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Breaking from tradition, LowCountry Habitat for Humanity has named longtime corporate supporter Lowcountry Real Estate as the Honorary Chair for the upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration in September.

Edward Dukes of Lowcountry Real Estate shared the following about their involvement. “We are very pleased to be involved as the honorary chair of Habitat’s 25th Anniversary. Our whole team really believes in the mission of Habitat and it is a natural fit for us. Home ownership is such an important underpinning of a community and Habitat creates these amazing and affordable homes. It is really our pleasure to be involved with this great organization.”

LowCountry Habitat intends to celebrate 25 years of providing hope, homes and community to northern Beaufort County by raising money for a 25th Anniversary Home. The goal is to raise $60,000 towards building this home through a weekend long Silver Anniversary Celebration in September and Habitat is thrilled to be partnering with Lowcountry Real Estate in this endeavor.

John Trask III of Lowcountry Real Estate knows first-hand about the value of contributing to Habitat’s mission. “Several

Meet Ellen Long, a very young 75 year old. She recently won the Spirit Award from the Kanuga Workshops, not for her painting skills (which are extraordinary) but for her inner self. This award goes to the participating artist who “best reflects the qualities that sustain the vibrant community that has become the hallmark of the Kanuga workshops.”

In other words, Ellen got it because of

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years ago,” Trask shared, “my teenage daughter Isabelle, and I spent a week in El Salvador working on a Habitat for Humanity project. Despite the language barrier, it was tremendously fulfilling work and an endeavor that we know has continued to sow fruit long after we left. I know first-hand how meaningful these homes are.”

Habitat is kicking off this project with the Hard Hats & Hammers Golf Tournament hosted by Dataw Island on May 11th. The fall festivities will begin with a Gala Opening Reception with tastings from Beaufort’s finest restaurants, spirits, silent auction and wonderful entertainment on HABITAT continued on page 6

her outlook on life and her character that shines through her life as well as her work.

Ellen says, “Art has always been an important part of my life. I was born in Arkansas where art was included in the curriculum in public schools. I was entering art competitions as early as third ARTIST continued on page 6

Ellen Long with one of her watercolors.

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Penn Center inducts three to 1862 Circle

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By Bob Sofaly

Penn Center, on St. Helena Island, announced its three newest members of its prestigious 1862 Circle. This award “recognizes leaders who embody the spirit of Penn Center and who serve as national advocates for the enduring history and culture of the Sea Islands”.

Dick Riley, former S.C. Governor from 1979 to 1987 and Secretary of Education under President Clinton from 1993 to 2004, was inducted. “I’m very honored”, Riley said during Friday’s reception at Penn Center. “It’s important that everyone knows the significance of Penn Center’s impact on civil and human rights and its roll in education in our state”.

Beaufort/Jasper/Hampton Comprehensive Health Services also was nominated for inclusion in the “Circle”. Roland Gardner, Comprehensive Health Services CEO, said that he started with the company 35 years ago and served as the Director of Mental Health and Social Services which, ironically was headquartered in the Cope building at Penn Center.

Etta Mann was also inducted into Penn Center’s Circle 1862. “I was originally from Eastover, S.C.” she said. “I moved here, fresh out of college in 1949 and have worked as a teacher at Penn Center ever since”. As she looked out over the crowd of those gathered at the reception she said, “I’ve taught just

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about everybody here and their parents. I’ve taught whole generations” she said of her 65 years of teaching at Penn.

A reception in their honor was held at the center on Friday with the formal induction made during the Penn Center Gala the following night.

NOC awards “Daily Point of Light Award” Dr. Narendra Sharma, founder and board chair of Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), has received national recognition with the “Daily Point of Light Award”. The Daily Point of Light Award (DPLA) is a national Presidential honor given to volunteers who go above and beyond in their efforts to help others. A DPLA spokesperson said that “awarding the Daily Point of Light to Dr. Sharma allows us to share NOC’s inspiring work with others.”

The Daily Point of Light Award was created more than 20 years ago by President George H. W. Bush who said, “By giving so generously of themselves, these remarkable individuals show us not only what is best in our heritage but

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Newest members of the Penn Center 1862 Circle (left to right): Etta Mann, Dick Riley and Roland Gardner at the Friday reception.

what all of us are called to become.”

Dr. Sharma remarked that “he is honored and humbled by this national award.” He noted that “it is a testimony Dr. Narendra Sharma to NOC’s outstanding accomplishments over the past seven years, achieved with the help of NOC’s team, partners and generous donors. NOC’s model is unique and effective in combating poverty and lowering the achievement gap experienced by children living in underserved neighborhoods in Beaufort County. The NOC model can be replicated throughout the country.”

NOC is a 501(c) 3 organization, that currently serves 380 children through its preschool, after school, and virtual summer learning programs in four Beaufort County NOC Program Centers, which are located in underserved neighborhoods. Another 100 children soon will be served in the city of Beaufort as a result of a $163,500 innovation grant award given to NOC in partnership with the Beaufort County School District.

NOC also provides health screenings in collaboration with partners including Beaufort Memorial Hospital, VIM, and DEHEC. The screenings serve families in underserved neighborhoods. Last year, over 300 people took advantage of these health screenings.

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Love House Community Bowling Center to become new Family Entertainment Center Love House Community Bowling Center (LHCBC), an outreach of Love House Ministries, was established for the sole purpose of enriching the community. They believe that the opening of the re-dedicated bowling center will help in reducing youth crimes by building the family unit. The new and improved will be a safe and secure place for children, teens, and families to spend time together. On May 7, 2015, the community bowling center will begin its transformation

to the New Community Bowling Family Entertainment Center. But how much that transformation will take place is incumbent on your financial support.

Your donations will assist in upgrading the facility and providing resources for much needed family entertainment. If you are interested in helping to support this much needed project, please visit online at www.LoveHouseMinistries.com. Go to the “Donate Tab”, or use PayPal and

send money to lovehousefinance@ hargray.com.You can donate by mail at Community Bowling Center Building Fund, PO Box 4132, Beaufort, SC 29903-4132. Please make checks payable to “Community Bowling Center”, or donate directly at Ameris Bank Locations account “Community Bowling Center.” All donations are tax deductible. LHCBC is a 501(c) 3 tax deductible organization. For additional information please contact (843) 524LOVE (5683).

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community THE PHILANTHROPY CORNER

Historic preservation and education in our neighborhood Broad balconies and swinging Spanish moss evoke memories of times gone-by in Beaufort. The Historic Beaufort Foundation, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, is dedicated to preserving, protecting and presenting artifacts and sites of historical interest throughout the county to ensure that locals not only appreciate those balconies, but also understand their historical significance. The organization is participating in the upcoming Lowcountry Giving Day on May 5th to promote two key projects: the John Mark Verdier House Museum and Frogmore Lodge.

Significant as the only planter’s house in Beaufort open to the public, The Verdier House is an ongoing project of the Historic Beaufort Foundation as they maintain the character of the home while hosting educational activities. One such activity educates Beaufort’s third graders through a special museum program. With funds from Lowcountry Giving Day, the organization hopes to expand that program to fifth

The Verdier House before and after renovations from Historic Beaufort Foundation.

and eighth graders as well.

Frogmore Lodge is a very different kind of restoration project. Maxine Lutz, Executive Director of the Historic Beaufort Foundation, explained, “Frogmore Lodge is representative of many modest homes built in Beaufort after the Civil War by freedmen and was constructed in response to the economic boom in Beaufort in the late 19th century. When our work is complete, we will market it for residential or neighborhood commercial use.” The only piece of work that remains to be

done for Frogmore Lodge is the foundation, and the Historic Beaufort Foundation hopes that funds from Lowcountry Giving Day will also allow them to kick start this project.

If the Historic Beaufort Foundation can raise $10,000 or more on May 5th from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at www.lowcountrygivingday.org, a generous anonymous donor will provide an additional $10,000 to the organization, giving them the opportunity to raise $20,000 in a single day. Stop by 208 Scott Street from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 5th for a “Giving in the Garden” party to enjoy refreshments and make a gift to Historic Beaufort Foundation.

Each week, 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.

Planting flowers and pullings weeds at BES

By Bob Sofaly

More than a dozen volunteers from the Fripp Island Audubon Society teamed up with students, teachers and administrators to re-plant the garden on Saturday at Beaufort Elementary School.

“This is our third year of partnership with Beaufort Elementary,” said Society President Pete Richards. “It’s part of a series of events we do for the school throughout the year” all funded by the Society he said as volunteers and students were busy pulling weeds and tilling soil.

“Today we are going to redo the garden, build bird feeders and plant another butterfly garden and re-do the pond” he said. This truly becomes a “Living Lab” on campus for the students.

Melissa Holland, Assistant Principal of the school was very enthusiastic with the turnout of volunteers and students who gave up their Saturday to pull weeds and dig in the dirt. “Because of other commitments on a Saturday like sports, we left the time open for students so they could drop by anytime during the day” she said.

Jessica Miller, left, head naturalist at Fripp Island, and Collins Strickland, also of Fripp Island, help dig up grass to make way for flowering plants.

After arranging the plants where they should go, third grad teacher Jessica Rylands, left, removes the plants so the digging can begin. She and Betsy Richards, right, of the Fripp Audubon Society, were planting the butterfly garden.

Brynn Holland uses a wheel barrow to haul out weeds and grass.

Melissa Holland, center, Assistant Principal of Beaufort Elementary School, helps her students with some of the heavy work.

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A Special Enrollment period has been announced for individuals and families in South Carolina who did not have health coverage in 2014 and who are subject to the fee or “shared responsibility payment” when they file their 2014 taxes. This special enrollment period will allow individuals and families who were unaware or didn’t understand the implications of this new 4

requirement to enroll in health insurance coverage through the federally-facilitated marketplace. The special enrollment period begins on March 15, 2015 and ends on April 30, 2015. The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will help you sign up for coverage and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mondays thru Fridays and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

Address: 801 Bladen Street, Beaufort. For more information, call 843-986-1102 or 843-476-4226.

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Upcoming CODA volunteer training

Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) will be holding their next volunteer training beginning May 16, 2015. Training hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 16th and will continue on May 18th, 19th, and 20th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All four sessions must be completed prior to beginning volunteer activities. CODA volunteers

will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either onsite in CODA’s offices and/or the shelter, or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Applicants must pre-register and an interview is necessary prior to the start of training.

Interested individuals should contact Theresa Lacey at (843) 770-1074 ext. 225, or visit www.codalowcountry.org and click on the volunteer tab.

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Don’t let spring weather melt away your safe driving habits

By State Farm

journey to your destination: 1. Do not use cruise control during heavy rains or hail. Cruise control during low traction wet conditions could lead to hydroplaning or loss of vehicle control. Using the cruise feature also allows you to move your feet away from the pedals, and disengaging the cruise control may take crucial seconds during an emergency situation.

2. Replace worn tires. Your tires are what keep your car on the road. Worn

out treads provide less traction. Also, make sure tires are inflated properly according to your vehicle owner’s manual. Replace worn wiper blades.

Poorly maintained windshield wipers can hamper visibility in poor weather.

3. Clean windows. After a long winter, salt and other road residue can build up on your windows. Wiper effectiveness and visibility can be greatly enhanced by just cleaning the glass and removing the residue.

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here. From starting galleries to entering juried shows all across the south. Ellen has done it all. As she describes herself, “I’m a one-man-band”.

Her basic tenet is to “paint what you love”. She remarked,“I am so very fortunate to live where everywhere you look there is an inspiration for a new painting. I am awed by the incredible light at the ocean and marvel at all the creatures that share this beautiful space. I particularly like to paint the shore birds, deer, sea turtles and other “creatures” of the island and marsh.

I only wish I had been able to re-start my painting career earlier. There is so much to do and too little time.”

Besides being an artist, Ellen is a printer of fine art and also runs a framing shop.

She owns The Art Market on Fordham

Street in downtown Beaufort which features her art as well as photography

by Ken Bowman of Charleston, handmade pottery by Julia Hetherington, hand-made Polymer Jewelry by Carolyn Alderman, original art by Hank Herring, and Watercolor Prints by Doug Gillett of Greenville, SC. When not painting, or working in the gallery, or taking lessons, or doing a project for the BAA, she manages to find a little time, a very little time, to play a little golf and to garden.

Ellen is a great inspiration to us all and absolutely adds a wonderful vibrancy to our thriving artist community. Her three children, now all in their 50’s, say, “Mom, it’s time to slow down.” And Ellen’s answer?

“I can’t. Remember I’m a one-man-band!”

The snow and ice may be gone for much of the country, but it’s important for drivers to stay “street smart” this spring. Spring showers may bring dangerous driving conditions along with the flowers. In fact, wet roads can be just as slippery as ice-covered roads.

Compounding matters, rainy weather can also affect driver visibility.

As drivers hit the road this spring, here are a few tips to help ensure a safe

continued from page 1 grade and painted murals on the walls of faculty dining rooms in high school. At William & Mary, I was a Fine Arts major which led me to a 20+ year career in interior design.”

“My husband and I moved to Fripp Island in 1996. Here, I returned to my first love -- painting. I fell in love with watercolors because of the spontaneity that can happen with this medium. You can get this glowing transparency that is not possible with other mediums.”

Ellen has been very involved with the Beaufort Art Association since she moved

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continued from page 1 Thursday, September 17th at The Shed in Port Royal. On Friday, September 18th and Saturday September 19th, we will host a Lowcountry Home & Garden Show with vendors from all aspects of building and gardening. The show will have things to buy and things to learn with food and fun for the entire family. On Friday evening, The Shed will feature a “Honey Do” auction with beer tastings from local breweries. Services from gutters to gardens and decorating to dust removal will be auctioned so you may check them off your “Honey Do” List. Truly this will be a wonderful weekend of celebration with something for everyone to enjoy.

Lowcountry Giving Day May 5th Support your favorite charities!

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Cleaning the inside of the glass can also increase visibility and help the defroster clear you windows faster by reducing moisture buildup.

4. Check all lighting. Rain itself can also impact visibility so check all vehicle lighting including headlights, taillights, back-up lights, turn signals, parking lights and brake lights. These lights are important because they help you and other motorists to see each other in times of limited visibility.

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Number of new U.S. Marines graduating on Friday, May 1. 283 graduated from Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and 110 from Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Semper Fi.

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health & wellness

Or just wake me when it’s over

By Dr. Stephen W. Durham

It is so important to be comfortable and confident about getting the care you need that sedation dentistry is getting more and more attention today.

Sedation is a reasonable way to relieve anxiety and make it easier to get the dental health care you need. There are different kinds and levels of sedation to match each patient’s needs. So our first step is an attentive conversation, where we learn what our patient wants, needs and expects for comfort during treatment. We also identify health factors that affect what kinds of sedation the patient can have safely.

Different Degrees of Sedation Techniques for providing a calm,

relaxed experience to the patient can work on different levels, so there is no need to overdo sedation. Minimal, moderate or deep sedation can ensure that each patient gets what he or she needs.

With minimal techniques, the patient stays aware of what’s going on, and responsive to instructions from the dentist. Moderate or “twilight” sedation relieves anxiety while still allowing the patient to follow directions. With deep sedation a patient is fully “asleep,” and takes on no memory of the procedure.

Benefits Before and After Just knowing that these options are available, for comfort and relaxation,

means more people go forward with the dental help they need, rather than avoiding or postponing it. That may be one of the greatest results of Dr. Stephen sedation dentistry, Durham and so the benefits start even before the dental appointment.

Since sedation dentistry enables many patients to complete their course of treatment in fewer visits, they can enjoy the results much sooner.

Excellent training and qualifications are something to look for when you

consider sedation dentistry. One of the first signs of that is the care the dentist takes in how your options are presented.

A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, MAGD, is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He is a past recipient of the LVI Fellowship Award for Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort.

For more information, visit his website at www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.

Everything turns out alright in the end…

By Susan Stone

Have you ever heard the saying; “Everything turns out alright in the end… if it’s not alright, then it’s not the end”? I love this saying! And I share it with you because I was a slow learner. It took me years to understand it, or should I say… believe it.

Many events in my life I have seen as the worse things that could ever happen to me…only to find out Susan in the end that it was Stone a great blessing in disguise. Sometimes our “life lessons” are difficult at best.

Usually they hurt like hell, leaving us wondering if they will ever end!

One Universal Law states that, what we resist persists. It is our resistance that creates the struggle and that feeling of a never-ending situation. We simply won’t let go of “it” or “them”. Most of us don’t know how. It is not natural to surrender.

We are trained to win! Letting something or someone go, feels like defeat. If it doesn’t look like we’re going to get what we want, it feels like losing.

After the crash in 2008, many of my clients were devastated by the loss of

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income. Some had lost their retirements as well. All the years of investing and building a nest egg was gone in weeks.

One man came to me very depressed.

He felt like he was losing everything he had worked so hard for. One day he came in smiling and he told me that the repo-man had come and taken his boat away that morning. I was confused by his smile. He went on to tell me how good he felt the moment it pulled away. What had made him unhappy was the thought that he had worked so hard to buy the boat of his dreams and the feeling of embarrassment that neighbors would see it go. The moment he saw it leave his driveway, he realized he didn’t have to pay for it anymore and he breathed a sigh of relief. He finally realized the huge weight of his big house, his big boat and his car collection was the problem. What he owned, actually owned him. He was

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We have a habit of thinking the worse.

It’s a bad habit. It does not serve us well. Why don’t we think everything will be wonderful instead? Why automatically think that something is wrong? almost “giddy” by the thought of a simpler life. He left happy and I have never seen him again.

What a great realization! To go from “this is a curse” to “this is a blessing” is a path very few take voluntarily or easily.

It isn’t in the lost, but in the losing that we tend to suffer. Not being able to see ourselves without “fill in the blank” is enough to keep us hanging on for dear life! We have a habit of thinking the worst. It’s a bad habit. It does not serve us well. Why don’t we think everything will be wonderful instead? Why automatically think that something is wrong? If we look back, we can see that the last time we felt this way everything turned out fine. Life does have a way of working itself out in the most beautiful way.

Getting older has so many benefits.

Time has a way of teaching us through

experience. But being optimistic still takes practice. We don’t get it by osmosis. We have to set our minds and our attitudes in the right direction first.

If we can be honest and just say; “I don’t know why this happened and I don’t see a way out…yet. But I am willing to see this with new eyes and I trust that my Angels have my back and they have not forsaken me.” This simple thought may bring you peace, even before it has been resolved. And if you have peace of mind, who cares what else is going on?

Make it your mantra; everything turns out alright in the end…if it’s not alright, it’s not the end.

You can find Susan Stone at Beaufort Chiropractic. She is an Intuitive healer, Reiki Master, minister and counselor.

Author of “We Heard You,” available on Amazon.com You may contact Susan at theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.

Wonder, not worry.

Jo Anne Tudor remembers when waiting for mammogram results meant days of anxiety. But she also remembers when the Women’s Imaging Center changed all that.

Now, Jo Anne receives the most advanced diagnostics and sameday test results from a program designed specifically to offer comfort, convenience and peace of mind. And she’s the first to tell you: living well means living worry free.

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social scene

Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.

To the lifeboats…

The HMS Titanic sailed on Saturday night and went down with a splash. A themed Titanic party was held at the home of Brad Ballington and Dusty Conner. About 100 adventurers dressed in black tie or period costumes enjoyed the evening. Everyone danced to Hurricane Eddie Wilson and the Damaging Winds, a live band, and enjoyed a nine-course dinner menu prepared by Gary Lang, head chef at Breakwater Restaurant. The 1958 classic black & white movie, “A Night to Remember”, played on an outdoor screen, adding to the atmosphere of glamour and disaster. A thunder storm rolled through in the middle of the party but did not dampen the mood at all. At exactly 11:52 p.m., the time the real Titanic was sinking, Mike McFee sang “Nearer My God to Thee” to the doomed passengers. After the ship went down, the survivors rendezvoused at The Fillin’ Station for dessert and cocktails, happy to be alive.

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The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County is recruiting volunteers for its 2015 Youth Boating Program. The program teaches rising 7th-10th graders how to safely operate and maintain power craft, paddle craft and sailboats and focuses on STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, math) practices, education, safe boating environment awareness, leadership development and physical fitness.

Volunteers are needed with experience in one or more of following areas: sailing; kayaking; canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and power

boating (Zodiac). Experience and/or willingness to instruct 7th-10th grade students in the classroom and on the water. CPR/First aid is desired but not required. The Youth Boating program will be held over (4) one-week sessions: June 8-June 12; June 2226; July 6-10; July 27-31 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily.

Volunteers that are available for any of these days and/or sessions are welcome!

If you are interested in volunteering for this program please contact Paul Spencer at the YMCA: 843-522-9622 or email: boatingymca@gmail.com.

Do you know what normal child/adolescent behavior is?

Where do you start if you think your child may have a mental health problem?

Who do you see? What does mental health mean anyways? Depression?

Anxiety? Addiction? Maybe this will help.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center has announced that they will be holding a series of free programs, open to the public, to address common mental health concerns in children/teens and screen for potential mental health problems. The Jamison Consultants created this program to help caregivers identify the early warning signs of a mental health issue, seek additional information, and get a diagnosis and effective treatment plan

for a wide variety of common mental health conditions that, if left untreated, can have serious negative consequences on the lives of today’s children and teens.

“There are many children and teens in our local community who may potentially be showing the early warning signs of various mental health conditions, but whose parents and caregivers might not know what they should be looking for in terms of early symptoms that may signal a diagnosable mental health disorder,” says Stephanie Jamison-Void, CEO of Jamison Consultants. “Our goal is to help parents understand what normal child/adolescent behavior is, and what signs and symptoms may require further investigation for a possible diagnosis, so that they can get the

help they need at the early stages, which is when treatment is most effective.”

This program will provide an opportunity to participate in basic screening activities via questionnaire and one-on-one discussions that may help identify potential mental health problems in children and teens. In addition, the programs will provide an important overview of some of the top early warning signs of mental illness in children and teens, what treatments/services are available for children/teens, and what parents should do if they think their child could benefit from help surrounding a wide variety of mental health conditions.

The program will also allow for a question and answer session, as well as personal on-

MATHLETICS MEDALS St. Peter’s Catholic School’s Mathletics teams from grades 1-4 participated in the Fifth Annual Mathletics Competition at Christ Our KingStella Maris School in Mt. Pleasant, SC on Saturday, April 18. Along with 20 other schools, public and private, our students competed in individual and team competitions. Second Grade student, Trenton LaFountain, brought back an individual medal for third place out of approximately 50 other students his age.

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Dates and times for the “Make May Matter: Recognizing and Treating Mental Health Problems in Your Children and Teens” programs are: • May 5th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton • May 12th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort Statistics show that mental health problems can show up by age 14 and sadly, only 20 percent of children with mental disorders are identified and receive mental health services on an annual basis.

For more information about the program or to register, call 843-757-7500.

A trip downtown The LIMS Junior Leadership class spent their morning of April 24, 2015 visiting Mayor Keyserling at City Hall. They learned quite a bit about civics and how our beautiful town is governed and maintained.

Their afternoon session was spent touring the town of Beaufort and the Point. A big thanks to Southern Rose Buggy Tours for guiding the LIMS Junior Leadership class through the hundreds of years of history of Beaufort.

OPENING DAY

By Bob Sofaly

It was opening night for Parks and Leisure Services’ “O Zone League” of 1112 year-old boys Thursday at Burton Wells Park. The red “Team Texans” took on the green “Vipers” and the game was nothing short of exciting.

William Kinsey, coach for the Team Texans said his gang came “ready to play” with two of his players posting impressive batting statistics. “Starting pitcher C.J. Robinson homered, walked, doubled and got three additional RBI’s” Kinsey said.

Lukas Kinsey, despite taking a hard tag while stretching a base hit into a double, “drove in three runs as well”.

Coach K said his goal for the night was to 12

see how his pitchers performed. He said he knew C.J. Robinson was ready, but rotated several additional pitchers throughout the game. “We were second place finishers last year and lost all but two of our boys” he said.“We basically have a whole new team.”

The highlight of the game came with a crushing solo home run by the Team Texan pitcher, C.J. Robinson, clearing the center field fence.

After trailing 10-3 for most of the game the Vipers rallied to make strong comeback, only to lose the contest 10-7 in the final inning. “I was really proud of the boys” said Viper’s head coach Asher Howell. “They played really well for being the first game.”

C.J. Robinson lets loose a pitch.

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Viper’s third baseman John Asher Howell snags a fly ball for the second out of the second inning of their season opener.

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arts&entertainment

Violinist Jesse Mills, left, captivates school children while he and his friends play chamber music.

MUSIC TO THEIR YOUNG EARS

By Bob Sofaly

Students from Beaufort Academy, Riverview Charter School and Bridges Charter School were treated to a

free chamber music concert Monday morning at the USCB Performing Art Center. The concert, presented

by USCB Festival Series, consisted of

selections from Joaquin Turina, Felix Mendelssohn and Ernest Chausson, and was part of the Festival Series’ season finale. This concert was just a

part of the series that brings together internationally acclaimed musicians five times a year to present “music of the masters” to Beaufort.

From left: Ed Arron, cellist and artistic director listens for answers to his question, “why do have music” during the concert; Violinist Jesse Mills, standing, plays a solo while the other musicians accompany him. From left are: Hye-Jin Kim, Mills, Ed Arron. Not visible are Max Mandell and Rieko Aizawa. Below: Ashley McCants, center, a teacher with Riverview Charter School, applaudes with her second grade students.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH AT THIBAULT GALLERY ON BAY STREET

Artist and mariner​, Tony Gill Thibault Gallery is proud to announce that Tony Gill has been named the featured artist for the month of May. Born in London to a family of artists and sailors, Tony was educated at Oxford and the Royal Academy of Art. He first worked at British Vogue before moving to New York to work as a creative director for Ogilvy and Mather Advertising.

Following a successful career working in London and New York he left on a seven year odyssey sailing round the world with his wife Sarah and their son Ollie. Returning to the U.S. in 1998 Tony and his family moved to Newport R.I. and opened their own art gallery 14

specializing in marine art. Tony also exhibited in New York and London where he became popular with collectors in the yachting world.

After spending many a winter escaping the rigors of the Northeast, he fell in love with Charleston where he has family ties to the early 17th century. The family spends winters in Key Largo and lives on James Island.

“Thibault Gallery has given me the opportunity to explore new directions in my art and provides me with creative freedom to experiment with images outside of my usual genre and price point. This is where I play,” said Tony.

“As my primary focus is marine art,

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with contemporary realism, accuracy is paramount. However the impression of space and serenity is just as important.

The vibrant colors and smooth surface are achieved by a unique process based on the early French technique known as “eglomise”, a technique where the artist paints on glass. I use acrylic thermoplastic plate (100 times stronger than glass). Unlike traditional paintings on canvas, this technique allows my paintings to hang in many yachts and seaside homes without the problems of humidity associated with the environment.”

Stop by 815 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort anytime during May to see

Tony Gill with wife, Sarah

Tony’s work first hand. It will be well worth your trip.

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YES, THAI INDEED The Lunch Bunch agrees—it’s the place to be!

By Molly Ingram

The Lunch Bunch, an opportunity for the staff of The Island News, to get together, have a chance to chat rather than email, and share with our readers the inside skinny on a local restaurant, managed to tear ourselves away from Friday afternoon chores to enjoy lunch at Yes, Thai Indeed.

Narissara ToCharoen, the owner of this wonderful restaurant, put together a family-style lunch for us that began with either their special spicy chicken soup or a salad of simple lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts and an absolutely wonderful ginger dressing. Neither of these items came with fancy Thai names, but there was nothing simple about their flavors.

For our main course, we were served four yummy entrees. My personal favorite was the Massaman Curry with chicken. This delicacy blends a mild chili paste with potatoes, white onion, cashews and avocado mixed together with the chicken in a not-to-hot curry sauce. Over white rice, this is a new favorite.

I have never seen something called Pineapple Fried Rice on any menu anywhere. This is one of Nikki’s

favorites and Narissara made it especially for us. Picture traditional fried rice, but bump up the flavors with the sweetness of the pineapple and who knows what else. I couldn’t stop eating it. It was absolutely delicious and if you are a fried rice fan, be sure to ask for this one.

On a more traditional note, we also shared a Pad Thai with shrimp which seemed to vanish before my eyes. It is amazing how four women can talk and eat so much at the same time. This group never missed a beat doing either.

And lastly, we enjoyed the Grouper Lad Prik daily special. The combination of spicy brown sauce with onion, jalapeno (who would have thought?) plus mushrooms and peppers surrounding perfectly cooked local grouper was a home run. Light, spices that did nothing more and nothing less than elevate this fish to a “must have” entrée.

These Island News staffers are the newest members of the International Clean Plate Club. There wasn’t a bean sprout left on any plate. I left with a menu because this small, friendly restaurant will probably be on my once-a-week treat list. Thank you

Clockwise from above: Pineapple Fried Nice; Massaman Curry with chicken; and Grouper Lad Prik.

Narissara, our wait staff, the friendly faces behind the cash register and the master chefs in the kitchen. It was a great way to start a weekend.

Yes, Thai Indeed is open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday and dinner on Saturday. They are closed on Sunday. Yes, Thai Indeed is located at 911 Boundary Street and their telephone is 843-986-1185.

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wine

A new wine? Really?

By Celia Strong

Every week! Amazing, when you stop to think about it for a moment, that, week in and week out, we can find something to talk about and to taste.

Sometimes, it’s a brand new wine.

New to us, and the shelves, and new to you. But, even in those cases, where a few of us have seen the wine before, we have to admit that the learning part of our time together is productive for all of us. And, see? Doesn’t that just make all the tasting that we’re doing seem more reasonable? Truly, it’s not like we’re just drinking for the sake of drinking. We are really tasting for the sake of learning. Lucky us.

For our wine this week, we get to visit California. One more time.

Sonoma County, in particular. And a Chardonnay, precisely. As most of us know, Chardonnay is a green skinned variety that makes white wine. It is grown in every wine producing region in the world. Partly because it can grow in a wide variety of climates and soils. Partly because it is the most sold white wine in the world.

Partly because it is grown in every wine producing country in the world.

Yes, it is a self-sustaining cycle. All of which is way too much for us to cover in one short lesson. So, today, we will concentrate on Sonoma County Chardonnay.

For many in the wine industry, Sonoma is considered to be this country’s most exciting source for Chardonnay. The whole of Sonoma County is about one and a half times the size of Rhode Island. And, Chardonnay is grown all over it, and comes in a wide variety of styles - creamy, buttery to bright, fruitforward to big, blockbusters. Sonoma starts just north of San Francisco Bay, in an area called Carneros. (Carneros was named for the sheep that used to graze there, and is partly Sonoma and partly Napa.) The Durell and Sangiacomo vineyards are both in the Sonoma side of Carneros and make rich, vineyard designated wines.

The city of Sonoma is just north of Carneros. It was here that Spanish monks first planted California

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

grapes in 1823. Traveling northward, Sonoma runs parallel to Napa, and this is when we start to see different climates, hillside vs valley vineyards, and more. In the southern part of Sonoma County, the breezes off the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay keep temperatures cooler. Further north, it becomes more important to be judicious when choosing elevation and exposure for the vines. In the town of Kenwood, in the 1970’s, the Chateau St. Jean winery was the first to make specific, vineyard-designated Chardonnay wines. Like the Chateau St. Jean Durell Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay.

These are the surroundings from which our Chardonnay for this week comes. The MacRostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Just so we all know.

Sonoma Coast is an AVA within the larger Sonoma County AVA. It is larger than five hundred thousand acres, mostly along the Pacific coast, and extends from San Pablo Bay north to Mendocino County. It is known for its cool climate and high rainfall, more than the rest of the county. Actually, there are so many microclimates here that petitions are in the works to establish more sub-AVAs within the Sonoma Coast AVA. MacRostie is considered to be one of the best wineries in this AVA. MacRostie Winery and Vineyards was founded in 1987, by Steve MacRostie.

For his first wines, Steve reached out to growers he knew, and respected.

His wines were soon recognized for the balance between their cool climate structure and their vibrant fruitiness.

First was Chardonnay, followed about five years later with Pinot Noir. After several years, Steve felt he could make even better wines if he could grow some of his own grapes.

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He found a “perfect” piece of land in a mountainside ranch. Volcanic soil, not overly nutritious, and windswept.

This became his Wildcat Mountain Vineyard - the cornerstone to their current vineyard program. We’ve already said that the vineyards and climates across the Sonoma Coast AVA vary widely from each other.

Some, like the Russian River, produce lusher style wines, some, like right along the ocean coast, produce wines with nerve and ethereal aromatics.

For Steve, who wanted to express all that his AVA could be, this meant ending up using Chardonnay grapes from over thirty different vineyards and Pinot Noirs from more than fifteen. Even in the winery, when they make their wines, he and his staff are diligent about having their wines highlight the diversity of the Sonoma Coast. In any given vintage, they do as many as one hundred thirty different, individual fermentations.

Different vineyards, different blocks within the vineyards, different clones - all done separately. Once his winery was established, Steve was able to get away from the administrative side of the business and return to his vines and winemaking.

All of which gets us to our wine!

The grapes for this Sonoma Coast AVA wine come from multiple vineyards. Sangiocomo and Champlin Creek in Carneros. Dutton and Martinelli from the Russian River.

Some from the Wildcat Mountain Vineyard. All these were crushed as whole clusters to keep their wines delicate and bright. After settling,

most of the juice is put into French oak barrels (twenty percent of them new) for the first fermentation. Then, a secondary, malo-lactic fermentation is done, followed by “sur lie” aging for six months. During this aging, the wines are occasionally stirred with their lies to augment their richness and body. A few select lots of grapes are fermented in stainless steel so that they can be used to emphasize the fruit aromatics. The final blend is done before bottling, about nine months after the harvest. All very detailed and very high quality. (Meaning we might need to be wary of the price?)

Our wine is a pale, straw-gold color. It has delicate floral aromas with hints of lemon citrus and peach stone fruit. Its texture is soft as you take your first sip that brings baking spices, like pie crusts, and candied orange peel flavors with it. It gets noticeably heavier in the middle of your mouth and still finishes with a crisp acidity. And, yes, this is a very food friendly wine. Poultry (roasted or grilled, with Béarnaise sauce or a creamy cheese sauce), white fish (like sea bass), rich shellfish (including lobster and scallops), cream sauces, creamy soups, creamy cheeses. Geez!

I’m all hungry again. And there’s still some good news to come. This wine is usually more than twenty dollars retail. Our regular price is $17.99.

And we have plenty of it. For those of us who like to sip and taste more, we have a three bottle price. That means, if you buy three (or more) bottles, we have a $14.97 price. Now you can smile. Enjoy.

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL: 1430

Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-379-0232; L.D.

ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

Marsh Tacky’s Market

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort;

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

RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 41-B Robert Smalls

ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

Parkway, Beaufort, 322-9909. 136 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 4 & 6, Lady’s Island, 5240405.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr,

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut

BEAUFORT BREAD COMPANY:

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.

Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.

102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-522-0213; B.L.

Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D. 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

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, Frogmore, St. Helena Island, attached to The Lowcountry Store; 843-8384646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

Marsh Tacky’s Market is home of the famous Grilled Donut. Stop by and enjoy local favorites, breakfast whenever, frozen yogurt and toppings and much more.

They also offer fishing charters, trail rides, and pony rides. Marsh Tacky’s Market is open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located at 2137 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island, SC. For more information, call 843-838-2041.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St.,

Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

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

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE: 302

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-1900; B.L.

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

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888;

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island

L.D.

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L.

SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D.

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

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

Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D.

BOUNDARY STREET CAFE: 1209

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St., Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; L.D.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

2121 Boundary Street, Suite 103, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 843-379-5559; L.D.

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

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

Boundary St., Suite C, Beaufort; 379-1811; B. L. Brunch.

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052; Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; L.D.

BURLAP: 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort; B, L.

CAROLINA TAVERN: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

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.

GROUCHO’S DELI: 81 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort; 524-4545; L.

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21, Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

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

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-JAVA (5282); Sandwiches, soups, muffins, desserts, coffee drinks,; B. L.

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, Beaufort; 5247433; Seafood; D.

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

THE DOG HOUSE: 381 Sea Island

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

Parkway, Lady’s Island Beaufort; 770-0013; L.

DUKE’S BBQ: 1509 Salem Road, Beaufort; 379-4744; L.D.: Thursday and Friday only.

Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

Gateway, Port Roya; 843-379-1500; L.D.

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

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; B.L.

MARSH TACKY’S MARKET: 2137

Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 8382041; Deli, frozen yogurt; B.L.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN:

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

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal;

379-4322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.

MJ’S SOUL FOOD: 1634 Sea Island

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2009; L.D.

THE OLD BULL TAVERN: 205

West Street, Beaufort; 843-379-2855; D.

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

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

Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-524-1995; L.D.

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

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

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

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port

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

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s Island; 522-9700; L.D.

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D.

FILLIN’ STATION: 57 Sea Island

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

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market,

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

LAZY SUSAN’S CAFE & CREPERIE: 31A Market St., Habersham;

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

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 522-0230; L.D Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.

Beaufort; 466-0735; B.L.

Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

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

SO HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL:

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

THE SPAGHETTI CLUB: 27 Market Street, Habersham; 843-466-3663; L.D

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway; Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

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

SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

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

WINED IT UP: 705 Bay St., Beaufort; wine bar, tapas; L.D.

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

YAMA: 1370 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-2599; L.D.

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

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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The Garden Club

By Lee Scott

I joined a Garden Club. I joined because quite frankly, I have no idea what I am doing in my yard. Our house had been vacant for several years before we bought it. It was obvious that the couple that owned the house before us loved to garden because there were multiple garden plots and lots of bushes and flowers growing all over the property. But by the time we occupied the property, there were also plenty of weeds. There I was wearing my bandana and using my machete thrashing through the vines and palms trying to get to the backyard. It was ugly. I had no clue as to what was a healthy plant and what was a weed.

My husband and I raked up tons of pine needles, oak leaves and loads of Spanish moss. Then we yanked out vines from tall trees. When I say “yanked”, I mean we yanked. We tied one long vine to the back of our truck and pulled it down into the street. It

Now what?

HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

had to be thirty feet long.

One bush blocking our garage door had to be trimmed back. It surprised us months later. We walked out one morning and our bush had little buds all over it. Our neighbor told us it was a Camellia bush. Who knew!

Within a few weeks it was covered with beautiful flowers. We also tended a pathetic barren stick that was sitting in the side yard covered with Spanish moss. We pulled off the moss and clipped back some sad little branches.

When it started to grow this spring, we discovered our crepe myrtle tree.

My husband and I readily acknowledged our ignorance of plant life in South Carolina to one another.

And although I had grown tomato plants and marigold flowers in the past, I was now in unchartered waters. That was it. Time to get schooled in the art of gardening. Time to join a Garden Club.

If you have never been associated with a Garden Club, then you may have some preconceived notions. I pictured women in their Lilly Pulitzer dresses, sipping tea and talking about their rose gardens. But my neighbor assured me that I was wrong and that

I would be pleasantly surprised. She was right! I am amazed at all the things I am learning in my Garden Club and the women who run it. These women are bright, tenacious and oh so helpful.

The monthly speakers are fantastic.

The most recent speaker talked about butterfly gardens. Suddenly, a term that I had heard about for years had meaning.

Evidently butterflies are very good at pollination of crops and flowers, so you want to attract them. And the way to do that is to have the right kinds of flowers. On top of usefulness, butterfly gardens are also quite beautiful.

This past month, rows of Azalea bushes started to bloom in our yard.

It made me feel better to know that I could pick up the phone and ask someone about my Azaleas and how to care for them. So my advice if you are thinking about planting a garden or if you are new to the area and do not recognize some of the plant life here in the Lowcountry, join a Garden Club.

Lift the Lowcountry with your generosity

By Gloria Duryea

Beaufort, we are a generous crowd. We freely give our time, talents and dollars to lift up friends and neighbors without hesitation. Next Tuesday, May 5th, is the 2nd Lowcountry Giving Day, a 24hour online fundraiser hosted by Coastal Community Foundation that could bring $145,000 in additional funding for nonprofits in and around our community.

By participating in the Lowcountry Giving Day, any member of the Beaufort community can bring much needed funding to local organizations while celebrating the future of philanthropy in our area.

The 19 nonprofits participating in Lowcountry Giving Day preserve historic landmarks, provide free and affordable healthcare to low-income individuals and tackle social justice issues. They work in rural and urban settings. Some are local chapters of large national organizations, and others are run solely by volunteers.

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Through their varying sizes, causes and locations, these 19 organizations represent our local nonprofit sector.

Although not every local nonprofit is part Gloria Duryea of Lowcountry Giving Day, the wide range of organizations that are participating provide something for everyone to champion on May 5th. You may even discover a new nonprofit that addresses issues you care about.

At the same time, online giving is growing in importance for organizations of all sizes and causes across the country.

Blackbaud, a software company that makes programs for nonprofits, reported that online giving increased by 8.9 percent from 2013 to 2014 – that’s quadruple the increase in overall charitable giving in the same time period.

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Just like private retailers respond to customer demands for online shopping, nonprofits need to respond to growing demand for online giving. Participating in Lowcountry Giving Day gives our local organizations the chance to do so while receiving guidance and training from Coastal Community Foundation.

However, the most exciting aspect of Lowcountry Giving Day for me is not just that there is an organization for everyone, or how this event bolsters our local nonprofit sector, it’s how donors and nonprofits alike collaborate for our shared success.

Last May, with just ten organizations participating, our region raised more than $240,000. Nearly 40 percent of 2014 donors even supported multiple nonprofits. Lowcountry Giving Day is truly a celebration of philanthropy in our community. We couldn’t have done it in 2014 without your support, and we need your help to make it happen again.

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Starting May 5th at midnight, visit www.lowcountrygivingday.org to make a gift to any of our 19 local nonprofits. Each gift made on the 5th helps bring additional funding to local nonprofits. To get to know who is participating in our region, follow The Island News on Facebook. From May 1st - 4th we’ll be sharing stories about the local participants.

Any member of the Beaufort community can make a difference on the 5th. It only takes you, a credit card, and a desire to “#LiftTheLowcountry”. So, save the date – join in and show the rest of the Lowcountry just how generous we can be.

Each week, 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.

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Stay busy and entertained with themed crossword puzzles and Sudoku THEME: PROM NIGHT ACROSS 1. Esau’s father 6. Dashboard acronym 9. Union foe 13. Molten rock 14. *I love ____ 15. *She looked “Pretty in Pink” 16. Uproar 17. Island of Misfit Toys visitor 18. Got up 19. Ingalls and Dern 21. *Special Prom togs 23. Site of 2016 Olympics 24. Not yet final 25. Down Under bird 28. Therefore 30. Entertained 35. Orange peel 37. Mummy’s home 39. CuraÁao neighbor 40. Ancient Peruvian 41. Like a feeble old woman 43. Religious painting 44. Raccoon’s South American cousin 46. Children’s writer Blyton 47. Gator’s cousin 48. Mountain trees of Colorado 50. Colossal 52. Obtain, but just barely 53. Bud holder 55. Pool shark’s weapon 57. *Prom date gift 61. *Spaghetti on a prom dress?

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20. Blood line 22. Winner of “Miracle on Ice” game 24. *Prom king or queen hopeful 25. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 26. King of ancient Crete 27. To open, as in beer bottle 29. 2014 movie “____ Girl” 31. Kind of acid 32. “Sugar” in Paris 33. Nook offering 34. *Main Prom event 36. *Escort 38. Found on radar 42. Court order 45. Overrun 49. Actors’ group 51. *”Prom Night” scream queen 54. Caterpillar hairs 56. Home to mankind 57. Closing section of musical composition 58. “____ and out” 59. Hamlet to a thespian, e.g.

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paws here Learn about all things pet related

Ask me how much I hate thunder…

By Dr. Parker T. Barker and Prof. Percy Pussycat I admit it. As I get older I get more and more afraid of thunderstorms and I really, really hate fireworks. For some reason, gun shots don’t bother me. Prof. Percy tells me I am just a “little doggie” (there is a cat equivalent I won’t repeat here) but the fact remains. I hate thunder.

I have heard about dogs that jump through screen doors or hide under the bed during a storm. Normally cats aren’t afraid of storms but Percy has a friend who actually managed to climb in the dryer. Not a good idea on so many levels.

But there are some things that can make it better for you if you are one of the “fraidy cats”. Sorry Percy ol’ man. Just couldn’t resist.

Here are some ideas your Mom or Dad could try: 1. Stay Calm and Carry On! One of Percy’s English phrases but it hits the mark here. If I am getting antsy, then my family needs to stay very calm. They need to use a very matter-of-fact attitude and pretend that nothing is wrong. Which honestly, there probably isn’t anything wrong but in the moment, you can’t convince me of that.

2. Much as I want to curl up right on top of Mom, or under Mom, she shouldn’t comfort or coddle me. She should just go on like nothing is happening. Just another ho-hum afternoon. Then hopefully I can pick up her “calm” and convince myself I

Dr. Parker T. Barker

Prof. Percy Pussycat

am safe as a bug-in-a-rug. The behaviorists say don’t talk to me or look me in the eyes, because I can tell when you are fibbing and the whole house is about to vanish in a tornado. I get that “disaster” vibe right from you.

3. Sometimes, owners keep their pets outside all the time. I won’t tell you what I really think about that, but if you do, please make sure your pet – dog or cat- can get inside someplace safe during a storm.

Under the front porch does not count.

Get a heart man. Your poor pet is terrified and you are inside, nice and dry, drinking a brewski while watching golf on TV. 4. Wacky as it sounds, you can buy a CD of thunderstorm sounds and if you play it a lot around me, I’ll start to be immune to the sounds when they come from the outside rather than through the speakers in the den. I like Abba better but, give it a try.

5. I am not a big proponent of medication.

Usually it means I have to be shot with it or it has to be shoved down my throat.

Yuck to both. However, some people

Kami is a very sweet and calm girl. She loves to lounge and observe in high places. Come visit with Kami today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.

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recommend using Melatonin, an over-thecounter hormone that has been shown to calm some pups. They remain alert, not sleepy, but thunder just doesn’t bother them anymore. You need to talk to your vet about this before you try it as they need to tell you about different manufacturers (they all aren’t the same) and dosage. There are also other types of calming holistic remedies that are available as well.

6. And lastly, there is the “Thundershirt”.

Personally, at first I thought it was just another outfit that Mom wanted me to wear, but it really does work. At least for me. It doesn’t help every pet, but it might be worth trying. And it comes with a money back guarantee so you can try it at pretty low risk. When mine came, I read the box thoroughly and it says the shirt can also help with my separation anxiety. Since I am usually velcro’d to Mom, this isn’t much of an issue for me anymore but it certainly can be for others. Or it can be used to help dogs that area afraid of riding in cars. Perfectly ridiculous but I hear some pups hate going for a ride. Percy and I love it because it usually means one of two things: playtime

The original Thundershirt ™ can be purchased at many fine stores like PetSmart and Petco.

Photo courtesy of Kate Ter Haar.

someplace or McDonalds…

So that’s it folks. It sure storms a lot more down here than it did in Connecticut. But I’ll get used to it. I hope. And I hope you do too.

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

He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.

what to do Quilters meeting

The Sea Island Quilters are having their Quilt Show May 1 & 2 at the Holiday Inn on Boundary Street, in Beaufort. Over 100 handmade quilts will be on display. Members of the SIQ have a strong community outreach program.

Finished handmade quilts are donated to various organizations such as CODA, CAPA, Friends of Caroline Hospice, Quilts of Valor, and the Franciscan Center on St. Helena Island. For additional information about the show, the judging and the organization, please contact Lynn O’Neal at creativeclutter2010@ yahoo.com or Brenda McLeod at claudemcleodjr@gmail.com.

BA to hold cheerleading clinic this weekend

New Beaufort Academy cheer coach, Amanda Patel, will hold a cheer clinic and tryouts from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Participants in the clinic and tryouts will need to wear shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes. A brief informational meeting was held on Tuesday, April 14. Anyone who was unable to attend the meeting must sign up prior to the clinic. For more information on the upcoming clinic, email Patel at awilsonpatel@beaufortacademy.org.

Church youth yard sale for summer camp

The Red Dam Baptist Church Youth Group is organizing a Yard Sale for Saturday, May 2nd, at the church’s secondary campus – Euhaw Baptist in Ridgeland, SC. Proceeds from the event, scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon, will go toward the cost for a youth summer camp. Donations are welcomed. Euhaw is located at 2576 Bee’s Creek Road, Ridgeland. For more information, please call Youth Pastor Aubrey Mixon at (843) 783-1799 or the church at (843) 7846083. You can also send an email to info@ reddambaptistchurch.org or visit the church’s website at www.reddam.org.

Music won’t get any better than this!

On May 6th, The Beaufort High School Concert Band, the Beaufort High School Symphonic Band, the newly minted Lowcountry Wind Symphony and the Parris Island Marine Band will perform together in a joint concert at the Beaufort High School Performing Arts Auditorium.

The concert is free to the public. No ticket required with open seating. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The ensembles will perform both separately as well as together on stage during this memorable event. Familiar compositions from the world of Rock, Broadway, Hollywood, and the classics will be performed. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear these fantastic groups of Beaufort youngsters, Lowcountry adults and patriotic Marine musicians combining forces for the first time- together on stage!

The Beaufort High School Performing Arts Auditorium is located at 84 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island.

Beaufort Aglow International to hold meeting

Beaufort Aglow International will meet at the Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant, 2601 Boundary St. Beaufort on Saturday,

May 9, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The speaker is Elder Patricia Bee, our local group advisor. She is a graduate of Iowa State University Science and Technology, and holds a certificate from Rhema Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Patricia is also a teacher in the Beaufort County School District, and is the author of two books.

Currently, she faithfully serves in ministry at the Lighthouse Christian Center.

For info: Please call (843)290-5563 or (843) 525-0525.

Rev up those motorcycles for a good cause

The Second Annual Relay for Life Poker Run will be held on Saturday May 9th. Registration is at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at American Motorcycle Company, 2512 Boundary St. This year there are 6 stops on the ride including: Harold’s Country Club, Yemassee; Ned’s Pub & Grub, Ridgeland; Tail Gators, Okatie; Mad Hatters, Okatie; Steamer Pub, Beaufort; and Rosie O’Grady’s, Beaufort. The last stop at Rosie O’Grady’s will have free hamburgers and hot dogs. Last bike in at 1:45 p.m., food starts at 2:00 p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing with proceeds going to benefit Relay for Life Beaufort, SC. Cost is $15 per rider, $5 per passenger.

All proceeds from entry fees benefit Relay for Life of Beaufort, SC. All riders/ passengers will ride at their own risk.

For more information or to sign up call 843-263-8723.

Support the Gamecocks

Come to the Beaufort County Gamecock Club Dinner featuring speakers Everette Sands (Coach of the running backs) and Jay Brown. They will bring us up to date about the Gamecock Club and facility projects. The dinner is being held on Tuesday, May 12th, 6 p.m. at the Sanctuary Golf Club, Cat Island, SC. Tickets are $20 (dinner is included).

To make your reservations, please contact Linda McCarty at 843-521-1445 or email at l.mccarty01@comcast.net Come out and support your Carolina Gamecocks!

The Redfish are coming

mission of Hope Haven. As a tribute to him, the sale of lilies this year will be opened up to honor women and men!

The public can purchase lilies to honor or memorialize the important people in their lives. The names of all honorees that lilies have been purchased for will be printed in a full page tribute ad in the Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette on Mother’s Day, May 10th.

This year’s event will be held at the Berkeley Hall Club House. The event begins with a luncheon at 12 p.m. and is followed by a silent auction, a champagne toast, and includes a ceremony where all the lilies are released into the water with the names of women and men being honored and remembered displayed.

Tax-deductible lilies may be purchased through May 1 for $15 per lily per person honored by visiting Hope Haven’s website at www.hopehavenLC.org or calling Hope Haven at 843-524-2256. Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased at the early bird rate of $60 per person by May 1. Seats are limited so call Hope Haven to make your ticket reservation at 843-524-2256.

Calling all women!

W.M.U. Garden Party to be held May 16, 2015 between 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall Riverview Baptist Church, 2209 Boundary Street in Beaufort. Decorate a hat for the party!

Prizes will be given for: Best All Around, Best Use of Flowers, and Funniest. Special Guest Speaker & Special Musical Guest!

A wine social

As part of our fund-raising for the Interpretive Center at Fort Fremont, the Friends of Fort Fremont are hosting a Spring Wine Social at Saltus Grill on Monday, May 18, 2015.

Leaders, join fellow officers to help troops

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is an organization of US uniformed officers: Active, Reserve, NG, former & retired. We promote a strong America & defend the rights of all who have served their families & survivors.

Meet MOAA’s Low Country Chapter at its quarterly social/biz dinner, May 20th at Traditions at MCRD, Parris Island.

The speaker will be Lt. Col. Paul Merritt, USMC (Ret.), Dir. of Transitioning Military Training, Technical College of the

Lowcountry. Meet ‘n’ greet, 5 p.m.; dinner 5:45 p.m. Menu: Garden Salad, Chicken Francaise with pasta & vegetables, Tiramisu, coffee/ tea/soft drinks/cash bar, $25; casual dress. For reservations, contact Treas. Bill Severns MnBSeverns@aol. com/ (843) 770-9982 by May 12th; Web: http://www.lcmoaa.org. Call now; be a part of a great group with a vital mission!

Zumba to benefit Spina Bifida

GG’s Zumba Fit will be sponsoring a Zumbathon® to benefit Spina Bifida on May 30th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event will go for two hours and consists of exercise geared for “all levels of participants: hard core Zumba enthusiasts, those new to Zumba, and even entire families! “ Come out and have fun while helping to raise funds for children with Spina Bifida. Zumba is a non-traditional work out focused on dance styles from around the world.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to help support children with Spina Bifida that cannot afford the cost of a special Spina Bifida camp, as well as for books and supplies for families in hospital waiting rooms, and medical research to help find a cure for Spina Bifida.

The Zumbathon® will also include a silent auction plus great snacks & beverages for all the exercisers. It will be held at the Praise Assembly of God at 800 Paris Island Gateway in Beaufort.

The cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from your local Zumba instructor or contact GG at ggzumbafit@gmail.com, www.ggmack. zumba.com or on their Facebook page: GG’s Zumba Fit. See you there!

Give blood. It’s important!

Fri. May 1: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Downtown Marina of Beaufort Parking Lot 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort *$50 Saltus Restaurant Gift Certificate and other items to be awarded to winners of drawings from among donors!

Mon. May 4: Technical College of the Lowcountry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort

Ja Malphrus will be the featured speaker at the May 13th meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers, 6 p.m. at Bay Street Outfitters, Sat. May 9: Belk’s Department Store , 10 825 Bay St. Beaufort. Ja is a native guide a.m. to 2 p.m. at 332 Robert Smalls Parkway, who grew up fishing local waters and will Beaufort *First 15 donors get a $5 Belk Gift share his extensive knowledge. His talk Card to help with Mother’s Day shopping! will focus on redfish and how to catch them on top water lures.

The public is welcome to this free event and refreshments will be offered. Call Jack Baggette at 843-441-4023 with questions. Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of editorial staff.

Thursday’s Chuckle

Lilies on the River celebrates for 11th year

Hope Haven of the Lowcountry is celebrating its 11th annual signature fundraiser “Lilies on the River” event to be held on May 16th. This event is put on by and benefiting Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, the region’s nonprofit children’s advocacy and rape crisis center.

The event gives people the opportunity to honor loved ones who have made a positive impact in their lives. This year at Lilies on the River, Hope Haven will be honoring former board member and current board member emeritus David Ames. For ten years, Dave has consistently supported and worked tirelessly to advance the the island news | april 30-may 6, 2015 | www.yourislandnews.com

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Live Your Life, Simple and True

Some places just feel right. Beautiful and full of promise. Where you are set up to succeed and feel comfortable. Where you can take it easy, and take care of yourself.

Celadon is one of those places.

It’s a neighborhood combining Lady’s Island’s sense of community and convenience with easy access to downtown and places to put a boat in the water. Where you get to know your neighbors, and yourself, better.

It’s a lifestyle centered on healthy living, anchored by the newly revamped Celadon Club Wellness Center. With walkable streets, nature trails, and parks and gardens, that provide space to play, to think, or just to be.

It’s a corner of the world where you can dwell within the timeless grace of Lowcountry architecture while relaxing in hassle-free, new construction from Vala Building Contractors and TD Commercial Builders.

Drop by the new Celadon. Come see how easy the good life can be.

Homesites from the $70’s. Customizable homes from the mid-$300’s.

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