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Santa Claus is coming to town! Main Street Beaufort, USA is hosting a weekend full of wonderful holiday events you won’t want to miss. Starting this Friday, December 5th, A Night on the Town kicks off our holiday celebrations with a perfect evening to get in the mood while you stroll down Bay Street, stopping in stores to wander and wish. Downtown businesses will stay open from 6-9 p.m. so that you can enjoy a little nosh and nibble while you stroll around downtown. Entertainment by local choirs, dance groups, and clubs will be happening all evening. And don’t be late to see the Christmas Tree lighting with Santa himself at the Beaufort Downtown Marina! On Saturday, the first ever Holiday Shrimp Festival is scheduled to take place in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This one day event will feature eight or more local restaurants who will offer their best shrimp dishes and compete for the coveted Silver Cup award. Purchase tickets for $1 each and use them at food & beverage booths throughout the park. Food items usually cost 2-8 tickets. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite restaurant in the People’s Choice Award when you have tried all the delicious shrimp dishes. There will also be live entertainment all day on Saturday. Enjoy listening to Nicholas Brandon Wright entertain between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Rose Family Band will play between 3 to 5 p.m. followed by a special performance by the Parris Island Marine Corps Brass Band at 7 p.m.

And in the middle of all this festivity, join the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron as they present the magical display of decorated boats ambling up the Beaufort River in the Light Up the Night Boat Parade in front of the Waterfront Park. This long standing tradition is the perfect event to bring the whole family. Watching this enchanted display of decorated boats with cookies and a cup of hot chocolate are what holiday memories are made of. The parade runs from approximately 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. but come early to get a spot along the seawall to see these inspiring boats in all of their holiday spender. After a night of dreaming about the Sugar Plum Fairies, make your way downtown once again on Sunday. Dec. 6th for the traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade which starts at 3:00 p.m. You will see friends and acquaintances marching through the streets of downtown Beaufort on floats, performing in bands, and just being holiday merrymakers in personal cars and trucks. And if this isn’t enough, stop by the Festival of Trees which has moved this year to Tabby House on New Republic Street. The festival runs from Friday

December 4th – Tuesday, December 8th and is a benefit to support the Friends of Caroline Hospice. So work on your HO HO HO’s and find that red hat in the back of the closet before you head out to begin the holiday celebrations as only Beaufort knows how to do! See you downtown!

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COMMUNITY

Local churches host Thanksgiving meals.

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ARTS

Thibault Gallery features local artist.

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SCHOOLS

BA students perform in a sold out show.

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to “Dabo’s Promise” speech when promoted to head coach at Clemson on December 1, 2008 Clemson football has got a tremendous legacy and tremendous tradition that’s stood the test of time and is known throughout the country. I wholeheartedly believe in the Clemson traditions and the values that are here. We will play with great effort. We’ll play with passion. We’ll play with enthusiasm. We’ll play with the tough and the second to none. And my goals will be simple; to go recruit the very best student athletes that we can recruit, to graduate them, and to win a championship. Photo courtesy of Clemson Athletic Communications.

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- Dabo Swinney, 2015 ACC Coach of the Year

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Fire department welcomes new ‘Ladder 1’ truck

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Members of Beaufort-Port Ryal Fire Department in front of Ladder 1.

The Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department took delivery of the Pierce aerial ladder truck late last month. Firefighters are outfitting and prepping the truck for full service. A new fire truck, Ladder 1, is serving Beaufort and Port Royal and soon will be housed in the new fire station on Ribaut Road. “It’s an exceptional vehicle that will serve us well into the future,” Beaufort Fire Chief Reece Bertholf said. The fire truck has specific features that make it ideal for serving Beaufort and Port Royal. · The truck has a single rear axle and a shorter wheelbase, allowing it to

make tighter turns which is important on narrow streets, such as in Beaufort’s historic district. · When designing the vehicle, its overall height was kept as low as possible because of the many low-hanging tree branches in the area. · The truck is called a “quint” because it has five capabilities. It carries onboard water, and has a water pump, ground ladders, an aerial ladder, and fire hose. It has all the capabilities of a fire pumper and a ladder truck. · Ladder 1 is a Pierce Velocity, the same model as the department’s updated fire pumpers purchased since 2009. That means it has

many of the same systems, which streamlines maintenance on all three frontline fire vehicles. · The Ladder 1 crew has been training to be an “all hazards” team capable of firefighting, rescue and medical emergency responses in all types of environments. “Ladder 1 will be a ‘first out’ apparatus, meaning it will respond to all sorts of emergency calls for the new Station 2 when it opens on Ribaut Road,” Bertholf said. “It is equipped for multiuses and our firefighters are trained for multiple responses.” With the addition of Ladder 1, Beaufort and Port

Royal are served by two fire pumpers, two fast response squad vehicles, and an aerial ladder on a daily basis. The department still has Tower 2, an 85’ platform aerial fire truck, which will be kept in reserve and at the ready for large-scale incidents. The new fire truck replaces a ladder truck built in 1973 and bought by the city as a used vehicle in 1986, and also replaces a 1999 platform ladder truck that was too big to adequately maneuver through many of the local streets, Fire Chief Berthold said. Both of those vehicles were sold to help pay for the new Ladder 1 truck.

Beaufort Republican Women’s Club to sponsor Cocoa Social The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club is sponsoring a Cocoa Social on the steps of The Wells Fargo Bank on Bay Street on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The event is free and open to all children and families watching the parade. The parade begins at 3:00 p.m. and the viewing is excellent from the area of the cocoa stand. Plus you can purchase tickets to win some wonderful raffle baskets that will be on display. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event. Come on down and get into the Christmas spirit with a cup of free hot chocolate and a great location to watch Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade.

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Michael and his wife recently moved to Beaufort from Greenville, SC with their dog Briana and their cats Lili and Princess. Currently he serves on the boards of Marsh Harbor Owners Association and the South Carolina chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.

Physician Assistant joins Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists Annsley Troxell has joined the staff at Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists and will be working with board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Chad Tober. Troxell earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Medical University of South Carolina. In between her two years of graduate studies, she participated in a Seacoast Church/ Emoyeni Medical Mission to 2

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South Africa. For the past year, Troxell served as a primary care provider at Anderson Family Care in the Upstate. Her also Annsley Troxell experience includes two years as a volunteer at the free clinic at Clemson University, where she graduated summa cum

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laude with a B.A. in Biological Sciences. Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists is located at 1055 Ribaut Rd., Suite 30 in Beaufort. Along with Dr. Tober, who also sees patients at Beaufort Memorial’s Bluffton Medical Services in Westbury Park, the practice includes a team of four general surgeons; Drs. Perry Burrus, Deanna Mansker, Tim Pearce and Stephen Sisco.

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Now that you are getting the tree ready, it’s time to get your 7th annual commemorative/collectable ornament from The Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County (ABLE) before they are all gone. Each year the ornament honors something from our Lowcountry area and this year the “blue crab” was selected. The cost for each ornament is $10. ABLE is a nonprofit organization that supports services and programs assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. ABLE’s ornament sales help fund Camp Treasure Chest for ages 6-21 with special needs.

Without this camp many children would likely not have a summer camp experience because of their severe needs. Many families also do not get any help or assistance in the summer months with care so this also gives them a small break. Funds from the state for summer services have been virtually eliminated and the camp is almost solely supported through local fundraising, grants, ornament sales and a few other organizations. Ornaments are available at several locations in the Beaufort area including: New Image Salon, 1615 Paris Avenue, Port Royal; Smiles by Wyle’s Dentistry, 27A

Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island; Budget Print, 510 Carteret Street, Beaufort; Lime Lite Salon, 612 Carteret Street, Beaufort; Deals, 724 Bay Street, Beaufort; LuLu Burgess, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort; Technical College of the Lowcountry(TCL), Testing Center, Bldg. 1, Ribaut Road, Beaufort; Dawn Frank CPA, 23 Professional Village Circle, Ladys Island; Offices of Disabilities and Special Needs Dept., 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort Please visit us on Facebook or check

out our website at www.ablefoundation. org for more information.

Beaufort leaders promote solar power option With an eye toward possibly tapping solar energy to help power municipal buildings, Beaufort joins three other South Carolina cities in encouraging residents and businesses to try solar power for energy needs. The Beaufort City Council met recently and, adopted a proclamation partnering with Solarize South Carolina, a community-driven program supported by SmartPower, a non-profit organization helping South Carolinians and all Americans make smart energy choices. “Our goal is to provide Beaufort residents and businesses with the knowledge to make an informed decision and the tools to go from contemplating solar to installing it,” said Jim Kubu, community outreach manager for Solarize South Carolina.

Solarize SC is an award-winning and proven solar program that is accelerating the growth of solar in many communities across the United States. Solarize provides access to pre-screened solar installers as well as financing options to make it easy to go solar. Other South Carolina cities already participating include Spartanburg, North Charleston and Columbia. “We have abundant sunshine here in the Lowcountry, so we hope this awareness campaign will get more people to try solar energy for their homes,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said. “It’s clean energy. We are reviewing our city-owned facilities to see which we might be able to convert to solar power.” Solarize South Carolina is a campaign to triple the amount of residential solar across South Carolina in

just two years. SmartPower is the nation’s leading nonprofit marketing organization for energy efficiency and clean energy. For participating in the program, Beaufort will earn a free residential-size solar system donated when 60 residents or businesses sign solar contracts. The five kilowatt system can be installed in a building of the City Council’s choice. Solarize South Carolina is a partnership between SmartPower; Dividend Solar, a national solar financing company; and local South Carolina solar installers. “Our campaigns have more than doubled the amount of residential solar within a community in just 20 weeks than those communities had seen over the previous seven years combined,” Kubu said.

Choosing the right non-profit for your holiday gift By Gloria Duryea

#GivingTuesday has come and gone, but it’s not too late to support nonprofits before the year is up. In fact, many nonprofits depend on it. Upwards of 40 percent of all individual donations are made in December. We’re in the business of philanthropy, so it’s always giving season at Coastal Community Foundation. With donor surveys showing that two-thirds of individuals do not research nonprofits before making their donation, we want to share what we know about charity to give your dollars the most impact this season. Mission Every nonprofit has a mission, and sticking to it is a strong indicator of organizational focus, responsibility and ability to create lasting change. Nonprofits use their mission to guide decision making and focus impact, so a clear mission statement is a must. People Human capital is every nonprofit’s most important resource. This includes everyone from staff to board members and other volunteers. Organizations need to commit to their people, but just as important are the people’s commitment to the organization. Some important indicators are the level of board giving and leadership.

PHILANTHROPY CORNER Each week, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. If you’re interested in learning more about philanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to our regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@ CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400.

Familiar faces at The Beaufort Fund Grant Reception, February 6th, 2015.

Inclusion Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are critical to the long-term health of any organization, especially purpose-driven ones like nonprofits. While successful DEI might vary across programs and issues, all nonprofits can strive towards more equitable and inclusive internal environments with staff, board and volunteers. It is especially key to include communities served in internal decision making.

Sustainability Is the organization planning for the future financially? Do they have a diversified revenue stream? Are they reaching out to current and potential donors online? Nonprofits planning for the future, and all of the changes that entails, will be ready to manage your contributions responsibly. Programmatic Success Measuring what matters is different for every nonprofit, but every nonprofit

should know that measurement and be able to readily share it with you. The most important thing to see is the nonprofit making strides towards more and more rigorous evaluation techniques that reach the heart of what matters for their mission. Collaboration Is the nonprofit in question collaborating with their peers? Working together gives nonprofits a more holistic perspective about the communities they serve. It helps them advocate for their cause, think of new ideas and strengthen community leadership. Perhaps most importantly, it speaks to an organization’s commitment to the cause – not just themselves. Online Tools Finally, there are a plethora of online tools available to access basic information about all nonprofits, especially financial details. Guidestar is one very comprehensive database, and IRS Select Check is a simple tool to determine an organization’s nonprofit status. For South Carolina, make sure they are in good standing with the S.C. Secretary of State as well. Ultimately, one of the most effective ways to decide which nonprofits to support is to build relationships with them. In doing so, you can ask all of your questions and truly understand where they need your support.

St. Helena Branch Library to host Third Annual Night Pun Disya Iland: A Gullah Night on the Town Join the Community at the St. Helena Branch Library on December 12th from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the 3rd Annual Night Pun Disya Iland: A Gullah Night on the Town. This is a community potluck event. Meat and drinks are provided, please bring a side dish. Drawings will be held for special door prize giveaways for children, teens, and adults. To RSVP or for information on traditional African holiday side dish recipes, contact the St. Helena Branch Library staff at 843-255-6487 by 5 p.m. on Dec. 11th. For additional information, contact Maria Benac, Branch Manager, at 843-255-6548. 4

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family history Like her mother before her, Beaufort native Stephanie Whiteside took comfort in knowing she could give birth at her hometown hospital. With family and friends just minutes away, she welcomed her boys into the world in a safe and nurturing environment suited to her needs. As Stephanie fosters pride of place in this next generation of island sons, she will surely teach them the joys of living well and loving all things Lowcountry.

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One family can make a difference Brendlen’s Lowcountry Christmas Light Display & Benefit Chelsea Malcuit Brendlen and her family puts on a huge Christmas light display in Ridgeland and collect donations for various charities every year. This year they are collecting for the family of Fire Fighter Stuart “Stuey” Hardy of the Burton Fire Department who died while on duty last fall. They are selling these red t-shirts for $15 each with all proceeds going to the Hardy family. Chelsea says, “We are a family of first responders. I was in dispatch and my daughter is a volunteer Fire Fighter and my son is a junior cadet. Being a first responder is very near and dear to our family, so it is with great honor that we dedicate our light display and donations to Stuart “Stuey” Hardy. Stuart left behind his wife and 3 young children when he passed away in September.” If you are interested in buying a t-shirt, please contact Chelsea at the number listed below. And come out to see this amazing light display. Head for 1570 Driggers Lane in Ridgeland (GPS doesn’t always work, feel free to call for directions) and enjoy seeing over 80,000 lights on more than 90 different yard displays including: Santa playing basketball ~ A fishing scene with a jumping fish &

frog ~ Toyland ~ Santa’s workshop ~ Nativity scene over 30’ long ~ Ice skaters ~ A four car train over 20’ long ~ Firetruck and police car and many more including lights that dance to the sounds of Christmas!! There is no charge for this display, but donations are welcome! For more information on the Brendlen’s Lowcountry Christmas Light Display or on ordering t-shirts, please contact Chelsea at (843) 305-0141.

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Church showcases nativity scenes from around the world

For the past four years, the women of First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort have held “A Nativity Celebration” as a gift to the community. Inspired by a similar theme at Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, the First Presbyterian Church showcases beautiful displays of

nativities from around the world (some by local artists) collected by members and friends. It is amazing to see how the Christmas Story is depicted by different countries and from different regions of the United States as well. Last year there were 98

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nativities made from banana leaves, oyster shells, wood, fine porcelain and in every media in-between. Admission is free. There is a donation basket and all the money collected is given each year to a different charity that has a specific need. This year, donations will go

to the Flood Victims Relief in Columbia. The display will take place December 11th and 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on December 13th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort Fellowship Hall, Corner of Church and North Streets, in Beaufort.

The real meaning of Thanksgiving By Bob Sofaly

Thanksgiving is a time of giving and sharing and none more wonderful than providing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those who couldn’t make it themselves for whatever reason. Although many churches in town provide holiday meals, this year we

visited the St. Helena Episcopal Church and the Tabernacle Baptist Church to share their efforts to really embody the spirit of the holiday. If you have never volunteered on a holiday to help with one of these types of dinners, you should. It is really what the holiday is all about.

Dine, Shop, Spend Local! Thank you to all who supported our local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage you to Dine, Shop, Spend Local throughout the holiday season!

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Rev. Kenneth Hodges, right, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, spends time with George Koczou, left, and Fr. Paul Holovatch of West Haven, Connecticut during the church’s annual Thanksgiving meal. Fr. Holovatch and long-time friend George Koczou have no living family left so they spend Thanksgiving in other areas of the country learning about the local culture. Koczou said they decided to come to the Sea Islands to learn more about the Gullah culture.

Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Penn Center! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Thursday, December 10: Business After Hours, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by Crowley, Weschler & Associates, LLC, 1411 Queen Street. Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater and don’t forget your unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. A $50 gift card to Tanger Outlets will be awarded to the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest. This event is free for members, $5 for guests. • Friday, November 20: Coffee With Colleagues, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by Beaufort River Glass, 79 Sea Island Parkway (yellow building

in front of the marina). This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards! • Thursday, December 31: Founders’ Night Fireworks, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Beaufort’s Waterfront Park. Founders’ Night Fireworks are sponsored by City of Beaufort, Waste Pro, Keith’s House of Plumbing, Sea Island Auto Glass, Whitehall Park, LLC, SP+. Fireworks begin at 7 p.m. More details to come! • Save the Date - Wednesday, January 6: Legislative Luncheon, from 11:00 a.m. at the Callawassie Island Club. Reserve your seats today!

Linda Robinson left, dishes up some dressing for Gregory Theodore at Tabernacle Baptist Church’s meal.

Deacon John Evans of Tabernacle Baptist Church loads a serving tray with fresh baked ham and roasted turkey.

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Life after the Body Makeover Program By Molly Ingram

them up. Makes me want to work harder. Thanks Lifefit Body Makeover for coming into my life.” Wow. My 12 weeks of the Beaufort Memorial “I feel immeasurably blessed! I joined Body MakeHospital/Lifefit Body Makeover Program are ofover and LifeFit at the same time - the day before ficially over. And I have to admit that I am slightly BMO Orientation. I felt like I was throwing myself overwhelmed with angst about the coming holiday to the wolves. I didn’t know anyone. I hadn’t been to weeks and all the calories that can be consumed. a gym and hadn’t exercised regularly in years. I am But I refuse to give back what I have worked so so thankful for David Purser and my team for enhard to gain. couraging and believing in me. Even with my setback We celebrated the end of the program with the Program participants, trainers, administrators and support teams with my hospitalization at the beginning of the pro24 program participants, trainers, administrators at the gala dinner prepared by Chef Eric. gram, BMO friends kept my spirits up. Thanks to and support teams, at a bittersweet gala dinner creeveryone! Judy Sessions, did a random act of kindnot just another shot at trying to get healthy. Remember ated by Chef Eric at the hospital. It was good to see you could create and enjoy a whole “gala” feast and I mentioned our baseline fitness testing when we began? ness by bringing me a towel one day while I was on the still be within your goals for dinner in terms of fats, Well they do that at the end of the program as well to see treadmill. That was the beginning of a friendship and a carbs and proteins. Although I’m not sure about those how you have improved. And I have improved. In every- feeling of being on a bigger team than just Team David. I amazing cookies we had with dessert. They were too thing. I went from not being able to do a single push-up to was on Team BMO and proud of it! I will be sure to pay good to be healthy. Having said that, one of the things I being able to do 13. And I managed to take 10+ minutes it forward. I feel like a little kid and am so happy tonight! have learned during these 12 weeks is that it really is all off my walk/run mile and a half test. Honestly, I am more Thanks everyone — can’t wait to see you in the gym!” “Just had my green protein shake for breakfast. Getting about substitution. I now know how to balance those proud of that than I am of the inches and pounds I lost. Our group had all the little old ladies in it, and one ready for my last class with Team Amy. Excited...happy... wonderful cookies with my food intake for the rest of the day and not have the scale move the next morning. exception. The joke at the end of the program was that sad...can’t wait to see my friends/team for one last fun Was the program worthwhile for me? Absolutely. I am in 12 weeks we had all progressed enough to be able to workout session. Kick butt. Yeah us!!!” So, there you have it. Was it worthwhile? More than I so happy I had the courage to not only start the program get off the floor. When we started, Amy, our coach, has but to finish it as well. And it was my team members and to help us back to a standing position. Now we can all do can express. Things that we all thought were impossible in August, seem like the ordinary today. If you had told coach who really provided the glue to “start as a team” and it ALL BY OURSELVES! Here are some remarks I pulled off our closed me I would climb 17 flights of steps in a single class I “finish as a team.” I lost 21 pounds and 23 1/2” during those 12 weeks and I saw my blood pressure get better, Facebook page from other participants in the BMO would have thought you were totally delusional three my triglycerides drop considerably, and almost a 4% program. I have left off names as this really is a private months ago. But not today. Today I can do it, I want decrease in the body mass index. Do I look like a skinny journey with new friends and I didn’t want to embarrass to do it, and I hope you will want to join me. The next Body Makeover Program starts in January so if you model now? Hardly. A few people notice that I have the anyone. See what they have to say: “Okay guys. It has been about 20 yrs. since I was able to have a desire to get the tools to change your life, think beginnings of a chin but that is about it. My clothes fit much better and my cleaning lady said I now look like a put on a pair of jeans that you had to sip up and button. about signing up. And just so you know, since the end “Saggy A@#’d old lady” which I think was a compliment. I bought a pair of jeans a year ago. Could not wear them. of the program I have lost another five pounds. I am not But this program cannot end for me here and I won’t let One of my goals was to be able to wear them. Well I put stopping this time. Remind me of that when you see my it. I have to keep going and make this into a lifestyle and them on this morning and I was able to sip and button eyeing the Krispy Kreme donuts in Publix…

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So I say to all of you, thank you for being you! By Brittney Hiller

The air is rich with smells of moisture, spices, and, at times when cool enough, the robust smokiness from neighboring fireplaces. This is the time when we gather to reconnect with our families and share with one another what it is that we are thankful for. I had an interesting experience with some kiddos that I have the pleasure to teach yoga to. Before leaving I asked each one of them to share what they are thankful for. The answers were mostly filled with toys and material items, but at four I imagine I would have said the same thing. However, a few children stuck out in the crowd of action figures and dolls – one said they were thankful for their Mom and their pet, the other was thankful for their brother, and one for her grandmother and parents. People, thankful for other people in their lives – amazing and these people are four to five years old! When we begin to teach children at a very young age

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that it is WHOM you have in your life, not WHAT that is the most important; we begin to shift their vision and perhaps change their idea of the world around them. Children are much wiser than most of us give them credit for. Having taught them yoga for over five years, I have learned that they not only catch on quickly, but also have a keen sense of when to call your bluff. I have had children often call me out on my bluff either through actions or quite surprisingly to me, with their words. It is best that we begin to practice gratitude with them

while they are young. Teach them that the people in their life matter – not what shoes look great with what outfit – or what toy is the most popular. Kids get it and they want to please, therefore teach them to help, to give thanks to those that are in their life and show them what it means to be thankful for the people in your life. After someone asked out loud, “what are YOU thankful for Mrs. Brittney??” I ended that class with this simple message: “I am grateful for all of you! Do you know why? If it wasn’t for any of you, I wouldn’t be able to sit here and

teach you yoga, which I LOVE to do. I am thankful that you come to class and let me teach you, so I say to all of you thank you for being YOU!” These past few weeks have been rough especially if you have been watching the media. Paris, Syria, thoughts on refuges –all people, all lives, all souls. We have to come together for each other, the world is not doomed; it is just hurting right now. Hurt people, hurt people, loved people, love others, those who have been helped, help others, let us share this Thanksgiving holiday with a new mindset – to be thankful for all of the people we have in our lives, how they have helped us and made our world a little brighter than it was before. Just as I did with the children, tell them why you are thankful for them – they need to hear this from you. My friend YOU are THE example that they live by. I am grateful for you! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to learn a little more on how you can make this season even more amazing.

CHOOSE SAFE TOYS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON By Dr. Mark S. Siegel

No one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious eye injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 265,000 toyrelated injuries were treated in emergency rooms in 2012, and almost half of these injuries affect the head or face – including the eyes. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15. ‘You’ll shoot your eye out’ Some propelling toys, like air soft guns, BB guns, paintball guns and darts can be particularly hazardous, with the potential to cause serious eye injuries such as corneal abrasion, ocular hyphema (bleeding inside the eye), traumatic cataract, increased intraocular pressure and even permanent vision loss. Another dangerous toy category is those with laser components, which have increased in power and decreased in price over the years. Lasers can be especially hazardous when used in toys that are aimed, such as a laser gun. Blue light lasers are particularly dangerous, as they are more likely to cause retinal injury compared with green or red lasers. Studies

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show that exposure for even fractions of a second to high-powered blue handheld laser devices can cause serious eye injuries – including macular holes – which often require surgical intervention. In addition, the FDA warns that laser pointers are not toys and should only be used with adult supervision. The good news is that following these toy safety tips can easily prevent most eye injuries: Top Toy Safety Tips: • Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts. • Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause an eye injury. • Ensure that laser product labels include a statement that the device

Give children the appropriate protective eyewear along with their new skis, snowboards, and sleds.

complies with 21 CFR (the Code of Federal Regulations) Subchapter J. • Along with sports equipment, give children the appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check with your ophthalmologist to learn about protective gear recommended for your child’s sport.

• Check labels for age recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity. • Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children. If your child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention.

Premier Medical celebrates first year on Lady’s Island

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Premier Medical, a low-cost medical laboratory, celebrated its first birthday on Lady’s Island recently. Premier Medical is known for having the patient as their primary responsibility and they offer a variety of services that deliver both high performance and value. Their entire team is guided by their drive for excellence and customer care. For them, this means you can expect high quality, accuracy, and efficiency. According to Seth Streitler,

Premier Medical’s spokesperson, there are four things patients have said to them in blind research that sets them apart. They are: • They have a friendly staff • They accept all insurance • They are a convenient alternative to using the hospital • They offer friendly self-pay service You will find Premier Medical at 10-A Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island (next to Dr. Laffitte ‘s office) or call them at 843-525-1110.

BEAUFORT JASPER HAMPTON COMPERHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Renovations to our Port Royal Medical Center’s

OB/Gyn & Adult Medicine Departments will begin

DECEMBER 7, 2015 Our OB/Gyn Department will temporarily relocate next door to our Port Royal Medical Center’s WIC Office, located at: 2210-B Mossy Oaks Road, Beaufort, SC 29935 Phone: 843-986-0900

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Our Adult Medicine Department will temporarily relocate to our Leroy E. Browne Medical Center, located at: 6315 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920/ Phone: 843-838-2086

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arts & entertainment

Local mixed media artist is featured at Thibault Gallery As featured artist at Thibault Gallery during December, Mary Jane Martin has revisited a previous subject matter – specifically palm trees and branches from a different perspective using bright color and composition to involve the viewer. She is a Signature Member of the South Carolina Watermedia Society and a Nautilus Member of the International Society of Experimental Artists. Mary Jane’s current body of work has evolved through many years of experimentation using various water mediums. She is strongly influenced by her surroundings here in the Lowcountry.

FEATURED ARTIST AT THE THIBAULT GALLERY ON BAY STREET Mary Jane Martin is a Lady’s Island artist working in mixed media. She uses acrylics and acrylic mediums on canvas or paper. By layering colors and texture she creates depth and interest in her paintings of ordinary subject matter. Mary Jane’s work has been seen in State, national and international juried shows.

Her contemporary style blends well with her love of nature and her environment. Please join Mary Jane Martin at Thibault Gallery for Night on Town, December 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 815

Bay Street in Beaufort. Mary Jane will be there to discuss her work and answer any questions. For more information, contact Mary Thibault at Thibault Gallery by calling 843-379-4278.

Fellowship Concert Choir annual Christmas Concert at local church Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert with familiar Christmas Spirituals with a new twist and some other surprises on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the United Church of Jesus Christ for all People located at 1801 Duke Street; Beaufort, South Carolina. This is a free concert and is and open to the public. For more information, contact information, call 843-812-6111 or email scotta1@hargray.com. Photo on right: 2015 Fellowship Concert Choir.

King invites all to a book signing event Beaufort County author Cassandra King will celebrate the launch of the essay and photograph collection Carolina Writers at Home with a holiday signing event at McIntosh’s Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. In the book, King writes about her courtship with Pat Conroy and his insistence that she have a writing room in the house they share together. King’s es-

say is the lead-off essay in the book. She will be available to sign her other books as well. Carolina Writers at Home is a unique new collection of essays with photographs of popular North and South Carolina authors in their homes. From Beaufort to Boone and a dozen places in between, Carolina Writers at Home is a rich collection of true stories showcasing the houses where some of the most notable Southern authors, including Bret Lott, Nikky Finney, Allan

Gurganus, Clyde Edgerton, and Roger Pinckney, have forged their writing lives. The homes in these twenty-five essays range from the classic bungalow and mid-century modern ranch house to wilder locales: a church, a trailer, and a sparsely-inhabited barrier island. Alongside the essays, Rob McDonald’s evocative photographs capture the writers in their habitat, preserving their distinct personalities as well as the particular character of the house and place they inhabit.

USCB Festival Series features sizzling chamber music on Dec. 13 What could possibly bring you inside on a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon? You got it! Some sizzling chamber music. Stunning works by composers from Austria, France, and the United States. Works that span more than two centuries and present four distinct styles, ranging from classical elegance to urban intensity. The USCB Center for the Arts is the place to be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, for a USCB Festival Series Chamber Music Concert. Listen to the suave grace and conversation of Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola, K. 423. Savor the dark

colors of Gustav Mahler’s teenage Piano Quartet in a minor. Gasp at the nonstop clamor, high octane intensity, and brilliant virtuosity of American John Musto’s Piano Trio (1998). And be brought back to earth with the dramatic story telling and lush, impressionistic warmth of Fauré’s Piano Quartet in g minor. There is something for everyone. Depart with Mozart! Holler for Mahler! Greet Musto with gusto! Hooray for Fauré! Four outstanding artists, all verteran performers on this series, will combine to produce an enormous range of colors

and emotions. The biographies of pianist Phillip Bush, violinist Yehonatan Berick, and violist Nicholas Cords differ in the details but are remarkably similar in the arc of their careers. All combine wideranging eclecticism and curiosity for a broad swath of music history and have garnered international critical acclaim as concert soloists, chamber musicians, and pedagogues. Not to be outdone, cellist and host Edward Arron returns to please with his artistry, wit, and insight. Come indoors and be released into the musical universe!

IF YOU GO Information and tickets are available on www.uscb.edu/festivalseries, by calling 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday and at the door the day of the concert. The USCB Center for the Arts on 801 Carteret Street opens at 4:00pm on the day of the concert, and the performance begins at 5:00 pm. The USCB Performing Arts Center on Carteret Street is remarkable for its superb acoustics, and through the years musicians have given it high praise for chamber music performances.

BAA to host Annual Holiday Show The Beaufort Art Association is the oldest on-going art and art education organization in Beaufort County. Located at 913 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, they are hosting an opening reception on Friday, December 4th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their Annual Holiday Show and Boutique which will run through January 9, 2016. This is the Art Associations only all member gallery effort for the year. General members will be hanging with regular gallery members in a show sure to be festive and varied. Many of the general members 12

are well known in the Lowcountry and will unveil their latest creations at this show. It is an excellent opportunity for locals and visitors alike to view some of the best in Lowcountry Art and Jewelry. In conjunction with the Member Show, the Art Association is once again sponsoring a Holiday Boutique. This popular holiday shopping tradition includes original art cards, hand-made ornaments, jewelry and lots of other exciting original Christmas artisan crafts. Known for its reasonably priced holiday inventory, the boutique is a must for art lovers.

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The University of South Carolina Beaufort has partnered with Street Characters Inc. to develop the school’s first official mascot character, the athletics department announced recently. Four potential names have been chosen for the new mascot – Chomp, Finnegan (Fin), Sandy, and Thrasher. The winning name will be announced Friday ahead of the mascot’s first public appearance at the Bluffton Christmas Parade on Saturday. Here is the original story: In late 2015, researchers from USCB’s Coastal Ecology and Conservation program discovered a rare amphibious sand

shark on a Lowcountry beach. Although their ability to communicate with the creature was limited, the researchers were able to ascertain that he was a young pup when USCB launched its athletics department in 2007 and had grown up cheering for the Sand Sharks. Using his ability to walk on land, he would go ashore occasionally and bring back reports of the many successes of USCB’s sports teams and student-athletes, spreading Sand Shark Pride throughout the Atlantic Ocean.

It was on one of these trips ashore that he encountered the USCB researchers, immediately recognizing the logo on their shirts as that of his favorite teams. After agreeing to go with the researchers for further evaluation, the sand shark fell in love with the USCB campus and decided to make it his new home. He looks forward to cheering on the Sand Sharks in person, interacting with students at campus events, and helping in-

spire Sand Shark Pride by attending community events such as parades and festivals and accompanying USCB student-athletes when they volunteer in the community. “We are thrilled to take this next step in developing the Sand Shark brand, and what better place to introduce our new mascot to the community than the Bluffton Christmas Parade – one of the most festive events of the year in the Lowcountry,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “We are confident the new mascot will be instrumental in helping fulfill our mission to inspire Sand Shark Pride on our campus, in our communities, and among our alumni.”

Pre-match requirements for referees clarified in high school wrestling A more standardized pre-match procedure requiring referees to perform skin checks or verify that skin checks had been completed on-site by an appropriate health-care professional was approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee at its yearly meeting in Indianapolis. This clarification of the skin-check rule for dual meets and tournaments, along with one other change recommended by the committee for the 2015-16 season, were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. Under Rule 3-1-4a, the new prematch procedure further clarifies the

duties of wrestling referees before a dual meet begins. A new rule (3-1-5) will add the same inspection requirements before tournaments. The actual requirements were not changed, only written in clearer, more specific language. “The skin-check rule has always been in the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book, but the committee felt it needed to be clarified and specified that this needed to be done,” said Bob Colgate, NFHS director of sports and sports medicine and liaison to the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee. Alan Beste, executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and chair of the Wrestling Rules

BA stars in Peter Pan!

The Beaufort Children’s Theatre performed Disney’s “Peter Pan” right before the holidays at USCB Center for the Arts. The sold out performance featured ten Beaufort Academy students, playing lead roles. Congratulations to the following students on a truly unforgettable show: Campbell Dukes (Peter Pan), Sam Schools (Lost Boy), Jack McDougall (Michael Darling), Maris Staley (Pirate), Trip Nellen (Pirate), Whit Suber (Pirate), Rowan Higgins (Pirate), Caroline Schools (Native American), Mary Alden Cooper (Fairy), and Riley Gates (Native American).

Committee, said there continues to be national concern about communicable skin conditions in wrestling. Some of those conditions can pose significant health risks that may have lifelong effects. “The two major rules changes reflect the committee’s feeling that it is important to emphasize this concern and give referees, who are the impartial parties at every competition, more responsibility in determining a wrestler’s readiness to compete safely,” Beste said. The other rule change was to Rule 10-2-9, regarding a situation where two wrestlers in the championship bracket simultaneously cannot continue a match

and the score is tied. A new criterion was added to the rule. The new criteria states, “the wrestler whose opponent has received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty at any time during the match will continue in the consolation round.” If neither wrestler received an unsportsmanlike penalty, then the previously set criteria will be used to determine advancement to the consolation bracket. The committee added this new criterion to emphasize sportsmanship during competition. “I think it’s a good change,” Colgate said. “It puts more emphasis on sportsmanship in wrestling, which the committee feels is very important.”

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

BHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball wins Thanksgiving Tournament Beaufort High Varsity Girls’ Basketball team competed in a Thanksgiving Holiday Tournament at the Military Magnet Academy (Charleston, SC) over the start of the holiday week. The Eagles won the championship by beating all three of their opponents and Imari Smalls was named MVP of the tournament. Vs. Twiggs County (GA) on 11/23 Final Score: 60-38 Imari Smalls – 14pts Monique Jones – 12pts

Naijuia Moyd – 12pts Vs. Garrett Academy on 11/24 Final Score: 57-27 Imari Smalls – 16 pts Naijuia Moyd – 12pts Monique Jones – 12pts Championship Game Vs. First Baptist on 11/25 Final Score: 43-40 Imari Smalls – 15pts Imari Smalls was named Tournament MVP and Beaufort High School was named “All Tournament Team.”

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Beaufort Academy players selected for All-Star game Beaufort Academy senior football players Cain Richards, Michael Webb and Alec Melville have been selected to play in the SCISA’s 2015 NorthSouth All-Star Football Game (8man). Another Beaufort Academy football player, senior, Mac Griffith was selected as an alternate. Richards, Webb, Melville and Griffith helped to lead the Beaufort Academy football team throughout the 2015 season. The All-Star game is slated for Saturday, Dec. 5th at 1:30 p.m. 14

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at Indian Field on the campus of Orangeburg Prep in Orangeburg. In addition to the Beaufort Academy players, BA Coach Scott Richards has been selected as an assistant coach for the upcoming AllStar game. High school players and coaches from throughout the state will participate in the event. Beaufort Academy fared well under Coach Richards during the 2015 campaign and they are already preparing for the 2016 season.

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Treasure Hunting around Beaufort with a friend By Lee Scott

When we moved to Beaufort we decided that we needed to get rid of some odds and ends that we no longer needed. In the past we had always donated furniture and clothing to Goodwill, but we soon discovered here that there were many non-profit thrift shops and missions in the area that would love our donations. It was during one of these trips to drop things off that I was reminded of the saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” I was in the Saint Helena Mission Store and there on the shelf in front of me was the serving bowl that was missing from my dinnerware. I had to thrown my bowl out due to the large crack running through it; but there sat its replacement. Someone else’s discarded piece became my find. It was not long before I started my Treasure Hunt through the various non-profit shops in town. There is the Red Door that serves the Friends of Carolina Hospice;

Now what?

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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

So this time of the year, with good will on our minds, lets remember to donate to Goodwill and other non-profits that seek our donations. And do not forget to check out those shelves. You never know what hidden treasures you will find. The Habitat for Humanity Thrift shop and The Cancer Thrift Store. Then there are the numerous church thrift shops.

Treasures beyond my imagination. Occasionally, I will pick up a piece of china or a little curio and buy it regardless

of the “made in china” stamp which is firmly implanted on the bottom. It is then that I rationalize my buying because I am contributing to a good cause. Recently, my friend Chris, who is also new to the Lowcountry, has joined me in the Treasure Hunt. We both acknowledge that we really do not need anything, but sometimes, the seeking is just as much fun as the finding. The joy of wandering around and seeing old china sets that our mothers owned, or toys that we owned as children keeps us going back for more. Sometimes we just have things to donate and do not buy, but as with most treasure hunters, we get hungry and the opportunity to find a new restaurant is also included in the hunt. So this time of the year, with good will on our minds, lets remember to donate to Goodwill and other non-profits that seek our donations. And do not forget to check out those shelves. You never know what hidden treasures you will find.

Paris or Beaufort at Christmas is a tough decision By Bill Rauch

Here’s my take on how civilians can do their part in combating terrorism. Several weeks after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, a business story appeared in The Wall Street Journal that described how transcontinental flights from the Eastern U.S. were then virtually empty and that the airlines, protecting their routes, were offering deeply discounted fares for those legs. In all four instances where planes had been hijacked to be used as bombs on 9/11, readers may recall, the planes were transcontinental flights loaded with enough jet fuel at East Coast airports to make the trip. Travelers knew this and they were staying away from the east-towest transcontinental flights. The story went on to say that house rentals and timeshares in Hawaii had for the same reason dried up for the upcoming Christmas season. Wary travelers were giving up their deposits and planning to celebrate their holidays locally. Frequent readers know I like to say, “In adversity there’s opportunity.” Here in Beaufort the tragic events in Paris present us with at least two opportunities. In October, 2001 I called my friend in Maui, Sandy Wall, and asked him if he could find me a bargain on a beach house rental. He said he could find me a dozen. Our 2001 holiday trip to Maui was one of the best we ever took. We visited with Sandy and his family. The locals could not have been more welcoming. Everything from the plane fares to the house to the surfboard rentals was at 50-75% off. And, just by showing up and having a good time we gained the satisfaction of knowing we had struck a blow against terrorism. Having learned this lesson in 2001, I proposed to my wife last week that we go to Paris for Christmas. “The restaurants will be empty,” I said, “and the French will be at their most hospitable. Just wait. The plane fares will soon be dropping through the floor. And in a week or two when they’ve seen clearly the handwriting on the wall, the hotels 16

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will be giving away rooms.” I thought it was a reasonable proposition, if perhaps delivered a little soon after the attacks. Timing is, of course, everything. Let me just say my wife’s and my conversation on the topic was brief, and the upshot of it was if I wanted to celebrate the holidays with the family it would be best if I made my plans around being in Beaufort. A little time having passed since then, you may have better luck with your suggestion. That is the first opportunity: we can do our small part in combating terrorism now by going to Paris, and the intrepid that do go will be further rewarded in both euros and hospitality. The second is the relative safety the events abroad provide to us who live in Beaufort. Consider this the next time an F-35 fighter jet flies over. MCAS-Beaufort is one of a handful of testing facilities for the F-35. The F-35 program, currently costing out about $400 billion, is said to be the most expensive weaponsdevelopment program ever … anywhere. A great deal of this money was spent — and is still being spent — perfecting the aircraft’s aerial reconnaissance system

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This screenshot from last Sunday’s (11/29) Orbitz website indicates two travelers could have booked flights then from Atlanta to Paris and back (flying on Dec. 21&27), and get a comfortable hotel room near The Louvre for five nights for under $2000 each, or for less than $400 a day. Not bad, let’s see how these deals look in a week.

that is beyond state-of-the-art. When they finally come on line, the F-35s will replace the AWACs as the primary aerial eyes on the airborne battlefield. It goes without saying the Government is determined to keep secret the details of the F-35’s reconnaissance system, as well as its many other systems that are equally innovative. Everyone from the CIA, the DIA and the NSA to MCAS-Beaufort’s Provost’s Office to SLED to the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Intelligence Center and the police departments in Beaufort and Port Royal knows this. All these agencies are watching all the time in a great variety of ways for any signs of mischief in Beaufort. That unusual vigilance when it is combined with Beaufort’s scarcity of “soft targets,” venues where thousands of people assemble, tends to reduce the risk of terrorist incidents here. Indeed, local law enforcement officials say that while they are in a heightened state of awareness now because of Paris no one

is aware of any hint of a terrorist plot having ever been uncovered that involved Beaufort or the surrounding area. Because Beaufort is Beaufort and everyone knows everyone, their cousins and their neighbors and their ex-girlfriends as well, and because our churches fill up on Sundays, law enforcement officials say that the soil here is particularly tough ground for the illwilled to cultivate. Further complicating the situation for those who might seek to disrupt life here is that the whole place can be sealed off with two roadblocks: one each at the Whale Branch and the Broad River bridges. So I’m looking forward to a cozy and safe Christmas holiday in Beaufort. But I’ll he thinking about Paris too. Those of my readers who choose to go, please be sure to drop me a photo of you and yours bringing in a great 2016 -- and striking a blow against terrorism too – by enjoying discounted cocktails in the Ritz Bar in Paris.

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The very first Champagne of them all By Celia Strong Well, the month of December and the holiday season are upon us. For better or worse. The one really good thing about this time of year is that most of us get to have a really good bottle of Champagne. At some point. Thank goodness! For this year, we’ve have a particularly good one. Unique in many ways. So way more special. Unlike most weeks, I have to reveal the wine’s name earlier than usual. If I don’t, all the special and unique things about it don’t get to be discussed. And what kind of a lesson would that be? Our wine is the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. Maison Ruinart is the oldest winery to make Champagne, established on September 1, 1729, by Nicholas Ruinart. Sure, there were wineries all over the region, but Ruinart was the first to produce Champagne as we know it today. (In 1728, King Louis XV passed an edict that authorized the transportation of wine in bottles. Before this, wine had always been shipped in barrels. And, as we should know, leaky barrels were no way to ship “wine with bubbles!” Nicholas had good timing, for sure.) Backing up a bit, before the house was established, we need to “meet” Dom Thierry Ruinart. A Benedictine monk in the city of Reims who lived from 1657 to 1709 when Louis XIV was King of France. When he was 23 years old, Ruinart left Champagne and went to live in Paris. There, he was exposed to a much more worldly way of life. Specifically, wine with bubbles from his home region. Even though he was at the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Ruinart was a great scholar and had a keen sense of business, as well. On visits home, to see his brother and nephew,

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he told them how successful he thought Champagne wine with its bubbles could be. It was his nephew, Nicholas Ruinart, who opened Maison Ruinart. Twenty years after Dom Ruinart died. Once it was open, the first delivery of “wines with bubbles” from Ruinart was sent in January, 1730. The first deliveries were business gifts to cloth merchants, the original business that Nicholas and his father were in. Champagne was a second business, with no guarantees. In just six years, the Ruinarts stopped all their cloth selling. After Nicholas, the next generations of Ruinarts continued to expand their Champagne business. They were the first company to use the old Roman chalk galleries that had been dug under the city of Reims as aging cellars for their wines. These cellars are 125 feet below the ground and just less than five miles long. With an average temperature of under 52 degrees Fahrenheit. They sent their first shipment to the United States in 1831. Today, at Maison Ruinart, they concentrate on very few wines. They are a Chardonnay based house, making their style very elegant and pure. A nonvintage Blanc de Blancs is their flagship wine. Completely Chardonnay. There is also a non-vintage Rosé, made from Chardonnay and only about 16% Pinot

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Noir. And there are two vintage wines - Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, first made in 1962, and Dom Ruinart Rosé. All Ruinart wines come in a traditional bottle, dating back to the 18th century. Like the first Champagnes. Now, let’s see about our wine. The Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a blend, cuvée, of Chardonnay wines from various years and vineyards. About a quarter of the wines come from the previous two years. Many of them grow in from Premier Cru vineyards located in the Côte de Blancs and Montagne de Reims areas of the Champagne region. Then, too, some come from the northern Vesle valley. Together, these vineyards give aromatic refinement, maturity, lightness and freshness. All the grapes are hand-picked and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. One hundred percent malolatic fermentation is done. (About now, hopefully, some of us are tasting this wine?) This Champagne is pale golden yellow in color. With slight tinges of green. It is very

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effervescent with bubbles that last and last. (This is because they extend the legal minimum aging of their wines in those cold, cold chalk galleries.) The aromas start with citrus notes, lemons and limes, followed by white flowers, white peaches and pineapple. Its texture is round and balanced. Extremely appealing in your mouth. And, the finish shows minerality and more citrus notes and lasts and lasts. A spectacular Champagne! When should we drink this one? “Anytime we can!” Seems like a good answer. If, though, you’d like to try it with food think seafood. Sea bass, lobster, scallops, clams, and other shellfish. Cold, poached, dipped in butter. But remember pâté. Mild cheeses. And, my favorite, a cold bottle under the Christmas tree for when you open presents. (You should know, I’ve been practicing with this Champagne for months. Just so I am completely ready for the “under the tree cold bottle.”) Usually, this Champagne sells for anywhere from $80 to $100 a bottle. For us, it’s $62.99. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.

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Twelve-foot tiger shark tagged in local waters By Prof. Percy Pussycat

Dr. Percy Pussycat here to share some very exciting news. As you know, we felines are interested in fish–all fish–and that is the genesis of our story today. I was diligently working at my desk, sitting on Mom’s laptop, when this article came across my email. I thought I would share it with you in its entirety. It is from my friends at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and introduces you to Harry-Ette! “Somewhere off the coast of the Carolinas, a large shark is wearing a new bit of high-tech bling. S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists recently deployed a satellite transmitter on a 12-foot, 4-inch female tiger shark in Port Royal Sound. “Harry-Ette” is the latest animal to be tagged by a collaborative project that’s using the technology to unravel long-standing questions about this remarkable species and the importance of South Carolina’s waters to its success.” “In recent decades, large coastal sharks have generally suffered declines along the Atlantic coast. Studies showed diminished numbers of the distinctly patterned tiger shark along the East Coast in the late 1990s, but more recent surveys have suggested their numbers are increasing.” “Because tiger sharks are relatively fast growing and have larger litters of pups, they’ve been able to bounce back quicker than other large sharks,’ said Bryan Frazier, DNR wildlife biologist and principal investigator on the tiger shark tagging project.” “But efforts to better understand these animals in the Atlantic Ocean have been complicated by a lack of data - until recently, researchers knew little about the tiger shark’s life history (how long they live, how often they reproduce), when and where they migrate, and how they use different habitats, especially the coastal waters of the southeastern United States.” “That’s where Harry-Ette comes in. She’s the twelfth tiger shark fitted with a satellite transmitter off the South Carolina coast in a joint effort between

Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London.

DNR, nonprofit research organization OCEARCH, the College of Charleston, and Captain Chip Michalove of Outcast Charters in Hilton Head.” “The project crew has tagged 27 tiger sharks in total, although only twelve have been fitted with satellite tags. All 27 sharks were tagged in Port Royal and St. Helena Sounds. The information gathered about each animal—and the data points their satellite transmitters log each time their dorsal fin breaks the ocean’s surface—is bringing into focus an unexpected story about how tiger sharks use the sounds of southern South Carolina.” “The recent capture of “Harry-Ette” as well as another mature female tiger shark, both with fresh mating wounds, leads us to believe that Port Royal Sound and South Carolina nearshore waters are likely important to the reproductive cycles of tiger sharks, perhaps even functioning as a mating area,” said Frazier. “We look forward to following Harry-Ette over the next few years, and hope she will help us better understand the reproductive cycle and movements of mature/pregnant tiger sharks.” “You can track Harry-Ette—and all of the other tiger sharks tagged in South Carolina—by accessing OCEARCH’s near-real time, free online Global Shark Tracker or by downloading the Global Shark Tracker App available for Apple and Android platforms.” “About Harry-Ette’s name: HarryEtte’s satellite transmitter was sponsored by the Hampton Wildlife Fund Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to receive private funds to assist in educational and other endeavors designed to contribute to the conservation and protection of the wildlife and marine resources of the state of South Carolina. The Fund,

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what to do Celebrate Arbor Day with free trees

Beaufort County Clemson Extension Service celebrates Arbor Day every year by giving away native bare root seedling trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with planting tips. Selections include swamp chestnut oak, redbud, persimmon, dogwood, Virginia pine. Limit of 5 trees per family. Stop by 102 Beaufort Industrial Village Road in Beaufort, on December 4, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For questions, contact lrose@clemson.edu.

Beaufort Solid Waste and Recycling to offer electronics recycling

The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office continues to offer a free electronics recycling event for County residents. The next event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort on Saturday, December 5. If you have questions concerning this or other recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-2552736 or visit their website at www.bcgov. net/recycle.

Thumbs Up shows off antique and classic cars

The 5th annual Antique and Classic Car Show fundraiser for Thumbs Up of Beaufort & Port Royal will be held of December 5th. The show will benefit A Children Learning Center in Beaufort. The car show is on Market St. in Habersham from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out for great music, food, fun, and view the oldies. Admission is free. This event is sponsored in part by Butler ChryslerDodge-Jeep.

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I of Handel’s famous oratorio, Messiah, at USCB Center for the Arts. The choir is part of the Music Ministry of Sea Island Presbyterian Church and is under the direction of Charles D. Frost, Minister of Music at the Sea Island Church. Come together as a community and join us for this iconic event of the holiday season. There are two opportunities to experience the magic of Handel’s Messiah: on Saturday, December 5th 2015 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $25, senior tickets are $20, and student tickets are $15. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, by calling the box office at 843-521-4145 or in person at the Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street.

ArtiZen hosts free yoga for the military

On Thursday, December 10th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ArtiZen Yoga will offer a free all-level yoga class exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, our certified Ashtanga teacher, and a military spouse of 13 years. (Childcare will be available for a small fee of $5 per child. See you at ArtiZen located at 1121 Newcastle St. Suite Unit 2F in downtown Beaufort.

USCB invites all to eat lunch with an author

USCB Lunch with Author Series will feature Allegra Jordon on Thursday, December 10 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. A former book reviewer for USA Today, Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Allegra lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she is a board member of the Harvard Club and vicechair of the Southern Documentary Fund. Lunch is served at noon and the allinclusive price is $42. Reservations are necessary and can be made at 843-521414, defurman@uscb.edu or online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.

YMCA opens winter sports registration

Registration for youth and adult basketball is now underway at the YMCA of Beaufort County. Youth basketball (age 3-12) registration is open until Dec. 29 with games starting January 4. Cost is $55 per person for Y members and $70 for non-members. Adult (age 18+) basketball registration is open until

Dec. 21 with games starting Jan. 11. Cost is $40 per person for Y members, $50 for non-members, and teams are $250. Registration for our Cheerleading Clinic (ages 4-10) is also underway at the YMCA through Jan. 3, 2016. Class is once per week for 5 weeks starting Jan. 3, 2016. Cost is $ 50 for Y members and $ 70 nonmembers. Class size is limited. Register for any of these programs at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave., in Port Royal, online at ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.

Reserve your seat at the Legislative Luncheon

Reserve your seat or table at the Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Callawassie Island Club sponsored by the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, Lockheed Martin, and South Carolina Lowcountry Tourism Commission. Registration and networking begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members. A formal lunch will be served. Individual seats and tables of 8 or 10 are available. RSVP today by calling 843-525-8500 or emailing Valerie@ BeaufortSC.org.

Upcoming library events To be held at the Lobeco Branch Library at 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco.

Event: Donate to the Tribute Tree or honor loved ones

Date: All throughout the month of December — whenever the library is open! Description: Have you lost a loved one this year? Donations to the Tribute Tree at the Lobeco Branch will help with purchase of a book in the memory of your loved one. This project supports the Friends of the Library which helps buy library materials for the Lobeco Branch.

Event: Lobeco Matinee Movie

Date: Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m. Description: These little yellow guys are out to conquer the world—without Gru! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Beaufort Library. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Event: Build a Gingerbread House

Date: Saturday, December 19th 2:00 p.m. Description: Build and eat your own gingerbread house! All ages welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Event: Lobeco’s Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration

Date: Thursday, December 31st 11:15 a.m. Description: Dress elegantly and countdown to our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration beginning at 11:15 a.m. We will be making New Years’ noises makers and hats! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library. For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.

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