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Born to Read promotes early literacy

By Pamela Brownstein

In the days after a new mother gives birth at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, there will be a whirlwind of people visiting her bed side. Doctors, nurses, family, friends, pediatricians, lactation specialists, and volunteers from the Born to Read program.

This nonprofit organization believes the road to literacy truly begins at birth, which is why the 30 trained volunteers have visited

more than 18,000 new mothers in the Birthing Centers of Beaufort Memorial and Hilton Head hospitals since 2002. They bring gift bags to give to the parents that contain two books for the baby, a “Born to Read” bib and other literacy materials.

Executive Director Chris Taggart said, “We want parents involved with reading right from birth so each child can have a better start.”

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Football coaches nominate their top playmakers. see page 17 INDEX

At 8 months, Baby Wolfe agrees that reading is fun!

Beaufort brothers bring home big chess trophies Chris and Casey Hoogenboom competed against 150 other students in Statesboro, Georgia, at the Ogeechi River Scholastic Chess Tournament on Saturday, August 25, and came home victorious. Chris, a seventh grader at Riverview Charter School, was first place in the middle school division, and Casey, a second grader at Riverview, was first place in the primary division. The boys were the only two in their divisions to be undefeated at the tournament. Their achievements make Beaufort proud!

Casey Hoogenboom, far left, and his brother Chris are chess champs.

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What are good public schools worth?

By Jim Hicks

Each year the Beaufort County School District Superintendent, who is responsible for the education of the county’s 20,000 students along with the operation and maintenance of its 31 public schools, must submit a proposed budget for the following year. Each year the School Board reviews the budget in detail and forwards it to the Beaufort County Council for final approval. Each year the question arises as to what is the value (other than fulfilling a moral obligation to educate the children of the community) of the money being spent in support of public education.

The Virginia Beach City Public School system, with its 85 schools and 70,000 students, recently hired an economic consultant Dr. Michael L. Walden, Ph.D., to conduct a study to answer the question of what do you, the taxpayer, get for a dollar spent on public education.

Dr. Walden’s study “The Economic Impact of the Virginia Beach City Public School System” was completed in 2011 and provided the following items of information in regard to the value of money invested in our public education system.

• Every $1 spent as part of the operating budget (salaries, insurance) and retained in the local area will create an additional $1.53 of revenue in the local economy. Interestedly, it was estimated that approximately 35 cents of each

dollar allocated to the operating budget will leave the area in the form of taxes, social security or similar cost directing money out of the local economy.

Jim Hicks Lady’s Island • Every direct Business district job will Professionals generate an additional Association .64 non-educational related job in the local economy, or each 10 district employees will generate almost 7 new jobs.

• Every $1 spent as part of the capital budget (construction or new equipment) will generate an additional $1.55 in the local economy.

• Every $1 million spent as part of the capital budget generates 12 additional jobs in the area.

• Each additional high school graduate represents an annual cost avoidance of $189 that will not have to be allocated to responding to crime.

• A high school graduate over a normal lifetime will require $37,464 fewer taxpayer dollars in the form of public support in the areas of crime and health services than a non-high school graduate. To put this in perspective, the estimated additional lifetime cost to the taxpayer for the 122 Beaufort County students who dropped out of

high school in school year 2011-12 is $4.6 million.

• In the area of Medicaid cost alone, the average non-high school graduate over a lifetime is projected to cost the taxpayer $17,326 more than a high school graduate.

• Consistent improvement in test scores over a four-year period equated to improved residential property values in the vicinity of those schools attaining the improved scores.

As can be seen from the above bits of information, good public schools are a sound investment in the local, state and national economy. There are no standardized or simple answers as to how we reduce the dropout rate, figure out how to best minimize the devastating impact of poverty on education and guarantee that all students attaining a high school degree are really ready to move on to the next phase of life. These are questions that every community in the nation is struggling to answer.

The search for answers as to how to best operate our schools deserves the attention of parents, politicians, the business community and citizens in general throughout the year and not just when the annual school budget is being considered.

(Editor’s Note. All dollar values quoted in this article based on Dr. Walden’s study were based on the value of a 2011 dollar.)

LOWCOUNTRY BROIL Follow the unofficial rules of boat landings

Being a frequent user of our county boat landings, of which there seem to be fewer and fewer,I have noticed a whole new group of users who need some schooling. When you plan on putting your boat in the water at one of our county boat landings, be ready when you get there, have the boat loaded, especially this time of year when usage is heaviest. Don’t pull into the landing and block access while you socialize with other yuppies. Get it in the water and out of the way. And kayak guy and paddle board guy, I don’t like the fact that you run your business from a public boat landing, but at least get your clients to double park, or better yet park offsite, and leave the parking for a vehicle with a trailer attached.

And finally, when pulling the boat out of water, get it on the trailer and get out of the way.

National Cemetery improves appearance

Yea for the VA. Since the posting in Lowcountry Broil, the offensive rollaround former grave covering 20x20 foot “sheds” at the front entrance to our National Cemetery, although have not been moved, but they are now covered with natural ground cover to camouflage and/or to extenuate their natural beauty, one with a lot

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of Spanish moss (could not ask for a better Lowcountry foliage!) and the other appears to be seeded and 5/10/10 added for a nice botanical garden type of effect.

Problem with littering made worse by mowing

Some days I wake up and wonder how some folks can possibly merit their salary and nice government benefits.

Witness Salem Road in Burton, the roadway leading from S.C. 170 to the entrance of Battery Point. This is maintained by the city of Beaufort since Battery Point was annexed when developed. It is really kind of difficult to properly explain how this scenario can really happen, but let me try: There are “a few” individuals who live on this route who daily dine at one of our fine fast food restaurants on Highway U.S. 21 and must deposit the half dozen food containers (bags and cartons) from their tasty meal out

of their auto window and on to the usually pristine roadway lined on both sides by nice stands of woods.

For the city’s credit, they do dispatch city employees to clean up after these individuals perhaps every week or two. Some good neighbors (as I have done in the past) try to help keep this roadway clean from litter. Well, it is no fun, (bless the fine local Rotarians and other civic-minded groups that do this task regularly all over Beaufort County), having to do this particularly after all and all and all the educational talks and literature produced to educate our citizens that this is just not the right thing to do.

So now, the rest of the story. Some pea-brain supervisor in the big shed back in town (with abundant benefits) directs some poor underling (with full benefits) to drive his big yellow mow machine (better referred to as a paper shredder with wheels) down both sides of this road, and I mean mow not only the grass and weeds but a week’s accumulation or more of trash.

OK. Let us try to adjust our thoughts and common sense. Now, instead of having 150 pieces of full size litter to police, now we must expend a lot more labor and costs to pick up 3,000 pieces of trash. Does anyone in City Hall have any idea what is happening? I doubt it because we have all seen this all over the city and county. Pitiful does not fully describe this travesty.

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Residents approached by water filtration company Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) has been made aware of a company in the area seeking to sell home water filtration units to Lowcountry residents.

According to reports from BJWSA customers, the company is claiming that poor water quality from the public water system necessitates a water

filtration system in their home. BJWSA advises its customers that our water meets all standards set by the EPA and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. The water delivered to all of BJWSA’s customer is safe for consumption.

BJWSA and SCDHEC test drinking water in certified laboratories under strict

scientific controls to ensure that it meets all federal and state standards. Additionally, BJWSA’s water is considered relatively “soft”, so a water softener is not typically needed. While a water filtration system is a personal choice, the purchase and installation of any filtration device is not necessary to receive clean, healthy and safe drinking water from BJWSA.

To learn more about how BJWSA treats water, and to obtain a water quality report, customers may contact our Communications Department at 987-9213 or 987-9219, or read the water quality report on the BJWSA website at www.bjwsa.org. A video of the water treatment process is also available at youtube.com/bjwsa.

Delegates to attend Democratic National Convention Three delegates to the Democratic National Convention were elected from Beaufort County at the South Carolina Democratic Convention earlier this year. The national convention will be held in Charlotte, N.C., next week.

Many area Democrats are volunteering at the convention and buses are taking others up for the acceptance speech on Thursday, September 6. The elected delegates are: • John Giles is a native South Carolinian from Greenwood. He and his partner and reside in Hilton Head.

A dedicated supporter of Democratic candidates and causes, he has made calls for Democratic campaigns, canvassed local neighborhoods to encourage voter registration, and helped transport

voters to the polls on election days. He has registered literally hundreds of voters by simply carrying the registration forms with him and asking every person John he meets whether Giles they are registered.

He is currently an officer in the Democratic Club of Beaufort County South of the Broad.

• Blaine Lotz is a retired USAF intelligence officer (colonel with 26 years) and a retired senior career civilian (13 years) in the Defense Department. Blaine and his wife, Lynne, live on Hilton Head Island

where Blaine is president of the World Affairs Council, a volunteer with Deep Well (serving the needy), a session member of First Presbyterian Blaine Church, president Lotz of the Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and president of the Military Veterans Council, chair of the Beaufort County Democratic Party, and a former president of the South of the Broad Democratic Club. Blaine was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for South

Carolina’s Second Congressional District in 2008.

• Rob Miller is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran with more than 13 years Rob of active duty service.

Miller Rob lives in Beaufort with his wife and son.

Rob enlisted as an infantry Marine and rose to the rank of sergeant before being selected for an officer commissioning program. As a Marine Corps infantry officer, Rob twice served in Iraq. In 2008 and 2010, Rob ran for Congress in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina.

to the foundation since December 2011, advising the board on strategy, governance, trustee orientation and the formation of its capital campaign.

County transportation sales tax about to expire

November of 2006. When it was passed there was a stipulation stating the sales tax would expire either six years after it was instated which would be March 31, 2013, OR when all of the funds were used. The monies from the tax have funded several projects over the years including the widening of Highway U.S. 17 in Gardens Corner and Boundary Street improvements, just to name a few.

news briefs Port Royal Sound group appoints director

The Port Royal Sound Foundation, headquartered on S.C. 170 at the Chechessee River Bridge in Okatie announced the appointment of Judy Almand as Interim Executive Director pending selection of a permanent executive director to be identified through a national search process to be overseen by Almand under the guidance of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

In the interim, Almand will assume all the duties of executive director.

Ms. Almand, who is Principal and Owner of Almand Consulting LLC, has been acting as a consultant

Reminder that DMV closed for Labor Day

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observation of the Labor Day state holiday. Please remember that the days before and after a holiday are often extremely busy at DMV. Customers may want to choose another time to visit their local DMV office or process their transactions online at www.scdmvonline.com.

The Beaufort County sales tax for road improvements will be fully collected as of September 30. This means the $152M collected will be removed from all purchases Oct 1. It is six months ahead of schedule. “With these funds, the county has been able to complete many extensive projects, even with road impact fees coming in less than originally budgeted due to the downturn in the economy,” according to David Starkey, Beaufort County’s Chief Financial Officer.

Beaufort County residents approved the 1% Transportation Sales Tax in

CORRECTION In last week’s article “Social events are bountiful this fall, so take your pick,” Beaufort Homes for the Holidays will not be in Habersham, it will be at the Islands of Beaufort.

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Vulnerability and ‘The Stone City’

By Danette Vernon

I once read a book called “The Stone City.” It’s the story of a college professor who hit with his car a small child chasing a ball out into the street one evening.

He went to prison — the Stone City. A miscarriage of justice you say? Maybe, maybe not.

At the outset of the 600 or so pages of the story, he calls the family of the little girl from prison and admits little, but expresses his sympathy.

He implies, even in the midst of his apology, that maybe she shouldn’t have been out there. It was dark after all; she came from between parked cars ... if only she hadn’t.

As the horror of prison dawns and drags throughout the story, he continues to call the family, and gradually, call after call, year after year, he starts to take responsibility for what happened.

Over the years, this lonely intellectual learns to make something out of his life in prison, but he loses an eye in the process, a bit of a problem for an English professor who likes to read. As the story closes, he makes a final phone call and tells the truth. The truth is that he had been drinking that night, and wasn’t himself, and how deeply sorry he is for what cannot be made right, but hopes to be forgiven.

My story is much the same. I recently

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broke up with my boyfriend ... after he broke up with me. “Touché,” you say!

Not really.

In the intervening weeks since we broke up, I have — step by step, day by day — realized my part in the demise of our innocence as a couple.

I share much with the prisoner in “The Stone City.” Just as the character progressively admits to his culpability, I have slowly been able to admit to myself that all I know how to do in love is leave.

This view of love can be summed up in a line from K.D. Lang’s version of Leonard Cohen’s song, Hallelujah: “Maybe there’s a God above. But all I’ve learned from love is how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya.”

A little dissatisfaction here, a little

Your PercePtion vs. Your realitY Believe it or not, there are people on track to reach their financial goals, but the only way they know they’re on track is that they took the time for figure it out.

Knowing where to start remains the first major obstacle for most people when it come to financial planning.

If you never start the process you have two problems: 1. You have no idea where you are: what I call your current reality 2. You have no defined goals It’s rather hard to arrive at a destination with a trip plan that lacks a beginning and an end. Of course the other issue with having no plan is the low-grade headache it creates because you do have a sense of where you are and where you want to go, but no idea if you’re on track. We all know the feeling of lying in bed wondering if we’re going to make it.

Getting started is really just as simple as taking the time and getting the help to: • Clearly define your current reality, where are you today • Put some framework around where you want to go The task of assessing future financial needs can be daunting.

Often we have perceptions that,

It’s important to understand that things will change. No matter how much time we spend creating a plan it can’t capture everything about our future reality. All we’re trying to do is make the best guess we can and move on. If you understand that these are guesses (very important guesses), then you can give yourself permission to not obsess over them.

Make the best guess you can with the information you have, and then commit to revisit it often enough to make course corrections long before you veer too far off course.

The other wonderful thing that will happen is that often we find out that even though our perception of our future financial needs was not even close to reality, we gain a sense of control that helps us focus on living our lives NOW. In many cases, we learn that we do have enough money and time to meet our goals. It might not even be a situation of needing to grit our teeth and save more, but we never know until we take the time to plan!

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Dr. Philip Cusumano will deliver new findings in the anti-aging debate at a Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association forum Sept. 20 at the Holiday Inn Express in Beaufort, 2225 Boundary St. Cusumano’s seminar will explore major causes of aging, nature’s best anti-aging medicines, gene expression and how to control it, and practical changes anyone can adopt to make major gains in health, wellness and longevity.

A networking period starts at 5:30 p.m., and the program starts at 6 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more, contact Charlotte Gonzalez at 843-575-2366 or charlottegonzalez60@ gmail.com.

dsn offers opportunities On Thursday, September 6, Mitzi Wagner, Executive Director for Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs, will be making a special presentation. USCB Nursing Staff along with others who wish to be a member of the ABLE foundation, will have the opportunity to see and hear about the unique programs DSN has to offer. Disabilities and Special Needs has a variety of programs for children with disabilities. For those interested in learning more, come to the presentation Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. The DSN building is located at 100 Clear Water Way in Beaufort. For more information concerning Disabilities and Special Needs, call Mitzi at 843-255-6290.

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dissatisfaction there, and I fall into resistance. Oh, I fight it, but it’s all I really know. I can claim the usual childhood scars, and the mal-imprinting of a youthful plunge into love, but I can’t pretend that I don’t know the answer anymore.

The answer, in short, can be found in one word. Courage. Brene Brown, in a recent TED lecture, notes that courage has its origins in the word “heart,” or more fully, the word courage means to “tell who you are with your whole heart.”

To tell who you are with your whole heart is to be vulnerable. And while vulnerability is where fear and mistrust embed themselves most deeply, those who live with a great deal of vulnerability, report unabashedly that “what makes them vulnerable makes them beautiful.”

From here the whole argument has the symmetry of an equation that resolves the universe, as vulnerability leads to authenticity, which leads to connection, and a sense of belonging, and the end result? A self-grown inner strength that comes from a deep sense of worthiness.

Practice vulnerability, and you’ll forget how to “shoot somebody who outdrew ya,” as K.D. Lang sings so tellingly. And you will not leave anymore, nor will you be left because in its most tender form, authenticity is very nearly irresistible.

Be well, all is well.

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ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH There is absolutely no motion you can make with your wrist with a manual toothbrush that is going to be better than the circular motion of a rotary toothbrush.

Secondly, the small head of the rotary brush gets into tighter places than the larger head of the manual brush.

Thirdly, the average person brushes for 37 seconds. The rotary brush has a timer and if one brushes the lower teeth for a minute and the uppers for a minute, I will assure you it will be much more thorough.

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Julie Snyder’s product helps older dogs

get a grip

By Pamela Brownstein

When it comes to the health of your four-legged best friend, having trim toe nails is essential, says Julie Snyder.

She should know because she’s a vet who has seen a lot of dogs that have toe nails that are too long and it impacts the animal’s entire stance.

Julie also said the nails can lead to slipping, which can be a serious problem, especially for senior dogs.

In order to prevent that slipping and help with mobility and pain issues for older dogs, Julie invented Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips for Dogs.

Julie Snyder applies ToeGrips with the help of Frank Huey at the Animal Medial Center of the Lowcountry.

The little colorful bands go onto the dog’s individual nails and provide traction.

“ToeGrips very rapidly restores the dog’s confidence; it’s the best thing ever,” Julie said about

the product that she feels passionate about and has worked tirelessly to develop, patent, label and market.

She hopes ToeGrips work best for senior dogs

New pool-building company established

Kevin Camp has established Camp Pool Builders, LLC. A second generation pool builder, Kevin settled in the Lowcountry in 2003.

He successfully completed more than 100 swimming pool projects while with Aqua Blue Pools. He also Kevin served four years at Camp Nix Construction where he developed, estimated, scheduled, and managed residential and multi-family projects.

Kevin will implement his construction and project management skills while providing his clients with “hands-on supervision” from project design to completion.

Contact Kevin Camp at 843-6832862 or by email at kevincamppools@ gmail.com to build the pool of your dreams.

with hind end weakness that slip on hardwood and tile floors, and for postoperative orthopedic cases.

So far, ToeGrips have really taken off and have been shipped to 27 states and Canada. They are sold by veterinarians in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

For those interested in having their dogs professionally sized and fitted, contact the Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry at 843-5240198.

To order a pair or to find out more information, visit www.toegrips.com.

Local business expands to include grocery delivery Beaufort entrepreneur Cadell Crawford, is growing her delivery empire one website at a time. Crawford sees a need in the community, and the next thing you know, she has a new business up and running.

She has successfully operated her restaurant delivery company, Cabbie Cuisine, for two years now and is always adding new restaurants and areas.

You simply visit her website, www. cabbiecuisine.com, and place an order from your favorite restaurant. Hot,

fresh meals are delivered to your door in minutes. What more could you ask for?

What about having all of your groceries delivered to your door? Well, she can do that, too!

Crawford just launched her newest business, www.BeaufortGroceryToGo. com, this week. Convenience starts here! Whether you are a resident of the Beaufort area, elderly, sick or even a firsttime visitor to the Lowcountry, using BeaufortGroceryToGo.com provides the convenience of ordering quality products

without having to drive and face crowded stores. This is truly your one-stop, online grocery shop.

BeaufortGroceryToGo.com is the only service of its kind in the area. Delivery service is offered to the following places: Beaufort, Port Royal, and Lady’s, Cat, Dataw, St. Helena, Fripp and Harbor islands. Ms. Crawford provides dependable and friendly service, great prices and a wide selection of products. Just relax and enjoy the convenience of having groceries delivered to your door.

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Not my ordinary cry for blame

By Cherimie Crane Weatherford Coping mechanisms are as personal and unique as the individual in need of coping. What may ease pain, provide a desirable distraction or lift the woes of life’s little hiccups for one, may not help another at all. By now I thought I had experienced many of life’s harrowing hiccups — from the more serious to the simple inability to talk my way out of a ticket or commit to a particular hairstyle. Each instance required its very own set of coping skills that morphed into a completely accepted mechanism of miracles.

For example, breaking a leg — an arm, a finger, a toe, a rib, etc. — I was always prepared with crutches, group empathy and a ready-made excuse as to why I simply could not attend whatever unpleasant event I was scheduled to dutifully attend. Being healthy as a farm horse, I rarely had the usual suspects such as colds and viruses; I am more of an all-or-nothing injury-type person.

If I’m going down, might as well break something.

As in any complicated life situation, I heavily rely on my Rolodex of past complications to convince myself that survival is attainable. After all, if I survived being trotted upon by a Quarterhorse, having my ponytail stuck in a fully operable third floor escalator and falling from varying heights from

various trees to land uncomfortably on various homemade ladders, this too I shall overcome. It only makes sense.

Then as life so often does, it chose to remind me of who it is exactly that is in control. It is not me.

My beauty routine is not rocket science, as a matter of fact there is basically no rhyme nor reason to what really can’t even be classified as a routine. It is more of a divide and conquer approach to making myself presentable according to societal standards. While attempting to create my socially acceptable mask of deception, I couldn’t help but notice the unrelenting need to scratch every millimeter of my suddenly sensitive freckled skin. As if makeup application isn’t already a monumental challenge, doing so while rubbing against a door, wall, any inanimate object in order to scratch an itch takes it to an entirely different degree of difficulty.

Encountered with a new sensation, I do what women do. I yell for my husband. It has to be his fault; there is no other logical explanation. My intellectual instinct — although busy itching at the time — supported this notion whole heartedly. Once he finished fighting back a chuckle, he realized it wasn’t my ordinary cry for blame. He assured me he didn’t give me fleas, and our dogs enjoy a higher level of health care than either of us, so they were immediately

cleared of all charges.

Hours later, I was covered in an unflattering Pepto Bismol-colored cream that when dry looks very much like paper mache. From head to Cherimie toe, I was a pale pink Crane Weatherford pasty peeved off halfpint of poor me.

Some women have mastered the damsel in distress cuteness that somehow draws in the opposite sex, fully prepared to cater to their every exceedingly needy whim. I do not possess this gene. In fact, all my genes create the exact opposite effect.

Not only did I look like Miss Piggy, but I wasn’t winning the Miss Personality award either.

I was not happy. Every move cracked the paste, every crack of paste caused an itch and every itch sent me one step closer to prime time news. In this situation I was NOT a damsel but a fire breathing dragon that singed any moving object within four miles.

Apparently, I have developed quite the distaste and allergy to poison oak.

Somehow I spent my entire childhood (and a good bit of adulthood) climbing trees, gallivanting through fields and walking through woods that would send most running for a concierge, and not once did I encounter the evils of this devilish demon. Batman has the Joker, Superman has Kryptonite, politicians have each other and I now have poison oak. Such is the great equalizer that is life. My future romps through rural terrain shall forever be changed. While sipping my coffee through a straw in order not to disturb the pink paste on my face, I searched the World Wide Web for a HAZMAT suit, preferably in red.

Quarantined and mad as hell, I sat with sock-covered hands, paste-covered skin and a newfound respect for Edward Scissorhands. I knew I would survive, as I always do, but I decided this was certainly one life experience that would be filed in its separate section in my Rolodex under “(insert expletive) poison oak.”

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students also met with representatives of recruiting colleges/conservatories including Julliard, Curtis, Carnegie Mellon, Eastman, Vanderbilt, Peabody and Yale.

In order to be accepted to the Brevard program, a rigorous and competitive audition is required. The Beaufort Symphony Board and volunteers continue to seek all opportunities for young persons to meet their wonderful appetite for growth and to develop their gifts.

“Trishna” from the World Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center For the Arts Thursday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, September 21 at 4 p.m.

Synopsis: The film tells the story of one woman whose happiness in life is destroyed by a combination of love, a relationship and social standing. Set in contemporary India, Trishna meets a w e a l t h y young British educated businessman, Jay Singh, who has come to India to work in his father’s hotel business. After a tragedy befalls her father, Trishna goes to work for Jay, and they fall in love. But despite their feelings for each other, they cannot escape the conflicting pressures of a society that is not changing as fast as the industrialization, urbanization and education is providing.

Trishna’s tragedy is that she is torn between the traditions of her family’s place in society and the dreams and ambitions that her education has provided her, as well as the man she has fallen love with.

Ratings & Reviews: Internet rating sites, IMDb: 5.6; Rotten Tomatoes: Critics: 67/Audience: 57; OK marks.

Critics: Wall Street Journal: “spectacular visually.”

Previewer Comments: This UK film is roughly based on Thomas Hardy’s classic “Tess of the D’Urbervilles,” which like its original setting in 19th-century England with its class system, seems to fit well the current status of the caste system in India.

The issue is whether different people from different social classes ever can gain happiness as a married couple, based on mutual acceptance of a degree of equality.

Other than the beginnings of romance, the film never pretends that equality is likely, as the relationship always has one subservient to the other. We see that being male and having a higher class standing is the “better”, regardless of character.

Consequently, the point is made that even in modern day India the old beliefs that: 1) if the female gets pregnant it is her fault, 2) her sin is greater than the male’s, and 3) the upper class can be willfully depraved and abusive in a relationship without social judgment. The film questions how far we have come in today’s societal setting and sets out that without society’s support, one has to take action on their own.

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Short Story America Festival celebrates authors The inaugural Short Story America Festival and Conference is scheduled for September 21-23 in Beaufort. This three-day celebration of new and classic short stories will feature readings by top authors of short fiction, including Eric Witchey of Portland, Aaron Gwyn of Charlotte, Gary Lawrence of San Diego, Gary Buslik of Chicago, Marjorie Brody of San Antonio, Ray Morrison of Winston-Salem, Gregg Cusick of Durham, Greg Hrbek of Skidmore College, James Goertel of Buffalo, Guy Tirondola of New Jersey (winner of the Beaufort Tricentennial Short Story Contest in 2011), Ken Burger (author of “Baptized in Sweet Tea”), Beaufort-based authors Katherine Tandy Brown and T.D. Johnston (editor of the Short Story America series), and will feature the stories of writers like Beaufort’s Warren Slesinger, Martin McCaw and other contemporary writers of short stories.

Visiting authors will give seminars and workshops on writing and analysis of short stories all day on Saturday, September 22, in the classrooms at USCB’s Center for the Arts in Beaufort. Readings and signings by authors will take place throughout the day in the arts center’s theater, with a chance for discussion of each story with the story’s author.

On Friday evening, the Opening Reception and Launch Party for “Short Story America, Volume Two” will start at 6 p.m. at the Old Bay Marketplace Loft

downtown. This is a great chance to spend time with visiting and local authors, and to get your copy of “Volume Two” signed by authors, as well as your copy of “Volume I,” which is a highly praised collection of 56 short stories. On Saturday afternoon and evening, authors and local readers will share stories with the audience in the arts center’s theater. There will also be several reading performances by area high school students, as well as screenings of three short films. The evening will culminate with the awards reception in the arts center.

Passes are available for $35 for the entire festival, by registering at www.eventbrite.com or by going to www. shortstoryamerica.com and clicking on FESTIVAL. You may also get passes from Tim Johnston at Short Story America by calling him at 843-597-3220 or 843524-7800, or writing to tim@shortstoryamerica.com.

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Blending equal parts folk, soul and rock, platinum-selling singer/ songwriter Edwin McCain will release a new studio album Thursday, August 30, titled “Mercy Bound.” Since his 1993 debut, McCain has garnered the attention of millions with the top 10 smash “I’ll Be,” and the Diane Warrenpenned top 40 hit “I Could Not Ask For More,” and as a tireless performer whose rapturous live performances regularly sell out. Limited backstage packages are available for $75 per person. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for students. Call 521-4145 to reserve your seats today or visit online at www. uscbcenterforthearts.com.

Gullah artist to give basket weaving demonstration Gullah Artist Jery Bennet-Taylor presents Beaufort Bulrush Basket Weaving Demonstrations.

Jery Bennet-Taylor began learning her grandmother’s craft when she was 5 years old at Boone Hall Plantation.

Today she is recognized as a master weaver in the 400-year tradition

originally brought to the Lowcountry by her West African ancestors. Small bread baskets to oversized fanner baskets used in winnowing rice were the working tools of early plantation life. Today the baskets are collected as fine decorative art.

Jery Bennet-Taylor typically is weaving

and sewing her baskets at Gullah Grub Restaurant on St. Helena Island. Jery is the last artisan weaving the Beaufort Bulrush Basket.

Taylor also is an accomplished artist bringing her unique portrayal of Lowcountry life into folk art paintings.

Bulrush weaving demonstrations

will be at the Beaufort Arsenal every Wednesday and Saturday.

Join the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce at the Beaufort Visitor Center on Friday, August 31 at 10 a.m. to celebrate 400 years of talent and history passed down from generations to be enjoyed today.

‘Let Our Voices Emerge’ art exhibit at Beaufort library Artist Olga Stamatiou’s collection titled, “Let Our Voices Emerge” will be viewable at the Beaufort County Library during the month of September.

The collection of paintings predominantly feature colorful images of Muslim women dressed in Burkas.

The art exhibit coincides with the Beaufort County Library’s systemwide grant project titled “One County Reads One Country: Afghanistan.” The

Federal Library Services and Technology grant is administered through the South Carolina State Library.

Olga Stamatiou began the “Let Our Voices Emerge” series in March 2011, after watching an International Women’s Day demonstration in Cairo turn ugly.

Olga Stamatiou began painting in 1967 at the age of 21. She lived in Athens, Greece, and received her BFA and MFA in Painting from Boston University. Find out

more about the artist at www. olgastamatiou.com Visitors are welcome to view the collection Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 4-29 in the second floor lobby of the Beaufort library at 311 Scott Street. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, September 7 at 6 p.m. at the same location.

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Famous fishing pros to appear at LDW3 event In support of severely injured veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, the Independence Fund will host a Lt. Dan Weekend 3 silent auction and banquet at the Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary Street on Wednesday, September 12 at 6 p.m.

Fishing legends O’Neill Williams and Flip Pallot, along with Sgt. Maj. Jesse Acosta, U.S. Army, (Ret.) will be speakers and guests of honor. Acosta was blinded in injuries sustained January 16, 2006, during a mortar attack at Logistical Support Area Anaconda in Balad, Iraq. One-hundred other severely wounded veterans and their caregivers

will also be special guests at this event.

Williams will film a segment of his popular TV show, O’Neill Outside, earlier that day on the beautiful saltwater flats of the Broad River. He will talk about his experience pursuing redfish, sea trout and flounder in local waters.

Acosta will accompany Williams on the shoot and will talk that evening about his day of “sight-casting” for redfish as well as his amazing adjustment to significant, life-altering injuries.

Williams said the focus of his show is to expose worthy people and purposes, and that’s why he is looking forward to shooting the segment with Acosta.

“It will be a special occasion with this veteran. It’s going to be an adventure for me to coach him; I will be his eyes,” Williams said when they embark on sight fishing.

Pallot will speak about his worldwide television adventures while shooting Ford’s Fishing Frontiers and the award-winning series, the Walkers’ Cay Chronicles. He has also donated a fishing trip to the silent auction.

“This will be a rare opportunity to spend time with and learn from two of fishing’s greatest pros,” David Cargile, LDW3 Fishing Chairman said.

“It is also a unique opportunity to show

LDW3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, Sept. 12: LDW3 Silent Auction and Banquet at Holiday Inn, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 13: Fly Casting Clinic at Palm Key Nature Resort, 12 p.m.

Flip Pallot will conduct a fly casting clinic for the public. The cost is $100 and space is limited. Also at noon, O’Neill Williams will conduct bass/redfish fishing clinics. Other activities include a fly tying seminar for the vets and a limited number of public participants led by John Holbrook and members of the Sea Island Fly Fishers Club. Participants will learn to tie a variation of the Bay Street Bunny. The variation, conceived by Tony Royal, will have purple eyes to signify the Purple Heart, a green body signifying the renewal

of our troops and a pink tail signifying the love our nation feels for our valiant men and women in arms.

Friday, Sept. 14: 3rd Annual Lt Dan Golf Classic (Scramble) at Cat Island, 9:30 a.m.

3rd Annual Lt Dan Golf Classic (Scramble) begins with check-in and late registration (subject to availability) at 9:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11 a.m.

Green fees, cart, on-course water, lunch and prizes are included. There will be three flights and prizes for the top two foursomes in each flight.

All par threes will be closest to the pin prize opportunities; there will be a putting contest and a longest drive prize for men and women as well. For more information visit www. ldw4.com or contact Robert

deTreville at redetreville@ sprintmail.com Friday, Sept. 14: Vetpalooza Military Tribute Concert, at Waterfront Park, Beaufort, 7 p.m.

A family friendly “Vetpalooza” concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Waterfront Park. It will feature performances by Lt Col Mike Corrado, USMC, and his band “Machine Gun” from Wilmington, N.C., Iraq veteran and double amputee Dale Beatty and Outlaw 21. 82nd Airborne Division veteran Rockie Lynn and his band will headline the show.

Rockie Lynne has appeared nationally on “Good Morning America,” The Grand Ole Opry “Live” and Fox News.

Admission is $10 and free for active duty military and their families.

Saturday, Sept.

15: Independence Ride and 5K Run at MCAS, 8 a.m.

Cycling is one of the best vehicles for breaking down the barriers between the able-bodied and disabled communities.

For the veterans, many of whom have not been physically challenged since their injuries, the competition brings back memories and the sense of accomplishment from their days of doing 25-mile hikes. Their participation, in spite of their challenges, shows that they can still do it. Riding alongside ablebodied participants further empowers them and the experience is life changing for all. Onsite registration opens at 8 a.m. at MCAS, Beaufort.

Cost is $25 for active duty military and $30 for others.

support for our veterans who have given so much for our freedoms in the war on terrorism, and we have some terrific items to auction, including a fishing trip with Flip Pallot on the Broad River September 14, fishing equipment from TFO and Powell Rods, golf rounds and golf equipment, items signed and donated by Jimmy Buffet, custom jewelry and original artwork by area artists” he said.

Tickets may be purchased for $75 at www.LDW3.com. An additional $25 donation will help fund dinner for a veteran or caregiver. Businesses who wish to donate an item to auction may do so by visiting the website.

A chat with Lt. Dan (aka Gary Sinise) In a phone interview, Gary Sinise said, “I have a great memory of being there when I made the movie; it was certainly a life-changing film for me.

Beaufort has a special place in my heart.”

He said he is glad he can come to Beaufort and help The Independence Fund. “It’s the way I can give back.”

The actor and musician said he is looking forward to playing with the 12 other members of the Lt. Dan Band in Waterfront Park, and he is hoping for a sold out crowd.

“I’ll be making sure everyone there has a good time,” said Sinise.

The Lt. Dan Band concert will be Saturday, Sept. 15, starting at 7 p.m. with opening performances by Bounty Hunter, a Beaufort band with a large local following, and Nashville recording artist Berry Michael. Gary Sinise and his Lt Dan Band will begin at 8:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #12 of Beaufort unveiled their new DAV Van that will transport all veterans who need transportation to the Charleston VA Medical Center for medical appointments. This the Beaufort DAV’s 3rd Van that they have purchased in the past 30 years and we will keep the old van and use it for the local area to transport veterans from the local area to the Out Patient Clinic at the U.S. Naval Hospital.

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continued from page 1 Taggart, who worked as a kindergarten teacher for many years, said the children who came to school with a background of reading had a head start as far as vocabulary and other learning skills, so she knows the importance of reading regularly at home, even with infants.

“Most of the time, a good reader is going to be a good student,” she said.

The organization also mails out quarterly newsletters to parents who sign up during the hospital visit. These give updates about baby’s growth and also provide developmentally appropriate language activities for the babies, as well as offering reading tips and book suggestions for parents.

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“We try to reach out to parents as much as possible,” said Taggart, by helping parents who have dropped out of school obtain a high school diploma or GED, or by helping speakers of other languages learn or improve their English through classes sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. They also give out library card applications.

Since Born to Read is a nonprofit charitable organization, Taggart said she spends much of her time trying to get the word out and to raise the financial support needed to keep the program going. They receive no state or federal funding and rely on grants and the help of other area organizations such as The Beaufort Fund, the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, Friends of Callawassie and Friends of the Beaufort County Library.

Born to Read is sponsored by

Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Hilton Head Hospital, Beaufort County Public Library, Beaufort County School District FACES Program, and the United Way of the Lowcountry.

Taggart said some of her favorite children’s books include “Curious George” and “Goodnight Moon.” She hopes that Born to Read will help parents see that they are their children’s first and most important teachers, and that instilling a love of books and reading is a gift that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

She said a donation of only $10 can provide five babies with their first book.

For more information about the program, call 843-379-3350, email at borntoread@hargray.com or visit the website at www.borntoread.org. The office is located at 2201 Boundary Street, Suite 111, Beaufort, SC, 29902.

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Baby Wolfe wears his Born to Read bib while surrounded by his favorite books.

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

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

Now Kent knows the first place to look for the latest care is here in local waters.

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Members of the committee that came up with this very successful event last weekend at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club on Lady’s Island were Peg Schlictmeier, Rae Dehncke, Nancy Gilley, Nancy Myers, Susie Gombocz, Maryjo Demko, Pat Nestor, Bernie DiPasquale and Ilene Hull. Kudos to all of you and to those who attended; the event raised nearly twice the amount of money than originally expected! All the proceeds from the auction will benefit the build sponsorship, and go directly into funding construction costs to put a roof over a very deserving family.

Special thanks to John Davenport, who offered a cruise for 12 in the silent auction to the South Carolina Yacht Club on Hilton Head Island on his yacht, and also to Amanda Brewer for providing entertainment.

Here are some pics for you from the fun event:

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Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling and his friends at the fundraiser.

From left, Gwen Powell, Steve Powell, Ernie Schlictmeier, Peg Schlictmeier.

Norma DiPasquale, Linda Nestor, Linda McCarty and Jane Gibson attend the event.

From left, Barbara Krakehl, Jim Inlow, Trish Dean and Steve Krakehl.

Entertainment by Amanda Brewer.

TCL class teaches how to market your book

It seems I always hear about a TCL class I’d like to take after-the-fact. But finally not this one, so I wanted to help get the word out. To all you writers out there (and I know there are a lot in Beaufort) who have a book finished in hand, one online, or one you plan to write, Stephanie Edwards is teaching “Book Marketing Essentials” on how to market that book! I took an earlier class Stephanie taught at TCL on how to get published online and thought it was very thorough, with lots of valuable information. With today’s changing technology it’s easier than ever to get your book published. But nowadays you have to do almost all the marketing yourself — even with the major publishers. Don’t let your dream book get lost in the Internet jungle or dropped from the store! Here’s the info: Stephanie teaches her three hour, one day workshop “Book Marketing Essentials” on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., TCL Beaufort Campus, Cost $59. To register call 843-525-8205 by Sept. 6.

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Lauren and Jeff Tillapaugh are the owners of the wonderful Sweetgrass Restaurant and Outpost Market at the Dataw Island Marina. Jeff ’s from an old New York state family and Lauren, born in Virginia, was raised in Georgia.

They met at Disney’s college program in Orlando as undergrads, dated for five years and have been married for eight, during which Lauren earned a Masters Degree in Hospitality Management from Cornell University and Jeff got a Masters Degree in Recreation and Leisure Management from the State University of New York (SUNY).

Although they aren’t from Beaufort, they both said, “We got here as soon as we could!” Lauren adds, “We began visiting my parents, John and Judy Myers, when they purchased their house on Dataw in 2004, and fell in love with Beaufort. Something about it felt like home to us; it had many of the things we loved about Ithaca (where we were living at the time) — an intact historic downtown, interesting restaurants, shops and galleries, a unique natural beauty.

And, it’s not nearly as snowy as Ithaca, so we were sold! Already, even if we’re away for just a few days, when we cross the Broad River bridge coming home, we see the marshes, take a deep breath, smell the pluff mud and realize how much we missed being away from Beaufort. We are excited to have the chance to raise our daughter here and want to teach her how to shrimp, sail and dig for oysters like a good Lowcountry girl.”

Their daughter Maren Tillapaugh was born this past March and is “the adopted granddaughter of everyone on Dataw Island,” says Lauren.

Jeff got a job in Beaufort first, working at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) as the director of recreation, fitness and intramural sports for about two years. Lauren, who had previously been director of marketing and events for a luxury hospitality management company in New York, was looking for the next right thing for her career when the opportunity to take over the restaurant on Dataw was presented to them.

They both decided to do it and haven’t looked back.

Sweetgrass Restaurant has been open for two and a half years and has received glowing reviews. The Outpost Market next door has been open for a year and features breakfast, lunch and provisions for boaters and islanders.

Their experience opening the restaurant has been “surprising.”

Says Jeff, “Surprising may not be the right word, but we have been completely overwhelmed by how much the Dataw Island community has embraced us.

They have been more supportive than we ever could have imagined and feel less like our customers and more like our family.”

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Jeff and Lauren Tillapaugh are the owners of Sweetgrass Restaurant and are seen holding their daughter, Maren.

Lauren adds, “The best part has certainly been our customers and our staff. Our staff goes above and beyond every day for us, for our guests and for each other. We are honored that so many of them have been with us since the beginning and feel that they are part of our family. One of the greatest compliments we ever received was from someone who told us that they just felt good being here — the staff all had smiles on their faces and they felt happy just sitting there watching everyone! We have so many great regular customers that are in several times a week and they, too, have become a part of our family. It’s a lot like ‘Cheers’ out at Sweetgrass! Plus having a baby in this community has been a deeply touching experience! They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in our case, it takes an island!”

In thanks for the success of the restaurant, the Tillapaughs have given back to the community.

“One of the things we’re most excited by is our Guest Bartender program that allows local organizations to bartend for a night to earn tips for their charity,” said Jeff. “Since we started the program less than two years ago, local organizations have raised over $20,000!”

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Lauren said, “We also host can drives around the holidays — people who bring in a can get a free glass of wine or beer with their meal, and we then donate the food to the Franciscan Center.”

Sweetgrass is known for its perfectly fried or grilled locally caught seafood and local produce that makes up a long innovative “sideboard” of Southern inflected dishes like pimento cheese potatoes au gratin, butter bean and basil mash, along with many wonderful salads and desserts.

The Tillapaughs urge you to “Seek out our little riverfront ‘beach house’ — just off the beaten path at the Dataw Island Marina — for an everyday escape that’s closer than you think. Located between Beaufort and the beach, anyone can come by boat or car, whether you live on Dataw or not, to see the beautiful sunsets over the marsh from our dining room, enjoy our great food and friendly service — it doesn’t get much sweeter than this!”

Sweetgrass and Outpost are located at 100 Marina Drive, Dataw Island, SC, 29920. To contact Sweetgrass, visit www.sweetgrassdataw.com or call 843-838-2151; for Outpost visit www. outpostdataw.com or call 843-838-2508.

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coaches nominate the top playmakers in high school varsity football • Beaufort High’s Tyler Wilson, the 6’3”, 250 pound offensive tackle, graded out at 84% and had two knockdown blocks and is probably the most improved player from last year.

Battery Creek High School quarterback Raekwon Smalls, center, keeps the ball as he races for good yardage last Friday against Estill. Despite a slim lead at half time, Battery Creek High lost its season opener to Estill 34-21. The Battery Creek Dolphins go on the road and will face the Whale Branch Warriors in Seabrook this week. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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• Beaufort High’s Zach Brown, the 6’0”, 180 pound defensive safety, had nine tackles and a pass break up. He played a great game and was all over the field.

• Battery Creek Senior Teyvon Jennette led the Dolphin receivers this past week grading out at 90% for the game and making a key first down catch to keep a scoring drive alive. He recorded three catches total for 21 yards for the game.

His blocking was exceptional leading to several long runs for the team. Teyvon was named outstanding offensive performer for the game by the coaching staff.

• Battery Creek Junior Jason Green led the Dolphin defense in tackles, tackles for loss and hardest hits this past week.

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Clockwise from above: Battery Creek’s Deandre Johnson tries to block a pass from Estill quarterback Alex Taylor.

Left: Battery Creek’s Zach Mahan, right, recovers his team’s fumble during the first half against Estill.

Middle left: Battery Creek’s Trevon Heyward wraps up Estill’s Eree Jenkins during the game last Friday.

Top left: Battery Creek’s Darrin Peeks, left, tries to protect his quarterback Raekwon Smalls during the first half.

Thank you to owner Rick Sagar from the Back Porch Grill at the Port Royal Marina for supporting our local athletes. Please show Rick how much you appreciate his support by visiting his restaurant and enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner.

If you would like to help sponsor this sports page, please contact us at theislandnews@gmail.com.

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school news school notes Local residents who recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) include Anthony Ingram of Beaufort who earned a BFA degree in Interactive Design and Game Development, and Ellison Woodward of Beaufort, who earned a BFA degree in Sound Design.

Local residents graduated from Clemson University at the summer ceremony Aug. 10.

They are: • Wendy Leigh Blanchard of Beaufort, who graduated with a Doctorate in Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design.

• Bryce Coldiron Ferry of Beaufort, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management.

• Daniela Venditto Payne of Beaufort, who graduated with a Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Nonthesis).

Luke Daniel Johnson of Beaufort has been named to the Commandant’s Distinguished Service List at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Citadel cadets named to the Commandant’s List are recognized for having made the most positive contributions to their platoon, company, battalion, or staff, the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and The Citadel during the previous semester. Johnson, a Civil Engineering major, is a member of Oscar Company.

Bridges Preparatory School is now accepting applications for students entering kindergartensixth grades Fall 2013. Applications can be found on at www.bridgespreparatoryschool. org. All applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2013, to be considered as part of open enrollment and included in any subsequent drawing. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space available basis. The

location of Bridges Preparatory School has yet to be determined, but properties north of the Broad River are currently under review. A Head of School Search Committee is currently being formed. Interested applicants are encouraged to send resumes to info@bridgespreparatoryschool. org. For more information, please see www. bridgespreparatoryschool.org or contact info@ bridgespreparatoryschool.org.

Consequently, enhancing the industry acumen among professionals is a key to the region’s economic vitality.”

The website can be found at www.lriti.org.

In addition to the website modification, the institute is also managing a Facebook page that will provide more localized hospitality and tourism information collected from regional media sources. Don’t forget to Friend them.

The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s (USCB) Lowcountry and Resort Island Tourism Institute has recently retooled its research website. The modification allows the institute to better provide the Lowcountry hospitality and tourism industry with the research results from various regional projects and national trend information. Visitors to the website will find the top line research results conducted by the institute and a multimedia trends library containing links to recent industry podcasts, videos and articles. Additionally, the website will contain blogs written by affiliated associates, executives and leaders currently working within the industry.

The intention behind the modification is to elevate the business knowledge of those working within hospitality and tourism. The Lowcountry and Resort Island Tourism Institute hopes to positively impact business practices by providing professionals with research results, industry trends, and leader/executive perspectives.

According to the institute’s director John Salazar, “within Beaufort County alone tourism labor accounts for 35% of the county’s workforce and approximately 18% of county commodity production comes from the hospitality and tourism sectors of rental services of owner-occupied dwellings, accommodations and food services, and amusement and recreation. That means that the industry is a major employment sector and a leading economic engine within the Lowcountry.

News from Lady’s Island Middle School: • If you have not heard, LIMS is the first middle school in Beaufort to have its own radio station.

Thank you Mr. Shipsey for all of your hard work on this project.

• Please tune to 1630 AM on your radio station while dropping off or picking up you students.

The radio range is approximately 1 mile radius.

• Friday, August 31, is College Color Days. Your child is allowed to wear his/her favorite college jersey with their uniform bottoms. Jeans are not allowed to be worn.

• The annual PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser will begin on Friday, September 28.

News from Riverview Charter School: • Summer Reading Records are due Friday, August 31. On Tuesday, September 4, there will be a drawing for Scholastic Bucks to be used in lieu of cash at the upcoming Book Fair. In order to be eligible to participate in the drawing, students must have a completed Reading Record turned in to their homeroom teacher no later than Friday, August 31.

• Cross Country physicals are due Tuesday, September 4. Physicals are good for one year.

Cross Country practice for grades 6 - 8 will begin on Wednesday, September 5. All practices will start immediately after school and go until 4 p.m. Pick up after practice will be at the front entrance (Door A). There will be three to four meets during our season where we will compete

against numerous schools. Coaches are Katie Marsh and Holly Zapp. Please contact Lisa VanHorn, Athletic Director, with any questions.

USDA Free & Reduced Lunch Applications went home with all students Friday Riverview participates in the National School Lunch Program and therefore offers Free & Reduced priced lunches to those who qualify. If previously participated in this program or wish to be considered for qualification, please return completed applications to your child’s teacher no later than September 15.

• Friday, August 31 is Uniform Free Friday, $5.

• Monday, Sept. 3, there is no school, so Happy Labor Day! • Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Read-a-thon begins.

• Thursday, Sept. 6, is Chick-fil-A Spirit Night Registration for Park University’s Fall II term is September 24 through October 19. The term dates are October 22 through December 13. Courses offered are: Integrative and Interdisciplinary Seminar (Mankind’s Intellectual Journey), Criminal Law, Introduction to Computers, College Algebra, Agency Administration , Programming Fundamentals, The Hospital and the Community, Labor Relations, Social Problems, Principles of Macroeconomics, First Year Writing Seminar II (English II), Production & Operations Management and Systems of Psychotherapy. All classes meet on weekday evenings. Online courses are also available. For more information, call 228-7052 or visit the Park University office at the MCAS Beaufort Lifelong Learning Center (Bldg. 596, Room 212) or the MCRD Parris Island Education Center (Bldg. 923, Room 35).

Please send information from your school to Pamela at theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Business Education Partnership Academic Progress Report In 2007, a diverse group of community stakeholders assisted the Beaufort County School District in envisioning educational excellence for all children. This Blue Ribbon panel wrote a new vision and six bold goals. As our Business-Education Partnership enters its sixth year, we continue to monitor progress on federal and state measures and report to citizens. The first goal is to close the achievement gap with state and national averages in student performance. Improvement has been steady, reflecting the hard work of teachers and school leaders, parents, and of course, the children whose determined efforts are producing positive results in Beaufort County.

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Little Miss Manners

The First Beaufort Junior Cotillion program began on Sunday, August 26. The high impact program is designed to improve students’ social skills. Fourth through ninth grade students are presented a character education, etiquette and social dance training. Classes include monthly dances and events from August through January, which are held at the Grand Hall, The Old Arsenal, 701 Craven Street. The strength of the program is its hands-on approach to teaching. The students have an opportunity through repetition to recollect social skills that will be a valuable asset throughout their life, says Director Mary Kennerty. For more information, please call 843-881-8755 or register online at www.nljc.com.

A book release, a book signing Photographer Janet Garrity has announced that her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” will be released on September 20. The book, the first ever published about fish camps, includes Garrity’s original photos, history, stories, old photos, and quotes about “goin’ down the river.”

Garrity said, “Fish camps are as familiar to South Carolina as crab pots and plantations. ‘Goin’ down the river to the camp’ is a very old, generational tradition in this part of the world, and this book is a means of preserving that tradition.”

To preview the contents of “Goin’ Down the River,” and purchase reserved copies in advance of the book’s release, visit Garrity’s Web site at www.garrity.com. The book’s retail price is $39.95. “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” will be available in stores in late September.

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Red Piano Too Art Gallery owner Mary Inabinett Mack recently donned her mental health professional hat and invited a nationally recognized psychologist to do a book signing at the gallery.

Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D., is author, psychotherapist, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Stress.

He has authored 30 nonfiction books including “The Art of Confident Living” (HCI Books, 2009), and “Chained to the Desk: A Guidebook

for Workaholics, their Partners and Children, and the Clinicians who Treat Them” (New York University Press, 2007). His latest book, “The Smart Guide to Managing Stress,” was released this year. Robinson will be signing his latest book at the gallery on Sunday, September 9 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Talking about his latest book, Robinson says, “stress is on the rise for millions of Americans. We live in a rapidly-changing, turbulent world in which many of us are trying to hold that line between calm and stressful activity.”

“So once you’ve accepted that stress is a fact of life and everyone has it, you’re on the road to managing it. And that’s what this book is all about,” said Robinson.

The book signing is free and open to the public. For more information, call 843-838-2241 or email redpianotoo@islc.net.

keeping our waterways clean

embers of the Exchange Club of Beaufort posed in front of several bags of trash collected at the Broad River Boat Landing recently. Plastic cups, bottles, cans, toys, car parts and various pieces of clothing were bagged up before the items could pollute the waterways. Please contact Keep Beaufort County coordinator Veronica C. Miller at 255-2741 or veronicam@bcgov.net if your group or organization would like to help keep Beaufort County beautiful. Members pictured, from left, are Eric Smith, Will Achurch, Ann McDuff, Melissa Beere, Meagan Debardelaben, Janet Horton, Cedric Debardelaben, Brian Flewelling, Woody Young and Ron Voegeli.

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COLONIAL DAMES HONOR MEMBER

The Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter of the Colonial Dames 17th Century would like to congratulate member Holly Lambert for having been chosen as Beaufort Middle School’s teacher of the year and having been named one of five finalists for Beaufort County Teacher of the Year. In addition to her role as teacher and mentor to many middle school children, Beaufort native Lambert is an author, historical contributor to The Island News, and one of the Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter representatives to the Heritage Society of Beaufort.

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By Ronald F. Bennett, Sr. I remember when Hurricane Gracie hit Beaufort in September, 1959. I was 9 years old at that time. Where we lived had very little damage but we were without electricity and water for about a week. But, what I remember the most is that we cooked outside every night and did not have to take baths.

Beaufort Then & Now

This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert.

Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.

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August is a busy month for birthdays in Royal Pines. Fred Schmidt, of Rivers Court, started it off on August 3. Fred celebrated his big day with his wife, children and grandchildren in Columbia, at the home of his daughter Jessica and her husband Michael. Then Cathy Wilson, of Wade Hampton, marked the occasion on August 13 in Connecticut with her family.

And last but certainly not least, Peggy Carol Clark, also Chandler of Wade Hampton, hosted the Bunco Babes on her notable birthday August 15. There was also a birthday luncheon held for the ladies (sorry, Fred).

Ryan Johnston, of Lexington, Ohio, — a rising seventh grader and grandson of John and Carol Clark — recently attended a five-day “Rising Stars in Science & Engineering Camp.” During the camp, he attended classes in physics, robotics and wind turbines. While there, he built a “robot” and a remotecontrolled robotic car that won First Place in a race while competing against the cars of the other 40 students.

The Royal Readers’ book selection for this month is “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand. This is the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympian who

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competed in the Berlin Olympics, and who, during World War II in 1943, crashed his bomber into the Pacific Ocean. Hillenbrand tells the story of the endurance and resilience of this warrior during his incredible journey.

To the many talented crafters in Royal Pines: If you would like to be part of a craft fair and/or help with arranging one, please contact me to initiate a plan.

Welcome to new neighbors Kathleen and Charlie Bray. The Brays are temporary neighbors as they are transitioning to a new home in Port Royal. We hope they enjoy their time in Royal Pines, no matter the length of stay.

For questions or to submit information, email buddusoma@ embarqmail.com or call 843-322-0472.

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Instead of chopping, you’ll rip the herb leaves in this pasta filled with cilantro, mint and basil. The large pieces create a zesty dish with a refreshing rustic quality.

Serves six.

Grilled chicken & herbed farfalle Ingredients

Kosher salt 12 oz. dried farfalle pasta (bow ties) 10 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb. total) Freshly ground black pepper 7 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cumin 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup packed cilantro sprigs 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, torn 1 cup packed fresh arugula (tough stems removed) 6 lemon wedges

DIRECTIONS In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water and 2 tbsp salt to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 min.

Drain and toss it immediately with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Let the pasta cool completely in the fridge.

Heat a grill pan or your outdoor grill. Brush the chicken breasts with

1 tbsp of the olive oil. Grill the chicken breasts until golden on one side, 4-5 minutes. Turn, season with salt and pepper, and continue to grill until golden and cooked through. Let the chicken cool and then cut it on the diagonal into thin strips. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 8 tbsp of olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the farfalle, sliced chicken, parsley, cilantro, basil, mint and arugula and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and garnish with the lemon wedges.

Just add your favorite crusty bread, a glass of wine and enjoy!

about the chef

As a flight attendant for 28 years, Harlene wrote a column for flight attendants on where to go and what to eat while on layover in various cities. After retiring, she started her personal chef business — the home chef on Fripp Island. Contact her at harlene@thehomechef.com.

Werner, Royal & Csakany OB-GYN

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Now Accepting New Patients Our reputation for providing personal and compassionate patient care to women of all ages has helped us earn a strong reputation as the PREMIER OB/GYN practice in Beaufort. We are an All-Physician practice with 40 years combined experience serving Beaufort.

Dr.’s Werner, Royal and Csakany are Board Certified in OB/GYN and strive to provide you with the highest quality, comprehensive healthcare.

Our Physician’s are experts in general OB/GYN care and High Risk Obstetrics. All three Doctors are certified Da Vinci Surgeons (Robot assisted minimally invasive surgery). We offer many specialty services, including free 3D/4D Ultrasounds to all of our obstetrical patients, first trimester genetic screening for pregnant patients and telemedicine consultations with MUSC. We participate with many insurance carriers and file all services to your insurance company as a courtesy.

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Our three military bases play vital, unique and efficient roles in our nation’s defense. From making new Marines at Parris Island since 1915 to soon training new F-35 fighter pilots at Marine Corps Air StationBeaufort, our facilities are key to a safe future for America.

We invite all active duty, retired and reserve military and their families to join us!

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lunch bunch New owner stays true to classic sandwiches and transforms Sub Station II into

CAROLINE’S DELI

By Pamela Brownstein

Fans of the former Sub Station II on Lady’s Island will be glad to know that the quality food they’ve come to expect will still be available at Caroline’s Deli.

Owner John Colquhoun, who recently bought the restaurant, said the menu will basically stay the same with only a few small changes. The focus will remain on the subs, salads and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients, such as meat and cheese cut to order.

John does plan to feature homemade desserts, daily specials, and party subs and party trays are available for catering.

One big change will be the look of the dining area. John said there will be a complete makeover, including new floors, baseboards, paint, doors, a new logo, updated menus and more. On the walls, beautifully framed prints of the holes at Harbour Town Golf Course enhance the new decor.

A native Beaufortonian, John is part of the Sams family, which has been here for nearly 200 years and is the name behind Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island. The family also owned a home on The Point that burned in the fire of 1907, and now all that remains are the “9 steps to nowhere,” which are a popular attraction

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John has a background in culinary arts and food service management. He’s been working in the food and beverage industry since he was 19. Although in recent years he has been limited by arthritis and fibromyalgia, now he is glad to be back and ready to take Caroline’s Deli to the next level.

The Lunch Bunch was only four (and a half, if you include baby Wolfe) but

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we were hungry. Elizabeth ordered #13 with ham, cheese, salami and pepperoni and she added mustard and jalapeños. I ordered #3 with ham, salami and cheese.

We both had our sandwiches “all the way” which includes lettuce, tomatoes, onion, oil, vinegar, oregano and salt and pepper.

Kim and David both ordered the steak and cheese sandwich, #24. We all chose the sweet wheat roll — which is

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really good bread — and rounded out our meals with chips and a drink.

John named the deli after his daughter, Caroline. She lives in Florida, and he said he can’t wait for her to visit so he can see the look on her face when she sees the sign for the first time because it will be a big surprise. What a great dad!

Caroline’s Deli is located in Lady’s Island Shopping Center, 102 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Call 525-1520.

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Every year, by the end of August I get “White Out” — a condition that produces disdain, boredom and fatigue at the sight of pale, citrusy, fruity concoctions ... I start to crave a bottle of the red stuff.

By Terry Sweeney

I am making a vow, right here and now, not to annoy my Happy Wino friends by pointing out any more of my wishful-thinking signs of fall being just around the corner. When it’s cold outside and the leaves have turned color and dropped dead, I’ll call you.

Last week I ran around saying things like, “Oh look, the love bugs are back,” “Hey, over there ... those two squirrels are gathering nuts for their winter nest already!” and “Is it my imagination or is the angle of the sun on this porch different?” Proof positive, I swore, fall was knocking at the door. Really? Not so much. When I walked my dog just yesterday and broke into a T-shirt soaked, overheated funk while fighting off a cloud of carnivorous mosquitoes, I decided it was time to face facts. It was still exhaustingly humid, too-hotto-poke-your-head-out, eyeglass foggin’ summer. And I better not come out again till I see my shadow, or till I don’t see it.

Sorry, but I can never remember which one of those rules all the groundhogs got together and agreed on.

writing a book and that means indoors I must stay, milking my imagination and hopefully churning out delightfully buttery prose. It’s got to be cold, cold, cold when I am in this creative state, but afterwards, to take the chill off my Hercule Poirot “little grey cells,” I crave a bottle of the red stuff.

For many of the moms I know, the return of their kids to school can find them treating themselves to an afternoon glass of a lovely red wine with a quiet and child- free leisurely lunch. A guilty pleasure that for them marks the beginning of their fall whether it’s 200 percent humidity still or not.

I have a friend in town (a Northern transplant) who on September 1 celebrates fall by turning down the AC, flipping the switch on her gas fireplace, and curling up with a good book. Her motto: “I’m ready for fall whether fall’s

Yet deep down, I fear all of my ranting Terry Sweeney is but a transparent attempt to hide the fact: I’m tired of cold summer wine. As a wine writer I can honestly say I have sung the praises of dozens of chardonnays and pinot grigios and countless sauvignon blancs.

But every year by the end of August I get “White Out” — a condition that produces disdain, boredom and fatigue at the sight of pale, citrusy, fruity concoctions that half the time have to have an ice cube floating in them, down here.

Now, I’m not ruling out that keeping my living room at 69 degrees could be giving me this intense pre-season yearning for a spicy zinfandel or a musty malbec or an especially bold knockyour-socks-off-warm-your-tummy cabernet. You see, I’m in the midst of

ready or not.” This year I think I’ll bake her a pumpkin pie, and bring it over with an eager-to-please, nerve-soothing merlot. See, that’s what I love about the reds — they’re evocative of romance, civility and comfort. Of course, if you read last week’s column, you already know what I don’t like about red wine and what it can do to your REM cycles!

Still it’s nice to know ... a warm fire, a fake fur throw and a big goblet of liquid red velvet can always bring fall and winter to your fingertips whenever you want it.

Speaking of fingertips, mine will be busy from now on banging away on a laptop, trying to finish my book, “Adventures In Sweeneyland.” So for the next few months or so, I will be on hiatus from this column. I wish all my readers the “Happiest of Holidays!”

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A little white wine this week. Just so you know, “a little wine” is an older way of saying nothing fancy and nothing expensive. “A little wine” sounds far nicer than plain and cheap! Ours this week is a Sauvignon Blanc, again, but truly very different from any of the others we’ve done. But we’ll get to that in a minute. For now, let’s revisit what Sauvignon Blanc is and how it grows.

Its history says it traces its origins to the Loire Valley and Bordeaux, both regions in western France.

Research suggests that this variety may have come from “savignin,” but it is also, probably, related to the Carmenere family. During the 18th and 19th centuries, it cross bred with Cabernet Franc to make Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bordeaux plantings of it were often mixed with Sauvignon Vert and Sauvignon Gris, the pink variation. It was this mish-mash of white Sauvignon grapes that went to Chile before phylloxera hit the Bordeaux vineyards. (Many of these field blends of Sauvignon Blanc are still in the vineyards of Chile.

One more difficulty for that country’s wine industry to overcome.) Anyhow, back to our business.

Sauvignon Blanc grapes grow better in cooler climates. Too warm where it grows results in wines that have dull flavors and flat acidity. In California, where our wine for this week is from, there is a whole range of climate conditions in which this variety is grown. In fact, there is an involved and complicated Climate Zone system that was developed years ago and you can determine the style of your Sauvignon Blanc from the Climate Zone it was grown in. There are five zones in the systems, named Climate Zone 1, Climate Zone 2, etc. Really complicated. The higher the zone number, the warmer the climate in that zone and the grassier the style of the wine. There was a time when

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Which leads to our source for this week’s Sauvignon Blanc. Paso Robles. To be totally correct , it’s El Paso de Robles — the Pass of the Oaks. Paso Robles is a city in San Luis Obispo County, located on the Salinas River and known for its hot springs, an abundance of wineries and the California Mid-State Fair. Originally, the Salinan Indians lived in this area, thousands of years before the Spanish missions. These Indians knew it as the “Hot Springs.” Paso Robles was part of a Mexican land grant that was purchased by James and Daniel Blackburn in 1857. Travelers stopped and rested here on their travels up and down the Camino Real, the Spanish highway that ran from mission to mission. In 1864, the first El Paso de Robles Hotel was built and featured a hot, mineral springs bath house.

The Blackburns donated two blocks to the city for a public park and, in 1890, a bandstand was added.

In 1886, when the Southern Pacific Railroad came through town, work began on laying out the city with the hotel resort as the center. Two weeks after the first train came through, on October 31, 1886, a three day celebration was held. Included in the celebration was a train from San Francisco carrying prospective property buyers. On November 17, the “Grand Auction” was held and 228 lots were sold. The hotel continued to be a large part of the city’s history and growth.

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grapes here. Commercial wine making began in 1882, when Andrew York from Indiana established Ascension Winery. York and others who followed him found the soil and climate in and around Paso Robles to be very well suited for grapes. Located close to the Pacific Ocean, the cooling effects of the breezes help maintain a daily temperature range of warm days and cool nights. Most of this area is categorized as Climate Zone IV. Tarrica Wine Cellars was founded in 2000 in Paso Robles. The focus of this winery is to make valuepriced wines that are good expressions of their soil and climate and their variety. Their first wine was released in April, 2003. The winery is nestled slightly inland, with warm clear days that are insulated from clouds, fog and severe winds so the grapes get sufficient sun and heat. After the sun sets, a marine layer moves over the region and the temperatures drop to 50 degrees.

This drop in temperature lets the grapes cool off all night long and develop the acids that make their wines need to be have. This is particularly true for Sauvignon Blanc.

The Tarrica Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic and lividly. Fermented slowly, at low temperatures, this wine is 100% stainless steel made and no malolactic fermentation is done. Both these (stainless steel and no malo) help to enhance the fruitiness and freshness of the wine. It is a light straw color with citrusy and grassy stone fruit aromas. The wine is medium-bodied with citrus and stone fruit flavors (peaches, nectarines, apricots) that finish with flinty notes. It is dry and crisp. For food, it pairs well with herbal sauces, almost all seafoods and shellfish, plus, out of the norm things like corn tortillas, fish tacos, polenta, fruit salsas and salads. And now I’m getting thirsty and hungry.

So, just one more tidbit. Where did the name “Tarrica” come from? No, not the Indians who used to live in Paso Robles. The owners of Tarrica, Sam and Valerie Balakian, have two daughters — Taryn and Erica. “Tarrica” is a combination of their two names.

And, now, for $6.99, we can all have a glass of their wine. Yay! Enjoy.

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dining guide

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

Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

ROSIE O’GRADY’S

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D. RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D. RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr,

14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

Port Royal, SC 29935; 525-9824; L.D.

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

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

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

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

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

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

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

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

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

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

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

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island

SANDBAR & GRILL: 41B Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 524-3663; L.D.

9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D. Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

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

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

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

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

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

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

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

CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968

Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L.

CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

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

CAROLINE’S DELI: 102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-5251520; L. CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699 11th St. W, Port Royal; 524-7433; Seafood; D. EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

The next time you and your buddies are thinking about rounding up for a few pints and a game of pool, don’t pass up lunch at Rosie O’Grady’s! The restaurant and bar is located at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 2 a.m. on Sundays. Call 843-379-7676.

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

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE & CAFE: 302 Carteret St.; Beaufort; 3221900; B.L.

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

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

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

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

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

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

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

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

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

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

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

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

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

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

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

Beaufort; 470-0188; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111

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

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St.,

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

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood, burgers; 379-8555; L.D. PALM & MOON BAGEL COMPANY: 221 Scott St., Beaufort; 3799300; B.L.

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

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

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

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

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

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

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

LOS AMIGOS: 14 Savannah Highway;

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

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

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Island; 522-9700; L.D.

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

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

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

Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

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

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

WEEZIE’S CRAB SHACK: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2197; Seafood, burgers; L.D. WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D. YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

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

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

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

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

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

SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port

MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

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

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

Helena Island; 838-2330; L. Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.

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

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

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

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary

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

ISLAND GRILL: 7 MLK Drive, St.

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

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

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

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

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

SEA ISLAND PIZZA: 136 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort; 522-1212; L.D.

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001 Boundary St., Suite D, Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D. Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

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Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol 10 HEALING HERBS FOR HOUNDS AND HUMANS

#8: Slippery elm is often used to soothe Burtos, my kennel associate’s very tall dog, was a bit of a barfer. It seemed he couldn’t get through a day without eating a goodly amount of grass, horking it up, or just stalking around looking fretful. He just seemed to feel crummy all the time.

Ultimately, changing up his diet ended his gastro-drama but in the meantime I put him on a course of slippery elm.

In the gastrointestinal tract, slippery elm goes right to work. It is a natural PeptoBismol, as it soothes, coats, and lubricates the mucus membranes in the digestive tract but without the nasties of heavy metal (bismuth) or the salicylic acid. It is an excellent treatment for colitis and other inflammatory bowel problems.

High in fiber, it helps normalize intestinal actions. Oddly enough it can be used to relieve both diarrhea and constipation. It can also help alleviate nausea and vomiting and, because of its ability to relieve inflammation, it has been used in the treatment of bronchitis, asthma, arthritis, and cystitis (in the bladder). Slippery elm’s mucilage content coats, soothes and lubricates the mucus membranes lining the digestive tract.

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Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath. Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www. wholedog.biz.

(Mucilage is a substance that turns into a slick gel when mixed with water.) It also stimulates nerve endings in the intestinal tract to encourage mucous secretion that protects the lining from increased acidity.

Slippery elm is an excellent treatment for ulcers, gastritis, colitis and other inflammatory bowel disorders. It is high in fiber so it helps normalize intestinal action; it can be used to relieve both diarrhea and constipation. Syrup made of slippery elm can be used to help heal mouth ulcers.

Slippery elm also contains carbohydrates, protein, fat, ascorbic acid, calcium and other trace minerals that can provide benefits to those dogs that are recovering from illness and, mixed into gruel, it is likely to stay down when other

foods are not tolerated.

The slippery elm, Ulmus rubra, is a large, deciduous tree that is native to North American from Texas to Manitoba, and from Florida to Quebec. When growing in well-drained soils, it can reach a height of 60 feet (20 meters). The soft and stringy inner bark is collected in spring for medicinal use. Simplest to use is its powdered form; it can be purchased loose or in capsules at health food stores or from herb purveyors on-line.

Externally, a soothing paste of slippery elm powder (mix the powder with a little cold water) can be used as a poultice for hot spots, insect burns, rashes, scratches, ulcerated areas, or other shallow wounds.

Native Americans used slippery elm

bark to stop bleeding. It forms a natural “bandage” that can be left in place for several hours, if you can convince your dog to leave it alone!

In the case of cystitis (bladder inflammation), slippery elm is thought to soothe the bladder lining. However, it is somewhat high in magnesium, so may be contraindicated in dogs that have an active infection with an elevated urinary pH, where struvite crystal formation may be a risk. Slippery elm bark contains natural pentosans, a class of complex sugars that contains the same compound found in the drug Elmiron®, the major pain-relieving treatment for interstitial cystitis (IC) in women. Pentosan has been used by the pharmaceutical industry as an anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory for more than 40 years.

Slippery elm powder mixed with water can be used as a poultice to treat insect bites and wounds; it absorbs many times its own weight in water so be sure to add enough to make a moderately thick paste.

Slippery elm is inexpensive and easy to use and so would make this herb a great addition to your pet’s first aid kit.

pet-related events Port Royal Veterinary Hospital unveils artwork

Port Royal Veterinary Hospital unveiled custom artwork that was mounted to the front of the building on August 18. The vet’s office commissioned local artist Randall Hammonds to bring their logo to life. He has been painstakingly working on it for over a year. From only an idea, he has brought it to life in copper, aluminum, and steel. Randall created the “Fallen But Not Forgotten “sculpture, a 24-foot-tall tribute piece to Sept. 11, 2001, that stands at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington. U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson gave a special congressional recognition award for outstanding service to the community. And Laura Bush, Rudy Giuliani and Susie Orman are all admirers of Randall’s “Flip Flop Repair Shop” in Islandton, S.C. Port Royal Veterinary Hospital is located at 1502 Paris Ave., Port Royal. For more information, contact Dr. Marikay Campbell at 843379-7387 or online at www.portroyalveterinaryhospital.com.

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843-524-2224 2511 Boundary St., Beaufort Only 20 min. from McGarvey’s Corner, the Sea Islands and Yemassee

what to do Penn Center has annual Labor Day celebration

The annual Labor Day program will be held at the Penn Center campus on Monday, September 3. The Keynote Speaker for the day is Dr. Edward Johnson, Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Port Royal and counselor at Hilton Head Island High School. Attendees will enjoy musical selections by local church choirs, learning the history of Labor Day on St. Helena Island, an old fashioned fish fry, hot dogs, Penn Club Flea Market, more music and fun for the whole family. Visit the York W. Bailey Museum to view the new exhibit featuring artists Bruce Ingram, Min. Johnnie Simmons and Hank Herring.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Penn School National Historic District is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island, six miles from downtown Beaufort off Sea Island Parkway. For more information call 843838-2432.

Literacy Volunteers adult classes begin

Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry’s adult classes begin Tuesday, September 4. Evening and daytime programs available include ESOL, pre-GED, citizenship preparation and basic literacy tutoring. The student registration fee is $40. Scholarships are available. For schedules, call 525-6658 in Beaufort; 815-6616 in Bluffton; or visit www. lowcountryliteracy.org. For 39 years LVL has been equipping adults with the reading, writing, speaking, and math skills they need to succeed in the family, the workplace, and the community.

S.C. Bar to present ‘Legal Lessons’ at TCL

The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program is sponsoring “Legal Lessons: A Series for the Public,” a seven-week program being held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays September 4 through October 16.

Classes will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry Beaufort Campus, 921 Ribaut Road, Building 12, Auditorium. Space is limited. Cost is $45 for the complete series. The series is designed to give the public an overview of the South Carolina legal system and insight into common legal problems people face. Some of the topics covered will include issues in family law, consumer law, real estate, workers’ compensation, criminal law and issues affecting the elderly. For more information, visit www.tcl.edu/ continuing-ed/legal-lessons. To register, please call 843-525-8205.

Beaufort Women’s Center offers support

If you are a post-abortion woman struggling through the pain of issues relating to an abortion experience, there is healing and hope. The Beaufort Women’s Center is offering abortion recovery assistance through “Healing Hearts,” a 10-week support group that will meet at the Center on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. beginning September 6. All inquiries are confidential. Seating is limited so call

on your memoir by the end of the six weeks. Mondays, September 10 through October 15, 6 – 8 p.m. $110,Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus, www.tcl.edu/continuing-ed/ life or 843-525-8205.

Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 8/31 – Thurs. 9/6 Brave “PG” Showing DAILY 2:05-4:05

Wedding photographer to speak to photo club

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843-525-0300 today and let the healing begin. Ask for Susanne or Donna for more details.

Monthly support group helps with Parkinson’s

Are you or a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease? There are ways those living with Parkinson’s disease can improve their lives and the public is invited to learn more about them at the Parkinson’s Support Group of the Lowcountry’s next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m. Speakers will be Jay and Marilyn Phillips of Parkinson’s Advocates in Research. The support group meetings are held at Helena House on Paris Avenue in Port Royal on the first Thursday of every month.

They are free and open to the public.

For more information or to arrange transportation, contact Rose Ewing or Eric Fennell at Helena House at 843982-0233 or e-mail rewing@alcco.com.

The guest speaker at the Photography Club of Beaufort’s Sept. 10 meeting will be the talented and funny Jade McCully.

Jade, and her husband Matthew, are owners and photographers of the Savannah-based photography business: Jade and Matthew Take Pictures.

Graduating with a degree in interior design and photography, Jade continued her education at Savannah College of Art and Design and received a Masters of Fine Arts in Photography. Now she focuses on documenting her couples with a unique and distinctive happiness that truly captures the emotions and spirit of them as individuals. Jade will talk about how she approaches photographing people and will discuss and demonstrate how they process their images after they are captured. She laughs a lot and will keep you smiling and entertained during the evening. To see her and Matthew’s work, visit www.jadeandmatthew.com.

The Photography Club meets the second Monday of every month, at 7 p.m. at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street.

For more information, please check the club’s website: www.photoclubbeaufort. com or email pkseas@hargray.com.

Democratic Club helps ‘Get Out the Vote’ effort

As part of the “Get Out The Vote” effort to re-elect President Barack Obama, the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club has scheduled a series of three meetings. The meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, and Oct. 18, inside the Beaufort County Democratic Party Headquarters for Northern Beaufort County, which is located at 705 Carteret St. Those interested in working as campaign volunteers are welcome to attend. For more information, contact NBCDC President Theresa White at 597-2482.

Black chamber has First Kiwanis Club to hold Friday Networking annual golf tournament The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event hosted by William Mobley on September 7 at Mobley’s Shoe Repair located at 12 Old Jericho Road in Beaufort from 6 to 8 p.m. All members and the public are invited.

Cost $5 members and $10 nonmembers. Details call 986-1102.

Putting your life on the lines: Memoir Writing

Your life story doesn’t have to have been overly dramatic in order to write a memoir. In this class, you’ll recount and record those tales you’ve been telling your family, children and grandkids for years.

Whether you choose to write about a specific experience or cover a number of years’ worth, you’ll learn the skills necessary to organize and craft a written legacy for yourself, your family and/or publication. Through in-class and athome exercises, you’ll have a great start

The 17th Annual Kiwanis Club of Beaufort Scholarship Golf Tournament will be Saturday, September 22, with 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Ocean Point Golf Club at Fripp Island. Cost is $85 per player, foursomes. There will be door prizes and rounds of golf for winners.

All of the proceeds will be used to benefit graduating seniors from Beaufort County schools with scholarships.

Autumn beginnings basketry workshop

Begin the autumn season with the creation of a handmade basket. Kim Keats will provide instruction and materials for a start-to-finish basket or sculpture using gathered and harvested materials such as vine, cedar bark, palm roots and fronds. Participants will learn a variety of basketry techniques including lashing, rib work, simple and random weaving. The workshop is great for beginners as well as experienced basket

makers. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a bag lunch. The workshop is for ages 12 to adult and will be held Saturday, Sept.

22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 18A in the Beaufort Town Center. Fees: $55.

Registration: Contact Kim Keats, 843384-2435 or keatskim@yahoo.com.

Purge unwanted items and Let Reality Prevail

Sponsored by The Lending Room, Roxanne Cheney Organizes, and TheraVistas, the JOY event lets you purge, purge, purge all those things you no longer need or want and release them.

So, start purging and gathering your “Joy” for Saturday, Sept. 29 at Martha O’Regan’s home. Martha said, “Let me know when you want to drop it off so the door will be open for you. For me, this Joy event has a theme and it’s: Let Reality Prevail! So, as I look at an item or hold it up in front of a family member, I ask ‘Really? Do you really want to keep this, store this, clean this, fix this?’ If the answer is no — it’s JOY for someone or possibly it is just trash. Having two parents and all grandparents transition to other realms, I have managed to acquire much of their JOY. I’ve decided that just because they loved their JOY and I loved them, I don’t need to love their JOY, so I release it. Ah, freedom!”

Knights of Columbus hold Charity Bingo

Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo will be held Monday nights. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m.

All profits are distributed to charities within the Beaufort community. Bingo is located at 210-BB Ribaut Rd (behind Keith’s House of Plumbing). 522-3531.

Wanted: Used Medical equipment donations

The Lending Room is a local community service organization offering used medical rehabilitation equipment to those in need. They accept donations of equipment and are currently in need of wheelchairs, transport chairs, bedside commodes, shower chairs, shower benches, walkers, canes and quad canes to support this essential community service. Please contact The Lending Room at 524-2554 or drop equipment off at Therapeutic Solutions, 73 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island.

Military officers invited to leadership dinner

The national nonprofit Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the local MOAA Low Country Chapter need your help. Active, retired, National Guard, Reserve and former officers of any U.S. uniformed service — you’re all invited! Leaders, find out what you can do for you and yours — and for the troops! Details, call 843-524-5577.

Join us at Beaufort’s Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary St., on Monday, Oct. 15.

Social hour (cash bar) from 6-7 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $25.50 per person; casual dress. For reservations, contact Rich Baker by Oct. 1 at tl9198@ embarqmail.com or call 843-525-0795 or visit www.lcmoaa.pcriot.com.

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

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weekend scenes from

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WHAT’S INSIDE?

AROUNDTOWN prOFILE

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

happY wINOs

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

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

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

FOOD

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

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

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

T.I.N. Favorites contest continues In case you didn’t already know, The Island News wants to find out what you like best about Beaufort by voting for at least 10 businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. It’s fun and easy!

Simply go our website at www.yourislandnews.com, look at the categories, then choose your favs. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later in March. You have only until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for T.I.N. Favorites. Show support and make your votes heard!

WINNERS SAY CHECKMATE

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wo Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion.

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

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

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BUTLER

Bu t l er C DJ.c om

UP TO

$10,000 F F O

Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab

$299

PER MONTH

Dodge Charger

BUTLER

$249 PER MONTH

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Dodge Journey

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

PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRTAION USES ONLY. DEALER RETAINS ALL REBATES. 39 MONTH LEASE. 10,000 MILES A YEAR. $2,900 DUE AT INCEPTION. PLUS TAX, TAG AND FIRST PAYMENT. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.