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at MCAS Beaufort PROFILE

Get to know Dr. Robert Vyge see page 9

SOCIAL SCENE

Birthday gathering to celebrate Mike Abendshein’s 60th see page 12 Clockwise from top left: Pilots check out of the F-35B Lightnings on display Tuesday in the VMFAT-501’s hangar; A pair of F-35B Lightnings from VMFAT-501 peel off as they prepare to land Tuesday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort; Maj. Paul Holst, F35B Lightning training officer with VMFAT-501, discusses how the new jet nearly flies itself during the unveiling of the Marine Corps’ newest jet Tuesday at the air station.

Photos by Bob Sofaly

Back to school for Beaufort County More than 20,000 students filled classrooms countywide for the start of the school year. More than 20,000 Beaufort County students began classes this week as the 2013-14 school year got under way. Superintendent Jeff Moss said that a key focus for the district, this year and in future years, will be increasing the number and variety of instructional choices available to students. “Our goal is to provide a diverse menu of choices,” Moss said. “Any parent who has more than one child knows that

children learn in different ways, that they have their own unique interests and strengths. Our instructional approaches should reflect the diversity of the kids we serve.”

From left to right: Hope, Herbert and Leith Gray at Beaufort Academy; Abbi and William Davidson at Riverview Charter; Joey Blencoe on his way to AMES Academy at Beaufort Elementary.

More Back to School photos on page 9

INDEX

News 2, 5 Business 2, 5 Health 6 Profile 9 School 9, 14 Social Scene 12 Sports 14 Lunch Bunch 17 Wine 18 Games 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classified 23

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State DOT revises Beaufort paving plan, Bay Street to be tackled after Labor Day Resurfacing key Beaufort-area roads, including downtown’s Bay Street, will start the day after Labor Day according to a revised schedule shared Monday by the S.C. Department of Transportation. Based on the updated plan, Bay Street – the key retail road in downtown that borders Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park – will be milled, paved and re-striped starting Sept. 3 and continuing the rest of that week, depending on weather and other variables. The resurfacing and paving project had been planned to start this week but was postponed until the groups could meet Monday morning to discuss scheduling and logistics.

The state DOT’s work includes milling, resurfacing and restriping all or parts of Charles Street, North Street, Bay Street, Lafayette Street, Waddell Road and Battery Creek Road. Later in September-October, new traffic signal mast arms will be installed at Charles Street intersections downtown. Weather permitting, the paving work is scheduled as follows: • Bay Street: September 3 – 6 • Lafayette Street: September 9 – 13 • North Street and Charles Street: September 16 - 20 • Battery Creek Road and Waddell Road: September 23 - 30 During each phase or work, all or parts of the roads may be

closed to vehicle traffic, said Isiah Smalls, director of public works and facilities management for the City of Beaufort. “We want this work to be as safely as possible, as smoothly as possible and done as efficiently as possible,” he said. “There will be inconveniences, but this is essential maintenance the state needs to do on state-owned roads. “Throughout the project, there will be some inconveniences during the various stages of construction but pedestrian access to your homes and businesses we be available daily,” Smalls said. “We request that you don’t park on streets scheduled for paving to avoid having your vehicle towed.”

Beaufort county Calendar photo deadline announced Labor Day weekend presents photographers with one final opportunity for good photos before Beaufort county’s annual photo contest deadline at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3. County Administrator Gary Kubic said getting outdoors and taking photos is a great way to enjoy the holiday. “What a perfect way to celebrate our wonderful environment and distinctive quality of life! This year’s theme, The Sky’s the Limit, presents boundless possibilities for our talented local photographers.” Winning photos will appear in the C] county’s 2014 calendar, which promotes the Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program. Photos must be taken within the physical boundaries of Beaufort county and reflect the five categories shown in the official County seal: (1) Oak Trees; (2) Shrimp Boats; (3) Fish and Other Marine Life; (4) Lowcountry Homes; and (5) Beaches, Waterways, and Inlets. A minimum of three and maximum of five photos in any combination of categories is allowable. At least one photo should be from one of the following preserved County sites: Altamaha Town Heritage Preserve; the Barringer Tract and Fort Fremont

near MCAS in northern Beaufort county; New Riverside and Pinckney colony Park in greater Bluffton; Okatie Preserve; Stoney Preserve and the Mitchellville Road Beach Parcel on Hilton Head Island; the Green in Beaufort’s Old Point; and Widgeon Point on Lemon Island. A liability release is required for some sites, which are still in their wild state. All photo prints must be 8x10 or 10x8 and include the following on the back: name of the photographer, title of the photo, the location of the shot, and the entry category number and theme. Digital images must be submitted on a disc in jpeg format of at least 300 dpi or greater. E-mailed photos will not be accepted. The photos and discs will not be returned and must be mailed with all required forms to: Pictured above are winning shots from previous years taken by Chris Kirk (top) and Richard Henry (bottom).

on Saint Helena Island; the Bluffton Oyster Company; the Buddy and Zoo Landing on Station Creek (formerly Jones Landing); the Burch Tract at Mannigault’s Neck; Crystal Lake on Lady’s Island; Factory Creek on Lady’s Island; Ihly Farm

Beaufort County Photo Contest c/o Beaufort County Administrator Post Office Drawer 1228 Beaufort, SC 29901-1228 Maps, rules, all required forms, and other contest details are located on the rotating slider on the home page of the county’s website: www.bcgov.net. For more information, call (843) 575-5196.

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Congrats to the Brownstein family for their new baby girl The staff of The Island News wishes to congratulate Editor Pamela Brownstein and her husband, Daniel, on the birth of their second child. Selah Mary Brownstein was born at 2:39 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 inches. She is the little sister of Wolfe Brownstein, age 19 months. Best Wishes to the four of you! Selah Mary Brownstein

CORRECTION FROM 8/15 Last week in our weekly Lunch Bunch feature, we inadvertently called Rose Anne Steele, the owner of Shoofly Kitchen, Rosemary. We apologize for the misspelling. Editor, The Island News

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Were you aware? By Arthur Levin

In mid May many of you likely put eyes upon the latest Barron’s cover, which read plainly, “ This Bull has Room to Run” that may have been sitting directly next to the current “Wall Street is Back” cover from The Economist. In itself, magazine covers are not a call to action, but over the years they’ve aided in helping us maintain a more balanced perspective by forcing us to recall the contrarian utility of these covers. Things are rarely as bad as the covers used to sell magazines at bottoms, nor as good as they would appear at tops. A few years ago a group of professors at the University of Richmond actually tried to put some numbers to this observation. They looked at headlines from Business Week, Fortune, and Forbes over a 20 year period. Of the 2080 cover stories they found, 549 were actually included in the study as they dealt with a particular public company for which the aftermath of the stock could be measured. Of those 549 stories, the vast majority (350) were slanted to the positive side, while 99 were considered “neutral”, and 100 were “negative”. Keep in mind the time

period was 1983-2002, which naturally lent itself to both bullish covers and bullish outcomes. At any rate, according Arthur Levin to their research paper, “Are Cover Stories Effective Contrarian Indicators?,” Tom Arnold, CFA, John H. Earl, Jr., CFA, and David S. North found the following, “Statistical testing implied that positive stories generally indicate the end of superior performance and negative news generally indicates the end of poor performance.” Relative Strength analysis has been telling us since late 2011 that US Stocks were the place to be. Isn’t it ironic that those guys are so late to the game? At this time, our indicators continue to tell us that US Stocks are the strongest asset class. This article was written by Dorsey Wright and Associates and provided by Arthur Levin, Senior Vice President – Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Beaufort, South Carolina, 843524-1114.

Distracted drivers could cause fatal accidents In August of 2012, Kevin Reece, a reporter for WFAA-TV, tells the story of a 21 year old man who spent six months in a rehabilitation hospital recovering from injuries sustained in an automobile accident after texting while driving. While crossing a bridge, he lost control of his vehicle, plunging 35 feet into a ravine. The near fatal injuries included a broken neck, punctured lung, and broken bones in his face, skull, leg, ribs, and sternum. He also suffered a traumatic brain injury - forever changing his life. Rescue workers had to revive him three times at the scene. Ironically, the last text he sent to his friend said“I need to quit texting because I could die in a car accident and then how would you feel?” Is it worth it? This 21 year old was lucky. Many are not so lucky. As an attorney I have represented thousands of families who have suffered serious injuries due to distracted driving. Often these injuries are fatal. As the father of four, I worry about the safety of my children. My oldest recently received his Beginner’s Permit and has begun driving. While these are stressful times, we are doing our best as parents to instill in him personal responsibility, trustworthiness and reliability. We know that these are essential if he is going to be allowed on the road behind the wheel of a car without adult supervision. We insist that he follow all of the Rules of the Road and adhere to all safety rules during his practice times behind the wheel. While observing him practice it is easy to see how even the smallest of distractions can be a problem. Like many of you, our lives get crazy this time of year. The new school year brings with it the added concerns of new schedules, new routines, and yes new drivers. Kids are walking to school, waiting for buses and riding their bikes. We are busy getting our kids to school on time, picking them up on time and transporting them to various after school activities. Our schedules are packed with many commitments and obligations, all of which can become serious distractions for drivers. Add the dreaded cell phone to the mix and we have a recipe for disaster. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently found that distracted driving was a key factor in 18

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percent of all fatal car crashes in 2010. These accidents were responsible for 3,331 deaths in the United States. The study found that essentially there are six types of distracted driving. Specifically: • Daydreaming • Cellphone use/Texting • Rubbernecking • Interactions with children or other occupants • Reaching for an object (Radio/MP3) • Eating or drinking Many of us are guilty of some, if not all of the above. However, the study revealed that in 2010, just three years ago, cellphone use accounted for 12 percent of those distracted driving fatalities. That is an alarming number given the growth of cellphone use since the study was conducted. We are seemingly always connected to the outside world. In addition to text messages, Facebook updates, Twitter tweets and personal emails all come directly to our cell phones. Rather than being connected to the road ahead of us, we easily get distracted by our dependence on these little devices. As the debate goes on in states, counties and municipalities over the virtue of cell phone bans in vehicles, we must remember that bans alone will not solve the problem. Every individual in a community is responsible for its safety. The well-being of our children depends on us. As our kids head back to school we are all consumed with juggling the new obligations that returning to the classroom brings. When considering using your cell phone while driving, it’s imperative you ask yourself the important question:“Is it worth it?” I encourage all of us to take time to get where you’re going safely and responsibly. Be mindful of the children waiting for buses, alert for those walking or on bicycles and keep a close eye on the road ahead. Most importantly, turn off that cell phone or ignore that familiar ring tone because …when all else is said and done … It can wait.

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Just planting seeds By Martha O’Regan

In a recent visit with a born and raised Beaufort gentlemen, he said in his stately Southern drawl, “Maaatha, I do enjoy reading your articles (pause); I don’t always understand them, but I do enjoy reading them.” So I replied, “planting seeds, just planting seeds.” I believe he is like many of us, uncertain about how life or our body works, yet curious to know just a little more or to consider a new perspective in our quest for greater love, health and happiness. In looking back on our life, we can see the many seeds that have been planted along the way that have been instrumental in our growth and evolution; the people, the experiences, the ideas that began small, seemingly insignificant, but ultimately reaped a great harvest of knowledge, courage, compassion and solid loving relationships. There are also the multitude of seeds that never took hold, were washed away in a tumultuous storm or resulted in an abundance of out of controls weeds that today, still choke our spirit, preventing us from finding the love and joy that we so deeply desire. Like a garden that began with the tiniest of particles called a seed, we each

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began as one of the tiniest particles called a cell. The brilliance packed in those tiny particles knew exactly how to take it from there to create the magnificence that we call a flower or our human self. Both are filled with smaller parts that keep it alive and functioning daily for its survival and enjoyment. Just as in any garden, our human form takes on a life of its own based on who is or is not tending to it, what the elements are blowing in or out of it, or simply what Mother Nature has provided. At first, sustaining that garden seems fairly straightforward just needing a little nourishment, hydration and love. But as it grows, maintaining seems to take more time, money and effort so corners get cut or rough

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lives and this event is how we can give back to this worthy cause,” states Cindy Turnbull, GRACE & GLORY’s owner. GRACE & GLORY Uptown is located at 1029A Boundary Street in Beaufort. The women’s boutique carries a large selection of women’s clothing, accessories and home goods. The boutique is open Monday – Saturday from 10-5. For more information call GRACE & GLORY at 843-521-4050 or find us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ GraceandGloryUptown. Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast health as well as an active and supportive online community.

So, how does your garden grow? Is it time to wake up as a responsible steward of our own personal garden? patches get covered up as we intend to pay more attention when we have more time. Then with just a blink, that creation has taken on a life of its own with its unique personality and quirks, attempting to push the boundaries or blaze new trails in an effort to either thrive or survive, depending on the perspective inside that garden. If the garden has been ignored due to lack of time and attention, been given improper nourishment or inadequate hydration, no doubt the weeds have taken over or stagnation in growth has occurred. Some weeds become so entangled, stealing nourishment from other areas or rapidly replicating or re-seeding, thus creating cellular die off or growth of foreign invaders, all disrupting the natural balance that all of nature strives for. So, how does your garden grow? Is it time to wake up as a responsible steward of our own personal garden?

If so, begin by identifying the most out of control weeds or the one with the strongest root system. Is it chronic worry, inadequate nutrition, lack of motivation, chaos and drama, a dreadful job or a stagnating relationship? Decide which weed to yank out first and what you will replace it with as you begin to envision your vibrantly healthy garden that brings you joy each day. For example, if your biggest weed is diet beverages, pluck them out and plant the desire to hydrate with more water. Or, maybe it’s time to transplant a few processed foods with natural whole foods, taking care not to overdo here to avoid exhaustion. If your weed is procrastination or lack of motivation, commit to caring for one area of your garden every day; an area that brings you pleasure and desire in caring for, for no other reason than because you enjoy it, not out of guilt or because someone else wants you to. Before you know it you will begin to admire your garden from within as you pluck worry and plant trust, shuck chaos and nurture calm, and yank dread and spread gratitude, all because it’s yours and you choose what grows in it. Happy Weeding and Seeding! Live Well….Have Fun!

YMCA to offer free ‘Spintensity’ class to public Attendees will learn the importance heart rate during exercise. The YMCA of Beaufort County, located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal, will host a free workshop entitled ‘Spintensity,’ on Saturday, August 31, from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Led by Howard Bayne, a Johnny G. Spinning and Redcross CPR certified YMCA member, the goal of the workshop is to build awareness on the importance of understanding your heart rate and how to monitor it during exercise. Members and non-members are welcome. No RSVP required. “Most people have either heard

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An in-depth look at the people, businesses and organizations that shape our community Lowcountry lifestyle suits Beaufort Memorial’s newest physician just fine

A moment with Dr. Robert Vyge By Marie McAden

When it comes to exercising, Dr. Robert Vyge follows the same advice he gives his patients. The Beaufort Memorial Hospital internist gets at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day to stay fit and healthy. He plays tennis, swims laps or takes a long walk after dinner. But eating a well balanced diet, well, not so much. “I’m the first to admit, my eating habits aren’t the best,” said Vyge, who lived in Marion, SC, for 13 years before moving to Beaufort this summer. “I eat too much fast food.” But it’s the South’s bountiful ‘meatand-three’ restaurants that are most to blame for his nutritional lapses. “Marion has some great buffets,” Vyge said. “I’d walk in and just eat like crazy.” Living in the Lowcountry may change all of that. The married father of three has grand aspirations to start cooking at home and eating more nutritious meals. Inspired by his teenage daughter Kerri—a champion of healthful eating—Vyge is striving to cut down on red meat and load up on fruits and veggies. “It’s a new start for us,” he said of the move.“It’s a chance to improve our lifestyle.” Growing up on a lake in Stratford, Ontario, not far from Toronto, Vyge spent his summers swimming, canoeing and fishing. Now that he’s living near the water again, he’d like to dust off his rod and reel, learn to shrimp with a cast net and paddle the area’s many slow-moving creeks and rivers. “I want to see if I can get the girls interested in kayaking,”

said Vyge, father to 8, 14 and 16 year-old daughters. “It looks like fun.” And with a new home on Lady’s Island, he has lots of new terrain to explore on his every-other-day walks with his wife, Pamela. It’s not unusual for the couple to trek five miles in an hour. “We talk for the first half of the walk,” Vyge said. “Then we listen to music and try to book it.” Maintaining a fast pace isn’t difficult for the 6-foot, fiveinch physician. But to keep up with his long stride, his

five-foot, six-inch wife needs to put it into high gear. “She’s learned how to keep up,” he said. “She really walks very fast.” Earlier this year, the two completed a half marathon in Myrtle Beach. Along with outdoor activities, the Vyge family also enjoys watching movies and traveling overseas. They’ve visited all over Europe including Italy, France, Germany, Russia, Greece Estonia, and Holland, sometimes spending their vacation camping, in addition to the requisite sightseeing. “We’ll rent a campsite for 10 days and travel by train to the surrounding areas,” Vyge said. “We try to go somewhere different every year.” Their annual vacation plans always include a trip to his parents’ home in Canada and to Pamela’s native Ireland. The couple met in Dublin when Vyge was attending medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons. “We do most of our traveling with Pam’s sister and brother-in-law and their triplet boys,” Vyge said. “Her younger sister is getting married in Prague next year, so that will be our next big trip.” Vyge joined Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine in July and will be moving the practice’s new office on Sea Island Parkway when it opens later this fall. Until then, he is seeing patients at both the current office of Lady’s Island Internal Medicine at 12 Professional Village and at Beaufort Memorial Coastal Care MD on Ribaut Road. For more information or to contact Dr. Vyge, please call (843) 522-7240.

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Parker Mitchell at The Little Brown School

Macy Mullen, Elizabeth Hollaway and Gracy Gecy at Riverview Charter

Zayda Pruit and Frances Calvert with teacher Jenny Badgett at Bridges Preparatory School

Seniors at Beaufort High School

Maggie and Jackson Williams at Beaufort High School

Isaac and Aaron Leslie at Beaufort Montessori and EC Montessori

Grayson Bridges at Coosa Elementary

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Happy 60th Birthday Mike Abendshein By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

Coosaw Point resident Mike Abendshein celebrated his 60th birthday at the Coosaw Point Clubhouse Saturday night. His wife, Carla hosted the party with her two daughters, Angela and Rachel. Both Angela (traveling from Pittsburgh) and Mike’s best friend from Pawley’s Island, Rob Beglin, made surprise visits. And, Abendshein, the avid fisherman, received a surprise chartered trip to the Chandeleur Islands in Louisiana with Beglin. Irene Goodnight played to a room full of festive friends to toast another decade in Abendshein’s life. Happy Birthday Mike. HYAU!

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United Way of the Lowcountry receives AmeriCorps grant for Early Grade Reading Program

nited Way of the Lowcountry has recently been awarded a federal AmeriCorps grant to create greater tutoring capacity for the Early Grade Reading initiative in Beaufort and Jasper County schools for the 2013-2014 school year. The grant will provide funding for 41 new AmeriCorps members to serve as tutors, mentors and resource support for the program, adding to the nearly 200 local volunteer tutors deployed by the program last year. The United Way of the Lowcountry is currently seeking applicants to the AmeriCorps program for this initiative. All successful applicants will be provided with enhanced learning and training opportunities as well as living allowances and monetary education awards. AmeriCorps membership will be also be offered to Early Childhood Education and Human Services majors at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort in need of

college credit internships and community service project participation. Recent college graduates, retired educators, military spouses and other members of the community are also encouraged to apply for AmeriCorps membership. All openings for the program must be filled by September 4th. “We are excited about the possibilities for enhancing this program that these AmeriCorps members represent,” said Tina Gentry, United Way of the Lowcountry President and CEO. “We feel that they will add a level of stability and dependability to an already-successful program.” AmeriCorps members will devote two to four hours per day at least three days a week tutoring students. A portion

of the AmeriCorps members will also be responsible for assembling materials and curriculum for the program and serving as liaisons between students, teachers, and other volunteers. Last year, 154 students participated in the inaugural program in five Beaufort County schools and two Jasper County schools, resulting in an improvement in reading test scores of 97% and 98% respectively. Bluffton resident Deborah Edmondson has been named United Way of the Lowcountry’s AmeriCorps Program Director. Her duties include supervising AmeriCorps members, attending relevant meetings at participating schools to inform and recruit parents, and developing and implementing the member internship program. The AmeriCorps grant is a matching grant on a threeyear cycle grant that determines eligibility for continuance each year.

Gov. Nikki Haley signs Student Athletes Concussion bill Governor Nikki Haley participated in a ceremonial bill signing today for H.3061, the Student Athletes Concussion bill. H.3061 works to advance the identification and treatment of concussions in student athletes, focusing on concussion awareness and prevention. “As a governor I fully support this legislation, but as a mother with a son who plays basketball and a daughter who is a cheerleader, this bill is personally important to me,” said Gov. Nikki Haley.

“It tells me as a mother what to watch out for and more importantly, I know that if there is an injury, the school and coaches are going to know what to do – that the school district has a plan in place. This is about quality of life for our kids and I am proud to be part of it.” The governor was joined by representatives from the South Carolina Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children, Brain Injury Association of South Carolina, South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association,

Callawassie Charity Golf Tournament set The Friends of Callawassie Island, Inc. (FOCI) will hold its 13th Annual “Tee It Up for a Worthy Cause” Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, November 4, 2013, on the Tom Fazio–designed Callawassie Island Club course. To register, contact tournament chairman David Denton at 987-1017,

or the Callawassie Island Pro Shop at 987-2161. Businesses and private parties are welcome to sponsor the tournament at various levels, from individual hole sponsorship to platinum sponsorship. Contact Janet Gould at 987-0704 for detailed sponsorship information.

Clemson University, University of South Carolina, Carolina Panthers, and athletic directors, principals, coaches and student athletes from around the state. “Protecting our youth is critical to preserving our society and I am thankful that my colleagues supported this legislation to enhance the safety of our student athletes,” said State Representative Peter McCoy. “I am proud that we did this without costing the taxpayers additional money through the use of existing

research and communication means.” “The player safety initiative is important to the National Football League on every level and in passing the student athletes bill, the state of South Carolina is taking an important step in the prevention and treatment of concussions that occur in student athletes,” said Jerry Richardson, owner and founder of the Carolina Panthers. “We applaud the leadership of Governor Haley and the legislature in better protecting the young athletes of South Carolina.”

Beaufort Academy helps the community The Beaufort Academy Faculty & Staff spent a morning last week volunteering in the community. Half of the staff participated in the Adopt-a-Highway program, the other half volunteered their time at HELP of Beaufort.

What is Montessori? By Anne Christensen Pollitzer

The ideas behind Montessori Schooling were developed over 100 years ago by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian medical doctor. She believed that you must watch the child, learn from his or her own interests and abilities and use this knowledge to devise materials and exercises that would enable him to advance his own intelligence and talent. Children love to learn and their own excitement over their accomplishments will propel them forward in developing educational skills. At Montessori, you will observe three and four year olds practicing skills, like zipping and snapping with dressing frames. They will be laying out counting rods and number labels and arranging letters in words as they advance at their own pace. By the time they are six years old, they will work with numbers in the thousands, adding and subtracting. Also as a part of their curriculum, students will learn the parts of plants and animals, use puzzle maps of the continents, read in phonetic readers, and more. Five year olds have a full day kindergarten program in Montessori school, with

afternoon classwork in science and social studies. They also begin foreign language and music training. All Montessori classrooms have mixed age groups so that children learn from each other without grades. The decor contains living plants and animals, as well as lovely art works at the child’s eye level. The classroom atmosphere is quiet and orderly. Children work independently and in small groups with the teacher. The popular impression of a Montessori class is the popular 3-5 year old group, the primary class, at work. Some famous people like Prince Harry and Prince William, Steve Jobs, and others began their educations in such classes. If you “google” famous people who attended Montessori Schools you will find testimonials to the long-range effect that this form of education has had on its graduates. E.C. Montessori and Grade School is located at 15 Celadon Drive on Sam’s Point Road. For more information, call (843) 5251141 or visit www.ecmontessori. com.

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One group cleaned up Sams Point Road through the Adopt-aHighway program. Left to right: Front row: Nancy Compton, Laura Cenci, Susan DiFabio, Kathy Owens, Amy Melville, Jackie Bauer, Angie Twenge, Judi Babalis, Brock Vaigneur. Back row: Emma Roddey, David Byrne, Michael Millwood, Abby Mitchell, Carol Ann Richards, Weezy Alcott.

A second group volunteered at HELP of Beaufort, sorting and organizing clothing. Pictured are Bill Dalton & Connie Ambrose.

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Dr. Vyge joins Drs. Philip Cusumano and M. Randy Dalbow at Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine, providing a full range of general adult outpatient medical care. He is currently seeing patients in Beaufort and on Lady’s Island. After earning his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, Dr. Vyge completed internships in general medicine, nephrology, urology and otolaryngology at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, and a residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, where he was chief resident.

Lady’s Island Internal Medicine is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Vyge comes to Beaufort from Marion, SC, where he had been in private practice for several years and was associated with Carolinas Hospital, serving as president of the medical staff there.

Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners is a multi-specialty physician group dedicated to putting patients’ needs first.

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lunch bunch Lunch Bunch After Five goes to

Breakwater Restaurant and Bar By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

I got a pleasant phone call last week from Elizabeth Newberry. She asked if I would join the Lunch Bunch. My response, “Well, of course. It would be my pleasure!” I started the Lunch Bunch column in February of 2010. Since then, Editor Pamela Brownstein has taken the reins and continued to write about all the fine dining establishments we have here in Beaufort. It was a quick hit and continues to be a favorite column in The Island News. So, I was honored to write this week’s review of one of my favorite spots in Beaufort, Breakwater Restaurant and Bar. Breakwater owners, Beth Shaw and Gary and Donna Lang, are brilliant restaurant entrepreneurs. They bring a large crowd in nightly and entertain locals and newcomers with conversation and warmth. You’ll always find at least one of them mingling at the bar, making sure everyone is pleased. Their hospitality is politely Southern and internationally welcoming. Many of you have heard about the Tuesday Recession Menu. Well, it has been replaced

with a more persuading carte du jour, the Early Bird Menu, offered on both Mondays and Tuesday from 5pm-7pm. Patrons can choose a first and second course for only $20. That’s right, fine dining we all can afford. And the courses offered are exceptional. Last Monday, our Early Bird Menu consisted of a choice between clam chowder and a house salad for the first course and lamb meatloaf, pan-seared salmon, tagliatelle pasta and jumbo lump crab cakes for the second course. Buck, Kim and April opted for the Early Bird Menu and asked for the lamb meatloaf, salmon and jumbo lump crab cakes. Kim also ordered the tuna tar tar off the appetizer menu, her preferred dish at Breakwater. When I asked Buck if the lamb was good, he answered with his eyebrows. With his polite and knowing nod and sweat glistening from his brow, I understood he loved his meal. In fact, he devoured it. Kim loved her salmon, though she couldn’t finish the large portion. And, April thoroughly enjoyed her crab cakes and corn risotto, a special request to the chef and her favorite side.

Clockwise from above: Shrimp and grits; tuna tar tar; pan-seared salmon. Elizabeth ordered the pan-seared Black Grouper on Special. Her response when asked how it was? “Yummy,” said the younger Harding sister. I ordered another special, the Breakwater Shrimp and grits, along with my favorite salad, the beet and goat cheese salad with walnuts. Hands down, the best meal in Beaufort! Kim’s daughter, Anna Katherine, and Christina Lee joined the Lunch Bunch this week. AK, only eleven, has a very sophisticated palate. She ordered the beef Carpaccio and the calamari and loved both. Christina opted for the Iceberg wedge and the fire grilled filet mignon, for which she complimented the tasty chocolate demi glaze. I didn’t think we could eat another bite, but our knowledgeable server, Lisa, convinced us to share a few amazing desserts, the white chocolate lime tart, the molten chocolate lava

cake and SuZara’s infamous coconut cake. Breakwater Restaurant and Bar offers an elegant approach to traditional Lowcountry cuisine. The food is consistently fresh, and the art of the dish is always impressive. I’m so happy you’ve added the Early Bird Menu. You can count on me on Mondays and Tuesdays! Breakwater Restaurant and Bar is located at 203 Carteret Street. For more information, please visit www.breakwater.com. And for reservations, please call (843) 379-0052.

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wine

A rose is a rose is a rose By Celia Strong

So, I guess from the little picture you can see the name of our wine for this week. Sometimes, it’s just so much fun thinking of a title for our weekly discussion. And, then, I think what a really fun time “they” must have at a winery when they’re naming some of their wines. I’m sure many of us can remember back to when “Fat Bastard” wines first came onto our shelves and kitchen counters. For some of us, it was just a funny name. For some of us it was the birthday present of choice, more than once. For some of us it was “Oh, no. What next?” As sacred as the French have always held their wines, that one, meaning “Fat Bastard,” is on them. Anyhow, more fun later with the name thing. Now, we might as well start our lesson. Both our wines, a white and a red, come from Washington State. They’re from the Columbia Valley to be exact. Columbia Valley is the biggest and probably best known of the AVAs in Washington. In fact, it includes ninety-nine percent of all the vineyards planted in Washington. This AVA was established in 1984 and includes the drainage basin of the Columbia River and its tributaries throughout most of the state, and also a small area in neighboring Oregon. The AVA includes over eleven million acres, over half of which is planted with vines. Besides the “vitis vinifera” varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah and Pinot Gris, some “vitis labrusca” grapes like Concord are grown here. There is a unique climate in the Columbia Valley that lets the grape grown here make wines that are both fruit-forward and balanced and structured. In everyday terms that means the wines from here are sort of a combination of California style and European style. This climate is due in large part to the Cascade Mountains that are the western side of the area. These mountains block much of the cold wind and rain coming off the Pacific. The valley is located between the

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

forty-sixth and forty-seventh parallels - almost exactly the same as the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France. Since this is a more northern latitude, the vineyards here get about two more hours of daylight during the summer than those in California. More daylight, more sun, more warmth - all before the cooling nights. The up and down, within limits, of the temperature keeps the grapes’ ripening process at a slower rate and leads to more flavors in the grapes. And more texture compounds too. California and Europe together again. The valley’s soil also helps make its wines what they are. Duh! Sandy loam and volcanic soil give the vines good drainage but not many nutrients. That means what they do get from the soil, the vines concentrate into their grape bunches. Most of the vines are planted on south-facing slopes, again to maximize their exposure to the sun. The growing season runs from one hundred eighty days to tow hundred. The first grape growers, “vinifera” grapes I mean, must have seen a rosy future for themselves in the Columbia Valley. So, onto our winery and wines. Thorny Rose is the name. Most of the wines from them do come from Washington State. (For their Sauvignon Blanc they use grapes from New Zealand.) Some of their grapes come from other parts of Washington, like the Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. But our two wines both come mostly from the Columbia Valley. And that means we’re almost done with our lesson. Almost. Like assorted other “wineries” that are coming into the wine business these days, Thorny Rose does have an address in Washington State, but

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it’s not like a “real” winery.” They buy most of their grapes instead of growing them themselves. But, as we’ll see in a bit, by buying large quantities and not incurring the expenses of owning the land and growing themselves, the cost of their wines can stay very reasonable. Another rosy future? And, further, Thorny Rose has a team of winemakers with over twentyfive years of experience between them. Their director of winemaking in Washington, Co Dinn, is one of the most awarded winemakers in the state, with more than fifteen wines rated ninety and higher in the “Wine Spectator.” Thorny Rose Pinot Grigio is our white wine. This is where I have to tell you about the first time I tasted this wine. I was shown the label, so I knew it was from the Columbia Valley. That tidbit of information on its own led me to believe it was going to be a ten to twelve dollar bottle. At least. Remember, the more specific the appellation, the smaller the area the grapes are sourced from, the fewer grapes there are, so the higher the price of the wine goes. “Columbia Valley,” while good information on the label, and a clue to what would probably be a good wine, did not excite me about what the cost would probably be. Also, it told me that it would be different from California Pinot Grigios because of the cooler climate. Overall, a good

attitude to go with my first sip. And very nice it was. Clean and crisp acidity. Nice balance. Peach, melon and lemon zest flavors. A slight creaminess in the texture. Ad, somewhere, way in the back, a small kick of spiciness. A blend of eighty-five percent Pinit Grigio, nine percent Sauvignon Blanc, three percent Gewurztraminer, two percent Semillon and one percent Pinot Blanc. Truly, a very good Pinot Grigio! Quickly, after the Pinot Grigio, I was moved on to the red Thorny Rose. This wine is labeled as a “Red Blend,” also from the Columbia Valley. From the label, I knew the wine wasn’t made from at least seventy-five percent of any one grape. But I like blends, and having just tasted and gotten a good surprise with the Thorny Rose Pinot Griogio, I was prepared for another happy sip. And I got it. A great happy sip. Yay! Once more, I was thinking it was a really good wine for ten to twelve dollars. This red wine is medium-full bodied with black cherry, dark plum, chocolate and mocha flavors. Hints of vanilla too. And, mellow tannins enough for lean red meats but not too much for seafood and poultry. Boy, everything is coming up roses. The Red Blend is made from forty-eight percent Merlot, forty-eight percent Cabernet Sauvignon, three percent Malbec and one percent Syrah. It is aged for eighteen months in American oak barrels with medium toast. Hello vanilla! So, now I have two new wines. To share with you. Two roses for a small arrangement, if you will. But, the biggest surprise with these Thorny Rose wines? I was a little off in my guessing of their prices. Sorry. But, at least I was off in your favor. They’re priced so you can collect a whole bunch of them and make yourself a massive bouquet. $5.99! Some days a rose is a rose is a rose. Today, with Thorny Rose wines, a rose, red or white, is a whole lot more! And, before we all rush off to buy some, what other fun titles were thought of for this discussion? Tell you when you come get your Thorny Roses. Enjoy.

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Stay busy and entertained with themed crossword puzzles and Sudoku THEME: GEOGRAPHY 101 ACROSS 1. He had no cause? 6. Also 9. Captain ____ 13. Napoleon’s stay on St. Helena, e.g. 14. Aggravate 15. It killed the radio star? 16. Serving of parsley 17. Actress ___ Thompson 18. More ill 19. Trying experience 21. *”Geographia” author 23. *Mouth to a river, e.g. 24. Call someone 25. PC “brain” 28. Stupor 30. *Gobi or Kalahari, e.g. 35. Os in XOXO 37. Livens up 39. Pang 40. *Capri, e.g. 41. Anklebone 43. Shamu 44. Nigerian money 46. Dharma teacher 47. Chinese restaurant staple, pl. 48. Founder of Scholasticism 50. Winningest Super Bowl coach 52. Marble ___ 53. First in baseball, e.g. 55. Distress signal 57. *Tallest mountain 61. *Deepest lake 64. Japanese-American 65. American Gas Association 67. Like unspoken agreement 69. Garment enlarger 70. Octopus’ defense 71. Olden day anesthetic 72. It shows ownership 73. Poe’s “The Murders in the ___ Morgue” 74. High-pitched

DOWN 1. Hi-___ 2. Montreal baseballer 3. Ethiopean currency 4. Omit or suppress 5. *On a map 6. Cash cache 7. Bonanza find 8. Similar to giraffe but smaller 9. Tarantino’s “____ Bill” 10. Not in action 11. Believe 12. Nemo’s forgetful friend 15. Shrinking ______ 20. To modify a book into a screenplay, e.g. 22. Slight amount 24. Get off an airplane 25. *Most populous country 26. South Korean port 27. a.k.a. Tangelos 29. Eagerness 31. “____ me the money!” 32. It may get you to first base 33. *_____ Mountains 34. Flirt 36. Bone-dry 38. Form of wrestling 42. Chip dip 45. Even though 49. No ___ 51. Hang around 54. Up or down step 56. Type of edible ray 57. “National Velvet” author ____ Bagnold 58. *Tropical rainforests contain ninety percent of the world’s ____ species 59. “___ quam videri” or “To be, rather than to seem (to be)” 60. Instrument type 61. To be very hot 62. Yearn or pine 63. Told an untruth 66. Bearded antelope 68. Give it a go

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pets

Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol or adopt a furry friend

Salmonella: pathogen du jour By Tracie Korol

On August 14 Proctor & Gamble voluntarily recalled specific lots of Iams and Eukanuba dry pet food (dog and cat) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. While the affected lots are small in size, affecting roughly one-tenth of one percent of P&G’s total annual production, it’s a 100% family liability if one of those bags is in your pantry. More and more often articles are appearing in the news about Salmonellatainted processed animal foods. Bottom line: Salmonella is a nasty little germ. It appears to live quite happily all over the place and particularly loves to hang out on kibble. The trick to avoiding contact appears to be due diligence in food handling and plain old common sense. As you know, I am a proponent for feeding dogs real food as much as it is financially feasible. And as you know, I think kibble, even the best, is still fast food processed from creamed mysterious body parts, chemicals and unpronounceable additives in factories that may or may not have good cleaning crews. If you are a reasonably tidy sort and you personally manage what foods go into your family—and your dog is family, too—then you can be fairly content knowing that Salmonella is probably not going to be an issue. If your food came from a reputable source (hopefully, a local farm), if you handle it properly and prepare it well, whether you choose to feed raw or choose to cook for your Best Friend, you should not be faced with the

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symptoms. But kibble is currently the prime culprit in pet-related Salmonella outbreaks, not real food. Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or you or the baby or grandma. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, a visit with your friendly vet would be a good idea. Salmonella becomes a family problem when unsuspecting humans handle infected kibble—scooping it out of the bin by hand or picking it up off the floor where Scooter has scattered it and then, neglecting to wash hands. All it takes is one pass of the fingers on face or mouth to create some real drama. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with a contaminated product should contact a

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healthcare provider. My personal Salmonella horror movie occurred in my first year of kenneling when, for a treat, I gave each guest a pig ear from the great big bag from Costco. When I opened the door to the kennel the next morning—though, not too much of a surprise given the aroma of the outer office—all 22 dogs had exploded in the night, all ports. Totally my fault and a lesson learned the absolute hardest way and before I even had a cup of coffee. All dogs came through well and were feeling better by bedtime but I now caution folks about the dead serious effects of Salmonella. It’s scary, it’s messy and in extreme case, it’s deadly. The whole food vs. pathogen contamination comes down to common sense and good hygiene practices when

handling your dog’s food: • Store raw food in the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator • Store kibble in a sealed container out of reach of children • Don’t allow children to handle the dog’s food. If they do, make sure they wash their hands afterward • Properly wash hands, all bowls, utensils and contact surfaces after handling the dog’s food (kibble or raw) • Limit time raw food is held at room temperature during feeding to less than 2 hours and dispose of food left out for periods longer than this • Pick up your dog’s poop and always wash your hands with soap and warm water afterward Dr. Douglas Powell, professor of Pathobiology at Kansas State University writes an amusing barfblog (http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu/ barfblog) with enough solid Salmonella information to cause you to pay serious attention to what you eat, where you shop and what you touch. Consumers curious to know whether the kibble in their pantry is on the recall list should compare lot numbers at www.iams.com or www. eukanuba.com.

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what to do Fun activities at ARTworks

• Saturday, August 24: “-scapes” with Laurie Lovell @ ARTworks — Landscape, cityscape, seascape, escape...create assemblages on canvas or paper with highly textured and tactile collage surfaces, with painted, drawn, and stitched techniques, and applied found objects. This class is open to creative self-driven individuals with some art experience. Maximum of 10 participants. 10-4 p.m., $60 includes most materials. See additional materials list of “Your Working Tools” from instructor prior to class time. Call 3792787 to register.

Christian Connection to host Sweetgrass Lady

Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection, Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, will present Sweetgrass Baskets of the Lowcountry on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at 2015 Boundary St. Guest Feature will be Jery B. Taylor, the Sweetgrass Lady of St. Helena Island. Baskets will be on sale at the luncheon. Guest speaker is Ann Hart, and her topic is Finding the Missing Piece of the Puzzle. Tickets are $13.00. Reservations or cancellations must be made by Friday, August 16th. Call or E-mail Karen Whitehead at 838-7627 or mommakaren@islc.net.

ARTworks celebrates five years at meeting

Be the guest for a celebration of the arts at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. The program includes an overview of the past 5 years, a peek into the vision of the future and other surprises. The Bull Grapes will perform, the Quilt of Humanity will be revealed, and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The August 24, 2013 Annual Meeting @ ARTworks will be surrounded by artists working in their studios, a gallery, the black box theater, and classrooms, all located at 2127 Boundary Street Beaufort 29902 (along with the Beaufort Bookstore and BiLo.) www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, 843379-2787, @artseensc.

Fellowship Choir hosts dinner theater

The Fellowship Concert Choir (FCC) of Beaufort, South Carolina will present “An Evening of Praise, Joy and Laughter,” a Dinner Theatre that will include a mini-concert, skits and entertainment on Saturday, August 24 at 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center. Cost is $25.00. For more Information, please call (843) 812-6111.

Volunteer training for CODA to be held

CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in August. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held August 24th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and August 26th, 27th, and 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab. Preregistration is required. For more information please contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074 ext. 225.

Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 8/23 – Thursday 8/29 Kick Ass 2 “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:00 We’re The Millers “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Planes 2D “PG” Showing DAILY 1:45-4:00-7:00-9:00 The Butler “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:45-4:20-7:00-9:30 Mortal Instruments “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:45-4:20-7:00-9:30 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

Basic obedience classes for dogs held at Beaufort Dog

It is not only back to school time for students, but dogs too! Beaufort Dog is beginning basic obedience classes covering all problem behaviors, commands, and socialization beginning August 27th at 6:00 p.m. Classes will be held at 1307 Boundary Street. Sign up online at Beaufort Dog.com or stop by 1307 Boundary Street.

Dedication of DSN flag pole with talent show

The Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs will present a Flag Pole dedication at the Disabilities and Special Needs office, 100 Clear Water Way, Port Royal, SC 29906 on Friday August 30, 2013 at 12 p.m. DSN is celebrating the completion of an area around the new Flag Pole located in front of DSN. Following this celebration will be a Talent Show put on by the Day Program consumers.

Yard sale to benefit Unitarian Fellowship

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort will hold its Second Annual Mulit-Family Yard Sale on Saturday, August 31, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Clothing, household items, books, furniture. Come find your new treasure and support our growing church. 178 Sams Point Rd., Lady’s Island (One mile from Publix).

September events at the Lobeco Branch Library

• Bedtime Math — Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for an after-hours program where we do more than just count sheep! The event will be held on Thursday, September 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931. Admission is free. For more information call 843-255-6479 or email tracyeb@bcgov.net.

BC Student, civilian, military, business, civic group, or other, The Creek wants you at Dolphin Field on this date. There will be a BC Community Village set up between the pool and field house. Vendors will be charged $25 to set-up a table to sell items. Please contact Coach Drafts at john. drafts@beaufort.k12.sc.us or 843-322 5574 for more information.

Notary Seminars to be held in September

Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering free regional notary public seminars for South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. Attending a Notary Public seminar is not required to obtain a Notary. The seminar is a public service of the Secretary of State’s Office. A local seminar will be held Tuesday, September 10th in the community room at Palmetto Electric Coop, Inc, 4063 Grays Highway in Ridgeland.Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the seminar; seminar will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m.

St. Helena Branch Library’s fall adult events

• The St. Helena Cooking Club — Members meet to share recipes, food and conversation and everyone is welcome. Each month a theme; ethnic cooking, regional fare, international cuisine, etc. is chosen. Members present items that fit within the theme. Books, recipes, food and memories are made and shared. Come join us, whether you want to prepare a dish or be a sampler, the St. Helena Cooking Club has a place for you. The event dates are as follows: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Seafood), Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Oktoberfest), Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Theme = Holiday Memories). Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org. • All Books Considered — Join us for a discussion of books of all genres – historical fiction, mysteries, classics, biographies, and more! Our September book is Canada by Richard Ford. Winner of the 2013 Carnegie Medal for Fiction, the novel introduces the reader to a teenage boy left to rebuild his life and redefine the truths he thought he knew after his parents rob a bank. This program is intended for adult readers. The event will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. The location of the event is in the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843255-6540 or visit beaufortcountylibary.org.

Civil War Films, Author Talks, and more

• The Life and Times of a “Lady” during the Civil War — Join re-enactor, Louise Murray for her exciting portrayal

of life during the Civil War. The event will take place on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Beaufort Meeting Room at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. The event is free! Everyone is welcome! Please call Stacey Edmonds (843)2556458 or email me at sinman@bcgov.net for questions. • “Glory!” [The Movie] with Joseph McGill and Beaufort History Museum — Historian and 54th Massachusetts Regiment re-enactor Joseph McGill will introduce the movie, “Glory,” and discuss how closely it follows what we know about the 54th and the 1st SC Volunteers. It will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, Beaufort City Hall, Beaufort, SC 29902. The price is to be determined. Contaact Katherine Lang of the Beaufort History Museum at 843277-1443 or visit the website at www.beauforthistorymuseum.com.

Responsible Dog Ownership Day event

Responsible Dog Ownership Day presented by Beaufort Kennel Club will be September 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to Port Royal Farmers Market. Canine Good Citizen Testing will be offered for $10. The local chapter of Therapy Dogs International will provide information on how to become a therapy dog. Port Royal Veterinary Hospital will offer free dental and ear checkups and also microchipping for $35.

Military Officers Association holds luncheon

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)/Low Country Chapter—protects rights & interests of active, ret., NG, Res. & former US officers. Join us Sep 24th at 11:30 a.m. at Dataw Island Club. A free gate pass will be available. Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis will share ground-truth about local governance. There will be a cash bar with a noon luncheon featuring the club’s Chicken Picatta, wild rice & roasted zucchini, chocolate ice cream, iced tea and coffee. Cost is $22.00/person. Dress is casual. Please make reservations by Sep. 18th to Past Pres. Nick Russell, (843) 5245577/(C) (843) 812-9697 / captnick@ hargray.com MOAA Website, http:// www.moaa.org.

Weight Loss Challenge and Nutrition class to begin

Come join us for our Nutrition Class/ Weight Loss Challenge each Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Participants receive 12 weeks of personal coaching, free metabolism testing, nutrition education, group support to cheer you on and best of all, it’s fun! For more information, including location, please call Margie at 931787-5687 or Melody at 843-844-7309. Space is limited, so be sure to call early to reserve your seat.

BCHS announces BC Community night

Battery Creek Athletics is proud to announce BC Community Night on Friday, September, 6th. This is the night of the first ever home Varsity Football game between Battery Creek and Whale Branch Early College High School. BCHS wants our community there to help us celebrate. Whether you have been here a long time, are a newcomer, the island news | august 22-28, 2013 | www.yourislandnews.com

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Addison Dowling Fender Fender Law Firm

Third Generation Beaufort Lawyer Practicing Family Law, Guardian ad Litem work, Personal Injury, Wills and Probate /Estate Administration 16 Kemmerlin Lane Suite B Beaufort, SC 29907, Located on Lady’s Island behind the BB&T in the Palmetto Business Park fenderlawfirm@gmail.com www.fenderlawfirm.com 843-379-4888 phone 843-379-4887 fax

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PLUMBING

Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

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property management

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ROOFING

DA Roofing Co.

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

All repairs and new additions. FREE ESTIMATES 524-1325

tree service

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

websites

Beaufort Mobile Website Design Paul Richardson 843-441-8213

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