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BEAUFORT CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

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Third annual Earth Day event at Habersham

On Friday, April 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. celebrate Earth Day. at the Habersham Marketplace. This family friendly event is designed to educate the community on options for a greener way of living.

The Habersham Green Committee is proud to host the second annual art show “Up-Cycled Art in Downtown Habersham” which will feature art exhibits by both youths and adults. The winners will be recognized and awarded during the festival. There will be fun and educational children’s activities throughout the marketplace. Meet local farmers and sample their goods while listening to live music. Various “green” groups, organizations and exhibitors will showcase their products and services.

Students from Coosa Elementary share the meaning of Earth Day. PAGE 19.

Earth Day Celebration at Habitat ReStore

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore will celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 21, with a variety of earth-friendly activities for the whole family. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ReStore, located at 612 Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort.

Great bargains can be found at the Plant Sale and at the Book Sale. A Kids Craft Corner will help children learn that it is never too soon to develop a “green” attitude. The highlight will be a silent auction of Recycled Art created by prominent local artists.

All proceeds from Earth Day will help provide materials to build another LowCountry Habitat for Humanity home with a local family. Contact the ReStore at 843-525-0055 for more information.

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On your mark, get set, it’s the annual Cycling Classic. see page 7

soft shell crabs annual port royal festival

By Tess Malijenovsky

This Saturday, April 21, Old Village Association presents the 9th Annual Port Royal Soft Shell Crab Festival. The Town of Port Royal will offer a “local delicacy,” the soft shell crab, just about anyway you can think to make it — battered, rolled in meal, pan-fried, deep fried, spiced up, paired with special sauces, served in a sandwich, served by itself, on a crab pizza, in a crab pierogi ...

The festival is synchronized with the molting season of the blue crabs. Once they cast their hard shells, the blue crab can be eaten entirely, claws and all. More than 20 food and beverage vendors will be lining Parris Avenue from 12-5 p.m. serving not only the famous soft shell crab, but a variety of foods and beers.

Stroll by the many vendors, craftsmen, artisans and organizations that will be on site displaying their crafts and hosting activities.

Watch the Classic Car Show. Also, be sure to bring the whole family because Jumping Jaxx will be setting up a play area for children.

Portions of the proceeds from the festival benefit Lowcountry Estuarium whose mission is to instill a public sense of stewardship for the marshes, creeks, rivers and waterways that make up the unique Port Royal Sound estuarine system.

In addition, Beaufort Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of the Lowcountry are joining forces to present the Port Royal Crab Race.

If you thought it couldn’t get any better than eating pan-fried soft shell crab and red velvet funnel cake, try winning one million dollars!

You can “adopt” a rubber crab for a suggested donation of $10 per crab. Around 5 p.m., 5,000 crabs will be dropped into Battery Creek and race with the tide in front of the Port Royal Observation Deck and Boardwalk. The 10 fastest crabs will be awarded a total of $5,000.

There will also be one crab number selected, and if that adopted crab finishes in the top 10, its parent will be awarded one million dollars.

Crabs can be adopted through www.PortRoyalCrabRace.com or through the members of the two rotary clubs.

Don’t miss this yearly festival devoted to food and fun!

The Island News would love to give your favorite mom a Mommy Makeover for Mother’s Day! Tell us why you think your mom, or any mom, deserves this makeover, which includes a facial, massage, mani pedi, dinner and more. Please submit your story and a photo to theislandnews@gmail.com. The top five moms will be chosen and placed on our website, www.YourIslandNews.com, on May 3.

Readers will be able to vote for Favorite Mom until Tuesday, May 8. We will announce the winner in the May 10 issue, just in time for Mother’s Day. Good luck to all of Beaufort’s deserving moms!

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Chamber makes two new hires Two new faces joined the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce this week to lead member and information services, including the Beaufort Leadership program.

Renee Gregor Faucher leads the chamber’s member services, including Business Expo, Military Appreciation Day Festival, the Civitas Awards and Annual Meeting, and the monthly Business After Hours.

Connie Hipp, who has led the Leadership Beaufort program, for more than 25 years, joins the chamber as the Information Coordinator.

Duties include database management, membership retention and keeping members updated with information affecting the business community.

“These women bring great experience, intelligence and enthusiasm to our chamber, and we are thrilled to have them on board,” Beaufort Chamber President Blakely Williams said.

“Connie knows so much about Beaufort and is an invaluable resource, and Renee understands the needs of our businesses, especially the small businesses that make up the backbone of our chamber.”

Faucher, a graduate of Valdosta State University, has a background in marketing, employee recognition programs and new methods of training employees.

Before joining the chamber, Hipp served as executive assistant to the Lowcountry Economic Network and for 33 years as a rural development specialist with the U.S. Department of

now accepting civitas nominations Nominations are open for Beaufort-area community leaders who made a difference in 2011as the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce today opened the application process. The deadline for nominations is May 1. Winners will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting June 29 at Dataw Island. The awards cover a wide scope of excellence in the community. Nomination forms are available at www. beaufortchamber.org and at the Chamber offices and Visitors Center, both on Craven Street in downtown Beaufort. Last year there were 55 nominees in 12 categories.

“This is such a great way to recognize the people and groups who make northern Beaufort County so special. We hope to have even more nominees this year because there have been so many positive things happening in our community,” said Jon Rembold, chairman of the Beaufort Regional Chamber Board of Directors.

Agriculture. Hipp moved to Beaufort as a military child at age 6, attended Beaufort County public schools and graduated from the University of South Carolina.

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s vision is “To be the most influential organization in the region creating the preferred community to invest, prosper and enjoy.”

During 2011, the chamber added 200 new members, conducted 15 ribbon cuttings for new businesses, earned an international award for its campaign for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, set new standards for member services and reorganized tourism marketing.

“Bringing on these two key staffers is perfect timing,” Williams said. “We

are preparing nominations for our Civitas Awards and final arrangements for our annual meeting to be held in June at Dataw Island. We have new businesses joining, we have the Military Enhancement Committee, we have partnerships with the City of Beaufort and ideas for the new Commerce Park. There’s a new sense of economic opportunity in the air.”

The chamber’s mission statement is: “The Beaufort Regional Chamber exists to manage and build capacity for continual community growth by advocating for a pro-business environment and building quality workforce development in order to enrich the region’s quality of life.”

For more information about the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, visit www.beaufortchamber.org.

Managing traffic on Lady’s Island Traffic Management is a tough challenge on Lady’s Island. The right lane of Sams Point Road at the intersection with Sea Island Parkway has been designated a right turn only thus allowing right turns both on green and red (after stopping) lights.

Obviously, this facilitates a large volume of right turns but requires all vehicles passing directly through to the new four-lane Lady’s Island Drive to channel through the intersection on a single lane. The rational for this system is not complicated. A check with Mr. Colin Kinton, Beaufort County Traffic Engineer, confirms this system moves more traffic in a shorter amount of time then if the right hand lane allowed traffic both through the intersection and a right

turn. The first vehicle desiring to cross the intersection and encountering a red light would deny all vehicles behind it an opportunity to turn right on a red light.

Jim Hicks Lady’s Island Kinton indicates Business they are looking Professional into some traffic Association signal revisions at the Sam’s Point/Sea Island Parkway intersections, which they hope to complete in the next fiscal year, and will allow the existing rightturn-only lane to be used for both through and right turns, depending on the time of day. In other words, during

the morning rush hour, it will be rightturn only. During lower volume times, it will be both through or right turns. If one travels down Lady’s Island Drive to the intersection with Ribaut Road, this problem is demonstrated by the righthand lane allowing traffic to cross Ribaut and make a right-hand turn. When a vehicle stops for a red light with the intention of crossing the street, vehicles behind it often use the bicycle lane or the adjacent Filling Station parking lot to make right turns.

As we attempt to cope with an ever increasing amount of traffic, finding solutions becomes harder to develop.

We are lucky to have Kinton, who not only does the traffic engineering but also manages the efficiency of the stop lights.

LOWCOUNTRY BROIL Did you get a boot on your car parking downtown or is the traffic light on your street ridiculously slow? Or would you like to thank a stranger for a random act of kindness? Here’s your chance to sound off about what you love and hate. Send your comments to LowcountryBroil@gmail.com and you could see them in our new column called Lowcountry Broil. Don’t worry: They’re all anonymous.

(Any specific negative references to people or businesses will not be published.)

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Shoot to kill

By Jack Sparacino

For years, I assumed I wouldn’t die in an accident. So far that’s been true, partly because of good luck and partly because of usually (not always) decent planning. Falling off a ladder onto my face and chest while painting our house with a can of paint tied around my neck was scary, but somehow nothing broke and a few dozen ibuprofen helped with the head to toe pain.

I did realize that we’re all just here for a while and assume that heart disease or cancer were far more likely to get my number than an accident. When my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was in my early 40’s and suddenly felt like a target was painted on my back.

Lo and behold, I received the same diagnosis in October 2010. It has been an eye-opening journey and ultimately a success story. Here are the key lessons that I’ve learned so far.

1. Check with your doctor, fellows, and get your PSA (prostate specific antigen) level tested as recommended. If you are destined to get prostate cancer, and most of us will get it eventually if we live long enough, catch it early.

2. “Make friends” with a good urologist, even if you don’t have leaky “pipes” or kidney stones. They may tell you things you don’t like hearing, but they may well save your life.

3. Don’t sweat the biopsy as much

Jack Sparacino has a Ph.D. in psychology from The University of Chicago. He has published over 20 articles in psychological and medical journals. He is retired from United Technologies Corporation and now lives with his wife, Jane and their two dogs on St. Helena Island. His hobbies include fishing, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and writing.

When my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I was in my early 40’s and suddenly felt like a target was painted on my back. Lo and behold, I received the same diagnosis in October 2010. It has been an eyeopening journey and ultimately a success story. as I did if one becomes necessary. I found it uncomfortable but tolerable and fairly quick. They may be able to prescribe a sedative for you to get you in the mood, if that’s possible. ( Just be advised that if you shop at Costco afterward, as I did with my friend and designated driver before the drug wore off, you may make some really interesting purchases.)

4. If the biopsy reveals cancer, don’t defeat the purpose of the test and fall over from a heart attack. Take a deep breath. Keep living your life. Remember there are more and better treatment options now than there were just a few years ago. Talk with your urologist about your choices.

4a. Being diagnosed with early prostate cancer is like being dealt an ace from the cancer deck. You would never draw any card from this deck on

purpose, but it’s one of the best cards in it. Take another deep breath and count your blessings, it could have been worse.

5. You will (no guarantee of course) probably die of something else, not prostate cancer, but do your medical homework, get the facts, and work closely with your medical team to kill it. This disease is a terrorist to men and their families and deserves the same fate as other terrorists.

6. There are excellent treatment centers in this area, including The Keyserling Cancer Center in Port Royal and MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina) in Charleston. Dr. James McNab, Medical Director at Keyserling, is just wonderful, extremely instructive and supportive, and so is his radiation oncology team. They were great with me and I am deeply thankful. Likewise, I received excellent initial testing, care and

guidance from Dr. Jonathan Picard in the Department of Urology at MUSC. 7. Be prepared for side effects.

Usually not too bad Jack but sometimes no Sparacino walk in the park.

Keep talking with your medical team.

Keep reading. Keep your head up and memorize where the bathrooms are in your travels.

8. Enlist knowledgeable and caring friends and family to serve as associate members of your medical team. It can be incredibly reassuring to talk with guys who have just gone through this process, are where you are, or are about to be.

It’s not just that misery sometimes loves miserable company, as some of my old college textbooks used to say. You can even make new friends.

9. When you are pronounced “cured,” just think — now I can go back to just worrying about all that “other stuff ” I got distracted from. Yahoo!!!

10. It looks like my prostate cancer is cured after I received radiation treatment at Keyserling last year. My PSA is down to the target level. This is one lousy disease that modern medicine has really put the cross hairs on. Go ahead and pull the trigger.

The Heritage: Ironic in name, hilarious in people watching

By Cherimie Crane Weatherford In the most confusing of times we are faced with a collaborative cocktail of bias, judgment, and presumption. In a world so clouded by color, entangled in ethnicity and jilted by gender, often we are unable to genuinely experience the uniqueness of character. With an encyclopedia of expectation preceding most encounters, our gift of first impression is silently stolen.

Impossible as it is to read any newspaper void of the most popular prejudices, there is one discriminatory discipline that often hovers just under the radar of notoriety. We hear horrors of race, injustices of gender, and unacceptable alienation of ethnicity; however, much less common is the ever so present regional bias, accent discrimination, or colloquial collusion.

I would be slightly remiss if I did not first admit to this horrendous act. There have been times when my Southern ears were unable to clearly, and without preconceived notion, listen to someone from the Noble North give their honest opinion of grits. I have also found myself doubting my male counterpart’s ability to line dance in high heels. Obviously, I have my own prejudice.

One premier example of regional bias would be none other than our beloved Heritage on Hilton Head Island. Ironic is the name, hilarious is the people watching. This prestigious golf tournament/cocktail extravaganza/ fashion casserole is nothing less than a

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The Southerners, especially the local East Coast crew, are the most dominant of Heritage spectators. Their experience shines clearly in their pastel clothing, viable visors, well-worn Master’s gear and personalized Koozies.

whirl wind of melting pot prejudice.

Even an untrained eye can easily categorize, within moments, each pair, each group, and each lonesome soul into North, South, Midwest, and what I affectionately refer to as Nosoms.

Nosoms are the poor unfortunate souls who have lived in so many regions that their clothing, their accent, and their way of interacting socially is a geographical mess.

The Southerners, especially the local East Coast crew, are the most dominant of Heritage spectators. Their experience shines clearly in their pastel clothing, viable visors, well-worn Master’s gear, and personalized Koozie. This group understands the Heritage, understands the game and, most importantly, understands the need for sunscreen.

However, not all Southerners are as prim and properly prepared. The less experienced Southern crew are easily found by the unmistakable Heritage sunburn, the almost unbearable limp from failed footwear, and the slight over excitement at the free beer tent.

Although they are not as skilled as their East Coast family, they are still easily labeled as Southern.

The North brings a distinct contrast.

Often their leather shoes, dark sunglasses, and constant bug swatting are notable nuances. This group has a faster pace walk, a faster pace talk, and an incredible fascination (sometimes fearless) with our king of regional reptile, the alligator.

Our brothers and sisters from the Midwest are, as their very name suggest, somewhere in the middle. They aren’t quite clothed in pastel plaid or leatherinfused brown, instead they proudly don their regional team apparel. Ohio is quite proud of their Buckeyes, for this I am certain. They aren’t all armed at the ready with scented bug spray as their Southern friends, and they don’t sprint through the ropes with the gazelle-like speed of their Northern family, but they are exceptional golf clappers. No one can wave a “Quiet Please” banner quite like a Midwesterner.

As if these groups weren’t enough to keep the regional bias buzzing, the

poor Nosoms struggle through the day desperately trying to blend. Within seconds this group is identified by pastel, plaid, leather, and team apparel all situated in one unfortunate outfit. They flounder between beer and Mimosa in search of cocktail comfort while eating bratwursts and fried green tomatoes.

They bounce between “y’all” and “you’s” like a mechanically maimed ping pong ball.

As the day goes on, the groups can be heard complaining about the traits and characteristics of one another; the beer tent becomes a most amusing example of differing opinions and slightly slurred colloquial confusion. Of course, there is still a most important golf tournament being played and when the regions break from their adversity, a common peace settles over the green or someone gets publicly shamed.

Regardless of difference in dress, difference in speech, and difference in drink, the groups manage to coexist — however interesting that existence proves — even if just for one week. Then everyone returns home with hilarious stories, incredible encounters and confirmation that their region is in fact far superior to the others. I was lucky enough to attend with the East Coast Southern crew, although my dusty cowboy boots and desire to chat may have been better served in the Southern, Southern group. Either way, I found the Heritage to be an incredibly entertaining experience, sunburn and all.

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Believe, but verify

By Will McCullough

I was enjoying a little down time at the beach with Deena and the kids the other day when I watched a small group of children, walking a bit ahead of their father, discover a partially submerged animal in the surf. One child suddenly shouted, “It’s a stingray!” and they all began taking turns gently poking it with their toes (having obviously never heard of Steve Irwin).

“Guys, that’s not a stingray, it’s a turtle,” dad stated as he approached. Hearing the trusted voice of authority’s ruling was all they needed and the kids took up the chant of “it’s a turtle, it’s a turtle” as they left the creature behind and continued on their way. That was about a week ago and, by now, I’m sure those kids are home from their great Beaufort vacation and happily telling their friends how they even saw a sea turtle at the beach. I think it’s amazing that we live in a place where that can happen but, in this case, it actually didn’t. The critter in question was neither a stingray nor a turtle. It was a dead horseshoe crab.

It isn’t unusual in life to discover that something initially stated as a fact by an authority on the subject turns out to be incorrect. When this happens in real estate, the results can range from “slightly disappointing” to “fiscally disastrous.” When purchasing a local property, it’s wise to keep in mind that much of the information shared with you has been provided to your agent by third party sources and there are many topics that you should consider having

Will and Deena McCullough of Lowcountry Real Estate can be reached directly at 843-4418286 or via email at RealEstate@ BeaufortSC.net.

independently verified. Luckily, real estate transactions contain many checks and balances that allow a buyer to do exactly that. Below please find a few of the scenarios where it might be prudent to “believe but verify.”

Property lines: While your agent can likely give you a good general idea where the borders of a property are, I highly recommend that you consider having your own independent survey done before a closing. Keep in mind that your agent is relying upon information from the listing agent that they in turn got from the seller that they may have gotten from the seller before them. Sometimes, especially in newer subdivisions, there may be a current survey on file but, when in doubt, have a professional stake it out.

Covenants, rules and restrictions: If you are purchasing in a neighborhood with covenants, rules and restrictions, make sure you carefully read and understand them before you close.

Many buyers have discovered that they could not park their boat in their driveway, use Christmas lights other than white, that privacy fences were not allowed, etc., until it was too late.

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When purchasing a local property, it’s wise to keep in mind that much of the information shared with you has been provided to your agent by third party sources and there are many topics that you should consider having independently verified. neighborhood’s covenants can bring to light issues that you may not have even considered issues before reading.

Permits: Many move to the Beaufort area dreaming of having a private dock on their property. However, building a dock requires a permit and any given property may either be allowed or not allowed a dock permit based on a wide range of criteria. Conversely, while I’ve never known anyone who dreamed of owning a septic tank, I have known of a few who found out that not being able to get a permit for one was a nightmare. As a general rule, insist on seeing current copies of applicable permits or that your contract being contingent on your ability to get them before you close.

Repairs: If you are buying a local home, you’ll likely be having both a home inspection and a CL100 (termite) inspection. There’s a good chance that these inspections will uncover a few items that need repaired and the seller will probably agree to make some repairs.

A buyer should ensure that the seller provide them with paperwork from licensed professionals documenting that the repairs were made. In addition, most local home inspectors offer a free re-inspection and a buyer should always consider requesting that their inspector return to the property to ensure that issues were addressed correctly.

In local real estate transactions, buyers will often find themselves in a position where they are given a large amount of information believed to be fact from well-meaning sellers, agents, contractors, inspectors and even neighbors. The key to remember is that most parties in a transaction are relying on third parties for this information and, occasionally, it can be incorrect. Making sure you take the time to have important facts verified by independent specialists prior to closing is highly recommended and, if ever in doubt on a given topic, don’t hesitate to consult with your closing attorney’s office on items you may not fully understand.

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Advanced acting workshops offered Actress Simone Griffeth will teach two intensive Advanced Acting Class Workshops for USCB Center for the Arts in April and May. The class will focus on acting techniques using scenes and monologues from plays.

Students will learn about creating believable characters, identifying and generating emotions, accessing their own experiences to strengthen characters, improvisation, and developing character stories. Final performance will be taped and actors will have copy formatted for electronic submissions for casting purposes.

The dates of the Advanced Classes: Grade level 6-9th grade are Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from 1 to 5 p.m. The dates of the

Advanced Classes: Ages 16 and up are Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Advanced class fee is $250. For more information please call the CFA at 843521-4145. Must register in advance to attend workshop. Class size is limited so call today.

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Images of the Lowcountry L ocal artist Joan Templer has put together an interesting exhibition of paintings and photographs for the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts called “Images of the Lowcountry.” The exhibit features 20 artists who have been inspired, by and thankful for the beauty of this area including Sandy Dimke, Ed Funk, Patricia Gardner, Pam Hagen, Barbara James, Phyllis Kaup-Seas, Chris Kirk, Carol Kamm, Elaine Leander, Ellen Long, Eve Miller, Hetty Neiman, Carol Newson, Beverly Peacock, Karen Peluso, Mac Rogers, Penny Russell, Robert Ryzner, Tom Van Steenburg and Polly Swenson.

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THE INDIE FILM CORNER: ‘TAKE ME HOME’

By Dennis Tavernetti

“Take Me Home” from The Indie Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m.

Synopsis: After getting turned down for a job, Thom finds his landlord throwing all of his belongings into the hallway. With no job prospects and no place to sleep, he turns to driving his illegal taxicab around the streets of New York. Fortunately for him, Claire Barrow isn’t having a good day, either. Her husband is flirting with his secretary and her estranged father has suffered a heart attack in California. In a frenzy, she hails what she assumes to be a licensed cab.

What she gets instead ... is Thom. With her life in ruins, Claire decides to pay Thom to drive her out to California and he reluctantly agrees. The path across America takes more than the usual detours and that forces them to choose between the lives they’ve left behind, and the possibilities glimpsed along their journey.

Ratings & Reviews: This Indie film is so new that the two leading film web sites are only noting partial ratings on very small sample sizes. IMDb ratings are trending above 5.0 and Rotten

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Tomatoes has no critics’ ratings as yet, but an audience of 67. Satisfactory marks. Fringe critics and bloggers: Jared Mobarak: “A breath of fresh air ... a little gem of a movie”. Chicago International Film Review: “... romantic comedy gold mine ... it’s a nice film”. IMDb audience reviewers loved it.

Previewer Comments: This is a true Indie film that to date has mostly been shown at movie festivals around the country. It is low budget, but has experienced lead actors who are

actually husband of wife in real life, so they get the chemistry right, even if they are mostly at odds. The story line of taking a cab to California from NYC is improbable, both for the driver and the passenger, but that is the point.

Life’s issues sometimes lead us to act in atypical ways as we try to escape our problems and concerns. What is remarkable about this film is the sense of caring between the two, even in the face of their bickering and differences.

In this serious, but romantic comedy, being stuck in a cab on a cross country road trip is a nice excursion from the doom and gloom of a lot of other Indie films. In the end it offers up a potential solution: change with hope.

Rated: PG-13 for sexual references.

Tickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase tickets day of performance.

The box office opens one hour before show time.

Dennis Tavernetti is a resident of St. Helena Island who retired to the Lowcountry having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB‘s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of bringing Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort.

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Durham Dental, owned by Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, is Beaufort’s first practice to offer the Six Month Smiles System, designed specifically for adults and teenagers (over 15), who have crooked, crowded or spaced teeth — without major bite issues.

The technique offers tremendous advantages over traditional metal braces: • Unlike the traditional braces people must often wear for two to four years, this procedure straightens teeth in an average of just six months and uses low forces to gently move teeth more comfortably.

• The Six Month Smiles System utilizes specialized clear brackets and tooth-colored wires — making them virtually invisible.

• The procedure requires fewer dentist visits and is typically less expensive than traditional braces.

In addition, the Six Month Smiles System can result in healthier gums, since straight teeth are easier to clean than crooked teeth.

“For the first time in Beaufort, the word ‘braces’ no longer has to strike fear among adults and older teens who want to straighten their teeth,” said Dr. Stephen Durham, owner of Durham Dental. “They can now get the radiant smile they’ve always dreamed of, without waiting for years. Six Month Smiles braces are virtually invisible, and straighten teeth much more quickly and more comfortably than traditional braces.”

Dr. Durham stressed the medical benefits of proper dental care, which helps fight against tooth wear and gum disease. Healthy teeth also encourage proper nutrition by enabling people to eat a variety of foods, help boost selfesteem and can reduce headaches and joint pain. He encourages people to schedule a consultation with Durham Dental to see if Six Month Smiles is a good option for them.

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That same power is available to us outside of church and prayer chains 24/7/365. It is how it is designed. When I heard that all thoughts are basically silent prayers and all prayers are answered in the energy in which it is stated, it made me think about how I was both thinking and praying. By focusing on gratitude for Divine healing, inspiration and

abundance, I quit “trying” to make things happen but rather trusted that all will unfold the way it is intended to.

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By Marie McAden

The 190 riders competing in the Sixth Annual Beaufort Memorial Cycling Classic on May 1 aren’t the only ones who will be breaking a sweat. A small army of volunteers, including a group of 15-20 U.S. Marines, will toil tirelessly on race day to turn Beaufort’s Historic District into a cycling speedway.

Starting at noon, volunteers will set up large tower lights at nine spots along the .6-mile course that loops around Bay Street to Scott Street down Craven to Newcastle Street. They’ll also stack bales of hay on corners and at other hazards for the safety of the riders who will be traveling up to 40 miles an hour.

At 2 p.m., crews will get to work assembling a large stage on Bay Street for the awards ceremony. Two hours later, the Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will arrive downtown to erect the 4,000 feet of fencing that separates spectators from cyclists.

During the race, a couple dozen members of local bicycling clubs will serve as course marshals, helping pedestrians get across roads and ensuring the pathway is clear when the cyclists circle around.

And at the end of the race, they break it all down and pack it all up for next year.

“We couldn’t put on this kind of event without the help of a lot of people,” said race organizer Don “DG” Veitch. “The community has really embraced it.”

Part of the USA Crits Southeast series, the Cycling Classic is the third heat in a seven-race competition that begins April 28 in Athens, Ga., with the Terrapin Twilight Criterium and ends May 6 in Sandy Springs, Ga. This year’s race is expected to draw all 15 national professional cycling teams.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital has served as the title sponsor for the Lowcountry event since its inception in 2007, helping to finance operational costs and the $15,000 in cash prizes.

“The hospital is the perfect sponsor because it promotes active, healthy living,” Veitch said. “Cycling fits right into that lifestyle.”

Hosting the event is Lowcountry Velo, a Beaufortbased USA Cycling Association club and team.

Months prior to the race, members of the group go out

Host families open their homes for riders in the Cycling Classic looking for a place to stay. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.

into the community to solicit other sponsors.

The group also helps find some 15 host families for riders needing a place to stay. Gary and Pat Thompson, both Beaufort Memorial physicians, have opened their home to several different women’s teams over the last five years.

“We love having them,” said Pat Thompson, a gynecologist with Beaufort OB/GYN. “These are riders who might not otherwise be able to afford to come to Beaufort and compete if they had to pay for lodging.”

Her husband, Gary, an avid cyclist who rides 35 to 60 miles four days a week, often tags along with the women racers on their training rides.

“They’re amazing athletes,” said Thompson, an anesthesiologist with Lowcountry Anesthesia, a sponsor of the event. “They’ll ride for three hours at a pace of about 18 miles an hour and then get back on their bikes that night for the race and ride 35 miles at

speeds reaching 30 miles an hour.”

The teams, which can include up to five riders, the team manager and a mechanic, usually stay about five or six days, commuting to Walterboro for the fourth race in the series held the day after the Cycling Classic.

In addition to providing accommodations, the Thompsons also cook for the cyclists.

“The first year, the girls brought cans of tuna and pasta and made their own dinner,” Gary Thompson recalled. “I broke out fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano and truffle oil to add to the dish. That’s all it took to convince them. The next night I did the cooking.”

The Cycling Classic is free and open to the public.

The event starts at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1 with a kids’ competition, followed by the women’s race at 6 p.m. and the men’s heat at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on the Cycling Classic, visit www.lowcountrycyclist.com.

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Faced with a growing number of young stroke patients, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has teamed up with YoungStroke, Inc. to present the first stroke EXPO in the area. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 21 in Building 12 of the Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort.

“It’s an emerging health crisis driven by the epidemic of hypertension, diabetes and obesity,” said Amy Edmunds, a stroke survivor and founder of YoungStroke, Inc., an advocacy organization for adults who experienced a stroke between the ages of 20 and 64. “Most people don’t connect the dots between those health issues and stroke.”

The event will address the social, economic and physical needs of young stroke survivors. Pre-registration is requested and can be made by calling (843) 5225585 or toll-free (888) 522-5585.

The EXPO will include presentations by Edmunds, neurologist Dr. Paul Mazzeo, internist Dr. Philip Cusumano and Greg Gilbert of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. In one break-out session, a panel of four stroke survivors and a caregiver will discuss their experiences and how they cope with life after stroke.

“The effects of stroke are often life changing for both the survivor and their families,” said Kathy Campbell, director of the inpatient rehab unit at BMH. “Our goal is to offer stroke survivors information, resources and tools they can use to thrive after stroke, and to help caregivers understand how to support their loved ones.”

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Sgt. Maj. Brian Taylor, recruiting station Baltimore sergeant major, could say only one thing after seeing Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Bease, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, squadron gunnery sergeant.

“I swear I thought I was looking at a ghost.”

Taylor saw a Marine he thought had been dead for the last decade.

After serving together for two years with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., word got back to Taylor that Bease was lost during the tragic 9/11 attack at the Pentagon, where Bease was serving.

“A few weeks after the 9/11 attack, I got a call in which it was explained to me that Bease had perished in the attack on the Pentagon,” Taylor explained. “I passed on my condolences and deployed shortly after.”

Bease clarified the misunderstanding, stating, “After the attack, some friends and I went back in to rescue (those left in the building) and help whomever we could. I had a lot of blood on me and rumors spread that I was either severely injured, or dead.”

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Gunnery Sergeant Maurice Bease, left, and Sgt. Maj. Brian Taylor reconnect after Taylor believed Bease has been dead for the past decade.

short time after the attack, he would encounter Marines who thought the worst had happened to him, just as Taylor had heard. Because Taylor was deployed, he wasn’t in the know, and Bease understands how Taylor went so long without knowing he was alive.

“During one of my deployments to Iraq, a friend of mine was severely injured. By the time he got back to the states and news traveled back to Iraq,

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the word was that he was deceased,” Bease explained. “Two years later, I ran into him again while I was deployed and it was an emotional experience.”

Similar emotions were shown aboard the Air Station when Taylor said he watched in awe as he saw a matured Bease speaking to the educators from his hometown of Baltimore.

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225,” Bease said. “To me, they were the grunts of the squadron. Working when no one else was, getting dirty and doing all the hard work. My job, aviation operations, wasn’t looked at in the same way.

“So to prove to myself and to them, I began cross training with powerline and earned a lot of respect for doing my job and learning to do theirs,” Bease added.

He said that’s when he began learning from Taylor, who ran a tight ship.

“One of the biggest things I think is important is to lead by example; [Sgt. Maj.] Taylor always did, and it is what I do everyday.” Bease said.

Bease explained that he is happy to see Taylor had earned the rank of sergeant major and he plans to make it there himself, piggybacking off some of the leadership traits Taylor gave him.

“It was good to see that he is doing well for himself and has come a long way since he was Sgt. Bease,” Taylor said. “When he was younger, he needed a little direction.”

Ten years and one revelation later, the mentorship and peace of mind has come full circle for Taylor. A mentoring Gunnery Sgt. Taylor is now a sergeant major seeing the success of a Marine he had thought he had lost long ago.

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Fun at the JSLB annual barbecue fundraiser

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The Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) gave their grand annual BBQ by the Marsh fundraiser at the Arsenal last Saturday. The event raises funds for the league’s grant process which benefits agencies and organizations serving women, children and families. It included a barbecue buffet catered by Q on Bay, and great live music by The Broke Locals. This is the seventh year of the barbecue and over the past six years the event has raised more than $100,000 for our community. Kudos to the committee who all did a great job: Katie Phifer, Amy Geier, Kristin Dubrowski, Rachel Loomis, Gloria Duryea, Fripp Langford, Kristin Brady, Cordes Marshall, Jessica Rhodes, Ashley Hutchison, Annie Powell, Anna Edwards and Leigh Ward. Here are some pics from the event for you:

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Junior Cotillion Board members attend a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pendarvis. The Junior Cotillion Advisory Board Members are, from left, Carol Ruff, Ty Reichel, Director Mary Kennerty, LizAnn Pendarvis and Christina Wilson.

The high impact Beaufort Junior Cotillion program will be directed by longtime National League of Junior Cotillions Director, Mary Kennerty. The purpose of the junior cotillion program is to educate young people about manners, ethics, protocol and social dancing. Fourth through eighth graders experience more than 100 different social skills, including greetings and introductions, polite conversation, first impressions, dress codes, manners in the home, manners in public and dining etiquette, to name a few. Classes will meet monthly at the Arsenal on Sundays beginning on August 26. To register, email Director@ MannersMatter.org, or contact Mary Kennerty, Junior Cotillion Director, at 843-881-8755.

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YMCA players will get their first chance to meet the Challenger coaches at this summer’s camp starting the week of July 9. The camp will run Monday – Friday and there will be different sessions throughout the day for players between the ages of 3-16 years. The camp will conclude on July 13.

Charles Ridlehuber, Health & Wellness Director of Wardle Family YMCA, says, “We look forward to seeing our players on the field this summer. This partnership with Challenger Sports is part of a larger push to advance our program and our players, and we urge everyone in the Beaufort community to be involved and continue their support of our young players’ love for the game.”

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Descended from several generations of disguised Beaufort natives, she grew up in two famous houses on the Point: Her grandmother’s house, Tidalhom, and her parents’ beautiful home on the water across the street. You also don’t get any more international than Caroline, who studied for years in France and now works for a top French company and jets all around the U.S. weekly for them.

Caroline started by studying to be a sommelier and a wine maker after getting an undergraduate degree at Emory. She did her wine training in France starting with a sommelier-conseil degree from the Université du Vin in Suze-la-Rousse. Then she realized she was more interested in the wine making side so she apprenticed herself at a number of different wineries in France, Italy, Australia and California. After that period, she returned to school in France to get her Master’s Degree in Enology from the Université de Bourgogne at Dijon IUVV. Caroline must have chosen the right places to study and train because two years ago, after 10 years working as a wine maker, a wine that she helped develop at a Napa winery got 100 pts. from Robert Parker.

But she missed the South and her parents and grandmother and wanted to be closer to Beaufort, so she has recently relocated to Atlanta, where her husband of three years is a Computer Network Security (which

basically means he works for companies to help fight hackers and cyber terrorism). Says Caroline, “The South has always felt like home to me, plus I love the weather. For me, home is where your spirit comes to a deeper level of rest. I am a bit of a restless spirit, so it’s nice to know that Beaufort is still that home to me.” She added, “Beaufort is special among towns. It has a lot of highly capable people that are intelligent and worldly and ready to bring their energies to improving our town. There is such variety here. We have the charm of a small town with all the necessary spices that go together to make it complex and interesting — hard to forget and hard to leave. That’s how Beaufort gets in your blood.”

That’s why Caroline was pleased when approached by Tonnellerie-Ermitage, France’s best wine barrel making company, to be their primary U.S. rep for their barrels to wine makers.

Says Caroline, “At Ermitage, we custom make barrels to the specifications of the wine makers. Perhaps that is why it is helpful that I am a wine maker myself because it allows me to better understand the needs and preferences of my clients. I handle barrel sales for Napa and Sonoma as well as for the East Coast. This means that I work with the wine makers (many of whom I know very well) to help them select the best oak barrels, sourced from specific French forests, for their wines.”

Caroline’s work takes a lot of energy and flexibility. And she says, “You have to love to travel, and extracurricular activities begin to revolve around amassing and using sky

miles. In one week I might be at a tasting in NYC, at a meeting in Virginia, then at the office in Napa!

It is fun but quite taxing.

It probably s o u n d s glamorous to be jetting around at that pace, but during the busy season I probably spend more time at airports than I spend with friends.”

Caroline’s philosophy behind wine making is clear. She says, “I believe that wine is a beautiful natural product and my goal is always to bring balance. For example, with oak barrels, it is so important to select the right barrel for the profile and style of the wine.

When this is done without a heavy hand, you find balance in the blend and balance in the finished wine. It’s a joy to taste. For me wine, in the greater sense, is the concept of connecting with the earth through the creation of a product that can then be shared and enjoyed. It is a joyful union of science, art and reverence for the past.”

This reverence for the past and connecting with the earth to bring out the best of its bounty are valuable lessons Caroline learned growing up at Beaufort’s knee. This now grown-up native “jet setter” will always find her way back home and be welcomed here.

“For me, wine, in the greater sense, is the concept of connecting with the earth through the creation of a product that can then be shared and enjoyed. It is a joyful union of science, art and reverence for the past.”

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The Federal Reserve and the economy

By Wendy Zara

You may have been hearing a lot lately about the Federal Reserve, better known the “Fed”, and its chairman, Ben Bernanke. You may also already know that the Fed has an influence on interest rates, which in turn influences the economy. But there is more to the Fed than meets the eye, and the reasons behind the interest rate changes may interest you as an investor.

The Fed was established in 1913 and consists of a seven-member board of governors, including the chairman. All are appointed by the president and approved by the senate. The nation is divided into 12 Federal Reserve districts represented by 12 Federal Reserve banks. Since its establishment, the Fed has become responsible for directing the nation’s monetary policy. The Fed also regulates the nation’s banks and other depository institutions and supervises directly many commercial banks. The Fed also tries to support other financial markets by maintaining stable conditions for financial transactions.

Although the Fed has many responsibilities, most investors only think of the Fed as having control over the interest rates that affect the U.S. financial markets.

There are many different interest rates, but the Fed has direct control over only one of those interest rates, the “discount rate.” The discount rate is the interest rate the Fed charges its member banks on money borrowed for certain short-term loans.

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Experience the one-of-a-kind exotic dishes at

AMATA THAI FUSION

By Tess Malijenovsky

If you’re looking to take a date on a winning Thai restaurant experience, take her to Amata Thai Fusion. She’ll be pleased with its elegant ThaiVietnamese atmosphere (despite its unseemly location next to Kmart in the Beaufort Town Center) and moodsetting music with, for example, UK trip-hop artists like RJD2. Order the Love Me Long Time Ribs and One Night in Bangkok specials, followed by the one-of-a-kind coffee cake, and you’re guaranteed satisfaction.

Lunch Bunch had the pleasure of trying a variety of Amata appetizers like the golden and crispy Spring Rolls and Crab Wontons The juicy, marinated Chicken Satay served with a peanut sauce and cucumber salad was thinly sliced for sharing. And if you have a hankering for shrimp, try their deep fried marinated shrimp coated in coconut and Thai spices.

Along with the many traditional Thai dishes we love and can rely on — curries, Pad Thai, Tom Kha soup, pineapple fried rice, etc. — Amata’s owner, Dechpong Tocharen, hand-selected some of the restaurant’s top specials listed on a black board: One Night in Bangkok, Love Me Long Time Ribs and the Flying Dragon.

It’s to be noted that these dishes are as steamy as they sound and highly recommended.

One Night in Bangkok.

The Flying Dragon, made with deep fried soft shell crab.

New coffee cake dessert.

Buck went for One Night in Bangkok, a medley of ground chicken and colorful veggies surrounding a rice mound centerpiece topped with an egg. The combination had a special sauce with just the right bite for those who like it spicy.

Now, when I dine Thai, I wouldn’t usually go for a rib dish, but the Love Me Long Time Ribs were amazing! The meat was moist, falling off the bone and coated with a finger-licking sauce over a

rice mound. Let’s just put it this way, the boys at the table next to us said they’d be ordering the ribs at their next weekly visit.

I also tried the Flying Dragon and Pho’ beef soup. Granted, this was my first time trying deep fried soft shell crab, but I loved the Flying Dragon. What I can guarantee is unique about Amata’s version of soft shell crab is their Thai sauce that complemented the crispy crab delicacy wonderfully. The Pho’ is served with a side dish of bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapeños and lime that’s added per your taste to the noodle soup. I liked that the beef was still rosy in the center boosting its flavor as well as its broth. What looks exotic has a simply great taste.

Lunch Bunch was honored to be the first people to sample Amata’s brand new

featured dessert — a reinvention of the Coffee Cake. This isn’t the coffee cake your grandfather ate for breakfast. We’re talking about a homemade two-layered coffee-flavored cake with creamy icing, notes of caramel, topped with almonds and garnished with fresh whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate drizzle. A must-try dessert!

If you haven’t been in a while or have yet to try it, rekindle your palate at Amata Thai Fusion. Located at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite #2, Beaufort, SC, 29902.

Open Mondays-Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 12 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 843-379-9197 or visit www.amatathaifusion.com.

The taming of the screw

By Terry Sweeney

On a recent stay in the Hamptons at the Sag Harbor mansion of some richy rich friends of mine (yes I know that sounded a bit braggy, but read on and you’ll find out why this hoity toity piece of background information is relevant), I was asked by my charming hostess, who was having a dinner party, to grab another bottle of her house red from under her bar. I graciously obeyed and, being a professional wine consultant and wine columnist, of course took on the task of opening it.

All alone in her vast kitchen, I searched in vain for a simple corkscrew, but instead came upon a fancy version — something called the Metrokane Rabbit Deluxe Wine Pull. I’d seen these cartoony monstrosities before, but had never really worked one. How hard could it be? Well, I wrestled with the darn thing for at least 10 minutes, but the cork refused to budge. I gave it one good heave ho and it was then I felt the cork move — down into the bottle!

What did head upward, however, was a huge sploosh of red wine that vaguely resembled Old Faithful. And that splashed my hostess’s newly painted ceiling and expensive cabinets, leaving her entire fancy kitchen looking like a seedy crime scene. Well, she did say “house wine” I said to myself. Probably some cheap bargain swill. Thank God

for that at least! It was then I turned the bottle around and saw it was Petrus! (A $400 BOTTLE OF WINE!) I tentatively stuck my head around a Terry corner and shakily Sweeney called out while trying to appear nonchalant. “Hey, so Petrus is your house wine?”

“Oh no,” she replied, “you must have gone to the wrong bar. The only Petrus we have is the one we bought at the Chateau in Bordeaux on our 20th anniversary, and hand carried back on the plane. We’re going to open it on our 40th, only nine more years to go, but it will be worth the wait!”

“OMG,” I muttered horrified. “Well so long folks! It was nice knowing ya!” I ran upstairs to quickly pack and jump in my rental car and speed off. (Of course, with the luck I was having, I would have run over their adored and pampered Maltese on the way out of the driveway.)

Mercifully, they thought the entire mishap was very amusing and I remained their houseguest. Bless their multi-millionaire hearts!

Still, I was left to ponder my troubled relationship with the corkscrew. You

know, back in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, the corks that were used to seal bottles wisely extended above the rim of the bottle neck — far enough to be grasped firmly, and making them much easier to remove. But after the fall of Rome in the 5th century, cork bottles disappeared from use for a thousand years. It wasn’t until the late 16th century that corks reappeared in England and, along with them, early versions of the corkscrew. Over the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, various dedicated inventors worked on improvements to the corkscrew. (I’d mention all their names, but let’s face it, I can barely keep the names straight of all those bitchy “Real Housewives,” not to mention the endless parade of floozy “Bachelorettes” or all the trash that has washed up on “The Jersey Shore.”)

Let us suffice to say that over many years, many, many people dedicated their lives to making a better corkscrew. So many, in fact, that in 1997, Fred O’Leary, published his book: “Corkscrews, 1000 Patented Ways to Open a Bottle.” Leave it to an Irishman to try all 1,000.

As I Googled the world of the corkscrew online, I came upon an interesting group of corkscrew nuts who got together in 2003 at the Annual General Meeting of the International Correspondence of Corkscrew Addicts in Roanoke, Virginia.

The gentleman who hosted this website had posted numerous photos of antique and modern corkscrews that he had obviously painstakingly collected over the years. I thought “Good God, what a bore that must have been.” How wrong I was. The very last shot was him sitting in a vintage rattan peacock chair at the Pat Pong Corkscrew Club in Bangkok Thailand, with a bevy of topless Thai hookers draped all over him. I’m not kidding, it went from the dullest bunch of shots of rusted corkscrews to X-rated Thai porn! Well, pardon me!

I guess the bottom line for me is that perhaps the best way to deal with the corkscrew is to realize that maybe it’s time has come and gone. After all, you can’t carry one onto a plane anymore and, besides, nowadays there is so much data out there that affirms that one out of every 10 corked bottles suffers from “the taint,” which ruins the taste. And though I feel bad for the cork farmers (add them to a long list of people I feel bad for), I have to admit I just love a screw top.

And more and more people like me are becoming fun loving Screw-Toppers!

So, so long ya crazy old corkscrew, see ya in Thailand!

Cheers!

Editor’s Note: Hope you enjoy this classic Happy Winos column while the author is getting married in New York City.

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school news

A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County

Riverview lottery process revised to boost diversity

By Tess Malijenovsky

In an effort to reduce Riverview Charter School’s percentage of Caucasian students and increase its percentage of minority students, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently revised the charter’s enrollment lottery process to encourage diversity.

Riverview Charter School uses a lottery to allocate enrollment slots among applicants. Applicants receive at least one “card” to enter the lottery.

Students from zip codes 29920, 29940, 29941 and 29945 will receive three additional lottery cards, as would students with single parents and kindergarten applicants who attended

a public or U.S. Department of Defense preschool program. One additional card will go to minority applicants, including African-American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Asian students.

Abiding by the 40-year-old desegregation agreement between the federal government and the school district, the Office of Civil

Rights approves, among other things, student assignments that might affect the demographic makeup of school populations. The Office of Civil Rights said that Riverview’s enrollment does not comply with the district’s desegregation agreement. The revisions to the lottery process are anticipated to boost the charter’s diversity.

Teachers encouraged to apply for mini-grants Teachers in northern Beaufort County public schools are encouraged to apply for grants to use in classrooms the first semester of the upcoming school year.

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m.

April 27.

The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation, founded almost 20 years ago, hasn’t been active in recent years. However, a new board of directors, led by Chairman Jim Grimsley, is re-energizing the group.

The springtime awards will set the stage for bigger fundraising efforts and more grants, Grimsley said.

“Historically, the schools in northern Beaufort County haven’t had the same

kind of outside financial support from businesses and the community that schools in the southern county, especially on Hilton Head, have enjoyed,” he said.

“Our goal is to target public schools in northern Beaufort County and help teachers do things they might not ordinarily be able to do because of funding,” Grimsley said.

Successful applications should encourage imaginative, innovative projects that can be targeted to a specific goal the teacher has, for which funds are otherwise not available. This first round of grant awards must be spent before Dec. 31.

Winners will be announced in late

May and the funds will be disbursed after the new school year starts in August. Teachers earning the grants are required to submit after-action reports on the success of their efforts and how the grant money helped.

“We want to let teachers know that there are other options out there for financial help,” said Laura Eggers, cochair of the board’s public relations committee.

“Lady’s Island Middle, for instance, received a contribution from the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to serve as seed money for the first year of a Junior Leadership program,” she said. “Our foundation

is ready to help — we just need the teachers to submit the simple application and we’ll do our best to help.”

The Board of Directors is considering several fundraising ideas for the fall and spring seasons. In the meantime, contributions can be made to the Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation, 611 Bay Street, Beaufort SC 29902. The foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit and donations may be tax deductible.

For more information or to obtain an application, email the Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation at nbcpef1@gmail.com.

SCHOOL briefs • Saturday, April 21, Mossy Oaks will hold its PTO yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MOES gym. A table may be purchased for a $10 donation to PTO. Any unsold or unwanted items will be donated to CAPA. • Tuesday, April 24, students at Mossy Oaks Elementary will take both their class group pictures ($8) and individual spring pictures.

Individual pictures will be sent home for parents to purchase all or part of the package and return the non-purchased pictures to the school.

• Wednesday, April 25 is Popcorn Wednesday at Riverview Charter School. Also, MAP testing will continue this week through April 28.

Please arrive to school by 8:30 a.m. to minimize distractions for the students who are testing.

Miss Beaufort High Pageant The annual Miss BHS Pageant will be held on April 27, at 7 p.m. in the Arts Center at Beaufort High. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 day of the pageant. A portion of proceeds will benefit

the Celestine Lewis/Eleanor Mack Leadership Scholarship Fund. Contact Tarsha Smith (tarsha.smith@beaufort.k12.sc.us) for more information.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event The Mossy Oaks Elementary PTO and students invite all to take part in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital. It will take place on Friday, April 27 at the Beaufort Middle School track. The event begins at 7 p.m. and goes on until 7 a.m. so participants can come at any time to walk the track and have fun with community fellowship, music, contests, food and local talent.

Entrance is totally free! MOES PTO will be selling baked goods that evening as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

School briefs compiled by Tess Malijenovsky.

Send us your school or classrooms upcoming events to schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.

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Students describe what Earth Day means to them

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oosa Elementary tries to get the message out that “every day is Earth Day.” This is the second year that Coosa has been working with Home Depot to plant a flower bed in front of the school.

On April 10 at 8:30 a.m., Ms. Boulware’s second grade class had a few things to say about Earth Day: Leila: “Earth Day is when you, like, help the planet.

You plant flowers that produce oxygen. You save the Earth from pollution.”

Olivia: “Just go on Starfall.com and there is a game that tells you when it is. It is a special day to celebrate the Earth because it has done special things for you.”

Lizzie: “It is when you have to take care of the Earth and there is no trash.”

Bryce: “I celebrate it but I can never remember exactly what it is. Wait ... I know ... it is when you plant trees and other plants. You also pick up trash.”

Jeremiah: “Earth Day is about the Earth and keeping it clean and taking care of it.”

Will: “It’s about the Earth and the environment.”

Camille: “It is about saving the Earth.”

Ashlynne: “Earth Day is supposed to have no trash on the ground and help animals, trees and plants.”

Kausar: “It’s for helping the Earth, cleaning up the trash in the river and water. We grow new trees and plants.”

Marcus: “Earth Day is a time to pick up trash so the Earth can be healthy.”

Thomas: “Whenever trash goes in the water, people clean it up so the turtles won’t die. Turtles think plastic bags are jellyfish. At recess when trash blows out of the trash, we can pick it up. It helps trees grow.”

Xander: “It is like you gotta pick up and throw everything away and recycle things. You throw everything away and keep the world clean.”

Ms. Boulware’s second grade class at Coosa Elementary had a few things to say about Earth Day. (Back, left to right) April, Jeremiah, Marcus, Thomas, Will, Leila, Lizzie, Ashlynne; (Front, left to right) Kaden, Bryce, Kausar, Annabelle, Ethan, Xander, Olivia and Camille.

learning live through the discovery channel Beaufort Elementary is taking a free behind-the-scenes expedition to the Arctic this Earth Day. Students will join Producer Dan Rees and scientists Bob Bindschadler and Ron Naveen from Discovery Channel’s groundbreaking series Frozen Planet for a free LIVE classroom webinar: “Earth Day: What the Ice and Penguins Tell Us About Our Changing Planet”. Also, Mrs. Allen collected 500 paper grocery bags from Bi-Lo to have students decorate for Earth Day. Mrs. Allen will return the decorated bags, which customers will use this Sunday, April 22, Earth Day. Check out www.earthdaybags.org.

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Historic Beaufort Foundation Presents

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Living well is the Pointe

Read of the Week “Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet” by Bill McKibben Sunday, April 22, marks the 42nd Earth Day celebration in America.

Begun in 1970 through the leadership of U.S. Senators Gaylord Nelson and Pete McCloskey, Earth Day continues to promote the message of a safe and clean environment. With more than a dozen books about the environment, author Bill McKibben is known as the leading voice on climate change. In fact, his first book “The End of Nature,” published in 1989, was one of the first to warn against global warming. His 2010 book “Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet,” continues his warnings that severe environmental changes are underway. After reading “Eaarth,” Reference Manager Francesca Denton at the Beaufort branch of the Beaufort County Public Library commented, “Although this book makes me want to move to Vermont, raise bees and open a grist mill, I still found myself motivated to make changes to walk a little more lightly on our new ‘eaarth.’ To embrace the message, you probably need to already be a bit of a conscious consumer, but is a very worthwhile read for those needing more motivation to effect personal changes in energy habits.”

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Friends of the Beaufort County Library (FOL) will hold the 2012 Annual Spring Book Sale in the FOL Used Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Beaufort library at 310 Scott Street, Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a large selection of well-priced gently used books, paperbacks, DVDs, audio tapes, and children’s books available for every age and a variety of interests.

All money resulting from the sale will be used to support unfunded programs, projects and materials needed by the Beaufort, St. Helena and Lobeco libraries.

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Elizabeth Smart kicks off Step Up For Kids race

By Tess Malijenovsky

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort (CAPA) is taking one giant step up this weekend to fight child abuse and neglect in the area. The local nonprofit is bringing keynote speaker Elizabeth Smart to rally this important cause as well as hosting the Step Up For Kids 5K/10K Race on Saturday, April 21.

Known in the past as the CAPA

Angel Walk, this year’s race has been re-titled “Step Up For Kids” and will be professionally timed. The course will begin at the Waterfront Park downtown near the marina at Bay and Charles streets. Runners and walkers alike can enjoy the breathtaking vista and breeze as they run across the Woods Memorial Bridge. The race begins at 8 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony.

Elizabeth Smart will be at Waterfront Park to kick off the run with a few

inspirational words about her story.

Smart was abducted in 2002 when she was 14-years-old from her bedroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“Her story is one of overcoming child abuse and neglect. She gave her male abductor nine months of her life and didn’t want to give him a day more. So she has shown the story of hope and encourages other victims that there is a brighter tomorrow,” said Gloria Duryea of CAPA. “We love her message and her

outlook of not giving your perpetrator another day of misery and to move forward and keep yourself safe.”

Elizabeth Smart will be the keynote speaker at the Step Up for Kids Rally on Friday, April 20, at Bluffton High School Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m.

Tickets are $15 General Admission, $20 at door. Anyone can sign on for the Step Up for Kids 5K/10K at 7 a.m. on race day for $35. In case of rain, bring an umbrella and sunny spirit.

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Dr. Tony Evans coming for another Great Beaufort Revival In 1831, the Parish Church of St. Helena joined with the Beaufort Baptist Church for a community revival by bringing in an evangelical Presbyterian Minister to preach from its pulpit.

During this revival, 40 young men in the Beaufort community of about 600 gave up professional roles to enter the Episcopal ministry. Six of these men later became bishops in the Episcopal Church. That revival is now referred to as the Great Revival of 1831.

Again believing that what unites us

is far greater than what divides us, St. Helena’s has invited Dr. Tony Evans, a Black Baptist evangelist from Texas, to once again lead a community Dr. Tony revival. And, once Evans again will partner with another church, the Community Bible Church, that is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

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Although the Community Bible Church and St. Helena have two very different worship services, both possess a desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ within this community. This time the Revival will be held at Community Bible Church as it seats over 2,100. The revival runs April 26-27 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Praise music will begin at 6:45 p.m. followed by the service from 7 until 8:30 p.m. A nursery is provided on a first come, first serve basis, for four and under.

Our prayer is that we will again ignite

a spark for another Great Revival that inspires kingdom living from Beaufort to the ends of the earth.

At the young age of 18, Tony Evans answered the call of God to give his life to full-time ministry.

From that point forward, he made it his goal to study, practice and teach the truths found in God’s unchanging word.

Community Bible Church is located 638 Parris Island Gateway. For more information contact Jan Pringle, 843263-7113.

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How far do you have to go for advanced heart care?

When Kent Easty’s “flu” was a heart attack in disguise, he was glad to be near South Carolina’s first Duke-affiliated heart center. Here, his cardiologist used an innovative radial approach to cardiac catheterization which starts from the wrist instead of the leg. Kent later learned the easier-on-the-body diagnostic procedure is so advanced, it’s not available in many large cities.

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FRIENDS FASHION SHOW AT THE SHED FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Fashion Show will be hosted at The Shed located in the center of downtown Port Royal on Wednesday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s show is “Transitions” featuring spring and summer fashions showcasing the changes in attire that many of us go through on a daily basis. Fashions will be highlighted in three sections including “Sporty,” “Smart” and “Sassy.”

The fundraising event will showcase the romantic colors and styles for spring from locally owned retailers including Bay Street Jewelers, Bay Street Outfitters, Beaufort Clothing Company, Carolina Wiggle Wear, Divine Shoes, Grace & Glory, Her Favorite Store, Higher Ground, Lulu Burgess, Modern Jewelers, Sweet Grass Apparel, and Diane Hultari of Custom Tailoring as well as FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice’s Red Door.

The event will include a gourmet luncheon by Catering by Debbi Covington who was featured as a “Master of Entertaining” in Southern Living magazine, entertainment by “Music to Go,” Ed and Kris Robertson and auctioneer, Deanna Bowdish.

Tickets are $55 or you can purchase a table for 10 people for $500. Tickets can be purchased online at www. friendsofcarolinehospice.com or by calling 843-525-6257 for reservations or additional information.

“We are so excited about our new venue, which is located in the community where you will find the Friends of Caroline Hospice office. As the numbers have continued to grow, we have had to move from our initial location at Dockside Restaurant, to our most recent location, the Beaufort Inn. Now as we prepare for our largest attendance ever, the 2012 Friends Fashion Show will be held at The Shed, where there will be a completely different look. This year we hope attendees will feel as though they are entering a New York loft as they walk in the door and after enjoying their lunch, will be transported directly to the runway of that high fashion city” explains Fashion Co-Chairpersons Sharon Dwyer and Janet Thompson.

FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice is a nonprofit, United Way organization, that has been serving Beaufort residents for over 32 years. FRIENDS was the first and only hospice in Beaufort founded by Beaufortonians wishing to help a dying friend. FRIENDS is a nonprofit hospice and does not accept money from patients, their families, insurance companies or Medicare or Medicaid.

FRIENDS relies solely on support from the community to operate.

For more information, contact Janie Lackman, at 843-525-6257 or Janie@ friendsofcarolinehospice.com.

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Healing Heroes Golf Week The Independence Fund, an all volunteer, combat veteran run nonprofit, in conjunction with Palm Key Development, will hold a ceremonial ground breaking on the proposed site for the Independence Chapel and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Remembrance Wall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25. The ground breaking ceremony will be part of the Healing Heroes Golf Week (www. healingheroesgolfweek.com) in which more than two dozen severely injured veterans from the Global War on Terror will be honored guests at the Palm Key Retreat from April 2327. The public is invited to attend this significant event which will be followed by a barbecue buffet, live entertainment by Nashville recording artist Barry Michael, and a free screening of the critically acclaimed film “Rebirth,”being brought to the event by the New York-based nonprofit, Project Rebirth.

“For many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, particularly those who have lost friends or are severely injured themselves, the Chapel and Remembrance Wall will serve a purpose for them similar to that which the Vietnam Wall does for veterans of that conflict,” said Ret. Col. Eddie Ray, USMC. Ray, a recipient of the nation’s second highest award for valor, the Navy Cross, recently took the position of Director for the Lowcountry’s Third Annual Lt. Dan Weekend, (www.LDW3.com) that is

more events to support veterans • To kick off the Poker Ride and the Healing Heroes Golf Week, the Forgotten Sons Motorcycle Club is sponsoring a Heroes Dinner at Hecklers, 2121 Boundary Street, Beaufort, on April 21, starting at 4 p.m.

• Bryan Anderson, author of “No Turning Back”, will speak at the Hampton Hall Clubhouse in Bluffton on April 24. The banquet costs $60 per person.

To reserve a spot, contact Judy Ferguson at judy4099@gmail. com or (973) 919-1362.

• On Saturday, April 28, the Forgotten Sons Motorcycle Club will host the 5th Motorcycle Benefit Run to raise funds for the next Lieutenant Dan Week.

Advance registration is available at www.ldw3.com. Registration starts at 10 a.m. on April 28 at the AMVETS Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Bikes roll at noon. Riders pay $15; passengers $10. The entry fee includes a dinner and live music, door prizes and a silent auction. scheduled for September 2012.

According to the Independence Fund’s Chief Operating Officer Ret. Captain James Howard, the proposed site of the Chapel and Remembrance Wall could not be

more ideal. “Not only does the natural beauty of the setting lend itself to a sense of peace and calm that visitors, and visiting veterans in particular, will find healing, the physical location is less than five miles off of Interstate 95 at a geographic location that is exactly mid way between New York City and Miami Beach. It will make this Lowcountry fixture a natural stop for any veteran traveling up or down the Eastern Seaboard.”

Along with the ground breaking ceremony, the veterans and their caregivers will be participating in a myriad of other activities including an archery clinic being taught by wounded veteran and competitive archer Ed Patten; equine therapy at the Huspa Plantation; a “Heroes Banquet” featuring triple amputee and author of “No Turning Back,” Bryan Anderson; and, of course, golf at the Lowcountry’s Callawassie, Lady’s Island Country Club, Cat Island Sanctuary and Fripp Island courses.

Limited space is still available for both the banquet and golf events. Online registration for both is available at www.healingheroesgolfweek.com.

To date, the Independence Fund, a 501(c)3 organization authorized to operate in the state of South Carolina, has raised and distributed more than $1.75 million in goods and services to some of the most severely injured veterans from the War on Terror.

For more information, visit www. healingheroesgolfweek.com.

Croquet tournament to raise funds for AMIkids Beaufort With needs ranging from new laundry facilities to a welding room, this year’s AMIkids Beaufort croquet tournament fundraiser brings great need — but also great fun.

“It’s our primary fundraising event and a lot of work goes in to making it all work for the people who so generously give, but it’s also important that we remember it’s all about the kids and for one weekend, it’s all about the croquet,” said Mike Ingram, chairman of AMIkids Beaufort.

The residential, non-prison cultured facility in Dale provides not only education but numerous hands-on educational opportunities, treatment and behavior modification. AMIkids also partners with eight community service projects throughout Beaufort County. Only male teens convicted of non-violent offenses can participate.

Students work toward their high school equivalency diplomas and also, starting this year, can earn a welding certificate to help them find good work upon graduation. In the past two years, 27 AMIkids Beaufort participants have earned their GEDs

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and seven of those students have pursued higher education throughout South Carolina.

The May 5 golf croquet tournament will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brays Island off US 17 in Sheldon, about 15 miles west of Beaufort. A “Captain’s Party” for all participants will be held May 4, 5:30 p.m. at the historic Marshlands home of Brantley Harvey Jr. in Beaufort’s National Historic Landmark District.

Teams of four- to eight-people are encouraged to enter, and period

costumes are one of the hallmarks of the annual tournament.

“We have a lot of fun with the croquet and it ranges from serious players to people just out for a fun day for a good cause,” said Dr. Mike Harris, chairman of the AMIkids Beaufort croquet tournament.

During the croquet day, a silent auction helps raise money for the program, formerly known as Beaufort Marine Institute. Items range from golf outings to catered dinners aboard yachts and in historic mansions, from custom jewelry to vacation getaways.

“We had an exceptional 2011 at AMIkids Beaufort, and the table is set for an even bigger year in 2012,” Ingram said.

Last fall, the Stranahan Foundation awarded a $50,000 grant to AMIkids Beaufort to help fund the specialized, certificated welding program offered through TCL. For more information, to offer silent auction items or to sign up a croquet team, call Dr. Mike Harris at 843-524-1762. Entry fees are $400 per team and are tax deductible.

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As a side note, Trebbiano goes by the name Ugni Blanc in France. There it is the most widely planted white wine grape. (I guess Chardonnay isn’t the queen of white grapes that some of us assumed it was. Even if they do have $700 and higher Chards in France.) In the Cognac region just outside Bordeaux, Trebbiano, aka Ugni Blanc, has yet another name — St. Emilion.

It is the grape that makes Cognac and Armagnac. (See, you might have drunk some and not known it.)

Anyhow, our second grape is called Garganega, Italy’s sixth most widely planted white wine grape variety. Much of it is grown in the northeastern region of Veneto, around the city of Venice. Genetically, Garganega has been shown to be the same variety as Grecanico from Sicily. Also, it appears to be one of the parent grapes of Trebbiano. In the sub-zone of Soave in the Veneto region, Garganega is the predominant white variety. And, now you know our wine for this week — Soave.

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is a DOC Soave that is less restricted and controlled in its production. And, there is the DOCG Soave Superiore. And, yes, that translates as “superior.” More controls, better grapes, etc. Both of these wines also have a possible “Classico” designation that moves them up a notch as well. The Soave DOC was established in 1968 and the Soave Superiore was declared for the 2002 vintage. Garganega makes up 70 to 100 percent of any Soave wine. It can be blended with Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc), Chardonnay or Trebbiano di Soave (also called Verdicchio in this area). No wonder we don’t know when we’ve drunk some of these grapes.

Soave wines were hugely popular in the United States in the middle of the 20th century. This is because there was an Italian wine boom following the second

World War. The popularity of Soave was due mostly to the marketing efforts of a large winery in that part of Italy: Bolla. For years, even since I’ve been in Beaufort, people came to buy “Soave Bolla” like Soave was the winery name. (Interestingly, Bolla stopped making Soave several years ago, which is too bad because we should all be thrilled with these wines all summer.)

Our Soave for today, though, comes from Santi. Santi traces its origins to 1843, when Carlo Santi established a wine cellar in the village of Illasi. The original winery was located in the heart of the most acclaimed wine growing zones in the Veneto near Lake Garda. Santi is now an Italian wine making success story concentrating on four basic wines — Pinot Grigio, Valpolicella, Amarone and Soave Classico. They use mainly their own estate grown grapes and some long term contracts with local growers who follow Santi’s directions. The Santi Soave Vignetti di Monteforte (Monteforte is one of the best areas in the Soave subzone.) is made from grapes grown at about 300 meters above sea level.

They face Southwest as they grow so the afternoon sun lingers on them producing layers of flavors. The soil is of volcanic origin with basalt formations and rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium. The grapes are harvested in early October, softly crushed and cold fermented. Malo-lactic fermentation is not allowed to happen so the wine’s acidity is fresh and crisp. The wine is allowed to rest on its lees for seven months which adds complexity and aromatics. The wine is straw colored with a fresh fragrance of elder flowers and hints of tropical fruits, herbs and honey. Just so you know, the blend for this Soave is 90% Garganega and 10% Trebbiano.

A couple of months ago, a “Wine Spectator” write up on this wine said, “Tropical pineapple and mango flavors mix with apple, tangerine and almond in this fruity Soave. A fleshy white, balanced by juicy acidity.”

And you can drink it for $11.99 a bottle. Enjoy!

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AMATA THAI FUSION: 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; L.D. ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

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HECKLERS

524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L. RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS: 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 525-9824; L.D.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

BARBARA JEANS RESTAURANT & BAR: 47 Ferry Road, Lady’s Island; 524-

Parkway; Beaufort; 379-5888; Japanese; L.D.

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

SAN JOSE: 5 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001, and 2149 Boundary St., Beaufort, 524-5016; Mexican; L.D.

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

SAND DOLLAR TAVERN: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3151; L.D.

2400; Home-style Southern; B.L.D.

St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D. Corners, 1 Merchant Lane, Lady’s Island; 524-8779; Soups, salads, ice cream; B.L.D.

9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.

BLUE DOG CAFE: 736 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, inside The Lowcountry Store; 838-4646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-0821; D.

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052;

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D.

CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L. CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

Waveland Ave., Cat Island; 524-4653; Steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, more; L.D.

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699

11th St. W, Port Royal; 524-7433; Seafood; D.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FACTORY CREEK FISH COMPANY: 71 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 379-3288; Seafood; L.D.

In addition to amazing food, Hecklers offers great nightly specials such as Wednesday wings (buy one pound, get one free!), Tuesday taco night and Friday prime rib for only $9.95. Thursday night’s karaoke with Steve always draws a crowd with drink specials and more than 20 beers on tap. Hecklers is located at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, call 843-379-2090.

SANDBAR & GRILL: 41B Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 524-3663; L.D. SEA ISLAND PIZZA: 136 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort; 522-1212; L.D. SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

Beaufort; 522-2029; Southern cooking; L.D.

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21,

Beaufort; 470-1100; Mexican; L.D.

St., Beaufort; 379-9061; B.L.

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE:

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L.

910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; L.D.

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17 Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D. MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

809 Port Republic St., at The Beaufort Inn, Beaufort; 379-0555; L.D.

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

Congress Street, Beaufort; 524-1961; B.L.

HECKLERS: 2121 Boundary St., Suite 100, Beaufort Town Center Beaufort; 3792090; L.D.

MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St.,

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 470-0188; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.

SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111

Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; Japanese; L.D. ISLAND GRILL: 7 MLK Drive, St.

Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.

Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.

MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut

Helena Island; 838-2330; L.

Road, Beaufort; 379-0174; B.L.

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St.,

Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.

Port Royal; 522-1222; Steaks, salads; L.D.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

Beaufort Town Center; 379-3009; Sub sandwiches; L.D.

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood,

Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D. Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

TOOTING EGRET BISTRO: 706 Craven St., Beaufort; 521-4506; B.L.

UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.

PALM & MOON BAGELS: 221 Scott

WEEZIE’S CRAB SHACK: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2197; Seafood, burgers; L.D.

St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN: FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.

2141 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 838-4166; L.D.

WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D.

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

2001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9601; Buffet-style Southern cooking; B.L.D.

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PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 379-8646; L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 525-

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway, Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

Beaufort; 838-9300; Seafood, steaks; L.D.

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Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.

Island; 522-9700; L.D.

Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.

LOS AMIGOS: 14 Savannah Highway;

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379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

1946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

PORT ROYAL PASTA COMPANY: 1340 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-0146; D

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort;

A GUIDE TO DINING • All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol

Are you over-vaccinating?

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accines are miraculous lifesaving agents, in most cases.

The diseases they prevent in our dogs range from always fatal (rabies) to serious and sometimes fatal (distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis) to rarely fatal (bordetella and coronovirus).

Dog lovers of the world are grateful for the gift of modern vaccines.

However, as with most medical breakthroughs, a long period of refinement and tweaking usually follows.

The first X-rays, at the turn of the last century, were hundreds of times more powerful than was ever needed and birth control pills now contain far lower levels of hormones than they did when they first appeared on the market. Due to growing concerns about antibioticresistant microbes, doctors no longer prescribe antibiotics for every scratch and sniffle. (Or at least I hope they don’t.)

There are parallels in the veterinary world: the organophosphorus and carbamate insecticides used for parasite control were fairly toxic to every living thing and vets today prescribe lower doses of corticosteroids than they once did. (Or at least I hope they do.)

Veterinary vaccines have been around long enough that their use is absolutely routine and expected. It could be acceptance of this “standard” protocol that is causing a growing number of veterinarians worldwide to speak out about the increasing frequency of

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vaccine-associated diseases.

Before house pets became big business, a dog owner would visit the vet with pup in hand, for the distemper and the rabies vaccination. And that was it for the life of the dog. Things have changed. Most dog owners are unaware that the practice of annual administration of most vaccines is based on the manufacturers’ recommendations As a former marketeer, I know that a company that makes money selling vaccines is not going to sponsor a clinical study to determine how many years a dog owner can safely NOT vaccinate his dog. They recommend you do it every year.

Veterinarians, who supposedly have our dog’s best interest at heart, also have to make a living. Selling vaccination services traditionally represents a healthy share of a vet’s income. To be fair, the annual “booster” visit can be a valuable tool; it’s the best way to get a dog in front of a vet to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment of disease before it gets out of

hand. I highly recommend a yearly visit to the vet for that reason only.

But as vaccine use has become more prevalent, so have vaccine-related problems, both acute and chronic. It was the “holistic” or “alternative” vets that first sounded the alarm implicating vaccinations as a basis for disease.

My mentor, Marty Goldstein, DVM, and author of “The Nature of Animal Healing” was branded decades ago for tagging vaccines as causation for many animal ailments. Today he operates the premier integrative veterinary medicine clinic in the country and is Martha’s vet, for what it’s worth. He’s an awfully nice guy, too. The veterinary establishment paid little attention to claims of “vaccinosis” until respected researchers began to confirm some of those suspicions.

W. Jean Dodds, DVM, with a referral practice in hematology and immunology in California, was the first brave vet, in 1983, to suggest autoimmune disease was the result of over-vaccination. She also found that certain families of dogs were at greater risk to adverse reaction — Weims, Akitas, double-dilute Shelties, harlequin Danes and albino dogs, in particular.

Dr. Dodd, still in practice, is currently gathering funds to support a seven-year rabies vaccine challenge study in the U.S. But what is over-vaccination? Certainly, the benefits of vaccinations clearly outweigh the dangers. But the goal is a healthy middle ground — enough to confer adequate protection but not so much as to mangle the immune system.

For an example of reasonable moderation, 12 years ago the Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (and a few other institutions) knocked back their vaccination protocols to include the standard puppy package, rabies at 16 weeks, boosters a year later and, if the titers suggested lower levels of immunity, a re-booster for the specific disease only.

Next time: Titers? What’s that?

Many thanks to the devoted reader and good pet steward who suggested this topic.

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what to do Women’s group hosts fashion show luncheon

Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 4/20 - Thurs. 4/26

“Springing into Fashion Do’s” by Belks with the Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection will be held Thursday, April 19, at St. Helena Parish Hall located at 507 Newcastle Street. Doors open at 11:45 and lunch is served at 12:15. Speaker for the day is Martha Cahoon, artist and author, whose topic will be “Painted Hope into Her Life”. Luncheon and program is $12.

To make reservations, email or call Karen Whitehead at 838-7627 or mommakaren@islc.net.

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A free local screening of the much talked about 17-minute documentary spotlighting the achievements of the first term of President Barack Obama’s presidency will be held in Beaufort on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m., at the Beaufort branch of the Beaufort County Public Library in downtown Beaufort.

“The Road We’ve Traveled,” which has been spotlighted by multiple media outlets including CNN, The Associated Press, ABC News, the Huffington Post, and YouTube, is directed by Davis Guggenheim, who won an Academy Award for directing former Vice President Al Gore’s critically-acclaimed global warming documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” The documentary, narrated by Oscar winner Tom Hanks, recalls many of the challenges and triumphs of the Obama administration.

Women of Shell Point Baptist have conference

The women of SPBC are having their 2012 Spring Women’s Conference on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21.

The theme for the weekend is “Running Unhindered.” Topics of discussion are: Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, Throwing off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us, and Running with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Music, snacks and lunch are provided. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 843-575-2200.

What are the Sea Island Quilters doing?

• The SIQ will have a workshop open to the public by Fiber Artist Jeanne Flanagan on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn fabric dying, fabric folding techniques and go home with 5 yards of fabric with their very own chosen colors. The cost is $60. For details, contact Trudy Flanagan at 843-838-7166.

• The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m. at Praise Academy, 800 Paris Island Gateway.

Barbara James, Fabric Artist, will discuss how to “Add mystery and depth to quilts through use of hand dyed and printed fabrics.” For details, call Sharon Kimber at 838-2870.

Charles Street Gallery hosts poetry readings

In celebration of National Poetry Month

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2012, join us for: Another Sound of Freedom Poetry at The Charles Street Gallery, 914 Charles Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, April 21, at 3 p.m. Readers of their own work and the greater work of beacon keepers will be members of the Otram Slabess Writers Group: Teresa Bruce, Steve Johnson, Jacquelyn Markham, Quitman Marshall, Karen Peluso, Warren Slesinger, along with special guests and invitees. Free admission and fun and refreshments provided in a lovely setting.

Classic car show will be at Soft Shell Crab Fest

The Classic Car and Truck Club of Beaufort will host a show to coincide with the Soft Shell Crab Festival on Paris Avenue in Port Royal on Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cars and trucks will be judged by the participants and the public, with trophies given to the owners of the top 25 cars for Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, and Best of the Rest and Best in Show. Awards are due to be given at 2:30. Cost is $20 to register a vehicle. Details at www. classicsofbeaufort.com.

Annual service held at Old Sheldon Church

The Parish Church of St. Helena will celebrate Old Sheldon Sunday, April 22, at 12:30 p.m. This annual event will be held at the Sheldon church ruins in Yemassee. The Rev. Canon Jim Lewis will be the guest preacher. A picnic lunch on the grounds of the ruins will follow the service. Call the church at (843) 522-1712 with questions.

Lecture looks at Atlantic Coast shorebirds

A special LCMNA Lecture about the Hemispheric Conservation of Atlantic Coast Shorebirds will be held Friday, April 27 at TCL, 921 Ribaut Building 12, Beaufort. Social at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public. The ecosystems of the world are linked by birds, and nowhere is that more apparent than

the Atlantic Coast, where some shorebirds nest and rear their young, while huge flocks of other species pause to refuel on their long treks to their breeding grounds in the Arctic. Stephen Brown, Ph. D., Director of Shorebird Science at the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, will discuss the research and conservation work conducted at Manomet, focusing on this imperiled group of birds that depend on coastal habitats like those of South Carolina to survive.

Black chamber to hold free cancer screenings

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and the American Cancer Association announces free cancer screenings, mammograms and pap smears. Women between the ages of 4764 years old and are without insurance (no Medicaid or Medicare) might be able to take advantage of this program if they meet the income qualifications. Anyone who qualifies must take advantage of this opportunity before June. Interested, call 800-227-2345 or 843-812-4374.

Fripp Audubon holds migration field trip

Join fellow birders Friday, April 27 for a uniquely enjoyable day filled with fascinating Lowcountry nature experiences. Expert Ken Scott will lead this Fripp Audubon-sponsored field trip to Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, where participants can expect to see migrating birds flying through species that have arrived to nest. Meet at the Lady’s Island McDonald’s at 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch, bottled water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars. The trip is limited to Fripp Audubon Club members. Yearly membership is only $10 for an individual or $20 per family.

Please RSVP to Pete Richards, 843441-2153 or pete.richards@comcast.net and visit http://www.islc.net/audubon.

Presentation reveals Red Knots migration

Join the Lowcountry Patriots as they host a special benefit for the nonprofit NRA Foundation, Saturday, April 28 at Beaufort’s Quality Inn. Live and silent auctions plus games and door prizes.

Come away with fine firearms and shooting gear. Enjoy an evening of fun, friends and barbecue by chef Bob Brower.

Proceeds support youth shooting sports, firearms education, JROTC, women’s safety classes, wildlife conservation and shooting range development. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Details: 843-263-3671/ skip82965@hotmail.com Tickets $30 (age 16 and under $15), available at Port Royal Gun & Pawn or online at www. friendsofnra.org.

Fripp Audubon presents Dr. Al Seegars, Coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarian Research Stewardship.

He’ll describe a hard-to-believe-buttrue wildlife drama played out on our Beaufort barrier islands. Red Knots migrate from Southwest Argentina to nesting areas in the Arctic — and back — 18,000 miles roundtrip. Lacking an aerial refueling capability, Red Knots time their landfall on our coast just in time to feed on fresh-laid horseshoe crab eggs. Islands like Fripp are key spawning sites for horseshoe crabs. These living fossils occupy a vital niche in our coastal ecology AND play a lifesaving role in human biomedicine. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this awesome tale on Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Centre. It’s all free, with free pass at gate for off-islanders.

Contact Pete Richards, 843-441-2153 or email pete.richards@comcast.net and visit http://www.islc.net/audubon.

Pi Beta Phi celebrates Founders’ Day

Tidal Creek Fellowship has annual yard sale

Lowcountry Patriots host NRA banquet

The Lowcountry Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi invites any Pi Phis in the area to join us for our Founders’ Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Dataw Island Tabby Room. Brunch is $25 and checks can be made to Lowcountry AC Pi Beta Phi. All Pi Phis are welcome. RSVP to Peggy at 838-0006 for more information.

Clergy members invited to discuss education

Members of the clergy from Beaufort County are invited to attend an Ecumenical Partners meeting with Superintendent Valerie Truesdale on Thursday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Beaufort County Disabilities & Special Needs Office, 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort. The building is located off Castle Rock Road between Hwy 170 and Grober Hill Road.

Ecumenical Partner meetings are held twice a year with the superintendent to further communication and discuss issues as they relate to the children of Beaufort County. Please RSVP to Carol McMillan at 322-2306 or carol. mcmillan@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

Tidal Creek Fellowship Church is holding its annual yard sale on Saturday, April 28 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2522 Boundary Street (the OLD Nissan and Palmetto Pre Owned Building across from Fast Freddie’s Pawn Shop) as a fundraiser for its student ministries.

Drop off times are April 23-25 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presale time is Friday, April 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. If you donate $100 in items or more, the church will give you two tickets to the presale so if you want to be the first to shop, here is your chance. Check out www.tidalcreek.net or www.yourethos. com for more details.

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the sixth annual international beaufort film festival was a success, drawing in record crowds, page 23

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AROUNDTOWN prOFILE

Beverly Porter is a true friend to our community. see page 9

happY wINOs

ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14.

BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.

Let’s have some wine for breakfast. see page 15

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Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival.

Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.

Lunch Bunch goes to Habersham for Piace Pizza. see page 24 INDEX

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This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee.

Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.

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843-522-9696 1555 Salem Rd Beaufort, SC 29902

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Dealer retains all rebates.