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ECONOMIC NETWORK DIRECTOR TO SPEAK TO LIBPA The Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association invites guest speaker Kimberly Statler, who is completing her fourth year as the Executive Director of the Lowcountry Economic Network. The economic network is a public/ private organization designed to provide support for business recruitment and expansion efforts in Beaufort County. Statler previously was executive director of the Technical College of the Kimberly Statler Lowcountry is the economic Foundation. director of the She was also Lowcountry owner of an Economic Network economic development consulting firm; vice president of Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area; director of Government Relations/Legislative Liaison for the Iowa House of Representative; and legislative aide and campaign manager for a U. S. congressman.. Some issues she will be addressing include: • Is a regional approach practical when attempting to attract businesses to the area? • What are the strongest and weakest selling points in regard to attracting new industry to the county? • In addition to the military, tourism and retirees, what new areas should businesses be targeting? • Will the new form-based zoning have a positive or negative effect on economic development?

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Hunting Island holds third annual Pelican Plunge. see page 3

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Give yourself a big high-five for surviving the year. see page 6

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Beaufort baseball players show talent on state team. see page 15

Marlena Smalls sings with local choirs in Waterfront Park on New Year’s Eve.

City ready for Tricentennial; Founders’ Night kickoff declared a rousing success

ith booming fireworks serving as candles for the cake, Beaufort’s Founders’ Night on New Year’s Eve kicked off a yearlong celebration of the city’s 300th birthday. Crowds filled Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and left smiling and ready for the next event, another party on Beaufort’s actual birthday, Monday January 17. BIRTHDAY continued on page 7

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On November 21, 16-year-old Lauren Zentner of Lady’s Island caught this absolutely gorgeous Sunday morning sunrise at Hunting Island State Park while her family was having a fireside breakfast at an oceanfront campsite. eighth page simon pearce bud vases:island news 1/4/11 8:28 AM Page 1

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Brrrave souls participate in annual Pelican Plunge

everal hundred people came out to Hunting Island State Park on New Year’s Day to jump in the Atlantic at the third Annual Pelican Plunge. Many came dressed in costumes, while others came out for the reggae music, a Kazoo rendition of “God Bless America” and a fun game of Simon Says before their brief dip into the ocean at Lighthouse Beach. The Pelican Plunge raises money for the educational Discover Carolina Program at Hunting Island State Park for Beaufort County children. The Friends of Hunting Island raised $3,200 that day, and Boondocks Restaurant won first prize for raising the most money.

Tricentennial art featured at new city hall

new art exhibit, Take Two, will highlight three exhibits through Feb. 3 that were first sponsored by the Beaufort ThreeCentury Project celebrating the city of Beaufort’s 300th birthday EXPO 2011 — The Future Form of Beaufort This is a collaborative design competition originally sponsored by Beaufort County, the city of Beaufort, Historic Beaufort Foundation and the Beaufort Three-Century Project challenging designers, architects, and planners to explore Beaufort’s historic form and interpret what a future form might look like on one of three designated sites in the City’s historic district. The entries include expertly crafted architectural and site drawings and models. The purpose of EXPO 2011 was to inspire thinking and examine concepts of building with regard to a more sustainable future, especially in light of the current countywide efforts to rewrite development ordinances to focus more on form over use of structures. The participants brought a wealth of design expertise and creativity to this project, with each of the entries approaching the competition criteria from a different perspective. The designs of many of Beaufort’s top architects, along with competitionselected SCAD architecture students, will be on display.

HANDS In celebration of Beaufort’s 300th birthday, award-winning photographer, Sandy Dimke, captured the hands of more than 100 people in Beaufort doing what they love to do or what they do for a living. It was important for her to capture the hopes and dreams of the people who make this city great. Twenty-five of these exceptional photographs and the prose or poetry that accompanies each will be on exhibit at The Loft at City Hall. The companion book (pictured above) will also be available for sale at this event. THE BEAUFORT CHRONICLES This is an original portfolio of fine art prints inspired by 300 years of Beaufort’s history in conjunction with the Beaufort Three-Century Project. The portfolio was created and researched by University of South Carolina Beaufort students and faculty. The resulting

Robert Duvall and Blythe Danner talk with then-Mayor Henry C. Chambers. This photo will not be on display at the new city hall, but it is an example of Beaufort’s 300 years of eclectic history. Photo courtesy Historic Beaufort Foundation.

body of work encompasses a selection of topics significant to the development of Beaufort’s identity and character. Research for the project involved an intimate examination of the Beaufort District Collection, site-specific research, consultation with Beaufort historians, and countless hours of image development and editorial work. Artists include Sanders Black, Anne Brumbalow, Ed Gillies, Jonathon Goebel, Sarah Kennedy, Amanda Marlowe, Calle Schrader, Roger L. Steele.

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FOR MORE DETAILS n Artists and art organizations interested in having an exhibit at The Loft @ City Hall should contact Lesley Hendricks at lesleyl@islc.net.

n Don’t forget about the Tricentennial Birthday Party, January 17, 2011, from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park featuring the Marine Corps Band, A Salute to Beaufort.

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STRAIGHT TALK: BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

District improves academic performance By Jim Bequette During the period it was my privilege to serve as Lady’s Island representative on the Beaufort County School Board, the school district made considerable strides forward in the improvement of academic performance. When Dr. Valerie Truesdale was hired, the school board set as one of the objectives that all schools in the district would meet or exceed the state levels in academic performance within three years. Many schools have met that objective while others have made significant progress toward that goal but aren’t there yet. Some of the changes made as part of the effort to ensure the district was moving toward the goal of meeting or exceeding state levels of academic performance were significant. Some of these changes include: • Twenty days were added to the school year for students who are not performing at grade level. The Measured Academic Performance (MAP) test was fully implemented. • At the beginning of the school

If we are to succeed in the long term, we must have all children reading at grade level early in their education. year all students from Kindergarten through grade eight take a test that shows where the student is compared to his grade level. Each teacher then develops a program to bring each pupil toward grade level. At the end of the year, each pupil is tested again to measure the progress made. This program also measures the effectiveness of the teacher along with other evaluation criteria • The pre-K program for 4-year olds was implemented. To enroll in this, each child must show through testing that he or she will not be ready for Kindergarten in a year. At the end of the school year that ended in June, 78 percent of the pre-K students tested as

Improvements under way at Bay and Carteret Construction crews next week will install a new traffic signal mast at Bay and Carteret streets in downtown Beaufort, part of the city’s continuing work to beautify the area. “This is one of the key intersections in Beaufort,” City Manager Scott Dadson said. “We have talked about removing some of the visual clutter, starting with the traffic signals that just kind of hang there along with the power lines and phone lines. Now we are doing it. In the springtime, we’ll be adding new streetlamps as well.” Walker Bros., Inc., of Lexington, SC, a signal equipment system installer, is handling most of the traffic signal arm construction. Preservation Tree Care’s Michael Murphy is on the project team to ensure nearby tree roots aren’t damaged during the work. Traffic delays should be minimal, and the only increased noise should

A new trafﬁc signal mast will be installed at the intersection of Bay and Carteret streets downtown. come from a diesel truck running during the project, according to Isiah Smalls, public works director for the City of Beaufort. The work is part of Beaufort’s updated comprehensive plan, which addresses ways to make the city more visually attractive. Already this year, city crews, volunteers and Waste Pro have removed more than 350 tons of debris, much of it from vacant lots. The work not only beautifies the city, Dadson said, but also makes it safer by removing flammable material as well as nesting areas for rodents, snakes and spiders. Other work at the Bay and Carteret intersection includes Hargray crews boring a conduit parallel to Carteret from Bay Street to the Woods

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ready for Kindergarten. In spite of our best efforts, reading or the inability to read remains a very real problem in Beaufort County. There is no magic cure for the problem and a great deal of effort is being directed toward solving the problem. However, I am convinced that if we are to succeed in the long term we must have all children reading at grade level early in their education so they will be able to understand more advanced work in middle and high school years. This in turn will reduce drop-out rates because more students will be able to handle high school courses or even college courses offered to high school students. As I retire from the school board, please know that it was a privilege and pleasure to work with Dr. Truesdale and the rest of the board members on these and many other changes to benefit our students. I wish my successor Bill Evans every success during his tenure as a school board representative for District 7.

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Memorial Bridge, under Cannon Park parallel to Bay and then a short ways down New Street. At that point, the conduit becomes aerial on existing poles. The new traffic signal mast, similar to those used in areas of Port Royal, provides a safer, longer-lasting way to hang the traffic signals, Smalls said. The materials removed from the traffic signal system will be used as spare equipment. Networking the new traffic signals will be coordinated by Beaufort County. The $150,000 project cost is being shared by the S.C. Department of Transportation, the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County. For more information about the city, visit www. cityofbeaufort.org.

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Tips on nursing your business back to health A friend called the other day really singing the blues. You see, she has been in retail for quite some time and all of a sudden business had dropped off so sharply she thought someone had pulled the plug on her cash register. Things just weren’t the same anymore. I guess she needed an ear ... and some of that free advice I’ve been known to hand out from time to time to the poor and suffering. After listening to her for a spell it was obvious her business was suffering from “sale-itis.” (Here take my handkerchief ). Too many sales leading to too few of the right types of customers. It all started very innocently. An endof-summer sale to get rid of slow moving stock and speed up a little cash flow. How could it hurt? Yes, the sale was a success. And people asked, “ when is the next sale? We certainly want to be here for that.” So with visions of gold bullion dancing in her head, she has another ... and another and another. But as the

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sales days increased, her normal retail days decreased. Now it seems as though the only time she does any business at all is during her “sale days.” She has created for herself the unspeakable in business. She has conditioned her customers to wait for reduced-price merchandise — a trap worse than death. (How many sheets have you ever bought that weren’t found at a white sale? How many GM cars?)

Here, then are some tips that can nurse a suffering business back to health. 1. Stop the Sales. Just the way you would stop smoking — cold turkey. 2. Rebuild Your Image. Start doing some generic type advertising and promotion to once again give value to your merchandise. This is especially true in a rapidly growing, or touristoriented area where there are new faces in town everyday and lots of looky-loos just passing through. For example, there is a retail store in a neighboring county which has consistently advertised 50 percent off the entire store for the last several years and I can’t even remember the name of it. Couldn’t get there on a bet. Name and place just were never promoted. Maybe their business is none of my business. Seems that way. 3. Anyway, after successfully rebuilding the image, sales should be limited to no more than four per year and never on merchandise which sells

well without hype. Where people buy is as important to them as what they buy. Another friend of mine has been tempted to go head-to-head with a Big Box (The one that starts with a W) store on like items. I considered dialling 911 for I feared he would put himself in harm’s way. The only way you can compete against the big W or similar stores is to offer impeccable service and integrate similar products with merchandise that is upscale and not offered by them. Retail customers still greatly desire free wrapping, pleasant conversation, returned phone calls and an attitude that’s gracious and helpful. Something larger department stores will never duplicate. Putting the customer first can’t be just another wooden plaque on the wall, but an active company policy, once broken, punishable by death. May I have my handkerchief back please? Here’s to your success.

Events commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day The Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking is hosting several events to commemorate National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, which is Tuesday, January 11, 2011. From 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., members of the coalition will be handing out red wristbands and pamphlets to students as they enter Hilton Head Island High School, 70 Wilborn Road. From 5:30 to 7 p.m., the coalition is hosting an awareness event/social hour at Remy’s Bar & Grill, 81

Pope Avenue. The event is open to the public and will include a brief presentation, appetizers and a cash bar. Also this month, the mayors of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton will read proclamations creating Human Trafficking Awareness Month for their respective communities to raise awareness of, and opposition to,

human trafficking in all its forms. The events are sponsored by the Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking, a nonprofit group formed earlier this year to raise local awareness of forms of modern-day slavery that occur throughout the United States. The coalition was organized by the Hilton Head Island Zonta Club in collaboration with members of law enforcement, the legal community, social workers, victim assistance providers, health care professionals and other interested parties.

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From left: Capt. Dean Cullison and SCSSAR President Ted Morton.

Sons of the American Revolution install new 2011 officers and staff On December 15, 2010, the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held their annual formal Christmas dinner and meeting at the Dataw Island Club. This year’s speaker was the Rev. Ted Morton, President of the South Carolina Society SAR. He and wife Henrietta were the guests of past chapter president Carroll Crowther and wife Nancy, local DAR Regent, of Lady’s Island. During the meeting, Morton presented Capt. Dean Cullison, past state president and registrar of the chapter, with the Meritorious Service Medal for his many years of service and the Liberty Medal for outstanding service in the recruitment of members. Morton also swore in the 2011 officers and staff of Beaufort’s Gov. Paul Hamilton SAR Chapter. Those individuals are: Wayne Cousar, President; Jody Henson, Vice President; Michael Keyserling, Secretary; Carroll Crowther, Registrar; Sam Chesnutt, Chaplain; Capt. Dean Cullison, Genealogist; Pete Dickerson, Historian; Tom Mikell, Color Sergeant; Dr. Bill Sammons, JROTC Awards; Andy Beall, Eagle Scout Scholarship.

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We did it! Each and every one of us, did it. were reached, obstacles Some of us did it better, with more panache, overcome, priorities realized. more patience, and more persistence. Some of As many other real estate us managed to skid in on two wheels, grasping professionals, I had many the wheel and praying to the powers-that-be to days, some weeks where I let this ride end. It ended, we really did it. questioned my very existence. 2011 rises as the ball of 2010 drops. Whether There were times I looked up surrounded by friends, strangers, or the Cherimie fully expecting to see a black comforts of solitude, for a few moments every Crane cloud permanently attached single soul whispers a sigh of relief combined to my pony tail. At least once with a childlike whimsy of the possibilities a week, I wanted to quit. I could easily name ahead. 14,032 careers I would rather have on any given Like freshly washed sheets, the first river day Monday. Instead of throwing in the tattered of summer, or for some of us, that irresistible and torn towel, I did what we all did, I went puddle after rain; we can’t wait to jump in! to work. The real estate industry delivered, without It is comical when you realize the career best fail, another year full of surprises and new suited for you is the one you can’t afford to quit. challenges. Sellers loosened their grasp on Motivation comes in all forms. prices of past, buyers saw value rather than No matter how you got here, how tired venue, and Realtors realized there is no room and disheveled upon arrival, you arrived. for mediocrity. Professionals sought education, Congratulate yourself, your neighbor, your direction, while relearning everything we dog. We are stronger, better, more equipped thought we knew. What you knew became far than ever. We live in one of the most beautiful greater than who you knew. places on earth (fact), we come from a strong 2010 was the Great Get Back To Basics. The fiber of history, charm, and defiance (fact, ask quick fix, cash over creativity, do it now or don’t any local), and we now have a shiny badge of do it way of life went out the window. Our piece accomplishment sewn tightly to our armor (or of the pie was sliced thickly from humble rather duct taped, whichever works). than cherry as reality became local. Lavish Enjoy this moment, relish in each success, bordered on silly and smart the new rich. We give yourself a great big high-five (preferably went back to work, even on the pretty days. while no one is looking), and if the mood strikes I have a tremendous sense of accomplishment let out a prideful “Wooooo Hooooo!!!,” then do as I mark 2010 off of my to-do list. Goals what needs to be done. Get back to work.

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The 800 block of Bay Street. All photos courtesy Historic Beaufort Foundation.

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That event, from 4:30 – 6 p.m., will celebrate Beaufort’s history and its connection to the military. Featured guests include the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, military color guard, and other entertainment. Admission is free to the family-themed event. Lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged for comfortable seating. On New Year’s Eve, Marlena Smalls led the Tricentennial Founders’ Night with “a musical tour through the history of Beaufort.” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling spoke of the city’s role in America’s history, and State Rep. Shannon Erickson presented the city with a framed resolution from the South Carolina General Assembly. Deborah Johnson, who directed the Beaufort Three Century Project, shared their work. And then Tuscarora Jack took the stage. John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell came to the Province of South Carolina from Dublin, Ireland, in 1701 to see his fortune. After 10 years of rice farming, he helped create Beaufort’s original charter. He later led colonists against Indian uprisings in what’s now Beaufort County and also in North Carolina. Barnwell died in Beaufort in 1724 and is buried in the St. Helena Episcopal Church graveyard. Beaufort was founded in 1711 by the English, although its beginnings date back to Spanish explorers in 1514. Beaufort was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina. Between the narration of Beaufort’s history by Jeff Evans / Tuscarora Jack, musicians and singers provided the

Above: houses on the 700 block of Bay Street. Below: Life in Beaufort in 1860.

era-appropriate backdrop, including “Old Man River” sung by Ron Thacker, “Summertime” by Marlena Smalls and the Simply Grand Band, the rousing “When the Saints Go Marching In” by the choirs and audience, “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” by Margaret Evans and “The Impossible Dream” by Michael McFee. “Three hundred years is an awesome amount of time to conceive and understand,” Keyserling said. “At the same time as we move our community

forward, it is critical that we understand our past so that we do not become ‘anywhere USA.’” Erickson praised the Founders’ Night party. “It was a great evening - so many friends, great weather, fabulous music and superb fireworks! Thanks to all who made it a night to remember,” she said. Erin Dean, chair of the Tricentennial Committee, coordinated the event with the help of others on the committee. Other events are planned throughout the year to recognize the historic

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milestone of 300 years. Regularly occurring festivals such as the Gullah Festival, Water Festival and Shrimp Festival also will involve Tricentennial themes. For more information, join Beaufort Tricentennial on Facebook or visit www.cityofbeaufort.org. Also, Beaufort 300 continues to seek contributors. For a $300 investment in Beaufort’s future, donors’ names will be featured on a permanent historical monument in the Waterfront Park. Corporate sponsorships also are available. For more information, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org. Money raised by the venture will underwrite the historical monument of Beaufort’s Tricentennial; corporate donations are needed to help cover costs of various Tricentennial celebrations during 2011, Dean said.

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CALL FOR ART: THE RIGHT TO SHOOZ

CLAY THURSDAYS WITH TREVOR FOSTER Learn basic techniques or refine your skills & explore new techniques. January 20 - March 3: handbuilding 10am-noon, and wheelthrown from 1:15 to 3:15, or 6 to 8 p.m.. Glazes and firing are included: $125 plus $25 per 25 lbs of clay. thealligatorhunter@hotmail.com, 803707-5961, ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

found their way onto platinum and Grammy winning CDs by legends such as Ray Charles, B. B. King, Martina McBride, The Judds, and Dianne Schuur. February 13, 3 pm, in the black box theater at ARTworks. $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 & under) $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787 and online at www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

TOM & JEF, NEW MIME THEATER (at right) In this onstage world of New Mime Theater, a man encounters an amoebic character; another character’s mirror image takes over his life; and a student tries his hand at cheating on a test with cataclysmic results. Exciting and fun for all, Tom & Jef ’s mime theater challenges audiences and is a perfect experience for families. February 11, 8 pm in the black box theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 & under) $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843-379-2787 and online at www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

RONSTADT GENERATIONS CONCERT  HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC Ronstadt Generations represents the multi-cultural roots America was founded upon. Dating back five generations in North America, Michael J. Ronstadt, younger brother of Linda Ronstadt, continues the family tradition with his two sons, Michael G. and Petie, along with veteran Josh Hisle. These four voices — all multi-instrumentalists and solo artists in their own right — bring to life a repertoire that reaches back to the end of the 19th century while continually looking ahead, with a rich innovation of original material alongside traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs. March 12, 8 p.m., in the black box theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 & under) $10 for groups of 10 or more. 843379-2787 and online at www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

rom shoes to choice, and from fashion to human rights, women (and all people) make decisions everyday. Artists are invited to submit artwork on this theme of “The Right to Shooz” for a juried art show organized by the Friends of Planned Parenthood of Beaufort, to benefit Planned Parenthood Health Systems in South Carolina. All accepted art will be priced by the artist and sold with a 50/50 split; artists are also invited to the party gratis, which will be Saturday, March 26, in a gallery in downtown Beaufort. Only original art will be accepted. All forms of media will be considered; three pieces max per artist, preferably with a max dimension of 50 inches. Deadline for submission is Friday, March 4. Artists will be notified by Wednesday, March 9. Personal interpretation by the artist is strongly encouraged. The organizers reserve the right to accept only quality work in keeping with the standards of selfdetermination and health. For more information and the online application, visit www.pphsinc.org/events (after Jan. 7) and email events@pphsinc. org.

CRAIG BICKHARDT CONCERT In a world where everything is disposable from ink pens to diapers to electronic devices, Craig Bickhardt is striving to make certain his music stands the test of time. Songs by this musician who crafted “Tender Mercies”have also

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FRIPP PRESENTS POPULAR DUO January brings an exciting concert to Fripp — world-class pianists, each famous in their own right, will play solo and will sit together at the keyboard to play four-handed. This year’s Friends of Music selection committee was excited to book such incomparable talent. Concertgoers will enjoy their artistry, masterful technique and a performance that has been described as mesmerizing. The Lomazov & Rackers piano duo drew attention in 2005 as the Second Prize Winners of the Sixth Biennial Ellis Duo Piano Competition, the only national competition for piano duo in the United States at that time. Since then, they have performed as recitalists and in concert with orchestras throughout the United States and Europe.

In 2009, they were named to the International Roster of Steinway Artists. Recent and upcoming engagements include performances with the Chernigov Symphony Orchestra (Ukraine), Lukas Theatre in Savannah, Georgia, performances and Masterclasses at Arizona State University, University of Colorado, the Music at Penn Alps Concert series in Maryland, and performances as soloists with the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra, among many others. Well, now they can add Fripp Island to that list. January 30, 5 p.m. Tickets $20 at the door, students $10. Sponsored by Fripp Island Friends of Music. Catered reception follows performance. Fripp pass at gate, 838-6655.

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Lukáš Vondráček returns this year as the soloist of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s concert Russian Rhapsody on January 16 and 17. He will also perform recitals in Beaufort on Friday, January 21 at the USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street and in Bluffton on Sunday, January 23 at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church on Simmonsville Road. Vondráček performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall on November 22, as the First Prize Winner of the March 2010 Hilton Head International Piano Competition. “(Vondráček) gave an exciting recital that bodes well for a bright future in music ... He has clearly honed his craft through so much playing; what was perhaps more impressive, though, was how completely committed he was to every single phrase, with not a hint of anything ‘automatic,’” said reviewer Rorianne Schrade for New York Concert Review in New York, NY. Born in Opava, Czech Republic, Lukáš Vondráček’s musical ability was recognized at the age of 2 by his parents, both professional pianists. He gave his first concert at the age of 4, and now, in his mid-20s, he has visited more than 25 different countries giving more than 900 concerts. His first international tour was

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When: Friday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort Details: For tickets and information, call the HHSO Box Office at (843) 842-2055 or the USCB Box Office at 843-521-4145 or visit the website at www.hhso.org. at the age of 10, when he performed at various festivals in the United Kingdom and the United States. In the intervening years, he gave many solo recitals and concerto performances throughout his home country and abroad. A recent reviewer of his Van Cliburn performance in 2009 has said of him, “Sometimes one hears playing that is so pure, so magical, that there is very little that can be said ... Over more than 50 years as a loving listener, his was some of the most beautiful playing I have ever heard, from anyone, anywhere. I am so fortunate to be here when he is here to enjoy every note of his journey to the finals.” Tickets for these events are available online at the orchestra’s web site www. hhso.org or by calling the box office at (843) 842-2055.

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News Firefighters busy in 2011 The final days of 2010 and the first day of the New Year had Burton firefighters busy and worried about what the New Year has in store. From December 28 to 31, 2010, the Burton Fire District responded to five residential fires, four brush fires and a vehicle fire. Two of those residential fires occurred on the 29 within 30 minutes of each other. With the exception of the vehicle fire, none of the fires caused major damages and no injuries were reported. Between 6:45 p.m. on December 31, 2010, and 7 a.m. on January 1, 2011, Burton firefighters and Beaufort County EMS responded to three motor vehicle accidents, two of which involved potentially serious injuries to three drivers, and one involved a vehicle that rolled over. The first emergency response for Burton firefighters in 2011 occurred at 12:19 a.m. for a two vehicle accident in front of the Moose Lodge at 350 Broad River Boulevard. The collision involved a Ford Ranger and Ford

F-150. The driver of the Ranger was trapped in his vehicle for 20 minutes and had to be extricated by Burton firefighters while Beaufort County paramedics rendered care. Both drivers were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by county EMS. “Every one of these calls was a result of inattention and thus fully preventable,” stated Burton fire spokesman Daniel Byrne. “People need to realize it can and will happen to them or their family. People need to think safety and be thankful for being here in 2011 and appreciate what they have.” For more information contact Fire fighter and EMT-P Daniel Byrne at (843) 694-1139.

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News Books Sandwiched In series highlights local authors BOOKS SANDWICHED IN, sponsored by Friends of the Beaufort County Library, returns for its 25th year on Monday, January 10, and continues every Monday through February 28. The eight-week program will be held at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, from noon to 1 p.m. Local personalities will review books that focus on Beaufort and South Carolina in honor of the 300th anniversary of Beaufort. The program is free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch or, as an alternative, purchase it from the Outtakes Café take-out table in the Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Here are the dates of the upcoming programs along with the name of the reviewer and an overview of the book for each date. JANUARY 10 Mayor Billy Keyserling: “Doctor K: A Personal Memoir” by Herbert Keyserling Dr. Herbert Keyserling writes about his family’s history and his own autobiography describing life as a country doctor in Beaufort, SC. JANUARY 17 Kathryn Wall: “Canaan’s Gate” by Kathryn Wall A possible embezzlement case occupies inquiry agent Bay Tanner in Wall’s suspenseful tenth puzzler set in South Carolina’s Lowcountry (after 2009’s “Covenant Hall”). Cecelia Dobbs, a low-level employee at First Coast Bank of the Carolinas, consults Bay because she suspects caregiver Kendra Blaine has swindled elderly Thomas and Rebecca Castlemain of Canaan’s Gate, a wealthy Hilton Head Island community, out of $1 million with the connivance of another First Coast employee. The plot thickens alarmingly after Cecelia goes missing.

JANUARY 24 Scott Graber: “Yeomanry: Life on St. Helena Island” by Thomas Jackson Woofter The land and people of St. Helena Island are the same who lend charm to the work of Julia Peterkin, author of “Black April,” and DuBose Heyward, author of “Porgy.” The plot is the life and development of the St. Helena Community, rather than the life of individuals. JANUARY 31 Linda Tarr-Whelan: “Against the Tide: One Woman’s Political Struggle” by Harriet Keyserling “Against the Tide” tells the intensely personal story of Harriet Keyserling, an unconventional politician struggling to gain self confidence, beat the odds, and make a lasting difference. Tracing Keyserling’s journey into the world of “good ol’ boy” Southern politics and her labors to reform the political system in South Carolina, it is the story of a woman who arrived a Yankee liberal and became an effective eight-term legislator in the South Carolina House of Representatives. At a time when the political tide was turning, Keyserling proved that one person can effect change in spite of overwhelming obstacles. In the new preface to this paperback edition, Keyserling brings her story up to the present and discusses its relevance to a radically different political scene. FEBRUARY 7 Mary Inabinett Mack “Triangular Pegs” by Heyward Inabinett The author walks the line between two races. His graying hair is smooth and straight, his eyes are green, his skin is white, he is black. The author has lived his 70 years as a black man and a white man. Living as either color brought constants struggles, especially in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Both races rejected him. Harassment, belittlement and fear were a part of his life. Depression and suicidal thoughts brought him to put his story on paper. For more information about upcoming books, call 255-6458.

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Young SC baseball players show promise Team SC American, with two from Beaufort, recently defeated prominent Florida team By Bobby Youngblood I have been around for 56 years. Baseball was not a priority in South Carolina for a lot of those years. Gratefully, for a number of reasons, baseball became a priority about 15 years ago. We can, as aforementioned, cite a list of factors. However, a deep talent pool of impact players will always be my favorite factor to talk about. The next wave of talent could very well be present in our 2014-2016 classes. Baseball people are already aware of the depth of talent that exists throughout our state especially in these age groups. Team SC American, whose players are ages 14 and under, used a solid effort to defeat one of the nation’s elite teams, the Meteors of Sarasota, Florida, 8-7. The grit and determination of both teams was impressive. Neither squad was in mid-season form from an execution standpoint. It was, after all late December. However, foot speed, arm strength, bat speed, baseball instincts, and a love for the game were all on display for this outstanding group of players. Zack Heaton singled to lead off the bottom of the second inning for Team SC. Matt Pike, of Beaufort, reached base on an error and Ryan Maness singled to tie the score 1-1. Hunter Zajicek reached on a fielder’s choice to drive in the second run for a 2-1 lead. Brandon Jenkins singled in a run before Chris Brown walked and Grant Fuller was hit by a pitch. Jake Mueller was also hit by a pitch setting up a sacrifice fly by Carson Gregory. Steven Calcutt singled for the

Bobby Youngblood is founder of Hardball Elite, a recruiting agency that assists athletes as they strive to play at the next level. Coach Youngblood is one of South Carolina’s most recognizable baseball figures. He has spent 32 years as a college, select travel, american legion, and high school coach. Youngblood was also managing partner of The Sports Academy, South Carolina’s first indoor training center of its magnitude.

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seventh run. Meteor speedster Tyler Tyson had scored the first run of the game as he tripled. Andrew David drove in Tyson with an RBI groundout. Tyson tripled again in the third inning to drive in Brandt Burrows. The Meteors scored four times in the top of the fourth inning, cutting the South Carolina lead to only 7-6. Jonathon Diaz doubled to score Jason Heinrick and Donovan Petrey. Heinrick had reached on an error and Petrey walked. Cody Brickhouse singled in the

sixth run. Heaton replaced SC starting pitcher Pike and recorded a strikeout and groundout, after issuing a walk, to retire the side. Andrew Filipkowski walked to lead off the Meteor fifth. Tyson singled for his third hit. Mike Campoamor drove in the tying run with a grounder to the short stop. Heinrick walked and attempted to steal second. Team Carolina’s text book execution in first-third defense retired the side with no further damage. Gregory, also from Beaufort, blasted a

triple with one out in the bottom of the fifth. Calcutt and Glover were walked intentionally to load the bases. Meteor closer Jon Register was summoned from the bullpen. Register’s frame and arm action were very impressive. He touched 85 mph on the radar gun. However, Pike calmly stepped to the plate and smashed the game winning hit to left field. Pike started for Carolina and touched 79 mph. His curve had good “bite” and his mound presence was excellent. Heaton came in to end the Meteor rally with good command of a “running” two-seamer. South Carolina has a talented squad. They have nice lefty-righty balance and hitters who approach game situations well. However, pulling off the win was what was most impressive.

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Lowcountry Social Diary Happy Birthday, Beaufort! Wow, what a great event! One of the best city events I have attended. The New Year’s Eve Founders’ Night Celebration to kick off Beaufort’s 300th year was conceived more than three years ago and championed by (not-yetthen-the-Mayor) Billy Keyserling, who wisely chose Erin Dean, Chairperson of the Beaufort Tricentennial Committee, (and whose organizational abilities are legendary) to help so successfully pull it off. They were smart to enlist the help of the incredible jazz singer Marlena Smalls who put together the wonderful program that included the Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir, The Carteret United Methodist Church Choir, and Margaret Evans and Bill Brantley from the First Presbyterian Church Choir. One of the most moving moments of the event was when both black and white choirs joined each other on stage, and sang together followed by a very moving rendition by Marlena of both “Dixie” and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” which brought all of the nearly 2,000 people attending to their feet in respect. It felt like a true historic moment capping Beaufort’s dramatic 300 years, from its founding as a military outpost, through slavery days, to the signing of the articles of Secession which started the Civil War, to America’s largest water battle to retake Beaufort, to the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in the South, to the Port Royal Experiment and Penn Center through the founding of Parris Island

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Above: Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling and Whitney McDaniel at Founders’ Night. Left: Singer Marlena Smalls put together a wonderful program about Beaufort’s history.

to today, as eloquently spoken about by Mayor Billy and humorously talked about by Jeff Evans, acting in costume as the famous character of Beaufort’s past “Tuscarora Jack” (who wrote his script based on historic material from Larry Rowland). High points also included music by Charlie Frost and Cynthia Chapman. Solos by Rand Packer, Bill Harvey, Mike McFee and the amazing Greg Whittaker on saxophone and Marlena Smalls who wowed the crowd. Deborah Johnson gave an overview of all the accomplishments over the past three years of the B3C project (which she did a great job heading), an

organization that also started in Billy’s living room at his urging. Thanks to Erin Dean, City Councilman Mike McFee, Bonnie Hargrove, and Billy Keyserling who worked with her on the event, the firework display at the conclusion of the event, (lasting nearly 12 minutes!) was “the best they had seen in Beaufort” according to onlookers around me. All the volunteers who did so much to make this happen deserve a “Big Thank You!” from all of us who live in Beaufort or surrounding islands. Especially Frank Mueller and the entire City Public Works crew who came in on their

time off to load in all the equipment, decorations and chairs and take them down afterward. Job well done!! To help off-set costs associated with all the great Tricentennial events (and to get your name included in bronze on the Tricentennial Monument to be erected in the Waterfront Park), the Beaufort 300 Campaign headed by Kevin Cuppia is asking for 300 people to give $300 tax deductible dollars. (Businesses can sponsor too!) What a great way to add your name or company’s name to Beaufort’s history! For more info: www. cityofbeaufort.org/tricentennial/ fundraiser.aspx

Ready for some Mardi Gras fun? To cheer up some of these dreary January days? Well then be sure and “hop to it” — all the great dance music that is, at the upcoming Mardi Gras Beaufort event at the Lyceum on Parris Island. Coming up soon, Saturday, Jan. 29, from 7-11 p.m., it’s a fundraiser for the Arts Council of Beaufort County, (which runs ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center) and has done a truly amazing job offering an incredible array of courses, events and exhibitions benefiting all the arts in Beaufort County, every day, all year long. And all without any funding from the Beaufort County Government (so your $75 tickets are tax deductible). It includes a wonderful dinner, silent auction, and the famous Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, direct from New Orleans. Dwayne brings down the house at every concert. And he gets everyone involved in the fun. He was at last year’s event and everyone couldn’t stop talking about it. “The music will be hoppin’ and the venue extraordinary. Here’s your opportunity to celebrate and support the local arts and come to a great fun party!” said local artist Deanna Bowdish. Bring your own beads and masks along with festive attire, or masks will be provided. To learn more and/or buy tickets for this fun event, go online www.beaufortcountyarts.com or call 843-379-2787.

Here comes the Valentine Ball! Time to buy tickets for the always fabulous Valentine Ball! It’s just around the corner on Saturday, February 12. If you go online to www.bmhsc.org/foundation_ events.htm#valentine and RSVP before January 15, you will receive an invitation to a dinner party the evening of the ball, which I think is worth the price of the ticket by itself! (And half of which, by the way, is tax deductible). Find out what great cooks we have in Beaufort and attend one of these elegant dinner parties in Beaufort’s finest homes. It’s a great chance to see old friends or meet some wonderful new people. The ball afterward (Beaufort’s biggest society ball of the year) always has wonderful decorations, great dance music and incredible silent auction items. It’s the signature fundraising event for Beaufort Memorial Hospital and involves hundreds of volunteers who have been working very hard to bring you the very best event they can. For more information, go online (above) or call the foundation office at 843-522-5774.

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Thousands of people attend the New Year’s Eve event in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

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Members of the Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir who sang at the Founders’ Night event to celebrate Beaufort’s 300th anniversary.

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Health In 2011, good dental health is something to smile about By Dr. Jennifer Wallace If you haven’t decided on a New Year’s Resolution for 2011, consider one of these from The Smiling Ladies at Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort: 1. Resolve to have a disease-free mouth this year. Gingivitis/periodontal disease is the No. 1 infectious disease in the world. Proper home care and routine biyearly dental check-ups will maintain a healthy mouth. Poor oral hygiene has been linked with the most common health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and even problems with pregnancy such as low birth weight and/or birth defects. (From Crystal B. Sprouse, RDH) 2. For those of you out there who have dental insurance, USE your dental insurance! Most insurance companies will cover up to two teeth cleanings per year with very minimal, if any, co pay. Think of the benefits: you can have brighter, whiter, healthier teeth just by having them cleaned! And for those of you without dental insurance, make your resolution the same. You might have to pay out of pocket for your cleaning, but just think of it this way; you could actually be saving yourself money. If you come in every six months for your checkup, your one cavity could potentially turn into an expensive root canal and crown if you hadn’t come in for your six month appointment!!

(From Jenn P. Schmucker, Office Manager) 3. How about getting straight teeth through adult Invisalign — the clear orthodontic solution? Straight teeth need a lower degree of energy in keeping them clean. Keeping crooked and crowded teeth clean can be a very tedious venture, considering that it necessitates a certain level of perseverance to brush and floss irregular teeth. The alignment issues can also lead to likely tooth decay and periodontal problems as we age. In addition to improving your ability to clean your teeth effectively, properly aligned teeth can also improve your breathing, your speech, reduce excess strain on the supporting musculoskeletal structure, as well as improve chewing resulting in less stress on the digestive system. Without a doubt, straight teeth can influence not only one’s physical beauty but also one’s appreciation of their existence. (From Patty T. Miller, CDA) 4. If you are not 100 percent happy with your smile, then make the choice to just do something for yourself. A smile is a great first impression! A smile says it all! Be proud of your smile!! (From Dr. Jennifer K. Wallace, DMD) Come visit us at Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort on Lady’s Island soon so we can help you with your new dental resolutions.

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW CARDIOLOGIST Beaufort Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome invasive cardiologist, Dr. Shannon Shook, MD, to the medical staff. He is affiliated with Lowcountry Medical Group, and is board certified in cardiology and internal medicine. As an invasive cardiologist, Dr. Shook is trained to diagnose and manage the care of patients with cardiac issues including, but not limited to, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias. Among other things, he will be performing diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, stress tests, and echocardiograms. Dr. Shook obtained his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1998. He did his Internal Dr. Shook Medicine residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center program in Bronx, N.Y. Dr. Shook then spent five years in the Navy from 2001-2006, including four years in Beaufort. He served as a flight surgeon with VMFA-115 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and deployed aboard the carrier USS Harry S Truman. He was an internist at Beaufort Naval Hospital during his last two years in the Navy. He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his military service, Dr. Shook completed a general cardiology fellowship at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Upon completion of his cardiology fellowship, he worked in a private practice in Florida. Dr. Shook, his wife, Seda, and two children live in Beaufort. He will begin seeing patients in January. For appointments, call (843) 770-0404.

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So, Happy Happy New Year! The one big night and day have come and gone and here we are totally into another year. Hopefully all of you had some good wines over the last couple of weeks. If your days closing out last year were half as hectic as mine, a good glass of wine now and then came in really handy. Actually, I think it made getting through the last month possible. But, let’s be positive, it is a new year after all. So, OK, I’m positive I had some good glasses of wine and I’m positive they helped me get through it all. See, a good attitude does help! And so does a good glass! With that in mind, I thought we’d start the year with a fun wine. Our wine this week comes to us from California, the Paso Robes area to be specific. This area is south of San Francisco, about four hours driving time (my slow driving and stopping for lunch). Over the last year we have talked about several wines from this area. Today’s comes from a winery called Peachy Canyon. This is a family winery owned and operated by the Becketts who moved to Paso Robles in 1982. The mom and dad, Doug and Nancy, were school teachers looking for a better life with their two sons, Joshua and Jacob. (Personally,I think starting a winery and

drink. (In case you skipped French class years ago, “cirque” is “circus” and “vin” is “wine.” So, the wine is called Circus of Wine!) For this wine, this vintage is made from 25 percent petit sirah, 23 percent cabernet sauvignon, 19 percent merlot, 18 percent syrah and 15 percent Cabernet Franc. Each batch of grapes is fermented by itself and aged separately. This means that when the time for blending comes, the Becketts know what each wine does taste like and what it will give the the Cirque. As they say, they want the finished blended wine to be bold and sexy, elegant and good with food. Even though the name “Cirque” might be more correct in terms of how much is going on in your glass when you have this wine, maybe “Perfect” would have named it just as well. Too bad they didn’t ask me first! Anyhow, flavors and aromas of black currant, leather, sage, cherries and baking spices and a really sooth juiciness in your mouth make this wine great. And, you get it all for $17 a bottle. There is more care and attention to many details than the wines’ prices would let you think. Somebody must really want us to enjoy these wines. So, let’s! The circus is in town and we can all go join it! Enjoy!

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Do dogs grieve? Dogs are all about subtext. They watch if your head is cocked, if your body is leaning backward or forward, they note where you’re looking and they are listening to how you say a word rather than knowing what a particular word means. They move through life making sense of their world through reliable associations. They understand the movements of their family members. They make intense social connections. When a dog shares his life and home with another being, whether human, cat, dog or other animal, a fiercely strong bond forms. The dog has lived all his life with his pal and his pal’s scent is all around his environment. His person feeds him, plays with him, spends time with him and may even sleep with him. His animal friend, dog, cat or other, also shares meals, plays with him and in general, spends time with him. When that daily scent of his friend is suddenly gone, and the daily routine is absent, a dog can lose his focus, become listless, clingy and disoriented, lose his appetite and become disinterested in what is happening around him. He may begin to vocalize (howl), when he never did before. We could think that dogs don’t understand the concept of death, much like small children, but he knows that his pal isn’t there, and his pal’s scent is fading from his environment. We probably will interpret this as sadness or grieving. But, do dogs grieve? Remember the story about the Skye Terrier “Greyfriers Bobby” in Scotland that stayed, and slept near his master’s grave every night for 14 years? People have said that the dog was grieving for his master. Is it anthropomorphism? (Attributing human qualities to our pets.) Or is it that the dog is profoundly depressed, deeply mourning the loss of his loved one? All we can do is take clues from our pets, watch and listen, and mourn together. One thing you can do is give your pet the gift of knowing.

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One thing you can do is give your pet the gift of knowing. Dogs intuitively understand and accept death far better than humans. The grieving that they do comes from not knowing. Once they see and smell for themselves that their friend is deceased, they seem to accept it remarkably well. It’s instinctual. When my lab, Tucker, died at home, late one night, we laid him in state on the icy, screened porch. Bea and Sherman sat quietly while he died and I wept. But as soon as Tucker was laid outside to await burial in the morning, both dogs silently went out, pressed their noses to Tuck’s flank and came back inside. Their eyes changed with “understanding” and they both walked back to sit with me as I tried to get a grip. While I had studied this behavior in the abstract, I had never seen it firsthand. This single action gave me greater understanding of how deeply our pets connect with us and with each other, and profoundly influenced my perception of the dog/human bond. Dogs intuitively understand and accept death far better than humans. The grieving that they do comes from not knowing. Once they see and smell for themselves that their friend is deceased, they seem to accept it remarkably well. It’s instinctual. When a loved one dies away from home and the dog mourns,

what can we do to lessen their burden? You might introduce him to new people and other animals, thus lots of new and different smells. So many of our pets, especially the small ones, believe that the world begins and ends at the front door. It might be a good time to visit the park, go to the beach or take an entirely new path for the daily constitutional. Provide him more attention and affection. Use environmental enrichment techniques such as new toys or games to keep busy. Hide new toys in his favorite spots for him to find during the day. Try not to use treats as a distraction or you might unintentionally reinforce a behavior you don’t care for — like, the howling. As with people, time is a great healer. If you are thinking about adding another dog, wait until you and your surviving dog have adjusted to the loss. Forcing your dog to get to know a newcomer will only add stress to his already tenuous emotional state. And be patient. Your dog misses his companion as much as you do.

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What 2 Do YMCA member tries to break world record

Join us at noon on Sunday, Jan. 9 to cheer on a YMCA member as he attempts to break yet another world record. Richard Armstrong will lift at least 180,000 lbs in under one hour to break the record and to be listed in the “Guinness World Book Of Records.” This equals approximately 3,000 lbs per minute. The Wardle Family YMCA is at 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal. Call 843-522-9622 for details.

Black Chamber of Commerce events

• Friday, January 7: First Friday Networking, 6-8 p.m. Mr. Clente Flemming, President/CEO of South Carolina Community Bank will be the guest speaker at the Holiday Inn on Boundary Street. He will speak to us about the state of the black banks and how to bring a branch of South Carolina Community Bank to Beaufort. The public is invited. Admission $5 members and $10 non-members. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Details and RSVP call 843-986-1102. • Saturday, January 8: Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn on Boundary Street. The state of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will be discussed detailing accomplishments and future goals and objectives. The following long -term supporters of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will be honored: Clifford Bush of Bush Law Firm; Ron and Marie Lewis of Sea Island Furniture Mart; W. Marshel of Marshel Funeral Home; William Mobley of Mobley Shoe Repair; Ken Singleton of Ken’s Barber Shop; Gary Littlejohn of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service; Morris Campbell of C & W Enterprises; Paul Trask of Beaufort Plaza, Inc.; Lowcountry National Bank; Beaufort County; Beaufort Jasper EOC; and Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health.

Writing class for freelancers at TCL

The class will be from January 10 – February 14, Monday evenings, 6 – 8 p.m., $110. Beginning a successful freelance writing career — either full time or as part time supplemental income — is possible if you’re open to creative ways to make it happen. Learn the necessary skills, including mini-composition 101, interviewing, researching, crafting a story, querying and submitting for publication. On January 24, our class guest speaker will be Hope Clark, whose website www.fundsforwriters.com has been on Writer’s Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers for eight years. Instructor: Katherine Tandy Brown. To register, call (843) 525-8205 or go to www.tcl. edu, click on Continuing Ed for a list of all spring writing classes.

Beaufort Writers to meet in January

Beaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room. The next meeting is January 11.

UDC to hold meeting

The January meeting of the Stephen Elliott chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church on North Street in Beaufort. Mr. Larry Bernard will speak. For more information, call 846-5886.

Irish Folk Dancing class offered

On Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 6:30- 8p.m. come and learn the art of the Irish Ceili dancing (rhymes with “daily”) and have a great time with friends and family. You need not arrive with a partner to dance. The Ceili will occur at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street and serves as a pre-festival event to the Beaufort Irish Festival, [www. beaufortirishfestival.org. Friendly dance instruction will be provided for the third year by members of the Irish Heritage Society of Sun City. All donations, (requested $2/person or $5/family) will be given to Hope Haven. For more, contact Wade Bishop, 255-6013.

Fishing, diving club to host oyster roast

The Beaufort Sportsfishing and Diving Club January meeting will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Thursday, January 13 at 6 p.m. This will be the club’s annual Oyster Roast and presentation of awards for the 2010 Year Round Fishing Tournament. Tickets can be purchased at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Port Royal Landing Marina, Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply and online at beaufortfishingclub.com. Prices for oyster roast, which will include beverages, different types of chili and hot dogs, will be $25 per person, $40 per couple, children 15 and under, $5. Tickets can be purchased until Monday.

Beaufort Gamecock Club to hold meeting

The Beaufort County Gamecock Club will hold their annual business meeting on Tuesday, January 18. This meeting will be at Cat Island Grill and Pub at 6 p.m. If you are a member, please make plans to join us.

Beaufort Chamber of Commerce events

• January 13: Business After Hours Time: 5:30 p.m. Host & Location: Open Land Trust (1001 Bay Street, Beaufort) Cost: $10 Members, $20 Non-Members • January 21: Coﬀee with Colleagues Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: Magnolia Court Guest Suites (1206 Pigeon Point Rd., Beaufort) Cost: Free • January 28: State of Education Forum Time: 8 a.m. networking, 8:30 a.m. program start Location: Hilton Garden Inn (1500 Queen Street, Beaufort) Topic: Dr. Valerie Truesdale of Beaufort County School District, Dr. Tom Leitzel of the Technical College of the Lowcountry and Dr. Jane Upshaw of

Plaza Stadium Theater Wed. 1/7 - Thurs. 1/13 Gulliver’s Travels “PG” Showing Daily 7:05-9:05 Tangled “PG” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:05-4:15 Mon-Thurs 4:15 Season of the Witch “PG13” Showing Wed-Sat 2:05-4:05-7:05-9:05 Mon-Thurs 4:05-7:05-9:05 True Grit “PG13” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:10-7:00-9:10 Mon-Thurs 4:10-7:00-9:10 Yogi Bear 3D “PG” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Mon-Thurs 4:00-7:00-9:00 Little Fockers “PG13” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Mon-Thurs 4:00-7:00-9:00 University of South Carolina Beaufort will be presenting on the state of education in our region. Cost: $10 members, $20 non-members

Auditions announced for ‘The Dining Room’

Auditions for “The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney are January 26 - 27 at 7 p.m. at ARTWorks in Beaufort Town Center (next to Kmart & BiLo on Boundary Street). Produced by Misspent Youth Productions and directed by Gail Westerfield, production dates are March 23- April 3. For more information, contact e.gail.w@gmail.com and visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org

Cheerleading clinic announced

Learn cheers, chants, jumps and dance from the Beaufort High School Cheerleaders. All participants will be invited to perform at a basketball game. For all students in grades Pre-K through 8, the cost is $35 and includes instruction, T-shirt, souvenir photo and refreshments. The clinic will be Saturday, Jan. 29 from noon - 3 p.m. Registration starts a half hour before the session. Performance will be on Friday, Feb. 4 during half-time of the varsity basketball game at Beaufort High School gym, Lady’s Island. Forms may be turned in by the cheerleader to Beaufort High or mailed to Trish Caudle, 4 Indigo Loop, Beaufort, SC, 29907. You may also drop it at BHS office in c/o Kelli Mahan. Checks should be made out to BHS Cheer. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Each session is limited. Please call Trish Caudle at 843-5244788 or scyellowjacket@embarqmail. com, or Carol Brediger at 843-525-0155 or brediger@embarqmail.com. Beaufort High Cheerleaders will sell beads, poms, and hair ribbon during the clinic. Your

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Celadon Arts Festival seeks artist applicants

The Celadon Fine Arts Festival — produced by the Celadon Community Arts Trust Association and ARTworks, the Arts Council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands — seeks applicants. Artist application deadline is March 1. The festival is May 20, 21 and 22. The goal of this three-day juried show is to select and present the highest caliber of fine art and crafts. Artists will compete for cash prizes totaling $3,000. For questions, contact 843-379-2787.

WHAT: River Quest 2011 WHERE: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, downtown Beaufort WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. REGISTRATION: 8 a.m. Race Day at Waterfront Park, or in person at Higher Ground 2121 Boundary Street, Ste. 101, Beaufort, or www.active.com DESCRIPTION: Three and 7.4 mile kayak, canoe, outrigger canoe and paddleboard races which begin and finish at the Waterfront Park. All events will start together. There are categories and divisions for everyone with an awards ceremony afterward. CONTACT: Tim at Higher Ground of the Lowcountry, 843-379-4327, or Kersty at 843-986-0233. Email: higherground@hargray.com, or kersty@ preservationtreecare.com or visit www. HigherGroundBeaufort.com and www. active.com

History on stage at ARTworks

• Jon Spelman, Master Storyteller — “Tales of the Lincoln” Created for Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site in Washington, D.C., Spelman tells stories by and about the unknown Abraham Lincoln, as told by Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy: young Abe, Lincoln as President, and Lincoln’s death. Friday, January 21 at 8 p.m. in the black box theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. • “Harriet Tubman” one-woman show with Natalie Daise February 4-5, 2011, 8 p.m.; February 6, 3 p.m., in the black box theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. • “Ben Speaks” one-man show with Steve Nousen as Benjamin Franklin Ben Speaks presents unique interactive programs in which 21st century audiences are invited to engage in conversation with Franklin. February 18-19, 2011, 8 p.m.; February 20, 3 p.m. • “Frederick Douglass” one-man show with Whitﬁeld Sims, Jr. February 25-26, 2011, 8 p.m.; February 27, 3 p.m. All shows are $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 under) $10 for groups of 10 or more. Call 843-379-2787 for tickets or visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org. The Island News

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