Local Life Magazine June 2022

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WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE WEATHER-RELATED MOMENT? PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb (Local since 1986) lori.goodridge@wearelocallife.com

“Hurricane Hugo in 1989. It was my first evacuation, and I was so scared!”

- LORI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lance Hanlin (Local since 2007) lance.hanlin@wearelocallife.com

“Snowboarding during a whiteout in Wyoming.”

B A C K D O O R H I LT O N H E A D

- LANCE

“Snurfing (standing up on your sled) down the stone quarry hill during the brutal winters of northern Ohio.” - JEREMY

ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER Jeremy Swartz (Local since 2003) jeremy.swartz@wearelocallife.com

“I was an amateur meteorologist when I was younger. I had a backyard weather station and kept charts and forecasts.” - CHARLES

DESIGNER Charles Grace (Local since 1997) charles.grace@wearelocallife.com AUDIENCE & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Ashlan Saeger (Local since 2016) ashlan.saeger@wearelocallife.com

“Attaching a snow tube to the back of a snowmobile on snow days.”

- ASHLAN

“During a storm, a huge pine tree fell through our house and landed on my parents' bed.

Did I mention I hate storms?”- BAILEY

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Bailey Gilliam (Local since 2020) bailey.gilliam@wearelocallife.com

“Hurricane Matthew. The way our community came together and supported each other is something I will never forget.” - MELISSA

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Melissa Page (Local since 2015) melissa.page@wearelocallife.com ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Rebecca Kerns (Local since 1999) rebecca.kerns@wearelocallife.com

“Sled riding down (closed) I-68 during the blizzard of 1993 in my hometown — Morgantown, West Virginia.” - REBECCA

PHOTO EDITOR Lisa Staff (Local since 2003) lisa@lisastaffphoto.com

“That would be Hurricane Matthew for the win. My real initiation into the Lowcountry.”

- LISA

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“The blizzard of Jan. 6, 1996, in NYC. My 13-year-old son and I hiked through the middle of Central Park in 20 inches of snow.” - BRUCE

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The Weather Issue ©REBECCA KERNS

The best part of Lowcountry weather is that one never has to wait very long for a beautiful day, even in the middle of “winter.” This issue examines all aspects of local weather — the good, the bad and the extreme — and the impact it has on our lives.

CALM BEFORE THE STORM Rebecca Kerns captured this brewing storm from the Point Comfort Pavilion on Hilton Head Island. In the Lowcountry, severe thunderstorms are most frequent from spring through fall when temperatures are normally warm and moisture is high. Learn more about what makes local weather unique on page 100.

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Rainy day bucket list

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Perfect conditions

Hot spots for indoor fun when the old man is snoring

The best weather for common gardening tasks

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Something in the wind How weather changes can affect our bodies and minds

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Weather apps

Technology has made weather tracking easier than ever

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Preparing for a storm

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Furry forecasters

Simple things you can do now before the next big one hits

Predict changes in the weather by observing pets and wildlife

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Brave the elements

Ways to minimize discomfort when Mother Nature gets gnarly

Weather-inspired art Local artists who use weather to explore broader themes

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Hurricanes are part of life here. So are perfect beach days and relaxing bike rides in the middle of winter.

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Study of intelligence

Contributors

Meet the locals behind this issue

This award-winning, tech-savy space in Wexford can be controlled by voice or with the touch of a button.

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Have fun making old-fashioned weather instruments

Choosing the right fence can make or break your home

Summer outfits inspired by local weather

Now is the time to stock up on Napa Cabernet

Photos of parties and events happening around town

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Faces

Outdoors

Shopping

Destinations

Happenings

Meet locals who have witnessed Mother Nature's wrath firsthand

Listen for the hoot of the barred owl this summer

Great items to make any gloomy day brighter

Los Angeles is now a nonstop flight from SAV

The top performances and events planned for June

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Wellness

Tone your beach body with a mini-band burner

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History

Recalling the Lowcountry's stormy past

Eats

No other vegetable tastes quite like in-season okra

Culture

Meet Kerrie Brown, creator of the Gullah Dollhouse

Parting shot

A stunning rainbow image from Carolyn Branson

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Nice year-round weather makes life here exceptional.

I’ll never forget my first evacuation in 1989. It was 3 a.m., pitch-black and raining as I hastily loaded two kids, two cats, my mom (who had just flown in from Ohio to visit) and as many irreplaceable items as I could fit into my brown minivan and made tracks for Columbia. The rest of our belongings were left behind, covered in green trash bags as Hurricane Hugo loomed.

Will we ever see our home again? Will the roof blow off? Will we flood? All unsettling questions you ask yourself while stuck in traffic on the backroads of rural South Carolina.

If you’ve lived here a few years, I’m guessing you’ve had a similar nerve-wracking experience. I’m also guessing you’ve experienced a number of perfect beach days, spectacular sunsets and relaxing bike rides in the middle of winter.

This issue examines all aspects of Lowcountry weather and what makes it unique — the good, the bad and the extreme. With Atlantic hurricane season WAIT OUT THE STORM Publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb upon us (June 1-November 30), the timing is perfect. loves enjoying the weather and the company of others Learn more about local thunderstorms, sea breezes, on her back deck. Although the forecast this time of floods, wind storms, tropical storms, sea fog, wateryear often predicts rain, it's typically localized showers that pass quickly. Even when rain is projected, it won’t spouts, rip currents, tornadoes, hurricanes — even a necessarily rain where you are, and the weather is remote risk of a tsunami, thanks to a friction point frequently sunny for the rest of the day. offshore.

Determine sources to trust for local weather information (spoiler “Sunshine is delicious, alert: it’s not Facebook) and research emergency response plans. rain is refreshing, Meet local storm chasers and meteorologists, admire weather-inspired art and books and uncover the history of our stormy past. wind braces us up, Ever wonder how weather affects fishing? Local captains sound snow is exhilarating; off. Have a friend or relative who can sense weather changes? there is really no such Discover the science behind the “my knee says it’s going to rain” thing as bad weather, phenomenon. You’ll also find tips for braving the elements and calming nervous pets when it’s raining cats and dogs. only different kinds Fun rainy-day activities, DIY weather instruments, cool weather of good weather.” apps — you’ll find all of that and more inside this weathered issue - JOHN RUSKIN, WRITER of LOCAL Life. May this hurricane season be an uneventful one!

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Old-fashioned forecasting Long before smartphones started tapping into real-time radar, locals based forecasts on observations of nature. Here are a few old-fashioned weather phrases: • Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.

• If birds fly low, expect rain and a blow.

• The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.

• When clouds appear like towers, the Earth is refreshed by frequent showers.

• Rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning.

• Ring around the moon?

Rain real soon.

• Rain foretold, long last.

Short notice, soon will pass.

• When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.

• When grass is dry at morning light, look for rain before the night.

LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB PUBLISHER lori.goodridge@wearelocallife.com SHINING BRIGHT Have you seen the LOCAL Life Jeep around town? This month we rolled up next to Ann Marie Fiore, owner of Cocoon, a women’s clothing store in Bluffton.

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contributors MEET LOCAL CREATIVES BEHIND THE SCENES Kendra Natter Photographer

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OTHER CREDS: Board member of the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island, teaching photography workshops at Art League and SoBA Gallery. FOR THIS ISSUE: Local art, “Timeless.” HOMETOWN: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania CURRENT HOME: Bluffton LOCAL SINCE: 2008 HOBBIES: Nature walks, hunting for shark teeth, cooking, reading FAVORITE BOOK: Any FBI thriller book by Preston/ Child FAVORITE ALBUM: No album — a musical movie, “Moulin Rouge.”

FAVORITE MOVIE: Jurassic Park. Seen many times and wish I could have been around to photograph dinosaurs. FAVORITE TYPE OF WEATHER: Stormy and looking at cumulonimbus clouds; I love watching how the clouds are formed. And always sunny days so I can get out and shoot photos.

FAVORITE WEATHER MEMORY: Weather can change by the minute. I understand this challenge only too well. Making the effort to capture the golden hours/blue hours or find something special. LEAST FAVORITE WEATHER MEMORY: Got caught on the beach with incoming tides while shooting the sunset. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT JUNE? I love the warmth and sun and being able to get out walking with my dog or camera.

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OTHER CREDS: Sophomore studying multidisciplinary media studies at West Virginia University. FOR THIS ISSUE: Adopt a pet, Hot tech, Local Love and Low Tech. HOMETOWN: Wheeling, West Virginia CURRENT HOME: Morgantown, West Virginia (interning on Hilton Head) LOCAL SINCE: 2022 (loyal vacationer since 2003, though) HOBBIES: Reading, listening to podcasts, thrifting and doing anything outdoors. FAVORITE BOOK: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls FAVORITE ALBUM: Currents by Tame Impala FAVORITE MOVIE: The Wedding Planner FAVORITE TYPE OF WEATHER: A sunny day with a slight breeze; the ideal beach day for me. FAVORITE WEATHER MEMORY: Dancing in my yard during rain showers with my friends.

LEAST FAVORITE WEATHER MEMORY: Being stuck inside my house for days from crazy snow storms. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT JUNE? The excitement of summer arriving.

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The cover features the artwork “Capturing the Light” by artist Phillip Anthony. LOCAL Life art director Jeremy Swartz cropped a high-res image of the limited-edition canvas giclée to fit the cover and also adjusted the colors to fit LOCAL Life's palette. The artwork is shown here in its original form. This piece and a complete collection of Anthony’s original and limited-edition work is available at Endangered Arts Ltd fine art gallery on Hilton Head Island. You can also view more of his work online at phillipanthonystudios.com.

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Community Focus On Philanthropy LOCAL NONPROFIT TACKLES FOOD INSECURITY WITH HEALTHY INNOVATION

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he high number of Hilton Head Island residents dealing with food insecurity may be surprising to many Lowcountry visitors and locals. But regional nonprofits, including the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, are very aware that food insecurity is a pressing issue.

So when Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), a Hilton Head Island-based clinic that offers free medical services for residents in need, sent the Community Foundation a grant proposal in February aimed at alleviating food insecurity and providing healthy options for residents, we took action.

In partnership with the Town of Hilton Head, and as part of the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded VIM a grant to fund a hydroponic farm, located in VIM’s office space.

The genesis of the hydroponic farm was the impact fresh produce had previously had on VIM patients.

“Community gardens would drop off excess produce to VIM,” said VIM Executive Director John Newman, MD. “And the produce brought such joy to the patients who received it. The produce would quickly go out the door. And we thought what could VIM do to help the community in need with fresh produce?”

Just a few months after funds were received, it is remarkable to witness the amazing progress the VIM Clinic’s Farm-acy has made in a short time.

Eight vertical hydroponic Flex Farms (and a storage refrigerator) are full of vegetables: romaine lettuce, arugula, collard greens, kale, basil, and spinach.

Tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, and

jalapenos are started in hydroponic Flex Farms and placed in cups with dirt and given to patients to plant.

By mid-May, over 250 plants had been given to patients. A garden of fruits and vegetables has also been planted outside of VIM’s office and in the parking lot, using the heat from the blacktop to help grow avocado, grapefruit, and mango.

to have affiliations with Deep Well Project and Second Helpings and this shows how well Hilton Head nonprofits collaborate on important programs.

“Second Helpings is really thankful for VIM including us in their produce distribution,” said Second Helpings Operations Administrator Leah Long.

“A lot of our donated food is can goods, so whenever we can provide fresh produce, it is a real treat.”

With the prices of food skyrocketing, food insecurity is likely to increase. VIM has shown that, in a very short time, you can make a real difference in the lives of people who live in the community you love so much.

While most people start their work day with a cup of coffee and small talk with co-workers, several physician assistant students working at VIM spend the 15 minutes before their shift harvesting vegetables. The VIM hydroponic farm has also inspired members of the community, which resulted in 10 new volunteers specifically working on the garden.

In addition to patients receiving produce, VIM donates produce to three Hilton Head nonprofit organizations: Second Helpings, Deep Well Project, and Sandalwood Community Food Pantry. In return, these organizations supply VIM with other food items to distribute to their patients. During one day in May, VIM gave 60 bags of lettuce to Second Helpings for distribution. The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is proud

For many people looking to provide relief for those in need, they often don’t know where to start. A call or visit to the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the perfect place to start your philanthropic journey.

Please visit cf-lowcountry.org to learn more about the many nonprofit funds we manage and to make a donation, or call 843-681-9100 to learn how to set up your own fund that supports the community. If you are interested in volunteering, visit Lowcountry Volunteer Connections at http://www. lowcountryvolunteerconnections.org/.

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In 2016 he was elected to town council. They’ve both invested their invaluable talent, along with countless hours, to nonprofit boards and volunteer activities.

They wanted a way to continue to support the community after they’re gone. They found it at the Community Foundation.

As members of our Legacy Society, they’ve named the Community Foundation as part of their estate plan. Why? “We want to create a safety net for our community, and an endowment at the Community Foundation does that,” David says. Nancy agrees, “Building the Community Foundation into our estate plan allows us to continue to invest in the community we love, even after we’re gone.”

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WORD ON THE STREET + COMMUNITY TIDBITS + FAST FACTS + LOCAL LANDMARKS Dreary days as educational segues

For locals and Lowcountry lovers alike, exploring the history of this region is a never-ending journey. If storm clouds approach and threaten your beach day plans, consider it an opportunity to explore the roots of the area and visit its diverse array of museums, natural preserves and library collections. Dive into the past with a tour through the former campus of one of the first schools for formerly enslaved people in the United States. Explore the current state of the ecosystem by getting up close and personal with local wildlife through the Sharon & Dick Stewart Maritime Center.

Don’t let gray skies get in the way of how you connect with nature, history or even those around you. Learn about the land upon which we stand and how best to appreciate its past, present and future.

Learn something new: Coastal Discovery Museum, Sharon & Dick Stewart Maritime Center, Heyward House, Beaufort County libraries, Parris Island Museum, The Gullah Museum, Penn Center, Daufuskie Island History Museum, Heritage Library (genealogy)

Play nice and roll the dice

When it gets a little rainy, why not turn a glum situation into an occasion to have a little fun? While board games can suppress the blues for a little while, getting out of the house might ward off rainy-day boredom before it even has the chance to strike. Be it bowling, indoor go-karting or indoor mini golf, there are plenty of ways to fuel your competitive spirit while spending quality time with family or friends.

Perhaps you need some space after being cooped up in the house, so an escape room or virtual-reality session might transport you to where you need to be. For kids and young ones who are disappointed by an upended beach day, there are children’s museums and indoor playgrounds all around to keep little hands busy and out of the mud. With so many museums and entertainment spaces across the Lowcountry, there is something for everyone even when the weather turns. Play games: The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Station 300, K1 Speed Bluffton, Adventure Cove Arcade, Island Playground, The Zone, Hilton Head Escape Room, Atomic Virtual Reality Arcade

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FUN THINGS TO DO WHEN THE WEATHER ISN'T SO GREAT. STORY BY DAISY DOW

On what may seem to be the warmest, most beautiful day of sunny weather, the sky might crack open at any moment and dump sheets of rain, bolts of lightning and who knows what else. Summer in the South can be unpredictable and exciting at the same time. The weather might be beyond your control, but there are activities, restaurants and shops aplenty to keep you entertained and under cover, no matter what the weather. The vibrant culture of the Lowcountry can’t be suppressed, rain or shine. For locals with a rainy-day bucket list or the eager vacationer looking to soak up as much as possible while on holiday, check out these five fun Lowcountry activities that will keep you entertained.

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Shop ‘til the rain stops

While some may flock to the area for its beautiful beaches or worldrenowned golf courses, the shopping down here is second to none. Come rain or shine, many stores around the Lowcountry have their doors open and are ready to accommodate you on even the rainiest of afternoons. For the seasoned shopper, the outlets can be the perfect place to spot a deal and usually feature convenient seating in case someone in your party might want to press "pause" on their shopping safari. Be sure to explore the town centers in Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort for more local flair in your spending affair. Locally crafted snacks, souvenirs and seasonal centerpieces are just a few of the treasures that might brighten a rainy day.

Go on a shopping spree: Tanger Outlet, Coligny Plaza, Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Village at Wexford, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Harbour Town, Shops at Sea Pines Center, Old Town Bluffton, local shops

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Spirits in the sky

They say “when it rains it pours,” so go ahead and pour yourself a drink when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

There are breweries and distilleries dotted all over the area where you might stop in and try a locally crafted concoction.

Many distilleries offer tours of their facilities, so you can get an insider’s look into the process and see the work that goes into each sip of their specialty libations. Whatever speaks to your happy-hour spirit be it whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, moonshine or beer, there are many places to stop in and get a fill even when it is raining from the heavens. Head to the tasting rooms with family and friends to explore the many flavors of local drink-crafting expertise. With so many options around, soak up some Lowcountry flavor to distill a rainy day into a happy social hour. Have a drink (or two): Hilton Head Distillery, Lincoln & South, Burnt Church Distillery, Southern Barrel Brewing, lot 9 brewing co., Side Hustle Beer Co., River Dog Brewing Co., Shell Ring Ale Works

Sit back and enjoy the show

Should the sky unleash cats and dogs, sending buckets of rain plummeting down on the Lowcountry, it might be best to take cover and wait it out. A classic way to stay busy on a rainy day involves checking out the newest showing at the movie theater. Throw in some popcorn and movie-theater snacks, and you are guaranteed to keep your whole family entertained at least through the opening credits. For the more musically inclined, it’s easy to stumble into a coffee shop, restaurant or bar and find yourself in the midst of a live performance. For a more choreographed run-in with the arts, Rock of Ages will be shaking up audiences all summer long at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Another way to satisfy your inner artist might be in wandering through local art galleries and glimpsing at landscape paintings that depict what the area would look like were it not raining. Watch and listen: Go to the movies, The Jazz Corner, The Roasting Room, The Rooftop Bar’s live music events, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, local art galleries

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Weather the storm

JUDY POWER PORTABLE POWER STATION With hurricane season approaching, products like this are important to have for unexpected emergency situations. It provides outlets for phones, laptops, household appliances and any other things you might need in a crisis. Available at judy.co for $995.

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Coming up a cloud

STORM CLOUD The Storm Cloud by Uncommon Goods is a beautiful decorative glass cloud that aids in weather prediction through a special liquid that takes shape inside of it. As the air pressure changes, the liquid crystallizes into versatile patterns. Available at uncommongoods.com for $25.

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QSUN SUN EXPOSURE AND VITAMIN D TRACKER Worried about getting too much sun after a long day at the beach? This tracker helps monitor your UV exposure and vitamin D intake with ease. Just clip it close to you and download the mobile app to connect you to more safety advice. Available at qsun.co for $149.

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AIRVISUAL PRO AIR QUALITY MONITOR This monitor measures both indoor and outdoor air quality as well as pollution.

It provides you with real-time air quality along with 24-hour quality history and recommendations. You also can connect it to your local Wi-Fi network for continuous data sharing. Available at iqair.com for $269.

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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLAR-CHARGING OUTDOOR SPEAKERS These rock-like speakers have a rugged exterior that blends seamlessly in a garden, patio or backyard. They remain perfectly hidden and deliver beautiful, rich sound. The best part? You don’t have to worry about them dying. These solar speakers recharge in full sunlight, so you can enjoy your music in the beautiful weather for as long as you desire. Available at bestbuy.com for $180.

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ANEMOMETER Anemometers are devices used to measure wind speed and wind pressure. It can measure the speed, intensity and direction of the wind, as well. This device is a commonly known weather instrument that has been designed in a variety of ways.

Wind hack: You can determine wind speed just by looking at a flying flag. Fair warning, some math is required to do this. Simply find a flag blowing in the wind and roughly calculate the angle between the flag and the flagpole. After you determine the angle, divide that number by four and you’re left with the current wind speed.

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WEATHER STICK Arguably, the weather stick is the simplest weather prediction device. With just one piece of material as the instrument, it predicts the weather by the way it moves. The stick is made from the dried twigs of balsam fir trees. It is around 15 inches long so that it can accurately bend. The bend of the stick depends on the relative humidity. If the humidity is higher, which is a common indicator of bad weather, the stick will bend downward. If there is less humidity, the stick will bend upwards.

Make one: If you have a balsam fir tree near you, you can make this yourself. It can be only this kind of tree, though, as it has certain properties that make it curl and uncurl unlike other trees. To make it yourself, remove the bark, but keep a piece of the tree’s trunk to use to nail it to a surface. The stick will do the rest of the work.

BY ELIZABETH HOWARD

These old-fashioned weather instruments may seem outdated, but they work like a charm. There’s a reason they are still popular today.

Instruments like the weather stick, anemometers, rain gauges and weather vanes may be older and less advanced, but they sure are reliable.

What’s better than that? You can even make some of these yourself.

Take your own stab at meteorology and try to make one of these instruments at home.

Old school

THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC The Old Farmer’s Almanac is a staple product for anyone who is a fan of gardening, cooking and weather. This book is published periodically with advice, tips and tricks involving the weather, gardening, the moon and sun, calendars, food and even activities for kids. Many questions you might have about nature can be answered with this handy book. Available at Barnes and Noble. $10.

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Take a rain check

RAIN GAUGE A rain gauge is a device for measuring the amount of rain that falls. This is done by collecting the rainwater in a tube-like container. While this is a basic and commonly known weather tool, it is a necessity for monitoring conditions. The rain gauge can help measure weather patterns and hazardous conditions like floods and droughts.

Make one: Have an empty plastic bottle sitting around?

Reuse it and create your own rain gauge at home.

You’ll need: empty two-liter bottle, ruler, scissors, tape, marker, something to weigh the bottle down (rocks, marbles).

To start, cut off the top of the plastic bottle. Then grab your marker and start to mark measurements to use for the rain. After that, put something at the bottom to keep the bottle down. This can be rocks, marbles, whatever will weigh it down. Make sure to fill it up with water to the 0 mark to calibrate it too. Lastly, take that top part of the bottle and invert it so it works like a funnel.

Put it outside and wait for the next rainfall to measure.

In the right vein

WEATHER VANE A weather vane serves to measure the direction from which the wind is blowing. These should be placed on a horizontal plane to accurately measure wind activity. Weather vanes are commonly seen on barns and cathedrals. They can be used for decorative purposes, so they come in many different styles.

Make one: You can purchase your own weather vane like this classic copper one from Lowe’s or make your own at home. It’s time to break out the art supplies. You probably have some of these materials lying around the house: plastic straw, thick paper, pencil, pin, something to keep the pencil stable (clay, plastic cup, etc.).

All you have to do is cut out triangles in your paper and attach them to the straw, which will connect to the top of the pencil with the pin. After that, put it on a piece of clay or in a hole through a plastic cup for stability. When the wind starts blowing, the straw will move like a true vane.

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Cozy up to these books where weather takes center stage.

SELECTIONS BY DENISE FRIDAY THE SECRET OF SNOW BY VIOLA SHIPMAN Sonny Dunes is loving life in Palm Springs, California, as a meteorologist for a top-rated station. The weather is perfect every day, that is until Sonny is replaced by a virtual forecaster and must move home to snowy Michigan. The cold temperature is not the only barrier she has to navigate, and it takes a lot of snow angels and kindness from her left-behind friends and family of Traverse City to help her escape the ghosts of her past, including her little sister’s death that was due to, of course, stormy weather. This book is a love letter to northern Michigan weather.

THE FOUR WINDS BY KRISTEN HANNAH Historical fiction set during the Great Depression. character Elsa Wolcott was born in Texas into a wealthy family. In the 1920s at age 25, she takes up with the son of a local farmer, Rafe Martinelli, and gets pregnant. Disowned by her parents, she and Rafe marry and lives with Rafe’s family and help work the farm. By 1933 drought had plagued all the farms in Texas. A series of events lead to Elsa and her children traveling West to California to find work and escape the massive dust storms causing lung disease. An epic tale of the Dust Bowl and the great migration West where families lived in squatters’ camps, and workers attempted to organize to demand fair pay and decent treatment.

AFTER THE RAIN BY KAREN WHITE Photographer Suzanne Paris is on the run from life in NYC and her ex-fiance, and she has no plans to stay anywhere too long. Yet an unexpected stop in the quaint town of Walton, Georgia, has caused her to pause. She meets the town mayor, Joe, a widower with six children who becomes an unexpected love interest. The characters of this little town are busy-bodies, but they are lovable and kind and possibly the soft place where Suzanne needs to land. A sequel to Falling Home, it also can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story. Readers will fall in love with this fictional Georgia town.

CRAZY FOR THE STORM: A MEMOIR OF SURVIVAL

BY NORMAN OLLESTED In February 1979 when Ollested was 11, he, his dad and his dad’s girlfriend were in a chartered Cessna that crashed into the San Gabriel Mountains in southern California.

Ollestad had to descend the eight-thousand-foot elevation alone to find help, navigating ice and snow. His book alternates chapters between the accident and his relationship with his parents and unconventional upbringing among the surfing culture of Malibu in the ‘70s. His survival story includes the plane crash as well as the abuse of his stepfather and recklessness of his dad, whom he idolized and resented at the same time.

THE HURRICANE SISTERS BY DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK Family drama? Check. Three generations of women struggling with their own secrets? Check. Southern charm and sassy wit? Check. Throw in a Lowcountry hurricane and some serious situations with domestic violence, and you have a tantalizing tale set in Charleston and Sullivan’s Island. Eighty-year-old Maisie Pringle, her daughter, Liz, and granddaughter, Ashley, are having trouble with men, family and bad choices. They need to find a way to come together and support each other through a hurricane, the emotional one and the real one, heading their way. Perfect for your beach bag or seat by the pool.

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1. The names of three flowers are interlettered below. Can you find them? (The letters are in consecutive order.)

DHFAYOHARLCSI IYANTTHHIA 2. Matthew has three times as many sisters as he has brothers. His sister Sharon has the same number of sisters as she has brothers. There are no more than 10 siblings in the family. How many boys and girls are in the family?

3. Four years ago, Sarah was seven times as old as Margot was then. Sarah is now three times as old as Margot.

In three more years, Margot will be half as old as Sarah is now. How old are they now?

4. Which number below is least like the others? (The fact that 10 is a two-digit number is irrelevant.)

1 2 6 9 10 5. Five words starting with MA or MAY are defined in the list below. Can you fill in all five?

1) Roughhousing ___________ 2) Lodestone ___________ 3) A type of insect ___________ 4) To chew ___________ 5) A whirlpool ___________

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A LOOK AT THE LOWCOUNTRY’S STARRING ROLE IN THE MOVIES

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THE CAST Nick Nolte as Tom Wingo, Barbra Streisand as Dr. Susan Lowenstein, Blythe Danner as Sallie Wingo, Kate Nelligan as Lila Wingo Newbury, Jeroen Krabbé as Herbert Woodruff, Kiki Runyan as Savannah Wingo and George Carlin as Eddie Detreville.

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DETAILS Nominated for seven Academy Awards, “The Prince of Tides” is a romantic drama based on Beaufort native Pat Conroy’s book of the same name. The film divides its time between New York City and South Carolina, and its opening sequence features a flyover of the Beaufort River. What was once the Bay Street Inn, located at 601 Bay Street, was used as Tom Wingo’s mother’s home in the movie. The former Beaufort High School football field was used as the backdrop for the football scenes in the film. The Naval Hospital stood in for New York’s Bellevue Hospital. Scenes also were shot on Fripp Island where the beach house in the movie is located and on St. Helena Island where the famous boat Tiderunner is moored in the marshes and featured in the film.

FILM FACTS

• Four actresses played the role of Savannah Wingo.

The 13-year-old Savannah was played by then Hilton Head Island resident Kiki Runyan (now Kiki Patsch living in California). Many locals know her mom, Debi Lynes. Here she is shown on the set with Nick Nolte and two other actors from the film.

“Barbra (Streisand) was really great to all of the people on the set, especially us kids,” Kiki said.

• Nick Nolte rode all over town on his rickety bicycle, dressed in green surgical scrubs. He chatted up shrimpers and downtown merchants and sat down with people in cafes and bars. “I’m really into this place,” Nolte said. “I want to know every street, every place to get a good burger. You’ll be sick of me by the time I have to leave!”

• The film was directed and co-produced by Streisand, who made a few changes to the historic mansion at 601 Bay Street. “Barbra didn’t think our fence was fancy enough, so she added post toppers,” homeowner Gwen Myers said. Streisand also moved around some landscaping to suit her eye.

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Charity Spotlight

American Red Cross of South Carolina MISSION

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

HISTORY Since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881, the humanitarian organization has been dedicated to serving people in need. The Red Cross received its first congressional charter in 1900, and to this day it is tasked by the federal government with providing services to members of the American armed forces and their families as well as providing disaster relief in the United States and around the world. Even while the Red Cross adapts to meet the changing needs of the people it serves, it remains true to those roots. In 2021 the Red Cross Lowcountry Chapter responded to nearly 360 disasters in the Lowcountry, assisted 1,138 people following local disasters, distributed nearly $260,000 in direct financial assistance after disasters and made more than 500 homes safer through educational visits and creating preparedness plans.

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SAFE HAVEN Shanta and her daughter, Lauren, 6, huddle at the American Red Cross evacuation center at the Ridge View High School in Columbia. The center was opened to serve those fleeing the area where Hurricane Florence was expected in 2018. Shanta said she and her family left their home in Charleston because she wasn't sure they would be able to ride out the storm.

The American Red Cross of South Carolina serves South Carolinians in times of emergency, from delivering urgent messages to service members overseas and teaching lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid, to collecting and delivering lifesaving blood products to patients in need and providing comfort and assistance to the families impacted by a home fire. Are you familiar with the classic images of Red Cross nurses helping American soldiers and civilian war victims during World War I? As you read this, Red Cross staff and volunteers are still deploying alongside America's military. Maybe you've taken a class through the Red Cross such as first-aid certification or how to swim. Did you know the Red Cross has offered similar training since the early 1900s?

Have you ever given blood or received donated blood? The Red Cross developed the first nationwide civilian blood program in the 1940s and still provides more than 40 percent of the blood products in this country.

EXIT STRATEGY Katrina, an American Red Cross volunteer, helps Tyler and Jalen Ward create a home-fire escape plan. While they talk, other Red Cross volunteers install free smoke alarms in the boys' South Carolina home.

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HOW TO HELP Today, as throughout its long history, the Red Cross depends on generous contributions of time, blood and money from the American public to support its lifesaving services and programs. Sign up to volunteer: redcross.org/volunteer. Make an appointment to give blood at a drive near you: redcrossblood. org. Donate to your local chapter: redcross.org/donate. LL RELIEF EFFORT Red Cross volunteers Brian LeBel (in truck) hands Jack Harrington a case of water for use in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in 2018.

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LEADERS IN NON-SURGICAL DISC DECOMPRESSION HILTON HEAD ISLAND

FOR OVER 30 YEARS Each year Dr. Brad Fraum, D.C. and Dr. Brian McGinnis, D.C. treat thousands of patients suffering from neck, back and other pain associated with spinal disc related issues. Many of these patients drive over an hour to use the DRX-9000 ® machines located in the Fraum Center for Restorative Health office on Main Street, Hilton Head Island.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LOCAL Life asked Mira Scott to share her thoughts on what it means to be local. Scott is a popular Lowcountry artist and is the owner of Picture This Gallery on Hilton Head Island. LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website.

Write to info@wearelocallife.com.

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I came here as a young girl from Montreal in 1978. Within a week I knew this was where I wanted to be. As an artist,I realized that Hilton Head was everything my environmental/naturalist upbringing was seeking. Opportunities for inspiration were everywhere. Forest Beach became my home and where I raised my daughter, Lucie. What I saw back then was how helpful and inclusive everyone was, all enveloped in a pristine natural environment that is still true today.

Back then when someone had a tragedy or a need, Alice Jones would come to the rescue. A tent went up, and a band like the Drifters or the Swinging Medallions performed. I have no idea how she knew all these folks. Everyone pitched in, everyone showed up and threw money in the pot for the person or family in need.

Another great example of this community was Dove Street lights at Christmas. The neighborhood gathered for the pre-party, volunteered and gathered again for the postparty. All of this to benefit Deep Well.

I've lived on the Island for 43 years, and I always joke that everything is two degrees of separation here. When I meet someone, I can guarantee that if I talk to them for 15 minutes, we will figure out some way that we are connected. LL

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BY MIRA SCOTT

LOCAL SINCE 1978 Mira Scott is the author and artist of many books, including her latest effort, “Myrtle the Loggerhead Turtle.” Find her work online at miramirastudio.com.

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On the evening of Saturday, May 14th, hundreds of guests flocked to Wexford of Hilton Head's Inland Harbour. The lowcountry stunned with a beautiful sunset glimmering off the waters surrounding the 20 yachts gathered for the 16th annual Yacht Hop, presented by Hospice Care of the Lowcountry (HCL).

Guests indulged in delicious culinary delicacies from local chefs, tantalizing offerings from globally-known brands Jack Daniel's and Woodford Reserve, and spectacular views offered by stepping foot onto one of the luxurious yachts docked just steps away from glittering lounges and swinging live music. The evening boasted plenty of activities for attendees to partake in and exciting yachts to explore, but the true purpose of Yacht Hop shone through the whole night: To raise funds to support HCL as they provide comfort and care to patients nearing the end of their life.

Once released to the docks after a heartfelt welcome from HCL's own James Dismond, Director of Business Development, and Jenny Brasington, Executive Director — as well as a thrilling live auction which saw the sale of five luxury vacation packages sold to benefit HCL — one might hear guests' conversations surrounding one common topic: Hospice care. Guests touched by hospice care shared stories with one another around the harbor, detailing how bereavement staff still keep in touch with them after years of a loved one passing, how kind the nurses were to loved ones in their care, and how the end of life was truly made special by choosing hospice care. Such is the goal of HCL, with their core value ringing true during Yacht Hop 2022:

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The Lowcountry has its share of warm, sunny days.

But there are times when Mother Nature is feeling less than matronly, and these locals have witnessed her wrath firsthand.

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Given long enough, every local eventually will acquire at least one crazy storm story. If you were here for Matthew, you no doubt have your own memories of blessing the chainsaw brigade as they carved through debris so you could get home. But even beyond the maelstrom that was Matthew, we all have some story of “the big one” when Mother Nature took out her vengeance on us.

Some of us, however, have stories that are a little bigger. Their tales involve staring right into the eye of the most devastating weather events and charging toward it. Here are a few of their stories.

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Kris Allred

This award-winning meteorologist has covered several major weather events and historic storms.

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For most of us, Kris Allred needs no introduction. As chief meteorologist at WSAV, she is the smiling face of Storm Team 3, ready to warn us about the next big storm system or to share good news for the upcoming weekend forecast.

Nearly 15 years into her tenure at the local NBC affiliate, she not only has served as the longest-serving chief in the station’s history, she has established herself as a local icon with her practiced professionalism, thousand-watt smile and impeccable fashion sense.

“I do like to have fun with fashion,” she said with a laugh. “Viewers like to compliment you on what you’re wearing. I just try to have fun with it.”

Of course, being a meteorologist is about far more than just bringing sartorial taste to the evening broadcast. For Allred, it’s a genuine fascination with the science of weather that goes back to her upbringing in small-town Alabama. Growing up close to her grandparents, she noticed a strange phenomenon that occurred after her grandfather’s right leg was removed due to an aneurism.

“Any time the weather would change, whether it was a storm system coming in or even high pressure, he would have phantom pains,” she said. “I just thought it was so interesting, and then in high school I did a research paper on how weather can trigger people emotionally and physically.”

Her growing interest in weather led her down the only career path available to most meteorologists back then: TV. Starting in Omaha covering the always perilous conditions of tornado alley, then heading up to Michigan where lake-effect snow can turn a sunny day into a blizzard at the drop of a hat, she found herself in the Coastal Empire at the cusp of hurricane season.

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“I was terrified because I knew our time was going to be up at some point, because the last storm was 1979, and David was barely a Category 1,” she said. Sure enough, she would be proven right when Hurricane Mathew roared onto our shores.

“With Matthew the best word I could use is anxious. Everybody in the building, not to mention the city government and the weather service, was nervous because no one had done something like this here. Even the experienced folks hadn’t,” she said. “When you’re on the air wall-towall, you’re focused on the science.

The process of getting through it was exhilarating, until the reality set in when I left the building and saw all the damage.”

That sobering moment weighs heavily on Allred whenever hurricane season rears its head again.

“In many ways we lucked out. It could have been a lot worse. Now it turns to dread because you wonder, is this going to be our time?”

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As chief meteorologist for WSAV, Kris Allred has seen her share of extreme weather situations. And while most of us need to hunker down and gather supplies, she needs to be cameraready. As they say, the show must go on.

“There was an EF4 tornado that hit Bryan County, and I had just gotten back from spending spring break with my kids. I was so sick and could not control my coughing. We were on the air for four hours straight.”

Fours hours straight would be a long time for anyone, but it’s nothing compared with the 17 hours she spent on the air during Hurricane Matthew.

“You’re just running on pure adrenaline. I didn’t go outside because I didn’t want to see for myself, because I could get scared. And if I’m scared on TV, no one has any faith in what I’m doing,” she said. “The number one goal is to keep safe, keep people informed and keep calm.”

Of course, there are perks to being a celebrated on-air personality, like the time she was asked to fly into Hurricane Sandy with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve. “I got asked the day before and had no idea what I was signing up for. I had to sign a death waiver,” she said. Thankfully, the waiver wasn’t necessary. “It was bumpy like I expected, but It wasn’t that bad.”

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This fire captain is using new technology to better track and predict tornadoes.

A vacation can mean very different things to different people. You or I might dream about spending a week on some tropical island, burying our toes in the sand while a fruity drink sweats beads of cool water nearby.

Tim Walsh spends his downtime a little differently. For him time away means a trip out to the vast prairies of Kansas or Oklahoma in search of deadly twisters.

“Some people like to go fishing and hunting, I go hunting for stuff that could kill me back,” he said. “I’ve met a lot of people I chase with.

Some do it for a living. I just do it for a hobby. I’ll chase with them, and sometimes I’ll chase alone. You gotta get that solo time.”

The roots of this obsession lie in a viewing of the Wizard of Oz when Walsh was just 6 years old. Sitting in his New England home, watching the scene where a tornado whisks Dorothy away, he was hooked. “That’s all I wanted to see.”

Barring the occasional nor’easter, there wasn’t much in New England to satiate his thirst for serious storms, but when he moved down to the Lowcountry in 2001, his fascination with severe weather only grew.

“It brought it up another notch. Up north you’re lucky to get one good storm a year. Here you get one every few days,” he said.

As a captain with Bluffton Township Fire District, keeping an eye on inclement weather is part of the job.

But every spring he takes a leave of three to four weeks to pursue his passion for peril, racing across the Great Plains in search of tornadoes.

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“It’s just about witnessing Mother Nature. It doesn’t always have to be a tornado,” he said. Starting in 2016 he began making regular trips out west to observe storms, posting unbelievable footage to his YouTube channel, Ghost Train. “Chasing really got me into photography, and I’m learning more and more about that,” he said.

“My footage got purchased by The Weather Channel for one of their stories. I sold them 14 seconds of footage for $700, but I felt bad because some of the guys I work with, that’s their bread and butter.”

If it’s any consolation to his fellow chasers, that money is going to help Walsh invest in new technology to better track and predict tornadoes.

Pulling together data from the National Weather Service, surface observations like temperature, wind and dew points, he’s hopeful he can start painting a more accurate picture of where these storms will strike.

“I’m just learning how to use them.

You can pin it down to a 50-mile radius, but sometimes you might have all the ingredients, think today’s the day, and nothing happens,” he said. “It’s a chess game. That’s the rush of it.”

As we enter another hurricane season with high activity predicted, we want to provide some basic information which will help you in the event another storm visits the Lowcountry.

Be Alert – Keep an eye on storm tracks as they develop. Most will not endanger the South Carolina coast, but if they do you will want to know. Try www.noaa.gov. We have found them to be the most reliable in the US. Be Prepared – As Risk Managers, we must tell you the importance of having a personal hurricane plan. Knowing what you and your family or business will do before a hurricane arrives will save you time, money and possibly lives. Consider the following:

Protection Plan – Know how you intend to protect your home or business. Start a minimum of 72 hours in advance. Hurricane shutters or boarding up will help tremendously.

Bring in all property that could be damaged or become a missile if the wind is high enough.

Have valuables stored in a safe place.

Evacuation Plan - Know where you will go and make necessary reservations early. It is better to have accommodations booked and cancel if they are not needed. Experts recommend preparing for 3 to 5 days. Also, plan for the protection of your pets. If you can’t take them with you know that kennels will fill up fast.

Be Patient – Your personal safety is the number one priority. Only come back to your property when the State and Local authorities have given the “all clear”. There are many hidden dangers such as electricity, water and trees that can cause further harm once the storm is over. The authorities monitor these and will let you return when it is safe.

You can always contact our office or visit our website for up to date information and other resources you may need. Correll Insurance Group WILL be available for our community before, during and after the storm to help you.

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It’s all about the experience For Tim Walsh chasing storms isn’t necessarily about catching storms, something he realized with his very first trip out into the field.

“Even though I didn’t catch anything, I liked just experiencing what the chess game was like and seeing what was forecast,” he said. “The next year, seeing my first one was huge.”

It was his first trip as a storm chaser, but it was not his first experience with severe weather. That happened while he was still living up north during the legendary blizzard of 1996.

“I’m not as much into winter weather, but that was awesome,” he said. “We went to the beach. When you get storms like that, you get huge waves that come up over the wave wall. One came over, picked up my truck and pushed me across the street. It was a Subaru Brat, and two days after it died, it just started back up again. I’ve been a fan of Subarus ever since.”

There have been some close calls since the move south, starting with an Easter Day encounter that left him stunned.

“We caught the third largest tornado on record in Mississippi. All we knew at the time was that it was two-and-a-quarter miles wide. That was a doozy.”

He’s even found himself caught in the eye of a tornado, as he did one time in Waynoka, Oklahoma. “That was pretty awesome.

We were following on the highway, and it just started to form around us,” he said. “We got it all on film.”

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Extreme weather is awe-inspiring to this lifelong storm lover.

Sometimes you can just tell from an early age.

While other kids were watching Saturday morning cartoons, Benjamin McHone was watching Storm Chasers on the Discovery Channel. “I was always fascinated by it,” he said.

A part-time firefighter on Fripp Island, McHone has spent the last five years as part of a tight-knit community of storm chasers. Coming from all walks of life, these people drive straight into the worst of the storm. Some do it for the rush. Some do it for the chance to help. Some, like McHone, do it for the beauty of Mother Nature at her most deadly.

“It’s more awe-inspiring than anything else. What you see on YouTube doesn’t do justice to these storms.

They’re massive,” he said. “Every storm is gorgeous in its own right.

It’s eye-opening.”

And every year McHone travels the country in search of their beauty, sharing his footage on his Tornado Warned YouTube page. And the stories behind that footage are harrowing, whether it’s the 2.2-mile-wide storm wall of a Mississippi tornado or the stunning views inside the eye of Hurricane Ida, his footage fascinates.

“Inside the inner eye wall of Laura was an eye-opening experience. We were sitting below the Capital One Tower in Lake Charles (Louisiana) as all the glass blew out. I lost a side window to a truck that I was driving.

I had a bed cover that somehow disappeared. We were just watching vortices ripping up trees around us.”

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ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS Benjamin McHone, a part-time firefighter on Fripp Island, travels the country shooting storm footage for his Tornado Warned YouTube page. He chased with his father for three seasons (2018-2020).

It’s been a tremendous journey for McHone. Along the way he’s met the colorful cast of characters that make up the storm-chasing community.

One such chaser was Beaufort’s Stephen Jones, who saw McHone’s South Carolina plates and struck up a conversation at a Kansas gas station. Another is Aly Walters, now his girlfriend and partner in chasing. They met at the wedding of two other chasers, who made national headlines for their proposal in front of a tornado.

“They come from all walks of life.

No storm chaser has much in common with anyone else. What brings them together is the storms,” he said. “It’s a niche community, but an amazing one.”

And every once in a while McHone gets to bridge his two lives as a first responder and a storm chaser, as he did in one brutal storm in Cairo, Georgia. “When I got there, I found an elderly woman screaming for help inside this building that had the whole front ripped off,” he said. “I ended up helping her out, patching her up and bringing her to a staging area for EMS. I’ve been relatively fortunate. There have only been a few fatal storms since I’ve been chasing.

It’s a rare event.”

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Usually first on the scene As you’d imagine, someone who has been chasing storms as fervently as Benjamin McHone has had more than a few close calls.

“Those close calls – there’s really not much of an escape,” he said.

In Bassfield, Mississippi, he got caught off-guard by a 2.2-mile-wide twister that wound up clocking winds of 190 mph. “We weren’t expecting it, and it was just a giant wall of black death,” he said. “We were just able to head east about a mile to get away from it.”

As a first responder he’s had to pass up on a few of the larger storms to ensure he could keep people safe.

“During Hurricane Matthew we got recalled for that event, so I got to wave while all my storm chasing friends went by.”

Still, he’s been able to capture a few harrowing moments as hurricanes have passed through our neck of the woods. During Hurricane Elsa he was able to stay with it all the way up through its journey north.

“I had intercepted the eye of it – or as much of an eye as it had – in the Florida panhandle and followed it over to Jacksonville and up into Port Royal. When we got there I was able to help with search and rescue in Port Royal.”

That’s not uncommon for McHone, who recalls letting a storm go in Seminole, Oklahoma, so he could put his EMT expertise to use on the scene.

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HOW CHANGES IN THE WEATHER CAN AFFECT OUR BODIES AND MINDS. STORY BY MICHAELA SATTERFIELD

Weather is a force so powerful that it doesn’t always take a meteorologist to predict it. There are those among us who have an uncanny talent for knowing what the sky is going to do next. Those who are able to make such predictions typically experience a physical feeling. Weather’s effect on us, however, stretches beyond this physical impact to even impacting our minds. Come rain or shine, our bodies can be the best indicators of what’s going on with the weather. Here’s an inside look at the science behind this phenomenon.

Heads in the clouds Grace says he doesn’t remember this happening as a kid, but the fact that his brother and sister also experience something similar could indicate the sensation is genetic. However, according to an article by Deborah Lynn Blumberg on online health resource WebMD, it’s difficult for scientists to nail down what exactly the connection is between pain and the weather.

Barometric pressure, humidity, precipitation and temperature are all at play.

Grace credits barometric pressure changes as the source of his weatherrelated pain. A study conducted by Kazuhito Kimoto and colleagues at the Dokkyo Medical University in Japan found that barometric pressure change can, in fact, worsen migraine headaches. In the study, 28 migraine patients kept a diary for one year. In tandem, researchers collected daily and monthly barometric pressure data to determine that there was a correlation in declining pressure and increasing headaches.

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A feeling in the air Hilton Head Island resident Charles Grace says he gets a specific feeling when it’s about to rain. “It’s all in my head.

Literally,” Grace says. “If a front is four to eight hours out, I can feel it. Right between my eyes and lower forehead hurt — just general discomfort.” For Grace the pain is greater the quicker the storm builds.

If the storm moves in more slowly, he experiences less pain. At its worst, he says changing weather even can cause vertigo.

The feelings are so prevalent they could take the place of weather apps. “I have always checked weather apps against my head, and it is 99.9 percent accurate,” Grace says. “There is always something out there.” Some people are inclined to follow their feelings, but what about those who need a little more proof before acting on pure instinct? As it turns out, there is some science behind it all too.

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The pressure is on In addition to weather-related headaches, many experience weather-related joint pain too. Tim McAlindon and colleagues conducted a study published in The American Journal of Medicine that analyzed both pain reports and weather data over the course of three months. They discovered an independent association between osteoarthritis knee pain and barometric pressure changes. According to Blumberg there are many theories about why this may be so. For example, pressure changes could make muscles expand and contract, causing joint pain. Another theory is that low temperatures can increase the thickness of fluid inside joints, thus making the joints stiffer.

Others say we can’t yet conclude there is a connection at all. A study by Anupam B. Jena, Ruth L. Newhouse associate professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School, and colleagues didn’t find a correlation between joint or back pain and rainfall.

However, they determined there could still be a relation, so further studies are needed.

In an article titled “What’s Up With That: People Feel the Weather in Their Bones” found on the website WIRED, writer Nick Stockton comments on why the theories are inconclusive at this point. “As the researchers point out,” he said, “figuring out exactly what is happening inside a joint as barometric pressure rises or falls would require some fairly invasive procedures. So the definitive study hasn’t yet been done.”

Mixed feelings Mental health isn’t left untouched by the weather either. Counselor Lillian Davis said there are times when she suspects weather changes may be the culprit of clients’ issues.

When this happens, she tells them to keep track of the weather and any effects – whether pain, headaches or moods. “Often just the knowledge that weather changes are impacting them helps them cope with it,” Davis said.

If she thinks a client could be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Davis refers them to their primary-care physician.

According to an article by Debra Fulghum Bruce on WebMD, this mood disorder occurs most often in the winter. It’s not clear what the exact cause is, but some scientists believe the lack of sunlight in the winter causes hormonal changes that lead to this seasonal depression. LL

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FIVE REASONS A MINI-BAND SHOULD BE YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT STORY BY JEN EDWARDS + PHOTOS BY MIKE RITTERBECK Jen Edwards (right) has 25 years of experience as a certified fitness trainer. She is the creator and owner of SWEAT Boot Camp, an outdoor fitness program for Hilton Head locals and visitors, that meets seven days a week at Shelter Cove Park. Visit the SWEAT Fitness page on Facebook for more information.

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MEET THE MODEL Liz Castrillon (left) and her husband opened a local insurance company 15 years ago. When she's not busy working at their business, you will find her squeezing in a boot-camp class or running on her treadmill. She also loves traveling with her family to Colombia, Aruba or taking weekend road trips.

Your workout doesn’t need to be complicated to be effective, and neither does your workout equipment. Like many things in life, oftentimes less is more. Read on to find out how a simple, rubber mini-band can sculpt and tone your body from head to toe.

1. It’s portable. A small lightweight mini-band can fit easily in your suitcase or purse so you can fit in a quick sweat session on-the-go.

2. It’s affordable. A mini-band will typically cost under $10 and can be found anywhere fitness accessories are sold.

3. It works your entire body. You can activate your upper body, lower body and core with one simple piece of equipment.

4. It’s low-impact. The resistance of the band increases your heart rate and tones your muscles without jumping, making it effective for all ages and levels.

5. It's efficient. The resistance of the mini-band intensifies each exercise, fatiguing the muscles sooner and lessening the time needed to get an effective workout.

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THE WORKOUT

Mini-band burner Equipment needed: Mini-band Location: Lowcountry Celebration Park. This relatively new 10-acre park is located on Pope Avenue and includes a large lawn, pavilions, playground, walking trails and exercise stations.

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TWO TYPES OF LUXURIOUS STONE BRIGHTEN UP THIS INDIGO RUN HOME.

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ON THE EDGE The kitchen island is Patagonia granite with an eased edge. The perimeter stone with the cooktop and sink is Fountain Blue quartzite with an eased edge.

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After noticing a crack in her old granite, the owner of this Indigo Run home felt the timing was right for a complete kitchen renovation. To complete the project, she enlisted the help of Distinctive Granite & Marble. “(The homeowner) wanted something lighter to brighten the space up but also needed stone that coordinated with the rest of her house,” said Distinctive’s Courtney Jansen. “She also wanted a statement piece on the center island and then something calmer for the perimeter.”

For the island, the owner went with Patagonia granite — a bold, scratchresistant stone with colors and shades mixed in an eclectic fashion. For the perimeter she selected Fountain Blue, a crystalline quartzite with a glass-like surface.

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RAISING THE BAR With the bar area visible from the kitchen, the owner decided to replace the countertop with Patagonia granite with an eased edge, just like the kitchen island.

Even acidic foods like tomato sauce will leave no mark on the durable and uniquelooking surface.

CALL IT A WASH The owner decided to upgrade her laundry room countertops with Fountain Blue as well.

She then used one of the Patagonia slab remnants to update a bathroom just around the corner.

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INSPIRATION BOARD

Come through with flying colors ADD EXCITEMENT TO YOUR HOME WITH BOLD PATTERNS AND BRIGHT COLORS. Nancy Schmitz of Signature Cabinetry of the Lowcountry shares the latest inspiration trends for home design. Due to the days of masks and quarantine, people are aching for a return to excitement, and now is the time to do it. Home design is all about livability and vibrancy. With warm-weather inspiration like this to decorate your space, you’ll feel fresh and rejuvenated after years of design hibernation.

GARDEN PARTY Bring summer inside and out with floral-inspired fabrics and wallpapers. Add fresh flowers to your space to add positive and fresh vibes.

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LIVING IN PLEIN AIR Turn your patio into an alfresco space. Open up your life to the outdoors and create your own oasis with comfortable furniture you won’t want to leave and bright cushions and pillows for added punch.

RETURN TO EXCITEMENT When it comes to design, more is more. Add bold colors and patterns to your walls and fun trims to your fabrics. Your space should be full of light and therefore full of inspiration.

Adding nostalgic touches also pumps up your personal space and headspace.

PATTERN PLAY Mix period and modern styles with your patterns. Modern and fun animal print paired with chic and classic chinoiserie is a combination you don’t want to miss.

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MADE FOR THE SHADE AIC exceeded the homeowner’s expectations by installing Lutron Palladiom Shades. Available as a wired or wire-free, battery-operated system, these shades look beautiful from every angle and are designed to be installed without a fascia, pocket or recess in exposed applications. To maintain the design integrity of the space in this retrofit project, AIC surface mounted the shades and used custom-matched brass end caps to complement the study’s beautiful brass fixtures.

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MAP IT OUT The integration with the Elan system allowed AIC to create custom event maps, making the system even easier to use.

The homeowner will say, ‘Good Morning,’ and the shades will rise up, the news is turned on, and the lights are adjusted to a specific brightness. The seamless integration and beautiful design allow the homeowner to stay focused while using the study, rather than having to take the time to mess with the equipment in the room.

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BEFORE & AFTER

Making a house whole

This stunning kitchen transformation not only made a space infinitely more usable for a growing family, it also helped create a unified aesthetic for the whole home.

A great kitchen renovation needs to do three things. Let's begin with the first and perhaps most important thing: a kitchen renovation needs to look spectacular. Working within the confines of the owner’s tastes and the vagaries of the everelusive latest trends, it needs to put forth a bold vision that’s impossible to ignore.

The second thing a kitchen renovation needs to do is make the time you spend in it more enjoyable. No one likes bumping into corners while they’re trying to cook, stretching to reach utensils tucked away in an awkwardly placed cabinet or feeling like they’re penned in while cooking.

The third thing a kitchen renovation needs to do is elevate the whole home without feeling out of place. Place a clean, modern kitchen in a home with maple paneling, faux textured walls and vibrant shag carpeting and you’re going to give people whiplash. While the renovation should reinvent the space, it should do so with an eye toward cohesion and cohabitation.

It can be a tricky balancing act to get all three principles unified behind a design, but Arlene Williams Kitchen Design was able to deftly pull it off, as the pictures here prove.

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Addition by subtraction The original layout of the kitchen was completely rethought under the new design.

Previously a truncated off-center island of butcher block was encircled by L-shaped counters of speckled granite. To create more of a galley-style feel and improve work flow, Williams and her team knocked out the peninsular part of the L shape and extended the island to center it on the range hood.

“The original kitchen was done when the clients’ children were younger, and the L shape created quite a few traffic jams,” she said. “Changing the configuration to a galley with an island with seating really opened the space to the way the family uses it. We took away some counterspace but made the remaining counterspace much more usable."

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living A touch of modern One of the most visible changes to the kitchen is the complete transformation of the color scheme. Gone were the dark wood cabinets and dated mosaic back splash, in favor of lighter colors like the dolomite counter tops that contrast with darker accents along the range hood and in the center island. (Those worried about waste should know the old cabinets and counters went to two deserving families).

“There’s always one element that triggers design decisions, and in this case it was the back-splash tile,” said Williams. "I generally tell people to make their flooring, counter top and back splash selections before finalizing a cabinet finish, as there are an almost unlimited number of cabinet finishes to choose from."

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It’s not often that a fireplace becomes part of a kitchen renovation, but in this case the fireplace was such a vital part of the transition into the space that it was updated as well. In a house that mostly skews toward modern design, the kitchen and fireplace seemed largely out of place before the renovation.

“Any time you’re working on a renovation, you want it to look like it belongs in the same house,” said Williams. “That’s why, for example, the backsplash tiles we chose were a little bolder than most people would choose. This house is not a pastel house.” LL

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FENCE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR HOME

Fencing plays an important role in the look and security of your property. The correct fence or gate reflects personal style by accenting outdoor features and blending seamlessly with the existing landscape. And while looks may seem important, perhaps the most important aspect of fencing is the quality and durability of the job. After all, the purpose of a fence is to keep things out. Dan Evans of Hilton Head Fence offers these five tips on choosing the right fence for your project and making sure that the grass is always greener on your side of the fence.

1. Choose maintenance-free aluminum fencing for your yard. Hilton Head Fence offers products rated for coastal areas. Protect your children, pets and privacy by keeping those you love safely inside while keeping outsiders out.

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2. You don’t always have to install an entire fence. If you have existing structures to frame your yard, add an aluminum gate to secure your property without changing the existing look. The right gate can accentuate your landscaping and garden.

3. For added security you can’t go wrong with a custom entry gate made of highquality materials. After all, you’re going in and out of this gate every day.

4. Your insurance adjuster will love that you’ve fully fenced in your pool, and you will love the look of it. When it comes to safety, only the highest quality materials will do.

Working in the industry for many years, Hilton Head Fence has built an expansive network of manufacturers and suppliers in the industry, which allows them to use only the best materials.

5. To separate your backyard from the elements, have a custom aluminum gate installed so you can still access your water features.

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Raise your hand if your television is mounted above your fireplace. If it is, you are not alone as that placement is very common. After all, the fireplace is often the focal point of a room: it looks symmetrical, and the furniture is probably in front of the fireplace already. However, over the fireplace is often the worst place to hang a television. It is usually too high, the TV may not be angled correctly, and your set could be harmed by the fireplace’s heat. This television guide should help with the general distance for most sizes of televisions.

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions 1. Mounting methods: Modern TV mounts and brackets let you hang your TV flush to the wall in order to take up less space.

2. Measurement: Remember that TV screen dimensions are measured diagonally, not side to side. A couple of inches bigger can cover a lot more real estate on the wall.

3. Curve vs. flat: Like every fad, it comes and goes. Curved televisions present more challenges than benefits, such as premium price, hard assembly, glare and limited mounting options.

4. Go big or go home: The biggest regret of TV buyers is that they went too small.

Go up one more size than you think for the best watching experience.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM NATURE’S DEADLY DUO

They say if you don’t like the weather in the Lowcountry, just wait an hour.

That may be true most of the time, but in the case of severe weather, you need to do more than wait. Fire and water are a home’s worst enemies, and both threats are elevated during hurricane season. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take now to save damage and even lives later.

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Hurricane season or not, water wreaks havoc on homes.

If you have ever lost a floor, appliances or family photos to water, you know the destruction and heartbreak it causes. Often it is the simplest of things that cause the most damage, like an air conditioner drip line or drip tray that overflows. If you have evacuated for a few days, that small drip can accumulate. Fortunately home protection systems include water monitoring to catch those drips before they become ponds. A notification system is essential. Water sensors can be placed on drip pans and vulnerable areas to alert you when the water level is too high. The sensor will send a notification to the homeowner of risks and damage before it’s too late.

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SAFETY NET The best overall home protection system according to U.S. News & World Report is the SimpliSafe system. In addition to offering whole-home protection against intruders, the water sensor triggers an alarm whenever it comes into contact with water, detecting danger before any damage is done.

Often it’s the wind and falling trees we worry about in a storm, but the lightning can be as or more deadly should it cause a fire. Obviously nothing will protect your home from a direct hit, but fortunately indirect hits are most common, and surge protection can help.

Surge protection is similar to putting on a football helmet and walking out onto the railroad tracks — the football helmet will not protect you from the freight train, but if someone were to hit you in the head with a baseball bat, the helmet could save your life. That analogy can be applied to surge protection. Surge protection will help protect your wiring and electronics when there is an indirect lightning strike.

To help avoid a direct lightning hit, a lightning rod is your best protection. A lightning rod placed in a tall tree close to your home or business is said to draw any lightning bolt to it that would strike normally within 100 feet of that tree. One-two punch — If the lightning is drawn to a nearby tree that is grounded with a lightning rod and you give your electrical components surge protection, your home is much safer during those beautiful but deadly lightning storms. LL

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Best weather for gardening tasks DO YOUR CHORES WHEN CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT. STORY BY AVA GASSEL

Whether you just picked up gardening as a new hobby or you want to refresh your skills, read on to gain a better understanding on the importance of weather and how to use it to your advantage.

Plant seeds before it rains Damp, loose soil is easier to work with, and seeds are less likely to rot in soil that doesn’t stay wet for longer periods. If the soil is too wet for too long, there is a risk of the plant developing root rot and killing the plants, perhaps before they even grow. To avoid root rot, use lighter rains for planting seeds rather than rainstorms, as aggressive and lengthy rain can wash the seeds out of place more easily. One of the best benefits of using the rain to your advantage is that it will replace the need to drag out the hose and water the new seeds for a few days.

Do the weeding after it rains Weeding also is easier a few hours after it rains. Loose, damp soil will let go of the whole plant easier. If there is no rain in sight, water your garden a few hours before weeding. If you try to get everything down to the root, the invader might not come back or might come back in smaller quantities. Try to get every piece, as even a small piece of the root can facilitate future growth of the invasive species. Remember to stay on top of the weeding so that they do not take over the garden and ruin all your hard work. Purposely waiting to pull weeds until after it rains is a good thing to try if weeds are suddenly popping up during the spring. Mark your calendar for the next rain and block off a few hours to put in some elbow grease to yank those weeds out.

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Transplant on cloudy days When moving a seedling, there is a possibility it could take a while to adjust or never adjust to its new environment.

Transplanting on cloudy days is a good way to avoid transplant shock when the seed is in danger of lifting or losing stems or leaves and not adjusting to its new location in the garden. It is possible to grow a seedling after transplant shock if it is paid close attention.

Transplanting seedlings makes it harder for the roots to take in water. While the stems and leaves are losing water, it is important that the roots are still taking in as much if not more water.

The best way to prevent these possibilities is to transplant them on a cool, cloudy day and to stay vigilant with the newly transplanted seeds, watering them often. Another way to make sure the roots are taking in enough water is to water the roots.

Till on dry, sunny days Muddy soil can act like wet concrete on your gardening tools. Spring in the Lowcountry means showers, which can get in the way of tilling, digging and raking. Tilling can increase aeration and reduce compaction if done at the right time. Wait until after it rains for the soil to be semi-dry, or use the drier days to avoid getting sticky mud all over your tools. Tilling semi-dry soil also avoids the clumping and displacing of seeds that often comes with tilling wet mud. Make sure not to over-till and reduce the soil to fine powder. Over-tilling will damage the soil structure, and the roots will have a harder time reaching water.

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Use any extra space in your garden by planting these crops before June 15.

Pay attention to temperatures Temperature is one of the most important players in gardening.

Some crops — cabbage, lettuce and broccoli — prefer cooler weather. The ideal time to plant those would be right after the last frost of the season. Though frosts aren’t a terrible problem in the Lowcountry, it is still imperative to do the research on which plants will thrive in which seasons. Cooler weather plants can still grow in the summer; they will just have a smaller yield. On the other hand, warm-loving plants — tomatoes, peppers and begonias — will perish in cooler soil and should be planted in early summer.

Soil temperature is also an important factor in gardening, as it influences moisture, aeration and availability of plant nutrients. LL

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Between Beaufort and Charleston lies the great wilderness of the ACE Basin. Comprising the watersheds of the Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto Rivers (which form the acronym ACE), it is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the eastern seaboard—a million acres of forest, marsh, swamp and barrier island beach. Most of the ACE Basin is private, but a few public tracts allow for wider recreational use.

One of these is Donnelly Wildlife Management Area, primarily managed for hunting deer, turkey, dove, waterfowl and small game. But it also has the 2.2-mile Boynton Nature Trail, and in the offseason its many miles of dirt roads are great for hiking, biking and birding. On a recent spring day I decided to explore it by bike, fanning out over roads with names like Turkey Hill, Pineland and Rattlesnake before finishing with the Boynton route.

My first cool sighting was a pair of fox squirrels — one all black, the other gray and white with a black head.

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tails; whenever they make a flying leap, the branch they land on seems about to crack under their weight.

I watched the pair for some time, then pedaled on through an ever-changing yet mostly unremarkable landscape. Piney woods were getting their annual prescribed burn; here and there logs still smoked on a bed of charred needles. Scraggly swamps were just beginning to leaf out. Brackish wetlands had clumps of new green grass growing in among the dry winter browns. These former rice fields once produced great wealth during the plantation era, but as history flowed on they were purchased by sportsmen who continued to manage them as hunting retreats. I’ve always found it ironic that some of the best conservation happens thanks to those who actively want to kill wildlife, whereas the worst destruction is wrought by those who seem oblivious to wildlife’s existence.

Eventually I made my way to the nature trail, which begins at the former Boynton Home, now a tumble-down affair grown over with vines. Hikers were

If you go Where: Colleton County How to get there: Take U.S. Highway 17 towards Charleston and turn right onto Donnelly Drive. Follow the dirt road a half-mile to the information kiosk on the left, where you can pick up maps and instructions for both the driving tour and the Boynton Nature Trail.

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advised not to enter it for safety reasons and because the colony of endangered Rafinesque big-eared bats living inside was not to be disturbed. Just past the house the trail descended to a rice field where a few brave tourists had ventured several hundred yards from their cars to look for alligators through binoculars. I peeled off down a rugged side road to have my picnic lunch alone on the banks of a beautiful tupelo swamp peppered with blue flag irises, and that was the last I saw of the tourists.

I had actually been on the Boynton Trail once before, years ago on an early exploratory mission of the Lowcountry.

That time I actually did it on foot, a little late in the season for comfort; the mosquitoes were thick and so were the gators.

I had nearly completed the 2.2-mile loop — much of it at a run to avoid getting devoured by bugs — when I came around a bend to find a giant alligator completely blocking the trail. He was so gargantuan that both his nose and the end of his tail were hidden in the reeds on either side of the dike between two canals. I did not want to have to backtrack, so I whistled from a distance, and to my surprise he obligingly slid into the water to let me pass. At the time I thought myself very clever, but fifteen years and many gator encounters later, I know that the whistle wasn’t even the point — it’s simply the nature of most gators to be non-confrontational. When I got to the same spot this time, there were plenty of big healthy ones sunning themselves along the canals, and they all jumped in the water to avoid me if I even so much as looked at them too hard.

For those who don’t fancy a close pedestrian encounter with reptiles, there is also a driving tour of the Donnelly that allows for observation at a comfier distance. Enjoy! LL

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There are quite a few species of owls that frequent the Lowcountry, but perhaps the most frequently seen (or more likely heard) species is the barred owl. There’s nothing quite like hearing that distinctive “who cooks for you?” call on a warm summer evening. Unlike the great horned owl that has prevailed in pop culture for decades, the barred owl has no ear tufts and has dark eyes that appear almost black. Its dark eyes give it a mystical, attractive appearance, but its beauty doesn't end there. It has a yellow beak and feet and speckled brown, white and rust-colored feathers with a thin line of darker feathers outlining its facial disk, all of which make for one strikingly beautiful bird.

Though these owls primarily hunt during the nighttime, you might be lucky enough to see or hear one during the day, particularly on cloudy days. The barred owl does not migrate. It stays in or around its nest territory throughout the year, defending it against unwanted intruders. They chase away nest intruders while hooting loudly and use their surprisingly long feet to strike. If you’re lucky enough to have one make a home in your backyard, you are in for a treat and a show. Barred owls mate for life and will likely stick around for their entire lives.

A natural form of pest control, barred owls will also rid your yard of unwanted critters such as mice, squirrels, chipmunks and voles. In fact, they are opportunistic hunters, meaning they will go for any snack available. They may eat reptiles, amphibians, bugs and even fish. Whether defending the nest or hunting, any chance to see this bird in action is something you don’t want to miss. Install a nest box and watch the circle of life unfold before your eyes. LL

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WHAT A HOOT! Fun Facts

• Barred owls may perch over water and drop down to catch fish or even wade in shallow water in pursuit of fish and crayfish.

• If a barred owl eats enough crayfish, the feathers under its wings can turn pink—just like a flamingo, which gets its hue from the high volume of shrimp in its diet.

• Barred owls mate for life. They usually have a single clutch of two or three white eggs yearly.

• Young barred owls can climb trees by grasping the bark with their bill and talons, flapping their wings and walking their way up the trunk.

• Adult owls can grow to 20 inches tall.

• Apart from its typical call, it makes a number of other interesting vocalizations from screams and hoots and barks to one particular call that sounds quite a bit like maniacal laughter.

• Barred owls can rotate their heads 270 degrees in each direction.

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• Barred owls live year-round in mixed forests of large trees, often near water.

• Their preferred habitats range from swamps to stream sides to uplands and may contain hemlock, maple, oak, hickory, beech, aspen, white spruce, quaking aspen, balsam poplar, Douglas fir, lodgepole pine or western larch.

• Barred owls usually nest in a natural cavity 20-40 feet high in a large tree. They may also use stick platform nests built by other animals as well as human-made nest boxes.

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THE FIRST SEA TURTLE NEST OF 2022 HONORS LOCAL LEGEND SCOTT LIGGETT. STORY BY AMBER HESTER KUEHN Amber Hester Kuehn is the director of Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island. Learn more at SeaTurtlePatrolHHI.org.

The first sea turtle each season is highly anticipated and serves to announce the arrival of hundreds of loggerheads just offshore.

They approach Hilton Head’s beach nightly, starting sometime in early May. Each leaves an average of 120 eggs in a two-foot-deep hole dug by her back flippers. She fills the holes with eggs and sand. Early the next morning, Sea Turtle Patrol HHI volunteers record and mark the new nests to protect them from high tides or interference by beachgoers, sometimes moving them to safer locations.

A GOOD SIGN From left, wife Lou Ann It is truly an amazing experience to witness Liggett, son Parker Liggett and Amber Kuehn a 400-pound sea turtle pulling her body up are shown with the golden pole and plaque. the beach with flippers, essentially with her elbows and shoulders. Her instinct will guide her, and survival will motivate her. This primal act has existed for millions of years. The reaction of those who are fortunate enough to see her is profound. It is like unveiling a secret that the planet has been keeping from you. There’s an overwhelming sense of reverence for a ritual so ancient.

Respect for the environment underlies my purpose in life, and I thrive when I am in the presence of others who are like-minded. I was fortunate to find a mentor who understood my unwavering dedication and would teach me how to accomplish my goals. A mentor is a teacher who truly wants to see you succeed; encourages you, but also reins you in. A mentor makes you think for yourself; guides you but does not carry you.

Scott Liggett, director of public projects and facilities for the Town of Hilton Head, was my contract supervisor for the 2016 Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment Project. Sea Turtle Patrol HHI was on the beach all hours of the night that summer to watch for sea turtles in the way of bulldozers. Construction was halted when a sea turtle approached the construction zone, and the eggs were moved to a safe location. It was a massive endeavor and a huge learning experience.

My persistent interest in all things having to do with Hilton Head beaches had sometimes added “fire” at town council meetings. Scott advised me, gave me the background information that I needed, directed me to speak to the right people, and charted a path for my passion to create environmental awareness.

Many of my achievements started with his advice, but he didn’t get to celebrate the passing of my beach-front lighting ordinance revision or the installation of The Myrtle Project statue at Coligny. I should have written it all down, but I remember the most important things I learned from Scott: Never abandon your mission, keep humor in it, always be patient, and smile really big when someone wants your opinion, and you have nothing good to say. That says it all.

Sea Turtle Nest No. 1 appeared on Sea Pines beach May 5. It was specially marked and respectfully dedicated to Scott Liggett, 1964-2021. LL

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OPEN SEASON Sea Turtle Patrol Hilton Head Island dedicated the first nest of 2022 to Scott Liggett, the late director of public projects and facilities for the Town of Hilton Head Island.

Sea turtle nesting seasons runs through October.

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FRESH CATCH PACK YOUR BAGS According to local tackle shop manager Dave McKinlay, tripletail resemble a plastic bag floating in the water. They spring to life when bait is near.

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STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM Atlantic tripletail, also known by names like flasher or steamboat, is probably the only fish in the ocean you’ll ever eat that appears to be “belly up” before caught. Tripletail fish float at the surface of the water and appear dead in order to surprise their prey. Because of their dead appearance, they aren’t a popular choice among uneducated anglers. However, these fish are immensely full of flavor, and catching one is more difficult than you might think. If you’re up for the challenge, keep reading to learn some tips from locals on scooping up this delicious and in-season fish.

It’s what’s on the inside that counts While it’s not the prettiest, it’s still a rewarding catch. Tripletail are deep-bodied perch-like fish with rounded dorsal and anal fins extending almost to the tail. At first glance they appear to have three tails, hence the name tripletail. Their color varies widely from shades of yellow-brown to dark brown or black with ill-defined spots and mottling. They also grow to a substantial size of up to 50 pounds, and the white, fine-textured fillets are excellent eating.

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Now I see it Tripletail live in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. Their range is widespread through the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. You can find them floating on or near the surface around buoys, pier pilings, floating debris or drifting along with currents imitating other buoyant objects.

They also lurk underwater around shipwrecks.

“The tripletail is a fish that stays next to structures like a buoy or a piece of driftwood,” said Dave McKinlay, tackle shop manager at The Boathouse. “They lay on their sides like they are dead and then spring to life when the bait is around. They kind of resemble a plastic bag floating in the water.”

If you catch my drift Though tripletail may appear to be an easy catch since it has been compared to trash floating in the water, it takes quite a bit of skill and finesse to land one.

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Lemon butter tripletail INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 2-3 tripletail fillets Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Panko DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the oven to 425. Use a nonstick baking dish or lightly oil a pan with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside. Season the tripletail with salt and pepper on both sides. [2] Heat a large pan with a bit of oil and quickly sear the tripletail on both sides and place it into the baking dish. Cover the fish with panko. Drizzle with the lemonbutter mixture. [3] Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 8-10 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

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"It's a great species to combine your hunting skills with your angling skills," said Grant Kaple, general manager of The Boathouse.

All types of tackle can be used, but a 30- or 40-pound leader or shock tippet is desirable because once hooked, tripletail will almost invariably head back to their barnacle-covered refuge. While live shrimp seem to be the preferred bait of many anglers, tripletail will hit dead baits, jigs, plugs or shrimp pattern flies and popping bugs.

They may look like lazy, slow fish floating on the surface, but they can move quickly when they strike and can exhibit surprisingly powerful lunges and occasional jumps when hooked.

“They are very easily spooked, so you use a very light line, and you must be able to cast from a distance,” McKinlay said. “Captains with the tower-type boats do really well at spotting from a distance. They usually use longer rods for the extra distance.”

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INGREDIENTS 4 6-ounce tripletail fillets Lawry’s season-all 2 tablespoons butter 4 whole-wheat brioche buns Red cabbage, arugula and sriracha mayonnaise, for topping DIRECTIONS [1] Cover tripletail fillets generously with Lawry’s season-all. [2] Melt butter in a skillet. Add fillets and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. [3] Toast buns in the oven. Spread sriracha mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Add some red cabbage and arugula. Place tripletail on top and top with the other bun.

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Tripletail is a beautiful fish on the inside. The meat is white, sweet and flaky. It can be cooked in a variety of ways including sautéed, broiled, grilled, baked or poached. It is a very forgiving fish if overcooked. Even the simplest of preparations yield delicious results with this fish. For wine, pair tripletail with dry, austere and crisp Chenin blanc or pinot grigio. Check out the wine selection at Hazel Dean’s.

How to store it Fresh, cleaned tripletail will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after wrapping in aluminum foil or wax paper and placed in an airtight container. This fish also can be frozen.

Order up You don’t have to fish to enjoy this fish. Let the experts do the catching, cleaning and cooking, and check for a tripletail special at one of these local restaurants.

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• The Black Marlin: Try the local tripletail sandwich made with pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and spicy avocado ranch.

• Michael Anthony’s: For an Italian twist on this local catch, try the tripletail livornese, a traditional Italian seafood dish smothered in a flavorful, light tomato sauce.

• Skull Creek Dockside: You can’t go wrong with blackened local tripletail with tarragon cream, roasted fingerling sweet potatoes, garlic and herb confit tomatoes and sauteed local shiitakes.

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This tripletail is grilled to perfection, topped with a roasted tomato butter sauce and served with sauteed spinach and goat cheese mashed potatoes.

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Fun facts • Tripletail are opportunistic, carnivorous fish that eat shrimp, crab and baitfish.

Citrus baked tripletail INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup softened butter plus more for baking dish 2 pounds tripletail cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon salt Juice from 1/2 a lemon 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1/2 cup key lime juice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 12 key lime slices 8 orange slices DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 325. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and set aside. [2] Season the fillets with salt, pepper, garlic and onion. Place fish into prepared dish. Spread about 2 tablespoons of softened butter over the top of each fillet. [3] Pour in the lemon, lime and orange juices and then cover each fillet with 3 slices of lime and 2 slices of orange.

Bake until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 20-25 minutes.

• The tripletail has the ability to change its color from a mix of white and black to either black or white.

• Tripletails grow most rapidly in their first year. It is believed to be an adaptation to quickly outgrow and protect themselves from predators.

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• Tripletail gills are razor sharp.

• Tripletail is also known for having firm and tasty meat; some anglers claim the taste is close to that of a red snapper or grouper.

• One of the defense mechanisms of the triple trail is to lie on its sides to mimic floating weeds or any materials near them. LL

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Weather or not to fish, that is the question. A lot of folks call me to go fishing with them on a specific day, come hell or high water. When they lack flexibility about going the day before or the day after, I feel like gobbling down a handful of tranquilizers. It would be safe to say that my time on the water is not that far from time on the land, but danger lurks on both elements. From past experiences on both, getting caught on an angry ocean is, simply put, way more terrifying.

Without rambling on too much, one day in particular stands out. I believe it was in the 1980s during the Shelter Cove Billfish Tournament. The weather called for a major front to come our way, but because accuracy wasn’t nearly as good as these days, we all decided to fish. Seventy miles offshore, the sun rose over a slick, calm ocean perfect for fishing. A puff of wind here, a puff there. By 9 a.m., the

“That 70-mile run back was a nightmare, as waves four-and five-stories tall and winds over 60 miles an hour battered the fleet.”

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LIVING. dramatically. The ocean can change so quickly.

If ill-prepared, it can take you in a heartbeat.

Fishing both inshore and offshore, tides and wind direction rule the bite. When tides are mellow, in the 6-7 foot range, that’s the cat’s meow. Prior to a weather front arriving when the barometer begins to drop, fish know what’s coming and usually feed heavily.

Bag a fishing trip if the moon is full and the skies are clear. Only two species, tarpon and cobia, will still eat during a full moon.

Because a full moon can bring huge tides with it, I suspect fish feed under the moonlight and with so much water being exchanged, murky water only adds to the misery of trying to catch during this period. The week before the full moon, you ask? Usually the fishing is slap-on fire. Go figure.

For those who like to wander offshore, whether it is 10 miles or 100 miles, I suggest you do two things before heading out. The first is to file a float plan, which is basically a note to your wife or friend telling them what your plan is for that day.

You might not stay in the place you wrote down, but should something happen, it gives the Coast Guard a starting place looking for you.

Second, when checking the offshore forecast and it says “seas 2-4 feet with winds 10-15 from the SW” might sound good, but one vital element is missing, that being the “seconds.”

Seconds are the time it takes between one wave and the next wave that comes along. For example: seas 4 feet at 3 seconds can make for one hellish day if you have false teeth or bad back.

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Signs of bad weather approaching for boaters: • Flat clouds getting lower and thicker • Puffy, vertically rising clouds getting higher • Dark, threatening clouds, especially to the west/southwest • A sudden drop in temperature • A halo around the sun or moon • Increasing wind or a sudden change in wind direction • Flashes on the horizon • Seas becoming heavy • Heavy AM radio static, which can indicate nearby thunderstorm activity

Coast Guard advice for severe weather: • Reduce speed to the minimum that allows continued headway • Make sure everyone on board is wearing their life jacket • Turn on running lights • If possible, head for nearest safe-to-approach shore • Head boat into waves at a 45-degree angle • Keep bilges free of water • Seat passengers on the bottom of the boat, near the centerline • If the engine fails, deploy a sea anchor (or bucket if there’s no sea anchor aboard) from the bow • Anchor the boat if necessary

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With hot weather around the corner, you can count on thunder boomers forming with drenching downpours, strong winds and lightning. These storms can pop up quickly, and should you be caught in one where visibility is zero, the wind is howling and lightning is popping all around you, don’t panic.

Head straight into the wind and seas at a nice easy speed; scary-as-hell, lightning can cause folks to panic. Even though lightning is attracted to the tallest object, for some reason boats are seldom hit. Just remember this: the water acts as a ground for lightning. Wear rubber-soled shoes, limit your time holding a metal steering wheel, lay fishing rods down on the deck, and you should be okey-dokey. So there you have it. Whether you take heed or not, just remember this: it is one big ocean! LL

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IT'S (ALMOST) ALWAYS SUNNY IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. STORY BY LISA ALLEN

Local weather Summer high: 91 degrees Hottest month: August (90 degrees) Hottest temperature: 105 degrees (July 1986) Winter low: 39 degrees Coldest month: January (60 degrees) Coldest temperature: 3 degrees (January 1985) Driest month: November (2.4 inches of rain) Wettest month: August (9 inches of rain) Sunny days expected: 215 Snow days expected: 0 Most comfortable months: May, October Least comfortable months: July, August

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The best part of Hilton Head weather is that one never has to wait very long for a beautiful day, even in the middle of “winter.”

By winter, we mean highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s, even in January. But before you have a chance to get weary of putting on two (two!) layers of clothing, we’ll have a couple of days in the 70s, even in December or January.

One factor what newcomers realize pretty quickly, though, is 50 or 80 degrees feels different than it does up north. That’s because the area stays pretty humid. What that means is it feels colder in the winter and hotter in the summer. Pay attention to the “real feel” temperature when planning your day. So, while you might wear shorts up north if it’s sunny and in the 50s, you might feel chilly here. Conversely, if you can play golf comfortably up north when it’s 90, it’s going to feel quite a bit warmer here. Not to worry, you’ll soon figure out how to calibrate.

Sea breeze makes me feel fine Weather in Southeast South Carolina is often affected by sea breezes, which stem from the temperature (and thus pressure) differences between the land and sea. The resulting circulation can have a big impact on temperatures, winds and thunderstorms as well as rip currents from onshore winds. The back end of a sea breeze often brings cooler temperatures, clearing skies and breezy conditions.

Sea fog Sea fog is a specific type of fog and occurs when warm, moist air flows over relatively colder ocean waters. This typically is a cool season weather phenomenon occurring from November through April. Some mornings, it’s pretty cool to see the fog over the ocean while you’re standing in sunshine.

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RIP CURRENT Rip currents Rip currents are only dangerous if you don't know what they are or if you are not a good swimmer, as they can carry you a few hundred feet offshore in less than a minute. And despite what we’ve seen in movies, rip currents don’t pull you under water, they pull you away from shore.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes. The terms rip tides and undertows are often used, but they don’t accurately describe what’s going on.

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• Learn how to swim.

• If caught in a rip current, remain calm to conserve energy and think clearly.

• Never fight against the current. Swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the current, swim towards shore.

• If you are unable to swim out of the rip current, float or calmly tread water. When out of the current, swim towards shore.

• If you are still unable to reach shore, draw attention to yourself.

Face the shore, wave your arms, and yell for help.

• If you see someone in trouble, get help from a lifeguard or call 911. Throw the rip current victim something that floats and yell instructions on how to escape. Many people drown while trying to save someone else from a rip current. Do not attempt to save the person caught unless you know how to escape a rip current.

• Stay at least 100 feet away from groins (or rock piles), piers and jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist near them.

Waterspouts A waterspout is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from the base of moderate or towering cumulus clouds to the surface of the water. Only rarely does the visible funnel extend from the cloud base to the sea surface. However, you can assume that if the funnel extends at least halfway between the cloud base and the surface of the water, there is an invisible funnel extending all the way down. They are most common from June to September in the morning or evening. Compared to tornadoes, waterspouts don’t move as quickly nor last as long. However, their wind speeds can be dangerous. Determine which way it’s moving and head the opposite direction.

With sunshine comes rain It does rain here, but unless it’s part of a tropical storm or depression coming through, rain rarely fills an entire day. Chances are, you just have to shift plans to avoid a couple of hours of the possibility of rain. And because much of the Lowcountry is on sand, the rain drains away quickly.

In short, most of the time Hilton Head features sunshine, warm breezes and comfortable temps all winter. And with our hot summers, trust us, you’ll get used to sweaty hugs. It’s a small price to pay for our corner of paradise. LL

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Today’s technology has made it easier than ever to predict the upcoming weather. Temperature, radars, forecasts, and even air quality are all available at our fingertips with these apps.

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This app lets users share their real-time weather observations to make sure the information is as up to date as possible.

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With radars, accurate forecasts and sarcastic comments, Carrot Weather has the whole package. Stay up-todate on local weather alerts and have some fun. Have you ever laughed at a forecast for rain five days in a row?

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Offering hyper-local weather, it is a one-stop shop to see what’s going on outside. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, timely notifications for minute-by-minute weather and 24-hour forecasts and customizable widgets for home screens, it’s no wonder the reviews are out of this world.

Air quality is important to pay attention to in a polluted environment and is a vital piece of information for personal health that is often overlooked. Over the past few years, air quality has become more of a public interest. Though not a stand-alone weather app, this app will show real-time air quality updates.

Supplies information about everything from severe weather, air quality monitoring, tracking fires and lightning strikes to big picture information. It also covers fascinating weather phenomena and can use satellite information to tell you what’s going on in your own backyard.

This app gives a more analytical view of the weather. It displays the temperature and forecast, dew point, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and more. It also can sync up to a smart home and give energy-saving tips about adjusting your thermostat and light bulbs to the conditions outside the home.

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While powerful weather incidents aren’t an everyday occurrence, relatively speaking, they run the gamut in these parts: floods, wind storms, a tornado a time or two, tropical storms and occasionally, a hurricane. Oh, and a remote risk of a tsunami, thanks to a friction point offshore.

To help residents and visitors prepare, the Beaufort County Emergency Management Division has written down everything you need to know in its very comprehensive section on the office’s website.

Information ranges from how to build your hurricane kit just in case, planning for

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STORY BY LISA ALLEN care of your animal — from dogs and cats to chickens, cows and horses — and what to do if the rain won’t quit.

You’ll know in advance the procedures that if there is an evacuation, who gets readmitted and when. There’s comfort in knowing that public officials have given a lot of thought to keeping us safe.

Tap into all of that knowledge by signing up for text and email alerts via its Nixle system and for up-to-the-minute weather data. Always refer to the National Weather Service in Charleston and the Hurricane Center (that’s where the Emergency

Management Division gets its information).

You’ll get the latest from a credible source rather than social media rumors. (Goodness, people have some active imaginations out there.)

Also, don’t take this the wrong way, but don’t think you know more about what to do in dangerous weather than local officials do because you don’t. Refer back to the fact that the sheriff’s office has seen it all and builds on that knowledge. The emergency response team includes the 911 call center, so they’ve heard it all too. And they’ve written it all down. They’ve got this.

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outdoors Before the storm BE IN THE KNOW “Hurricane Matthew taught us that more frequent engagement on social media and other communication platforms were needed to contain misinformation,” said public information officer Robert Bromage. “Since Matthew we have increased our Nixle advisory platform from a few thousand to more than 44,000 subscribers. Our Facebook has more than 30,000 followers, and Nextdoor includes more than 47,000 Beaufort County households. In addition, our website bcso.net now features a storm center.”

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DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE Yes, there is a fabulous new shelter being built at Jasper High School for people and creatures, but it doesn’t take reservations, and the accommodations are pretty stark. You have to bring your own three-day supply of food and water and a blanket or sleeping bag. Shelters, might we add, are in high demand in evacuations. If it fills up — and chances are it will because states south of us evacuate before us — you and your pets could be between a rock and a hard place. Don’t let that be you. Set up a just-in-case plan to stay with friends or relatives inland. Also, you can work out a plan with an inland airbnb or hotel too.

Many discount or even waive fees in the event of an evacuation. Again, planning can vastly improve your comfort and safety in the event of an evacuation.

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NIXLE ALERTS In addition to following social media from local officials, Nixle text alerts are a good source for timely storm information.

To sign up, scan this code with your phone.

Getting to safety TRANSPORTATION The Palmetto Breeze service will transport Beaufort County residents to public shelters during a mandatory evacuation. If needed, school buses and other government vehicles will be enlisted too. But just so you know, you won’t be able to choose which shelter you are taken to, nor will you be able to keep your pets with you. The bus goes where it’s going, and it might be a different shelter than where the rest of your family landed. Thus, making plans with friends or relatives gives you more control over your evacuation experience.

THOSE BRIDGES To avoid possible injury or traffic tie-ups, emergency response teams are pretty quick to close bridges if they expect the winds to pick up. It ruins a lot of people’s day if a vehicle blows over and blocks a bridge. Sometimes there isn’t a way around.

PETS If shelters receive federal money, they must accommodate pets, said Tallulah McGee, director of Beaufort County Animal Services. Now that doesn’t necessarily mean your pet will be able to stay with you, but it will be taken somewhere safe.

Another local ordinance to know about: If a tropical storm or hurricane watch, warning or evacuation is in effect for Beaufort County, no pet can be tethered outside. The ordinance was adopted after animal services staff kept getting calls from people concerned that a pet had been left behind when that wasn’t the case. Regardless, a member of the team of only three had to traverse the county to investigate, wasting valuable time.

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WHAT NOT TO DO DURING A STORM 1. Do not ignore evacuation orders.

2. Do not stay in areas prone to flooding or at risk of storm surge.

3. Do not expect first responder services to be available during a storm or to be able to respond promptly afterward.

4. Do not expect an immediate restoration of utilities and other services. It could be weeks, depending on the amount of damage.

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TSUNAMIS The chance of a tsunami here is very small, with most occurring in the Pacific Ocean rather than the Atlantic. But they do happen here. Tsunamis have been recorded on the U.S. Atlantic Coast in 1755, 1884, 1886 and in 1929. Thus, both Beaufort County Emergency Management Division and the Town of Hilton Head Emergency Management Coordinator completed the National Weather Service’s tsunami readiness training. They have a plan what to tell people and where to direct them. Naturally, residents right on the ocean have the most risk. On Hilton Head that means Sea Pines Plantation up to William Hilton Parkway and all of Folly Field, including Port Royal Plantation. Should a tsunami alert go out, people are encouraged to go to higher ground or move inland. A “reunification” center will be set up at Hilton Head Island High School.

In northern Beaufort County, areas of risk include Fripp, Hunting and Harbor islands. Get off those islands quickly: if needed, people can assemble at St. Helena Elementary School. Yes, the weather here can get a little exciting. Luckily experts have devised thorough plans to get us through any storm that comes our way, come heck or high water.

Beware of perils after the storm Please follow advice from local emergency responders. It makes everyone’s life safer. If the sheriff says to stay off the roads, but they’re clear where you are, stay off them anyway. There might be downed wires that people aren’t even aware of yet, or trees might not be done falling. More people are killed AFTER the storm than during it. Sit tight; your routine will return soon enough.

FLOODS This applies to storms and those pesky king tides that combine a full moon with high tides at the most inopportune time, flooding streets on clear nights. Even if you think you’re safe in a car, just a few inches of water can turn your vehicle into an out-of-control, very unseaworthy boat.

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WAYS TO MINIMIZE THE DISCOMFORT OF UNEXPECTED WEATHER STORY BY MICHELE ROLDÁN-SHAW

Mother Nature can be gnarly. In a real fight she will always win, but usually it doesn’t come to that — it’s more just a question of hating life and wishing you never left home. Some trips are like that. With a little preparation and savvy, however, you can minimize the discomfort or at least get out alive. We recommend keeping a hearty spirit of adventure and sense of comic absurdity so you can tell the story well later.

BONUS TIP ROLL WITH IT If a big swell is coming your way (like from a boat wake), point the nose of your kayak into it at a 45-degree angle to avoid getting swamped. Never let it hit you broadside.

Battling the tides in a kayak Check a tide chart before setting out — this is a must in our area. Ideally, you would time the trip so that you paddle with the tide both ways, turning around after it changes directions. This isn’t always possible, but at the very least you should avoid doing the opposite. Keep in mind that

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dead low and high are slack tides, when for a limited amount of time the water isn’t flowing too swiftly in either direction. This can give you a false sense of confidence, resulting in a rude awakening an hour later when the current positively rips. If you know you are going to be paddling against the tide (or freshwater current, for that

matter), make sure and go against it on the way out and with it on the way back.

Otherwise you will get carried away in the beginning as the river whisks you along at a deceptively fast pace, only to have the fight of your life coming back when it takes five times as long and makes you wish you had never laid eyes on a kayak.

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Tarps are your friends — pack a few with ropes and stakes to rig up an impromptu ceiling for your outdoor living room and kitchen. You’ll need to have trees around your site to tie the lines to, but once this overhead shelter is in place, you can drag camp chairs over and lounge rather than being confined to a tent or vehicle. Hopefully you also packed a clothesline so you can start drying out wet gear under there, rather than wadding it up in a stink-breeding wad in your tent.

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Despite turning back much earlier than I would have liked, the super strong current of the inlet conspired with a stiff wind that kicked up against me (tidal changes often bring a breeze) so that no matter how hard I paddled, I could barely make headway. Had I not turned around so soon, I might have been in big trouble. In this type of situation the best you can do is stay out of the channel — usually the center of the stream —and hug the shoreline where eddies make the going slightly easier.

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outdoors A summer rain shower might provide welcome relief, but getting wet in colder months can be uncomfortable or even dangerous. Having the right clothes is essential, including waterproof boots and outerwear and a performance base layer. My favorite is merino wool: it’s soft not scratchy, insulates even when wet, draws moisture away from your skin so that it actually dries faster when it’s on, and best of all it has natural antimicrobial properties that mean you can wear it for days without any odor. Once I discovered merino, I was hooked.

Want a cozy fire? Hopefully you brought waterproof matches or a lighter, otherwise forget it. But if you did, you’ll need some dry tinder, kindling and firewood. Search around under thick beds of pine straw or leaves to see if there’s any dry material at the bottom. Scrape the outer layers of bark and wood off wet branches to hopefully reach a dry inner core. And split wood with a hatchet so that the dry inside is exposed to burn first. Good luck.

Beating the heat Summer is too long to stay in the AC the whole time. Grab a cold drink and head out there. I like to sip on frozen fruit smoothies, herbal iced tea, cold coconut water or even just plain chilled water. If I’m feeling fancy, maybe some cucumber-mint infused water, which has added cooling properties. Not only does this ensure adequate hydration, the constant cold input keeps my temperature down. Keep in mind that excessive caffeine and alcohol won’t do your body any favors in the heat.

Eat light in summer, lots of fruits and salads. Wear loose, light clothing that covers your skin but lets air whiffle through. Jump in the river, or spray your feet down with a hose. And embrace the sweat — it’s there to help you. Once that barrier is broken, you’ll find yourself relaxing into the heat. Move at a measured pace and keep a laid-back attitude, which technically won’t prevent heat stroke, but it will stop you from biting someone’s head off just because you were hot.

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Getting caught outside in a thunderstorm Most lightning deaths happen during recreational activities, especially water-based ones like fishing, boating and beach-going. Combine that with a higher incidence of pop-up thundershowers in summer, when everyone is out playing, and you have a recipe for potential disaster. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), your odds of getting struck by lightning in a given year are 1 in 1.1 million. Increase the scope to your lifetime, however, and the odds rise to 1 in 13,500. Still not terribly likely, but enough to inform yourself of best practices.

Obviously the safest thing in a lightning storm is to go indoors. But what if you can’t do that? The next best option is a fully enclosed vehicle (not a convertible or golf cart). If even that is out of reach and there is literally nowhere you can run to, find the lowest place around. Lightning always strikes the tallest object in a given area, so get away from isolated trees, hills or structures such as cell-phone towers. If you are hiking on a mountain, run downhill. If you are in an open area, find a ditch or depression to crouch down in with your arms over your head. Don’t sit or lie down, as that will increase the surface area of your body in contact with the ground (lightning travels up from the earth, not down from the sky). And definitely get away from any bodies of water. If you are in a group, spread everyone apart to minimize the number of people who may be injured from a single strike.

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How animals predict weather FORGET THE GROUNDHOG, KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR PETS AND WILDLIFE. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

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Weather can be unpredictable here in the Lowcountry, but luckily we live alongside some of the best weather forecasters. And no, we aren’t talking about the weatherman. The notion that animals can predict weather conditions isn’t new. There are countless proverbs on the subject dating back centuries ago. “When cattle lie down in the pasture, it indicates early rain” is just one popular adage picked up by the farmer’s almanac. While most of us don’t own cows, pets and local wildlife can give us clues about what weather will come. Experts believe that animals are acutely perceptive of minute changes in the environment like barometric pressure, seasonality and humidity. They also have heightened senses, which may account for their supposed weather-predicting abilities and changes in behavior before a storm. They can feel, hear and smell environmental changes that humans cannot. It might be time to turn off the television and look to your dog for the most accurate forecast.

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There are countless stories of dogs alerting their owners of the impending danger associated with inclement weather.

Behavioral changes such as growling, barking, whining, guarding, cowering, alertness, panting, stiffening hair or hiding in unusual places are some of the signs to look for. Dogs may exhibit strange behavior when they sense environmental and atmospheric changes such as a drop in pressure or the electricity in the air before a storm.

Dogs have a much better sense of smell than humans, so they can smell an incoming thunderstorm before it hits. With this heightened olfactory ability, they can tell when there’s a change in barometric pressure, which changes with different weather patterns. They know when the pressure changes because scents will either travel faster or slower, depending on the pressure.

Not only can dogs sense a change in pressure, but they can also sense a changing electric field. With an approaching thunderstorm, electric charges shift–and your dog knows when this occurs. So if your dog is looking to seek shelter or acting stranger than usual, there is a good chance that the weather is about to change.

Catcalling Just like dogs, cats can also detect falling atmospheric pressure due to their heightened senses. And with heightened hearing, cats can hear the rumble of thunder that is still far away. Experts also believe they can probably smell the metallic odor in the atmosphere right before a storm. Cats also may be able to smell the distinct scent of rain itself. Cats may exhibit similar changes in behavior to dogs. Excessive meowing, raised hair and hiding could be signs of bad weather.

Frog rain Have you ever heard that frogs croak loudly when it’s about to rain? These tiny amphibians are susceptible to atmospheric and climate changes such as global warming. Since frogs need water to live and lay their eggs, they prefer reproducing right after the rain. So frogs actually do croak more loudly to mate right before the rain. Post rain reproduction is more successful. Listen up for the frog forecast because male frogs will start croaking with more gusto before it rains to attract their mates.

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Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home It’s pretty obvious that bugs tend to make their way into our homes before cold weather to increase their chances of survival. But some bugs can help us predict more than changing seasons.

There is a saying that goes, “When ladybugs swarm, expect a day that’s warm.” Warmer temperatures bring these beetles out of hiding. You may spot these spotted bugs flying around your garden.

Ladybugs also notice drops in temperature, which indicate heavy rain showers. If you notice them hiding underneath tree bark or notice a sudden absence, you may want to grab an umbrella.

Hearing crickets Who needs a thermometer when you have crickets around? Just count the number of times a cricket chirps in 14 seconds and add 40. The total indicates the current temperature in Fahrenheit. Take a few measurements and then use the average to determine the temperature.

Chirp speed is a solid and free local temperature gauge.

Antsy Ants can sense changes in the atmosphere with their incredibly sensitive antennae, and they also can detect minute chemical signatures in the air. Since there’s a lack of reliable scientific data proving this alleged weather-sensing ability, there’s no way to tell for sure if ants can sense bad weather or not. However, some ants will create levees by surrounding their nests with large earthen walls about 24 hours before a heavy rainstorm to divert water away and prevent their colony from flooding. During floods fire ants survive by joining together in a ball, which can float on the water’s surface for days or even weeks. Check ant nests for preventative levees to determine if you should expect rain.

Swim with sharks Scientists proved that sharks were able to predict weather by observing and tracking a small population in 2001 when Hurricane Gabrielle was about to hit.

Just before the hurricane hit, blacktip sharks in Florida responded to falling barometric pressure caused by the storm. The group of sharks swam into much deeper water than usual to ensure better protection. While we may not be able to see just how deep the sharks around us are swimming, perhaps a lack of shark activity on the boat might predict the weather in some way.

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Early bird There are a few bird behaviors that can forecast weather changes.

Birds tend to fly low when a storm is coming and higher in good weather due to changes in air pressure. Birds also seem to know when to evacuate an area before inclement weather arrives. Studies hypothesize that birds hear infrasound from an approaching storm system before it’s visible. This capability also helps birds determine migration patterns since they can identify weather patterns in advance. If you see sudden migrations, many birds perching on power lines or seagulls flying in from the coast, it usually means that a rainstorm is coming.

TIPS FOR NERVOUS PETS WHEN IT’S RAINING CATS AND DOGS • Provide a safe place: Place their crate or bed in the most sound-proof room of your home.

• Minimize the storm: Shut the blinds and compete with the noise by utilizing a radio or white-noise machine.

• Offer distractions: Offer a positive stimulus, such as gentle petting, an occasional treat or a game with their favorite toy to distract and calm your pet.

• Keep your pet company – but not too much: Try to be home or have someone stay with your pet during the storm, but be sure not to overdo the affection because the change in routine may negatively affect their anxiety levels.

• Desensitize your pet: Try to gradually desensitize them to the sound of storms by utilizing a thunderstorm sound CD. • Calming remedies: A thunder jacket, Bach flower extracts, lavender oil and pheromones can promote relaxation.

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Exploring our stormy past STORY BY RICHARD THOMAS + ILLUSTRATION BY CARLY SCHULTZ

One of the things that attracts people to Hilton Head is the weather. Generally, sunny days, mild winters and gentle breezes coming off the waters are appealing attributes bringing residents and visitors to our shores. Yet these are not the weather qualities that have most significantly affected the evolution of life on this side of paradise. When you talk about Hilton Head weather, you have to talk about hurricanes.

Official weather records began in 1851, but much of the weather history of the Southeast coast and the Hilton Head area can be discerned from other records prior to that time.

Since the beginning of the 16th century, the ship logs of early explorers recorded weather abnormalities when they sailed into local waters. It legitimately can be said that every significant event of the 1500s along the southeast coast of North America was somehow affected by a significant weather occurrence. The 1515 scouting voyage of Pedro de Salazar in Port Royal Sound was disrupted by a raging storm.

The 1526 colonizing expedition of Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon lost its flagship on shoals near Port Royal Sound and sailed south to a point near Sapelo Sound, where the colony of San Miguel de Gualdape was established. San Miguel was abandoned about four months later due to Ayllon’s death, diseases that claimed nearly half of the 600 colonists and a severe cold snap that froze the water in buckets. The remaining 150 survivors evacuated the colony, and during the return voyage to Santo Domingo, over 40 survivors froze to death on the ships.

The fate of the expedition served to quell Spanish interest in North American settlement for the next decade.

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In 1565 when French and Spanish colonization attempts clashed in Florida, a series of hurricanes over a two-month period ravaged the fleets and interfered with attacks on their garrisons along the Florida coast. The Spanish expulsion of the French in November that year resulted in the establishment of three military outposts on the Florida coast, including St. Augustine, and of Santa Elena in the spring of 1566 on Port Royal Sound. An attempt by British Sea Dog, Sir John Hawkins, to capture Santa Elena was diverted by a hurricane off Cape Fear the following year. Sir Francis Drake’s fleet, on its way to destroy Santa Elena after ravaging Spanish cities in the Caribbean and burning St. Augustine nearly to the ground in 1586, was dispersed by a hurricane rounding the shoals off Tybee Island. In the dark and rain of the storm, Drake’s ships missed the entrance to Port Royal Sound and, with a strong wind out of the south, were forced to take safe harbor further to the north.

Unable to return to attack Santa Elena the next day due to the winds, he sailed to pick up 85 disgruntled survivors at Roanoke Island and return them to England.

After Santa Elena was consolidated into the outpost at St. Augustine in 1587, the English and Spanish contested local lands for nearly 80 years, until Charles Towne Landing was settled in 1670. The area south of Charleston remained a buffer zone between English land and Spanish claims anchored in St. Augustine until a colony of Scots Covenanters, named Stuart Town, was established on Port Royal Island in 1684. Two years later a Spanish attack razed the town, and a Spanish occupation of the area was likely prevented by the arrival of a hurricane, which also kept the Spanish fleet from its planned attack on Charles Town. That storm was known as the Storm of the Spanish Repulse.

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A history of hurricanes Two hurricanes in the 1720s served to further delay the economic recovery from the Yemassee Wars, and two Great Hurricanes of 1752 and 1783 severely reduced local crop yields at economically sensitive times, the latter following the end of the Revolutionary War. Other than the Great Carolina Hurricane of September 1854, few hurricanes affected Hilton Head until the 1890s, a decade in which six storms had a strong impact. The Great Sea Island Hurricane in August 1893 devastated the coast from Savannah to Charleston and hit Hilton Head with a storm surge of over 16 feet of water. An estimated 2,000 deaths in Beaufort County resulted, and severe damage from the storm virtually ended the booming phosphate mining industry that had developed in the area.

Clara Barton, who had worked on Hilton Head during the Civil War, brought the American Red Cross to the Port Royal area in the second disaster relief effort in its history. A physician named John MacDonald supervised relief efforts on Hilton Head for nearly eight months, during which time over 35 miles of trenches had to be dug to let the standing saltwater drain from the fields into the marshes. Another hurricane in October 1893, storms in 1894, 1896 and two in 1898 continued the damage of that terrible decade.

Other than hurricanes in 1911 and 1940, Hilton Head Island escaped heavy storm damage until Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. That is another story for a future campfire. LL Richard Thomas is an owner and guide for Hilton Head History Tours and is the author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort Country, SC at the Forefront of American History.

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It’s electric

Don’t let lightning steal the show.

Electrify the sky with your personality and wardrobe. Let all eyes watch you with fun statement pieces like structured tops, feathered pants or metallic embellished dresses.

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LOOKS INSPIRED BY LOCAL WEATHER PHOTOS BY LISA STAFF Bad weather doesn’t equate to bad outfits. Look your best in any weather with these carefully curated looks from local stores and boutiques. Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered.

Available at The Back Door (left) Kelly Caron Designs (right)

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Colors of the wind

Wind can accentuate your look. Opt for flowy dresses to show off your shape. Hats can protect your hair from the elements as long as you make sure they can stay on.

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Fun in the sun

Beat the heat with some bright and fun swimwear. A light T-shirt or a sarong will keep you from baking in the sun while keeping you cool.

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Rain check

Some of life’s best moments happen in the rain so don’t get caught in a bad outfit.

Waterproof fabrics can help shield you from those drops, while soothing color palettes can keep you calm in the storm.

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Enjoy a picturesque day in comfort while sporting bold colors and patterns that match the mood of the day. It’s all rainbows here.

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MEET THE MODELS Wanda Gilliam Local since 2020 What you love about being local: I love all that Hilton Head has to offer: the beach, the weather and the outdoor activities. Hobbies: Tennis, golf, biking and soaking up the sun. Favorite weather: Sunny beach weather. Fun fact: I used to race motocross.

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Rachel Aquaviva Local since 2019 What you love about being local: The beautiful scenery, the beaches, getting out on the water and the weather. Hobbies: Fashion, photography, music and travel. Favorite weather: Sunny and 75 because it is comfortable and you can do whatever you want outside. Fun fact: I have an 8-pound Yorkie-poo named Nova.

Aliyah Cooper Local since 2017 What you love about being local: I love being able to drive to the mountains but enjoy the beach most of the time. Hobbies: Hanging out with my dog, running and lifting weights. Favorite weather: Sun, so I can be on the beach. Fun Fact: I’m a dental assistant in school to be a dental hygienist.

Alan Boatwright Local since 2010 What you love about being local: I’ve lived here all my life. It’s a loving place to be. Hobbies: Fishing and hunting with my kids and paddle boarding with my boo. Favorite weather: Definitely summer for being outside and surfing. Fun fact: I have two boys that are taller than me and I wear a size 13.

Valentina Vargas Local since birth What you love about being local: I love that you can go the beach whenever you want and there are a lot of things to do. Hobbies: Playing with my friends, playing lacrosse with my sister and organizing.

Favorite weather: When it’s sunny but it’s not hot like it is right now. Fun fact: I am really good at piano.

Alexandra Vargas Local since, not sure!

What you love about being local: I like that it’s a great place and there are lots of places to go.

Hobbies: Walking, playing on the computer and going to the pond and touching donkeys.

Favorite weather: I like when it’s sunny but not hot and not cold. Because when it’s cold, you have to wear a jacket and when it’s hot, you have to wear sunscreen. Fun fact: I love donkeys.

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BY BAILEY GILLIAM

Summer may be full of sunny days and good times, but this is the time of year when your hair needs extra help battling damage caused by sun, water and wind. Too much sun exposure can cause dry and brittle hair, natural pigment loss, dullness and weakened elasticity.

Water can expose our hair to salt, chlorine, dirt, bacteria and unwelcome microbes which can all lead to significant hair damage.

And if you’re thinking about riding in that convertible or boat without securing your hair, you’re looking at tiny knots and snags in your hair which can lead to length damage and split ends. These may all sound frightening, but luckily we have some hair-care tips that will let you enjoy your summer without worrying about your hair.

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At the start of summer it’s wise to get a trim. Not only will this get rid of your split ends and refresh your style, but you’ll see less frizz if those split ends aren’t traveling up the hair shaft. And did you know that hair grows faster in the summer? Set a reminder on your phone to get a haircut every four to six weeks for the best-looking summer locks.

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Ditch the hot tools this summer to avoid extra heat. That extra dry heat will suck any leftover moisture out of your hair. Limit hot-styling -tool use to at least once or twice a week and opt for natural hairstyles. Pro tip: For beach waves, wash your hair at night and pile it into a bun before bed for instant waves in the morning.

Gee frizz Fight the frizz by keeping your hair healthy.

In addition to regular trims and conditioning, add a couple of drops of an anti-frizz oil or serum to help smooth hair and add shine. Choose a lightweight product and use it sparingly.

In season Change up your hair routine for the summer. Since our scalps react differently in different seasons, it’s a good idea to change up your products. Since summer heat dries out our hair, switch to a heavier moisturizing conditioner. This allows for more washes too – because we are definitely taking more showers during this busy sweat-and-grime season. Use a clarifying or anti-residue shampoo once a week to clear up any buildup and chemicals, and follow with a deep conditioning treatment.

Under the sun Just as the sun can damage skin, it can damage hair. During the summer make it a habit to apply a hair-care product that contains UV filters to protect your hair from sun damage and prevent fading. On days when you’re going to be out in the sun for extended periods, wear a hat or scarf to cover your hair. Not only will your hair thank you, but you’ll also reduce the risk of a sunburned scalp.

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Swimming lessons There’s another reason you need to take a shower before swimming besides lessening the spread of germs. If your hair is drenched with clean water or a leave-in conditioner, it won’t absorb as much saltwater, pool chemicals or water-born bacteria. Rinse your hair directly after swimming to avoid buildup.

If you don’t have access to a shower, carry a spray bottle with you. LL

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Local Love WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS This rain gauge will blend in seamlessly with the rest of your garden.

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RAIN RAIN GO AWAY This reverse-close umbrella provides you safety from the rain in style.

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STAND BY ME After a rainy day, store your umbrella in this classic and sophisticated umbrella stand.

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SUN DON'T COST A RING Just like an umbrella, this dish has you covered for storing your rings in a fun way.

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TAKE CHARGE These lamps are both fashionable and functional with their rechargeable lights in case of a power outage.

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BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY Our radar picked up these cool items from local shops. These unique products are bound to make any gloomy day brighter.

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HERE COMES THE SUN Complement any indoor or outdoor space with these beautiful solarpowered lanterns.

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HONEY I'M HOME Provide shelter from biting winds and rain for hummingbirds and their eggs with this intricately woven piece.

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JUST BEACHY This towel is the perfect imagery of a gorgeous beach day to keep in your home.

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LET IT RAIN Check out how much rainfall you get after a storm with this fun handcrafted copper rain gauge.

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WHAT’S FRESH IN JUNE?

Okra: It’s not just for gumbo WHETHER FRIED, PICKLED OR GRILLED, NO OTHER VEGETABLE TASTES QUITE LIKE THIS VERSATILE SOUTHERN DELICACY. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

Fried okra Every Southerner’s grandmother made okra.

INGREDIENTS 10 okra pods, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 egg, beaten 1 cup cornmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup vegetable oil

SNAP YOUR FINGERS Okra is nicknamed “lady’s fingers” due to its long, slender shape.

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DIRECTIONS [1] In a small bowl, soak okra in the egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt and pepper. [2] Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heart. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.

[3] Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when the okra first starts to brown and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Okra is an important staple of Southern cuisine. This fruit masquerading as a vegetable is most frequently used in the Lowcountry as a thickening agent for gumbo or fried up with cornmeal as a side dish. While some people can’t get over its slimy texture, okra has a myriad of health benefits that shouldn’t be overlooked. Keep reading to learn more about okra’s health benefits, how to grow it, where to get it and how to incorporate it into your diet with or without the slimy texture disliked by many.

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How many pecks of pickled peppered okra did Peter Piper pick?

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 pounds small okra pods, trimmed 3 medium-size Fresno chiles, quartered lengthwise 3 small bay leaves 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) bourbon 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 1/4 cups white distilled vinegar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup kosher salt

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DIRECTIONS [1] Pack okra evenly into three 1-pint jars, alternating tips and stem ends to get more in each jar. Stuff 4 chile quarters and 1 bay leaf in each jar. Pour 2 tablespoons of bourbon and vinegar into each jar. [2] Cook mustard seeds, coriander seeds and peppercorns in a small saucepan over medium until toasted, lightly browned and very fragrant. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Boil until sugar and salt completely dissolve, about 3 minutes. [3] Pour mixture evenly into jars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cover with lids and chill 24 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Picture of health Okra is high in vitamins C and K but also provides significant amounts of protein, which is odd for most fruits and vegetables. It contains beneficial antioxidants that may reduce the risk of serious diseases, prevent inflammation and contribute to overall health. It also contains polyphenols which may contribute to heart and brain health. Research suggests that okra may bind to cholesterol in your gut and lower blood cholesterol levels. The protein lectin present in okra is currently being studied for its role in cancer prevention and treatment. It also may lower blood sugar. Okra is a great food for pregnant women because one cup of okra meets their daily folate needs; folate is important for preventing neural tube defects. In short, it’s worth adding okra to your summer sides to reap its many health benefits.

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INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons butter 2 cups finely chopped onion 1 1/2 cups finely chopped green bell pepper 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 (16 ounce) packages cut okra 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth 2 bay leaves 2 pounds medium-size raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon filé powder Hot cooked rice DIRECTIONS [1] Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium; add onion and the next 3 ingredients and sauté for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

[2] Stir in thyme, salt and pepper and cook 1 to 2 minutes.

[3] Stir in tomatoes, okra, broth and bay leaves. [4] Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. [5] Add shrimp, hot sauce and filé powder; cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shimp turns pink. [6] Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.

Grow your own The reason okra is such a Southern staple is because it grows best in the smoldering heat. If you’re thinking about planting okra, remember to plant when evening temperatures are in the 60s or warmer.

Lucky for us, Lowcountry weather gives us a larger window to plant okra.

Despite its love of heat, it is important to give okra at least 1 inch of water every week. Space your okra plants 10 inches apart in a very sunny area that has fertile, well-drained soil (thank you, sand!). Pods should appear within two months, and harvest time comes when the pods are between 2 to 4 inches long. The beautiful thing about okra is that you can cut the pods every day or two and they will keep coming.

FIND YOUR FAVORITE Okra comes in many distinct varieties, such as the Clemson Spineless, Jambalaya, Star of David and Burgundy. Most of these varieties differ in size, shape and ideal harvesting days.

The pods of okras can either be red or green.

They don’t differ in taste, and red okras will turn green when cooked.

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ALL YOU CAN EAT Most parts of the okra plant are edible, including the leaves, flowers, seeds and stems. You can cook its leaves like dandelion greens, spinach and beets. Moreover, the leaves also are great for salads and stir-frying.

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• Farmers Market of Bluffton: Purchase locally grown okra from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays in Old Town Bluffton. Tuten Farm, Adam’s Farm, Otis Daise Farm, The Stevensons Farm and Wills Lowcountry Produce are just a few of the vendors that could have some of the freshest produce you’ll ever taste.

• If you’re looking for a literal farm-to-table experience, check out these local farms that sell okra: Okatee River Brand Produce, Dempsey Farms (St. Helena), Pasture Shed Farm (St. Helena) and Breland Hill Farm (Ruffin).

• Supermarkets: Our favorite spots for okra are Publix, Whole Foods, Kroger and Harris Teeter – in that order.

Okra can be consumed in a number of ways – raw, pickled, stir-fried, baked, grilled, stewed – you name it. The No. 1 reason people dislike okra is the “slimy” texture. To reduce the slime factor, pair it with acid.

Add any acid when cooking okra — tomatoes, lemon juice, or vinegar — and you’ll end up with a less slimy dish. This means cooking okra can be as simple and delicious as throwing some okra pods and chopped tomatoes in a roasting pan with a little salt and pepper or Cajun seasoning and baking it all on medium-high for 30 to 40 minutes.

The other method of cooking okra to appease those put off by the texture is grilling it. Take medium-sized whole pods, brush with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper or some smoked paprika. Grill on high heat until the pods begin to brown on each side and serve hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lime. The light charring brings out the underlying sweetness of the pods, and the lime adds that previously mentioned acidity balance and a delicious flavor profile. On top of all those flavors is the slime-reducing nature of highheat preparations. LL

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THE CULINARY MASTERMIND BEHIND ONE OF THE ISLAND’S MOST ICONIC EATERIES SHARES WHAT IT TAKES TO KEEP CROWDS COMING BACK, YEAR AFTER YEAR. STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

There are some restaurants where the food is almost secondary to the experience.

To be clear, Salty Dog is not one of them. Although it certainly could be, with its breathtaking views across the marshes of Braddock’s Cove, its delightful seaside atmosphere and its rotation of great live musicians. The fact is, it could have a menu featuring nothing but PopTarts, and it would still be enough to recommend it for a night out.

That’s what makes Herb Britton’s 20-year run in the kitchen at Salty Dog Café so extraordinary. He very easily could have coasted and let the inimitable atmosphere of the restaurant do all the heavy lifting. Instead, he has waged a two-decades-long campaign to make each dish better than the last.

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Jake’s Famous Shrimp Toast

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Set sail with this Salty Dog classic made with wild-caught American shrimp tossed with a shredded jack and cheddar cheese blend, garlic and spices.

It’s not just for breakfast.

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 pounds cooked, peeled medium shrimp 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 tablespoons sliced green onions 4 hoagie rolls DIRECTIONS [1] Mix ingredients well and spread onto a sliced hoagie roll. [2] Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

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“My expectations are to be perfect,” he said. “We strive every day to open those doors and get better and better.”

His is a passion born of a culinary journey that brought him from washing dishes to running one of the busiest restaurants in a world-class resort destination.

“Honestly it sounds like a line, but as soon as I started in the restaurant business, I knew that’s what I wanted to do,” he said. “I pretty much made up my mind on day one I was going to culinary school.”

Emerging from Baltimore’s competitive culinary scene in 1993, Britton found himself coming down to Hilton Head Island following a friend who needed a chef. Initially working at the South Seaport Café, he quickly moved into the kitchen that would be his home for the next 20 years and counting, Salty Dog Café.

“A lot of things have changed at the Salty Dog, but 20 years in it’s all about how you run the kitchen and treat people. Most of my kitchen managers have been with me for

ARE YOU SQUIDDING ME? Spice up your next meal with crispy calamari tossed in an original calypso sauce and island spices. These blazing rings are cooled off with a little fresh pineapple salsa and served with ranch dressing.

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Ring of Fire Calamari INGREDIENTS (calamari) 2 1/2 pounds calamari, tubes and tentacles Buttermilk Your favorite seafood breader INGREDIENTS (pineapple salsa) 3 cups diced pineapple 1/4 cup diced red pepper 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon soy sauce INGREDIENTS (calypso sauce) 1 bottle of Matouk’s Calypso Sauce 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

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DIRECTIONS [1] Marinate calamari in buttermilk for 5 minutes. [2] Drain, then toss in breader. [3] Fry in 350-degree oil for 2-3 minutes. [4] Toss with calypso and top with the pineapple salsa. Serve with ranch dressing to cool down the heat.

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20 years,” he said. “We’ve all pretty much grown up together.”

It’s true that some things have changed, but many things have not. The crab cakes still dazzle, inspired by Britton’s upbringing.

And the shrimp and grits, Britton says, are still some of the best you’re going to find.

“I have free rein to be creative.

I can kind of choose my own adventure in terms of what I want to do with the food here,” he said.

“Having that kind of freedom is really cool for a chef in my position.

And as hokey as it might sound, I love the people I work with, and I love the marina. It’s a perfect office to come to.” LL

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FIRE UP THE GRILL WITH THESE BACKYARD BARBECUE RECIPES

BY LOCAL CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

NACHO AVERAGE NACHOS Pork is a barbecue classic that can’t be left out. Big Jim’s pulled pork nacho recipe is perfect for party grazing and lively conversation. This creative spin on nachos brings unique South Carolinian flavor.

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INGREDIENTS 8 ounces tortilla chips 8 ounces pulled pork 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos 1 cup baked beans 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded cheddar 6 ounces pico de gallo 2 ounces fresh green onion, sliced Sour cream DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the oven to 450 degrees. [2] Spread tortilla chips evenly on a medium baking dish and top with mozzarella and cheddar.

Place in oven until cheese is melted - about 6-8 minutes. [3] Remove from oven and top with baked beans, pulled pork, jalapenos, pico de gallo, green onions, and sour cream. Serve family-style.

WHAT A BURGER You can’t have a summer gathering without burgers. These burgers from Lulu Kitchen are piled high with flavor and will leave your guests begging for more.

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Summertime burger INGREDIENTS 20 ounces ground Wagyu beef Cheese of your liking 4 strips of crispy Applewood smoked bacon 2 leaves of butter lettuce 4 slices heirloom tomatoes 2 thick fried onion rings Salt and pepper to taste 2 Kings Hawaiian hamburger rolls 2 garlic dill pickles 2 tablespoons Hellmann’s mayo 1 tablespoon dijon mustard DIRECTIONS [1] Divide the meat in half and form into two patties. Do not overmix the meat, as this will cause the burgers to be tough. Season well with salt and pepper and place on a hot grill of at least 450 degrees.

Cook the burgers to your desired temperature. [2] Mix mustard and mayo and spread on both sides of the rolls. Add cheese to the burger for about 1 minute before removing it from the grill. Add bacon to the burger and place it on a roll. Top with lettuce and tomato, followed by an onion ring.

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This pomegranate margarita recipe beats the heat and any bad vibes.

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Alexander’s Pomegranate Margarita INGREDIENTS 2 ounces Herradura Reposado 3/4 ounce agave nectar 1/4 fresh lime juice 1 ounce Stirrings pomegranate liqueur 1 ounce homemade sour mix DIRECTIONS [1] Pour all ingredients over ice in a martini shaker and give a quick shake or two. [2] Pour into a rocks glass with a salted rim. [3] Create a homemade sour mix with equal parts fresh lemon juice, water, simple syrup, and half part fresh lime juice.

TACO 'BOUT SUMMER Add a little Lowcountry twist to your backyard barbecue with fish tacos.

We live by the sea, and only the tastiest seafood recipes will do.

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Fish Tacos INGREDIENTS (fish) 1 tablespoon cumin 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon Old Bay 1 tablespoon dark chili Salt and pepper to taste

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INGREDIENTS (tacos) 4 4-6 ounce filets mahi mahi, halved 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup black beans 1 cup pico de gallo

INGREDIENTS (Southwest aioli) 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper 1/3 cup ranch 1 cup mayonnaise DIRECTIONS [1] Season filet of mahi mahi with blackening spice and grill until cooked through. [2] Mix all ingredients for Southwest aioli. [3] Take two tortillas. Spread aioli along the middle of each tortilla and layer shredded lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo, and cheese. Top with one piece of mahi mahi filet in each taco. [4] Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

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Ina Garten’s Sliders INGREDIENTS 2 pounds premium ground beef (80 percent lean and 20 percent fat) 1 tablespoon good dijon mustard 3 tablespoons Olio Santo olive oil, plus extra for brushing the grill 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves 3 teaspoons chopped garlic 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces grated Gruyere 12 small Brioche buns 4 ounces baby arugula 3 medium tomatoes, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rounds 2 small red onions, sliced in 1/8-inch-thick rounds Ketchup, for serving

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SLIDE OVER Bite-sized doesn’t mean less flavor. This slider recipe packs an irresistible punch.

You won’t be able to have just one.

DIRECTIONS [1] Build a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill. [2] Place the ground beef in a large bowl and add the mustard, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with a fork to combine, taking care not to compress the ingredients. Shape the meat into 12 (2-inch) patties of equal size and thickness. [3] When the grill is medium-hot, brush the grill grate with oil to keep the sliders from sticking. Place the sliders on the grill and cook for 4 minutes. Turn the sliders over with a spatula and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until medium-rare, or cook longer if you prefer the sliders more well done. For the last 2 minutes of cooking time, place 1/2-ounce Gruyere on the top of each burger and close the grill lid. Remove the sliders to a platter and cover with foil. [4] Slice the buns in half crosswise and toast the halves cut side down on the grill. [5] Divide the baby arugula among the 12 bottom buns, top each with a slider, and finish with a slice of tomato and red onion. Cover with the top of the bun and serve hot with ketchup.

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8 TIPS FROM A BARBECUE PROFESSIONAL Bob Sutton’s career as a chef began in 1973. After a long career cooking upscale contemporary cuisine, he changed his focus to barbecue in 2008, opening his first Bullies BBQ in Medina, Ohio. Sutton moved to Hilton Head Island in 2012 and opened his second Bullies BBQ in a building next to the nowclosed Kangaroo Express gas station. With counter service and writing covering the walls, his smoky hole-in-the-wall joint has become a local favorite, rising near the top of restaurant rankings on both Yelp and Trip Advisor. The popular pitmaster shares a few secrets:

1. Do not get discouraged if it isn’t perfect your first few times. Keep trying. Barbecue is a trial-and-error cooking method with as many opinions about it as there are stars in the sky. Everyone has a thought on what it should be or taste like.

2. Keep it at low temperatures for long periods of time.

I cook different meats at different temperatures.

3. Every tool (smoker or grill) works a little differently.

Just because your neighbor’s $3,000 Traeger cooks pork in eight hours doesn’t mean your $60 Weber can do the same, but don’t think you can’t make just as good or better barbecue. We were using the latter long before the high-tech stuff.

4. Experiment and take notes so you know what did or did not work the last time.

5. Even temperature control is important for good results. This is probably the hardest thing to achieve.

It requires a lot of tending and watching. Set timers for checking your ‘que.

6. Animals can be different. Some are tender, and others are just tough and mean. It may take 12 hours to do one pork butt and 16 for another. Check your meat for tenderness as you go. I am an old-school chef who judges with a fork, not a thermometer. As I stated earlier, everyone has an opinion. Do what is best for you.

7. Keep your ‘que moist as it cooks. This can be done with water pans in the smoker and basting with a thin sauce.

8. Keep trying different techniques until you find one that works.

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Bob Sutton’s thin basting sauce INGREDIENTS 2 cups apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup water 1/2 stick butter

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DIRECTIONS Warm in a sauce pan, whipping to emulsify the butter into the mix. Do not overheat. Just enough for the butter to melt.

Baste meat during cooking process once an hour.

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There is nothing better than a pancake brunch board as a way to get Dad’s attention on Father’s Day. And children will especially feel included by helping with the preparations — pick-your-own farms offer seasonal fruits to kick off the summer and earn instant “farm to table” bragging rights.

The choices are practically endless: our version has red and green grapes, raspberries, bacon, sour cream with orange zest, raspberry preserves, toasted almonds, blueberries and pancakes. Other delicious options are apple sauce, cherries, sliced ham, sliced kiwis, shredded coconut, lemon curd,

lemon yogurt, toasted pecans and sliced peaches. Pick what you know Dad will love. To really jazz it up, whip up some blueberry pancakes with blueberry butter (recipe follows).

Each ingredient can be prepared in advance and placed into small ramekins, so only the pancakes and bacon will need to be cooked just before serving. Arrange all the ingredients on a large cutting board or decorative platter. Serving syrup, honey or agave in individual shot glasses makes less of a mess. Add a fun topping such as Dad’s favorite candy, which will make everybody happy – it’s all about sharing.

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Blueberry pancakes with blueberry butter MAKES 8 MEDIUM PANCAKES INGREDIENTS (blueberry butter) 1 cup blueberries 1 stick butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS To make the blueberry butter, mash up blueberries, softened butter, and salt using a fork or a small food processor. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, butter, vegetable oil and egg.

Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until mixed. Stir in blueberries.

INGREDIENTS (pancake batter) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup blueberries + more for garnish Cooking spray Syrup, warmed in microwave DIRECTIONS Lightly coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. When a few drops of water dropped into the skillet sizzle, your skillet is ready.

Use a 1/3 measuring cup of batter for each pancake. When small holes start to appear on the surface of the batter, flip over and cook until light golden brown. Serve with blueberry butter, warmed syrup and blueberries.

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Chef Lynn Michelle is a personal chef located on Hilton Head Island who serves the entire Lowcountry. Whether it’s preparing healthy, gourmet, family-style meals or expertly creating elaborate dinner parties, Chef Lynn and her team do it all — planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning up. Cheflynnmichelle.com

There’s nothing better than a backyard barbecue – and there’s no better time to kick off the summer barbecue season than on Father’s Day. As a day dedicated to honoring and celebrating the dads in your life, Father’s Day is one of those holidays that is a special mix of family, fun – and, of course, food. It’s also the perfect time to give dads the day off from their role as the traditional grill master at the family barbecue – and treat them to a truly special meal.

This summer feels like the perfect time to fire up the celebrations, and perhaps there is no better way to fire things up this Father’s Day than by firing up something truly spectacular on the grill. So while your Father’s Day barbecue can still serve up some of the usual burgers and hot dogs, this year consider adding in one of the top cuts of meat to honor, celebrate (and delight) the top dads in your life.

When it comes to the perfect special-occasion meal to prepare on the grill for this year’s special Father’s Day celebration, my choice is the deliciously tender beef tenderloin. With its mild buttery flavor, beef tenderloin on the grill can be a true treat for the dads at your barbecue – perfectly seasoned so that the grill produces a delicious, nicely browned exterior crust, while the inside of the steak remains juicy. Since this cut of meat has no bones or fat, it is perfect for the grill – and as one of the leanest meats, it often has fewer calories, less fat and more protein than some other options.

While there are a number of ways to cook beef tenderloin (including searing it on the stove and then finishing it in the oven), grilling beef tenderloin is one of my favorite ways to prepare this standout cut of meat. To further take a typical “meat and potatoes” favorite meal to the next level for this special day, pair your grilled savory beef tenderloin with my special “loaded potatoes” and broccoli side dishes.

The best part? All are not only incredibly delicious, but are easy to make – and will enable the day’s honorees, and everyone at the barbecue, to truly relax and enjoy time together.

So this Father’s Day, go beyond the burgers and give the men in your life a truly memorable meal that you know they’ll love. Help celebrate this special day, and the kick off of summer with memories to last a lifetime.

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Father’s Day beef tenderloin INGREDIENTS Whole beef tenderloin, trimmed out Salt, to season Black pepper, to season Garlic powder, to season DIRECTIONS [1] Cut the tri-tip beef tenderloin apart from the entire rest of beef tenderloin. They cook differently. The tri-tip is three muscles coming together that take a little bit more time to cook, due to the thickness of the tenderloin roast. [2] Season both pieces of tenderloin, as desired. Set aside for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator. I don’t encourage meat to sit out in room temperature.

[3] Heat the grill to 375 degrees. [4] Use a meat thermometer.

The center of the tenderloin should read 125 degrees for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium and 155 for medium-well.

The thicker and middle part will be rarer, the tail end being more medium and medium-well. [5] Let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

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DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 450 degrees. [2] Wash and soak potatoes for 20 minutes in saltwater. [3] Place wet potatoes onto a baking sheet and put in a hot oven for one hour (time will depend on type of oven). [4] When the potatoes are done, using gloves, press both ends of the potato towards the middle. It will create a nice potato pillow to top with your favorite toppings. [5] You also may place the filled potatoes back into the oven to melt the cheese for twice-baked potatoes and add butter and sour cream when out of the oven.

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INGREDIENTS 1 bunch beets DIRECTIONS [1] Select a bunch or two of beets that are similar in size. [2] Cut the beet off just above the stem (about ½ inch) and wash the beets with the skin on.

[3] Place the whole beets into a large pot and fill with water; Add 2 teaspoons salt to the water. [4] Put the large pot on the stove on high and let boil for 40 minutes — you may need to add more water at this time. [5] After 40 minutes, add more water and just let the beets simmer (around medium heat) until done. Should be able to poke through with a fork. [6] When done, let beets cool; the peel will come right off with your hands. Set aside. Chef’s note: The beets can be used cold to place on salads, cut up and warmed up with olive oil and/or butter and desired seasonings. Use this same method for red beets as well and remember that the beet coloring will stain. Red beet juice has been used as a color dye for many centuries.

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FATHER’S DAY FAVORITES If you don’t have the time or energy to cook and clean up on June 19, treat the old man (and yourself) to a hassle-free experience at one of these restaurants perfect for local dads.

Asian: Hinoki, Ruan Thai, Saigon Cafe, Stir Crazy, Thai Smile Breakfast: Odd Birds, Sunrise Cafe Barbecue: Big Jim’s, Bullies, Duke’s, One Hot Mama’s, Q on Bay Burgers: Charbar, Chow Daddy’s, Harold’s, Red Fish Great view: Boathouse, Dockside, ELA’S, Hudson’s, Quarterdeck, Salty Dog Italian: Michael Anthony’s, Nunzio, Pomodori Mexican: Java Burrito, Holy Tequila, Fiesta Fresh Pizza: Giuseppi’s, Local Pie, Mama G's, Mangiamo, Pizza Co. Seafood: Alexander’s, Black Marlin, Charlie’s, Lulu Kitchen, Poseidon Steaks: Frankie Bones, Jazz Corner, Old Bull Tavern, WiseGuys Southern: A Lowcountry Backyard, Bad Biscuit, Blacksheep, Cahill’s, FARM, Nectar

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BEE-TOWN MEAD & CIDER KEEPS THE AWARDS COMING FOR THEIR LOCALLY PRODUCED SPIRITS.

Since opening, Bee-Town Mead & Cider has set itself apart from the growing craft-mead movement, having crashed the biggest wine party of the year with a Best in Show award winner in the 2020 Palmetto Wine Competition. And now South Carolina’s first production meadery has added another accolade to its shelf. This past November more than 100 meaderies from around the country put forth 388 of their finest meads for the National Honey Board’s National Mead Competition. Not only did Bee-Town Mead & Cider take home best in show for its sour cherry mead, its blueberry mead aged in Burnt Church barrels took home silver. “I had to read the results three times before I believed it,” said owner Mike Tripka. “It’s a nice validation of what we’re doing here.”

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What used to be The Cracked Egg on Paris Avenue in Port Royal is now a new restaurant called The Olde Schoolhouse. The name stems from the building’s original use: a one-room schoolhouse. Local businessman Jake Higgins purchased the space to create a good family restaurant with seasonal and fresh menu items inspired by classic southern fare that are available all day. Although the restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch currently, dinner hours are expected to be added in the next few weeks.

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EXPERIENCE THE ALL-NEW QUARTERDECK Serving as the cornerstone of Harbour Town, the all-new Quarterdeck offers 270-degree sunset views overlooking Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Calibogue Sound and the famed 18th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links, making it one of the most sought-after dining venues on Hilton Head Island.

A generous selection of indoor and outdoor seating options includes an expansive wraparound deck, indoor bar and dining area on the first floor, as well as a new rooftop oyster bar, for unforgettable sunset views.

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Burger clinic with Chef Charles On June 26, gather around the table for a cooking demonstration at Alexander's, led by resort executive chef Charles Pejeau. Have fun, learn something new and give back to your local community. All the money collected will be given to the Palmetto Dunes Employee Assistance Program. All demonstrations include a glass of sparkling wine and a culinary gift to take home. alexandersrestaurant.com UPCOMING COOKING DEMOS: July 17: Chef Fabian’s Grandma’s Jamaican Jerk Chicken August 21: Lowcountry Boil September 18: Clean, Prepare and Cook Your Fresh Catch

Quick bites Lulu Kitchen is bringing back lunch, starting June 3. Lunch by Lulu will take place Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Visit lulukitchen-hhi.com for more information.

Check out the latest speakeasy hotspot on the island. Public Kitchen + Wine Bar is the perfect evening spot for drinks, snacks, hookah and lively conversation. The cocktail tapas bar opens at 5 p.m.

Mama G’s Pizza Bistro and Bar is now open in Moss Creek Village. Try the new Italian-American bistro experience featuring delicious family recipe, fully fermented, light and crispy pizzas.

Don’t miss the strawberry moon full moon cruise hosted by The Salty Dog. From 7:309:30 p.m. June 13, embark on a happy-hour journey on its 63-foot catamaran with upper and lower decks cruising the Calibogue Sound. Enjoy snacks and libations paired with gorgeous water views.

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Fresh, summer starters from the local food scene.

THAT’S A WRAP For those tired of salads, try a delicious lettuce wrap for a refreshing summer starter.

The Kimchi Lettuce Wraps from The Pearl Kitchen & Bar feature crispy pork belly, ponzu drizzle, kimchi and radishes.

SPREAD OUT For the perfect shareable, try the charcuterie board from Charlie’s L’etoile Verte.

Charlie’s Gathering is perfect for your family cocktail hour and is loaded with cheese, pate, smoked salmon, charcuterie, spiced nuts and fruit. It can be ordered to go with a nice bottle of wine.

Beach picnic, anyone?

THAT’S RICH! Try a classic starter at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

Its oysters Rockefeller is one that can’t be missed. It features roasted fennel, tarragon, parsley, spinach, bread crumbs and toasted Parmesan cheese inspired by its first preparation in 1899 by the chef at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans. Did you know it was called Rockefeller because of its rich taste?

TROPICAL STORM The Black Marlin’s Tropical Cobb Salad is the perfect summer salad to refresh those tastebuds. You can’t go wrong with this salad of mixed greens, chilled shrimp, hearts of palm, mandarin orange, pineapple, avocado, crumbled bleu cheese, red onion, tomato and cilantro lime dressing.

SUMMER DELIGHT Try a delicious salad at Michael Anthony’s. The Panzanella con Burrata is a summer favorite that refreshes the palate on a hot day. It is full of gorgeous, fresh and locally grown heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, arugula, crusty bread and fresh burrata with a red wine vinaigrette.

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Margaret Pearman is a certified sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers and is responsible for curating the award-winning wine list at Charlie’s Coastal Bistro. Here is her sipping suggestion for June:

Napa Cabernet

Growing up on the coast, I am somewhat prepared for the scare of an imminent hurricane barreling across the Atlantic. I am lucky to say I got on the last flight out of New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Katrina. I would take a hurricane over a fire any day. We have time to prepare our homes and pack our most sacred possessions.

Wildfires leave little time for preparation.

California wine country fared well in the face of fires over the last decade until 2020. That is when the Glass Fire around the Spring Mountain area charred most of the eastern side of Napa.

Vineyards are somewhat fire-resistant, but the buildings that make up a winery are not. Back vintages, wines in barrel and wines waiting to be released … all lost. Smoke is the other huge problem. Grapes absorb the smoke and become “tainted.” There is an emerging technology to detect the amount of smoke taint. Winemakers use the measurement to decide whether they should try to process the grapes or call for a total loss. For many wineries there simply is no 2020 vintage. What does all this mean for you?

If you are a Napa Cabernet lover like so many, you may want to stock up now. Inventory will be low, and prices will be high. There will be a lot of lower-end wine with a smoky undertone flooding the market. You also may want to look to other growing regions.

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Unpredictable weather may foil beach plans, but there’s no reason to stop the party. These vodka recipes were made for summer weather and are guaranteed to cool you off. Because we all know that in the Lowcountry rain doesn’t mean cooler temperatures. Try one of these Tito’s recipes this summer, rain or shine.

Mudslide Poptails Cool off with this sweet treat. Who knew a chocolate ice pop and Tito’s Handmade Vodka could mix so well together?

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 3 ounces of your favorite cola 1 chocolate ice pop DIRECTIONS [1] Add the ice pop to a mason jar mug. [2] Pour Tito’s Handmade Vodka and your favorite cola over the ice pop and enjoy.

Tito’s Summer Haze A warm breeze, fresh-picked berries, that golden hour of sunshine? Looks like you’re sitting pretty in a summer daze. Just add a splash of Tito’s and feel free to stay there all season long.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 4 ounces lemonade 1/2 ounce simple syrup, optional 4 blackberries 4 basil leaves DIRECTIONS [1] Muddle blackberries and basil leaves in a shaker. [2] Add Tito’s Handmade Vodka and lemonade.

[3] Shake and pour into a glass over ice.

Tito’s Summer Heat It’s getting hot in here and we’re not just talking about summer weather. With sweet agave, a squeeze of citrus and a helping handful of heat, this spicy cocktail is perfect for poolside sipping.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 2 ounces soda water 1/2 ounce lime juice 1/2 ounce agave 3 slices cucumber 2 slices jalapeño DIRECTIONS [1] Muddle slices into a shaker tin. [2] Add Tito’s Handmade Vodka, lime juice, agave and ice. [3] Shake vigorously and strain into a glass over ice. [4] Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber and jalapeño slice.

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Even though we live in paradise, the occasional out-of-town excursion is a treat. From Hilton Head and Savannah, we’re fortunate to have nonstop flight options that afford exploration of many popular North American destinations rich in abundant sights, sounds and flavors. LOCAL Life brings these nonstop cities to you through the eyes and recommendations of local foodies, shopaholics, sports fans and cultural aficionados who will ensure that your next out-of-town adventure is just that — nonstop.

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We’ll concentrate on the Los Feliz area, one of the most soughtafter parts of Los Angeles, thanks to stunning views, beautiful homes and relative affordability. With Hollywood to the west, Silver Lake to the south, and Atwater village to the east, this area is home to some of the most outstanding architecture in Los Angeles County and also is the birthplace of film and TV studios.

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destinations Start by renting a car, as driving is the best way to get around LA, even though it means spending time on freeways and highways, local streets and by-ways — from the famed Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Rodeo Drive.

From LAX head north on the 405 (driving is a numbers game). To keep it simple, stay in this quadrant along the 405 corridor: north of Interstate 10, west of Interstate 5 and south of “the 101” that cuts across the Valley. Look at a map, and you’ll quickly understand.

Scattered across the hills are architectural gems evoking the “Old Hollywood” built by architects such as Leland Bryant, Frank Lloyd Wright and Paul Williams. Wright’s Hollyhock House on Olive Hill is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site; it’s not open to the public but worth a drive-by look. Check online for architecture tours of many houses in this area.

The Griffith Observatory is a must-see for the science exhibits inside and the amazing views of the City of Angels out to the Pacific Ocean. Hike up to Mt. Hollywood for even higher views. Gawk at the Hollywood sign along the hilly trails, but beware of poor signage and homeless people living in the park.

Note: There are numerous Hollywood sign walking tours.

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The Griffith Observatory

After the hike, grab a bite at Yuca’s Hut or the trendy Little Dom’s, both on nearby Hillhurst Avenue. If the waits are too long, try Trails Cafe in Griffith Park.

You’re not far from the Greek Theater and the Hollywood Bowl, both iconic outdoor venues. Check their calendars well in advance, as a live performance at either is a real treat.

Dinner options nearby include Cafe Stella in Silver Lake or the classic Musso & Frank Grill (where you’ll likely see a famous face or two). End the day with a toast at Gelson’s Wine and Craft Beer Bar at Cafe Stella 2725 Hyperion Ave. in what used to be the Walt Disney Studios. While a bar at a grocery store might not sound like fun, it’s a go-to hot spot for this star-studded neighborhood.

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You need days, if not months, to really get to know LA, but here are a few highlights: Musso & Frank Grill

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AT THE BEACH: Annenberg Beach House in Santa Monica. Eat at Back on Beach Café, tour the Marion Davies Guest House and swim in the pool, both designed by Julia Morgan. Or take a dip in the ocean.

WEST LOS ANGELES: Promoted as a museum for everyone, the $1.3 billion Getty Center — perched on a hill along the 405 — is famous for its collections, Richard Meier architecture, exceptional gardens and views of the city.

And admission is free.

DOWNTOWN: Each Saturday the LA Conservancy offers walking tours of Union Station, an architectural masterpiece with an incredible history.

Getty Center Opened in 1939, this beloved Art-Deco/Spanish Colonial Revival-style landmark was the last great railway station built in America. It’s loaded with railroad, Los Angeles and Tinsel Town history. Walt Disney Concert Hall, also downtown, is home to the LA Philharmonic. The Frank Gehry-designed masterpiece is noted to have among the finest acoustics in the world.

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HOLLYWOOD: Movie fans shouldn’t miss the TCL Chinese Theatre Grauman’s Chinese Theatre — better known as Grauman’s Chinese — and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Not far away is Compartès, which has been at the forefront of the chocolate world for decades. Its 6,000-square-foot La Brea flagship store (not far from Hollywood) includes public tours, tastings and a magical environment combining whimsy, antiques and deliciousness.

In the words of Humphrey Bogart, “It’s the stuff dreams are made of.” LL

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Large stretches of serpentine marshes or open sea with big panoramas of sky and clouds have inspired many a local artist.

Other times, it’s outdoor activities or encounters with wildlife that provide the creative spark. We asked 10 artists to give us their personal takes on weather along this edge of the Atlantic coast.

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Rhett Thurman PEACH SEASON

Oil on board (Red Piano Art Gallery) For 52 years I have called Charleston home, but I will always be from Gramling, South Carolina — Peach County! One of my cherished childhood paintings is a pastel of a rolling peach orchard in full bloom against the distant Blue Ridge Mountains. One whiff of a fresh peach, and I am there. Peach season meant automatic summer jobs, cute guys and crazy hours until the last fresh peach of the day was canned or packed. This “Peach Season” was born of the light, the hustle, the bustle and the aroma of the local farmers market on a Saturday morning with a delicious taste at the ready, a delicious place in my heart.

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Sonja Griffin Evans BEACH DAY III

Acrylic on canvas (Red Piano Art Gallery) On Sundays during the summer, my mom and uncle took me, my little brother and my cousins to Hunting Island State Park’s beach.

We would spend all day playing in the sand, collecting sea shells, climbing the lighthouse stairs and wading in the water. Looking back, we didn't have a care in the world. Now as an adult, I find a Gullah beach day is an opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the mesmerizing landscape and leave my cares down by the water, watching them drift away in the sunset.

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Clay Rogers ON THE ROCKS Oil on canvas (Endangered Arts)

Running has been a part of my daily exercise routine since I was fifteen. Weather permitting, the beach is one of my favorite places on Hilton Head Island. The sand is easier on my joints, and nature provides just the right amount of distraction. Whether sitting on the rocks, floating over the breaking waves or diving for fish, pelicans always provide a source of entertainment and artistic inspiration.

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Tom Jordan BREAKTHROUGH Oil on canvas (Camellia Art Gallery)

Having grown up in California, I spent many a day surfing. You quickly learn the weather conditions (things above the surface –– the things you can see) lead to the wave’s strength. These determine the size and velocity of the swell. But it’s the local conditions of the sea floor that influence the formation of every swell. When these circumstances converge — the breeze, the smell, the sounds and the ocean spray from the crashing waves — it creates the magic of which I never tire. When I paint seascapes, I want to capture everything that's happening below the surface as well as what you can see above.

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Susan McCarthy MORNING FOG Oil on canvas (Atelier on Bay)

Why is fog so intriguing? To me it represents the unknown, the mysterious and the possibility of surprise. Some years ago I began to explore the idea of fog in paintings –– sometimes extreme mystery and sometimes subtle thoughtprovoking representation. One painting might have little exposed to reveal the story and other times more exposed and more revealing. Anyone who has seen my work knows that what is unseen is as important as what you can see. The older I get, the more I want to introduce mystery. A painting should encourage contemplation, not just recognition. I always want to engage the person looking for insight into their own mind and thoughts.

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Marc Hanson SCUD Oil on canvas (Camellia Art)

Scud: Loose, vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind. I have a personal dislike that would surprise most normal people. I don’t like clear blue skies when I head out to paint en plein air. There is nothing like the rush of an oncoming cold front in the middle of an overheated July to get this outdoor painter’s blood bubbling. The collision of hot and cold air masses in the atmosphere create a visually demanding, airborne turmoil that fills me with an eagerness to experience the drama with brushes and paints, unlike a “beach sky” day ever will.

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SHAPED BY A LONG AGO STORM Photograph (Ben Ham Gallery) I occasionally come across trees of such unusual shape that the only explanation must have been a duel with the force of a major hurricane.

As I parked, donned my rubber boots, grabbed my gear and fought my way through the foliage to the edge of the marsh, the skies were just starting to lighten up enough to see. The fog was thick and, best of all, there was no wind, a real gift. As I reached the edge of the marsh, the tide was much higher than I could have hoped for. Here they were altogether, the three elements so elusive.

— Adapted from Vanishing Light by Ben Ham

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Welded and painted steel (Malarkey Art Studio Gallery)

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Why Thunderstorms are like Funk Drum Solos. James Brown always said it’s about “The One” and he was right. The “One” refers to the count of One, Two, Three, Four, emphasis on the one. Thunderstorms always start on the one boom, and the clouds build up on the rest of the count for the next “one.” Then comes the crashing cymbal, lightning, which accents the boom. The syncopates are the rhythmic pauses between the kick, snare and ride of the storm. Dynamic volume polishes a good solo, and Mother Nature has that in cumulus clouds like any good funk drummer. Huh!

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Margaret Crawford STORMY SOUTHERN SKY Acrylic on canvas (Pluff Mudd Art)

Here on Hilton Head the storms over the marsh and ocean are pretty spectacular.

I love sitting in a protected area and watching a storm rolling in or even sitting outside during a soft summer rain that brings such a fresh and cleansing smell afterward. In this painting I hoped to capture the movement of the storm coming in over the marsh with the swirling clouds and the flight of the fleeing birds. Interest was added by using a limited palette.

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Betsy Chaffin COLLETON II

Acrylic, Oil, and Oil Stick (jcostello gallery) I live on the river and am in constant contact with the quality of light, of the atmosphere, the weather and the rhythm of the changing tides, days and seasons.

My inspiration comes from nature, and the work serves as a metaphor for my response to place and to memory. Making art has been an evolving journey. The process is just as important as the product. Paintings get painted over and then painted over again. Many times it is only in reflection that I understand the nuance of what the work is about. For me, it offers an internal glimpse.

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the tall pines fall, giant toothpicks crisscrossing a spit of sand once yards into the sound dolphins and shrimp boats slip past the buoy marker to the May River mouth dense marsh grasses fill the vista south sand shoved over it, shrinking in raucous high tides that swallow and swallow push back and back until Pine Island and his ashes disappear — Elizabeth Robin

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Approaching Thunder by Mark Boedges (Red Piano Gallery)

Many artists use weather to explore broader themes and ideas. Some use it to capture the right mood; others express how the weather makes them feel through abstract forms. It makes sense that something that affects us each day often finds its way into art both as a subject and a backdrop.

Here are a few stunning examples shared by local galleries.

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Gathering Storm by Daly Smith (Camellia Art)

Striking by Phillip Anthony (Endangered Arts)

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Kerrie Brown: Creator of the Gullah Dollhouse

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“I love it! I came over to your booth because your dolls were smiling at me,” the woman says. Her eyes roam over an array of hand-crafted Gullah dolls. How can she resist?

Kerrie Brown, the creator-birth mother of Gullah Dollhouse, nods and smiles. Many folks such as this woman have ambled up to her table at the Gullah Festival, beckoned by the artist’s handstitched fabric dolls: Dolls with embroidered flower eyes, yarn hair and clad in Kente cloth dresses, shirts, and pants. Sizes range from mini to large, some as big as toddlers.

A few mermaids are born out of an intriguing bit of native islander folklore.

I recently caught up with Brown at the Art League of Hilton Head Academy where she held her first gallery show, Gullah Dollhouse: A Collective Exhibit by Kerrie Brown & Friends.

An 80-year-old quilt, stitched from her great-aunt’s dresses and great-uncle’s ties for their wedding day, provided a colorful backdrop for dozens of her dolls, along with a variety of artworks from family and friends.

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[LOCAL Life] You’re a fifth-generation native islander who grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s before the island became so developed.

[Kerrie Brown] You could say my mother was a single parent because my father had to go to Savannah to work (he was a chef at the Hyatt), and in those days transportation was difficult. It wasn’t like it is now. We lived in Spanish Wells.

There were a couple of farms, and everybody grew their own vegetables and had their own animals like pigs, ducks and donkeys.

Only three families had phones, and we were one of them. But they were party lines, and you had to wait until someone got off the line to make calls. But if it was someone you wanted to talk to, you could just chime in.

[LL] How did you get started making dolls?

[KB] I overheard my mother on the phone saying that she didn’t want to travel to Savannah to buy Christmas toys. Instead she decided to make our gifts that year. Because she had seven children, time with her was limited. I was twelve, the oldest of four girls, and we wanted dolls. So my mother taught me to dye muslin cloth to match our complexions.

We made eyes, noses and mouths out of felt and doll clothes from old dresses, shirts and jeans. We recycled!

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[KB] I used to be the coordinator of the Gullah Celebration, and that took a lot of work and used up most of my time. Meanwhile I was making dolls for bridal showers, weddings and church Easter baskets as well as for friends who might want one as a gift for a hospitalized child.

One day my friend, Cora Miller, coordinator of Griot’s Corner, came to visit and saw all my dolls that I’d stored in my closet. She began pulling them out. “You are going to sell these!” she said. Then Amy Wehrman at the Art League Academy pushed me a little more.

“You’re going to need to pull back on the Gullah Festival and start working on you.” So here I am. My nephew, Alex, created my Gullah Dollhouse logo based on an old photo of my two sisters holding the first doll I ever made.

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[LL] Speaking of photographs, I see you have a photo memorial to Stanley Byars Jr. [KB] Stanley, who was my father’s cousin and a great storyteller, died this year at age 73. He used to talk about how when he was a little boy, before they dredged the south end, he and his brothers and cousins could walk across the water to Daufuskie. Then they would walk back before the tide got high. He also used to tell us kids a lot of local history with fairy tales mixed in. The fairytale parts were how he held our attention. That’s when I heard about the mermaids.

[LL] Mermaids?

[KB] He told us how when the slave ships sailed between Port Royal Sound and Daufuskie during the Revolution, they had cannon balls fired at them. The ships wanted to get out of the way quickly, so the crew would throw slaves, rice and other weight overboard so they could move faster. The fact that they were tossing people into the Sound and some of them couldn’t swim would catch our attention.

Stanley said mermaids would pop out of the water to save the slaves and bring them ashore on Hilton Head.

Then when the men built bateau boats, the mermaids would show them where to catch fish and guide them through safe passages to Bluffton so they wouldn’t get hurt or recaptured. With Covid going on, I decided to make these mermaid dolls to keep the story alive.

[LL] Tell us a little bit about how you work.

[KB] When I’m visiting my mother (she’s a professor of Black history) in Columbia, I go to the little African store there to buy cloth. I find stitching by hand relaxing, so whenever I’m home and I’ve got free time, I sit down on the couch with baskets of materials and stuff I need and go to town. I listen to music –– R&B, gospel, pop, jazz or I put on movies.

My aspiration is to have a little boutique where I can move all these dolls and have my room back. Right now they live with me!

They’re on my dresser, in the closet, on shelves...

[LL] I hear there’s one doll you won’t sell.

[KB] That’s Elizabeth. Ten years ago I had a real bad accident and messed up my shoulder. My physical therapist said ‘keep your fingers, arms, in motion.’ So I made a group of dolls. The last was Elizabeth.

[She holds up a sweet looking doll that is the size of a four-year-old.]

Everybody says, “I want her.” They can’t have her. She’s mine.

When I first made Elizabeth, I drove around with her in my grandson’s car seat. One hot summer day as I was getting out of the car, a police officer came over and said, “I know you’re not going to walk into that store and leave your baby.” I told him to look in the window, and he saw it was a doll. We both laughed.

[LL] Now that the Art League Academy show is ending, where can we find your dolls?

[KB] I sell them at the Gullah Market and any kind of market or festival that will draw a crowd. I’ll be at the annual Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on June 18. You also can find my dolls at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery in Shelter Cove. LL

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What: The 2022 All-American Chili Cookoff When it took place: March 6 Where: Palmetto Bluff Photographer: Nicole Cure Highlights: The Women of Palmetto Bluff raised $120,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton at its chili cookoff. The winner, Shari Darling, will have her chili recipe reproduced and served exclusively at Cole’s Restaurant in Palmetto Bluff.

The art of design

What: Local Love When it took place: April 29 Where: J. Banks Design Group Highlights: J. Banks Design Group hosted a pop-up shop and book signing with two local artisans, author Marge Agin and potter Lisa Daniels.

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What: Today show live filming event When it took place: May 17-20 Where: Sea Pines Highlights: Today anchors Sheinelle Jones (left) and Craig Melvin are shown with caterer Jennifer Hollowell and BESTNEST designer Courtney May during their four-day shoot in Sea Pines.

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What: 30th Anniversary Party When it took place: May 7 Where: Colleton River Club Photographer: Lisa Staff Highlights: Colleton River Club celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Nicklaus Golf Course with a party for its members.

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Turtle Trot 5K Summer Series The Palmetto Dunes Property Owners Association will host the Turtle Trot 5K Summer Series every Wednesday from June 8 through August 24 at 8 a.m. This family-friendly Turtle Trot is a weekly 5-kilometer run/walk on the beach in the beautiful Palmetto Dunes Resort to benefit the Palmetto Dunes Cares Fund. Register online at runsignup.com.

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HarbourFest Amazing fireworks serve as HarbourFest’s grand centerpiece. This year 12 fireworks shows will be held on Tuesday nights from June 7-August 23, beginning when the sky is dark. Also watch Hilton Head’s largest fireworks display on July 4.

867-5309 The Roasting Room is hosting Tommy Tutone this month. Don’t miss this legendary ‘80s musician on June 18 from 8-10 p.m. Roastingroom.live

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Featuring a different group every concert: Charlton Singleton Quartet Eric Jones Trio Fabulous Equinox Orchestra John Brackett Quartet Martin Lesch Band Modern Daze Ensemble

Movie nights in the park Shelter Cove Town Center is offering free movies in the park each Thursday from June 16 through August 18, beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Be sure to bring the whole family (including pets!), lawn chairs, blankets, pillows and take-out from your favorite restaurant.

UPCOMING MOVIES: June 16: Encanto June 23: Field of Dreams June 30: Sing July 7: National Treasure

Enjoy dinner in Coligny Plaza and then come catch some fantastic jazz, outdoors, in the cool evening air.

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2022 Summer Camp Schedule

Story time is back Beginning this month the Port Royal Sound Foundation is hosting story time every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Listen to a story and stick around for an activity of animal encounter. Follow the Port Royal Sound Foundation on Facebook for event updates.

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Dueling Pianos Show + Ladies Night Laugh and dance into the night at 8 p.m. every Thursday at the Rooftop Bar. The show features live entertainment by Sterlin Colvin and David Ross, plus drink specials all night long. therooftophhi.com

An Evening with Author R. J. Lee Don’t miss an evening with Southern Cozy Mystery author R.J. Lee at the Town of Bluffton Rotary Community Center from 6-8 p.m. June 23. All proceeds go to Libraries 4 Kids. Those who donate $50 or more will receive the entire Bridge to Murder book series.

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The Swingin’ Medallions The Swingin’ Medallions will perform at the Jasper County Farmers Market at 8 p.m. June 10. Concert-goers can expect to hear “Double Shot Of My Baby’s Love,” as well as the Medallions’ hit singles “Hey Hey Baby,” “She Drives Me out of My Mind,” favorites like “Wooly Bully” and “Barefootin” and other great hits from that era in a beautiful atmosphere with food trucks and fun. JasperCountyChamber.com

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Juneteenth HILTON HEAD ISLAND Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park has confirmed an expansive experience for the in-person return to its annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 1418. The art, food, music and film festival has expanded to a week long, including the premiere of Juneteenth: We The People, Joe McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project hosting the Camp Experience, and over 30 art, craft and food vendors in the park on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now at exploremitchelville.org.

EVENTS June 14: A film documenting the national exploration of the Preamble focused on the phrase “we the people.”

June 15: The Slave Dwelling Project comes to Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park.

June 18: The annual in-park celebration will highlight the food and music customs of the people of Mitchelville and special performances by the legendary Voices of El Shaddai, historical reenactment from a local favorite Cora Miller, a robust kid zone including video games and make-and-take craft stations. The featured entertainment will be the renowned Infinity Band from Atlanta.

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BLUFFTON The annual Bluffton Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 17-19 this year at the Burnt Church Distillery. Blufftonsc.com June 17: Black Food Friday Food Truck Event and the Spades Tournament June 18-19: Annual Juneteenth Celebration with Gullah vendors, food trucks, live entertainment and a Sunday brunch.

FILM SCREENINGS Head to the Coligny Theater on June 17 at 5 p.m. and June 18 at 7 p.m. or to the USCB Center for the Arts in Beaufort on June 12 at 2 p.m. for a documentary screening double feature in the celebration of Juneteenth. This fundraising screening for the Lowcountry Gullah Foundation Historic Gullah Land Preservation Program will feature two epic documentaries each night: Juneteenth: The Birth of Freedom and Harriet Tubman: From the Railroad to a Spy.

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The Root and Bloom Market The Root and Bloom Market will be from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 5, June 19 and July 3.

The Lowcountry’s only natural living market is located at 68 Boundary St. in Bluffton and features fresh food and locally made goods.

Visit discoverrootandbloommarket.com.

Breaking news WHHI-TV has now launched the first daily newscast focused on Beaufort and Jasper counties. With a new coverage map that is now the same signal reach as the Savannah television stations, reaching both Georgia and South Carolina, this will be the only broadcast station with a South Carolina-based newscast. With a four-anchor lineup, the newscast airs at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. and continues to run through the odd hours of the next morning. For more information on the newscast and where to watch, visit whhitv.com.

Black Moses Freedom Festival Don’t miss the inaugural Black Moses Freedom Festival at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce multiplex in downtown Beaufort from 3-5 p.m. June 10-11. Enjoy music, drumming, performances, art, education, workshops on economic sustainability, land acquisition, heirs property, herbal healing, storytelling and more.

Blackmosesfreedomfestival.com

SHELTER COVE HARBOUR & MARINA ShANNON TANNER Now to September 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Two shows: 6:30 & 8:00 p.m.

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2022 Fireworks* Start on Tuesdays when sky is dark June 7, 14, 21 & 28

SPECIAL SHOW on Monday, July 4th!

July 12, 19 & 26 (No show Tuesday, July 5) August 2, 9, 16 & 23

SUNSET CELEBRATION

Featuring “Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers” for a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. June 16, 23 & 30; July 7, 14, 21 & 28; August 4, 11 & 18.

Two shows on Labor Day Weekend: September 3 & 4

CAPPY THE CLOWN

Face painting, balloon animals & more!

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Now to September 2: Monday to Friday. Plus Labor Day Weekend: September 3 & 4

SCAN TO VIEW ENTERTAINMENT & FIREWORKS SHOW UPDATES

ShelterCoveHarbourfest.com LOCATED MID-ISLAND, MILE MARKER 8, ACROSS THE ENTRANCE TO PALMETTO DUNES. *All events subject to change without notice. Weather permitting.

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Musicians in the Community Enjoy a free evening of fun music presented by an ensemble of select members of your Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, performing a collection of wellloved classical, pops, and jazz melodies in Indigo Run at the clubhouse at 6 p.m. June 13. SoundWaves Supper Club artist and vocalist Gretchen Kristine Stelzer will lead your ears through this enjoyable musical journey. HHSO pianist Charlie Ancheta anchors the quintet backing up Gretchen for this musical voyage.

The saying is that everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. We say you can do something about it: move, or be informed and prepare. We have professional, experienced experts who can help you get ready for just about anything that the skies can throw at you.

Contact Kinghorn Insurance Agency. We are here to serve southern Beaufort County and the South Carolina Lowcountry, and we are here to help.

Claims-Tested Experience You Can Depend On BLUFFTON: 843.837.3911

HILTON HEAD: 843.686.3911

www.KinghornAgency.com

June Artist of the Month Jess Nicoles and Erik Holmberg, creators of J. Stark, are the featured artists of the month for the Artist in Residence at Palmetto Bluff. Don’t miss a chance to see their work or attend a workshop at the FLOW Gallery in Bluffton from June 22-25. Purchase tickets at palmettobluff.com.

SAVANNAH EVENTS June 5: Tamela Mann at Enmarket Arena June 16: Brooks and Dunn at Enmarket Arena June 18: Juneteenth Savannah at Wells Park June 19: Everybody’s Favorite BBQ & Hot Sauce Festival June 24: TedxSavannah with Cecilia Arango June 24: America at Johnny Mercer Theater

Story Time is BACK this summer. • June, July & August • Tuesdays at 9:30am.

The program is FREE! Join us for a story & craft or animal program – all are welcome.

DISCOVER 310 Okatie Highway, Okatie SC

843.645.7774

SAVE THE DATES July 3: The 85 South Show at the Enmarket Arena July 4: USA 5K July 8-10: Spartina 449 Warehouse Sale July 14: May River Shrimp Festival July 30: Kevin Gates at the Enmarket Arena October 15: Rock N Ribs featuring Blues Traveler November 6: Concours d’Elegance

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PAWS FOR A GOOD CAUSE All proceeds go to improve the lives of animals. that’s doggone nice of ya!

VOTED Favorite Thrift Store on Hilton Head!

843.842.6369 46 Old Wild Horse Road Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm

www.hhhumane.org We’re not kitten!

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2022 Summer Concert Series Shelter Cove Town Center’s Summer Concert Series is back on June 24 and goes through August 19. Bring your own blankets, chairs, booze and food to the park for some live music from 7-10 p.m.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE June 24: Deas-Guyz July 1: Target & Headliner Horns July 8: Target & Headliner Horns

2022 Crafted in the Lowcountry Awards LOCAL Life is recognizing and rewarding local businesses that handcraft goods that reflect Lowcountry tastes and lifestyle. Businesses in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Okatie can enter, as long as items are made in the area and are already sold here. There are six categories (Crafts, Style, Drink, Home, Art, Food) and winners will be selected by local experts in the field. Enter at CraftedInTheLowcountryAwards.com.

OFFICIAL 2022 JUDGES Adrianne Lively of Camellia Art (Art) Nancy Landwehr of Spirited Hand (Crafts) Nunzio of Nunzio Restaurant + Bar (Food) Margaret Pearman of Charlie's Coastal Bistro (Drinks) Courtney Marine, hair and makeup stylist (Style) Beverly Serral of BESTNEST by Beverly Serral Vacation Rentals (Home)

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Always chasing rainbows

Waterfront Park, Beaufort

“This rainbow appeared during a quick summer shower. It was a beautiful mixture of sun, clouds and color.”

CAROLYN BRANSON, BLUFFTON

HIT US WITH YOUR BEST SHOT Have you taken a great local photo?

Send your high-res image to info@wearelocallife.com or upload it at locallifesc.com/partingshot.

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Schedule Annual Hearing Test Get Hearing Aids Checked & Cleaned Enjoy Family Moments & Conversations with Friends

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Gurhan Trunk Show Wednesday & Thursday | June 22 & 23 | 10 AM - 5 PM Enjoy a complimentary gift with your Gurhan purchase.

The Shops at Sea Pines Center 71 Lighthouse Road | Hilton Head Island 843.671.7070 | ForsytheHHI.com