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treasures of the past ROMANTIC BEAUFORT
january 30 - february 5, 2014
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Old Sheldon Church in Yemassee. Photo by Daniel Brownstein.
SOCIAL
Foundation honors Valentine Ball dinner party hosts. see page 7
PROFILE
Barbershop quartets bring harmony to Beaufort. see page 8
By Pamela Brownstein
Life magazine once dubbed Beaufort as the “Most Romantic Town on the East Coast.” In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, this distinction had us thinking: What about our little city makes it such a romantic destination?
Bush in beaufort?
Was former President George W. Bush speaking in Beaufort? Actually, it was John C. Morgan as President Bush entertaining more than 2,000 men gathered for the Men’s Wildlife Supper at Community Bible Church last weekend. For more, see page 19.
Without question, our unique and well-preserved historic sites provide a window into days gone by and represent 300 years of culture, identity and sometimes even strife. These treasures of the past often come to mind when trying to define Beaufort’s romantic qualities.
Here are some of our favorite romantic historic spots: • Old Sheldon Church: Pictured above, the majestic ruins of this church are popular for weddings, or at least for wedding pictures. ROMANTIC continued on page 7
Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District has awards banquet The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District hosted its annual awards banquet recently and honored a number of members for outstanding service in 2013. The highlight of the evening was the acknowledgment of Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur as the Fire Officer of the Year and Firefighter Branden Beaton as Firefighter of the Year. The Pleasant Point Clubhouse served as a warm backdrop as friends and family of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District gathered to reflect on the past year and honor those who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. Awards were granted for members of specialized rescue teams who have put in countless hours of training, accolades were bestowed upon those who have conducted hundreds if
Firefighter Scott Harris receives the Gallantry Award for his rescue of a man from the Beaufort River.
not thousands of hours of community outreach, and special attention was paid to the families who support members every day. AWARDS continued on page 2
ARTS
Two shows by Hank Herring at ARTworks honor Black History Month. see page 13 INDEX
News 2 Business 4-5 Sports 10 School 12 Games 17 Wine 18 Lunch Bunch 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classified 23
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Former building inspectors sentenced Two former Beaufort County building codes enforcement employees were sentenced to prison on Thursday, January 23 for accepting bribes in 2012. Larry Fields, 63, of St. Helena Island, and Harold Cosby, 67, of Shell Point, each pled guilty to one count of bribery. The Solicitor’s Office recommended a sentence of two years in prison and the defendants’ attorneys requested probation. The sentencing was left up to Judge Brooks Goldsmith, who sentenced both men to one year in prison.
In 2012, after receiving information that both men were accepting bribes in exchange for preferential treatment, the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office assigned Master Sgt. Brian Baird and Lt. Matt Averill to investigate. A building contractor informant agreed to give Fields $600 in building materials in advance of an electrical inspection in Belfair. The same informant then met with Cosby, who was responsible for issuing permits, in the parking lot of the
county offices. He gave Cosby $300 in cash and received a certificate of occupancy for a home. “By accepting the bribes, the employees violated the trust of the community and compromised the integrity of the building permitting and inspection process,” said assistant solicitor Francine Norz, who prosecuted the case. “We expect these essential functions of government to be performed professionally, by the book and with no preferential treatment.”
news briefs Residents need to be vigilant of car break-ins
In light of recent vehicle break-ins, the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office wishes to remind residents to secure their property. Since the beginning of the year, 72 vehicles have been reportedly broken into in Northern Beaufort County. In all of these cases, the vehicles had been left unlocked, with no forced entry observed. These thefts tend to occur between the hours of 12 to 5 a.m., and are usually not discovered until daylight. No suspect(s) have been identified, however, several witnesses have reported seeing one or more suspicious white males walking and/or driving through neighborhoods. Thefts have thus far been concentrated in the areas of Cat Island, Battery Shores, Iron Gate, Mink Point, Royal Pines, Shell Point, and Tanglewood. Sheriff ’s Office investigators are continuing to work closely with Beaufort Police Department investigators as similar thefts are occurring within both jurisdictions. The Sheriff ’s Office encourages residents to secure their vehicles each time they are left unattended, and to remove items of value that may entice the would-be thief to make entry. Residents are also asked to be on the lookout for and immediately report any suspicious person(s) or activity observed by calling the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777 or Crimestoppers.
Awards
continued from page 1 The highlights of the night, however, were three awards presented by Fire District Chief Bruce Kline to three very deserving members of the department. First, Firefighter Scott Harris was honored by his colleagues for his amazing rescue last summer of a man he and his wife witnessed falling from the Woods Memorial Bridge. He and his family successfully rescued the gentleman who suffered only minor injuries in some small part because of Harris’ quick action. Second, Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur was awarded the 2013 Fire Office of the Year award as voted 2
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Sheriff ’s Office arrests suspect for murder
The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office located and arrested Bernard D. Chisolm at 6:10 p.m. on January 25 for the murder of Herbert Evans, which occurred early that morning at 17 Qualls Lane. Chisolm was apprehended in the yard of his residence in Burton without incident and was charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center after an interview by Sheriff ’s Office Investigators. The Sheriff ’s Office is asking anyone with any information to contact Cpl. Adam Zsamar at 843-255-3408.
Suspect arrested in shooting death
Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office investigators have arrested a suspect in the January 18 shooting incident that killed a 27-year-old Seabrook man. Quinton Darnel Delaney, Jr , 21, has
on by all members of the agency. Chief Vaigneur was heralded for his leadership and the example he sets for everyone in the district as was noted on one member’s nomination form: “Chief Vaigneur, despite being of lesser rank than I, serves as a shining example to me both in my professional life as well as my personal life.” His dedication to the safety of those who are lucky enough to call Lady’s Island or St. Helena home is equaled only by his dedication to his fellow firefighters. Finally, Firefighter Branden Beaton was awarded the 2013 Firefighter of the Year award, again voted on by all members of the district. Firefighter Beaton was given this honor for his infectious positive attitude, in all that he does for those he works with and those he has dedicated his life to protect.
been charged with one count of Murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Tyrice Washington. Delaney, who was arrested the night of the shooting during the course of a traffic stop conducted by Beaufort Police Department, was served with the warrant for Murder on January 22 at the Beaufort County Detention Center. During the course of the still ongoing investigation, it was determined that Delaney and Washington were hanging out together, drinking in a vehicle parked in the area of 96 Delaney Circle. Both men were reportedly both handling firearms when there was a brief verbal disagreement that led to Delaney shooting Washington. Following the shooting, it is believed Delaney drove around before eventually dropping Washington off at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital emergency room. Washington was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. Within minutes of Washington being dropped off at the hospital, Beaufort Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on Delaney in the area of Walgreens on Palmetto St. He was arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun with an Obliterated Serial Number, and speeding as a result of the traffic stop. Anyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-2553416, Cpl. J. Malphrus at 843-255-3426 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
“It is his strength of character that has endeared him to us all as he is a true lead-by-example man!” said one member. Beaton has been described as soft spoken with the biggest heart. His commitment to our community extends far beyond the fire district, as he mentors and assists the Beaufort High School Football teams. In all, the evening proved to be a welcomed opportunity to reflect and celebrate all that has been accomplished by the fire district. In 2013, the Lady’s Island-St.. Helena Fire District responded to a total of 2,332 emergency calls for assistance. While that number serves as a minimal decrease from the previous year, the fire district welcomes 2014 with renewed dedication to customer service and the brotherhood of the firefighters that are considered family.
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What’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quartermillion families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals. In cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central reasons: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. Both plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze, and recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold. In the United States, frozen pipes cause a huge amount of damage each year; unlike natural disasters, this disaster is largely preventable. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself the mess, money, and aggravation frozen pipes cause. Your Best Bet: Don’t Let It Happen There are a number of preventative steps you can take to keep your pipes from freezing. Here are a few simple tips: Before The Cold Remember the three central causes of frozen pipes? Quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. You can prepare by protecting your home during the warmer months. Here’s how: • Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic, even if you live in a climate where freezing is uncommon. Exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember: The more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be. • Heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers’ installation and operation instructions. • Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents, and pipes, and use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze. • Before winter hits, disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an
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Leaders of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce along with members of the local Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) made a trip to Columbia last week to meet with elected officials to advocate for important issues impacting our region. From left: Col. John Payne, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Jimmy Boozer, Robb Wells, Rep. Weston Newton, Stephen Murray, Blakely Williams, Will Achurch, Rep. Bill Bowers and Jaime Dailey-Vergara. Upcoming events: • Wednesday, Feb. 5: Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee: 8 a.m., Chamber Offices, 701 Craven Street. • Thursday, Feb. 6: Beaufort Networking: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street. Topic: Identity Theft in the Workplace and discussion about how this growing crime is affecting businesses and their employees. Speaker will be Lou Vellia, Harvard Risk Management. • Thursday, Feb. 13: Education/Workforce Development Committee: 8:15 a.m. at chamber offices, 701 Craven Street. • Thursday, Feb. 13: Business After Hours: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Beaufort Medical Equipment and ValPak, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 5, Beaufort. Free, all are welcome. • Thursday, Feb. 20: Coffee With Colleagues: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway, co-hosted by Second Helpings. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards. If you bring a canned food item you will be entered in the drawing for a special door prize.
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Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to live here. My wife and I visited the St. Louis area over the New Year’s holiday. On our last day there it snowed and was 11 degrees on our way to the airport. The day after we left, a cold front moved in. We were happy to get back to our Lowcountry home and typically mild weather. We have, however, experienced colder than normal temperatures this winter in the Lowcountry. Most have experienced or at least noticed a lot of plant die-back this season, much more so than in recent memory. The questions are: What to do with the dead foliage? And, what Jim will come back? Colman First, the foliage: If you can stand the appearance, it would be best to leave it until after the danger of the last frost passes. This would be around end of March. The died-back foliage serves as insulation to protect the rest of the plant and the root system, which gives greater protection and greater potential for the plant to survive. I could not wait because I hated the way my property looked so I cut it all back. I’m hoping there will be no more deep or protracted cold weather. What will come back? Well, we just can’t be certain because it was colder for longer than normal. In years past, philodendron, ginger, dianella, liriopes, roses and many other ornamental plants have all bounced back after extreme cold. My guess is that they will again. Anyway, I sure hope so. A couple words on other topics such as irrigation. There is no need for irrigation right now unless for annual beds. Otherwise, leave it off until spring. Don’t forget to check it out or have it checked out for any possible cold weather damage. And, just a reminder, it’s best to water too little than to water too much. February is a good month to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your turf areas. This helps keep seed heads from germinating and ultimately helps control weeds in turf during Spring/ Summer months. Do not fertilize warm season grass until around first of May to avoid early green up and exacerbate potential for damage by late winter cold snaps. Shrubs will benefit from general purpose fertilization around the beginning of April. For more information, call Jim Colman at Lawn Solutions, 522-9578 or visit www.lawnsolutions.us. Lawn Solutions is a U.S. veteran owned small business serving Beaufort since 1998.
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Hospital extends application assistance program Beaufort Memorial Hospital has extended its free one-on-one assistance program through the end of March, and added additional days and hours in order to accommodate uninsured area residents wishing to sign up for coverage available under the Affordable Care Act. The service is now available Tuesday through Friday at the Beaufort Memorial Medical & Administrative Center located at 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, across from the main hospital campus. Hospital employees who have completed
training as federally certified application counselors are available to answer questions and guide individuals through the through the new Health Insurance Marketplace online application. Under the new Health Insurance Marketplace or “exchange,” Beaufort and Jasper county residents have the choice of several insurance plans offered by three companies. The plans are divided into three levels of coverage — bronze, silver and gold — based on how much the plan will pay for your health care and what
services are covered. “The counselors are not selling plans,” said BMH Chief Financial Officer Jeff White. “They can tell you if your doctor or hospital is a member of a particular plan. They can answer questions and help you get through the application process. But what plan you choose will be up to you.” Beaufort Memorial coordinated the program with AccessHealth Lowcountry, a network of area healthcare providers that serves as a clearinghouse of medical services for low-income uninsured
residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Some 32,000 people in the two counties are believed to be uninsured. Most of them will need to purchase insurance by March 31 to avoid paying a tax penalty of $95. To schedule an appointment with a BMH counselor to learn more about signing up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, call 843-522-5585. Counselors are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons.
Make a resolution to give blood By Wendy Pollitzer
In case you’re like me, had a wellintended New Year’s resolution at the beginning of the month, tried it for a few weeks and slowly descended in the opposite direction of success, then I say, let’s start over. Why not try again for a more attainable resolution with a reasonable goal? I’ve got one. Let’s give blood. Let’s all give blood twice this year. It’s so easy, it costs nothing and it could save a life. And, it’s our civic responsibility. I am healthy, and I am able to give. I am one of roughly 40 percent of the population that qualifies to donate. Sadly, only less than 10 percent actually do. I want to help that statistic exponentially increase in Beaufort. And I know that it can. We are a giving community, always have been. But donations don’t always have to be in the form of dollars. It’s time we remember that the most important investment we can collectively make is not through a financial bank. It’s through a blood bank. We are fortunate that we have a blood bank right here in Beaufort, The Blood Alliance, located at 1001A Boundary St. in Newcastle Square. You’ve probably seen the bus parked on Charles Street, one of The Blood Alliance’s newest resources. Anyone can come in to donate, and the best part is that the blood donated here stays here. That’s right. Unlike other blood banks
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that distribute globally, The Blood Alliance ensures that its supply is used within our community. The Blood Alliance has been enriching lives since 1942 providing blood to more than 30 hospitals in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. It is the sole provider of blood to the Lowcountry and its area hospitals that include Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Hilton Head Island Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, East Cooper Medical Center, Winn Army Hospital and Effingham Health System. Especially in need at present is Blood Type O Negative. In fact, there is a nationwide shortage. The Blood Alliance is fortunate to be part of the AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) that assists with importing and exporting blood in demand. The problem is that no one has O Negative. It’s a big problem! Please, if you are type O Negative, The Blood Alliance needs
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your help. If you don’t know your blood type, come to The Blood Alliance. They will develop an online donor profile for you, in addition to checking your blood pressure and cholesterol. We’ll never know when an emergency will arise, whether it be a mass catastrophe, a complication during surgery or a car accident. But, we can be prepared. Giving blood can save lives. That’s all there is to it. It can save your neighbor’s life, and it can save yours. And the more we have in Beaufort County, the better. If donors gave just two times a year, shortages could be prevented. To become a blood donor, you need to be at least 17 years old, over 110 pounds, and in good general health. The need for blood is constant. It does not take a break; in fact, during the summer, donations tend to decrease as donors go on vacation and off their regular work schedules, while the need for blood increases with more people on the roads resulting in more accidents. The most important donation is the next one. Blood cannot be manufactured or harvested, making each of us the only resource for life. Whole blood is made up of three components: plasma, red blood cells and platelets. It only takes about an hour to give blood, and your one donation of whole blood can be broken down into those three components to save three different lives. The most important part of giving the gift of life is taking that first step to donate with The Blood Alliance. Dr. Bradford Collins, Pathologist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, has been the Medical Director at Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) since 1996, and BMH has been affiliated with The Blood Alliance since 2002. “Through generous support, the partnership between The Blood Alliance and Beaufort Memorial Hospital has
upcoming blood drives The Blood Alliance Donor Center is at 1001-A Boundary Street in Beaufort. Donors can give blood from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to www. igiveblood.com or call 843-5220409. • Jan. 30: Whale Branch Early College High, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 31: Whale Branch Early College High, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Feb. 10: Spring Island, 8 a.m. to noon • Feb. 10: Callawassie Island, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. • March 2: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7:30 a.m. to noon • March 3: Battery Creek High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. • March 9: The Link at Wardle Family YMCA, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. • March 10: Beaufort High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. • March 11: Beaufort County Government Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • March 23: Tidal Creek Fellowship Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • March 25: Beaufort County School District, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. • March 27: Technical College of the Lowcountry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. secured a steady and reliable blood supply in our area and also has improved the service we’re able to provide as an organization. We can’t possibly begin to thank the everyday donor enough,” says Dr. Collins. And BMH’s next patient could be you or a loved one. So, it’s time for you to donate, and you’re probably eligible. For a list of possible deferrals, please visit The Blood Alliance’s website at www.igiveblood.com. The Blood Alliance Donor Center is at 1001-A Boundary St. in Beaufort. Donors can give blood from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to www.igiveblood.com or call 843-522-0409. Give blood today. It is the gift of life.
lowcountry social diary Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.
Beaufort Memorial Foundation honors dinner party hosts By Lanier Laney
You may want to consider hosting a dinner party for the Valentine Ball next year just to attend the party Beaufort Memorial gives honoring all the dinner party hosts and committee chairs. It’s one of the best parties of the year and they really do it right with fabulous food and drink. This year, the event honored 130 of these volunteers at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Hauser on Tuxedo Drive last weekend. Alice Moss and the Beaufort Memorial Foundation staff did their usual amazing job along with hardworking party organizer Vivi Verity. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual Valentine Ball that benefits Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The black tie gala will be held February 8, and even though it is already sold out, why not reserve your tickets early for next year? Go to www.valentineball.org and click “keep me informed” or call 843-522-5774 to be added to the mailing list for the ball or to get involved. Here are some pics for you from photographer Paul Nurnberg:
Co-chairs of this year’s ball: Jim and Weezie Gibson with Aaron and Melissa Bliley.
Vivi Verity, Rob Mathai, Renee Mathai and Martha Upchurch.
Brenda Molony, Amy Geier, Allison Coppage
Tei Tober, Ray Molony, Anne Helm.
Geneva and Luke Baxley.
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Located off a small road in Yemassee, Old Sheldon Church feels remote even by today’s standards. The towering brick columns and the sun shining through the Spanish moss hanging from the surrounding live oak trees make for a beautiful scene that is well worth the drive. (And while you’re in Yemassee, stop by Harold’s Country Club for good food and an experience you’re not soon to forget.)
• Fort Fremont: Out near the Lands End community on St. Helena Island, Fort Fremont sits nestled in the hillside. Although perhaps not exactly “romantic” by typical standards, the forgotten fort feels fascinating and mysterious. The ladders and stairs to nowhere, the rumors that it’s haunted — not to mention the small, dark spaces — all add to the allure of this hidden landmark. Every time I go there with my husband we have the whole place to ourselves to explore and discover. You can also walk along the small Lands End beach and watch the sun set:
what is your favorite romantic spot? Do you have a favorite place in Beaufort that feels romantic to you or perhaps a memory of a romantic day spent here? Tell us about it by emailing theislandnews@gmail.com or post it on The Island News Facebook page.
What’s more romantic than that? • The Old Point: Strolling through the streets of this historic neighborhood in downtown Beaufort excites the senses with beautiful architecture, quirky details around every turn, friendly fellow
pedestrians, preserved open space and water views. In the spring especially, the smell of flowers in well-kept gardens or wisteria growing wild is enough to make anyone fall in love. Early in our relationship, my husband and I packed a picnic lunch and found the perfect place to sit and eat and look out over the water. We always remember that spot as we walk through the area years later with our two kids and it sparks fond feelings that make me smile at the romance that surrounds us here. Next week in our Romantic Beaufort series will feature bed and breakfasts.
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members of beaufort’s barbershop quartets
singing with ‘fource’ By Lanier Laney
Who: “Tidal Fource” is the name of one of the singing foursomes from The Beaufort Harbormasters Barbershop Quartets. The head of Tidal Fource is Hal McCann, a retired educator, who talks about the members of his singing group and their role in the community: What do you do? “We are a 501c3 singing charity that has fun! Throughout the year we sing to the sick and infirm at all the nursing homes and assisted care facilities in Beaufort, at the hospital several times each year, and we are the entertainment at various club meetings (such as the Lions and Rotary clubs) and upon occasion at the military bases and local churches. It is a win-win for us: we love what we are doing and we bring joy to others. Music is magic!” Hal adds, “We are a part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the largest singing organization in the world, an international choral society that has 23,000 members. While this society is celebrating its 75th year, we are celebrating our 15th year here in Above is Tidal Fource, from left to right: Tenor John Devlin, former fire department chief in Colorado; Lead Jim Rowe, Washington Beaufort. The late Peter Stephenson bureaucrat; Bass George McMurtry, entrepreneur from California; and baritone Hal McCann, retired educator from Massachusetts. (The Spirit of Old Beaufort) started the organization and it has continued a box of Chocolate Tree chocolates. The many different ages, professions and Beaufort Belles, also with 21 members, and grown. I am a chorus member standard singing Valentine costs $35, parts of the country. Most of us met will each sing songs. Tidal Fource and and head of Tidal Fource, which is and delivers an unforgettable Valentine in the Harbormasters. In Tidal Fource two other quartets — one from the the name of one of our Barbershop surprise, guaranteed! We have delivered we have me, baritone Hal McCann, a Harbormasters, Eu4ia, and one from everywhere: gyms, golf courses, retired educator from Massachusetts; the Belles, Sea Island Sound — will quartets.” He said, “When possible, we donate restaurants, private homes, assisted care Lead Jim Rowe, a former Washington all be singing. This is a full show, with to other local charities, most recently to facilities and many more. This activity bureaucrat; George McMurtry, bass, a lot of Irish songs (it is still March) the Boys & Girls Club and to Friends is a fundraiser. It also is the most fun an entrepreneur from California; and and our favorites from our 15 years of of Caroline Hospice. This year we will singing we do all year.” Call 843-838- tenor John Devlin, a former Colorado performing.” The shows will be Friday, March 28 support the Voices choir of Beaufort 2401 to book a singing Valentine for fire chief.” friends and loved ones. How can people make tax deductible at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, at 3 High School.” Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser: Who are the members of Tidal donations to your group? “We accept p.m. at Beaufort High. Tickets are $15. “We provide Singing Valentines — a Fource? “This is one of the wonderful donations and request them at the Call 843-838-2401 to order tickets or quartet appears at the appointed place parts of the Harbormasters, the time of our annual show: This year it is purchase them at the door. The shows and time to sing two love songs and deliver camaraderie that results from a in March at the Beaufort High School will last about two hours. For more information, go online to a rose and a card to the lucky person or tremendously diverse group of men — Auditorium. The full Harbormaster office staff. And, if additionally ordered, we come from all over and represent chorus, 21 in all, and the chorus of the www.Beaufortharbormasters.org.
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sports&recreation
From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition
PALS offering tennis and lacrosse in the spring Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) is excited to offer two new youth sports this spring. Lacrosse will be offered for boys ages 7-10 years. Tennis will be offered to girls and boys, ages 6-12 years. Registration for lacrosse is currently open and will close February 14. The season will run from late February through May. It costs $60 for each participant,
which includes a reversible team jersey, helmet, pads and mouth piece. Registration for tennis is now open and will close February 10. Tennis is limited to the first 36 participants who register. This clinic will be held Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., February 19 through March 30 at the Bluffton Center on Ulmer Road. The
tennis clinic costs $65 for children ages 6-10 years, which includes a mini racket, three practice balls and a T-shirt. For ages 11-12, the clinic costs $50, which includes three training balls and a T-shirt. Applications for both sports are available at the Burton Wells Park and Recreation Center in Burton, 843-255-6680 or online at www.bcgov.net/PALS.
awesome athletes
The South Carolina Coaches Association has selected Treyvon Bryan, Max Ford, and Niles Pinckney of Whale Branch Early College High School to be recognized and honored at an upcoming banquet in Columbia, SC. These three students were named to the All-State Football Team.
Congratulations go out to Beaufort High School sophomore scholar athlete Jackie Barnes, who recently competed in the Pole Vault at the Niswonger Open held at East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tennessee. In the high school division, Jackie won first place with a personal best vault of 3.5 meters.
Lady’s Island Middle School students Chase Guynup, Jerell Rivers, and Justin Campbell qualified for the Middle School Wrestling State Tournament.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Island Gymnastics team member Carol Ann Rosenblum was one of six gymnasts from the state of South Carolina to compete in the National Judges Cup Championship in Seattle, Washington, on January 10. Carol Ann competed at level 7 in the senior division and scored 9.225 on vault and earned eighth place, 8.600 on bars (18th place), 8.450 on beam (18th place), 9.100 on floor (19th place), and 35.275 All Around for 19th place. 10
masters of the pool Beaufort Masters Swim Team placed fifth in a nationwide competition in which all swimmers swam 3,000 yards for time in their respective pools. The vast majority of those 17 swims were performed in the Beaufort YMCA pool; the team is very appreciative of YMCA for its support and friendship. This National Championship event, along with 5 and 10 kilometer swims as well as a one-hour swim for distance, is called “Postal” and is administered by United States Masters Swimming. Roughly 400 swimmers from all over the United States took on this challenge and “quality” points, reflecting how close the swimmer came to the national record for their age and gender, are awarded. To put meaning to the 3,000-yard swim, that is 60 50-yard swims. Medals were awarded for top 10 times. • Two Beaufort Masters swimmers, Coach Mary Eklund and Peter Wyman, also swam the daunting 6,000-yard challenge and were awarded ninth and sixth place medals, respectively. • Twelve Beaufort Masters Swim Team women cumulatively earned a fourth place nationally in the 3,000-yard challenge, earning 7,397 points between
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the individual and relay events. • Bonnie Downs was awarded a medal for eighth place. Four female relay teams received Top Ten medals: • Meredith Anderson, Heather Gnau and Amanda Babbitt; • Candace Fritz, Heidi Taylor and Susan Thomas; • Mary Eklund, Loretta Bootle and Donna Altman; • Laura Richardson, Bonnie Downs and Amy O’Dell. Five Beaufort Masters Swim Team men cumulatively earned a 10th place medal in the 3,000-yard challenge — with 3,385 points between the individual and relay events. • Scott Graber received a sixth place medal • Pete Palmer received one for second place. One male relay team received a Top Ten medal: • Scott Graber, Peter Wyman and John Harris. Two Beaufort Masters mixed (male and female) relay teams received Top Ten medals: • John Harris, Donna Altman, Laura Richardson, and Peter Wyman • Scott Graber, Susan Thomas, Bonnie Downs and Pete Palmer.
hitting the slopes Members from St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island took a ski trip to Sugar Mountain in North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 17. They had 19 kids and 15 adults and had a fantastic time on the slopes. Seen at left at the summit of the mountain, from left to right: Pastor Shannon Mullen, David Gay, Candace Fritz, Perry Dukes, Nancy Dukes and Paul Mannheim.
school news
A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • The Drill Team performed superbly last Saturday, placing second of eight all-Marine Corps JROTC units at Parris Island. The second place finish qualifies the team to compete in the Region 6 Championships at Gray, Tennessee, in late March. Cadet Micha Dedrick finished 9th of 140 cadets in individual drill. Cadet Christian Bestul came in 7th in individual drill. Cadet Ryan Bestul came in fourth in individual drill. Congratulations to the team and coaches Sgt. Major Reeves and Gunny Shannon. • BCHS Parent University will be Thursday, January 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a special time for all parents and guardians to experience classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to accompany their parents to this event. Sessions will include English Language Arts, Health Science Demonstration, Mathematics and Technology. RSVP as to how many adults and students will be attending from your family at 322-5500. • The Red Carpet Affair Talent Show will be held at Battery Creek High School on Friday, February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Pre-sale tickets: $5; at the door tickets are $8. Contact Ms. Carizma Thomas at 322-5593 for more information. • The Fourteenth Annual Grandparents’ and Senior Citizens’ Day will be at Battery Creek High School John J. McVey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, February 13, at 9 a.m. Light refreshments in the media center will be available after performances. RSVP by calling 322-5582/5580 by February 7. • Battery Creek High School SADD Club will be conducting environmental scans of local Beaufort County businesses on February 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. SADD Club members, parents, and representatives from Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department will be completing surveys at local convenience stores, grocery stores, and drug stores to see how many alcohol and tobacco advertisements are at the establishments and where they are placed. They will also be checking to see if “ID “ signs are posted in regards to legal age to purchase tobacco and alcohol products. BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Thursday, Jan. 30: Community Open House for PreK and Kindergarten programs at Beaufort Academy. Drop-in format, 8:3010:30 a.m. Contact 843-524-3393 for more information. • Friday, Jan. 31: Application deadline for the 2014 Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. • Saturday, Feb. 1: The Chilly Bean 5K and Chili Cook-off at Coosaw Point — register today. Race Day Registration: $35/adult and $20 for 18 and under. 5K participants each get two tickets to the chili cook-off. Tickets to just the chili cook are $10 each or family pass for $40. Also includes Kids Fun Zone and live music by the Bull Grapes. Register at BA or online at www.active.com. Visit the event website, www.chillybeanrun.com, for all the information including on and off line registration • Tuesday, Feb. 4: Eagles’ Eat Out at Fat Patties, 6 to 9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to BA. beaufort high • Where children attend school for North of the Broad families will be determined soon. To have input in the process, there are public meetings being hosted by the Beaufort County Board of Education scheduled for January 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Okatie Elementary School to continue the discussion of school 12
Beaufort High junior Mikel Hannah-Harding recently won the American Legion Oratorical Constitution Contest at the local level, earning a prize check for $100. Participants were required to write and memorize an eight minute speech about one aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with an emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government. Mikel will now advance to the next level of regional competition in February, and could win $1,000 in scholarship money, then move on to state and national competition.
The BA Cheerleaders spent an afternoon with Heather Gwin, owner of Low Country Dance Center, learning a new team dance.
choice and redistricting. In particular, for Beaufort High School students, there are two important dates in which input will be valued. The first is February 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the BHS media center. School administrators will conduct a monthly School Improvement Council meeting. The second date is February 25 at 6 p.m. in the performing arts center at BHS. Superintendent Dr. Moss will lead in a town hall setting. bridges prep • Bridges Preparatory School held its second Open House last Tuesday, so that the community could meet teachers and staff in person, and inquire about our programming and facilities expansion plans. The two buildings beamed with dozens of curious faces seeking a valuable, public educational alternative for their children. If you missed this opportunity, you may still schedule a tour with Assistant Academic Administrator, Kay Keeler, email kkeeler@bridgesprep.org. • Bridges will be accepting new student applications for the 2014-2015 school year through January 31, 2014. Prospective parents may get an application and sign-up for our mailing list online, at any time: http:// bridgesprep.org/school-info/enrollment/, or at the front desk in both our buildings in Downtown Beaufort: 1100 Boundary Street, or 1001 Hamar Street, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Applications postmarked January 31 may be mailed to: BPS Admissions, P.O. Box 120, Beaufort, SC 29901, or faxed to 843982-7707. For general admissions questions, please contact Joan Drury at 843-982-7737, or e-mail jdrury@bridgesprep.org. miscellaneous • Kaila Smith, a freshman Exercise and Sport Science major of Beaufort, SC, was among more than 1,900 students from Coastal
Congratulations to the St. Peter School Spelling Team. The team took two first places during the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee on January 16 The students who placed first will participate in the State Tournament in February.
Congratulations to Beaufort Academy Senior Madeleine Gray who was crowned 2013-2014 Homecoming Queen on Friday, January 24. The 2013-2014 Homecoming Court, pictured above from left to right, front row: Nicole Schmiege, Madeleine Gray, Autumn Harris. Back row: Carli Cline, Courtney Smith, Miranda Weslake.
Carolina University who made the Fall 2013 Dean’s List. • Hannah Eastham, from Beaufort, SC, earned a Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in Early Childhood Education MAT from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah on Saturday, December 7, 2013. SCHOOL DISTRICT • A popular academic magnet program for high-achieving Beaufort County elementary students interested in math and science is now accepting applications for the 201415 school year. AMES Academy began at Beaufort Elementary in 2008 for third- and fourth-graders and was expanded to include fifth-graders in 2009. Interested parents and students can learn more about this curriculum option at special informational meetings. Beaufort Elementary School’s two meetings are scheduled for Feb. 5 and 6 at 6 p.m. AMES is based on rigorous math and science foundational skills taught through the use of science and engineering and technology projects. Eligible students include rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders in the district’s gifted and talented program. Also eligible are rising third-, fourth- and fifth-graders who have scored in the 75th percentile or higher on a standardized achievement test such as MAP or ITBS and who have a B average or higher in Reading, Math and Science. Interested students must complete a 2014-15 application online by March 10, 2014. The AMES Academy Admission Committee will interview prospective students beginning in March, and qualifying candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Each candidate needs to bring to the interview a copy of their most recent report card and a one-page composition entitled “Why I want to attend AMES Academy.” Parents agree to a parental involvement component indicating
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On the coldest day in Beaufort, St. Peter’s third grade class, in support of the “Molly’s Adopt A Sailor” service project, wrote letters and drew pictures to more than 400 service men and women stationed in Djibouti, Africa, where it is 114 degrees. The class discussed the polar opposites and how grateful they were for these brave service men and women. their willingness to support AMES activities and participate in quarterly showcases. Link to AMES information and application: http://www.beaufort.k12.sc.us/pages/ BCSD/Departments/Instructional_Services/ Academic_Initiatives-Menu/AMES. st. peter’s • Open Enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year has begun. We welcome the opportunity to show you what St. Peter Catholic School has to offer and tell you about the exciting programs available to our students. For more information or to schedule a tour, please give the office a call at 843-522-2163. • Take a night off from dinner duty and join the St. Peter School community at Fat Patties for Spirit Night on Tuesday, February 11 from 5 p.m. until closing. A portion of all sales will benefit the 7th and 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. Send your school news and information to theislandnews@gmail.com.
arts & entertainment
Schumann’s Piano Quartet to anchor concert USCB’s Festival Series continues on Sunday, February 9, at 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. Artistic Director Edward Arron has planned a rich, varied program of some of the finest chamber music featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Turina, and Schumann and is bringing in extraordinary artists for the performance. Mozart played the violin and viola and had an intuitive feel for each. He wrote to their strengths in his Duo for Violin and Viola, K.423. The instruments trade brilliant technical passages and voice-like melodies in a work of charm and energy. Brahms is represented with three solo-piano Intermezzi, Opus 116, from a collection of seven miniatures titled Fantasies. They are concise, simple, personal, inward-looking pieces that project a sense of resignation. Written late in life, they present Brahms’ musical craft and inner thoughts in their most distilled and rarefied form.
Spanish composer Joaquin Turina set about creating a national style of music. His goal was to integrate the style and flair of Andalusian and Gypsy music Edward with conventional Arron Western art-music forms. In this he was spectacularly successful with his Piano Quartet in A Minor, Opus 67, written in 1931. Turina draws on passionate emotional intensity, driving rhythm, suave Max and seductive lyricism, Mandel and the familiarity of folksong-style tunes to create a vibrant and colorful montage of Spanish sights, sounds, and culture.
The program concludes with Robert Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Opus 47, composed in 1842, at the height of his powers. It is weighted toward the Benjamin piano, Schumann’s Hochman instrument, and conceived with the collaboration of his wife, Clara Wieck, one of the 19th century’s greatest pianists. She played the piano part at the premiere. Its four Arnaud movements cover the Sussman emotional gamut from spectral to thunderous. The third movement is especially memorable, featuring one of the most beautiful, poignant melodies in the entire
many mediums,
chamber music repertoire. The music will be brought to life by four outstanding performers: pianist Benjamin Hochman, violinist Arnaud Sussman, violist Max Mandel, and cellist-host Edward Arron. Each of the artists is in the middle of a major international career which has taken him to the most prestigious venues and concert series throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. They have come together to share their insights, formidable techniques, and love of music-making with the Lowcountry. For a more complete program, please go to www.uscb.edu/festivalseries. The concert begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 9 at the USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street. For advance tickets, call Staci Breton at 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available at the door and start at $40.
arts events
JUST ONE MAN
Two shows by Hank Herring honor Black History Month “Imagination Unlimited” is the newest solo show to be gracing the walls and occupying the feature gallery at ARTworks, the result of Hank Herring’s latest creative endeavors. Herring will be featuring three distinct series in the show — masks, Adinkra symbols and functional pieces encompassing his lifelong journey of creating, learning, living and inspiring. “This show will be a tribute to all the people that have made an impact in my life from friends and acquaintances to ancestors and mentors, I’m taking the lessons I’ve learned in my life and applying them to my art,” states Herring. Herring’s love of “rescued materials” will be the true focus of this show. “As a whole, we have become such a throwaway society,” he said. Hank’s goal is to bring these once random and unconnected objects together to create a unified and engaging piece of art. Whether it is made of wood, paper, textiles or metal, it matters not, he beautifully melds all these materials together. “Imagination Unlimited” showcases Herring’s years of knowledge and skill with materials and tools. His first creative tool was a whittling knife his grandfather gave him as a small boy, and creating has been his life’s passion since. As a bonus, Hank Herring will also be gracing the stage at ARTworks with his one-man show “Frederic Douglas, Making of a Man.” Herring will be telling the story of Frederic Douglas and reciting one of his famous speeches. Douglas is an inspiration to all — an escaped slave who taught himself to read, write and even created one of the first African American newspapers. Herring sees the lessons he learned in his life following a similar path to that of Douglas, a beautiful pairing to celebrate Black History month. All of this can been seen at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St. Opening reception for “Imagination Unlimited” will be Friday, February 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. “Frederic Douglas, Making of a Man” will be at ARTworks on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
Hank Herring, far left, will be showcasing his art, shown here, at ARTworks gallery.
The Indie Film Corner: USCB Center for the Arts will be showing the 2014 Oscar-nominated short animated films on Monday, February 3 at 7 p.m. Animated shorts up for Oscar nominations include: “Get a Horse!” (Lauren MacMullan and Dorothy McKim, English, 6 min.) Mickey Mouse and his friends are enjoying a wagon ride until Peg-Leg Pete shows up with plans to ruin their day. “Mr. Hublot” (Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares, Non-dialogue, 12 min.) is about the eccentric, isolated Mr. Hublot who finds his carefully ordered world disrupted by the arrival of Robot Pet. “Feral” (Daniel Sousa and Dan Golden, 12 min.) is about a wild boy who has grown up in the woods and is found by a hunter and returned to civilization. “Possessions” (Shuhei Morita, 14 min.) tells about a man seeking shelter from a storm in a dilapidated shrine who encounters a series of household objects inhabited by goblin spirits. “Room on the Broom” (Max Land and Jan Lachauer, in English, 26 min.) is about a genial witch and her cat joined on their broom by several friends as they set off on an adventure. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time. Beaufort International Film Festival: Tickets are available now for the 8th annual Beaufort International Film Festival scheduled February 12 -16. Purchase tickets online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 713 Craven St., Beaufort or at the Beaufort Film Society office located at 708 Carteret St., Beaufort. The full schedule of events and screening times are also located on the website. Ron Tucker, president of the Beaufort Film Society, said nearly 8,000 people participated in last year’s festival and he expects as many this year. “We will present 28 screenings to include feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated films and student productions. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the film Forrest Gump. We have many special events planned to pay tribute to the film to include a special screening of the film on Friday evening, February 14, at 7 p.m.” The Opening Night Reception takes place on Wednesday, February 12 at Old Bay Marketplace in Beaufort. The awards ceremony is Saturday, February 15 at USCB Center for the Arts. Winthrop Choirs to perform in Beaufort: The Winthrop University Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform a free concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena’s at 505 Church St., Beaufort, on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. Also featured will be Beaufort High School’s Voices under the direction of choral director Jordan Norris. This choir has earned numerous awards in festival competitions and will feature music by Gawthrop, Hogan, and Aguiar. ‘Artscapade’ Fundraiser: “Artscapade,” an evening of art auctions, wine tastings, fun and friendship, will raise money to be shared with public school teachers across northern Beaufort County. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation’s event will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street. “We have an amazing selection of artwork for sale, including works by regional artists and by our Beaufort County students,” said Laura Eggers, vice-chair of the foundation. “The money we raise helps support grants to teachers in public and charter schools across northern Beaufort County.” Admission is $20 per person and includes wine tastings provided by Southern Wine & Spirits and Bills Liquors and Fine Wines. For more information, visit www.beaufortteacherfund.com.
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Don’t miss the second Island Girls Night Out
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he second Island Girls Night Out is happening at The Clothes Line, 164 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be fabulous prizes, drinks, food and a grand fashion show for you to buy that special gift for your Valentine. All are invited, especially those who are new to the area, as well as all the ladies who love to shop and win prizes. Get ready to celebrate with other local women an evening of fun and laughter. Call Irene Goodnight at 615-243-4684 for more details; door prizes are still being accepted.
Class of 1983 reunion
Pack 200 Tiger Scouts earn stripes with The Island News The Pack 200 Tiger Scouts visited the office of The Island News last week and learned about what goes into the making of a newspaper — from advertising to writing to printing. The first grade Scouts who attended are (clockwise from below) Christopher, Ryan, Andy, Jay and Matthew. This energetic group also learned why it is important to read the paper.
Beaufort High School class of 1983 went on a 30th reunion cruise to the Caribbean from December 9-14, 2013.
CODA Race4Love 5K run/walk fast approaching Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) will hold its second annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island on Saturday, February 15, beginning at 9 a.m. The USATF-certified course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods and Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island, located at 8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufort. Palmetto Running Company is providing event management and race
timing. Fees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available at race4love. com. Prizes will be given to the top two male and female overall and the top three in each of the seven age divisions will receive medals. In light of this event being family/kid friendly, all kids 9 and under will receive medals. There will also be a prize for the
best Valentine’s Day-themed costume. For more information and to register online, visit the Race4Love website. Proceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic abuse. CODA has been providing an array of services to victims of intimate partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 27 years. Since 1986, CODA has assisted over 12,000 Low Country survivors of
domestic violence through a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, legal assistance, and transitional housing. CODA relies on grants and donations to provide all of these critical services free of charge. For more information about Race4Love, contact codarace4love@ gmail.com or call 843-593-4871. Please visit www.codalowcountry.org to learn more about domestic violence and CODA’s services.
Organize your storage areas once and for all A Bin for All Seasons: This time of year, many retailers stock up on plastic bins of all shapes and sizes as lossleaders — meaning they price them low because they are counting on people to go into the store to purchase them and buy other items while they’re there. Take advantage of the sale prices while they last, and you will have enough bins to get you through the year. We’re big fans of color-coding for each season, but if that’s not an option, prominently placed labels will do the trick. Buy Multiples, Not Mega: When you want to store a lot of items, it’s tempting to buy one huge storage crate, 14
but beware: If it’s too heavy or so big that you need to tuck it back in a dark corner, you are less likely to pull it out — or put it away properly — when you need it. Instead, buy lots of mediumsized bins with tightly-fitting lids and handles. That way, you can easily stack them and shuffle things back into place once you have what you need. Take a Picture, It Lasts Longer: This is especially helpful when you’re storing seasonal décor. Tucking a picture in the bin of its contents (or, better yet, taping it to the outside) will tell you exactly what’s in there and how you might wish to use it next time.
Plastic Isn’t Always the Future: As useful as plastic bins are, they aren’t always the way to go. Here are some items that are best stored in other materials: • Clothing: Over time, plastic can emit gasses that penetrate your clothing and leave a permanent odor. It is better to store your clothing and linens wrapped in acid-free paper, then in clean white sheets or cloth or canvas garment bags. Fabric needs to breathe, so avoid keeping it in anything air-tight. • Photos: Many plastics contain chemicals that could ruin your photographs. For best results, avoid allowing your pictures to come in
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contact with plastic (even the plastic pages of a photo album) unless the label clearly states that the product has passed the Photographic Activity Test (PAT). • Cleaning supplies and household chemicals: It’s one thing to have a plastic tub under the sink filled with the products you use on a regular basis, but avoid using plastic for deep storage of potentially hazardous chemicals. If a leak were to occur, there’s no guarantee the plastic would not be corroded, causing further damage and possibly dangerous fumes. For more information, contact Merry Maids of Beaufort at 843-522-2777.
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Have you ever stopped to think ... By Martha O’Regan
“Have you ever stopped to think and forgot to start again?” When I saw this bumper sticker many years ago, I laughed out loud with a response of, “Yep, all day long!” How many times a day do you get distracted by all the “bright shiny objects” that continuously vie for our attention? Do you get to the end of a day with that to-do list still full? And, who doesn’t walk into a room and wonder “why did I come in here” and have to retrace your steps to remember? Or, is it just me? We come by it naturally because, the truth is, we live in a world of information and stuff overload and our brains are so jumbled with conflicting data from so many experts or too much stimulation from all of our technological gadgets, making it difficult to focus, even when we desire it. Unless we are living on a deserted island, we all have the propensity for one of the many “alphabet soup” syndromes labeling our inability to give undivided attention to a specific task. Understanding how the brain works helps to create methods to teach
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ourselves ways to focus our attention on what is important for a healthy, joyful life, ultimately eliminating procrastination and self-sabotage. Every morsel of information that we are exposed to through our five senses goes into the brain and either begins building a new neural pathway or gets connected with one already formed. If we repeat our experiences or emotions, or receive certain information continuously, that pathway gets more grounded and familiar, contributing to our behaviors and patterns — both good and bad. So, just by living in our current world, we are continuously bombarded with too many bits of unimportant, unfiltered,
and nonsensical information that just gets jumbled in with the other bits of the same, never really taking hold, resulting in confusion or deficits in our attention. If we could periodically “defrag” our brain like we do with our computer, we could clean out or organize the bits of data that are just floating around in there. But, that hasn’t been discovered ... yet. In the meantime, one tool we all have is self awareness. Becoming aware of each moment allows us to focus on just that moment, not the other gazillion moments on the horizon. Start by tuning into those times when you feel overwhelmed, scattered or unfocused and just note where or how you feel it in the body. Then, allow yourself to stop or slow down for a moment, close your eyes if practical, take a deep breath and just be in gratitude for clarity and focus. Continue this process until you feel less scattered or a direction reveals itself to you. Quieting the mind allows that small, still voice — often referred to as our “inner wisdom,”“higher self ” or God — to be heard. Being still and quieting the chatter, allows our
intuition and inspirations to occur with greater clarity and wisdom than we can achieve with our own ego mind running amuck thinking it’s large and in charge. As you practice self-awareness, you will begin to hear and sense the differences between the frazzled mind and the calm one. One is fast talking, loud, scattered and/or repetitive, while the other is more subtle and surprising. One is based on your knowledge while the other is based on your knowingness, which comes from deeper within and is far more brilliant. When we learn to honor the wisdom and guidance that this still, small voice provides, we can begin to trust that we truly know more than we think we know, allowing life to flow more gracefully with clarity and ease. This sure beats expending unnecessary energy zigging and zagging through life confused, lost and upset. So, next time you stop to think, take a moment to breathe and allow that small, still voice to rise up from deep within and re-direct you for your highest good. It just might surprise you. Live Well ... Have Fun!
Wildlife supper attracts thousands By Bob Sofaly
It took only 17 minutes for more than 130 volunteers to prepare, serve and clean up after more than 2,000 men last Friday night for the Men’s Wildlife Supper at Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Rick Forschner said the church served 750 wild turkeys, 300 pounds of alligator tails, 350 pounds of venison, 360 pounds of shrimp, 500 pounds of hog and 350 pounds of banana pudding during the church’s evangelical outreach. Forschner said the popular supper is an “approach and opportunity for men to explore the promises of Jesus Christ and encourage husbands to be a model that honors wives and God.” The evening was capped by a performance by John C. Morgan as “President George W. Bush” and guest speaker Bob Reccord discussing Christian family life.
Dr. Carl Broggi, right, senior pastor of Community Bible Church, greets and chats with some of the men participating in the church’s Men’s Wildlife Supper last week.
Young boys chow down on the wild game prepared for them.
David Zeoli and his son David, Jr. eat some of the 360 pounds of shrimp served at the Men’s Wildlife Supper.
More than 2,000 men converged on the Community Bible Church for a meal of wild game followed by a message of faith and hope aimed at Christian family life.
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Arley Dale Hussin, 55, of the Tom Fripp community on St. Helena Island and husband of Wanda Roberts Hussin died Tuesday, November 5, 2013. A Celebration of Life was held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1700 Lafayette Street, Beaufort, SC.
Laverne Smalls
Laverne Cooper Smalls, 64, of the Fripp Point community on St. Helena Island and wife of John Smalls died Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.
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Joyce Ann Snow, 68, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Richard Wiggins
Richard Wiggins, 103, of the Eddings Point community on St. Helena Island and widower of Louise Wiggins died, Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals
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As the rooster crows
The “Les Crestes” vineyard, with Garnacha vines, gives its name to our wine of the week By Celia Strong
I suppose somebody, or something, needs to crow. At least if it’s a bottle of wine we can all get in on the crowing and enjoy ourselves. The subject of our crowing, meaning this week’s wine, comes to us from Spain. A new region this trip, but a familiar main grape variety. Just, as it happens, a change of region, meaning a change of soil and climate, makes a huge difference in how it all tastes. Spain has more acres of vineyards planted than any other wine producing country in the world — almost 3 million acres! Interestingly, though, they are third in total wine production, behind France and Italy. In part, this is due to much lower yields from their vineyards. (And these lower yields are due to dry and not too fertile conditions and really wide spacing between many Spanish vines.) There is archeological evidence of grapes growing in Spain from as far back as 4,000 to 3,000 BC, a long time before any of the very early Mediterranean civilizations we usually associate wine grapes with even existed. Through the Phoenicians (who founded the trading post of Cadiz in 1,100 BC) and then the Romans and then the Visigoths and the Moors, wine production and trading continued on the Iberian Peninsula. The whole time, including now, adapting to the various climates and soils there. Catalon is one of the Spanish wine regions, located in the northeastern corner of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. The city of Barcelona is the capitol and the focal point of the Catalan wine industry. There is a long history of winemaking in Catalan, in particular the making of Cavas — the main sparkling wines of the country. Catalon was also the first wine region in Spain to start using stainless steel fermentation. And, further, a lot of corks are produced in this region. In Catalon, there is archeological evidence that the Phoenicians were making wine here before the Romans came. The Phoenicians traded these wines
Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
with the ancient Egyptians. Of course, after the fall of the Roman Empire, and the Moors came into Spain, the wine business was crippled somewhat. But, by the 14th century, Catalon wines were strong, dense, high in alcohol and high in quality. The area is strongly influenced by the Mediterranean — warm weather with moderate rainfall, along the coast at least. Inland, it becomes much drier and cooler in places. There is a range of soil types, mostly calcereous mixed with clay and Alluvium. Some of the best vineyards are located on small deposits of limestone. Cava was “invented” in 1872, in the Penedès area in Catalon. But we need to move on to our sub-region which is Priorat. Wine has been made in Priorat since the 12th century. Carthusian monks founded a monastery and established a priory. This gave its name to the local wine. Many wineries still show the original monastic influences on their wines by including the word “Clos” as part of their vineyard name. Priorat wines are one of only two in all of Spain with the designation “DOCa,” the other being red Rioja wines. This is the highest, and best, qualification for all Spanish wines. The soil in the Priorat “county” is volcanic in origin. It is reddish and black slate with small specs of mica. In Catalán (a local form of Spanish) it has a special name — “llicorella.” The mica pieces in this soil reflect the sunlight onto the grapes which keeps them warmer. The topsoil layer of “llicorella” is almost 20 inches thick, so the vines’ roots are forced to work through it to find water, nutrition and minerals. The “llicorella” does have a profound impact on the flavors of Priorat wines. Garnacha is the traditional grape
The Priorat “Les Crestes” comes from Cellar Mas Doix winery in Spain.
variety in Priorat. (Yep, the same Garnacha we looked at a couple of weeks ago.) Garnacha Tinta is still found growing in the older vineyards along with other, now authorized, varieties such as Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Cariñena is being used less and less, Cabernet and Merlot are small amounts, and Syrah is becoming more popular. Yields in Priorat are very low. The rocky soil does not let much water accumulate and the vines are planted further apart than most areas so that each vine can get enough. Fewer vines mean less juice and less wine made. There are guidelines, by Spanish wine laws, but many producers do not follow them closely. They make, generally, aged
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wines that have been barrel aged for 18 months followed by six months in their bottles. These are best two years later. The spread out vines, the sparse and hard to reach soil nutrients, the aging — all this tends to make Priorat red wines wonderful, intense, smooth, full bodied and a tad pricey. Our Priorat comes from Cellar Mas Doix, a family winery founded in 1998. But, don’t get nervous. This new winery still has a heritage going back to 1850, when Juan Extrems Doix, grandfather to the current owner, was making wines. Actually, Grandpa won a gold medal, in 1888, at the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona and a silver medal, in 1878, at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Some of the grapes for today’s Priorat are grown in vineyards that are more than 100 years old. These vineyards are located on hills, with “llicorella” slate soils. Family tradition and their love for their wine has let the Doix maintain about 10 acres of Carineña vines, planted in 1902, 80-year-old Garnacha vines and more. The “Les Crestes” vineyard, with Garnacha vines, gives its name to our wine. (“Les Crestes” refers to the “crown” or “crest” on a rooster’s head.) One look at the label on our bottle should make it easy to remember its name. This wine is made from 80 percent Garnacha, 10 percent Carineña and 10 percent Syrah. These vines are planted at over 1,300 feet above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand, machines cannot do it on the steep slopes of these vineyards, hand sorted and selected, then fermented in small, stainless steel tanks. Cool temperatures are maintained and maceration takes 18 days. After blending, the wine is aged for 10 months in fine grain, French barrels. The longer than normal maceration time helps to enhance the ripe fruit flavors and complexities in the wines. And ripe and complex is what a good Priorat should be. So, old vines, rough terrain, struggling grapes, blending and aging time all come together for us. And, for $26.99, this is a well-priced Priorat. Les Crestes: A wine we can all crow about. Enjoy.
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By Pamela Brownstein
Although the Lunch Bunch just recently sampled the new breakfast menu at The Original Steamer, we are always pleased to return to this locally owned restaurant that has been serving up delicious local seafood for 30 years. For appetizers, we had the hush puppies and snow crab legs. The big, warm hush puppies are so tasty, and the entire table was excited to crack open the crab legs to reveal the slender pieces of succulent meat. Elizabeth couldn’t resist the classic bucket of raw oysters, and she skillfully shucked those suckers and topped them with a dab of hot sauce. Kim ordered the shrimp and grits, another classic signature seafood dish that Steamer has perfected, and she said it was so yummy and filling. Nikki tried a cup of the gumbo made with sausage and shrimp, as well as the fried shrimp, and she ate it all. Nikki’s son, Dalton, joined us and didn’t even have to look at the menu before ordering the grouper sandwich with a side of big steak fries. He said the blackened fish with lettuce, tomato and pickles on a soft hoagie roll is his favorite item for lunch. I couldn’t get enough of my spinach
Clockwise from above: Fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake; Classic bucket of oysters; Grouper sandwich with fries; Snow crab legs and hush puppies appetizer; Spinach salad with blackened shrimp.
salad made with tomato, bacon, onion, blue cheese crumbles and blackened shrimp. The hot bacon dressing is divine as well. Irene chose the daily special of fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake, thus confirming my suspicion that she always orders the best item because her dish looked amazing, and she said that it tasted just as good.
The Original Steamer Oyster & Steakhouse is located at 168 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; then lunch and dinner are served until 9 p.m. For more information, call 843-5220210.
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Nailing the nail
By Tracie Korol
When I ask clients if they clip their own dogs’ toenails, on average, only one in eight takes on the challenge. That means the remaining seven either neglect their dogs’ nails completely or spend upwards on to $30 a month for a dog pedi. That’s lots of money over the course of a dog’s lifetime. Granted, it is a rare pooch that enjoys the rigors of grooming. Some endure maintenance as their contribution to the dog-human bond. Sure, I’ll put up with this as long as you provide food, a squeaky and car rides. There is the other dog preferring to live his life in complete grime, sporting toe nails like an aging movie star. But it’s not good for him. To get technical, proprioception is how your dog inhabits his body; in part, it is how his feet hit the ground. When long, gnarly nails shift his weight abnormally backward or if the dog’s weight is not equally distributed, because his nails are inches long, the proprioceptive picture is distorted. When the footfalls are unbalanced, you’ll have an animal whose mental balance isn’t what it could be. Besides, long, curling nails are unattractive and they hurt. Nail trimming is usually at the top of the list of doggie “I Don’t Wanna’s,” a decision borne of a bad and painful nailtrimming experience or simply a matter of poor introduction. Conversely, it is also at the top of the list of pet owner “I Don’t Wanna’s” because of the fear of injuring the pet. As a wise dog-wrangler friend, and faithful reader recently said, “Trimming nails is the cost of doing business”. The trick is to doing business is to do it a tiny bit at a time, never pushing to the point where either party panics, gets sweaty or squealy. First: get good tools. (They don’t
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Nail trimming is usually at the top of the list of doggie “I don’t wanna’s” — a decision borne of a bad and painful nail-trimming experience or simply a matter of poor introduction. Conversely, it is also at the top of the list of pet owner “I don’t wanna’s” because of the fear of injuring the pet. come from big box stores.) Dull blades that smash instead of cut, tools with poor visibility and cheap construction can turn nail trimming sessions into nightmares. Search for “grooming tools” online for a reputable source. Choose a product that you would be comfortable using, either scissor-type or guillotine. Desensitizing your dog to nail trimming can begin as simply as leaving the tool in plain sight for a few weeks, making it part of the environment. Look at it from Dog’s point of view: “once a month she gets all uptight, pulls that Thing out of the bottom drawer, wrestles me to the floor, screams at me and then slashes at my toes for no reason!” When Dog shows interest in the tool, make a happy noise, treat him and leave it alone. Do this every day for a few week then move to Step Two. Hold the chosen device in your hand, and then put them down. As the week moves along, touch it to Dog’s flank, legs and feet, praising and treating even if he looks at
you like you’ve lost your mind. During this time, too, pay attention to the anatomy of Dog’s nails. If you are lucky, he will have a few whitish nails with the quick (the inner blood supply) visible. Nail color is often determined by the color of the host foot. Make a mental note of how far the quick is from the end of the nail.
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When you’ve reached the day you can park your anxiety and can approach nail maintenance as a business arrangement, and you can touch the trimmer to Dog’s feet without him being interested in what you’re doing down there, slide in and do one nail. Then STOP. And treat. If he’s amenable, continue. If he shows discomfort or anxiety, put the tool down and both go do something else. As long as you are centered and calm, he is centered and calm. Over the course of a week you’ll trim all his nails with no struggle or mental trauma for either participant. There is no rule that says dog nails have to be trimmed to show-ringstyle or even trimmed all the same day. Until you become more confident of your dog’s anatomy, only trim off the very end of the nail. When Dog becomes comfortable with the process and will allow you to experiment, try making a few shallow shavings per each nail to come closer to the quick. When you see a small dark-colored circle within the diameter of the nail, you’ve gone far enough. Rough edges will buff naturally if you follow the trim with a long walk on concrete. A long, fast run is also a great reward for a job well done.
what to do Building company has real estate open house
Live Oak Builders is holding an open house for Beaufort real estate agents on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Live Oak Builders’ design and remodeling center, 1402 Boundary Street, Beaufort, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Realtors can meet the builder, Todd Bradley, and his staff. They can answer questions about building or remodeling in Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The purpose of the event is to encourage partnerships between Live Oak Builders and Beaufort real estate agents. Light refreshments and cocktails will be served.
ONE Yoga Sanctuary holds studio open house
Everyone is invited to attend a“new moon” studio open house on Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. at ONE Yoga Sanctuary. To find out more about the studio, its teachers, classes and events, visit oneyogasanctuary. com or on Facebook. Owner and director, Dragana Pavic-Zappia, who was mentored for years by Kim Cech, the founder of Yoga Chandra, envisions a studio where all yoga traditions are honored and people of all ages are welcome. ONE Yoga Sanctuary is located on the second floor of the Lady’s Island Marina, 73 Sea Island Parkway. 843476-1388, oneyagasanctuary@gmail.com.
Guest speaker to discuss communication skills
Start out the New Year with improved communication skills by attending “The Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Marriage, Dating and Care Giving” on Friday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Alan Poe, who has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship coach and eight years of experience as a hospice chaplain, will lead the interactive group session for those wanting to improve their communication skills and their marital, dating and caregiving relationships. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. He has used his counseling experience to provide insight and resolution in areas such as relationship health, grief recovery and support groups, depression and anxiety. The session is free and open to the public. For more information, call Alan Poe at 843-323-9128 or by e-mail at alankpoe@ gmail.com.
CODA holds sessions for training volunteers
CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in February. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 11, 12, and 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.
community meeting Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the James J. Davis Elementary School on Keans Neck Road in Dale to discuss the proposed seafood processing company at the former Lobeco Chemical Company property. There will be a presentation from a representative of the seafood processing company as well as from Mr. Steve Giese, who will speak on behalf of the Millenarian Trading Company. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed operations and community impact.
Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 1/31 - Thursday 2/6 Lone Survivor R Showing Daily 2:00-4:20-7:00-9:15 The Nut Job PG Showing Daily 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Ride Along PG13 Showing Daily 2:00-4:10-7:00-9:10
First Volksmarch will be held at Hunting Island
I Frankenstein PG13 Showing Daily 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 That Awkward Moment R Showing Daily 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00
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Support group discusses long-term care insurance
Do you want to learn about long-term care insurance from someone who isn’t trying to sell you a policy? If so, you are invited to the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. when Eric Fennell will explain what to look for when considering long-term care insurance. Mr. Fennell holds a master’s degree in health services administration and is residence director at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort and has 15 years of experience in the senior living industry as both a local and regional manager. He is licensed as a long-term care administrator in both North and South Carolina. The Parkinson’s Support Group meetings are held from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway, across from the Bi-Lo Shopping Center in Port Royal. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Ostrander at 843-525-1229 or Rose Ewing at 843-252-3001 or rewing@alcco. com.
Sheriff P.J. Tanner to speak to military officers
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)/Low Country Chapter protects the rights and interests of all present and past U.S. commissioned and warrant officers — active duty, reserve, National Guard, former and retired. Join MOAA on Tuesday, February 4 at Dataw Island Club Tabby Room when Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner tells all. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a cash bar, and luncheon at noon. The cost is $20 per person, casual dress. For reservations, call or e-mail Pres. Rich Baker, tl9198@embarqmail.com, 843-525-0795 or 843-694-1329 or Past Pres. Nick Russell, captnick@hargray.com, 843-524-5577 or 843-812-9697; or online at www.lcmoaa.org.
Councilman organizes community meeting
Beaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson (District 1) has organized a
The Friends of Hunting Island announces a new annual event, the Volksmarch, or People’s Walk. These walks are popular in many countries and Hunting Island is a spectacular location for a walk along the natural beach and through the maritime forest. The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 and walkers can start from the lighthouse anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk can be completed in 1.5 hours following signs along the paths. The purpose of the walk is to enjoy the beauty of the state park while benefitting from the outdoor exercise. A contribution of $10, to benefit the Discover Carolina Program for local schools, is requested of any walker who wants a participation pendant. So get friends and neighbors together and take part in the Volksmarch on Saturday, February 8.
Singing Valentines again available from quartet
The Beaufort Harbormasters will offer again this year a unique Valentine present. A quartet will suddenly appear at the designated place at the designated time and sing two love songs, present a rose and a card (and if requested, a pound of Chocolate Tree chocolates) to the lucky person. This Valentine, available both for men and women, is guaranteed to be the highlight of the day, a Valentine never to be forgotten. For more information and to register, visit www.beaufortharbormasters. org or call 843-838-2401.
Sea Island Fly Fishers to meet with Capt. Scott
Captain Tuck Scott, Head Guide at Bay Street Outfitters, will be the speaker for the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers. His subject, “Recon: The Hunt for New Fish,” is just the topic to help Lowcountry anglers seeking new places to find redfish. New fish may not live it the usual spots and the hunt he recommends may surprise you. Capt. Scott will also cover the tools needed and how the hunt should change with different seasons, as well as general tips for successful fishing. The public is welcome to attend this free event and refreshments will be provided at 6 p.m., 815 Bay St., Beaufort. Visit www. flyfishingbeaufort.com or call Jack Baggette at 843-522-8911 with questions.
Beaufort Lions Club to hold pancake breakfast
Beaufort Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, February 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links
and sausage patties, grits, toast, coffee, milk, and orange juice will be served with a smile. For questions, contact Honika S. Plowdeniz at 843-715-1221.
Women’s group holds Valentine Luncheon
All are welcome to attend a Valentine Luncheon, to be held Saturday, February 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Please join TLC Women’s Fellowship for a time of fun, food and fellowship. The cost of the meal is $10. The highlight of the luncheon will be creating Valentine Cards for the Bayview nursing home residents. Please RSVP to Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.
Support Exchange Club of Beaufort’s flag display
On President’s Day, February 17, the Exchange Club of Beaufort will host a Field of Honor flag display. The Field of Honor flag displays began on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The Exchange Club has chosen this event to honor the men and women who have or are serving in the military and to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. A flag can be flown to honor your serviceman or women for $10 each. All donations will be granted to Pillows For Patriots. ”We recently have more requests for pillows than we have funds, so let’s please not forget our troops still there, and about to deploy,” said Barb Farrior, coordinator. Pillows For Patriots sends pillows to the brave men and women in our military in Afghanistan and Iraq. To sponsor a flag, please contact Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.
Marine Corps League holds spaghetti dinner
The Yellow Footprints Detachment of the Marine Corps League presents the Second Annual Charity Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Saturday, February 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the AMVET Hall located at 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Tickets are $10 at the door, take-out and cash bar available. There will also be a Silent Auction. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Bernie Eveler at 843342-4834 or eveler110@yahoo.com.
Clemson Extension holds 2014 Turf School
The 2014 Turf School is scheduled for Monday, February 17, and includes one day of information on the technical challenges of maintaining high quality turfgrass. This program is for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments. Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded. The class will be at Palmetto Electric Cooperative New River Office, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC. Register at the Clemson Service Online Shopping Mall https://shopping.clemson. edu or contact Laura Rose at lrose@ clemson.edu or 843-255-6060, ext. 117.
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wo Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee. Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.
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beaufort’s becoming bookish This fall features a lot of events for literary lovers
short story America Festival hits town
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Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.
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ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14. BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.
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A smattering of book signings highlights local authors the annual friends of the Library book sale will take place next weekend, september 28-30 in Waterfront Park. What else is happening at the library?
see These sTories on page 12
Happy rail trails At a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 13, a crowd of local officials, community leaders and bicycle enthusiasts gathered at the site of the old Depot Building off Depot Road in Beaufort to commemorate the start of construction on the Spanish Moss Trail. As Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling noted, making the trail a reality was the result of public and private groups working together for a cause that will promote healthy activity and benefit the community. Weston Newton also praised the trail as a way to showcase the beauty of our natural resources. The first section is scheduled to be complete by Thanksgiving.
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Beaufort named “America’s Happiest Seaside Town.” see page 3
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Battery Creek win breaks 13-game losing streak. see page 15
New column teaches some helpful, basic yoga poses. see page 4
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City and county officials break ground at the old Depot building in Beaufort to commemorate work on the Spanish Moss Trail.
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lanier laney joins beaufort’s ‘international’ residents to celebrate chile’s independence day with party, page 10
Sanford wins 1st Congressional seat Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford was chosen by voters to fill the U.S. House of Representatives, District 1, seat in the special general election held Tuesday, May 7. Unofficial results, with all five counties reporting, show the Republican Sanford at 54 percent
over his opponent Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch. In Beaufort County, Sanford collected about 53 percent, with Colbert Busch at nearly 47 percent. With all 80 precincts reporting, voter turnout was deemed high by election officials at 33 percent. Sanford beat out 15 other
candidates in the primary to represent the Republican Party in his first return to politics since he resigned as governor in 2009. He previously served as the First Congressional District representative from 1995-2001. Sanford grew up in Beaufort and his family still lives in the area.
Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Little Mermaid, Jr. see page 18 INDEX
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And, with offices in three locations you can find the care you need where you need it most.
Office Locations:
300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 1251 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 11 Arley Way in Westbury Park, Bluffton To schedule an appointment, call (843) 522-7100 (Dr. Blocker) (843) 524-3015 (Dr. Jones) Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists accepts most major medical health insurance plans, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare. Beaufort Memorial is a BEAUFORT MEMORIAL ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care quality and safety.
To learn more about Beaufort Memorial visit www.bmhsc.org.