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SOIREE2016 “An Evening under the Oaks”
FEBRUARY 11-17, 2016
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The newest segment of the Spanish Moss Trail crosses over Battery Creek by way of Ealey’s Trestle.
BA hosts the biggest Chilly Bean Race and Chili Cookoff yet!
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The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail (FSMT) announce the opening of the next 2 miles of the Spanish Moss Trail – from Depot Road to Broad River Boulevard – bringing the Lowcountry a fully-connected, 6.5 mile Trail that provides a seamless route from Port Royal to the communities south of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS). “The Spanish Moss Trail brings Beaufort’s past into its future,” said Paul Sommerville, Chairman of the Beaufort County Council. “From a rail line that brought critical supplies to our community and was Beaufort’s lifeline to the outside world, to a joyous opportunity to introduce young, old and new to the unmatched beauty of our marshes, rivers and semi-tropical canopy.” With a grant from the Federal Highway Administration, Beaufort County completed construction on the much-anticipated Phase 4 of the Trail that connects Phases 1-2 with Phase 3 – which until now had a 2 mile gap. “This new segment is a beautiful section of the Trail crossing over Battery Creek on the newly restored Ealey’s Trestle,” said Dean Moss, Executive Director of the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail. “People can now enjoy the sunset as they walk, run, bike or even fish on this Trestle.” This segment also has the only pedestrian-controlled stop light in Beaufort County – where the Trail crosses Robert Smalls Parkway/ Hwy 170. It also provides continuous access to downtown Beaufort and Port Royal from the neighborhoods along Salem Road as well as access from both directions to the TRAIL continued on page 6
BUSINESS
Edward Jones receives President’s Award.
see page 10 Chairman Sharon Dwyer and Co-Chair Donna Dehncke
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istoric Beaufort Foundation is pleased to announce its annual gala fundraiser, the Lafayette Soirée, will be held on Saturday, April 23rd starting at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Pam and Drew Scallan at 1305 Bay St. Tickets are $125 each and attire is Lowcountry Elegant. The event commemorates the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Beaufort, and raises funds to support Historic Beaufort Foundation’s mission, which is to encourage the preservation, protection and presentation of sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County. This year’s proceeds will go towards the continued restoration of the Verdier House, including interior and exterior painting, replacing the Palladian window and tabby preservation. The Verdier is HBF’s flagship property in downtown Beaufort and plays host to numerous important activities, from public tours to history lectures, teas and other events. “It is our pleasure to have 2016 Lafayette Soirée Chair and Co-Chair, Sharon Dwyer and Donna Dehncke on board,” said HBF Executive Director, Maxine Lutz. “After months of careful planning, Sharon and Donna are delighted that the 2016 Soirée will be held in the gardens of the Scallan home, which is also known by many local residents as the home of Flora and John M. Trask Sr. built around 1913.” This year’s theme, “An Evening under the Oaks”, was inspired by the distinctive, enormous live oaks that grace the
Trask-Scallan property. “It’s the perfect setting for an outdoor spring event,” remarked Dehncke. “Our guests will enjoy champagne, cocktails and oysters overlooking the Beaufort River as a string trio sets the mood. And the best silent auction in Beaufort will offer an irresistible array of options, including a number of exquisite experiences.” Early donations offer opportunities to bid your way to a week at Miami’s Fontainebleau Hotel, a hideaway in a cabin in Wisconsin, sample fine wines and beautiful vistas during a week in Bordeaux France, or a long weekend in Sonoma. (Oh heck, why not take them all!) New this year will be Best Selling Author Skype-Ins to book clubs, along with our standard favorites: parties galore on docks and boats and in fabulous homes. Oh my! After cocktails, guests will mingle among an array of food stations in the back garden featuring small plates of contemporary Lowcountry cuisine. Many of Beaufort’s finest restaurants will help make this the ultimate culinary experience. “After dinner”, says Dwyer, “Atlanta’s CEO Show Band is guaranteed to get you out on the dance floor. Soirée is Beaufort’s liveliest garden party, so mark your calendars now.” “We have limited availability due to the size of the garden,” added Dehncke, “so visit HBF’s website at www. historicbeaufort.org or call (843) 3793331 and buy your tickets today! We don’t want anyone to be disappointed.”
SOCIAL
Dr. Tim and Brenda Pearce are all smiles at the 2016 Valentine Ball.
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Community 2-6 Health 6-9 Arts 9 Business 10 Social 12 Sports 14 Schools 14-15 Voices 16 Wine 18 Games 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classifieds 23
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Democrats for Bernie Sanders open local office Democrats for Senator Bernie Sanders announce the grand opening of their local campaign office at 422 Parris Island Gateway here in Beaufort. The office hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You may call at 803573-0598 between these times if you have any questions. Anyone interested in volunteering for campaigning duties please contact the office. Local Democrats for #FeelTheBern are very excited and working hard to succeed in achieving a Senator Sanders win in the South Carolina Primary which will be
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Dr. Patricia Thompson & Nurse Practitioner Suzanne Wolf join Beaufort Memorial Hospital OB-GYN Office Longtime Lowcountry OB-GYN Dr. Patricia Thompson has joined Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, strengthening her two-decade relationship with the hospital. Nurse practitioner Suzanne Wolf also will be joining the group. Dr. John Fontana, who founded the former Beaufort OB-GYN in the 1970s and has practiced at Beaufort Memorial for more than 40 years, will be retiring as a gynecologist. He will continue to assist with surgery cases at the hospital on a part-time basis. Both Thompson Dr. John and Wolf special- Fontana ize in gynecology and no longer deliver babies. They will continue to see patients at their
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current office at 1835 N. Paris Ave. in Port Royal. Thompson also offers office hours at Bluffton Medical Services, 11 Arley Way. Dr. Patricia A board-certiThompson fied physician for 20 years, Thompson most recently owned and practiced with Gynecology Associates of Beaufort. She is one of four Beaufort Memorial OBGYN surgeons trained to perform robot-assisted hysterectomies and other gynecological procedures. A graduate of West Virginia University Medical School, she completed her OB-GYN residency at MacDonald Women’s Hospital in Cleveland and went on to earn a master’s degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from
the University of North Carolina in 2010. Over the years, she has been actively involved with Beaufort Memorial Hospital and recently served as vice chair of the BMH Board of Trustees and is the hospital’s chief medical information officer. Suzanne Wolf Prior to graduating from the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1996, Wolf was a U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps officer for 20 years. Beaufort Memorial OB-GYN is part of Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners, a multi-specialty network of practices and providers with locations throughout Beaufort and Hampton counties.
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Friends of Hunting Island win President’s Award
From left: Denise Parsick, President of Friends of Hunting Island addressing guests at Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center; Carl Berube, Park Ranger at Hunting Island State Park viewing the photo exhibit. He is a member of the Photography Club of Beaufort and was one of the contributors to the exhibit; T-shirts in exchange for a donation being distributed by Mary Ann Radke, Environment and Grants Director, and Bonnie Wright, past President.
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n Thursday, January 21st, the Friends of Hunting Island gathered to celebrate their receiving the President’s Award from the National Association of State Park Directors for exemplary support of a state park. Hunting Island supporters, State Park Rangers, and photography buffs came together to sample some great Lowcountry staples like shrimp and grits and enjoy the current photographic exhibition put on by the Photography Club of Beaufort. Besides local dignitaries, State Representatives Shannon Erickson and Jeff Bradley were also in attendance.
CODA announces fourth annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk February 13 featuring Reggie Deas, Lead Singer of DeasGuyz, as Grand Marshall Please join CODA –Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse – and Reggie Deas, Lead Singer of DeasGuyz for the fourth annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island Saturday, February 13, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island. The race will start near Sanctuary Golf Course located at 8 Waveland Avenue in Beaufort. Play Hard Event Timing is providing event management and chip timing. The Race4Love will also feature a lot of fun activities, including: a valentine relay, an S’mores bar, a Valentine’s Day-themed costume contest for both race participants and their dogs, and an interactive fire-fighting
demonstration. In addition, Massage Envy will have two therapists on hand to offer free massages after the race. Additionally, there will be great prizes for best costume and relay winners as well as a “speediest dog” award. Help CODA “Fund the Need at Any Speed” through your participation as a walker or runner. Fees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Prizes will be given to the top two male and female overall over 18, the top male and female under 18 and awards will go to the top three in each age division. All children 9 and under will receive medals. Proceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and
local survivors of domestic abuse. Since 1986, CODA has been helping survivors of domestic abuse break the cycle and build new lives for themselves and their families. Over the years, CODA has grown from a hotline and emergency shelter to offer a continuum of free services available in shelter and in the community including counseling, case management, legal services, transitional housing and community education. CODA relies on grants and donations to provide all of these critical services free of charge. For more information and to register, please visit race4love.com. or contact them at 843-770-1074 ext.221.
20 tickets left for the Cooks & Books 10th Anniversary Gala On Thursday evening, February 18th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., TidePointe will present the 10th Anniversary Cooks & Books Gala to benefit The Literacy Center and their mission to improve literacy in the Lowcountry! It is an elegant evening – complete with a sumptuous dinner buffet, decadent desserts, wonderful jazz, unique auction items and a full open bar – and all for a great cause. Executive Chef Stephen Stewart, winner
of the 2014 “Heat is On” cooking competition at the Cooks & Books Festival, and his culinary staff will showcase an incredible collection of fabulous hors d’oeuvres, buffet entrees and tempting handcrafted desserts. To compliment the dinner, TidePointe’s outstanding service team will offer specialty mixed drinks – book themed drinks like “The Last of the Mohito’s” – along with a full open bar and special wine tastings. The John Brackett
Trio, an accomplished and wellknown local jazz group, will provide a wonderful backdrop for this special evening. This year’s silent and live auctions are going to be the most exciting yet! At the live auction, one appetizing item to be won is a five-course gourmet dinner for ten prepared in your home by Chef Eric Sayers and Chef Yuri Gow. Other prizes include a five-course Gullah favorites meal for eight in your home, prepared by cookbook
author Sallie Ann Robinson, dinner or cocktail buffet for eight in your home by Two Tomatoes Catering; an oyster roast for 10 at Hudson’s Seafood Restaurant on the Docks; and a chance to live your dreams as a judge at the Cooks & Books “The Heat is On!” Chefs’ competition! You may notice a reoccurring theme— cooking is what this auction is all about! There are only 20 tickets left so call today (843) 815-6616!
Rural & Critical Lands Preservation Program Survey needs input Beaufort County and the Beaufort County Open Land Trust invite residents to participate in a survey regarding the County’s Rural and Critical Lands Preservation Program, which has acquired approximately 23,000 acres of land for conservation since 1999. Some of these spaces have potential public use and benefit as passive park space which can be utilized for 4
recreation such as bird watching, hiking, and fishing. The input from residents will assist the County in creating a plan for the improvement, operation, and maintenance of these critical public spaces. This survey is being administered by Clemson University researchers through the Strom Thurmond Institute and Clemson University’s Department of Parks, Recreation and
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Tourism Management. The survey is available online at www.bcgov.net and hard copies will be available at the County’s Planning Department (100 Ribaut Road, Room 115, Beaufort) and all County Library branches beginning February 10. The survey deadline is February 29, 2016. For additional information, call the Planning Department at 843-255-2141.
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The Coastal Conservation League asks for political action on plastics By Katie Zimmerman
Communities up and down our coast are exploring ways to reduce singleuse plastic items in order to keep our beaches clean and our sea creatures safe. In addition to strangling marine life, single-use plastics cause problems for the machinery at municipal recycling facilities and degrade municipal compost. As a result of the rise of plastic pollution, in recent years scientists have found tiny fragments of plastic that have broken down in our waterways and are working their way through food webs — ultimately poisoning us. Some municipalities, including Isle of Palms, have already taken steps to reduce plastic waste on our beaches. Plastic bag manufacturers are now targeting local governments, despite SC being a “home rule” state. The plastic bag lobby is pushing for a bill in the legislature that would prevent towns and cities from enacting their own local waste-reduction solutions, including banning plastic bag
bans. (Think of it as a ban on plastic bag bans.) Our coastal towns and cities deserve to make their own decisions about what’s in their communities’ best interest. Stand up for our environment today by asking your state representative to vote NO on H.3378. Write your legislator directly or here at www.action. coastalconservationleague.org/page/ speakout/plastic-bag-bansSouth Carolina has thousands of volunteers currently devoting their time and energy to protecting sea turtles — one of several species harmed by single use plastic bags — and thousands more volunteers participating in litter sweeps regularly. Let’s ensure their efforts don’t go to waste. Tell your representative today to stand against the plastic bag lobby and stand up for our coast. Katie Zimmerman is the Air, Water, & Public Health Program Director of the Coastal Conservation League.
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Chilly Beans come in all shapes and sizes!
Beaufort Academy’s annual 5K & 10K Chilly Bean Race and Chili Cookoff was held last weekend at Coosaw Point and attracted more than 500 runners, a much bigger field than ever before. The men’s winner of the 5K was Josiah Tobin with a time of 18:20 and the ladies field was won by Sarah Foley with a time of 19:55. In the 10K race, George Moreno won in the men’s
division with a time of 37:50 and Erin Padgett took home the gold for the ladies. Additionally the official “old bean” award goes to Alan Offstein and Maureen Hijar both admitting to 69 years old and the youngest competitor was Ava Richards who is a whopping five! Congratulations to all the runners and chili makers for coming together to have a great event and make
On your mark, get set, GO!
Amanda & Annabelle Blue Burgin enjoying the cotton candy.
some money for Operation Backpack, a 501 (c) 3 right here in Beaufort. And to grand champion chili maker is Larry Wilson with “Larry’s Rockin’ Green Chili”! Co-Chairs, Vivi Verity Nellen and Shannon Roberts really did a great job and get the gold star award for all their time and energy that went into making this year’s Chilly Bean Race Race and Chili Cookoff the best yet!
Joey and Lauren Grice finish together!
Jane Rhodes, a BA 2nd grader crossing the finish line in the 10K race.
Co-Chairs of 2016 Chili Bean Run and Cook-off, Vivi Verity Nellen with Shannon Roberts, enjoy the moment.
Travis Pullen pushing a double-wide in the 10K.
Trigger finger: what is it and how is it treated?
By Dr. Edward R. Blocker
Trigger finger is one of the more common problems that can affect your hand. Its name is not meant to imply that it affects the finger used to fire a weapon. It can actually affect any finger or thumb. The name “trigger finger” is a descriptive term of what the finger feels and even looks like when the symptoms occur. After making a fist or closing your hand around an object, the trigger finger (or thumb) will catch or “trigger” as you try to straighten it back out. In extreme cases, you may have to use your other hand to straighten it. These triggering episodes can be mild or can cause quite a bit of pain. There is often a painful nodule that can be felt in the palm at the base of the triggering finger. Although it may feel like the problem is in your knuckle, it is caused by a problem with the tendon that controls your finger. Our tendons are like puppet strings. Muscles pull the tendons which then move your fingers. There are tendons on the palm side of your hand that when pulled cause your finger or thumb to flex down into your palm to make a fist. The tendons on the backside of your hand
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continued from page 1 movie theatre and the Beaufort Plaza shopping center. Today, there are 6.5 miles of the Spanish Moss Trail open to explore by bike or on foot. Its 10-Phase Master Plan, which when complete, will be a 13.6-mile long, 12-foot wide, paved trail –dedicated to pedestrians and bicyclists. Parking is located along the Trail with Rest Area Trailheads at Westvine Drive, Broome Lane, Depot Rd., Beaufort Plaza 6
pull your fingers back out straight. The tendons that bend (flex) your finger down are more complex than the ones that straighten them out. These flexor tendons pass through a sheath as they slide back and forth to move your fingers. At times, the tendon can get hung up or caught as it passes through this sheath. This causes the finger to catch or “trigger.” An analogy would be a large knot of fishing line that can’t easily pass through the rings on a fishing pole. The knot hangs up in a ring and if enough pull is applied, suddenly passes through. It is generally a simple problem to treat. Option 1: It might resolve on its own. We call this treatment “tincture of time” or “benign neglect.” Option 2: The simplest treatment option would be to try an antiinflammatory such as Advil or Motrin.
This can have the affect of quieting down the inflammation around the tendon so that it can glide through its sheath without catching. Not everyone can take anti-inflammatories so if in doubt check with your personal physician. Option 3: A cortisone injection near the tendon can sometimes cure this problem. Cortisone is a strong steroid anti-inflammatory that is put right at the source of the problem. This can quiet the inflammation and allow the tendon to glide back and forth without catching. Option 4: A simple outpatient procedure can be done to open the area of the tendon sheath where the triggering occurs. This also allows the tendon to glide back and forth without catching. In my practice, if someone comes in with a trigger finger, they’ve usually already put up with it for a while (option
1) and it hasn’t gone away. They have also often tried an anti-inflammatory (option 2). So the next step I usually recommend is an injection. Sometimes a patient will say they don’t want an injection because it’s “just temporary.” However, in the case of trigger finger, an injection can sometimes cure the problem and is therefore usually worth a try before resorting to surgery. Of course, sometimes an injection is temporary or doesn’t work at all. If it worked 100% of the time we’d never have to do the surgery. So for those that have persistent, bothersome triggering not relieved with the other three options, or who simply don’t want a shot, surgery is an option and has a very high likelihood of success. Trigger finger is one of the more common hand conditions we see in orthopaedic practices. While it is usually not debilitating, it is usually very annoying. Fortunately, we have relatively simple treatment options that are likely to be curative.
Shopping Center and Roseida Road. “As for what’s next for the Spanish Moss Trail, the Friends are actively involved in the planning and engineering of Phase 5 of the Trail that will take our residents and visitors up to and beyond the MCAS to Clarendon Road,” said Moss. Phase 5 will extend the Trail to a total of 11 miles with Trail developers anticipating completion of construction by early Fall 2016. This segment of the Trail is designed to leave the original railroad right-of-way at several points giving the Trail a more interesting route. This section will also feature a great view
of the fighter plane display at the main entrance of the MCAS. “We are also working hard to build the appropriate partnerships to ensure the Trail is sustainable, well-appointed and a safe outdoor recreational experience here in our community,” said Moss. “We are advocating and securing funds for continued Trail development as well as for enhancements – like long-term business sponsorships for Rest Area Trailheads, individual benches and water fountains.” The FSMT are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Northern Beaufort County by advocating for
the development, enhancement and maintenance of the Spanish Moss Trail – through community partnerships; local government participation; and private support. Tax-deductible contributions are accepted year round by the FSMT (a 501(c)3 nonprofit). To support the efforts of the FSMT, checks can be made payable to: Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail (P.O. Box 401, Beaufort, SC 29901) or online at www. spanishmosstrail.com. If your business is interested in a long-term sponsorship of a current or future Trail amenity, contact Sissy Perryman at info@ spanishmosstrail.com.
A WORD FROM THE DOC Edward R. Blocker, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Blocker completed his internship and residency at the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children - Greenville Unit. He has been practicing in Beaufort for the past 18 years.
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Pre-sent from the past and into the future By Martha O’Regan
We are living in a very exciting time as human consciousness continues to expand in ways that even a few years ago were only shared by a small number of open minded individuals and certainly not in a public arena. Now the lines that have kept so many structures separate are beginning to soften, blur or completely vaporize as families and communities come together to discuss ways to grow, create change and evolve as a culture. Diversity in ideas and beliefs are more accepted as the need to judge someone else’s views as right or wrong, bad or good, is being replaced with the ability to see that many parts create the whole. No longer are we settling that everything has to look a certain way or that we need to follow the ‘sheeple’ by doing what everyone else is doing. We are beginning to believe again in the power of love, compassion, equality, and joy more than we can remember. There are many scientists, teachers, guides and gurus out there sharing the fact that we create our reality from things we can’t touch, see, hear, or often even
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imagine and we’re buying it…at least as much as our brains can handle. Why? I believe it is because we can sense it deep in our core as a spiritual knowingness that has always been there, but is just recently re-awakening. The challenge is that even when we can feel it, we still want it to make sense and to be able to have an intelligent linear conversation about it, yet the quantum world is far from sensible or linear. Books about returning from near death experiences, reuniting with past lives, setting intentions or manifesting your dreams, goals and desires all share the same theme…..we are bigger than we think we are. We are more than we can think we are because we are infinite and go beyond space and time. That is all
fine and good, but, what about right here, right now? How do we use this amazing knowledge to live in our world today, pay our bills, manage a home and family, and maintain health and well-being? The answer we are given is to live consciously each and every moment, watch what unfolds based on what shows up in front of us, and simply ask ‘how is this serving my highest good’, ‘what is this teaching me’ or ‘how/why the heck did I create this’? Sounds so simple…just not always easy, especially at first while we learn to weed through all of the distractions that we have created to make our lives make sense or to keep us safe. These are the structures we can begin to dissolve as we choose to wake up to new possibilities.
I just love looking at words and trying to imagine who made them up and what they must have been thinking at the time. While contemplating what it means to stay in the present moment, I saw the word through the quantum field and it hit me that each moment has been pre-sent from something I thought, said, heard, believed or created from the past. Likewise, every thought, word and deed that I may be having right now is being present to become my future. Whoa….right? That moment changed everything for me allowing me to catch those thoughts that I certainly have no desire to manifest on any level, and shift them immediately into something that I would love to create. Of course, I miss a few along the way so when that unexpected or bizarre experience shows up ‘out of nowhere’, I can trust that it is ‘just what I asked for’ from somewhere in my past and can begin to explore the ‘why’ without judgment or upset but with curiosity and discovery. So, take the challenge to observe what shows up as this ‘pre-sent’ moment without judgment and take care in what you pre-send into tomorrow. Live Awake….Have Fun!
Dataw Island features Lowcountry paintings
Award winning artist Eve Miller’s solo exhibition of beautiful pastel paintings is currently showing at the Dataw Island Community Center. The paintings show the energy, beauty and changing nature of the marshes which inspire Eve’s work.
The palette Eve uses changes with the tides and seasons of the Lowcountry. Each painting captures the time of day or the angle of light or the subtle, natural beauty of the salt marsh. The sense of peace and the tranquility of the
scenes invite the viewer to look closely for the differences in each piece while enjoying the total effect of the artist’s ability to share her vision of nature. The show, Visual Poetry, runs until the end of February.
Eve Miller with some of her paintings.
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month By Dr. Mark S. Siegel
Macular degeneration is a major cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States and around the world. As many as 11 million Americans have some form of macular degeneration. To observe Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, Sea Island Ophthalmology is offering tips for prevention, early detection, and treatment of the condition. Facts about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) The number of people living with any form of macular degeneration is similar to that of those who have been diagnosed with all types of invasive cancers. As many as 11 million people in the United States have some form of AMD. This number is expected to double by 2050. AMD is the result of deterioration of a central area of the retina called the
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macula, which is the location of central vision. This deterioration can make vision become blurry or wavy. It can also result in a blind spot in the center of your vision. Age is a major risk factor for developing AMD. Other risk factors include: a history of smoking, hypertension, and family history. AMD is more common among women and Caucasians but is seen among all races. There are two types of AMD: dry (atrophic) and wet (neovascular or exudative). Most AMD starts as the dry type and in 10-20 percent of individuals,
it progresses to the wet type. Age-related macular degeneration is always bilateral (i.e., occurs in both eyes), but does not necessarily progress at the same pace in both eyes. It is therefore possible to experience the wet type in one eye and the dry type in the other. Tips for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Prevention and Treatment If you have a family history of AMD, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam yearly after the age of 50. AMD occurs less often in people who exercise, avoid smoking, and eat nutritious foods including green leafy vegetables and fish. If you already have AMD, adopting these habits may help you keep your vision longer. Although some vision loss from AMD is irreversible, effective treatments can slow down progression or in some cases reverse vision deterioration.
Nutritional supplement formulations containing antioxidants and zinc (studied in the AREDS and AREDS2 clinical trials) have been shown to slow the disease in those who have intermediate AMD and those with advanced AMD in only one eye. Anti-VEGF injections (medication specifically aimed at stopping the progression of the abnormal blood vessels that cause the vision loss) are an effective treatment for the wet or neovascular form of AMD and may control or reverse vision loss if administered shortly after the onset of vision loss. Early recognition of vision change, evaluation by an ophthalmologist, and starting proper medical treatment may be sight-saving. Anti-Complement treatments and Stem cell therapies are promising treatments for the advanced dry form of AMD, which are being studied in multiple clinical trials.
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Edward Jones receives J.D. Power President’s Award
Edward Jones Managing Partner, Jim Weddle (left) and David Young, of the Edward Jones Client Service Excellence Department (right) accept the JD Power President’s Award from JD Power representative David Wano (center) during a brief ceremony at the 2016 Edward Jones Partners’ Meeting, held in St. Louis, January 14-16.
Financial-services firm Edward Jones was awarded the prestigious J.D. Power President’s Award recognizing its commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction, according to Jeff Baumhoer. The President’s Award is presented periodically and recognizes individuals or companies demonstrating dedication, commitment and sustained improvement in serving customers. During the 40-year history of J.D. Power, only 11 companies have previously received the award. Edward Jones has ranked highest in the J.D. Power U.S. Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study in six of the past 10 years and has ranked highest seven consecutive times in the J.D. Power U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study. Finbarr O’Neill, president of J.D. Power, presented the award via video to Jim Weddle, managing partner for Edward Jones, at the firm’s headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. “Being focused on the client experience is at the heart of the Edward Jones culture,” said O’Neill. “We know that in your business a superior client experience goes hand-in-hand with providing
superior support for the 13,000-plus financial advisors, and the branch office administrators that support them, who are the face of Edward Jones to your clients each and every day.” Providing the ideal client experience permeates throughout the firm, Weddle said. “We are especially proud of this recognition because it is for our sustained, long-term commitment to deliver value to our clients,” said Weddle. “This success is due to the efforts of our associates from the home office to our branch teams who are all focused on enhancing the client experience.” J.D. Power is known as the “Voice of the Customer” globally across multiple industries as diverse as automotive, insurance, health care, telecom and travel. “The results Edward Jones has achieved in the J.D. Power studies-and more broadly in terms of client service excellence—don’t just happen by accident,” said O’Neill. “So we speak from experience when we say that the consistent excellence achieved by Edward Jones over the past decade is extremely rare for any company in any industry.”
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“Speed Networking” at Beaufort Networking: The Beaufort Regional
Chamber partnered with BNI for the “Speed Networking” event at Beaufort Networking, offering participants an opportunity to make a lots of business connections in a short amount of time.
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - BeaufortPics (Located at 910 Port Republic Street in Beaufort)! 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, February 11: Business After Hours, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the Celadon Community, 14 Celadon Drive, Lady’s Island. This event is free for members, $5 for guests. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office by calling (843) 5258500. • Tuesday, February 16: State of the Schools Breakfast, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. The cost is $15 for members, $20 for non members. You may reserve tables of 8 available for $120. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office by calling (843) 5258500. • Wednesday, February 17: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Howard Family Dental, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 35 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 103. 10
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The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will begin at 1:15 p.m. • Friday, February 19: Coffee With Colleagues, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway. This is a free networking opportunity for members! Bring your business cards! • Friday, June 3: Save the date for the Civitas Awards Gala & Annual Meeting! This is an event you won’t want to miss! This year’s event will be held in the brand new Tabby Place on Port Republic Street. Award nominations now being accepted! Take this opportunity to nominate a friend, co-worker, business or organization you think deserves public recognition for doing a great job. All nominations are due by March 11. Visit www.BeaufortChamber.org or call (843) 525-8500 for more information.
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Valentine Ball brings back the Golden Age of Hollywood
Stephanie Sullivan, Andrew Hatcher, Kristen Clark, Christina and Erik Hardy, Sohpie Schaefer, Brenda Molony, Andy and Elinor Borgert, Kelsey Brown, Amy Ball & Chris Moyer
The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 27th Annual Valentine Ball, co-chaired by Dr. Luke & Geneva Baxley and Bob & Mary Lou Cullen, and was held on February 6th with a “Golden Age of Hollywood” theme. Hundreds of guests enjoyed elaborate dinner parties
hosted by volunteers prior to the Ball and then gathered together for an evening of dancing, tiers of handcrafted desserts and breakfast bites, and a silent auction. Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has provided nearly $4.5 million for the non-profit hospital, helping
to fund projects and programs from the ICU renovation to cancer care. Proceeds from the 2016 Valentine Ball will help fund the renovation of the hospital’s Collins Birthing Center, where up to 100 babies are delivered each month. Photos by Paul Nurnberg.
Co-chairs Dr. Luke and Geneva Baxley, Mary Lou and Bob Cullen enjoy the evening.
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Disappointing results for local schools in national competition Out of the 56 regional recognitions awarded to Beaufort County District students who participated in the 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition, Hilton Head High School earned 91% of the awards. The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Students in grades 7 through 12 submitted more than
320,000 works of art and writing in 28 categories. Winning students earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships. “These are very prestigious awards, and to earn so many of them is a wonderful reflection of the talents of our students and the quality of our teachers,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. Judges evaluate student artwork based on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision or voice. Former winners of Scholastic Awards include
Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Sylvia Plath and filmmaker Ken Burns. Three Beaufort High students earned Silver Key honors (2nd place): Ashton Giammona, “Miss Metamorphis” (Drawing and Illustration); Tradd Makar, “The Edge” (Drawing and Illustration); and Hannah Perry, “Wilson” (Drawing and Illustration). One Battery Creek High School student, Annette Burkey, won an Honorable Mention for “Silent Tears” (Digital Art).
GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
BHS outscores Hilton Head Island
BA pulls off win against Hilton Head Prep
Beaufort High pulled away to beat Hilton Head Island 48-21 in a Region 8-AAA girls’ basketball game on Friday night. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 16-6 overall and 4-4 in Region 8-AAA. Imari Smalls
led the Beaufort High girls’ team with 14 points. Accompanying Smalls in double figures, Naijuia Moyd contributed 12 points. Narrowly missing double figures, Terrayah Williams added nine points for the Eagles.
Dolphins top Academic Magnet In a girls’ basketball game, Battery Creek beat Academic Magnet 51-25. Jayden Thompson led a balanced Battery Creek offensive effort with nine points. Following directly behind Thompson in the Battery Creek scoring column, Brianna Tolbert and Taquasia Lampkin chipped in eight points apiece for the Dolphins. The win allowed Battery Creek to improve to 6-2 in the region.
BA defeats Hilton Head Prep Beaufort Academy pulled away to defeat Hilton Head Prep 41-31 in a girls’ high school basketball game on Friday night. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 8-10 overall and 2-5 in the region. The Eagles used a balanced offen-
sive effort to earn the win. Mary Keane scored 13 points; Amelia Huebel added 12 points and Emily Hiers chipped in 10 points for Beaufort Academy in the victory. Beaufort Academy owned several leads before posting the 10-point win.
OUR FUTURE IS WITH AMES Cape and Cece McAlhaney both received straight A’s in The Beaufort County School District’s magnet program AMES (Advanced Math Engineering and Sciences) at Beaufort Elementary. Pictured on right: Cape McAlhaney (left) and Cece McAlhaney (right).
Beaufort Academy earned a rare season win over Hilton Head Prep, holding off numerous runs by the Dolphins to win 60-54. The Eagles led by 15 points before Prep closed on an 11-2 push. Luke Harper keyed the Eagles early and finished with 21 points. Kevin Williams finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds. The fourth quarter belonged to Williams who scored 9 points and owned the defensive glass throughout the stanza. Alec Melville grabbed an additional 10 rebounds and dished 6 assists for the Eagles. All players scored as BA improves to 15-5 overall and 9-3 in the region.
Beaufort High has overtime win Beaufort High pulled outlasted Hilton Head Island 70-65 in overtime in a Region 8-AAA boys’ basketball game on Friday night. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 10-9 overall and 5-3 in Region 8-AAA. The Eagles bounced back to win after
battling through a slow start. Beaufort High faced an eight-point deficit at halftime. Dajour Cleveland paced Beaufort High with 15 points. Matt Garay added 14 points; Kameron Jenkins chipped in 11 points and Marcus Owens contributed 10 points for the Eagles.
Whale Branch loses by two Bishop England 39, Whale Branch 37: Whale Branch suffered a two-point loss to Bishop England in a Region 6-AA boys’ basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Bishop England edged the Warriors 39-37 in the region matchup. Kenny Brown and Cam Miller scored 12 points apiece for Whale Branch in the slim loss.
BCHS gets clobbered by Academic Magnet Alex Pastis scored a game-high 25 points and Myles Myers added 17 points as Academic Magnet beat Battery Creek 74-66 in a highly-anticipated boys’ high school basketball game on February 2. Four Battery Creek players reached double figures in the scoring column in the loss. Adonis Williams led Battery Creek with 19 points, five rebounds and
five assists. Tim Ford scored 16 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out one assist for the Dolphins in the setback. Markell Smalls, another key Battery Creek player delivered 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Aiding the Battery Creek attack, Trevon Simmons scored 11 points and hauled in four rebounds.
Board of Education considers sales tax proposal The Beaufort County Board of Education recently began discussing options on how to finance new school construction required to house increasing numbers of students. One option discussed by Board members was a one-penny sales tax proposal that would, if approved by voters, also provide property tax relief for home, business and vehicle owners. Board members indicated that they would continue to discuss the idea during the coming weeks. Projections indicate that student enrollment will increase by more than 3,000 – most of those students living in southern Beaufort County – over the next decade. District student enrollment projections have been accurate in recent years, with only minimal differences between projections and eventual totals. District plans call for building three new schools in the Bluffton area, 14
expanding Hilton Head Island middle and high schools, adding new wings at May River High and River Ridge Academy, building wrestling and gym additions at Beaufort, Bluffton and Whale Branch Early College high schools, and upgrading heating and airconditioning systems. “We know we have the needs,” Superintendent Jeff Moss told Board members. “It’s a matter of how we fund our absolutely necessary building projects – and whether we provide property tax relief at the same time.” Moss recommended that the Board consider a 1-cent countywide sales tax that would have to be approved by county voters in November 2016. Counties can bring such a sales tax proposal to voters under state law, and voters in five South Carolina counties – Aiken, Anderson, Charleston, Cherokee and Horry – have approved similar measures.
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A one-penny tax could be in effect for 15 years and bring in an estimated $483 million, or for 10 years and bring in an estimated $316 million. Moss said that he prefers the 10-year version. He also recommended that the Board allocate one-third of the revenues to provide property tax relief. The district estimates that such a tax break would save resident home owners about $127 per year on a $300,000 house and nonresident home owners about $190 per year on a $300,000 house. Additional property tax savings would accrue for business owners and for county residents who own cars or trucks. Moss also suggested that Board members could offer to share some of the sales tax revenues with the University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry if they wished to participate. He recommended about $24.1 million
apiece over 15 years or $17 million apiece over 10 years. Moss noted that hundreds of students earn free college course credits through dual enrollment courses offered in district high schools by TCL, and USCB is considering an expansion of its teacher education programs. Partnering with Beaufort County Council on a sales tax referendum – and sharing the revenues from such a tax – would not meet the district’s growthrelated needs, Moss said. Moss, district Chief Finance and Operations Officer Phyllis White and two school bond experts answered Board members questions at tonight’s meeting. The superintendent added that if the Board eventually supports taking the sales tax proposal to voters in November, there would be many opportunities for voters to get detailed information before that time.
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Fripp Island Women’s Group raises more than $4,400 for local school
From left to right: June Chandler, Dot Steele, Alison Barton, Jan Manning, Merilyn Smith. Photo by Janie Lachman.
The Fripp Island Women’s Group raised over $4,400 for Adopt-aSchool at their Bingo, Brews, and BBQ Fundraiser last Friday, February 5th. All monies from the fundraiser
were donated to Adopt-a-School, a local non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that supports St. Helena Elementary School with volunteers, supplies, cultural enrichment programs, and
a bi-annual book distribution where every child gets a new book to take home. For more information on Adopt-a-School, please contact Alison Barton (843) 838-2561.
Student selected for Honors Choir
Fifth grader, Megan Alvarez of AMES Academy is congratulated for being selected into the SC Elementary Honors Choir who performed at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia last Feb 6th. The Elementary Honors Choir provides a unique opportunity for South Carolina children to perform high quality literature with other exceptionally talented young musicians. It discovers & encourages vocal talent in SC Elementary Students by holding high standards of vocal performance. Megan was the only student chosen for this choir from AMES Academy.
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The reason why I am still on social media By Lee Scott
Have you considered trying out some of the social media? Maybe Instagram, Twitter or Facebook? Are you hearing bad things about them? I feel your pain. When I opened up my first Facebook account, I was not quite sure how it worked, but I knew that I could connect with friends and relatives from all over the country if they had an account. What a treat to log onto Facebook and see the latest baby pictures or vacation videos from friends. But now many people are turning off their accounts because social media has become a forum for people to express their political, social, and religious opinions, and sometimes not in the friendliest manner. It seems that the stream of offensive posts has become more
Now what?
HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS
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.
prevalent. However, it has occurred to me that if I turn off my account, I would be denying myself the joy of seeing my niece Kiera’s new kitten or my cousin Pam’s boating activities. I would miss the amazing pictures of Beaufort sunrises and sunsets and the videos of dolphins playing in the creek. I would not be able to laugh at all the cute puppy videos or enjoy a host of other fun things that
come across my newsfeed. Time to put your fears to rest and connect with the rest of the world. It turns out that you can actually manage social media by “blocking” people and their posts. You can “friend” them without following them too. There are many techniques for you to keep in contact with others without getting inundated with hourly posts or tweets.
I also discovered I can block certain web pages that friends like that I find offensive. Now with these newly learned controls, I am enjoying social media even more. Do not let people scare you. Learn how to use it responsibly and have fun with family members and friends even if they have totally different interests and beliefs. Let them show you pictures of their pets, children, vacations and their links to interesting pages that you might never have known. There are fascinating Facebook and Twitter pages dedicated to travel, art, boating and just about anything you can imagine. Most cities even have their own social media pages. So, time to friend someone and time to start tweeting. Welcome to the new world.
As the Democratic primary season ends, the race tightens By Bill Rauch
Hillary Clinton’s 21 point trouncing by Bernie Sanders in New Hampshire sets up a tough test of her “South Carolina firewall” in the upcoming February 27 Democratic Party presidential primary here. Early polls showed Clinton, formerly a First Lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State leading U.S. Senator Sanders by 2:1 and even 3:1 margins, but pastors of African-American churches here now say the race is still “wide open,” and that they will “give Sanders a look.” “Some of the things he has been saying for years – police brutality, the widening wealth and poverty gap, his plans for improving education and raising the minimum wage – will be beneficial to him here, but he has to have people who will interpret his message and get it out,” Rev. Kenneth Hodges at the Tabernacle Baptist Church on Craven Street in Beaufort says. “Right now he doesn’t have enough interpreters,” Hodges added. “But what I’m seeing is the more Sanders reaches out the more of a preacher following he gets.” In the South there is no group more crucial to the success of Democratic Party hopefuls. A clergyman whose influence extends well beyond the walls of his historic church, Hodges represents South Carolina House District 121, the district that contains a little of Beaufort, St. Helena Island and much of the surrounding area inland towards Walterboro. Rep. Hodges has not as yet endorsed a candidate in the race, but says he will do so. “South Carolina is a red state,” he explains. “The time of our influence is now, not in November.” Perceiving the mounting challenge, the long-planned Clinton South Carolina juggernaut had already swung into high gear even before the New Hampshire results were known. A Clinton loss in South Carolina -- a breach of “the firewall,” which is code for states where large percentages of the Democratic Party electorate are African-American -- would be devastating to her prospects of gaining her party’s nomination. Concluding from the recent Iowa caucus results that Clinton has work to 16
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do with college-aged voters, last week the Clinton campaign sent a wave of celebrities into South Carolina colleges on her behalf while the candidate barnstormed in New Hampshire. Actress and film director Angela Bassett and television host Vivica Fox, for example, led Clinton get-out-thevote rallies at South Carolina State University, Claflin University, Vorhees College and Denmark Tech. Surrogate-in-Chief Bill Clinton was also in the state, according to the Orangeburg Times and Democrat. Hodges has met with him, as he has also with both major candidates. “The President’s message in these small groups is very focused,” he said. “It is ‘Hillary has been there. She delivers. There is not a lot of risk.’ And Bill Clinton is very well regarded here. He is a factor that weighs heavily against Sanders.” The differences on the issues between the two Democratic Party candidates are stark — much starker than on the GOP side — with Clinton saying she’ll improve upon the status quo and Sanders saying basically the system’s broken and it needs a top-to-bottom reboot. On health care, for example, Clinton says, “I’ll defend the Affordable Care Act, build on its successes, and go even further to reduce costs.” Sanders, on the other hand, would scrap the system and start again. “Health
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Photos courtesy of Gage Skidmore (Clinton) and Michael S. Vadon (Sanders).
care is a right,” he says, “not a privilege. The time has come for a Medicarefor-all universal health care system that provides every American with affordable, quality care.” Similarly, on national defense and the threat of Islamic extremism, Clinton’s campaign website says, “As president, she’ll ensure the United States maintains the best-trained, best-equipped, and strongest military the world has ever known.” But Sanders has an ad running on Facebook that says, “Do we substantially increase military spending and prepare for endless war in the middle-east, or do we make college affordable for all Americans, regardless of income? My answer: I will soon be introducing legislation that will make public colleges and universities tuition free.” Or on the federal minimum wage, now $7.25 per hour, Sanders says more than double it to $15 per hour over the next few years. Clinton says take it to $12. In other days Hillary’s $12 proposal would have sounded over-the-moon excessive, but next to Bernie she’s a cheapskate.
Doubling take-home pay, free health care and free college? There’s a lot there to like, especially for voters who feel the American Dream left them behind. We are in for a horse race. And why shouldn’t we be in this unlikeliest of years? This race pits a former U.S. Senator from New York who was born in Chicago against a sitting U.S. Senator from Vermont who was born in Brooklyn. That race’s winner, it appears today, wins the right to go up against a former casino owner who was born in Queens but who now calls Manhattan home, and perhaps an independent run by another Manhattan businessman who it happens was born in Boston but who has served three terms as Mayor of New York. But New York is a long way from Florence, Orangeburg and Anderson. The key in the upcoming Democratic Party primary here, according to several preachers, may well come down to this. According to one, “Even though ‘trust’ may be an issue for Hillary elsewhere, it is not here. We trust her more. But we do not want to be taken for granted.”
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THE BUCK STOPS HERE
By Celia Strong
As usual, we have several meanings with some of the things we say. Especially in our weekly wine lesson. But, as we sip and learn, the extra layers of meanings just add to the fun. For me, at least. And, hopefully, for you. So, as we travel to Spain, let’s take a moment to review our region. Rioja. In the past, we have done both red and white wines from this region. Today, with a specific holiday not too far away, it seems appropriate to look at a Rioja rosé. Rosado as they call them there. Now that we know that, it seems we’ll have to review both Rioja and rosés. Boy, will we do a lot of work just to learn a new wine. So, anyhow, Rioja is probably Spain’s best known wine region. It is located in northern, central Spain. Its wines date back to Roman times in the area. In 1991, Rioja was the first wine in the country to be granted the higher DOC status. Most of the wines from Rioja are reds, made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. Small amounts of Graciano and Mazuelo can also be used. For our purposes, the Tempranillo and Garnacha matter because they are also used to make “rosado” Rioja. The Rioja region of Spain is known for their rosé wines. Rosé wines, as we hopefully all remember, are basically made like red wines. Just with a much shorter time of contact between the grape skins and their juice. The skins
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Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
are what give wines their color; the longer the contact the deeper the color. Also, more skin contact produces more flavors and textures. Rosés have more acidity than tannins (also from the skins), which is why they are served chilled. A cooler temperature perks up the acidity in a glass of wine. Around the world, most wine producing regions do make rosés, from the grape varieties of their vineyards. That means we can get rosés with a wide range of flavors, styles, weights, shades of pink and, of course, prices. So we know what this really means, let’s look at the basic characteristics of rosés made from our two varieties. Tempranillo rosé wine is a savory style. (There are also fruity styles.) These are usually a pale pink shade and herbaceous notes that include green peppercorns, watermelon, strawberry and hints of meatiness. These wines pair well with vegetables, spicy sausages, Asian flavors and Mexican foods. Garnacha rosés (Grenache rosés) are a fruitier style. More strawberry, cherry, sweet orange and allspice flavors, often fuller bodied, with a medium pink to a ruby red color. These are great warm weather, picnic wines. All of which gets to our winery for this week. El Coto. El Coto was founded in
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1970, by a group of wine makers who wanted to make a new style of Rioja. They brought their first wines into the market in 1975, with great success. Two years later they doubled their production. Today, their brand is rated the number one Rioja in the market. El Coto owns 500 acres in the Rioja region, from which they get most of the grapes for our rosé. Rosado! Our El Coto Rosado is made from half Tempranillo and half Garnacha. The must (juice from the crushed grapes) sits with the skins for 48 hours. Then, there is a cold fermentation to enhance fruit flavors and the wine is bottled. It has a cleansing acidity that is balanced with strawberry and watermelon flavors, a slight herbaceous undertone, and a long, clean finish. Really a delicious rosé. Yes, it will go well with all the foods we mentioned already. But, there is also that holiday. This wine is perfect with ham. The acidity tweaks the meat’s saltiness. The herbaceous notes match the clove flavors on a ham. Its color makes you think of all the spring flowers coming up. But, what’s with the buck? El Coto means “closure.” Like something is “closed in.” It is the company logo, though. Proudly displayed in front of their winery and on every label. So maybe, somehow, his spirit is in their wines? Taste and you decide. For $9.97. The buck stops there. Enjoy.
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Our El Coto Rosado is made from half Tempranillo and half Garnacha. The must (juice from the crushed grapes) sits with the skins for 48 hours. Then, there is a cold fermentation to enhance fruit flavors and the wine is bottled. It has a cleansing acidity that is balanced with strawberry and watermelon flavors, a slight herbaceous undertone, and a long, clean finish. Really a delicious rosé. Like us on Facebook
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Supportive services funded through the Ryan White program for people with HIV/AIDS are available at the following: Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Ruth P. Field Medical Center 719 Okatie Hwy. Ridgeland, SC 29936 Contact: Monica Godfrey Phone: 843-987-7559
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Learn about all things pet related from medical to behavioral to just good ideas!
Does my dog need heartworm protection? By Dr. Parker T. Barker
The short answer is “yes” they do. Heartworms are caused by a long, thin, nasty worm that lives in the blood vessels and heart of infected dogs. The disease is spread from dog to dog (and to cat) by mosquitoes. It is a serious parasitic disease. The mosquito bites a dog with a heart worm infection, collects some of the microscopic heart worm offspring and then, after a couple of weeks, passes these on to another dog or cat. Inside your dog, if left untreated, these worms can grow to more than 12 inches. And, simply stated, it can kill your dog. But it is also very easy to prevent. Heart worms are found in most parts of the United States. Mosquitoes are the key – without them the disease cannot spread. The highest rates of infections are found in subtropical climates like those of the southeastern United States, the Gulf States and Hawaii. However, heart worms are also found throughout the central and eastern United States, particularly near oceans, lakes, wetlands and rivers. Sounds a bit like the Lowcountry to me…. How do I know if my dog has heart worms? If your dog isn’t on a monthly regimen
Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center.
of heart worm preventative medicine, pay attention if your pet seems unusually tired, coughs a lot, or loses a bunch of weight suddenly. Heart worm infection in dogs is usually diagnosed by a blood test. Talk to your Vet immediately if you have concerns about heart worms in your pet. Early detection makes the difference between life and death and I really mean that. How do I prevent heart worm disease? Prevention of heart worm disease is simple. In most cases, a once-monthly prescription tablet or topical treatment is all that is needed to effectively protect your pet. These products include milbemycin oxime (Interceptor Flavor Tabs® and Sentinel Flavor Tabs®), ivermectin (Heartgard® for Dogs), and topical selamectin (Revolution®). These preventatives are only available from
Simba is a very sweet 3 year old boy. He enjoys playing with feather toys and lounging in the sun. Meet with Simba today! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Onyx is a 5 year old girl. She is very sweet once you get to know her. She enjoys relaxing and going for walks. Meet with Onyx today! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.
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your veterinarian who must first make certain that your dog is not heart worm positive before you start the treatment. You should have your dog tested for heart worm every year when you get them their annual Vet check-up. Repeated heart worm blood testing every year is recommended even for dogs taking heart worm preventative year round. Testing is also recommended when a pet owner switches between preventative medications. Annual testing will ensure that an infection is caught in plenty of time to effectively manage it if Fido has managed to get heart worms.
Some heart worm preventatives also control other intestinal or external parasites that afflict dogs.--kind of multiple protection from yucky stuff. And, from personal experience, the pills don’t taste too bad. There is an American Heart Worm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org.) where you can read about all things heart worm related. There you will also find the AHWS guidelines for how you should prevent your dog from getting these nasty, icky worms in the first place. But the easiest place to get good information is to chat with your Vet.
what to do Sportfishing & Diving Club meeting features two presentations
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club February meeting will be Thursday February 11 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Steve Arnott, head of South Carolina DNR Inshore Fisheries, will present the Lowcountry’s inshore fish population changes over time, specifically concerning Speckled Trout. Well known Captain Danny Rourk of Tailwinds Charters will present how to target local Speckled Trout during the winter months and which rods, tackle, and baits work best. Guests are welcomed and you do not need a reservation. For additional information please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email fgibson@islc.net.
Adult Choir to perform in Burton on Feb. 13
The St. Paul Baptist Church Adult Choir presents The Theatrical Performance “Missing. The thief comes to steal, kill ad to destroy.” The performance will take place on Saturday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. at 22 St. Paul Church Road, Burton, SC. For more information, call (843) 525-1326 or (843) 592-5471.
Beaufort Aglow sets meeting with speaker
Beaufort Aglow will meet Saturday, February 13 at The Gulligan’s Seafood Restaurant, 2601 Boundary St, beginning 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The speaker will be Mrs. Rosa Cummings of Bethel Word and Worship Center, Beaufort, SC. Mrs. Cummings overcame sickness and knows the healing power and deliverance in the emotional and physical realms. For information please call (843) 575-5377 or (843) 524-1768.
Concert to be held by a Korean children’s choir
The Jubilee Boys and Girls Choir from the Wangsung Presbyterian Church in Seoul, Korea will perform in concert at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. on Wednesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. There is no cost for admission. For information contact Melanie Williams at (843) 252-4104.
Beaufort Historical Society to meet
In celebration of the 450th Anniversary of Santa Elena, Dr. Andy Beall, Executive Director of the Santa Elena Foundation will host the Beaufort County Historical Society, Feb. 18th meeting at the new Santa Elena History Center in the Old Federal Courthouse on Bay and Bladen St. Beaufort. Our meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m.
SC Representative to speak at Republican meeting on Feb. 18
The Beaufort County Republican Party will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 18 at Palmetto Electric CoOperative, 1 Cooperative Way in Hardee-
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ville. SC State Representative Shannon Erickson will be the featured speaker. Mrs. Erickson’s district covers parts of Northern Beaufort County and Beaufort. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social period starting at 6:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public. For more information, please visit www. beaufortgop.com or email info@beaufortgop.com.
YMCA opens spring soccer registration
Registration is now open for Youth Outdoor Spring Soccer at the YMCA of Beaufort County through Feb. 23rd. Kids age 3-12. Costs are $55 per child for Y members and $70 per child for non-members. Register at the YMCA in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) or online: ymcabeaufortcounty.com. Scholarship assistance is available. Questions? Contact James Penley, Sport Coordinator at 843-522-9622 or email sports.ymcabeaufort@gmail.com.
Help Hope Haven by coming to open house
Hope Haven of the Lowcountry would like to invite the community to help us bring hope and healing to abused children and adult victims of sexual violence. Please join us for an Open House on February 23, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Hope Haven located at 1212 Charles Street in Beaufort (In Newcastle Square, behind Talbots and near Herban Market) Enjoy a tour of our center, light refreshments, and a brief presentation by our Executive Director Shauw Chin Capps. Learn more about what Hope Haven does and how you can help make hope happen! R.S.V.P by February 17th, 2016. Please contact Pam Wentworth by calling (843) 524-2256 or by emailing hope12@hopehavenLC.org.
Imaging flying 19,000 miles every year
Fripp Audubon has a very special speaker scheduled for their next meeting on February 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Deborah Cramer, author of A Tiny Bird, An Ancient Crab & An Epic Journey will share the incredible story of the amazing Red Knots and the critical role our Lowcountry plays in one of Nature’s greatest stories. Each year Red Knots undertake a near miraculous 19,000 mile journey. This little bird’s life depends on its epic journey to meet an ancient crab.
MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org for more information or call 843-770-9947.
Integrative Healing Arts Sampler scheduled
We are having a Ping Pong Tournament at Beaufort High on March 12 to benefit the Boys Tennis Team. Come have some fun and play some competitive ping pong against your level of play. It will start at 12 noon in the Gym; sign up will start at 11:15 a.m. We will be having 3 levels of play for singles and doubles along with a 16 under division. There may also be a women’s or girls division if we have enough entries. We can pair you with someone for doubles if you need a partner.
Integrative Healing Arts Sampler scheduled at in Local businesses offer Downtown Beaufort Join our health care volunteers for free prostate screenings 20-minute sessions of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Counseling, Healing Touch, massage, and more on Saturday, February 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 705 Bladen St. in downtown Beaufort. These creative therapies in a clinical, nurturing, and integrative environment are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services or without insurance for counseling. Cost of $10 per session goes toward the non-profit operating expenses. Prayer, scholarship applications for free services, and gift certificates are also available onsite. Visit
Lowcountry Public Health Region, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, AccessHealth Lowcountry and Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Med-I-Assist Program are teaming up to provide “free prostate screenings” for men, age 40 & above, residing in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. We’re giving priority to the uninsured, unemployed, underinsured and the working poor; however, all age appropriate men needing his prostate checked, will get a prostate screening done free. If you have questions or would like to get an appointment, please contact 843-412-2572.
Upcoming library events To be held at the Beaufort Library Main Branch at 311 Scott St, Downtown.
Event: Dr. Seuss Extravaganza!
Date: Wednesday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Description: Join the party and celebrate “Read Across America Day” and Dr. Seuss’s birthday! This is a free event! Please contact Kathleen McTeer at (843) 255-6441 or kmcteer@bcgov.net with questions.
Event: Tips and Tools for Wildlife Photography
Date: Sessions begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7th and 21st & on April 11th & 25th Description: Environmental learning fun for all ages. Come use microscopes, binoculars, and other equipment. Materials and equipment will be available for circulation to those participants who complete the series. This is a free event! Please contact Kathleen McTeer at (843) 255-6441 or kmcteer@bcgov.net with questions.
Event: Tips and Tools for Wildlife Photography
Date: Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Description: Drawing on decades of photography experience, Mark Vanderpool will discuss how to approach wildlife, what equipment and settings work best, and how to turn a good “capture” into a great image. This is a free event! Please contact Stacey Inman at (843 )2556458 or sinman@bcgov.net. For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.
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Learn how to repair & manage your credit
The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) will offer two free classes in February at the Chamber Office. On Tuesday, February 23, we will offer a two-hour class on credit repair. Both classes will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. All are welcome to attend. Call 843-986-1102 X 2 for more information and to reserve your space. the island news | february 11-17, 2016 | www.yourislandnews.com
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Your PercePtion vs. Your realitY Believe it or not, there are people on track to reach their financial goals, but the only way they know they’re on track is that they took the time for figure it out. Knowing where to start remains the first major obstacle for most people when it come to financial planning. If you never start the process you have two problems: 1. You have no idea where you are: what I call your current reality 2. You have no defined goals It’s rather hard to arrive at a destination with a trip plan that lacks a beginning and an end. Of course the other issue with having no plan is the low-grade headache it creates because you do have a sense of where you are and where you want to go, but no idea if you’re on track. We all know the feeling of lying in bed wondering if we’re going to make it. Getting started is really just as simple as taking the time and getting the help to: • Clearly define your current reality, where are you today • Put some framework around where you want to go The task of assessing future financial needs can be daunting. Often we have perceptions that,
under scrutiny, don’t match reality and have to be adjusted. , BUT the point is that until you sit down, TALK about it, and put some numbers around it, you have NO PLAN! It’s important to understand that things will change. No matter how much time we spend creating a plan it can’t capture everything about our future reality. All we’re trying to do is make the best guess we can and move on. If you understand that these are guesses (very important guesses), then you can give yourself permission to not obsess over them. Make the best guess you can with the information you have, and then commit to revisit it often enough to make course corrections long before you veer too far off course. The other wonderful thing that will happen is that often we find out that even though our perception of our future financial needs was not even close to reality, we gain a sense of control that helps us focus on living our lives NOW. In many cases, we learn that we do have enough money and time to meet our goals. It might not even be a situation of needing to grit our teeth and save more, but we never know until we take the time to plan!
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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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