The Breeeze Janruary 2020

P. 22 How a Mule Kick Killed Eight People
P. 46 A Home for All Ages
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Notes From
The Publisher
My... how time flies. I know that
is a real Cliché. Well, it came
from ancient Latin from Virgil,
first interpreted as “Time Flees”
even Shakespeare used it. Think
about it! 630,720,000! That’s
how many seconds since the
Millennium, more or less,
and now it is 2020, a new
decade. How many of those
s ec o n ds were pro duc t ive?
How many were wasted?
That is something to think about. How do you make the
seconds you have left count? That is the quintessential
question. It seems like the older you get the faster the clock
turns. Ah, Ah, Ah…not too fast now. I think I have figured
it out, well maybe. It is probably different for all folks, but
here goes. Take a walk, different paths each day, no matter
how far or long, and listen to all the sounds. Listen closely,
let your senses expand, take some deep breaths and relax.
So will your mind. Help someone in a small way. Give the
person behind you, your place in line. Buy some flowers for
someone, if you don’t have money, donate your time to a
cause you enjoy. Feeling good about helping others always
helps slow the time down.
Make a few phone calls to relatives or friends that you haven’t
been in touch with for a long time. Entertain with friends and
family. That takes you back in time a bit like good memories
looking through photo albums or at pics on your phone. It’s
like visiting the past and reliving the moment. When you go
shopping, or to church, or to a festival look at all the smiling
happy faces…friends talking to friends, children with their
parents and let’s not forget grandparents. As you pass by
don’t look down, look in their eyes, smile and say hi! This
puts time into perspective and slows the moment down.
Now it is easy to give advice, so I am talking to myself as
well. I know we are starting on a new year, let’s do things a
bit different. Turn off the tv and listen to music. Stop texting
or surfing on the net, and look up at what all nature has to
offer us. Try to give more than you get. Working to make
the world a better place will make the precious seconds last
longer.
I thank everyone who helps make The Breeze better each
month. If you are reading this and advertise but aren’t in
The Breeze call us, you should be. Our 20,000 readers are
slowing down their day and making each second count. We
hope everyone will enjoy our stories this month. Let us hear
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CONTENTS
JANUARY 2020, VOLUME 18, NO. 1
FEATURES
08 How The Name All Joy Began
10 Oh Yes We Do...
18 Diabetes
22 How A Mule Kick Killed Eight People
27 When The Stars Emerge
Judge Strom Thurmond
34 Breads, Brunches, and Fixin’s
36 New Wine Pointers for a New Year
38 The Concerto – A Means To Impress
42 Life After Breakup, Divorce, or the
Death of a Spouse
44 When Tragedy Strikes
A Home for All Ages
46 A Home for All Ages
DEPARTMENTS
08 History
10 Environment
20 Your Corner
25 Tide Chart
30 Over the Bridges
32 Restaurant Guide
34 Food
38 Music
42 Lifestyles
46 Architecture
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HOW THE NAME ALL JOY BEGAN
By Edward Mixson
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Antoinette Bailey, or “Miss Annette”, as she
was called, was born on November 15th, 1892
on her father’s plantation near Forsyth, Georgia
to Sara Battle and R.H Bailey.
Early on she was recognized as having a great
talent for both music and voice. She attended
Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia to further
her education in these related fields of study.
While attending Wesleyan, she and a group of
close friends formed a sorority, Alpha Delta Pi.
She participated in local plays and operettas
and had offers to perform professionally, but
when she mentioned this to her mother, she
emphatically responded, “No, a lady such as
you does not accept payment expressing her
God given talents to others.”
Miss Annette met Harry Walton All through
mutual friends. After college, he soon became
her husband. Mr. All was a graduate of Clemson
College where he starred as a gifted football
player. He was so good that he went on play
professional ball until he returned to his home
in Allendale, South Carolina. In Allendale he
joined his father in extensive farming and
agriculture ventures. Later, he opened his own
grocery store named “All’s”, and remained in
this business until his death. Together, Miss
Annette and Harry had five children: Harriet,
Sara, Antoinette, J.H.C. and Bailey.
The summers in Allendale were extremely hot
and the Alls discovered the Bluffton area, where
so many planters and their families came to
enjoy the relaxation and cool summer breezes
from the May River. So in the summer of 1921,
Miss Annette decided to bring her children on a
vacation there. She spent the summers of 1921
and 1922 in a large tent on a site that is now
referred to as Estill Beach.

In the summer of 1923, she rented a home from
Thomas Lawton and subsequently purchased
a tract of land from him and acquired plans to
build a small hotel. She then contracted with
the local Ulmer family to provide lumber and
materials to erect it.
In its originality, it was a building with 12
bedrooms and a large main kitchen and
dining area overlooking Brighton Beach and
the May River. It had six guest rooms upstairs
and another six on the first floor and had huge
screened-in porches with rows of rocking
chairs from where the guests could enjoy the
breezes and watch their children frolic and
swim in the May River.
One of the many JOYS of the hotel was the
large dining room where Miss Annette served
her guests a bounty of local seafood caught by
her son. The vegetables were bought locally
and prepared by cooks brought down from
Allendale who cooked them to perfection.
Imagine, “All you can eat for 50 cents.” Miss
Annette quickly realized that in order to fill
the many requests of her quests at the hotel,
she would need a much larger facility. Soon
a similar structure with 12 guest rooms and
another large kitchen and dining room was
added.
Amazingly, this was accomplished at a time
of America’s greatest recession. The hotel
managed to thrive and prosper until 1935 when
a fire destroyed both hotels and two additional
homes. Unfortunately, she was unable to
rebuild them, but she did return every summer
staying at her brother-in-law’s home until she
was able to build a home of her own.
Former guests who became familiar with
the area gradually purchased properties and
constructed their own homes in the All Joy
Circle. Some of these original families were the
McKenzies, Rhodes, McSweeneys, Sanders,
Lawtons, Sextons, Causeys, Gohagans,
Chilsoms, Pattersons and Boones. Martha
Crapse currently resides on or about the site of
the All Joy Hotel.
With only a few exceptions these original
homes are still owned by the descendants who
are still yet enjoying the “Great Joy” that exists
in the All Joy Community.
The following is an exerpt from Angela Herbert
Straight’s book, “Is It High Tide Yet?” These are
some memories of staying on All Joy during her
summer visits in the 1950’s and 60’s.
“The best location for a house on All Joy was
right on the beach. Aunt Annette and Uncle J.E.
Smith had the first house on the front corner of
the loop. It was a white, two-story that opened
to the breezes. Outside, ironrails made great
footrests as we sat and watched the May River
and the people swimming.
The upstairs bedroom, where we stayed,
opened to the front and the breezes from the
river would drift in as we slept. We would always
use bath powder after showers and the smell of
it reminds me of All Joy.”
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Photography by Alec Bishop

Oh yes we do...
By Amber Hester Kuehn
It was time to watch the sunset, but everyone was
busy eating blue crabs. My 10 year old patience
threshold was maxed after picking just a couple of
crabs, so I skipped to the bluff quickly as the sun
touched the trees across the river. Mema always
suggested that we shouldn’t miss the sunset. I
noticed something swimming from the marsh,
and across the river. It was moving too fast to be a
crab trap illusion and was making way against the
outgoing tide. It had a dark round head…not an
alligator, and too big to be a cormorant. As it got
closer, it disappeared like a Slinky® when it heard
me shout “What is that?!” It surfaced at the end of
the floating dock, then retreated underneath.
Of course, there was no reaction from the screen
house where the regular neighborhood attendees
were gathered. And my mom responded with the
feminine southern response: “Alright honey, be
right there,” which meant that no one was coming.
I deduced all environmental conundrums on my own
which makes for some interesting explanations.
Like, I assumed that oysters grew branches to make
a cluster and blue crabs consumed raw chicken
through their pinchers. Not until I finished graduate
school, would I be able to tell you that oyster shells
recruit free swimming spats (oyster larva) and blue
crabs had mouth parts.
Another adult realization was that the “shelly
poop” on the dock actually belongs to a semiaquatic
mammal called a river otter that ingests
crustaceans, marine invertebrates with calcareous
shells. I digress.
After an investigation…at night, on the floating
dock, barefoot, no life jacket, unaccompanied by an
adult, I realized that it must live in the plastic hollow
float under the wooden deck. As I hung my ponytail
over, looking into the dark water. It occurred to
me, that this may explain the “missing minnow
scenario” that I got blamed for. I was pretty sure
that minnows didn’t “free Willy” over the edge of
the bait box that I accidentally left open.
River otters are most active dusk to dawn, and I’ve
actually seen more mink than otters on the mud flat
over the years. But, oh yes we do have otters in the
May River.
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North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
The river otter is a mammal and a member of
the Mustelidea family, the most diverse family
of carnivores. Other members include weasels,
polecats, wolverines, badgers, ferrets, and mink.
River otters have a thick dark brown coat of hair with
lighter under parts. Males are about 4 feet long,
weighing 25 lbs and the females are slightly smaller.
Their thick tail is 1/3 of their body length and their
muscular neck is the same width as their head. They
have webbed feet and are great divers inhabiting
fresh and saltwater water bodies. They nest in
Wait…just in case:
All mammals 1. Have hair 2. Bear live
young (no eggs, one exception- the
platypus) 3. Have mammary glands
(nurse their young) 4. Are warm-blooded
5. Breathe air (have lungs). *Walruses,
polar bears, sea otters, manatees, and
dugongs are considered marine mammals
along with whales, dolphins, porpoises,
seals, and sea lions.
dry dens, hollow trees, or manmade structures.
Mustelids are reproductively unique. Females carry
fertilized eggs in the uterus for about 9 months
before they attach to the uterine wall and gestation
only lasts about 60 days. In total, two to four kits
are born almost a year after conception! Although
they are born blind, they progress quickly and
are swimming in 8 weeks. Males do not teach the
offspring, but the kits will learn from their mother
for six months to one year.
We’ve got RIVER Otters, not SEA Otters (Enhydra
lutris)
Sea Otters are the largest member of the Mustelidae
family and the only one to be considered a marine
mammal, protected by federal law under the Marine
Mammal Protection Act.
Alaska’s coast is home to 90% of the world’s sea
otters, although this population has declined over
50% since 1985. Reasons for the decline are oil spills,
infectious disease, and illegal take. This Alaskan
population segment of sea otters was added to
the Endangered Species list in 2005. It is illegal to
harvest sea otters except by Alaskan natives for
subsistence. Sea otters have bounced back before.
They were hunted to near extinction for their fur in
the late 1700s and 1800s. For this reason, fur trade
is internationally managed by The Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
enacted in 1975. “It is the only global treaty to ensure
that international trade in plants and animals does
not threaten the survival of the species. “It provides a
framework for cooperation and collaboration among
nations to prevent decline in wild populations of
animals and plants. Currently 176 countries (called
Parties), including the United States, implement
CITES.“ (US Fish and Wildlife)
I mean…it could happen
If there were a sea otter in the May River, you could
identify it by being the “biggest dang river otter
you ever seen” and crossing the waterway on its
back. Male sea otters may reach 100 lbs! (About
four times bigger than the river otter). Their fur
has two layers; the undercoat traps air causing
them to be more buoyant and allowing their skin
to stay dry. They float high in the water and swim
belly up on the surface!
It’s technical
Although nation-wide, river otter populations
are of conservation status: Least Concern, they
are managed by CITES due to their resemblance
to their federally protected cousin, the sea otter
(MMPA and ESA protected). The American alligator
also benefits from the same CITES protection,
and appears on the Endangered Species List
as Similar in Appearance/Threatened (SAT) for
its resemblance to the American crocodile, a
threatened species under the Endangered Species
Act (ESA).
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River otters have disappeared from 11 states since
1980. Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are
implementing ongoing efforts to reintroduce river
otters to help retroact this decrease in range.
SC Furbearing Hunting Season
There is a hunting season, December – February,
for furbearing animals in South Carolina.
Furbearing species include: River otter, beaver,
bobcat, coyote, gray fox, red fox, mink, muskrat,
opossum, raccoon, spotted skunk, striped skunk,
and weasel. It costs $25 for a resident to have
the license, but there are some exclusive rules
regarding bobcats and otters. The CITES treaty
requires that these two furbearing species must
be individually tagged by licensed harvesters. An
application to SCDNR for commercial harvest is
required, and only 10 tags, purchased November
– April, are sold to any individual at one time. If
captured alive, no tag is required. Otter kits are
born in March, directly after hunting season. In
South Carolina, the average number of otters
harvested commercially over the past 20 years was
478. (SCDNR)
Otters are considered a keystone species which
means that their population reflects the health
of the environment.
River otters have adapted to our presence by
avoiding daytime activity. They are naturally
diurnal, active during daylight hours. Many species
have adapted their movements, and range due to
development and habitat destruction. Adaptation
is necessary for survival of the species. Bluffton is
the fastest growing municipality in South Carolina.
We need to do our best to support the Watershed
Action Committee and legislation protecting our
wetlands that naturally control balance in our salt
water estuary. We should live amongst them...
gently, share the night, and preserve our home.
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Adult and Childhood Diabetes is at an All-Time High:
So Reduce Your Risk and Know the Symptoms
Today, more than a third of all American adults have diabetes or
prediabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association
(ADA). Also, 208,000 children and teens under the age of 20
have been diagnosed, reveals the National Institutes of Health.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) found that if incidence rates remain steady, childhood
type 2 diabetes in the U.S. is expected to increase by 49% by
the year 2050. Those with type 1 will also increase by 23%. Still
worse, if the current incidence rate increases, the percentages
could quadruple and triple, respectively, says the CDC.
So being aware of the causes and symptoms of diabetes and
knowing how to reduce your risk are crucial to yours and your
family’s health.
Causes and Risk Factors
Understanding the causes of a disease is essential to
prevention. However, researchers still don’t know the exact
cause of type 1 diabetes. Mayo Clinic explains that medical
researchers believe it results from a combination of heredity
and environmental factors. These include exposure to a virus,
low vitamin D consumption, or early exposure to cereal or
cow’s milk. These factors aren’t direct causes of the disease
but may play a role when combined with other genetic and
unknown factors.
Mayo Clinic says with type 2 diabetes, “your immune system
— which normally fights harmful bacteria or viruses — attacks
and destroys your insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.” As a
result, you’re left with little to no insulin. So sugar builds up in
your bloodstream rather than going into your cells as it should.
The cause of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes isn’t fully
understood either. But medical researchers do know several
factors play a role.
These include:
*family history
*weight
*race
*age
*inactivity
*high blood pressure
*polycystic ovary syndrome
*abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels
During pregnancy, some women are at increased risk.
Gestational diabetes has several factors. These include family
history of diabetes, being over the age of 25, or overweight
before pregnancy. Non-Caucasian women are at increased
risk.
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How to Reduce Your Risk
There are several things adults and kids can do to reduce their
risk of type 2 diabetes. Prevention all boils down to these five
words, explains Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH): “Stay
lean and stay active.” More specifically, HSPH recommends
you:
*Control your weight
*Be active
*Eliminate sugary drinks
*Eat good fats and reduce bad fats
*Eat whole grains rather than highly processed
carbohydrates
*Reduce or eliminate red and processed meat. Instead,
eat fish, poultry, and nuts
*Drink alcohol in moderation only, one drink a day for
women and two for men
*Quit smoking
Symptoms
According to the CDC, there are several symptoms to watch
for that could indicate either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Being
aware of these is crucial, so you can seek early treatment
and prevent a medical emergency such as diabetic shock.
Symptoms include:
*Heavy thirst
*Frequent urination, particularly at night
*Excessive hunger
*Tiredness
*Dry skin
*Unexplained weight loss
*Blurred vision
*Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
*Recurrent infections
*Slow-healing sores
For type 1 diabetes, additional symptoms that may be present
include stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. This form of
diabetes typically develops between childhood and young
adulthood, although it can have a later onset.
Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, may or may not show any
symptoms. At one time, type 2 was primarily an adult disease.
In recent decades, as childhood obesity has become more
common, type 2 diabetes has become more prevalent in kids.
As for gestational diabetes, typically, there are no symptoms.
Therefore, testing during pregnancy is a routine procedure.
Care and Treatment
Anyone with type 1 diabetes will require constant monitoring
and insulin therapy for the rest of their life. Insulin is
administered via injection or an insulin pump. Another method
of insulin delivery for those 14-years-old and over is through an
artificial pancreas in which blood sugar levels are monitored,
and insulin is automatically delivered as needed.
Those with type 1 diabetes may require other medications as
well. These include aspirin, cholesterol-lowering medications,
and high blood pressure medications.
Diet and exercise, similar to the recommendations for
preventing type 2 diabetes, is also an essential part of the
treatment for type 1.
Treatment for type 2 diabetes requires some monitoring of
blood sugar levels. While some people with type 2 need insulin
or other medication to control it, many people can control the
disease with diet and exercise alone. The good news for those
with type 2 diabetes is that with proper diet and an active
lifestyle, the condition can go into remission.
While all factors that play a role in diabetes may not be within
our control, most factors are, particularly for type 2 diabetes.
So leading a healthy lifestyle and making necessary changes to
do so can substantially reduce your risk for the disease.
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How a Mule Kick Killed Eight People
By Tom Poland
Y
ou can drive by a place 1,000 times and be
unaware of its history. Such was the case for a small
country store on Highway 378 in Edgefield County.
Over the years I’ve passed the little store 1,000 times
and not once did I stop. That changed Sunday,
October 13. I passed it but turned around, curious to
see what the price of gas was on the old rusty pump,
leaning like an old man with a cane.
“Maybe I’ll file off the nail heads,” he said and then
he paused. “My granddad got killed in that store.”
“Robbed and shot?”
“No, a woman had him killed for $500.”
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I got out with my camera and a classic RC Cola
sign immediately distracted me. Behind it was
another vintage sign advertising Camel Cigarettes.
American Pickers would like this place I thought.
I moved closer to get a shot. That’s when a man
slipped up behind me.
“If you think I’m selling those signs you’re wrong.”
Startled, I said, “No, I just wanted to photograph
the old gas pump and the signs caught my attention.”
“People try to buy them all the time,” he said.
“It’s a wonder someone hasn’t stolen them,” I
replied.

And then the most incredible story unfolded, a
story made for TV, a story that goes back to 1941.
The little store at the intersection of Highway 378
and Highway 430, a road that leads to Edgefield,
a road known as Meeting Street, holds deep, dark
secrets.
In 1941 roads were unpaved and in many areas
electrification had yet to arrive. Men still farmed
with mules. Times were tough and people were
rough. Back then it must have been an upsetting
thing to lose say, a calf. Yes to lose a calf was to lose
an investment. A mule wandered from one Edgefield
County farm into the pasture of an adjacent farm and
kicked a calf, killing it.
Someone had to pay for it.
That someone was the granddad of the fellow
standing beside me. “Yep, my granddad was shot in
the back for $500. Right in there,” he said pointing at
the store’s old wooden siding.
Murderpedia, an online encyclopedia devoted to
those who kill others, documents this tale of dead
livestock and lives gone wrong. It quotes a report
that appeared in EdgefieldDaily.com, which I
provide here as the facts have been vetted.
“The story began in September of 1940 when
Davis Timmerman’s mule got into Wallace Logue’s
field and the mule kicked and killed Logue’s calf.
Logue demanded that Timmerman pay him $20 for
the calf and Timmerman agreed. Logue later went
to Timmerman’s rural store and decided he wanted
$40 in restitution instead of $20 and Timmerman
refused to pay.
Logue became infuriated, grabbed an ax handle,
and began beating Timmerman. Timmerman pulled
a gun he kept hidden in a drawer, shot twice, and
killed Logue. Timmerman was said to have locked
the body in the store and, despite being seriously
injured, drove to Edgefield to report the shooting to
then Sheriff L. H. Harling.
Sheriff Harling, Coroner John Hollingsworth,
and Solicitor Jeff Griffith drove back to the store.
Based on their interpretation of the evidence,
Timmerman was held over for trial. After the trial
the jury ruled Timmerman acted in self-defense and
he was acquitted.
Logue’s widow, Sue, and his brother, George,
didn’t agree with the jury’s verdict. They hired Joe
Frank Logue, George and Wallace’s nephew, giving
him $500 to find somebody to kill Timmerman. Joe
Frank was an officer with the Spartanburg Police
Department and he hired Clarence Bagwell, a
plasterer, to do the job. “For $500 I’ll kill everyone in
Spartanburg County,” he said.
A year after Wallace died; Joe Frank and Bagwell
went to Timmerman’s store. Joe Frank waited in the
car while Bagwell went in and asked for a pack of
cigarettes (some say it was a pack of gum). When
Timmerman turned to get the item Bagwell fired five
shots at point-blank range with a .38 caliber revolver,
killing him instantly.
Joe Frank and Bagwell returned to Spartanburg
and carried on as if nothing happened. Unfortunately
for the pair, Bagwell was a heavy drinker and during
one of his binges bragged to a woman that he had
made $500 for killing a man.
The woman went to the police. When Bagwell
was questioned, he learned that he had been seen at
Timmerman’s store on the day of the murder. Other
reports say he was spotted casing the store prior
to the murder as well. Either way, feeling trapped,
Bagwell confessed and fingered Joe Frank as well.
It turned out Joe Frank wasn’t a dutiful nephew
after all. He admitted hiring Bagwell, and also told
the authorities that the money had come from his
aunt and uncle, Sue and George Logue.
On Sunday, Nov. 16, 1941, newly elected Sheriff
Wad Allen and Deputy W. L. “Doc” Clark picked
up the warrants from magistrate A. L. Kemp and
headed for Sue Logue’s home.
Logue and a sharecropper, Fred Dorn, ambushed
the two officers. Sheriff Allen died after being shot in
the head and Deputy Clark was shot in the stomach
and arm. Clark was able to wound both men before
staggering from the house and making his way to
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Sue on the trip to the “death house” and had relations
with her during the trip, according to Thurmond’s
driver interviewed for the book. (TP: She had been
a teacher in the school system when Strom was
superintendent. A tale goes that Sue and Strom were
caught in the act, flagrante delicto.)
Sue Logue was the first woman to die in the
electric chair in South Carolina.
Less than an hour after Sue was executed, George
Logue and Bagwell took their place in the electric
chair.
Joe Frank Logue received the death penalty for
his participation in the killing and his execution date
was set for Jan. 23, 1944. He ate his last meal and
was prepped for the electric chair. Shortly before
midnight, Gov. Olin D. Johnston visited Joe Frank
and as a result of that visit, Johnston commuted Joe
Frank Logue’s sentence to life.
Within 10 years, Joe Frank Logue was given a job
with SLED as a bloodhound handler and trainer.
In 1960, 37 of the state’s 40 sheriffs supported Joe
Frank’s bid for parole.
Judge Strom Thurmond
Highway 378 where he was picked up by a passing
motorist.
Gov. R. M Jeffries later ordered state patrolmen
and deputies from Saluda County to arrest Logue
and Dorn.
With dozens of officers surrounding the house,
and officials wanting to avert further bloodshed, they
appealed to then local Circuit Court Judge Strom
Thurmond, a Logue family friend, to try to reason
with the Logues. Thurmond walked alone across
the yard and into the house. The Logues followed
his advice and surrendered a short time later.
Two days later, Deputy Clark died. Logue’s
friend, Fred Dorn, died the day before.
Four months later, George, Sue, and Bagwell
were tried for Timmerman’s murder. The three-day
trial was held in Lexington County with Solicitor
Griffith serving as prosecutor.
The jury took only two hours to convict the trio.
On Jan. 15, 1943, Sue Logue was electrocuted. One
book reports that Strom Thurmond accompanied
When it was all over, nine lives were destroyed.
T. Felder Dorn wrote a book about this tale of
revenge, of murder for hire, The Guns Of Meeting
Street. Bound to be a riveting read.
All those times I passed the store I had no idea
such a story of mule-mad-mayhem had taken place
there. I’ll never pass that way again that I don’t
think of the murders and Sue Logue who was quite
concerned about her appearance. On the evening
before her execution she cried softly as her long black
hair was shaven off.
Oh! I almost forgot. The price of gas on the old
pump was sixty cents a gallon. That pump must have
last dispensed gas circa 1974, about the time I first
passed this store where a mule’s kick set a series of
tragedies in motion.
Tom Poland is an author from “Georgialina”. He
writes about the South, its people, culture, land,
natural wealth, and beautiful detritus — ruins
and abandoned places. He has been awarded
the Order of the Palmetto — The highest civilian
honor in the State of South Carolina.
Visit Tom’s website at www.tompoland.net
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The gravel crunched with each step, it was
similar to the sound one makes when chewing pieces of
ice. Kayla abruptly stopped her brisk pace causing the
faithful lab who had been trotting by her side to circle
back around. She stooped, one hand still in her pocket,
and slipped her exposed fingers through the coarse,
looped end of a rope. The ragged lead was attached to
the front of a faded blue kayak. It rested in a muddy
patch, next to a faded red kayak, underneath a stubby
hurricane palm. The rope was prickly to the touch and
hurt a bit as she pulled the small craft from the clutches
of the mud. It was a brisk day and her hands were tender
in the cool air. The boat made a sucking sound as it was
lifted from its soggy confines. Several worms flipped and
shimmied in the exposed light of day. Bad Dog! her canine
companion playfully yapped at the large night crawlers,
spurring their reentry to the subterranean world. The old
kayak hissed and gargled as it was dragged over the loose
gravel path. Water sloshed back and forth in the hollow
cavity forcing Kayla to flip it over several times in the
hope she wouldn’t have a soggy paddle on the river. The
path was wide enough and the craft weathered enough
for Kayla to feel no shame about dragging it over course
rocks and through filthy mud. Bit by bit the gravel gave
way to crushed oyster shell and sand. The path began
to narrow and twist around tight grassy corners. She
was forced to let go of her hold on the rope and instead
grab the lip that separated the paddler’s seat from the
By Gene Cashman lll
Photography By David Howard
outside shell. Her small arms strained as she heaved the
boat up on her knee then quickly hoisted it to her hip,
gaining her balance she again set off down the winding
path. Bad Dog! leaped and played in the waist high grass
that lined the path. Several times stopping dead in her
tracks to avoid a playful collision with her master. Kayla
let the boat slip several times, sending it crashing into the
shells and bent grass. With no one to help her she would
awkwardly retrieve the boat from the weeds and hoist it
up on her knee and hip to carry. This reminded her of the
solitude to come, of being alone with a task, a burden.
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The sun’s shadow was growing long, the light fading
ever so slowly into the western horizon. Brilliant colors
of red, pink, orange and blue were smeared about in
a fiery display, illuminating the heavenly realms, for
miles and miles; no doubt the work of mischievous
apprentice angels. The view was breathtaking against
the deep black-green of the river and tree line in the
late December sun. The afternoon news predicted
clear skies, cool temperatures and a full moon. The
tide was about two hours from being full; it was about
20 minutes from twilight. Kayla dropped the kayak by
the rivers edge, flipped it over and sat herself on the
smooth, damp surface. Bad Dog! leaped and played in
the shallows creating the only sound in the creeping
stillness of the evening tide. Kayla pulled a tobacco
pouch from her vest and rolled a narrow cigarette. She
was supposed to quit in the morning and wanted to feel
the numb of nicotine a few more times. The sulfur from
the match lingered in the air. Kayla watched the flame
burn down the wooden shaft, not touching its tip to the
cigarette. Lost in its flickering dance and mesmerized
by its effect she lit several more in the same fashion
before ever touching off her “opiate.” The orange glow
of the cigarette cast an unnatural intermittent spark in
the nebulous light of the late afternoon shadows. She
inhaled deeply, savoring the indiscretion, exhaling the
consequence without care. Tonight her paddle on the
river, her first in several months, would be a journey of
remembrance and redemption; she wasn’t focused on
anything but her journey.
As dusk eventually pushed to full darkness she slowly put
several items in a small backpack and casually walked
Bad Dog! back up the path to the open tailgate of her
aged Wagoneer. She persuaded her loyal companion
back in the truck by throwing several jerky sticks, a trick
that always worked well in a pinch. Bad Dog! cried and
barked through the half open
windows as Kayla made her
way back down the path to
the river. It was dark now and
the air was quite crisp. The
blue kayak rocked gently in
the current as she balanced
herself in the small craft.
The ankle deep water was
cold as she pushed off into
the chilly night. The tail of
the kayak scraped the oyster
shells as she dug in, paddling
hard for deeper water. Finally
free of the shallow water
snares the kayak cut silently
through the smooth water.
The moon was now brightly
rising over Palmetto Bluff as
Kayla worked her way down
the chilly May River towards
the old Oyster Factory. The
on and off again red, blinking
lights of distant radio towers guided her toward her first
destination. She glided smoothly against the tide toward
the old factory, which was sleepily tucked into the bluff.
Kayla barely broke a sweat as she steadily paddled in the
breezy night air. She paddled up beside an old shrimp
boat moored to the factory’s dock, touching its hull as
she glided down its faded white side. The stale smell of
the sea, a long ago shrimp haul and salt filled her lungs.
It reminded her of warm, happy summer days. Kayla
inhaled the low country tonic deeply, leaning back in
her seat so that her head could see the stars. “God,”
the word slipped from her lips as if addressing a friend,
“what a year.”
The clanking of her kayak against the dock piling broke
her spell. Once again the paddle rhythmically hit water as
she worked her way back down river. As she approached
The Church of The Cross fond memories flooded her
mind; the rehearsal, the reception, and of course the
kiss stolen on the public dock before the boat whisked
them away. The years seemed to fly by in her mind with
each passing dock. Memories and thoughts caused tears
to swell in her eyes. “It is well,” she stammered out loud,
“it is well.” Gathering her emotions she pushed hard for
the head of the bluff, her final destination within familiar
sight. The incoming tide slacked as did the wind as she
turned the corner of Myrtle Island. Kayla drove her kayak
hard into the marsh until she hit a small piece of shell not
covered by water. She laughed at her ability to find the
piece of land at night, she had never been able to before.
This place used to be their favorite high tide spot. She
sat in silence for quite a while, thinking back over life. It
had been six months since the accident, since they had
routinely pulled out on HWY 278. They never saw that
minivan coming. Everything changed before they even
had a chance to say goodbye. Now, there she sat, in
the cold New Year’s Eve night air in the old blue kayak
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they had paddled so often, longing for one more trip
together. She pulled from her backpack a faded Mead
Composition notebook and turned it’s yellowed pages
until she found the tab marking the intended page.
Through a strained voice she began to read aloud an old
prayer written by her husband on the faded pages titled
When the Stars Emerge; “Each evening, the faces of all
the angels shine with delight as the glorious presence
of the Lord passes them by. Filling our sky with tiny
reflections of his light. Capturing the imagination of our
soul, he sends us to sleep under a twinkling and watchful
eye. May the glory of the Lord guide you and the faces
of the angels watch over you as the sun sets on one day
and until it rises again in the next. Amen sweet baby”
she whispered these words as she reached back into
her pack grabbing a large container. Kayla emptied the
contents into the current and prayed silently for strength
and courage as the ashes scattered in the tide. After so
many long days of turmoil and sorrow she finally felt at
peace back on the river; she felt the presence of so many
warm memories and familiar things. It was good for her
soul after so many months away. The May River heals
more wounds than outsiders or casual visitors can ever
know. The power of the river runs so much deeper than
its strong current. The May is woven into the fabric and
psyche of all that dare to explore her splendor.
A sharp burst of wind from the east caught her attention
and brought her back to the small shell bank her kayak
rested upon. It was now a quarter of ten. She made
sure all of the contents were emptied and placed the
container back in her pack. Using the paddle she pushed
off from the small piece of land and briskly paddled for
home. It had taken her six months to muster the courage
to make the trip, but this New Years represented so
much more than a new year, but a new hope in life. As
she passed back by the old shrimp boat she reached into
her pack and tossed the empty container up on the deck.
It rattled around several times until it came to a rest on
the empty vessel. Kayla smiled to herself, knowing all
physical traces of her man were now one and total with
the river that he loved so deeply. She beached her kayak
and drug it half way up the trail before abandoning it out
of sheer exhaustion. She walked several more paces to
find Bad Dog! fogging up the windows of the Wagoneer.
She was met with muddy paws and wet kisses by her
loyal companion. Her cell phone broke the moment,
it was her girlfriend Kate wanting to know if she was
coming to the party at Myrtle’s. “Wht the heck,” she
replied, “make sure they keep a beer cold for me.” Just
like that, all in one chilly night, Kayla came full circle and
overcame so many fears. It was a New Year, indeed.
“Beauty is truth, truth beauty — that is all
ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.”
— John Keats
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OVER THE BRIDGES
BLUFFTON
Jan 2-30: Farmer’s Market 1pm - 6pm; Every
Thursday join us at the farmer’s market in
downtown Bluffton, with local produce and
prepared foods, and live entertainment. Located
at 40 Calhoun St.
Jan 14: Chamber Coffee Networking 8am -
9:30am; Please join the Greater Bluffton Chamber
of Commerce and the eFitClub for a morning of
coffee, treats, and networking! Located at the
eFitClub at 137 Town Dr in the Belfair Towne Village
Shopping Center.
Jan 15: Bluffton Chamber Young Professionals
Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm; If you are a young
professional in the area, even young in your
profession or industry, please join us. This is a
great way to get involved in and give back to the
community, develop leadership skills, & connect
with local business professionals! Located at
Stretch Zone of Bluffton.
Jan 18: New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K Run 9am;
The 9th Annual 5k, health walk, fun run, & dog walk
is a great way to kick off your new year! The event
will also include a Block Party, Award Ceremony
and Post Race Celebration. The races will start and
finish in Oyster Factory Park.
Jan 29: Musical Bingo 7pm - 9pm; Do you love
bingo? Join us for musical bingo with Infinite Low
Country Events! Listen to songs spanning the last
five decades and fill up your bingo card. Prizes after
each round. Located at Southern Barrel Brewing
Company, 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Jan 2: Under the Sea 10am - 11am; What lives under
the sea? There is an amazing world of marine life
under that sparkling blue ocean. Take a closer look
at some of the smaller marine creatures. Located
at Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr.
Jan 3-4: Explosion de Comedia 7pm & 10pm;
Be a part of the 1st Mucho FUNNY Explosion de
Comedia Comedy Show on Hilton Head! The
show will feature Flo Hernandez and special guest
comedian, Alex Berrios. Located at the Northridge
Venue, 435 William Hilton Pkwy.
Jan 6: Lowcountry Dragonflies Lecture 2pm;
This presentation addresses the dragonflies
inhabiting Hilton Head’s lagoons. Find out how
these fascinating insects feed, find mates, defend
territories, and reproduce. Located at Coastal
Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr.
Jan 8: A Talk with Jeanne Robertson 8pm;
This former Miss Congeniality of Miss America
continues to charm audiences with her humorous
commentary on life! Located at Arts Center of
Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cover Ln.
Jan 12-13: Dvořák & Bartók and Beethoven’s
Fourth 5pm; Join Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
for a night of music. Located at First Presbyterian
Church, 540 William Hilton Pkwy.
Jan 25: Hilton Head Snow Day 11am - 4pm; This
is a family event that will have inflatable rides, a
snowfield, and entertainment, perfect for the kids
who have never seen snow! Located at Shelter
Cove Community Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln.
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BEAUFORT
Jan 11: Resolution Run 5k & 10k 10am; Visit
beautiful Dataw Island for the 9th Annual
Resolution Run 5K & 10K to benefit LowCountry
Habitat for Humanity. Participants will have a fast,
flat course. Located at Dataw Island Community
Center, 43 Marina Dr, St. Helena Island, SC.
Jan 17: Evening of Musical Storytelling & Casual
Conversation 6pm; The event featues Landau
Eugene Murphy Jr., winner of America’s Got Talent
and special guest Joe Coleman. Located at Tabby
Place at The Beaufort Inn, 913 Port Republic St.
Jan 17: Book Talk - Civil War in the South Carolina
Lowcountry 2pm - 3pm; Author Ron Roth will
present his new book. View the war through the
experiences of two radically different military units.
Located at Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St.
Jan 17-19: Vets Helping Homeless Vets 6pm;
The US Military Vets M/C Beaufort chapter will be
working in conjunction with the Savannah chapter
to bring awareness and assistance to homeless
vets in our area. Located at 37 Castle Rock Rd.
Jan 18: Mike Super: Magic and Illusion 7pm; Enjoy
this family-friendly performing and join the journey
of emotions from laughter, intrigue, danger, fear,
wonder, anticipation, tears and sentimentality
that only Mike Super delivers. Located at USCB
Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret St.
Jan 31 : GDOP Trap and Paint Party 6pm - 9pm;
This event is for all current GDOP members and a
guest. The purpose of this event is to continue to
encourage unity and support. 2120 Boundary St.
SAVANNAH
Jan 1: Tybee Island Polar Plunge 12pm - 2pm;
Annual New Year’s Day plunge into the ocean at
Tybee Island beach, with costume contest and
parade. Located atTybee Island Pier and Pavilion.
Jan 4-25: Forsyth Farmer’s Market 9am - 1pm;
Each Saturday the Forsyth Farmers’ Market opens,
rain or shine, at the South End of Forsyth Park in
Historic Downtown Savannah.
Jan 11: Romeo and Juliet Ballet 7:30pm; The
National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine brings
55 of Ukraine’s talented and brightest Ballet stars
to present the most passionate romantic tragedy
of love. Located at Savannah Civi Center, 301 West
Oglethorpe Ave.
Jan 17-18: Savannah Tire Hockey Classic 6pm; The
Enmarket Savannah Hockey Classic is a collegiate
hockey tournament that now features four of the
South’s most exciting hockey programs. Located
at Savannah Civi Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.
Jan 17-19: Annual Low Country Home &
Garden Show; Solve all your projects in one
place in one weekend at the 20th Anniversary
Low Country Home & Garden Show! You’ll find
the latest products and services for your home
and landscape. Located at Savannah Convention
Center on Hutchinson Island, 1 International Dr.
Jan 20: Martin Luther King Day Parade 10am;
Be a part of the annual parade through downtown
Savannah in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
See www.mlkingsavannah.com for parade route
and more information.
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Toomers’ Bluffton Seafood
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27 Dr. Mellichamp Dr.
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The Village Pasta Shoppe
10 B, Johnston Way
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Agave Side Bar
13 State Of Mind St.
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Alvin Ord’s of Bluffton
1230 A, May River Rd.
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Bluffton BBQ
11 State Of Mind St.
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The Bluffton Room
15 Promenade St.
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British Open Pub
1 Sherington Dr. #G
(843) 815-6736
Buffalo’s at Palmetto Bluff
1 Village Park Square
(843) 706-6630
Cahill’s Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River Rd.
(843) 757-2921
Calhoun’s
9 Promenade St.
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Captain Woody’s
17 State Of Mind St.
(843) 757-6222
Corner Perk
1297 May River Rd.
(843) 816-5674
The Cottage
38 Calhoun St.
(843) 757-0508
Downtown Deli
1223 May River Rd
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Farm
1301 May River Rd.
(843) 707-2041
Fat Patties
207 Bluffton Rd.
(843) 815-6300
Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
25 Bluffton Rd., Ste. 601
(843) 815-9200
Grind Coffee Roasters
7 Simmonsville Rd. #600
(843) 422-7945
HogsHead Kitchen • Wine Bar
1555 Fording Island Rd., Ste. D
(843) 837-4647
Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
872 Fording Island Rd.
(843) 706-9741
The Juice Hive
14 Johnston Way
(843) 757-2899
Katie O’Donald’s
1008 Fording Island Rd. #B
(843) 815-5555
Local Pie Bluffton
15 State Of Mind St.
(843) 837-7437
Longhorn Steakhouse
1262 Fording Island Rd.,
(843) 705-7001
Mellow Mushroom
878 Fording Island Rd.
(843) 706-0800
Mulberry Street Trattoria
1476 Fording Island Rd.
(843) 837-2426
Okatie Ale House
25 William Pope Ct.
(843) 706-2537
Old Town Dispensary
15 Captains Cove
(843) 837-1893
Peaceful Henry
181 Bluffton Rd #A101
(843) 757-0557
The Pearl Kitchen and Bar
55 Calhoun St.
(843) 757-5511
Pinchos
30 Malphrus Rd #102
(843) 757-4599
Pour Richard’s
4376 Bluffton Pkwy.
(843) 757-1999
Red Stripes
Caribbean Cuisine
8 Pin Oak St.
(843) 757-8111
Salty Dog Bluffton
1414 Fording Island Rd.
(843) 837-3344
Sippin Cow
36 Promenade St.
(843) 757-5051
Southern Barrel Brewing Co.
375 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
(843) 837-2337
Squat ’N’ Gobble
1231 May River Rd.
(843) 757-4242
Truffle’s Cafe
91 Towne Dr.
(843) 815-5551
Twisted European Bakery
1253 May River Rd., Unit A
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Alexander’s
79 Queens Folly Road
(843) 785-4999
Annie O’s Kitchen
124 Arrow Rd
(843) 341-2664
Beach Break Grille
24 Palmetto Bay Rd, #F
(843) 785-2466
Bullies BBQ
3 Regency Pkwy
(843) 686-7427
Charbar Co.
33 Office Park Road, Ste 213
(843) 785-2427
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans Road
(843) 785-9277
(843) 681-2772
CQ’s Restaurant Harbour Town
140 Lighthouse Rd, Unit A
(843) 671-2779
Dough Boys Pizza
1 New Orleans Rd
(843)-686-2697
Ela’s On The Water
1 Shelter Cove Lane
(843) 785-3030
Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs
1034 William Hilton Pkwy
(843) 842-4200
Fishcamp at Broad Creek
11 Simmons Road
(843) 842-2267
Flora’s Italian Cafe
841 William Hilton Pkwy, Ste 841
(843) 842-8200
Frankie Bones
1301 Main Street
(843) 682-4455
The French Bakery
28 Shelter Cove Lane
(843) 342-5420
Gringo’s Diner
1 N Forest Beach Dr, Unit E-5
(843) 785-5400
Hudson’s Seafood House
on the Docks
1 Hudson Rd
Java Burrito Company
1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Ste J6
(843) 842-5282
The Jazz Corner
1000 Williamn Hilton Pkwy, Ste C-1
(843) 842-8620
Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar
841 William Hilton Pkwy
(843) 681-3474
Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana
37 New Orleans Road
(843) 785-6272
Old Oyster Factory
101 Marshland Road
(843) 681-6040
Ombra Cucina Rustica
1000 William Hilton Pkwy,
Suite G2
(843) 842-5505
One Hot Mama’s
7A Greenwood Dr
(843) 682-6262
Palmetto Bay Sunrise
Cafe
86 Helmsman Way
(843) 666-3232
Pomodori
1 New Orleans Rd
(843) 686-3100
Porter & Pig
1000 William Hilton Pkwy
(843) 715-3224
Red Fish
8 Archer Rd
(843) 686-3388
Relish Cafe
33 Office Park Rd, Unit 216
(843) 715-0995
Ruby Lee’s
19 Dunnagans Alley
(843) 785-7825
Sage Room
81 Pope Ave., Ste 13
(843) 785-5352
Santa Fe Cafe
807 William Hilton Pkwy
(843) 785-3838
Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope Road
(843) 681-3663
The Studio
20 Executive Park Rd
(843) 785-6000
Sunset Grille
43 Jenkins Island Rd
(843) 689-6744
Trattoria Divina
33 Office Park Rd, Ste 224
(843) 686-4442
Vine
1 N. Forest Beach Drive
(843) 686-3900
Watusi Cafe
71 Pope Ave
(843) 686-5200
Wise Guys
1513 Main St.
(843) 785-8866
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Breads, Brunches, and Fixin’s
By Pat Branning
After the rush and fun of the holidays, we welcome
January as a quieter time of reflection and easy living.
I love a style of home entertaining that has everything
to do with having a good time and almost nothing
to do with necessity, obligations, or rules. It has to
do especially with ease, with unpretentiousness,
generosity, surprise, and freedom. It’s all about foods
that aim to delight and take advantage of the rule of
enjoying local seasonal ingredients.
Biscuit Love
Freshly baked biscuits are an essential part of any
breakfast; a cornerstone of cooking in the deep south.
Light and fluffy, risen to perfection, homemade
biscuits are scrumptious on their own but even better
topped with jams, sorghum, or gravy. Whip up your
own batch with one of my all-time favorite, no-fail
recipes. This simple blend of freshly shredded cheddar,
hand-mixed with pimentos and spices is about as
Southern as it gets. Whether served with crisp bacon,
or slathered with butter, the taste is extraordinary!
mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, black pepper,
and cayenne pepper. Stir in mayonnaise and milk until
the flour is moistened. Stir in cheese and pimentos.
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared baking
sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes, or
until golden brown. Brush the tops with melted butter.
Pimento Cheese
6 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 (7 ounces) jar pimentos, drained
In a food processor, combine the cheddar cheese,
cream cheese, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.
Blend until smooth. Add pimentos and pulse until
mostly smooth, leaving some large pieces for color.
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Pimento Cheese Drop Biscuits
2 cups White Lily self-rising flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons diced pimentos
melted butter for brushing
Preheat the oven to 450°. Coat a baking sheet with
nonstick spray or parchment paper. Using a large

Southern Bread
Buttermilk biscuits, spoon bread, corn sticks and
hush puppies are the beloved breads of the South.
Like most of the South’s revered dishes, corn bread
has roots that run deep into Dixie, all the way back
to Native Americans who dried and ground corn
into cornmeal. Native American corn bread was
simple, just cornmeal and water cooked on hot flat
rocks in the fire and often called ash cake.
S.N.O.B. Corn Bread
Recipe courtesy of Slightly North of the
Broad in Charleston, SC.
“Inspired by Chef Frank Lee and Gerald
Henderson.”
There’s no limit to the variety of corn
bread found in Charleston but there’s
one that earns rave reviews again and
again by locals and visitors alike.It’s
a sweet,cake-like variety at Slightly
North of the Broad, a favorite dining
spot located downtown on Bay Street.
We have Gerald, their dishwasher to thank for
these delicious wedges—he’s been making corn
bread there for over 12 years. He’s the man and the
legend behind the coveted treat. This corn bread
has a generous amount of sugar, which normally
is not found in Southern corn bread, making this a
delicious light, soft and sweet corn bread.
5 eggs
4 ounces butter, melted
1 cup sugar
21⁄2 cups yellow cornmeal
21⁄2 cups flour
13⁄4 tablespoons baking powder 1 heaping teaspoon
salt
1⁄2 cup canola oil
2 cups milk
Preheat over to 350°. In a medium bowl, beat eggs,
butter and sugar together. Mix in dry ingredients,
oil and milk. Pour batter into greased 11 x 9 inch
pan. Bake for one hour and 10 minutes.
Spoon Bread
1 cup milk
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup canned corn, drained
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan,
whisk together the milk, cornmeal and salt. Cook
over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until
mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ½
cup of the cheese, the corn and the green onion.
Temper the eggs
by slowly whisking
some of the hot milk
mixture into the
beaten eggs. Stir the
tempered eggs into
the milk mixture.
Pour the mixture into
a 1 quart baking dish.
Top with pieces of
butter and sprinkle
with red pepper
flakes and remaining
½ cup cheese. Bake
25 to 30 minutes or
until center is set
and cheese is nicely
browned. Remove
from the oven and
serve at once.
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Compound Butters
Compound butters are flavor packed. Once you
master the butter basics, you’ll never buy the store
brands again. Make them in pats, whipped or creamy
in little dishes or rolled and use as spreads for toast
and baguettes or make savory ones for steaks.
Honey Pecan Butter
1⁄2 cup butter
1⁄2 cup toasted pecans, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
Allow pecans to thoroughly cool. Stir together butter,
pecans and honey. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week
or freeze up to a month.
Honey Orange Butter
2 sticks butter
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons local honey
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Whip ingredients together until light and fluffy. Scoop
onto plastic wrap or divide the mixture in half. Roll the
plastic wrap around it to form a cylinder then twist
the ends closed. Wrap in parchment, twist ends and
tie with twine. Freezes well.
Brunch Mains
Spinach, Tomato and Feta Frittata
Spinach and kale are both plentiful here in the
Lowcountry this time of year. This frittata is delicious
with either one.
12 slices bacon, chopped
1 pound spinach, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
12 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided and shredded
In a large ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over
medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon,
remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve
1 tablespoon bacon grease in skillet. Heat bacon
grease over medium heat. Add spinach and garlic,
cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes or until
spinach is wilted. Remove from heat, and stir in
tomatoes and next 3 ingredients. In a medium
bowl, whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients.
Add to spinach mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in
Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium for 5 minutes,
lifting edges of cooked portion so uncooked portion
flows underneath, just until center of egg mixture
begins to set. Preheat broiler. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes
or until eggs are set. Cut into wedges to serve.
Bon Appétit!
Patricia Branning: Southern Author
“My corner of the South will always be known as the
land of shrimp, collards and grits - a land of gracious
plenty, where everyone is darlin’, strangers say “hello”
and someone’s heart is always bein’ blessed.”
Southern author Pat
Branning has created 7
coffee table cookbooks
about our Southern
lifestyle, each filled
with delicious
recipes, stories
and fine art
from the creeks
and gardens of
the Lowcountry. Pat is
the former Women’s Editor for
WSB radio, Atlanta, where she broadcast
daily programs on food and entertainment.
She has lived and worked in Beaufort, Hilton Head
and Bluffton for the majority of her life. Books are
designed and published by her son, Andrew Branning,
a noted publisher and photographer responsible for
the food and landscape images in the books. His work
may be viewed at Branning Fine Art, 3 Market Street in
Habersham, Beaufort.
www.patbranning.com
www.andrewbranning.com
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New Wine Pointers
for a New Year
By Michael Mavrogordato
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Writing a column at the beginning of the year is not easy.
Thanks to the holiday season parties, travel and family
fun, my wine consumption increased exponentially which
is another way of saying that I have succumbed to quantity
over quality. Wine is a sneaky potion because it folds
naturally into the rhythm of life and to re-boot the senses,
I need to return to fundamentals. So instead of reviewing
wines this month I will cover topics which should reinforce
your confidence in wine tasting.
Global Characteristics
As a reminder I started these columns with my four pillars of
wine -- acidity, alcohol, fruit and tannins. (For whites, drop
the tannins) I also mentioned that a truly balanced wine
would have all four dimensions in check, but that modern
wines tend to push the alcohol and fruit, to the detriment
of tannins. This push, for the lack of a better term, I will call
the globalization of wine because there is a “ global” style.
To quote Michael Broadbent, one of Britain’s great wine
writers: “As for reds ... the aim is to produce an anonymous,
deeply coloured, full of fruit, soft, sweet and easy to taste
wine which appeals to wine retailers and a gullible, and
uninformed public, the new global clientele”.
These are harsh words, even condescending, but the fact
remains that the majority of the wines available in Bluffton
are “ global” in style, and frankly there is nothing wrong
with this because many of them are very good indeed. The
fun part, however, is to find the outlier: that wine which jolts
our senses because it is so distinctive of the varietal or the
region. Going forward, I will try to label a reviewed wine as
“global” or not, and for the record, the wines that I have
reviewed to date and which are not “global” in style include:
Clos de Coutel (French malbec), Elyssia (Spanish cava) and
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperiale (Champagne). If you liked
any of these, consider yourself slightly unconventional. If
you didn’t, I’m still doing my job because you’re learning
to understand your bias!
The Added Dimension of Color
It was not a week after my first column appeared when
a friend scolded me for not adding a fifth pillar to wine
appreciation: Appearance. Wine buffs go to great lengths
to inspect the color, hue, clarity, limpidity, intensity and
the legs of a wine.
For example, with reds their color comes from the action
of alcohol on the skins, which in the beginning will be a
deep purple. As the wine ages it will turn a deep red (about
four years) to reddish brown after roughly ten years. This
progression varies greatly by varietal, but since the vast
majority of red wines are made, reviewed and consumed
within three years of harvest, many of the attributes can’t
yet exist, or are difficult to detect.

Nonetheless, here is a cheat sheet showing the extremes
of wines:
-- Clarity: Cloudy/dull vs. brilliant
-- Depth of color: Watery vs. deep
-- Color (Whites) green tinge vs. pale/deep yellow
-- Color (Reds) Purple vs. red brown
-- Viscosity: water vs. oil
These extremes are associated with both good and
mediocre wine, but don’t take them too literally because
major exceptions do exist. For example, a chardonnay aged
in oak (particularly if made “ sur lie”) will take on a golden
hue, while the same varietal aged in steel vats will look
pale in comparison. Both methods, however, can deliver
excellent wine.
To observe any of these attributes, tilt the glass and pay
close attention to the top ½ inch of wine, particularly near
the rim, and finally, if you really want to check the color of
a red wine dip the corner of a paper napkin into the wine.
Finally, the legs (or tears) in wine are attributable to
either high sugar and/or alcohol, and are not necessarily
indicators of quality.
Quality Checks
Although I could argue that the globalization of wine
amounts to making wine generic, it has also brought a
huge benefit called quality control. Wine making today is
a hygienic, honed science and it is very rare to encounter
a “bad” bottle.
But it’s good to double check.
When you have just ordered a
$40 bottle of wine, you may take
these simple steps to ensure that
the wine has not been damaged:
The cork must come out
smoothly, and the wine stains
up the sides of the cork should
not be more than a 1/4-inch
long. (crystals on the bottom
of the cork are ok). If the wine
is less than 10 years old, and
the cork crumbles, send it back.
Don’t bother smelling the cork
because it will offer no further
clues. Instead, have the waiter
pour a small amount, but do
NOT swirl the glass or sip the
wine. Use your nose to detect
something which is quickly
obnoxious, such as vinegar, glue,
mold or a damp basement. The
quicker you smell something
truly odd, the more likely the wine has gone bad. The
moment you swirl the glass to oxidize the wine and release
the fruit (even bad wine has residual fruit and alcohol), your
chances of identifying the obnoxious smell will become
much harder…..an old French sommelier trick. On the
other hand, if you have just ordered a wine by the glass,
your biggest enemy will be oxygen. Unless the bottle was
vacuum sealed, the wine will have become flat with hints
of vinegar.
Practice Makes Perfect
The moral of the story is that as you become more confident
with wine, and particularly with the style or varietal you
prefer, you can use your knowledge to your advantage.
The next time you buy a wine which you know you enjoyed
in the past, take the time to go through the steps above.
Ninety-nine percent of the time the wine will not be
damaged, but the process will teach you the look and smell
of the wine as it comes out of the bottle (remember not to
swirl at first!).
Assuming all systems are a go, swirl with abandon and
then try to commit to memory the “nose” of the wine you
like because I’m convinced our noses are hard-wired to the
brain, and won’t forget what pleases us. The last step is to
knock it down with a good mouthful, but this time, please
don’t continue with abandon!
Cheers.
Fifty Shades of White? Yes there are more than you can imagine -- and it can be
argued there is no such thing as “white” wine! Here are five to illustrate the point: The
deep yellow-gold hue of a moscato. A softer gold from California chardonnay. The
pale flinty color of New Zealand sauvignon blanc. The greenish glow of chenin blanc.
And the stronger green that gives Portuguese “vinho verde” its name. All modestly
priced, found at Kroger and Big Jim’s. Enjoy.
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The Concerto – A Means To Impress
By Frank G. Schuetz Jr.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Most of us have heard the term ‘concerto.’ Some of
us feel we know what the term implies in common
usage. Often what comes to mind, for one who
may be familiar with the term, is an orchestral
musical piece featuring a soloist. Those who are
familiar with the term may also be aware that a
concerto is often presented in three movements
– a fast movement, then a slower movement, and
then a final fast movement. However, the intent
of composers is not simply to follow a particular
structure in order to fall into listeners’ expectations.
Rather, the intent is to display the musical abilities
and accomplishments of solo performers and
the orchestra, and to demonstrate the interplay
between those musicians. The composer uses this
structure to create opportunities for musicians to
show off!
Musical soloists memorize entire concertos, and
typically perform downstage (out in front) to the
left of the conductor, with the supporting orchestra
upstage (to the rear of the stage from the soloist).
The effort required to study and memorize a piece
for performance is very substantial. To provide
a meager comparison - have you ever tried to
commit the second verse of the “Star-Spangled
Banner” to memory? The soloist must remember
all of the notes, how long each note lasts, when
NOT to play, how to re-enter and play at exactly the
correct times by memorizing what the orchestra is
playing, how loudly or softly to play during changes
Camille Saint-Saens
Ludwig van Beethoven
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in dynamics, and much more. All of these aspects
must be committed to memory by the performer.
The performer is then displayed at the front of the
stage and expected to recall every aspect of the
concerto and perform with emotion and passion to
move the emotions of the listener.
A piece of orchestral music that is called a concerto,
or referred to as a concerto, may not always fit
neatly into the soloist/orchestra/three-movement
structure. The number of movements can vary.
The tempo of movements can be different than
the typical fast-slow-fast presentation. And there
are pieces written to feature more than one soloist
or to feature whole groups within the orchestra to
show off on their own - as with the “Concerto for
Orchestra” by Bela Bartok. But a concerto is always
is intended for musicians to show off in a special
way.
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When preparing one’s expectations to enjoy the
performance of a concerto, a listener should be
reminded that the goal of the composer is to
provide opportunity for special musical talent to
be displayed and appreciated. Although Italian
musical jargon can present its own challenge,
reviewing the show program in advance of the
performance will reveal the number of movements
(which helps if observing traditional concert
etiquette to avoid applause until all movements
have been performed), and the relative tempo and
sequence of movements, which can be suggestive
of attitude and emotion. Pull up a seat with Hilton
Head Symphony Orchestra and enjoy the concerto!
CONCERT LISTING
OPENING NIGHT
Sun, Oct 20, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Oct 21, 2019 • 8pm
RACHMANINOFF & FRANCK
Sun, Nov 17, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Nov 18, 2019 • 8pm
A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 • 5pm | Mon, Dec 2, 2019 • 8pm
DVOŘÁK & BARTÓK
and BEETHOVEN’S 4TH
Sun, Jan 12, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Jan 13, 2020 • 8pm
MOZART & SAINT-SAËNS
and MONTGOMERY’S STARBURST
Sun, Jan 26, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Jan 27, 2020 • 8pm
SUPERHEROES!
Sun, Feb 9, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Feb 10, 2020 • 8pm
GRIEG & Vaughan WILLIAMS and
ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS
Sun, Feb 23, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Feb 24, 2020 • 8pm
WAGNER & RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
and BRAHMS‘ DOUBLE CONCERTO
Sun, Mar 22, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Mar 23, 2020 • 8pm
GRAND FINALE: ELIJAH
Sun, Apr 26, 2020 • 5pm | Mon, Apr 27, 2020 • 8pm
Subscriptions/tickets are available at hhso.org or
by calling 843-842-2055. All concerts held at First
Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy.
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Life After Breakup, Divorce,
or the Death of a Spouse:
Finding Your New Groove When
Faced with Adversity
By Kimberly Blaker
Going through a breakup, divorce, or the death of
a spouse isn’t easy. You’ve lost not only your lover
but your confidant, cheerleader, activity partner,
support system, and best friend. Such a loss can
be devastating. As such, it’s only natural to grieve.
In fact, allowing yourself to grieve is vital to your
recovery. You’ll need time (and perhaps even professional help)
to work through your denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and
acceptance – the five stages of grief.
But even as you work through this difficult period, you can begin
building a happy, full life. Working toward moving on doesn’t mean
you’ve forgotten the person you lost or your prior life. It simply
means you recognize your emotional and physical wellbeing are
dependent on getting back to a normal, positive life. Certainly, you’ll
still experience some sadness and miss the person and life you’ve lost.
Allow yourself to feel sad as often as you need to. But, also look for at
least one, if not multiple ways to uplift yourself each and every day.
Taking time for personal growth is an excellent way to raise your
spirits. So focus some time and energy to self-discovery, becoming
a more fabulous you, and finding new ways to enjoy life to its fullest.
There’s no need to forget the person and life you lost. To the contrary,
cherish those great memories. But build on them by enjoying new
experiences and a newfound appreciation for all life has to offer.
Job or Career: Do you like what you do for a living? Or do you
wish you’d gone a different direction? This might be a good time to
consider a job or career change. Explore what kinds of work would
make you happy. Just bear in mind your emotional state, and take
time to think through the pros and cons of your choices. Then, once
you’re in a better frame of mind, you’ll be ready to put your plan into
action.
Learn a new skill: It doesn’t have to be for career growth or change,
although it could be. Learning a new skill offers lots of other benefits.
In fact, it’s good for your brain. It increases the speed at which you
learn new skills, improves your performance on other tasks, and
expands your knowledge. It also reduces your risk of dementia. Other
benefits include making you more adaptable to change (such as
you’re going through now), providing an additional outlet to stave off
boredom, and making you a more interesting person.
The great thing about learning a new skill is the multitude of choices
to fit everyone’s interests. There are also numerous avenues for
learning new skills today. Take an online class or go for a classroom
setting. You can also buy or borrow books to learn on your own or
read instructional articles online, watch Youtube videos, webinars,
and more.
Volunteer: This is another way to expand your skills while also
making the world a better place. Volunteering is also beneficial to
your emotional health. According to research, those who volunteer
become happier, enjoy reduced stress, and gain self-esteem. It also
increases your social connections. In turn, all these factors contribute
to a healthier, longer life.
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SELF DISCOVERY & THE PATH TO YOUR NEW HAPPY
There are so many avenues to self-discovery. The truth is you might
never even reach your final destination. That’s because self-discovery
is really an ongoing process. As the seasons of your life come and go,
you’ll continually grow and change. The good news is, we live in a big,
beautiful world that’s full of possibility, endless things to experience,
and always new knowledge to be had. Let some of these ideas be a
springboard to help you find your new groove.

New friends: Following a loss, making new friends is often imperative. If you’re like most people in a relationship, you spent most of your free time
with your partner. As a result, you may have only a small pool of friends. So get in touch with old friends and catch up. You might discover new things
you have in common that help rekindle your friendship. Also, make new friends through work, classes, and volunteering. Meetup.com is another
option. You’ll discover a plethora of different types and ages of groups. There’s truly something for everyone.
Music: If you’re a music lover, you know what a mood-booster music can be. Yet, if you’re like most people, you’ve listened to the same few genres
of music throughout your life. So visit your library to explore different types of music, and check out a variety of CDs. Try multiple artists within each
genre, since styles vary widely among any genre. You just might be surprised at the music you fall in love with and have been missing all your life.
Beyond the more popular rock, rap, R&B, and country, there’s also folk, blues, jazz, and classical. Also, don’t skip over the world music section. You’ll
find Irish/Celtic, flamingo, reggae, Latin, Zydeco, Afrobeat, and so much more.
Movies & film: Everyone has their favorite movie genres. But maybe it’s time to give some of those other genres a chance. Also, look for independent
movie theaters where you can catch indie and foreign films. You’ll often find award-winning flics in these theaters that never make it into mainstream
theaters.
Art: This isn’t a world just for artists. Although you might discover you have a hidden talent you never realized. Think painting, drawing, sculpting,
photography, printmaking, and so much more. The other option is the simple enjoyment of looking at art. Check out some art museums and galleries.
You might even want to pick up a book or take a class on art appreciation to understand art at a whole new level.
Crafts: Hobbies offer a host of benefits in addition to the crafty things you can make, keep, and give. Crafting relieves stress and depression, provides
challenge, prevents boredom, and can even generate additional income. Consider wood crafts, leatherwork, needlework, glassmaking, paper crafts,
and countless other options.
Travel: Whether you choose to explore your own state, other parts of the country, or the world, you’ll reap many benefits. Travel can be educational,
enhances creativity, broadens your horizons, and best of all, it’s fun. You can travel by car, train, or plane. Make the most of your trips by doing research
before you go so you hit the right weather and don’t waste your trip figuring out what to do and see.
Food: Learn new cooking or baking skills on your own or by taking cooking classes. You might also take up a new pastime of cooking your favorite
cuisine. If cooking isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the delectable experience. Explore a broader variety of foods. Taste a wider range of fruits and
vegetables, and hit restaurants to try out cuisines you’ve never had before.
Sports & Fitness: Make exercise a regular part of your routine. This is one of the most valuable things you can do for your physical and emotional
health. But you don’t like the “E” word? Then consider a sport. There are so many to
choose from, whether you like team sports or prefer going solo. Golf, volleyball, tennis,
kickball, swimming, martial arts, and rollerskating are just a few of your options.
SIDEBAR: There are many books and workbooks available to help you along your
journey to self-discovery. Check out some of these top-rated choices.
Start Where You Are: A Journal for Self-Exploration by Meera Lee Patel
List Your Self: Listmaking as the Way to Self-Discovery by Ilene Segalove
The Good Goodbye: How to Navigate Change and Loss in Life, Love, and Work by Gladys Ato
This Time Next Year: 365 Days of Exploration by Cynthia Scher
Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce by Deb Purdy
The Sun Still Rises: Surviving and Thriving after Grief and Loss by Shawn Doyle
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When Tragedy Strikes...
By Michele Roldán-Shaw
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Sometimes a thing happens that is so awful,
so devastating, there is no way to make sense
of it. As Bluffton patches up its heart after
the Christmas parade tragedy, we can all
take comfort in the collective strength of our
“helpers,” those who rally in our darkest hour.
“Always look for the helpers,” said legendary
children’s show host Mr. Rogers, paraphrasing
his mother’s advice when, as a little boy, he
was disturbed by catastrophes on the news.
“You will always find people who are helping.
If you look for the helpers, you’ll know there
is hope.”
We are fortunate that here in Bluffton we
don’t have to look too far. Despite tremendous
growth the last few years, this town is still
small enough to care. Who didn’t feel a gut-
punch when they heard about the loss of a
sweet innocent, and an outpouring of spirit
toward the family? But folks didn’t stop at
just feeling — they stirred to action. They
cooked meals, raised funds, and organized
a candlelight vigil attended by well-wishers
who came out in droves to lend love and
support. Whether they understood because
they’d been through something similar, or
they could scarcely imagine, they were there
because Bluffton has a heart.
Life is so fragile. These physical bodies are
vulnerable to time, the elements, and every
sort of disaster imaginable. The hour awaits
us all, and our loved ones as well, yet nothing
truly prepares us for what we can hardly bear
even to think about. When suffering a great
loss
we have our spiritual and existential
beliefs to fall back on, which are deeply
personal and vary from individual to individual.
But allowing for our different faiths, the only
objective, verifiable, self-evident truth is this:
the person was here, and now they are gone.
For those left under the crushing burden of
that grief, struggling even to breath, the balm
of pure love is essential.
We can never take away their pain or close
over the wound in an instant like we would
wish, but we can help heal it slowly with
our kindness, care, sincere presence, and
recognition of the bond we share in the human
condition. Because whatever someone else is
going through today, it may just as well be
any of us tomorrow. From this universal truth
proceeds real empathy.
Perhaps we don’t directly know those involved
in a particular tragedy; maybe we didn’t reach
out. Yet our hearts have been touched and we
want to act. One way is by doing random acts
of kindness as a memorial: in the name of the
lost, we can buy coffee for the person behind
us in line, leave a gas card at the pump, tuck
a gift in the box for our mail carrier, bring
goodies and flowers to our local fire rescue
squad or nurses station. The people whose day
we made brighter may never know what we
had on our mind, but our own hearts will grow
a little gladder knowing we turned something
horrible into some-thing good. And we must
always, ALWAYS love those near and dear to
us, without conditions or grudges, but taking
time tTo be truly present for them, because
we don’t always get to say goodbye.
Thank you Bluffton, for
being a town with a heart.
#HEARTOFTHELOWCOUNTRY
To show tangible support to the
family, visit any area SunTrust
bank or donate online at:
paypal.me/AmeerFrazier
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A HOME FOR ALL AGES
Author & Designer: Randolph Stewart
Photography: Ryan Henderson
We are about to take a journey into the past of Lowcountry History, into the present in a most beautiful gated community
known as Colleton River Club, where pristine nature and world class amenities are abound. We are visiting a home on
the river that is fashioned after ante-bellum & greek revival architecture, in every regard as the history, architecture and
nature are now joined as one.
Recently, I spent a pleasant Sunday afternoon with Daniella Squicquero and Ric Holifield, with the Hilton Head Life Team
and Charter 1 Realty, sitting on the rear porch of this wonderful home overlooking the Colleton River. As we sat rocking
and taking in the fresh breeze and listened to the sounds of nature we agreed that one can not truthfully separate the
architecture from its surroundings. What an enjoyable and relaxing time!
Consider that over 1000 years ago, native Indians plied this very river in search of game in the woods and an abundance of
seafood in the waters. They called it, “the land between two rivers.” Later, Spanish, French, British Explorers and pirates
passed thru during various eras calling it “Devils Elbow Barony.” In the 1700’s land-granted members of the Lord Colleton
family began to establish and develop the land naming it “Footpoint Plantation.”
As years went by the local settlers and colonists formed a militia and were in the forefront of battling for freedom.
Fighting guerrilla style in the marsh and rivers they diverted thousands of British troops – weakening their strength long
enough for Washington to corner Cornwallis at Yorktown. This is why we say, “South Carolina won the Revolution.”
This land had a front row seat during the Civil War as well. Footpoint Plantatin faced Hilton Head Island and Port Royal
Sound across the Colleton River. Anyone standing there would have been able to see Admiral Dupont’s Union Navy
approach Hilton Head Island. When the Confederate Battery on Hilton Head opened fire with their secret weapon, the
“Steam Cannon,” it promptly exploded killing the entire battery. This event allowed the Union forces to take control of
Hilton Head Island for the duration of the war where as many as 8,000 troops were stationed—including the future first
mayor of Bluffton, George Sewell Guilford.

After the war and the fall of the plantation system, the
land was purchased by wealthy northern businessmen
and used for hunting. In 1984 BASF bought this beautiful
place and attempted to build a chemical plant. A band
of shrimpers and environmentalists purportedly took 25
pounds to Congress and with the help of Strom Thurman,
stopped the construction that would have certainly
changed the face of the river, local nature and Beaufort
County forever. Eventually, local developers bought the
land and named it Colleton River Club. They had a vision
and here we are in this pristine place with all the beauty
and nature that surrounds, and the wonderful people
who live there.
I met Doug and Joanne Phillips and one could not ask
for more kind and considerate clients. They knew what
they wanted, both being from the South. The design
of the house began late in the year 2000. My sister,
Corinne Reeves, IIDA, was selected by Joanne for interior
design, and John Clark, a Master Builder, of Clark Custom
Builders, rounded out the team.
The architecture features a raised tabby foundation which
is typical of the ante-bellum period (in this case partially
raised). There is a two car garage, cart barn and storage
rooms, under the home that is entered from the left side.
This is extremely rare in the low country but the slope of
the terrain to the marsh and rivers edge permitted it. By
not having the garage “wagging” the house allowed the
architecture to have the correct vertical and horizontal
proportions that create the balance and grace that is so
important. The two story wrapping porches dominate
the front and rear elevations. Ionic columns on the first
floor and Tuscan columns on the second create the
proper timeless scale and balance. The porches serve
several important purposes. They shade the house as the
sun moves from winter to summer and they gather the
breezes – no matter if it is the prevailing summer breeze
out of the south west or the coastal microclimate breeze
from the south east.
The flanking enclosed terraces with Chippendale design
balustrade and crows foot bottom rail, and with vertical
tongue and groove dado completes the balance and grace
of the home. The entry door with sidelites, transom and
articulating pilasters, focuses on the Centerhall entry.
The gracious width creates a sittingroom with fireplace,
all below the open gallery above. The walls are odorned
with a neo-classical in Greek style monumental painting
by noted Savannah Artist Bob Christian and opposite a
Hippocampus mirror of the period.
The flanking rooms have large double-hung windows
with transoms and louver shutters.
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This allows hot air inside to flow out the top and the cool
air to flow in freely from the bottom sash, as was the
early custom prior to air conditioning.
The interior trim is tasteful and not out of porportion.
Simple cornice with a stepped baseboard and plaster
stop. The casing is of the Federal Period with corner
and plinth blocks. The prevailing motif of the blocks and
center medallions is oak leaves and acorn, but one will
find some playfull cherubs.
It should also be noted that the home was built out of
traditional material, as it would have been in the period.
Beaded cypress lap siding, ogee back-banded trim with
bead, tongue and groove porch decks and paneled
beaded tongue and groove ceilings with trim mold and
crown. Naturally the ceilings are painted “haint blue,” to
ward off the evil spirits and mud-daubers as is thtradition.
Another important element of this Greek Revival
architecture is displayed in the simplicity and strength
of the entablature at the lower lever and the architrave,
frieze, and cornice at upper levels. The Greek style was
prominent following the Colonial Revival style as it
evoked passion in the independent minded Americans,
and their new republic, and moved away from the
earlier English forms of Colonial Revival, which one can
see in the mid-Atlantic and the north-east. The gothic
arch dormers on the roof with pilasters are of perfect
proportion and balance and the roof is terminated with a
belvedere which is fully accessible. This term is Latin and
means beautiful view, and it certainly is.
The grounds are immaculate with a variety of plants
native planting per Joanne’s wishes, simple southern
plants, no ornamentals. The oaks, throughout the
property and along the river’s edge, with their draping
limbs casting dappled light, have been beautifully
maintained. The plantings are layered, some for privacy
and some for color and fragrance in various times of the
year. The native varieties and the times when they bloom
assure that you have native and migratory butterflies
and birds of all varieties and species most all year. The
ficus ivy has been manicured as it clings to the tabby
pilings and define the foundation, the entry stairs flows
gently and invites one to enter.
I am going to let the pictures and captions do the talking
to complete this journey. I want to sincerely thank Doug
and Joanne for the opportunity to create this one of a
kind home that is so special in so many ways. I would
also like to thank Daniella and Ric for the courtesy that
they showed me. The are kind and knowledgable folks
who have a love for this home and would be happy to
show you all that it has to offer as Doug and Joanne
are moving to be with their children and grandchildren.
Simply email partners@hiltonheadlife.com.
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^: Library
v: Upstairs Hallway
^: Reading Room
v: Master Bedroom Fireplace & Porch
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The Study is on the second floor high
above the marsh and river. One can
see that it has over 180 degree views
and in the spring you can open the
doors to the porch and listen to the
sounds of nature. Complete with a
sitting area, large TV, large partners
desk and abundant bookcases it is a
special place to take care of the family
business or the “Tide Roll”.
The Dining Room is just off the
Centerhall as one enters the home.
The transomed cased opening on one
side from the hall and the access to the
kitchen on another provides easy flowt.
The room was designed for formal
dining and entertaining on those
special occassions. It is beautifully
appointed and creates a comfortable
yet relaxed sense and atmosphere.
The Kitchen is spacious and functional.
Steps away from the Pantry and Dining
Room. The wide transomed opening to
the adjacent Sitting Room and cozy
Library allows light to flow in from the
side terrace and wrapping porch.
The breakfast table is tucked away in a
bay window with access to the porch.
There is constant light and multiple
magnificent ever present long views.
As the seasons pass the spartina grass
turns from deep green to a lush golden
color and nature surrounds the room.
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COLLETON RIVER
Johnny Ussery
MOBILE: 843.384.8105 • OFFICE: 843.757.7712
Johnny@UsseryGroup.com • www.UsseryGroup.com
BELFAIR
OLDFIELD
22 INVERNESS DRIVE • $1,495,000
Rare opportunity! 4BR, 5FB, 2HB home overlooking
pool and spa, and golf views. Brazilian cherry hardwood
floors, 6 seat movie theater, elevator, 2 laundry rooms,
2 offices, master suite with his and hers baths.. Cook’s
dream kitchen, butler’s pantry, and wine cellar with
tasting room. Large screened summer kitchen with
fireplace and multiple built-in grills. Unparalleled quality!
30 LADY SLIPPER ISLAND DR • $1,195,000
The ideal waterfront home! Sip your coffee from the
porch as you watch the sun rise over the Colleton River
and marsh. This decorator furnished home looks like a
model! Cook’s kitchen with generous breakfast room,
all open to the spacious family room and water views
beyond! Dining room, elevator, wet bar, double porches
across the back with water views, and much more!
9 PONDHAWK ROAD • $1,090,000
Spacious 4BR, 4.5BA home has it all including a chef’s
kitchen w/ adjoining Great Room w/ fireplace. Office/
Study above the garage. Master Suite off of the Library.
Enjoy sunsets and the expansive view of Big Arrowhead
Lake from the back porch with fireplace. Situated on
corner homesite for added privacy. Dock just a short
stroll away for fishing, kayaking, or relaxing. A must see!
BERKELEY HALL
OLDFIELD
BELFAIR
16 ARCADIA PLACE • $980,000
Incredible home! Screened lanai with free from pool and
spa with gorgeous views across the pool to the second
green of the South Course. Open floor plan with great
room, library, eat-in kitchen, and master suite with two
large closets and designer shower. Chef’s kitchen plus
summer kitchen for comfortable indoor/outdoor living.
Elevator, foam insulation, attic storage, & cedar closet.
4 DAVANT CIRCLE • $829,000
4BR, 4.5BA home offering unparalleled privacy on .6
acres wedged between a quiet cul-de-sac and a nature
preserve. Oversized master suite, living and gathering
rooms, wet bar, large 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and baths,
and attached carriage room. No details were overlooked
from the wide-plank pine floors, kitchen appliances,
countertops and cabinets to every room’s crown molding.
1 E. SUMMERTON DRIVE • $699,000
Beautiful, 3,600 SF home w/ lanai, heated pool, spa,
and summer kitchen. J. Banks Design experts created
an elegant and comfortable décor. Over $175,000 in
design and furnishings. Gourmet kitchen designed for
entertaining. Great Room and home office/den. Bonus
room which can be a bedroom, office, or hobby area.
Furniture negotiable.
HAMPTON LAKE
BELFAIR
BERKELEY HALL
28 WATERVIEW COURT • $515,000
3BR “right size home” with gorgeous lake view. Well
maintained and looks new with upgrades throughout!.
Custom Cherry cabinets, SS appliances, gas cooktop,
and granite countertops. Extra large master suite with
frameless walk-in shower. Surround sound inside and
out, great outdoor lighting and insect misting system.
Fire pit near water’s edge with flagstone sitting area.
61 MANCHESTER COURT • $495,000
Private end of cul-de-sac location with golf views. Open
floor plan, 4BR, 3.5BA home w/ bonus room/guest
suite. Chef’s kitchen, temperature controlled Wine
Room, and Butler’s Pantry. Spacious screened porch,
private courtyard garden, and outdoor Dacor grill. Many
improvements including dramatic landscape lighting in
the front and back. Must see to fully appreciate!
14 WILLINGHAM COURT • $389,000
Arguably the best cottage in all of Berkeley Hall! $32,000
upgrades completed this fall! Original owners, never
rented, full maintenance details available. Newer
windows, hot water heaters, and 4 HVAC units. And best
of all, spectacular views of both the 9th and 18th greens
of the North Course. Won’t last long at this price and in
this “like new” condition!
CHARTER ONE REALTY
The One to Turn to for All Your Real Estate Needs
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OLD TOWN BLUFFTON PROPERTIES
PRICE REDUCED
94 PRITCHARD FARMS RD 182 BLUFFTON RD
$529,900 $629,000
• 3 BR / 2 Bath home with
wooded view and a pool
• Almost 2.5 acres
• No POA or restrictions
11 TORREY LN
• Hwy 46 frontage in Old Town
• Steps to the Promenade
• Residential & Mixed-Use
• Can be 1, 2, or 3 buildings with Carriage Houses
57 & 58 BUCK POINT RD
• 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath
• One of the largest lots in Pine Ridge
• Lagoon & Wood views
• Coming soon to the market!
$226,900
• Views of water & marsh over May River
• 1 mile from Old Bluffton
• Two full size lots, each 1 story
• Old Savannah brick
1114 MAY RIVER RD
$700,000
$689,000
• Windsong Farm
• May River compound, private 4.3 (+/-) acre estate
• Views of May River & marshes
• Less than 1 mi from Old Town
• Horses and stables are allowed
Wayne M.
McDonald
Broker | Owner
843-384-5764
Simone Griffeth
McDonald
Licensed SC REALTOR®
843-384-4466
Suzanna Rose
McDonald
Realtor | Sales Executive
843-816-2547
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www.oldtownblufftonproperties.com
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