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With a song in her heart: meet Dr. Melanie Williams see page 10
Jan. 13, 2012, Gospel Extravaganza New Hope Christian Church 67 Parris Island Gateway Burton, SC 7 p.m. Jan. 14, 2012 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 11th Annual MLK Unity Breakfast MCAS Officer’s Club 9 a.m., Tickets are $20 Jan. 14, 2012 21st Annual Banquet presents MLK Humanitarian Award Speaker Reverend Dr. Sam Spain, Beaufort High School 84 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort SC 6 p.m. Jan. 16, 2012, Annual Parade (Rogers Street parade route) Beaufort, SC 10:00 a.m. Jan. 16, 2012 Closing Program and Keynote Address Speaker Fred Washington, Jr., Chairman, Beaufort County Board of Education USCB Performing Arts Center 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 11:30 a.m.
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Don’t throw out your Christmas trees Let Christmas trees benefit fish and wildlife after the holidays Instead of letting your Christmas tree take up space in a landfill this year, state natural resources officials suggest giving it a second life by putting it to good use for fish or wildlife. In rural areas, discarded Christmas trees can be put to good use as erosion control or as brush piles to provide resting and escape cover for small animals. In addition to benefiting small game such as quail and rabbits, brush piles constructed of Christmas trees can help birds such as sparrows, towhees and wrens. “We’re getting to the time of year when the leaves are off, and evergreen cover is a pretty important part of a total wildlife management plan,” said Tammy Wactor, wildlife biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) based in Clemson. “Even though the needles of old Christmas trees will
brown and fall off in two or three months, if you get enough trees piled up they will make pretty good cover.” Brush piles are usually mound or teepee shaped, Wactor said, with the largest material forming the base and layers of small limbs and branches added as filler. The base should consist of sturdy trunks or limbs to allow adequate escape entrances at ground level. Fisheries biologists with the DNR Freshwater Fisheries Section use discarded Christmas trees to maintain many fish attractor sites, which are clearly marked by buoys, at all major reservoirs in South Carolina. Once on the lake bottom, Christmas trees and other suitable materials provide a surface where aquatic insects live and grow. These insects in turn attract small fish that are fed upon by larger fish. TREE continued on page 17
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Justice Department Approves of County Council and School Board Redistricting Plans The Beaufort County Administrator has received written correspondence from the United States Department of Justice that the Attorney General does not interpose any objection to the redistricting plans as submitted for the Beaufort County Council and the Beaufort County School Board. A plan that does not receive an objection is deemed approved as the Justice Department does not provide approval notices for any redistricting plan that it receives.
Beaufort County Ordinance Number 2011-25, which adopted the new district lines for County Council and School Board seats, becomes effective immediately and thereby eliminates the previous district lines and substitutes the new districts lines in their place. Beaufort county was required to redraw its district lines by federal and state law after the 2010 census figures were released and certified to ensure equal representation between voters of the various districts. The approved
plan, passed by County Council at its September 12th meeting, shifted one County Council district from the northern areas of the county to the southern areas to reflect the dramatic increase in population that has occurred in the Bluffton/Sun City area. The School Board District was also adjusted as the 1992 Act of the General Assembly requires that School Board members be elected from the same single member districts as County Council members.
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BTAG meets Jan. 18 The Beaufort County Transportation Advisory Group (TBAG) will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the chambers of Beaufort County Council, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. The group is led by Beaufort County Council Chairman Weston Newton, and comprised of representatives of area county and municipal councils and agencies. Members are scheduled to
discuss highway improvement projects planned or underway throughout the region. The meeting will be televised live on The County Channel. The broadcast will be streamed on the home page of the county website, www. bcgov.net and carried on Charter Cable channel 20, Comcast Cable channel 2, Hargray Cable channels 9 and 252, Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Island channel 66 and Time Warner Cable Sun City channel 63.
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LendingTree pays $3 million LendingTree, a national online mortgage broker, is paying a $3 million penalty for failing to comply with state law requiring all mortgage lenders to make the appropriate disclosures to potential customers. In September 2008, Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone, along with the other chief prosecutors of the state, sued LendingTree to enforce state law and stop their unfair business practices. Immediately after the suit was filed, the online mortgage broker changed language on its website to comply with state law. This week, LendingTree began making payments on the statutory penalty associated with those practices. “Thousands of South Carolina homeowners are losing their homes to foreclosure,” Stone said. “In these difficult economic times, the very least consumers should expect is that the people making money off of these mortgages are following the law. In the case of LendingTree, they were not.” State law requires all mortgage brokers to disclose that they are the agent of the borrower. Additionally, they must disclose all material facts and give a good faith estimate of any fees the broker receives, whether from the lender or borrower. Prior to the suit, LendingTree was not making these disclosures. The Charlotte-based mortgage broker will pay the five counties of the Fourteenth Circuit a total of $163,376 that will be divided up among the counties based on the number of mortgages closed. Beaufort County will receive $132,335. “Most importantly, LendingTree now has to live up to its fiduciary responsibility that state law mandates and our citizens deserve,” Stone said.
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State senator’s legislative goals for 2012 By Tom Davis
The South Carolina General Assembly begins a new legislative session this week, and I think it should focus on these three goals: • Cap government spending. State spending grew by 20 percent last year and revenues are projected to grow by an additional 20 percent in 2012. Simply put, state government is too big and tries to do too much. This year, instead of using the new money to expand government programs or, even worse, create new ones, we should pay down state debt and/or rebate dollars to taxpayers. Last year my bill to cap spending failed in the South Carolina Senate by only four votes. We need to get the job done in 2012. • End crony capitalism. Most South Carolinians are familiar with the corruption in DC. Few, however, realize that state politicians in Columbia also run a favor mill, and that annual state giveaways have grown from $34 million in 1998 to over $1 billion last year. Economic prosperity results from individuals investing their capital, working hard, and enjoying the benefits of their labor; it will never come through politicians’ misguided attempts to “steer”
the economy. It’s time to shut down the favor factory and cut taxes across-theboard, for everyone. • Expand freedom. We need to make South Carolina the freest state in America, Tom Davis is the state senator for Beaufort County. He can be reached at tom@senator tomdavis.com.
with individuals empowered to solve their own problems and government limited to a few core functions. That goal should guide all of our legislative decisions, and it means removing barriers to a free market in health care, increasing school choices for parents, eliminating unnecessary red tape and regulations, and opting out of overreaching federal programs. South Carolina has hardworking people and abundant natural resources; it has tremendous potential. And if we start putting more faith in South Carolinians, and less in politicians and bureaucrats, then we will realize that potential.
weekend crimE reports THE ANT AND THE CRICKET: Last Friday proved quite the remix to the famous “The Ant and The Cricket” Aesop fable. An unknown subject broke into an unoccupied residence between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and stole approximately $4,ooo in electronics and jewelry. Now that is a lot of electronics and jewelry. While one poor honest ant works all day, another cricket steals all his goods, reaping the benefits of the other’s hard work. I guess in this story the cricket stays very entertained over the winter. SUPER LIQUID COURAGE: Last Saturday around 2 a.m. when the bars downtown closed, an intoxicated subject walked up to a couple of officers and tried to intervene as the cops were in the process of giving a stopped car a traffic violation. “Just who, hiccup, do you think you guys are?” Unfortunately, the subject’s super hero drunkenness neither helped the traffic violation victims nor his case. He was arrested for public drunkenness. KNOCK, KNOCK: Who’s there? An unknown male subject running away from your door. A resident was watching TV at 10:15 p.m. when he heard someone knock on his door and jiggle the door handle. It’s one thing for kids to play Ding Dong Dash in the day and frustrate the heck out of some adult, but it’s an entirely creepy when adults play it at night. THE LOUD & THE FURIOUS: Last Saturday around 10 p.m. an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle that was blasting loud music. Apparently “loud and unseemly” is a crime. This particular driver, however, either felt guilty about something else or felt like taking on the officer for an elite street race. The vehicle took off at a high speed and was later found crashed into an apartment building at Marsh Point—amateur. He or she could learn a thing or two about drifting from Vin Diesel. Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Blotter items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.
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Stokes Honda Cars of Beaufort, the family-owned business that’s been in town for over 20 years, is remodeling to better serve its customers. Stokes Honda prides itself as being a dealership that gives back to the community. “Other dealerships have picked up and moved to other places, but we’re building right in the same exact location and really making a commitment to the people here in Beaufort,” said General Manager Michael Coxwell. The new Stokes Honda of Beaufort building will have a spacious indoor showroom where customers can walk around as they compare cars to buy. Their Service Department will be improved to accommodate more people faster. The new State of the Art equipment will allow for an express service that gets customers in and out. Customers can make appointments for their car services and enjoy a brand new lounge with WiFi, gourmet coffee and television. In addition, they offer a shuttle service and courtesy cars for their customers. Coxwell estimates that the construction will take about ten months but is excited for the new architectural design that will compliment the town. “We want to have a new building
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that Beaufort will be proud of and a dealership that they can call their own,” he said. While their current location undergoes its makeover, Stokes Honda will move next door to its used car dealership where used cars, new cars and car services will share the same roof. Because of the limited space, Coxwell says, they’ll have to keep cars moving in and out of the lot: “The guys are excited about that, a fast moving dealership with really great specials.” Aside from Stokes Hondas’ shuttle and courtesy car services, it boasts one of the largest inventories of cars in the area thanks to its connection with 17 other Stokes Honda dealerships. Their better selection comes to an advantage for customers that demand specific cars. If it’s not on the lot, Stokes Honda can get the car from their partner dealerships in no time. As part of Stokes Honda of Beaufort for 23 years and the GM for 20, Michael Coxwell can testify to the company’s support of the community and military. Over the years they have sponsored varies charities, local schools and churches. Stop by Stokes Honda Cars of Beaufort located at 88 Robert Smalls Pkwy to support your local car dealership.
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25 independent films and 6 screenplays have been chosen from nearly 200 entries world wide. All film screenings at USBC, Center for the Arts. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Filmmakers Opening Night Reception/ Invitation Only, 6-8 p.m. Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort Thursday, Feb. 16 Film Screenings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Screenwriters Table Read, 7:30 p.m. (Wine and Cheese Reception) USCB, Center for the Arts Single Ticket $15 (included in All Events Pass) No Discounts. Friday, Feb.17 Film Screenings, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 Film Screenings, 9 .a.m-1:40 p.m. Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour, 7 p.m. Awards Presentations, 8 p.m. USCB, Center for the Arts Single Ticket $15 (included in All Events Pass) Individual films $5 each or for all 25 films purchase the Unlimited Film Pass $75 Thur./Fri. Daily Film Pass $30 each day, Sat. Daily Film Pass $20 All Events Pass $125(BFS Members $100)
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ow would you renew the nude? The human form has driven and swayed religion, the sciences and the arts; our bodies have been uncovered and covered in spirit and form throughout the centuries. Where are we now and what of the future?
Artists are invited to submit artwork on the theme of “Re-Nude” for a juried art show/gallery event organized by the Friends of Planned Parenthood of Beaufort (your neighbors in Pigeon Point, Dataw, Bay Street, Spring Island and Hilton Head) to benefit Planned Parenthood Health Systems in South Carolina. • There is no fee to be a part of this show.
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• Personal interpretation of the theme is encouraged (such as the Re-Nude event poster designed by Tim Devine) and only original art (of any and all media) is accepted. • The organizers reserve the right to accept only quality work in keeping with the theme, and standards of selfdetermination and health. • Artists can submit a maximum of 4 pieces. All accepted art will be priced by the artist and sold either as a 50/50 split, or full donations are much appreciated. When delivered, each piece must be ready to hang, and marked on the back with the title, price and artist name. Artists are invited gratis to the party on Feb. 24, at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. The deadline to submit is Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. To apply and participate, send an email to the local artist coordinator volunteer at plannedart@hotmail.com.
Chaired by Dr. & Mrs. J. Chadwick Tober Mr. & Mrs. Marc W. Fisher, Jr. A black tie gala to benefit the expansion of Beaufort Memorial’s George N. Pratt MD and Sarah Meyer Pratt Emergency Center Pre-Ball Dinner Party | Silent auction | Gourmet DeSSertS muSic anD DancinG event Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012
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A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County school briefs • Thursday, Jan. 12, for the Kid’s Club at Red Cedar Elementary, the circus has arrived. Pre-K and K/1 families are invited to come for a short performance, games, fun and a new book. The event will be from 6-7 p.m. RSVPs appreciated. Also, PTO will meet at 6 p.m. in the Art Room; all are invited. • Thursday, Jan. 12, Blood Drive at Beaufort Academy, 12-4 p.m.; all donors are welcome. Also, BA Parents Association Meeting, 7 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 12, report cards go home from St. Peter’s Catholic School. • Saturday, Jan. 14, Beaufort Academy vs. Hilton Head Prep at Colonial Life Arena, 3 p.m. Charter bus for students interested in attending, see Coach Millwood for more information. • Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No school! • Monday, Jan. 16, Red Cedar’s Drum & Dance team will march at the MLK Parade. • Tuesday, Jan. 17, Spirit Week begins at Beaufort Academy. • Wednesday, Jan. 18, school tour of Riverview Charter School, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 18, Knight of Columbus Spaghetti at St. Peter’s Catholic School, 5-6:30 p.m. All money raised goes to the school. • Wednesday, Jan. 18, Red Cedar Elementary hosts RESPECT Ceremonies
The importance of being a first grader After reading The Important Book, Broad River students in Mrs. Nan Spearman’s class made life sized replicas of themselves and wrote about the things that make them special. Answers included things such as working on the computer, playing with friends, spending time with family and playing video games. However, the most popular answer was, “being a first grader!” Broad River students in Mrs. Nan Spearman’s class made life sized replicas of themselves and wrote about the things that make them special. for K/1. Ms. Austin, Ms. Baker, Ms. Gump, Ms. Hill, Ms. Jones and Ms. Metz’s ceremonies are at 9 a.m.; Ms. Berglind, Ms. Cassidy, Ms. Harms, Ms. Howell, Ms. Venning and Ms. Viskovich’s ceremonies are at 9:45 a.m. Riverview students reign at USCF Chess Tournament Two Riverview students made quite a show at the Knight Invaders USCF Scholastic Chess Tournament on January 7, 2012, in Beaufort. Sixth grader Chris Hoogenboom was undefeated and came in first place in the open division. First grader Casey Hoogenboom came in second place in the under 600 division with three-and-a-half wins out of four. The boys competed against some of the top scholastic players from South Carolina and Georgia.
Fripp Island’s Audubon Club pairs with Beaufort Elementary Fripp Island’s Audubon Club recently adopted Beaufort Elementary School (BES) to inspire fourth and fifth grade students to learn more about birds and bird identification, advise them on bird habitat improvements in the school’s Life Lab, and help create a “ bird walk” art display for the bird-named hallway signs. In February, in conjunction with the Audubon’s sponsored Great Backyard Bird Count, BES will hold its first Fripp partnered event with a bird feeder building workshop, bird talks and the unveiling of Fripp and BES’s collaborative artwork. In the Spring, select fourth and fifth grade science classes are invited for a birding fieldtrip at the Audubon Nature Trail on Fripp Island. For more information on the Fripp Audubon partnership, please contact: Darby James at darby.james@ beaufort.k12.sc.us, or Gwen Allen at janna. allen@beaufort.k12.sc.us
“Show and Tell” at St. Peter’s Catholic Students in second grade invite parents to be their “Show and Tell” each week. Recently Detective Yiralys Suarez, mother of second grader Miguel and seventh grader Omar, came in with a fellow police officer, Charles McGuire, to share with the students the details of their jobs. During their presentation Miguel read a book to the class about police officers and what they do. Both Detective Suarez and Officer McGuire reviewed safety precautions with the students. Detective Suarez brought in some of her police/detective equipment to show the class. The students were given the opportunity to try on her bulletproof vest. Beaufort Elementary School Achievement Highlights • 2011 Teacher Advancement Program Recognition for Value-Added Level 5 Achievement • Absolute Index Growth from 2009-2011 on State Report Card: 0.69 • Improvement Index Growth from 20092011 on State Report Card: 2.81 • MAP Reading RIT Mean Score Improvement 2009-2011: 7.1 • MAP Math RIT Mean Score Improvement 2009-2011: 8 • Decrease in Percentage of Students Not Meeting ELA State Standards on PASS 2009 – 2011: 14.9 • Decrease in Percentage of Students Not
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Meeting Math State Standards on PASS 2009 – 2011: 17 Beaufort High Wrestling team December 17, 2011, Beaufort finished second at the Cane Bay Duals Tournament. The wrestling team took eighth place at the Hilton Head Seahawk Slam tournament on December 22, and they beat West Ashley 61-14 on Jan. 4, 2012. Way to plough into the New Year! Beaufort Academy girls split It was a week where the Beaufort Academy Middle School girls split two games with a pair of Saints. On Wednesday the BA girls took a while to shake off the rust from the Christmas break. At the end of the third quarter the Eagles clung to a two point lead at 16-14. With Allison Alvarez scoring 10 of her game high 20 points BA outscored St Gregory in the fourth quarter 16 to 4 and cruised to a 32-14 victory. The Eagles traveled to Hilton Head to take on the Wolves of St. Francis on Thursday. In a back and forth contest the Beaufort Academy girls held a one point lead with six seconds left on the clock. With two ticks left on the clock a St. Francis player swished her first career three pointer handing the Eagles a two point loss 26-24. Eighth grader Allison Alvarez was once again the high scorer with 11 points with seventh grader Ashley Taylor contributing seven. With the loss the Eagles fall to 5-2. School briefs are compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. To have your school events published, email schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.
Seven Beaufort County schools hope to recruit additional students with specialized academic offerings designed to expand the number of school choice options for parents and fill up underutilized classroom space. The Board of Education today recommended areas of curriculum focus for the seven schools, which will be responsible for developing and implementing their individual programs. • Lady’s Island Elementary School Arts Infusion •St. Helena Elementary School Language Immersion and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) •Shanklin Elementary School Environmental Science
• Lady’s Island Middle School STEM (to include an AMES program— Advanced Mathematics, Engineering and Science) • Robert Smalls Middle School STEM • Whale Branch Middle School STEM • Battery Creek High School TriAcademies (Information Technology; Engineering; Military Science/ Aviation; Arts & Humanities) These sorts of “programmatic transfers” allow students to enroll in schools outside their zoned attendance areas. The Board designated that through 2015, the programs in the seven targeted schools—all of which have student enrollments that put them between 50 percent and 74 percent of capacity—will be targeted for strong recruitment efforts by district and
school leaders to encourage families to choose those schools. Existing transfer options known as “general transfers” are not affected by the new recruitment efforts and will continue without change. The Board also directed district administrators to develop more specific admissions criteria for “magnet programs” such as the popular AMES (Advanced Mathematics, Engineering and Science) programs at Beaufort and Pritchardville elementary schools, the new Montessori program at Beaufort Elementary and the technical college program at Whale Branch Early College High School. Those criteria would include stipulations that continuing in a magnet program would depend on a student continuing to meet its academic and behavior expectations.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Beaufort Academy students Miranda Westlake and Xavia Lemott were recently selected for the South Carolina Olympic Develop Program for soccer, as well as to represent the state at the Sub-Regional Event Jan. 7-8, 2012, in Gainesville, GA. Weslake is on the 1996 ODP team and Lemott is on the 1997 ODP team. Weslake and Lemott both play for S.C. United Mount Pleasant 1996 Girls Elite team and were part of the State Championship team, winning the SCYSA State Cup Championship for the third year in a row with a 2-1 win in the finals over SC United Columbia.
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Meet Dr. Melanie Williams and the LowCountry Children’s Chorus
With a song in her heart
By Lanier Laney
W
e can thank God for giving a “call” to Melanie Williams and her husband who came back to Beaufort after a 30 year tenure in the Midwest 11 years ago. The Baptist Church of Beaufort has been the main beneficiary of her musical skills and guidance as well as the LowCountry Children’s Chorus, which she founded and directs. Melanie is Minister of Music at The Baptist Church of Beaufort. Melanie says: “I have been a church musician ever since I began piano lessons with our church organist in my childhood back in Waynesboro, GA, and began accompanying children’s choirs in middle school. We did not have a choral program in our public schools, so the church music program helped to fill that void and nurture young musicians for the future. We did have a strong band program in our schools where I played saxophone and bassoon and gained my first conducting experience as drum majorette. There’s nothing quite as musically exciting for a teenager as cueing those cymbal crashes for the National Anthem! One can be ‘hooked for life’ as a conductor following that experience.”
Her Path in Life “I earned a bassoon scholarship to the University of Georgia my freshman year, but decided that I really did not want to go through life with an extreme overbite and carrying a bassoon around with me, so I switched my major to vocal performance,” says Melanie. “As my voice grew and matured, it led me to many exciting places. In addition to the classroom and vocal studio, there were also wonderful operatic, choral, vocal recital performances and church sanctuary experiences that helped develop a keen respect and love for the beauty of the human voice and a passion for the gift of singing.”
The Founding of LowCountry Children’s Choir “LowCountry Children’s Chorus came about a year after Alan and I arrived in Beaufort. I had formerly directed the Central Illinois Children’s Chorus (Champaign, IL) and founded the Northern Kentucky Children’s Ensemble (Northern Kentucky University) while in the Cincinnati area. The search committee here at The Baptist Church of Beaufort was excited about the possibility of a musical community connection through a staff member when I came ‘on board’ and has graciously allowed us to function as a community choir ‘in residence’ at the church for ten years. Through the help of the church providing us rehearsal space and a beautiful performance 10
Steven Jones (LCCC Singer) and Melanie Williams
“We did not have a choral program in our public schools, so the church music program helped to fill that void and nurture young musicians for the future.” Dr. Melanie Williams, speaking about of her childhood and the beginnings of her choral passion
venue with its historic sanctuary, LowCountry Children’s Chorus has enjoyed a rich history of successful performance within our community, our region, our state and our nation over the past ten years! Our faithful accompanist, Mrs. Linda Keene, who teaches music at Mossy Oaks Elementary, has been with us since that first rehearsal in September 2001, and we have also been under-girded with many helping hands and in-kind donations of parents, board members and support staff from the church over the years”. Melanie is married to Alan Williams, a computer systems administrator for 40 years. Her oldest daughter, Howell, 32, is married to Steve Bryant and works at the Learning House Company in Louisville, KY, as their Director of Student Success. Her second daughter, Haley, age 29, is married to Bart Reed with two children named Mac, 4, and Ava, 11 months, and teaches Middle School Music in Crestwood, KY.
What She loves about Beaufort “There are many things that we love about Beaufort, but I have often said that the intoxicating fragrance from the
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tea olive shrub is enough to lure anyone from anywhere back to the South...it is an unforgettable aromatherapy from my childhood, which now I liken to the ‘fragrance of Christ.’ And the fact that there are beautiful flowers and shrubs in bloom in the winter here! In the Midwest, one cannot count on any living, blooming thing until after May 15! It took a while for our bodies to acclimate to the heat of the summer, but we have learned to tolerate it as long as we can keep the humidity at bay.”
More about the LowCountry Children’s Chorus “We are beginning our 20th semester of existence this month (we operate on two 15-week semesters per year), and we have averaged a range of about 30-40 students per semester drawing from over 14 public schools, private schools, parochial schools and home schooled students. LCCC, which began in 2002, is an auditioned tuition based community chorus, open to treble voices ages 9 and older. Some of our treble singers (boys and girls) have stayed with us as long as five or six years! Unfortunately, some of our young male singers must retire earlier due to voices changing.”
Many touching memories over the Year “There are many wonderful memories, but one that stands out is watching our choristers organize themselves at the base of the Statue of Liberty and sing an a cappella rendition of “May the Road Rise to Meet You” to the great city across the harbor. I was overcome with emotion as were all of our parents within earshot—it was a priceless experience!” LCCC’s Spring Semester 2012 begins this month and we are still auditioning prospective young singers over the next two weeks. We are looking forward to planning our final concerts and outings in celebrating our tenth anniversary.” If interested in auditioning for the chorus, please contact Dr. Melanie Williams at 843.252.4104 or melaniewilliams@yahoo.com. LowCountry Children’s Chorus also has a Facebook account and our website is www.bcob.org/lccc/html If you would like to become a “friend of LCCC” they will gladly accept donations to their scholarship funds for deserving young singers. They are a 5013C non-profit organization and their mailing address is LowCountry Children’s Chorus, P.O. Box 2007, Beaufort SC 29902.
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The idea that the world is coming to an end on December 22, 2012 comes from many misguided interpretations of the Mayan calendar. The fact is, the Maya see this time as a rebirth, a time of transformation in all areas of our world when we begin to work together for peace and to take care of the Earth that feeds and shelters us. Maybe it is my circle of influence, but I have been seeing and feeling the shift for some time now; and I can certainly see it picking up momentum now. Seems like “humankind” is becoming “kinder humans.” Just check out Facebook for a few days, especially around a holiday— there is no fear or shame in expressing love and gratitude for everything. Blogs, articles and YouTube clips tend to be about good things people are doing in the world. People are eating from the earth again and getting out and moving about in nature. We’re getting back to what is important: relationships, health and the environment. We’re seeking simplicity, less clutter and chaos, more gratitude and love. Mayan elder, Carlos Barrios, is clear when he states: “The greatest wisdom is in simplicity. Love, respect, tolerance, sharing, gratitude, forgiveness. It’s not complex or elaborate. The real knowledge is free. It’s encoded in your DNA. All you need is within you. Great teachers have said that from the beginning. Find your heart, and you will find your way.” What does your heart say? “Live each day as if it were your last”. Great expression, but do we live by it? If the world were coming to an end this year, what do you plan to make of it? What is on your dream list of things to accomplish or traits to polish? And how do you intend to make those things happen? Since this is the time of year to ponder those intentions anyway, let’s have some fun with it. Instead of a
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Once (Again) In Love With Amy By Jack Sparacino
After writing recently about one of the queens of etiquette, Emily Post, it seemed only fair to give equal time to one of her famous kindred spirits, Amy Vanderbilt. Born in 1908, Ms. Vanderbilt published the Blockbuster best seller, “Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette.” She also hosted popular TV and radio programs on etiquette and even consulted with the U.S. Department of State. Wow, that was some career. One worth thinking about even today. I must confess that my first response to reading her collection of responses to her readers’ questions, Amy Vanderbilt’s Everyday Etiquette, circa 1952, was basically shock. And laughter. A few examples might help to recall her sharp eye. The gist of her suggestions follows, along with my first reactions in italics. How to eat various foods Bacon: May be eaten with the fingers if crispy, otherwise (“with any vestige of fat”) it must be cut with fork or knife and eaten with the fork. Cake: Sticky cake is eaten with a fork. Dry cake is broken and eaten in small pieces. Tiny confection cakes are eaten with the fingers. Cakes “treacherous as to filling,” e.g., cream puffs, are eaten with a fork. (I’ll have the pie, please.) On the use of iced teaspoons versus parfait spoons, when serving parfait it’s OK to use teaspoons if parfait
spoons are not available. (Whew. What a relief!) Bowing for a man vs. a woman “When presented to a lady, he bows first slightly from the waist, eyes on her face, steps forward awaiting her tendered hand. A lady’s bow is a slight inclination of the head, usually accompanied by a smile.” Handclasp optional. (Should the man smile too while he’s awaiting?) When to use a lace tablecloth It is suitable for dinner with guests and for a buffet and should be accompanied by fine china. It does not lend itself well to informal table accessories such as earthenware, wood and stainless steel. (Do we have any earthenware, dear, or is that a flower pot?) How to deal with a spilled glass of tomato juice in a restaurant If the waiter doesn’t take care of it, go ahead and spread a napkin over the spot yourself “without undue discussion of the incident.” (So much for alerting the media.) Sending a Christmas card Never send them second class. “Any communication with a friend which requires an envelope deserves the dignity of a three-cent stamp.” (I wonder what she’d say about e-mailing a card.) How an executive should answer his phone “Hello” or “John Black speaking” (if the person knows him well). “John
Jack Sparacino has a Ph.D. in psychology from The University of Chicago. He has published over 20 articles in refereed journals in psychology and medicine. He is retired and now lives with his wife, Jane and their three dogs on St. Helena Island. His hobbies include fishing, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and writing.
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Black of the Ace Company,” if their contact is more casual. (Gotta keep this one by the phone.) Now, multiply these samples by oh, say a bazillion and you have Ms. Vanderbilt’s entire catalogue of how to behave in public. It’s quite the comprehensive package, though in today’s Lowcountry world we might need to make a few accommodations. Here’s my list: 1. Take two Tylenol as directed and lie down for an hour. When your headache subsides, proceed to number two; 2. Note how far off the wagon, so to speak, modern society has fallen since Ms. Vanderbilt responded to her audience’s need for etiquette guidance sixty short years ago. Some people miss the day when proper decorum was a bit more prevalent. Do we need to swing the pendulum all the way back to 1952? Probably not, but perhaps halfway back or so would be a pretty decent idea; 3. Grant that Ms. Vanderbilt’s catalogue of do’s and don’ts are really more like recommendations than universally hard and fast rules. Here and there one can catch her waffling just a bit and
allowing the reader some wiggle room in determining how to proceed correctly. But let’s face it—we’re not talking about precise specifications for manufacturing jet engines here or putting someone on Mars; 4. Consider how society only functions harmoniously when there are commonly accepted and rational norms and standards of conduct in place. Sure they need updating from time to time; 5. Practice some of Amy’s advice on your dog or cat. Talk about wiggle room, you’ll have plenty and even dogs like a good laugh. If you bow too deeply, put your elbow in the tomato juice, say “hey there” instead of “hello,” or overestimate the crispiness of the bacon and skip the fork, your faithful pet will forgive you. And if none of this works, see if it’s been long enough since the Tylenol for you to perhaps take something stronger. Then maybe watch an old movie featuring polite characters played by Donna Reed, Doris Day, or Cary Grant. You can even try talking back to the screen in admiration and relief. Tell ‘em Amy sent you.
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When I was in Jr. High School, (now it’s called middle school) I would get together with my brother and two of my neighbors and we would pack a lunch and walk down to the beach along Beaufort River from near the hospital to the point of Spanish Point (no houses were built there yet). We would look for sharks‟ teeth, play on the rocks, and explore the woods along the bank of the river. On one trip we found an old cistern made of tabby hidden in the woods. It must have been built by some of Beaufort’s early
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settlers. Another time, we took fishing rods and caught fish. It was always an exciting and enjoyable adventure with lots of good exercise.
Friends of Crystal Lake By Peggy Allard, Co-Chair county could, through a competitive of Friends of Crystal Lake bidding process, grant a business the ability to operate out of this Committee The Friends of Crystal Lake took part in the Beaufort county planning charrette held for Lady’s Island in the first part of December. During the three-day event the Friends of Crystal Lake had a display of various views of the lake, the mission of the Crystal Lake committee, conceptual designs for development of the 25 acre lake property, and comment cards for visitors to share their thoughts and recommendations for uses of the park. We received a wide range of ideas for a secure safe environment including accessible trails, a dog park, picnic areas, children’s playground, connectivity with schools and neighborhoods, native species gardens, viewing platforms, interpretive center, kayaking and environmental education. One of the unique tasks of this committee is to determine the feasibility of developing a public/ private venture for the operation and maintenance of the park. There is a facility on the property, formerly owned by Butler Marine, that the
building in return for assistance in the maintenance and operation of the park. As part of the plan for the county, the most the committee can do is determine if there is an interest in the business community for this venture. Naturally, Beaufort county would make the decision to further investigate the subject and if deemed appropriate issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) from interested parties. The present mission of the committee is to create a conceptual plan for the development of a Crystal Lake Park and submit it to Beaufort county for consideration by March 1, 2012. The January meetings of the Friends of Crystal Lake committee are scheduled for 10 a.m on January 16, and January 30, in the conference room of the Lady’s Island Airport. These meetings are open to the public. You can share your thoughts and recommendations for the best uses of Crystal Lake Park by visiting the LIBPA website (www.LIBPA.org) and participating in the Crystal Lake survey.
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Welcome to a new year and 52 more chances to find another favorite wine. Isn’t that really the best part of wine drinking? There’s always another favorite out there, just waiting for us to find it. So, off we go to learn a new about a new one. This week we’re going to Washington state, ranked second in the United States in wine production. While there are some viticultural activities in the cooler, wetter western part of the state, 99 percent of Washington’s wines come from the eastern half of the state with its almost desert-like conditions. Irrigation and water rights are a big part of the business there because the eight inches of annual rain they get each year are not even close to what’s needed for successful grape growing. Also, Washington gets two hours more of sunlight everyday than California. In most wine producing areas, irrigation is not allowed and the grapes grow with whatever amount of rain they get in any year. It’s why the vintage is so important in some areas. (Vintage is literally the year the grapes are picked but they are picked after that year’s weather has grown them.) The wine industry in Washington would not exist without
Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
irrigation, nor would they be able to grow all the other fruits that come from there as well. The average eight inches of rain that they get each year is less than half of what they need for good grapes
Viticultural Areas (AVA). Established in 1984, most of this AVA is in Washington, but a small portion of it creeps south into Oregon as well. Along with its wine, Walla Walla if known for its sweet onions that are a local food and wine pairing favorite with a Walla Walla Merlot. What else? The region is generally wetter than the rest of Columbia Valley with 20 inches of rain each year, almost half of what grapes need. In 1998, Ron Coleman and his wife, Jamie, founded Tamarack Cellars. Rather than building a new facility, they
“The wine has pretty notes of vanilla, blackberry, cherry and rose petals—one of my favorite subtleties.” In addition, the irrigation helps the growers avoid frost on the vines. After harvest they wet the soil in the vineyards down about two feet. As winter comes and the temperatures drop, this water in the soil forms a protective layer of ice that will give the vines a few extra degrees of protection from freezing that can cause root damage. I guess we can see that Washington’s wine industry does have some special circumstances. For our winery this week, we are going to the Walla Walla American
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found an abandoned World War II firehouse near the Walla Walla airport. Everything is done in this converted building: racking, blending and bottling. Tamarack’s first vintage was 300 cases of Merlot. Their goal was to make elegant, balanced, delicious wines and sell them at a fair price. They now make up to 20,000 cases and, as of 2007 with their highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, have a solid reputation for good wines. Firehouse Red is Tamarack Cellars’ blend. The wine is aged 40 percent in
new oak barrels, mostly French and American with a bit of Hungarian oak as well. The grapes are gently crushed and dropped by gravity into bins. They are cold soaked for 36 to 72 hours, yeast is added, hand punched and pressed into barrels where the fermentation is done. The weather, vintage, for the 2009 was similar to the two previous vintages. (Note this because we’ll come back to it in a second.) There were hot conditions in the the late spring and early summer, then cooler night temperatures all summer. Then above average temperatures closer to maturity brought the harvest on quickly with the grapes having great natural acidity and balanced flavors. The wine has pretty notes of vanilla, blackberry, cherry and rose petals—one of my favorite subtleties. The 2008 Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red was rated very well by the Wine Spectator. In fact, it was the number 49 wine in the top 100 for 2010. I know our current vintage is the 2009, but that’s why the similarity in the weather between the two years is so important. Similar weather makes for similar grapes makes for similar wines. So, there you have it—a great wine. And fairly priced at $16.99. Hope you like it as much as I do. Enjoy!
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The saucy, local spot:
Port royal pasta company
By Tess Malijenovsky
The locally owned and operated Port Royal Pasta Company off Ribaut Road is back in the lunch business; and Lunch Bunch rushed to the set eager to find out what the local pasta house had to offer in the afternoons. We dined upstairs of the lovely twostoried restaurant where we had the pleasure of meeting the restaurant’s General Manager Kyle Faucher and his wife, Renee. The pair moved to Beaufort in August, a return home for Renee. In fact, Port Royal Pasta Company is in the same exact location as the old Spaghetti House from the 1950’s where Renee’s grandmother Goldie had worked. The pasta company experience began with a basket of warm bread and a dish of olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, Parmesan, herbs and roasted garlic—irresistible even to New Year’s resolutions. The lunch menu is concise with a choice of three pasta dishes, a buildyour-own pasta option, six sandwich styles or two salads, all ranging between
Pasta Carbonara with chicken.
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Roasted Portabella panini.
SGT Major meatball hoagie.
$6-$7.75. “What we do we do well,” said Kyle, and he said it best. Our meals were simply delicious. Kim and Elizabeth had to fight it out for the pasta carbonara (a sister favorite),
but Elizabeth manned up with the SGT Major meatball hoagie with marinara, mozzarella and home-cut fries, and loved it. For any vegetarians out there looking
for a hearty, filling meal, the roasted portabella panini was stacked high with roasted vegetables, Swiss cheese, sundried tomatoes and sprinkled with a white balsamic vinaigrette. I liked that the bread wasn’t squashed flat, as it tends to be in traditional paninis, and the Greek-style pasta salad was well above par. Buck’s lasagna won the Lunch Bunch favorite. There was nothing simple about the flavor of this traditional Italian dish. The herbs were infused in the sausage and beef marinara and baked with the pasta noodles seamlessly. Most of us had to take half of our generous portions home with us, but we waited untill Buck enjoyed every last bite of his lasagna. “The best lasagna in town,” Buck boasted. Port Royal Pasta Company is located at 1430 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, SC. It’s opened from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. To check out the dinner menu, weekly deals and upcoming events, visit their Facebook page or call 843-379-0146.
H. Kevin Jones, MD joins Beaufort Physician Partners Lowcountry Bone & Joint Surgery becomes Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Bone & Joint Surgery Beaufort Memorial is pleased to announce the addition of Lowcountry
Bone & Joint Surgery, the private practice of H. Kevin Jones, MD, to the hospital’s growing network of physician practices. Dr. Jones and his staff will work in partnership with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and the practice will be managed by Beaufort Physician Partners, a division of the hospital.
Dr. Jones is joined in his practice by his wife Becky, who is a Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Evan C. Reese, Jr., MD, an orthopedic surgeon. The office will remain at its current location, 1251 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, and the office number remains the same 524-3015. Dr. Jones also will continue seeing patients at Bluffton Medical Services, 11 Arley Way, Ste. 102, Bluffton. Dr. Jones, a native of Hilton Head Island, specializes in hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery, with a special interest in minimally invasive techniques. t Undergraduate: Clemson University t Medical school: Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. t Residency: Orthopedics, Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida t Joined the medical staff of Beaufort Memorial Hospital in 1989 t One of the only physicians in SC trained to perform the Oxford Uni-Compartmental knee procedure
Our restaurant at Panini’s Cafe will be closed during the month of January for a large-scale remodeling project. Panini’s River Deck will be open Thursday thru Saturday at 5pm during this time so that you may enjoy our nightlife, and our dine in or take out Construction Pizza Menu.
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Please do not toss discarded trees on state fish attraction areas. Some DNR regions collect the trees from municipalities, so that they may â&#x20AC;&#x153;pick and chooseâ&#x20AC;? the best trees for their needs, rather than have the public deliver them to a DNR facility. Deliver the tree to designated areas, and state natural resources personnel will replenish sites as needed. Another alternative is grinding up your tree to use as mulch. Some cities and counties offer tree grinding at no charge after the holidays. Those who choose to take their mulch home can use it for flowerbeds, gardens or around trees and shrubs. To learn about a tree grinding program in your county, contact your local Clemson Extension office-locations and phone numbers are at: http://www. clemson.edu/extension/county/index. html. Perhaps the best kind of recycling is to buy a live tree and replant it, and then the tree can provide evergreen cover for wildlife year-round. Consumers should keep in mind, however, that many kinds of popular Christmas trees will not survive the hot and humid South Carolina summers. Tree species that may not survive here, except in our foothills and mountains, include hemlock, Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir, Fraser fir and balsam fir.
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Theme: Winter Fun ACROSS 1. Found on a necklace 6. Cul de ___ 9. Loads 13. Furry coats 14. Make a mistake 15. *Snow impression 16. Nets basketball coach 17. Major record label 18. Bogart’s “Key _____” 19. *Dripped shape 21. *Like cleanest snow? 23. Sigma ___ Epsilon 24. Never wave the white one? 25. Bayerische Motoren Werke 28. Somebody ____ 30. *It means more winter? 35. Paper unit 37. One of many on a list 39. Pro teams do this all the time 40. Therefore 41. *”The Bear Who _____ Through Christmas” 43. Algonquian people 44. Sour in taste 46. Dunking treat 47. Retained 48. Often done for ransom 50. “Eternal life” character 52. “___ & the Family Stone” 53. It’s projected in frames 55. Long time 57. *Popular sculpture 61. Result of audience demand 64. Hades river with magic water 65. Cause annoyance in or disturb 67. Native of American Great Plains 69. Worry 70. Female reproductive cell, pl. 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 72. Between stop and roll 73. Type of sweet potato 74. Used in fermenting
DOWN 1. Accounting degree 2. ____ Strauss 3. Actor recently kicked off airplane 4. Used for landing 5. Psychologist’s domain 6. Withered 7. Part of a circle 8. Front _____ in swimming 9. Annoying biter 10. Mike Myers animated character 11. What panhandler does 12. Vegas bandit 15. Ablaze 20. Jaunty rhythms 22. Possesses 24. F in FBI 25. *No school 26. Sarkozy’s thank you 27. Engaged, as in war 29. Unaccompanied 31. St. Louis monument 32. Challenges 33. Nancy _____ of “Entertainment Tonight” 34. Like untended garden 36. Between dawn and noon 38. Welcoming sign 42. _____ of appreciation 45. Male mixologists 49. Princess tester? 51. *It features six on six 54. Diplomat on a mission 56. It can be loud or white 57. *Pulled ride 58. Not far 59. Von Bismarck or Hahn, e.g. 60. Wallop 61. Ophthamologist’s check-up, e.g. 62. Civil Rights icon 63. Female sheep, pl. 66. Actress Longoria 68. The little one “stopped to tie his shoe”
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Under the knife It was the weekend before Christmas when Ben, an otherwise rational English setter, succumbed to the lure of the garbage and ate grandma’s discarded compression stocking. What transpired in the three weeks after The Ingestion has already become neighborhood legend. Foreign bodies combine mystery, intrigue, incredulity and guilt to make for a fascinating and fickle assortment of surgical interventions. There seems to be no limit to what our Best Friends will cram into their gullets; size, shape, texture and taste often playing little or no part in an oral obsession that for many owners can become a difficult and costly vice to curb. So why do our dogs, crave foreign bodies (FBs), and why are so many of these pets repeat offenders? Young animals of two years of age or less are most commonly afflicted, and so, like inquisitive toddlers intent on putting everything into their mouths, simple curiosity plays a part. It has been suggested that in dogs, it reflects the need to hunt, that it is instinctive and a throwback to a time when their prey was eaten in its entirety. Some animals appear to enjoy the act of chewing, experimenting with the feel of an object in their mouths. My favorite theory, and
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one I believe I can safely share with the majority of Labrador owners, is that “it was there, so I ate it.” Undergarments — socks, stockings, panties — often prove to be popular offending items, the olfactory stimulation of ripe underwear proving too tempting for a curious pet. Ben’s stocking Ingestion was traced back to an apparently dogalluring skin lotion from Trader Joe’s. The foreign bodies related to food make perfect sense. Peach pits, corncobs and all manner of bones can prove irresistible to the scavenging instinct of a dog. Those little plastic pop-up timers that tell you when your turkey is perfectly cooked are drizzled in tasty fat, and despite being made of tasteless plastic, slip down nice and easy until they reach the small intestine. The teriyaki stick laden with succulent meaty pieces may not go down
pet-related events Beaufort Dog provides dog health program
As we all know, this time of year we all think about our health, especially weight loss and quality of food. Unfortunately, our good intentions don’t always transfer to our animals. Beaufort Dog cares about your pets and know how much they mean to your family. That is why we are promoting a free Bark into Shape program for dogs who both need to get into shape and those whose owners simply want the best in nutrition and preventative care. Nutritionist and Behaviorist from Beaufort Dog and Beaufort Dog at Habersham are offering free on-line
consultations to help you get started. These consultations will examine your dogs eating habits and food as well as activity, joint, and skin issues. In certain cases, Beaufort Dog will provide foods and supplements to help your dog get started. We will also provide you with tools such as dog food analysis charts so you know what ingredients you are giving your dogs. In addition, each consultation will come with a free day of doggie day care (which is held inside and outside) to increase activity levels. To sign your dog up, simply e-mail the behaviorist, Kelley@beaufortdog.com. No obligation required.
with quite the same ease, but who cares until the sharp wooden skewer begins piercing its way through a variety of abdominal organs on its errant journey through the abdomen? Here are a few potentially risky items (in addition to shoelaces, socks, and loose threads on looped and fringed rugs) best kept out of harm’s way: diapers and tampons (virginal and unfortunately, used), sharp pointy objects (fish hooks, bottle caps, safety pins), rubber toys (usually not size-appropriate), magnets, batteries, stones, balls and gobs of Gorilla Glue (Gorilla Glue expands dramatically by polymerization to produce a large, solid, indigestible foam). An intestinal blockage quickly becomes an emergency situation. A partial blockage in the intestines may produce vomiting, diarrhea and cramping
of the abdominal muscles. A complete blockage will cause severe abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and repeated, frantic, projectile vomiting. Bens’ owner was cued that something was wrong when Ben vomited frantically and looked at her with his “help me” eyes. All you dog owners know exactly what that is. Abdominal X-rays are the best way to diagnose an obstruction, and immediate surgical intervention is usually the only form of treatment. The blockage is located and removed, and if the surrounding bowel has been compromised, it is resected and the healthy ends of the gut sewn together to reconnect the intestinal tract. No fun, all the way around. Ben had three surgeries Christmas week: one to remove the sock, one to remove a gob of necrotic stomach fat and a third to cold laser the stitch line and, just to be sure, flush the gut one more time. We are extremely lucky to have in Hilton Head a board certified surgeon who not only exhibits great skill, but also great compassion coupled with a good sense of humor and realistic pricing schedule. Her team is pretty nifty, too. Ben is up and around again thanks to his terrific medical team, his tirelessly attentive owner and me, his personal chef.
what to do Beaufort Youth Orchestra auditions
The Beaufort Youth Orchestra (BYO) will be holding their semi-annual auditions on Thursday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m. at Beaufort High School band room for all interested students. Auditions will include brass, woodwinds, percussion and string instruments. The first rehearsal will follow from 6:30 to 9 p.m. BYO is comprised of 45 students from approximately 12 different schools including public,private,home and virtual programs. BYO began over 11 years ago by the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra to provide students the opportunity to learn to play in an orchestra. BYO is taught by Fred Devyatkin who has conducted the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra since 1992. Rehearsals are weekly with community performances at various locations. Call to schedule an appointment, 2632190. For more information, visit www. beaufortorchestra.org.
All Pro Dads group to meet for new year
Start your new year off right by being an All Pro Dad. The next monthly breakfast gathering is Friday, January 6, 2012, at 7 a.m. in the Coosa Elementary School Gym. This month’s meeting topic is “Encouraging Your Child” where you’ll learn practical methods to be a better dad. There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP to www. allprodad.com/dd/2508 as space is limited and a good head count in needed for breakfast, complements of Chickfil-A. For more information please contact Mike Mashke, Team Captain at 843.525.5154.
Black Chamber to hold networking event
• The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) will have its First Friday Networking Event from 6 8 p.m. Friday, January 6, at the Holiday Inn & Suites located at 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. There will be drawings, prizes, and refreshments. Open to the public. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. • The Annual Meeting for members will be held on Saturday, January 7, from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Holiday Inn & Suites. During the meeting, businesses that have supported the BCBCC over the years will be recognized and the president will report on the state of the chamber and the goals for 2012. All members are urged to attend. For more information, call 843-986-1102.
Lowcountry Housing Trust holds workshop
It is an exciting time in the growth of the Lowcountry Housing Trust as we look to expand our services and financing to housing developments into the city of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal. We invite you to join us as we begin to evaluate the housing needs of the residents of Beaufort and Port Royal. We invite your participation as we seek to gain invaluable local knowledge and insight into the unique place that you call home. Please join us Tuesday,
January 10, at 3 p.m. at Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street. Beaufort, SC 29902. Contact: Josh Martin, Office of Civic Investment at 843-247-2057 or jmartin@cityofbeaufort.org for more information.
Auditions being held for ARTworks productions
Auditions for the first half of the ARTworks theater season will be January 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. Roles are available for all ages, races, and levels of experience in productions of “Catholic School Girls,” directed by Gail Westerfield in March, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” directed by J.W. Rone in May/June, and staged readings of “The Exonerated” and “The Pillowman” in February. For more information, call 843-379-2787 or visit http://www. beaufortcountyarts.com/theater.htm.
Sportfishing and diving club has annual awards
The January meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday, January 12 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, off Meridian Road, on Lady’s Island. This meeting marks the Annual Awards for the Year Round Fishing Tournament. Certificates will be given for those winning in each category and plaques will be given for Youth Angler, 10 and under, Female Angler, Male Angler, Best Recreational Boat, and Best Commercial Boat. The oyster roast, which begins at 6 p.m., will also include different varieties of chili and hotdogs for the young and young at heart. The awards ceremony will begin around 7:30 p.m. This is the only time of year where the club requests that individuals purchase and/or reserve tickets.
Beaufort Agility Club to start new session
• The Beaufort Agility Club announces that it will begin a new session of agility classes, practices, and trials for novice and expert handlers beginning January 14 at 10 a.m. to be held at Beaufort Dog- 1307 Boundary St. Cost $120 for six session. The Beaufort Agility Club is non-profit. Call Beaufort Dog at 8125394 or e-mail kelley@beaufortdog. com for more details. • Beaufort Dog will start its next basic obedience session on Saturday, January 28 at 11 a.m. Positive reinforcement training is used in an outside “real-world” environment. This course is designed for both puppies and adult dogs. Please call 812-5394 or visit beaufortdog.com for more details.
Sign up now for Senior Leadership Program
A new group is forming now for the January 2012 Program conducted by Clemson University’s Beaufort Extension office.. Space is limited to 35 participants, and applications are already being received. The one day per week, 13 week, Senior Leadership Program includes presentations about Beaufort County and local government with presentations by
County Council members, mayors of Beaufort’s incorporated municipalities (there are four you know!), Economic Development with business leaders, county school and local university Education personnel, Arts, Human Services, Health. If you are interested in joining the new 2012 group starting Jan. 10, please contact Bob Guinn at Clemson Extension: 843-255-6060, X-116 or go to the program website: www.beaufortseniorleadership.com.
Fraternity hosts annual oyster roast
The Omega Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will be hosting its second annual all you can eat oyster roast. In addition to the oysters, patrons will also receive a serving of fish and Lowcountry Boil. The event takes place on Friday, January 14 at the old packing shed 10 De Gullah Way on St. Helena Island. Tickets are $25. For more information, contact Mickey Shumake at 843-304-2120. Omega Alpha Alpha serves Beaufort and Jasper counties in South Carolina. Every year the fraternity gives scholarships to students in both counties. The fraternity also sponsors a boys camp for students in the summer.
Upcoming classes scheduled at ArtLofts
• Art Party with Susie Stockholm: January 17 from 1-4 p.m. $45. Collage a small painting or greeting cards. Lunch, wine and supplies are included. • Oil Painting Workshop with Mary Grayson Segars: Feb. 28, 29 and March 1 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $150. Learn the process of oil painting, including color mixing and composition. Call 843-410-8815 for more information, or come by ArtLofts to register.
Parish Church of St. Helena save the date
What: The Parish Church of St. Helena, the oldest public building in Beaufort and one of the oldest
continuously operating churches in the country, celebrates its 300th anniversary next year with a special ceremony. When: January 22, 2012, 9:15 – 10 a.m. for opening celebration ceremonies. January 22, 2012, noon, Lord Bishop, presentations and proclamations to the Reverend Jeff Miller, rector. Who: The Right Reverend and Right Honorable Richard Chartres, Lord Bishop of London, will be a special guest and will preach at the worship service. Bishop Chartres recently officiated at the royal wedding earlier this year. About the event: Ringing of the 1726 church bell begins at 9:15 a.m. calling all to worship as they did in the 18th century. Flag bearers with various historic flags and in period costumes will line the front walkway of the church as a town crier will “cry” a greeting from Queen Elizabeth and the Archbishop of Canterbury. A special worship service will follow with sermon by Bishop Chartres, and original Tricentennial music composed by renowned English composer Malcolm Archer and performed by the St. Helena’s choir. Where: The Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church Street, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902. Please visit: www.StHelenas1712.org. For more information contact: janspringle@earthlink.net stewart.cat@gmail.com.
Beaufort Film Festival oyster roast fundraiser
On January 21 from 3-6 p.m., the Beaufort International Film Festival will be gathering at Bubba’s Momma’s house from “Forrest Gump” for a day of oysters, beverages, chili, music and good fun to support the Beaufort International Film Festival 2012. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the Beaufort Film Society Office at 708 Carteret St., or order online at http:// beaufortfilmsociety.eventbrite.com. The 2012 BIFF Oyster Roast will be at 145 Alston Road, Beaufort.
NARFE two chapters meet monthly
National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) has two chapters in Beaufort County that meet monthly: Beaufort Chapter 1021, second Wednesday, Sept. - May, at Golden Corral, Robert Smalls Pkwy. Contact Mamie Clark at 843 846-6415; Hilton Head-Bluffton-Sun City Chapter 2258, first Tuesday, Sept. - May, at Golden Corral, U.S. 278. Contact Bill Coakley at 843 815-5604.
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Chandler Trask (C): 843.321.9625 (P): 843.522.9757 Chandler@BroadRiverConstruction.com www.BroadRiverConstruction.com
Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578
www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance
COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY
Walker’s Lawn Maintenance Walker DuRant 843-252-7622
46 Cedar Crest Circle, Beaufort Cutting • Edging • Blowing Weed Eating • Small Clean Up Licensed and insured
Marketing DENTISTs
Palmetto Smiles
Jennifer Wallace, DMD 843-524-7645 palmettosmilesofbeaufort.com 22
Tommy Collins 843-524-5544 Complete Termite and Pest Control Residential, Commercial, Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured
PEt grooming
Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting
Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com • Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America. • Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.
PHYSICIANS Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN and Pelvic Surgery
843-524-5455 www.wernerandroyal.com We’re now providing a new level of patient comfort.
Beaufort Chiropractic Dr. Bridget Gutzmer 703 Bladen St. 843-522-1115 BeaufortChiropracticCare.com Licensed Massage Therapy & Nutritional Exams Available.
Lohr Plumbing, Inc.
Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years. Service, New Construction, and Remodeling. (843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com
property management
Palmetto Shores Property Managment
Lura Holman McIntosh Call 525-1677 or fax 524-1376 lura@palmettoshores.com www.palmettoshores.com
ROOFING
DA Roofing Co.
Donnie Daughtry, Owner
CONSTRUCTION
Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 43 Sea Island Parkway 843-441-0627 dawnhfreeman@gmail.com
Collins Pest Control
PLUMBING
Bob Cunningham 522-2777 custsrv4632@merrymaids.net 829 Parris Is Gateway Beaufort, SC
Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP
PEST CONTROL
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Gene Brancho
Marketing Consultant Full service marketing consulting for your smaller business. Social Media Marketing • Marketing Representation • Networking ...and more. Phone: 843-441-7485 email: genebrancho@hargray.com
Call us for ALL of your roofing needs. New Construction, Residential and Commercial, Shingles, Metal, Hot Tar & Hydrostop.
All repairs and new additions. FREE ESTIMATES 524-1325
security
Southern Sentry, LLC
Security & Fire Alarms, Video Surveillance, Access Control Locally owned. Personal service. Call Dave Roos @ 470-0700 or email info@ Southern-Sentry.com
tree service
Southern Tree Svs. of Bft., Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr. P.O. Box 2293 Beaufort, SC 29901 843-522-9553 Office 843-522-2925 Fax
websites
Beaufort Mobile Website Design Paul Richardson 843-441-8213
beaufortwebsitedesign@gmail.com http://beaufortmobilewebsitedesign. com
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