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A LOOK BACK AT
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Especially this time of year, Beaufort is Partytown, U.S.A. see page 8
PROFILE
Two Yankees hit a home run with The Rhett House Inn. see page 12
What an amazing year for Beaufort! From being named the Happiest Coastal Town in the U.S. to celebrating local Candice Glover as the winner of American Idol, our community just rocks.
WINE
Celia recommends three fabulous Champagne picks. see page 18 INDEX
Clockwise from left: The Veteran’s Day parade in November honors the important military presence in our community; The Pelican Plunge in January on Hunting Island is a chilly way to ring in the new year; Winners of the Shrimp Festival in October; The Island News staff — Pamela Brownstein, Kim Harding, Buck Boone, Nikki Harding and Elizabeth Newberry — celebrates the holiday season at Breakwater Restaurant; The Water Festival in July attracts thousands to Waterfront Park.
‘Grinding of the Greens’ program expands This year, Beaufort County residents can bring their old Christmas tree to any County Convenience Center, Yard Waste Bin, during normal center hours. Additional sites are available through the generosity and support of local businesses and municipalities. Keep Beaufort County Beautiful and Beaufort County Public Works streamlined the program this year to add convenience for residents and
reduce overall costs. County yard waste is converted to boiler fuel for energy generation so please remember to remove ornaments, lights, etc. from your trees before recycling them. Beaufort County Solid Waste Manager Jim Minor said, “We discovered that very little of the fresh mulch was picked up by residents and the bulk had to be removed by Public Works crews after the event. Using these trees for energy generation
is a much greener approach and will dramatically reduce the overall carbon foot print of this event while increasing to 18 sites for recycling of trees.” For more information, go to www. bcgov.net or contact Carol Murphy, Beaufort County Recycling/Keep Beaufort County Beautiful Coordinator, at 843-255-2734. GREENS continued on page 2
News 2 Business 4 Health 6 Social Diary 8 School 10-11 Profile 12 Arts 14 Lunch Bunch 16 Wine 18 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classified 23
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news news briefs Psychologist arrested for sexual battery
An employee of Battery Creek High School has been arrested on one count of Sexual Battery of a Student following an investigation into inappropriate conduct reported by a student’s parent. The mother of a 16-year-old Battery Creek High School student contacted Sheriff ’s deputies Thursday, Dec. 19, after discovering a series of communications on her phone between her son and an individual named “Megan Snipes.” Recognizing the name as that of the school’s psychologist, whom her son had been regularly seeing; and in light of the sexual tone of the conversations, she became concerned and requested to file a report at the Sheriff ’s Office headquarters in Beaufort. Investigators immediately became involved, making contact with both the student and the suspect, 29-yearold Megan Michelle Snipes. It was confirmed during the course of the investigation that on October 18, Snipes did engage in a sexual act with the victim in the area of Bob Jones Field on Jones Avenue in Beaufort. At the time the incident occurred, Snipes was affiliated with a public secondary school in an official capacity as a psychologist for the Beaufort County School District. The incident was reportedly consensual with no aggravated coercion or force. Snipes was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center and was released from jail on a personal recognizance bond on Saturday, Dec. 21. Anyone with more information is asked to contact either Investigator Sgt. C. Wilson at 843-255-3409 or Crimestoppers.
County government holiday closings
This year, all Beaufort County Government Buildings will be closed Wednesday January 1, 2014. These
Greens
continued from page 1 Bring your Christmas tree to any County Convenience Center, Yard Waste Bin from December 24, 2013, through January 11, 2014. Here are some additional drop off locations north of the Broad: • Naval Heritage Park: by the Naval
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The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday, Dec. 14 on the streets of a Beaufort neighborhood. At approximately 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Sheriff ’s deputies responded to Beaufort Memorial Hospital in reference to the arrival of a gunshot victim. There, deputies made contact with an 18-year-old male who was being treated for a gunshot wound to the leg.
The victim advised that he was walking to Polk Village with a female friend at approximately 2:40 p.m. As they approached the area of Centerview Drive and Second Street, they observed several unknown black males standing in the street. The victim advised that they suddenly heard gunshots in close proximity, causing him and his friend to flee in separate directions. As the victim ran towards Westview Avenue, he realized that he had been shot in the leg. Unable to find the female he’d been with, the victim advised that he contacted another friend who came and transported him to the hospital. The victim was unable to provide any further description of the subjects he saw in the area just prior to the shooting, and no witnesses to the incident were located. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries for which he was treated and released. The Sheriff ’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Sgt. J. Gobel at 843-2553421 or Crimestoppers.
Hospital on Ribaut Road. Sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and Southern Tree Services. Tree mulch available to public January 11, 2014. • City of Beaufort: Trees will be collected curbside. • LCR Wood Waste and Recycling Center (open Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) 58 Chesapeake Road (Parris Island Gateway Near Picket Fences). Trees ground into yard mulch. • Barnwell Resources (Open daily
from 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) at 490 Brickyard Point Road South, Lady’s Island. Tree grindings used for landfill cover. • Family Christmas Tree Farm (open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at Pleasant Point Road, Lady’s Island. Trees used for wildlife habitat. • Evergreen Recycling: Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2845 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC, 29936. Trees converted to boiler fuel for energy generation.
closings also include County Public Library Branches. Here is the holiday schedule for all Beaufort County Convenience Centers: • Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013: All centers reopen, resume normal schedule. • Tuesday, December 31, 2013, New Year’s Eve: All centers close at 1 p.m. • Wednesday, January 1, 2014, New Year’s Day: All Centers Closed. • Thursday, January 2, 2014: All centers reopen and resume normal schedule.
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After a productive 2013, schools look to sustain district’s positive momentum By Superintendent Jeff Moss
This holiday season has special significance for me because it marks the end of my first six months as Beaufort County’s school superintendent — and the end of a calendar year that saw significant improvements in student achievement across our district. Boosted by five consecutive years of steadily improving student test scores and on-time high school graduation rates, the district earned its first-ever Good rating on its annual 2013 report card issued by the South Carolina Department of Education. That’s a dramatic improvement from the district’s rating of Below Average in 2009. This year also marked the first year since Report Cards were first published in 2001 that no district school was rated Below Average or At Risk. All of our schools were rated Excellent, Good or Average. In separate federal accountability reports, 61 percent of our schools rated an A or B, and the district as a whole received a score of 82.1, a B. The federal system was revised in 2012 to give schools A-F letter grades. During their initial attempt last spring,
84.2 percent of Beaufort County testtakers — an all-time high — passed both sections of the high school exit exam. That represented a 2.8 percentagepoint improvement over 2012’s passing rate of 81.4 and a 7.1 percentage-point improvement over 2011. Graduating seniors in the Class of 2013 earned $22.8 million in college scholarships, also an all-time high. And 19 district schools won 2013 Palmetto Gold or Palmetto Silver Awards for student academic achievement from the South Carolina Department of Education. Two months ago, Okatie Elementary School was named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. One month later, Bluffton High School and Okatie Elementary School were named as semi-finalists for the 2014 Palmetto’s Finest Awards. Just two years ago, Hilton Head Island High and Beaufort Middle were winners of Palmetto’s Finest Schools Awards. Beaufort is one of only four districts in the award’s 34-year history to have had two winners in the same year. Considerable financial savings continue to accumulate from the installation of
cutting-edge technology designed to conserve electrical power and water. The district also has taken advantage of low interest rates by refinancing previous bond sales and saving $8 million in taxpayer dollars over the past two years. Looking forward to 2014, the Board of Education has approved a proposal to expand and diversify the school district’s menu of learning choices for students. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t address the fact that all children learn differently. The more learning choices schools offer to students and parents, the more successful they’re likely to be. One school might offer a dual language immersion approach and teach students in two languages. Another school might offer an arts-infused program where students interested in the visual arts, music and theater would still learn math, English and the other fundamentals, but those lessons would be done with an eye toward infusing the arts in lesson plans and class activities. All schools in the district will continue to offer “core academic courses” in subjects such as science, math, English, language arts, technology and world languages. But in addition, each school will work on
developing its own “speciality,” a particular teaching approach or area of focus that will make it stand out. Also in 2014, we will complete the planning stages and begin building two new schools — one serving grades PreK8 and the other serving grades 9-12 — aimed at alleviating overcrowding in the fast-growing Bluffton community. Although student achievement continues to improve at a steady pace, we are far from our goal. Like other school districts across the nation, we continue to be challenged by gaps in achievement between minority and nonminority students and between high-poverty and more affluent students. Poverty rates among our students continue to increase, as do the numbers of students we serve who are homeless. But our district’s steady, across-theboard academic improvements are encouraging, and I am confident that if all of us continue to work hard — educators, students, parents, community partners, business partners and volunteers — we can maintain our momentum and make 2014 just as academically successful as 2013.
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It’s Christmas and school’s out! Is it “Whoopee!” or, “Oh no!” at your house? Either way, what might you do to maintain or keep your sanity? Keep your children’s sugar intake low, whole food intake high, make sure they get enough sleep, and as much time outside running around and playing as possible. It’s also recommended that you involve your child in household activities or chores such as folding laundry, setting the table or making cookies. Perfection is not the goal, togetherness is. Make each of these activities into opportunities to praise and talk with your child. You’re not just folding laundry together, haphazard as their efforts might be, you’re building a feeling of competence and being liked and appreciated by you, the “Queen or King” of their world. Have fun! But when the moment strikes wherein you need your child to do something, here are a few suggestions to keep the holidays at home merry and bright. 1. Get your child’s attention with a clear, short directive such as, “Look at me,” before even bothering to give a direction. Only give a directive one time. If there is no follow through, get up, and take action. This alone will pay
Moment of With school out during Christmas vacation, Wellness with what might you do to maintain your Danette Vernon dividends for years into the future. 2. Many children have trouble with transitions, such as turning off a favorite program, leaving the house, or going to bed. Provide incremental warnings, “It will be time for bed in 15 minutes” ... “in five minutes,” etc. 3. Another example of how to lessen the trauma of transitions is to allow the activity to continue, but for a stated number of times. Consider the transition of leaving the park, you might say, “We need to go home in five minutes, but you can go down the slide three more times.” Count with your child and then leave, as agreed upon. Again, enjoy yourself. “Count” in your best Sesame Street character voice! 4. Does your child have a melt-down if told no? Then consider providing a “yes” within your “no.” Case in point, if your child wants a treat, try, “You can have it, just not now.” Then, name the time they can have what they want, “You can have some candy after you take a nap.” Keep your word. 5. If your child uses a whiny–type
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Unique to the United States is the narrow strip of coastal land known as the Lowcountry that runs from Charleston to Savannah with Beaufort right smack dab in the middle. Besides our beautiful towns and countryside, this area is one of the best in the U.S.A. for house parties, especially this time of year. From the tables groaning with food to the festive attire, you won’t find any other place in America (maybe Napa comes close) where people like to give and attend parties and do it as well as they do here. Throw in Southerners’ natural gift for laughter plus an open bar and you are in for a great time! Here are some pics for you from a very lovely and elegant house party hosted by Terry Hussey for the Annual Point Association Christmas Party this past weekend.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COUNTY OF CHARLESTON CASE NO. 2010-CP-10-7627 WALTER L. WHALEY A/K/A WALTER L. WHALEY II, MABLE YVONNE HARDING, and FELICIA E. SINGLETON, Plaintiffs, versus- FELICIA JOHNSON WHALEY, CHARLES A. WHALEY, LEE FYALL, WINTHROP FYALL A/K/A FRANK FYALL, ENNA WHALEY (if she be alive), SONNIE WHALEY (if he be alive), JAMES WHALEY (if he be alive), NED WHALEY (if he be alive), NATASHA TOMIEA GRANT, KAREN DENISE GRANT, MARVIN CHARLES GRANT, JESSE WHALEY, ERNESTINE WHALEY A/K/A ERNESTINE SMALLS (if she be alive), VIOLA WHALEY, RUFUS WHALEY JR., A/K/A SONNY WHALEY, BETTY WASHINGTON, JAMES WHALEY, NETTIE WHALEY, ALONZO WHALEY JR., JULIA WHALEY, LOUIS MURRAY, EVELYN RIVERS, LOUISE MURRAY, ROBERT GLADDEN, JEANETTE JAMISON WHALEY, JAMISON WHALEY, ARTHUR LEE WHALEY, ELAINE WHALEY, SANDHEDT WHALEY, NETTIE WHALEY, NADINE WHALEY, FRANK WHALEY, GEORGE DAYS, ROBERT BROWN, ROSA BROWN, CELESTINE BROWN, EVELYN MALONEY, JAMES BROWN, VICKEY BROWN, PINK BROWN, LUCILLE GADSDEN, ALFRED MEGGETT, PERCIVAL MEGGETT, ADOLPH MEGGETT, DEBORAH MEGGETT, ALFREDA MEGGETT A/K/A ALFREDIA MEGGETT, SHARON ANCRUM, BENJAMIN MEGGETT, MARVIN MEGGETT, KAREN HEMPHILL, RUTH MITCHELL, SARAH GREEN, ELIZABETH FINLEY, EVANS GRANT, MARGY REEDY, BENJAMIN GRANT, JOSEPH GRANT, ROSE MURRAY, SARAH WELLS, LESTER FLUDD, ALMEDIA JONES, ELMORE RANDALL JR., JOHN DOE, AND JANE DOE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown heirs, devisees, distributees, issue, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns of the above named Defendants, if they or any of them be dead; and of ROSE FINLEY WHALEY, JOSEPH WHALEY JR., PETER WHALEY, LONNO WHALEY A/K/A LONDON WHALEY, NANCY FYALL, THOMAS WHALEY, BENJAMIN WHALEY, GLASGOW WHALEY, COOPER WHALEY, ROSA BROWN A/K/A ROSA BROWN HENSION A/K/A ROSIE BROWN HENSION A/K/A ROSA BROWN WHALEY, EVELINA BROWN-DAYS A/K/A EVELINA BROWN, ANNIE MEGGETT, JANIE CAPERS, HENRY FYALL, HENRY FYALL JR., JAMES FYALL, GRACE FYALL, MARIE FYALL, EMEL FYALL, JAKIE FYALL, HARLIE FYALL, MILEY WHALEY, JENNIE WHALEY, CARRIE WHALEY, AGNES WHALEY, MARTHA WHALEY, LUCINDA WHALEY, JULIE WHALEY, WILLIAM WHALEY, ARTHUR WHALEY, ARTHUR WHALEY JR., ELIJAH WHALEY, WILLIAM WHALEY A/K/A ELISHA WHALEY, BENJAMIN WHALEY, ESAU WHALEY, VIOLA WHALEY, NETTIE WHALEY BELL A/K/A NETTIE WHALEY HART, RUFUS WHALEY, BESSIE WHALEY, ALONZO WHALEY, NICHOLAS WHALEY, SUSAN BELL WHALEY, MABLE MITCHELL A/K/A MABLE MITCHELL WHALEY, NETTIE WHALEY, ROSA MURRAY, ROSA MURRAY WHALEY, CLARENCE WHALEY, GEORGE WHALEY, LAURA WHALEY, RUTLEDGE WHALEY, MABLE WHALEY MURRAY, WALTER LEE WHALEY SR. A/K/A WALTER WHALEY, EFFERSON WHALEY, PEARL WHALEY, ELLA MAZYCK, ANNIE MAE WHALEY, GEORGE WHALEY JR., LAURA WHALEY, ALONZO WHALEY, LOUISE WHALEY, WILLIAM WHALEY, YVONNE WHALEY, SYLVIA SCOTT A/K/A SYLVIA SCOTT WHALEY, SYLVIA GLADDEN, FRANCIS WHALEY, AND EFFERSON WHALEY JR., ROSA MURRAY, SAMUEL MURRAY, CORNELIUS MURRAY, OSCAR MURRAY, PRIMUS GREEN, CHARLES GREEN, KATHERINE GREEN, PRIMUS GREEN JR., REBECCA GREEN, all deceased; and MARY ROE AND RICHARD ROE, whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating infants, persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those persons in the military, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION 1. Suit to Quiet Title: 2. Partition: 3. Ouster TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, 100 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, on the 17th day of September 2010, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon Barry I. Baker, at his office at One Carriage Lane, Bldg. H, Post Office Box 31265, Charleston, SC 29417, within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this Summons; and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. LIS PENDENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and an action is commenced and is pending in this Court upon the Complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above-named Defendants; that the said action is brought under the provisions of the South Carolina Code of Laws,1976, as amended, Section 15-53-10, et seq., (known as the Uniform Declaratory Judgment Act), Section 15-3-380, et seq., for a quieting of title by adverse possession of forty (40) years, etc. and Section 15-67-210, et seq., for a quieting of title by adverse possession of ten (10) years and for a quieting of the title because of adverse possession under the color or title for a period of greater that twenty (20) years; for the purpose of obtaining a Decree that the Plaintiffs and Defendants Charles A. Whaley and Felicia Johnson Whaley are seized of a fee simple title to the ten acre tract of land comprising the southwestern most portion of Lot 6B in Berwick Plantation as more fully described in the Plaintiff’s Complaint; that none of the known and unknown Defendants, or any person claiming by, through or under them, or any of them have any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the said property; this action is further brought for the further purpose of partitioning the remaining portion of Lot 6B, and for a determination of the individual owners who own the remaining portion of Lot 6B and the respective interest owned by each individual owners; finding further that the parties to this action do not own any other real property as tenants in common; this action is further brought for the purpose that if the subject property is incapable of being partitioned in kind or by allotment without injury to the parties this action is brought for the further purpose of obtaining an Order from this Honorable Court ordering that the subject property be sold; Said action is further brought for the purpose of establishing the heirs of ROSE FINLEY WHALEY, JOSEPH WHALEY JR., PETER WHALEY, LONNO WHALEY A/K/A LONDON WHALEY, NANCY FYALL, THOMAS WHALEY, BENJAMIN WHALEY, GLASGOW WHALEY, COOPER WHALEY, ROSA BROWN A/K/A ROSA BROWN HENSION A/K/A ROSIE BROWN HENSION A/K/A ROSA BROWN WHALEY, EVELINA BROWN-DAYS A/K/A EVELINA BROWN, ANNIE MEGGETT, JANIE CAPERS, HENRY FYALL, HENRY FYALL JR., JAMES FYALL, GRACE FYALL, MARIE FYALL, EMEL FYALL, JAKIE FYALL, HARLIE FYALL, MILEY WHALEY, JENNIE WHALEY, CARRIE WHALEY, AGNES WHALEY, MARTHA WHALEY, LUCINDA WHALEY, JULIE WHALEY, WILLIAM WHALEY, ARTHUR WHALEY, ARTHUR WHALEY JR., ELIJAH WHALEY, WILLIAM WHALEY A/K/A ELISHA WHALEY, BENJAMIN WHALEY, ESAU WHALEY, VIOLA WHALEY, NETTIE WHALEY BELL A/K/A NETTIE WHALEY HART, RUFUS WHALEY, BESSIE WHALEY, ALONZO WHALEY, NICHOLAS WHALEY, SUSAN BELL WHALEY, MABLE MITCHELL A/K/A MABLE MITCHELL WHALEY, NETTIE WHALEY, ROSA MURRAY, ROSA MURRAY WHALEY, CLARENCE WHALEY, GEORGE WHALEY, LAURA WHALEY, RUTLEDGE WHALEY, MABLE WHALEY MURRAY, WALTER LEE WHALEY SR. A/K/A WALTER WHALEY, EFFERSON WHALEY, PEARL WHALEY, ELLA MAZYCK, ANNIE MAE WHALEY, GEORGE WHALEY JR., LAURA WHALEY, ALONZO WHALEY, LOUISE WHALEY, WILLIAM WHALEY, YVONNE WHALEY, SYLVIA SCOTT A/K/A SYLVIA SCOTT WHALEY, SYLVIA GLADDEN, FRANCIS WHALEY, AND EFFERSON WHALEY JR., ROSA MURRAY, SAMUEL MURRAY, CORNELIUS MURRAY, OSCAR MURRAY, PRIMUS GREEN, CHARLES GREEN, KATHERINE GREEN, PRIMUS GREEN JR., REBECCA GREEN, all deceased; and further to establish the respective interests of the Plaintiffs and the Defendants in the remaining portion of the subject property and for an Order declaring that any defendants, if any, that this court might find has an interest in the subject property and the share of the proceeds of sale to which each are entitled; this action is further brought for the purpose of declaring that none of the Defendants (except Felicia Johnson Whaley and Charles A. Whaley) including the heirs of Rosie Brown Hension a/k/a Rosa Brown a/k/a Rosa Brown Whaley, Evelina Brown-Days, Lucille Gadsden, Annie Meggett, Janie Capers, George Days, Rosa Brown, Evelyn Maloney, James Brown, Vickey Brown, Robert Brown, Celestine Brown, Alfred Meggett, Percival Meggett, Adolph Meggett, Deborah Meggett, Alfreda Meggett a/k/a Alfredria Meggett, Sharon Ancrum, Benjamin Meggett, Marvin Meggett, Karen Hemphill, and Ruth Mitchell do not have any right, title, or interest of any kind in this subject property; this action is further brought against Defendants Elmore Randall, Jr. and the Heirs of Primus Green for the purpose of establishing ingress and egress for the subject property through Walwood Road upon the grounds that Walwood Road is a community road and upon the grounds of a prescriptive easement; this action is further brought for the purpose of obtaining a finding by this Honorable Court that the Defendants except for Felicia Johnson Whaley and Charles A. Whaley are barred from claiming any right, title, interest, or lien upon the said Ten acre tract of land comprising the Southwestern most portion of Lot 6-B upon the grounds of ouster. The property affected by this action is, at the time of the commencement of this action and at the time of the filing of this notice, fully described as follows, to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece, or parcel of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being on Edisto Island in the County of Charleston known and designated as Lot 6B on a Plat of “Berwick Plantation” prepared by John K. Gourdin, Surveyor, dated 1876, and recorded in Plat Book B Page 83 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. SAID lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings, and boundings as will appear by reference to said plat and said plat is made a part and parcel of this description by reference thereto. BEING a portion of the property conveyed to Joseph Whaley by deed of James Hutchinson dated January 18, 1877, recorded January 16, 1879 in Book L-17, Page 306 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. TMS #076-0000-141. The properties affected by the cause of action to establish ingress and egress by an easement through Walwood Road are described as follows: As to Elmore Randall, Jr. Property: ALL that certain lot, piece, or parcel of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being on Edisto Island in the County of Charleston being on State Road S-10-2063 also known as Legare Road and shown and designated as Tract D measuring and containing 3.0 acres on a Plat prepared by Raymond B. Hager, Registered Land Surveyor, entitled “PLAT SHOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF 16 28 OWNED BY ELMORE RANDALL JR and BIRTHIA RAMSUIA LOCATED ON EDISTO ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC”. Said Plat dated August 5, 1999, revised April 15, 2000, and recorded in Plat Book DD Page 118 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. SAID Tract D having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings, and boundings as will appear by reference to said plat and said plat is made a part and parcel of this description by reference thereto. BEING the same property conveyed to Elmore Randall, Jr. by deed of Joshua Joseph dated August 13, 1996 and recorded in Book X272 Page 272 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. TMS #076-00-00-140. As to Lands of Heirs of Primus Green: ALL that certain lot, piece, or parcel of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying, and being on Edisto Island in the County of Charleston being a portion of the said property on a Plat prepared by David W. Spell entitled “PLAT SHOWING 4.32 ACRES OWNED BY ALMEDIA JONES LOCATED ON EDISTO ISLAND CHARLESTON CO., SC MAY, 1988.” Said Plat dated May 1988, recorded July 21, 1988 in Plat Book BS Page 111 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. SAID lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings, and boundings as will appear by reference to said plat and said plat is made a part and parcel of this description by reference thereto. BEING the same property conveyed to Primus Green by James Hutchinson by deed dated January 18, 1877 and recorded January 15, 1879 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. The above described property is owned by the Heirs of Primus Green. Primus Green left numerous heirs including ELIZABETH FINLEY, EVANS GRANT, MARGY REEDY, BENJAMIN GRANT, JOSEPH GRANT, ROSE MURRAY, SARAH WELLS, LESTER FLUDD, ALMEDIA JONES, BUSTER FLUDD, CHRISTOPHER FLUDD, DANIEL JONES, SONNY WASHINGTON, JIM MILLIGAN, if they or any of them be alive; and CHARLES GREEN, KATHERINE GREEN, PRIMUS GREEN JR., REBECCA GREEN all deceased. Buster Fludd, Christopher Fludd, Sonny Washington, and Jim Milligan conveyed their interests in the subject property to Almedia Jones by deed dated March 2, 1981 and recorded in Deed Book B128 Page 257 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Daniel Jones subsequently conveyed his interest in the subject property to Almedia Jones by deed dated March 2, 1981 and recorded in Deed Book B128 Page 258 in the RMC Office for Charleston County. TMS #076-00-00-139. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM NISI YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by an Order dated the 17th day of September 2010, and on file in the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, Bruce A. Berlinsky, Esquire, whose office address is One Carriage Lane - Bldg. F, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, and whose telephone number is (843) 852-2202, was appointed Guardian ad Litem Nisi for such of the Defendants whose true names are unknown and fictitious names designating the unknown persons under disability, incompetents, imprisoned, or those persons in the military, if any; and also all other persons, known or whose true names are unknown, claiming any right, title, interest in, or lien upon the real estate described in the Lis Pendens and Complaint herein; such appointment to become absolute unless the said Defendants or someone in their behalf shall procure the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem on or before the thirtieth (30) day after the last publication of the Summons herein. NOTICE OF HEARING TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held before The Honorable Mikell R. Scarborough, Master-in-Equity for Charleston County, on Monday, March 10, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at which time the Master will adjudicate the issue of the Quiet Title Action, and the easement for ingress and egress through Walwood Road. The hearing will be held at the Office of the Master-in-Equity, Charleston County Courthouse, 100 Broad Street, Courtroom 2-A, Charleston, South Carolina. PLEASE BE PRESENT TO DEFEND IF SO MINDED BARRY I. BAKER One Carriage Lane, Bldg. H Post Office Box 31265 Charleston, SC 29417 (843) 766-9007 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS December 17, 2013
school news
A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • Lights on For Life: Monday, December 31, sponsored by the Battery Creek High School SADD Club. As you are out celebrating New Years Eve with family and friends, remember to wear your seat belt and drive safely. The members of the SADD Club would like to ask everyone out driving on Monday, December 31, to drive with your headlights on, showing support for our campaign for a safe holiday on South Carolina’s highways. • The BCHS SADD Club is collecting the front of holiday cards for the recycle program at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Cards for any occasion can be donated, but must be free of any writing on the inside of the front of the card. (We cannot collect Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards for this program.) St. Jude’s Ranch for Children recycles used greeting cards and creates new holiday and all-occasion greeting cards. Recycled cards are sold to support programs and services for abused, neglected and homeless children, young adults and families. Card fronts may be dropped off with Mrs. Grooms in the front office at Battery Creek High School. Card fronts are accepted year round for any holiday/birthday. BEAUFORT jasper academy for career excellence • The Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence Agriculture Department will hold an Adult Education meeting on the second Tuesday of each month beginning on January 14 at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in Animal Science or Horticulture is welcome to attend. Please call Agriculture teacher Mrs. Beth Ann Melton at 843-987-8107 or email meltonb@ bjace.org for more information. miscellaneous • Parents of Special Needs Students: Please join us for a parent workshop, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This
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The students in Mrs. Winslow’s Family Consumer Science Classes made gingerbread houses from scratch.
Mrs. D’Imperio‘s Child Development class at Beaufort High School entertained 22 4-year-olds on December 18. The class had visited Hobbit Hill Preschool in October to observe and interact with the kids, and her students invited the little ones to visit the high school. Mrs. D’s classroom was set up with stations: reading Christmas stories, making snowmen, decorating ornaments, working puzzles, coloring, and enjoying various snacks. Leighanna Makowski, Emily Masters, Emily Siegner, Kristina Valentin, Diamond Johnson, Luis Bermudez, Mary Yeager, Tamerine Tallent, Michael Bair (Mrs. D’s students) enjoyed hosting the active group of kids.
Reading Reindeer: Beaufort High students visited Lady’s Island Elementary to share holiday stories and Christmas presents. The ‘elves’ are members of the BHS student government or the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The kindergarten and first grade students were dressed in pajamas so they were cozy and ready for the read aloud. Each child left happy and thrilled with a new book. workshop will benefit parents of students who are receiving specific modifications in classes. Topics
of discussion include What is Section 504? Who is eligible for 504 Plan? How would a 504 Plan
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Third grade students at Beaufort Academy have been learning more about Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through a variety of activities. For example, testing how various types of friction affect the distance of an individually engineered two-wheeled balloon car, and testing how changes in mass (adding pennies) affects the distance of a die cast car. They have also been working with the senior level Honors Physics class, who prepared lessons about Newton’s Three Laws of Motion to share with the 3rd graders. They researched the law and created a powerpoint, a skit, two demonstrations and an interactive activity. Pictured above, high school students Miranda Weslake and Courtney Smith work with third graders Ansh Patel, Alex Compton, and Jayden Gibson while reinforcing that the relationship between an object’s mass (m), its acceleration (a), and the applied force (F) is F=ma. help my child? 504 Compliance and Requirements. The workshop will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Robert Smalls Middle School, Room J-1, 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Beaufort County School Parent/ Community REACH Center and presented by Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina (PRO-Parents). This is a free workshop, refreshments served. All participants will receive a two-hour certificate of attendance. Call to register 1-800-759-4776 or 803772-5688. st. peter’s • The 5th grade class at St. Peter Catholic School is collecting nearly new (or new) books for Child Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Open Arms Shelter, in order to stock their library for the children who stay there. The goal is to be able to give each child a book to keep. Beginning January 6 and continuing through the month, book donations may be dropped off at the school office. Please contact the school at 843-522-2163 with any questions or if you are interested in helping deliver the books when the collection ends.
Bridges Preparatory School’s fourth grade class went on a field trip to the Georgia Southern University Planetarium on Tuesday, December 17. This field trip was an exciting conclusion to the astronomy unit they have been studying in science class. While at the planetarium, students learned about the solar system, the tides, the seasons, moon phases, and even took a scaled planet walk, where they could visualize just how far apart the planets really are in our solar system. Students also looked at the sun through safe glasses, and measured the distance between the planets and the sun. This was a great addition to the series of S.T.E.M. infused field trips and activities this year.
school & sports
High school honor students visit Bay View Nursing Home On Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, members of the National Honor Society at Whale Branch Early College High School visited residents of Bay View Nursing Home to deliver Christmas Cards and treats. They also sang Christmas Carols. It was a rewarding and humbling experience that provided cheer for all involved. (The oldest resident was 104 and the youngest was a 30-year-old who had had strokes and is bed ridden.) The participants included the following students as well as their school
sponsor and Junior-Senior guidance counselor, Geraldine Henderson: John Abney, Marvin Bonapart, Danai Butler, Tiffany Dantzler, Ka’Neesha Drew, Octavious Grayson, Kayla Greene, Zachary Hasket, Kemoni Jenkins, Ambria Lamar, Byron Llyod, Gensis Major, Demetria Mulligan, Ryan Reed, Brianna Roberts, Ta’Nasia Roper, Shelby Saunders, Renee Smalls, Austin Suarez, Rebekah Taylor, Akeera Washington, Ayshia White, Akaila Wilson, Daisia Wilson, Deshaun Wright, Zaria Wright.
christmas at hobbit hill
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n Friday, Dec. 20, students at the Hobbit Hill in Shell Point got into the Christmas spirit by wearing pajamas to school. In the morning, they watched a special viewing of the movie “The Polar Express” and even got to eat popcorn. In the afternoon, the students exchanged gifts and giddily unwrapped them all together.
Little Brown School adopts ‘grandfriends’ This year, Little Brown School decided to support their “grandfriends” at the Helena House for the school’s annual holiday service project. They received a wish list of items that the residents of Helena House wanted or needed and the students’ families adopted a grandfriend. On Tuesday, December 17, students walked from the school to the Helena House in Port Royal to deliver the gifts and to sing some holiday songs. It was a fantastic time and all of the young students learned something about the importance of giving during this holiday season.
Pope selected for National Showcase
While attending an Offense-Defense Football Camp this summer, Justin Pope, 16, of Beaufort, was named an OffenseDefense All-American and invited to participate in the 8th annual OffenseDefense Bowl Week festivities taking place at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Justin, who played offensive line for the Whale Branch Warriors, was selected for the honor of Tight End Justin MVP from a group Pope of young athletes numbering in the thousands from across the country. Pope played well representing Beaufort, easily validating the Bowl Selection Committee’s choice in tapping Justin for tight end at the showcase event. The Offense-Defense All-American Showcase is part of a weeklong series of events including the televised, 8th annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, an All-Star football game showcasing 88 of the top high school seniors in the country that has featured current NFL pros such as Cam Newton, Carlos Dunlap, and Dez Bryant, among others, before they were collegiate and later professional stars. Offense-Defense Sports has been running full-contact football instructional camps for the past 45 years and currently operates approximately 40 camp locations nationwide every spring and summer. For more information, visit www.o-d.com.
school honors armstrong atlantic state • Destinee Andrews has been named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga. Andrews, whose major is History, is from Beaufort, SC. In order to make the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled in at least nine semester hours of course work and earn a grade point average of at least 3.6. For more information, visit www. armstrong.edu.
coastal carolina • Robert O’Quinn of Beaufort, SC, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University on Saturday, Dec. 14. More than 500 students were eligible to receive their degrees at commencement exercises at the HTC Center. Michael F. Clayton, recognized as one of the top intellectual property attorneys in the nation, was the speaker.
scad • Edmond Washington of Beaufort, SC, recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Washington earned a Master of Arts degree in Industrial Design. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. Visit scad.edu.
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profile
An in-depth look at the people, businesses and organizations that shape our community
two new york yankees hit a home run with
the rhett house inn By Lanier Laney
Two native New Yorkers, Marianne and Steve Harrison fell in love with Beaufort and the people here during their first chance trip to the area. “We were so impressed with their civility and kindness to two Yankees especially,” Steve said. That inspired them to buy an empty building on the corner of Craven and Newcastle streets in downtown Beaufort in 1986 and turn it into The Rhett House Inn. It’s been a AAA 4-Diamond Inn for 22 years now, longer than any other inn in the state. Marianne met Steve when they were teenagers — she was almost 16 and he was 18 — and fell in love. They’ve been married for 50 years and have two children, John and Elizabeth, who live in Manhattan, and three granddaughters: Charlotte, 14, Georgia, 12, and Carolina, 5. “All good Southern names,” says Marianne with a smile. Marianne is the daughter of Sanford Smith, who started and owned Anne Klein & Co. and other high fashion businesses. Marianne had her own successful fashion design business (sweaters) before buying the inn and moving to South Carolina. Steve attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He became a top manager at Bloomingdales in New York and later ran Anne Klein. Even though he was born and raised in New York City, since coming South, Steve has become a real Beaufortonian and has even participated in a nighttime alligator hunt. The Harrison’s son, John, married Mimi Morrison, the beautiful daughter of one of the big plantation owners in Yemassee. Daughter Elizabeth founded and is head of one of New York’s most prominent global public relations and branding companies — Harrison/
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The Harrison’s family, from left: Charlotte, Mimi, Keith Schwebel, Elizabeth, Steve, Marianne, John and Georgia in Turkey this past summer.
Steve and Marianne Harrison, owners of The Rhett House Inn.
Schriftman — with offices in New York, L.A. and Miami. She launched Juicy Couture as a global fashion brand and currently has W hotels as one of her many top clients. Her husband, Keith Schwebel, is a successful real estate developer and builder in New York. Not only have Marianne and Steve given Beaufort one of the most beautiful Inns in the Southeast, (Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks and Gwyneth Paltrow have all stayed there) they have served on numerous charitable boards of local organizations. Marianne was chairman of Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) for eight years and Steve has been on both Main Street and Historic Beaufort Foundation boards. Marianne and Steve have also always been passionate cheerleaders for downtown Beaufort. “We lived in the Rhett House Inn for the first five years, which is literally living where you work,” lamented Marianne. “For Steve and I, it was either we get a divorce, check into a mental hospital, or build a house. So we built a house behind the inn.”
The beautiful traditional home with mahogany and marble floors was featured last year in a five-page photo spread in Southern Living Magazine. The house turns into a top luxury rental at the inn when the Harrisons are back in New York. Marianne designed all the beautiful rooms at the inn with the help of Beaufort decorator Ann Mitchell, as well as her home here and their penthouse at the Apthorp (a famous landmark building) on New York’s Upper Westside. “I like life to be very symmetrical and very calming and I like clean. I don’t like clutter. Simplify life — life is hard enough,” she said. Marianne would know, she has beat cancer fives times, worked in a battered woman’s shelter in Manhattan, has served as a court-appointed guardian for children at risk and also, as mentioned earlier, was head of CODA. Marianne loves to help people; she gets great joy out of it. She decided to put her years of fashion knowledge to good use by helping battered women get their lives back together by re-doing their wardrobes to build self esteem. She
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found out she loved doing it and turned it into a business. Now she’s had scores of private clients in New York City and Beaufort. She’s so good at it that J. Crew hired her for its flagship store on Madison Avenue to be one of the store’s chief personal shoppers there when she is in New York City. Basically, she takes a look at your wardrobe and sees what looks best on you, then helps you edit out the clunkers. She said, “Usually you probably just need a few key pieces to complete an outfit. I can show you how to get much more out of less.” She makes people feel good about themselves, regardless of size or age. “I’m lucky, I have this knack to instantly see what looks best on a person and show them how to mix and match,” says Marianne. Most women she consults with are embarrassed to show her their closet. But Marianne reassures them: “No matter how bad your closet is, I’ve seen worse. Call me and I will change your life and take you shopping and do it painlessly.” Kudos to Steve and Marianne Harrison — two great people who have helped make Beaufort what it is today! By the way, if you’d like to contact Marianne’s wardrobe consulting business, call 917-836-8030. The Rhett House Inn, which is a great place to stay for out-of-town friends and visitors, can be reached at 843-5249030.
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arts & community
Hargray Caring Coins Foundation supports YMCA The YMCA of Beaufort County, also known as the Wardle Family YMCA, recently received a generous donation from the Hargray Caring Coins Foundation of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry in the amount of $2,000, designated toward the Y’s preschool
and afterschool financial assistance programs. “We are so thankful for Hargray’s support of our YMCA, ” stated YMCA of Beaufort County CEO Michael Bostwick. “Generosity like this enables us to continue to support our community and our Y families in
Business collects 260 items for Toys for Tots Lowcountry Insurance Services on Lady’s Island wanted to thank the community for the amazing amount of donations they received for the Toys for Tots program. The business collected a total of 260 toys this year and there are a lot of children in the Lowcountry who will have a much brighter Christmas because of the community’s generosity. This was their third year as a drop off location and this year far exceeded last year’s donations and Administrative Assistant Christy Dubuque said hopefully next year will be even better. “Toys for Tots is an amazing program and we are very proud to be part of it,” she said.
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he Royal Pines Garden Club, in conjunction with the Royal Pines Homeowners Association, held their annual community caroling on Saturday, Dec. 21. According to Paul Drohan, President of the Royal Pines HOA, the enthusiastic carolers,
who were masterfully directed by maestro Dan Lauzon, brought musical cheer to many of their special neighbors. Each received a gaily decorated living fir tree and a holiday themed tin of home-baked goodies. As a special treat, each tin included banana bread made with bananas grown in Royal Pines by
the Lauzons. Jeff Fischer of the Lady’s Island Country Club provided golf carts for the carolers, and Marie GoodeSpencer hosted everyone with scrumptious homemade treats made by Trisha Vanderspiegel, Pat Lauzon and herself. Visit www. royalpineshomeowners.com.
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S GROUP DONATES TO CODA Beaufort Democratic Women’s group meets with CODA Director Kristin Dubrowsi to give donations that support the program’s ongoing needs for local families of domestic violence abuse. CODA is a nonprofit organization that provides a full range of services to victims of domestic violence throughout Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton counties. The women collected basic necessity items such as toiletries, paper goods and small household items. 14
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terms of financial aid, allowing them to experience all that the YMCA has to offer. We could not be more grateful.” For more information about the YMCA please contact the YMCA at 843-522-9622 or visit www. ymcabeaufortcounty.com.
arts events
Best Photos of 2013: This is the exhibit you’ve all been waiting for: The Best of the Best! This year, the Photography Club of Beaufort is showcasing their Best of 2013 in a new location: The front salon gallery at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center. The exhibit will run from January 3 to 31. Each Photography Club of Beaufort member will professionally exhibit their very finest image taken this past year. It can’t get any better than that. Color photos, black and white images, landscapes, birds, animals, trees, portraits, abstracts and still lifes — a very diverse subject matter will be presented for public display and sale. ARTworks is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. The opening reception will be on Friday, January 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. Visit www. photoclubbeaufort.com for more information. BAA showcases ‘Naïve’ artist: As the New Year begins, art lovers are in for a unique change of pace. An exciting exhibit of new mixed media paintings by Neil Jansen, American Naïve artist and Bluffton resident, will open downtown at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery on January 6, 2014. The artist chose the title Naive, because his work is not created in all one subject matter or style. The Naïve artist has a genuine personality, distinguished by an original unmistakable stylistic independence. This cannot be duplicated. His subject matter varies from farm scenes of his beloved Berkshires to floral studies and farm and domestic animals. Neil’s cat portraits celebrate the lives of the felines who have found their way through his door over the years. Neil studied at Pratt Institute and is a graduate of Ringling College of Art, Sarasota, Florida, where he majored in Commercial Art and Graphic Design. While serving in the military, Neil helped develop strategic visual aids for training. In his free time he nurtured his art by offering painting classes to his fellow soldiers. After the military, Neil began a 25 year career on Madison Avenue developing promotional campaigns for leading distillers. Neil, now living in Rose Hill, is an active member of BAA. Along with painting, Neil continues to be a creative consultant for leading department stores involving high-end products. Neil’s work may be seen in Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. The BAA exhibit will run from Monday, January 6 through February 15. The opening reception for Naïve will be on Friday, January 10, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street. For more information, please visit www.beaufortartassociation.com. Comedian James Gregory will be at USCB: On Thursday, January 9 at 7:15 p.m., veteran comedian James Gregory, will be live on stage at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. James Gregory grew up watching stand-up comedy on programs such as Jack Benny, Milton Berle and the Ed Sullivan Show. After some nudging from his friends, he started doing open mic stand-up in Atlanta and things just took off. Today he performs his down-home stories of food, funerals and funny relatives to sold-out theaters, working 48 weeks of the year. Early in his career he earned the moniker, “Funniest Man in America,” but, he’s quick to tell you, “At that time there were only 13 states.” His jokes are squeaky clean as, he says, “My mother wouldn’t let me tell them if they weren’t.” It’s the kind of show you could feel comfortable bringing your date or your grandmother. What’s really unique about Gregory is his appeal to people of all ages, races, creeds and colors. It’s not unusual to see three generations rolling in the aisles. He comes off as that funny uncle that everyone gathers around at family reunions, because he has the best stories — and so reminds people of their own families. For tickets and more information, call the USCB Center for the Arts at 843-521-3145 or visit www. funniestman.com.
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By Pamela Brownstein
The Lunch Bunch was excited to eat at Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant in its newest location next to the Plaza Theater off Robert Small Parkway. Since that spot has housed several restaurants in the past years, it was good to see it occupied again and serving the tasty Mexican food we have come to expect. Big wooden benches line the walls, and the attractive bar is more separated from the dining area, but still with a semi-open floor plan. The chips and salsa are so addicting and hard to resist. We added some cheese dip, which is simply awesome (if you’re not counting calories!). Clockwise from above: Rancho Grande Special Fajitas with shrimp, chicken and steak; We also tried the Ceviche appetizer. Ceviche appetizer; Tacos de carne asada; Chori-pollo; and Chimi cheesecake. At first look, Buck wasn’t too sure about the ceviche — tilapia cooked with lime squash and cucumbers. We both like to piece of chicken and was glad that he juice and chopped small and mixed with eat our fajitas with a lot of sour cream ventured out of his food comfort zone. pico de gallo — but he liked it after he and guacamole and without the tortilla, At Buck’s request, we had to order tried it. I thought it was so light and so we just ate right from the skillet. dessert. The waitress suggested the fresh and flavorful, I ate so many bites. Sadly, this was the last Lunch Bunch Chimi cheesecake, which is basically For her main dish, Elizabeth ordered for General Manager Buck Boone, pieces of cheesecake fried and served Tacos de Carne Asada which comes who is returning to Greenville after warm with vanilla ice cream. It was with three soft corn tortillas filled with two years with The Island News. He downright delicious. chopped steak served with rice, beans, wanted to make this meal special and The newest location of Rancho pico de gallo and hot sauce on the side. try something new, so he had the Chori- Grande is at 41-B Robert Smalls Kim and I decided to share the Rancho Pollo — grilled chicken breast topped Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29902. They Grande Special Fajitas. I love it when with chorizo (Mexican sausage) and are open Monday through Thursday, 11 they bring out the sizzling plate piled cheese. It also comes with one chicken a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 with chicken, shrimp and steak grilled enchilada and rice. He really enjoyed the a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, melted cheese and chorizo over a juicy p.m. Call 843-322-9909.
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When it comes to discovering Beaufort County’s treasures and traditions, the sky’s the limit! Photographers brought the Beaufort County seal to life with photos inspired by its five symbols. View all the winning photos online at the County’s website, where you can also purchase the calendar and watch a special “Beaufort County History Moment” video and learn about the story behind the seal!
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Beaufort Arsenal Museum, 713 Craven Street, Beaufort • Beaufort Bookstore, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Beaufort County Open Land Trust, 1001 Bay Street, Beaufort • Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island Downtown Marina of Beaufort, 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort Fordham Market, 701 Bay Street, Beaufort • Maye River Gallery, 37 Calhoun Street, Bluffton also Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce (both office locations) 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Hilton Head Island • 216 Bluffton Road (corner of May River Road and Highway 46)
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Celebrate with three stellar Champagnes By Celia Strong
Here we are, at out final conversation for this year. Because it is our last wine lesson, it means we get to have a serious Champagne discussion. With as much as we’ve learned during our wine lessons each week, I think we have all earned a good bottle of Champagne to end this year and to ring in the new one. So, off we go to northern France, to the Champagne region, north if Paris. First, we’re going to learn some “Champagne” terminology so that when we talk about our three wines for this week, what we say makes sense. We all do know that Brut is drier than Extra Dry, and the huge majority of Champagnes we see are Bruts. Champagnes come in three basic levels, or types. First is the non-vintage house cuvée. Because it is so cold in this region, the grapes are not always able to ripen enough to make good wines on their own. By saving wines from several years and then blending them to make their non-vintage wines, producers are able to make their cuvée taste the same batch after batch. (We need to remember that each year of wines are stored individually by grape variety and the exact plot of land where the grapes grew. That means one producer can be sitting on several tanks of Chardonnay wine from several plots, more tanks of Pinot Noir wines from more plots, and even more tanks of Pinot Meunier wines from even more plots. The winemaker has to be familiar with the flavor and weight and texture characteristics of each and every tank in order to come up with the “recipe” of each batch of cuvée he needs to make. And a batch can be a million bottles.) In years when the weather is more helpful, and the grapes ripen more, a producer can “declare” a vintage. That means all the wine is from the same year and the label on those bottles shows the date. Vintage Champagnes are more expensive because they are more limited in supply. These wines are expressions of both the house, producer, style and the year the grapes grew. Finally, the third level, in the very best years, producers make a “Prestige” or “Tête de Cuvée” wine. These wines are recognizable by their special
Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
names (Dom Pérignon, Cuvée Winston Churchill, Palmes D’Or, La Grande Dame and others) and, usually, by their special bottles. If in doubt, their even higher cost is also a clue. The key to getting as good a Champagne as you can is, obviously, to know some of these intricacies of this particular wine. For our end of the year celebrations, I thought we could look at three in particular, each special in its own way. Each one of my long-time favorites. And, yep, each available on a deal so we can really enjoy the bottle of our choice!
To start, we have a non-vintage Champagne in a gift set. LaurentPerrier with two small Champagnes flutes. These small glasses are known as “coupettes” because a full size flute is a “coupe.” Coupettes are nice because, even though you might have to fill them more often, more of the Champagne stays in the ice longer so it stays fresher and colder. I’ve always liked mine very cold, so this smaller glass is perfect. The house of Laurent-Perrier was established in 1812. Even today it is one of the largest independent producers in the region. This wine is known for its
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delicacy and smooth texture. It comes with honeyed lemon flavors. It is almost half Chardonnay, a large portion of this grape in the world of Champagnes, which is where the delicacy comes from. The non-vintage brut is aged in the cellars over three years, three times the legal required minimum time. This bottle, with the two coupettes, is $37.97. If you’re not interested in the two glasses, though, a bottle of the same wine is available for $39.99.
Our second Champagne is also a nonvintage. And we did talk about this one last year also. The Krug Grande Cuvée is, bar none, the most expensive nonvintage Champagne. Why? This one is a blend, cuvée of no less than 10 years of saved wines. Not only that, though, they are all made from grapes from top, top quality vineyards. Between the extensive saving and the quality they work with, I guess Krug is expensive. But, there’s more. Some of these wines, before blending and the secondary fermentation to make the bubbles, are aged in wood barrels. This by itself would make Krug very, very rare in Champagnes. It is fuller bodied and intense, a Champagne with great density and complexity. It has flavors of lemon, biscuits, gingerbread, nuts and more. The regular price on this bottle is usually over $150. Last year, Bill’s Liquor had it on sale for $110. Obviously a good deal. This year? The same price at $109.97. (No, it is not left over wine from last year!) Last, and definitely not least, we have a vintage dated Champagne. The Veuve Clicquot 2004. I’m sure we all know the orange-ish yellow label. And, yes, the non-vintage is a good, good Champagne. Interestingly, Clicquot is going to make fewer and fewer vintage Champagnes. The last was 2002, the next will be 2008.
Why would they decide to make fewer wines that they can sell for more? It’s one way to make sure they have plenty of better grapes for their house cuvée. One way to keep the wine they sell the most of as good as it can be. And, it’s a way to make a bigger difference between the non-vintage and the fewer vintages. The 2004 was considered to be an excellent vintage in Champagne, and many houses made vintage wine. All of them are good, but the Clicquot is great. (The Clicquot was the first 2004 I tasted. Clean and crisp with apple, herb and lemon notes, the mouth-feel of this Champagne is tight and lively. Exactly what a Champagne should be. Having searched out, and tried, five or six other 2004s, it is still excellent!) At $74.99, it isn’t even twice as much as the nonvintage. Of course, usually it should be, but here’s another deal for us! Now, the geeks that we are, we have some new wine terms to use. Better yet, we have some great Champagnes to celebrate with. It may be hard to decide between the three, but they are all excellent choices. Here’s to 2014! Enjoy!
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New year, new resolve By Tracie Korol
This year I’ve been receiving, instead of holiday coupons and adverts to buy another big shiny thing, emails with links to articles about doing more with less. What a relief! My favorite is The Buy Nothing Survival Guide from Zen Habits. Strategy Three of the Guide recommends finding gift alternatives, the most valuable — our time. If we start small, say, with our animal companions (who give us their time every day of the year), maybe we’d be more likely to stick to a new year resolve. For instance, commit some time to walk your dog every day, even when it’s gray 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. If you really feel that a holiday isn’t a holiday unless you spend some money, do it in fashion that will garner constant
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Commit some time to walk your dog every day, even when it’s gray 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. benefit. Arrange to have your dog spayed or neutered, if you haven’t already. Not only will it protect your animal from potential late life ailments but will prevent accidental litters. Thousands of animals are born in this county only to end up on the streets or dumped at the animal shelter. If your dog is already “fixed,” why not offer to help your friends or neighbors have their animals spayed or neutered by gifting your time transporting them to SNACC or the veterinarian or even giving a spay/neuter gift certificate? Resolve to be an Angel for a lonely, chained backyard dog in your neighborhood. I can’t think of a more cruel punishment for these loving, social 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
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animal. Offer to take the dog for walks, or offer good food and toys. Don’t give up: some lucky dogs have had their entire lives changed because of someone who cared enough to intervene. Take some time to 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 our town 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 for “those other people.” Take some time and 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 or 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 Donate unused medical equipment this holiday
Are you clearing out clutter to make more space for holiday treasures? If you have any gently used medical equipment that is no longer in use, please consider donating it to the Lending Room. The Lending Room is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization that lends gently used medical equipment to individuals regardless of income, age or insurance status. It aims to connect those who need medical equipment with unwanted items that would otherwise collect dust in an attic or be discarded. Operating in Beaufort since 1961, the organization accepts and loans medical equipment in good condition such as walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, bedside commodes and wheelchairs. Other types of medical equipment will be considered. To arrange to donate or borrow items, please contact the Lending Room at 843-524-2554. The pick-up/dropoff location is at Helena House Assisted Living at 1624 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935, across the street from the Port Royal Post Office. Arrangements to drop off large items must be made in advance.
Alzheimer’s group gives support to caretakers
Is Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or increased confusion affecting someone you love? To help, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort offers guidance, information and support to family members and caregivers. An allgender support group meeting is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. On the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m., a men’s support group meets to discuss the particular challenges men face in caring for their wives and female loved ones affected by the disease. The meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are held at Helena House Assisted Living at 1624 Paris Avenue in Port Royal. For more information, please call 843-521-9190.
Sign up for free nutrition, fitness classes
Attend free Nutrition Classes every Tuesday at 1 or 6:30 p.m. Learn all about the benefits of eating healthier, the types of foods to eat to maximize your metabolism and build lean muscle mass and what to do for your overall healthy lifestyle. Free fitness classes are being held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to work out with a group of like-minded people, have lots of FUN and get the group support you need to keep going so you can reach your goals. Participants of both classes receive a free Wellness Evaluation, your own Personal Coach, nutrition education and group support. They meet at WebsNutrition, 129 Burton Hill Road, Beaufort, next to Domino’s Pizza. For more information, contact Margie at 843-592-5109 or Melody at 843-844-7309. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.
FWDG continues annual coat drive
FWDG, a local furniture store, is once again partnering with HELP of Beaufort, Bluffton Self Help and the Deep Well Project on Hilton Head
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Thursday 12/26 - Tuesday 12/31 Walking with Dinosaurs PG Showing Christmas Day 4:00-7:00-9:00 Showing Daily 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Anchorman 2 PG13 Showing Christmas Day 4:15-7:00-9:15 Showing Daily 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:15 Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG Showing Christmas Day 4:00-7:00-9:15 Showing Daily 1:15-4:00-7:00-9:15 Madea Christmas PG13 Showing Christmas Day 4:15-7:00-9:15 Showing Daily 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:15 Hobbit Desolation of Smaug 2D PG Showing Christmas Day 4:15-7:30 Showing Daily: 4:15-7:30 Hobbit Desolation of Smaug 3D PG Showing Daily: 1:00
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Island to host its 23rd annual coat drive. Over the past two decades, the event has shared more than 41,000 gently used coats with Beaufort County families, ensuring donations help local residents. “We are constantly amazed at the outpouring of community support for our coat drive,” said Larry Mark, owner of FWDG. “But we still need people to spread the word, because even after 23 years we still find people who don’t know there’s another option to throwing away their old coats.” Jackets, coats and sweaters can be dropped off at the following location sites through December 31: • FWDG: 745 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort • Carolina Stamper: 203 Carteret Street, Beaufort. And theses BB&T Bank Branches: • 1 Kemmerlin Drive, Lady’s Island • 905 Port Republic Street, Beaufort. For more information, please contact Larry Mark at 843-524-8695 or by e-mail at lmark@fwdgonline.com or visit online at www.fwdgonline.com.
Apply, attend training as Hope Haven volunteer
Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center is accepting applications for volunteers and interns to attend the January/February 2014 Hope Haven volunteer training. Hope Haven volunteers serve as hospital advocates to child and adult survivors of sexual assault, and are also trained to answer crisis calls from the 24-hour hotline. Experts in law enforcement, counseling, and the medical field will present information regarding working with sexual assault victims. The 25-hour training also includes multi-
media presentations, group discussions and role plays to equip volunteers with the skills necessary to help victims in crisis situations. Training will be held January 27, January 29, January 31, February 4, February 6, and February 8. The weekday sessions will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Saturday session from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All six sessions must be attended for crisis intervention volunteers to be fully trained. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Christine Smith at 843-524-2256.
Sign up for Master Gardener training class
Beaufort County Clemson University Extension Service is taking applications for the 2014 Master Gardener training classes. The cost is $300 and scholarships are available. The Beaufort class begins January 7 and will be held weekly at the County Extension office on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact Laura Lee Rose at 843-255-606, ext. 117, or lrose@ clemson.edu.
Speaker to discuss marriage, annulments
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Annulments Presentation, Q/A, discussion: What can enable the Catholic Church to declare that a previous marriage is invalid, and null? Valerie Maxineau, JCL Director/Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery/Judge, Diocese of Charleston will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Dr., Beaufort, on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, from 10 a.m. to noon. This presentation is open to persons: Divorced or marrying a divorced person, Catholics married outside the church, and all who are interested. Contact Theresa Pulliam at 524-2604, pulliamins@hargray. com or Deborah Richard at 575-3742, deborahm@catholic.org.
Beth Israel Synagogue to get historical marker
The Beaufort County Historical Society will start 2014, the beginning of its 75th Anniversary year, with the dedication of a historical marker at the Beth Israel Synagogue on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the corner of West and Craven streets. According to Beaufort County Historical Society board member and researcher Linda Hoffman, “Beth Israel Synagogue was chartered October 16, 1905. On June 14, 1908, the dedication of Beth Israel Synagogue occurred with members of the Beaufort community attending as this was a milestone not only for the small Jewish community but for the larger community as well.” Hoffman goes on to say, “Descendants of the original officers and members of the synagogue are still living in Beaufort and are members of the synagogue. The Jewish community has been an integral part of Beaufort County since the mid to late 1800s.” This is event open to the public. The Beaufort County Historical Society is the oldest association in Beaufort County dedicated to the study and preservation of history. A member based organization, the society was established in 1939. For more information, contact President Mary Lou Brewton at maryloubrew@ aol.com or 912-604-3634 or visit www. beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Donate to give blood, register to win prizes
The Blood Alliance invites you to give blood at Resolutions for Life, on Sunday, January 5, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Blood Alliance at Beaufort donor center, 1001 Boundary Street, Suite A, Beaufort, SC 29902. All donors who register to donate blood will automatically be entered into a random drawing for a pair of tickets to the Beaufort Historic Foundation’s Annual Oyster Roast, on January 17, at Fripp Plantation plus a chance to win one of eight Blu Ray players. One lucky donor will win a 32inch HDTV! Additionally, from now through January 11, 2014, each time donors register to donate, they will be entered into a random drawing to win a four-door, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado* compliments of Nimnicht Chevrolet! To make an appointment to donate, visit www.igiveblood.com, use the free Apple and Droid app at: “iDon8” or call The Blood Alliance at Beaufort at 843-5330409 or 888-99-TBA-HERO (888-9982243).
Don’t miss the inaugural Island Girls Night Out
The inaugural Island Girls Night Out will kick off the new year on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bella Luna on St. Helena Island. The event will feature business women in the Beaufort area and is open to all who want to meet and share ideas with other interesting and fun local women. There will be women representing all backgrounds of expertise from wellness, accounting, banking, clothing, retail, antiques, restaurants and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Whether you’re looking for a way to relax and have a laugh after work, or hoping to break up a long week by spending a little time away from the kids on a Wednesday night, this is an opportunity for all women in our community to share stories and spend a great evening together. Enjoy special cocktail prices, door prizes, and the delicious Italian food that makes Bella Luna such a popular locally owned restaurant. Bring a business card and we will introduce you and your business. It is also a good way to plug your business through the newspaper. The Island News’ newest sales rep Irene Goodnight will be the MC for the event. She is a well known guitar player and singer around town, but she is also a local business women who has had several successful businesses. If you are interested in offering a door prize for this event, or if you are interested in sponsoring the next Island Girls Night Out, please contact Irene at 615-243-4684. Bella Luna Cafe is at 859 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. Call 843-838-3188 for directions.
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FURNITURE
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antiques
hair stylists
The Collectors Antique Mall
Lime Lite Salon
Alyson Boggess, stylist A True Balance of Substance & Style 843-379-5463 612 Carteret Street www.limelitesalon.net
Jane Tarrance Furniture, Glassware, Collectibles 843524-2769 102 C Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island Center Beaufort, South Carolina 29907
INSURANCE
For All Your Insurance Needs
Attorney
Christopher J. Geier
Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531
Attorney at Law, LLC Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Located on the corner of Carteret and North Street Office: 843-986-9449 Fax: 843-986-9450 geierlaw@gmail.com http://geierlaw.com
For All Your Insurance Needs Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717
Robbie Holmquist
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Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578
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that’s a wrap!
the sixth annual international beaufort film festival was a success, drawing in record crowds, page 23
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weekend scenes from
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AROUNDTOWN
happY wINOs
Let’s have some wine for breakfast. see page 15
Lunch Bunch goes to Habersham for Piace Pizza. see page 24 INDEX
In case you didn’t already know, The Island News wants to find out what you like best about Beaufort by voting for at least 10 businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. It’s fun and easy! Simply go our website at www.yourislandnews.com, look at the categories, then choose your favs. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later in March. You have only until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for T.I.N. Favorites. Show support and make your votes heard!
WINNERS SAY CHECKMATE
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wo Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee. Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.
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News Health Arts Social School Sports Lifestyle Food Wine Pets Events Directory Classified
beaufort’s becoming bookish This fall features a lot of events for literary lovers
short story America Festival hits town
FOOD
T.I.N. Favorites contest continues
september 20-26, 2012
don’t read too far into it, but
prOFILE
Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.
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WHAT’S INSIDE?
Beverly Porter is a true friend to our community. see page 9
ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14. BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.
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A smattering of book signings highlights local authors the annual friends of the Library book sale will take place next weekend, september 28-30 in Waterfront Park. What else is happening at the library?
see These sTories on page 12
Happy rail trails At a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 13, a crowd of local officials, community leaders and bicycle enthusiasts gathered at the site of the old Depot Building off Depot Road in Beaufort to commemorate the start of construction on the Spanish Moss Trail. As Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling noted, making the trail a reality was the result of public and private groups working together for a cause that will promote healthy activity and benefit the community. Weston Newton also praised the trail as a way to showcase the beauty of our natural resources. The first section is scheduled to be complete by Thanksgiving.
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PLUMBING
Lohr Plumbing, Inc.
Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years. Service, New Construction, and Remodeling. (843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com
property management
Palmetto Shores
property managment
Lura Holman McIntosh, BIC Telephone: 843-525-1677 Website: www.palmettoshores.com PROPERTY MANAGEME Email: marshview@palmettoshores. com
realtor LURA HOLMAN McINTOSH OFF Broker-In-Charge Carolina Realty of the FAX Lowcountry E-Mail: lura@palmettoshores.com Bill Hatcher www.palmettoshores.com
843-521-7429
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ROOFING
DA Roofing Co.
Donnie Daughtry, Owner
Call us for ALL of your roofing needs. New Construction, Residential and Commercial, Shingles, Metal, Hot Tar & Hydrostop.
All repairs and new additions. FREE ESTIMATES 524-1325
tree service
Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr. P.O. Box 2293 Beaufort, SC 29901 843-522-9553 Office 843-522-2925 Fax
websites
Beaufort Mobile Website Design Paul Richardson 843-441-8213
beaufortwebsitedesign@gmail.com http://beaufortmobilewebsitedesign. com
A professional animal stylist with many years of experience, Sarah Ellis grooms all breeds, including cats. To reduce anxiety, we offer twilight sleep with medical supervision at no extra charge. Early drop offs and late pickups are not a problem. Boundary Street: 843-524-2224 Sea Island Parkway: 843-524-0014
CONSTRUCTION
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PHYSICIANS
PROFILE
Hometown tennis great Larry Scheper gives back. see page 8
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Amazing Idol
community rejoices over return of american idol’s candice glover
SPORTS
may 9-15, 2013
WHAT’S INSIDE?
NEWS
Beaufort named “America’s Happiest Seaside Town.” see page 3
HEALTH
Battery Creek win breaks 13-game losing streak. see page 15
New column teaches some helpful, basic yoga poses. see page 4
INDEX
News 3 Health 6-7 Profile 8 Arts 9 Social 10 Sports 14-15 School 16-17 Lunch Bunch 24 Wine 25 Dine Guide 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31
ARTS
see more photos and stories, pages 11-13
Photos by Captured Moments Photography
City and county officials break ground at the old Depot building in Beaufort to commemorate work on the Spanish Moss Trail.
INSIDE: SOCIALDIARY
lanier laney joins beaufort’s ‘international’ residents to celebrate chile’s independence day with party, page 10
Sanford wins 1st Congressional seat Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford was chosen by voters to fill the U.S. House of Representatives, District 1, seat in the special general election held Tuesday, May 7. Unofficial results, with all five counties reporting, show the Republican Sanford at 54 percent
over his opponent Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch. In Beaufort County, Sanford collected about 53 percent, with Colbert Busch at nearly 47 percent. With all 80 precincts reporting, voter turnout was deemed high by election officials at 33 percent. Sanford beat out 15 other
candidates in the primary to represent the Republican Party in his first return to politics since he resigned as governor in 2009. He previously served as the First Congressional District representative from 1995-2001. Sanford grew up in Beaufort and his family still lives in the area.
Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Little Mermaid, Jr. see page 18 INDEX
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Robert G. Vyge, MD
M. Randy Dalbow, MD
Philip Cusumano, MD, FACP
Philip Cusumano, MD, FACP, M. Randy Dalbow, MD, and Robert G. Vyge, MD, all board-certified in internal medicine, are accepting new patients at Beaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine—now in its new location at 117 Sea Island Parkway. Beaufort Memorial Lady's Island Internal Medicine provides a full range of general adult outpatient medical care, from diagnosis and treatment to case management and total coordination of care across the life spectrum.
Call 843-522-7240 to schedule an appointment.
New location:
117 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island
Eric Gearhart, PA-C A retired Navy officer with 26 years of service, board-certified physician assistant Eric Gearhart most recently worked at Beaufort Family Care. He was a former Battalion Medical Officer for 1st, 3rd and 4th Battalion's at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and served as Department Head of Family Medicine at Beaufort Naval Hospital.
Lady's Island Internal Medicine accepts most major medical health insurance plans, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare.