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VOLUME 6 NUMBER 3

Photography by MARVIN

SUMMER 2015

BOUKNIGHT www.naturenookllc.com

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ummertime is here DUDES and it has been hotter than blazing saddles. It’s time to get our horses out of the barn and go for a nice hot summer ride. Please be mindful of our animals out there, as well as your horse and make sure they have plenty of water and are not exposed to the elements for too long. As we gallop away from the ranch we are going to take the slow ride down by the river where it’s a bit cooler.

I’m not going off on any tirades like most people in regards to the Confederate Battle Flag being taken down from the state grounds cause I honestly see both sides. I was definitely proud to our state for the way they handled the terrible murder of those nine wonderful fellow South Carolinians. No liquor stores were robbed and there was no rioting whatsoever. Take note you idiots in Baltimore and Ferguson. There should be more attention paid to that sick screwball’s upbringing, parents, obvious red flags that he is a hater, that he sat around for hours recluse, playing bang bang shot em up video games and well, now it seems that our government messed up on his background check and he never should have had that weapon.

It was wonderful and rejoicing to see the GOD LOVING, Christian African American families come out and forgive that psycho, while joining and holding hands with white folks, while attending that emotional church service. Yeah, we roll a bit different down south than they do north of Mason Dixon line. GOD BLESS those families that had to go through that terrible awful tragedy.

Now on a much lighter note, with the golf world buzzing about a new super golfer in Jordan Spieth, which I have to say, the boy is impressive for 21 and there were a few others that got off to great early professional starts. When, I decided to induct Arnold Palmer, the King of Golf in to the DUDE HALL of FAME, I immediately thought, of course Arnie is first, but you can’t really have Arnie in any group of DUDES without JACK. So, without further ado, we would like to dedicate this summer issue to THE GOLDEN BEAR, JACK NICKLAUS. Jack WIlliam NIcklaus, born January 21, 1940 in Upper Arlington (Columbus), Ohio to parents Charlie and Helen. Charlie was a pharmacist (with a chain of Nicklaus Drug Stores) and quite the athlete himself. Tutored by Scioto Country Club pro Jack Grout, Nicklaus won the first of five straight Ohio state junior titles at the age of 12, broke 70 when he was 13, won the Ohio Open at age 16 and the International Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament at 17. As a student at Ohio State University (GO BUCKEYES!), studying pre-pharmacy to follow in his father’s foot steps, he won the U.S. Amateur title in 1959 and 1961, as well as the NCAA Championship in ‘61. It was obvious, Jack was going to be a very special player.

He married Barbara Bash in 1960 and they have five children, Jack, Steven, Nancy, Gary and Michael. The 1962 U.S. Open was both Nicklaus’ first major championship victory and his first professional win. This is where his rivalry with Arnie began. Well, THE GOLDEN BEAR went on to win 73 PGA Tour victories (3rd to Ben Hogan and Tiger) with a still unmatched, 18 majors; 6 Masters, ’63, ’65, ’66, ’72, ’75 & ’86, 4 US Opens, ’62, ’67, ’72 & ’80, 3 Open Championships, ’66, ’70 & ’78 and 5 PGA Championships, ’63, ’71, ’73, ’75 & ’80. After moving on from the regular tour, Jack went on to win 10 Seniors tour events.

Nicklaus devotes much of his time to golf course design and operates one of the largest golf design practices in the world. His first design was the Harbour Town Golf Links, co-credited with Pete Dye, was opened for play in 1969 with Arnie winning the very first Heritage. His very successful design company is credited for well over 300 courses. Nicklaus continues to manage the Memorial Tournament he created in his home state of Ohio, which is played at Muirfield Village, a course which he co-designed with Desmond Muirhead and opened in 1974.

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One of my favorite Golden Bear quotes was when a golf reporter asked him if Tiger Woods would beat his record of 18 majors, (Tiger has 14, his last one in 2008, 7 years ago) Jack replied, “Well at this rate he should, But he still has it to do, doesn’t he?!”

Chuckling, mind you! Gotta love that. Jack, you are forever THE GOLDEN BEAR and without a doubt, the Greatest Professional Golfer to ever live. Welcome to the DUDE HALL of FAME Jack, YOU DA MAN! Now that we have Jack saddled up with us DUDES, we can start making a few stops on our hot summer ride. Gitty Up! Let’s get goin, we’re burnin daylight.

First up, is of course, all the fun that is the 60th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. We have the full nightly entertainment schedule for you here in this issue, so pick out a few of your favorite nights and ride on over to Waterfront Park, water down your horses and have a few cold ones

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John Wayne, The Duke, Rooster Cogburn James Arness, Marshall Matt Dillion Lorne Greene (Ben), Pernell Roberts (Adam), Dan Blocker (Hoss), Michael Landon, (Little Joe) The Cartwrights Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry & Western God Sylvester Stallone, Rocky & Rambo Arnold Palmer, The King Of Golf Richard Petty, The King Of Nascar Elvis, The King of Rock n Roll George Strait, The King of Country Music Stormin Norman Schwarzkopf, Four Star General Willie Nelson, Waylon and The Boys Dale Earnhardt, The Intimidator Hank Williams, Sr, The Singing Kid, Luke The Drifter Bond, James Bond Ian Fleming, Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig The Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr Dwight David Eisenhower “Ike” 5 Star General & 34th President Henry Ross Perot Great American Patriot Ronald Wilson Reagan 40th President, The Gipper, DUTCH The Men Who Walked On The Moon, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Pete Conrad, Alan Bean, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, David Scott, James Irwin, John Young, Charles Duke, Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt Jach Nicklaus, The Golden Bear

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while listening to some great live music. Also, new to the Water Festival this year is the Official Cocktail.

Yeah buddy, our friend Amy Harper and new DUDE FAMILY MEMBERS, Ben Arnold Distributors and Bacardi Rum have joined the Water Festival Admiral’s Sponsors list and came up with a great cocktail contest that pitted 15 local restaurants against each other for the title of first official cocktail of the Water Festival. Congratulations to long time DUDE friend, Caleb Messinger of Boondocks with his Lowcountry Fruit Juice. It will be featured all two weeks. PEACHES DUDE! See y’all down at Waterfront Park.

While out on the trail, we have to be mindful of our wildlife and our WILD LIFE, LOL. Though this DUDE loves all animals, I ain’t real crazy about spiders and snakes, but the more we know about them, the more we realize they are an important part of our ecosystem. They keep lots of bugs and rodents in check. Well, I guess by now you’ve seen our official Naturalist DUDE, brotha Marvin Bouknight’s, Wolf Spider photo on the cover. YIKES! Looks like something out of horror movie. Marvin was nice enough to take time and teach us a bit more about the spiders of the Lowcountry between his duties as head naturalist of the Nature Museum in Charlotte. Thanks for checking in ARACHNODUDE. Article and photos are Inky Winky awesome!

Many of you faithful followers of DUDE have been introduced to the Santa Elena Foundation and our friend and Executive Director, Dr. Andy Beall and his fine group of volunteers. This entire effort, which will soon be a huge local and tourist attraction, keeps getting better and better. After introducing y’all to the foundation, we got to meet the Count of Guemes, Alvaro Armada Bercaiztegui from Spain (direct descendant) and gave you a brief history of the amazing man that was Pedro Menendez de Aviles. A deal has been done with the wonderful people of our Beaufort County government for the foundation to secure the old Federal Courthouse on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort to be the new home for the Santa Elena Center. This place is awesome inside and I can’t wait to see what it’s like when they open the center some time this fall. Congratulations Andy and thanks to the many folks in your group; Chris Allen, Megan Meyer and Sandy Dimke that helped us put together this auspicious article.

No DUDE ride is complete without a visit to our WONDERFUL AMERICAN VETERANS. DUDE attended a great tribute this past Spring, brought to you by a great group of American Veterans, the Veterans Cemetery Committee of Beaufort (VCCOB) at the Beaufort National Cemetery.

Thanks to these DUDES, the BNC now has 20 more acres for our heroes and their families to have a nice beautiful place to rest in peace. Job well done gentlemen. Thank you for your service!

DUDE is proud to now be a honored member of the Lowcountry Military Officers Association of America (LCMOAA). Thanks for the invite gentlemen. It is truly an honor to be just in your presence, much less me part of your great association. Well, these DUDES do a lot for our active duty military in the form of support for legislation, helping with transitioning to civilian life and even helping out deserving local future officers. This past spring, we had a wonderful dinner at the Traditons Officers Club on Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot, where they presented a JR ROTC scholarship to Cadet Captain Brooke Everly. Congratulations young lady! Talk about someone you’d be proud to have your daughter be like....She’s the real deal, so take note youngsters of America.

Also thanks to Lieutenant Colonel, Paul Merritt USMC (Retired) who we introduced you too several issues back, for his presentation of the Technical College of The Lowcountry’s Military Transitioning Training Program he conducts. Thanks for a great evening ladies and gentlemen. It was a privilege to be in your company and thank you for your service and leadership to our country.

The respect DUDE has for our military is about as strong as you can get, but when we get to be in their presence, it’s like being in proximity to a professional sports team or some famous musical group. This past spring, DUDE was invited as a member of the LCMOAA, to ride in to the Marine Corps Air Station (Beaufort) aka Fightertown, to enjoy the company of some of America’s finest, our Marine Corps pilots, as they had an officers call, professional military education program, that was held at the Officer’s Club. After enjoying the fellowship, camaraderie and a few cold ones, we were all honored

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to hear the personal survival story of downed Air Force pilots, Major Kenneth Harney and Captain Tyler Stark, who’s F-15E Strike Eagle went down over the hostile territory of Libya. Talk about American Heroes...this room was full of them. It was a great honor to be invited to this meeting. A very memorable afternoon I will never forget. GOD BLESS you officers and gentlemen and thank you for your service to our great country.

One of the main reasons DUDE always is thanking our military for their service to our country is because they protect us and give us the FREEDOM to get out and enjoy all our wonderful Mother Nature creations, that are our natural resources and wildlife. Many of you regular readers of DUDE know how much we like nature and wildlife photography, so on this hot summer ride, we have some cool stops for you to enjoy, while watering down your horses and letting them take in some shade.

The Photography Club of Beaufort is a great group of shutterbugs that have the same love of the outdoors as this DUDE. Once again, I invited them to be my guests at OLDFIELD and cut them loose on this magnificent piece of Lowcountry land. This time they had a creative mission, which I think they all accomplished with honors. Enjoyed the visit y’all and thanks for sharing your favorite shots. Special thanks to DUDE FAMILY MEMBER, Rebecca Bass for organizing this fun enjoyable outing.

While we’re taking a break down by the river and letting our horses have a chill, let’s talk more about wildlife photography. Many of you know and will remember the great photos from Sue Jarrett from her African Safari photo spread a while back. We met Sue out on the trail when she took photos for the Water Festival several years back. This accomplished shutterbug has blessed us once again with a photography spread of a recent trip she took to Costa Rica. WOW! You talk about some beautiful animals. See the end of the article, as Sue is going back next year and if you are an aspiring wildlife photographer, you can go with her. Can’t wait to see those photos next year. Thanks for sharing Sue. Ah Yes! Take a deep breath and look around. We truly are lucky to live in one of the most beautiful places on the face of this good earth. If you’d like to get up close, live and more personal, then stop by and visit the great place that is the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center, located at the Lemon Island landing. This place is really delivering the goods. Many great displays and talks to enjoy and learn from, not to mention, they now have excursions on the water. Juxtaposed and located out back of the center, is a dock, where they are now doing eco tours, as well as kayaking. So, get a group of youngsters together (leave the smart-phones at home) and ride over to this great place, learn some Lowcountry history and get to know more about the glorious entire pristine Port Royal Sound ecosystem. Thanks for the info Geri Kinton!

All this DUDE ridin is making me hungry. This summer with everyone catching the beautiful Brownies, aka Lowcountry Cobia, we asked Chef Michael Pressley, owner of DUDE’s very first advertiser, Rosie O’Grady’s, to cook us some up. Banana Rum Cobia sound good to you? WOW! You talk about good......SON! I garontee you gonna like dis recipe fo sho. Thanks Great Wizard!

As we turn our horses back towards the ranch, we like to test each other and see how smart you are and this issue’s DUDE QUIZ is about golf. With Jordan Spieth becoming the new prodigy and making Tiger take a back seat, DUDE quizzes you on your knowledge for this fun and very frustrating sport. If you get all the answers right, call me, I’ll buy you a beer.

Finally, the barn and stables are in sight, we’re sweating our buns off and we simply can’t wait to get the horses hosed and watered down, so we can kick back. DUDE, this is what life is all about. Hangin with family and friends, laughing and acting like Harolds, is one of our favorite things to do, but no fire this summer. It’s hot enough. We’re parking it under some shade trees, checking out the upcoming regional shows in THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT, while laughing at the Wild and Crazy Harold’s Mailbag. That is one funny fish. Also, there are many great photos that he was sent this past spring. Lots of happy anglers out there for sure. Y’all know you can always bring the DUDE some of that fish by my house, so I can cook us up some grub.

Thanks for joining us on this hot summer ride DUDES and DUDETTES. It won’t be long before we start seeing those temperatures drop and we start thinking about tailgating and football season. Kind of wish it was here now, as the heat index has been in the well above 100 degrees range too long. Don’t forget to be a good stewards of our natural resources and take a moment out of your busy lives to help out those less fortunate than yourself. They will appreciate it and you’ll feel better about yourself!

STAY COOL DUDES! See y’all this fall!

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Lowcountry Spiders

EIGHT-LEGGED WONDERS Article and Photos BY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT

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he Lowcountry of South Carolina is a beautiful place to live and visit. Most of the time, rent to keep birds from flying through and destroying the web. An active insectivore, the argiope people remark about the beautiful, sprawling live oaks, the wispy Spanish Moss, or spider waits patiently in the center of the web until an insect gets entangled in the strands and the primal fear of alligators. Sometimes, though, folks will reminisce about a visit to then runs quickly across the web and wraps up the prey in strands of silk, spinning it over and over the Lowcountry and talk about the HUGE banana spiders they saw while walking the until the prey is secure and poses no danger for the spider. Then, she delivers a paralyzing bite to trails at places like Hunting Beach, Fripp Island, and Sea Pines Resort. anesthetize the prey, clips it loose from the web, and then takes it back to the center These large, expansive webs are tough and I guarantee that if to devour. Once finished, the silk-wrapped exoskeleton carcass is clipped from someone told you about the spiders and how they accidentally the webbing and dropped on the ground below the web. walked into the web, they didn’t include the part about them flailing their Another large spider, perhaps the largest spider found in the Lowarms about, running around and screaming like a 10 year old girl! country, is the golden silk spider (Nephila clavipes). This large orbI admit, there is something about walking into spider webs that weaver has a leg span of 3-4 inches, with noticeable black tufts at gives us all the “heebie jeebies”, me included. However, if you the leg joints, and a web that can span several feet! Some strands spend any time in the Lowcountry, you’re definitely going to run in the web have a golden yellow color, hence the name of the spiinto a few spider webs. For the most part, we have some pretty der, and these fibers are very strong and elastic. Native Americans large spiders in the Lowcountry, but nothing like out West or in the used these fibers in clothing, etc. and can make a very attractive tropics. Out there they have tarantulas, including a spider called silk thread. These large spiders feed on small insects ensnared in the Goliath bird-eating spider (yep, that’s right) that has a body the the web, but the webs have been known to capture large beetles, size of a tennis ball and a leg span of 11 inches! Here in the Lowgrasshoppers, cicadas, and even hummingbirds. Now these are not country, we have a few spiders that some may tell you are that big, but the ideal prey for this spider, as the larger insects can thrash about and don’t even come close. even harm the spider, so much smaller prey is preferred.

Golden Silk Spider One of my favorite spiders growing up is the black and yellow argiope Lastly, one of larger spiders, in both size and girth, is the state spider of (Argiope aurantia), also called the writing spider, zipper spider, garden spider, and South Carolina, the Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis). This spider is the corn spider. This large spider (1-2 ½ inches leg span) is a conspicuous color of black and largest wolf spider in the southeast and one of the largest of over 2,200 species found yellow with a white cephalothorax. The banded legs are held in pairs while she sits in the center of worldwide. These active terrestrial spiders hunt their prey by stalking, ambushing, and pursuing a web that can span 1-2 feet, with an obvious zig-zag pattern in the center that was once thought along the ground, not by ensnaring in webs. Large eyes allow this spider to see much better than to keep the web taut (thus it was called a stabilimenta), but now is thought to be a visual deter- many other spiders, giving the wolf spider a very distinct looking face, with four small eyes in a

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“When you’re near it, you’ll smell it!”

Argiope Spinning Web

row, two large eyes, and then two smaller eyes on top. They are very interesting spiders and are one of only a few species that actually exhibit parental care, which is unusual in spiders.

The female will carry the egg case around with her until the spiders hatch, and upon emerging, the babies will climb up Black and Yello w on the back of the female, where she will carry them around Srgiope for 3-4 weeks, until they are large enough to survive on their own. With their large eyes, the spiders also have a reflective membrane on the back of the eye (called a tapetum lucidum) that reflects light around the inside of the eye, helping to improve night vision. Due to this, you can use a flashlight to “sniff” out wolf spiders at night! By taking a flashlight or headlamp and holding it close to your eyes, you can see tiny blue-green twinkling lights and upon closer inspection, will discover that the eye shine belongs to a wolf spider! Go ahead, you know you want der Golden Silk Spi to try it… with Cicada It’s important that we realize that spiders are a vital part of the ecosystem and are so much more beneficial than they are dangerous to people. Because of the sheer number of spiders out there, they are responsible for helping moderate explosive and destructive insect outbreaks. Spiders get blamed for a lot of things including getting blamed for bites. In fact, a majority of bumps, bites, etc. that get blamed on spider bites are actually not spider bites at all. It is rare that people get bit by spiders, usually only when handled or when they feel threatened, like when you put on a shoe that has a spider in it, or a glove, etc. With the exception of two spiders (brown recluse and black widow), none of our spiders pose a significant threat, but it is important to know that all spiders have venom and you may be allergic to it, so it is best not to handle or pick up. If you come across a spider in your home, try taking a cup, put it over the spider, slide a card underneath the cup and take the spider outside to release. They are incredible predators of insects, including those we all don’t like in our homes, cockroaches! So put aside that arachnophobia and take a closer look at the spiders that call the Lowcountry home.

Hopefully, the role they play in the environment will take over that urge to smack and stomp them and you may even appreciate the beauty and behavior of these amazing arachnids…

DUDE PROFILE: Marvin Bouknight is a South Carolina native and has lived in the Lowcountry for over 15 years. A Clemson University graduate with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Marvin has been a professional naturalist for over 20 years.

Through his company, The Nature Nook, LLC, Marvin offers a variety of programs, seminars and workshops on topics such as the local flora and fauna, attracting wildlife to your backyard and wildlife photography.

He also provides services such as interpretive center design, displays and features, interpretive program development including curriculum-based and guided lesson plan development, trail design and development, wildlife surveys and documentation, naturebased consultation, etc. He can be reached by email at naturenookllc@gmail.com

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SANTA ELENA CENTER

COMING SOON!

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BY CHRIS ALLEN, MEGAN MEYER & SANDY DIMKE

he Santa Elena Foundation will soon have a home in a historic building Major renovations will then begin on the second floor where the 2,500 square on the corner of Bay and Bladen Streets in Downtown Beaufort. The foot, stately mahogany-walled courtroom, judge’s chambers and deliberation rooms former Federal Courthouse building will be transformed to meet the mis- will be transformed into exhibition space with interactive displays on the history of sion of the discovery, preservation, and promotion of Santa Elena, the the Santa Elena.

16th century settlement established on present-day Parris Island. Santa The final phase of creating the Santa Elena Center will convert the lower level into Elena was the European capital city of all Spanish claimed lands from an archaeology lab for artifacts discovered during future archaeology at the 16th Newfoundland to the Rio Grande known as La Florida. The children born century site on Parris Island. in Santa Elena would have been fortyThe Foundation has been blessed with sevyears old when Pocahontas met John eral local, experienced businessmen who have Smith at Jamestown. volunteered to oversee the renovation, includThis summer, Beaufort County will fiing Architect Mark Sutton of Grady Woods nalize a long-term lease with the FoundaArchitects and retired contractor Joe Harden. tion to establish a first class Interpretive Co-chairing the Exhibit and Building CommitCenter to tell the Santa Elena story. The tee are specialists Larry Koolkin and Michael historic building is located on the original Marks, who are working to create an exciting site of the “Barnwell Castle,” one of the interpretive center. Leith Webb of Beaufort finest homes in Beaufort. In 1825, BeauConstruction will assist with any approved fort hosted a ceremonial ball honoring modifications to the building. The Foundathe Marquis de Lafayette. Sold to Union tion has also hired the History Workshop of officers during the Civil War for taxes, the Charleston for exhibit planning and design. building was used as a courthouse in the Opportunity abounds for the community t well Castle on Bay Stree rn Ba Old e Th 1870’s until it burned to the ground in 1879. to be involved in bringing this project and The current building was erected in the story to life. Volunteers are needed for evfall of 1883, then radically modified in 1936. ery aspect of working with the FounAfter more modifications it was dedicated dation, from greeters and docents to as the United States Federal District Court House artists and writers. Committees of in November 1994, but it has not been an active volunteers are dedicating time and courthouse for several years. talents and invite others to join them Soon, new life will be spirited into this historic as they prepare to open the Santa site, and the public will be invited to enjoy it as Elena Center in the 450th year since a unique cultural interpretive center destined to its founding. become an important attraction for local, nationThe Founder’s Campaign has also al, and international visitors. been established to build necessary “We are most grateful to our Marines on Parris funding for this project, and the comIsland who care for the site and to Beaufort Counmunity’s response has been very posiConstruction Group photo ty Council for allowing us to utilize this historical tive. Support from individuals, busilooking at floor plans: Le ith Webb, Dr. Andy Beall, Joe Hard building.” said Dr.Andy Beall, Santa Elena Foundanesses, foundations, and government en & Michael Marks DimkePhotoArt tion Executive Director.“Their support provides the entities is critical to the progress of the Foundation with an important, emerging history Foundation. Areas of need include the to tell and an excellent location in which to share it with the public.”

Santa Elena Center and exhibits, reThe first priority for the Santa Elena Foundation is to modify the interior of the search and archaeology, educational programs and events, and an endowment to building by creating a reception area, display hall, conference and lecture room, keep the organization strong and viable. museum shop and headquarters for the Santa Elena Foundation. This remodeling To learn more about the Santa Elena Foundation, sign up for volunteer opportuniwill be completed this fall so visitors can begin to learn the story of Santa Elena. ties, or make a donation visit www.santa-elena.org.

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VETERANS CEMETERY COMMITTEE OF BEAUFORT (VCCOB) DELIVERS

BY BRAD MCDONALD

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his past June I joined some of my fellow Lowcountry Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) members along with some dignitaries and other honorable GOD & country loving veterans for a very heartfelt event at the Beaufort National Cemetery. I love seeing veterans respected and honored in any way shape or form and this dedication had some extra special auspicious local meaning.

A VETERANS’ PLAQUE was dedicated on the hallowed grounds of the Beaufort National Cemetery by Director, Craig Arsell. Also on hand with fellow LCMOAA members were various Veterans Cycle Groups, local Veterans from all branches, as well as our good State Senator, Tom Davis and our Honorable Mayor of Beaufort, Billy Keyserling. The Veterans’ Plaque honors the great efforts of the Veterans Cemetery Committee of Beaufort.

The VCCOB was formed in 1994 by local veterans and other concerned citizens to expand the Beaufort National Cemetery. The committee secured essential adjacent land for BNC in 2007. Keeping America’s sacred promise to her defenders for an eternal resting place is very important to all American Veterans and should be to all the legal citizens of the United States of America.

THE PLAQUE READS AS FOLLOWS; This memorial plaque honors the hard work and dedication of the Veterans Cemetery Committee of Beaufort (VCCOB). The Committee formed in 1994 with the sole purpose of acquiring land adjacent to Beaufort National Cemetery for an expansion area that would ensure that Veterans and their loved ones had a place of rest for decades to come. Through their diligence and perseverance, the VCCOB succeeded in acquiring more than 20 acres which were presented to the Cemetery and dedicated in May 2007.

A BIG DUDE SALUTE to VCCOB Officers; Major General William W. Cobb, USA, Colonel James H. Leach, USA and Staff Sargent John C. McMillan, USMC. I should also mention and salute the other VCCOB members; CWO3 Janes E. Gay Sr., SCARNG, Master Sargent Walter Al Gray, Jr. USAF, Lieutenant Colonel Roger W. Herrmann, USA, Lieutenant Colonel James D. Neighbors, USA and Sargent Jesse P. Schaudies, USA. Job well done gentlemen! Your country appreciates you and THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY OF OURS! If you would like more information on the Veterans Cemetery Committee Of Beaufort (VCCOB) contact Chairman Art Foster (843) 476-6788 foster71@embarqmail.com

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Every Monday is Military Monday LOWCOUNTRY MOAA CHAPTER PRESIDENT, MAJOR GENERAL, MICHAEL AKEY PRESENTS CADET CAPTAIN BROOKE EVERLY WITH SCHOLARSHIP

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his past spring members of the Lowcountry Chapter of the Military Officers Association gathered at the absolutely gorgeous scenic Traditions Club on Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot for a delectable dinner and some memorable camaraderie. It’s always enjoyable getting together with fine group of Americans to hear their stories of valor and service to our great country. It’s also intriguing to hear their opinions on the state of our military as it currently pertains to different foreign policy affairs.

After some delectable cuisine prepared by the staff and chefs of Traditions, it was time for this proud group to acknowledge, pay tribute to and award a fine outstanding member of our community, who is surely to become an accomplished military officer herself.

Not only does the MOAA fight for veterans rights in the legislature, but they are also very involved in military transitioning to civilian life.

Another one of their great annual achievements is to award a JRTOC scholarship to a local outstanding deserving individual and this year’s hard working individual is Cadet Captain Brooke Everly from Whale Branch Early College High School. She graciously accepted her MOAA JROTC Award From Major General Mike Akey, Low Country Chapter President. A proud moment for all involved indeed.

Brooke’s goal is to attend a military academy with sights on the Naval Academy. She is also considering the Citadel but is just going SARGEANT MAJOR into her Senior year. A very impressive young lady for sure. Here is DWAYNE FARR, USMC a quote from her, “In middle school, I was very shy and I had a really (Retired) PRAISES hard time making friends. That all changed once I joined my JROTC BROOKE program. JROTC has and still is changing me into the character I never thought I could be. I have become more outgoing and the leadership skills I never knew I had are coming out better every day. I also like JROTC because it has helped me focus on what I want to do after high school and every day I push myself harder.”

A very admirable young woman that I think many teenagers out there should take a look at, that in my opinion are lacking in confidence, manners, social skills and direction in life. It really makes you feel good about the future of this country, especially if we are going to have leaders and future role models such as Brooke. Congratulations Young Lady! You deserve it and keep up the great work. Somehow I feel certain we’ll be hearing more from her as she continues to grow in to a fine young military officer.

Also attending the dinner and making a presentation was Lieutenant Colonel, Paul Merritt USMC (Retired) who you may remember from the article I did about him and Master Sargent Warren Disbrow USMC (Retired), who have successfully started the Military Transitioning Training Program through the Technical College of The Lowcountry. It is so gratifying to see how successful this program has become and how many transitioning Marine aviators it is helping obtain the FAA certification and training that is getting them placed in great jobs with local aerospace companies such as Boeing in Charleston, South Carolina and Gulfstream in Savannah, Georgia. Keep up the great work gentlemen, I know your efforts are much appreciated by these young up and coming aviation professionals.

Thanks to all my fellow Lowcountry MOAA members for making feel like part of the association, even though I never served my country, much less became an officer. All of you do inspire me and make me proud to be an American. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY OF OURS!

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his is a DUDE account of the very amazing and harrowing story of Major Kenneth Harney and Captain Tyler Stark of the United States of America AIR FORCE. These two DUDES’ F-15E STRIKE EAGLE went down during a combat mission in the very hostile land of Libya in 2011 when we were going after Gaddafi.

Earlier this year, I was very honored to be invited to join the Lowcountry Military Officers Association (LCMOAA) as an honorary member. To be a part of this amazing group of DUDES is one of the nicest honors of my life. These are the BEST of the BEST DUDE. Active duty and retired Officers, Captains, Colonels and Generals abound.

Meeting them, hearing their stories, being able to look them in the eye, shake their hands and THANK THEM FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY has really been an enjoyable experience.

Well, now being of part of these GREAT DUDES and yes, there are some LADIES as well that lead us in the fine group, I was informed that the LCMOAA was going to be providing (sponsoring) the food and drink for a very special Officers Call/PME (Professional Military Education) being held at the Officer Club on the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Beaufort. Being that I was not really sure what that meant, I was very intrigued by the very thoughtful cordial invitation to join in on this very private, seemingly auspicious event where these two amazing DUDES were going to speak to all the active duty Marine Corps Pilots serving on MCAS Beaufort aka FIGHTERTOWN. ALL HANDS ON DECK DUDE! The Officers Club on the MCAS Beaufort is a very cool place and I enjoyed being there before at a MOAA luncheon meeting and listening to Lieutenant Colonel Brian Foster USMC and Major Duncan French USMC and hearing their FA/18

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SUPER HORNET and F-35B LIGHTNING II stories. So, I already knew what a cool place this is, but when I walked in and saw a couple hundred of America’s Finest, Marine Corps Pilots in full uniform having cold ones, drinking out of their very own private personalized ceramic mugs in the bar, I was a bit taken back. Well, I joined right in and had some fellowship with my fellow Americans and had a chilly cold one prior to the main event, OFFICERS CALL PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION. We were all welcomed by the MCAS BEAUFORT COMMANDER, Colonel Peter D. Buck and soon we were introduced to Major Harney and Captain Stark. To be in a room with so many amazing American Heroes was truly awe-inspiring. These casual heroes addressed the Marine Corps Pilots by giving them a bit of a jab about how the Air Force goes in and executes flawlessly, so the Marines can come in and sweep up. It was a great anecdotal beginning to their amazing story of a jet crash and the search and rescue mission that followed.

For hours on March 21, 2011, Pilot, Major Kenneth Harney (USAF) of Lexington, Kentucky, and Weapons Systems Officer, Captain Tyler Stark (USAF) of Littleton, Colorado, were the focus of nearly every United States of America service member in the Mediterranean Sea region. You see, we don’t or shouldn’t leave service members behind, in Iran, Mexico or any damn where, so at least a dozen aircraft, a platoon of Marines and even Libyan civilians worked to rescue Harney and Stark after their F-15E crashed in eastern Libya.

These two DUDES truly had their audience of fellow pilots captivated immediately by the up close and personal tales of their heroic survival. They, among others, were involved in Operations Odyssey Dawn in Libya. Information and the story of their crash and rescue were a closely guarded secret for quite a while and

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it was thought to never be made public. frigate. There was one problem. With the stress, Stark couldn’t remember the The men were part of a the 48th Fighter Wing, normally based at RAF Lak- number to call in the UK for rescue, so, he called his father, from Libya. “In the enheath, a Royal Air Force base that has hosted United States Air Force units for age of cell phones, whose number do you know off the top of your head? Well, years in Suffolk, England. On this fateful day, March 21, they took off from the your parents. So I called him up, spoke with my dad and said, “Hey, I need you to United States air base in Aviano, Italy, in support of the no-fly zone enforcement make a call for me.” over Libya.

Harney’s rescue came a bit more quickly. He stayed in communications with According to Harney and Stark, their pre-mission briefings went on for a few another F-15E pilot still in the air over Libya. Eventually, an MV-22 Osprey cardays prior to deployment. There were understandably some anxious moments for rying Marines who were part of a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel, or these warriors on the actual day of the mission, as they realized they were going TRAP, team landed near his position. “As that back door opened, I saw a group in to combat that night. Intelligence had rebels out of Benghazi as trouble mak- of young Recon Marines jump out, and that was probably the best feeling I’ve ers and there was to be no Libyan aircraft in the air whatsoever PERIOD! Once ever felt in my entire life,” Harney said. Relief really wasn’t felt till Harney felt air borne in the area, they were immediately in anti-aircraft surface to air fire. those Osprey props turn upwards and take him out of this hostile area. As he Their radio transmission went out to the nearest looked down, a couple of hostile vehicles were in hot proximal tanker, as they dropped their ordinance pursuit to intercept the rescue and the result a 500 pound bomb on their specified coordiwas a couple of Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers nates. I’m sure there was a big boom some swooping down and taking action. How’s that where down there, but when Major Harney defor rules of engagement DUDE. BYE BYE! After parted the area with a heavy G-force, the F-15E some hopscotching, he was flown to the USS Strike Eagle suffered an aerodynamics issue Kearsarge for a quick medical check. A short due to the large extra-capacity fuel tanks hangtime later he was sent home with Stark to RAF ing from either wing. Well, this put our boys in Lakenheath via C-130, where friends and fama flat spin. A rumble of humor ran through the ily welcomed them with hugs and a rendition of room when Major Harney said, “IT WAS JUST “God Bless America.” A heartfelt Harney. perOFFICERS CALL, ALL HA NDS ON DECK! LIKE TOP GUN!” He parodied it to a car out of sonally thanked the Marines for coming in and control spinning in circles on a patch of saving his ass and that was pretty cool to witice. The amazing F-15E has an automatic ness first hand. anti-spin recovery program that has a 50% After a brief intermission, so we could all go recovery rate, but it did not work this time grab another cold one in the Officers Club bar, the DUDE. The call went out....MAYDAY! MAYpost rescue story came to the forefront. Without DAY! MAYDAY! getting in to too much detail for various reasons, One can only imagine what is going they were some what put out on the transition of through their minds, but at around 9,000 debriefing to actually getting back to be with their feet it was clear, they had to bail out over families. A trip to the Benghazi state house, a hostile territory. I’m sure it takes an inormuch appreciated call to Dad, hotels, Italian frigB dinate amount of composure and strength ates, multiple de-briefings and, eventually, a C-130 BO L NE LO ENANT CO LCMOAA MEMBER, LIEUT EY RN HA R to “PUNCH OUT” as they called it and pull trip home. That had to be taxing on these stressed JO ) WITH MA FREEMAN, USA (RETIRED AF US those handles. Immediately, they received a out pilots. Maybe some more immediate attention & CAPTAIN STARK, full shot of 25 G’s and adrenaline. As their to the families rather than to the de-briefings parachutes deployed, they slowly floated should have been considered for heroes. down in to hostile enemy territory, at night mind As they closed their presentation, they you. They also got to see their F-15E explode on opened the floor to questions. There were impact. Their immediate thoughts were, “this many. Some we cannot discuss here in this is real DUDE” and “we need to get it together article. Some of the lessons they basically quickly and let our training kick in.” Military wanted these proud Marine Corps pilots to pilot training says most likely you will not immeknow: your training can save you, don’t hesidiately be able to find your partner, if you have tate when it comes time to PUNCH OUT, reone, so you must go in survival mode and take integration sucks, so try to go through it with a care of yourself first. Once on the ground, isopositive mental attitude; and a bit more family lated and separated from your partner, it was support could have been shown during the tranPROFESSIONAL MILITAR Y EDUCATION grab your gear, take off running and get the hell sition. Most of all, Don’t think it can’t happen out of the immediate area and find cover. to you DUDE. I was a bit miffed when a Marine The intensity ratcheted up when they heard dogs, men’s voices, saw lights Corps pilot asked, “Is there something you wished you had in survival kit?” and and heard gun fire. As they avoided hostile contact they eventually found “Hole- they answered, “It sure would have been nice to have a Cell Phone and some Up Sites.” Here’s where training, survival vests and radios can save your ass. Night Vision Googles!” What? All the money and technology we have and our Moving at night with just an old school compass in unknown sheep farm fields pilots don’t have cell phones and night vision googles in their survival kits? Well, in Libya requires discipline and training. I can’t imagine going through this and hopefully those seemingly simple recommendations from two DUDES who went hearing these proud Air Force pilots telling these Marine Corps pilots that, Yeah through it might be worth considering. Maybe they already have, if not, GET IT DUDE, this can happen to you! It was pretty gripping.

DONE! Harney, call sign “Meso” and Stark, call sign “Mask” knew their boys were I love and have faith in my country and because of heroes like these DUDES looking for them as they constantly heard American aircraft scoping the area. who are as brother Luther Vandross sings, “Have the will to fight the unbeatable Air Force F-16 Falcons and Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys were in search of our foe and who are willing to fight for the right, without question or pause and be boys who were now separated without contact with each other. Yeah DUDE, now willing to march in to Hell, for that Heavenly cause.” isolated and separated, they admitted that they were scared.

A very special thanks to the LCMOAA for the invite to this Officers Call and for Finally, after several very intense hours, Stark was found by Libyan civilians the hospitality of the MCAS Beaufort Officers Club. Another VERY SPECIAL THANK and at first, he didn’t know whether they were friendly or not. They protected him YOU TO MAJOR HARNEY, CAPTAIN STARK and ALL THE MARINE CORPS PILOTS in a local farm building from possible retaliation by forces loyal to Libyan leader whose company I was so fortunate enough to be in FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR Moammar Gaddafi and he was eventually taken safely back to Europe via Italian GREAT COUNTRY. OOORAH!

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he Dudes and Dudettes of the Photography Club of Beaufort love to be invited by Brad, The DUDE, to shoot images in the iconic Lowcountry community of OLDFIELD. This plantation exudes phenomenal natural beauty year round, but it is especially striking in the Spring. The photographers were given a challenging assignment when visiting OLDFIELD in May: Instead of simply shooting snapshots that any ordinary photographer might capture, this time the goal was to be especially creative and illustrate life at the OLDFIELD plantation through the camera lens. It is particularly striking to see the photos displayed here, since

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they depict each photographer’s unique perspective and creative eye. We bet you have not seen OLDFIELD exactly like this, DUDE! DUDE NOTE: I really enjoyed having y’all out to OLDFIELD again as my guests. What a great group of folks and these are some really nice images y’all captured. Thanks for sharing! Hope y’all enjoyed the hospitality and the delectable lunch.

Thanks for the cold Platinums, Rebecca. It was a pleasure to see all the smiling faces when y’all were leaving with your captured images. SAY CHEESE Y’ALL!

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Lap Pool Reflections

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The 1st Beaufort Water Festival “Official Cocktail” Competition

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acardi has signed up to be the first official spirits sponsor of the 60th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. In conjunction with their Flagship Admiral’s Sponsorship, there was a cocktail competition held during the month of June and it was brought to you by Ben Arnold Beverage Company, distributor of Bacardi in South Carolina.

In 1956, Beaufort held the first water festival. Four years later, in 1960, Bacardi was exiled from Cuba. In 2015, the two are teaming up together with Bacardi being the first ever spirits sponsor. Bacardi is the largest privately held spirits company in the world and produces and markets a variety of internationally recognized spirits and wines. The Bacardi brand portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including Bacardi rum, the world’s best-selling and most-awarded rum, as well as the world’s mostawarded spirit – Grey Goose, who is also a sponsor of Beaufort County’s major PGA event – The RBC Heritage.

Around town, fifteen local restaurants are promoting Bacardi cocktails. Names like “The Commodore’s Dragon,” “Beaufort Bacardi Breeze,” “Dragon Berry Cooler,” and “Summer Splash” have popped up on drink specials all over town. These fifteen local restaurants were trying to get the most “likes” via Facebook through CheersSC (the Ben Arnold Beverage Company’s social media site). The top three at the end of the 30 day period participated in a “Cocktail Finale” that was held at Saltus River Grill on Thursday, July 2 at 5pm.

Rum is the key ingredient in many classic cocktails, including the Pina Colada, the Mai Tai, the Daiquiri, the Mojito and the Zombie. Stop by your favorite Beaufort watering hole and try their version of the perfect summer Bacardi cocktail. The participating restaurants are: Boondocks, Bricks on Boundary, Carolina Tavern, Emily’s, Fat Patties, Johnson Creek Tavern, Luther’s, Maggie’s, Old Bull Tavern, Plums, Saltus River Grill, Steamer, Sweetgrass, Q on Bay and Wren.

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THE “OFFICIAL COCKTAIL” WINNER WAS DETERMINED BY A PANEL OF THREE JUDGES: Bill Damude, the commodore of the 60th Beaufort Water Festival, Jason Berry, Sales Director for Water Festival, South Carolina and Darterian Moore, marketing manager, Ben Arnold Beverage Company. The judges chose the winner based on creativity, presentation, name choice, taste and ease of concoction. The winner will have their cocktail named as the first Official Cocktail of the Beaufort Water Festival and then will be featured during the 10 day event with the winning bartender that created the drink making a personal appearance in the Bacardi VIP Lounge on Saturday, July 18.

In addition to the cocktail competition, Bacardi is sponsoring the VIP Lounge during the 10 day event and also sponsored the golf tournament at Fripp Island on June 20-21 (with Grey Goose vodka).

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LOWCOUNTRY FRUIT JUICE Cocktail created by Caleb Messinger from BOONDOCKS t 1 oz. BACARDI SUPERIOR t 1 oz. BACARDI MANGO FUSION t 1 oz. Fresh peaches t ½ oz. Simple syrup Muddle the peaches and add the rums and simple syrup. Shake and pour into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and a splash of Sprite. Garnish with a fresh peach slice.

Check out all the cocktails by going to www.facebook.com/CheersSC For further information please contact Amy Harper @ 843-338-2015 or Amy_Harper@bas-co.com CHEERS Y’ALL!

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Opens New Expanded Intensive Care Unit

BY MARIE MCADEN

sses the new therapist Linda Arp discu ry ato pir res ed rtifi ce ICU n expansion of the hospital’s $5 millio technology that is part and upgrade of the ICU.

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o meet the growing demand for critical care services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has opened a new, expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) able to accommodate 50 percent more patients. As part of an extensive $5 million ICU renovation project, the number of rooms dedicated to patients with life-threatening injuries or illnesses was increased from eight to 12. Equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac monitors, lift equipment and special beds, the rooms are now larger, making it easier for medical staff to perform procedures and move equipment around as needed.

“Having extra space to maneuver is vital when you have several people in a room treating a patient,” said Diane Razo, Beaufort Memorial’s director of critical care.

“With the upgraded equipment we’re able to provide the best care possible to our patients.” Unlike the old ICU rooms that had no natural light, every room in the new department now has a window to the outside. The rooms also were designed with a second window facing a central work alcove, allowing the staff to visually monitor patients from their nursing stations. Four of the rooms are equipped with an overhead boom system that holds attachments and accessories needed to support critical patient care. With medical gases connected to the ceiling-mounted boom

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Keely Reichel, who is tra ining to be a physician assistant, helps Arp demonstrate the new lift equipment on specialty designed ICU beds.

rather than a wall, the bed can be moved easily to allow access to the patient’s head and airway during a code situation.

“An overhead boom offers the greatest flexibility,” Razo said. “We can move the bed anywhere in the room and not have to climb over wires and lines attached to the wall.” Along with a thoughtfully designed family waiting room, the ICU now has a separate consultation room where doctors can speak to their patient’s family in privacy.

Located on the second floor of the main hospital building, the space for the new ICU was created during the renovation of the Emergency Department three years ago. Now completed, the staff moved into the new quarters in early July. Board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. Peter Manos is the unit’s medical director.

Community support underwrote nearly $450,000 of the cost of the new ICU. “We are grateful to everyone who attended or otherwise supported the BMH Foundation’s 2014 and 2015 Valentine Balls which helped spearhead this effort,” Beaufort Memorial Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss said.

Members of the ICU staff get ready to move into the ir new expanded facility. Pic tured are (front row) Netas ha Singleton and Linda Arp ; (back row) Jennie Szalay , Debra Gresham, Debbie Mu rray, Bill Chapman, and the hospital’s director of critic al care, Diane Razo

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Banana Rum Painted Cobia Grilled or Sautéed

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In a medium sauté pan, take 1 medium RIPE banana and mash it up well, then pour over two cups of Spiced Rum, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1oz. of Hot sauce and a big pinch of sea salt. Sautee until mixture has reduced by 1/3 and thickened a bit. Drain off remaining liquid to use as marinade and discard the mash.

Pour the marinade over a couple of freshly filleted Cobia Steaks. Let them marinade a couple of hours in the Fridge.

Then, you may want to pan-sear the Cobia in a sauté pan on hot heat for a couple minutes, and then finish in the oven which has been pre-heated to 350 degrees for approximately 10 minutes, or desired doneness.

While the fish is marinating, you may want to cut up some fresh pineapple, papaya and cantaloupe into equal sized pieces and marinate with 1/2 cup of Spiced Rum & 1/2oz. of Balsamic vinegar. This can be used as a “Fresh Fruit Compote” over your Cobia at serving time.

This fish would be great with a Red Rice dish, or even a Dirty Rice dish and some grilled vegetables.

I love to take Zucchini and Yellow Squash, cut them into steaks lengthwise about a 1/4 inch thick and marinade them in a mixture of virgin olive oil, chopped garlic and Balsamic vinegar. Then grill them on the grill next to the Cobia. Mix those cooked squashes together and lay over your Dirty Rice with a big ole piece of Banana Rum Painted Cobia.

If you would like an appropriate garnish, you might want to quick-fry some banana medallions which you dipped in cream and spiced bread crumbs, and then sautéed until golden brown. Make sure to add a little salt to cut the sugar. Yummmmh.

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NASTY, DIRTY RICE! spicy country breakfast sausage and keep it loose. Pour in 2 cups of long grain rice, a teaspoon of chopped garlic, 1 small chopped scallion and stir well. After a couple minutes, stir in 3 & 3/4 cups of chicken stock, or clam juice. A little lemon zest, salt & pepper as you like. Then before you cover it, dump in a small can of Leseur baby peas, stir well, then cover. Let it cook on medium heat covered for about ten minutes. Until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Then you’ve got Greasy Peasy Rice. Ain’t nothin’ better DUDE. Go a step further with your sauce. Add a little of the marinade mixture to you hollandaise for a wild kick on the traditional hollandaise to top of your masterpiece.

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QUIZ

QUESTIONS 1. When was the golf-like game played and where?

2. The word GOLF is thought to be a Scottish interpretation of the Dutch words; “goulf” “colf” or “colve”, What was the meaning of those words?

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3. The first document to mention GOLF appeared in Scotland via a 1457 Act in the Scotish Parliament. Who edicted this act and why?

4. The oldest rules of golf were written when and by whom?

5. The Balmoral Castle was built in the Scottish Highlands and eventually had railways built to St. Andrews in 1853, Who had the Balmoral Castle built?

6. The earliest evidence of golf in the United States of America was in 1739 when some golf equipment was sent to a William Wallace. Where was the shipment sent and what was eventually established there?

7. Two competing National Amateur Championships were held in 1894. Which clubs participated in these tournaments and what happened as a result?

Master Roller, Jorge Doctsch, Dallas Cowboy Hall of Famer Troy Aikmen with The Cigartainer, Joe Sweigart at the recent Jim Mora Count On Me Family Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Riviera County Club in Los Angeles.

8. By 1910 there were 267 golf clubs in America? How many golf clubs were there by 1932 and the great expansion of golf during the Roaring 20’s?

9. Who was the first American to win the British Open and in what year?

10. Has Brad The DUDE ever had a Hole In One? If so, when was it? Where was it? What hole? What club? What distance?

11. BONUS QUESTION What day of the week was that?

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1. 26 February 1297, in Loenen aan de Vecht, where the Dutch played a game with a stick and leather ball.

2. “To Strike or Cuff”, “Stick”, “Club”, “Bat” 3. King James II as it prohibited and distracted from the practicing of archery for military purposes.

4. In 1744 by the Company of Gentlemen Golfers.

5. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 6. Charleston, South Carolina and the South Carolina Golf Club of 1787 7. Newport County Club, Saint Andre’s Golf Club, Yonkers, New York, The Country Club, Chicago Golf Club an Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and after a meeting in New York City the (USGA) United States Golf Association was created.

8. Over 1,100 9. Walter Hagen in 1922.

10. YES! November 9th, 2007, OLDFIELD, 3rd Hole, Pitching Wedge, 120 yards!

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would like to Congratulate Fishing Tournament Winners

Montana Housand King Mackerel

Trevor Wester Spanish Mackerel

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Noah Williams Youth Male Winner

Rachel Graham Youth Female Winner

Brook Dixon Flounder

Craig Inabinet Black Drum

Macie Dean Spade Fish

hanning Player Blue Fish

Herbie Burns Cobia

Larry Williams Sheepshead

Tim Thoreson Trout

C Flight Craig McTeer & David Temple

Lil-Lure Captain Macie Dean 1st Place Team Winners with 12 points

Pic of all the youth fishing participants

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2015 BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE All events are RAIN OR SHINE. There will be NO REFUNDS for tickets. NO coolers, NO professional photography MONDAY, JULY 20TH MOTOWN MONDAY Sponsored by Palm and Moon Bagels Waterfront Park Gates open at 7: 00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm Entertainment by: Deas-Guyz $15.00 admission **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers

FRIDAY, JULY 17TH OPENING CEREMONY Sponsored by The Preserve at Port Royal Gates at 6:00 pm, Ceremony at 7:00 pm Entertainment by The Parris Island Marine Band with a Fireworks show at Dusk Free Shuttle Service from Beaufort Government Center SATURDAY, JULY 18TH CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by New Country BOB 106.9 Waterfront Park Gates open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm Opening Act: Austin Webb Headline Entertainment: Neal McCoy $25.00 admission Free Shuttle Service from Beaufort Government Center **No strollers, coolers or professional photography No refunds

TUESDAY, JULY 21ST TIME WARP TUESDAY Sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union Waterfront Park Gates open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm Entertainment by: White Chocolate $10.00 admission FREE ENTRY for Active Duty Military with valid Military I.D. **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers

SUNDAY, JULY 19TH TEEN DANCE Sponsored by John 3:16 Project Entertainment by: DJ Donna Patrick 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Waterfront Park; Gates open 6:00 pm-8:00 pm No Entry after 8:00 pm (NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED) Ages 13-17 only, ID Required, Clutch Purses only (6” x 9” size) **Please Wear Appropriate Clothing** $10.00 admission **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND TALENT SHOW Sponsored by McDonald’s Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Waterfront Park Gates open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm $10.00 admission or FREE admission with Official 2015 60th Annual Water Festival t-shirt **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER Sponsored by WastePro Waterfront Park Gates open at 6:00 pm, Supper served from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Opening Entertainment by: Marjory Lee, featuring The Whistlers Main Show by: Departure – The Journey Tribute Band $15.00 admission **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers FRIDAY, JULY 24TH RIVER DANCE Sponsored by Ehrlich Pest Control Waterfront Park Gates open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm Opening Act: Silicone Sister Entertainment by: Slippery When Wet (Must be 18 or older with valid ID to attend) $15.00 admission Free Shuttle Service from Beaufort Government Center **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers SATURDAY, JULY 25TH COMMODORE’S BALL Sponsored by Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm Waterfront Park Gates open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm Entertainment by: Too Much Sylvia $10.00 admission Free Shuttle Service from Beaufort Government Center **No refunds, outside food or beverage or coolers

Please visit our website at www.bftwaterfestival.com for more information on these and other events to be held during the 60th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. Please also visit our Facebook page, facebook.com/BFTH20FEST and follow us on Twitter,@BeaufortH2OFest.

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Dear Harold, I enjoyed reading your last issue and especially your mailbag. It seemed that it took on a bit of a theme about relationships and marriage. I thought love and marriage is what it’s all about. We’re suppose to get married, have children and raise them so we can eventually have grandchildren. Then, we can all get together during the holidays and be miserable.

Am I wrong to assume this?

Signed, I Must Crave Reality Although Zoo-life Yearns Dear IMCRAZY, There are some happy marriages out there and there are some unhappy marriages out there. I have no idea what it’s like cause I’ve never been married. I just swim around in the pond and flirt with other fish.

When I think about the old days and how the nuclear family structure was so seemingly in tact during the much simpler times in the ’60’s and ’70’s, we used to watch great wholesome family shows like the Andy Griffith Show. But as I thought about that show a bit more, it dawned on me why Mayberry was so peaceful and quiet....nobody was married. Here are the single people that come to mind: Andy, Aunt Bea, Barney, Floyd, Howard, Goober, Gomer, Sam, Ernest T Bass, the Darlin family, Helen, Thelma Lou, Clara, Walter Sprague... In fact, the only one married was Otis and he stayed drunk and locked himself up in jail every night!

Here’s Your Sign DUDE! HAROLD Dear Harold, Two local Beaufort policemen called the station on the radio. “Hello, is that you Sarge?”

“Yes, how can I help?” answered the Sargent.

“We have a case here. A woman has shot her husband for stepping on the floor she had just mopped.” exclaims the officer. “Have you arrested the woman?” questions the Sargent.

The officer replied, “No sir. The floor is still wet.”

Signed, Don’t Mess With Loaded Women Dear DMWLW, Loaded women can be hazardous to your relationship or marriage. No matter whether we’re talking about her Glock or the amount of vodka she can sling back. Might I suggest body armor or do like I do when I see a loaded woman, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE DUDE! HAROLD Dear Harold, A mature lady gets pulled over for speeding... Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer? Traffic Cop: Yes ma’am, I’m afraid you were speeding. Older Woman: Oh, I see. Traffic Cop: Can I see your license please? Older Woman: Well, I would give it to you but I don’t have one. Traffic Cop: Don’t have one? Older Woman: No. I lost it 4 years ago for drunk driving. Traffic Cop: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please. Older Woman:

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I can’t do that. Traffic Cop: Why not? Older Woman: I stole this car. Traffic Cop: Stole it?

Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner. Traffic Cop: You what!? Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.

The traffic cop looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car while calling for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.

Officer 2: Ma’am, could you step out of your vehicle please! The woman steps out of her vehicle. Older woman: Is there a problem sir? Officer 2: My colleague here tells me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner. Older Woman: Murdered the owner? Are you serious?! Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please. The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk. Officer 2: Is this your car, ma’am? Older Woman: Yes, here are the registration papers. The traffic cop is quite stunned. Officer 2: My colleague claims that you do not have a driving license. The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer. The officer examines the license quizzically. Officer 2: Thank you ma’am, but I am puzzled, as I was told by my officer here that you didn’t have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner!

Older Woman: Bet that lying nut told you I was speeding, too! And off she rode in to the sunset with no speeding ticket.

Signed, Don’t Mess With Older Mature Ladies Dear DMWOML, Something I’ve learned in my many years, OLDER MATURE LADIES ARE SMART AND KNOW HOW TO HAVE FUN TOO! Listen, be polite, mind you manners around them and they may buy you a drink.

HAROLD Dear Harold, I hate negative people. They always try to ruin a good time and they never seem to be happy.

A woman was at her hairdresser’s having her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded: “Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It’s crowded and dirty. You’re crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?” “We’re taking Continental. We got a great rate!” “Continental?” exclaimed the hairdresser. “That’s a terrible airline. The planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they’re always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?” “We’ll be at this little place over on Rome’s Tiber River called Teste.” “Don’t go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks it’s going to be something special and exclusive, but it’s really a dump.” “We’re going to go to see the Vatican and maybe get to see the Pope.” “That’s rich!” laughed the hairdresser. “You and a mil-

lion other people trying to see him. He’ll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this trip of yours. You’re going to need it.”

A month later, the woman came in again.

The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome. “It was wonderful!” explained the woman. “Not only were we on time in one of Continental’s brand new planes, but it was overbooked, and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot.... And the hotel was great! They’d just finished a $5 million remodeling job, and now it’s a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us the penthouse suite at no extra charge!”

“M-m-m,” muttered the hairdresser, “that’s all well and good, but I bet you didn’t get to see the Pope.” “Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope enjoys meeting some of the visitors, and if I’d be so kind as to step into a private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet us. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.”

“Oh, really! What’d he say?” He asked: “Who screwed up your hair?”

Signed, Don’t Worry Be Happy!

Dear DWBH! Sometimes negative people are miserable in their own lives and simply want to bring you down by doing their best to rain on your parade. Solution, Kill them with kindness and avoid them at all costs. Of course, if you can not avoid them for whatever reason, show them some karma and give them a taste of their own medicine like that lady did.

HAROLD Dear Harold, Is atheism a non-prophet organization?

Signed, Why Can’t I Worship GOD Without Everyone Forcing Their Ways On Me Dear WCIWGWEFTWOM, Atheists have the same rights as you.

America is a FREE country, and whether you believe in GOD or not you must buy health insurance or get fined!

HAROLD Dear Harold, I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, “Where’s the self-help section?” and she wouldn’t tell me cause she said that would defeat the purpose.

Signed, What’s Up With That?

Dear WUWT? Save yourself some time....GOOGLE IT! HAROLD

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Dear Harold, Where do forest rangers go to get away from it all?

Signed, Forest Woods Dear FW, They go to Rosie O’Grady’s and order a Bud Light Platinum from Michelle.

HAROLD Dear Harold, What do I do if I see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

Signed, Protect Our Natural Resources Dear PONR, Call the EPA, take a picture and send it to me for our next issue of DUDE. HAROLD Dear Harold, What would a fly without wings be called?

Signed, Raid Swater Dear RS, A Walk!

HAROLD Dear Harold, How do they get deer to cross the road only at those yellow road signs?

Signed, Blondie Dingball Dear BD, The deer know how to read! What do you think, we animals are stupid?

HAROLD Dear Harold, Why is called Tourist Season if we can’t hunt them?

Signed, Buck Shot Dear BS, I’m not sure SCDNR has a license for that, but you can run them around a traffic circle a few extra times. If you can get them to go around 3 times you’re a local.

HAROLD Dear Harold, Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?

Signed, Who’s Your Daddy?

Dear WYD? YES, of course, or at least until they get caught. Our 10 Commandments are under assault but like them or not, I’m pretty sure THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY! HAROLD

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHY MARVIN BOUKNIGHT One of larger spiders, in both size and girth, is the state spider of South Carolina, the Carolina Wolf Spider (Hogna carolinensis). This spider is the largest wolf spider in the southeast and one of the largest of over 2,200 species found worldwide. These active terrestrial spiders hunt their prey by stalking, ambushing, and pursuing along the ground, not by ensnaring in webs. Large eyes allow this spider to see much better than many other spiders.

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COMMERCIAL UNITS AVAILABLE FOR SALE

HAZZARD CREEK COMMERCIAL LOTS

60 North Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC

Hwy 170 (Okatie, Sc)

UNIT F Unfinished, 1,454 sq. ft.

LOT 1 1.06 acres

$189,500

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$299,900

LOT 9 3.54 acres

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