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Clockwise from top left: 1. A little girl waves to the crowd during last Sunday’s annual Christmas parade. 2. A sport fishing boat winds its way through the Beaufort River near the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park during Saturday’s annual Light Up the Night boat parade. 3. Santa was on hand after the official tree lighting last week in Port Royal. 4. The annual Port Royal Golf Cart Parade makes its was down Paris Avenue before an enthusiastic crowd. 5. Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling and his council ride in Sunday’s Christmas parade. 6. The show choir from Lady’s Island Elementary sang during Night on Town on Friday, Dec. 7. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

For more pictures and information about last weekend’s holiday festivities, see pages 8,9 and 20.

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The winner of the November Safety First contest Ted Becker (pictured at right) from Habersham was presented the $50 prize by Scott Goneke, Assistant Chief of the Lady’s Island-St Helena Fire District. This week, there are advertisers inside the paper that support an important safety message. Find all those participating by looking for the Safety First logo (it could be color or black and white), then list them in an email to williambuckboone@gmail.com. You will be entered into a drawing where the winner will receive a $50 prize! Also inside, get tips from officials on how to keep your home safe from fire dangers during the holiday season. See Page 2.

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Lowcountry Habitat builds homes as United Way builds community With cooler weather upon the area, having a roof overhead makes a world of difference. United Way of the Lowcountry helps improve housing opportunities by supporting the work of Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity.

“The sole reason Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity exists is to provide affordable housing, and by building three to four houses a year, we accomplish our goals,” said Brenda Dooley of Lowcountry Habitat.

“We are the largest provider of new construction, non-profit affordable housing in northern Beaufort County and work diligently to place hardworking families into better situations.

A more telling way of how our program impacts the community is to look at our homeowners and the stability they provide to our workforce. In 2011, we built five homes which saw 18 people

move into safe, affordable housing,” she said.

This week’s update: the United Way of the Lowcountry Board of Directors announced gifts and pledges have been received totaling $1,801,807, or 64.4 percent of the organization’s 2012 Fall goal of $2.8 million.

“Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity helps save lives,” Post said. “They do it by helping those who help themselves, because they require the future homeowner to invest some sweat equity in the home that’s being built by volunteers and local contractors. United Way of the Lowcountry supports Lowcountry Habitat because affordable housing is so essential to our community and to our workforce.”

Bonnie Bennett, Jasper County campaign chair, said United Way’s support for habitat helps build homes, which helps build the local economy.

“It’s all about advancing the common good,” she said. “When Lowcountry Habitat and the community build a home, that helps save a family, that helps that family live a better life, and that helps that family contribute back to our community.”

Please give and help United Way of the Lowcountry meet the needs of the community, and meet the $2.8 million goal.

To learn more about United Way of the Lowcountry and its work to make our community a better place, call 843982-3040 or visit www.uwlowcountry. org.

Keep your holidays from going up in flames

By Lee Levesque

For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few of us consider is that the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, many households engage in holiday activities that serve as some of the leading causes of U.S. home fires, including cooking. Christmas trees, candle usage and holiday decorations also significantly contribute to the seasonal causes of home fires. Add to that the hectic nature of the holidays, when people are trying to accomplish multiple tasks at one time, and the chance for home fires grows even further.

Fortunately, with a little added awareness and some minor adjustments to holiday cooking and decorating, the season can remain festive and safe for everybody. With unattended cooking as the leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries, firefighters say to stay in the kitchen while you’re frying, grilling or broiling food. Most cooking fires involve the stovetop, so keep anything that can catch fire away from it, and turn off the stove when you leave the kitchen, even if it’s for a short period of time. If you’re simmering, boiling, baking or roasting food, check it regularly and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.

Candles are widely used in homes throughout the holidays, and December is the peak month for home candle fires.

Local fire departments ask residents to

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Here’s your chance to sound off about what you love or hate or want improved in our community.

Send your comments to LowcountryBroil@ gmail.com and you could see them in the paper. Don’t worry: They’re all anonymous.

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fire safety critical “We don’t want to sound like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but we do want people to be aware of the dangers and to take appropriate precautions,” Beaufort Fire Chief Sammy Negron said. “A little prevention goes a long way toward making the holidays bright for all.”

Contact Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Departments at 843-525-7055 or city-fire@cityofbeaufort.org

consider using flameless candles, which look and smell like real candles. However, if you do use traditional candles, keep them at least 12” away from anything that can burn, and remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to bed. Use candle holders that are sturdy, won’t tip over and are placed on uncluttered surfaces. Avoid using candles in the bedroom where one-third of U.S. candle fires begin or other areas where people may fall asleep. Lastly, never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle.

According to the NFPA, U.S. fire departments annually responded to an annual average of 230 home structure fires that began with Christmas trees in 2006-2010. One of every three of them is caused by electrical problems, and one in five resulted from a heat source that’s too close to the tree.

• If you have an artificial tree, be sure it’s labeled, certified or identified by the manufacturer as fire-retardant.

• If you choose a fresh tree, make sure the green needles don’t fall off when touched; before placing it in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk. Add water to the tree stand, and be sure to water it daily.

• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit, and is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, space heaters, radiators, candles and heat vents or lights.

• Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory, and make sure you know whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use.

• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords, or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini-string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.

• Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.

• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving the home or going to bed.

• After Christmas, get rid of the tree.

Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside the home.

• Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.

By following these fire prevention tips and measure, you can greatly reduce the risk of fire in your home, and enjoy a safe holiday season. By taking simple precautions, people can avoid potential fire hazards, and make this time of year a healthy and happy one.

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Does Wall Street have no shame?

By Camden Fine

“Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute.”

When Robert Goodloe Harper uttered that famous statement he was referring to America’s undeclared war with the Barbary Pirates in 1798.

Today, that famous rallying cry has been perverted and turned on its head with the letter sent to the Congress by the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) opposing a temporary extension of the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program.

Wall Street has a new rallying cry, “Trillions for Wall Street, but not one cent for Main Street.” Is that the smell of hypocrisy wafting in the air? And what of that “one voice for the industry” tune that some have been singing at banker gatherings around the country the past couple of years? I guess as long as the tune is Wall Street’s tune, then we are all “one voice.” Otherwise, not so much.

So now, those who brought you the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression and sucked down trillions of taxpayer dollars want to vacuum up billions of dollars from thousands of small local community banks still reeling from the carnage wrought by Wall Street. What is most tragic about the FSR letter is that it is not even apples to apples. Not one cent of taxpayer money (tribute?) is involved in the TAG program that pays outsized benefits for community banks and the small businesses they serve on thousands of Main Streets from coast to coast.

Apparently, as Bloomberg reported last year, $7.7 trillion in guarantees and secret loans that kept the “Zombie” brain-dead banks of Wall Street alive in 2008-09 is just not enough. Now they want to go after the relatively modest commercial deposits in community banks by gutting the bankpaid transaction guarantee program. Does Wall Street have no shame? Just 50 banks, less than 1 percent of more than 7,200 banks, already control more than $10 trillion of the $14 trillion in the banking system. Do those 50 banks just want to scoop up every penny on Main Street and milk it dry? Has their “too-big-to-fail” hubris reached a new high? Judging from their letter, the answer is yes.

It is the holiday season, and the famous Frank Capra holiday movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown on the TV screens of millions of homes. And just like in the town of Bedford Falls, Mr. Potter, owner of the town’s “mega” bank, wants total control of Main Street by trying to shut down George Bailey’s little community bank. Mr. Potter did not succeed. Like George Bailey, let’s all fight and keep these modern day Mr. Potters from sucking up Main Street.

Call and write your members of Congress today and urge them to extend this much-needed deposit coverage.

Camden Fine is the executive director of the Independent Community Bankers of America which wants to extend the bankpaid FDIC Transaction Account Guaranty program currently under consideration by Congress.

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Buckshot, the Jack Russell Terrier, is reunited with his owner after being trapped in the water under a dock.

Using knowledge of construction and the tools on hand, EMT Paulo Pacheco of Beaufort County EMS and Firefighters Scott Maxey and Michael McHale of the Lady’s IslandSt. Helena Fire District, pulled the boards of the dock up and gained access to the animal. Buckshot the dog was elated as personnel lifted him out of his predicament. He showered his rescuers with kisses and immediately recalled his puppy days of snuggling when returned safely to his owners.

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The call came in just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Initial reports to emergency responders said that a man was trapped under a dock in the water off of White Dogwood Road on Lady’s Island. Units responded with the worst in mind and prepared themselves for the life-and-death struggle that sometimes comes with water accidents.

Imagine their surprise when they arrived on scene and the caller reported that her Jack Russell Terrier — not a person — was trapped under the dock and her husband was in the cold water trying to rescue the dog. The new information didn’t change much to the firefighters and paramedics on scene, they were there to serve whomever needed assistance.

It turns out the animal swam under the dock and crawled between the float and the decking of the dock and managed to get himself wedged in.

The man in the water refused to abandon his dog so emergency responders worked quickly to rescue the dog who was yelping with fear and presumably pain. Equally important was their efforts to encourage the owner to come out of the frigid water.

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A short-finned pilot whale was spotted stranded in the Fripp Inlet, just next to the Fripp Island Bridge on Hunting Island on Dec. 6. Sadly, efforts to rescue the beached whale failed and he died.

Scientists are still trying to determine why the whale beached itself.

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The Boxwood Cottage announces the grand opening of their gift, jewelry and home décor shop located at 7 Market Street in the village of Habersham in Beaufort. The grand opening special event will be held Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, December 15 from noon until 7 p.m.

The Boxwood Cottage showcases antiques, vintage furniture and home décor as well as folk art by local and out-of-state artists from Ohio and New York. Heidi Brueggeman, a jewelry artist recently relocating to the Lowcountry from Rhode Island, is a central feature of the boutique. Heidi’s collections are composed of handmade jewelry using combined vintage pieces and semi-precious gemstones.

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s new ER features 24 private treatment rooms.

Designed with the healing arts in mind, the rooms feature soothing LED lighting and linen closets that can be resupplied from outside the room to minimize the disturbance to patients.

Community will be able to tour hospital’s new Pratt Emergency Center Beaufort Memorial Hospital is offering the public a sneak peek of its new $14.5-million Pratt Emergency Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, during a pre-opening community event.

Visitors will be invited to take selfguided tours of the 20,500-squarefoot facility, scheduled to open in January and built to meet the increasing demand for emergency medical services in the greater Beaufort area.

The new ER is more than double the size of the former emergency department and features expanded reception and triage areas, 24 private treatment rooms, two trauma rooms and a special waiting area for patients with minor ailments and injuries.

“The design of the new ER puts patients first,” said Emergency Department Director Kevin Kremer.

All 24 treatment rooms are private.

The former quarters featured only seven private rooms. Designed with the healing arts in mind, the rooms feature soothing LED lighting and linen closets that can be resupplied from outside the room to minimize the disturbance to patients.

Large, glass retractable doors provide easier access in and out of the rooms and allow the medical staff to closely monitor patients from centrally located work stations capable of accommodating up to 10 nurses and four physicians.

In addition to the private treatment rooms, the new ER includes a special waiting area with comfortable seating for nine patients not requiring a bed. Another five individual waiting areas have been provided for parents with young children or anyone else requiring extra space and privacy.

“Patients waiting for test results or prescriptions will have a comfortable place to sit,” Kremer said. “And they won’t be taking up a bed that could be used by someone who really needs it.”

The new ER also features decontamination areas — outdoor space for patients exposed to non-

toxic materials, an enclosed room for patients exposed to toxins, three detox rooms and two isolation rooms for patients with communicable diseases like tuberculosis, chicken pox or measles.

Beaufort Memorial’s emergency room visits currently total nearly 40,000 annually and are expected to increase. With the expansion, the hospital will boost capacity from 24 to up to 45 patients.

As part of the renovation, major upgrades were made to the hospital’s infrastructure, including increasing the capacity of the cooling system, which is vital to the operation of the sophisticated medical equipment and technology being used in today’s ER. In addition, three new Caterpillar 800KW generator sets also have been installed in a new power house, allowing the hospital to be 100 percent self-sufficient in the event of external power loss.

A $1.5 million donation made by Beaufort philanthropist Dr. Bruce Pratt in honor of his parents provided the start-up money to launch the ambitious project. Last year, the hospital renamed the ER the George N. Pratt and Sarah Meyer Pratt Emergency Center. Dr. George Pratt was among the first physicians to practice at the hospital in the mid-1900s.

A private family consultation room, which will be used to discuss sensitive information and go over referral and homecare instructions with patients, will be dedicated to BMH employees who have contributed nearly $1 million in additional funding toward the completion of the center.

Guests attending the open house are encouraged to park near the Beaufort Medical Plaza or in the lot located at the hospital’s annex entrance at Allison and Ribaut roads.

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Love yourself ... quirks and all

By Martha O’Regan

Isn’t it amazing how we are all created the same, yet we each come with unique gifts, talents, and quirks. Yes, quirks and we all have them. What are yours? Working with clients over the years, assisting and educating them in ways to break up old patterns that keep them stuck in pain, illness, frustration, etc., the one thing I teach every person is to become aware of what is going on inside and outside their mind and body. Awareness is the first step to everything in our lives — if we aren’t aware of things we are doing that are contributing to imbalances, how will we ever change them?

I will share a couple of common examples like hip/low back pain and headaches/neck pain. I will ask questions like, “Are you a pivoter when you get in a hurry and have to turn suddenly?” or “Do you clench your jaw?”

The majority of the time, the response is “no, I don’t think so.” Then I will ask them to tune into any quirk that could be a contributing factor to their specific situation.

On their next visit, invariably I hear: “I do clench” or “I do pivot.” They are amazed at how something so everyday could actually be a factor in the way they feel. I then explain the mechanics and

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why these quirks contribute.

For example, when we clench, the muscle on the front of the neck gets tight, pulling the head forward of the spine, forcing the muscles in the upper back/neck to work overtime to prevent our head from falling on our chest. If you have rock hard upper back muscles or feel pain or fatigue in this area, I bet you are a clencher. Most people clench their jaw in some way. It isn’t always teeth on teeth; it could be pushing the tongue into the roof of the mouth or into the teeth, or just holding tension in the face.

My personal quirk is frowning when I am on the computer — no idea why, I just do. But by becoming aware of it, I can shake it out and move on, reducing the tension in my whole body. So, what do you do to add tension in your jaw?

Now, the pivoter: Do you move so quickly in the world that when you have to turn suddenly, you plant one foot to turn? Check in. If you do, try learning to do the “slide and turn” or the “step, step, turn.” They both take the same amount of time, and your hips, knees and lower back will be happier that you did.

No matter what you discover, love yourself, quirks and all. Once folks begin to tune into their specific quirks and how they are affecting their lives, I will hear things like, “How could I be so stupid to do this, that, or the other thing,” or “if I had only known sooner, I wouldn’t have

done such and such.” The fact is, if we didn’t know, we didn’t know and therefore can’t change a thing about any of it. So be grateful that you know now and begin to make changes moving forward that will avoid further pain or frustration.

It seems I am on a continuous quest to learn ways to slow down in my life, sometimes it is by choice but mostly it’s because my body has made me aware of yet another quirk. Either way, I am in great gratitude, for as I learn, I am able to share my quirks with others in my journey to discover more ways to Live Well ... Have Fun.

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

Night on the Town’s Holiday Delightmakers

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“takes a village” to put on Beaufort’s yearly Night on the Town that sets the stage for holiday merrymaking and gift buying. Hotels and inns were also filled with many out-of-towners who come year after year to experience “the Ultimate in Small-town Christmas Charm,” as it’s been called by Southern Living Magazine. Here are some pictures of just a few of the big-hearted people who helped make Night on the Town a success.

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Pirettes for the 58th annual Water Festival.

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Festivus fun!

In 1997, the hit television show “Seinfeld” launched a new December holiday called “Festivus,” making it part of worldwide culture. It was conceived by “Seinfeld” writer Dan O’Keefe whose family had been celebrating it since the 60’s as a reaction to holiday commercialism. Instead of an expensive Christmas tree, a bare aluminum “Festivus pole” is erected in light-hearted fun. More than 50 people attended Beaufort’s third annual Festivus on North Street, even former “Seinfeld” guest star actor Terry Sweeney. Celebratory events included a parade, airing of grievances, re-gifting, feats of strength, the Little Miss Festivus pageant and of course much food, fun and merriment.

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‘Books Sandwiched In’ holds classy reception On Monday, Dec. 10, an intimate group gathered at the USCB Center for the Arts for a reception to celebrate the upcoming Books Sandwiched In series. Local officials such as Mayor Billy Keyserling and Councilman Mike Sutton were in attendance, as well as many of the presenters reading and leading discussion for the series.

Lowcountry Produce had a delicious table full of amazing finger foods such as pimento cheese sandwiches, sweet corn relish bites and ginger snap cookies topped with their special sweet potato butter. Wine was served as a student played a string instrument, making for a classy event filled with interesting people and lively discussions.

The Books Sandwiched In series, sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort County Library, begins in January 2013 and is one of the Beaufort “Friends” most popular projects. Local authors, well-known community leaders, celebrities, educators and worldtravelers have appeared as presenters on the Books Sandwiched In stage. With book selection from a wide-range of books and subject matter — including those by local authors, best-sellers, and fascinating prize-winners — the series has attracted large audiences for many years.

This year, the Books Sandwiched In

Presenters Gerald Schulze and Reverend James E. Moore.

Glen Kilgore, D.C. Gilley and Kathy Kilgore.

Jane and Lloyd Sidwell with Nancy Dennis.

Nan Sutton with Fred “Curmudgeon”

audiences will be treated to another intriguing line-up of both books and presenters Light lunch, for sale, will be provided at USCB, or, bring your own.

Coffee and cookies are complimentary.

Event is of no cost to participants.

Audiences are encouraged to support the library by joining as a member of the

Friends of the Library.

The series kicks off Monday, January 7 at noon, and continues every Monday (except January 21) through March 4 in the USCB Center for Performing Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Here is a list of the dates and books selected:

• Monday, January 7: “11/22/63” by Stephen King Presenter: Tim Johnston • Monday, January 14: “In the Garden of the Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson Presenter: Gerald Schulze • Monday, January 28: “The Painted Veil” by Somerset Maugham Presenter: Kathy Kilgore • Monday, February 4: “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” by Isabel Wilkerson Presenter: Reverend James E. Moore • Monday, February 11: “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins Presenter: Blakely Williams • Monday, February 18: “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain Presenter: Nan Sutton • Monday, February 25: “Steve Jobs: A Biography” by Walter Isaacson Presenter: Joan Gilchrist • Monday, March 4: “The House of God: The Classic Novel of Life and Death in an American Hospital” by Samuel Shem Presenter: Dr. Thomas J. Downs, MD For more information, contact cochairs Jane and Lloyd Sidwell at 843694-2864 or 843-379-5246 or email sidwellweb@gmail.com or go online at www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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The 12-under girls Badkatz softball team took second place in the World Fastpitch Connection Winter Nationals in North Charleston from Dec. 8-9.

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By Lanier Laney It only takes a short while spent around Beaufort native Dr. Clark Trask to notice that a) he’s a very smart person b) he’s got a great sense of humor and c) he’s a genuinely caring person.

Combine that with his common sense approach to medicine and his patients confide that he’s a great doctor that they are comfortable trusting with their health.

Clark says that he did not grow up with a dream to become a doctor, but that the “calling” to be one came literally out of the blue with a sudden striking realization on the side of a mountain while hiking in the Himalayas.

“I had an epiphany on a mountain in Nepal.

I haven’t had an epiphany since then and am not sure I have enough time on earth if the next epiphany leads to as much of a life change as the last one which led to me becoming a physician,” said Clark with a laugh.

Up until that point, Clark, after completing college at Vanderbilt, had became sort of a world traveler, having spent a year in France before college, a summer waiting tables in Paris, then two years living in Japan and traveling around Nepal.

But after the experience in the Himalayas, Clark returned to South Carolina and enrolled in the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Soon after, he met his future wife Evy at a friend’s wedding.

Clark said, “I knew her two sisters and parents for three years before I met her. We have been together for 12 years. She is my shining light and inspiration.” He adds with a smile, “She is better than me at most things but allows me to play with chainsaws on the weekends.”

Together they have two children — Grace, 10, and Sam, 7 — who attend Riverview Charter School where Evy is on the board of directors.

Clark completed his residency in family medicine and he practices at Coastal CareMD on Ribaut Road across from Beaufort Memorial Hospital (with which he is now affiliated). In 2005 he started Medical Weight Loss of the Lowcountry as part of that practice. Says Clark, “I had so many patients who needed help with their weight and didn’t have tools to use in their journey. So, I went back to school (Harvard) for certification in Bariatric Medicine (which is the study of weight loss and weight management) to better understand how to help people — with and without other medical conditions ‚ lose weight effectively and safely.”

This mission has led to Friday’s Grand Opening of Better Body Groceries at Medical Weight Loss of the Lowcountry at its new location at 1600 Burnside Street, Suite 106 (behind Hilton Garden Inn, down from Bangs Salon).

Clark said, “We have always offered some meal replacements and supplements to our patients as

how to get in touch Better Body Groceries at Medical Weight Loss of the Lowcountry 1600 Burnside Street, Suite 106 Behind Hilton Garden Inn, down from Bangs Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by appointment after 1 p.m.

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they greatly assist in meeting weight loss goals.

‘Better Body Groceries’ is the name for our extended offering of food products — available to all who want to try them, not just our own weight loss patients.”

The store will stock a variety of snacks and delicious meal replacements, including high protein shakes, bars, snacks (chips, pretzels, jello, cookies, yogurt), pastas, prepared meals, and organic whey, fiber, and fish oil supplements.

There is also a very large gluten-free products section.

The grand opening event will be held Friday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to check out the food selection and talk with their staff — the wonderful Laura Achurch and Margaret Suber and Evy Trask.

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Clark says about Beaufort: “I like the tides and currents that sweep in and out like our very breaths; I like coming over Whale Branch when returning from a trip and rolling the windows down to suck in the aroma of pluff mud; I like meeting folks who knew my grandmother or grandfather and also those who moved to Beaufort because they recognized in their own worldly prisms that this was a stopping point, a place to call home, a unique corner of a crazy world.”

“Life can be circuitous in its path,” he adds.

“Beaufort is home and I am so honored to be back here to practice medicine in this wonderful town that I grew up in — it is a dream come true.”

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on screen: the met live at uscb A preview of Verdi’s “Aida” by The Met: Live at the USCB Center for the Arts, Saturday, Dec. 15, at 12:55 p.m.

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Highlights Radames: “Celeste Aida” (Heavenly Aida). Verdi wanted tenors to end this aria pianissimo, but most now prefer a big fortissimo. Amneris, Radames: “Trema, o rea schiava” (Tremble, o slave). She’s becoming suspicious of him, and when Aida appears, the tension thickens. It becomes a magical ‘thinks’ trio (separated, and expressing their feelings to themselves). Aida: “Ritorna vincitor” (Return victorious), an equally impressive match to Radames’s earlier aria. Chorus: “Immenso, Ftha” (Infinite Ftha). It’s a terrific final scene to the act, beginning with a harpaccompanied prayer, a sacred dance, and ending with a mighty song of war.

Act II: The Egyptians win, but Amneris tells Aida that Radames is dead — a lie.

Her anguished reaction convinces Amneris that they are now rivals for Radames’ love.

Radames returns in triumph, earning a favor from the king. Radames asks him to spare the lives of the Ethiopian prisoners. The king agrees. To Aida’s shock, her father is among them, and he pleads with her not to reveal his

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Act I: At the Royal Palace of Memphis, Ramfis, the High Priest, consults the gods for guidance. The Ethiopians are advancing, threatening Thebes. Radames has been chosen to lead the Egyptian army.

Amneris, daughter of the king of Egypt, is in love with him, although she suspects that he loves Aida, her Ethiopian slave who is really the daughter of Amonasro, the Ethiopian king. Aida is torn between her loyalty to her country and her love for Radames. At the temple, Radames receives a blessing for victory, and leaves for battle.

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true identity. The king then promises Amneris to Radames as well as his eventual rise to the throne, leaving both Radames and Aida grief-stricken.

Highlights Slave girls: “Chi mai fra gli inni” (You who amid hymns...). To the haunting accompaniment of harps, they sing of praise for Radames’s return as they help Amneris dress for the celebration.

Chorus: “Gloria al’Egitto!” (Glory to Egypt!), which begins the victorious parade of Radames, his army and his prisoners. It is without a doubt the greatest spectacle in all of opera.

Act III: As the wedding approaches, Amneris prays at the temple. Meanwhile, Amonasro tells Aida that his army is planning another attack and commands her to get tactical information from Radames, with whom she is about to meet. Unaware of her plight, he inadvertently reveals that the Napata pass is unprotected. Lurking nearby, Amonasro overhears this, causing Radames to realize that he has betrayed his country. When he sees Ramfis near the temple, he confesses his betrayal and is taken away.

Highlights Aida: “O patria mia” (O native land, never shall I return to you). It’s a calm, peaceful and exquisite aria, ending with a dolce high C finish.

Act IV: Amneris, brooding on her hopeless love for Radames, has him brought to her by guards. She pleads with him to give up his love for Aida and marry her, thereby saving his life. But he refuses to do so and then learns of his fate — to be buried alive.

The final scene takes place in a dark crypt below the temple floor. Radames finds Aida hiding there, waiting to die with him. Amneris appears above, kneels next to the stone on the tomb, and prays for peace as the loving couple calmly anticipates a heavenly death.

Highlights Verdi’s favorite scene begins.

Radames: “Morir — Si pura e bella” (Death — So pure and beautiful). He sings a melody of great tenderness, regretting that he has caused her death.

She replies, seeing a vision of an angel who has come to promise them eternal love. As the chanting of the priests is heard, they join together in a sublime, perhaps heavenly, lovers’ hymn: “O terra, addio ...” (O earth, farewell). As their voices gently fade away, Amneris softly murmurs a prayer from above, “Pace t’imploro” (Peace I pray for you), bringing this Verdi masterpiece to an end. Tears will flow.

Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska is earning rave reviews in the role of Aida. The New York Times singles out her “big shimmering sound, her thrilling high notes.” Russian mezzo Olga Borodina sings Amneris with “astonishing power.” French tenor Roberto Alagna is Radames. Georgian baritone George Gagnidze is Amonasro.

Italian Fabio Luisi is the conductor.

Tickets: Adults $20; OLLI members $16; Students under 18, $10. All seats are assigned and the box office opens at USCB Center for the Arts one hour prior to the 12:55 p.m. curtain time, or call 521-4145.

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Roger Moss to solo in BSO Holiday Concert Baritone Roger Moss brings his rich, mellow voice to the stage for the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concert, “Tis The Season — Holiday Classics” on December 13 and 16.

Although Beaufort audiences may not be familiar with Mr. Moss, he is no stranger to Savannah’s musical crowd.

He grew up in Tennessee in a deeply religious family, where his upbringing was steeped in the gospel tradition.

Upon graduation from Wheaton College, he began to wonder what type of music suited his big voice. He settled on composers of American background, and was particularly drawn to the music of Gershwin and Ellington. “Singing is like breathing to me, and if it’s music that I love, I just go with it,” said Moss.

It was through his business career selling radio ads that connected him with Savannah. He made his home in

this vibrant, cultural city by teaching and being involved in the community.

Six years ago he was able to realize a long-desired dream by co-founding and directing The Savannah Children’s Choir. It is his passion to provide musical and academic opportunities for talented young students.

Maestro Fred Devyatkin’s concert lineup includes the “Farandole” by Bizet, Bach’s “Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desiring,” as well as dances from “The Nutcracker.”

Bassoonist William Baker has arranged “Let It Snow!,”“The Christmas Song,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and “O Holy Night.”

USCB Center For The Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street. Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m., tickets are $37.50; $5 for youth and students. For tickets call 800-595TIX or www.beaufortorchestra.org.

christmas party at charles street gallery On Friday, Dec. 14, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., the public is invited to view new work and enjoy a holiday reception with the artists of the Charles Street Gallery. Joan Templer will fill the first floor with glad tidings, and upstairs the halls will be decked by Lynn Brown, Sharon DeAlexandris, Carol Henry, Jim Rothnie and Nancy Sturgis. Together, they form a formidable reason to be merry and bright; individually, these artists offer colors and skills hung with care in this gallery yearround. The Charles Street Gallery is located at 914, Charles Street, Beaufort; 843-521-9054, http://www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com.

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Columbia City Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Beaufort Deemed as “close to perfect as you can get” by The State, the USCB Center for the Arts presents the Columbia City Ballet’s 52nd anniversary production of Beaufort’s holiday family tradition, The Nutcracker, on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

This award-winning spectacle is South Carolina’s largest single performing arts event, with more performances in more cities reaching more audience members than any other state arts event.

Artistic Director William Starrett’s award-winning choreography combines with a cast of local and professional dancers, new costumes and magical special effects. The company’s 30 professional dancers will share the stage with more than 20 talented local children, ages 4 to 18. “Our ballet mistress and I have really been working on bringing out the lyricism of our female dancers complimenting the magnificent Tchaikovsky score, paying even greater attention to the quality of the movements particularly during our new Snow Sequence from the Land of Snow,” said Starrett. “I’ve also created a new Candy Cane divertissement from the Land of the Sweets during Act II inspired by the recent Summer Olympic Games.”

Columbia’s own Kathryn Smoake takes the lead role of Clara, the young girl who travels through the enchanted winter wonderland accompanied by the Nutcracker Prince, played by Soloist

Philip Ingrassia. Principal Dancer Regina Willoughby will be returning to the stage for the first time in three years as the famed Sugar Plum Fairy, partnered by Soloist Journy WilkesDavis dancing the role of the Sugar Plum Cavalier for the first time. Local dancers include: Cartwheel Mice: Emma Jo Dykeman, Amara Phillips, Caylin Gecy, Abigail Davidson, Cecilia McAlhaney, Krisen Reinhart; Land of Sweets Attendants: Annie Grace Wells, Lucy Thayer, Madison McDougall, Madison Bennett, Leyla Batson, Caroline Campbell; Mouse Captain: Cape McAlhaney; Gingerbread Girls: Piper Beasley, Payton Miller, Emily Ann Hiers, Gracie Gecy, Abi Wiley, Josie Lee Maldonis, Julia Williams, Mary Hiers.

The Nutcracker, which tells the story of a young girl named Clara who is taken on a magical journey as a reward for saving the life of her beloved Nutcracker Price, was first performed in St. Petersburg in 1892. The American version began in 1940 when the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo suddenly took refuge and was based in America due to WWII, and presented its production in New York City. George Balanchine, the famed founder and choreographer of our current New York City Ballet, was the company’s ballet master. Alexandra Danilova was the reigning prima ballerina and a soloist of the company, while Merriam Lanova, Danilova’s understudy and look-alike alternate, danced many of her performances for years. Upon Lanova’s retirement in the late 1960’s, she started a regional company in the San Francisco area called Ballet Celeste. There, a young William Starrett learned the original Ballet Russe production from Lanova ARTS NCEouP rselfer APPFoLr IA The Do-It-Y NdS ALL bRA

herself playing the famed role of the Nutcracker Prince, at age 14.

“After having won the highest American medal in the first international ballet competition held in the United States, doors opened for me to tour more than 29 countries and ultimately be a part of 40 different Nutcrackers,” says Starrett. “Named the ultimate Nutcracker prince by Dance Magazine in 1983, I brought all of my favorite moments to our current Nutcracker that I experienced with all of those terrific productions. Now with 45 years of Nutcracker experience, I’ve tailored a production that has a Southern charm.”

The USCB Center for the Arts presents the Columbia City Ballet’s Nutcracker for one performance only on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, $30, $25 and $15 for students. Tickets can be purchased by calling 843-521-4145 or visit the USCB Center for the Arts, 810 Carteret St. For more information, visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.

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A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County school notes BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Thursday, Dec. 13: BA presents Oliver Twist, show time for this dinner theatre is at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 13: First graders to see the Model Train Exhibit downtown at the Public Library, depart 11:30 a.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 14: The SGA school-wide Canned Food Drive to benefit the Franciscan Center.

• Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 14: The senior class Holiday Store for Lower School students opens.

Gifts range from $1 - $5, and will be wrapped, labeled, and ready to give.

• Friday, Dec. 14: The freshman class will be selling hot chocolate before school as a class fundraiser.

• Friday, Dec. 14: Latin Honor Society Induction, 12:30 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 17: The PreK/K Christmas Program, 10:30 a.m.

• Monday, Dec. 17: The Lower School Christmas Music Program, 2 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 18: The school-wide Coat Drive comes to an end — make your donations now!

• Tuesday, Dec. 18: The Latin students will be singing Christmas carols, 8 a.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 18: Kindergarten

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BA seniors Hope Keane and Finn Koppernaes work with cells.

After studying the cell cycle and the regulation of gene expression, students stained slides to view morphological differences in normal cells and cancer cells.

Cancer cells exhibit unique and distinguishing features in comparison to normal cells. Based on their observations, students had to determine which cells were in which category.

students to see the play Holiday Celebrations Around the World at USCB, depart 11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 18: The second graders will visit the CODA shelter to give gifts to the Children’s Director for their children’s playroom, depart at 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 19: Christmas Break begins, no classes.

Peter’s at Beaufort Middle School; Girls 4 p.m./Boys 4:45 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 14: Uniform Free day.

• Riverview Family Fun Night, Saturday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Riverview Charter School gym. Family Fun Night will include: “Dad” Chili Cookoff, Complimentary hot dogs and treats; a visit from St. Nick.

• Wednesday Dec. 19: 5:30 p.m.

Ballots for the 2013 Board of Directors are due. school district

Okatie Elementary nominated for award

Students from Ms. Martin and Ms. Garner’s classes at Robert Smalls Intermediate/Middle worked on research skills for the upcoming Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest with volunteer Dennis Adams, who is retired from the Beaufort County Public Library. holy trinity Christmas” with gifts each day. classical christian .

• A grammar school play based riverview charter on Leo Tolstoy’s short story “Where • Thursday, Dec. 13: Riverview Love Is, There God is Also” is open Charter School 3rd Graders are to the public at two performances, proud to present “A Bugz Christmas” Wednesday Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. and

by John Jacbson & John Higgins, a Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. musical directed by Mrs. Lisa Clancy • Last day of school, before the & Mr. Rod Williams. Musical Christmas holidays is December 21. community performance from 10 to • Students are observing 10:30 a.m. at the Riverview gym. the “Twelve (school) Days of • Thursday, Dec. 13: Basketball St.

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Okatie Elementary School has been nominated for a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School award, the South Carolina Department of Education announced. Okatie is one of five schools nominated by State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais for recognition by the U.S. Department of Education, which honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.

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school news beaufort celebrates america recycles day

Principal Lynn Singleton and Mayor Billy Keyserling pose with members of the school’s student council and recycling task force. Whale Branch Elementary School joined hundreds of schools across the United States by celebrating “America Recycles Day.” In addition, students attended a Beaufort City Council meeting on Monday, November 12 where the mayor proclaimed November 15 “America Recycles Day” in Beaufort County.

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The winners of the 2012 Light up the Night Boat Parade held Saturday, Dec. 8: The under 25’ Power boat class • #1 Captain Diana Jordan in “Spot On” Theme: Christmas Train Bringing Presents • #2 Captain Penny Hadgeoff in “Quarter Note” Theme: A Recycled Christmas The Over 25’ Power class #1 Captain Charles Graham in “Dolphin Lady” Theme: A Whale Branch of a Christmas #2 Captain Charles Borrmann in “Merlin” Theme Christmas Angel Commercial Class • #1 SSGT Christopher McNeel in “Rudolph” Theme Rudolph representing the U.S. Marine Corps Two boats tied for second place #2 Captain Cameron Reaves in “Gracie Belle” Theme: From the Manger to the Cross Representing Sea Eagle Market #2 Captain Craig Freeman in “Week-end Wife” Theme: Santa’s Sleigh representing Barrier Island Marine

ABOVE: Religious themes and cartoon characters on boats of every description took part in the annual Light Up the Night boat parade in the Beaufort River. RIGHT: This Cub Scout wears reindeer antlers and red nose on his bike during the annual Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 9. TOP RIGHT: Part of the decorations of a boat include a lighted Palmetto tree during the boat parade last Saturday, Dec. 8.

Ribbons, flags and lots of lights adorned golf carts as they make their way down Paris Avenue during the Port Royal Golf Cart Parade.

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New members of DAR

The November meeting of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the Beaufort History Museum where the ladies were treated to a tour guided by Katherine Lang, President of the Museum’s Board of Directors. After the tour the ladies met for refreshments and spent time preparing Christmas Cards for Veterans at Victory House, a retirement home for veterans in Walterboro. The meeting closed with the induction of three new members. Pictured above, from left, are Mel Brown, Jennie Bush and Jacque Wedler being sworn in by Anne Kennedy as acting Chaplain. For more information, contact Regent Charlene Shufelt at 525-0158.

udc celebrates 102nd anniversary Recently Beaufort’s Stephen Elliott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) celebrated the Chapter’s 102nd anniversary. The meeting was held at the Islands of Beaufort Club House and new Chapter Officers were elected.

They are from Left to Right: Judith Ericksen, President; Penny Tarrance, 1st Vice President; Barbara Wood, 2nd Vice President; Lydia Hudsick, Recording Secretary; Lanie Sutcliffe, Treasurer; Laura Beall, Registrar; Eliza Oliwa, Historian; Nancy Anderson, Recorder of Military Service Awards; Margaret Ann Gatch, Chaplain and Gladys Cousar, Ex-Officio.

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Thank you to the Royal Pines residents who were generous in giving this year to Festival of Trees. Our donations of cookies, breads, craft items, gift baskets and jewelry, along with monetary donations and donating time, helped to stock the Gift and Gourmet shop whose sales benefit FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice.

On Saturday, December 8, the Royal Readers held their annual Christmas luncheon at Truffles in Bluffton.

Kathy Adams sent this: The Beaufort International Film Festival is scheduled February 13-17, 2013 at the USCB Center for the Arts. Volunteers are being recruited for ushering duties, ticket sales, food servers and bartending.

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DIRECTIONS Stir together eggs and milk, and pour over fish nuggets; chill for 1-3 hours.

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one-third of grouper nuggets, and shake to coat; repeat process twice.

Chill coated nuggets for 30 minutes.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large skillet; heat to 350. Re-coat nuggets with remaining breading mixture, and fry in batches for 4-6 minutes, turning once.

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BERTO’S GRILL

By Pamela Brownstein

When the Lunch Bunch met last week, we were all giddy with anticipation as we took our seats at a long wooden table in the middle of Berto’s Grill, an intimate Mexican restaurant located in Habersham Marketplace.

Peggy McLenagan, the new advertising rep, and I shared stories about how we used to go to Berto’s all the time when it was at its previous spot on Boundary Street (where Brick’s is located today).

We were doubly excited when Iris, Berto’s wife and our server, brought the ingredients for guacamole and prepared it at our table. Is there anything better than fresh guacamole and chips?

Kim went light with two shrimp tacos wrapped in flour tortillas, and I ordered a basic, yet delicious, dish with a quesadillas filled with grilled chicken and melted cheese and served with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and pico de gallo.

Nikki was thrilled with her sizzling plate of steak fajitas made with sauteed onions, fresh green and red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. She hardly left any food behind on the skillet.

Peggy tried the Carnitas Dinner, and it was a must-have, in my book. The pork was slowly cooked to a golden

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Berto’s Special.

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Sizzling steak fajitas.

Chicken quesadillas.

Berto’s wife, Iris, prepares guacamole fresh at your table.

brown in special herbs and spices and served with lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, beans and corn tortillas. The pieces of pork were so juicy, they fell apart in your mouth, and were so yummy.

Buck also ordered a must-have dish with the Berto’s Special — grilled steak, chicken and pork served on a bed of grilled cactus, topped with Monterrey

Jack cheese, complemented with lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, beans and tortillas.

The presentation alone was enticing, and it smelled fabulous.

Chef Noberto Lopez grew up in Mexico and worked for 14 years at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. His culinary skills and dedication to authentic Mexican dishes have been pleasing customers in Beaufort

for years, and the Lunch Bunch can attest that the food is better than ever.

Berto’s Grill is located at 9 Market Street, Beaufort, SC, 29906, in Habersham Marketplace. It is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 843-644-1925 for take-out orders.

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wine

It’s raining, I’m pouring

By Celia Strong

And, truly, well suited to this week’s wines. We have two wines this week. A white, Pinot Gris, and a red, Pinot Noir, from Oregon, from the same winery, both new. Maybe if I’d said Oregon first, you could have guessed Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, but too late now. Seems to me it’s been a while since we’ve had a wine from Oregon. But, these two are worth the wait!

Over the past 20 years or so, Oregon has established for itself an international reputation in the wine business. With more than 300 wineries in the state, tourism is now a large part of the economy. Wine sales from tasting rooms as well as hotels and restaurants and other related businesses — all of it to the tune of almost $100 million dollars a year. Obviously, they take wine seriously. Currently, about five percent of overnight leisure trips in Oregon involve winery visits. There is some resistance to too much tourism, though, from wineries themselves, because they are concerned the state might lose some of its beauty and land best suited for more grapes would be wasted building resorts.

The wine business in Oregon dates back to when the territory was settled in the 1840s. The first grapes were planted there in 1847, but it took more than 100 years before it meant something. During the nineteenth century, immigrants who settled in the territory experimented with different grape varieties. Then, at the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis, an Oregon wine won a prize. Unfortunately, Prohibition stalled the wine industry in Oregon, like the rest of the country, for about 30 years.

It wasn’t until the 1960s when the

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

state wineries “re-booted” themselves and have maintained growth ever since.

(They did start out slowly. By 1970, they had only five commercial wineries with a total of 35 acres of grapes planted.).

During the 1970’s, wineries from California and Washington state tried expanding into Oregon but it was thought to be too cold for Pinot Noir to do well. Oregon’s land-use laws prohibited housing tracts from being spread all over their hills, so land wellsuited for grapes got planted with grapes.

In 1979, Eyrie Vineyards entered one of their 1975 Pinot Noirs in the Wine Olympics. That wine was judged to be one of the best Pinots in the world. And, as they say, the rest is history.

There are several different growing regions for wine grapes in Oregon. AVAs within the state include the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, the Umpqua Valley and the Rogue Valley. Unlike most other states, Oregon shares some AVAs with its neighbors, Washington State — parts of the Columbia Gorge and Walla Walla Valley — and the Snake River Valley is shared with Idaho.

Oregon’s top two grapes are the Pinot Gris and the Pinot Noir and they are close to making 2 million cases each year. The Willamette Valley is probably the best known of Oregon’s AVAs. It is also the largest in the state with

5,200 square miles and contains most of the state’s wineries (more than 200).

Willamette Valley is best known for its Pinot Noirs, but also makes good Pinot Gris, Rieslings and Chardonnays.

The weather there is mild year round, with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The Umpqua Valley AVA contains the drainage basin for the Umpqua River. It has a warmer climate than the Willamette Valley. And, this is the oldest wine region, since Prohibition, in Oregon. A wider range of grapes grow in this area — Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, of course, but Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gruner Veltliner and others too.

Both of our wines this week are called Rainstorm. Their name comes from the popular belief that Oregon has a lot of rain. They say not so true, but enough to grow great grapes. And, they have Pinot Passion — for both Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. The Rainstorm Pinot Gris is made from Willamette Valley grown grapes that have reddish skins with a white pulp. These grapes grow on south-facing slopes on either side of the Willamette River. All the grapes are picked by hand to avoid breaking the skins, which adds harsh, tart notes to the wines and happens pretty easily

with mechanical harvesting. The grapes are pressed and fermented at cold temperatures. This lets Rainstorm make a wine layered with flavors and textures.

Then, it is aged for at least six months on its lees, but no oak and no malo-lactic fermentation. This Pinot Gris is dry, full of pear and honey blossom flavors, hints of mango and crisp acidity. And a great treat!

And Rainstorm Pinot Noir? This is probably one of the most exciting Pinot Noirs I’ve tasted in ages. This wine is made from half Willamette Valley grapes and half Umpqua Valley grapes.

The cool, mild climate of the Willamette Valley gives this Pinot an earthy, elegant style with complex flavors and subtleties.

The Umpqua Valley grapes, from that warmer climate, are full of bright, ripe fruit flavors. By blending the grapes from both these regions, Rainstorm has a balanced Pinot Noir with the best of both styles. These grapes are also hand picked, for the same reason, and gently de-stemmed before maceration.

Maceration, the time that the juice sits with the skins, is only about a week to avoid harsh tannins. A full malo-lactic fermentation is done and then a rough filtration. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for at least 12 months. All of which explains why this wine tastes like it does. But that first sip, all fruit forward, smooth and soft on your tongue, full of bright cherry, pomegranate and rose flavors? You may not care why it tastes so good, just know that it does.

The Rainstorm label itself is a kind of a collage in bright, pretty, psychedelic colors that represents what makes Oregon great. The label does stand out — just like the wine inside the bottle.

So, for $11.99 on the Pinot Gris and $14.99 on the Pinot Noir, we can drink our new wines. Rain or shine, pour some Rainstorm. Enjoy.

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what to do what’s happening this weekend? christian women’s connection has meeting The Beaufort Christian Women’s Connection will hold their meeting on Thursday, December 13 at the Hilton Gardens Inn at 2015 Boundary Street at 11:30 a.m. The guest musician is Whitney McDaniels and guest speaker is Peggy Hunt whose theme is “How to get along with a Fake Christmas Tree.” Come join us to sing joy into Christmas. Luncheon and program is $13. sportfishing & diving club to have december meeting The Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club’s December meeting will be held Thursday, December 13 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Al Stokes, General Manager of the Waddell Mariculture Center, will be the guest speaker. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020. beaufort history museum to host fish camps exhibit Janet Garrity’s book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” can be seen up close and personal at a new exhibition that opens at the Beaufort History Museum.

The exhibit’s opening night reception will be Thursday, December 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Beaufort’s City Hall. For reservations to the reception, send a check for $25 or $20 per person for members.

For information, call 843-470-1110 or www. garrity.com.

toys for tots Merry Maids is a drop off center for the Toys for Tots Program at 829 Parris Island Gateway. Drop off a new, unopened toy between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. tcl to honor nursing program graduates The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold its nursing recognition and pinning ceremony this Thursday, December 13 at 1 p.m. in the MacLean Hall Auditorium, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. Approximately 21 associate degree in nursing program graduates will be recognized. For more information about the TCL health sciences programs, please visit www.tcl.edu/health or call 843.525.8267. beaufort high presents winter dance concert The Beaufort High School Fine Arts Department presents their Annual Winter Dance Concert on Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. in The Arts Center at BHS. The concert theme is “Traditions – Celebrating 20 years of Dance at BHS.” Choreography in the show includes several dances created over the past 20 years as well as new choreography by the students.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

Children 5 and under will be admitted free.

For more information, contact Teresa Baker, BHS Dance Director, at 843-322-2153.

dar to hold annual tea ‘christmas is coming’ The Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their annual “Christmas is Coming” Tea at the home of Mrs. Andrew Beall at 26 Carrier Bluff in Oldfield, Okatie at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 13. In addition to enjoying refreshments, the members will prepare Christmas Cards to be forwarded to Victory House, a retirement facility for veterans in Walterboro. Call Regent Charlene Shufelt at 525-0158 for more information. artworks: meet sculptor & ‘tall tales from wales’ This Friday, December 14, 6-8 p.m. meet sculptor Stephen Kishel in a garden of abstract mobiles, floor and wall pieces and stay for the 8 p.m. “Tall Tales from Wales” performance.

Sculptor Stephen Kishel creates contemporary works in metal that move, with lines that float and flow. His show at ARTworks in Beaufort is an exciting look at form that dramatically, and colorfully, stands, hangs, and reaches. Kishel’s work has been installed in city parks, commissioned by restaurants, and collected in private homes nationally.

“Tall Tales from Wales” or “How Welsh are You?” is presented by Peter Townes of Blue Wall Group at ARTworks. On Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m., enjoy an evening of Welshness, explore who they are, and what they think they’re up to, including: the difference between the Welsh and the Irish, Scots, Picts and the English; A quick genealogy workshop exploring your

own Welsh ancestry; The Welsh Discovery of America — the history of Madoc and his legendary followers, who discovered and settled America in 1150; Arthur who? The most famous Welshman of all ... and finally, Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas In Wales.” For tickets, call 843-379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org: $17 per person, $12 for students, $7 for children; $12 for groups of 10 or more. ARTworks is at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center. st. helena library potluck to celebrate gullah Night pun deseyuh iland: A Gullah Night On the Town: This event is a holiday potluck with festivities to celebrate Gullah culture.

All library patrons who visit the library through Dec. 14 can enter their name in for a gift basket drawing. The library will close for business and participants are invited to join the staff in the Community Meeting Room to meet a special Holiday Guest who will read “Gullah Night Before Christmas” by Virginia Geraty and the community can share in a potluck feast. Sign up is not required but would be appreciated to inform which side dish a participant may bring. This event is sponsored by the Beaufort Friends of the Library and the Red Piano Too Art Gallery.

Open to all patrons, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. The free event will be held Friday, December 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29935 Contact: 843-255-6540, or email Maria Benac, Branch Manager at mbenac@bcgov. net or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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what to do Watch ‘A Christmas Story’ under the stars

“A Christmas Story” Movie Event Under The Stars will play outside on the big screen to benefit Family Promise of Beaufort County, a local charity that provides housing and shelter for homeless families. The gate will be open at 5 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 14. The movie will be shown at Palmetto Bluff, 1 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910.

Price of event is $ 20 per car. For more information, visit www.palmettobluff. com or call 866 316 5262.

Lulu Burgess welcomes well-known silhouettist

Silhouettes by nationally known artist Clay Rice, grandson of Carew Rice, “America’s Greatest Silhouettist,” will be at Lulu Burgess on Saturday, December 15. Silhouettes are the perfect Christmas gift! Lulu Burgess is at 917 Bay Street, Beaufort. Call 843-524-5858 for an appointment. Silhouettes are $42 per person for two copies.

Join Fripp Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count

Join wildlife enthusiasts from Fripp, Harbor, Hunting, Lady’s and St. Helena islands on Saturday, Dec. 15. North America & the world! Dec. 15. All bird and nature lovers from across the nation, at any level of expertise, are welcome and needed as observers in the field or as feeder-watchers in local backyards.

Newcomers to birding will be paired with old hands on field teams. Even if you can’t get out, count birds at feeders in your own backyard. For times, team assignments and locations, contact Dick Work, 843-271-3351, or online at www. islc.net/audubon.

TLC Ministries to hold charity BBQ fundraiser

TLC Ministries will hold a charity fundraiser Christmas barbecue on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Beaufort Plaza, next to Staples.

Sirloin steak is $10 per plate, and there will be many door prize giveaways. For more information, call 843-525-1115.

TLC Women hosting toy and food drive

The Low Country Womens’ Fellowship, also known as “TLC Women,” aims to empower women through Tender Loving Care, while touching the lives of others in the community. They are hosting their first holiday luncheon and toy and food drive. The luncheon will take place on December 15 at 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on Boundary Street. The primary goal of this event is to increase

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Family Fun Day at Beaufort Town Center

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Beaufort Town Center is pleased to announce the second Family Fun Day event at Center Stage on December 15, from 5-8 p.m. Family Fun Day is a great way to bring families together for a few hours of free fun. Santa will be at Family Fun Day! Bring the kids to have a professional photo taken with Santa by Wollwerth Imagery.

Discounted packages will be available.

Activities will include a Radio Remote from 104.9 The Surf, inflatable kids’ games,interactive yoga from Dancing Dogs Yoga, Discovery Toys demo from Align Education Consultants, and food/ drink sampling from Moes Southwest Grill, Jimmy Johns, The Irish Rose Grill & Pub, Amata Thai Fusion, It’s Fashion and Marek Reality Group. Also, gift certificates and gift baskets have been donated by New Spring Chiropractic, Best Nails, Bangs and many restaurants.

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the awareness of and to meet social needs within the community. This event promises to be filled with lots of food, fun and holiday surprises. In support of the toy and food drive, guests are asked to optionally bring or drop off a nonperishable food item, clothing item and/ or a toy. Tickets are $20. For tickets or questions, please contact Tonya Johnson

The choirs and orchestra of Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, present “Filled With Joy” a Christmas Musical.

An evening performance will be held Friday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and includes the children’s choirs. On Sunday, Dec. 16 at 9:15 and 11 a.m. just the adults and teens will perform. In addition to the musical performances a few incredible narratives will be featured. Admission is free and a nursery is provided.

The Parris Island Marine Band will once again perform at Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The band will feature a selection of Christmas and seasonal favorites. Admission is free and tickets are not required.

Ducks Unlimited holds conservation banquet

Beaufort Ducks Unlimited presents the first Waterfowl Warrior Dinner and Conservation Banquet on Saturday, December 15, at 6 p.m. at the Beaufort Readiness Center, 1 Cavalry Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906. Tickets are $75 Single/$125 couple. Sponsors can pay

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The Music Ministry at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, is delighted to offer the church and community a delightful opportunity to enjoy the “sounds of the season” at the Keyboards at Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 16, at 3 p.m. The program will feature seven keyboarders from the staff and congregation who will be sharing instrumental music in a variety of configurations using four pianos, pipe organ, and synthesizer.

Terry (Food Drive Coordinator at 843-575-1574) or Pastor Ron (TLC Ministry at 843-476-9767).

Community Bible holds candlelight service

A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be offered by Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. The 55 minute event begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24 and will feature a selection of sacred and traditional musical numbers and carols intended to bring families into the spirit of Christmas.

YMCA Rockin’ Lock-in will be New Year’s Eve

The YMCA of Beaufort County is hosting a lock-in for children ages 7-13.

The lock-in will be New Year’s Eve on Monday, December 31 at 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

This event will be 14 hours packed full of fun activities for your child including, rolling video game bus, Wii, Tux the Clown, Karaoke, 5-on-5 sports tournaments, swimming, crafts, a midnight talent show and much more!

Parents can expect a fun and safe environment in a fully monitored facility and an experienced staff team.

Kids are asked to bring swim gear, a sleeping bag and pillow.

Stop by the Wardle Family YMCA on 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal to register for this event. The cost is $25 per child ages 7-13. Call 843-522-9622.

Annual Pelican Plunge held on Hunting Island

The fifth annual Pelican Plunge will be held January 1, 2013, at Hunting Island State Park at 1 p.m.; registration begins at noon at the lighthouse.

Personal and team pledges benefit the park’s Discover Carolina — a program that teaches hands on curriculum-based science lessons to third, fifth and seventh grades in Beaufort County. For more information, call 843-838-2011 or visit www.friendsofhuntingisland.org.

ABLE Foundation Lowcountry Community ornaments for sale ABLE Foundation, the Disabilities Band to play free show The Lowcountry Community Band, which is supported by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USCB, will perform a free concert, “Celebrating the Season” to be presented at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island at 5 p.m. Sunday, December 16.

Food, toy donations accepted to help needy

KingTerry’s, Cleaning Services — 194 Detour Road, Seabrook — will be holding a food drive on December 21 to help neighbors through the Christmas Holidays. KingTerry’s helps citizens and individuals in need throughout the community. Help the less fortunate by supplying food, funds and/or new or used toys for these families. Food, funds and/or toys can be picked-up or dropped off at The TLC Thrift Store between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located next door to Staples. For additional information, feel free to contact Allen

Foundation for Beaufort County, wants to remind everyone that their annual ornament can be found in stores now.

The 2012 ornament features a Heron and is the fourth in a commemorative series depicting favorite Lowcountry scenes. The ornament, which can also be used as a medallion, was created locally and was commissioned from Buf ’s in Beaufort. All proceeds go to support Camp Treasure Chest, a summer camp put on by the ABLE Foundation for children with special needs.

Ornaments are available at: • Smiles by Wyles Dentistry, 134 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island • Budget Print, 510 Carteret Street • Sea Eagle Market, 2242 Boundary St • Green Herring Gallery, 1001 Bay St. • Harbor Island Beach and Raquet Club, Harbor Island • New Image Salon, 1615 Paris Ave., Port Royal • Offices of Disabilities and Special Needs Dept., 100 Clear Water Way

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Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol

A gift worth waiting for Punctuating the back-to-back Christmas TV movies and holiday specials are the heartfelt appeals by various celebrities to pleasepleaseplease adopt an animal for Christmas. Every commercial is loaded with heart-tugging film of sad-eyed pets behind bars, little paws against chain link. I can’t watch them.

Christmas IS the season for giving, but it’s not the season to gift anyone with a pet. Sure, puppies look cute in the beribboned basket under the tree.

The kids squealing in paroxysms of delight is worthy of a YouTube viral video. However, a living creature should never be gifted because they require a commitment from the owner (the giftee) that surpasses the longevity of anything one could purchase at a big box store.

We’re looking at a 15-year, time-moneyspace intensive commitment following a split-second exclamation of, “Let’s get her a puppy!”

Sure, owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things life can offer and it’s the start of a friendship that will last for years. But pets also come with serious responsibilities and a commitment to their health and happiness. Consider this: Is the giftee ready for the responsibility of pet ownership? If the answers end up being no, are you prepared to take on full responsibility yourself? Has the giftee expressed a clear desire for a new pet? If you’re not sure, don’t even think about it.

The highest incidence of pet abandonment arises from animals given as gifts. Manoj Oswal, head of People For Animals, says, “When we receive complaints of animal cruelty, 85% of

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Take the time this holiday season to have a serious discussion, or even a series of discussions, concerning your family’s thoughts about adding a four-legged member to your pack. the time, the pet will have been received as a gift. In such cases, the owner is not really an animal lover, but finds that abandoning the pet is morally wrong and will hurt the sentiments of the person who presented the pet.” In such a case, the owner doesn’t devote his time to care for the pet and simply ties it up and gives it meals but deprives it of any human companionship.

Here’s an idea: take the time this holiday season to have a serious discussion, or even a series of discussions, concerning your family’s thoughts about adding a four-legged member to your pack.

Consider the ages of all family members — are they too young for a pet or are they too old? Who will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, who will be responsible for exercise and play and who will be responsible for the less fun occasions — the heaps in the yard or the hair all over the couch. What is the “style” of your family? Is your family high

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energy, on the go all the time? Do you even have time for a pet? Is it all going to come down to another thing Mom is responsible for? See, it’s not a spur of the moment decision.

Should your family decide that they are ready to get a pet, make Christmas the time for preparation. Make your gifts for your dog-to-be useful, practical and fun. Leash, collar, chew toys, grooming gear, Nature’s Miracle, food and water bowls, a gift certificate for a new puppy exam from your favorite vet, and perhaps

a chic dog sweater are good pre-presents.

Create a file with all the info you’ll need to keep for the pet. Get a crate. Give each other these gifts because a pet is a family present. As family members unwrap the various pieces of the “puzzle,” their delight and anticipation will grow.

This will increase the family’s mutual commitment to, and investment in, the well being of the newest family member.

It will be a project the family has done together which is a wonderful way for any adoption to begin.

Then, when the drama and chaos of the holidays has morphed into the chilly doldrums of January and February, THEN visit the local shelters and shelters in neighboring communities to find your new Best Friend. A dog with a good introduction to its adoptive family is much more likely to become a longterm companion rather than another tragic holiday mistake.

Note: This article is in tribute to a neighbor who, with big heart and ample essential resources, does the absolute best for her pack of 12 (!) dogs adopted from the shelter or found on the side of the road.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY A SODA/SNACK VENDING ROUTE Machines & Prime $$ Locations 9K-35K Investment 100% Tax Deductible Guaranteed Cash Flow 1-800-367-6709 ext 16 Reg #333.

HELP WANTED Automotive sales professional needed!! This is your opportunity to join the #1 dealership in Beaufort! Apply in person at Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep PreOwned store at the corner of Robert Smalls Parkway and Boundary Street.

No phone calls please!

NEED CANDIDATES THAT LIVE IN THE BEAUFORT AREA. OFFERS BEING MADE NOW FOR CANDIDATES THAT CAN START IN 3 DAYS.Residential Home CleanersProfessionally clean customer homes using Merry Maids’ unique cleaning procedures and products. Overall objectives are to leave

the home looking and smelling freshly cleaned and groomed. Uses Merry Maids’ cleaning products and procedures to clean kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and more. Moves all reasonably moveable furniture in rooms to clean under and behind. Vacuums all upholstered furniture, including under all cushions each cleaning.

To Apply: Merry Maids 829 Parris Island Gateway or email resume to custsrv4632@merrymaids.net Please, no phone calls about this position.

Benefits: Compensation: Full time associates make between $300.00 and $500.00/wk plus mileage.

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. $48.95 info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. SC-2794.

WANTED: LIFE AGENTS. Earn $500 a Day. Great Agent Benefits.

Commissions Paid Daily. Liberal Underwriting. Leads, Leads, Leads LIFE INSURANCE, LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 1-888-713-6020.

COLONIAL LIFE is seeking business-to-business sales representatives and managers to market insurance products and services. Commissions average $56K+/yr. Training & leads.

Call Natalie at 803-931-2529.

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375.

Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network,

1-888-727-7377.

Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to Qualified drivers. Home most weekends.

Call: 843-266-3731 / www.bulldoghiway. com EOE. OTR/CDL Class A Drivers, SinglesTeams-Owner Ops, Multiple Locations at Ryder Facilities in NC and SC. USA/ Canada Routes. Good Home Time.

Excellent Pay with Monthly Bonus and Good Benefits. www.catconcord.com Call 1-800-869-2434 x 16 Ron Hettrick.

DRIVERS - CLASS A FLATBED Home Every Weekend! Pay 37¢/mi, Both ways, FULL BENEFITS, Requires 1 year OTR Flatbed experience. 800-572-5489 x227, SunBelt Transport, Jacksonville, FL. DRIVERS - CDL-A STAR OF THE ROAD Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 New Student Pay & Lease Program UP TO $5000 SIGN ON BONUS! 877-5215775 www.USATruck.jobs.

CLASS-A - CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED! NEW pay package/ benefits/401K match. 2yrs exp. Required.

Call JGR 864-679-1551, Greenville and Gaffney SC locations. www.jgr-inc.com.

DRIVER. Tango Transport now hiring Regional OTR Team. Top Pay Plenty of Miles Great Home Time. Family Medical/Dental. 401k. Paid Vacations. Call 877-826-4605 or www.drivefortango.com.

Apply Now, 12 Drivers Needed, Top 5% Pay & Late Model Equip. Guaranteed Home for Xmas. Need CDL Class A

Driving Exp. 877-258-8782 www.addrivers.com.

COMPANY DRIVERS: $2500 SignOn Bonus! Super Service is hiring solo and team drivers. Excellent hometime options. CDL-A required. Students with CDL-A Welcome. Call 888-441-9358, or apply online at www.superservicellc.com.

LAID OFF? PLANT CLOSING? Need that new job? Call Xtra Mile & enroll in CDL Class-A training today! 1-866-4846313 / www.xtramiledrivertraining.com.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/ month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 877-617-0765.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN $125.00. Includes name change and property settlement agreement. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy.

Call 1-888-733-7165, 24/7.

VACATION RENTALS ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY to more than 2.6 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

Just Arrived! Skateboards Shop right now for best selection

We custom build Great graphics to make a statement!

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Attention! Federal Workers If you have or wish to file a claim for work-related hearing loss with the U.S. Department of Labor - OWCP.

You may be eligible for compensation and continuing benefits

Order by 12-14 ~ Delivery on 12-18 • Vegetable Lasagna w/ Meat Sides • Holiday Ham Dinner • Chicken Cacciatorre • Mediterranean Turkey Stew • Boneless Pork Chops Teriyaki • Baked Greek Salmon • Pasta Fagioli & Avocado Sun-dried Tomato Quiche

Don’t want every meal every week? Pick and order only the meals you want.

Eligible Civil Service Employees, Naval Shipyard, Air Force Base, FBI, etc. should

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