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SOCIAL

The Conroys host a book signing for Maggie Schein. see page 8

PROFILE

A Merry Beaufort

CHRISTMAS

Peter and Jamie Wolf light the way. see page 10 INDEX

News 2-4 Health 5 Social Diary 8-9 Profile 10 Sports 12-13 Arts 14-15 Voices 16 School 18-19 Recipe 23 Lunch Bunch 24 Wine 25 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31

Wreaths across America ceremony was held last weekend at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.

Beaufort American Legion posts award scholarship to local athlete The summer after his first year of college at Winthrop University, Junior Delatorre decided to give baseball one more go and take advantage of his final season of eligibility for the Beaufort Ospreys American Legion team.

It was while pitching for the Ospreys that

Delatorre caught the eye of Nolan Fuller, then an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, and after talking with Fuller and the rest of the USCB coaching staff, he decided his baseball career wasn’t over, after all.

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Adjutant Rich Delmore and athletics director George Miller of Post 9 presented USCB’s Junior Delatorre with a $1,000 scholarship from local American Legion posts.

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Tim Scott picked for Senate seat

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Charleston congressman will succeed U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint Governor Nikki Haley recently announced U.S. Rep. Tim Scott as her appointment to fill the vacancy created

by United States Senator Jim DeMint’s retirement.

Flanked by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and U.S. Sen. DeMint — as well as U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney and U.S. Rep.-elect Tom Rice — the governor made the announcement during a Statehouse press conference as U.S. Rep. Scott’s mother, Frances Scott, looked on.

Video of the governor’s announcement is available on YouTube.

Gov. Haley said, “What we looked for in a new senator is a fighter — someone with courage and leadership for our state and nation at a time when we need it most, and someone who understands South Carolina’s issues

“What we looked for in a new senator is a fighter ... It’s a great honor for me to appoint Tim as our next U.S. senator.”

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and knows her people. That’s what we found in Tim Scott. It’s a great honor for me to appoint Tim as our next U.S. senator.”

“I am deeply honored to accept Governor Nikki Haley’s appointment as United States Senator,” said U.S. Rep. Scott. “As much as there is honor in such an occasion, I am even more humbled at the confidence she has shown in me, and at the task that is

now before me. Representing the entire state of South Carolina and all of its citizens is a sacred duty. I look to the Lord’s grace to give me the strength and wisdom to fulfill that duty in a way that reflects well on our state and our country.”

Gov. Haley said, “Tim Scott has proven himself time after time. His life story is a great South Carolina story, filled with the difficulties and the successes that are familiar to so many of our citizens.” Prior to being elected to Congress in 2010, Scott served on Charleston County Council for 13 years, including four terms as chair, and in the S.C. House of Representatives for two years where he was elected Chairman of the Freshman Caucus and House Whip. He was the owner of Tim Scott Allstate and partner of Pathway Real Estate Group.

County’s Tabby House has grand opening The Beaufort County Animal Shelter announced the opening of the Beaufort County’s Tabby House last Saturday, December 15.

The Tabby House will be a cat adoption center located in Beaufort Town Center at 2127 Boundary Street. This center will allow the community to come in and see healthy, adoptable cats that need a new home.

An anonymous donor gave money

for the first year lease of the center and everything inside has been donated from furniture to food and kitty litter.

Employees working at the Tabby House will consist of volunteers giving their own time ensuring these cats find loving homes.

While checking out the new Tabby House on Saturday, families had the opportunity to have their pet pictured with Santa for a small donation that was given to the Tabby House.

news briefs Be aware of county holiday schedule

In observance of Christmas and the New Year, all Beaufort County Government Buildings will be closed Monday December 24, 2012, Tuesday December 25, 2012, and Tuesday January 1, 2013. These closings also include County library branches.

The County Convenience Centers will follow the below holiday schedule: • Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, Christmas Eve: All Centers close at 1 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, Christmas Day: All Centers CLOSED • Monday, December 31, 2012, New Year’s Eve: All Centers close at 1 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 1, 2013, New Year’s Day: All Centers CLOSED • Wednesday, January 2, 2013: All centers re-open.

County helps answer tax bill questions

All Beaufort County residents should have already received their 2012 Tax Bill. Looking at the bill can be confusing, so the county has provided some helpful steps on it website, www.bcgov.net. By clicking on

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the icon on the homepage that reads “Got Questions About Your Tax Bill?”, a sample tax bill will appear.

On that sample tax bill you will notice several yellow boxes. When you run your curser on each of the boxes, an explanation will tell you what that part of the bill means. All 2012 Tax Bills are due January 15, 2013. You can pay online at www.bcgov.net, in person at any of the 3 Beaufort County Treasurer offices (Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island) or at any BB&T Bank locations in Beaufort County.

Beaufort County buys land for preservation

Monday, Dec. 10, the Beaufort County Council unanimously voted to acquire Garvey Hall, an 88-acre tract of ecologically sensitive land on the head waters of the New River, through its Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program.

This project represents an expansion of the New River headwater conservation area, an area containing more than 500 acres that has been previously protected over the last six years, and the continued commitment of Beaufort County Council to protect

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and preserve the natural waterbodies.

The land consists of undeveloped river front between Beaufort and Jasper counties. The property will be bought for $785,000 from the FDIC.

St. Helena man arrested on drug, weapon charges

A St. Helena man was arrested on multiple drug and weapon charges as the result of an ongoing investigation.

Yuhon Lephree Simmons, 34, was arrested by members of the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office Drug Investigations Section as a result of a two-month long investigation into alleged drug activities occurring at Simmon’s Kiwi Lane home.

During the course of the investigation, investigators were able to make controlled purchases of illegal drugs from Simmons at his residence.

A search warrant was subsequently obtained and was executed.

Contact was made with Simmons outside of his residence. Simmons was found to have cocaine on his person, and a search of the residence yielded additional quantities of cocaine, marijuana, prescription pills and a handgun.

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South Carolina Holiday Sober or Slammer 2012 In the week leading up to Christmas and continuing through New Year’s Day, the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office will step up efforts to reduce drunk driving on local roadways.

The enforcement blitz — the Christmas/New Year’s Sober or Slammer! DUI crackdown campaign — is spearheaded by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and runs from today through January 1, 2013. The goal is to curb the number of crashes and fatalities caused by motorists driving while impaired during the holiday season.

The Sober or Slammer! campaign is part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown coordinated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The

national effort includes state and local law enforcement agencies across the country. The campaign combines highvisibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising and publicity.

Deputies will be conducting proactive, targeted patrols throughout the county in search of impaired drivers. Those who insist on breaking the law while putting others in danger will need to be prepared for the legal and personal consequences, to include a DUI arrest. Aside from a criminal charge, a DUI arrest carries a huge financial burden. The following are just a few of the average costs associated with a first offense DUI: • Motor vehicle insurance fees: The cost of insurance typically doubles for at least the first three years after a DUI

Deputies will be conducting proactive, targeted patrols throughout the county in search of impaired drivers. conviction. For the average driver in the state, the cost could increase more than $3,000.

• Court fees: The fines for a DUI in South Carolina range from $1,000 to $2,000.

• Attorney fees: According to attorneys throughout the state, $3,500 is the average cost to fight a first offense DUI. • Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program: Drivers charged with DUI in South Carolina are required to go

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• Bail bondsman: Bail bondsmen can charge a maximum of 15 percent of the fine. For a DUI, that equates to at least $150.

• Vehicle towing: Having the vehicle towed after a DUI arrest generally costs about $150.

• License reinstatement fee: The SCDMV charges a $100 license reinstatement fee.

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Other potential DUI costs include loss of employment and/or wages, increases in life insurance premiums and/or loss of a professional license.

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Councilman Herbert Glaze thanks voters for 20 years Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 marked Councilman Herbert Glaze’s last Beaufort County Council meeting after serving the citizens of Beaufort for the last 20 years. He was first elected to County Council in November of 1992 and sworn into office January of 1993.

“My tenure on County Council has been a most rewarding experience.

I thank God for this opportunity and most of all I thank my wife and family. I’d like to thank you the voters,

the voters who demonstrated support without reservation during my terms in office. I may not have always made the most popular decisions but with the help from God I always made decisions that I thought would best benefit the citizens of Beaufort County,” Glaze said as he addressed County Council and the public.

Glaze has served on several committees over the last two decades including public facilities, military affairs and the redistricting committee.

In 2008, Glaze also started the grassroots group CAVE (Citizens Against Violence Everywhere).

Councilman Glaze and Councilman Gerald Dawson were forced to run against each other this past June after their districts were consolidated following the 2010 Census. Dawson won that election by 90 votes, causing Glaze to retire from county council.

He will now go on to be chairman of the Lowcountry Government of Councils.

Herbert Glaze, with wife Brenda and daughter Diarra, accepts a plaque from acting Council Chairman Paul Sommerville.

Plaque placed at park in memory of two boys Friday December 14, a plaque at the Burton Wells Park in Beaufort was unveiled to the Middleton Family. Nathan, 13, and his brother Reginald Middleton, 11, drowned August 31, 1994, while swimming in a pond on the Burton Wells property.

As a result of the deaths of these two young boys, Beaufort County Council made a commitment to provide an opportunity for as many children as possible to learn how to swim.

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Councilman Herbert Glaze unveiled the plaque to the family last Friday afternoon, saying, “This was such a tragedy to lose these boys at such a young age but more children have learned to swim as a result.” The Middleton family was very appreciative of the plaque. The boys’ grandmother, grandfather, sister and mother were all in attendance.

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Community gets a preview of new emergency center With just weeks to go before the opening of its new emergency room, Beaufort Memorial Hospital offered area residents a sneak preview of the $14.5 million facility.

Guests were invited to take self-guided tours of the facility during a community open house held Dec. 16.

Earlier in the week, the hospital staff got the first look at the facility. At that time, a new private family consultation room was dedicated in honor of Beaufort Memorial employees who donated almost $1 million toward the Emergency Center’s construction.

At 20,500 square feet, the Pratt Emergency Center is more than double the size of the former emergency department and features 26 private treatment rooms, two trauma rooms, expanded reception and triage areas, an automated check-in kiosk and a special waiting area for patients with minor ailments or injuries.

“The staff of the emergency room worked extensively with the architects and our consultants to design a state-of-theart ER,” said Beaufort Memorial Hospital President and CEO Rick Toomey. “We wanted to make it efficient, but at the same time welcoming.”

The extensive renovation also included major upgrades to the hospital’s infrastructure, space for the future expansion of the Intensive Care Unit and

BMH President & CEO Rick Toomey welcomes hospital staff to the new Pratt Emergency Center. BMH staff were the first to get a look at the new $14.5 million dollar facility which is scheduled to open in early January.

decontamination areas to treat patients exposed to toxic materials.

More than three years in the making, the expansion and renovation was funded in part by donations from the community and the employees of the hospital. A $1.5-million dollar gift made by Beaufort philanthropist Dr. Bruce Pratt in honor of his parents provided the start-up money for the ambitious project. Last year, the hospital renamed the ER the Dr. George N. Pratt and Sarah Meyer Pratt Emergency Center.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation raised another $635,000 from ticket sales to its annual Valentine Ball.

Scheduled to open in early January, the Pratt Emergency Center will increase capacity from 24 to 45 patients, helping the hospital meet the growing demand for emergency medical services in the greater Beaufort area. BMH emergency room visits total nearly 40,000 annually.

“From the start, our goal was to make sure the community had a place where they can go and be seen quickly and

efficiently with quality care to match the hospital’s other services,” said Emergency Department Assistant Director Ashley Hildreth. “One of the most important things that patients will enjoy is that all of our rooms are now private.”

The treatment rooms feature large doors that can be retracted to provide wide access to move patients in and out comfortably. Designed with the healing arts in mind, the rooms also are equipped with dimming LED lighting, offering a more soothing environment especially important to patients with migraines or head injuries.

Work stations for nurses and physicians have been centrally located with open views of all patient rooms for visual monitoring and quick access.

For patients not requiring beds, a separate area with comfortable chairs has been provided where they can wait for test results or discharge instructions.

As part of the renovation, major upgrades also were made to the hospital’s infrastructure. The cooling system, vital to the operation of the ER’s cutting-edge equipment and technology, was beefed up and three 800-kilowat generator sets were installed in a new power house, making the hospital 100 percent self-sufficient in the event of a power outage.

To learn more about the Pratt Emergency Center, visit www.bmhsc.org.

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On Monday, December 24 from 4-6 p.m., The Irish Rose Pub & Bistro, located at 2121 Boundary St., Suite 100, will open its doors for single military personnel who do not have nearby family to celebrate the holidays. Operating owners Cjira and Jim Presland will be offering turkey and ham dinners with all the fixings for military members who call for a reservation.

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The Conroys host author Maggie Schein’s book signing

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assandra King Conroy and husband Pat Conroy hosted a lovely kick-off book signing at their home for Maggie Schein’s new book “Lost Cantos of the Ouroboros Caves.” The daughter of Beaufortonians Bernie and Martha Schein, Maggie, who has a P.h.D. in Ethics, has penned a fascinating and thought-provoking book. “The Lost Cantos are tales and mythology for anyone seeking stories for a larger life” states the book cover, but this really only scratches the surface of this amazing collection of adult fables in the literary tradition of Italo Calvino — sure to make the “favorites” list of many a reader. Available at McIntosh Bookstore on Bay Street in Beaufort or online at www.huntpress.com. Here are some pics from the event for you:

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Authors Maggie Schein and Pat Conroy.

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keysterling, Peggy Reynolds and former Mayor Taub

Leigh and James Brown with Martha Schein.

Sandra King Conroy, Stephanie Edwards, Joan Petrucci and Harriet Hilton.

Jonathan Hannah, Karen Maris and Steve Sorett.

Wilson McIntosh, Marie O’Brien and Tim Wang.

Amy Campanini and Cathy DeCourcy.

Janet and Bud Garrity.

Margaret Evans and Debbie Harriot.

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Sonya Reiselt, Amy Pinckney, Terry Sweeney, Liz Murdaugh and Kelly Collins.

Tis the season for Christmas cheer

By Lanier Laney

You’ve read in my column many times my mention of “silent auction items” as the way many charities raise much-needed operating funds, I thought it would be fun for you to see an actual “winning item” in progress. At the Boots and Bling fundraiser for the YMCA held in November, the name of the item auctioned was “Christmas Wine Tasting” and it featured Island News columnist Terry Sweeney as the host of a wine tasting party. The highest bidder was Sonya Reiselt, and this past weekend, a group of long time girlfriends shared laughs, fun and wonderful wine at the lovely home of

Ziggy Poore, Julie Musselman and Jennifer Olsen.

Liz Murdaugh. And the YMCA got the benefits! Here are some pics for you:

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emarkably, both Peter and Jamie Wolf use the exact same words in describing their current life’s vocation. Words such as guiding,navigating and being a beacon. But both are referring to two different applications of those words. In Peter’s sense, he means for a real lighthouse — he’s dedicated to saving the Hunting Island Lighthouse. And in Jamie’s version, she means people, careers and starting a new business. She has just published a book to help people do just that called “Start Over! Start Now! Ten Keys to Success in Business and Life!”

The Hunting Island Lighthouse figured prominently in their lives even before Peter became lighthouse coordinator for Friends of Hunting Island in charge of renovating and repairing it. They were married there six years ago, on the beach in front, where it became a beacon for their lives.

Peter has had an illustrious military career with both USMC (he trained on Parris Island) along with 21 years in the US Coast Guard. In fact, it was as a chief engineer (and unofficial historian) of various Coast Guard units in the New England and New York Long Island area where he first oversaw the groundbreaking renovation of such noted lighthouses at Montauk Point, Fire Island, Boston Harbor Light, Cape Ann Light in Mass., and Horton’s Point on Long Island.

Peter said, “To me, lighthouses are mystical structures, like castles.

When I go in a lighthouse, I feel the spirit of the people who have gone before, whose lives were enmeshed in saving mariners lost or in a storm. A lighthouse has always been a beacon of salvation.

Lighthouses live, they have a spiritual essence steeped in history and therefore, as a former sailor and maritime military man, I have a natural affection for them. Plus, as an engineer, I love the technology of the light itself; they are often works of both art and engineering!”

He adds, “At Horton’s Point, I was particularly happy that we were able to take an old and neglected structure, completely renovate and re-establish it as an important functioning lateral light on the Long Island Sound.”

Many of his projects involved extensive research and detective work to ferret out repositories of long forgotten artifacts and paraphernalia; some buried in basements for decades throughout the New England area. Pete has always had a strong interest in maritime history, specifically as it applies to the Atlantic Coast. So relocation to the Beaufort area and work on the Hunting Island Lighthouse was a natural for him.

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‘light the way’

By Lanier Laney

“I think it’s important to have a passion for something,” Peter said.

“I see the importance of passing on the story of the incredible multifaceted heritage of this region and I feel that the young people need to be involved so that they learn that it’s a living ongoing process to keep that heritage and tradition alive. Through knowing the past, we understand the present and hopefully can then more clearly see what we want for the future.”

Jamie is equally passionate about her commitment to helping guide people to find their way and start over in life (which is the title of her new book). Says Jamie, “My heart aches for everyone who faces frustration, disappointment, and fear; and I meet so many people who have been trapped by circumstances and can’t find their way out. I believe everyone is capable of growth, development and expansion of agency — that is, ‘the capacity of a person to act’. Further, learning is a lifelong process that brings joy and strengthens your awareness that you can, indeed, take action to change your current circumstances.”

A graduate from Arizona State

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University with a Masters in Business Administration, Jamie’s first start was to co-found a company that created hardware and software systems to help people with chronic diseases such as diabetes. After leaving that startup, she became a certified Business Incubator Manager helping other companies get going. Jamie is a former fellow with the Center for Entrepreneurial Learning and Leadership at Georgia Southern University and held the position of director of entrepreneurial development with the Savannah Economic Development Authority, among other leadership roles.

Jamie brings all her great experience of guiding businesses to her new book, “Start Over!

Start Now! Ten Keys to Success in Business and Life!,” plus 10 accompanying workbooks that help ease consumers through the process. She writes a local column about starting a business, plus she will be teaching three courses at OLLI in the spring: Taking the Fear (but not the work) Out of Writing Your Own Business Plan; Things to Consider Before Starting a Business, and; Start Over — Life’s

Too Short to Wait.

Jamie says she was motivated to write her first book to address mistakes entrepreneurs — and people trying to start over — repeat consistently, mistakes she can help you avoid. In addition, she learned some pretty hard lessons with her first start-up, lessons she felt compelled to share.

“These days between corporate down-sizing, so many military transitioning to civilian life, and boomers needing to work longer, there is a lot of pressure to either find employment or start something new,” Jamie says. “There are also a lot of people looking for more meaning and wanting to make significant contributions through their work. I’ve spent a lot of time researching how best to get started with a life lived on your terms.”

She adds, “I really do feel there is no time to wait, no time to live a life that is less than exactly what you want it to be. And living your life the way you envision for yourself takes some work and the ability to make decisions and act on them. I really do feel we are all responsible for the situation around us. Which means you have the power to change it. I believe the way to fix it is to fix one life at a time, to be accountable by being the most we can be so we give back the most we can. I hope in some small way that my book helps people learn how to fix an aspect of their life that they desire to change.”

What do both Jamie and Peter like best about Beaufort? They answer in unison: “EVERYTHING!” “We love the friendliness, and community spirit of volunteering.

The Friends of Hunting Island volunteers are an active and caring group who always welcome new involvement, especially if you have interest in lighthouses! We love the physical beauty of the Lowcountry and we love that there are so many people with such fascinating stories — both those originally from Beaufort as well as those from around the world, all gathered here in one unique place.”

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• To contribute to the restoration of the Hunting Island Lighthouse go to: http:// www.friendsofhuntingisland. org/lighthouse.html nd to get involved go to: http://www. friendsofhuntingisland.org/join. html.

• To buy Jamie’s new book go to Barnes & Noble in Hilton Head, The Beaufort Bookstore, or http://thestartover.com/ products.html; and to find additional resources and help with starting over you can view her recently launched website at http://www.thestartover.com.

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Above, the members of the Above Standard Athlete of the Equestrian team, pose with their ribbons after week competing in the middle school division of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association event at Evermore Farms in Statesboro, Ga. Against veteran competition, the team scored individual points in a number of events including one first place blue ribbon, 3 second place ribbons, two fourths, two fifths and a sixth place ribbon. The team members are Allison Suber, Jessica Elkins, Ashton Giammona, Gina Dukes, Jessie Webster, Trissy Long, Elizabeth Hadwin, Chelsea Miley and Josephine Quade. The young women are coached by Gini Quade, from Huspa Plantation, which is owned

by Nick and Chris Jones.

Coaches and parents: Send us your nomination for Athlete of the Week to theislandnews@gmail.com by 5 p.m.

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Players must provide a completed application which can be obtained online at www.bcgov.net/PALS or picked up at Burton Wells or Buckwalter Recreation Centers. Birth certificates are required for participation.

The registration fee for basketball participation is $60 and will include the uniform for the regular season of play.

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continued from page 1 The right-handed pitcher from Beaufort, moved back home to play for the Sand Sharks and enjoyed an outstanding freshman campaign in 2012, posting a 1.42 ERA in 25 1/3 innings over 15 appearances to help USCB reach the Avista-NAIA World Series for the first time.

Delatorre’s route to USCB made him an ideal recipient for the annual scholarship American Legion Posts 9 and 207 of Beaufort award to a USCB baseball player from Beaufort County.

Adjutant Rich Delmore and athletics director George Miller of Post 9 presented Delatorre with the $1,000 scholarship Wednesday at USCB’s Hilton Head Gateway Campus.

“I want to thank the American Legion for presenting me with this scholarship,” Delatorre said. “It is an

For more information, visit our website at www.bcgov.net/PALS or call the Burton Wells Recreation Center at 843-255-6680.

BHS girls tennis team maintains high GPA

Coach Riedmayer congratulates the Beaufort High Girls Tennis Team for not only becoming Region 8-4-A Champions for the seventh straight year, but for the girls’ efforts in the classroom. The team GPA was 4.66 out of 5 on the AP scale and 3.65 out of 4 on the state scale. This was accomplished while traveling to away matches, missing classes and working hard on the courts five days a week.

honor for them to choose me. It means a great deal because scholarships aren’t given, they’re awarded, and it’s an awesome feeling when hard work pays off.”

Delatorre was a standout at Beaufort High School, where he was an allregion and all-area selection and tossed a no-hitter during this senior season.

He is majoring in biology at USCB. “There is no more deserving local guy than Junior Delatorre,” USCB head coach Bryan Lewallyn said. “We are very thankful for the support of the American Legion and what they do for our student-athletes.”

This marks the second year Posts 9 and 207 have awarded the scholarship.

Former Battery Creek High School standout Weldon Smith was the initial recipient. Smith played four years for the Sand Sharks and was the team’s starting shortstop last season. He was a career .248 hitter with two home runs, 36 RBIs and 44 runs scored, and he also compiled a 2-2 record and a 6.75 ERA in 10 appearances on the mound.

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• Roles are available for five male and four female actors for Michael Frayn’s award-winning farce, “Noises Off !”

Auditions will be held at the USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, January 10 at 7 p.m. The production, which will be directed by Gail Westerfield, will run April 5-7 and 12-14. All levels of acting experience (or inexperience) are encouraged to audition, but you must be able to execute fairly intense physical comedy and a passable British standard accent. Two roles also require a Cockney accent. Dialect coaching will be available during the rehearsal period, but please come prepared to give it your best shot. Please bring a current photo and an acting resume, if you have one. For more information, call 843-521-4145 or e-mail e.gail.w@gmail.com.

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Beaufort Film Festival selects finalists for 2013 Ron Tucker, president of the Beaufort Film Society, announced the selection of finalists for the Beaufort International Film Festival scheduled for February 13-17, 2013.

Selections were made by a local panel of film and television professionals. Categories include Animation, Documentary, Shorts, Student Films, Screen Play, Best Actor and Best Director. Submissions came from all over the world — as close as Hilton Head Island and Charleston and as far away as China, Germany and Spain, with others from Raleigh, N.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; and Milwaukee, Wis.; and several from California.

Tucker said the quality of submissions created a real challenge for judges. “Beaufort truly has an international presence in the realm of film makers and film lovers. This year, more than ever, we enjoyed a fantastic selection of excellent films, scripts and actors. It is a privilege to serve the film community and the general public by offering art and entertainment of such high standards,” he said.

Winners will be announced

at the Awards Ceremony to be held the evening of Saturday, February 16.

The film festival announced last month that the award-winning film and television director and producer Mike Tollin, was selected for the prestigious Jean Ribaut Award for Excellence in Filmmaking. He is expected to accept the award at ceremonies scheduled Saturday, Feb. 16 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts.

Tollin has produced and directed more than a dozen feature films, several awardwinning documentaries, and hundreds of hours of television, and currently has three primetime television series in production. His films include “Wild Hogs,” “Coach Carter,” “Dreamer,” “Hardball,” “Varsity Blues,” “Summer Catch,” “Big Fat Liar” and “Radio,” which starred Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Ed Harris and was filmed in nearby Walterboro.

Film festival ticket prices vary and discounts are offered to those who join the film society.

For prices, schedules and membership information visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com.

biff 2013 finalists ANIMATION: • Fish & Chicks Daniel Berkowitz, Director Winston Salem, NC • Hamsters Want to be Free Carla Young, Director Hilton Head Island • Mechanical Cow Carla Young, Director Hilton Head Island • Mimi & Gack Larry Lauria, Director Apopka, FL • Old Angel Dony Chiang, Director Taiwan DOCUMETARY: • A Sister’s Call Kyle Tekiela, Director Atlanta, GA • As Goes Janesville Brad Lichtenstein, Director Milwaukee, WI • Besa: The Promise Rachel Goslins, Director Takoma Park, MD • Cards Against A Wall Tim Fennell, Director Charleston, SC • Death By China Peter Navarro, Director Lugana Beach, CA • Granny’s Got Game Angela Alford, Director Raleigh, NC • Colored Confederates: Myth or Matter of Fact Ken Wyatt, Director Rocky Mount, NC • The Suffering Grasses Susi Collins, Director San Francisco, CA SHORTS: • 1426 Chelsea Street Alanna Brown Burbank, CA • Crocodile Nile Javier Dampierre

Madrid, Spain • Detention Chad Matthews, Director Santa Monica, CA • High Heels & Hoodoo Brian Rish, Director West Columbia, SC • The Projectionist Andy Rovira, Director Miami, FL • The Runner Jan Fincke, Producer Berlin, Germany • The Scattered City William Aughtry, Director Little Rock, AR • Wallenda V W Scheich, Director Playa Del Rey, CA • Wolf Call Rob Underhill, Director Raleigh, NC STUDENT FILMS • The Collegians: Florida State • Shoot the Moon: Chapman University/ Dodge College • Children of Kabul: Wake Forest • Sergeant Townsend: UNC School of the Arts • No Wine Left Behind: Stanford • Dawn: SCAD SCREENPLAY • The Gene Dillard Story Marcia Chandler Rhea, Writer Charleston, SC • Warrior and the Beast Erik Bernard, Writer Port Wentworth, GA • The Stavros Agenda Amy Bailey, Writer Thomson, GA • Lucifer William Blackmon, Writer Darlington, AL

• McIntyre’s Mountain Miriam Goldman and Nathan Goldman, Writers Houston, TX • Quest for Light: Adventure of the Maji Byron Anderson, Writer Chevy Chase, MD • Bad Advice for Good People Gary Weeks, Writer Atlanta, GA • Marvel Rose Margaret Ford Rogers and Dane Krogman Charleston, SC • The Badminton Warrior Tom Radovich, Writer Monroe Center, IL • The Manifest Shelia and Tony Watson, Writers Charleston, SC BEST ACTOR: • Alec Shaw (Sergeant Townsend: Student Film) • Steven Maier (Sergeant Townsend: Student Film) • Pamela Bowen (Shoot the Moon: Student Film) • Rachel Grate (Shoot the Moon: Student Film) • Mike Wiley (Wolf Call: Short Film) • Ryan Simpkins (1426 Chelsea St: Short Film) BEST DIRECTOR: • Rachel Goskins Besa: The Promise • Chad Matthews: Detention • Bryan Lewis: The Collegians • Alexander Gaeta: Shoot the Moon • Rob Underhill: Wolf Call

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everal committee members of the Beaufort International Film Festival presented by the Beaufort Film Society met Tuesday, December 4.

The Beaufort International Film Festival is scheduled February 13-17, 2013 at the USCB Center for the Arts.

The opening reception will be held at the Old Bay Marketplace Rooftop on Wednesday, February 13. Films will be shown Thursday, Feb. 14, Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16. The awards ceremony and closing reception is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.

A very special guest, Miss World Malta, Claire Marie Busuttil, will assist presenters with the trophy presentations at the awards ceremony.

Volunteers are being recruited for ushering duties, ticket sales, food servers, and bartending. If interested, please call the Beaufort film office, 522-3196.

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Parks, pathways and Lady’s Island

By Jim Hicks

The new Beaufort County Coursen-Tate Park on Springfield Road has officially opened, giving Lady’s Island its first “full service” park. The area along Sea Island Parkway from the Lady’s Island Boat Dock to the Filling Station has been purchased and the city of Beaufort plans to demolish the existing buildings and transform it into a park with a dock. Property surrounding Crystal Lake has been purchased and plans have been approved to develop the area into a passive park. Most of these are the result of a great deal

of work and planning over a long period of time.

What was not anticipated (at least by most) was the popularity of the pedestrian walkway over the new McTeer Bridge combined with the sidewalks and bike areas along Lady’s Island Drive. The sidewalk, bike path and bridge walk has literally become a type of linear park in that each day it is seeing increased recreational use. In a time of decreasing public funds the duel use (transportation and recreation) of our roads, sidewalks and bridges is a common sense approach. Having said that, the parking area (not so designated, just evolved)

near the bridge does need a bit of work to allow safe entry; the sidewalks need a little more effort to cut the grass; and perhaps even some trash receptacles along the sidewalks and in the bridge parking lot.

There really are no totally free lunches in regard to recreational facilities but some cost much less than others and the McTeer bridgewalk and adjoining Lady’s Island Drive appears to have such potential for a very small price.

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Don’t let the Grinches ruin your holiday season Pam’s P.O.V. Like any good second grade teacher,

By Pamela Brownstein

my mother had acquired over the years a library overflowing with classic children’s books. Rediscovering all these books has been so rewarding — especially when I find the worn pages of a beloved book that once sat on a shelf in my childhood bedroom — and I can’t wait to share them with my young son.

Recently, my dad sent me a box that was filled with books about the holidays.

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa are all represented, but the majority are Christmas books. There are several interpretations of “The Night Before Christmas;” there’s Tomie de Paola’s lovely “The Legend of the Poinsettia;” there are multiple books made up of stories, poems and carols; and, of course, there is the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

I read it to Wolfe the other night, and

Christmas and“the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day!”And the Whos welcome Pamela Brownstein is a 5-foot-tall Scorpio him into their homes and it’s a happy ending. who loves Beaufort and hopes you will join What I take from this story, and how her adventures in life, love and being a new it applies to modern day, is that often the parent. To express a different perspective, dissatisfaction of one person can ruin an declare indifference or send words of support, otherwise pleasant experience for so many contact Pamela at theislandnews@gmail.com. people.

This past weekend, I felt that Grinches felt ashamed that I’d almost forgotten were out in full force. On Friday night my the lyrical genius of the famous children’s girlfriends and I went out to a nice dinner author. More than that, I realized how to celebrate the holidays. We were in high much the timeless story still applies to life spirits and had a delicious meal, but our today (unfortunately). server left something to be desired. She If you’re unfamiliar with the story of the was curt and hurried and not friendly Grinch (because maybe you were raised on a in the slightest. Although we did enjoy rural commune in Canada and have been out ourselves, her attitude put a damper on of touch with popular culture for the past 20 our evening. years), it is about the Grinch, a curmudgeony Then Saturday afternoon, my husband character who lives alone high on a mountain and I attended our first opera, Verdi’s and plots to foil the merriment and joy of the “Aida” at the USCB Center for the Arts via Whos who live in Whoville down below. He the MET: Live in HD. It was an amazing dislikes fun and singing and presents. But, experience, very touching and elaborate in the end, he comes to realize the spirit of and emotional. The quality of the big screen

HD adds to the drama, and the sound of the voices filled the auditorium. But I guess the sound was too much for one person who complained it was too loud, so during the second act, the sound man turned down the volume, and the effect wasn’t the same. More people complained that the volume was too low, so by the final acts, the sound was restored and it magnified the dramatic conclusion. My point is, because one person complained, the experience for the rest of us was compromised, even if only slightly. (There’s actually a line in the story: “That’s one thing he hated! The NOISE! NOISE! NOISE! NOISE!”) How appropriate.

With the stress of the holiday season, I know it’s easy to be bitter or upset or sad.

But it’s the time of year when most people want to enjoy themselves, so if you find yourself displeased or in an unpleasant mood, please keep it to yourself and don’t ruin these special moments for the rest of us.

Property tax equalization initiative: SC Act 388 and local schools

By Charlie Reed

Act 388 is the law that shifted the burden of the school operating budget from the primary homeowner who pays at a 4% rate to all other property owners who pay at a 6% rate. The result of this action caused the 6% property owners’ taxes to increase to almost three times more than the 4% property owners’ taxes. Prior to Act 388 all property owners (4% and 6%) paid in to the school operating budget. However, even then, the 6% taxpayers paid more towards the budget than did the 4% taxpayers.

No one wants to pay higher taxes. A huge mistake was made in 2006 with the passing of Act 388. Mistakes need to be rectified. The 4% property owners who live here, many of whom have children or grandchildren going to school here, have seen their property taxes go down

approximately 25% as a result of Act 388. Thus, in essence the individuals who do not live here full time nor utilize the schools are being asked to pay 75% of the school operating budget.

While no one wants to see taxes go up, how moral is it to ask another class of property owners to pay for our children’s education? This is not a shell game. This is outright legalized thievery imposed on individuals who do not vote here, do not have children in school here and do not operate businesses here. There is more than just the morality of the situation.

There are real economic consequences to every one of us living here that are benefitting from the current tax structure.

According to the State Property Tax Comparisons: Residential Property policy brief released in November 2009 by the nonpartisan Jim Self Center on the

Future at the Strom Thurmond Institute “South Carolina’s very unusual taxation of rental and second home residential property will further erode the property tax base for all local governments.” And it will do this by: • discouraging private investment in rental residential property, which is a necessary component of the state’s housing stock as well as an important resource for the state’s tourism industry; • encouraging investment in low cost but owner occupied housing as an alternative to rental housing; and • encouraging conversion of higher value second homes to primary residents and vice versa It is now 2012 and what was predicted in 2009 has come to fruition. More than 6,000 tax payers who once paid in to the school operating budget have now

chosen to become 4% property owners.

Those 6,000 tax payers pay zero (0) from their property taxes towards the school operating budget. This translates into fewer 6% tax payers paying even higher taxes.

This situation is not sustainable. I agree with state Senator Tom Davis (R-Beaufort) when he calls for tax reform. Act 388 should be amended so that the 4% property owners pay their fair share towards the school operating budget. This is not asking the 4% property owners’ taxes to go up when one considers the fact that they should never have gone down in the first place.

I want my grandchildren and their children to have the opportunity to receive a superb education. The residents of South Carolina should be first in line to pay for their children’s education.

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A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County school notes BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Sunday, Dec. 23: Alumni Basketball Game at 4 p.m. Alumni who are interested in playing should contact Bethany Byrne at 843-524-3393. Free admission — come to cheer them on!

You can check BA’s Facebook page for roster updates.

• Sunday, Dec. 23: Alumni social at 5 p.m., after the basketball game, at the home of Chilton and Heath Simmons. Cost is $10. For more information, please contact Rebecca Bass at 843-524-3393, or visit www.beaufortacademy.org.

Mrs. Akers’ Fourth Grade Class starting Weather Observations with their spiral wind vanes figuring out which way the wind blows outside of Riverview Charter School.

Kindergartners aKaylani Kaufman and Sailor Jordan perform during the Christmas strings program at E. C. Montessori on Monday, Dec. 10. Students played several holiday classics RIGHT: Elementary students from E. C. Montessori with cellos, & Grade School planted trees donated by Clemson violas and Extension on Arbor Day. Pictured are Payton Utsey, violins. Mallory Horn and Paco Eby after planting one of the trees.

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holy trinity classical christian • A grammar school play based on Leo Tolstoy’s short story “Where Love Is, There God is Also” is open to the public at two performances, Wednesday Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m.

• Last day of school, before the Christmas holidays is December 21.

• Students are observing the “Twelve (school) Days of Christmas” with gifts each day. riverview charter • Middle School Job Shadowing Wanted: Individuals and businesses willing to host middle school students for our Middle School Job Shadowing Day February 14, 2013. If you or someone you know would be willing to have either an individual or small group of our middle school students shadow you at your job for an hour or two, please contact Patience Gordon. Middle schoolers have diverse interests in careers. Some careers of interest include veterinarians, mechanics, estheticians, computer programming, law, various medical professions, the military, the fine arts, sports, DNR, clothing design, and many more!

• Dec. 21 - Jan. 1: No School, Winter Break.

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Have you ever heard a Kiwi say ‘y’all’?

By Grace Stewart

On Saturday, December 8, the Beaufort Academy Varsity girls basketball team had the privilege of playing a team of eight girls from Raupehu College in New Zealand.

From the perspective of the Beaufort Academy players, interacting with the a team that proved to be the New Zealand mirror of our own team was truly an experience of a lifetime.

While we were fascinated by their country, accents and experiences, they were equally enthralled by the traditions, accents, and foods of America, and more

specifically those of the Lowcountry.

While the game was fun, we were looking forward to the postgame dinner at the home of Maryanne Grace Stewart and David Blake.

The backdrop to the barrage of questions back and forth was a dinner composed of Frogmore Stew, steamed oysters, corn bread, boiled peanuts, and sweet tea. To our surprise, they were extremely open to trying everything and thoroughly enjoyed the

boiled peanuts! After dinner, we all went outside and just started chatting away as typical teenagers.

We were interested to learn that they had five years of high school, our fast food small soda is their largest size, and they had never heard of red Solo cups, Pop Tarts, Yoohoo, or Cheetos.

Cheetos? Before you could even say Cheetos, I was at Food Lion stocking up on typical American junk food. They absolutely loved it.

We kept trying to impersonate one another’s accent and they became obsessed with saying “y’all” the rest

of their trip. As our kindred grew, we travelled to other local high schools to rout them on but after they feasted on IHOP and Wild Wings, we had to say goodbye so they could experience that American milestone known as Disney World.

For now, it’s nice to know we can all keep in touch with Chiao, Catherine, Amber, Tessa, Miki, Kataraina, Lucy, and Hayley. We hope to someday take that nearly 6,500-mile trip to visit their country because, after all, as Mackenzie Blake of Beaufort will tell you, “They’re just like us — with accents!”

north pole: after a trip on the polar express, students at ba found snow at the end of their journey!

Kindergartner Sumner Pingree shows his excitement upon discovering snow outside at Beaufort Academy, while his classmate, PreK student Jack Adams, throws a snow ball.

PreK student Liam Martin runs to show his teachers his snowball.

PreK students Brayden Savage and Aahana Patel perfect their snowball making skills.

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United Way campaign clears 70 percent of goal Funds to help CAPA reduce child abuse across the Lowcountry Each year, too many Lowcountry children are abused. And each year, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) provides safe, temporary shelter for children and young adults up to age 21, every day of the year — including Christmas.

“The Child Abuse Prevention Association operates Open Arms Shelter where the average stay is 60 to 90 days. CAPA’s kids are cared for by qualified trained professionals who focus on increasing the children’s safety skills and helping them to develop trust through numerous educational and recreational programs during their stay,” said Susan Cato, executive director for

CAPA. The nonprofit receives funding support from United Way of the Lowcountry, which is in the midst of a $2.8 million fundraising campaign.

As of today, the United Way of the Lowcountry Board of Directors announced gifts and pledges have been received totaling $1,970,219, which is 70.4 percent of the organization’s 2012 goal of $2.8 million.

“CAPA also provides countywide parenting classes for single parents and those with difficult children,” Cato said.

“The ‘Baby Think It Over’ program addresses teen pregnancy, and the Teen Outreach Program involves young

people in community volunteer work.

“CAPA works to break the destructive cycle of child abuse and neglect by equipping parents, children and their caregivers with necessary skills, knowledge and values,” she said.

“CAPA does so much for so many, and so many of the people they help are young children who otherwise wouldn’t have a voice,” said Clarece Walker, CEO of United Way of the Lowcountry. “I really like how CAPA’s team works to break the cycle of abuse and reaches out to take care of all aspects of an abused child’s life. CAPA and United Way of the Lowcountry truly help save lives.”

Mike Petrilli, Hilton Head Island

campaign chair, said United Way’s support for CAPA helps build a community safe for all, even the youngest.

“Abused children are an uncomfortable topic but it’s a reality, even here in the Lowcountry,” he said. “CAPA is willing to talk about child abuse, and more importantly, they are willing and able to do something to help.”

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 and its work to make our community a better place, call 843-982-3040 or visit www.uwlowcountry.org.

Trailblazer Award given to Beaufort residents

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ix Beaufort residents, four pictured below, are the only recipients of the Keep Beaufort County Beautiful Trailblazer Award. Mrs. Rebecca Trask received her award most recently. Mrs. Trask along with Earl Dietz, Lula Holmes, Frank Glover, Nancy Schaaf and Carol Murphy all helped organize the first Trash and Litter Control for Beaufort County in the late 1980s. Victoria Miller, Keep Beaufort County Beautiful Coordinator, is pictured with the recipients.

Rebecca Trask

Earl Dietz

Frank Glover

Lula Holmes

history with holly: beaufort then and now

By Anne Christensen Pollitzer

It was May 31, 1895, Niels Christensen, Jr.’s 19th birthday. This year he and his younger brother Fred were not required to attend school in Boston, Mass. They had completed their high school program and, since their father needed their help in the family businesses, they were allowed to stay in Beaufort all winter.

They were overjoyed to avoid the cold New England winter and were immediately put to work with the more onerous task of bill collecting all over the islands. They did this on horseback and with the help of the several small ferry boats that could transport them across the Beaufort River to Lady’s Island — there was a bridge

between Lady’s Island and St. Helena Island — or across Whale Branch to Sheldon by way of the Port Royal ferry, or on the Parris Island “kicker,” a kind of barge. The roads were all dirt, or maybe made from oyster shell.

At any rate, this was a special day and the family had gotten together to get Niels an exciting gift — a new bicycle. He was thrilled, and in his usual fashion, he immediately organized a bicycle trip with several friends way out Ribaut Road, past the Eve farm to Port Royal where they shared a picnic they had brought.

In the evening, the young people of the town would be visiting in one home or another to play cards, or charades, or to read

By Pat Macloskie

in parts from a play book. They would be served lemonade and small cakes to round out the evening.

Other favorite activities included croquet on the small park grounds at the corner of Bay St. and Carteret St. (Captain Robert’s ferry left from there); sailing and boating on the river; and occasionally the whole family would go camping at Bay Point Beach. This required the use of several boats and the help of three or four hired helpers who rowed everyone out (WITH the tide), set up the tents and camp site, caught and cooked fish and crabs for supper, and joined the family around the campfire for singing and storytelling. They would stay for at least a week.

Beaufort Then & Now

My brother John and I played church league basketball for St. Helena’s Episcopal Church. This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled Most Saturdays in the fall and winter, our parents took us to Beaufort Junior High School on by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Bay Street for our games. Before our game we would often ask our parents for money to go Beaufort Book Store. To contribute your memory, contact Holly at to Koth’s for an Icee and Now and Laters. Mr. Koth also had the best boiled peanuts in town. lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.

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SAR holds annual meeting on Dataw Island

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he Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held its annual dinner meeting on Wednesday December 12, at the Dataw Island Club on St. Helena Island.

Featured speaker for the evening was Steve Nousen, a nationally known actor for his portrayals of Ben Franklin. His program was titled “Ben Franklin Recalls George Washington.” Following his presentation, Chapter President Jody Henson presented Mr. Nousen with the SAR Good Citizen Medal in recognition of his living historical President Henson presents Steve Nousen work with schools and the public. the SAR Good Citizens Medal.

During the meeting John L. Ramsey, president of the South Carolina Society SAR, installed the chapter’s officers for 2013: Jody Henson, chapter president; Mike Keyserling, vice president; Tom Mikell, secretary/treasurer; Dean Cullison, genealogist; Joseph Harden, chapter enhancement; Pete Dickerson, historian/public relations; Don Starkey, webmaster; Bill Sammons, chaplain; Wayne Cousar, education and social; Col. Ret. Chester Cotter, patriot Claude Dinkins, JROTC Chairman; ancestor of Ebenezer Fairbanks, was Carroll Crowther, registrar; Andy Beall, recognized for his 15 years of service to the SAR and was presented with pin Eagle Scout Scholarship; and Frank Wood, color sergeant. and certificate by President Henson.

Pick Pocket Plantation has Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar Get in the holiday spirit with hot apple cider by the country open wood fire, sample lots of delicious holiday treats, add a dash of Christmas gift shopping and bring the children for kid fun at this year’s Holiday Bazaar.

Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market, “Beaufort’s Only Market on the Farm”, a popular destination for locals and tourists, is hosting this year’s HOLIDAY BAZAAR on Saturday December 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shop local for your decorations; hand-

spun and woven wool pieces; healing salves and soaps; hand-made candles and pottery; local honey; John’s authentic apple butter and cane syrup made the ol’ fashioned way; barbecue; Southern food specialties; freshly baked bread, cookies and pastries. It’s a great opportunity to catch unique last minute stocking stuffers, hostess gifts for holiday parties and fixins for your holiday meal.

Come share in some holiday country charm on this beautiful plantation a few minutes from downtown Beaufort.

There will be lots of fun for the young ones including pony rides and a “Market Kiddie Express Train” trip around the farm. Ladies in Victorian dress will also be available for those interested in a tour of the plantation house.

Renee Reil, a local Beaufort mom, says she’ll be there. “My daughter had her favorite birthday party ever at the plantation. The kids run and play and, well, they just squealed with delight on the pony rides and their trip around the farm on the Kiddie Express. We will be there on

a search for just the right gift for Grandma, it’s true, but it makes for an unforgettable outing to share with the kids at Christmas.”

Pick Pocket Plantation is located off S.C. 170 (Robert Smalls Parkway), just behind Advanced Auto. Enter at the pillars with the Big Eagles. The Holiday Bazaar is behind the plantation house.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Kathy Lambert at pickpocketplantation@ gmail.com or call 203-417-7512 or friend Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market on Facebook.

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Much-anticipated history book about St. Helena church to arrive To commemorate its 300th anniversary, the Parish Church of St. Helena will unveil a newly published book titled “Amazing Grace: The 300-year history of the Parish Church of St. Helena’s.” The public will get its first viewing of this muchanticipated book at a reception in the church’s Parish House on Friday, December 21 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Books will be available for sale during the reception.

“Amazing Grace” is a 271-page chronological narrative of the history of the church with black-and-white and color photographs throughout.

In its beginnings, the Parish Church of St. Helena provided the foundation for worship, education, and government in South Carolina; and the history of the parish shows that the faith of the founders and congregants of St. Helena’s gave this parish the resilience to move forward through wars, occupations, economic depression and prosperity.

According to the book’s editor, Barbara Payne, “It is our hope that the reader will feel the difficulties of life in a truly frontier parish in the 1700s, the terror of the Yemassee Indian War, the occupation by the

The book “Amazing Grace: Three Hundred Year History of the Parish Church of St. Helena, 1712 -2012” will be unveiled at a reception at the church on Friday, Dec. 21.

British during the Revolutionary War and then again by Union troops during the Civil War. Following those wars, the church withstood several major hurricanes, an earthquake, the effects of a major depression and two World Wars.”

Beaufort historian Lawrence S. Rowland, Professor Emeritus at University of South Carolina Beaufort, after reading the book’s proofs, had this endorsement:

“‘Amazing Grace’ is a wonderful contribution to the 300th anniversary of a parish and community whose antecedents pre-date the settlement of Jamestown and the landing at Plymouth Rock. Nationally recognized scholars, experienced editors, and seasoned academics contributed their time and talent to produce a thoroughly researched and elegantly written single volume history of one of the most historic churches in America.”

“Amazing Grace” represents almost three years of collaborative work by a committee of six parishioners led

by Ms. Payne, forming the Research and Publishing Committee, as a sub-committee of the Tricentennial Standing Committee. The cover is a painting that hangs in the church’s office by local artist Nancy Ricker Rhett.

The public is invited for the formal introduction of the book on Friday, December 21 in the Parish Hall of St. Helena’s Parish Church, 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort, between 3:30 and 6 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 843-522-1712 or online at www. sthelena1712.org.

junior cotillion holiday dance

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he Beaufort Junior Cotillion recently held its Holiday Dance at the The Arsenal. Pictured are Director Mary Kennerty and Tom Lannen demonstrating the Charleston Shag. Chaperons included Dr. & Mrs. Keith Guest; Mr. & Mrs Mark Russell; Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hines; Mr. & Mrs. Jim Tucker; Heather Midyette; Mr. & Mrs. Scott Mullen; Mr. & Mrs. Tony Makar; Mr. Joel Iacopelli; Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Lane; Conor Nuelle; Ashton Guest; and Dr. Carl Derrick. These adults were all on hand to assist the Junior Cotillion.

The Junior Cotillion presents manners, ethics, protocol, and social dancing to fourth through ninth grade students. For more information, go to www.nljc.com.

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the home chef ... on Christmas appetizers

By Harlene Deane Christmas dinner in our family always begins with an appetizer while final preparations for our main dish are being completed. So, grab a glass of wine (or your favorite libation) and try these. They might just become a holiday tradition!

Sweet-and-Spicy Pecans Ingredients • 1 large egg white • 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews • 2 cups unsalted pecan halves • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • Kosher salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 250. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until foamy. Add the nuts, sugar, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix well. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the nuts are mostly dry but still slightly sticky, about 40 minutes.

Remove the nuts from the oven and stir.

Reduce the temperature to 200. Return the nuts to the oven and bake until crisp, about 30 minutes. Stir to loosen the nuts from the baking sheet; cool completely. Can be made ahead and stored in air tight containers.

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Brie with Toasted Almonds and Cranberry Chutney Ingredients • One 8-ounce round Brie, chilled • 3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds • 3 tablespoons store-bought chutney* • Water crackers or thinly sliced French baguette Directions: Preheat the oven to 325.

Scrape the rind off the top of the Brie with a sharp knife. Cut the Brie in half horizontally so you have 2 circles. Place the bottom circle on an ovenproof glass plate. Top with 2 tablespoons chutney and spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon almonds. Top with the remaining circle and spread with the remaining 1 tablespoon chutney.

Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds. Bake for about 7 minutes, or until the Brie is very soft but not melted.

Place on a trivet to serve. Accompany with the water crackers or baguette slices.

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By Pamela Brownstein

The Lunch Bunch joined the many other hungry customers during the bustling lunch rush at Carolina Dog & Deli on Ribaut Road.

Peggy was the only one who ordered a hot dog, but the Shankdaddy Dog is the real deal loaded with mustard, ketchup, red onion sauce, chili, cole slaw and jalapeños. Not for the faint of heart, but Peggy declared this dog delicious, with homemade chili and cole slaw, and with a bit of a kick.

The restaurant just recently added pizza to its already extensive lunch menu, so we were happy to sample the barbecue chicken pie. It’s an individually sized pizza, but would be perfect to split between two people. The whole table thought it was scrumptious, and Nikki especially loved the barbecue chicken and perfectly cooked crust. Owner Joe Fox also said the shrimpand-artichoke pizza has been a big hit.

David betrayed his Clemson roots and ordered The Gamecock, a fantastic sandwich made with roasted chicken breast, lean ham, bacon, Provolone, lettuce, tomatoes and Honey Dijon dressing.

No deli would be complete without classic, warm meat-filled sandwiches.

Elizabeth enjoyed her pastrami Reuben,

Half ham and cheese sandwich with butternut squash soup.

The Shankdaddy Dog topped with chili, cole slaw and jalapeños.

BBQ chicken pizza.

The Pastrami Reuben.

Chicken salad wrap.

piled high with pastrami, Thousand Island dressing, melted Swiss cheese and crisp sauerkraut. And Nikki had only compliments for The Philly — thinly sliced beef pastrami piled with spicy mustard and melted Swiss Cheese.

On the lighter side, I ordered a cup of the daily special of butternut squash soup, and it was rich and flavorful. I also had half of the Ham and Cheese. I have scarfed down many ham and cheese sandwiches in my day, but this version with ham, Provolone,

Cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and mustard was outstanding.

Buck, who frequents the deli for lunch, ordered his favorite: the honey almond chicken salad in a wrap.

With great prices, daily specials and friendly service, it’s no wonder locals have caught on to this hidden gem.

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wine

Bring on the presents!

By Celia Strong

Yes, here we are the last week before Christmas. All of us rushing around like crazy, probably looking for presents for friends and family. And probably not finding what we want or what we can afford. Isn’t that the way it always works?

And, the whole awful process just leaves us ready to get home, or to the closest restaurant, so we can sit down and have a glass of wine. We may not be ready for Christmas, but we sure have earned that glass! But, think about this for a moment: A bottle of wine, for as many as we can, may be the perfect gift. They come in different colors, different sizes, different prices. And, if the person you give one to doesn’t like it, they can regift it really easily. So, looking back over the last year, here’s my list. All of these bottles I would be happy to receive (hint, hint?) which makes them all good gifts.

These are in no particular order, so let’s start with Santi Rose. First of all, this gift could be used immediately on Christmas day. (Really, all the wines on this list can be opened as soon as you like!) Especially, with this wine, if there is going to be a ham for dinner. (White meat with white wine, red meat with red wine, so, of course, pink meat with dry pink wine!) This rosé comes from the Veneto region in northeastern Italy.

It is, actually, a rosé of Bardolino, made from mainly Corvina grapes. This wine is clean and crisp and fruity, and one the prettiest shades of pink. This wine is best served chilled, about an hour or even more in the fridge. And, it may make a rosé convert out of even the strongest hold out against rosés. For $10.99.

Going back a bit, a little bit, in time, I relish the wines from Justin in Paso Robles. Their Sauvignon Blanc has long been a favorite. This wine is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc and shows the potential that this part of California has to offer. The flavors are tropical and citrusy — usually you don’t get both in a wine from this variety — and minerally too. It’s like three good wines all rolled into one. Oysters and fried turkeys are both really happy with it. Oops, I mean you’re really happy eating oysters or fried turkey with this wine. Or opening presents. Or whatever. For $12.99.

A bottle of wine may be the perfect gift.

They come in different colors, different sizes, Celia Strong works different prices. And, if the person you give at Bill’s Liquor & one to doesn’t like it, he or she can re-gift it Fine Wines on Lady’s Island. really easily. So, looking back over the last year, here is my list of six affordable wines that Remember The Count from Buena Vista Winery in Carneros? Buena Vista would make great gifts, and also four more was founded by “Count” Haraszthy, a self-promoter from Hungary who saw special wines. We all know that by “special” I the potential for grape growing and mean more expensive. wine making in California and worked for years to get it going. According to some, like his sons, he was the first to bring Zinfandel grapes to the state in 1852. This wine is a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Zinfandel. It has some good body and ample tannins, backed by smooth fruit flavors, and, for history’s sake, a picture of the Count on the label.

Red meat, cheeses, even turkey and its fixings all go well with this wine. So does Christmas evening when you sit down for a break. For $17.99.

From Argentina, I still really like sipping the Trivento Amador Sur white wine. This is mostly Torrontes, a white variety that is part of the Malvasia grape family and is unique to Argentina, with small amounts of Viognier and Chardonnay. Floral (jasmine and rosebuds) and peach flavors fill your glass with this wine, and a bit of lemon zest, along with a clean, crisp acidity that makes it very pleasant. Still good with your Christmas dinner (hams and turkeys), and nice all morning for the cook too! For $10.99.

Another red wine I’m always happy with is the Steele Cabernet Franc. This red grape, is lighter and smoother than Cabernet Sauvignon, but it seems the former is a parent of the latter. Cabernet Franc is one of the five red varieties allowed in Bordeaux, and it is used there, and in other wine regions around the world, to soften the texture and tannins in Cabernet-based wines. This version from Lake County in California is a great example of what the grape can do — rich and smooth and unctuous.

Game birds and lean red meats go well with it. For $15.99.

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Going back, a couple of years even, we must not leave off the list the Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier. This grape is a cousin to Pinot Noir. It has the same basic flavors as the Pinot Noir but its wines are fuller bodied. Chandon is the Napa, California winery owned by the Moet and Chandon company from the Champagne region in France. The three varieties that can be used in Champagne — Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier — are also all used for their California sparkling wines. In addition, Chandon makes still wines (wines without bubbles) from each variety.

The Pinot Meunier is tremendous!

Still a great wine with poultry, ham and red meat. Usually, this wine costs a bit more. For years, though, we’ve had a deal on it because all of us liked it so much.

Maybe, hopefully, you remember this is the wine that was declared “better than sex” at a tasting years ago? For $19.99.

Well, there’s my list. Mostly. I’m thinking, just in case someone needs to get me a really special present, I should mention a few special wines. We all know that by “special” I mean more expensive.

But, someone has to get them, so I might as well hope. So here goes.

From Argentina, almost everyone has tried the Tahuan Malbec. Well, they have a reserve level, Siesta Malbec ($29.99), that is great! It shows the range that Malbec wines can achieve. It is big and full and heavy, but no intense tannins like you get in Cabernets.

From Spain, Finca Monasterio Rioja at $54.99. We’ve talked about several other wines made from Tempranillo,

but this is the wine that got me hooked on this Spanish variety. It will always be the yardstick I measure other Riojas with. This wine and a hunk of Machego cheese would make a perfect Christmas day. For me, anyhow.

From New Zealand, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is great. This is the one wine that launched its country into the wine business. It is way more complex, flavors and textures, than most other Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand, but that’s why it’s $24.99.

From France, the Burgundy region, one of the best Chardonnays is Latour’s Corton-Charlemagne. This wine is a Grand Cru, meaning the highest legal rating in that region, and usually costs well over $100 wholesale. One of the stories about this wine is that Charlemagne owned grapes in this town, red grapes, but tore them up and replanted with white grapes. Why? Because the red wine stained his glorious beard. (Interesting priorities!)

The town also produces Grand Cru reds, from Pinot Noir, but this white gives new meaning to Chardonnay. At $109.99, we do have a deal on this wine, for that special someone.

Finally, I always always always like good bubbles. But we’ve run out of room on this list. So, next week we can talk about those. If you need one, though, for Christmas, just stop by and ask me.

In the meantime, I hope this list helps.

And, for sure, I’m going to open at least one of these wines on Christmas day.

Even if I have get it from my best friend, which is me anyhow. Happy Holidays.

Enjoy!

When you shop and invest locally, you put in motion a sequence of actions which multiplies the amount of money that is available in our area to create jobs and provide emergency services, police and fire protection, as well as improving the quality of education in our local schools.

Shop and invest locally whenever you can.

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port

SPOTLIGHT ON:

Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

AMATA THAI FUSION: 2127

Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; Thai, Asain cuisine; L.D.

BERTO’S

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

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D. Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D. RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr, Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D.

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

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

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

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

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

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

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

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

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

9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

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.

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

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

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

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

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

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

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St.,

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

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D. CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968

Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L.

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

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

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

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

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

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

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

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

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

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; L.D.

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

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE & CAFE: 302 Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary

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

1900; B.L.

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

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

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

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

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris

Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

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

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21,

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

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

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

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay

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

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

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

Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; B.L.

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

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111

SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal;

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

379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; L.D. ISLAND GRILL: 7 MLK Drive, St. Helena Island; 838-2330; L.

IRISH ROSE PUB & BISTRO: 2121

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

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort; 843379-3811; L.D.

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle

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

Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

MIZU: 1370 S. Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive,

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

524-6498; Japanese steakhouse, sushi; L.D.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.

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

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th

Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

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

MUCHO MARGARITS: 5 Sams Point

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

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood,

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

Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001; Mexican; L.D.

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

burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

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

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

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

A GUIDE TO DINING

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

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott

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

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

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

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;

• All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway,

Island; 522-9700; L.D.

Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

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

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

games page

Stay busy and entertained with themed crossword puzzles and Sudoku THEME: 2012 IN REVIEW ACROSS 1. Come from an egg 6. Bad-mouth 9. Cargo 13. Gem state 14. Make a choice 15. Move sideways 16. Chocolate substitute 17. Wade’s opponent 18. *”The _____” moved to Chicago from NYC 19. *GOP’s 2012 choice 21. *Deceased singing legend 23. Pock mark disease 24. Boris Godunov, e.g.

25. Chicken order 28. Vegetative prickle 30. Speed of play, pl.

35. Like decorated cake 37. Luau souvenirs 39. Third rock from the sun 40. Laughing on the inside, in a chatroom 41. Small drum 43. Memorization method 44. Full of pep 46. Russian parliament 47. Farmer’s purchase 48. Auteur’s art 50. Peacock’s pride 52. *Ann to Mitt 53. “Anything ___?”

55. Excessively 57. *PSY’s style 61. Bronx Bomber 64. Whippet or Basset, e.g.

65. Bard’s before 67. Lifeboat support 69. Elephant trainer’s goad 70. Summer mo.

71. “Lohengrin,” e.g.

72. In a golfer’s pocket 73. Registration, for short 74. One born to Japanese immigrants

DOWN 1. Wino’s sound?

2. Month of Purim 3. Tropical tuber 4. Bite 5. Rub elbows 6. Nemo’s forgetful friend 7. *Facebook’s big move 8. Seethes 9. Dryer fire hazard 10. Scandinavian war god 11. Burn soother 12. Refuse to accept 15. Evening party 20. Jump for joy 22. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g.

24. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, e.g.

25. Whitman’s dooryard bloomer 26. A threat to food safety 27. “___ __ on the ground floor” 29. Part of ROM 31. *”Curiosity” landing site 32. Preface 33. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 34. Outbuildings 36. *Felix Baumgartner’s space ____ 38. “Brave New World” drug 42. Indian side dish of yogurt and cucumbers 45. Corrects or edits 49. Chicken _ __ king 51. *Where many struck gold 54. _____ campaign 56. Giraffe-like African animal 57. Steps to the river 58. First rate 59. Heat in a microwave 60. African migrators 61. Safecracker 62. December 24 and 31, e.g.

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pets

Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol

New year, new resolve Pay off the credit card, eat more fiber or lose 15 pounds are a few resolutions we toss out before the fruitcake gets stale. I have never been particularly enthusiastic about making resolutions.

Too much stress and expectation for me.

But I do appreciate the concept of a fresh start. What if this year, instead of the usual self-based resolutions, we resolve to do something better for those around us? If we start small, say, with our animal companions (who give us love and joy every day of the year), maybe we’d be more likely to stick to a new year resolve.

For instance, commit to walk your dog every day, even when it’s blustery and chilly and you’d rather huddle on the couch. Few things are more important for your dog’s health and happiness than the opportunity to stretch his legs and read the daily “news” on the local fire hydrant. A daily dog walk is a win/win arrangement.

Or, set aside some “canine quality time” every day to play with, talk to, get your hands on your dog. It’s too easy to overlook our smaller friends when life gets hectic, and most dogs are too polite to complain when they’re bored or lonely.

Senior pets that have been around so long they’re considered part of the furniture particularly appreciate and benefit from personal hands-on time.

They have given you their best years and their time is growing short. Commit to spending quality, hands-on time with your old friend.

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What if this year, instead of the usual self-based resolutions, we resolve to do something better for those around us? We can start small, say, with our animal companions.

Plan to have your dog spayed or neutered, if you haven’t already. Not only will it protect your animal from potential cancers but will prevent accidental litters.

Thousands of animals are born in this county only to end up on the streets or dumped at the Beaufort County animal shelter. If your dog is already “fixed,” why not offer to help your friends or neighbors have their animals spayed or neutered by transporting them to SNACC or the veterinarian or even giving a spay/neuter gift certificate? Or co-op the fee with a group of friends.

Spaying and neutering is cheap, but saving lives is priceless.

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animals than to be isolated, far away from their human “pack,” with only a few feet to move around in and nothing to do but watch the pounded dirt turn to mud. Engaging the dog’s guardians in conversation about what dogs need, such as companionship, a warm and dry house filled with straw in the winter, fresh food and water every day, and regular veterinary care, is a good start.

You might be told to mind your own business (or worse) but sharing your concern with the owner could also be

a starting point for a better life for that animal. Offer to take the dog for walks, or offer dog treats and toys. Don’t give up: some lucky dogs have had their entire lives changed because of someone who cared enough to intervene.

Speak up when you notice neglected or abused pets in your neighborhood. Call Animal Control if you suspect an animal is in danger or in an abusive situation.

This isn’t pleasant, but if you can help even one animal escape a painful life, it is worth it. Shelter staff and rescue group volunteers will thank you for your help.

There are thousands of animals in Beaufort County in need of help each day. This concept can be overwhelming for many residents. For them, it is easier to turn a blind eye and pretend the problem doesn’t exist or leave it “those other people.” Resolve to become one of those “other people.” Every little bit helps. Financial donations, donations of supplies to the shelter or a rescue group are always appreciated. Resolve this year to volunteer some time: write a letter, make a phone call, be a foster family. Real live animals are helped by your generosity. It’s a great way to start a new year.

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

Visit art exhibit at Penn Center museum

Visit the York W. Bailey Museum & Gift Shop at Penn Center National Historic Landmark District to view the exhibit on “Slavery by Another Name” Paintings & Assemblages.

Dates: December 22, 27 and 30.

Times: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5 & Youth $3 Where: On the historic campus of Penn Center at 38 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, SC Contact: 843-838-2474 Visit: www.penncenter.com.

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

Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 12/21 - Monday 12/24 Red Dawn “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:45-4:15-7:00-9:00 Showing Christmas Eve 1:45 ONLY This Is 40 “R” Showing DAILY 1:15-4:00-7:00-9:20 Showing Christmas Eve 1:15 ONLY The Hobbit “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:15-7:30 Showing Christmas Eve 1:00 ONLY Jack Reacher “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:15-4:00-7:00-9:20 Showing Christmas Eve 1:15 ONLY Rise of the Guardians “PG” Showing DAILY 1:30-4:00-7:00-9:00 Showing Christmas Eve 1:30 ONLY Visit beaufortmovie.com for upcoming movies.

41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

Tuesday 12/25 - Thursday 12/27 Django Unchained “R” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:15-7:30 Showing Christmas Day 4:15-7:30 This Is 40 “R” Showing DAILY 1:15-4:00-7:00-9:20 Showing Christmas Day 4:00-7:00-9:20 The Hobbit “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:15-7:30 Showing Christmas Day 4:15-7:30 Jack Reacher “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:15-4:00-7:00-9:20 Showing Christmas DAy 4:00-7:00-9:20 Les Miserables “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:15-7:30 Showing Christmas Day 4:15-7:30

science lessons to third, fifth and seventh grades in Beaufort County. For more information, call 843-838-2011 or visit www.friendsofhuntingisland.org.

You might be able to go down in BBQ history

A History of Barbecue in South Carolina is being written by Lake High, President of the South Carolina Barbecue Association. He is under

contract to The History Press, which wants to distribute this new book in 2013. High is looking for photographs, old newspaper ads, memorabilia, barbecue recollections and other information that will help tell the story of South Carolina barbecue. He will contact you, pick up any materials you may have, make a digital copy and return all materials safely back to the donor.

He also wants to hear from anyone who operated an early barbecue stand or restaurant anywhere in the state. You may contact him at Lhigh1@sc.rr.com or at 803-782-9595.

Famous photographer coming to Beaufort

In the world of nature photography, one name stands out: Charles Glatzer.

He is recognized worldwide as the absolute master of light. Publisher, write, mentor, teacher, photo entrepreneur, his is legendary. As one of the most sought-after digital nature photographic instructors, the Photography Club of Beaufort is bringing him to Beaufort on Sunday, January 13 for a comprehensive four-hour workshop. Special emphasis will be placed in creating images with visual and emotional impact, using creative techniques, compositional elements and light. This workshop will enhance your technical ability and visual sense and take your images to the next level. Registration is limited. $65 by December 22. Late fees apply after Dec. 22. Contact john@ wollwerthimagery.com or call 379-7716. www.photoclubbeaufort.com.

January events at the Beaufort branch library

• Alfred Hitchcock Film Series Description: Join us for the showing of classic Alfred Hitchcock movies on the big screen.

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 8 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 15 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 22 at 2 p.m., and Tuesday, January 29 at 2 p.m.

Location: Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Price: Free. Everyone is welcome.

Call ahead or email for film selections.

843-255-6458, or sinman@bcgov.net; www.beaufortcountylibrary.org • Second Saturday Family Movie Description: The library will be showing a newly released film on the big screen every second Saturday of the month Date and time: Saturday, January 12 at 2 p.m. in the Beaufort Programming Room Location: Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Price: Free!

• Beaufort Book Club Description: The club will be discussing “The Conjurer” by EV MacQuint. A visit from the author is also expected.

Date and time: Thursday, January 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Location: Beaufort Branch Library, Old South Carolina Room, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Price: Free Contact: 843-255-6443, or fhays@bcgov.net or visiit www. beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Sign up to become a Red Cross volunteer

The Red Cross is looking for volunteers and is offering classes (for free) through the Palmetto Service Center. The Red Cross has deployed 40 disaster service workers to help with Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast and continues to provide support to those affected by local disasters, such as home fires. In November alone, the organization assisted 153 individuals affected by home fires. Most of the Red Cross workers responding to these incidents are volunteers, trained by the Red Cross. These classes will enable to train new volunteers and strengthen their volunteer base as resources are extended both locally and nationally.

New Volunteer/Disaster Services Orientation Classes starting in January 2013: • January 12: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• January 22: 6 to 9 p.m.

• February 13: 6 to 9 p.m.

• March 14: 6 to 9 p.m.

• March 26: 6 to 9 p.m.

April 11: 6 to 9 p.m.

April 23: 6 to 9 p.m.

The classes listed will be held at the Palmetto Service Center at 59 Sheridan Park Circle in Bluffton. Call 843-7577437 for more information.

Black chamber to hold small business class

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SCORE will offer a small business overview class. There will be sessions on Monday, January 14; Wednesday, January 16; and Friday, January 18 at 10 a.m. and at 6 p.m. All interested persons can attend for information on developing and using business plans as well as financial and marketing plans.

This business development program is designed to help new and established entrepreneurs improve their skills and influence the success of their businesses.

Classes will be held at the chamber office located at 801 Bladen Street, Beaufort.

Interested, call 843-986-1102.

AARP to offer safety driving course

On Friday Jan 25, 2013, an AARP Driver Safety Class will be given at Summit Place Of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr, Beaufort (behind Applebees) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This course is open to drivers age 26 and above. Cost is $14 for nonmembers and $12 for AARP members. Class size is limited. To register, call 843-5211941. The course teaches proven safety strategies that sharpen skills and build and maintain confidence behind the wheel. A completion certificate is issued for your auto insurance discount.

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