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RINGING IN 50 YEARS

august 21-27, 2014

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Beaufort Academy marks its 50th anniversary at the start of this school year By Bob Sofaly

Beaufort Academy celebrated its 50th anniversary and first day of school on Monday, Aug. 18, with an assembly of students, faculty, parents and alumni in the school’s gym. BA opened in the fall of 1965 under the direction of Cmdr. Charles E. Owens, Jr. F o r m e r Headmaster Lee Bollman was the keynote speaker during Monday’s event. He described what it was like when he came to BA as a teacher and soccer coach in 1969. A year later, Bollman was also made school’s top administrator. He also described the school’s first computer system and how different it was compared to today’s technology. The first day of school began with the traditional ringing of the school bell by current Headmaster Stephen Schools.

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Beaufort Memorial staff throw a baby shower for one of their own. see page 8

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Beaufort Academy Headmaster Stephen Schools, center, rings the school bell to officially begin the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 18. At right is former BA Headmaster Lee Bollman. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

Island Girls Night Out celebrates with fun at Luther’s. see page 9

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Meet the Mitchells: Abby, Patrick and little Parker. see page 16 INDEX ABOVE LEFT: Former BA Headmaster Lee Bollman, who led from 1970 to 1990, describes to the audience what it was like when he came to the school in the early ’70s. ABOVE RIGHT: Bradi Dinkins, a first grade teacher, makes sure her students have snacks on the first day of school.

What are the best bets in Beaufort this weekend? Beaufort Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS Join Beaufort businesses, residents and organizations and take the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, under the pavilion. The community will stand as one and take the Ice Bucket Challenge together. Participants’ names will be announced on the video that will be posted online after the challenge. Bring your own bucket or container, ice and water will be provided. Sign in starts at 3 p.m., dumping will commence at 3:30 p.m. Donations are encouraged. Main Street Beaufort, USA, will send all donations to the ALS Association. Nite Bright Charity Golf Tournament The Exchange Club of Beaufort is hosting a charity golf tournament in honor of Kelli Bright. The event will be held on Friday, August 22 at

The Legends Golf Course on Parris Island. It will be a fun night-time event beginning with nine holes at 5 p.m., then dinner and the last nine holes starting when dark. The money raised will go toward the purchase of a Paramobile for Kelli Bright who serves as an inspiration not only to those with spinal cord injuries, but to everyone who may be undergoing struggles in their lives. To register, call Angel Flewelling at 524-0042. Street Music on Paris Avenue concerts return The band Moreland & Arbuckle will be performing on Saturday, August 23 at 6 p.m. as part of the Street Music on Paris Avenue series in Port Royal. The sound of the band’s most recent album is rooted in the spirit of the Delta blues. The band is made up of guitarist Aaron Moreland, singer and harmonica player Dustin Arbuckle and drummer Kendall Newby For more information, visit www.morelandarbuckle.com.

Habitat of Humanity has Upcycled Art Auction The LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is celebrating its 10 years of operation with an art auction like no other. Local and regional artists are treasure hunting within the store’s aisles for items to repurpose, recycle, reclaim or reimagine. They’re looking for the sometimes hidden beauty in gently-used items to create works of art. These creations will be auctioned at an Upcycled Art Auction at The Shed in Port Royal on Saturday, August 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. The auction’s Honorary Chair is artist Cassandra Gillens. Another local artist, Deanna Bowdish, will serve as the evening’s auctioneer. Entertainment will be provided by the Sweetgrass Angels. Tickets for the event are $25 and are available now at the ReStore at 612 Parris Island Gateway or online at www.lowcountryhabitat.org. Proceeds will support affordable housing programs. For more information, call 843-522-3500.

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City works to clear clogged storm drains Responding to recent extreme rainfalls that flooded areas across the Lowcountry, Beaufort city leaders are working to clean out drain inlets and pipes in key locations. Over the past 30 days, intense and dense rain storms have dropped several inches of rain in short periods of time on Beaufort, Savannah and Charleston, overwhelming drainage systems. The problem is made worse when the storms come at high tide, which limits the natural system’s ability to absorb the rainfall. To combat the problem in Beaufort, the city contracted with Eadie’s Construction and Palmetto Construction to bring specialized equipment to clean stormwater drains and pipes, said Isiah Smalls, director of public works and facilities management for the city. “We have always had problems with

stormwater flooding when we get these extra-heavy rain falls,” Smalls said. “Most of our stormwater drainage was built and is owned and controlled by others such as the South Carolina DOT. Having said that, we are working at the worst locations to improve the drainage in the short term, and we’ll take a look at the bigger picture for more permanent solutions.” During the drain and pipe cleaning process, motorists may experience some delays, Smalls said. City officials encouraged residents to check drain grates in their neighborhoods and either sweep away accumulated debris or alert the city’s Public Works Department at 525-7054. Further, residents and landscapers are reminded not to dump yard debris into roads where it can be washed into the drainage system. Spanish moss, leaves

and grass clippings serve as clogs that bind to sand and dirt particles, creating drain and pipe blockages that have severely affected the stormwater drainage system in Beaufort, Smalls said. There is no limit on the number of bags of normal yard debris that can be placed curbside by Beaufort residents. However, they must be sure that no bag weighs more than 50 pounds and that any bundled items, such as branches, don’t exceed four feet in length or 50 pounds. Leaves and branch pickups are made once weekly in the city. If you don’t know your designated day for service, please call City of Beaufort Public Works at 843525-7054, ext. 2, Waste Pro at 843-6454100 or visit www.cityofbeaufort.org and click on Residents/City Services/Solid Waste to see the schedule.

Five arrested as a result of search warrants The simultaneous execution of two search warrants Wednesday, Aug. 13 led to the recovery of stolen weapons, illicit drugs, and the arrests of five local men. Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office investigators coordinated the service of search warrants at two Lady’s Island residences just after 5 p.m. on Aug. 13. The search warrants were obtained for 9 Woodbine Lane and 12 Lemoyne Drive in connection with the investigation of last weekend’s armed robbery at the House of Tang restaurant. Upon execution of the search warrant at 9 Woodbine Lane, contact was made with 17-year-old Malcolm Driessen and 18-year-old Ronald Moore. Driessen

was in possession of a cell phone that was identified as the one stolen during the House of Tang robbery. Driessen was arrested on one count of Receiving Stolen Goods. It was also discovered that Moore was in violation of a trespass notice for the residence and was arrested for Trespassing After Notice. Upon execution of the search warrant at 12 Lemoyne Drive, contact was made with 21-year-old Malcolm Moore, 22-year-old Daniel Edwards, and 18-year-old Kieon Marshall. The search of the home yielded the recovery of 10 firearms, two of which had been previously reported stolen out of Beaufort County. About 3.5 oz. of

marijuana was discovered and seized. All three men at the residence were charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Moore was charged with two counts of Possession of Stolen Firearms and Possession of a Schedule V Controlled Substance. Additional charges may be pending as the armed robbery investigation continues. Investigators are also working to determine if any of the other recovered firearms may have been illegally obtained. Anyone with information that may be useful to this or other investigations is encouraged to contact either Investigator Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416 or Crimestoppers.

The Beaufort County Democratic Party will host a grand opening for its Beaufort area campaign office on Saturday, August 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The office is located at 705 Carteret Street in Beaufort. Special guests for the event include Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Joyce Dickerson and Beaufort County Councilwoman Laura Von Harten. The vent is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. For more information or to volunteer for the upcoming election, contact Alice Washington at 843-322-1973 or Gracie Aylmer at 517-648-9564.

Savannah Mayor to address local Dems

Savannah Mayor Edna B. Jackson will be the keynote speaker for a special Joint Northern Beaufort County Democratic Precincts meeting on Saturday, Aug. 23. Jackson, Savannah’s first AfricanAmerican woman mayor, will speak during the free public event, which

is being sponsored by the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club. It will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Island Public Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, just past Penn Center on the left side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Seating will be limited. To reserve a space at the pre-meeting reception, please email northernbcdemocrats@gmail.com or call 597-2482.

County to hold new poll manager training

The Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration will be conducting training sessions for new poll managers. All persons interested in working the polls for the first time may enroll in one of these sessions. Dates and locations are as follows: • Saturday, Sept. 6: 1 to 5 p.m., Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. • Thursday, Sept. 11: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island. • Monday, September 15: 6 to 10 p.m., Disabilities and Special Needs

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building, (off Castle Rock Road), 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort. The sessions will last approximately four hours each. It is also recommended that you bring a snack to eat/drink during short breaks. To register for the training, please call 843-255-6900 or 255-6902; or send an email to include the preferred date of the training you wish to attend and a phone number where you can be reached during the day to voter@bcgov.net.

Beaufort Republican Women’s Club to meet

Come hear Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner speak about immigration and concerns about the influx of 350 illegal child immigrants now in South Carolina. The luncheon and program are being sponsored by the Beaufort Republican Women’s Club on Thursday, September 4, at The Holiday Inn’s Albergotti Grill, 2225 Boundary St., and will begin at 11:30 a.m., with the cost of the luncheon being $20. Reservations are required. Contact Laura Fanelli at 860-5430799 or laurafanelli@mac.com or visit www.beaufortrepublicanwomensc.com.

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I have a wonderful friend who has taken the time to video blog his experiences after each yoga class. Recently, he shared deep from his soul about how he let his true self disappear while attempting to date another. In his video, following the end of their courtship, he spoke about how he was touched during the final relaxation pose of our yoga session (also known as Savasana — another reason to come to yoga? We take naps!). He mentioned his physical and emotional release and the beauty that was revealed within him. Images of the people who love him for who he is began popping into his head, as if a wonderful signal from God that he would be OK. Indeed, he is loved. Think about that: Don’t we find ourselves hiding our true self to impress another? How often do we lose our self because we feel we know what it is this

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Understanding pregnancy and your dental health By Jennifer Wallace, DMD

Congrats on the soon-to-be new addition to your family. There will be a lot of changes to plan for in the next few months. Let’s see, there’s a name to pick, a nursery to get ready, diapers/blankets/ clothes to buy — but don’t forget to also plan to take care of Momma during exciting this time. The old wives tale that warns a woman to expect a lost tooth for every baby is false. If the mother’s intake of calcium is inadequate during pregnancy, her bones — not her teeth — will provide the calcium her growing baby needs. This calcium loss is quickly made up after breastfeeding stops. However, the demands of pregnancy can lead to particular dental problems in some women. Ben Franklin said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that certainly applies to this subject. You are less likely to have dental problems during pregnancy if you already have good oral hygiene habits like flossing, brushing with fluoridated toothpastes, eating a healthy non-sugary diet and visiting your dentist

regularly. Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, including gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay from cravings of sugary foods, vomiting from morning sickness and gagging when brushing. During pregnancy, your increased hormones can affect your body’s response to plaque (the layer of germs on your teeth). During pregnancy, about half of all women (60 to 70 percent) experience a condition called pregnancy gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that is caused when plaque accumulates in the spaces between the gums and the teeth. The accumulation of bacteria can lead to the loss of bone around the teeth and can eventually lead to tooth decay and tooth loss. Pregnancy Gingivitis is caused by an increase in hormone levels, which can exaggerate a woman’s response to dental plaque in the mouth. This extra plaque may cause swelling, bleeding, redness and/ or tenderness in the gums. Changes in the gums are most noticeable from the second month of pregnancy, reaching a

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maximum in the eighth month. In women with severe morning sickness, frequent vomiting can erode the enamel on the back of the front teeth. If you are vomiting frequently, contact your dental office for information on how to prevent enamel erosion. It is important not to brush right away after you vomit, since the stomach acid in your mouth will only help erode the teeth as you brush. Wait about an hour before brushing your teeth after vomiting. While the teeth are covered in stomach acids, the vigorous action of the toothbrush may scratch the tooth enamel. DO rinse right away with water, or a fluoridated mouth wash. Research has found a link between gum disease in pregnant women and premature birth with low birth weight. Babies who are born prematurely may risk a range of health conditions including cerebral palsy and problems with eyesight and hearing. Estimates suggest that about 18 out of every 100 premature births may be triggered by periodontal disease, which is a chronic

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Mondavi family builds new home in Beaufort Rob Mondavi Jr., and wife Lydia Mondavi are establishing their Southern roots with the creation of a new designer home in Beaufort. Located on the banks of Port Royal Sound overlooking Parris Island, the home, designed by Reu Architects, blends Napa’s acclaimed wine country with the casual elegance of the Lowcountry to embody the family’s entertaining lifestyle and reconnect them to Lydia’s South Carolina ancestral heritage. “My family has a long history in this area,” says Lydia Mondavi. “My mother’s forefathers, John Rutledge and his son of the same name, served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, respectively. Additionally, John and Edward Rutledge signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. My paternal grandfather, Y.T. Abernathy, served as a Marine in World War II and was trained at Parris Island, the very island we overlook off our deep-water dock now.” This Napa Valley couple shares a passion for wine and sustainable living principles, both of which inspired the designer home and Mondavi Home Collection, a growing assortment of authentic home essentials that debuted in January 2014, with innovative reserve barrel flooring made from a selection

of refurbished Mondavi wine barrels. A true labor of love, Rob and Lydia partnered with acclaimed designers and manufacturers to bring their Southern story to life through their distinct personal style and regional inspirations. Part of embracing the Lowcountry’s relaxed lifestyle, according to Lydia, is creating livable outdoor space to enjoy the region’s sights and sounds, and Trex Company Inc.’s quality decking allows the whole family, including Rob and Lydia’s 3-year-old son, Robert Mondavi III, to enjoy its natural beauty. Honoring the essence of the picturesque coast, the entire home is tied together by the coastal-inspired color scheme and décor. Thoughtfully curated by Lydia’s mother, interior decorator Anita Wilbanks, the home’s 22 color palette by Benjamin Moore represents the varying hue of ocean tides with each room’s color ebbing and flowing from dark to light. Additional decorative elements throughout the home include lighting by Circa Lighting and furnishings by M Interiors. The family is excited to divide their time between Napa, Ca., and Beaufort and to give their son an opportunity to explore the coastal life the region offers. For more information, please visit their website at www.mondavihome.com.

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Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business and surprises them with lunch courtesy of Sonic. The Business of the Week is Bay Street Jewelers, with owners Mark and Terri Stokes. business after hours MCCS hosted the monthly Business After Hours event at Traditions on Parris Island last Thursday, Aug. 14. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.

coffee with colleagues Coffee with Colleagues was held Friday, Aug. 15, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Shoreline Medical Transport, 90 Savannah Highway, Port Royal, the new second location. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new staff

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Lane and Janie Lackman to its staff. Amy is joining Habitat as an administrative assistant and volunteer coordinator. She has a degree in Hospitality from the University of South Carolina Beaufort as well as a varied background of work experience including The Preserve at Port Royal and Ashley Rhodes Events. Amy enjoys volunteering as well as caring for her two dogs, Honey and Hooch. She is also an active member of the Junior Service League of Beaufort. Janie will be working as the marketing and resource development director. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University in Psychology and has worked for several area nonprofits including The Arts Council of Beaufort County and Friends of Caroline Hospice. Janie spends much of her spare time 6

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Amy Lane and Janie Lackman

volunteering with the Fripp Island Turtle Team as well as with her therapy dog, Elvis. Habitat’s Executive Director Brenda Dooley said, “We are extremely excited to have both Amy and Janie on board and look forward to the contributions each will make to our organization.” For more information about LowCountry Habitat for Humanity, please call the office at 843-522-3500 or visit www.lowcountryhabitat.org.

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Get schooled on financial aid, for any income level Did you know that in the 2012-2013 academic year, more than $238.5 billion in financial aid (grants, federal loans, federal work-study, and federal tax credits and deductions) was awarded to undergraduate and graduate students? And that those students came from households spanning a wide range of household incomes? During that same time period, the average amount of aid for a full-time college or university student was $13,730, including $7,190 in grants (that don’t have to be repaid) and $4,900 in federal loans, according to Trends in Student Aid 2013, collegeboard.org. Once you realize how many resources may be available to your student and begin your research on financial assistance, you may be on your way toward easing some of the anxiety often associated with paying for higher education. 5 lessons on seeking financial help for your student’s tuition Start planning for aid during your student’s high school years. Pay particular attention to your child’s junior year of high school, and reposition assets or adjust income before that year begins. When financial aid officers review a family’s need, they analyze the family’s income in the calendar year that begins in January of the student’s junior year of high school.

Once you realize how many resources may be available to your student, you may be on your way toward easing some of the anxiety often associated with paying for higher education. Whitney McDaniel

Assume you are eligible for aid until you’re told otherwise. There are no specific guidelines and no rules of thumb that can accurately predict the aid you and your student may be offered. Because each family’s circumstances are different, you’ll want to keep an open mind as you consider various financial-aid alternatives. A number of factors — such as having several children in school at the same time — could increase your eligibility. Reassess assets held by your children. Federal institutions expect children to contribute 20% of their savings toward their education’s costs, while parents are expected to contribute up to 5.64% of their savings, according to fafsa.gov. That’s why assets held in custodial accounts may reduce the aid for which the family qualifies. Assets held in Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and 529 plans will be factored into the parent’s formula, having less effect on the aid for which the family qualifies. Steer grandparents’ gifts in the right

direction. Grandparents’ hearts often lead them toward gifting directly to grandchildren or paying the student’s tuition expenses. Even though payments made directly to the institution avoid gift taxes, institutions generally count these payments as an additional resource the family has to pay for college expenses. Distributions from grandparent-owned 529 plans are also considered as additional resources and assessed as student’s income — which reduces the amount of eligible aid. A better idea for grandparents may be to consider gifting to a 529 plan owned by the parent or student. The financial aid treatment of gifts to a 529 plan is generally more favorable than that for gifts made directly to the student, and grandparents may realize estate-tax and gifting benefits by using this alternative. Assess your family’s financial situation to determine the amount of funding your student will need. Gather records and begin researching available financial aid, grants, loans and scholarships. Two forms will be key to your aid application process: the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile (PROFILE). The FAFSA form helps you apply for federal aid, and many states also use it to determine a resident student’s eligibility for state aid. You can find this form in high school guidance offices and college financial aid offices or online at fafsa.ed.gov. Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your financial advisor. Read it carefully before you invest. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Any third-party posts, reviews or comments associated with this listing are not endorsed by Wells Fargo Advisors and do not necessarily represent the views of Whitney McDaniel or Wells Fargo Advisors and have not been reviewed by the Firm for completeness or accuracy. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

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Making the scene with Greendrinks By Lanier Laney

ongratulations to Beaufort’s Greendrinks, which celebrated its sixth successful year this past week. Founded by Paul Nurnberg, Kim Gundler, Burton Sauls, Richard Darby, Mark Shaffer, and Michele Barker, this group holds a monthly meeting of people working in the environmental fields along with those who are simply interested in getting together with other green-minded people. They meet every third Tuesday of the month and always have a interesting speaker on topics ranging from local solar energy to beekeeping. Their motto? “Green goes better with friends.” This week’s topic was on how to make Beaufort a year-round eco-tourism destination with speaker Robb Wells from the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce. “We all have a good time. Join us!” said member Liz Entwistle. Go to www.greendrinks.org/SC/Beaufort to see upcoming scheduled speakers and sign up for emails.

From left: Kim Gundler, Mark Shaffer and his wife with Ron Tucker at the Greendrinks meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Baby shower held for Beaufort Memorial’s Emily Harris By Terry Bergeron

More than 30 of Emily Harris’ co-workers and friends from Beaufort Memorial Hospital gathered last week at the Distant Island home of Sallie Stone in order to celebrate the pending arrival of her first child, baby boy William Holland Harris. Emily is the associate marketing director at Beaufort Memorial and is due mid-October. Emily and her husband Patrick live on Lady’s Island and are avid boaters, so the festivities had a nautical theme, right down to the cookies.

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From left: Michele Barker, Courtney McDermott, Emily Harris, Becky Cunningham and Sallie Stone, who hosted the baby shower at her home on Distant Island.

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Living it up with music and fun at Luther’s More than 150 women showed up downtown for music, drinks and fun at Luther’s Rare & Well Done, 910 Bay Street, for the monthly Island Girls Night Out on Wednesday, August 13. Many fabulous door prizes were given away, and a big thank you to all the businesses and individuals that generously donated their local goods and services. Here are prizes and winners:

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Next month’s Island Girls Night Out will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Boondock’s restaurant on St. Helena Island. Contact Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684 to donate a door prize or to host an Island Girls Night Out event.

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Catherine Guirard was celebrating her birthday and won a door prize.

Jeanie Pickel won Cookie Lee Jewelry.

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Meg Dempsey won a free session for rei-ta from Coastal Carolina Hospital.

Inez Miller won a gift certificate from the downtown gift store The Craftseller.

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This group of ladies visiting from New Jersey was excited to be at Luther’s Rare & Well Done and take part in Island Girls Night Out, a monthly event sponsored by The Island News that was held at the downtown bar and restaurant on Wednesday, August 13.

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Patricia Jaudon, left, holds her heartshaped plate from Modern Jewelers with emcee Irene Goodnight.

• Coastal Carolina Rei-ta session: Meg Dempsey • Hot Heads Salon Gift Certificate: Kathy Bradford • Lady’s Island Country Club Dinner Gift Certificate: Elizabeth Bergmann • Mystic Blu Salon manicure: Rhonda Kern • Lowcountry Store Gift Certificate: Beth Wooding • Guys and Dolls Salon Gift Certificate: Yvette Wilson-Anderson • Craftseller Gift Certificate: Inez Miller • Halo Salon Gift Certificate and products: Christy Ward • Pinnacle Plastic Surgery Botox Gift Certificate: Kathy Futch • Mary Kay products: Lisa Simmons • The Kitchen Gift Certificate: Terry Rice • Tina Fripp Illustrations: Liz Entwistle • Bay Street Outfitters visor: Sonya Merritt • Thibault Gallery print: Betty Lamdon • Beaufort Lands End Kayak Tour: Diane Schwarzer • Greenfish Gallery bracelet: Ericka Rodas • Beaufort Clothing Company Bare Minerals set: Ginger Simpson • Modern Jewelers heart-shaped plate: Patricia Jaudon • Cookie Lee Jewelry: Sandi Fast, Trish Turkington, Jeanie Pickel • It’s Me Fashions: Catherine Guirard • Burke’s Outlet Gift Certificate: Sharon Lawrence

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

Local child pianist finds success with online school At age 4, Beaufort’s Wennie Rodriguez started playing the piano, learning it so quickly that her first teacher referred to her as a “piano prodigy.” Between events, master classes and competitions, attending a brickand-mortar elementary school like her peers proved difficult. Now at 10 years old, Wennie will be entering the eighth grade this 201415 school year, working three grade levels above other students her age. With a thirst for knowledge and a knack for memorizing facts, Wennie needed a different kind of education to truly challenge her, said her mother, Welneliza. Wennie is enrolled at South Carolina Connections Academy, a tuition-free virtual public school option for students in grades K-12 throughout South Carolina. She joined the online school when her mother decided to look into school options that would work with Wennie’s piano practice schedule and advanced learning abilities.

Wennie Rodriguez, 10, of Beaufort, studies through her online school, South Carolina Connections Academy.

“When we were looking for schooling options for Wennie, South Carolina Connections Academy offered the flexibility we wanted, but also the support from individual teachers that we needed,” said Welneliza Rodriguez. “The flexibility is key for us. Wennie can practice piano three times a day, and still stay on top of her lessons. We also don’t have to worry about traveling because Wennie can bring the classroom with her.”

Wennie interacts with her classmates and receives instruction from her teachers in LiveLesson® sessions — a virtual classroom setting that encourages the same lively interactions of a traditional classroom, but online. Students can chat amongst themselves and even virtually raise their hands. Welneliza Rodriguez said in addition to the technology that allows Wennie to connect to her teachers and peers, she is grateful that the curriculum is challenging and tailored to Wennie’s needs. The Rodriguez family has also found that extracurricular activities have enriched their daughter’s socialization experience. Wennie is able to connect with other students in South Carolina and across the U.S. through participation in extracurricular activities like the Math Club, Movie Club and the National Junior Honor Society. South Carolina Connections Academy, which is authorized under state law by the South Carolina Public

Charter School District, expects to serve more than 3,800 students throughout the state during the 2014-15 school year. South Carolina-certified teachers work with students and learning coaches, the student’s parent or guardian, to develop customized learning programs that address each student’s personal education needs while maintaining a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Virtual schooling is proving to be the right fit for Wennie as well as for many other students, including those who benefit from a flexible schedule, those who learn at a different pace from their peers or those who need more individualized attention. The diverse student body includes competitive athletes with rigorous schedules, previously homeschooled students, and students seeking expanded course offerings, among others. For more about South Carolina Connections Academy, visit www. southcarolinaconnectionsacademy.com.

school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • Operation Ball Gown: The BCHS SADD Club is collecting formal gowns for the Marine Corps Family Team Building project “Operation Ball Gown”. This program offers gowns free to the wives of active duty Marines for use during the military ball season. Gowns of all sizes, plus accessories are needed. Gowns may be dropped off with Mrs. Grooms in the front office through September 4. • Little Dolphin Cheer Camp: August 23, from noon to 3 p.m., check-in at 11:30 a.m. $20 per cheerleader. Contact Lydia Williams at 322-5632. Ages 5 to 12. • The Battery Creek High School Athletics Department is selling 2014-15 Athletics season passes at half price. The tickets will be on sale through August 29 at the half price rate. See Coach Drafts or Ms. Ballenger in the front office.

• Battery Creek is proud to announce the annual BC Community Night will be held on Friday, August 29 as the varsity football team opens its 2014 home schedule with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against the Estill Gators. Battery Creek wants to see as many community members as possible come out and help celebrate the start of the school and athletic year. Vendors may sell approved items and set up free of charge. For more information, contact athletic director John Drafts at 843-322-5574 or john. drafts@beaufort.k12.sc.us. • Battery Creek High Parent Teacher Student Organization will be recognizing all members of the Beaufort Police Department, Beaufort Fire Department, Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office, Burton Fire Department and EMT on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the McVey Performing Arts Center. All first responders and

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volunteer and there is also a link for the Volunteer Handbook. The district has partnered with Background Investigation Bureau (BIB) to handle the background investigations. Please contact Mr. Roberts at 843-322-3118 or barry. roberts@beaufort.k12.sc.us if you have any questions.

principal said, “Cougar Institute provides a unique opportunity for our staff to participate in professional development that is specific and targeted to the needs of LIMS students.” • All volunteers must re-register with the school district. The process is very simple, but an absolute must. The registration can be done by going on to the district website under “Parents and Students” and in the lower left hand corner is a link to “Volunteers.” You will see a button to become a

PARK UNIVERSITY The Park University Beaufort Campus Center has donated 12 computer stations to the Love House Ministries. Co-Pastor Theresa Roberts stated, “These computers will be of great benefit to Love House Ministries at-risk student tutoring and mentoring programs in Beaufort.” For more on Park University college degree programs call 228-7052 (www.park. edu/beau) and for more on Love House Ministries programs call 525-1043.

their families are invited. Contact Diane Grooms, 322-5582. LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE • Last week, Lady’s Island Middle School held “Cougar Institute”. This was an opportunity for teachers and staff to get geared up on topics like establishing positive work groups in the class room; PBIS (Positive Behavior and Intervention and Support) and how to use technology more effectively in the classroom and what technology resources are available. Mr. Guy, eighth grade math, said of the training, “The summer institute session I was in about grammar further helped me have a better understanding to help my students write better when they are explaining. Finally, when I self-reflect on my data, I have much work to do and need to set personal goals for myself.” Mr. Hall, assistant

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The USCB Center for the Arts presents the Indie Film “Rich Hill: Three Boys in Small Town America” on Monday, August 25 at 7 p.m. Directed by Andrew Droz Palermo and Tracy Droz Tragos, “Rich Hill” is an “immersive documentary that shows the real-life struggles of American youth,” said Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News.

The film also won the 2014 Sundance Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Rich Hill, Missouri, could be any of the countless small towns that blanket America’s heartland, but to teenagers Andrew, Harley and Appachey, it’s home. As they ride their skateboards and go to football practice, they are like millions of

Palmetto Dancers to hold open houses “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” could be the motto of the Palmetto Dancers, an organized dance team for teens and tweens. This energetic group is headed by Sue Stanny, the former owner of a dance school in Pittsburgh, Pa., who has brought her talents to the Lowcountry. Sue said that she started the group because she wanted to offer Beaufort parents “an affordable alternative to traditional dance schools.” She was able to do that by using ARTworks, a community arts center, as the home and practice space of the group, which has allowed her to keep costs low — a $25 registration fee and a $20 monthly fee. Carol Doe, the mother of two Palmetto Dancers, says that cost was a big factor in her decision to enroll her daughters in the group, but now she sees other benefits.“I can see them working together better, even at home. Her daughters, however, have other reasons for participating. Jamila, a shy girl with beautifully braided hair says, “I like to do spins” and her older sister, J’Lyn interrupts, “and high kicks! Those are fun!” Another unique aspect of the Palmetto Dancers is that they are not a competitive group. They don’t require a closet full of fancy costumes or traveling to regional meets. “This is dance for the sake of fun and learning to work as a group”, says Sue. “Working toward a performance is important, so we look for opportunities to perform in local parades and festivals and we expect a long-term commitment, so that the group can perfect their routines.”

On a recent Thursday night, the Palmetto Dancers were practicing a jazz and hip hop dance routine to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA”. Music blared from a portable stereo on the side of the stage as the girls tirelessly twirled, kicked and posed to the beat. As the group continues to grow and learn, Sue says that she plans to incorporate more techniques and props such as baton twirling and pom poms. “I wanted to start with the basics and then work up from there. Ultimately, we will divide up into different age groups and skill levels. That’s why we’re having the open houses, to show what we do and sign up new members.” For now, though, the girls onstage in their matching pink T-shirts seem happy practicing and perfecting their dance moves, with only the occasional misstep or burst of giggles. The Open Houses will be August 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. and August 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center; the dancers accept girls ages 4 - 18. For more information, contact palmettodancers@ gmail.com or 843-379-2787.

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The Photography Club of Beaufort elected new officers. Front Row: Susan DeLoach, president. From left: Rebecca Bass, president emeritus; Everett Gautier, second vice president; Joan Eckhardt, secretary; Lamar Nix, first vice president; Don Starkey, treasurer.

arts events Sounds of Sinatra will be heard at Wined It Up

Alan and Hillary Lathan will perform an encore night of Sinatra at Wined It Up on Saturday, August 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Wined It Up is located at 705 Bay St., downtown Beaufort. Reservations recommended. Call 843-379-5585.

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Men, love to sing? Come spend an evening with the Beaufort Harbormasters, a men’s barbershop chorus, and learn how to make that famous barbershop sound. No strings attached. No previous singing experience needed. An evening of fun, 6:45 p.m., Monday, August 25 at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church. For additional information, call 843-476-0117.

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The Beaufort Youth Orchestra will hold its 15th annual audition on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Beaufort High School for all interested middle and high school musicians. Auditions start at 5:30 p.m. for wind, brass, percussion and strings instruments. Come prepared to play 2-3 minutes of a piece you’ve selected, as well as scales. Auditions are 5 to 10 minutes each and are done one-on-one in private. For more information and to confirm an audition time, please call Ron Maddox at 843-263-2190 or email maddox.ron@gmail.com.

USCB Center for the Arts reveals new season

The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts has announced ticket availability for its 2014-2015 season of programming. Patrons who order advanced admission using the code “CFA” for Mainstage and Beaufort Theatre Company tickets (excludes Met Opera Tickets) before August 28 will receive $2 off individual tickets. Order online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or call the Center Box Office at 843-521.4145. “Each season we strive to elevate the individual spirit and inspire our community vitality through the performing arts and education at the center. The 2014-2015 season certainly delivers on this mission,” said Bonnie Hargrove, director at USCB Center for the Arts. Detailed information regarding admission and the programs of the center for the 2014-2015 schedule can be found at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.

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abby and patrick, and parker makes three By Lanier Laney Abby and Patrick Mitchell were both born in Beaufort and were destined to be together. But Abby’s family moved to Columbia when she was 6 and it wasn’t until 15 years later that fate brought her back to Beaufort where she and Patrick met, fell in love and were married. Their adorable son Parker started at Beaufort Academy this week as the “Littlest Eagle” in the school’s Pre-K 2-year-old class. Abby’s parents were both educators. Her mom taught at Beaufort High where her dad was also a coach. They continued teaching after their move to Columbia to help Abby’s aging grandmother. Meanwhile, back in Beaufort, Patrick — the son of Red and Marjorie Mitchell — was growing up. Marjorie ran the popular House and Garden Gift shop on Lady’s Island along with her mother-in-law for years. Red Mitchell was president of Mitchell Brothers, Inc., a company he ran along with his brothers and cousins. Patrick joined the firm after getting a degree in Business Management from Presbyterian College. Today, Patrick, his brother Cecil and cousin Jason Hincher represent the third generation to run the company. Abby got a degree in Early Childhood Education at Clemson and found her first teaching job back in her beloved Beaufort at Coosa Elementary where her fun spirit made her a popular teacher. Says Abby, “I met Patrick my second year of teaching here — the rest is history!” Adding, “When Patrick asked me to marry him, he was so nervous and random with his speech, I thought he was breaking up with me.” They just happily celebrated their

The Mitchell Family, from left: Parker, 2, Abby and Patrick.

sixth anniversary together. Says Abby with a smile, “For our anniversary I gave a nod to the traditional gift of iron and had Patrick’s old golf clubs cut down to toddler size and regripped for Parker. So in actuality, I gave him a gift that wasn’t really for him — and yet he still loves me!” Abby spent 10 years teaching multiple grades kindergarten through third at Coosa Elementary, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2012-13. She now teaches at Beaufort Academy, and started the new school year with her son this past Monday. “Patrick and I were sort of in a race to see who would get to Instagram Parker’s first day of school picture first. I, of course, won as I took the pictures and held them hostage until I had time to post them. I guess that shows how obsessed we are with our son,” says Abby with a laugh. About her philosophy of teaching, Abby says, “Basically, I want my students to love coming to school

each day and have plenty of fun while learning at the same time. I only have them for a year and I want to teach them as much as I possibly can in that short amount of time.” She adds, “The staff and students at BA are just great! It’s because of them I enjoy every second of what I do.” Patrick also pitches in by deepfrying turkeys for Abby’s class every year for her Thanksgiving Feast. Mitchell Brothers, Inc. is an awardwinning government contracting company that has successfully completed hundreds of projects for multiple military installations in Beaufort and the surrounding areas along with hospitals, churches and forestations. The business was started in 1946 by Patrick’s grandfather and his three brothers who had recently moved to the small, barely developed (at that time) coastal town of Lady’s Island. Says Patrick, “I enjoy working with my brother and cousins as part of a family business that has had a

69 year history of doing things the correct way. The second generation before us worked very hard to build Mitchell Bros. up to where it is today, and put us into a successful position. I credit our great team of hard-working employees to that legacy.” He also credits the company’s clients. “I had a smart man once tell me that in the construction business, no matter how good you are, often your success is based on the success of the clients you work for,” says Patrick. “Mitchell Brothers has been very lucky to serve many great clients throughout our history and we could not be successful without them. The United States Navy, Beaufort County School District, Beaufort County, Bluffton Fire District, BeaufortJasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and Grayco Inc. are some of the clients we continue to enjoy working with to this day.” As far as sports, Patrick has always been an avid golfer. Abby says her main “sport” now is strolling Parker over the bridge on weekends to visit the coffee or bagel shop. The two are also active in the community. Patrick has served on the boards of the Beaufort County Storm Water Utility, the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. Both he and Abby have been big supporters of Friends of Caroline Hospice’s Festival of Trees fundraiser for the past eight years where Abby has won several times for her innovative and clever tree designs. As for the future, the Mitchells say they look forward to “introducing baby Parker to all the natural beauty that is Beaufort and all the great people here!”

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wine

Let the light shine on Bella Luce By Celia Strong

This week and next week we’re going to have to talk long distance because I am currently in Italy. The trip has made it much easier to choose our featured wines — if in Italy, think Italian. Actually, this week’s wine is from California, but it is made by a family winery with an Italian heritage, and uses Italian grape varieties. The winery is Ferrari-Carano, from Sonoma County. Don and his wife, Rhonda, Carano founded their winery in 1979 with an old farmhouse, a barn, and 30 acres planted with vines. In 1985, they released their first wine, a Pinot Noir. They continued to acquire more and more vineyards, over the years, and today they own more than 19 estate vineyards in five different appellations. Good vineyards produce good grapes. Good grapes make good wines. (Duh!) And, the Carano’s know what they have. As they have grown and expanded their holdings, they have also expanded the variety of wines they make. Enough variety so that they have put them into categories. Our wine is in their “Italian style” category. See, there is a connection. Our wine is a white wine, a unique blend of many different varieties that is fragrant and light and refreshing. Because some of the grapes in this blend are new for us, I thought we could go through the list and learn a bit about each one. Here’s the whole list: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc (Bianco in Italian), Viognier, Semillon, Muscat Giallo, Riesling, Fiano Di Avellino and Pinot Grigio. But we can skip the grapes that we already know and focus on the new, unfamilar varieties. The first new grape is Muscat Canelli. Actually, this is one of the Muscat family of grapes that includes over 200 grapes — many of them not closely related to each other. When we look at this family, the colors of Muscat grapes range from white/green skinned (Muscat Ottonel) to yellow (Moscato Giallo) to pink (Moscato rosa del Trentino) to almost black (Muscat Hamburg). Despite the particular skin color, all Muscat grapes, and all their wines, have a definite sweet floral aroma. The huge

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

This week’s wine is a unique blend of many different varieties that is fragrant, light and refreshing. number of different Muscat grapes does suggest that it may be the oldest of all domesticated varieties. There are even theories that most other “vitis vinifera” grapes descended from Muscat. Some say that Muscat grapes date back to the ancient Egyptians and Persians, about 3,000 to 1,000 BC. Others claim Muscat only goes as far back as the ancient Greeks, 800 BC to 600 AD. (Truly a big difference between the two time periods, but let’s face it, they’re both ancient ancient.) The name “Muscat” has never been definitively explained. The most common theory is that it came from the Persian word “muchk.” Or the Greek “moskos,” or the Latin “muscus,” or the French “musc.” The Italian word for fly, “mosca,” is another possibility and my favorite version of the source of the grape name. Because these grapes all have aromas on the sweet side and flies are attracted to sweet things, fruit flies included, the grape name is tied to the attracted flies! One last tidbit: In spite of the diversity in the Muscat family, a common trait in all of them is a floral, grapey aroma. This comes from a high concentration of monoterpenes; more than 40 different monoterpenes. This same compound is also in Rieslings and Gewurztraminers. Back to our Muscat Canelli. In fact, this is the Muscat that makes Asti Spumante in Italy, which means we have heard of it even if we haven’t drunk any lately.

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The Bella Luce white wine is made by the Ferrari-Carano winery in California.

Muscat Canelli is also known by several other names. Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains (white Muscat with small berries) is a fancy French name for it. Easier and more familiar is the name Moscato. Genetically, Muscat Canelli is related to a few of the 200 other Muscats. The Muscat Canelli name is most often used on the West Coast of the United States. Even though most of the wines we may be familiar with that are made from Muscat Canelli, or Moscato, tend to be sweet, often low in alcohol, and full of grapey flavors wrapped in a musky sweetness, this variety can just as easily make dry wines. With a bit more of its sugar fermented into alcohol, the musky grapiness remains, but not the sugar. Some wineries in California challenge their visitors to expand their views and tasting experiences, sort of like we do every week. Muscat Giallo, the second Muscat in our blend this week, is the yellow Muscat, meaning its skin is more golden colored than the Muscat Canelli. This variety grows mostly in northern Italy where it is used to make dessert wines. The wines made from Muscat Giallo tend to be deeper shades of yellow with moderate acidity. In a blend, it can add not only color but an intensity to the whole of the flavors.

Our last — and before now unheard of — grape is Fiano. Fiano is a white Italian variety grown mostly in Campania in southern Italy and in Sicily. It even has a DOCG wine (since 2003) that it makes in Campania. Wines from Fiano are intensely flavored and very aromatic. In blends, Fiano adds weight and body to its wines, a fuller texture and floral and honey notes with hints of spiciness. The key to a good blend is mastering the right grapes in the right quantities. They support and balance each other that way, and the finished wine is good no matter what the pieces and parts may be. I suspect, with most of us hanging on to dry wines as the only acceptable ones, that some of the grapes in our FerrariCarano blended wine have made us wince, or worse. But, having faith is a good thing. And we have to shine a light onto this new wine — Ferrari-Carano Bella Luce (which means “beautiful light” in Italian). This is a lighter style wine that is fragrant and refreshingly crisp, meaning dry, not sweet. Each of the varieties used in Bella Luce is grown separately, then harvested and fermented separately. Each set of grapes is gently pressed into stainless steel tanks where they must rest for 48 hours. Each is then racked into other stainless steel tanks for a cold fermentation. There is no malolactic fermentation, so all the fresh, crisp acidity is maintained. The wine’s acidities keep all the flavors especially bright. Only now, with each wine made, are they tasted individually and then, finally, blended. Bella Luce’s flavors are Muscat, honeydew, orange, melons, peaches, pineapples, apples, cream and lemon. Cream and lemon and vanilla come in on the lingering finish. More than anything, this wine is a nice surprise. As an apéritif, with cheeses, light salads, shellfish, appetizers, pastas with light sauces (penne with salmon in a cream sauce), sushi, spring rolls, curries — the Bella Luce is really versatile when it comes to being paired with food. So, accept the challenge, get past the old notion of Muscat, try Bella Luce, and let the light shine on you. Available for $13.99 at Bill’s Liquor on Lady’s Island. Enjoy.

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No, I am not lying, it is such a pleasure to dine at the little locally owned restaurant, Yes! Thai Indeed. And, yes, perhaps I am biased because I love food that is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. I also appreciate the friendly staff and the lovely atmosphere and that every time I eat here the meal is awesome. And this time was no exception. The wonderful owner Narissara Saardwong brought a variety of dishes for The Lunch Bunch to share and sample. Each one was so flavorful and delicious, it was hard to choose which one was the best. Nikki called dibs on the Pineapple Fried Rice because it is her favorite. It’s Clockwise from above: Seafood Basil special; Mango Shrimp; Two glasses of Thai iced hard not to load your plate up with the tea; Pineapple Fried Rice; Siam Chicken with pineapple. tasty combination of stir-fried jasmine rice, vegetables, chicken and pineapple. about the excellent fare. She especially My personal favorite is the Massaman Kim Harding was impressed with enjoyed the Mango Shrimp, a colorful Curry made with Thai spices blended in the Seafood Basil, or Chao-lay. This dish that tastes as good as it looks with mild chili paste with potato and white entree features a sauteed combination peppers, onions, shrimp and big pieces onion and topped with cashews and of seafood with shrimp, green mussels, of mango in an amazing sauce. avocado. It’s seriously so good. I also had calamari and sea scallops with fresh chili Irene said she really liked the Siam to order a glass of the Thai iced tea, it’s pepper garlic in Thai creamy basil sauce. Chicken — sauteed crispy fried chicken not too sweet, but very refreshing. It had a slight kick, but not too hot, and with cashews, mushroom, peppers, Yes! Thai Indeed is located at 911 we all agreed it was fantastic. pineapple, onion and celery with Thai Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. This was the first time Kim Turner, spicy herb sauce. The crunch of the It is open for lunch and dinner Monday our new sales rep, had eaten at Yes! Thai cashew with the sweet pineapple will through Friday, and dinner on Saturday. Indeed, and she was so enthusiastic delight your taste buds. For take out orders, call 843-986-1185.

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Eating green By Tracie Korol

Dogs are remarkably flexible in their tastes. They’ll polish off a bowl of dried dog food, then walk over to see if there’s anything tasty in the trash. If they’re still hungry, they’ll head to the laundry room to see what’s in the cat box. Basically, they’ll eat, or at least sample, whatever they find. There’s a good reason for their liberal tastes. Unlike cats, that evolved solely as hunters, dogs survived by scavenging. When they couldn’t catch live prey, they’d eat the ancient equivalent of road kill. They didn’t care too much if had been lying in the sun for a week or was moldering under old leaves. It was food, and they weren’t going to pass it up. When meat wasn’t on the menu, they’d rummage around for tender leafy stalks, berries, grasses, fruits, flower blossoms, seeds and even a few roots, They simply weren’t fussy, and dogs today haven’t gotten any fussier. They’re predisposed to eat just about everything. In addition, there’s some evidence that dogs get cravings for certain foods. It’s possible that dogs occasionally get a hankering for greens, just as people sometimes go to bed dreaming about Mom’s fried chicken. It’s not as strange as it may sound. There is also a theory that dogs may not always be seeking food, but

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are intuitively seeking medicine. Each spring, Moses, my Bassett hound friend, would pull himself along the ground, upside down underneath the pea-vine supports, and pluck the first tiny pea pods right off the vine. He had equally arcane methods for harvesting the first asparagus shoots, parsley, blueberries, mint, garlic and baby carrots. Moses ate a fairly clean diet but would occasionally need to visit the garden. For example, in early spring, dogs like Moses, may be attracted to the first shoots of common quack grass (Elytrigia repens). Each blade of this “dog grass” contains silicon for strong joints and connective tissues, essential fatty acids for clear skin and shiny coat, enzymes for digestion, chlorophyll for antioxidant support and soap-like saponin constituents that combine with the stringy fibers to help cleanse the digestive tract and keep parasites at bay.

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After a season of low grade kibble, a dog may feel his system needs a boost. Likewise, dogs will occasionally chew on berries, bark, pods, seeds or leaves that contain healing properties. The red or purple fruits of raspberry, rose bushes and hawthorn all contain flavonoid constituents that are good for the cardiovascular system. The oils contained in the raw seeds of flax, currants, wheat, pumpkins and squash may be relished for an extra measure of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that are needed for skin and coat health. Pumpkin seeds are also a natural and gentle vermifuge — expels intestinal parasites. Even certain kinds of algae (“pond scum”) contain a cornucopia of nutrients and disease-fighting chemicals that wild

dogs may seek in time of need. But how do we provide these things for our “suburban wolves”? When do they need these things and in what amount? By serving a daily helping of nutritive herbs and “green food” at mealtime your dog will be provided added measure of nutritional or systemic support. Good “greens” are flaxseed, spirulina, garlic, dandelion root, kelp, alfalfa and nettle. Before you “go for the green” on behalf of your Best Friend and head to the store for supplements, it is important to realize that green food supplements only serve to round out a good diet. They cannot be expected to replace nutritional elements that are missing from poor quality, bargain basement, supermarket kibble. But, if you’re a do-it-yourself type and are conscientious about what goes into your dog, adding a commercial green supplement or a combo-mix of the beneficial herbs or even providing your Best Friend with his own tray of barley or wheat grass can only increase his energy, shine up his coat, float some anti-cancer antioxidants in his system, reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis and tidy up his digestion.

what to do American Sewing Guild group to begin gathering

Attention for all those who love to sew: Beginners and advanced sewing enthusiasts are welcome to attend a startup meeting for a local neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild. The South Carolina- Central Savannah River Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is pleased to announce the formation of a neighborhood group in the Beaufort area. The neighborhood group will have a startup meeting at the Beaufort library on Thursday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. The regular meetings will be at the Beaufort library on the first Thursday of the month starting September 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

AARP smart driver courses scheduled

An AARP smart driver course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, August 22 at The Summit Place of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Drive. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Participants will be issued a certificate upon completion, for a possible discount on auto insurance for a three-year period. Class size is limited. To register, call Harry Ammon at 843-521-1941.

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Library to discuss 1893 Sea Island Hurricane

The Grace Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church presents A Tea: “The Essence of Joy” (hats on parade) on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort log cabin. Donation is $20. For more information, please call 843-522-1470 or 843-525-0708.

Grace Cordial, manager of the Beaufort District Collection, will share first person accounts and rare materials from the night that death came to call in a presentation titled “Tide of Death: The Sea Island Hurricane of 1893” on Thursday, August 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Beaufort branch library meeting room, first floor, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Ages 12 to adult, and the event is free. For more information, please call 843-255-6458, email gracec@bcgov.net or visit www. beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Eat at Fat Patties, help local Team in Training

Museum announces new fall docent program

Church presents ‘A Tea: The Essence of Joy’

On Tuesday, August 26, come out to Fat Patties from 5 p.m. until close and 10 percent of all proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Help support the local Team In Training at 831 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort.

Seminars help seniors make wishes known

As a person ages, it is important they discuss their needs and desires with their loved ones. To help with this difficult process, “Planning Ahead & Five Wishes” will be presented twice on Wednesday, August 27. The two interactive group discussions will help each participant create a simple document to convey what their medical, personal, emotional and spiritual wishes are, so their families aren’t left to guess. The document will help avoid the difficult situations that are so common as a person ages and/or becomes seriously ill. Also addressed will be the importance of planning for a senior’s housing, affordable options for burial or cremation, Social Security benefits and life insurance loopholes. A notary will be available to notarize the “Five Wishes” document making it a legal living will. Both sessions are free and open to the public. The 10:30 a.m. to noon session will be held at Helena Place Senior Living at 1624 Paris Ave., in Port Royal. The 2 to 3:30 p.m. session will be held at the St. Helena Island library at

The Beaufort History Museum is recruiting the Fall 2014 class of volunteer docents to lead tours and serve as community liaisons. Museum President Anna Shaffer announced the new class sessions. An informational session for interested candidates will be held August 28 at the Beaufort History Museum from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Docent training classes will be held weekly from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from Sept. 4 through 25. All sessions will be held at The Beaufort History Museum, which has recently relocated to The Arsenal at 713 Craven Street, Beaufort. For more information on the docent program, or other volunteer opportunities with the museum, contact Lorrie Burleyknoles at docent@beaufortschistorymuseum.com.

Celebrate Lands End Woodland River Festival

The Lands End Woodland, Inc. of St. Helena Island will celebrate the 9th Annual Lands End Woodland River Festival on Labor Day weekend, August 29-30. The festival is a multi-cultural community celebration of the Gullah ancestry and culture of the people of St. Helena Island through music, storytelling, historical presentations, local art, crafts, and a “taste of Gullah” specialty dishes. The River Festival has become a favorite event for families looking to soak up cultural festivities during the last days of

summer. On Friday evening, the festival will kick off with a good old fashioned fish fry and music on the beach from 5-11 p.m. On Saturday, August 30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., center stage will open with a special performance of children’s folktales in Gullah by S.C. Folk Heritage winner “Aunt Pearlie Sue”, Latin folk dancers, the Community Bible Church youth puppet show, gospel choirs, African drummers and dancers, and more. Visitors can sample delicious Lowcountry seafood, Gullah specialties and homemade ice cream at food trucks; then spend the day fishing, and taking tours of historic tabby ruins, nearby Fort Fremont Park and the Penn Center museum. There will also be information on voter registration, the Gullah Farmers Cooperative Association and the Center for Heirs Property Preservation. Admission is $3 for adults; children (16 and under) free; free parking. The Woodland beachfront property is located at 100 Lands End Road, six miles south of Penn Center off Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island. For more information, call 843-263-5261, email rbrowne@embarqmail.com or visit www.landsendwoodland.org.

Unitarian Fellowship holds annual yard sale

The Annual Unitarian Fellowship Yard Sale will be held Saturday, August 30, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island. Cash only.

Free sessions focus on skin, plastic surgery

• September 4: Breast Reconstruction Lecture: 10 to 11 a.m. at the Bluffton Medical Campus (Room 150), 75 Baylor Drive Bluffton, SC 29910. Join Beaufort County’s only female plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Audrey Klenke, and fellow breast cancer survivors for food, fellowship and an informative lecture on reconstruction options. Please RSVP at 843-815-6699 or Lindsay@ PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD.com. • September 15: Skin Cancer Checks: 9 a.m. to noon at Curves of Bluffton, 365 Red Cedar St., #302. Dr. Audrey Klenke, of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery, will be conducting complimentary skin cancer checks. Please call 843-706-2844 to reserve a spot. • September 24: Get Even with Age: An Introduction to Cosmetic Surgery: 5 to 7 p.m. at The Lake House at Sun City Hilton Head. Bring your friends for a fun and informative evening as Dr. Audrey Klenke talks candidly about the evolving trends and time-honored procedures in the field of plastic surgery. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at 843-815-6699 or www. PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD.com.

CODA holds final volunteer training

on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab. Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.

Local military officer’s chapter holds meeting

The Low Country Chapter, Military Officer’s Association of America protects rights and interests of all present and past U.S. commissioned and warrant officers — active duty, reserve, National Guard, former and retired. Join the group for lunch September 9 at the Dataw Island Club’s Carolina Room (free pass at gate). Guest speaker will be the new MCAS Commander Col. Peter Buck. Cash bar opens 11:30 a.m., with luncheon served at noon. The cost is $25 per person; casual dress. For reservations, call or e-mail Treasurer Robert de Treville: redetreville@sprintmail.com, 843-5221255 by Sept. 1; www.lcmoaa.org.

Sea Island Fly Fishers to hold monthly meeting

The Sea Island Fly Fishers will resume monthly meetings on September 10. A social hour at 6 p.m. will be followed at 7 p.m. by a program on bone fishing. David Cargile, a Federation of Fly Fishers certified casting instructor, will share his bone fishing experience from numerous Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, and Belize trips. He will tell where to find them, how to catch them and the flys and equipment required, plus handling and how to photograph them. The meeting is open to the public and refreshments are free. Anyone interested in the sport is welcome to attend. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com for details of club activities. Meetings are at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort, 825 Bay St. Call Jack Baggette at 843-522-8911 for more information.

Community invited to annual memorial service

Pruitt Health Hospice, or United Hospice, is hosting its Annual Memorial Service for the community on Thursday, September 11 at 7 p.m. All community members are invited to honor deceased loved ones. Families are encouraged to bring a photograph of their loved one. Light refreshments will be served. The Parish hall is located at 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. RSVP to Pruitt Health Hospice at 843-522-0476.

Hospice organization to hold fashion show

Belles, Baubles and Burlap, Fashion for Compassion, is this year’s theme for Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort’s annual fashion show, which will be held Wednesday, September 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the clubhouse on Dataw Island. Tickets are $55 or $500 for a table of 10. If you would like to donate a live auction item or purchase tickets, call 843-525-6257.

CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding its final volunteer training of 2014 in September. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and September 8, 9, and 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic To include your event in the What To Do violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line section, please send all emails and inquiries to and a variety of activities working either theislandnews@gmail.com. the island news | august 21-27, 2014 | www.yourislandnews.com

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Manufactured Housing Insurance 242 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906 John D. Polk: 843-524-3172, ext. 15 Leslie Lynam: 843-524-3172, ext. 14 Fax: 843-524-6928

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Needs

Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531

For All Your Insurance Needs Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717

Robbie Holmquist

robbieh@tiasc.biz Turbeville Insurance Agency 33 Professional Village Circle Beaufort, SC 29907 843.524.4500 ext 310 843.812.7148

LAWN CARE

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance PEST CONTROL

Collins Pest Control

Tommy Collins 843-524-5544 Complete Termite and Pest Control Residential, Commercial, Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured PEt grooming

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting

Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com • Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America. • Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

Broad Marsh Animal Hospital

A professional animal stylist with many years of experience, Sarah Ellis grooms all breeds, including cats. To reduce anxiety, we offer twilight sleep with medical supervision at no extra charge. Early drop offs and late pickups are not a problem. Boundary Street: 843-524-2224 843-524-0014.

property management

Palmetto Shores

property managment

Lura Holman McIntosh, BIC Telephone: 843-525-1677 Website: www.palmettoshores.com PROPERTY MANAGEME Email: marshview@palmettoshores. com

realtor LURA HOLMAN McINTOSH Carolina Realty of the OFF Broker-In-Charge Lowcountry FAX E-Mail: lura@palmettoshores.com Bill Hatcher www.palmettoshores.com 843-521-7429 billhatchersells@gmail.com www.carolinarealtyotl.com “Selling the Lowcountry one dream at a time” Call me today for a free market analysis of your property.

ROOFING

DA Roofing Co.

Donnie Daughtry, Owner

Call us for ALL of your roofing needs. New Construction, Residential and Commercial, Shingles, Metal, Hot Tar & Hydrostop.

All repairs and new additions. FREE ESTIMATES 524-1325

tree service

Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr. P.O. Box 2293 Beaufort, SC 29901 843-522-9553 Office 843-522-2925 Fax

WEBSITE DESIGN

PickleJuice Productions

Zesty Stuff To Relish. Web + Graphic Design & Marketing www.picklejuice.com 843.641.9478

zumba classes

GG’s Zumba Fit

www.ggmack.zumba.com ggzumbafit@gmail.com 843-473-8222 Held at TCL, 921 Ribaut Rd, Continuing Education Building 22

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