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Why “fair” is better than most adjectives

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Hope Haven plants Pinwheel Gardens Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, our local child advocacy and rape crisis center, and the Child Abuse Prevention Associates (CAPA) have started planting pinwheel gardens to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month to be displayed during the month of April.

Hope Haven and CAPA will plant these pinwheel gardens to acknowledge the importance of the Lowcountry working together PINWHEEL continued on page 6

INDEX

Mama's Furniture employees standing from left are Brent Kallaher, Manager at Mama’s Furniture, and Lance Jabar. Seated from left is Warehouse Manager, Leon Brown and Kim Hutchings.

By Molly Ingram

Since I am new to Beaufort, I notice things. I have noticed the large amount of empty retail stores. I have noticed new stores that come and go in what is called a New York minute. And then I ran across a store that, with several of our jewelry stores in town, seem to have beaten the trends. Not only are they still here but they are thriving. So I went to find out why Mama’s Furniture is doing better than some of the newer stores.

Mama’s Furniture is owned by Phil MAMAS continued on page 4

Beaufort native keeps the Navy’s most advanced helicopters flying

By Navy Office of Community Outreach

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jauhtavia Buchanan

A 2008 Battery Creek High School graduate and Beaufort native is serving with a U.S. Navy helicopter squadron that flies the Navy’s newest and most technologically-advanced helicopter.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jauhtavia NAVY continued on page 4

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Beaufort County launches emergency app Are you prepared for disaster? The County Emergency Management team has put together an app that you can download for free to your phone or tablet providing you with some important information and added value.

For example this app will help you prepare and plan for how to respond to a disaster in your area. Specifically, you will be able to: share your status with your selected contacts with the push of a button, receive critical emergency alerts via push notification, locate Beaufort County’s emergency shelters,

view up-to-date evacuation route maps, get the latest news and weather for the Beaufort County area, and create a personalized Emergency Preparedness Plan by answering five basic questions.

Once Your Plan is generated, it is stored on your smartphone and can easily be shared with family members and friends. Your Plan comprises: an Emergency Supply Kit Checklist tailored to your needs, a Customized Emergency Food Supply Shopping List, an Emergency Communications Plan to notify your loved ones of your status,

and critical information to prepare your home for impending disaster.

Learn about the various emergency situations that Beaufort County residents are most likely to face in five integrated eGuides: Hurricanes, Family Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners, Earthquakes, and Crime Prevention.

Go to your mobile app store and search for: Beaufort County Emergency Management. If you use Google Play, use this link and download our mobile app today!

Who’s News

Former Executive Director, Judy Hinman (right) with new Executive Director, Lynda Halpern (left)

includes serving as the Patron Relations Manager for the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and the Membership Director/Community Relations Director for Oldfield Plantation.

Lynda relocated here from the New York area. She received her undergraduate degree from Ursinus College, with BS in Psychology and her Master’s Degree from Widener University in Business Administration with a concentration in Human

Resources Management. During her time in that area she worked for many years in retail management and human resource management.

Lynda has lived in the Hilton Head area for over 17 years and currently resides in Hampton Hall Plantation with her husband, Stephen. Lynda has been very active in our Lowcountry community involved in organizations including: Women in Philanthropy, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, Art League of Hilton Head and the Public Library Foundation of Beaufort County to name a few.

Lynda is very excited about taking on the leadership role for Family Promise and is looking forward to working with the dedicated staff of Family Promise and the many devoted volunteers who support our mission of providing shelter for homeless families with children.

WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Coastal Properties add four to Beaufort sales team WEICHERT, REALTORS® - Coastal Properties Brokers-in-Charge, Joe and Karen Ryan, welcome four new sales associates to their various Beaufort County offices.

David Jones was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, the 2nd youngest of seven children. He moved to the US in 1989 and worked in Metropolitan NY area as a golf professional for 20 years. David enjoys golf and fishing.

David Jones He is an avid rugby fan and watches Leinster & Ireland every time they play. David is a member of the Hilton Head Island Association of Realtors®.

He is based in the Hilton Head office and can be reached at 843-603-5678.

Algernon E. Smith II, better known as JR, is a Beaufort native.

He is a graduate of Coastal Carolina JR Smith II University with a B.S. in Business with a concentration in Marketing. He’s built his career in sales working for a Fortune 500 company. JR resides in Shell Point and enjoys spending quality time with his daughter, going to sporting events and listening to various genres of music. JR is a member of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors®. He is based in the Beaufort office and can be reached at 843-271-0667.

KC Smith relocated to the Hilton Head Island area from Northern Virginia in November 2015.

He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Federal Law 2

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Family Promise welcomes new Executive Director The Board of Directors of Family Promise bids a fond farewell to their Executive Director, Judy Hinman, as they warmly welcome Lynda Halpern as their new Executive Director.

Judy has served Family Promise since the fall of 2014, and has decided to relocate back to Charleston, SC where her family resides. During Judy’s tenure with Family Promise she successfully broadened the awareness of Family Promise’s mission in our community, helping to grow our base of support. To quote Judy,“I leave with gratitude and also with the assurance that the organization will continue to grow and continue to help homeless families with children reach their dream of having a home of their own.”

Lynda Halpern, the newly hired Executive Director started her tenure with Family Promise on April 4, 2016. Lynda’s previous experience

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Enforcement Agency. KC enjoys getting involved in the community through local sports; festivals and activities; or volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, plus other local charities.

KC is a member of the Hilton Head Association of Realtors®. He is based in the Bluffton office and can be reached at 843-580-8009.

Larry Beckler is originally from New York and moved to the KC Smith Lowcountry in 2005 and currently resides in the Rosehill Equestrian community in Bluffton. Prior to pursuing his real estate career, Larry’s education includes graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture degree and Nu Epsilon Tau Honor Society inductee. His work David Beckler experience includes over 25 years in construction management, architecture and facility management. Larry has been active in buying, building and selling properties for over two decades.

Previously working for Beaufort County Government, he is familiar with local environmental regulations and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations.

Larry is a member of the Hilton Head Association of Realtors®. He is based in the Bluffton office and can be reached at 843-521-7431.

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The Old Village Association says “thanks” The 13th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival was everything but unlucky (as the number 13 could portend). Beautiful weather brought thousands out to shop, eat, drink, play, paint and just enjoy the beautiful April day. This great event could not have happened without the support of the Town of Port Royal for hosting this event. It was also a great privilege to have Vaden of Beaufort as our presenting sponsor and we are looking forward to working with them more in the future.

Every sponsorship support for the Festival helped make the event a success.

Thank you to Waste Pro, Southern Eagle, New South Shirts, CBC Bank, State Farm Insurance, YMCA of Beaufort County, Parc at Broad River, Ashton

Pointe, Helena Place, Coastal Real Estate Solutions, Gilbert Law Firm, McKnight & Weaver Dentistry, Apex Realty, Marine Federal Credit Union, Pepsi, Ta-CaRon Wine, Sutcliffe's Golf Carts, Chavis U-Lock Mini Storage, Town of Port Royal Public Works, Port Royal Police, Port Royal Sound Foundation, Carolina Realty and Classic Cars and Trucks of Beaufort.

A special thank you needs to go to our amazing performers The Bull Grapes, Larew Dance Centre, Shark Rodeo Band, Bootless, MC Jesse Gavigan of Gavigan Entertainment and JBH Entertainment.

Our media sponsors did an amazing job spreading the word about the upcoming Festival. Thank you to The Island News, Beaufort Lifestyles, Eat Sleep Play

Beaufort, Lowcountry Weekly, WHHI, and Apex Broadcasting.

Our food and craft vendors got the perfect day and more attendee traffic than we expected. Thanks for making it a memorable day for so many.

And last but not least, our final thanks goes out to all of our hardworking

Peacemaker from Burundi, Central Africa scheduled to visit Beaufort A mission partner of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Port Royal, Prosper Ndabishurye is a peacemaker from Burundi Central Africa and will be visiting our area April 23rd to May 8th. Prosper will be available to speak to churches, civic groups and schools throughout the area.

We are fortunate to have a visit from this exceptional African leader whose courageous work has inspired many people in his own country, in Europe and in the United States.

Prosper’s ministry of reconciliation began in 1993 during the civil wars between the Hutu and Tutsi, the two main ethnic groups in that region.

Amidst the violence and danger Prosper

approached young men of college and high school age from both warring tribes in order to form an inter-ethnic team of home re-builders.

The example of Prosper their forgiveness and Ndabishurye reconciliation helped reunite the country as they rebuilt homes one by one for thousands of displaced people in both tribes. Since Prosper’s inter-ethnic peace initiative began in 1993, 3,220 homes have been built.

Currently Prosper’s work is focused on the development of a K-8 school and

an orphanage in a northern province in Burundi. The school currently serves over 500 students with a teaching and administrative staff of 25 persons.

Future plans include completing the orphanage, building a community center and a health facility, which are in the beginning stages of construction but still need funding.

Learn more about Prosper’s work at www.jrmd.org.

Please contact Mike Seymour (mike@hol.edu, 843-524-2010) for more information or to arrange a speaking engagement with Prosper. He will speak at the Bluffton Library 1:15 p.m. April 26 & the Beaufort Library 1 p.m. on May 4th.

Mama's

Kim Hutchings is the “newbie” of the group having started at the store four years ago. When asked why she still worked at Mama’s, she said, “Their sales philosophy and my philosophy about the customer are the same. I want to help customers, make sure they are satisfied and happy clients. For me, it is all about the customer.”

Brent Kallaher, Manager at Mama’s Furniture, recently celebrated his 20th anniversary working in Beaufort.

“When I started here in 1996, I never imagined I would last as long as five years, much less twenty. But here I am and enjoying it as much as I did when I first walked through those doors.”

The business originated as an appliance store back in the ‘70’s. With the introduction of big box stores who could sell washers cheaper than Phil could buy them, it was time to make a change.

And change took them to Mama’s Used Furniture. The name seemed to resonate with customers who were looking for things like what mama used to have in their childhood home. But good used furniture became harder and harder to come by. So to fill in the space on the sales floor, Phil added good quality but less expensive new furniture. And the used furniture faded away.

Today, Mama’s Furniture is ready to

make another change. They are moving to the much larger location where Lifestyle Furniture Outlet was located until recently on Boundary Street.

And with the move comes a renewed commitment to providing great quality furniture at reasonable prices. It also brings a new name, Lifestyle Furniture

by Mama’s. Jo explained, “Phil feels that by capitalizing on the Boundary Street location we will be able to better serve our customers. Can you imagine that Mama’s Furniture has served over 100,000 since we opened the doors?”

Actually I can imagine that. It really is a different kind of place. When you walk in you aren’t pounced on by a horde of commission salesmen. You are met by Brent or Kim who both exude friendliness and helpfulness. Because of the personal attention you receive and the “right from stock” merchandising approach, you get your new furniture within days, not weeks like at other stores.

Lifestyle Furniture by Mama’s is going to be a welcome addition to Boundary Street. And being part of Mama’s family of employees will continue to attract and keep great workers in all areas of the company because it is a “fair” place to work. And that makes it a great place to shop.

continued from page 1 Heiker who according to his four fulltime employees is a “fair” boss.

They also see him as being “unique”, having a superior “business mind” and being “determined”, all qualities that a good retail owner should have.

But I didn’t think that this is what set Mama’s apart from others.

Warehouse Manager Leon Brown, also known to everyone as “Doc”, seemed to put it best.“I started here in 1993 after the Navy. We get paid for holidays and vacation, we get profit-sharing provided by the store, and Phil is a really smart business man. He is also ‘fair.’ All of us work really hard but at the end of the day, being “fair” makes it all worthwhile.”

Lance Jabar is on his second round of working for Mama’s. After being with the store for ten years, Lance left to take care of some family business. He returned to Beaufort with his wife and five children in tow and went to see Jo Stutts, Phil’s general manager, and “she just opened the door and said ‘come on back.’. I had to start at the bottom again but that was OK. It was “fair” and I’m now the Assistant Warehouse Manager.”

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volunteers (military personnel, Alzheimer Family of Beaufort and the good people amongst the community) that kept the Festival going throughout the day. You are all amazing and we are so grateful. Time to start planning for 2017!

Enjoy the photos here and on Facebook compliments of The Island News.

Navy

continued from page 1 Buchanan is an aviation machinist's mate with the “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, a Mayport, Florida based squadron that operates the Navy’s next generation submarine hunter and anti-surface warfare helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk. Each helicopter is nearly 65 feet long, may weigh up to 23,500 lbs. (max gross) and can travel over 120 miles per hour for nearly 320 miles on a tank of gas.

As an aviation machinist's mate, Buchanan is responsible for the mechanics of the MH-60R helicopter.

“My job makes me feel empowered,” said Buchanan. "As a woman who is able to fix something and watch it end up in the sky, I get great satisfaction from it."

According to Navy officials, the MH-60R is the most capable multimission helicopter available in the world today. It is used for a variety of missions, including hunting and tracking enemy submarines, attacking enemy ships, search and rescue, drug interdiction, delivering supplies and supporting the Navy’s special operations forces.

Buchanan said she and other HSM48 sailors are proud to be part of a warfighting team that readily defends America at all times. “This command gives you the chance to work and mix with people from other jobs which make it like a family atmosphere,” said Buchanan.

“The thing I love the most about being a part of this great organization are the people,” said Cmdr. Jeff Hill, HSM-48’s commanding officer.

“The level of commitment and professionalism by every member of Viper Nation is second to none. But more importantly, they represent what’s best about our nation and the generation of American’s dedicating their lives to something bigger.

Dedicating themselves to making a difference. Because at the end of the day, that’s what we do in Viper Nation, it’s what we do in the Navy, we make a difference.”

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to prevent child abuse and neglect and to draw attention to the effective solutions of prevention. Hope Haven and CAPA are partnering with several pediatric offices, DHEC, and DSS to plant these pinwheel gardens in front of their locations.

Hope Haven Executive Director Shauw Chin Capps says, “If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a village to abuse a child. When we fail one child, we fail them all. Raising awareness is the first of many steps to stop and prevent child abuse.”

In fiscal year 2015, 18,848 children were involved in founded cases of child maltreatment and neglect in South Carolina. In 2015, Hope Haven served 588 victims of child abuse and sexual violence.

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“Pinwheels represent a happy, healthy childhood every child deserves. They are also a visual representation of our commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our community cannot continue to fail these children, who continue to be traumatized by abuse,” says CAPA Executive Director Christina Wilson.

Hope Haven and CAPA have an ongoing partnership to help serve victims of child abuse and to offer Outreach and Prevention programs for male and female students in middle school, high school and college, as well as for parents, caregivers, professionals and the general community.

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Beaufort Memorial Emergency Room Doctor chosen South Carolina’s Preceptor of the Year Beaufort Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Physician Dr. Saeed Rehman has been selected South Carolina Preceptor of the Year, an honor recognizing a practitioner for outstanding clinical education to health profession students.

Rehman was chosen from among hundreds of healthcare providers all over the state who volunteer to teach students as part of their practice.

“Dr. Rehman is a phenomenal teacher,” said Beaufort Memorial Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kurt Gambla. “It’s an especially difficult thing to do in the high-pressure, high-volume environment of the ER.” The award was announced last month at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Area Health Education

Consortium (AHEC), an organization established in 1972 in partnership with state teaching hospitals to educate, recruit and retain healthcare providers. AHEC representatives from the Lowcountry presented the plaque to Rehman April 13 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

An ER physician at BMH for 20 years, Rehman became involved with the preceptor program in 2000 and volunteers to teach at least one student during each of the eight clinical rotations offered annually. Last year, he served as preceptor for 10 physician assistant students.

“He’s always getting positive evaluations from his students,” said Kim Stephens, health professions student coordinator for the Lowcountry AHEC,

one of four regional centers in the state.

“They appreciate his wealth of knowledge and ability to teach, and thoroughly enjoy working with him.”

At the completion of their rotations last year, several of his students wrote letters to AHEC recommending Rehman for the Preceptor of the Year Award.

“I feel lucky to have been able to see and learn from Dr. Rehman’s interactions with patients,” physician assistant student Vanessa Clark wrote to the nominating committee. “Anyone can teach medicine, but nobody can teach the kind of respect and empathy that I saw Dr. Rehman deliver every hour of every day on every shift. Great preceptors teach the stuff that can’t be taught in a book, and this is where Dr. Rehman excels.”

Beaufort Memorial president & CEO Rick Toomey (left) was among those congratulating Emergency Department physician Saeed Rehman, MD, on being recognized as Preceptor of the Year by the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium (AHEC). Kim Stephens, AHEC health professions student coordinator and Diane Mathews, Lowcountry executive director, presented the award to Dr. Rehman last week at the hospital.

Lowcountry Giving Day 2016 accepting scheduled donations Event sees doubling of nonprofit participation in its third year Lowcountry Giving Day 2016 is now accepting donations for participating Lowcountry nonprofits through Lowcountry Giving Day on May 3rd. Donors can visit www.lowcountrygivingday.org today to schedule their donation to any of the 361 participating nonprofit organizations – total pledges are already approaching $800,000. With Lowcountry Giving Day now open to any registered nonprofit in the Coastal Community Foundation 9-county service area, there are already double the nonprofits registered from 2015, 31 of which are located in the Beaufort area.

Also new this year, merchants, employers, and individuals can sign up as Catalysts and serve to match employee donations, create giveaways for participants, or to match donations to specific nonprofits they choose.

Registration is open to community catalysts, as well as nonprofits, through Friday, April 22nd. This year nonprofits and community catalysts will join together with a goal of uniting Lowcountry citizens, merchants and nonprofits to make our coastal community a better place to live,

PHILANTHROPY CORNER Once a month, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. If you’re interested in learning more about philanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to our regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400.

grow, create and learn through a spirit of generosity and collaboration.

“We want to get everyone in the community involved this year. Businesses can host parties and reward participants with discounts or goodies. Employers, foundations, and individuals can sign up to match others’ donations and leverage their impact,” said Jenny Sanford, Growth Guru for Bidr. “Donors can go to www.lowcountrygivingday.org and search for organizations by county or area of interest served. Donors can also search for organizations with matching funds available.”

“Lowcountry Giving Day inspires philanthropy across our service area, and with new opportunities to engage this year, there are more people involved than ever before,” said Darrin Goss, President and CEO of Coastal Community

Foundation. Goss continued, “We look forward to seeing increased impact on coastal South Carolina as a result of this new engagement.”

Lowcountry Giving Day -- powered by local tech company Bidr with CCF as Sponsor and SCANPO as training partner -- is making its focus this year on Lowcountry unity.

“No matter the size or cause, we believe that all nonprofits should feel welcome to participate with or without matching funds,” said Bidr Founder Sam Staley, “and we are placing great emphasis this year on united community involvement through the use of Catalysts to spur local giving.”

Visit www.lowcountrygivingday.org for more information or follow on social media with #LGD16 and #lowcountryunite.

Twitter: @LGD_16 Instagram: LowcountryGivingDay Facebook: Lowcoun-

tryGivingDay 2016 Participating Beaufort area nonprofits: American Red Cross – Lowcountry SC Chapter, BackPack Buddies of Bluffton, Beaufort Film Society, Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, Bluffton Self Help, Born To Read, Cross Schools, Coastal Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America, Coastal Community Foundation, CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse), Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County, Family Promise of Beaufort County, Family Services Inc., First Books of Beaufort, Fresh Start Healing Heart, Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic, Hampton County Literacy Council, Hilton Head Regional Habitat For Humanity, Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, Lowcountry Autism Foundation, Lowcountry Food Bank, LowCountry Habitat For Humanity, Penn Center, Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the Lowcountry, The Salvation Army of Beaufort, Seewall Child, St. Gregory The Great Catholic School, St. John Paul II Catholic School, Thumbs Up.

Radiation Oncologist Jonathan Briggs joins Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center Dr. Jonathan Briggs, a boardcertified radiation oncologist with 16 years’ experience in cancer care, has joined the Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center.

Dr. Briggs comes to the Lowcountry from Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, N.J., where he Dr. Jonathan served as director of the Department Briggs of Radiation Oncology. Prior to taking a position with the New Jersey hospital in 2001, he worked for a year with Virginia Radiation Oncology Associates in Richmond, VA. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Briggs join our growing

cancer care team,” said BMH Oncology Services Director Connie Duke, RN, OCN. “His experience in radiation oncology coupled with his special interests in the most prevalent cancers we treat locally will be of tremendous benefit to our patients.”

During his career, Briggs has been involved in a variety of research from T-cell lymphoma of the breast to the use of alternative and complementary medicine during radiation. He has special interests in breast cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer and lung cancer.

A graduate of Pennsylvania’s Lafayette College, Briggs earned his medical degree from Rutgers Medical School in New Jersey. He completed his postgraduate training in radiation oncology at Eastern

Virginia Medical School and the University of Arizona School of Medicine where he was honored with the Radiological Society of North America’s 1999 Resident Research Award.

Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, considered the gold standard for cancer care. Designed under the direction of Duke Medicine and the Duke Oncology Network, the 25,000-square-foot facility opened 10 years ago at 1680 Ribaut Rd. in Port Royal, offering medical and radiation oncology, as well as a full range of associated services. The center will soon offer access to local clinical trials in affiliation with MUSC Health and its Hollings Cancer Center.

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business THE BEAUFORT CHAMBER CORNER Military Family of the Quarter: Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Carolina Andrade & Family on being selected as the Military Family of the Quarter for April 2016.

The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee honored the family during the Military Quarterly Briefing on April 14, 2016.

Through this program, the MAC honors local military families for going beyond the call of duty to serve our country and our community. A special thank you to the Military Family of the Amanda Grill, Military Affairs Committee, SSgt CaroQuarter sponsor- Atlantic Ma- lina Andrade & 1stLt Scott Medeiros, U.S. Army rine Corps Communities at Tri Command and to Merry Maids and Tanger Outlet for supporting this program. SSgt Andrade is a dedicated Marine, serving as a Supply Officer for Combat Logistics Company 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. In addition to being a wife and mother, she positively represents the Marine Corps and her unit through her hobby of marathon running and volunteer work within her unit and in our community.

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Pinckney Retreat!

Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Bojangles for sponsoring Business of the Week!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Tuesday, April 19: Downtown Merchants Meeting, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Best Western Sea Island Inn (Dolphin Room), 1015 Bay Street.

• Friday, April 22: Coffee With Colleagues, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by Habersham Properties,

22 Market. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards!

• Friday, June 3: Save the date for the Civitas Awards! For more information, contact the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at 843-525-8500 or visit BeaufortChamber.org.

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THE BUSINESS OF SELLING

If you’ve been thinking about selling your business, you should put a solid sales plan in place even if you don’t act on it right away. According to Fred S. Steingold, business attorney and author of The Complete Guide to Selling a Business, planning in advance is the idea scenario.

James Garner “A business owner should start planning for a sale at least four years in advance,” he says. Early planning can enhance the market value of your business while also helping you determine your strategy for life after business ownership.

Business owners can become motivated to sell for many reasons — approaching retirement, a lucrative buyout offer, or a desire to try something new. Before entering negotiations for a buyout, Steingold suggests discussing the following questions with your Financial Advisor: • What will I do with my time once I stop working?

• How will I replace my paycheck?

• Am I interested in staying on as consultant or employee after selling?

Once you answer these questions, it’s time to prepare your company to get the best price, consider timing for the sale, and choose the sale options that support your life goals. “Evaluate your business from the perspective of a potential buyer,” suggests Steingold. “This lets you make changes to increase the value of your business and, if necessary, consider postponing the sale to get the best price.”

Maximize the value of your business To potentially increase the value of your business, examine how expenses balance against revenue.

Reducing costs is imperative, even if it means lowering your salary and closing expense accounts. Then determine how to generate the income necessary to

show two years of increased profits prior to the sale.

Other value-enhancing strategies include: • Securing a long-term lease or lease-renewal option if your business site is critical to your bottom line • Maintaining the premises and equipment • Tightening your credit standards and severing ties with weaker accounts • Creating a list of long-term contracts or clients that underscore your market strength With these strategies complete, it’s time to work with a broker to determine a realistic price for your business. To do this, you’ll use an industry formula, your average earnings and the recent sale prices of comparable businesses.

Choosing the best sale option How you structure the sale determines how you’ll receive the proceeds — and pay taxes on them. Some options and considerations include: • A complete buyout, which may allow you to reinvest the proceeds or use them to start a new business venture • Accepting an “installment” buyout with scheduled payments, which can provide income over time • Agreeing to a lower price, plus a percentage of future profits, which splits risk between you and the buyer • Agreeing to consult or work through a transition period, which may be important if your business depends on service relationships • Selling an interest in the business, which lets you defer capital gains taxes If you accept an “installment” purchase, keep in mind that it is important to check the buyer’s credit history and be realistic about his ability to succeed in providing future payments. Steingold suggests protecting your interests by retaining shares in the business, with ownership reverting to you if the buyer defaults; requiring the buyer to secure the purchase with other assets; or requiring the buyer to

provide an acceptable guarantor or co-signer.

Timing your sale Ideally, an owner wants to sell a business when the demand is high and a good price can be obtained. “The best time to sell your business is in a strong economy, when the business is on a growth curve (showing increasing profits each year) or when you have done everything you can to maximize its value,” says Steingold.

Additionally, you should work with your [Financial Advisor / Investment Professional], attorney, tax advisor, and business broker to coordinate the sale’s timing with your long-term financial strategies. Meanwhile, as you wait to sell, work with your advisor to update your business plan periodically, responding to changes in your marketplace, tax laws, and your income needs.

Our firm does not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax advisor before taking any action that may have tax consequences or an attorney when dealing with issues related to your estate.

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Bluffton High students win state personal finance competition, three of top five spots Bluffton High School teams blew away the competition at the 2016 South Carolina Personal Finance Challenge, winning not only the state championship but also three of the top five spots.

It was the second straight state championship for Bluffton High, and the school’s state title team (Matt Chapman, Hannah Hundley, Josh Perri and Caroline Rose) will now travel to the national competition in Kansas City, Mo. They will be accompanied by coach

and teacher Brett Wolfe.

“This is a terrific accomplishment, not only for the state championship team but for the other two Top 5 teams as well,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “Students who understand the basics of personal finance have knowledge and skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.”

The 2016 Personal Finance Challenge competition, sponsored by H&R Block and Wells Fargo, drew 92 student teams from South Carolina public and private

schools. The competition was coordinated

by SC Economics in association with the Council for Economic Education.

Teams were monitored as they took online quizzes with 30 questions covering topics like home mortgages, credit card interest rates, insurance policies and deductibles, checking and savings accounts, stocks and bonds, retirement and 401K accounts, and the basics of supply and demand. Individual team members’ quiz results were scored, and after the

lowest individual score was dropped, the remaining scores determined the winners.

“I’m so proud of our kids,” Wolfe said.

“They really worked to prepare for this competition, and their work definitely paid off.”

Bluffton High’s second-place team comprised Khadeil Ergas, Alura Marshall, G. Ashley McCord and Denny Villatoro. The school’s fifth-place team comprised Austin Lake, Shaina Mainar, Emeree Putich and Caleb Whiteleather.

TCL student, Richard Sanders, wins national HVAC scholarship Richard Sanders is no stranger to education. He is a former science teacher of 13 years. He turned to TCL’s program in heating, ventilation and air conditioning to advance and expand his current career as a maintenance engineer at a major resort hotel.

“Although I have taught the theory of refrigeration and thermodynamics for years as a physics teacher, I was frustrated by the fact that when I looked at my own heat pump, I didn't know a receiver from an accumulator,” Sanders said.

“When the engineering director at the resort hotel where I work informed me that I would need certification in refrigeration to improve my value to the company, it convinced me to enroll at TCL,” he said.

Sanders will receive an associate degree in general technology and a certificate in refrigeration in May but plans to continue taking classes in heat pumps and system design.

“The HVAC program at TCL has exceeded my

Technical College of the Lowcountry student Richard Sanders was recently named a recipient of hilmor’s Retool Your Future competition. Sanders won a $5,000 scholarship, a deluxe tool kit and a display for TCL.

expectations,” Sander said. “I can't say enough good things about the program or about the fine folks at hilmor,’ Sanders said.

The hilmor contest is designed for current and future

HVAC students in the U.S. and Canada. Entrants submit an essay describing how the HVAC industry will “retool” their life. More than 500 entries were received from more than 200 colleges and schools.

“Every year we receive an incredible amount of powerful submissions from these students hoping to change their future,” said Andrea Halpin, Senior Manager, Brand Marketing, hilmor. “Their dedication to their education and passion for reinventing themselves is humbling and we’re honored to help these students.”

Sanders credits much of his success to his instructors and classmates. “My instructors at TCL are knowledgeable and experienced in the field, and they have been extremely helpful and patient with me as I learn the hands-on aspects of HVAC and refrigeration,” he said. “I am also learning a lot from my fellow students, some of whom have years of HVAC field experience already.”

Hilton Head Island High athletic director honored For the second time in three years, Hilton Head Island High School Athletic Director Joe Monmonier has been named the Class AAA Region 8 Athletic Director of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Directors Association.

Monmonier’s recognition was announced at a state awards breakfast in Charleston. He received the same award in 2014, only two years after taking over as his school’s athletic director in 2012.

Hilton Head Island High School has won the Class AAA Director’s Cup

for five consecutive years, from 2011 through 2015. The Director’s Cup, bestowed by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, honors the state’s top athletic programs.

During the 2014-15 school year, 18 of Hilton Head Island High’s 22 varsity teams qualified for postseason play. Teams won South Carolina state championships in girls swimming, boys cross country and girls cross country.

State runner-up teams were volleyball, boys’ tennis, girls’ soccer and boys’ track.

Clemson Tiger from BA named Player of the Week Neal McCarty, Athletic Director at Beaufort Academy alerted us that one of his former players was written up on Facebook having received an award.

This is what we found when going on the Palmetto Series page: “Meet our Certified South Carolina homegrown player of the week, Miranda Weslake. Weslake is a member of the Clemson Tigers women's soccer team. A sophomore from Beaufort, South Carolina, Weslake was named an IMG Academy National Top 150 Player. In high school at Beaufort Academy, Weslake was part of two state championship teams in 2010 and 2013.”

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Miranda Weslake was named the Certified South Carolina home-grown player of the Week.

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So far during the 2015-16 school year, 10 of the school’s 12 winter sports teams qualified for post-season play, and state championships were won in girls’ cross country, boys’ cross country and volleyball.

The wrestling and girls’ swimming teams finished second statewide.

“This award is really for the entire Hilton Head Island community and their passion for athletics,” Monmonier said. “It’s a recognition of the hard work by our student athletes, coaches, school staff, booster clubs, feeder schools,

business supporters and parents. When you have the level of support we have here, it motivates all of us to work harder.”

Hilton Head Island High Principal Amanda O’Nan called Monmonier “an amazing administrator.”

“He walks the walk,” O’Nan said. “He sets a wonderful example for our kids, and he pushes our coaches not only to coach with passion, but also to focus on guiding student athletes along the right path to becoming outstanding young men and women.”

BHS track & field sweeps Drug Free Invitational titles The Beaufort High School track and field program won boys' and girls' titles in the Drug Free Invitational on Saturday. Leading the Beaufort High track and field program to the sweep in the Walterboro-based meet, Savionna Glover won three individual events-- long jump (16 feet, 11 inches), triple jump (36-5) and 100 meters (12.20 seconds).

Bre-Anna Heyward-White, won two individual events during the meet-in the 200 meters (24.82) and 400 meters (58.71). Jones and HeywardWhite were both members of two winning relay teams in the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay. Tamara Shields

won the 400 hurdles and Taylor Johnson prevailed in the high jump.

On the boys' side, Beaufort High used wins from its 4x400 and 4x800 meter relay events to capture a championship. Beaufort High School male competitor Atlantis Mitchell was named the most valuable track competitor. For the Beaufort High boys' track and field team, Mitchell won the 400 hurdles and was a member of the Eagles' 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams, both of which were winning units. Along with Mitchell, Jermaine Byson was a member of the Beaufort High boys' track and field team's winning relay squads.

voices

The essential friends of important bygone times

By Bill Rauch

Oops, I stand corrected by my friend Paul Sommerville.

It is far more likely Beaufort County will take on the Reconstruction Trail that I wrote about in my last column when the project has a 501(c)3 nonprofit tax designation and a group of friends behind it.

That’s the model.

And it is the model of the successful Friends of Fort Fremont, Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, The Beaufort Film Festival, The Friends of The Library and a host of other groups that are contributing markedly today to the quality of life here in Beaufort County.

So the Beaufort County Reconstruction Trail is looking for friends, friends like the tireless Cecile Dorr, for example, who leads the Friends of Fort Fremont.

Dorr’s group unveiled their second Spanish-American War Era diorama on Tuesday. The piece, that portrays The Naval Station at Port Royal’s (now known as the Parris Island Recruit Depot) coaling station and dry dock facility, is now on display at the St. Helena Library. Also on display there now and for several weeks is the group’s first diorama that portrays 170 acre Fort Fremont at Land’s End on St. Helena Island during the SpanishAmerican War. Fort Fremont was constructed hurredly at the outbreak of The Spanish-American War to protect the all-important coaling facility and dry dock at Naval Station Port Royal that was the only installation in the South capable of handling the big battleships like the U.S.S. Maine that the U.S. Navy was beginning to build at that time.

Also on display now at the St. Helena Library as a part of the exhibition is a replica of the 10 inch guns that provided the major offensive capability of Fort Fremont, guns that could deliver a 617 lb. shell from Land’s End across the mouth of the Port Royal Sound and half way across Hilton Head Island.

All of Fort Fremont is gone now except its hospital that serves now as a private residence. But thanks to The

A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.

Friends docents give regular walking tours of the site. That schedule and lots of other information is available at www. fortfremont.org.

The Friends of Fort Fremont celebrate an almost-forgotten era of Beaufort County’s history.

Reconstruction is another such era. Having been sometimes vilified and more often swept under the historical rug for 150 years, Reconstruction was the controversial time that saw carpetbaggers taking advantage of war-weary South Carolinians, former slaves dominating the South Carolina state legislature, and others like Beaufort’s Robert Smalls representing congressional districts in the nation’s capitol. Now, 150 years later, the Reconstruction Era is experiencing a revival.

This week the University of South Carolina’s History Center and Columbia’s Historic Columbia jointly sponsored a symposium to mark the anniversary.

The keynote speaker was, of course, Eric Foner the Columbia University history professor about whom I wrote in my last column. And the key public servant presenting at the symposium was of course Congressman James Clyburn, about whom I also wrote, who was the first congressman descended from slaves to be sent to the U.S.Congress since the Reconstruction Era.

This diorama that depicts Naval Station Port Royal during the Spanish-American War is currently on display at the St. Helena Library. The piece shows the U.S.S. Olympia in dry dock, the General's Quarters (top right, now known as “Quarters One” at Parris Island), the Lyceum (top left), the coaling station (foreground) and other assets of the important facility as they appeared at that time.

“The history and memory of Reconstruction inspired generations of activists whose efforts culminated with the civil rights achievements of the 1950’s and 1960’s and remains foundational to ongoing struggles around race, democracy, citizenship and rights.”

American History professor & director of the History Center at the University of South Carolina, Patricia Sullivan The interesting historiographical shift of emphasis marked in Columbia was of Reconstruction as the forerunner of the American Civil Rights Era. Patricia Sullivan, an American History professor and the director of the History Center at the University of South Carolina said, for example, at the symposium, “The history and memory of Reconstruction inspired generations of activists whose efforts culminated with the civil rights achievements of the 1950’s and 1960’s and remains

foundational to ongoing struggles around race, democracy, citizenship and rights. The engagement of the public in this history, through events such as this symposium, and the establishment of public markers and commemorations, is essential to recovering this vital part of our past.”

But this will likely not happen in Beaufort County until our Reconstruction Trail, having now languished for 16 years, finds a few intrepid and energetic friends.

THE PINK TOWEL THIEF

By Lee Scott

The other day I was getting into my car after finishing up a nice workout at my gym. I opened the door, threw in what I thought was my workout jacket and climbed in. However, as I started up the car I realized that I was wearing the workout jacket and that there was a vibrant pink towel on the seat next to me. Oh no, I was officially one of those people who walks off with gym towels. Needless to say, I grabbed the towel and walked back into the gym.

Betty, one of the head honchos, was standing there as I walked in. I thought I was going to hear some loud security alarm. “Towel thief!” Fortunately, no alarm sounded.

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walked out with a towel.” Betty laughed as I handed her the towel. “You know that we have not lost one towel from the gym since we dyed them all pink.”

Turns out there was a bit of a missing inventory problem. People were walking out with them all the time. I confess to having seen my husband washing the tractor one day and saying to me. “Hey,

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where did you get this great rag?” Sure enough, it was one of my gym towels.

But according to Betty I was not the only one “accidently” walking out with them.

Turns out they are perfect for golfers to use out on the golf course and people to wash their cars. No wonder they were disappearing.

The pink towels showed up about six

weeks ago. It came to many of us as a shock when we walked into the gym and rather than the normal white towels, we saw all the pink towels stacked up nicely. I thought it might be related to breast cancer awareness month or something similar. No, it was because staff kept having to replace the towels.

Management decided that people were less likely to “accidently” walk out with a pink towel. In the past, if someone saw you with one of the white gym towels, they wouldn’t know where it came from, but there is no question now.

I have to give credit to the gym management for their ingenuity. What a great way to manage the towel inventory.

And the next time you walk out with a pink towel, watch out, Betty is watching!

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voices & arts LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An expression of opposition to the School District 1% Sales Tax

As spokesperson for V.A.S.T. (Voters Against Sales Tax), I would like to inform your readers of The Island News, that we are in opposition to the proposed November 2016 ballot referendum for a Beaufort County School District 1% Sales Tax. While as much as 45% of the revenue may be generated by our current tourism trade, it will unfairly burden those visiting Beaufort County, SC who will have no voice in the tax increase.

Beaufort County School Superintendent Dr. Jeffery Moss admitted that a large portion will be borne by tourists. However, it leaves 55% to be borne by county residents, you! Lest we forget, the proposed Beaufort County Council's proposed Capital Improvement Sales Tax, which when combined with the school sales tax represents a 30% increase in the countywide sales tax.

While our economy is still in recovery, is this the time to jeopardize our tourism trade? In fact in Fortune Magazine's December 7, 2015 issue, both Citigroup and JPMorgan predict between 65% to 75% probability, that we will enter a recession. Just how many low to middle income households can afford up to a 30% tax increase in goods and services purchased in the county?

This week the RBC Heritage Classic Tournament returns to Beaufort County. It is the only PGA Tour in South Carolina. V.A.S.T. will begin an online and direct educational campaign about the potential sales tax increase which will include the distribution of flyers to interested individuals. Reaction to the flyer has been hugely positive for our opposition.

V.A.S.T. recognizes one important factor in the School Sales Tax debate: It is about the children!

However, V.A.S.T. feels that the School District and School Board has not shown sufficient transparency in their operational budget to prove that they agree with the above statement.

Do we want to see events like the Heritage Classic leave Beaufort or even the state, resulting in a drastic drop in revenues? In fact, Beaufort Mayor, Billy Keyserling in his newsletter lamented "Why are young people leaving beautiful Beaufort?" If there is a drop in families with school age children, then we must question the projections of school capacities and the need for an additional sales tax as well as a property tax millage rate increase.

There are a large number of unanswered questions, including: • What about the SC Supreme Court ruling of Abbeville School District vs State of South Carolina, mandating a statewide education funding restructure?

• What about the additional education funding K-12 secured by State Senator Tom Davis?

• What of the attempts to repeal or amend H.R. 388 which placed school operational costs unfairly on renters and second home owners?

• How was the amount determination made of the referendum and 10 year time frame? Did any of the projects receive contractor estimates or are the numbers arbitrary?

• Can temporary buildings be used? The student population increase on the school district's website, is a mere 368 pupils countywide? Can students and parents be encouraged to switch schools per SC recently passed law that allows parents school choice, filling empty seats in schools, like Whale Branch High School?

• Why does the school district seek a sales tax increase at the same time they seek a property tax millage increase? Why can't some of the reserve funds cover the more urgent projects?

If, as Dr. Moss predicts, the district will see a saving of $900,000 per year by dropping Durham School Services and busing our children in-house, can those funds be used for some of the brick and mortar projects

that are a priority?

There is one large glaring question. Proposals are being made from University of SC, Beaufort and Technical College of the Lowcountry for inclusion in both sales tax referendums. While nothing has been cemented, the taxpayer cost could be as high as $29 million per school, totaling a whopping $58 million in your tax dollars. What is even more curious is that the school board asked both institutions to present proposals and not the other way around. The perception we see is that, the board is seeing a cash cow coming home and they're happy to spread the wealth.

Our wealth!

V.A.S.T. opposes the Beaufort County School Sales 1% Tax because it not only jeopardizes our tourism trade, but as Mayor Keyserling pointed out; young families are leaving because the cost of living has become burdensome in Beaufort. This sales tax penalizes not only tourists, our bread and butter, but also the poorest among us. It threatens our way of life and is irresponsible without transparency or public trust.

Ann Ubelis, Spokesperson for V.A.S.T.

Response to The Rauch Report published on April 7, 2016

As an historian and someone who has been involved with the Reconstruction effort since Secretary of Interior Bruce Babbitt's visit in 2000, I wish to respond to Bill Rauch's piece titled "Time to Do The Reconstruction Trail Ourselves."

From my perspective the Reconstruction initiative was never about a handful of plaques and a brochure.

We are dealing with a complicated period of rapid change with many players representing diverse interests.

The Reconstruction effort in Beaufort requires research, staff and an interpretive center.

Dr. Page Putnam Miller, Fripp Island, SC

Internationally acclaimed quartet to perform with Harbormasters A Mighty Wind, 6th place winners in the most recent international competition, will “blow into town” soon to entertain at the Harbormasters Annual Show. Known for their “mighty sound and whimsical flare”, these four singers have won 24 individual medals in international competitions! Hear them at the USCB Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20. Please visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com for more information.

Starving Artist Market opens for the 2016 season The Starving Artists Market, an open air market featuring all original art, re-opened April 16th for the 2016 season. You can find them on Paris Ave. in Port Royal. The market will open at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, they will be offering artesian crafts and antiques as well as paintings, drawings, jewelry, photographs, scarves, sea shell Art and other original creations. All are original creations by local artists.

This is the 2nd year for the Market which opened last spring on St. Helena Island. They moved to Port Royal in 16

September of 2015 to join in the growing reputation of Port Royal as an eating and shopping and event destination.

The market will offer art demonstrations, art market T-Shirts and free hot dogs for those starving visitors who wander by. All Port Royal shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance and Sands Beach and the Beaufort River are close by.

Any local fine artists, crafters or local antique dealers who wish to participate should call or text Jim Torcum, at 843592-4285 for more information.

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Just like bell bottom pants

By Celia Strong

Apparently, in the world of wines, there is an ongoing, never ending cycle. Wines that used to be popular turn unpopular, and several years later come back again.

Full force. Wines that used to be available disappear. Because no wholesaler is carrying them. And, then, a new wholesaler brings them back. Sometimes the returning wines, for whatever reason, are popular again, and well received and well liked and, yes, they sell well. Sometimes not. You can't always go home again. It's sort of like bell bottom pants. They're new to some of us. Old and tainted with memories to others of us. Never to see our closets again!

Our wines this week are long lost ones, possibly forgotten by most of us. But they have returned from their source in the south of France. The Languedoc region, which we're becoming pretty familiar with.

Specifically, our wines comes the Oc area of Languedoc; their appellations are "Vin de Pays d'Oc." As a quick review, Vins de Pays is a legal level for French wines. Created in 1975 and legalized and put into use in 1979. Guidelines for these wines are less strict than for AC wines. But they also cost less, which is good news. Oc is the largest of all the Vins de Pays designations. Rules for Vins de Pays include how many vines can be grown per acre, how much wine can made from an acre, the pH levels of the wines, a few more

S e rv i n g

the

technical things and, of course, the labeling on these wines. Almost all of them are named for their grape variety. Which, for us New World wine buyers, makes them easier to understand. More good news.

Our producer this week is Les Jamelles. Les Jamelles seems to have several translations. Some tie the name to jams and jellies, possibly referring to the fruitiness of these wines. A more risqué meaning is "saucy little minx who is not afraid to drink when the mood moves her." You can make your own choice. Les Jamelles has been making wines in the Oc since 1992. They are known for their handcrafted quality and varietal accuracy. Most of their grapes are sourced from single variety co-ops. Growers who specialize in one variety because their vineyard soil is best suited for that variety.

There are four oenologists on staff who work as a team to make these wines. We are going to look at four wines.

Les Jamelles Cabernet Sauvignon comes from hillside vineyards that are 15 years old. The soil is acidic with lots of pebbles in it. A long temperature controlled maceration extracts a multitude of flavors and textures from the grapes. Malolactic fermentation contributes to a smooth mouth feel. And five to ten percent of the fermented wine is aged in oak barrels. This Cabernet has black currant and strawberry fruit flavors mixed with hints of green peppers,

L o w c o u n t ry

Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.

cinnamon, mint and honey. And woody notes of cedar and vanilla.

Les Jamelles Chardonnay is a blend of grapes from several sites in Oc. Just so we know what handcrafted means, it's 15% the foothills of Cévennes with clay, limestone and basalt soil, 25% from Héraultplain with rich stony clay soil, 35% from the Aude Valley with clay limestone soil and 25% from Limoux. Sixty-five percent of the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and 35% percent of them are fermented in new and one year old oak barrels. (It's not just for California Chards!)

Malolactic fermentation takes about three weeks. The grapes from each different source are made into wine by themselves and the blended, final wine is only done after all the aging. The wine is fresh and fruity, much like good white Burgundies.

It has a golden color with apricot, pear and green apple flavors, nuts and white flowers, and nuance of butter on its finish.

Les Jamelles Pinot Noir is made from grapes grown in clay and limestone soils.

Since

1998

But, soils at higher elevations to keep the growing conditions cooler. These vines are about ten years old. A cold pre-fermentation maceration is done and, then, fermentation takes about a week. Twenty-five percent of the wine is aged in oak for six to nine months. A dark wine, with ruby tints, the Pinot is full of red and black fruit aromas and flavors - blackberries, black currants, black and red cherries. It has floral notes, baking spices and vanilla. This wine is concentrated but not heavy. A varietally correct Pinot Noir.

Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc comes from limestone soils, younger vines and strongly controlled yields. The grapes are harvested early in the mornings, rushed to the winery and not allowed any air contact once crushing begins. Stainless steel fermentation is done at low temperatures. This is a pale yellow Sauvignon Blanc with a terrific mix of fruit flavors (gooseberry, passion fruit, green tomatoes, wild strawberries and lemons and limes) and minerality. A flintiness comes from the limestone soil. The finished wine has just the tiniest hint of CO2 that makes it taste even fresher.

Our four wines. Hard to decide which ones to try first? Whether you remember them or not. Bell bottom pants may not come back for some of us, but these wines will get open arms. At $9.99 each, we can keep trying them. Enjoy.

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4. More pure 5. Turkey's ancient port 6. *Like the mom in "Married with Children" 7. Compass bearing 8. Like utopia 9. Sasquatch's Asian cousin 10. Verbal exam 11. Broflovski of "South Park" 12. Right-angle building extension 15. *____ Mama, tropical drink 20. Rodeo rope 22. Diminutive 24. "____ Nemo" 25. *Mother, in Italian 26. Hailing from the East 27. *Ashley and Wynonna's mother 29. *Paper Mother's Day gift 31. Spill the beans 32. Tax evader's fear 33. Latin American plain 34. *Bart's mom 36. Arrogant snob 38. Deity, in Sanskrit 42. Synonym of unravel 45. Purchaser 49. Draft pick 51. Speaks like an actress 54. City-like 56. "Million Dollar Baby" Oscar-winner 57. Wry face 58. Craving 59. Russian autocrat 60. *It can swell during pregnancy 61. Gaelic 62. Casanova, e.g.

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Learn about all things pet related from medical to behavioral to just good ideas!

Should you give your pet a birthday party?

By Dr. Parker T. Barker

I was emailed this question recently at the paper and I thought it interesting enough to give you my thoughts. The quick answer is yes and no.

If you are a sociable pet like I am, then it can be great fun. About two years ago, my friends Annie and Roxie Wind and my sister Peanut and I had a party celebrating our 7th birthdays. It was at a big yard that was all fenced and it was great fun. We had bandanas for all the guests, goodie bags with lots of cool stuff in them for everybody to take home, and lots of games like “Bob for the hotdog”, “Frisbee Football” and “How high can you jump for the treat?”

Our friend, Aunt Tracey made us cupcakes full of lamb and rice that had our initials on them. How yummy was that!

Personally, I’d be happy to have those every day. Everybody seemed to have a great

Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center.

Goodie Bags for all our friends to take home. They had treats, balls, a toy and scented poop bags in them!

time and we’ve been invited to a few other parties as well.

So what’s the downside? None really but you have to pick the right guests so they

Our birthday cupcakes made from lamb and rice with our names on them. They were scrumptious!

get along. We had 17 four-legged friends join us but you can have a great party with way less. It is just another way to have

fun with your furry companion and your friends. Give it a thought. It really can be a lot of fun. Oh, and don’t forget to sing.

PALS to host online auction this weekend Palmetto Animal League’s 7th Annual Bid for PAL Online Auction will take place Friday, April 22 from 8 a.m. through Monday, April 25 at 10 p.m. With hundreds of highly coveted items to browse through, it’s a shopper’s dream! Visit www.PALauction.org today, do a little “window” shopping, and on April 22 bid to win your favorite finds. There’s something for everyone, including gift certificates to some of your favorite dining spots, luxurious spa packages, convenient auto services, theater and event tickets, golf packages, pet products and services and so much more.

What would you do with $100 for dinner at Breakwaters in Beaufort? Find out! How about a two night stay at the Rhett House in downtown? Yup, got that too.

It’s a shopping spree you won’t regret because all of the proceeds help PAL provide life-saving resources that will change animal lives forever. Palmetto Animal League is a private, non-profit, no kill animal rescue organization

Auction items from left: Bid and win a two nights’ stay at The Rhett House Inn in Beaufort, 1-night stay in a King Room at the City Loft Hotel located in historic downtown Beaufort, or $100 to spend at the fabulous Breakwater Restaurant & Bar in historic downtown Beaufort.

that operates an Adoption Center and Community Vet Clinic in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park. This cheery, cozy and welcoming facility is a testament to kindhearted people like you whose contributions provide a safe haven for some 200 dogs and cats while

Onyx is a beautiful 2 year old girl. She is looking for a calm home where she can lay by your side and cherish your affection. Meet with Onyx today!

She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.

Piper is a beautiful 8 month old girl. She is very playful and especially enjoys a good wand toy. Meet with Piper today! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.

The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m.

Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.

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they wait to find a home.

Meranda and Sarge are up for adoption right now at our facility. Sarge is a handsome 11-year-old German Shepard mix. He enjoys outside time, lounging and going on walks. Meranda is a 1-year-old girl who likes to sunbathe and people watch. Who doesn’t? These are the types of pets you will be helping.

By taking part in the Bid for PAL Online Auction, you guarantee that homeless, abused and neglected animals will get the care and support they need to start a new life.

PAL’s online auction creates a one stop shop for some of the best products and services the Lowcountry has to offer.

Don’t miss out on a bidding opportunity!

Get your PAWS on the keyboard today and start browsing. You can spend with the satisfaction of knowing that you will be saving lives, and with no chance of buyer’s remorse, shopping online never sounded so sweet!

For more information about the Bid for PAL Online Auction, contact Cheryl Raugh, cherylraugh@gmail.com or go to www.PALauction.org.

what to do The Lafayette Soirée is coming this weekend

Don’t miss “An evening under the Oaks” being held this Saturday night at the historic former home of John & Flora Trask. This is the annual fundraiser for the Historic Beaufort Foundation and it starts at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Pam and Drew Scallan at 1305 Bay St. Tickets are $125 each and attire is Lowcountry Chic. Fine food and wines, an amazing silent auction, and dancing under the stars is what you have to look forward to.

A few tickets are still available so hurry to www.historicbeaufort.org and make sure you are included in this amazing event.

Sam “Bosie” Bennett Annual All Sports Clinic scheduled

The Bluffton Area Community Association & Bluffton High Bobcat Baseball Team is proud to host the Sam “BOSIE” Bennett Annual All Sports Clinic. The clinic will consist of help with the following sports: lacrosse, soccer, softball, baseball and tennis.

This clinic will be held on Sunday, April 24th, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bluffton High School Johnston Baseball Field. Our goal is to teach young competitors the proper skills, fundamentals and techniques of each sport offered. To register, please call 843.368.6755.

Citizens Against Violence Everywhere schedules event

2015 had the highest rates of violent related deaths in Beaufort County since 2008. Already in 2016 we have had four (4) deaths in the first three months.

The Citizens Against Violence Everywhere Organization (CAVE) invite you to participate in a “Stop the Violence” Program to be held April 24, 2016 at the Bethesda Christian Fellowship Church, located at 32-36 Martin Luther King Drive, Saint Helena Island, SC. The program will consist of: • 3:00 pm Funeral Hearse and Motorcycle Motorcade from Highway 170 and Boundary Street to Bethesda Christian Fellowship Church. Law Enforcement escort will be available.

• 4:00 Program at the church featuring speakers from: Law Enforcement, County Coroner, Victims Assistance, CAVE Founder, and the Rev. Kenneth

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St. Peter’s Church to celebrate 10 years

St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaufort is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the church on Friday, April 29, 2016 with Mass at 5 p.m. A wine and cheese reception with a visual presentation will follow in the Walsh Palmetto Room. All are invited.

Do you need summer employees?

Stop by the Student Job Fair. HHIEDC is teaming up with local businesses and Hilton Head Island High School to get the

word out about summer jobs. Set up your booth and take applications from students from local public and private schools on April 30. No cost to participate. For details, call Mary Ellen at 843-686-0868 or METschupp@hhiedc.com.

SEND YOUR EVENTS Send us the important facts: don’t forget to include what, where, when, who and any other details or contact information by Friday, noon to see it run in the upcoiming issue. Please send all emails and inquiries to theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Doe, pastor of the church. All who are interested are welcome to come.

We hope by your participation and attendance that you will understand the depth of the problem here in Beaufort County. For more Information, please contact: Herbert Glaze, Founder (843 812-3102) or Andrea Allen, Secretary (843 522-0968).

Cataract Surgery Seminar to be held

Board Certified Ophthalmologists Dr. Kenneth Farr and Dr. Drew Hunter are now offering laser cataract surgery, an advanced technology used to safely remove cataracts and restore vision. “Dr. Hunter and I are very excited to offer LENSAR 3-D cataract surgery to our patients,” said Dr. Farr. “We can’t wait to see the improved, outstanding vision it will provide to the many people who need it.

Tuesday, April 26th at 5:30 p.m. at 10 William Pope Drive in Bluffton, SC. Seating is limited, so call 843-705-1513 today to reserve your place. For more information on LENSAR or cataracts, go to www.sungatemedicalgroup.com.

AAUW to meet 4/26

The American Association of University Women-Beaufort Branch will meet on Tuesday, April 26, 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North Street.

Featured guest will be Wendy Nagy, CEO of Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort. Dinner reservations can be made by contacting Lynn Lantz, lynnbobbeauf@embarqmail.com.

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The University Main Street Beaufort of Beaufort softball South Carolina holds awards event team’s season ended — and with it, the careers see page 5 of nine seniors who helped CLOSED TO start the program four years ago — with consecutive losses SHELLFISH to top-seeded Campbellsville HARVESTING (Ky.) in the USC Beaufort Bracket Softball National of the NAIA Opening Round. Championship For the second time in three seasons, the Sand Sharks fell one win short of PROFILE the NAIA Softball World Series.

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(BACK ROW) Pauline Phillips, FNP-C; F. Carl Derrick III, MD; Nicholas Dardes, DO; Dan Smith, DO (FRONT ROW) Veronica Smalheiser, ANP-BC; Robert Parrick, DO; Jenny Martin, NP-C; Craig Floyd, MD; Erin Scott, ANP-BC

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300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort

Accepting most major medical health insurance plans, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare

To learn more about Beaufort Memorial visit beaufortmemorial.org.

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IS A MULTISPECIALTY PHYSICIAN GROUP DEDICATED TO PUTTING PATIENTS’ NEEDS FIRST.