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The BreezeTHE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
The BreezePUBLISHER
Lorraine Jennesslorrainehiltonheadcom
843-757-9889EDITOR
Randolph Stewartrandolphblufftoncom
843-816-4005COPY EDITOR
Andrea Sixandreahiltonheadcom
843-757-9889SALES DIRECTOR
Chierie Smithchierieblufftoncom
843-505-5823GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Shumake lizhiltonheadcom
843-757-9889ART DIRECTOR
Jennifer Mlay graphicshiltonheadcom
843-757-9889CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art CornellMarcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw
Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
The Breeze is published by Island Communications and The Breeze Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored for retrieval by any means without permission from the Publisher The Breeze is not responsible for unsolicited materials and the publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents or accuracy of claims in any advertisement in any issue The Breeze is not responsible or liable for any errors omissions or changes in information The opinion of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the magazine and its Publisher All published photos and copy provided by writers and artists become the property of The Breeze Copyright 2015
December is the one month that always flies by before we know it Last minute shopping picking out a tree and decorating it No taking it out of the box and plugging it in for this family Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping Irsquom one of those who puts presents in a nice bag with tissue ndash itrsquos much easier Kids are coming home for the holiday everyonersquos shopping for the traditional dinner setting the formal table all of the family is together ndash four generations Therersquos constant cooking exchanging gifts saying grace laughing sharing eating all day and washing dishes all night Itrsquos the one special day to have family together and remember the birth of Christ Before you know it New Years is upon us and December is gone Donrsquot forget what is really important ndash lasting memories
We hope our fun article about old antique toys sparks a few memories of your own back before iPads were the norm One of the best parts of working on this piece for our Christmas issue was rummaging through the antique shops of Bluffton and Savannah I guess the all time toy for girls must be dolls For guys itrsquos balls and marbles even though we couldnrsquot find any marbles
But onto more pressing environmental matters Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made is still left on the planet That means that every plastic Christmas tree still exists somewhere Delve into Amber Hester Kuehnrsquos interesting piece that tackles the debate over real versus fake trees and find out which is best for our earth
While yoursquore out Christmas shopping be sure to say hi to the New Girls on the Block Wersquore happy to welcome Cocoon The Roost and Kelly Carson Designs to Old Town and sent Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw on a mission to see what awaits at these three shops new to the Promenade Yoursquoll have to read her piece to find out what kind of wonderful presents you can buy at these shops which are sure to attract much more than partygoers to our favorite part of town
This month wersquove included a special section in place of ldquoThoughts in the Breezerdquo called In the Wind which is a collection of poems thoughts photos and artwork by Art Cornell He is a writer artist photographer and teacher and we are humbled to be able to feature his work
We are also delighted to be able to explore one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic treasures The Pine House Our article on this preservation project dives into its history architecture and the story of Blufftonrsquos most known family What Tommy and Joanie Heyward have done to preserve his childhood home has kept the spirit of the people who lived there alive
What is red that we canrsquot be safe without Did you guess fire engine Andrea Six has a very nice and open conversation with two firemen at Station 30 in Bluffton Their comments are interesting and more importantly they do not get the everyday credit for what they do When you see them in the Christmas Parade give them all an extra large wave and shout out
Gene Cashman has a special way of bringing his words home to each and every one of us When you read and enjoy the story of his family Christmas it will bring you to fond memories of your own family traditions and sharing Enjoy
As the end of the year approaches I must say thank you to all of The Breeze staff and say how much I have enjoyed working with them and our new affiliation with Island Communications It can only get better with this talented and dedicated team Merry Christmas to all
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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744753
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751746
34433564
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6606 718
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761747
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
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By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
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5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
The BreezePUBLISHER
Lorraine Jennesslorrainehiltonheadcom
843-757-9889EDITOR
Randolph Stewartrandolphblufftoncom
843-816-4005COPY EDITOR
Andrea Sixandreahiltonheadcom
843-757-9889SALES DIRECTOR
Chierie Smithchierieblufftoncom
843-505-5823GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Shumake lizhiltonheadcom
843-757-9889ART DIRECTOR
Jennifer Mlay graphicshiltonheadcom
843-757-9889CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art CornellMarcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw
Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
The Breeze is published by Island Communications and The Breeze Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored for retrieval by any means without permission from the Publisher The Breeze is not responsible for unsolicited materials and the publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents or accuracy of claims in any advertisement in any issue The Breeze is not responsible or liable for any errors omissions or changes in information The opinion of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the magazine and its Publisher All published photos and copy provided by writers and artists become the property of The Breeze Copyright 2015
December is the one month that always flies by before we know it Last minute shopping picking out a tree and decorating it No taking it out of the box and plugging it in for this family Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping Irsquom one of those who puts presents in a nice bag with tissue ndash itrsquos much easier Kids are coming home for the holiday everyonersquos shopping for the traditional dinner setting the formal table all of the family is together ndash four generations Therersquos constant cooking exchanging gifts saying grace laughing sharing eating all day and washing dishes all night Itrsquos the one special day to have family together and remember the birth of Christ Before you know it New Years is upon us and December is gone Donrsquot forget what is really important ndash lasting memories
We hope our fun article about old antique toys sparks a few memories of your own back before iPads were the norm One of the best parts of working on this piece for our Christmas issue was rummaging through the antique shops of Bluffton and Savannah I guess the all time toy for girls must be dolls For guys itrsquos balls and marbles even though we couldnrsquot find any marbles
But onto more pressing environmental matters Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made is still left on the planet That means that every plastic Christmas tree still exists somewhere Delve into Amber Hester Kuehnrsquos interesting piece that tackles the debate over real versus fake trees and find out which is best for our earth
While yoursquore out Christmas shopping be sure to say hi to the New Girls on the Block Wersquore happy to welcome Cocoon The Roost and Kelly Carson Designs to Old Town and sent Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw on a mission to see what awaits at these three shops new to the Promenade Yoursquoll have to read her piece to find out what kind of wonderful presents you can buy at these shops which are sure to attract much more than partygoers to our favorite part of town
This month wersquove included a special section in place of ldquoThoughts in the Breezerdquo called In the Wind which is a collection of poems thoughts photos and artwork by Art Cornell He is a writer artist photographer and teacher and we are humbled to be able to feature his work
We are also delighted to be able to explore one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic treasures The Pine House Our article on this preservation project dives into its history architecture and the story of Blufftonrsquos most known family What Tommy and Joanie Heyward have done to preserve his childhood home has kept the spirit of the people who lived there alive
What is red that we canrsquot be safe without Did you guess fire engine Andrea Six has a very nice and open conversation with two firemen at Station 30 in Bluffton Their comments are interesting and more importantly they do not get the everyday credit for what they do When you see them in the Christmas Parade give them all an extra large wave and shout out
Gene Cashman has a special way of bringing his words home to each and every one of us When you read and enjoy the story of his family Christmas it will bring you to fond memories of your own family traditions and sharing Enjoy
As the end of the year approaches I must say thank you to all of The Breeze staff and say how much I have enjoyed working with them and our new affiliation with Island Communications It can only get better with this talented and dedicated team Merry Christmas to all
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 7
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
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Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
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A
Q
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 23
Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
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5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
The BreezePUBLISHER
Lorraine Jennesslorrainehiltonheadcom
843-757-9889EDITOR
Randolph Stewartrandolphblufftoncom
843-816-4005COPY EDITOR
Andrea Sixandreahiltonheadcom
843-757-9889SALES DIRECTOR
Chierie Smithchierieblufftoncom
843-505-5823GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Shumake lizhiltonheadcom
843-757-9889ART DIRECTOR
Jennifer Mlay graphicshiltonheadcom
843-757-9889CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art CornellMarcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw
Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
The Breeze is published by Island Communications and The Breeze Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored for retrieval by any means without permission from the Publisher The Breeze is not responsible for unsolicited materials and the publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents or accuracy of claims in any advertisement in any issue The Breeze is not responsible or liable for any errors omissions or changes in information The opinion of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the magazine and its Publisher All published photos and copy provided by writers and artists become the property of The Breeze Copyright 2015
December is the one month that always flies by before we know it Last minute shopping picking out a tree and decorating it No taking it out of the box and plugging it in for this family Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping Irsquom one of those who puts presents in a nice bag with tissue ndash itrsquos much easier Kids are coming home for the holiday everyonersquos shopping for the traditional dinner setting the formal table all of the family is together ndash four generations Therersquos constant cooking exchanging gifts saying grace laughing sharing eating all day and washing dishes all night Itrsquos the one special day to have family together and remember the birth of Christ Before you know it New Years is upon us and December is gone Donrsquot forget what is really important ndash lasting memories
We hope our fun article about old antique toys sparks a few memories of your own back before iPads were the norm One of the best parts of working on this piece for our Christmas issue was rummaging through the antique shops of Bluffton and Savannah I guess the all time toy for girls must be dolls For guys itrsquos balls and marbles even though we couldnrsquot find any marbles
But onto more pressing environmental matters Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made is still left on the planet That means that every plastic Christmas tree still exists somewhere Delve into Amber Hester Kuehnrsquos interesting piece that tackles the debate over real versus fake trees and find out which is best for our earth
While yoursquore out Christmas shopping be sure to say hi to the New Girls on the Block Wersquore happy to welcome Cocoon The Roost and Kelly Carson Designs to Old Town and sent Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw on a mission to see what awaits at these three shops new to the Promenade Yoursquoll have to read her piece to find out what kind of wonderful presents you can buy at these shops which are sure to attract much more than partygoers to our favorite part of town
This month wersquove included a special section in place of ldquoThoughts in the Breezerdquo called In the Wind which is a collection of poems thoughts photos and artwork by Art Cornell He is a writer artist photographer and teacher and we are humbled to be able to feature his work
We are also delighted to be able to explore one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic treasures The Pine House Our article on this preservation project dives into its history architecture and the story of Blufftonrsquos most known family What Tommy and Joanie Heyward have done to preserve his childhood home has kept the spirit of the people who lived there alive
What is red that we canrsquot be safe without Did you guess fire engine Andrea Six has a very nice and open conversation with two firemen at Station 30 in Bluffton Their comments are interesting and more importantly they do not get the everyday credit for what they do When you see them in the Christmas Parade give them all an extra large wave and shout out
Gene Cashman has a special way of bringing his words home to each and every one of us When you read and enjoy the story of his family Christmas it will bring you to fond memories of your own family traditions and sharing Enjoy
As the end of the year approaches I must say thank you to all of The Breeze staff and say how much I have enjoyed working with them and our new affiliation with Island Communications It can only get better with this talented and dedicated team Merry Christmas to all
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 7
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 9
and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 11
Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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744753
69367129
751746
34433564
nana
6606 718
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761747
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6738 731
7503 766
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734725
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
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By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 27
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
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5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
The BreezePUBLISHER
Lorraine Jennesslorrainehiltonheadcom
843-757-9889EDITOR
Randolph Stewartrandolphblufftoncom
843-816-4005COPY EDITOR
Andrea Sixandreahiltonheadcom
843-757-9889SALES DIRECTOR
Chierie Smithchierieblufftoncom
843-505-5823GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Shumake lizhiltonheadcom
843-757-9889ART DIRECTOR
Jennifer Mlay graphicshiltonheadcom
843-757-9889CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art CornellMarcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw
Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
The Breeze is published by Island Communications and The Breeze Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored for retrieval by any means without permission from the Publisher The Breeze is not responsible for unsolicited materials and the publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents or accuracy of claims in any advertisement in any issue The Breeze is not responsible or liable for any errors omissions or changes in information The opinion of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the magazine and its Publisher All published photos and copy provided by writers and artists become the property of The Breeze Copyright 2015
December is the one month that always flies by before we know it Last minute shopping picking out a tree and decorating it No taking it out of the box and plugging it in for this family Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping Irsquom one of those who puts presents in a nice bag with tissue ndash itrsquos much easier Kids are coming home for the holiday everyonersquos shopping for the traditional dinner setting the formal table all of the family is together ndash four generations Therersquos constant cooking exchanging gifts saying grace laughing sharing eating all day and washing dishes all night Itrsquos the one special day to have family together and remember the birth of Christ Before you know it New Years is upon us and December is gone Donrsquot forget what is really important ndash lasting memories
We hope our fun article about old antique toys sparks a few memories of your own back before iPads were the norm One of the best parts of working on this piece for our Christmas issue was rummaging through the antique shops of Bluffton and Savannah I guess the all time toy for girls must be dolls For guys itrsquos balls and marbles even though we couldnrsquot find any marbles
But onto more pressing environmental matters Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made is still left on the planet That means that every plastic Christmas tree still exists somewhere Delve into Amber Hester Kuehnrsquos interesting piece that tackles the debate over real versus fake trees and find out which is best for our earth
While yoursquore out Christmas shopping be sure to say hi to the New Girls on the Block Wersquore happy to welcome Cocoon The Roost and Kelly Carson Designs to Old Town and sent Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw on a mission to see what awaits at these three shops new to the Promenade Yoursquoll have to read her piece to find out what kind of wonderful presents you can buy at these shops which are sure to attract much more than partygoers to our favorite part of town
This month wersquove included a special section in place of ldquoThoughts in the Breezerdquo called In the Wind which is a collection of poems thoughts photos and artwork by Art Cornell He is a writer artist photographer and teacher and we are humbled to be able to feature his work
We are also delighted to be able to explore one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic treasures The Pine House Our article on this preservation project dives into its history architecture and the story of Blufftonrsquos most known family What Tommy and Joanie Heyward have done to preserve his childhood home has kept the spirit of the people who lived there alive
What is red that we canrsquot be safe without Did you guess fire engine Andrea Six has a very nice and open conversation with two firemen at Station 30 in Bluffton Their comments are interesting and more importantly they do not get the everyday credit for what they do When you see them in the Christmas Parade give them all an extra large wave and shout out
Gene Cashman has a special way of bringing his words home to each and every one of us When you read and enjoy the story of his family Christmas it will bring you to fond memories of your own family traditions and sharing Enjoy
As the end of the year approaches I must say thank you to all of The Breeze staff and say how much I have enjoyed working with them and our new affiliation with Island Communications It can only get better with this talented and dedicated team Merry Christmas to all
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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744753
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751746
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6606 718
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
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By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 5
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
The BreezePUBLISHER
Lorraine Jennesslorrainehiltonheadcom
843-757-9889EDITOR
Randolph Stewartrandolphblufftoncom
843-816-4005COPY EDITOR
Andrea Sixandreahiltonheadcom
843-757-9889SALES DIRECTOR
Chierie Smithchierieblufftoncom
843-505-5823GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Shumake lizhiltonheadcom
843-757-9889ART DIRECTOR
Jennifer Mlay graphicshiltonheadcom
843-757-9889CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art CornellMarcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw
Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
The Breeze is published by Island Communications and The Breeze Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored for retrieval by any means without permission from the Publisher The Breeze is not responsible for unsolicited materials and the publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents or accuracy of claims in any advertisement in any issue The Breeze is not responsible or liable for any errors omissions or changes in information The opinion of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the magazine and its Publisher All published photos and copy provided by writers and artists become the property of The Breeze Copyright 2015
December is the one month that always flies by before we know it Last minute shopping picking out a tree and decorating it No taking it out of the box and plugging it in for this family Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping Irsquom one of those who puts presents in a nice bag with tissue ndash itrsquos much easier Kids are coming home for the holiday everyonersquos shopping for the traditional dinner setting the formal table all of the family is together ndash four generations Therersquos constant cooking exchanging gifts saying grace laughing sharing eating all day and washing dishes all night Itrsquos the one special day to have family together and remember the birth of Christ Before you know it New Years is upon us and December is gone Donrsquot forget what is really important ndash lasting memories
We hope our fun article about old antique toys sparks a few memories of your own back before iPads were the norm One of the best parts of working on this piece for our Christmas issue was rummaging through the antique shops of Bluffton and Savannah I guess the all time toy for girls must be dolls For guys itrsquos balls and marbles even though we couldnrsquot find any marbles
But onto more pressing environmental matters Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made is still left on the planet That means that every plastic Christmas tree still exists somewhere Delve into Amber Hester Kuehnrsquos interesting piece that tackles the debate over real versus fake trees and find out which is best for our earth
While yoursquore out Christmas shopping be sure to say hi to the New Girls on the Block Wersquore happy to welcome Cocoon The Roost and Kelly Carson Designs to Old Town and sent Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw on a mission to see what awaits at these three shops new to the Promenade Yoursquoll have to read her piece to find out what kind of wonderful presents you can buy at these shops which are sure to attract much more than partygoers to our favorite part of town
This month wersquove included a special section in place of ldquoThoughts in the Breezerdquo called In the Wind which is a collection of poems thoughts photos and artwork by Art Cornell He is a writer artist photographer and teacher and we are humbled to be able to feature his work
We are also delighted to be able to explore one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic treasures The Pine House Our article on this preservation project dives into its history architecture and the story of Blufftonrsquos most known family What Tommy and Joanie Heyward have done to preserve his childhood home has kept the spirit of the people who lived there alive
What is red that we canrsquot be safe without Did you guess fire engine Andrea Six has a very nice and open conversation with two firemen at Station 30 in Bluffton Their comments are interesting and more importantly they do not get the everyday credit for what they do When you see them in the Christmas Parade give them all an extra large wave and shout out
Gene Cashman has a special way of bringing his words home to each and every one of us When you read and enjoy the story of his family Christmas it will bring you to fond memories of your own family traditions and sharing Enjoy
As the end of the year approaches I must say thank you to all of The Breeze staff and say how much I have enjoyed working with them and our new affiliation with Island Communications It can only get better with this talented and dedicated team Merry Christmas to all
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 7
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
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Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
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A
Q
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 23
Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
The BreezePUBLISHER
Lorraine Jennesslorrainehiltonheadcom
843-757-9889EDITOR
Randolph Stewartrandolphblufftoncom
843-816-4005COPY EDITOR
Andrea Sixandreahiltonheadcom
843-757-9889SALES DIRECTOR
Chierie Smithchierieblufftoncom
843-505-5823GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Liz Shumake lizhiltonheadcom
843-757-9889ART DIRECTOR
Jennifer Mlay graphicshiltonheadcom
843-757-9889CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art CornellMarcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw
Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
The Breeze is published by Island Communications and The Breeze Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored for retrieval by any means without permission from the Publisher The Breeze is not responsible for unsolicited materials and the publisher accepts no responsibility for the contents or accuracy of claims in any advertisement in any issue The Breeze is not responsible or liable for any errors omissions or changes in information The opinion of contributing writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the magazine and its Publisher All published photos and copy provided by writers and artists become the property of The Breeze Copyright 2015
December is the one month that always flies by before we know it Last minute shopping picking out a tree and decorating it No taking it out of the box and plugging it in for this family Wrapping wrapping and more wrapping Irsquom one of those who puts presents in a nice bag with tissue ndash itrsquos much easier Kids are coming home for the holiday everyonersquos shopping for the traditional dinner setting the formal table all of the family is together ndash four generations Therersquos constant cooking exchanging gifts saying grace laughing sharing eating all day and washing dishes all night Itrsquos the one special day to have family together and remember the birth of Christ Before you know it New Years is upon us and December is gone Donrsquot forget what is really important ndash lasting memories
We hope our fun article about old antique toys sparks a few memories of your own back before iPads were the norm One of the best parts of working on this piece for our Christmas issue was rummaging through the antique shops of Bluffton and Savannah I guess the all time toy for girls must be dolls For guys itrsquos balls and marbles even though we couldnrsquot find any marbles
But onto more pressing environmental matters Did you know that every piece of plastic ever made is still left on the planet That means that every plastic Christmas tree still exists somewhere Delve into Amber Hester Kuehnrsquos interesting piece that tackles the debate over real versus fake trees and find out which is best for our earth
While yoursquore out Christmas shopping be sure to say hi to the New Girls on the Block Wersquore happy to welcome Cocoon The Roost and Kelly Carson Designs to Old Town and sent Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw on a mission to see what awaits at these three shops new to the Promenade Yoursquoll have to read her piece to find out what kind of wonderful presents you can buy at these shops which are sure to attract much more than partygoers to our favorite part of town
This month wersquove included a special section in place of ldquoThoughts in the Breezerdquo called In the Wind which is a collection of poems thoughts photos and artwork by Art Cornell He is a writer artist photographer and teacher and we are humbled to be able to feature his work
We are also delighted to be able to explore one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic treasures The Pine House Our article on this preservation project dives into its history architecture and the story of Blufftonrsquos most known family What Tommy and Joanie Heyward have done to preserve his childhood home has kept the spirit of the people who lived there alive
What is red that we canrsquot be safe without Did you guess fire engine Andrea Six has a very nice and open conversation with two firemen at Station 30 in Bluffton Their comments are interesting and more importantly they do not get the everyday credit for what they do When you see them in the Christmas Parade give them all an extra large wave and shout out
Gene Cashman has a special way of bringing his words home to each and every one of us When you read and enjoy the story of his family Christmas it will bring you to fond memories of your own family traditions and sharing Enjoy
As the end of the year approaches I must say thank you to all of The Breeze staff and say how much I have enjoyed working with them and our new affiliation with Island Communications It can only get better with this talented and dedicated team Merry Christmas to all
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 7
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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744753
69367129
751746
34433564
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6606 718
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761747
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6738 731
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6731 727
7171 754
68856555
734725
6803 732
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6961 741
69466724
732719
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 11
Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
69367129
744753
69367129
751746
34433564
nana
6606 718
69367129
761747
6733 na
6738 731
7503 766
6731 727
7171 754
68856555
734725
6803 732
7142 754
6772 724
7489 na
6961 741
69466724
732719
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 27
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
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5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
D E PA R T M E N T S
THE MAGAZINE OF BLUFFTON
PUBLISHERLorraine Jenness
lorrainehiltonheadcom843-757-9889
EDITORRandolph Stewart
randolphblufftoncom843-816-4005
COPY EDITORAndrea Six
andreahiltonheadcom843-757-9889
SALES DIRECTORChierie Smith
chierieblufftoncom843-505-5823
GRAPHIC DESIGNERLiz Shumake
lizhiltonheadcom843-757-9889
ART DIRECTORJennifer Mlay
graphicshiltonheadcom843-757-9889
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gene Cashman Jevon Daly Art Cornell
Marcia Cornell Michele Roldin-Shaw Amber Hester Kuehn Andrea Six PHOTOGRAPHERS ARTISTS
Matt Richardson Karah G Simmons Dickson DunlapArt Cornell Andrea Six Chierie Smith
CORPORATE OFFICE40 Persimmon St Suite 102
PO Box 472 Bluffton SC 299108437578877
DISTRIBUTIONBruce McLemore John Tant
8437579889
DECEMBER 2015 VOLUME 13 NO 12
F E AT U R E S
CONTENTS
08 The Toys of Christmas Past
12 Shooting The Breeze with Firefighter Tyler Marion and Captain Scott Cochran
16 Real vs Fake There is no debate
20 A Warm Christmastide
28 The Pine House Over 150 Years of Restoration and History
34 New Girls on the Block
42 Who Should You Jam to This Christmas
44 Gotta Sing
08 History
10 Golf Courses
18 Fellowship
22 Over the Bridges and Beyond
24 In The Wind
26 Your Corner
28 Architecture
38 Tide Chart
40 Restaurant Guide
42 Bluffton Music Town
16
COVER PHOTO The Lights Before ChristmasPhoto by Matt Richardson
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
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Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
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By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a palmetto bug The children were nestled all snug in their beds but it wasnrsquot no sugarplum stuck in their heads ndash kids care about toys We can all remember some fondly cherished dream materializing on Christmas morning that new bike air rifle doll with her beautiful dress ndash sweet triumphs of early life
Toys have existed presumably as long as humans but their evolution ties closely to society and economics children who have to work the fields get little time for play whereas an affluent culture such as our own spawns toys of startling complexity Let us revisit for a moment a happy medium the innocent playthings of yesteryear hellip
A totrsquos first toy might be the rocking horse Hobby horses are known to have existed over 2000 years ago ndash there is evidence of them in ancient Greece and Persia ndash but what we would recognize today was developed in 18th century England with the belief that it could improve a childrsquos balance when it came time to ride the real thing
Even more iconic is the teddy bear (Apparently we are closely bonded to animals) This enduring classic has its peculiar origins from a hunting trip by none other than Theodore Roosevelt His hunting trip became the subject of a political cartoon that went viral then an enterprising candy-shop owner named Morris Michtum felt inspired to create a tiny plush cub and put it in his shop window with the words ldquoTeddyrsquos Bearrdquo It was an instant hit and Michtum went on to found the largest doll-making company in America
Some very simple toys for small children have included tops yo-yos marbles kites and balls this last being without a doubt one of the most universal objects in human history Even today resourceful children in the utmost destitute of circumstances will fashion a lump of tied-together rags into a shape round enough to play soccer with A simple ball can keep children anywhere
entertained for hours Less common but still widespread are hoops whether of metal or wood which can be rolled along the street Bluffton old-timers recall this as a highly amusing pastime And who hasnrsquot loved blowing bubbles They say this began with the leftover suds from washday
Of course the doll is an everlasting staple ndash whether of fine porcelain and calico or corn shucks button-eyes and scraps But things really got serious with the dollhouse a way to keep the game (and revenue) going for years by constantly adding to the display Miniature beds chairs kitchen sets and picture frames tiny chamber pots carpets and woodstoves little people and house-pets frozen within gingerbread facades ndash irresistible But what about the boys They must have model trains with real whistles and engines going around a track generating sustained sales in their increasingly elaborate environments Or perhaps little Tommy only got a clumsy yet adorable toy sailboat carved lovingly by his fatherrsquos careworn hands
Another object that will never cease to fascinate boys (and a few plucky girls) are toy weapons Bows and arrows swords and shields pop guns cap guns and pellet guns Then of course there are slingshots These can be made of a forked twig
HISTORY
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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744753
69367129
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34433564
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6606 718
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761747
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7171 754
68856555
734725
6803 732
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6772 724
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6961 741
69466724
732719
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 11
Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
69367129
744753
69367129
751746
34433564
nana
6606 718
69367129
761747
6733 na
6738 731
7503 766
6731 727
7171 754
68856555
734725
6803 732
7142 754
6772 724
7489 na
6961 741
69466724
732719
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 13
Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 15
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
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By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
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Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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and a rubber band or high-tech steel and latex they have been employed by Native American children hunting squirrel guerrilla rebels fighting insurgencies and protestors staging armed clashes they can fire anything from spit-wads to buckshot arrows to unmanned aerial vehicles (really look it up) But for most of us they merely evoke nostalgia
In contrast to such primitivism the Enlightenment Era saw the introduction of toys designed to stimulate childrenrsquos intellects books puzzles flashcards and board games Some games of the ancient world are still around today ndash Chinese checkers African mancala parcheesi from India backgammon from the Roman Empire ndash but the most popular board game of all time in America is Monopoly It certainly reflects the tastes of our capitalist nation considering one major function of play is to teach kids the skills theyrsquoll need as adults (ldquoCrsquomon sunny learn how to dominaterdquo)
Perhaps itrsquos more comforting to think of the kaleidoscope that utterly useless play-pretty made of mirrors and bits of colored glass which has no more purpose in this world than to spin out endless bright visions like a psychedelic cathedral Your average iPhone-toting kids of today are as likely to be satisfied with a kaleidoscope as they are with a couple of rocks But then again they might still take a puppet show over TV from time to time
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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blufftoncom16
ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 23
Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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GOLF COURSE DESIGNER COURSE YDS
Ratings for the longest tees
RATING
GOLF COURSES
Belfair Golf Club200 Belfair Oaks Blvd (843) 757-0715
Berkeley Hall Golf Club366 Good Hope Rd (843) 815-8444
Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Island Dr (843) 987-2161
Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Dr (843) 987-7070
Colleton River Plantation Club60 Colleton River Dr (843) 837-3131
Crescent Pointe Golf Club1 Crescent Pointe Dr (843) 292-7778
Eaglersquos Pointe Golf Club1 Eagle Pointe Dr (843) 757-5900
Hampton Hall Golf Club170 Hampton Hall Blvd (843) 815-8720
Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Dr (843) 842-5900
May River Golf Club Palmetto Bluff350 Mount Pelia Rd (843) 706-6579
Moss Creek Golf Club1523 Fording Island Rd (843) 837-2231
Island West Golf Club40 Island West Dr (843) 689-6660
Oldfield Golf Club9 Oldfield Way Okatie (843) 379-5052
Old South Golf Club50 Buckingham Plantation Dr (843) 837-7375
Pinecrest Golf Course1 Pinecrest Way (843) 757-8960
Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Dr (843) 757-9030
Sun City Golf Club672 Cypress Hills Dr (843) 705-4057
Tom Fazio EastTom Fazio West
Tom Fazio NorthTom Fazio South
PalmettoMagnolia
Coore amp Crenshaw
Jack NicklausPete Dye
Arnold Palmer
Davis Love III
Pete Dye
Gary PlayerBobby Weed
Jack Nicklaus
George Fazio SouthTom Fazio North
Clyde B JohnstonFuzzy Zoeller
Greg Norman
Clyde B Johnston
Rocky Rocquemore
Gene Hamm
Mark McCumber Hidden CypressMark McCumber Okatie Creek
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
Ratings for the longest tees
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6606 718
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761747
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
A
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 13
Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 15
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
blufftoncom20
ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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Discover the local marsh habitatSee the richness of life in our tidal estuary
Learn measures for water quality
Voyage of discovery
All trips led by Captain Amber Kuehn MS in Marine Biology
Contact SpartinaChartersgmailcom or Spartinacharterscom 843-338-2716
A great learning trip for kids amp adults
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 15
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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We offer much more than all the great bikes
Wersquoll get your bike perfectly in tuneDo all the safety checks
So you have peace of mind on the roadAnd yoursquoll ride off like never before
BLUFFTON BICYCLE SHOPNew and used bikes parts services tune ups group rides
4 Oliver Court 843 706 2453 Blufftonbicycleshopcom
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
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Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
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Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
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Ever wondered what itrsquos like to be a firefighter
To run into blazing buildings scale ladders and speed down roads in a huge red truck Well now you can get a little insight being the man behind the fire mask as we spent a little time chatting to local firefighter Tyler Marion whorsquos been a firefighter in Bluffton for two years and his captain Scott Cochran who has 26 years of experience under his belt Yoursquoll find both of them at Blufftonrsquos Downtown Station Station 30 on Burnt Church Road ndash that is if theyrsquore not out on a call
Do you consider this job dangerous
Cochran I consider it inherently dangerous A typical person would think itrsquos insane to do some of the things we do but wersquore trained to make the danger as minimal as possible
When you get a call how long do you have to get ready
Marion As part of our training we have 60 seconds to be in full gear At the beginning itrsquos extremely difficult Yoursquore not used to getting dressed that fast but you practice it enough and learn an easier way to do it and then you get it down really fast hellip Last time I did the time drill I was at about 36 seconds So you really learn over time how to get it down Wersquore on the road in less than a minute
Shooting
Have you had any close calls
Cochran Irsquove done this for 26 years and I havenrsquot ever had a close call Itrsquos all according to training Yoursquore willing to risk a lot to save someone that yoursquore able to Yoursquore not going to endanger yourself for something that canrsquot be saved
What does it feel like running into a burning building
Cochran When put into that stressful position the training takes over We almost have a systematic approach to enter ndash let me do a right hand search ndash and we have a lot of tools to help us whether it be thermal imaging or just physical contact to not get lost The training we have is to eliminate that fear Itrsquos all training towards muscle memory like riding a bicycle Itrsquos almost automatic
A
Q
with Firefighter
Tyler Marion
and Captain Scott
Cochran
Q
A
Q
Q
A
A
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 13
Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 25
Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 27
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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Whatrsquos it like being on call during the holidays
Marion It can be kind of tough for the guys that have a family I donrsquot have one so I usually volunteer to work for them Irsquoll do a swap and Irsquoll take their holidays so they can spend it with their family But the community takes care of us Typically on the big holidays ndash like Thanksgiving or Christmas ndash wersquoll get a donation of some sort A dinner donated to us or something like that people bring in pies and cake for us The community takes care of us and they make it better for us
What special things happen around the holi- days in a fire station
Marion Well we do the Santa truck for about three weeks in December We ride around different neighborhoods with Santa and we have the lights going we throw the siren and horn a lot All of the kids wave at him
At the station a lot of times wersquoll have a family come in hang out a little bit eat dinner So itrsquos not as lonely as it could be
Do you work with the same guys every week
Marion We work with the same group of guys for a good length of time Irsquove been with the same group for my stay at 30 There are four firefighters here and we also have two people from Beaufort County EMS that are with us And itrsquos really cool because we get to develop this really close relationship almost like family We end up hanging out outside of work too
Cochran My operator for the engine ndash my driver ndash wersquove been together five years We spend 24 hours together We eat together work together and when
wersquore not working we spend time with each otherrsquos families ndash hiking fishing hanging out hellip Thatrsquos the way itrsquos always been every department every shift that Irsquove been in
Alongside Marion and Captain Cochran is Senior Firefighter Dustin Brown and Cam Terio the newest member to their Station 30 family These are just a few of the men that serve Bluffton in relief and aid efforts sacrificing safety to save those in need of help This season wersquod like to honor Marion and his fellow comrades and family for all that theyrsquove done for the community We cannot say thank you enough
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
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REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
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Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
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Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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1263-B May River Rd Old Town Bluffton SC 29910
8437578185fourcornersframinghargraycom
wwwFOURCORNERSGALLERYBLUFFTONCOM
Youre Invited to a Book Signing with Margen Agin Presenting her Photography
and What It Means To Be Here on Friday December11 from 4 - 7 pm
OLD TOWN
You donrsquot want to miss historic Bluffton near the May River for some of the most unique shop-ping and dining in our area Itrsquos all blended with colorful and creative art galleries history up and down local streets and dining for lunch and din-ner in charming settings The Bluffton Old Town Merchant Society warm-ly encourages visitors to come and spend an after-noon or a day discovering historic Bluffton
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 15
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
blufftoncom20
ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
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Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 15
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
blufftoncom20
ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
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Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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ARCHITECTURE FAKE
T he whole idea of bringing greenery into the house at the winter solstice (shortest day and longest night of the year) actually began as a pagan ritual The sun god was ldquosickrdquo in the winter and the solstice marked the beginning of his recovery The plants that stayed green in winter months reminded people
that the lush landscape would return when the sun god was fully recovered and warmer months approached Over centuries the Egyptians Romans Druids Celts and others have had versions of sun gods and greenery representing everlasting life life over death and more prosperous times
Christmas trees as we know them today can be traced back to Christians in 16th century Germany During this era Martin Luther a protestant priest inspired by stars shining through the trees wired candles to branches of his tree to replicate the moment Inspiration through nature ndash I get that It wasnrsquot until the 1800s that Christmas trees appeared on this side of the Atlantic ndash German immigrants in Pennsylvania decorated small trees with apples cookies popcorn berries and nuts However Christmas trees were still regarded as pagan and did not gain in popularity until the very trendy Queen Victoria and Prince Albert put one in their palace in 1846 for all the world to see illustrated in the London News The decorated Christmas tree would become Americanized for years to come Food decorating small trees became floor to ceiling trees with handmade ornaments and candles gave way to electric lights
By Amber Hester Kuehn
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
FAKE FAK
E
RE
AL
Environment
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
blufftoncom20
ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 17
REAL VS FAKE
FAKEFacts ~ It takes about six to seven years for a tree to mature to the average Christmas tree size (six to seven feet)
~ About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States each year and 350 million are currently growing on Christmas tree farms that exist in all 50 states
~ For every tree harvested up to three seeds are planted to replace it
The Misconception President Theodore Roosevelt banned the use of natural trees in the White House in 1901 to enhance opposition of deforestation In 1905 the US Forest Service was established to protect millions of acres of national forests I am very proud of this major conservation movement but Christmas trees are harvested from Christmas tree FARMS They are planted with the intent to harvest and they are replanted constantly This is not deforestation I bet you thought I was going to say something else
BiodegradableNatural trees are a renewable resource and can be recycled In other words it does not
end up in a dump for 10 years attempting to biodegrade I used to think that a fake tree would save the environment and this may be true if you kept the same fake tree forever and passed it down as a family heirloom However they - especially the pre-lit trees - last about three years max Every time you ldquoget rid ofrdquo your fake tree manufactured in China (85) you are contributing PVC (polyvinyl chloride) to landfills After about nine years lead
(stabilizer) may leach from the chemical compound Fake trees became popular as advertised to be fire retardant but they are not fire resistant Recycling fake trees Recycling PVC is cost prohibitive It can be done but municipalities are not going to be able to support it Maybe this could be a business idea for the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
Production Shipping fake trees from manufacturing plants in China is no short trip The fossil fuel consumed may cause more damage to the environment than taking the natural tree in the first place Visualizing the working conditions does not get me into the Christmas spirit and Irsquom pretty sure elves arenrsquot joyfully dancing while busying themselves producing Christmas decorations
Buying LOCAL There are several Christmas tree farms in South Carolina and the closest one is in Okatie You can also purchase a Fraser Fir hailing from North Carolina or Virginia Donrsquot forget to check out friends at Cahillrsquos Market who bring in truckloads of this fragrant tree Remember the Lowcountry has a temperate climate and most evergreens prefer a colder climate so if you want your tree to last longer purchase a palmetto tree decorate it and have a Pluff Mud Christmas Whatever floats your boat
Just know that by buying a live tree yoursquore making a decision that will conserve the environment which should be a theme in our lives Natural beauty is a gift from God to show his love but His ultimate gift is celebrated at Christmas ndash a savior that is more beautiful than we can imagine
REAL VS FAKE There is no debate
REA
LF
AK
E
RE
AL
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
blufftoncom20
ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 23
Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPALCambell Chapel AME
25 Boundary St(843) 757-3652
Sunday School 845 amWorship 10 am
ASSEMBLY OF GODNew River Worship Center
Hwy 170 amp Argent Blvd (next to ESPY)(843) 379-1815
Sunday 1030 amWednesday 7 pm
BAPTISTFirst Baptist Church of Bluffton
Boundary at Church St (843) 757-3472
Sunday School 915 amWorship 11 am
First Zion BaptistWharf amp Robertson St
(843) 757-3128Sunday School 9 am
Sunday Worship 10 am
Maye River Baptist Church3507 Okatie Hwy
(843) 757-2518Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
St Johnrsquos Baptist Church103 Pritchard St
(843) 757-4350Sunday Worship 11 am
St Matthewrsquos Baptist ChurchSC Hwy 170
(843) 757-3255Sunday Worship 11 am
Indian Hill Baptist ChurchHwy 278 next to Eaglersquos Point
(843) 757-2603Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 11 am
JEHOVAHrsquoS WITNESSESKingdom Hall119 Bluffton Rd(843) 815-4455
Sunday Public Talk 930 am amp 330 pmSpanish Public Talk 1230 pm
Bible Missionary Baptist ChurchGoethe Road Community Center
(843) 815-5523Sunday Worship 11 am Bible Study 6 pm
CATHOLICSt Gregory the Great Catholic Church
333 Fording Island Rd(843) 815-3100
Sat 4 amp 6 pm Sun 715 am 9 am 11 am 5 pm Spanish 1245 pm Mon-Fri 645 am Chapel
830 am Church
ANGLICANThe Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St(843) 757-2661
Saturday Worship 528 pmSunday Worship 8 amp 10 am
495 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-2661
Sunday Worship 9 amp 1030 am
The Church of the Holy Trinity 2718 Bees Creek Rd Ridgeland
(843) 726-3743Sunday Worship 830 amp 11 am
Sunday School for All Ages 945 amMidweek Services Wednesday 630 pm
EPISCOPALThe Episcopal Church of Okatie
231 Hazzard Creek Okatie SC(843) 592-3965
Worship Every Sunday 9 am
GREEK ORTHODOXHoly Resurrection Churchat St Andrews Catholic Church
220 Pickney Colony Rd(843) 837-4659
Orthros 930 am Liturgy 10 am
JEWISHTemple Oseh Shalom
at Lowcountry Presbyterian278 Simmonsville Rd
(843) 705-2532 Shabbat Worship third Friday of month 8 pm
LUTHERANLord of Life Lutheran Church
351 Buckwalter Pkwy(843) 757-4774
Sunday School 10 amSunday Worship 8 9 amp 11 am
METHODISTBluffton United Methodist Church
101 Calhoun St(843) 757-3351
Sunday School 945 amSunday Worship 845 amp 11 am
Church of the Palms United Methodist1425 Okatie Hwy
(843) 379-1888Sunday Worship 1030 am
St Lukersquos United Methodist ChurchSC Hwy 170 near Sun City
(843) 705-3022Sunday Worship 830 amp 10 am
St Andrew By-The-Sea UMCBluffton Campus
One University Blvd (USCBrsquos HHI Gateway Campus
Hargray Building)(843) 785-4711
Sunday worship 1030 am
PRESBYTERIANLowcountry Presbyterian Church
US 278 and Simmonsville Rd (843) 815-6570
Sunday School Adult 940 amChild 1030 am
Sunday Worship 830 amp 1030 am
Grace Coastal Church (PCA)15 Williams Dr (off 170)
(843) 379-5521Sunday School 11 am
Sunday Worship 930 am
NON-DENOMINATIONALLive Oak Christian Church
Bluffton High School Auditorium(843) 757-5670
Kidstreet 915 am Worship 1015 am
Lowcountry Community ChurchBluffton 801 Buckwalter Pwky
(843) 836-1101Sunday Worship 830 10 1130 am
Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the Lowcountry
110 Malphrus Rd(843) 837-3330
Sunday Services 10 amReligious Education amp Childcare provided
Unity Church of Hilton Head IslandSeaquins Ballroom
1300 Fording Island Rd Bluffton (Near Tanger I)(843) 682-8177
Sunday Services 10 am
FELLOWSHIP
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
blufftoncom20
ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 23
Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
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The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
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Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 19For a full calendar of events go to Blufftoncom
November 27 through December 24
WednesdaymdashSunday Nights 6-9pm
$8 per adult $5 per child 12 and under
Children under 2 free - $5 Wednesday Nights Admission includes
Saturday Night Pictures with Santa
Model Train Display by the Coastal Rail Buffs
Story-Time With Mrs Claus (on select evenings)
Live Musical Entertainment
6 Acres of Lights and Lighted Displays VISIT MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY TREATS AND HOT DRINKS 100 OF PROCEEDS FROM MRS CLAUSrsquo KITCHEN SUPPORT 4-H AND AREA NON-PROFITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT COASTALGEORGIABGORG
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens 2 Canebrake Road Savannah GA 31419
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
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Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
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ARCHITECTURE
H andelrsquos Hallelujah and Wattrsquos Joy extinguished the glow of the Christmas Eve candlelight
service three minutes before seven orsquoclock I gave a nod to my wife ldquoletrsquos roll wersquore responsible for the hors drsquooeuvresrdquo
As family protocol dictated the first to maneuver the crush of the holiday crowd exiting the service was to beat a path home to light the fire and turn on the oven Failure to move with the nimbleness of an Indycar crew could have ruinous effects on dinner preparation So as soon as the preacher uttered amen the family would split in a dozen directions The logistics of the exit were almost always complicated by the nature of the arrival Usually driving age members of the family arrived in the order they got ready bringing in tow any aptly dressed niece or nephew they could grab Not unlike a paratrooper standing in the doorway preparing to make a jump as soon as that tie and coat were on you were expected to ldquoGo Go Gordquo Seats had to be saved There was great unspoken pressure to ensure a whole row was staked out so the family could sit together This meant that the family was parked widely dispersed in no fewer than five cars It wasnrsquot uncommon to not know if one were first or last to leave or to realize as the crowd thinned that yoursquod been left altogether Despite the appearance of chaos and drama there was good reason to rush to worship together and then back to my parentsrsquo place to eat what awaited you when you arrived was a place to belong The assurance of the season filled the hallway from the garage to my motherrsquos kitchen The aroma of warm bread butter and garlic mulling spices and rosemary drew me forward eliciting both fond memory and great expectation An embrace from my mother a hug from my father and the sheer
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
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By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
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Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 21
By Gene Cashman
A Warm Christmastide
state of activity clearly indicated that this year my car was the last to arrive from church ldquoHow long until the meat is donerdquo I asked my father as he made a roux for the gravy ldquoItrsquos at rest I turned the oven offrdquo he replied proudly ldquoShould be ready when we are Letrsquos make a toast and stoke that firerdquo
There are various traditions in my family spanning the whole of a calendar year none more standard yet eloquently simple as Christmas Eve As we entered the den the rest of the family still dressed to the nines lounged about as if in pajamas Warmly snuggled up by the fire and the glow of twinkle lights on the tree the cousins stuffed their faces with Hershey Kisses wrapped in green and red foil The adult children held glasses of wine and reminisced about funny stories from years past I was overcome by how good a feeling it is to belong to something ldquoHave you been good boys and girls this yearrdquo my father interrupted Roaring to form with his best Santa voice he whipped the kids into a frenzy of expectation ldquoWhat do you have for usrdquo called out Cousin Mac ldquoYeah yeah yeahrdquo cried young Ellie with excitement ldquopresents presentsrdquo As it was every year his wise reply came at the peak of excitement ldquowell then wersquoll just have to wait and see what the morning bringsrdquo drawing of course boos and hisses from the children The clink of a glass indicated a transition ldquoItrsquos getting coldrdquo my mother reminded her brood from the dining room ldquoand children remember the tide and Santa waits on no man woman or childrdquo Each year my mother prepared a table festive and shining with a generationrsquos worth of silver and linen painted ceramics and crystal
ornamentation Even with the aged fragility of the arrangement it welcomed all to its bounty gladly and without pretension even the youngest diner ldquoI love this mealrdquo exclaimed my sisters in unison ldquoI never eat this meal except at Christmasrdquo replied Cousin Robert The meal always consisted of beef tenderloin green beans mashed potatoes and of course gobs of buttery bread My family locked hands to give thanks allowing joyful fellowship to unfold from there The mealrsquos grand finale the event that signaled the coming long winterrsquos nap was the ice cream ball contest ldquoEach yearrdquo my mother reminisced ldquomy own mother and grandmother would roll ice cream into a ball and stick a candle in the middlerdquo The children watched closely as the ice cream treats were distributed to their plate ldquoAnd as tradition goes the last diner to eat all the ice cream with their candle still lit wins the first stocking of the Christmas mornrdquo
This of course set off competition and friendly argument over who won well into the after dinner coffee conversation until the grandfather clock dutifully called the night to an end at a quarter of ten ldquoThe most compliant night of the yearrdquo I proclaimed aloud ldquofor the kids to make it into bedrdquo My wife smiled and whispered under her breath ldquoand good thing too because we still have a lot to dordquo One by one strewn coats were found and children rustled into warmed cars to be whisked home for bed As I walked through the den to find a lost shoe I took pause at the family pictures on the mantle to appreciate a place to belong a family to love The fire still glowed the tree shone the chairs were empty but the new memory fresh ldquoThank you mom and dadrdquo I called out as I walked through the room ldquoand help me never forget to pay it forward Merry Christmasrdquo
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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FRI 4
SAT 5
SUN 6
MON 7
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WED 9
THURS 10
FRI 11
SAT 12
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TUES 29
WED 30
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208 AM845 AM251 PM856 PM
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352 AM1004 AM422 PM1029 PM
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DECEMBER TIDES
Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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BLUFFTON
Dec 4 Community Breakfast hosted by The Literacy Center at Moss Creek Country Club 1523 Fording Island Rd from 830-930 am The event is FREE but a RSVP is required For more information about attending or hosting a table call Dodi Echenbach at (843) 815-6616
Dec 4 A Cross Christmas at the Cross Schools Campus 495 Buckwalter Pkwy from 6-8 pm For more information contact Sheryl at smadduxthechurchofthecrossnet
Dec 4 Light up the Night with a Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton from 3-8 pm with free rides aboard Old Town Trolleyrsquos Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley from 5-8 pm Live holiday music from 4-7 pm with the Town Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 pm a presentation by the MC Riley Chorus and a visit from Santa Shops open late 20 Bridge St oldtownblufftoncom
Dec 5 Town of Bluffton Christmas Parade at 10 am The parade starts at Pritchard and Bridge Streets (Town Hall) and ends at Red Cedar Elementary School and is approximately three miles long and and lasts about three hours rain or shine (843) 706-4500 or townofblufftonscgov
Dec 6 LCC Christmas Tree Lighting from 6-7 pm Hear the classic lsquoTwas the Night Before Christmas Christmas carols led by guest band Sarah Reeves Christmas treats topped off with the Lowcountryrsquos Largest Christmas Tree Light Show in the area 801 Buckwalter Pkwy
Dec 15 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass will perform at Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun St at 7 pm Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children and can be purchased at the church on Sundays only following worship services and at Markelrsquos Card amp Gift Shop located at Kitties Crossing in Bluffton (843) 757-3351 or charlestonsymphonyorg
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services at Church of the Cross CrossPoint Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 3 pm at the Cross Schools Campus located at 495 Buckwalter Pkwy and CrossPoint Contemporary Service at 430 pm Historic Campus located at 110 Calhoun St Family (Childrenrsquos) Service at 6 pm and Candlelight High Mass at 8 and 1030 pm
Dec 24 St Andrews By-The-Sea United Methodist Churchrsquos Christmas Eve Under The Stars at 630 pm at the tent across from Station 300 on Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 785-4711 or hhiumccom
Dec 25 Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St Reflective Holy Communion Service at 10 am (843) 757-2661 or thechurchofthecrossnet
BEAUFORTDec 3-8 The 28th Annual Festival of Trees at Tabby Place located at the corner of Port Republic and Charles St The Festival kicks off with an Opening Gala featuring a silent auction wine beer and appetizers from local restaurants Contact Andree at (843) 525-6257 or andreelloydyahoocom
Dec 4 30th Annual A Night on the Town featuring the City of Beaufortrsquos Tree Lighting Ceremony at Beaufort City Hall 1911 Boundary St from 6-9 pm Shops stay open for this special event welcoming guests with special treats and a preview of their holiday selection
Dec 5 Light Up the Night Boat Parade at 530 pm on the Beaufort River with great views from the Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park
Dec 5 Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 at 2 amp 7 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Under the direction of Charles Frost the Sea Island Chamber Singers and Guests will present Handelrsquos ldquoMessiahrdquo Part 1 Tickets area $15 $20 or $25 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
December Events in Bluffton Beaufort Hilton Head amp Savannah
Over The Bridges
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 25
Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
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Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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Dec 6 Beaufort Christmas Parade at 3 pm featuring floats bands walking and personal cars and trucks For more information contact Main Street Beaufort USA at (843) 525-6644 or directordowntownbeaufortcom
Dec 6 Holiday Sea Island Gullah Celebration from 7-10 pm at USCB Performing Arts Center 805 Carteret St Show amp Taste of Gullah Soulfood Buffet are $30 in advance and $35 at the door $10 for students (843) 986-1102
Dec 17 amp 20 Winter Wonderland featuring Soloist Frederick Devyatkin Bach Concerto in A for Violin and Orchestra playing winter holiday favorites at Sea Island Presbyterian Church 81 Ladys Island Dr Dec 17 at 730 pm and Dec 20 at 4 pm Tickets are $15-$40 and can be purchased by calling (843) 812-0183 or online at beaufortorchestracom
HILTON HEAD ISLANDDec 1 Dove Street Festival of Lights public lighting ceremony from 6-10 pm at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln There will be all kinds of activities events and entertainment throughout the night (843) 686-3090 or sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 1 Holiday Pops from 8-10 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or hhsoorg
Dec 4 The Winter Wonder Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park 39 Shelter Cove Ln from 4-8 pm There will be hayrides carnival games petting zoo childrenrsquos parade and Mr amp Mrs Claus Admission is $10 for children (2-15) sheltercovetownecentrecom
Dec 6 Barnes and Noble Book Fair hosted by The Literacy Center at 20 Hatton Place from 10 am-9 pm Authors Pat Branning Kathryn Walls and CJ Lyons will be at the store signing books (843) 342-6690 or theliteracycenterorg
Dec 6 amp 7 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents ldquoThe Polar Express - A Holiday Celebrationrdquo on Dec 6 at 4 pm and Dec 7 at 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy (843) 842-2055 or mrebishhhsoorg
Dec 9-31 Disney amp Cameron Mackintoshrsquos ldquoMary Poppinsrdquo at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 14 Shelter Cove Ln Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 pm and 2 amp 7 pm on Sundays Tickets for preview performances (Dec 9-10) are $49 for adults and $35 for children 5-15 regular tickets (Dec 11-31) are $59 for adults and $41 for children For tickets or more information call (843) 842-2787 or go to artshhicom
Dec 10 Lunch With Author Allegra Jordan at the Country Club of Hilton Head inside Hilton Head Plantation 70 Skull Creek Dr A former book reviewer for USA Today Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser Tickets are $42 and may be purchased by visiting uscbcenterfortheartscom
Dec 11 Hilton Head Choral Societyrsquos The Sounds of Christmas ldquoA Merrie Olde Christmasrdquo at 8 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Tickets are $20 $25 $30 and $35 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert if available For more details call (843) 341-3818 or go to hiltonheadchoralsocietyorg
Dec 11-13 Main Street Youth Theatre presents A Holiday Extravaganza 3000 Main St (843) 689-6246 or msytorg
Dec 17 Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In at Shelter Cove Towne Centre 40 Shelter Cove Ln from 5-8 pm No costs no reservations awards 5050 raffle open to all automotive enthusiasts locals and
visitors carolinadreamersinfo
Dec 23 Gregg Russell Christmas Concert with a special visit by Santa at 730 pm at Harbour Town inside Sea Pines 149 Lighthouse Rd (843) 842-1979 or seapinescomevents
Dec 25 Enjoy a full turkey buffet at the 13th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner taking place from 11 am-3 pm at First Presbyterian Church 540 William Hilton Pkwy Free will offerings accepted (843) 705-5725 or (843) 304-1086
SAVANNAHDec 4-5 Christmas on the River at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St Weekend festivities kick off Dec 4 from 4-10 pm with First Friday Fireworks at 930 pm and continue on Dec 5 from 10 am-10 pm The Lighted Christmas Parade will start on West River Street travel throughout downtown and end in City Market (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 5 City Marketrsquos Christmas for Kids Celebration with cookie decorating ornament making face painting photos with Father Christmas and a choir performance Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Holiday Hope collection box 11 am-2 pm in City Market 219 W Bryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec12 Holiday Tour of Homes from 12-5 pm Tickets are $50 and the starting point is the Massie Heritage Center 207 E Gordon St (912) 236-8362 or tourdirectordnaholidaytourcom or dnaholidaytourcom
Dec 12 Enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Wormsloe 7601 Skidaway Rd by participating in activities such as caroling burning of the yule log dancing to live period music and other holiday observances of the colonial period including games and refreshments 1-4 pm Admission is $450-$10 (912) 353-3023
Dec 18-19 Fort Pulaski National Monument 1 Cockspur Island will commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Confederate Nog Party of 1861 with night-time tours of the historic fort by candlelight and oil lamps Tours leave every 30 minutes from 6-830 pm $10 for adults children 15 amp under are free Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended Contact Ron Calhoun at (912) 786-5787 ext 120 or go to npsgovfopu
Dec 19 Savannah Reindeer Run 8K at 9 am and a kiddie race at 845 am There will be several games and activities as well as a Kidsrsquo Zone costume and best holiday cookie contest 1 International Dr rccsavorg
Dec 31 3rd Annual ldquoUp the Cuprdquo Countdown from 8 pm-1 am on River Street Donrsquot miss out on our non-traditional ldquoball droprdquo with a Savannah twist followed by a firework display to officially ring in 2016 Rousakis Riverfront Plaza 115 E River St (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannahcom
Dec 31 City Marketrsquos New Yearrsquos Eve Celebration Yoursquore invited to join in the fun at this outdoor street party with live music from 9 pm-1 am Free and open to the public no tickets or reservations required 219 WBryan St (912) 232-4903 or savannahcitymarketcom
Dec 31 Annual New Yearrsquos Eve Gala Celebration Cruise This four-hour cruise includes passed hors drsquooeuvres a dinner buffet live entertainment party favors a bottle wine or champagne cash bars and more Advance reservations required Formal cocktail attire is highly encouraged Sailing 830 pm-1230 am Tickets are $16995 E River St (800) 786-6404 or savannahriverboatcom
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
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Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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In the Wind Selected poems and photographs by Art Cornell
Hold On
ComehellipHold my handTightly nowFor the future is before usAnd the roadNot that clearTogether we will shareIn all the joysAnd sorrows yet to beAnd if things get roughWell so whatWith a smile or a tearWe will go onSo comehellipHold on
Will you love Me When Irsquom Old
I would ask of you my darlingA question soft and lowThat give me many a heartacheAs the moments come and go
Your love I know is truthfulBut the truest love grows coldIt is this that I would ask youWill you love me when Irsquom old
Lifersquos morn will soon be waningAnd its evening bells be tolledBut my heart shall know no sadnessIf yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
Down the stream of life togetherWe are sailing side by sideHoping some bright day to anchorSafe beyond the surging tide
Today our sky is cloudlessBut the night may clouds unfoldBut though storms may gather round usWill you love me when Irsquom old
When my hair shall shade the snowdriftAnd mine eyes shall dimmer growI would lean upon some loved oneThrough the Valley as we go
I would claim of you a promiseWorth to me a world of goldIt is only this my darlingThat yoursquoll love me when Irsquom old
- Anonymous
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Changes
My God soulAppearsWhen my warrior soulQuiets
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 25
Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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Epilogue
You have looked intoA brief window ofMy soul-Thank you forSharing inMy journey
Morning Canvas
Sun bleaching the early skyWith shades of pink and blueTime when naturesrsquos ownBids the day adieu
I too welcome the dawn with thoughts Unshared by human ears-Reaching insteadTo where God alone can hear
Lasting Friendship
After all these yearsWhat is there left to say to one anotherI could not imagine what my lifeWould have been without youFor sure the highs and lowsWould have been a lot less interesting-And all the laugh lines on this old faceWould never have beenOh we are different peopleand thatrsquos healthyAge has treated you kindly andHas even allowed a new warmth to appearOf all the things in my life that I value mostYour friendship is surely one of them
Hands
These old handsHave felt and done so muchhellipWhen youngThey were always readyClenched and proudThey help life And even deathAnd more precious still-LoveNow in ageMy faithful companionsHave more linesAnd foldsMore softnessLess angerThey have done so muchFor me on our journey togetherAnd stillThey performSometimes with DifficultyTo touchTo hold to offer prayersThese old hands
Eternity
Many thoughts have come and gone in my lifeAnd more will surely beYet if I have but one wishIt would be to have your loveFor the rest of eternity
Good Night
Good nightGood nightNo more platitudesOr neat little things to sayLove has left me tillAnother dayAnd so I make My wayTo a safeQuiet placeWhere ghouls and ghostsAnd meAll get to play
In the Wind copy 2003
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
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British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
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Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
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Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
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Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
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See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
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By Randolph Stewart
hen you talk about the Pine House in Bluffton you must talk about the people who lived on the land and how it came to be one of Blufftonrsquos most beautifully restored historic
treasures Sitting on the banks of May River and the Heyward Cove this wooded land has magnificent live oaks and majestic magnolias signifying the centuries of those who inhabited this special place
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 29
General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
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Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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General Thomas Ferguson Drayton of the Civil War fame owned the original house on the property His home was burned by Federal troops on June 4 1862 The property was later owned by Doctor Hammond Eve (but there is some confusion here as Doctor William Raiford Eve 1847-1916 appeared on the 1900 Bluffton census) Dr Eve was married to Elizabeth Hammond the daughter of Senator James Henry Hammond of South Carolina and perhaps this is where the Dr Hammond Eve confusion occurs I guess that means a trip to the courthouse to help clear up this bit of discrepancy and see who actually had the deed at that time but rest assured we will fill you in (my bet is Dr William Eve) What we do know is that this house was facing Heyward Cove not the May River and it also later burned to the ground
In 1904 Dr Freeman Valentine Walker (1860-1933) and his wife Mary McAlpin of an old wealthy Savannah family purchased the property Their house built by a carpenter and member of a pioneer Bluffton family Nathan Crosby was finished in 1905 It was inspired by the New England shore ldquoshingle stylerdquo homes where Dr Walker grew up The interior walls were fashioned with pine posts in-filled with 54rdquo v-groove tongue and groove heart of pine It had high 13-foot ceilings and front and rear screened porches There was a floored attic under the roofline (even though the door to access the attic at the top of the stairs was only five feet high) and a 14rsquox14rsquo full height basement (which was rare in the Lowcountry but common in New England) There were large double hung putty-glazed windows with two over two lite full-size louvered shutters and latches and oversized transoms above The living rooms had back-to-back fireplaces with distinctive stone arches and smooth slate hearths (again the style is not typical in the South) gas wall lanterns for lighting in all rooms and of course heart of pine tongue and groove floors
Now in comes Tommy Guillard and Lucille Heywardrsquos youngest child One cannot talk about The Pine House now or ever without mentioning Tommy Heyward His father was born in January 1910 in the house across the cove now belonging to George and Lillian Heyward Perhaps the reason it is called Heyward Cove is the four generations of Heywards who lived and played there In 1942 the Heywards bought Dr Walkerrsquos home and Tommy at the age of two and his three older sisters Caroline Anne and Dorothy moved into the little brown house now called ldquoThe Pine Houserdquo That old house would never be the same Tommy could be found swinging off a rope into the cove riding horses on Foot Point camping out on the Ulmerrsquos Island playing with the Cantrell Walker Miles Gahagan Graves and Ulmer boys as well as all those kids who came from Savannah Estill and Allendale for the summer What a way to grow up Crabbing hunting fishing shrimping and swimming in the May always in some sort of mischief or another perhaps he never really grew up and truly loved life and this place called Bluffton
(l - r) Hank Cram Tommy Heyward and Steve Graves on the steps of Church of the Cross
Heyward Cove
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 31
Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
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It is now some 60 years later that Tommy and his wife Joanie began the restoration of The Pine House Their dream was to keep much of the century-old homestead as original as possible and to add elements that would allow them to share their home and entertain their many friends on every occasion which they so loved to do They adhered to the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Restoration and South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office during the restoration For the architectural design Tommy and Joanie tapped nephew Brian Felder AIA of Savannah whose heart and soul was in the house and what a masterpiece the restoration became ldquoThe Pine House has become a favorite of all the projects in my career I think thatrsquos for a lot of reasons At the top of the list is that the project was for family membersmdashJoanie and Tommy Heyward and working with my cousin Matthew Schivera who was the contractor which completed the teamrdquo said Felder ldquoClosely behind that was the long history that the house had in Tommyrsquos life He lived there as a child and every room fixture and detail had a memoryrdquoldquoIn the design we needed to accommodate modern living style while not destroying the existing room arrangement or detailing We did this by adding a large addition on the back where a simple lean-to porch once stood We retained the exterior wall so you can still understand the boundaries of the historic house
Sitting room with a two-sided arched fireplace
That large addition is clearly modern and provides enough volume to house a family room and a modern kitchenrdquo The new changes included the raised rear porch ceiling and the pine and iron staircase that provided access to the ldquoatticrdquo which now includes two bedrooms two bathrooms dormers for light and fire egress Extending the rear porch on the ground floor eight feet permitted a large working kitchen and family room The
original shingled back porch wall and windows were restored and left inside this wonderful space When walking through the back door into the house you get a sense of being outside Even though there were new additions they were designed to adapt to the old structure without altering the original look The carriage house apartments and brick and wood fencing enclosed the rear yard with a real ldquocement pondrdquo and outdoor kitchen Windows were removed and restored The pine wall slats were removed numbered and placed back in the same exact location they had been for over 100 years New shingles were stained to match the old ones The kitchen cabinets were milled from floor joists that had deteriorated ends the original gas lighting was converted to electricity and an extended butlerrsquos pantry wet bar and powder room adjacent to the dining room were added (which was Guilliard and Lucillersquos bedroom and bath)In the butlerrsquos pantry a Victorian lionrsquos foot tiger oak glass cabinet holds many of the wonderful treasures and artifacts that were found during restoration Some of these include items that were excavated from General Draytonrsquos well found on the west side of the propertyHistory has once again given us a little bit of our Bluffton heritage to learn from and appreciate Tommy and Joanie Heyward understood the importance of historical preservation and we are grateful to them for sharing it with the Bluffton community
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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ndash ALL ALL We will INSPECT and MAINTAIN
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
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Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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Tommy would tell you he loved growing up here and being able to enjoy living in a small town as Bluffton Joanie said he had the most endearing look in his eyes when he said ldquoIt has had an enduring effect on my life I have lived a very good life and have been blessed so farrdquo
The Heywards came to South Carolina in 1620 They moved to this area in 1741 from James Island near Charleston Tommy is the great great great great grandson of Thomas Heyward Jr (1746-1809) who signed the Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation and fought in the Revolution for Americarsquos independence He is buried at the Old House Plantation near Ridgeland in Jasper County There are a number of descendants surviving the signersrsquo four children Notable descendants include Duncan Clinch Heyward (1864-1943) twice elected Governor of South Carolina He is the author of Seed of Madagascar which relates the stories of his rice-planting family Edwin DuBose Heyward (1880-1940) is best known for his 1925 novel and later a stage play adapted by his wife in 1927 ldquoPorgyrdquo which was later transformed by George Gershwin into the popular opera ldquoPorgy and Bessrdquo Tommyrsquos grandfather Daniel Heyward was Blufftonrsquos longest serving Mayor off and on for some 50 years and his mother was Blufftonrsquos Postmaster for 22 years The Heyward House on Boundary Street is the headquarters of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society and is now the Bluffton Visitors Center Tommy owned Hilton Head Air Service which serviced all private aircraft He also owned Heyward Air Spray that provided mosquito control to Beaufort County in an old DC3 that Tommy flew He said that he has killed more mosquitoes than anyone alive When Tommy passed in 2007 he was a member of the Bluffton Town Council It is so fitting that the bridge across Heyward Cove was named in his honor
This library was formerly Tommyrsquos boyhood bedroom ndash the shelves contain many historical books and manuscripts including one signed by Dr Walker Note the airplane painting collection
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Not Twice hellip but 3x PER YEAR mdash PRICE FOR 3 IS THE SAME AS 2 mdash
2015 Best of Blu ton WINNER 2014 amp 2015 Hilton Head Island-Blu ton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year FINALIST
DURING THE HOLIDAYS TOO
ndash ALL ALL We will INSPECT and MAINTAIN
Not Twice hellip but mdash PRICE FOR 3 IS THE SAME AS 2 mdash
2015 Best of Blu ton WINNER 2014 amp 2015 Hilton Head Island-Blu ton 2014 amp 2015 Hilton Head Island-Blu ton
Call us Anytime hellip 247 843-706-5090 bull wwwCovertAirecom
Wishing you peace
g d health and
warm moments
with those you love
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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We offer much more than all the great bikes
Wersquoll get your bike perfectly in tuneDo all the safety checks
So you have peace of mind on the roadAnd yoursquoll ride off like never before
BLUFFTON BICYCLE SHOPNew and used bikes parts services tune ups group rides
4 Oliver Court 843 706 2453 Blufftonbicycleshopcom
WE MAKE BIKING EASY
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 33
Bluffton Plant 373 Red Cedar Street8438155885 door2doorhargraycom
Mon-Fri 730 am-530 pm
Family Owned amp Operated
Free Pick-up amp Delivery
Drop off -Pick up
Each Garment Inspected
Dry Cleaning
Shirt Laundry
Alterations amp RepairsAlterations amp Repairs
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ndash ALL NEW Energy Savings Program ndashWe will INSPECT and MAINTAIN your heatingair system
Not Twice hellip but 3x PER YEAR mdash PRICE FOR 3 IS THE SAME AS 2 mdash
2015 Best of Blu ton WINNER 2014 amp 2015 Hilton Head Island-Blu ton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year FINALIST
DURING THE HOLIDAYS TOO
ndash ALL ALL We will INSPECT and MAINTAIN
Not Twice hellip but mdash PRICE FOR 3 IS THE SAME AS 2 mdash
2015 Best of Blu ton WINNER 2014 amp 2015 Hilton Head Island-Blu ton 2014 amp 2015 Hilton Head Island-Blu ton
Call us Anytime hellip 247 843-706-5090 bull wwwCovertAirecom
Wishing you peace
g d health and
warm moments
with those you love
blufftoncom34
Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
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Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
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from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
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Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
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Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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Bluffton Pkwy
Bluffton Pkwy
Blufftonrsquos Only Local Printer
Pre-Press amp Graphic Design bull Oset PrintingDigital Printing bull Large Format Printing
Color Copying bull Full Service Bindery
(843) 757-2612staaccuratelithographycom
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Our friendly knowledgeable staff is equipped with all the tools in-house to turn any job quickly
43 Goethe Road bull Bluffton SC
NOW OFFERING MAILING SERVICES
blufftoncom38
1245 AM626 AM101 PM700 PM
139 AM718 AM152 PM749 PM
231 AM814 AM243 PM842 PM
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414 AM1011 AM423 PM1025 PM
504 AM1104 AM513 PM1112 PM
553 AM1153 AM603 PM1157 PM
641 AM1240 PM650 PM 1242 AM725 AM125 PM735 PM
125 AM806 AM208 PM817 PM
Tide chart is calculated for the May River Full Moon December 25
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208 AM845 AM251 PM856 PM
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334 AM1002 AM416 PM1017 PM
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503 AM1132 AM545 PM1154 PM
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1251 AM646 AM122 PM728 PM
151 AM748 AM221 PM827 PM 252 AM855 AM321 PM928 PM
352 AM1004 AM422 PM1029 PM
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453 AM1109 AM523 PM1127 PM
554 AM1209 PM623 PM
1223 AM651 AM105 PM719 PM
116 AM745 AM158 PM812 PM
208 AM835 AM247 PM901 PM
257 AM922 AM334 PM948 PM
343 AM1007 AM417 PM1034 PM
427 AM1052 AM459 PM1121 PM
510 AM1137 AM538 PM
1209 AM553 AM1223 PM618 PM
1258 AM638 AM110 PM659 PM
DECEMBER TIDES
Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom34
Every town has its famous avenue Savannah has River Street New York has Broadway Paris has Champs Elysees and Bluffton has Calhoun Street Our cen-tral artery since the days of being just a sleepy fishing village Calhoun now extends into the modern construction of the Promenade And like any ldquomain streetrdquo in small-town America the extent to which it throbs and pulses with lifeblood gives a reliable indication of how wersquore faring Thatrsquos why itrsquos encouraging to see so many fresh and interesting businesses come in including shops by three new girls on the block Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon LaCreasa Allen of The Roost and Kelly Caron ASID of Kelly Caron Designs
ldquoI think itrsquos an experience to come into a small shop where you want to hang out for a while and actually have people hear what yoursquore sayingrdquo said LaCreasa who celebrated her grand opening at The Roost in November ldquoPeople want to get back to shopping locally the way it used to be coming downtown and buying their Christmas gifts ndash it just feels better after all the years of box-shoppingrdquo
These days it has become not only feel-good and fashionable to buy locally but also the intelligent choice by keeping our dollars circulating amongst ourselves we ensure our own collective welfare Thriving local businesses are in LaCreasarsquos words ldquoa reflection of the health vitality and economic strength of the communityrdquo Accordingly she and her colleagues at Cocoon and Kelly Caron Designs ndash like other businesses in the Promenade ndash make it a priority
NewGirlson theBlock By Michele Roldaacuten-Shaw
Ann Marie Fiore of Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
blufftoncom36
After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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he Ro
ad
46
46
Bluffton Pkwy
Bluffton Pkwy
Blufftonrsquos Only Local Printer
Pre-Press amp Graphic Design bull Oset PrintingDigital Printing bull Large Format Printing
Color Copying bull Full Service Bindery
(843) 757-2612staaccuratelithographycom
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Our friendly knowledgeable staff is equipped with all the tools in-house to turn any job quickly
43 Goethe Road bull Bluffton SC
NOW OFFERING MAILING SERVICES
blufftoncom38
1245 AM626 AM101 PM700 PM
139 AM718 AM152 PM749 PM
231 AM814 AM243 PM842 PM
323 AM913 AM333 PM935 PM
414 AM1011 AM423 PM1025 PM
504 AM1104 AM513 PM1112 PM
553 AM1153 AM603 PM1157 PM
641 AM1240 PM650 PM 1242 AM725 AM125 PM735 PM
125 AM806 AM208 PM817 PM
Tide chart is calculated for the May River Full Moon December 25
TUES 1
WED 2
THURS 3
FRI 4
SAT 5
SUN 6
MON 7
TUES 8
WED 9
THURS 10
FRI 11
SAT 12
SUN 13
MON 14
TUES 15
WED 16
THURS 17
FRI 18
SAT 19
SUN 20
MON 21
TUES 22
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FRI 25
SAT 26
SUN 27
MON 28
TUES 29
WED 30
THURS 31
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
208 AM845 AM251 PM856 PM
251 AM923 AM333 PM936 PM
334 AM1002 AM416 PM1017 PM
417 AM1045 AM459 PM1103 PM
503 AM1132 AM545 PM1154 PM
552 AM1225 PM634 PM
1251 AM646 AM122 PM728 PM
151 AM748 AM221 PM827 PM 252 AM855 AM321 PM928 PM
352 AM1004 AM422 PM1029 PM
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
453 AM1109 AM523 PM1127 PM
554 AM1209 PM623 PM
1223 AM651 AM105 PM719 PM
116 AM745 AM158 PM812 PM
208 AM835 AM247 PM901 PM
257 AM922 AM334 PM948 PM
343 AM1007 AM417 PM1034 PM
427 AM1052 AM459 PM1121 PM
510 AM1137 AM538 PM
1209 AM553 AM1223 PM618 PM
1258 AM638 AM110 PM659 PM
DECEMBER TIDES
Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
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10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
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D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
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The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
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LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 35
to feature regional products whenever possible
ldquoOne of the things Irsquove really tried to focus on is searching out items that are exclusive to the Lowcountryrdquo said Ann Marie who recently relocated Cocoon and its ldquoLive with Stylerdquo adage to the Promenade after three years in Sheridan Park ldquoWe carry Savannah Bee Company Charleston Shoe Company jewelry made in Beaufort and dish towels hand-stamped on Hilton Head including a Bluffton design available only here at Cocoon Everything we have can be personalized and our monograms are done locallyrdquo
A browse around the store reveals an elegant yet homey coastal flavor that would be familiar to anyone in Bluffton ndash flatware decorated with blue crabs haute perfume beside books by Garden amp Gun and clothing that looks fabulous yet feels like yoursquore wearing your pajamas ldquoFrom Exquisite to Everydayrdquo as Ann Marie puts it ldquoThis is a lifestyle store for how we live and entertain in the Lowcountry and down here we have a lot of company so we carry products to make you and your guests feel comfortablerdquo
Just around the corner LaCreasa Allen has fashioned a similar ambience at The Roost yet with her own uniquely personal touch to ldquoElevate the Everydayrdquo Fine decanters gourmet cocktail nuts and snacks European antiques custom stationery animal prints and wood grains alongside orchids and burnished gold her impeccable tastes come to the shopperrsquos aid Many of the things she carries are Southern-made and all of them are small-batch artisanal products Shersquos particularly excited about ldquogetting her hands onrdquo some oyster knives from Williams Knife Company out of Edisto ndash finely handcrafted and regularly featured in Garden amp Gun they run in short supply during the holidays
ldquoWe have a lot of special little things that bring that extra somethingrdquo said LaCreasa who moved here from North Carolina because she fell in love with the natural beauty and quaint small town environment but immediately saw the need for more shops as the economy picked up ldquoI like the idea that someone can call me and say lsquoI need three or four gifts for the holidays and I need them to be at a certain price-pointrsquo then I can put together a grab-and-go gift packagerdquo
This old-world rapport between customer and shopkeeper has been achieved by LaCreasa since her doors first opened Local resident Heather Bender was recently in the shop and couldnrsquot contain her enthusiasm ldquoIrsquom SO excited yoursquore openrdquo she gushed ldquoIrsquove lived here for 25 years but I kind of feel like Irsquom in Europe right now Irsquom in that phase of life where I finally know what my style is ndash that mix of modern and traditional ndash and I like things that no one else has I donrsquot have a lot of things but the things I do have Irsquove chosen them to be nice I tell my husband all the time Irsquom low-maintenance a nice candle some coffee then I can chill out and be happyrdquo
Cocoon ndash Photography by Andrea Six
The Roost ndash Photography by Andrea Six
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After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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43 Goethe Road bull Bluffton SC
NOW OFFERING MAILING SERVICES
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Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
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Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
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Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom36
After perusing around raving about things and enjoying the sample chocolate- covered peanuts Heather finally left the store with a joyful declaration ldquoCanrsquot wait to come back Irsquom going to tell all my friends ndash this will be my new happy placerdquo
For LaCreasa it must feel good to know she has filled her intended niche and provided a customer with the exact experience she was seeking ldquoIrsquove gotten the best feedback like thatrdquo says LaCreasa ldquoItrsquos been overwhelmingrdquo
A stonersquos throw away is Kelly Caron ASID (American Society of Interior Design) Her new space in the Promenade is a combination retail boutique and studio for professionally licensed Kelly Caron Designs Clients can peruse books of lighting fixtures and fabric samples or shop the floor with its heavy emphasis on the local Kellyrsquos ldquoLowcountry Eclecticrdquo blends antiques with comfortable furniture beautiful Lowcountry paintings with sculptures made out of sea coral big oversize lanterns with jewelry and treasure boxes ndash all to create what she perceives as the Lowcountry style of ldquocomfortable casual and unique relaxed but with a touch of luxuryrdquo Although this rings similar to the words of her colleagues at Cocoon and The Roost there is no competitionmdashonly friendly well-wishing
ldquoI feel like Irsquom only successful if theyrsquore successfulrdquo said Kelly ldquoI think wersquore all just happy to be here Wersquore excited to be women in business this has been our goal for a long time and now the moment has come Blufftonrsquos growing and therersquos a need for a strong shopping area thatrsquos not Tanger Outlets ndash wersquore full of restaurants and now wersquore hungry for retailrdquo
In Kellyrsquos vision however the Promenade is more than just shops ndash itrsquos a comprehensive design center ldquoWe have architects realtors and a builder we have a landscaping company and a fireplace showroom coming in we have someone who does cabinetry appliances and lighting we have the Garden Gate and shops like Cocoon and The Roost that carry tableware and accessories I really donrsquot think you need to go anywhere other than downtown Bluffton to make your house feel like a home which is great We have knowledgeable professionals right here and we all compliment each other Wersquove all embraced the Bluffton vibe the Lowcountry and whatrsquos trending and wersquore working together to make sure wersquore successful as a communityrdquo
Her sentiments are echoed by both Ann Marie and LaCreasa ldquoI love being part of Old Townrdquo said Ann Marie ldquoTherersquos such a sense of community like this morn-ing when I got here I ran next door to the Corner Perk and got a chai latte ndash itrsquos just this wonderful sense that wersquore all here because we love Bluffton and now we simply want to give people what they need We all compliment each other and between us we have so much to offerrdquo
Kelly Caron (above) of Kelly Caron Designs (below)
Kelly Caron Designs
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
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he Ro
ad
46
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Bluffton Pkwy
Bluffton Pkwy
Blufftonrsquos Only Local Printer
Pre-Press amp Graphic Design bull Oset PrintingDigital Printing bull Large Format Printing
Color Copying bull Full Service Bindery
(843) 757-2612staaccuratelithographycom
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Our friendly knowledgeable staff is equipped with all the tools in-house to turn any job quickly
43 Goethe Road bull Bluffton SC
NOW OFFERING MAILING SERVICES
blufftoncom38
1245 AM626 AM101 PM700 PM
139 AM718 AM152 PM749 PM
231 AM814 AM243 PM842 PM
323 AM913 AM333 PM935 PM
414 AM1011 AM423 PM1025 PM
504 AM1104 AM513 PM1112 PM
553 AM1153 AM603 PM1157 PM
641 AM1240 PM650 PM 1242 AM725 AM125 PM735 PM
125 AM806 AM208 PM817 PM
Tide chart is calculated for the May River Full Moon December 25
TUES 1
WED 2
THURS 3
FRI 4
SAT 5
SUN 6
MON 7
TUES 8
WED 9
THURS 10
FRI 11
SAT 12
SUN 13
MON 14
TUES 15
WED 16
THURS 17
FRI 18
SAT 19
SUN 20
MON 21
TUES 22
WED 23
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FRI 25
SAT 26
SUN 27
MON 28
TUES 29
WED 30
THURS 31
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
208 AM845 AM251 PM856 PM
251 AM923 AM333 PM936 PM
334 AM1002 AM416 PM1017 PM
417 AM1045 AM459 PM1103 PM
503 AM1132 AM545 PM1154 PM
552 AM1225 PM634 PM
1251 AM646 AM122 PM728 PM
151 AM748 AM221 PM827 PM 252 AM855 AM321 PM928 PM
352 AM1004 AM422 PM1029 PM
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
453 AM1109 AM523 PM1127 PM
554 AM1209 PM623 PM
1223 AM651 AM105 PM719 PM
116 AM745 AM158 PM812 PM
208 AM835 AM247 PM901 PM
257 AM922 AM334 PM948 PM
343 AM1007 AM417 PM1034 PM
427 AM1052 AM459 PM1121 PM
510 AM1137 AM538 PM
1209 AM553 AM1223 PM618 PM
1258 AM638 AM110 PM659 PM
DECEMBER TIDES
Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 37
Goet
he Ro
ad
46
46
Bluffton Pkwy
Bluffton Pkwy
Blufftonrsquos Only Local Printer
Pre-Press amp Graphic Design bull Oset PrintingDigital Printing bull Large Format Printing
Color Copying bull Full Service Bindery
(843) 757-2612staaccuratelithographycom
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Our friendly knowledgeable staff is equipped with all the tools in-house to turn any job quickly
43 Goethe Road bull Bluffton SC
NOW OFFERING MAILING SERVICES
blufftoncom38
1245 AM626 AM101 PM700 PM
139 AM718 AM152 PM749 PM
231 AM814 AM243 PM842 PM
323 AM913 AM333 PM935 PM
414 AM1011 AM423 PM1025 PM
504 AM1104 AM513 PM1112 PM
553 AM1153 AM603 PM1157 PM
641 AM1240 PM650 PM 1242 AM725 AM125 PM735 PM
125 AM806 AM208 PM817 PM
Tide chart is calculated for the May River Full Moon December 25
TUES 1
WED 2
THURS 3
FRI 4
SAT 5
SUN 6
MON 7
TUES 8
WED 9
THURS 10
FRI 11
SAT 12
SUN 13
MON 14
TUES 15
WED 16
THURS 17
FRI 18
SAT 19
SUN 20
MON 21
TUES 22
WED 23
THURS 24
FRI 25
SAT 26
SUN 27
MON 28
TUES 29
WED 30
THURS 31
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
208 AM845 AM251 PM856 PM
251 AM923 AM333 PM936 PM
334 AM1002 AM416 PM1017 PM
417 AM1045 AM459 PM1103 PM
503 AM1132 AM545 PM1154 PM
552 AM1225 PM634 PM
1251 AM646 AM122 PM728 PM
151 AM748 AM221 PM827 PM 252 AM855 AM321 PM928 PM
352 AM1004 AM422 PM1029 PM
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
453 AM1109 AM523 PM1127 PM
554 AM1209 PM623 PM
1223 AM651 AM105 PM719 PM
116 AM745 AM158 PM812 PM
208 AM835 AM247 PM901 PM
257 AM922 AM334 PM948 PM
343 AM1007 AM417 PM1034 PM
427 AM1052 AM459 PM1121 PM
510 AM1137 AM538 PM
1209 AM553 AM1223 PM618 PM
1258 AM638 AM110 PM659 PM
DECEMBER TIDES
Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom38
1245 AM626 AM101 PM700 PM
139 AM718 AM152 PM749 PM
231 AM814 AM243 PM842 PM
323 AM913 AM333 PM935 PM
414 AM1011 AM423 PM1025 PM
504 AM1104 AM513 PM1112 PM
553 AM1153 AM603 PM1157 PM
641 AM1240 PM650 PM 1242 AM725 AM125 PM735 PM
125 AM806 AM208 PM817 PM
Tide chart is calculated for the May River Full Moon December 25
TUES 1
WED 2
THURS 3
FRI 4
SAT 5
SUN 6
MON 7
TUES 8
WED 9
THURS 10
FRI 11
SAT 12
SUN 13
MON 14
TUES 15
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THURS 17
FRI 18
SAT 19
SUN 20
MON 21
TUES 22
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FRI 25
SAT 26
SUN 27
MON 28
TUES 29
WED 30
THURS 31
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLHL
HLH
LHLH
LHLH
208 AM845 AM251 PM856 PM
251 AM923 AM333 PM936 PM
334 AM1002 AM416 PM1017 PM
417 AM1045 AM459 PM1103 PM
503 AM1132 AM545 PM1154 PM
552 AM1225 PM634 PM
1251 AM646 AM122 PM728 PM
151 AM748 AM221 PM827 PM 252 AM855 AM321 PM928 PM
352 AM1004 AM422 PM1029 PM
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHLH
LHL
HLHL
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HLH
LHLH
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LHLH
LHL
HLHL
HLHL
453 AM1109 AM523 PM1127 PM
554 AM1209 PM623 PM
1223 AM651 AM105 PM719 PM
116 AM745 AM158 PM812 PM
208 AM835 AM247 PM901 PM
257 AM922 AM334 PM948 PM
343 AM1007 AM417 PM1034 PM
427 AM1052 AM459 PM1121 PM
510 AM1137 AM538 PM
1209 AM553 AM1223 PM618 PM
1258 AM638 AM110 PM659 PM
DECEMBER TIDES
Hilton Head Boathouse Showroom 1498 Fording Island Road Bluffton SC 29910
Hilton Head Boathouse 843-681-2628405 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island 29926
wwwHHBoathousenet
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 39
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom40
Cahillrsquos Chicken Kitchen - Southern1055 May River Rd (843) 757-2921Mon-Wed 11am-3 pmThurs-Sat 11am-9 pmSaturday Breakfast 7 am-12 pmSunday Brunch 9 am-3 pm
Corner Perk - Breakfast Lunch CoffeeThe Promenade amp May River Road(843) 816-5674Tues-Thurs 7 am-9 pm Fri amp Sat 7 am-11 pm Sunday Brunch 7 am-4 pm
Latitude Wine Bar - Wine Tapas Lunch6 Promenade St(843) 706-9463Wed-Sat 1130 am-11 pm
May River Grill - Seafood ContemporaryOld Town Bluffton 1263 May River Rd(843) 757-5755Lunch Tue-Fri 1130 am-2 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9 pm
Mulberry Street Pizzeria15 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7007Tues-Wed 11am-9 pm Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sun 12 pm-whenever
Pour Richardrsquos - Contemporary 4376 Bluffton Pkwy(843) 757-1999Mon-Sat 530-10pm
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 41
Sonic Drive In - Fast food5 Sherington Dr (843) 815-3630Daily 6 am-Midnight
Squat Nrsquo Gobble - American Greek1231 May River Rd (843) 757-4242Daily 7 am-3 pm
Toomers Bluffton Seafood House27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 757-0380Mon-Sat 11 am-9 pm
The Village Pasta Shoppe - Italian Deli Wine 10 B Johnston Way (across from post office)(843) 540-2095Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10 am-4 pm
Agave Sidebar13 State Of Mind St (843) 757-9190Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm Fri amp Sat 11 am-11 pm
Bluffton BBQ - Barbeque Pork Ribs11 State Of Mind St (843) 757-7427Wed-Sat 11 am-whenever
The Bluffton Room - Fine dining15 Promenade St (843) 757-3525Tues-Thurs 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pmClosed Sunday amp Monday
RESTAURANT GUIDEBLUFFTONrsquoS
British Open Pub - Pub Seafood Steaks1 Sherington Dr G Sheridan Park (843) 705-4005Mon-Sun 8 am-9 pm Sunday Brunch 8 am-1 pm
Buffalorsquos - Contemporary1 Village Park Square (843) 706-6630Lunch Mon-Sat 11 am-4 pm
Butcherrsquos Market and Deli - Deli102 Buckwalter Pkwy (843) 815-6328Tues-Sat 8 am-7 pm Sun 8 am-3 pm
Captain Woodyrsquos - Seafood Sandwich Salads17 State Of Mind St The Promenade(843) 757-6222 Daily 11 am-10 pm
Choo Choo BBQ Xpress - BBQ Pork Ribs129 Burnt Church Rd(843) 815-PORK (7675) Tues-Fri 6-10 am 11 am-3 pm 530-8 pmSat 6 am-7 pm
Claude amp Ulirsquos Bistro - French1533 Fording Island Rd 302 Moss Creek Village(843) 837-3336Mon-Sat lunch amp dinner
Corks Wine Co - Contemporary Tapas14 Promenade St 306 The Promenade (843) 816-5168Biz hours Tues-Sat 5-12 pmKitchen hours Tues-Wed 5-10 pm Thurs-Sat 5-11 pm
Downtown Deli - Burgers Sandwiches27 Dr Mellichamp Dr (843) 815-5005Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm
Hincheyrsquos Chicago Bar amp Grill - American104 Buckwalter Place Ste 1A (843) 836-5959 Daily 11 am-2 am
Hogshead Kitchen - Contemporary1555 Fording Island Rd(843) 837-4647Mon-Sat 1130 am-11 pmClosed Sunday
Inn At Palmetto Bluff - Continental1 Village Park Square Palmetto Bluff Village(843) 706-6500 Daily 7 am-10 pm
Katie OrsquoDonaldrsquos - Irish American1008 Fording Island Rd B Kitties Crossing(843) 815-5555Daily 11 am-2 pm
Longhorn Steakhouse - American 1262 Fording Island Rd (843) 705-7001Sat 11 am-11 pmSun-Fri 11 am-10 pm
Mulberry Street Trattoria - Italian 1476 Fording Island Rd
(843) 837-2426Tue-Sat 11 am-3 pm amp 5-10 pmSun 1030 am-9 pm
Neo - Gastropub - Farm To Table Fare1533 Fording Island Rd 326 Moss Creek Village (843) 837-5111Mon-Thurs 1130 am-9 pmFri-Sat 1130 am-10 pmSunday 5-9 pm
Okatie Ale House - American 25 William Pope Dr(843) 706-2537Mon-Wed 11 am -9 pmTues-Sat 11 am-10 pmSun 12 am-9 pm
Old Town Dispensary - Contemporary15 Captains Cove off Calhoun Street(843) 837-1893Mon-Sat 11 am-2 amSunday Brunch
Peaceful Henryrsquos and the Bluffton Cigar Bar181 Bluffton Rd(843) 757-0557Store Mon-Thurs 9 am-6 pm Fri amp Sat 9 am-8 pm Sun 12-5 pmBar Monday 12-6 pm Tues-Thurs 1-11 pm Fri amp Sat 1-1 am Sun 1-11 pm
Pepperrsquos Old Town - American Seafood1255 May River Rd Old Town Bluffton(843) 757-2522Daily 11 am-9 pm
Redfish - Contemporary32 Bruin Rd Old Town Bluffton (843) 837-8888Mon-Sat 1130 am-2 pm 430-10 pm Sun 10 am-2 pm 4-10 pm
Siglerrsquos Rotisserie amp Seafood - Contemporary 12 Sheridan Park Circle (843) 815-5030Mon-Sat 430-930 pm
Southern Barrel Brewing Co - American375 Buckwalter Place Blvd (843) 837-2337 Tues-Thurs 2-9 pmFri 2-11 pmSat 11-11pm Sun 2-8 pm
Stooges Cafe - American25 Sherington Dr (843) 706-6178 Mon-Fri 7 am-2 pmSat-Sun 8 am-2 pm
The Cottage - Breakfast Lunch amp Dinner38 Calhoun St (843) 757-0508Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm 5-730 pmSunday Brunch 8 am-2 pm
Vineyard 55 - Pizza American55 Calhoun St(843) 757-9463Daily 1130 am-Whenever
See the ads in the Breeze for more info
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom42
Christmas songs Donrsquot jam them before Thanksgiving Donrsquot play them after
Christmas But yes you can leave the tree up till February you can drink egg nog almost all year round (unless yoursquore me your favorite asthmatic) but be careful with those Christmas ditties Some people donrsquot like them Children all around the world wait all year to wake up early that morning and open presents while Bing Crosby sings on the radio (computer phone hellip whatever) So what are some of the most sought after versions of these songs This is my mission This is my passion I love Christmas music
I love ldquolittlerdquo Michael too I would argue with anyone that when Michael was 9 or 10 he was the finest singer the world had ever known Who you gonna put against him Stevie Wonder Tina Aretha Miley Just put the Jackson 5 Christmas album on and enjoy 1970 production at its finest Lush cheesy string arrangements haunting reverby vocals by the other brothers and Michaelrsquos little tenor voice as the cherry on top Funk music is a great style for these sometimes-sleepy Christmas songs Not that ldquoSanta Claus is Coming to Townrdquo has ever been called sleepy but boom shakalaka Michael soars on the vocals backed by Jermaine Tito and company Bass and drums are super greasy and poppy Itrsquos like P-Funk doinrsquo the Chipmunks Ok maybe that just rolls off the tongue nicely but I think yoursquore getting what Irsquom throwinrsquo down here
Skip over ldquoThe Christmas Songrdquo Itrsquos sung well but it must be Tito or Ricky or one of the other brothers Johnny I dunno But it ainrsquot My Michael It kinda drags ndashrdquochestnuts roasting blah blah blahrdquo ndash but therersquos a cool refrain of ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo at the end Ok cute Then comes ldquoUp on the Housetoprdquo again with my main man front and center This isnrsquot ldquoThrillerrdquo but itrsquos a strong version You can almost smell the frankincense I bet the boys got plenty orsquo presents after they rocked this one Or maybe they got spanked Who really cares There is a quasi-rap in the middle of this one Itrsquos nasty The boys are spittinrsquo fire and when Michael sings the refrain it makes you question all of the other versions of this yuletide gem These boys can really throw down on some Christmas
One of the creepiest Christmas songs ever brings us to the end of Music Town ldquoLittle Michaelrdquo takes it up a notch on this one 5th gear singing You try to hit these notes The soul glows here on the bell solo in the middle of the tune Maybe Santa has an afro We may never really know Just make sure you are a good little Blufftonian this year and make sure to leave Santa some cookies with milk This guy canrsquot drink milk so be thinking of me when you are sucking down the nog and listening to the pre-red leather Michael and his brothers
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
BLUFFTON MUSIC TOWN
By Jevon Daly
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 43
Pasta ShoppeVillageThe
10B Johnston Way wwwvillagepastashoppecom(opposite the Bluton Post oce) 8435402095
Tue - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Delicious homemade Italian dishesready to heat and serve
Enjoy home-made Italian dishes without paying restaurant prices Bring us your
dish (or use ours) and wersquoll ll it up with authentic Italian favorites like Lasagne
Chicken Parmesan Ziti Eggplant Parmesan and more We also have Fresh Pasta and many hard to nd Italian deli products
Itrsquos like mom or grandma made it
5 Sherington DriveBluffton SC 29910
(843) 815-3630
Who should You Jam
to This Christmas
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom44
D o you love to sing in the shower Croon in the car Are you a frustrated diva If so then you need to explore the wonderful singing opportunities with the Hilton
Head Shore Notes a womenrsquos four-part a cappella chorus that has been entertaining local audiences since 1997
Barbershop singing has been around since the 1920s but as Sweet Adelines like to explain ldquoMen invented it but women perfected itrdquo Okay there are many men barbershoppers who might dispute this claim but they donrsquot get to wear gorgeous costumes glitzy jewelry fabulous makeup and false eyelashes when they perform Women not only sing great songs but they get to dress to the nines
The Shore Notes are under the capable direction of Faye McLanahan a seasoned Sweet Adelines director with over 40 years of experience She commutes from Jacksonville Florida every Monday for rehearsal because she derives great pleasure from the camaraderie of these wonderful women and she has been successful in improving their sound The Shore Notes have won medals at their last five Regional Competitions in Daytona Florida
One of the greatest joys of being a Shore Note is the opportunity to give back to the community Christmas season is a wonderful time of year for the chorus since they sing Christmas cheer to all the local retirement communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton as well as Palmetto Bluff and even Charleston They
also entertain at Christmas parties and community events like caroling throughout Wexford Village at their Festival of Wreaths Naturally the Shore Notes are available for hire any time during the year since they have a diverse repertoire
Every March the Shore Notes hold their annual show at the Hilton Head High Schoolrsquos Seahawk Cultural Center and invite a top menrsquos or womenrsquos quartet to be their guest performers Their next show will be March 5 2016 and their guests will be Speed of Sound who finished second last year at the International Competition in Las Vegas They are fabulous and fun and the Shore Notes are thrilled to have them entertain at their March show
Being a non-profit organization the Shore Notes are pleased to be able to make a sizable annual contribution to a local designated charity as a result of selling out their March show every year Some of the recipients have been The Childrenrsquos Center Main Street Theater Memory Matters CODA and PEP
The Shore Notes rehearse every Monday evening at the Island Lutheran Church 4400 Main Street Hilton Head from 645 to 945 pm Guests and prospective members are always welcomed Singers do not need to read music to join this fun group For more information go to their website hiltonheadshorenotescom and to hire the Shore Notes or one of their quartets contact Judy at (843) 681-3516
By Marcia Cornell
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 45
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom46
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
The Breeze DECEMBER 2015 47
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
blufftoncom48
LUNCH Mon to Sat 11am - 3pmSUPPER Thurs Fri Sat 5 - 9pm BRUNCH Sunday 9am - 3pmSATURDAY BREAKFAST 7am - 12pm
1055 May River Road Bluffton1 mile west of Old Town Bluffton843 757-2921wwwcahillsmarketcom
Wersquove handpicked and transported our Fraser Fir Christmas trees
from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia Come and pick your perfect tree and enjoy our wood
stove heated dining room on these cold wintry days
Irsquove got a Christmas present for you BREAKFAST at
Cahillrsquos 7 days a week (Beginning sometime in December)
Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Come in for a Good Luck Buffet11 am - 5 pm New Yearrsquos Day
All You Can Eat
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