Local Life Magazine August 2022

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WHAT IS YOUR BUCKET LIST TRAVEL DESTINATION? PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb (Local since 1986) lori.goodridge@wearelocallife.com

“I’ve always dreamed of visiting Italy.”

- LORI

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

“To visit all 38 tents in Munich during Oktoberfest.”

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“Antarctica. I need to find out what's hiding behind that ice wall.”

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

“Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Or Malta.”

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“Too many beautiful places to see.

Probably Malta or Bali!”

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“Egypt. I've always dreamed of seeing the pyramids, the Sphinx and the ancient Egyptian culture.” - BAILEY

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“India, to experience a culture so different than ours, and of course, the food!”

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Many foreign-born residents have relocated here and brought their knowledge and culture with them — Canadians, Mexicans, South Americans, Europeans, Africans, Asians, Australians, you name it. This issue is your guide for discovering all of the Lowcountry’s international wonders.

SOUL SISTER The Madonna Verona fountain, a sculpture dating back to 380 AD, is shown at Piazza delle Erbe square in Verona, Italy. In 2019 Hilton Head Island and Verona signed a friendship pact, marking them as sister cities. A group of 30 students from Verona recently visited Hilton Head as part of the pact. Learn the many benefits of sister cities on page 112.

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Global experiences

International adventures you can have right here at home

Create beautiful bouquets with advice from a local expert

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International design

Dreamy styles to transport your spaces to other places

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Say what?

Popular slang words used in other English-speaking lands

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Friends of Sabina

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Foreign familiarities

A local couple's foundation has a major impact in Uganda

Why your favorite foods taste different abroad

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Libraries for Kids

Bluffton's Roy Austin brings books to rural Kenya

Bon appétit

Recreate recipes inspired by international cuisine

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When you live in the Lowcountry, you don’t need a passport for authentic international experiences.

It’s all right here if you know where to look.

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Eclectically unified

Meet the locals behind this issue

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A kaleidoscope of design inspirations comes together beautifully in this Port Royal home.

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Culture

Travel around the world with five international books

De-stress with seven wellness wonders of the world

HHI has long been an island of international interest

Tomato recipes to make while the picking is good

A creative conversation with musician Dean St. Hillaire

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Happenings

Meet a handful of our neighbors from far-flung places

Make unnecessary light outlets fade away

Mimic the beauty of the coast with cool blue tones

Experience the wonderful wines of Von Winning

The top performances and events planned for August

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Celebrity

Paul Reiser is bringing his side-splitting act to HHI

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Outdoors

Volunteers build a reef for the ages along Harbour Town

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Shopping

Unique items to purchase that support local business

Destinations

Itching for some international travel? London is calling

Parting shot

A stunning spoonbill image from Bill Bosley

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When you live in the Lowcountry, you don’t need a passport for authentic international experiences.

“Do you think they are going to Italy?”

That’s a question I often ask my husband when we are cooking on the back deck and I spot a jet with white streaks zooming across the sky. While I know the destination is probably just CLT or ATL, I like to imagine the aircraft is full of merry passengers sipping Chianti on their way to Tuscany.

One day I’ll be on that flight. Until then I will continue to save time and money by getting my Italian fix right here at home. When you live in the Lowcountry, you don’t need a passport for authentic international experiences.

Many foreign-born residents have relocated here and brought their knowledge and culture with them — Canadians, Mexicans, South Americans, Europeans, Africans, Asians, Australians, you name it.

The food, the festivals, the events, the music, the art, the jewelry, the fashion, the design, the architecture, the markets, the shops. It’s all right here if you know where to look.

This issue is your guide for discovering all of the Lowcountry’s international wonders.

Meet local immigrants who are living the American THAT'S THE TICKET! Publisher Lori GoodridgeDream, local philanthropists who are making Cribb is already packed for her next big travel a difference in Third World countries and local adventure. Did you know that airline tickets tend globetrotters who have been nearly everywhere. to be their cheapest at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, six Learn about Hilton Head’s centuries-long history weeks before your flight? Also, avoid flying on Sundays, the most expensive day of the week. of international influence, fun words and phrases that are used around the world and how to recreate fantastic foreign flavors with easy-to-make recipes.

“You may say I'm a dreamer Discover international ways to de-stress, unlock the powers of international flowers and transport your spaces But I'm not the only one to other places with globally inspired decor.

I hope someday you'll join us You’ll find all of that and more in this internationally And the world will live as one.” influenced issue of LOCAL Life. We hope it inspires you to get out of your bubble and make the most of all that this - JOHN WINSTON LENNON planet has to offer. There’s a whole world out there!

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SIMPLY SATISFYING When my garden blesses me with juicy cherry tomatoes, I love making this simple Italian recipe for dinner. I’ve made it thousands of times and usually cook without a recipe, so feel free to use this as inspiration, and adjust based on your taste.

Spaghetti with tomatoes INGREDIENTS Olive oil Small onion 2-3 cloves garlic 1 handful basil Cherry tomatoes White wine (Pino Grigio is my favorite) Chicken broth Red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS [1] Saute the onions for a few minutes, then add the garlic. [2] Add about a cup of wine (I wing it) [3] Add a half cup of chicken broth and reduce a bit. [4] Add your tomatoes and cook to your desired consistency. [5] Just before serving, add the basil. [6] Serve over the spaghetti and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, to taste. Amare!

DRIVER’S SEAT Have you seen the LOCAL Life jeep around town? This month, we rolled up next to John Kilmer of John Kilmer Fine Interiors.

Find one-of-a-kind furniture at his showroom at Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head.

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contributors MEET LOCAL CREATIVES BEHIND THE SCENES Delia Corrigan

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OTHER CREDS: Runner-up in a chili cook-off FOR THIS ISSUE: Local poem, “Flight Attendant” HOMETOWN: Columbia, South Carolina CURRENT HOME: Columbia, South Carolina LOCAL SINCE: SC coast vacationer since diapers, grateful owner of get-a-way at Litchfield and recurring visitor to the Beaufort area. HOBBIES: Writing, reading, golfing, guitaring, singing, swimming, conferencing, friending FAVORITE FOREIGN PHRASE: ¡Qué rica! (How rich!)

FAVORITE FOREIGN FILM: Babette’s Feast (1987) FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL CUISINE: It depends on my mood. Right now, Mediterranean! WHAT FOREIGN COUNTRY DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? Israel, because of its ancient history and mystery.

WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? A visit back to Mexico City where I had the opportunity to live for several years. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT AUGUST? Thunderstorms, cicadas, bodies of water, peaches, that back-to-school feeling no matter how old I get, and bragging rights: We survived another August in SC!

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OTHER CREDS: Bookkeeper by trade, vice president of local transportation company and treasurer for the Board of Directors of Property Regime FOR THIS ISSUE: Distribution of this wonderful magazine for all the readers to enjoy. HOMETOWN: Walden, New York CURRENT HOME: Hilton Head Island LOCAL SINCE: 1996 HOBBIES: Traveling everywhere I can or haven’t been; hiking, rafting, exploring the unknown. FAVORITE FOREIGN PHRASE: Mind your Ps & Qs. FAVORITE FOREIGN FILM: Snatch FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL CUISINE: Crumpets and a full English breakfast. WHAT FOREIGN COUNTRY DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? Spain, the Canary Islands. Everything about every island is amazing — the people, the food, the different atmospheres you go through while in the mountains. The beaches were the best with the black lava rocks to lie on, but the water is clear as mountain streams. WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Paragliding off the cliffs of California.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT AUGUST? I love August because of all the long summer days. You can do and experience more during the daylight hours.

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OTHER CREDS: President, Bosley Real Estate Group; Certified Property Manager (CPM); Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). FOR THIS ISSUE: Parting shot HOMETOWN: Toronto, Ontario, Canada CURRENT HOME: Hilton Head Island LOCAL SINCE: December 1982. I married a SC gal in 1987 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1992. HOBBIES: Photography (bosleyimages.com), bike riding, the beach at sunrise, travel, spending time with my wife, Shelton, and son, Zan. FAVORITE FOREIGN PHRASE: “EH!” FAVORITE FOREIGN FILM: Man from Toronto, now showing on Netflix.

FAVORITE CUISINE: I have come to love shrimp and grits (go figure); otherwise, Italian.

WHAT FOREIGN COUNTRY DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? I love Costa Rica. The people are super friendly, they have nurtured nature, it is spectacularly beautiful, the beaches are wonderful, and they don’t have an army. WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Travel and more travel. I would like to see the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway again this fall when the leaves are changing and visit Costa Rica for the fourth time. I’d also love to see New Zealand, but it is so far away.

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Amazing every day.

We invite you to see what makes living here so exceptional.

Live in a place that is so beautiful it will take your breath away. Every day at Colleton River, you have a chance to make life more interesting. Try something new or take your game to the next level at golf, racket sports, fitness and so much more. Enjoy a quiet sunrise or throw a party on the porch at sunset. In between, you will be enamored by incredible surroundings where you will feel as if you are on vacation every day.

It’s worth spending time to make sure that life is lived to its fullest, in the right balance.

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SUPPORTING LOCAL STUDENTS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

he astronomical cost of higher education is on the minds of every high school student interested in attending college, along with their parents.

At the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, we are honored to provide students with opportunities to help alleviate the financial toll a college education can have on a family.

While many of the Community Foundation-managed scholarship funds are limited to students residing in southern Beaufort County, the Community Foundation has made donors aware of the extreme need for financial aid in neighboring Jasper, Colleton, and Hampton counties.

One of our new funds, Promise of the Lowcountry Scholarship, awarded

Since 1995, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has been a trusted scholarship resource for students in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton counties. We have the unique privilege of helping generous donors set up scholarship funds and providing guidance to students throughout the application process.

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is ready to help you take the next step in your philanthropic journey by setting up a scholarship fund. Please call 843-681-9100 to get the process started. Donors, who wish to support Community Foundationmanaged scholarships, can visit cflowcountry.civicore.com/nonprofits and enter “Scholarship” in the search bar.

The Community Foundation currently has over 50 scholarship funds and each scholarship is unique. Our experienced team can help a donor launch a new scholarship or expand an established scholarship. We handle the majority of the administrative work for the scholarship funds and schedule scholarship committee meetings to review student applications.

For the upcoming 2022-23 academic year, the Community Foundation distributed 200+ scholarship awards to over 150 students. The total amount awarded was over $790,000!

Community Foundation staff had the honor of attending various high school senior award ceremonies to announce the scholarship awards.

Wade Webster Scholarship Program was created to not only help southern Beaufort County students defray the cost of higher education but also to teach the recipients financial wisdom through required readings, a yearly inperson financial planning class taught

by Wade Webster, and investment news and information. The Webster Scholarship students, which included new and returning scholarship recipients, recently took part in the class at the Community Foundation.

its inaugural scholarships this spring to a Hampton County student and a Jasper County student.

A select group of scholarships administered by the Community Foundation look beyond four years of college and help students prepare for adulthood. In 1996, the Joan and

To learn more about Community Foundation scholarships, please visit cf-lowcountry.org and click on the “Students” pulldown. To keep upto-date on scholarship awards and application details, “Like” Community Foundation of the Lowcountry on Facebook.

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When You Endow, You Educate.

Ken George loved his wife, but as the pandemic raged, he was unable to visit her at The Preston Health Care Center, where she was a patient.

For Mother’s Day 2020, he created a beautiful sign and put it outside her window. Sadly, George died just 20 days later.

Lilian Golder, an RN at The Preston, met George as she cared for his wife. She admired him and was inspired by his “hard work brings great rewards” philosophy. She practiced this same philosophy as she earned her LPN degree, working three jobs while attending school. George convinced her to apply for the scholarship he was instrumental in establishing at Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. She was awarded the scholarship, which left her debt-free. Wanting to further her education, she later returned to school and received the scholarship a second time, earning her RN, BSN cum laude just this June.

The Cypress of Hilton Head Scholarship Program, an endowed scholarship at the Community Foundation, will continue to provide opportunities to deserving Cypress employees and their dependents for years to come.

What will you endow for future generations?

Let’s start a conversation today.

Life Changing and Everlasting.

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Beaufort County is home to many restaurants serving authentic cuisines from around the globe — French, Thai, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Mediterranean, Mexican, Caribbean, German, English — you name it, we’ve likely got it. Many restaurants and bottle shops also source the best wines and spirits from Italy, France, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia and beyond. You also can find hard-to-find international ingredients at markets such as La Poblanita (Mexican), The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony’s (Italian) and Hazel Dean’s (gourmet cheese).

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Get schooled: Learn to cook like an Italian with a hands-on cooking class at Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana. Prepare three recipes from start to finish, then sit down for a family-style lunch with wine and the meal you helped prepare. Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar also hosts cooking demonstrations and often includes international favorites. Libations lovers can learn to make classic international cocktails with mixology classes at Hilton Head Distillery.

Mark your calendar

Celebrate your nation’s colors or indulge in someone else’s. Internationally inspired events are happening year-round in our region and are a fun way to feel at home away from home or vice versa. Mark your calendar for the many local festivals, competitions, tours and adventures that celebrate global culture. Learn to dye your own indigo bandana, an art that trickled down from its origins in Peru, at the “Art of Indigo” event in October. Hear from Ukrainian advocate Marie Yovanovitch at her speaking and book-signing event “Ukraine: Can Democracy Survive?” or cultivate your international interests by attending a World Affairs Council of Hilton Head speaker event.

Best of both worlds: Italian Heritage Festival, Hilton Head International Piano Competition, Gullah Celebration, Cinco De Mayo Festival, World Affairs Council of Hilton Head, Lowcountry Jewish Film Festival, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Beaufort International Film Festival, Latin Night at The Rooftop Bar

Dig up roots

The history of Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort is rich and complex, speckled with foreign settlers and Civil War-era trials and triumphs. Experience history through the eyes of the different waves of settlers on the island and surrounding area by taking a guided tour, visiting a museum or library, or simply taking a walk.

Follow the Cultural Trail map on culturehhi.org to find a historical experience near you.

Be reminded: Heritage Library, Coastal Discovery Museum, Mitchelville Freedom Park, Heyward House, Gullah Museum, Penn Center, Sharon & Dick Stewart Maritime Center, Beaufort County libraries

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Wear the world

Being a wearer of worldwide fashion is easier than you think with the numerous high-end boutiques and shops our region offers.

Whether you are looking for a Rolex watch, an authentic Panama hat or even Gullah fashion, you can find it right here at home. Don’t be afraid to wear that too-big chambray blouse or overdo it on mixing colors. Represent yourself and your heritage with the colors and patterns you feel best in.

Crown jewel: Forsythe Jewelers frequently hosts trunk shows and stocks one-of-a-kind pieces from some of the world’s top designers including Marco Bicego, Roberto Coin and Sethi Couture.

Back to School!

Kick off the new school year right with Main Street Medical.

School and sports physicals are available with no appointment necessary!

At home abroad

Get the well-traveled look at home by accessorizing your home with fine international rugs, furniture, appliances, countertops, art and technology. The Lowcountry is home to many acclaimed interior designers who can incorporate popular styles such as French Country, Scandinavian, Mediterranean and Asian Zen into your space. Local home theater stores offer the latest high-end and smart-home technologies from around the world, like Waterfall Audio from France and 4K SUHD TVs from South Korea. Many local art galleries feature art from acclaimed international artists and works set in exotic international locations.

Many professional photographers also have stunning international shots in their portfolios.

(from left) Isabel Brodersen, PA-C, Van Gauby, MD, Franics Imbarrato, MD, Eric Rayburn, PA-C, Joel Johnson III, MD, Carlos Cordero, MD, Nicole Clegg, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Main Street Medical is a premier urgent care and family practice serving individuals and families in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Led by Joel Johnson III, MD, the team aims to treat all their patients with dignity and compassion by providing comprehensive medical care services that promote a healthy community.

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Gadgets from around the globe to enhance your local life.

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Orei Travel Adapter Although based in the States, this travel adapter is perfect for you to get out of them. For Europe, with USB plug-ins on the side, it is the perfect travel companion. Available at orei.com. $14.

Thanko Sleep Mask Wake up gently and effortlessly without waking everyone else. This sleep mask is charged via USB and has settings for how you want to wake up. It can vibrate or simulate natural light. Available at Japantrendshop.com $111.

Australia

Fressko Reusable Coffee Cup Style meets sustainability with this adorable 8-ounce stainless steel coffee cup, made in Australia. Fressko’s cups come in more than 10 colors and are a great alternative to plastic cups. Available at madebyfressko. com. $24.95.

India

Wonderchef Personal Blender To-go fruit smoothies, already in the bottle.

Indian company Wonderchef’s one-touch personal blender is compact and portable.

Available at wonderchef.com. $36.

United Kingdom

Bitmore Pulse Speaker A dazzling light show to accompany Havana Daydreamin’. This Londonbased portable speaker will change colors as you listen and comes with Bluetooth compatibility. Available at bitmore.co.uk. $21.

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Technogel Deluxe Pillow Technogel Italia develops sleep products with its patented, innovative gel that moves like water. This is the pillow ergonomically designed to relieve shoulder, neck and back pain. Available at pillows.com. $180.

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International escapes

Travel around the world with these captivating books SELECTIONS BY DENISE FRIDAY

A glimpse of Portugal/France

THE LIBRARIAN SPY BY MADELINE MARTIN Ava loved being a librarian in Washington, D.C., at the Library of Congress. She spoke several languages, loved research and loved old books. But when the librarian of Congress personally asks her to take a job in Lisbon to help the war effort in 1943, she can hardly say no. Meanwhile in occupied Lyon, France, Hélène is worried when her husband fails to return home. When she learns he has been arrested, she changes her identity to Elaine and joins the French Resistance in the hope of freeing her husband. Determined to help the refugees being targeted by the Nazis, the two women connect through coded messages and risk their lives to save others.

A glimpse of Vietnam

THE RED LOTUS BY CHRIS BOHJALIAN Alexis and her boyfriend of six months are spending a relaxing vacation in beautiful Vietnam.

Her boyfriend, Austin, an experienced biker, has been there before but wanted to return to do another bike tour and to visit the places his father and uncle had fought during the Vietnam War. Austin goes off solo for the day to pay his respects but fails to return. Alexis is left to deal with his disappearance and has information her boyfriend told her that is not adding up.

Bohjalian’s stories are wonderfully researched and take you on a fast-paced ride of mysterious circumstances, deadly bacteria and seemingly good people doing very bad things.

A glimpse of England

THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY BY RACHEL JOYCE Harold Fry is retired and lives a boring, predictable life with little conversation between him and his wife. Upon receiving a letter from an old friend who is dying of cancer, he pens a farewell to her in hospice. As he approaches the mailbox, an overwhelming feeling compels him to keep walking, and he embarks on a 600-mile walk to deliver his letter in person. He walks and walks and along the way meets many people who change him, encourage him and share in part of his journey. A lovely walk across England and such a sweet story of an awakening of the senses with a second chance at life.

A glimpse of Italy

ONE ITALIAN SUMMER BY REBECCA SERLE Katy and her mom, Carol, have planned a fabulous trip to Positano, where Carol spent the summer before she met Katy’s father. When Carol dies suddenly, Katy is at a complete loss. She misses her mom so much and goes on the trip solo to try to connect with her.

And she does. Carol appears, alive and 30 years old. Katie does not know how this is happening, but she relishes getting to know this young version of her mom, even if it is puzzling to equate this version with her wise, older mom. A funny and touching tale for moms everywhere whose children refuse to believe they were once young and fun.

A glimpse of Russia

A TRAIN TO MOSCOW BY ELENA GOROKHOVA Set in post-WWII Russia, young Sasha lives in a time of rationed food and fear of relatives being “taken away” by Stalin’s men to be either executed or sent to labor camps. She discovers a secret war journal written by her uncle that exposes the extent of Stalin’s brutality.

She is determined to become an actress, a forbidden dream, and live many different lives on stage. She leaves her mother and her first love to follow her passion. A remarkable historical fiction from a Russian immigrant whose firsthand knowledge is evident in her writing.

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Answers are available on LocalLifeSC.com/Mensa

1. If six schoolgirls can eat six cupcakes in 12 minutes, how many cupcakes can the same six girls eat in two hours?

(Assume the same rate of consumption.)

2. In the local window-decorating contest, Dan was neither first or last. Carol beat Dan. Alice was beaten by Dan but did better than Bob. Bob beat Evan. What was the order?

3. Find a six-digit number in which the first digit is one less than the third, the third digit is one less than the fifth and the second digit is eight more than the first, one more than the fourth and two more than the last. The sum of the first and fourth digits equals the second digit, the sum of the first and third digits equals the fifth and the sum of all the digits is 30.

4. Take name of real regional lifestyle magazine and change one letter to name a magazine about scuba in Florida and other points.

5. Vincent is three times as old as David was two years ago. In three more years, David will be two-thirds as old as Vincent.

Neither one is a teenager. How old are Vincent and David now?

How worldly are you?

Solve this Mensa quiz!

[LAST MONTH'S ANSWERS] 1. Valerie is 14; Casey is 18. 2. “My family has been in the fruit packing business," said Tom cannily.

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

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (2000)

THE CAST Tommy Lee Jones as Col. Hays Hodges, Samuel L. Jackson as Col. Terry Childers, Guy Pearce as Major Mark Biggs, Ben Kingsley as Ambassador Mourain and Anne Archer as Mrs. Mourain

DETAILS In this American war and legal drama film directed by William Friedkin, Col. Terry Childers (Samuel L. Jackson) is a 30-year Marine veteran, a decorated officer with combat experience in Vietnam, Beirut and Desert Storm — a patriot, a hero. But now the country he served so well has put him on trial for a rescue mission that went terribly wrong. He is brought to court-martial after men under Childers' orders kill many civilians outside the U.S. embassy in Yemen. For his attorney, he has chosen Marine Col. Hays Hodges (Tommy Lee Jones), a comrade-in-arms who owes his life to Childers.

The film’s Vietnam scenes were filmed in 1999 on Hunting Island in northern Beaufort County. The popular state park’s lush, semi-tropical landscape looks similar to the Vietnam jungle and has been used in several films. Using movie magic, filmmakers transformed the south end of the island into the Quang Tri Province of Vietnam. A casting call at The Holiday Inn in Beaufort found locals to portray U.S. Marines and Vietnamese characters.

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FILM FACTS • Retired Marine captain Dale Dye trained Marine extras day and night on Hunting Island. Dye also was the military adviser for Forrest Gump and worked with Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan.

The Beaufort International Film Festival awarded Dye the Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.

• Extras were not allowed to shave or bathe and many slept on Hunting Island during production.

• When Hodges (Tommy Lee Jones) returns to the bombed-out embassy, there is a picture of then-Vice President Al Gore on the charred wall.

Gore and Jones were roommates at Harvard.

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Charity Spotlight

Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island MISSION

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Zonta International is a global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island supports and empowers women locally and internationally by committing hundreds of service hours and thousands of dollars to a wide range of women-focused community service projects.

EMPOWERING WOMEN Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island members must be professional women (or men at the club’s option) with a background of making executive-level decisions in their recognized business or profession.

WHOM IT HELPS Each year the club gives to organizations that support women in need through service projects and donations. Recent local recipients include Hopeful Horizons, the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office Victim Services Center, the Children’s Center of Hilton Head and the Island Recreation Center.

TAKING A STAND Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island members are shown with Attorney General Alan Wilson, 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone and Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner at the Take A Stand & Unite event in 2019 at Shelter Cove Community Park.

HISTORY Chartered in 1979, the Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island is an active club providing assistance to and enhancing the awareness of local women's initiatives and advocacy opportunities. The club has a 35-year history of service and financial support to area organizations that empower and improve the lives of women in Beaufort County.

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CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT Bluffton resident Julia Herrin, Miss South Carolina 2021, was a special guest at a Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island event.

HOW TO HELP Become a Zontian and become a part of a group of more than 30,000 individuals who are working together to change the lives of women and girls in our local community and around the world. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at Palmera Inn & Suites on Hilton Head Island. Email member@zontahhi.org for more information or to RSVP as a guest. Meetings are $15 to attend to cover the cost of programming and heavy hors d'oeuvres.

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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 Lina Parra Nunez to share her thoughts on what it means to be local.

Nunez is a Spanish teacher at Robert Smalls International Academy in Beaufort. The Colombia native came to the United States through the Participate Learning program, which brings teachers from around the world to the United States. LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website.

Write to info@wearelocallife.com.

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COLOMBIAN ROOTS Lina Parra Nunez and her family moved here from Barrancabermeja, Colombia. “If you ever want to visit my country, you will find great beaches in cities such as Santa Marta and Cartagena. You also can visit places such as Medellin, Bogota and my beautiful city, Barrancabermeja. It is called the beautiful daughter of the sun because of the hot weather and the warm people who make you feel like you are in the happiest place in the world,” Lina said.

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BY LINA PARRA NUNEZ

Life brought me here, and I feel blessed for that.

When I found out about Participate Learning, a program that brings teachers from around the world to the United States, I didn’t hesitate to apply. My acceptance filled my family with hope. My husband, five-year-old son and I packed our lives into just three suitcases and flew across an ocean to this amazing country.

We came from Colombia, a wonderful country full of friendly people, great food and beautiful nature.

I was a little nervous but at the same time excited for the opportunity to learn about U.S. culture, improve my English and share my culture with my new students. When we got here, everyone made my family and me feel so welcome. It almost felt like home.

This has been a great opportunity to learn and enjoy living in a new country. We have had so much fun sharing our culture with everyone and, of course, learning about this culture, which can be so different from our own. My son is learning English so fast and enjoys playing with local children. My husband has an amazing job opportunity. I am working as a Spanish teacher in a wonderful school.

We are so glad to be here.

I have always believed that life brings us to places for a reason. I think my reason is to educate and to learn, and I am having the best time of my life here, enjoying every moment. We love going to the beach in summer. My son loves collecting seashells and running around. There are many

museums and fun places for kids.

I am a food lover, and the Lowcountry has given me a taste of the most delicious seafood I have ever tasted. Aside from being an engineer, my husband is also a chef, and we enjoy visiting restaurants and eating all the amazing dishes from here. My husband is also making people fall in love with Colombian food, occasionally preparing dishes such as empanadas, papas rellenas and arepas for friends from different countries who gather with us to share food and thoughts.

I will always be grateful for the opportunity this country has given me and my family. I’ve found a place where my degree as a teacher and my master’s degree has value. My husband’s studies are valuable, too. The Lowcountry is a place full of possibilities and I hope it has a positive impact on our future.

Due to all the good things that have happened to me, I signed up for a volunteer program that helps other foreign teachers transition into living in this beautiful part of South Carolina. My main goal is to make local people and foreigners realize there are a lot of different cultures around the world. In my case, I am making sure my students appreciate and respect cultures. I am also teaching them that there are many Spanish-speaking countries, not just Mexico. After this experience I hope my students become citizens of the world, expanding their horizons and understanding more about what is happening in the world around them. LL

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Faces of the world Hilton Head Island offers a warm welcome to people from all over the globe. Come meet a few locals who add a little bit of international flair to the Lowcountry.

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In a place like this it can sometimes be easy to forget that there’s a whole wide world out there. After all, when you have sunsets, sandy beaches, golf and a lifestyle that is the envy of the world, why bother going anywhere else?

But if you broaden your horizons, you see that there is more out there than paradise. There are billions of people with stories to tell, stories you can’t imagine.

Each person who travels from their home country to call the Lowcountry home brings a little bit of their old home with them and a perspective that can teach you more than you know.

Here we meet a handful of our neighbors from far-flung places and hear just a few of the fascinating stories they have to tell.

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These Venezuela natives are ambassadors for the Lowcountry to the Spanish-speaking world.

One of the most glorious promises this country has to offer is the chance to turn past into prelude. Coming here, the place you were born becomes where you are from, rather than the place that defines you. Here in America you define your path.

There are few greater examples of this than Rossany and Gustavo Rattia. First arriving here eight years ago, they came to escape political persecution in their native Venezuela.

“It’s hard to describe what you experience when you leave your country due to the struggles you experience,” said Gustavo. “We had to make the decision to leave because we weren’t safe there.”

That one decision brought them here, but it does not define them. Instead, the couple’s deep wellspring of talent and endless ambition does. They first met through music. As members of Rapsodia Coro de Cámara, both singers lit up stages around the world as they represented Venezuela. Rossany came from a large musical family and still feels the pull toward song. “When I came here and saw the orchestra, it reminded me of when I was a kid,” she said. “The music for me is the best way to remember my country.”

Even before they left Venezuela, they had harbored an ambition to start a film company. With Gustavo being a systems engineer and Rossany being a lawyer, it was more a fanciful musing until they found themselves in America. They pursued their dream slowly at first, working in production at WHHI and shooting film and video at special events or weddings. But as they immersed themselves in the local Hispanic community, they saw an opportunity to do more.

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“After seven years working with WHHI and our production company, we thought what if we had our own window to integrate these communities?” said Gustavo. “We wanted to create something for people who are not English speakers and English speakers who want to know about the community.”

The result was Oceano TV, a full line-up of programming broadcast through their website, oceano.tv, and coming soon to streaming services like Roku and Apple TV. “We thought there was a need in the community to have local firsthand information so people could be more informed, but we also have a cooking show, news show, real estate show, sports,” said Gustavo. “We were trying to fill up a whole schedule with a variety of shows.”

The channel has quickly proven popular, racking up viewers not just in the Lowcountry but as far away as Spain and Latin America. As ambassadors for the Lowcountry to the Spanish-speaking world, the Rattias see the opportunity to pass on the love they’ve found for their new home.

“We appreciate all the love we’ve received from the States. We feel this is our own country,” said Gustavo. “We want people to thrive and make this country even better.”

Our Vineyard team is excited to serve you and your family!

At Vineyard, we don’t just care for you, we care about you. Which is why we personalize our programming to each resident’s passions and pursuits that nurture the mind, body and soul. With fresh, chef-prepared meals that are as delicious as they are nutritious, ours is a community where you or your loved one can thrive.

BEHIND THE CAMERAS Rossany and Gustavo Rattia moved to the Lowcountry eight years ago to escape political persecution in their native Venezuela. They are the creators of Oceano Blue LLC, a media production company that has developed Oceano TV.

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“Venezuelan music is so rich – full of instruments and rhythm,” said Rossany. “My mom is a professional violinist and choir director, and she has an academy for teaching kids violin. All of my cousins and uncles are orchestra directors. The music is the best way for me to remember my country.”

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Two World War ll survivors exploring the world.

In Amsterdam, at the corner of the Apollolaan and the Beethovenstraat, lies a statue depicting three figures standing in a group. It memorializes the tragic night in 1944 when 29 Dutch citizens were dragged out of a prison by German occupiers and murdered in the street. Their bloody execution was to serve as a warning to anyone else in Holland about the price of defying invaders.

Hendrik Smit doesn’t need to see a statue to remember that night. He watched the whole thing happen at the age of 17.

He had been out siphoning the few drops of heating oil from the bottom of empty oil tanks to use again and get some heat, when a truck unloaded its human cargo beside an air raid shelter.

“They lined them up, took their rifles out and shot 29 men dead in the street, he said. “That made me literally sick.”

As a deterrent, it did not have the effect the Nazis had hoped. Despite his young age, Hendrik immediately signed up for the underground.

Further south his future wife, Mieke, also was feeling the pressure of the Nazi invasion. Her father was a bulb grower living on an island in the south of Holland. Mieke's father had become a well-respected member of the small community. That did not impress the Germans.

“They took possession of everything he had. They took the warehouses where he stored his bulbs, and they made them into dormitories. We had two German officers take our guest room and live in the house with five children. As soon as they started fortifying the coastline against a potential Allied invasion, all my father's employees were put to work on it."

Mieke’s father, like Hendrik, joined the resistance to these invaders. In 1944, when

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the Allied invasion was imminent, the Nazis decided to inundate the whole island – breaching the dykes and sending residents away so they wouldn’t have anyone at their back.

"Imagine 20,000 people trying to leave, with their farm animals, no transportation and nowhere to go," Mieke said. "My mother left in an ambulance with the two babies. My dad packed two suitcaes and took the four of us — children — on the broken down public transportation system to my grandparents' house near Leiden.

It took two days. And that is where we spent the next year and a half.

"With the men in hiding it was up to my mother to get food and she took her bicycle and regularly went on long foraging trips . We ended up eating tulips and sugar beets and about 20,000 people died of famine during the 1944-45 Hunger Winter."

That April the Swedish Red Cross came to the rescue, dropping food on the region.

“I can still taste that white bread and chocolate,” Mieke said.

After the liberation, the incredible process of restoring life began. Mieke's family returned to their island (it took two days on a truck) through a countryside that was totally destroyed, with no bridges left to cross the rivers.

Hendrik went to engineering college, Mieke started her secondary education.

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The Act was passed and it started the Fulbright Program, considered to be one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.

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Hendrik and Mieke did not know each other then, but both qualified for a scholarship which sent Hendrik to the Wharton school for his MBA and Mieke to Western College in Oxford, Ohio, for a BA. The experience was life-changing for both.

Upon their return to the Netherlands they both started working for an American company and met in Amsterdam.

Not long after their marriage they emigrated to the U.S. and became U.S. citizens. They also had three children. However, the company, Remington Rand, decided that they needed Hendrik's talents in Europe and pretty soon, the family moved to Brussels. This was the beginning of their life as expats — a challenging period of getting their children adjusted and in the right schools, learning new languages.

After 20 years of corporate life, Hendrik became an officer at the U.S. embassy in Brussels. His French and Dutch knowledge served him well in Belgium and the ambassador used his talents in many ways.

It’s these happier memories that now define the couple and the life they’ve built as one of the first residents of TidePoint.

"We were thrilled to discover the piano competition and, having a grand piano, being able to offer hospitality to a contestant," Mieke said. "Not only have we hosted 18 contestants, we have also followed their careers and forged friendships. A number have returned to play here or are planning to."

But the fairy tale experience in Mieke's life has been meeting a young pianist in Odessa, Ukraine, in 2006. With the help of many friends, Dasha came to the U.S. and studied at Peabody (BA), the University of Miami (MMS) and Stony Brook (DMA).

"That took massive fundraising and a lot of support," Mieke said.

"Dasha spent 11 winter breaks with us on Hilton Head and played many concerts. All our friends know her."

Dasha is now married and has a little girl. Recently she was joined by her mother from Odessa.

“The kind of environment you grow up in, that’s kind of the soil,” said Mieke. “But when you open your eyes to the diversity of what other nations and cultures have produced, you start to look for them.

And I dare say, we have done our share of exploring."

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This power couple brings a wealth of international talent to the Lowcountry.

On the walls of Les Janka’s office, you’ll find countless hints to the fascinating history of this recent island native. On one wall you’ll find a plaque inscribed with camels and Arabic writing which roughly translates to, “No matter how much the dogs bark, the caravan moves on.”

On another wall you’ll find a great example of the barking dogs, a framed political cartoon from the L.A. Times. He’s the butt of the joke, but these days with the caravan having moved on, he can laugh about it. “My parents lived in L.A. when that came out,” he said, “so they got to see that on their front doorstep one day.”

As a California native, Les Janka didn’t need to come to this country to gain a different perspective on it. Instead he cultivated a unique way of viewing the United States and its relationship with its most vital allies and deadliest foes as a key figure in international relations. Working under three different presidents, he spent years with his finger on the pulse of U.S.-Middle Eastern relations.

Graduating from Johns Hopkins University in 1964 after studying international economics and Middle East studies, he was in a unique position of authority on a subject that had suddenly been thrust into the spotlight. Long-simmering tensions over the Gaza Strip and the Suez were just a few years away from igniting into the Arab-Israeli War, and Janka had been honing his skills working with the Foreign Service before returning to academia.

“Henry Kissinger invited me to come back into government and work on the Vietnamese peace negotiations, so that attracted me to leave academia,” he said. “And then of course in 1973 the (Yom Kippur) war broke out, and I was the only person on staff who spoke Arabic.”

Seeing the government through that conflict led to Janka's staying on through the Ford Administration, but in 1978 a move to the private sector led to the greatest adventure of his life.

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WELL-TRAVELED Les Janka and his wife, Michele, lived in Saudi Arabia for eight years and have both traveled widely. Les served in the White House under three presidents and oversaw major arms sales to Middle Eastern countries before retiring to Hilton Head with Michele, a native of Antwerp, Belgium.

to learn French. His teacher was a young Belgian named Michele.

“I had no interest in graduating from the French class because I wanted to stay with her,” he said with a laugh.

“It was really interesting because we were talking politics the whole time in French,” she added.

The pair became inseparable, even as their jobs took them all over the globe.

She left the consulting firm to work for the Belgian and then the Australian Embassy. He started his own consulting firm, helping governments like Egypt, Jordan and Morocco work with Congress to establish better relationships with the U.S. In 2007, with the couple’s children all having flown the nest, Les fielded an offer from Raytheon to head up its new Saudi operations. Michele loved their years in Riyadh .

“There were just small challenges,” said Michele of her time in Saudi Arabia. “But the women that I met were so interesting.

They have their own totally separate society, and they're all very entrepreneurial.”

And now as Hilton Head Island transplants, this power couple brings a wealth of international talent to the Lowcountry.

“I spent 50 years working for peace, stability and prosperity in the Middle East, and retired with a great sense of accomplishment," Les said with a wry smile.

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Michele Janka’s journey from Belgium to America brought her to a greater understanding of personal freedom. As a French speaker in a largely Flemish town, she found herself often on the outs, with little recourse for social mobility. But in America she found the freedom to be whomever she decided. That’s not to say there aren’t elements of Belgium she remembers fondly.

“Chocolate and French fries,” she said with a laugh. “But besides the food, the culture. I mean that in the sense of art and appreciating the everyday art, living that way.” LL

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STAND-UP GUY Paul Reiser brings his comedy to the Arts Center stage for two thoroughly entertaining shows on Aug. 29.

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THE SEASONED ACTOR, WRITER AND PRODUCER IS BRINGING HIS SIDE-SPLITTING STAND-UP ACT TO HILTON HEAD.

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Paul Reiser has spent the last 30plus years acting in Oscar and Emmy award-winning movies and TV shows.

You may have read his New York Times bestsellers and seen him recently on Netflix’s “Stranger Things” and “The Kominsky Method,” for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. No matter how you know him, from his first acting role in movie classic “Diner,” to his popular TV show “Mad About You,” to his stand-out role in the “Alien” franchise, this creative comic is sure to make you laugh out loud on Monday, August 29, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head. LOCAL Life found Reiser in good humor and got to ask him about his comedic career.

SITCOM STAR Reiser is best known for his roles on Mad About You, My Two Dads and Stranger Things.

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[LocalLife] You're a multi-talented star who’s a comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician. How does stand-up comedy rank among your passions, and why is it exciting and rewarding? [Paul Reiser] To be honest, stand-up was always my first love. When I started, that was all I wanted to do. Acting was a distant and improbable second place. When I got busy with “Mad About You” all those years ago, I just temporarily put stand-up on the back burner – just because I didn’t have the time to focus on it. The goal was always to get back to it.

It just took me longer than I would have guessed.

And when I finally did get back to it a few years ago, it was striking to see how much I had really missed it. And how exactly it felt to the first time I had gone up on stage when I was a freshman in college. The thrill of going up and trying out new material, getting the immediate response from a live audience – there’s nothing else like it. It’s still the thing I love doing most.

[LL] You’ll bring your stand-up comedy show to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island in August. Are you a fan of the Lowcountry? Do you have a favorite bar, restaurant or beach in Hilton Head? If not, what are you looking forward to seeing/

doing for the first time? [PR] I’ve never been there. In fact, I only this very second learned that it’s called the Lowcountry. But everyone I talk to says it’s just beautiful there. So I’m looking forward to the whole thing.

[LL] As an actor, you’ve played some amazing characters from documentary filmmaker Paul Buchman on “Mad About You,” to a successful financial advisor on “My Two Dads,” to Dr. Sam Owens on “Stranger Things,” to the prosthetic-laden Martin Schneider on “The Kominsky Method,” to country club president Doug Getty on “Red Oaks,” to talent agent Bob Isaacson on “The Romanoffs”… I could go on, but I’m getting writer’s cramp. If you had to choose a character you portrayed on TV or film to be in real life, who would it be and why? [PR] If I had to be one of those characters, I’d have to go with Paul Buchman from “Mad About You” since I created that role deliberately to be as much like myself as possible so I wouldn't have to act too hard. When you’re lucky enough to play a character like that for so many years, as I did, and if it’s about something so close to my real life (again – pulled straight from my own marriage and journey with my wife of 34 years), it was best to keep it as “real” as possible because

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[LL] You’ve appeared on TV shows and in films produced and/or broadcast by mainstream networks and studios. But you’ve also appeared on projects on Amazon, Hulu and Netflix. Has the proliferation of creative vehicles helped comedy, and are there more opportunities now for young talent? [PR] The world of streaming and the changing viewing habits have certainly helped everyone, I think. The idea that you can do something that lives for eight episodes, or six episodes, or two seasons or three seasons really opens up the doors to a lot more original content.

Not every idea is best suited for the traditional “can it last for eight seasons, 24 episodes every year” model. And the other great thing, which I appreciate, as a viewer as much as someone on the creative side, is that the content has such a longer shelf life. The fate of any show isn’t necessarily decided by the audience it draws in the first week. Or even its first season. I know as a viewer I’m still catching up on shows that have been out there for a couple of years. There’s so much great stuff out there, it takes a while to get to it all.

[LL] Regarding your movie resume I have to ask you a question about “Aliens.”

What’s it like being forever linked to the infamous franchise, especially for playing a sleazy dweeb like Carter Burke. I think everyone was rooting for the alien when you were on screen. Can you tell us any cool behindthe-scenes factoids about the movie?

[PR] Well, I don’t know that I agree with you about the “sleazy dweeb” moniker. I’d say, “misunderstood.”

I’ve always told people I was just a guy doing a job, and there was, unfortunately, a terrible workplace accident.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Maybe someday we’ll find out about the “other side” of Burke. That movie was so much bigger and its impact so much wider and deeper than I ever would have guessed. Or known. I’ve only

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recently gone to a few events celebrating the film and have been amazed to see the intensity of affection and reverence for the movie. Even when I first read the script, I thought, “Okay, this is gonna be a huge hit.

All you have to do is not bring the movie to a grinding halt when you show up on screen.” I like to think I managed to hit that very low bar I set for myself.

[LL] I also have to ask you about “Diner.”

What an iconic Hollywood movie. Besides becoming someone who’s officially within six degrees of separation of Kevin Bacon (your “Diner” co-star), how did “Diner” in 1982 propel you to further stardom, and who are you still in touch with from the production? [PR] In a stroke of wildly good fortune, “Diner” was the very first job I ever had. And even that was an accident. I just happened to be hanging out with my buddy that day who went in to audition for the role, and when the casting director came out and saw me, she asked me to come back the next day to meet the director. I certainly had no idea how brilliant the movie would turn out, or how great Barry Levinson was (it was his first time directing, too). I was just thrilled to get any part in any movie. And all the cast, we all became really tight, for years. Just last month there was an event in LA celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of the film. And it was the first time in a while we had all been together in the same room. And we all were very much aware of what a special moment in our lives making that film was, and what it continues to be.

[LL] In addition to all your successes, you’re also a New York Times best-selling author.

You’ve written Couplehood, which sold more than two million copies, and you also wrote best sellers Babyhood and Familyhood. Did your comedic chops help you out as an author, and is there a new book in the works? [PR] It was an interesting transition to go from performing comedy to writing it for a book. So much of performance is, well, performance. And when someone is reading what you hope is funny, you’re not there to say it

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DID YOU KNOW • Over the course of his career, Reiser has received multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations.

• Reiser, a SUNY Binghamton graduate in the prestigious music program, co-wrote the theme song from “Mad About You” called “The Final Frontier" with Grammy-winning producer Don Was. • Reiser’s first book, Couplehood, sold more than two million copies and reached the number one spot on The New York Times best-seller list. His subsequent books, Babyhood and Familyhood, were best sellers as well.

how you hear it. So it was a bit of relearning. And Familyhood was a different experience entirely.

It was after having raised a family, having taken a few years off the radar, and I felt a lot more comfortable writing what I hope were richer, more expansive pieces, and not necessarily needing it to read as “stand-up on a page.”

[LL] Comedy Central voted you one of the “Top 100 Comedians of All Time.” Who’s your favorite comedian and why? [PR] I grew up idolizing so many comics – George Carlin, Robert Klein, David Steinberg, David Brenner, to name a few.

But the big revelation was discovering the Mel Brooks/ Carl Reiner “2000 Year Old Man” records. Though they’re not “stand-ups” in the strict definition, Mel and Carl are both comedy giants who opened up a whole new world for me. Hearing those records for the first time was like finding the Rosetta Stone of comedy. LL

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Face it, we’re stressed. We have too much on our collective plates, not enough time to do everything and are bombarded with technological “advances” that compound the volume of information we process. Throw in a relentless 24-hour news cycle that spews depressing, global socioeconomic/ political challenges that keep us up at night and pandemic PTSD. Turns out the 21st century doesn’t corner the market in modern-day stressors. People around the world have been stressed for centuries. From walking with friends to snacking on sweets to taking a nap (in public), catch your breath when practicing one of these worldly ways to unwind.

Dhyana

The Hindu scripture lists Dhyana, a word in Sanskrit, as the seventh limb of yoga. In this meditative yoga the main goal is to achieve a state of mindfulness to accept your external and internal worlds as connected. To practice this, begin a mindfulness meditation with an object, like a mantra, your breath or a candle. To continue, set aside your thoughts and feelings and focus on the present moment through your object. Finally, you may choose to utilize a mudra, or hand pose, to focus your intention. Practice this meditation to be fully present, and separate illusion from reality.

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Gua Sha

A traditional Chinese medicinal act, Gua Sha involves facial sculpting using a Gua Sha stone. One of the more accessible of these wellness practices, Gua Sha stones are sold in many beauty stores and online. Cool and smooth, the Gua Sha stone is used by gently pressing the thin edge against your face, neck and lymph nodes or any muscles that are swollen. Gua Sha has been shown to reduce inflammation and ailments such as arthritis, migraines and neck pain. Purchase a Gua Sha stone or use a glassy-smooth object to press on areas of pain — it’s all about blood flow.

Aboriginal bush medicines

Australian bush medicine comes from the Aboriginal people of Australia, and has been cultivated for thousands of years. The top two medicines from the Aboriginal med kit, tea tree and eucalyptus oil, can be found in most drug stores, are useful as skin cleansers but also relieve stress when added to bath water. The Aboriginals also ate the Kakadu plum which, although very sour, has 100 times the Vitamin C content of an orange. Eating it will boost your immune system and heart health. Put these time-tested antidotes on your next grocery list, and give thanks to the Aboriginal people for these miraculous wellness remedies.

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La Passeggiata

This lovable tradition is practiced in Italy and is a way to reconnect with friends, wear stylish clothes and shoes, and get in your steps for the day. In the evening after work, between 5 -8 p.m., Italians get together to preen, gossip, flirt (and eat gelato) as they dress up, gather and take long, relaxing strolls along pedestrian avenues. This wellness technique is effective not only because it grows your feeling of community, but also because walking is a powerful way to relieve stress and burn calories. Practice La Passeggiata today by inviting a friend to walk with you — and wear your favorite attire.

Inemuri

If you’ve been dreaming about a wellness practice at work, look to Japan where it’s normal to take a very short nap in public.

Inemuri translates to “sleep while being present,” or “asleep on the job” in English.

This practice is not a free-for-all, though, and you must be considerate of others when taking a short snooze. A nap that is less than 20 minutes has several regenerative effects on your day: improved memory, mood and job performance. Although Western culture promotes alertness, the Japanese art of Inemuri might be the restful alternative for you (in small increments).

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Temazcal

It’s a Mexican custom that has been performed for thousands of years, and it’s not your typical sauna.

The word Temazcal, or “sweat lodge,” comes from the Nahuatl word Temāzcalli, which translates to “house of heat.” During each ceremony, participants enter an igloo-shaped hut. Hot volcanic rocks are placed in the center with burning herbs like sage. The temazcal represents the “rebirth” of the participants who are cleansed by it. At home, skip the hut and burn sage at your next backyard fire. Embrace the heat the fire brings, and let it “burn away” your stresses and ailments. Be mindful of the way your body feels during and after your adaptation of this ancient ritual.

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Next time you get coffee and pastries with friends, indulge in the mindset of Fika. A Swedish state of mind, Fika is often literally translated as “a coffee and cake break.” A ritual and cultural symbol for the awareness of casual, calm social interaction, Fika is so well established that it is used in Sweden as a noun and a verb. So accepted in Swedish society, Fika is ingrained in the workday as a necessary wellbeing exercise to promote productivity. Bring Fika to the Lowcountry by telling a friend “Let’s do Fika.” Although confused at first, they’ll be on board once they hear about the cinnamon rolls. LL

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BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL The fearless mélange of design inspirations that sets this Port Royal home apart finds its opening act in the bold color choices of the dining room’s lead fabrics. The home's architect was Tom Parker. The builder was Southern Coastal Homes.

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Coastal design must be mostly white, with a few pops of cooling neutrals here and there for visual pop.

Lowcountry design must be rustic, defined by the natural elements of wood and metal. Monochromatic color schemes belong in contemporary homes and nowhere else.

These are the fundamental rules of design that this gorgeous home in Port Royal Plantation gleefully breaks.

From the wreckage of these old, tired rules, J. Banks Design Group has created something entirely new and refreshingly eclectic. It’s a home that dares to bring together the crisp modernity of black-and-white tiles, the pastoral wood grain of the Lowcountry and the soothing tones of coastal, binding them together with a singular vision for what a home can look like.

“We had a lot of fun visioning and looking at materials and textures with the client, and we came up with a unique scheme that was all theirs,” said Hannah Fulton, designer with J Banks Design. “We wanted it to feel coastal but also really warm. They wanted to add some rusts, organics and warmer tones, so it was fun to do something different.”

Picking and choosing from different design schemes, Fulton turned the home into a master class in unifying several disparate elements. Using what she refers to as “lead fabrics” was one of the handiest tools at her disposal, like the subtle blend of tones on the dining room host chairs which brings together blues and greens with a pop of dusty orange beneath the timbered ceiling of the kitchen.

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living Throughout, neutral tones also bind together some of the design elements, with light walls doing most of the heavy lifting. “The natural tones (in places like the kitchen) brought in more natural dark tones throughout the house, but keeping the walls light kept everything bright. It also gave us the opportunity to do some darker places, like the wine room and the guest bath, in a way that didn’t feel foreign to have darker pieces. It really allowed for a richer palette.”

And running throughout this masterpiece, you’ll find subtle intermingling of design elements. The main foyer’s grass-cloth wallpaper speaks to the more earthy elements found throughout, while the hazy blues in the chandelier tie into the cooling tones in the master bath and on the shutters.

It’s a freestanding testament to the power of creativity and to the notion that some rules were just made to be broken. “The clients were excited to work collaboratively, from the first plans to the furnishings,” said Fulton. “It’s really enjoyable to work with people who are interested in following a vision.”

And the results speak for themselves.

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Here are five ways you can create this look in your own home.

COASTAL ECLECTIC Subtle variations on the coastal themes of tranquil colors and natural textures in this Port Royal home create a unique design language all its own.

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1. Expand your color palette: With this home, Fulton allowed herself to access the entire spectrum, resulting in a bold and colorful vision. “People are tempted to stay with blue and green, but a home can be coastal and add in colors like a lavender or purple. Bring out the colors that speak to you.”

2. Take interior design outside: Some of the most inspired parts of this home’s design aren’t contained under its roof.

“The way the landscaping was done created these little vignettes for enjoying the outdoors. They planned for different moments where you can enjoy the outdoors.”

3. Don’t be afraid to mix and match: One of the hallmarks of this home is the way slight (and sometimes not-so-slight) variations on the theme create different atmospheres as you tour the home, from the orange and white of the laundry to the blues of the casita. “We created our own scheme based on a few of their different things but based around a few lead fabrics and textures, so it feels cohesive.”

4. Find your fabric: One of the key elements to this home was the use of “lead fabrics” patterns that could set the tone for the rest of the home’s color palette. “The one on the back of the host chair is what brings all these colors together.

There’s our palette. It gives us freedom.”

5. Build around what you love: Much of the home’s variation in colors and textures comes from a handful of treasured pieces owned by the clients. “Whether it’s an antique piece of furniture, a fabric, a texture or a tile, it’s important to take the time to learn what you love and what makes you happy.

Then it’s fun to build around those things.” LL

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A sight in itself

A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT MAKES OUR FEATURED HOME’S OUTDOOR SPACES SIZZLE. STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA STAFF

As with any Lowcountry home, the design of a home’s exterior is just as important as its interior. After all, what’s the point of having three seasons of blissfully moderate temperatures if you’re not going to get out there and enjoy them? This month’s featured home is no exception, with outdoor spaces that run the gamut and create just as many wow moments as its beautiful interior. Hannah Fulton, a designer with J. Banks Design Group, shares three of the home's outdoor highlights.

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SIGHTLINES “We’re interior designers, but we end up really involved with the outdoors because of how people live here,” said Fulton. As such, the outdoor spaces carry the same dedication to sightlines and wow moments as the interior, with perfectly placed views out to the pool and the landscaping.

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SWINGING BED The swinging bed has quickly become a mainstay of Lowcountry design. “We’re doing a lot of swings and swinging chairs, which lets us be a little more playful with the outdoors,” said Fulton.

SHINGLES Just because a space is there to enjoy the view of the outdoors doesn’t mean it can’t be a sight in itself. To beautify the screened-in porch, designers carried shingle siding throughout, with a woodbeamed roof that carried through from the inside.

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The magic of Trufig

MAKE UNNECESSARY LIGHT SWITCHES AND OUTLETS FADE AWAY On-wall devices such as light switches and power outlets are so commonplace that it is almost impossible to imagine them not being there. While these devices are needed, and in some cases required by local electrical codes, they are an unnecessary eyesore. With cleverly engineered products from Trufig, wall devices can be made to fade into the wall surface, perfectly flush and painted to match the wall material. This system can be used with typical wall surfaces such as Sheetrock and wood paneling, as well as more design-centric materials such as stone, tile and plaster. Magnetic face plates allow the devices to be flush with the wall surface while remaining accessible and useful. In spaces where power outlets are unneeded yet required by code, options are available for flush magnetic covers that conceal the outlet, letting it disappear while complying with electrical codes. Sean Stewart of Custom Audio Video shares a few of the system’s most sought-after applications.

SPECIAL DEVICES Trufig can be used for more than just light switches and power outlets. Any wall device from television plates to audio control and lighting control keypads can be given a look that is more visually integrated with the surrounding wall space.

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KITCHEN BACKSPLASH By far the most sought-after application for the Trufig system is in kitchen backsplashes where custom tiles or luxury marble often are marred by the number of power outlets needed. With some attention to detail and planning, the Trufig system can camouflage these necessary blemishes.

CUSTOM WOODWORK Often devices are needed in spaces such as studies and home offices where custom cabinetry may be a central feature of the room design. Trufig products designed into such a plan can keep the focus where it needs to be, on the aesthetic design and craftsmanship, not the wall devices.

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STERLING EFFORT The golden brown-toned bricks of the fireplace pair beautifully with the sterling sandstone flooring of this outdoor space. Sandstone’s beauty comes with other benefits too — it’s durable, eco-friendly and timeless.

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“Most people don’t renovate their porches,” said Lisa Bakke of Savannah Surfaces. “They pick something that will stand the test of time.”

For this new build in Palmetto Bluff, the Savannah Surfaces Exteriors team created a timeless patio floor using natural sterling sandstone.

The beautiful soft tones of gray, the natural texture and the rugged look of the rock create a floor almost as stunning as the patio’s incredible view.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR HOME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT. With so many styles, features and materials available, selecting the best flooring for your home can be overwhelming. The team at Floors To Go offers a few tips for making the right choices based on your lifestyle and design preferences.

1. KEEP YOUR LIFESTYLE IN MIND. For those with busy lifestyles, opt for luxury vinyl flooring like Coretec to create stunning wood and stone looks.

These floors are durable, easy to maintain, waterproof, petproof and kid-proof. They are great for any space, including bathrooms and kitchens. Luxury vinyl flooring is a great choice for carefree maintenance.

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2. REMEMBER ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY. Choose a durable and luxurious carpet like the Anderson Tuftex Pet Perfect Carpet if you have pets.

Homeowners with pets need carpet that is ultra-durable and easy to clean, spillproof, bleach and fade resistant and household cleaner friendly, for life’s toughest messes.

3. COLOR CAN CHANGE THE FEEL OF A ROOM. Choose a lavish engineered hardwood with lighter tones like these from Lighthouse’s Medallion Collection to open up any living space and create a larger look to your room while maintaining a peaceful ambiance.

4. LUXURY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED. Choose tiles like those from Qualis Ceramica to easily combine the most sought-after elements: simplicity and luxury. Combine the light and warm colors of the world's richest marbles in a muted and elegant palette of polished and matte stones in multiple sizes. For a timeless aesthetic, opt for natural stonelike variations and textures, ranging from classic to linear marble formations.

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PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR PAVER DRIVEWAY, PATIO AND POOL DECK.

Over the past 20 years, homeowners have increasingly chosen pavers as the preferred building material for driveways, patios and pool decks. Pavers provide an excellent foundation for your home’s curb appeal and are a safe investment because they add value to your property. However, like any exterior hardscape surface, pavers are exposed to the harmful effects of weathering.

Here in the Lowcountry high humidity, seawater salt spray and UV rays impact pavers in an extreme way. These harsh environmental conditions accelerate their discoloration and deterioration, while also creating joint instability that affects functionality. Recognizing the signs of a paver driveway in need of restoration is vital to extending its life. Dominick Biangone, owner of Seacoast Driveways, shares seven nuggets of paver knowledge homeowners need to know.

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1. Understand that your paver driveway isn't a one-and-done scenario. It needs periodic maintenance.

2. Due to the porosity of concrete pavers, their interaction with our coastal climate is harsh. The main result of this interaction is damage and deterioration to your paver surface.

3. Make sure the sand in the paver joints is intact and functioning properly. The growth of vegetation or an insect 7 infestation is the first sign the joint sand is failing.

4. That white chalk-like appearance on your pavers is called efflorescence. This is caused when moisture containing dissolved salts is brought to the surface. It is naturally occurring, yet very unattractive. Luckily, it’s treatable.

5. High humidity equals mold and mildew growth. This condition can be minimized by applying an appropriate paver sealant.

6. Applying the appropriate sealer to your pavers has lasting benefits. The proper sealer makes your pavers stronger, reduces damage caused by our harsh coastal weather conditions, enhances visual appeal and extends the life of your pavers.

7. There is a good chance your pavers might require more than a simple pressure washing.

Call a professional restoration company for an evaluation.

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“This driveway was 19 years old and had seen the typical impact of our coastal weather, which included faded color due to UV exposure, and efflorescence (white chalky appearance on the surface) due to the high salt content in our precipitation,” Biangone said. “The sand in the joints was also in a complete failure state, which means it had little to no sand in the joints, as well as vegetation growth and insect infestation. This was a beautiful home with a really unattractive driveway.”

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Seacoast Driveways used a multi-pronged approach for this project — tapping their technical knowledge of building materials, chemical solutions, paver structure functionality and coastal climate interaction to erase 19 years of weather exposure.

"My driveway now has such depth of color," the homeowner said.

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“With proper periodic maintenance, this restoration may last 10-plus years and extend the life of the driveway for an additional 10 years,” Biangone said. “Periodic maintenance is highly suggested.

This would include proper cleaning, an annual evaluation of the restoration and possible sand or sealer reapplication.” LL

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“My husband and I own a home with a very richly detailed onyx countertop in the kitchen. Over the years the countertop had become etched by numerous spills. We searched carefully for people who could restore the counter to its original beauty. After much deliberation, we chose Sir Grout to do the work. The result is simply beautiful.”

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living FRENCH FARMHOUSE The French Farmhouse look is arranged with dashes of vintage golds and browns against white walls. Letting in light are portesfenêtres, which in French means “windowed doors” or “door-sized windows.” Complete this look by adding tufted furniture.

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THESE DREAMY STYLES CAN TRANSPORT YOUR SPACES TO OTHER PLACES STORY BY JULIA HALL

Many people decorate their homes in the style of their favorite culture and embellish with travel mementos to remind them of the good times they’ve had abroad. But even if you don't have a lot of stamps in your passport, you still can feather your nest as if you were a frequent flyer. Here are some tips to bedeck your abode in some of the hippest, international, jet-set decor without ever having to leave the country. LL

CANADIAN RUSTIC MODERN Although we don’t suspect that there are many loggers cabins in the Lowcountry, we know our readers are enchanted by the rustic warmth of a fire, or the smell of fresh pine. The rustic modern look combines elements of wood and brick with dark gray featured in many modern Canadian homes. It’s minimalist and moody.

JAPANESE Feel inspired by the Japanese company Flame, which makes lighting fixtures with the brilliance of the rising and setting sun in mind. Purchase colored lighting with the intention of replicating something beautiful.

Pay attention to the way light fixtures make you feel or imagine different aspects of nature.

LATIN AMERICAN Latin American-inspired decor is characterized by vibrant hues, handmade cultural accessories and a laid-back layout which flows with warmth and hospitality. If you are a bright and energized person with artistic flair, this Vincent Van Gogh-color palette is your gateway to a Latin American dream home. Contrast sherbet oranges with deep blues to achieve this kaleidoscope of color.

AFRICAN Modern yet earthy, Africa-inspired decor features woven baskets and low-sitting furniture.

Highlight browns, golds and blacks to reflect a sunlit African savanna. Place faux pampas grass in corners to liven up the space.

This style of decor could be easily blended into a beach or nautical-themed home or condo.

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CHINESE The Chinese cultivated blue-and-white porcelain in the first half of the 14th century. These handcrafted dishes appealed to Mongol rulers in China and have been handmade for centuries across Asia and the Middle East. Blue-and-white porcelain can add a wise, oriental flavor to a bookshelf. Complete this look with a pine sprout nearby.

MEDITERRANEAN MODERN A display full of patterned blues just like the Mediterranean Sea. Mediterranean style invites you to use the contrast of white and blue to create an elegant, breezy atmosphere. Add a bronze touch here or there, and don’t be afraid to accent with plants. Lots of plants. Palms, if you can.

SCANDINAVIAN Enjoy your mimosas with a touch of modern with a Scandinavian table setting.

Use multicolored chairs like these developed by Danish designer Verner Panton in 1959, and complement with matching vases and colorful floral arrangements. Spread a white tablecloth to allow your pastels to pop.

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HABITATS CREATED ALONG ICONIC GOLF HOLE STORY BY B.C. RAUSCH + PHOTOS BY THE SEA PINES RESORT/ROB TIPTON

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A new oyster reef along the 18th fairway of famed Harbour Town Golf Links has been completed, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers. The manmade reef — on the banks of Calibogue Sound — is a joint effort of the Outside Foundation, The Sea Pines Resort and the SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).

More than 1,700 bags of oyster shells, each weighing about 20 pounds, were transported to the shoreline in two waves, put in place and secured with rebar. Several local volunteer groups pitched in, including members of Hilton Head Boy Scout Troops 222 and 245.

The bags created a manmade reef that will serve as a habitat for larval oysters, where they can attach and grow.

The reef also will help control erosion due to human-induced activities, boat traffic and storms, as well as support other wildlife. Oysters help keep waterways clean by filtering large amounts of water, so the new reef will contribute to the health of the local ecosystem while preserving one of Hilton Head’s most famous views.

“The 18th fairway shoreline perimeter was really threatened,”

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said Jean Fruh, executive director of the Outside Foundation. “The existing, gray infrastructure was easily dislodged and broken down during storms. These oyster shell walls don’t move. What we placed here creates value.”

The blend of manmade and natural retention walls at Harbour Town creates a living shoreline into a purposeful infrastructure.

“The Sea Pines Resort is supportive of this and other environmental initiatives,” said Steve Birdwell, president of The Sea Pines Resort. “We know how fortunate we are to live on this beautiful island and will do everything in our power to protect our natural resources.”

In 2018 the Outside Foundation established the oyster recycling and reef building initiative, which has collected over 100 tons of oyster shells. Working with local restaurants,

HERE'S YOUR SIGN Outside Foundation program director Adam Weatherford prepares to install reef signage.

including those at The Sea Pines Resort, the shells are taken weekly from collection bins to a quarantine site at Honey Horn where, according to Fruh, “Mother Nature takes care of sanitizing and curing the shells, a process that takes three months.”

“This is truly a total community program — a full lifecycle from harvest to restaurants to recycling and back to nature,” Fruh added.

“We don’t need to throw these shells out, it’s a win/win for all of us to keep shells out of landfills. The program can be implemented with very limited cost, and hopefully we can continue to expand it along the coastline.”

The state Department of Natural Resources was instrumental in the reef build, providing financial IT'S IN THE BAGS resources for the program through Local volunteer and its SCORE oyster shell recycling Lowcountry Master program and overseeing the build.

Naturalist Patte The creation of the reef is only the Ranney assists first step of a multi-year program, others in moving oyster shell bags. according to Fruh. During the 2022-23 school year the Outside Foundation will work with local middle school children in a “seeds to shoreline” initiative where native plants will be grown from seed and eventually planted among the oyster reefs to enhance habitats.

Among the Outside Foundation’s most far-reaching programs is “Kids in Kayaks,” which allows nearly 1,000 7thgrade students and their teachers to kayak and explore the salt marsh as part of their environmental science curriculum.

Additional annual foundation activities include beach cleanups, waterway cleanups and the annual Keep the Broad Creek Clean Festival, an educational fair for families.

Additional information may be found on the website outsidefoundation.org. LL

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FEATURED GARDEN Editor’s Note: Six of the top gardens in the Lowcountry were showcased as part of the 2022 All Saints Garden Tour. LOCAL Life is featuring each garden through images captured by Elizabeth Howard. This month is the Hilton Head Island garden of Becky and Gordon Guin, located in Port Royal.

BEAR IN MIND A small, yet significant detail of this garden is the fun critters and faces scattered throughout the garden.

Sunglasses and fake creatures could be found throughout the plants and trees of this property. Pictured here is a leafy bear with some globba winitii and leopard plants underneath which provide various shades and textures to the area.

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PURPLE REIGN These gorgeous purple flowers are known as “Rose of Sharons” and are quite easy to grow. They will thrive in full sunlight, but in warm areas like the Lowcountry, protection against the powerful afternoon heat is advised.

No specific soil is required for these beauties, but it is recommended to water them very well, but not too often.

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Take a walk through a yard where the focus is on the esteemed garden design of laissez-faire. Certainly no grand master plan was followed here. Frivolity rules.

This plot of vegetative eccentricity is entirely maintained by the owners with some assistance from Mother Nature’s favorite landscape architects: Old Man Winter, wind, birds, armadillos, moles and, of course, pruning specialists — the rabbits and occasional deer. The yard, deck and outdoor shower gardens have all evolved as a continuous work in progress with surprise in mind. Reflective of the owner’s travels and whimsical natures, these gardens are unique, eclectic and quirky.

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VOODOO ENVY If you’re looking for a unique plant to add to your garden, consider a voodoo lily.

However, this flower has a very strong odor that might not be what you would expect. This plant is easy to care for and does not require excessive treatment.

Simply water it during dry spells and your voodoo lily will thrive.

WHITE GOLD This stunning white flower is commonly referred to as a gardenia.

Gardenias grow best in direct sunlight, and with proper care, can last several weeks in full bloom before wilting.

MELLOW YELLOW The arnica is a gorgeous, yellow flower that will add a fun pop of color to your garden. It is also relatively easy to maintain. If you water often enough to keep the soil a little moist, your arnicas should be happy and healthy. This flower also has many healing properties when steeped in oil, which can be transformed into creams and ointments.

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PRETTY AND PINK The pink trumpet vine is a unique flower with its delicate details and vibrant pink hues. They hold an interesting shape which is what gives them their name.

This bright flower can grow in full sun or slight shade and needs a typical watering schedule. They also need rocky or lean soil in order to properly grow.

COOL BANANAS This banana tree made this garden stand out with its unique shape and bright leaves. The tree stood tall with its long, vibrant leaves surrounding it. They need lots of moisture in the air to thrive, as they are tropical trees and are acclimated to that region. Warm weather and humidity are keys to growing a banana tree.

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SPIKE YOUR FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS WITH THESE EVER-BLOOMING BEAUTIES Farmer Blue is a 12-acre cut-flower farm in Beaufort County.

Its owner is working hard to build a better bouquet with local flowers. The farm grows over 300 varieties of annuals and perennials for florists and event planners in the Lowcountry.

Here is owner David Blue’s favorite flower for August: NETTLE-LEAVED MULLEIN (Verbascum chaixii 'Album') is in the Scrophulariaceae family commonly known as figworts.

The spike or spire shape is an essential design element in floral arrangement, and unlike most other varieties offering this shape, mullein thrive in the Lowcountry summer, blooming from February until frost. The genus Verbascum comes from the Latin barbascum which means "bearded” in reference to their hairy stamen filaments.

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MULTICULTURAL HERBS & SPICES TO GROW IN YOUR GARDEN. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

Take a culinary trip around the world by growing flavorful herbs and spices prized by different cultures in faraway lands.

Multicultural horticulture can be cultivated in your yard or on your kitchen counter and can bring an international aroma and a savory kick to your homegrown cuisine. From basic basil to pungent ginger, freshly harvested seasonings can transform your meals and transport your taste buds. Spice is the variety of life, so get ready to taste the difference.

Basil Cuisine: Thai Flavor: Sweet and savory taste profile with peppery and minty undertones.

Dishes: Spicy Thai basil, basil chicken, basil beef, mango salad, Panang curry Plant: In summer outdoors or when the temperature is above 50 degrees Harvest: Start picking basil leaves as soon as the plants are 6 to 8 inches tall. If you pick regularly, 12 basil plants can produce four to six cups of leaves per week.

Storage: The best method is to package whole or chopped leaves in airtight, resealable plastic bags and place them in the freezer.

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Cardamom Cuisine: Scandinavian Flavor: Herbal warmth like a fragrant cross between eucalyptus, mint and pepper.

Dishes: Swedish meatballs, cardamom buns and bread, cardamom ice cream, blueberry soup, smoked salmon Plant: Anytime if above 50 degrees Harvest: At the base of the stalks, the plant forms long bracts of flowers that develop into seed pods that can be harvested by hand in the fall, 30-40 days after flowering.

Storage: Thoroughly wash the harvested pods, removing stems and extraneous matter. Begin the drying process soon after harvesting to retain flavor. Dry the pods in a dehydrator at a temperature no higher than 120 degrees, or dry in the sun.

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Cuisine: Japanese Flavor: Mild onion-like taste Dishes: Chive and egg rice bowl, stir-fried pork, egg drop soup, niratama donburi, sautéed garlic and bean sprouts Plant: Early spring, four to six weeks before the last frost.

Harvest: Once they are large enough to eat, cut from the outside of the clump about 1/2-inch above the soil to allow for regrowth.

Storage: Use fresh or chop and freeze.

Cuisine: Greek Flavor: Deliciously fresh, citrus-like taste, with a slightly grassy undertone Dishes: Tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean grilled chicken, arakas, lemon dill orzo, lentil Greek salad Plant: Begin sowing seeds after the danger of spring frost has passed. You can harvest several crops during the summer and fall by planting seeds every two to three weeks through midsummer.

Harvest: Harvest foliage anytime during the growing season until the umbrella-like flower clusters open. To harvest the seeds, cut the flower stalks just before the seeds begin to ripen and turn a tan color.

Storage: If using fresh, do so quickly after harvesting; seeds and leaves can be dried.

Cilantro Cuisine: Mexican Flavor: A stronger version of parsley, with a tangy citrus flavor.

Dishes: Cilantro lime shrimp, cilantro sauce, cilantro lime chicken tacos, cilantro lime rice Plant: Spring or fall; the plant will bolt if planted in summer.

Harvest: Harvest while it is low.

When the cilantro grows its stalk, cut off the plant after the seeds drop and let it self-seed. The large leaves can be cut individually from the plants.

For the smaller leaves, cut them off 1-1/2 to 2 inches above the crown.

Storage: To store the seeds, called coriander, cut off the seed heads when the plant begins to turn brown, put them in a paper bag, hang the bag until the plant dries and the seeds fall off, and then store the seeds in sealed containers. To store cilantro leaves, you can either freeze or dry them.

Oregano Cuisine: Italian Flavor: Robust with a peppery bite and a sweet, almost minty aroma Dishes: Lemon oregano pesto, Oregano tomato sauce, Italian beef stew, Italian seasoning, pizza Plant: Anytime in spring Harvest: Harvest the leaves with sharp shears as you need them once the plant is several inches tall.

Storage: You can freeze the leaves to use during the winter. It is easily dried and lasts for months if kept in an airtight container.

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If you want to attract American Robins to your bird feeder you can offer them things like pieces of apple, berries, dried meal worms — even a birdbath.

Robins prefer to feed close to or from the ground. They will also use open style feeders with wide ledges, such as hopper feeders or tray and fly-thru feeders.

Garlic Cuisine: Korean Flavor: Sweet, herbaceous, pungent with slight sulfurous notes Dishes: Pickled garlic, cream cheese garlic bread, garlic sesame kimchi, soy garlic fried chicken, egg fried rice Plant: Plant in the fall between September and November or in the spring.

Harvest: The following summer look for yellowing foliage.

Storage: Dry bulbs by hanging upside down in a dry place for two weeks, then brush off dirt, trim roots to 1/4inch, cut tops to 1-2 inches and store in a dark, dry place for several months; do not refrigerate.

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Ginger Cuisine: Chinese Flavor: Slightly peppery and sweet, with a pungent and spicy aroma Dishes: Ginger chicken, hot and sour soup, ginger beef, ginger-soy steamed fish, ginger tea Plant: Year-round Harvest: Eight months after planting the root, wait until your ginger plant stems have died and the soil has dried out before you harvest.

Storage: Unpeeled ginger in the vegetable crisper wrapped in a paper bag will last for up to a week, tightly wrapped in a plastic bag will last for up to one month, peeled and covered with sherry or vodka and placed in a sealed jar will last up to three months and frozen will last about three months.

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DRESS UP YOUR SUMMER BOUQUETS WITH THESE FOREIGN FAVORITES STORY BY ELIZABETH HOWARD

Flowers come in thousands of different shapes, sizes and colors and are grown around the world. They make great gifts, can brighten up any room, and they can smell terrific. Despite the vast variety of greenery and flora, there are a few universal guidelines to keep them looking fresh and prolonging their longevity once they are cut and placed in a vase. Fox & Olive on Hilton Head sources directly from local farmers and global growers. It also excels at procuring popular international flowers and shared with LOCAL Life how it extends the life of beautiful bouquets and arrangements.

ROSES Roses have been desired for a long time with their gorgeous shape and strong floral scent.

They are also popular because they are often used for romantic occasions. Roses will thrive when grown in warmer climates. Ecuador produces prized roses due to the high altitude and proximity to the equator.

LILACS Lilacs have become a popular flower due to their symbolization and beauty.

Along with their lovely color and special blooms, they symbolize spring and new beginnings because they have one of the earliest bloom times. Lilacs are native to southeastern Europe but are now grown in many parts of the world.

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ORCHIDS Orchids are appreciated and purchased by many for their exotic and unique look. Their stems are long with the detailed petals growing on top of them. They are dated back as far as 500 BC in China, Greece and Rome.

The only places where these unique flowers have not been found are the frozen ice fields of Antarctica.

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TULIPS Tulips have become incredibly popular around the springtime as they are blooming into their beautiful shape and colors. There are a variety of colors of this flower which grows in many different regions. Holland is most known for growing bulb flowers, such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.

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1. Change your water every day.

2. Give the vase a good scrub and put fresh water into the vase to give your flowers a better chance at staying alive longer.

3. Shorter stem flowers last longer than longer stems because they pull in water faster.

4. Keep your flowers away from fruits and vegetables. They emit ethylene gas that is toxic to your flowers.

5. Prune your flowers when necessary. As a flower bud dies, pick it off. It is important to remove these pieces, as they will just bring in more rot and mold if they stay there.

SUNFLOWERS Sunflowers are widely known and appreciated for their shape, color, meaning and use in art, most notably by Vincent Van Gogh.

They are native to North and South America, and have become a popular gift. The sunflower is also the national flower of Ukraine.

Fox & Olive works with a small list of carefully chosen producers, sources the freshest hothouse blooms, wildflowers and seasonal greenery and displays them in custom pottery and glassware, catering to customers for gatherings, weddings, corporate and special events. It also offers weekly, biweekly and monthly floral programs where customers receive a designer’s choice of beautiful arrangements.

They also service gatherings and special events. Learn more at thefoxandolive.com

Fox & Olive’s 3 tips for arranging your flowers: 1. Pick the container that fits the flower. Selecting the correct container that supports the lengths of the stems will help keep the bouquet alive longer and make your bouquet look more beautiful.

2. Consider combining only three different types of flowers together in your arrangement. By limiting the arrangement to three various flowers, it helps show off the true beauty of each individual flower rather than clustering too many kinds together.

3. Think about color grouping; it will complement the arrangement itself and be more eye-catching.

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FREQUENT FLYER

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spring, you may see a display in which a male and female approach each other holding their bills wide open and touching them. In the summer females sleep at their nests, and males gather at roosts. As young robins become independent, they join the males. Female adults go to the roosts only after they have finished nesting. LL

Fun Facts

• Robins eat a lot of fruit in fall and winter. When they eat honeysuckle berries exclusively, they sometimes become intoxicated.

• They have been known to eat up to 14 earthworms in one day.

• Robins eat different types of food depending on the time of day: more earthworms in the morning and more fruit later in the day. Because the robin forages largely on lawns, it is vulnerable to pesticide poisoning and can be an important indicator of chemical pollution.

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If you live in North America, you’ve probably spotted a robin yanking an earthworm out of your yard. This bird is widespread throughout the continent, and though they’re familiar town and city birds, American robins are at home in wilder areas too, including mountain forests and Alaskan wilderness. Robins are popular birds for their warm orange breast, cheery song and early appearance at the end of winter. These plump birds are the largest of the thrushes, and their round body, long legs and tail have probably inspired the phrase “round-robin.” Also known for their bright blue eggs, it's no wonder they’re so frequently referenced in pop culture.

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• Robin egg blue is a color named after the color of the bird's eggs.

Where to find them

• These birds are attracted to open lawns and gardens with mature shrubbery and trees.

• American robins are common across the continent in gardens, parks, yards, golf courses, fields, pastures, tundra, as well as deciduous woodlands, pine forests, shrub lands and forests regenerating after fires or logging.

above the ground powered by slow, powerful wingbeats. These meticulous birds often find worms by staring motionless at the ground with their heads cocked to one side. And after a victorious catch, robins will sometimes fight over worms that others have caught.

American robins are strong, straight and fast fliers. American robins are industrious birds that bound across lawns or stand erect, beak tilted upward, to survey their environment.

When alighting, they habitually flick their tails downward several times.

During fall and winter, robins often roost in large flocks and spend much more time in trees. In the spring males attract females by singing, raising and spreading their tails, shaking their wings and inflating their whitestriped throats. When pairs are forming in

• During winter many robins move to moist woods where berry-producing trees and shrubs are common.

They spend more time roosting in trees and less time in your yard when it is cold out, so you are less likely to see them.

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King mackerel

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THIS IN-SEASON FISH HAS A FLAVOR FIT FOR ROYALTY. King mackerel, or kingfish is one of the most important game fish within its genus. Though there are commercial fisheries, recreational catches are almost 10 times larger than commercial catches.

“It’s a recreational blue-collar fish,” said Grant Kaple, general manager of The Boathouse. “Great fish for fishermen in small boats.”

This fish is fun to catch and readily available.

Despite the large amount of king mackerel caught every year, it is still of “low concern” in terms of conservation status. If you know what to look for, you’ll probably have no trouble finding this fish. “In fact, sometimes while you are sitting on the beach you can see a king skyrocket through a school of bait,” Kaple said. Keep reading to learn more about this fish and how you can catch and cook it up this summer when it is in abundance here in the Lowcountry.

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King mackerel can vary in size but they grow quickly and up to 5 1/2 feet long and 100 pounds. To match their large bullet-shaped size, they are an iron-gray color on their backs and a silvery color on their sides and belly. They have a long, spiny dorsal fin followed by a second with tiny finlets along the back and belly towards the tail. Smaller king mackerel sometimes have spots like Spanish mackerel, but king mackerel can be distinguished by their sharply dipping lateral line and gray anterior near the front dorsal fin.

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Plenty of fish in the sea This recreational fish is found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Brazil, including the Carribean and the Gulf of Mexico. King mackerel love to hang out around wrecks, buoys and reefs and spend most of their time in 30-110 feet of water. According to Kaple, they are found near shore in front of the island. “Around here the closest fishing will be Savannah Ship Channel, 2PR, White Water Reef, Tire Reef, Beaufort 45, and of course the Betsy Ross,” Kaple said. “Also look for them on life bottom around 90 feet.”

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It’s all about the food chain. King mackerel are known to snack on Menhaden, which is readily available in the Lowcountry. Kaple says the favorite live bait for the area is “pogies,” or Menhaden, which is a small bait fish found around the island during the summer. “A quick cast net onto a bait ball and you are on your way to fishing,” he said.

If you’re up for a challenge or enjoy the thrill of the hunt, try an expert’s favorite method. “My favorite method and the most exciting method is to ‘bump troll’ live pogies over reefs or live bottom,” Kaple said. “This is the process of trolling live bait behind the boat and moving the boat just enough to keep the bait swimming naturally, but behind the boat.”

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Raise Your Expectations.

A 62-pound king mackerel caught by J. Brownlee, III of Charleston is the state record.

Brownlee caught the fish in Charleston in 1976.

Though a few have come close, no one has topped the record in recent decades. View and report state records at dnr.sc.gov.

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NICE CATCH This fisherman reeled in a nice king mackerel on The Stray Cat, a local boat owned by captain Jim Clark.

King Mackerel is a dark-fleshed, oily fish bursting with a stout and savory flavor. It can be prepared a variety of ways but the most popular choice is grilling or smoking. Kaple says that grilling preparation begins with cleaning. Luckily, he provided some tips “You are going to steak the fish with the skin on, so take a minute prior to cutting your steaks and scrape the fish with a fillet knife,” he says. “Once in steak form, use your favorite seasoning and butter, cook to medium-rare and bon-appetit.”

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Grilled king mackerel with toasted garlic butter INGREDIENTS 2 medium mackerel, filleted, skin on 5 garlic cloves, smashed 4 ounces butter Salt and pepper, to taste 1-2 limes DIRECTIONS [1] Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and oil the grates with a brush or towel. [2] In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the smashed garlic.

[3] Make 3 deep cuts on each side of the fish. Season the fillets generously with salt and pepper. Place flesh side down and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with some garlic butter, about 2 tablespoons. [4] Squeeze 1/2 of a lime over each fillet and serve immediately.

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King mackerel cakes INGREDIENTS 2 pounds king mackerel fillets 1 large onion 3 celery ribs 1/2 green pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons creole seasoning 1 cup French breadcrumbs 1 cup flour 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup butter DIRECTIONS [1] Scrape the fish from the skin and connective tissue and chop it into small pieces, about the size of mixed nuts. Finely chop the onion, celery and bell pepper. [2] In a large bowl combine the fish, onion, celery, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, hot sauce and 1/2 tablespoon of creole seasoning. Mix well with your hands. Add the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of flour. [3] Form the mixture into large meatball-sized handfuls. Flatten to about 1/2 inch thickness. Add more flour or breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet and won’t stick together. [4] In a shallow fish, mix remaining flour and 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning for breading. Pat both sides of the fish cakes with this mixture. [5] In a large frying pan add a few tablespoons of canola oil and a tablespoon of butter and heat over medium heat. Fry cakes until browned on both sides. Transfer to a dish lined with paper towels.

FUN FACTS • King mackerel can live up to 20 years in their natural habitat.

• They are the largest members of the mackerel species.

• While most mackerel species look nearly identical, only king mackerel have a gray dorsal fin.

• They are prey to dolphins and pelagic sharks.

• Females release between 200,000 and 300,000 eggs in each litter. During spawning season, they may lay as many as 12 million eggs.

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• The females are much larger than males, which is an evolutionary feature intended to increase reproduction and protect the species’ existence.

• Once fertilized, king mackerel eggs hatch within 24 hours and grow incredibly rapidly, which helps protect the young fish from predators. LL

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ENGLISH SLANG WORDS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

Most Americans realize there are differences between British and American English. Words such as trolly, muppet and trainers have completely different meanings across the pond.

Did you know other English-speaking countries have developed their own slang words and phrases as well?

In Ireland, a chipper is a cheap fast food restaurant.

In New Zealand, dairy is a small grocery store. In Australia, a power point is a wall plug. In Canada, a Caesar is a cocktail, not a salad.

Keep reading to learn a few more differences between American, British, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, Canadian, South African and Caribbean English.

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The United Kingdom Many British-English words are pretty well known to Americans at this point. We all know that “chips” are fries, thanks to the popular dish, fish and chips. We are probably aware that a “bonnet” is the hood of a car, and a “boot” is the trunk, thanks to the popular TV show Top Gear.

And thank you, Great British Baking Show, for teaching us that “biscuits” are cookies, “sweets” are desserts and “rubbish” is trash. Here are some lesser-known words and phrases.

HONORABLE MENTIONS Tramping = hiking Ice block = popsicle Chilly bin = cooler Jumper = sweater Judder bar = speed bump Jumbo bin = dumpster Cow = farmer Whiteware = kitchen appliances Southern Alps, New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand shares many words with Australia, which makes sense due to their proximity to one another. So it is safe to assume that the above Australian words are also used in New Zealand.

But here are a few that differ from its neighboring country and certainly differ from the United States.

These words are exclusively from New Zealand.

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OUR FAVORITES Kiwi = a New Zealander Jandals = flip flops Bach = beach house Dairy = small grocery/corner store Op Shop = Thrift store Sweet as = good Chokka = full Up the boohai = in the boonies

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Crisps = chips Gutted = extremely sad Curtain twitcher = nosy neighbor Fill someone in = assault someone Snowed under = overwhelmed Trainers = sneakers Trolley = shopping cart Muppet = idiot Porkies = lies

Petrol = gas Cool box = cooler Ice lolly = popsicle Wellies = rainboots Field glasses = binoculars Bloke = dude Torch = flashlight Caravan = mobile home Garden = backyard Windscreen = windshield Nappy = diaper Chuffed = delighted Knackered = sleepy Sorted = taken care of Skip = dumpster Hob = stovetop Chemist = pharmacy Buggy = stroller Fairy cake = cupcake Lift = elevator Estate car = station wagon Braces = suspenders Pen knife = pocket knife Lorry = big-rig truck Larder = pantry Loo = toilet

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There are a number of shared features in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary across the forms of English throughout the island. Many Irish English words are derived from other language influences such as Irish, Middle English and other European languages.

OUR FAVORITES Chipper = fast food Whisht = shh Craic = fun, gossip, a good time Bucklepper = overconfident person Jacks = toilet Yoke = thingamabob Culchie = someone from the country Grand = good Langers = drunk Gaff = house HONORABLE MENTIONS Beer mat = coaster Plaster = band aid Guards = police Jacks = toilet Childer = child Amn’t = am not Cod = a foolish person Messages = groceries Runners = sneakers Mot = young girl or woman Minerals = sodas Gurrier = tough or unruly young man Yo-yo = Euro Eejit = idiot

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Australia Many Australian words are the same as their American-English or British-English counterparts, but with “ie” or “y” added. For example, “Christmas” becomes “Chrissie.” A bit cute, isn’t it? Many of these changed words reminds me of things said in the film, A Clockwork Orange: “Welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, well. To what do I owe the extreme pleasure of this surprising visit?” – even “droogies” and “maskies” just sounds Australian. There are so many examples of this, so we’ll skip the explanations and list them here.

Truckie: truck driver, sparky: electrician, trackie daks: sweatsuit, choccy: chocolate, brekky: breakfast, sunnies: sunglasses, biccies: cookies (biscuits) and sickie: sick day. (You’ll also find that they add “o” or “er” to the ends of words to shorten them.)

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Servo = gas station Smoko = work break Biffo = a fight Biro = ballpoint pen Dobber = snitch Sunbake = sunbathe Togs = swimsuit Bottle shop = liquor store Esky = cooler Arvo = afternoon Dag = nerd Daks = pants

Sanger = sandwich Sandshoes = sneakers Shelia = girl Bruce = boy Bushwalking = hiking Gumboots = rain boots Chockers = completely full Barrack (for your team) = Root (for your team) Paper knife = letter opener Chemist shop = drug store Dummy = pacifier Gaol = jail Gridiron = American football Mozzy = mosquito Pay TV = cable TV Notice board = bulletin board Power point = wall plug Road train = trailer truck or big rig Rubbish tip = garbage dump Star jumps = jumping jacks Whinge = complain Bum bag = fanny pack Duds = clothes Tucker = food Crockery = plates, bowls, etc Fairy floss = cotton candy Icy pole = popsicle Roadhouse = diner Ute = pickup truck Chunder = vomit Cobber = friend or buddy Shonky = sneaky

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international Canada Canada may be a close neighbor, but there are plenty of expressions and words that Canadians use that Americans have no idea about. Canadians prefer the British spelling of words like “colour” or “centre,” but their pronunciation is closer to their Southern neighbors, Americans. Most people would have a hard time telling the difference between American and Canadian accents. But every once in a while, most famously when an “out,” “about” or “eh” slips out, there’s no denying that Canadian English has some unique characteristics. In fact, there are quite a few words and expressions that Canadians use in the English language that might confuse Americans.

OUR FAVORITES Rockets = Smarties Pencil crayons = colored pencils Hydro bill = electricity bill KD = mac n cheese Chirping / Beaking = making fun of someone Gitch = tighty-whities Mickey = bottle of liquor Stag Party = Bachelor Party Homo milk = whole milk Two-four = 24-pack HONORABLE MENTIONS Brown bread = wheat bread Caesar = Bloody Mary Keener = brown-noser Toque = knitted winter hat Elastics = rubber bands Eavestrough = gutters Runners = sneakers Chesterfield = couch Garburator = garbage disposal Gong Show = a situation that has gotten out of hand Timbit = doughnut hole Double-double = 2 creams, 2 sugars Serviette = napkin

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South Africa We typically think of English speakers as coming from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada or Australia. Indeed, the vast majority of the world’s native English speakers hail from those four countries. However, South Africa is also an English-language hub. Some 5 million South Africans speak English natively with a South African accent, and another 11 million speak it as a second language.

Many words in South African English come from Bantu languages, which are indigenous to the country. Others come from Afrikaans, a language related to Dutch spoken by the descendants of the Dutch colonists who settled in the area in the 1600s. As a result of all these influences, South African English is unique.

OUR FAVORITES Just now = in a little while Shame! = an interjection for pleasure or sympathy Robot = traffic light Tekkies = sneakers Slap chips = French fries Sharp = exclamation Braai = BBQ Lekker = cool Bioscope = movie theater HONORABLE MENTIONS

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Bond = mortgage Tune = cause trouble Café = corner convenience shop Biltong = beef jerky Howzit = how’s it going Sarmie = sandwich Scale = steal Hire = rent Swimming costume = bathing suit Main meal = entree Cool drink = soda Gogo = grandmother Tomato sauce = ketchup Ag! = Oh Goga = Bug

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The Caribbean English is the third most widely spoken language in the Caribbean after Spanish and French. It is the official language of twelve Caribbean countries (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago), as well as seven British Overseas Territories in the region (Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos). The Anglophone Caribbean (the 19 territories where English is an official language) is home to around six million people, most of whom speak a variety of Creole as a first language and acquire Standard British English in the formal education system.

Caribbean English primarily traces its roots to British English and West African languages. Just as with South African English, there are many influences on the language, and therefore there are many English words that are entirely new to Americans or take on new meanings.

OUR FAVORITES Lime = loiter Wagwan = what’s going on Steups = kiss one’s teeth Eat parrot bottom = talkative Bandulu = criminal Cheese on bread! = Wow! Upful = cheerful HONORABLE MENTIONS Bellywash = lemonade or limeade Bassa-bassa = trouble Bashment = Reggae party Comess = confusion or commotion Sheg = annoy Like peas = a lot Pompasetting = showing off

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Uganda, June 2008 It had taken Maria White and her 18-year-old son, Celsito, nearly four hours over Uganda’s rough dirt roads to get to Sabina School. The private primary school that served 300 impoverished children had become a place close to their hearts, even though they had never been there. The Whites had flown into Kampala, the country’s capital, from Connecticut where they then lived, and headed southwest to Sanje, a rural village about 30 miles from the Tanzania border.

Through their windshield and at stops along the way, they’d caught glimpses of how people lived in this poor East African region.

Even before they’d passed the sign announcing they’d crossed the equator, they’d encountered an informal economy at work: openair produce stalls, women balancing bundles of firewood on their heads on their way to market, boys carting jerrycans of water home, roadside vendors hawking live chickens, and the haunting image of men with handmade caskets tied to backs of their motorcycles.

The caskets had been a stark reminder of the rampant AIDS epidemic which had orphaned so many children here over the years.

In the wake of the disease and grinding poverty, school attendance and literacy rates were low. In response 20 years earlier Sister Rose Muyinza, often called “The Ugandan Mother Teresa,” had founded the Sabina School for Orphans. In partnership with the Italian Consolata Fathers, she’d built the brick-and-mortar structures where she’d educate, feed and house these children. Not only would the St. Kizito Sabina School offer them hope for a brighter future, but the school’s staff and charitable donors would, in effect, become part of their diminished families.

Meanwhile over the years, as Celso White moved up the food industry’s corporate ladder (he has been a top-level executive with companies like Molson Coors, PepsiCo, Campbell Soup Co. and M&M Mars), the Whites relocated from Chicago to the East Coast to Colorado. Along the way they had supported local anti-poverty organizations through donations and volunteerism. But now Maria and son Celsito were about to see firsthand the results of a snap decision the Whites had made eight years earlier.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Hilton Head residents Maria and Celso White (above) have helped improve the health of students and teachers in rural Uganda.

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Back then the family had attended a Children of Uganda concert fundraiser for HIV and AIDS awareness performed by a troupe of kids from Uganda. The organization, which was looking for people to sponsor children, had also put out a photo album of children in need. “We spotted a photo of a five-year-old girl,” Maria recalls. “Bang!

We said, ‘Let’s sponsor Bridget.’” They would not only pay her tuition and boarding (about $600 a year) but would build a close relationship through letters and then, as she got older, via text and voice messaging. That decision had been life changing not only for Bridget, who went on to graduate from college, but for their own family who’d had no prior connection to Uganda. In turn it would plant the seeds for a better future for the hundreds of other children who would enter a Sabina classroom.

Now as Maria and Celsito pulled into the entrance of the school, the children, toddlers to young teens, rushed up to greet them. “Auntie Maria! Celsito!” they cried as mother and son stepped onto the hard, dirt-packed yard. Small hands reached out, and big smiles welcomed them. Then even before they entered the low white-and-blue cinder-block building, the kids sang and danced around them. When their driver began unloading the suitcases and boxes of donated school supplies they’d brought, the boys and girls jockeyed around each other with offers of help.

Over the next four years Maria would return with their daughter, Ciara, and younger son, Eduardo. The trip for all three children would be their high school graduation gift. Celso White

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international would make his first trip there later in 2014. “We’d go to Sabina and tutor, mentor, paint, work in the gardens, put up screens in the dormitories [malaria is rampant], help with repairs. We’d do anything that had to be done,” says Maria.

When funding from Children of Uganda dried up and the school buildings began falling into disrepair, Maria, along with U.S.-based donor-volunteer Ann Marie Davis and Ugandan community leader Stephen Sango, started Friends of Sabina. The Foundation would fund student tuition, staff salaries and infrastructure.

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CLASS ACT Maria White is shown having fun with students during recess at St. Kizito Sabina Boarding Primary School in Uganda.

“We believe in giving not just dollars but of ourselves.”

In January 2020 all three would take over the management of the school, with Sango handling the onsite component. Then with Celso’s background in the food industry and Maria’s former work in hazardous waste management for the EPA, sanitation and health became a priority. Thanks to The Celso & Maria White Family Foundation and Friends of Sabina’s generous donors and volunteers, the school has replaced the dangerous and dirty old wood-burning kitchen stove, built a western-style bathroom, and repaired wells and water tanks. Classes are taught in English (a class in Luganda, the local language, is also offered) and while each textbook must be shared by two students, that’s an improvement over the days when six kids had to share.

Meanwhile they’ve also installed solar panels which, in an area with an erratic electrical grid, will be vital to keeping Sabina’s future computer lab running. Recently a donor whose company frequently changes out its technology has given the school five computers, bringing the total to fifteen. Our goal,” says Celso,” is to have thirty for student learning and staff use.”

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A permaculture garden provides staples of the school diet.

Kids are taught farming as well as academic subjects because of the lack of jobs. “Permaculture was built into our academics because of sustainability,” Celso points out. “If they learn that, they can become farmers. Not everyone will go to college or to technical school, but even if they do go, some of them may not get jobs so they need to know how to bring income in a multitude of ways to feed their families.”

Maria and Celso, who moved full-time to Hilton Head last year, keep touch with staff and current and past students like Bridget via WhatsApp. Today the school, with 137 boarding students and 157 day students, is one of the top educational primary institutions in the area. Sabina’s students go on to secondary school, and from there some will go to college while others start businesses.

Strong family and faith The Whites credit their philanthropy to their families and their own strong faith. Celso, who grew up in Panama, says, “My grandparents on both sides were relatively poor. My mom was the eldest of thirteen.

They all became successful, and they all carried each other even to this day. We grew up with that. We support individuals who don’t have the means so they will be able to pass it along.”

Women and children are a strong focus Scan this QR code to learn more about Friends of much of their charitable works. “God of Sabina, a charitable placed that on my heart,” says Maria. “If organization that we can pour into women and children that supports the Saint Kizito they can be successful, they can see the Sabina Boarding Primary opportunities for themselves.” LL School in Uganda.

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Roy Austin’s Libraries for Kids BRINGING BOOKS TO RURAL KENYA STORY BY CAROLYN MALES

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The five-week trip had been the dream of a lifetime for Bluffton's Roy Austin, and he’d done it all. He'd seen the Big Five: elephants, rhinos, leopards and lions from safari trucks in Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Zambia, and spotted Cape Buffalo in Zimbabwe.

And he’d bargained in open-air markets and visited Nairobi shanty towns and tribal villages.

But along with the photographs and memories, much to his surprise he came away with a mission –– a mission that would need to be fulfilled over long distances under daunting circumstances.

It all started on a day in September 2018 when he’d crossed the threshold of Amboseli School, in a rural Maasai village, and witnessed a brief exchange between a visitor and a teacher who would jolt him out of retirement. Three years later it would impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of children across the entire country.

The spark had been lit as his tour group stood in a cramped schoolroom with rows of kids huddled on benches built of 2x4s.

Someone had asked, “Do you have a library?” The teacher had responded with a big smile. “No, but we would love to have one.”

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From that moment on for the rest of his trip and then back home in Bluffton, Austin had replayed the scene in his head. The Maasai, he’d learned, had changed their nomadic way of life so that their children could be educated. Instead of moving entire families from area to area as they sought out pastures for their cattle, they had established a village of mud huts. When in need of greener areas, now only the herders would go off for a few weeks so the children could stay and attend class.

Austin was a strong believer in education, and his wife, Sharron, had been a college professor. What if he could do something to help Kenyans establish school libraries in the poor communities?

Sharron, who’d not been on the trip, had been delighted by the idea, and they talked strategy. The goal was to get as many books in the hands of as many kids as possible.

He did some research. While the national language is Kiswahili, classes are taught in English throughout the former British colony.

As it was, Kenya only allocated $5.50 per rural student a year to cover books, supplies and other incidentals while parents paid tuition. Back-country schools lacked libraries, and textbooks were in short supply. Help from the government was not likely, so it would be up to Austin to figure out where to get the books and how to store, pack and ship them to that East African country. Once there, the problem would be transporting them to remote schools over dirt roads in places with little or no public transportation. In fact, in some cases the schools were so poor, the classroom might be

“The books have opened the world to me.”

– BRANMUU, AGE 13, STUDENT AT MBAGHA SCHOOL

EAGER TO LEARN Students are shown at Amboseli School in rural Kenya.

The school is located next to the Maasai tribe, a community of herdsmen who changed their nomadic way of life so their children could be educated.

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Plus there was the thorny issue of getting the various local education entities onboard. On the surface it was a logistics nightmare.

MAN ON A MISSION Bluffton's Roy Austin is However, Austin, who’d shown with school children at Amboseli Primary been an accountant in School in Kajiado South, Loitokito, Kenya.

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Meanwhile, when he mentioned his idea to friends and neighbors, skeptics responded with raised eyebrows and dismissive laughs. “If you send books, they’ll just get lost or stolen,” they scoffed. “Why not send tablets so the kids can read eBooks?” asked others. That of course, was unworkable in these areas which lack a reliable source of electricity, if any at all.

However, the idea caught fire with many people who began dropping off gently used storybooks, dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias and wall charts. When the stacks of donations took over his garage, Austin found free space at a storage company and moved the stash there. Meanwhile, he set up a test run, sending one book at a time through the U.S. Post Office’s media mail.

All three came through to their Kenyan recipients. While it was gratifying to see the system worked, Austin knew the cost would be prohibitive. Books are heavy, and a 35-pound box might cost $260 to ship to a local Kenyan post office.

Then two game changers appeared. The first was Kenyan Wanjiku Francis, who had answered his job listing for a web designer. Not only did she set up the website, but her firsthand knowledge of the country and her dedication to educating kids made for a strong partnership. Next Rick Harris, now on LFK’s board, discovered Books for Africa, a U.S.-based nonprofit that had been shipping books to the continent since 1988. Its 40-foot containers could hold up to 50,000 books, enough to establish libraries in anywhere from 200 to 400 schools. What’s more, the

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FINE PRINT Left: Roy Austin, the founder of Libraries for Kids International, is shown with Wanjiku Francis, operations coordinator for Kenya. Right: Students are shown sorting and stamping new books that have arrived at the warehouse in Kenya.

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nonprofit already gathered publishers’ overruns and other donations, which meant Austin no longer had to deal with collecting books.

Now he could concentrate on coming up with the $15,000 container fee, plus the costs of distribution once the container arrived in the port of Mombasa.

Meanwhile, Wanjiku proved to be a master of logistics, overseeing the books from their arrival in port to a warehouse in Kitui, 112 miles east of Nairobi, where they’d have to be stamped with the LFK logo and “not for sale” tag (as required by Kenya), sorted and repackaged for targeted schools. The trickiest part would be delivery to the outlying school by rental trucks, motorbikes and by foot. These multi-day trips might involve harrowing journeys over washed-out roads and through a gauntlet of hostile residents of bandits and hostile locals.

But the challenges have been worth it. So far LFK has sent nine containers of books to 3,021 rural schools. While the reporting system is informal, teachers point out test grades are higher, and adults are now seeking out classes in English and using library resources.

And the future? “Right now, it’s reaching all Kenya’s 6,700-plus rural schools," said Austin. "But my long-term goal is that this concept can go anywhere where there are rural schools with little or no electricity, where electronic devices are not an option." LL

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TWIN STUDY Ancient Italian terracotta color houses, the Ponte Pietra bridge and the Adige river are shown in Verona, Italy. In 2019 a delegation from Hilton Head Island traveled to Italy for a formal Friendship Pact signing ceremony with Verona mayor Federico Sboarina.

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In January 1931 Toledo, Ohio, signed a “Twinning” agreement with Toledo, Spain. Eighty-eight years later, in June 2019, Hilton Head Island signed a friendship pact with Verona, Italy. In the intervening years more than 700 cities in the United States alone have engaged in longterm partnerships (commonly known as sister cities), with overseas municipalities. Some, like Chicago, have 30 sistercity agreements with towns in a range of countries including China, Australia and Pakistan. Others, like Birmingham, Alabama, have 14 such international partnerships in places like Ghana, Japan and the Czech Republic. South Carolina alone boasts more than 20 international sister city pacts.

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The intangible gains range from heightened cultural enrichment to the free exchange of ideas. Kyoto, Japan, sends 10 students annually to sister city Boston. Overseas internships are a huge advantage to students of both sister cities who can take the skills they learn from their host city back home to share with local businesses.

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GO TO TOWN Italian high school students visit Hilton Head Town Hall on July 7.

Scan this QR code to watch the People-To-People Partnership White House Conference in 1956. The sister-city concept was promoted by President Eisenhower after World War II to encourage the citizens of the world to reach across boundaries – both literal, and figurative – and get to know one another in a non-political, non-adversarial fashion. Eisenhower believed we could achieve world peace by encouraging people to collaborate on science, technology and business at the local level.

Mayor John McCann, local dignitaries and representatives from the Italian American Club of Hilton Head. They took tours of the island and regional schools like College of Charleston, USCBColumbia and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Some acknowledged they were considering applying to one of these universities, and all of them simply loved their experiences on Hilton Head. It is hoped that island students would like to make a reciprocal trip to Verona at some point.

“It’s not about the money. It’s about the people,” McCann said in his welcome speech on July 7 at Town Hall. “You are the hope.” LL CAPITAL GAINS Italian students visit USCColumbia and pose with Cocky the Gamecock.

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HILTON HEAD HAS A CENTURIES-LONG HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE. STORY BY RICHARD THOMAS + ILLUSTRATIONS BY CARLY SCHULTZ

With the English settlement of South Carolina primarily confined to the Charles Town vicinity for the first 50 years of its existence, the Port Royal Sound and the surrounding area became relegated to the status of “Indian Territory” and later “buffer zone” between the Spanish in St. Augustine and the seat of the English government of Carolina in the port of Charles Town. Even before the founding of Charles Town in 1670, Hilton Head Island and the immediate area had been the focal point of international influence for over a century and a half.

Spain colonized islands in the West Indies beginning in 1493, and the flow of riches from South and Central America started in the 1520s, giving rise to regular voyages of Spanish treasure fleets through the Bahamas Channel.

Flowing along the coast of North America, the Gulf Stream, which a Spanish pilot had discovered in 1519, sped ships laden with bullion to Europe. Even before that, at least one Spanish scout, looking for sources of indigenous people for slavery, had sailed into the Port Royal Sound, noting it as an area of bounty. Another scout, Pedro de Quexo, may have noted Hilton Head Island in his ship’s log in 1521 at 32 degrees 30 minutes North, without naming it.

Then Verrazano, hired by the French king to search the coast of North America in 1524, is believed to have cruised the southeast coast as far as the Savannah River and returned to report Port Royal Sound as a possible location of the fabled Northwest Passage, the water route to Asia through the North American continent. In 1525 Quexo returned to scout the Port Royal area as a potential site for a Spanish colony, and he recommended it on his return to Hispaniola. The following year Lucas de Ayllon and Quexo, as his chief pilot, came to the Port Royal Sound intending to settle there.

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as La Punta de Santa Elena, they explored the vast harbor looking for a site to settle. Not finding the large villages of Native Americans reported by Quexo the year before, Ayllon sailed south to what is believed to be the Sapelo Sound area to found the first European colonial settlement on the North American continent in 1526. Named San Miguel de Gualdape, it failed within four months.

Spanish interest in the area deepened with two unsuccessful expeditions sent to colonize Santa Elena in 1539 under De Soto and 1559 under De Luna. The realization that Port Royal Sound was a harbor that could shelter a large fleet and was located near the Spanish treasure lanes astride the course of the prevailing westerly winds had made this area a strategically valuable location for the powers of Europe. The French came first in 1562, establishing a small military outpost at Charlesfort across Port Royal Sound on modern Parris Island, but the settlement attempt was abandoned in 1563.

The Spanish colony of Santa Elena would be established on the shores of Port Royal Sound at the ruins of Charlesfort in 1566. It would become the capital of Spanish North America until evacuated due to an Indian uprising in 1576. The French returned later that year but wrecked at the entrance to the sound in a winter storm and were either killed or captured by hostile natives. The Spanish resettled Santa Elena in 1577, and English forays into the area continued until Roanoke Island was colonized in 1585. Its failure halted further English expansion southward along the Atlantic coast for nearly 80 years. Still, in a 1587 royal decree, issued in the face of

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increasing English aggression in the area, ordered Santa Elena dismantled and consolidated into the struggling colony at St. Augustine.

The first Carolina Charter of 1629 was left unexploited by its grantee, and the 1630s saw Dutch expeditions frequenting the area as they sailed to settle Brazil. The 1640s witnessed the French and the Spanish return to the site, but no colonizing attempts were made. William Hilton’s “discovery” of Hilton Head in 1663 re-asserted English intent to settle. Though the first colony south of Cape Fear was founded in the Charles Town area, the expedition had been headed for Port Royal Sound and the island recommended

by Hilton seven years earlier. So, the Scottish Covenanters, who settled their Stuart Town colony on Port Royal Island in 1684, were the first settlers in the Port Royal Sound area since the Spanish in 1566.

Hilton Head began being occupied or settled in recorded history in 1685 when the Yemassee leased the land from the Lord’s Proprietors. An Irishman, John Barnwell, was granted 1,000 acres near Dolphin Head in 1717. After that, settlers of Scottish, Irish, French and English descent began purchasing land on Hilton Head Island and making it their home. They brought enslaved Africans from the Congo, Senegal, Gambia and Sierra Leone. German and Spanish settlers later added richness to the mix of nationalities on this perennially desirable piece of real estate. So, in that light, Hilton Head Island has had a solid international flavor for a long time! 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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MEET THE MODELS Silvia Pop Local since 2007 Birthplace: Moldova What you love most about Moldova: The people, the traditions, the wine, the food, the chocolate candies. We have beautiful places to visit as well. And of course, my family is there. What you love most about the Lowcountry: This is paradise. We love the beach, we love the shops, we love the restaurants, we love Sea Pines and we love the people. Especially the locals, who are very welcoming and kind. How many languages do you speak? Five. I speak Romanian, English, Russian, a little bit of French and a little bit of Spanish. Fun fact: The first time I ever moved away from home was when I came to the U.S. at age 20 and 5,000 miles away from my hometown.

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Michel Jover Local since 2003 Birthplace: Brazil What you love most about Brazil: The happiness. The people are happy. They are always laughing.

The music is fantastic. The food is fantastic. Their lives are complicated, but they know how to laugh and be happy most of the time. What you love most about the Lowcountry: There are a lot of foreigners. The internationality is very important.

The World Council of Affairs, the symphony, so many good restaurants and the beaches. This gives the island a flavor that you’re not going to find in any other place. How many languages do you speak? Four well. Portuguese is my first language. Spanish, French and English. My Italian is about 45 percent or more. When I am in Italy, Italians think I am Italian, but it is a lie. Fun fact: My father was born in Spain, and my mother was born in France. My father fought against Franco, the dictator, in the civil war of Spain and lost. He could not return to Spain or he would be killed. So then came the Second World War; he fought against the Germans, and they got him and put him in a concentration camp in France. He was able to escape. He married my mother during the war. After the war there was no work, so my father moved to Brazil.

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Susan Oschner Local since 1971 Birthplace: Brazil What you love most about Brazil: The people. What you love most about the Lowcountry: The nature (I can’t say people again). How many languages do you speak? Three well, five in total. English, Portuguese, German, Spanish and French.

German was my first language. My parents were Swiss.

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English was my third language, which I learned in school. Fun fact: I represented my lower class in Brazil and gave roses to the Queen of England.

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WHAT’S FRESH IN AUGUST?

Here today, gone tomato

FRESH TOMATO RECIPES TO MAKE WHILE THE PICKING IS GOOD. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

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The humble tomato can be traced back thousands of years to Mexico but was not introduced as a food in Europe until nearly the 17th century. Because it was from the nightshade family of poisonous plants, many people assumed that tomatoes were poisonous and didn’t dare add them to their culinary lineup. In the United States tomatoes weren’t believed to be safe to eat until the 1800s.

Despite the confusion with the edibility of tomatoes, there have been many innovative ways of cooking with this delicious plant. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Over the last few centuries different breeds of the plant have been produced for consumption. Usually red when mature, tomatoes also come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, green and purple. What’s more, many subspecies of tomatoes exist with different shapes and flavors, making tomatoes a versatile ingredient for your kitchen.

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Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with tomatoes, parmesan cheese, garlic and fresh basil. Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for best results.

INGREDIENTS 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 Roma tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS [1] Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on a large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.

[2] Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl. Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. [3] Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices and serve immediately.

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INGREDIENTS 8 ounces short pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 pints whole cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup pasta water 1 handful fresh small basil leaves, chopped if large

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DIRECTIONS [1] Make the pasta: bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. Before draining, reserve some pasta water with a liquid measuring cup (at least 1/4 cup). Drain the pasta. [2] Blister the tomatoes: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a very large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tomatoes, making sure there is space around each tomato (they are not touching) and the pan is not crowded. If you’re using a medium pan, cook the tomatoes in 2 batches.* Cook for 1 minute without touching the pan, then 2 to 3 more minutes until blistered, shaking the pan several times to rotate the tomatoes. Turn off the heat and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, gently shaking several times to coat. Add 2 pinches of kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Remove the tomatoes from the pan to a bowl. [3] Finish the dish: Mince the garlic. Once the pasta is done, in the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup of pasta water, scraping the pan with a spoon to release all of the flavors of the tomato juices. Turn off the heat.

[4] Add the pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Add the blistered tomatoes, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with 2 pinches of kosher salt and lots of fresh ground pepper.

Taste and add more salt if necessary. Serve with the remaining ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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eats Health benefits Tomatoes are quite healthy, being 95 percent water and 5 percent carbohydrates and fiber. In other words, tomatoes are perfect for your lowcarb diet. They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K and folate. The main plant compounds in tomatoes have incredible health benefits.

Lycopene can increase absorption by four times, beta carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body, naringenin has been shown to decrease inflammation and protect against various diseases, and chlorogenic acid may lower blood pressure.

Consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products has been linked to improved skin health and a lower risk of heart disease and cancer.

Classic tomato sauce Right now tomatoes are at their ripest, so make a batch of fresh tomato sauce. At the market look for the cracked, slightly bruised tomatoes sold at a discount. The flesh of the tomato should be dense, sweet and blood red. This makes a very fresh and bright-tasting sauce in a manageable small batch. Take advantage of tasty tomatoes and fill a few zip-top bags for the freezer.

Grow your own Tomatoes are tender warm-season crops that love the sun and cannot bear the frost. In the Lowcountry, you can plant your tomatoes on August 18 and still have a crop to harvest by winter. Tomatoes take 60-100 days to harvest, depending on the variety. For the easiest time, choose a short and stocky plant with a dark green color and sturdy limbs.

Tomato plants need about 8-10 hours of direct sunlight and 1.2 gallons of water per square foot. Pro tip: water in the morning so plants have sufficient moisture to make it throughout the hot day. As the plant grows, trim the leaves from the bottom 12 inches of the stem. Leave tomatoes on the vine as long as possible.

Harvest the tomatoes when they are firm and very red, regardless of the size. Harvest tomatoes of other colors when they turn their named color. LL

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INGREDIENTS 5 pounds tomatoes 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 garlic clove, halved 1 basil sprig 1 bay leaf DIRECTIONS [1] Cut tomatoes in half horizontally. Squeeze out the seeds and discard, if you wish. Press the cut side of tomato against the large holes of a box grater and grate tomato flesh into a bowl. Discard skins. You should have about 4 cups. [2] Put tomato pulp in a low wide saucepan over high heat. Add salt, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, basil and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a brisk simmer.

[3] Reduce the sauce by almost half, stirring occasionally, to produce about 2 1/2 cups medium-thick sauce, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt. It will keep up to five days in the refrigerator or may be frozen.

Where to buy Farmers Market of Bluffton: Purchase locally grown tomatoes from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays in Old Town Bluffton.

Certified roadside markets: Barefoot Farms, Dempsey Farms, Pasture Shed Farm and Lowcountry Produce are some of the freshest sources for produce around.

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

Fun facts • Initially tomatoes were thought to be poisonous and were grown in the 19th century as an ornamental plant called “The Apple of Paradise” in Germany and “The Apple of Love” in France.

The mistaken idea that tomatoes were poisonous probably arose due to the plant being a member of the Nightshade family, which contains truly poisonous plants.

• Ease a headache by drinking tomato juice blended with fresh basil.

• Reynoldsburg, Ohio, calls itself the “Birthplace of the Tomato,” claiming the first commercial variety of tomato was bred there in the 19th century.

• Tomatoes are a popular "nonlethal" throwing weapon in mass protests, and there was a common tradition of throwing rotten tomatoes at bad performers on a stage during the 19th century; today this is usually referenced as a metaphor. Embracing this protest connotation, the Dutch Socialist party adopted the tomato as their logo.

• "Rotten Tomatoes" is an American reviewaggregation website for film and television.

The name "Rotten Tomatoes" derives from the practice of audiences throwing rotten tomatoes when disapproving of a poor stage performance.

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WHY YOUR FAVORITE FOODS TASTE DIFFERENT ABROAD STORY BY DAISY DOW

Everyone’s tastes are a little different, be that in the clothes we wear, the people we befriend, or the food we eat. Humans cling to what is familiar, and the same is true with our habits in foreign places. If you were to visit the corner shop in a foreign country, the onslaught of American brands might surprise you. A Kit Kat bar, packet of ketchup or bag of potato chips might taste totally different than what you were expecting. The difference in taste has nothing to do with your jet lag or even the time difference. When it comes to big brand foods, the differences in flavor from nation to nation reflect a complicated set of considerations dealing with regional policy, environmental concerns and cultural receptivity.

THE BITTER TRUTH European chocolate contains a minimum of 14 percent dry milk solids. The U.S. standard calls for only 12 percent.

More of the good stuff While taste is a matter of subjectivity, there is a widely held belief that European chocolate tastes better than that made in America.

Even for those brands that carry over between the two continents, different regulations specific to the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. or the European Medicines Agency make it necessary for companies to alter how they make and package their products. In Europe, for example, it is required that chocolate goods contain a minimum of 14 percent dry milk solids, whereas the U.S. standard only calls for 12 percent. Europe mandates higher levels of milk fat and cocoa content as well — it doesn’t hurt that these ingredients contribute an extra creamy flavor. Hershey’s, an iconic American chocolate company, tastes tangy and sour to European audiences. Although Hershey’s process is safeguarded as an industry secret, rumor has it that the chocolate’s unique flavor profile is created in a process called lipolysis that breaks down milk fat into other fatty acids.

KARAAGE CHICKEN Kentucky Fried Chicken is the world's second-largest restaurant chain (as measured by sales) after McDonald's, with 22,621 locations globally in 150 countries. KFC in Japan is far more expensive than it is in the U.S., mostly due to the extensive culinary and service training that is required in Japan.

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Natural preservatives like butyric acid or other additives have become commonplace in American chocolate, contributing to the nuances in its taste compared with European chocolates.

This trend carried on through fast-food chains, large potato chip brands and condiment companies. Here are some preservatives banned in Europe, but are still allowed in the U.S.: Titanium dioxide (found in Skittles, Starburst, some baked goods and soups) Potassium bromate (found in some white flour, bread and rolls) Color dyes (Yellow No. 5, No. 6; Red No. 40) Brominated vegetable oil (found in some popular drinks, but less common today)

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Origins of the ingredients The average candy consumer has taken note of the artificial ingredients sneaking their way onto the ingredients list. Over the past decade, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have entered into discussions about sustainable agriculture in response to population growth. European countries have resisted GMO crops for the most part, whereas the U.S. has allowed 11 major crops to be supplemented with their modified counterparts. A brand’s use of inorganic foods and chemical preservatives differs country to country in accordance with the particular laws that are in place to limit their consumption.

AMERICAN BRANDS IN TRANSLATION Lay’s (USA) = Walkers (UK) Milky Way (USA) = Mars Bar (the rest of the world) Campbell’s Soup (USA) = Batchelors (UK) KFC (USA) = PFK “Poulet Frit Kentucky” (Canada) Hell man’s (USA) = Best Foods (Asia) Smarties (USA) = Rockets (Canada) Burger King (USA) = Hungry Jack’s (Australia)

Palate appeal The environmental, political and legal factors that go into food might sour its taste in your mind. However, the major reasons a food tastes different in another country has to do with local palates. Over the history of the world, cultures have formed around food, often using locally sourced spices to flavor their traditions and celebrations. Through generations different taste preferences become ingrained in our DNA. Even within a lifetime, the power of nostalgia might make some foods taste better than others for no particular reason.

Brands take into consideration regional preferences when considering what ingredients to use, the portion size, the marketing imagery and the flavors to prioritize. Some cultures use dairy products in many food groups and others find the taste unbearable. Areas where particular fruits grow likely enjoy those flavors compared to those that are wholly new to their taste buds. Anthropologists, food scientists and marketers alike study the trends that indicate what people want to see in a particular place in the world. LL

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A Culinary Destination

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SIX DISHES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS INSPIRED BY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE. STORY BY BAILEY GILLIAM

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Step out of your culinary comfort zone and try an international recipe. Bringing the flavors of another culture doesn’t have to be complicated. Local chefs and restaurants share their favorite international recipes so you can have the world in your hands. And stomach.

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THE RIGHT STUFF The word dolma comes from Topkapı Palace during the Ottoman period, but the dish's origins go back much further. This stuffed dish has been part of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, the first example being eggplant stuffed with meat. Dolma means stuffed, derived from the verb “dolmak,” meaning to fill. And with that, anything stuffable has been stuffed.

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Shrimp Dolmas INGREDIENTS 2 cups quality rice (Carolina Gold Rice) 4 cups water 1 1/4 pounds shrimp; peeled, sauteed, and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Zest of a lemon 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 jar grape leaves Sea salt and pepper DIRECTIONS [1] Add the olive oil to a medium-sized pot and place over medium heat. Pour in the dry rice, onion, garlic and a healthy dash of sea salt and pepper; sauté while stirring constantly until the rice is toasted and the onion is transparent. [2] Pour in the water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until cooked al dente. Spread the rice out on a sheet pan to cool. [3] In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rice, shrimp, herbs, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste. [4] On a clean flat surface, lay out 30-35 grape leaves.

Spoon two large tablespoons of the rice mixture onto a grape leaf. Fold in like a burrito and press seams together gently.

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HOLY CRÊPE The history of crêpes dates back to 13th-century Brittany, France. A housewife there accidentally dribbled some thin porridge onto a hot, flat cooktop. Since people then weren't inclined to waste even their most minor cooking mistakes, she ate it. The rest, as they say, is history.

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INGREDIENTS (Filling) 1 pound lobster meat, cooked, cooled and cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup chopped chives 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese INGREDIENTS (crêpes) 1 cup flour Pinch of kosher salt 3 large eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon minced chives Ingredients (beurre blanc) 3 pounds carrots, trimmed 1 knob ginger 2 tablespoons heavy cream 12 tablespoons butter, cut into 12 cubes INGREDIENTS (Garnish) Watercress Fresh lemon juice Salt

DIRECTIONS [1] Mix flour and salt, and make a well in the center. Whisk milk and eggs and pour into the well.

Whisk together, then whisk in melted butter. Strain through a chinois or fine mesh strainer. Blend in chives. [2] Heat a nonstick pan lightly buttered over medium heat, add a thin layer of batter and swirl the pan to spread (too much batter and the crêpes will crack). Set aside. [3] To fill, fold together all filling ingredients. Spoon into the crêpe's center and fold over until a neat pouch is formed. [4] To make the beurre blanc, juice the carrots and ginger—strain into a heavy bottom pot over medium heat.

Skim the foam first, then reduce the liquid by half. Add heavy cream and reduce by half again. Add butter cubes one at a time, adding the next cube after the first one is blended. [4] To complete, place the crêpe in a 325-degree oven for 3-4 minutes. While the crêpe is heating, spoon sauce onto the coupe or bowl.

Place the crêpe gently on the sauce. Top with watercress that has been tossed with fresh lemon and salt.

ROCK AND ROUL The origins of rouladen are not completely clear, although the name at least comes from the French “roulade”. “Rouler” in French means “to roll,” and a French roulade can apply to various things from meat dishes to desserts like a Swiss roll. Although it may have a French-derived name, this dish is consistently considered German. In Germany you will find just a few forms of rouladen. This beef version is also called “rinderrouladen” to distinguish it, and it is probably the most popular throughout the country.

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Rouladen INGREDIENTS 12 1/4-inch slices of eye of beef round, pounded to 1/8-inch thickness 1/4 cup Gulden’s spicy mustard 6 slices smoked bacon, cut in half 3 whole dill pickles, cut into quarters Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 medium onions, julienned 3 cups beef stock 1/2 cup dry red wine DIRECTIONS [1] Coat pounded eye of beef round with mustard and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the 1/2 strip of bacon and a pickle quarter inside the beef round and roll it up, securing with a toothpick. Coat the roll-ups with flour. [2] In an oven-proof skillet, heat vegetable oil and brown the floured roll-ups. Once browned, remove from the pan and add the onions to the pan. Cook onions for 4 minutes while stirring. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of the flour and stir. Add the red wine and stir, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce by half, add the beef stock and cover. [3] Place the skillet in a 350-degree oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven. [4] If the gravy isn’t thick enough, add a bit of cornstarch dissolved in cold water and bring to a boil. Serve with spaetzle and braised red cabbage.

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eats LET'S SALSA Salsa is traced back to the times of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans. The native people created their versions of salsa using tomatoes, chilies and squash seeds.

However, the rest of the world wasn’t aware of salsa until after the Spaniards conquered Mexico in the 1500s. This mix of ingredients became popular throughout Spanish civilization, and in 1571 Alonso de Molina named the dish "salsa."

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Charred Scallion Salsa INGREDIENTS 12 scallions, grilled 1 cup parsley, chopped 1 cup cilantro, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated on micro-plane 3 Calabrian chilis, finely diced 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 lime, juice 1 cup olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS [1] Mix everything. The consistency should be almost like a loose pesto. [2] Add oil, salt, and pepper as needed. This salsa works excellently with grilled meat, fish, shrimp or chicken.

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Bruschetta with Grilled Peaches, Ricotta & Prosciutto INGREDIENTS 3 ounces prosciutto, sliced paper-thin 2 large peaches, pitted and cut into 12 slices 1/3 cup olive oil, plus some for garnishing 6 slices of crusty Italian bread, toasted 6 tablespoons ricotta cheese 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 ounces arugula Sea salt DIRECTIONS [1] In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the vinegar to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool. [2] On a stovetop grill pan, arrange peach slices and cook just long enough to leave grill marks on both sides, about 2 minutes. Reserve. [3] Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese evenly on each toast slice. Drape the prosciutto on top, dividing equally. Top with peach slices.

[4] Toss the arugula with olive oil and top the bruschetta with the arugula. Drizzle with the reduced vinegar and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately.

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A taste of Ukraine

RECREATE THESE EASY, INEXPENSIVE AND DELICIOUS RECIPES FROM A UKRAINIAN FAMILY WITH LOCAL TIES. Baba Pauline Laykish’s Cabbage Rolls INGREDIENTS 1 head cabbage 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion 1 bunch fresh parsley 2 eggs 1 15-ounce jar tomato sauce 2 cans diced tomatoes 1/2 cup beef stock 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and pepper, to taste

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LOCAL Life reader Gene Laykish is a Ukrainian-Canadian who spent many winters on Hilton Head playing golf and tennis and overindulging with friends and family. He loves the recipes in LOCAL Life and shared two Ukrainian family favorites for this International Issue. Gene’s parents, Stephan and Pauline Laykish, emigrated from Lviv, Ukraine, to Canada in the 1920s and worked hard to build a family in a new country. As new immigrants they didn’t speak English and had to work hard for every penny. Fortunately, Canada had the ingredients for their traditional Ukrainian food, and luckily Ukrainian food is not expensive to prepare – flour, potatoes, beets and cabbage.

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DIRECTIONS [1] Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Boil water in a large pot. Peel off the first two cabbage leaves, then add the entire head of cabbage and boil for about 10-15 minutes until softened.

Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove the thick veins from each leaf so it’s easier to roll. [2] While the cabbage is boiling, dice the onion and chop the parsley. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper, onion, and uncooked rice. Season with salt and pepper.

[3] Stuff each leaf with the beef and rice filling. Tuck the ends in a roll. You can use toothpicks if desired to keep them tight. [4] To prepare the sauce, in a pan on medium heat, combine the beef stock, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

Simmer for 3 minutes. [5] Line a dutch oven or a dish with uncooked outer leaves. Stack the cabbage rolls on the leaves and pour the tomato sauce over them. [6] Bake covered for 1 1/2 hours.

Remove the lid and bake for another 30 minutes or until tender.

SHOW YOUR COLORS Gene Laykish is shown wearing a World Cup scarf and waving the now-familiar Ukrainian flag. The blue and the yellow represent the country's role as Europe's breadbasket. Blue denotes the skies over the vast land, while yellow stands for the grain growing in the huge wheatfields beneath.

Not-so-secret ingredient “The best part about Ukrainian food is the sour cream,” Gene Laykish said. “We add it to cabbage rolls, pierogis and even add a dollop to Borscht."

PRO TIP: Pickled herring is a popular and easy appetizer or side dish, and it pairs with sour cream as well.

Baba Pauline Laykish’s Borscht INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 red beets ½ inch diced (approx 1 ½ pound) 2 carrots ½ inch diced 1 large russet potato peeled and ½ inch diced ½ small green cabbage, shaved 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups vegetable broth 4 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons dill fresh, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS [1] Add olive oil to a large soup pot and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add in the beets, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. Stir to combine. [2] Cook for 10 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables. [3] Add in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. [4] Pour in the beef and the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the beets and carrots are tender. [5] Discard bay leaf. Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest—taste and season with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.

UKRAINE RELIEF FUND Scan this QR code to donate to the Ukraine Relief Fund, a fund administered by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The fund was established to provide support for organizations assisting with relief efforts in Ukraine.

Proceeds from the Hilton Head for Ukraine Benefit, held on May 22 at Lowcountry Celebration Park, went to the fund.

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Lowcountry Boil On August 21, gather around the table for a cooking demonstration at Alexander's. Have fun, learn something new and give back to your 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: September 18: Clean, Prepare & Cook Your Fresh Catch October 23: Shrimp Scampi Risotto November 13: Brining and Smoking Turkey & Curried Sweet Potatoes

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Make reservations: The River House The River House at Montage Palmetto Bluff is an upscale restaurant and culinary experience. Comforting and elegant, this New American restaurant showcases a curated assembly of seasonal ingredients and vegetables served alongside thoughtfully sourced meats and seafood.

Bespoke cocktails and curated wines add to the experience, creating unforgettable nights of Lowcountry dining. Enjoy views of the May River surrounded by sweeping oak trees, artistic meals created by Chef de Cuisine Daniel Vesey, and over 2,500 labels of wine curated by Director of Beverage and Certified Sommelier, Robert “Bob” Smith. The River House is open from 5-10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call 855-264-8705 for reservations.

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Totally Tiki Mixology Class Stop by the Hilton Head Distillery from 7-9 p.m. on August 11 or 23 for a Totally Tiki Mixology Class. Be sure to get a tour while you’re there. They have five tours a day. Hiltonheaddistillery.com HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY

Key Lime Pie INGREDIENTS 3 ounces HHD Island Cream Rum 0.75 ounces key lime juice 0.25 ounces pineapple juice DIRECTIONS [1] Shake ingredients over ice. [2] Strain into a coup glass. [3] Garnish with a lime twist.

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POKE THE BEAR The Pearl Kitchen & Bar does its modern twist on poke, the Hawaiian raw fish salad. The ahi tuna poke with ponzu, pineapple, avocado, sesame and wonton chips make for the perfect crisp, light and tropical summer appetizer.

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SHRIMPLY DELICIOUS While shrimp is abundant in the Lowcountry, a good Italian shrimp dish isn’t.

Try Nunzio Restaurant + Bar’s Scampi con Cannellini, which features local shrimp, cannellini beans, rosemary, arugula and diced tomatoes.

TAKE TO THE STREETS Try Holy Tequila’s Street Corn for delicious Mexican authenticity.

This shareable appetizer comes with four pieces of charred street corn with its house-made chili aioli, brushed with fresh lime juice and topped with cotija cheese.

A WISE CHOICE WiseGuys has many internationally inspired apps, but one of the most popular is a Spanish dish.

Try the Octopus a La Plancha, which features seared Spanish octopus, olive and chickpea ragout, heirloom tomatoes and micro basil.

A LITTLE CHILI For a local catch paired with an international flavor, try an app from Hudson’s Seafood on the Docks. Its coconut shrimp fuses local, hand-battered coconut shrimp with citrus Thai chili sauce.

Now open: Celeste The family behind popular local restaurants ELA’s On the Water, The Pearl and Roadhouse has opened a new steak and seafood restaurant on the north end of Hilton Head Island called Celeste Coastal Cuisine. Located at 20 Hatton Place, next to Barnes & Noble, the restaurant’s cuisine is influenced by the taste of New Orleans, where the Nightingale family has roots. The restaurant features an excellent wine selection, full bar, entertainment and outdoor seating.

Celeste Coastal Cuisine is open from 5-9 p.m., seven days a week. For reservations or more details, call 843-802-4744 or visit celestehhi.com.

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Hazel Dean’s WINE TASTINGS Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m., Hazel Dean’s hosts a wine tasting. The Tuesday tasting is at the Village of Wexford location, and the Thursday tasting is at the Sea Pines Center location. Each tasting includes four different wines and complimentary charcuterie. Hazeldeans.com

Now open: Paris Baguette The first of several new restaurants opening in Port Royal Plaza is now open for business.

Paris Baguette, located next to Planet Fitness on Hilton Head Island, offers fresh pastries, warm breads, crafted coffees, signature cakes and more. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The owner of the café is longtime local restauranteur Wei Zhu, who owns the hibachi and sushi restaurant OKKO in Port Royal Plaza and several other local restaurants.

Zhu will also soon open JINYA Ramen Noodle, Kung Fu Bubble Tea and Hook & Reel Seafood in the mid-island shopping center.

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QUICK BITES In a land of seafood, Hilton Head is expecting a new steakhouse to open sometime this year.

Bowdie’s Chophouse, a Michigan-based steakhouse, is set to open up in Shelter Cove Towne Centre.

Don’t miss the sturgeon moon full-moon cruise hosted by The Salty Dog. At 7 p.m.

August 10, embark on a happy-hour journey on the 63-foot catamaran with upper and lower decks as it cruises the Calibogue Sound.

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The pitmaster behind Forrest Fire Southern Smo’kin BBQ shares his method for slow-smoked chicken wings leading up to his appearance at Rock N’ Ribs.

Scott Bodkin, a Kentucky boy at heart, started his culinary career at the fabled Seelbach Hotel in Louisville before coming to the Lowcountry over 12 years ago. His career has taken him through fine dining, high-end hotel service, ala carte, private clubs and recently as the corporate chef for the Mothership Group (Local Pie, FISH Casual Coastal Seafood and the South Carolina Yacht Club). However, the calling of his familial barbecue roots has continually pulled at his culinary passion.

Through this yearning, Forrest Fire Southern Smo’kin BBQ has come alive — catering events, attending festivals and hosting pop-up events at Lincoln & South, Local Pie and Coligny Plaza. The reviews have been so positive that Bodkin plans to open a local restaurant in the near future.

You can get a taste of his barbecue at the upcoming Rock N’ Ribs Music and BBQ Fest, set for Oct. 14-15 at Coligny Plaza. Bodkin will be one of the featured pitmasters at the event, a classic rock n’ roll weekend celebrating barbecue, the people who make it and the people who eat it. To whet your appetite, he shared this amazing recipe for slow-smoked chicken wings, slathered in his tangy SlowCountry ™ BBQ Sauce.

Forrest Fire Southern Smo’kin BBQ: Slow-smoked chicken wings INGREDIENTS (wings) 3 pounds chicken wings 1/2 tablespoon Tabasco INGREDIENTS (dry rub) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dark chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard HOME SWEET HOME Scott Bodkin learned how to cook by watching his family make meals back in Kentucky — his dad on the grill and his mom on the stove. For him the kitchen was “always the place to be.” Keep an eye out for Bodkin’s new restaurant called Forrest Fire Southern Smo’kin BBQ. Follow the restaurant’s Facebook page for more details and updates.

Hot Ticket: Rock N’ Ribs VIP Enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue from top pitmasters from across the southeast at Rock N’ Ribs Music & BBQ Fest, set for Oct. 14-15 at Coligny Plaza. Pitmasters scheduled to appear include James Beard finalist Kevin Gillespie (Revival; Decatur, Georgia), Anthony DiBernardo (Swig & Swine, Charleston), Chris Williams (Roy’s Grille, Lexington) and Judd and Kate Foster (South of Heaven BBQ; Brunswick, Georgia).

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DIRECTIONS [1] Place the wings in a large colander in the sink and add the Tabasco sauce, mixing the wings and the sauce together. [2] Add in the dry rub and mix it thoroughly with the wings, making sure the wings are evenly coated. [3] Smoke the wings at 250 degrees for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, making sure to turn the wings halfway through so they cook evenly. The wings are done when they’re cooked all the way through and have an internal temp of 165 degrees. [4] Let the wings rest for a few minutes before serving.

INGREDIENTS (SlowCountry ™ BBQ Sauce) 4 cups yellow mustard 1/4 cup tomato paste 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Black pepper and salt, to taste 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup honey 1/4 cup Worcestershire 1/2 cup water Dash of vanilla DIRECTIONS [1] Put all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. [2] Simmer for 10 minutes, then let cool. [3] Toss wings in sauce, or serve the sauce on the side.

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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 August:

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Recently I had the pleasure of attending a tasting featuring Skurnik Wines’ Austrian and German portfolio. Skurnik is based in the New York area and has been the go-to importer when it comes to these wines.

The band of producers was on its last stop of the cross-country tour, stopping in New York, San Francisco, Austin and Charleston.

Committed to the cause, they had driven from Atlanta after their 6 a.m. flight was abruptly canceled.

In a world where nothing is for sure, the tasting left me with an important message as to how we are going to continue keeping the wines we love in our glasses. We are going to need to look to new places to replace the classics. Climate change is drastically changing the map of growing regions worldwide.

The wines of German producer Von Winning give perfect examples. The winery adheres to the same practices as the producers of the Cote D’Or (Burgundy) with special attention to allow the grapes to speak for themselves. If you have grown to love the Sauvignon Blanc from Loire called Sancerre, it is going to be very difficult to keep up the habit. There simply was not much made in 2020, and even less in 2021.

Hailing from the Pfalz region, the Sauvignon Blanc II is taut with tension yet offers ripe aromas of passion fruit and gooseberry ($25-30). Red Burgundy is an obsession for some, but the prices have nearly tripled in the last five years. The Pinot Noir Royale is light yet has a juicy roundness, all for around $40 retail. Be adventurous!

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INGREDIENTS 750 milliliters Tito’s Handmade Vodka 6 fresh pineapple rings 2 ounces fresh turmeric 2 lemon rinds DIRECTIONS [1] Slice fresh pineapple into rings. [2] Peel turmeric and roughly chop. [3] Peel 2 lemon rinds, avoiding the pith. [4] Add all ingredients to a large resealable jar. [5] Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerator for 5-7 days. [6] Strain infusion once it reaches desired flavor, and store in the refrigerator.

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces Tito’s Handmade Vodka 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur 2 ounces sparkling water 3/4 ounces simple syrup 3/4 ounces fresh lime juice 1-2 fresh strawberries 1 mint leaf 1 basil leaf DIRECTIONS [1] Muddle fresh strawberries, mint and basil leaves in a shaker. [2] Add all other ingredients and ice. [3] Shake and strain into a glass over fresh ice. [4] Top with sparkling water.

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To earn a license to drive a cab in London, cabbies must pass a series of tests called “The Knowledge,” which requires memorizing 320 routes and 25,000 streets and being familiar with 20,000 landmarks and places of public interest.

Obviously, there’s a great deal to do in London. A cab ride certainly will help set your bearings, as will choosing your lodging based on your interests – palaces, museums, gardens, shopping. Then once settled in, start walking: There’s no better way to see London than wandering its streets, mixing the well-known sights with the off-thebeaten-path discoveries that will make your visit special.

The city still partly rests on a medieval street plan, so you’ll find dozens of alleys and history-packed passageways ripe for exploration.

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ITCHING FOR SOME INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL? THE CAPITAL OF ENGLAND IS A WORLD UNTO ITSELF.

Goodwin’s Court (Convent Garden) is a favorite of Harry Potter aficionados, and possibly J.K. Rowling’s inspiration for Diagon Alley. London’s narrowest alley is Emerald Court in Bloomsbury. Historic alleys abound off Fleet Street, with the most popular Wine Office Court: look for the remarkable collection of printed tiles celebrating the history of printing on Fleet Street, as well as the Cheshire Cheese pub.

London’s museums are justifiably famous, especially if you are a fan of history or the natural world—and of free admission (there are 215 free museums). The British Museum is amazing but usually very busy, especially around such attractions as the Rosetta Stone and the mummies in the Egyptian galleries.

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destinations London’s Natural History Museum exhibits a vast range of specimens and segments of history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, along with the family friendly Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, the world's leading museum of art, design and performance.

You’ll find ample green space in London as the city teems with beautiful parks like Hyde Park, Green Park, Kensington Gardens and Regents Park. On sunny days, do Prince Albert Memorial, Hyde Park like the locals and have a picnic.

Hyde Park deserves a visit of its own, whether on foot, bicycle, rowboat, or even swimming in the Serpentine.

This huge and centrally located park features more than 4,000 trees, a lake, a meadow, rose gardens and the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Fountain. Not far away is St. James Park, surrounded by three royal palaces, including Buckingham Palace. On its east side are Horse Guards Parade and 10 Downing Street (where the Prime Minister lives and works), while Westminster Cathedral is a short walk to the south.

Few cities rival London for shopping.

Harrods, one of the largest and Harrods Deptartment Store most famous department stores in the world (and just south of Hyde Park), occupies a five- acre site with 330 departments in more than one million square feet. Escape the crowds by getting off the ground floor and checking out some of the more unusual sections like “Shoe Heaven” or Children's wear, Toys & Wizarding World. The food hall is amazing, offering an incredible array from seafood to exotic fruits, freshly baked breads to sumptuous desserts. It’s the perfect place to pick up that picnic or a snack.

Less formal shopping is found at West London’s Portobello Road Market, where 2,000 dealers spread over two miles sell

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vintage clothes, handcrafted accessories, retro items, furniture and antiques. Even if you don’t want to buy, it’s browsing heaven. It’s in the Notting Hill neighborhood, a pretty area to walk and explore.

Don’t leave London without enjoying a spot of tea. Teatime is observed everywhere, especially in the fanciest hotels, with Claridge’s an iconic favorite. The Ritz and The Dorchester are great alternatives, but book well in advance. The Goring Hotel holds a Royal Warrant and is a favorite spot of the Windsors: The Goring Hotel It’s where Kate Middleton got ready on the morning of her wedding.

And to do teatime right, order traditional English scones, which are round, not triangular, and served with jam and clotted cream.

London’s multicultural, diverse population guarantees hundreds of culinary options. Farmers markets are located all over the city and include an array of international foods, from Turkish wraps to Thai. Among local favorite restaurants: Normah (Malaysian comfort food), Ikoyi Restaurant St. James (West African inspired), and Koya Soho (an acclaimed Japanese restaurant). Ask locals and at your hotel for recommendations.

Probably the most popular Chutney Mary cuisine in London is Indian, with chicken tikka masala considered one of the national dishes. Indian restaurants are everywhere, and it’s hard to go wrong. One local swears by Chutney Mary in St James and Gymkhana, both delicious but on the expensive side.

And if you’re feeling a little thirsty — before or after eating, from all the walking — stop in at one of the 3,615 pubs in London, or head to the Bermondsey Beer Mile near Tower Bridge, where nearly two miles of microbreweries and bars are built into the railway tunnels. The experience is as cool as the brews. And yes, the beer is served cold. LL

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I’m no more than ten steps into puppeteer Bob Abdou’s house when he asks, “Would you like to play pinball?” You see, I’ve come face-to-face with a vintage Spider-Man game machine. But as much as I’m tempted to pull the lever and hear clanks and dings, my attention is ricocheting toward, well, lots of things.

The foyer, or as Abdou calls it,“ the lobby” where we stand is chock full of floorto-ceiling displays of puppetry and popular culture: toys, puppets, posters and comedy memorabilia. Not to mention, I’d just passed the powder room, which contained a bookcase brimming with books on humor, anchored by a snapshot of the Seinfeld episode where George Costanza, having just left the bookshop men’s room, tries to hand back the book he’d taken into a stall. The irate store clerk blasts him with, “THIS BOOK HAS BEEN IN THE BATHROOM!” I shouldn’t have been surprised by all this. After all, I was interviewing Abdou, aka Mr. Puppet, whose email address reads comedybob. The plaque on his front lawn sports a squirrel welcoming all “to the nut house.” Plus a duo of Amish-crafted metal birds, their beaks alternately drooling streams of water, had greeted me at the door. Then just as I’d lifted a hand to knock, Abdou himself had materialized in a boldly colored shirt that sported what looked like a kid’s ball-and-jacks pattern.

Needless to say, I’d entered laughing and quickly found it impossible to stop.

My timing had been good. I’d caught up with Abdou between gigs here and beyond. He and his merry band of marionettes and ventriloquist dummies at times have a dizzying schedule, entertaining both kids and adults.

For children up to age thirteen, he offers lively shows for parties and other events with dancing pandas and poodles, Frankenstein-in-a-box and other characters. For schools he has an entertaining but educational repertoire of puppetry programs centered on subjects like reading, manners, drug issues and other subjects that he often imbues with unexpected twists. Take his program on cyber bullying. You’d expect Billy the Bulldog with his fierce looking visage to be the bully, but no. Billy is the one being trolled in social media.

Why? Because he looks different.

Abdou’s grownup venues include conventions and corporate events, banquets, senior centers and clubs. “I do clean adult comedy. But I do have a risqué adult show mostly for comedy clubs because that’s what they’re expecting.”

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A puppeteer is born Before Abdou introduces me to his comedy crew that lives upstairs in the Puppet Room between performances, we head into the living room. The living room, it turns out, is an island of calm that his wife, the Rev. June Wilkins, has carved out in this house devoted to humor high jinks. Although it should be noted right here that Wilkins, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church on Hilton Head, has a background in improv and clowning so she is a fan, if not a co-conspirator in the décor. In fact, the couple had met at a Beatles convention and married in 2002. And I’d bet that when Wilkins, as a young woman, had dreamed of a wedding, little did she picture herself posing in her bridal gown next to their guest, 1960s TV icon Soupy Sales. All that was missing was White Fang. But of course, Abdou later remedied that by adding the giant paw pie-throwing puppet to his collection, along with Soupy’s red bow tie.

Here we settle in to talk the puppetry business. Abdou, who grew up in New Jersey, got his first puppet, a Danny O’ Day ventriloquist dummy, as a gift on his eighth birthday. Even though he’d loved Sesame Street, he credits a local celebrity, Uncle Floyd, the freewheeling host of his eponymous TV show, for planting the seeds of his Mr. Puppet comedy career.

Uncle Floyd performed his piano playing escapades with a ventriloquist dummy sidekick called Oogie. “It was kind of like a Saturday Night Live for teenagers,” declares Abdou.

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But it wasn’t until years later, after a stint as a printing company owner in Atlanta, that those dormant longings to take the stage with an animated wooden companion were reawakened.

He signed up for a comedy class and then began volunteering at the Center for Puppetry Arts on weekends where he, along with Woodie, his “separated-at-birth” puppet, welcomed visitors. In 1996 he sold his printing business and plunged full time into puppetry. By 2003, with Wilkins now an ordained pastor, the couple followed her career to Philadelphia, Austin and Columbus before settling here in the Lowcountry. Meanwhile he and his merry band of puppets have performed across the country and abroad.

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“There are several types of puppets,” Abdou says. He reels them off: hand puppets like Kermit the Frog; shadow puppets (stick figures manipulated by rods like those in Indonesia); body puppets a la Big Bird with costumed puppeteers inside; and object puppets which are puppets without faces. Anything, even a pillow, he explains, can be a puppet as long as you make it look like it’s alive.

But the two kinds he likes working with are marionettes and ventriloquist dummies. With marionettes the spotlight is on the puppet while the puppeteer, manipulating their strings from above, is hidden or at least in the shadows. Ventriloquist dummies, on the other hand, share the spotlight with the puppeteer who sits alongside. “Ventriloquism starts with the letter V,” Abdou says, holding up two fingers to make a vee sign. “It’s the illusion of two people alive on stage having a conversation. My job is to make my audience believe that my puppets are real.”

If he has an idea for a new puppet, he calls on puppet makers from all over the world to build and design them. However, he also scouts out old puppets. “I love buying broken puppets and fixing them up.” He restores them, restrings and re-dresses them with designs by puppet costumers.

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The house tour Now we head upstairs, past a mega display of kids’ lunchboxes and a side room of more collectibles from the early days of television: Kukla and his dragon companion Ollie, Jerry Mahoney and Howdy Doody! I can’t help but grin over the display of odd movies and TV tie-in products like a Fonzie record turntable, Green Hulk chocolate syrup, a Magilla Gorilla bop bag. Ah, but now it’s time to visit the puppet room where the marionettes dangle, awaiting their star turns. At the door Cousin Joey the Mouse, a head in a frame with a moving mouth, serves as a Walmart-style greeter, while a Señor Wences Johnny hand puppet (actually a large oven mitt) juts out from the opposite wall in the hallway as if to comment “Ees Nice" as he surveys our itinerary. Inside the room, only a fraction of Abdou’s 300-strong coterie of marionettes and dummies are in the spotlight. The rest remain tucked away in the closet’s depths or down in the garage workshop. I meet Janis the banjo-plucking country gal, Miles Kilometer who croons and strums Ricky Nelson tunes, Chilli Dog wielding a trumpet Blues Brothers-style, and a bongo-playing beatnik (a work in progress) who will be debuting at Riverwalk in Savannah.

Afterwards we veer off into a guest room and bath devoted to Beatle Mania. (Abdou and his Fab Four marionettes perform at Beatles conventions.) Here the mop-top quartet lounges against pillows, populates the shelves and does cameo roles on the shower curtain. All that’s missing is a yellow submarine. Oh wait, I’ll bet there’s one here somewhere...

After I’ve made an Ollie hand puppet talk, watched Gladys the pig marionette cavort with fruit on her head a la Carmen Miranda, shouted “Brava” as Henrietta Operetta buk-buk-buked out an aria and applauded a clown puppet flipping a ball onto his big red nose, I wave goodbye to Abdou and his troupe and head out the door. Alas, I never did get to test my Superhero skills against the Green Goblin, Sandman and Venom on the Spider Man pinball machine. Nevertheless, I exit laughing. LL

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Dean St. Hillaire: Reggae, calypso, and jazz musician

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As we sit at a café on Skull Creek, Dean St. Hillaire is tapping out a reggae rhythm on the tabletop. For the last hour he’s been giving me a lesson in reggae, calypso and all their variations.

Our waterside view is a fitting setting for these tropical beats. Normally he’d be on the deck of a Hilton Head resort, singing and strumming classics like Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up” or newer tunes like “Roller Skates,” making his listeners feel as if they’re sitting on the edge of the Caribbean on a coconut tree-lined beach.

But when he starts talking about playing jazz on his sax and his weekly gigs at the Jazz Corner’s Fat Tuesdays, the beat changes. And I’m transported back to Bourbon Street in New Orleans where music breaks out at every corner.

Like many creative folks, St. Hillaire has another profession as well. In fact, he had just come in from Sevierville, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains where a boom in cabin sales has fueled his real estate career. However, his heart –– family and music –– are based here in the Lowcountry where he lives with his wife, Robin, and their two children, Kenneth and Deana.

[LOCAL Life] Grenada, where you grew up, has such a rich culture of music, especially calypso and its more upbeat, energetic cousin, soca. I imagine your life was infused with this sound.

[Dean St. Hillaire] We went to a small village church where, by age six, I was singing with my mom and her friends at Sunday services. We had tambourines but that was all. One day I told my friend, Reuben, “I’m going to play guitar in church.”

He said, “Well, first you’ve got to have a guitar.”

[St. Hillaire laughs.] It was intuition. I kind of knew in my head that once I got an instrument, I was going to play. I felt I had to do this.

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When I was about thirteen, a friend gave me my first guitar. Then my godmother bought me a better one. We had no television so I had to do something, and I taught myself to play. Then I brought my guitar to church and began playing. Soon I got other friends with guitars to come, so I switched to a bass that the church bought me. More kids joined us, including a piano player. So that’s how we developed the Praise Team.

[LL] Tell me a little about the different kinds of Caribbean music you play.

[DSH] Calypso has different genres just like R&B has soul and funk. Classic calypso like “Day-O” are like folk songs. Social commentary calypso is slower, it’s educational and alerts you to something. [To illustrate he sings out Mighty Sparrow’s “Education A Must” which speaks of its importance to a rising population.] Soca, on the other hand, is fun dance party music. Sometimes there’s a bleeding over of both genres where a funny song can have a social education format. Calypso is always changing. I go back home and think I’m hip, and the young kids say, “Oh, Dean. We don’t do that anymore.”

There’s also parang, which has its roots in Trinidad and is played around Christmas. It celebrates not just the birth of Christ but Caribbean foods.

[Here he starts beating out quarter notes divided into triplets.] You’ve heard parang, but you just don’t know it. [He starts singing “America” from West Side Story as he taps the beat.]

[LL] And reggae?

[DSH] Reggae, too, has changed. First you had roots reggae like Bob Marley’s “Stir It Up,” then later you have Yellowman doing dance hall reggae that makes you want to move and party. And there’s ragamuffin, with its harder more aggressive sound where guys growl. It’s in-your-face, like serious rappers.

[LL] You’re also a jazz musician.

[DSH] I’d always been interested in jazz. When I was growing up, Wednesday was jazz night on the radio station. I would stay up until midnight, listening to the old greats like Count Basie and Charlie Parker. Then when I was seventeen, a Peace Corps worker from Indiana came to our school. He was a science teacher, but he’d been a music major in college. Whenever I walked past his house, I’d hear this beautiful piano playing –– classical and jazz pieces like Duke Ellington and Cole Porter.

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One day I opened the gate, went in and asked, “Can I come listen?”

He said, “Sure.” So I went in, and he started teaching me music theory and how to play the piano.

[LL] So you played guitar, bass and now piano. How did you get to the sax?

[DSH] I used to have this recurring dream. I’d get up in the morning and tell my mom, “Hey, I had a dream,” and she’d say, “I know. You had a dream about playing the saxophone again.” Then one day I was at the teacher’s house and saw a box. “What’s this?” I asked. “Oh, that’s my saxophone,” he told me. When my face lit up, he said, “Do you want to play?” He took it out and from then on my piano lessons changed to saxophone lessons. Eventually my aunt gave me money to buy a saxophone, but they’re expensive in Grenada so I bought a Bundy, which was school grade. After I paid off my monthly balance, I thought “this sounds terrible.” Then my teacher said, “I don’t play anymore so you can have mine. My students can practice on yours.”

His was a Vito, and it sounded amazingly good.

After high school I went straight into the military band and played saxophone there for two and a half years. Then one of my friends, who’d been in the band and now was working on a cruise ship, offered me a job. So for four years, I sailed around the Caribbean, the East and West U.S. Coasts and Bermuda, singing and playing reggae on bass guitar. It was fun but it got monotonous. I needed more.

[LL] How did you end up in Hilton Head?

[DSH] I had friends who had moved down here and told me, “You’ll like it.” I met my wife, Robin, and started gigs for Marriott, SERG and private jobs. I worked mostly solo, but I also played gigs with bass player Bobby Paschal and guitarist Craig Washington. Growing up in Grenada, I’d dabbled in steel drums, but when I came up here I realized people really loved the sound, so I decided to get into it a little more.

Right now I’m raising money to start a steel drum orchestra in my old Grenada neighborhood so that young people there have an opportunity for a career in music like I’ve had.

[LL] So what is your repertoire?

[DSH] A mix. I play anything I hear that sounds good — reggae, jazz, calypso, Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones... whatever I gravitate to, I play. As long as it’s good music and it makes you feel good. LL

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HarbourFest

Amazing fireworks serve as HarbourFest’s grand centerpiece. Firework shows go off at dark each Tuesday through August 23 at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Be sure to check out Shannon Tanner performances each night of the week. Parrotheads won’t want to miss Parrot Palooza each Thursday through August 18. sheltercoveharbourfest.com

Movie nights in the park

2022 Summer Concert Series

Beaufort First Friday

Shelter Cove Town Center is offering free movies in the park at 8:30 p.m. each Thursday until August 18. Bring the whole family (including pets!), lawn chairs, blankets, pillows and take-out from your favorite restaurant.

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

UPCOMING MOVIES August 4: Tomorrowland August 11: Footloose August 18: Luca

UPCOMING SCHEDULE August 5: Deas-Guyz August 12: Target & Headliner Horns August 19: Deas-Guyz

Head to downtown Beaufort every first Friday of the month (Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7) to celebrate shops, restaurants, cultural venues and the community. First Friday is an evening full of art, music, food and fun. Enjoy the entertainment and live demonstrations. downtownbeaufortsc.org

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Harbour Town family fun

Running through August 14 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, enjoy this five-time Tony-nominated musical that captures the music and culture of Hollywood in the 1980s.

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Gather around the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town for family entertainment

by Gregg Russell, including games, interviews, sing-a-longs and fun. Each performance begins at 8 p.m. and is different than the last. Gregg will be performing August 1-19, 22, 24, 26 and September 1-4.

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August Artist of the Month Mary Landrum Pyron of ML Provisions is the featured artist of the month for the Artist in Residence at Palmetto Bluff. Inspired by her love of the American West, the artist will create custom felt hats in her Mississippi studio for those enrolled in her workshops set for August 10-13 at FLOW Gallery + Workshop. During the hands-on sessions (each limited to four people), she’ll teach participants how to sand, shape and personalize their hats.

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Polo at Palmetto Bluff presented by Kelly Caron Designs Players return to Longfield Stables in Palmetto Bluff for an exclusive indoor polo match in support of Children's Miracle Network. The doors open at 1 p.m. followed by the 2 p.m. match on Sunday, Sept. 18. VIP Tickets are $125 and include access to VIP tent with hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Kids VIP Tickets are just $20. For more information or to purchase tickets visit poloatthebluff.org.

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Lowcountry Made's new summer market on Hilton Head Island has started. Check out the Robber's Row Summer Market at the Port Royal Golf and Racquet Club. The market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through August 10. Lcmade.com

Hilton Head Area HBA Builders Cup Don’t miss a chance to watch and play golf or the chance to win a 2022 Evolution Classic 4 Pro golf cart at the 33rd Annual Builders Cup Golf Tournament hosted by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association.

The tournament will be held at the Port Royal Golf Club on August 6, beginning at 7:30 a.m. HBAHH.com

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Turtle Talks in the Park Learn about the nesting sea turtles on Hilton Head’s beaches, as well as how you can help to protect this endangered species from 8-9 p.m. every Monday in August at Lowcountry Celebration Park.

Bring a chair or towel and listen to marine biologist Amber Kuehn. Facebook.com/hhiseaturtle

Farmers markets Every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., the Bluffton Farmers Market is open at 68 Boundary St. Check the market’s Facebook page the morning of the market for a complete list of vendors. farmersmarketbluffton.org OTHER MARKETS Hilton Head Island Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Coastal Discovery Museum Farmers & Makers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays, The Shops at Sea Pines Center Port Royal Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Naval Heritage Park Forsythe Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Savannah

Bobcat Scorcher 5K The 11th annual Bobcat Scorcher 5K Run/Walk starts and finishes at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse from 8-10 a.m. August 13. Enjoy the scenery while racing on a flat and fast, all-road course within the Hampton Hall community. Proceeds benefit the BLHS Cross Country Team, the Grace Sulak Scholarship Foundation and the Scorcher Senior Student Scholarship Fund. Palmettorunningcompany.com

Port Royal Sound Foundation STEAM Festival Don’t miss the Port Royal Sound Foundation's STEAM Festival from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on August 27 at the Sharon & Dick Stewart Maritime Center. The festival showcases demonstrations, simulations, experiments and hands-on activities by area businesses, organizations and schools that are using STEAM to succeed.

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

SUNSET CELEBRATION

Featuring “Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers” for a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

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

The Root and Bloom Market The Root and Bloom Market will be hosting a public event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on August 7, August 21 and September 4. 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.

First Thursdays Art Market Enjoy the works of over two dozen local artists that create on a variety of media on the first Thursday of each month. Stroll the plaza of The Shops at Sea Pines Center to see the exhibits, talk with the artists and visit the shops, all while you enjoy live music, special merchant offers, complimentary wine samples and more.

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Monthly car shows Palm Trees & Pistons puts on a car show the second Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. at Sea Turtle Marketplace. This free event showcases local vintage and antique, muscle and unique cars owned by locals in the area.

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Jazz in the Park The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free outdoor concert series at Lowcountry Celebration Park called Jazz in the Park. Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets. hhso.org.

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CHARLESTON EVENTS August 6: WWE Saturday Night Main Event August 13: Chris Isaak August 14: Weird Al Yankovic August 20-21: Jurassic Quest 2022 August 22: Trombone Shorty August 23: Santana August 30: The Black Keys, Band of Horses

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What’s old and what’s new brings WHHI Television to new heights Cutting through the noise of content available to viewers these days can be a difficult task. However, WHHI seems to have found a way to do it here in the Lowcountry. It turns out that a shared vision alongside some plain old sweat equity is working for them. The requests of Lowcountry viewers are simple: to have a television station that we can count on for news, weather, sports and information in our neighborhoods, not Savannah’s. Between an increased coverage area of 500,000 people, a new newscast focused on the South Carolina side of the market and a shared vision of people eagerly working towards the mission, WHHI Television is on a solid upward trajectory. The growth is fueled by the staff's changing agility, but also by holding true to the mission of providing Lowcountry content. It’s an interesting mix of new and the same. In similar fashion the team that makes it all possible is different and alike.

They have different ideas, different styles, different focuses and likely more. However, the combination of their varied strengths alongside the synergy that comes from their likeness in vision, is what resonates with viewers. To wrap it up into one single sentence let's just say, if you haven’t watched WHHI Television in a while, it may just be time to tune in. For more information on how to watch or to meet the team, visit whhitv.com.

SAVE THE DATE September 10: Memory Matters’ 2nd Annual Move Your Mind 5K/10K September 17: Beaufort County Walk for Water September 24: Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival September 25: Latinos Unidos Food Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park October 1: Jason Aldean at the Enmarket Arena October 7: World Affairs Council of Hilton Head restarts Friday Distinguished Speaker Program October 15: Rock N Ribs featuring Blues Traveler October 16-23: PGA Tour event, CJ Cup, Congaree Golf Club October 20: The Taming: A Regional Premiere presented by Lean Ensemble November 4-6: Concours d’Elegance November 5: Savannah Ghost Pirates' first home game at the Enmarket Arena November 12: Stingray Scramble Golf Tournament November 19: Circle of Caring 2022 Gala Hilton Head Island Shrimp Festival

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“I like the colors, the eye and how the wings are slightly open. It is just a beautiful bird. We are fortunate to have roseate spoonbills now coming this far north. I used to have to go to Florida to find them.”

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