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INDEX — 2017 —
SUMMER QUARTER
3 Welcome to our First Summer Issue
4 Summer Fashions for Comfort & Style VOLUME 1 / NUMBER 3
6 Spotlight on Babbie Guscio
8 Music Spotlight on MUDDYCREEK PUBLISHER
10 Covert Aire™ CARES Mike Covert
12 DaGardenGuy’s Report
14 Dogs are Family. EDITOR
15 We LOVE our Dogs Lisa Carroll
16 K9s for Warriors
17 We LOVE What We Do DESIGN
18 Beach Information Teresa Farley
19 Beach Rules
20 BBQ Makes You Grunt EDITORIAL
21 Free Hugs! Mike Covert, Emily Campbell,
22 Support Beaufort County’s
Steve Nichols,Lisa Carroll,
Land-Preservation Program SC State SenatorTom Davis,
Joe Grimm,Walt Jankowski
24 Building a Budget
25 Sudoku ADVERTISING
26 Upcoming Events Molly Carrington
28 Tide Charts
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— A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER —

WELCOME

TO OUR FIRST SUMMER ISSUE

“Summertime, and the living is easy …”
—there is no place where this is more
true than right here in our beloved
coastal community. Maybe it’s the heat, but life
just seems to slow down. We shift our routines
and focus to long, languid afternoons on

or near the water, picnicking and grilling
are in daily conversations, naps happen
more frequently, crushed ice in coolers

are filled with favorite chilled beverages.
Welcome to the “slow country!”

Take this almanac with you for a fun
read on the boat or at the beach. Inside,
you will find tide charts, information
about local beaches, a word about land
preservation from South Carolina State
Senator, Tom Davis and more. We hope
you enjoy the third edition of our almanac
and be sure to check out the offers inside
from our advertisers. They help keep the
almanac FREE to you.

We hope you take the time to be with family
and friends and share all the unique things that
makes life in the Lowcountry a special place to
live, work and play. Have a great summer!

Sincerely,
Mike Covert, Publisher

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Summer Fashions

for Comfort & Style

by Emily Campbell

Are you attending a Lowcountry outdoor wedding? Perhaps you want
a fashion forward summer look for picnics and barbeques or you just
want to look great on the boat while cruising the May River headed to
the sandbar.

The best thing about summer in the Lowcountry is that it is versatile and any-
thing goes! You can go to work, hit happy hour and head out to a nice dinner—
all without changing your outfit. The key words for summer fashion where we
live are—colorful, comfortable and informal.

One of the basic pieces women will need include a pair of skinny white jeans—
with or without holes. Depending on if you are wearing them to church or just
to dinner in Old Town. Wedge heels are a must for spring and compliment
any outfit. They can be worn with jeans, crop pants, shorts, skirts or dresses
and add an extra flair to your attire. Every girl in the Lowcountry has to have
plenty of colorful, light weight tunic tops to go with those white skinny jeans.
If you are thinking bright—then you are thinking anything with a Lilly Pulitzer
type of look. Local stores throughout Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head carry
great lines of prints and patterns to pull off the summer look.

If you are hitting the beach or the boat, make sure you have a trendy cover-up
with tassels to go over your swim suit. That way you don’t even have to go home
and change when you get off the boat and head to the Dispensary or downtown
Beaufort for dinner. Don’t forget bug spray.

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What would spring time be without your Jack “Be Faithful to your
Roger sandals? These fashionable yet comfort- own taste because
able and versatile shoes can easily go from of-
fice, to beach or date night. nothing you Really like
is ever out of style.”

– Billy Baldwin

And don’t forget those floral rompers. It’s a

throwback trend that many didn’t see lasting but it seems it’s here to stay. And

believe me, there’s nothing more comfortable on a muggy summer’s eve.

Cutwork lace dresses are ideal for Lowcountry weddings bringing the perfect
amount of glam without overdoing it. Any color will do—bright yellow, deep
orange, various shades of blue. White looks stunning on top of freshly sun-
tanned skin. Although, you should forgo the white if you are going to a wed-
ding. That color is reserved for the bride!

Crinkle cotton off the shoulder tops in every color make you feel like you are
on vacation no matter where you are. Of course in the Lowcountry, we have the
luxury of feeling that all the time!

What about the men? There are just a few clas-
sic staples to the Lowcountry male wardrobe and
then you’re set. Polos shirts are generally the work
uniform. Khaki shorts—not too ironed—but a little
worn for golf, church, fishing, bar hopping, date
nights—they are pretty much appropriate any-
where! Cool, loose-fitting fishing shirts are great
for keeping the sun off your back at the beach or
on the boat. Flip flops or boat shoes are the key to
comfortable foot wear that you can wear with just
about any outfit. If all else fails, an old T-shirt and
your bathing suit will usually keep you fitting for
the best casual summer events.

Don’t forget the sunscreen wherever you go! It’s the number one fashion trend
that you don’t see but greatly regret if you don’t remember it. Hats and sunglass-
es are always great to accessorize any outfit and serve a practical purpose as well.

Most of all—keep in mind that we aren’t on the runway of New York fashion
week or the streets of Paris. Lowcountry style may be unique but flashy is
something it is not. So stick with comfort and you’ll be considered a smart
fashionista every time!

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Community Spotlight Photography by Murray Sease

Babbie Guscio with granddaughter, Campbell Guscio Photography by Murray Sease

SPOTLIGHT

on BABBIE GUSCIO

If you are new to Bluffton or just visiting, one
person who should be a “must meet” is Bluff-
ton’s very own beloved Babbie Guscio. Her
real name is Elizabeth, which she jokingly says
is reserved for bill collectors and other legal mat-
ters. The name Babbie (rhymes with abby) comes
from her brother, who could not pronounce “baby”
when she was born. The moniker has stuck with
her throughout her unique and interesting life.
She has been a major contributor to our community in creative and meaning-
ful ways and always with a sense of humor thrown in. Who is she?
Longtime Lowcountry resident Babbie Guscio moved to Bluffton in 1972 from
Paris, France. Originally from Georgia, Guscio moved to Paris, with her hus-
band, Don and their two small children. After about six months of living their
European dream, the couple decided it was too expensive, so they packed up
the family to move to Bluffton, where Don landed a job as a landscape architect.

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In 1978, she decided to open her own busi-
ness. Located in the heart of Old Town, “The
Store” features arts, antiques and “whatever
comes across my path,” according to Guscio.

These days, when she isn’t busy tending to Photography by Murray Sease
The Store, Guscio enjoys taking trips with
her daughter or playing with her three grand- 3THINGS
children. She also pens a weekly column for about BABBIE
The Bluffton Packet called “Our Town,” which
she writes in a style that is down home with
a blend of what’s going on and “social who’s
who” details thrown in—not to mention the
recipes she will occasionally share. She has
been writing the column since the Bluffton
Packet first came off the presses!

Babbie Guscio has been associated with SHE LOVES:
many social, civic, and cultural events that Opera, Pearls … and
have taken place in Bluffton over the past 30 of course, The Store!

plus years. If there is a gathering of people

in Bluffton, Guscio is either a participant or cheerleader. That includes the

event she is most proud of, Mayfest—the Bluffton Village Festival, which she

founded. What began as a small gathering 30 years ago to exhibit local art,

entertainment, and good food, now attracts over 10,000 visitors each May who
Photography by Murray Sease
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Community Spotlight

MUSIC

SPOTLIGHT

ON MUDDYCREEK

You probably heard them playing at Mayfest this year. Or the last time
you were at the Triangle on Hilton Head—you may have heard their
music coming from Reilley’s. Perhaps you heard them lending their
voices to entertain the crowd at Leo’s Legacy. Maybe you saw them perform
at the Taste of Beaufort in May. Or the last time you were at Fat Pattie’s in
Bluffton—you were wondering who that great band playing outside could be.
It’s MUDDYCREEK. And yes, they can be found playing a variety of your fa-
vorite songs everywhere in the Lowcountry it seems.
What has made this local variety cover band in such high demand almost
overnight? It’s simple—they are a group made up of fun-loving, highly
experienced musicians who play music straight from the heart. This 5 piece
band focuses on a few basic ideas—to make good music, create good memories
and achieve the live music experience that you are looking for. From their first

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public performance in 2014, this
group has been pleasing audiences
of all ages with their surprising array
of ever-growing musical offerings.

Unlike other variety bands that play
a preset song list, MUDDYCREEK
has their own approach to song
selection. They strategically put
together a show that suits the
audience and format of each
gathering to create an exciting one-of-a-kind experience. No two shows are
the same with this group. Their repertoire includes music ranging from Pop
to R & B, Country to Classic Rock, Blues to Disco—and everything in between.
With their soulful sound, unique multi-instrument musicians and multi-part
vocal arrangements—MUDDYCREEK is a definite crowd pleaser.

In their short existence as a band, MUDDYCREEK has performed at weddings,
community events, private parties, and many venues throughout Hilton Head
Island, Bluffton, Daufuskie Island, and beyond. And don’t worry, for all the
musical purists—there’s no computer accompaniment … just great live music
played with the hopes of connecting with the listener.

“There are tons of excellent
musicians in the area, but
Mike Covert’s favorite band?
… that’s MUDDYCREEK!”

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Covert in the Community

Covert Aire™ CARES

Alot can happen in 10 years. In fact, it was 2007 - 2017
10 years ago this summer that Covert Aire™ It’s our
began. One man, Mike Covert, began serving SARY
Sun City and the surrounding area’s HVAC/R needs YeaANNIVER
… and the rest is history. Covert Aire™ now services
customers across the entire Lowcountry and Savannah.

We’re celebrating our tenth anniversary, not with a party, but by sharing
random acts of kindness throughout the community as a “Thank You” for your
loyalty and support over the past 10 years. During the month of July, Covert
Aire™ employees will be showing our appreciation through these random acts
of kindness—including paying for a stranger’s groceries or lunch, or helping
the folks at the Bluffton Farmer’s Market stay cool by serving Southern Sweet
Tea! Our hope is that recipients will be encouraged to pass the kindness on to
others in their own way.

At the beginning of the summer, Covert Aire™ replaced
and repaired air conditioning systems of deserving
families that were confidentially nominated through
Operation Cool Down. Covert Aire™ teamed up with
Apex Radio Media Group and Bryant Air Conditioning
Systems to make sure that those in need had air
conditioning in their homes during the heat of summer.

“No one should have to suffer in the summer heat of the Lowcountry,” says Mike
Covert, President of Covert Aire.™ “There are so many deserving families out
there, and we are proud to help out as much as possible. Our core value is to take
care of our customers and others. Covert Cares.” Anonymous nominations were
made via the Covert Aire™ website, and Mike Covert selected a family to receive
the service at no charge.

Speaking of websites, Covert Aire™ has launched an extensive overhaul of its
current website that helps you “feel great inside your home.” Customers can
use the new website to pay their bill online, DIY’ers can purchase parts and
tools for their ailing HVAC systems. The website is also optimized for use on
mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Check out the revamped website
at www.CovertAire.com.

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Covert Aire™ was a proud
sponsor of the American
Heart Association, 2017
Palmetto Heart Walk in May.

About Covert Aire™

Covert Aire™ is a family run business based in Bluffton, SC, and serves
the SC lowcountry and midlands, sea islands and the sand hills of GA.
Covert Aire™ provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning
products and services for residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional, healthcare, and retail. Our staff is Nationally Certified
by organizations such as NATE, EPA, NIULPE, ACCA, ASHRAE
and other certifying organizations.

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DaGardenGuy's Report

DaGardenGuy’s

REPORT

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Thanks for joining me again for this edition of
DaGardenGuy’s Report. We had a rather mild
Spring, but now Summer humidity and heat
is under way! If you look closely, you can actually
see my Spices and Tropicals starting to “smile”. But
the last few days have been a sign of things to come.

A few items I’d like to discuss today are the things
that make gardening infinitely easier, using tools, and keeping them up to
peak performance.

Tools need to be sharp, also they needto be clean and sterile, so they don’t ac-
cidentally spread disease or viruses across your gardens. And of course, they
need to be stored in a dry location, not just left laying in the grass for tomor-
row’s chores! How to keep your tools in this condition ?

There is nothing more frustrating then
a task without the correct tool … Right?
The second most frustrating thing is
trying to use pruners, shovels or hand
diggers that are dull. To keep your tools
sharp, use a file and use it often to keep
your tools up to “snuff”—sharp and free
of rust. Use rubbing alcohol to sterilize
your tool blades and finally keep your
tools in a sealed plastic bag or a closed
container. All beneficial ways of keep
your gardening experience a happy
and successful one.

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Don’t forget to water your potted plants to keep them from wilting. Remember
that as long as you have good drainage in a pot, it’s very hard to over-water.

Lastly this session, I would like to recommend a webcast radio show. Use the
internet address http://mixlr.com/toptropicals. Every Saturday at 11am you
can meet the gardener pros from Top Tropical Nursery in Fort Myers, Florida.
They answer questions and share ideas and tips with listeners to inspire you
to make Tropicals part of your plant collection. The show is fun and informa-
tive. You can successfully grow Tropicals in the lowcountry!

If you’d like to ask me a question, email me at [email protected].
Until next time, I wish you well and successful growing.

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DOGS ARE FAMILY.

Dogs are loyal, endearing, and have unique personalities. They are a
constant source of surprises and rewards. They don’t care if you are a
superstar chef or can barely boil water, they’ll eat just about anything
you give them. Dogs love to snuggle and they let you know that no matter what,
they love you unconditionally. Dogs are family. Period. No place is this more
true than right here in Bluffton and the Lowcountry. Maybe that’s why many of
the boats you spot cruising down the May River are often co-captained by none
other than man’s best friend.
You don’t have to tell dog lovers the feeling is both mutual and very real. A
new study published in the journal Science reveals the fascinating reason why
we feel so close to our furry companions: When humans and dogs look into
each other’s eyes, both get a boost of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, which
is the same hormone behind the special bond between new parents and their
babies. Researchers had oxytocin concentrations measured in both humans
and dogs. In the end, the dogs had a 130% rise in oxytocin levels, and owners
showed a 300% increase.
But did you know that your dog can do a lot more than just make you feel
happiness and love? They can actually help lower your cholesterol and relieve
stress too. So next time you are stuck in traffic on Hwy. 278, try petting your
pooch if he’s along with you to calm your nerves.

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We LOVE our Dogs

Dogs are America’s favorite pet. According to the The American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA), 36.5% of American households have a dog
making it the most popular pet. It’s no wonder that dog-friendly restaurants,
hotels and pet lodges are becoming increasingly popular and sought after by
dog owners.

As you peruse the streets of downtown Bluffton or Beaufort and walk along
the beaches of Hilton Head—it is evident that Lowcountry residents truly love
their furry friends too. Just look around our area, we have entire stores devoted
to our pets and even parks popping up around town that are just for them. Now
that’s love.

Heading out to eat? Want to take your dog?

Try these local dog-friendly restaurants.

Beaufort Bluffton Hilton Head Island

( most restaurants welcome The Cottage Atlanta Bread Company
dogs along the waterfront— Sonic Drive-In Black Marlin Bayside Grill
this is a partial list) Old Town Dispensary Captain Woody’s Bar & Grill
Katie O’Donalds Carolina Crab Company
Fat Patties Claude & Uli’s The Crazy Crab–Jarvis Creek
Truffles Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
Lady's Island Dockside The Inn at Palmetto Bluff Harbour Town Bakery & Café
Fat Pattie’s Harbourside Burgers & Brews
Palm & Moon Bagel Co. Agave Sidebar Holy Tequila
Alvin Ord’s of Bluffton Java Burrito Company
Paninis on the Waterfront Wild Wings Skull Creek Boathouse
Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta Bomboras Grill
Plums Bistro 17
Main Street Café & Pub
Skillets Café & Grill
Old Oyster Factory
Nick’s Steak & Seafood
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Frosty Frog Café
Flatbread Grill & Bar
Marley’s Island Grille
Up The Creek Pub & Grill
Old Fort Pub
Street Meet HHI
Pino Gelato
One Hot Mamas
Watusi

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K9s for WARRIORS

by Joe Grimm

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is real. It effects far too many of our
Veterans. Combine that with the traumatic brain injuries, loss of limbs, severe
burns, and so many war related injuries, its no wonder that our wounded
military members need assistance, guidance, and support to help them assimilate
back into civilian life. Suicide amongst Veterans is at an all time high rate.

Recognizing this great need, the mission of the Lowcountry Foundation for
Wounded Military Heroes is to assist with funding for specific charities and
organizations that make a difference in the lives of our wounded Veterans.
Started and based right here in Bluffton, the LFWMH is run 100% by volunteers.
One such organization it supports and raises money for is K9s for Warriors.

K9s for Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to our Warriors
suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injury, and/or
military sexual trauma as a result of military service post-9/11. Its goal is to
empower them to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.

K9s for Warriors seeks out and trains rescue dogs that are best suited to the task
of becoming a vital companion and perform tasks to mitigate a disability. Each
dog is carefully selected, trained, and matched to a specific disabled soldier.
It is an intense program that bears considerable cost. In the years since 9/11,
the LFWMH has raised and donated over $200,000 to this amazing program.

The benefits and impact the dogs and this program have on
our wounded heroes is nothing short of miraculous.

For additional information go to
www.woundedmilitaryheroes.org.

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We LOVE What We Do

In ten years of grooming dogs, you make a lot of friends. That’s the phi-
losophy that has made Amy’s Hair of the Dog such a successful in-home
dog grooming and pet sitting service. Owner Amy Hattaway started the
business 10 years ago and immediately started developing friendships with the
dogs and their owners. She noticed that many dogs, especially older pooches,
suffered a lot of anxiety when going into the traditional dog grooming salon—
being kept in kennels all day, dealing with other animals, and so on. That’s why
she started an in-home grooming service, which was immediately a big hit. She

shows up at the dog’s home with a complete professional setup—groom-
ing table and all. It makes the dogs feel comfortable being groomed in a
friendly environment. It also allows the owners to be a part of the groom-
ing process, so that they get the exact cut they want.

“There’s always room and time for new friends,” she says, urging
anyone who wants her services to give her a call. “I absolutely love what I do.”

There is another important service offered by Amy’s Hair of the Dog—pet
sitting and walking. Partner, Molly Carrington makes dogs and their owners
comfortable by allowing the pets to stay in their homes instead of a boarding
environment. Like Amy, Molly is another animal lover and pet owner herself,
so she understands the wants and desires of other pet owners. “I love what I do
and making friends with all the great dogs and their owners.”

Together, both Amy and Molly offer services that are unique and highly
sought after by pet owners who want to keep their babies comfortable in their
own home environments.

Amy’s Hair of the Dog

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BEACH INFORMATION

Burkes Beach At the end of Burkes Beach Road on

Hilton Head, there is a handful of metered parking spac-
es and a sandy pathleading out to the beach. It’s also near
Chaplin Community Park and considered one of the best
beaches to bike to.

Coligny Beach The most popular beach on Hilton Head for tourists and

locals, Coligny Beach, is located at the end of Pope Avenue on the South end of
Hilton Head. Beachgoers can bike, walk, or drive to this busy beach just across
from Coligny Plaza with lots of shopping and dining options. Kids will enjoy
the splash pad at the entrance of the beach.

Driessen Beach Although the boardwalk out to Driessen Beach on

Hilton Head is a little long, this beautiful beach on Bradley Beach Road is a
perfect spot for families. In the beach park, there are picnic tables, a playground
and plenty of paid parking spots.

Folly Field Beach Off of Folly Field Road on

Hilton Head, at the intersection of Starfish Drive
and Sand Dollar Road, is this small little beach ac-
cess point known as Folly Field Beach. You’ll want
to get there early in the day during peak season be-
cause the $1/hour parking spots are limited.

Islanders Beach Islander Beach on Hilton Head

features a park with a playground, picnic pavilions, grill, restrooms and sand
showers. It’s a beautiful, hidden gem that not many people know about.

Mitchelville Beach A less crowded, quiet beach spot is Mitchelville

Beach Park on Hilton Head. This is a great place to view beach nature at its
best, but not advised for swimming. It is located at 124 Mitchelville Road.

The Sands Beach This local favorite in the town of Port Royal is located

on the Beaufort River. Locals love to go to “The Sands” for
sunbathing, fishing, crabbing, or swimming. There is also a
boat ramp to launch your boat for a day on the water.

Land’s End Beach This quiet little piece of paradise

is located several miles down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
on St. Helena Island adjacent to historic Fort Fremont. You’ll
have to look close to find it - it’s only accessible by one road.

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BEACH RULES

NO FIREWORKS or FIRES on the BEACH

It’s illegal to set off fireworks anywhere on Hilton Head Island
and Bluffton without a permit. If you’re caught, it’s a misde-
meanor and could result in a $500 fine. That is confusing
sometimes for visitors because you can legally buy fireworks
in Beaufort County. And, NO FIRES are permitted on the Hilton Head beaches.

DON’T FEED THE GATORS or DOLPHINS

Alligators and dolphins who are fed by humans are training them to approach
other humans. It is illegal to feed alligators and dolphins. It could result in a
fine as high as $20,000. or 30 days in jail, or someone getting seriously injured.

NO SHARK FISHING from SHORE

It’s illegal to bait or fish for shark from the beach, or anywhere 400 yards from
the shore. Fishing in designated swimming areas on the beaches is banned
from April – September for sun up to sun down.

NO DRINKING on the BEACH

It is illegal to drink alcohol on Hilton Head’s public beaches.
Possession of alcohol or open containers or alcohol could
result in a $500 fine.

DON’T TAKE THE SEA CREATURES

Don’t touch or take any living creature/thing from the
beaches. It’s illegal to remove, harm, or harass them
including sea turtles, sand dollars,
conchs, and starfirsh).
You could get fined $500.

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Lowcountry Food

GMRYaoUkuNesT

“Barbecue” is both a verb and a noun. It refers to the actual cooking
process as well as the end product.

There are many theories as to the origin of the term. One theory is that the
word derives from the middle ages French phrase ‘barbe de la queue’—mean-
ing “from the beard to the tail”, the manner in which a goat was
speared through to be hung and roasted over open flame.

Some believe that the origin is the West Indian island of
Hispaniola in the seventeenth century, where Arawakan
Indians erected a wooden frame over a fire in order to
dry meat. In their language, they called it a barbacòa.

No matter the origin of the word, most agree that the Deep South is the undis-
puted home of the country’s best barbeque. Ask any Pitmaster, the person in
charge of the cooking process, and he or she will tell you the mantra for great
BBQ is “low and slow with plenty of smoke”—meaning that the meat must be
cooked slowly at a low temperature over wood fire.

While the cooking process (the verb) remains essentially the same everywhere,
it’s the end product (the noun) that varies greatly by geography. In Texas, beef
brisket and ribs are the preferred choice. In the Carolinas, pork is preferred.

In the 18th century, explorer William Byrd said that
Carolinians ate so much pork that they were
“hoggish in their temper, and many of
them seem to grunt rather than speak
in their ordinary conversation.”

“There are no ideas in the
South, just barbecue.”

– Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides
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FREE HUGS!

The first few words on their Facebook profile say it all—“Hey Y’all. Wel-
come!” That’s the way the folks at Morris’ Garage and Towing treat
everyone, with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. They have been
treating their customers like friends for over 40 years, and are one of the most
recommended businesses in the Bluffton area. Jeffrey Robinowich and his son
Phillip provide a full service automotive maintenance & repair facility, offering
everything from tires & oil changes to engines & transmissions, diagnostics &
all the little parts & pieces in between. They also offer 24 hour towing, flat tire
changes, automotive lock outs, jump starts, and general roadside assistance.
Moses Chisolm has been with Morris’ since they opened as shop foreman and
Charlie Moore is one of their ASE certified technicians. Morris’ gets consis-
tently high reviews on Yelp and Google.

More than just providing good automotive service, Jeffrey and his family have
been a part of the community known for “big hearts” that give back regularly.
Most of the Robinowich contributions are quietly given to those in need or in
support of community fundraisers that help others. A favorite is the Morris’
Garage sponsorship for the “float” for the M.C. Riley Elementary Joleba Drum
Corps in the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day parade for the last 17 years.
Jeffrey has lived here since he was 3 years old—certainly a “true Blufftonian”.

When you visit Morris’ Garage, you may be greeted by friendly dogs, and you
will also be introduced to Tiny, Jeffrey’s 23 year old Burmese python. She’s 14
feet long, and Jeffrey says she offers free hugs to anyone who wants one!

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Lowcountry Government

Support Beaufort County’s
Land-Preservation Program

by Senator Tom Davis

For the past 14 years, as authorized by voter referenda,
one penny for every dollar spent in Beaufort County
has been collected at the point of sale and used by
the Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation
Program (the R&CL program) to protect our county’s
unique historic and environmental resources.

Is this type of government action necessary to preserve our salt-marsh
ecosystem? Yes, because in a free market people buy, sell, develop and use
property at prices that fail to fully account for damage done to the environ-
ment. I support free markets, but they don’t address such externalities.
Zoning laws provide some protection for the environment, but do so im-
perfectly and often unjustly; for example, they vest bureaucrats with discre-
tionary power routinely exploited by developers. The R&CL program is a more
effective and fairer way for government to protect our ecosystem; through fee
simple purchases and the acquisition of easements and development rights,
has protected over 22,000 acres of strategically selected land in our county
from development, all through voluntary agreements with owners.

Is the program working? Yes. Not only has environmental degradation caused
by high growth in the 1990s been curbed, it is actually being reversed.

Hasn’t the R&CL program already accomplished its objective? No, because
despite a lull occasioned by the lingering recession, our county will experience
explosive growth; the demand for living here is high and the supply plentiful:
the area between the Hilton Head Island and Broad River bridges alone will
eventually have 50,000 new houses. Doing nothing in the face of such growth
is not an option; look at what happened to the Chesapeake Bay.

Doesn’t collecting one penny for every dollar spent in Beaufort County
impose a heavy burden on taxpayers? No, because this is clearly a case where
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Property owners would pay
an extra $4 in taxes annually for each $100,000 in property value. Taxpayers in
Maryland and Virginia now footing a $20 billion-plus bay-cleanup bill would
take that deal in a heartbeat.

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Doesn’t land preservation hurt economic development? No. There is more
than ample space for new businesses, both large (in mostly vacant industrial
parks) and small (in designated spaces within urban areas). In fact, the R&CL
program actually promotes our economy in several ways; for example, it has
helped ensure the viability of the Marine Corps Air Station, our county’s larg-
est job supplier, by acquiring buffer areas.

Our ecosystem and historic places are amenities that enhance the value of
all properties in Beaufort County. Unlike other areas, and thanks in large part
to the R&CL program, we’ve neither trashed our environment nor paved over
our past; as a result, our county and its municipalities routinely appear on lists
of “best places to live.”

Tom Davis represents Beaufort County in the South Carolina State Senate.

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Lowcountry Government

Building a Budget

Budget time has come and gone here on County
Council, and as that was my first of many, serv-
ing you, I have to admit, it was about as much
fun as having a root canal. However … It is AWESOME
to be a part of it, serving as Vice Chair of the Finance
Committee and seeing the people’s work … be done.

I will report to you that the State continues to man-
date several expenditures and the LGF (local govern-
ment fund) continues to shrink back from the State.
This “fund” is made up of YOUR TAX DOLLARS and what YOU SPEND
should come back to YOUR LOCALITY. Unfortunately, the majority of your
dollars do not make their way back to Beaufort County, and it disturbs me
GREATLY that this continues to happen.

Within the State budget innerworkings, I am sure that you have heard the
updates on the “Gas Tax/Roads Bill” movement. To summarize, the Bill was
passed by both Houses then vetoed by the governor and then overruled by
the majority. Beginning THIS July, $.02 will be added to every gallon of gas
purchased. Every year another $.02 will be added until six years passes when
it reaches $.12 per gallon. As I told a group I recently spoke with, I am not as
worried about the actual tax as I am about how the monies are being spent.
Granted, I don’t like nor “want” any new taxes, but I don’t think the majority
will “feel” that $.02/gallon increase. However, I am concerned and I take great
issue with how the SC DOT and the SIB are spending our money. Truly, it is
one of the most corrupt systems in America today.

The question remains, “Are you, the people of Beaufort County going to per-
mit this to continue or are you going to begin to speak louder and more often
to our legislative delegation insisting that they say what needs to be said, do
what needs to be done, and stand up for as long as it takes?” I am. I hope you
will too. Please join me as we no longer agree to watching our tax money being
wasted, and spent elsewhere in this State.

— Michael E. Covert, Beaufort County Councilman
Article appeared in recent summer issue of The Bluffton Sun.

Covert can be reached by emailing [email protected].
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UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER JAMS — Tuesdays, July 4 – August 15

4:30PM - 9:30PM • Shelter Cove Community Park
The Island Recreation Association is proud to bring you a
fun-filled, festive atmosphere with the highlight of the night
fireworks which start around 9pm. Kids of all ages can enjoy
inflatable bounce houses and face painting for a minimal
fee. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fireworks!

MAY RIVER SHRIMP FESTIVAL - BLUFFTON SUNSET PARTY

Thursday, July 20th - Friday, July 21st 5PM - 9PM
@ Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Join us for this two night celebration on the May
River! Thursday will feature a Water & Adventure
Sports Expo with several vendors. Plus, ladies have
a 2 for 1 entry! Paradoxals and The Chiggers will en-
tertain the crowd. Thursday’s event will take place
from 5:00pm-9:00pm.

Friday’s event will feature an Arts & Crafts Vendor
Village with several local artists. Live music will be
performed by Two Guys from OCD and The Horan Brothers Band. Friday’s
event will take place from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Proceeds to benefit Family Promise.
No outside coolers or beverages permitted.

Palmetto Bluff’s Summer Concert Series

Join us for three hot nights on the village greens of Wilson Village and Mo-
reland Village. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. $25 per car
(load ‘em up!) at the Gate. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Beaufort County,
whose mission is to provide temporary shelter, family stability, and permanent
housing solutions for homeless families with children by mobilizing commu-
nity resources.
July 11 — Tell Scarlet at Wilson Village
July 25 — The Bushels at Moreland Village
August 8 — Bottles & Cans at Wilson Village

Boiled Peanut Festival — Saturday, Sept. 23rd

3PM - 7PM • Calhoun Street, Bluffton
The Bluffton Boiled Peanut Festival is the nation’s only boiled peanut festival
featuring the world’s largest boiled peanut. There’s a boiled peanut cook-off,
a boiled peanut eating contest, live music, and a Little Miss Peanut and Little
Goober Competition.

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ANNUAL BEAUFORT
WATER FESTIVAL — JULY 14-23

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, July 14
Festival Arts & Crafts Market —
Promenade at Waterfront Park • Noon – 7pm
OPENING CEREMONY — Waterfront Park • FREE EVENT • Gates open at 6pm
Entertainment: The Parris Island Marine Band & Fireworks at Dusk

Saturday, July 15
Raft Race — Waterfront Park Seawall • 8:30am – Noon
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 9am – 7pm
CONCERT IN THE PARK — Waterfront Park • $30 • Gates open at 7pm
Entertainment: Aaron Lewis • Jordan Rager • Steel Rail Express

Sunday, July 16
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 9am – 5pm
CHILDREN’S DAY — Waterfront Park • FREE EVENT • 11am – 3pm

Monday, July 17
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 10am – 7pm
MOTOWN MONDAY — Waterfront Park • $15 • Gates open 7pm
Entertainment: Deas Guyz

Tuesday, July 18
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 10am – 7pm
HOMETOWN TUESDAY — Waterfront Park • FREE EVENT • Gates open 7pm
Entertainment: Bootless

Wednesday, July 19
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 10am – 7pm
TALENT SHOW — Waterfront Park • $10 or FREE with Official 2017 T-Shirt • 7pm

Thursday, July 20
Festival Arts & Crafts Market – Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 10am – 7pm
LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER — $15 • Gates open at 6pm
Entertainment: Broke Locals • Eric Daubert • The Whistlers

Friday, July 21
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 10am – 7pm
BED RACE — Corner of Bay & Harrington • $25 entry per team • 4:30pm check-in
RIVER DANCE – Waterfront Park • $15 • Gates open at 7pm, Show at 8pm
Entertainment: The Band Punch

Saturday, July 22
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 9am – 7pm
WATER FESTIVAL GRAND PARADE – Downtown Beaufort • 10am – Noon
AIR SHOW – Waterfront Park • FREE EVENT • 1pm – 4pm
Stunt Planes • Parachutists • US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
COMMODORE’S BALL – Waterfront Park • $10 • Gates open at 7pm
Entertainment: The New Royals

Sunday, July 23
Festival Arts & Crafts Market — Promenade at the Waterfront Park • 9am – 3pm
BLESSING OF THE FLEET & Parade of Boats — Waterfront Park Seawall • Noon – 2pm

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MAYJRUIVELRYTIDES

SUN HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE

1 Sat 6:20am-8:34pm 3:39am (7.94ft) 4:24pm (7.99ft) 9:40am (0.34ft) 10:17pm (0.93ft)
2 Sun 6:20am-8:34pm
3 Mon 6:21am-8:33pm 4:28am (7.65ft) 5:13pm (8.06ft) 10:32am (0.45ft) 11:14pm (0.97ft)
4 Tues 6:21am-8:33pm
5 Wed 6:22am-8:33pm 5:17am (7.44ft) 6:02pm (8.17ft) 11:22am (0.49ft) ——
6 Thurs 6:22am-8:33pm
7 Fri 6:23am-8:33pm 6:07am (7.32ft) 6:50pm (8.30ft) 12:07am (0.90ft) 12:09pm (0.47ft)
8 Sat 6:23am-8:33pm
9 Sun 6:24am-8:32pm 6:56am (7.29ft) 7:37pm (8.45ft) 12:56am (0.78ft) 12:54pm (0.42ft)
10 Mon 6:24am-8:32pm
11 Tues 6:25am-8:32pm 7:45am (7.32ft) 8:22pm (8.58ft) 1:42am (0.63ft) 1:38pm (0.37ft)
12 Wed 6:25am-8:32pm
13 Thurs 6:26am-8:31pm 8:31am (7.38ft) 9:05pm (8.67ft) 2:26am (0.49ft) 2:21pm (0.32ft)
14 Fri 6:27am-8:31pm
15 Sat 6:27am-8:30pm 9:15am (7.42ft) 9:45pm (8.69ft) 3:08am (0.36ft) 3:03pm (0.30ft)
16 Sun 6:28am-8:30pm
17 Mon 6:28am-8:30pm 9:56am (7.44ft) 10:23pm (8.65ft) 3:49am (0.25ft) 3:45pm (0.30ft)
18 Tues 6:29am-8:29pm
19 Wed 6:30am-8:29pm 10:35am (7.42ft) 10:59pm (8.55ft) 4:29am (0.18ft) 4:25pm (0.32ft)
20 Thurs 6:30am-8:28pm
21 Fri 6:31am-8:28pm 11:14am (7.41ft) 11:36pm (8.43ft) 5:08am (0.13ft) 5:06pm (0.37ft)
22 Sat 6:31am-8:27pm
23 Sun 6:32am-8:26pm 11:54am (7.44ft) —— 5:47am (0.10ft) 5:47pm (0.44ft)
24 Mon 6:33am-8:26pm
25 Tues 6:33am-8:25pm 12:15am (8.30ft) 12:38pm (7.53ft) 6:27am (0.08ft) 6:30pm (0.53ft)
26 Wed 6:34am-8:25pm
27 Thurs 6:35am-8:24pm 12:58am (8.18ft) 1:27pm (7.71ft) 7:09am (0.05ft) 7:18pm (0.64ft)
28 Fri 6:35am-8:23pm
29 Sat 6:36am-8:22pm 1:47am (8.07ft) 2:20pm (7.97ft) 7:55am (0.02ft) 8:12pm (0.73ft)
30 Sun 6:37am-8:21pm
31 Mon 6:37am-8:21pm 2:41am (7.99ft) 3:15pm (8.31ft) 8:47am (-0.03ft) 9:13pm (0.76ft)

3:37am (7.94ft) 4:12pm (8.68ft) 9:43am (-0.14ft) 10:20pm (0.67ft)

4:35am (7.92ft) 5:10pm (9.05ft) 10:43am (-0.32ft) 11:26pm (0.45ft)

5:35am (7.95ft) 6:10pm (9.41ft) 11:44am (-0.55ft) ——

6:37am (8.05ft) 7:11pm (9.73ft) 12:30am (0.14ft) 12:43pm(-0.80ft)

7:39am (8.21ft) 8:10pm (9.99ft) 1:30am (-0.19ft) 1:41pm (-1.01ft)

8:39am (8.40ft) 9:07pm (10.14ft) 2:27am (-0.48ft) 2:38pm (-1.15ft)

9:35am (8.55ft) 10:00pm (10.11ft) 3:22am (-0.70ft) 3:34pm (-1.18ft)

10:30am (8.60ft) 10:52pm (9.91ft) 4:14am (-0.80ft) 4:27pm (-1.06ft)

11:24am (8.55ft) 11:43pm (9.56ft) 5:03am (-0.78ft) 5:18pm (-0.80ft)

—— 12:18pm (8.43ft) 5:51am (-0.61ft) 6:07pm (-0.40ft)

12:34am (9.10ft) 1:13pm (8.28ft) 6:36am (-0.33ft) 6:57pm (0.08ft)

1:24am (8.62ft) 7:21am (0.01ft) 2:06pm (8.14ft) 7:48pm (0.57ft)

2:14am (8.17ft) 2:57pm (8.05ft) 8:08am (0.35ft) 8:41pm (0.98ft)

3:03am (7.79ft) 3:46pm (8.00ft) 8:55am (0.64ft) 9:37pm (1.26ft)

3:51am (7.51ft) 4:35pm (8.01ft) 9:46am (0.84ft) 10:35pm (1.36ft)

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MAAYURGIVEUR TSIDTES

SUN HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE

1 Tues 6:38am-8:20pm 4:40am (7.34ft) 5:24pm (8.07ft) 10:37am (0.91ft) 11:29pm (1.32ft)
2 Wed 6:39am-8:19pm
3 Thurs 6:39am-8:18pm 5:30am (7.26ft) 6:14pm (8.18ft) 11:28am (0.89ft) ——
4 Fri 6:40am-8:17pm
5 Sat 6:41am-8:16pm 6:21am (7.28ft) 7:03pm (8.34ft) 12:20am (1.18ft) 12:17pm (0.79ft)
6 Sun 6:41am-8:16pm
7 Mon 6:42am-8:15pm 7:12am (7.37ft) 7:51pm (8.52ft) 1:07am (0.98ft) 1:05pm (0.66ft)
8 Tues 6:43am-8:14pm
9 Wed 6:43am-8:13pm 8:00am (7.52ft) 8:36pm (8.70ft) 1:53am (0.76ft) 1:51pm (0.53ft)
10 Thurs 6:44am-8:12pm
11 Fri 6:45am-8:11pm 8:46am (7.69ft) 9:18pm (8.83ft) 2:37am (0.54ft) 2:36pm (0.40ft)
12 Sat 6:45am-8:10pm
13 Sun 6:46am-8:09pm 9:28am (7.84ft) 9:57pm (8.89ft) 3:19am (0.33ft) 3:20pm (0.30ft)
14 Mon 6:47am-8:08pm
15 Tues 6:47am-8:07pm 10:08am (7.97ft) 10:35pm (8.89ft) 4:00am (0.16ft) 4:03pm (0.24ft)
16 Wed 6:48am-8:06pm
17 Thurs 6:49am-8:05pm 10:48am (8.09ft) 11:12pm (8.81ft) 4:41am (0.02ft) 4:45pm (0.22ft)
18 Fri 6:49am-8:04pm
19 Sat 6:50am-8:02pm 11:29am (8.20ft) 11:52pm (8.68ft) 5:21am (-0.08ft) 5:28pm (0.26ft)
20 Sun 6:51am-8:01pm
21 Mon 6:51am-8:00pm —— 12:13pm (8.33ft) 6:01am (-0.12ft) 6:13pm (0.35ft)
22 Tues 6:52am-7:59pm
23 Wed 6:53am-7:58pm 12:36am (8.51ft) 1:02pm (8.47ft) 6:44am (-0.12ft) 7:02pm (0.50ft)
24 Thurs 6:53am-7:57pm
25 Fri 6:54am-7:55pm 1:26am (8.33ft) 1:56pm (8.63ft) 7:31am (-0.07ft) 7:55pm (0.68ft)
26 Sat 6:54am-7:54pm
27 Sun 6:55am-7:53pm 2:21am (8.16ft) 2:54pm (8.82ft) 8:23am (-0.01ft) 8:56pm (0.82ft)
28 Mon 6:56am-7:52pm
29 Tues 6:56am-7:50pm 3:19am (8.04ft) 3:53pm (9.02ft) 9:21am (0.02ft) 10:03pm (0.84ft)
30 Wed 6:57am-7:49pm
31 Thurs 6:58am-7:48pm 4:19am (8.00ft) 4:53pm (9.23ft) 10:24am (-0.04ft) 11:11pm (0.70ft)

5:20am (8.04ft) 5:55pm (9.45ft) 11:27am (-0.20ft) ——

6:24am (8.18ft) 6:57pm (9.68ft) 12:15am (0.43ft) 12:28pm (-0.41ft)

7:26am (8.40ft) 7:56pm (9.88ft) 1:14am (0.13ft) 1:27pm (-0.61ft)

8:25am (8.66ft) 8:51pm (9.99ft) 2:10am (-0.15ft) 2:23pm (-0.74ft)

9:19am (8.87ft) 9:42pm (9.97ft) 3:02am (-0.36ft) 3:17pm (-0.76ft)

10:11am (8.98ft) 10:30pm (9.78ft) 3:52am (-0.45ft) 4:08pm (-0.65ft)

11:00am (8.96ft) 11:16pm (9.45ft) 4:38am (-0.42ft) 4:57pm (-0.41ft)

11:48am (8.83ft) —— 5:22am (-0.24ft) 5:43pm (-0.04ft)

12:02am (9.02ft) 12:37pm (8.63ft) 6:03am (0.05ft) 6:29pm (0.41ft)

12:49am (8.55ft) 1:26pm (8.42ft) 6:44am (0.40ft) 7:14pm (0.87ft)

1:36am (8.12ft) 2:15pm (8.23ft) 7:25am (0.76ft) 8:02pm (1.29ft)

2:24am (7.76ft) 3:04pm (8.10ft) 8:08am (1.09ft) 8:53pm (1.60ft)

3:14am (7.52ft) 3:54pm (8.04ft) 8:56am (1.33ft) 9:49pm (1.76ft)

4:03am (7.38ft) 4:44pm (8.06ft) 9:49am (1.44ft) 10:46pm (1.75ft)

4:54am (7.37ft) 5:36pm (8.16ft) 10:45am (1.42ft) 11:40pm (1.58ft)

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SUN HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE

1 Fri 6:58am-7:47pm 5:46am (7.45ft) 6:27pm (8.34ft) 11:40am (1.28ft) ——
2 Sat 6:59am-7:46pm
3 Sun 6:59am-7:44pm 6:38am (7.64ft) 7:17pm (8.58ft) 12:30am (1.33ft) 12:32pm (1.06ft)
4 Mon 7:00am-7:43pm
5 Tues 7:01am-7:42pm 7:28am (7.90ft) 8:04pm (8.83ft) 1:17am (1.02ft) 1:21pm (0.81ft)
6 Wed 7:01am-7:40pm
7 Thurs 7:02am-7:39pm 8:15am (8.20ft) 8:47pm (9.06ft) 2:02am (0.70ft) 2:08pm (0.57ft)
8 Fri 7:03am-7:38pm
9 Sat 7:03am-7:37pm 8:59am (8.51ft) 9:28pm (9.21ft) 2:46am (0.39ft) 2:54pm (0.35ft)
10 Sun 7:04am-7:35pm
11 Mon 7:04am-7:34pm 9:40am (8.80ft) 10:07pm (9.27ft) 3:29am (0.12ft) 3:40pm (0.19ft)
12 Tues 7:05am-7:33pm
13 Wed 7:06am-7:31pm 10:21am (9.03ft) 10:47pm (9.22ft) 4:11am (-0.08ft) 4:25pm (0.10ft)
14 Thurs 7:06am-7:30pm
15 Fri 7:07am-7:29pm 11:04am (9.21ft) 11:29pm (9.07ft) 4:53am (-0.21ft) 5:11pm (0.11ft)
16 Sat 7:08am-7:27pm
17 Sun 7:08am-7:26pm 11:49am (9.30ft) —— 5:36am (-0.24ft) 5:58pm (0.22ft)
18 Mon 7:09am-7:25pm
19 Tues 7:09am-7:23pm 12:15am (8.84ft) 12:40pm (9.32ft) 6:21am (-0.18ft) 6:47pm (0.43ft)
20 Wed 7:10am-7:22pm
21 Thurs 7:11am-7:21pm 1:08am (8.58ft) 1:37pm (9.30ft) 7:09am (-0.03ft) 7:42pm (0.69ft)
22 Fri 7:11am-7:19pm
23 Sat 7:12am-7:18pm 2:06am (8.34ft) 2:37pm (9.28ft) 8:03am (0.16ft) 8:42pm (0.92ft)
24 Sun 7:13am-7:17pm
25 Mon 7:13am-7:15pm 3:07am (8.19ft) 3:39pm (9.30ft) 9:03am (0.32ft) 9:49pm (1.01ft)
26 Tues 7:14am-7:14pm
27 Wed 7:15am-7:13pm 4:09am (8.16ft) 4:40pm (9.35ft) 10:09am (0.36ft) 10:57pm (0.92ft)
28 Thurs 7:15am-7:11pm
29 Fri 7:16am-7:10pm 5:12am (8.24ft) 5:43pm (9.45ft) 11:14am (0.25ft) ——
30 Sat 7:16am-7:09pm
6:14am (8.44ft) 6:43pm (9.58ft) 12:00am (0.68ft) 12:16pm (0.06ft)

7:15am (8.72ft) 7:40pm (9.72ft) 12:57am (0.39ft) 1:14pm (-0.13ft)

8:11am (9.02ft) 8:33pm (9.79ft) 1:50am (0.14ft) 2:09pm (-0.26ft)

9:02am (9.26ft) 9:20pm (9.74ft) 2:40am (-0.04ft) 3:00pm (-0.28ft)

9:49am (9.39ft) 10:05pm (9.57ft) 3:26am (-0.10ft) 3:48pm (-0.19ft)

10:34am (9.37ft) 10:47pm (9.27ft) 4:09am (-0.03ft) 4:34pm (0.02ft)

11:17am (9.22ft) 11:29pm (8.89ft) 4:50am (0.16ft) 5:18pm (0.32ft)

—— 12:00pm (8.98ft) 5:28am (0.43ft) 6:00pm (0.69ft)

12:12am (8.47ft) 12:44pm (8.70ft) 6:06am (0.76ft) 6:41pm (1.09ft)

12:57am (8.07ft) 1:31pm (8.43ft) 6:43am (1.10ft) 7:24pm (1.46ft)

1:44am (7.74ft) 2:20pm (8.21ft) 7:23am (1.41ft) 8:10pm (1.77ft)

2:34am (7.52ft) 3:11pm (8.08ft) 8:08am (1.66ft) 9:02pm (1.95ft)

3:26am (7.42ft) 4:03pm (8.06ft) 9:01am (1.81ft) 10:00pm (1.97ft)

4:18am (7.45ft) 4:55pm (8.14ft) 10:00am (1.82ft) 10:57pm (1.81ft)

5:10am (7.61ft) 5:47pm (8.32ft) 11:00am (1.66ft) 11:50pm (1.50ft

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MOON PHASES CALENDAR

July  August  Septmber 2017
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ECLIPSES this Quarter Special MOON Events

AUGUST 7th – AUGUST 21st – BLACK MOON – 3rd New Moon in a season with 4 New Moons
Partial Eclipse of the Moon
DECEMBER 3rd – SUPER FULL MOON – A Supermoon happens when a
AUGUST 21st – Full Moon or New Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth.
Total Eclipse of the Sun A Super Full Moon looks around 12% to 14% bigger.

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JULY  AUGUST  SEPTEMBER

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) You may contemplate starting new ventures in July due to

your sour cream and bacon potato salad at a recent picnic. There is a marked improvement in your
relationship with your spouse. Taking a vacation and playing more on the weekends was a good thing
for both of you. Keep it up! You have renewed enthusiasm and energy in August due to the cooler
temps in your home after a visit from Covert Aire™. Buy your siblings and the neighbors a fly swatter
and a noodle for the pool or river in multi-colors. It will help improve relationships. September is a
good time to sell your house or the car, but only if you are ready to move to Iowa or Los Angeles.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) More travel comes through for you in July due to a family

member winning with a lottery ticket. The second half of the month sees you getting a little more
comfortable about money matters and overspending on a golf cart. This may create some tension
with friends, but one ride on the golf cart with each one should smooth out the envy. Watch out for
August! The palmetto bugs got a little bigger and you have a sunburn! Where’s the aloe? There is
progress at work in September. Those team training games with tequila shots at Mi Tierra gave
everyone enlightenment. But it’s also time to stay healthy. Start an exercise regime this month and
don’t slack off except on odd days.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) July is a time for a vacation and travel. Plan to camp out

in the Blue Ridge Mountains for a refreshing change. Just make sure you like bluegrass music.
They tend to play it up “in those parts” of the country. August is back to school. Your children may
rebel about the school uniforms. That may mean fashion tutoring after school on dressing for
conformity versus lowcountry fashion casualness of flip flops and beachy loose summer attire. By
September, you and your spouse will celebrate something special. See if Molly with Amy’s Hair of
the Dog will do some pet sitting so you can get out for fun.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) This month, you are sparkling with self-confidence. Giv-

ing back to others through random acts of kindness has been good for you and for others! Your
financial situation greatly improved the first week of August. Though the urge to spend on a
luxury item is strong, avoid this and contribute to any family with children going back to school.
Those school supply lists get bigger every year. September involves fixing marriage plans of close
friends. Your idea of a wedding on the sand bar was fabulous! To save money, you and the groom
to be should plan to fish, shrimp and crab every day to harvest enough food to feed the masses for
this wedding endeavor. Babbie Guscio will have some great recipes for you to pull this off.

LEO (July 23 - August 22) Oh no! You are not sleeping well this month. Try sleeping on

a boat somewhere and eat more shrimp. The remainder of July and August, plan staycation days
of golf, tennis, fishing, grilling out, lounging at the beach and get a tattoo. In September, you may
be under pressure at work. To improve relations, buy everyone a squirt gun and a kazoo. Soon
everyone is either making noise or cleaning up their wet desks and you are not the focus of pres-
sure! Also, keep your interactions with neighbors limited. Spray painting the road with graffiti of
flamingos didn’t go over well. They are doing a door to door survey to find out who did that.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Your creativity shines in the month of July. Making a challenge

course in your back yard inspired by American Ninja Warrior was brilliant! See if Covert Aire will
bring over their misting tent for the finish line. You will need to be on your toes in the month of
August to get any job accomplished that requires administrative clearance. Someone mentioned

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your Facebook posts about turning the office into a “west coast tech environment” of ping pong
tables and juice bars. In September, take a break one evening and find out where MuddyCreek is
playing. Their music will help you chill out. Maybe your ideas have gone too far. Perhaps it’s time
to zone out with a Netflix marathon tv run of seasons.

LIBRA (Sep 23 - October 23) Be careful about the children that visit you this month! All

they want to do is play. I’m talking about the ones age 40+ that are acting like children. Don’t allow
any to play air guitar all night long to 70’s Pandora music. In early August, plan to grill out every
day. If you burn the burgers, get some shrimp salad from the Toomers at the Bluffton Oyster Facto-
ry Restaurant. In September, you will enter the Boiled Peanut Festival Competition. You probably
won’t win, the competition is experienced and “seasoned,” but if you try utilizing ingredients that
no one else would think of – you may come in as a runner up. Think vegetables! Maybe balsamic
vinegar charred zucchini with the peanuts – yes or no. Probably no.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 21) July brings euphoria or is that heat stroke?! Whatever the

reason, you are not so serious this month which allows you to play and enjoy life. Blue Crabs are
big for you this month. Take the Blue Crab Discovery Tour at the Coastal Discovery Museum. You
will learn how to harvest, clean and cook these succulent delights, but don’t sprinkle them with
siracha sauce. It could lead to unnecessary sweating, tingling lips and a green face. In August, a
family reunion early in the month falls in your lap to plan. The event is a success, but gossip may
cause dischord with your spouse. In September, go camping with your spouse at Hunting Island.
All will be right after the sunset on the 18th of the month.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Grilling out is a big deal for you this month. Con-

sider starting a barbeque cooking competition in your neighborhood. It will bring unity to the
community. In August, you will have boat trouble when you hit a sandbar. Thankfully, passersby
will share beverages and food as they joke with you about being stranded. By September, get
Lowcountry Chimney to help out at your house. The fireplace needs some attention which was ob-
vious when bats flew through the living room during your party. This month, there will be a good
money inflow so buy a new drone video camera. It could be confiscated if you are seen spying on
your neighbors and harassing the dogs on your street.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19) This month, make fitness a priority. Try water rowing

for training and take a belly dancing class. Then, by mid July do the impossible—play golf at every
course in the lowcountry. August is marked by excessive demands on you at work and irritability
in temperament. Your spouse insists the only way to make it better is for you to do yard work every
day of the month. Anthony at Cordelia’s Garden Center can help you out—something to do with
the red mulch on sale for your man cave gazebo in the back yard. By September, you are able to
recover most of the money you spent in savings due to a find in a relative’s attic.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 - Feb 18) July is a great month for meeting influential people. Make

a strategic plan on how to succeed at this. It’s important for you to see Mamma Mia! at the Arts
Center on Hilton Head. You will receive enormous inspiration to sing ABBA songs the remain-
der of the summer day and night. In August, your spouse goes on a long vacation without you
due to the ABBA singing. In September, get some help with this book you’re writing. Have a
green smoothie each day of the month to detox, but don’t put kale in it. The green “particles” stay
wedged in your teeth and throws people off when you smile.

PISCES (Feb 19 - March 20) Buy a Harley Davidson this month with a sidecar for your

dog. Adopt a dog in August from the local animal shelter. Then call Amy’s Hair of the Dog. She
can give your “hairy little rascallion” a makeover. Your spouse thinks you’re in a mid life crisis,
but she likes the dogs. More better is what you are all about in September! More fun. Better pizza.
More play with the family and better furniture when you inherit antiques from the long lost family
member in West Virginia.

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IMPORTANT DATES

July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Aug 21 First Day of School – Beaufort County School System
Sept 4 LABOR DAY
Sept 18 International Day of Peace

More Important DATES:

July 1 Build A Scarecrow Day
July 6
July 10 Fried Chicken Day
July 20
Aug 5 Teddy Bear Picnic Day July is
Aug 6 Lollipop Day
Aug 8 Sister’s Day Hot Dog
Aug 13
Aug 22 Month!
Sept 2
Sept 4 International Friendship Day
Sept 5
Sept 6 World Senior Citizen’s Day
Sept 16
Sept 19 Left-Hander’s Day
Sept 21
Be An Angel Day
Sept 25
Coconut Day

Teachers’ Day September 22nd
Be Late for Something Day is the
Fight Procrastination Day
World Ozone Day Ice Cream
POW / MIA Recognition Day Cone’s

Birthday!

Alzheimer’s Day

Day for Peace & Non-violence (UN)

One Hit Wonder Day

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