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let the annual fun festivities begin!

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he Opening Ceremony of the Beaufort Water Festival, sponsored by the South Carolina Education Lottery, is Friday, July 15.

Gates open at 6 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Visitors will enjoy music from the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular fireworks show to kick off the 56th Annual Water festival. Admission is free.Shuttle service is available from the Beaufort County Government Center, which will depart every 15 minutes.

tickets for each night of water festival will be available at the gate. see inside for a full list of events and prices, page 2 INDEX

See a profile interview of Water Festival’s Commodore Bob Bible page 4-5

Find out what activities, even for kids, will be taking place in our list of daily events. page 6-8

Country music artist Lee Brice (and SC native) will perform, along with many other great bands. page 10

Where is the sandbar and why is it a great place to be during Water Festival? page 12

Profile 4-5 Wine 15 Lifestyle 16-19 Business 20-21 Health 22 School 24 Lunch Bunch 26 Dining Guide 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31

56th annual water festival

complete schedule of events FRIDAY, JULY 15 • Festival Art and Craft Market Noon - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park Over 50 booths with handmade Arts and Crafts • Opening Ceremony Sponsored by South Carolina Education Lottery Gates open 6 p.m., Ceremony begins 7 p.m.

Featuring the Parris Island Marine Band and a spectacular Fireworks Show at dusk.

Free admission Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center SATURDAY, JULY 16 • Raft Race Sponsored by Boundary Street Collision Center 9 a.m., Waterfront Park • Bocce Tournament Sponsored by JoCo Construction 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry fee: $40 per 2-person team • Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park Over 50 booths handmade Arts and Crafts • Sponsors’ Expo 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion Free • Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Free ages 12 and under only Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle Bait will be provided • Coast Guard Cutter Tours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • Shrimp Boat Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • Badminton Tournament Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing 11 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry Fee $30 per team • Gatorland Ski Show 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park Free • Sailing Regatta Sponsored by Ameris Bank 2:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m., Beaufort River in front of seawall • CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by NEW COUNTRY BOB106.9 FM 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by country music artist Lee Brice

opening with Josh Thompson.

NO STROLLERS ALLOWED Admission $20.

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center SUNDAY, JULY 17 • Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • Boat Bingo Sponsored by Yacht Club Enterprises 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Local Waters • Coast Guard Cutter Tours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • Shrimp Boat Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • CHILDREN’S DAY Sponsored by Coca-Cola Featuring Magic Marc and other shows with rides, games, and prizes 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • Gatorland Ski Show 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Beaufort River,Waterfront Park Free • Sailing Regatta (continued) Sponsored by Ameris Bank 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club • TEEN DANCE Sponsored by Technical College of the Lowcountry 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ( No entry after 8 p.m.) NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED. Entertainment by D.J. Ross Brown Ages 13-17 only--VALID ID REQUIRED CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6x9)size Admission $10.

No shuttle service available MONDAY, JULY 18 • Croquet Tournament Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry fee: $40 per tournament team, $30 per co-ed team • Festival Art and Craft Market 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • MOTOWN MONDAY Sponsored by Actus Community Fund/ AMCC at Tri-Command 8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by Deas Guyz, Admission $7. FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID. Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

TUESDAY, JULY 19 • Croquet Tournament (continued) Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park • Festival Art and Craft Market 12 - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • TROPICAL TUESDAY 8 - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by Conch Republic Admission $12.

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 • Croquet Tournament (continued) Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park • Festival Art and Craft Market 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • TALENT SHOW Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Sponsored by McDonald’s.

7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m., Show starts 7 p.m.

Admission $10, Free with Official 2011 Beaufort Water Festival T-Shirt.

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center THURSDAY, JULY 21 • Croquet Tournament Finals Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park • Festival Art and Craft Market 12 p.m.- 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER Sponsored by Waste Pro 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Opening with the Groovetones Entertainment by the World Famous Whistlers followed by 7 Bridges, an Eagles tribute band Admission $15.

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center FRIDAY, JULY 22 • Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • Bed Race Sponsored by Advanced Mold Technologies 5 p.m., Bay Street, starting at Harrington Street and ends at Newcastle Street.

Entry fee: $25 per bed • RIVER DANCE Sponsorship available 8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park

Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by Superglide opening with the Broke Locals MUST BE 18 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID TO ATTEND NO STROLLERS ALLOWED Admission $12 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center SATURDAY, JULY 23 • Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Promenade, Waterfront Park • Water Festival Grand Parade Sponsored by the greenery, inc.

Organized by the Beaufort Lions Club 10 a.m. - Noon, Downtown Beaufort Entry fee: $25 • Coast Guard Cutter Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • Shrimp Boat Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free • Corn Hole Tournament Finals Sponsored by Boondocks Restaurant and Sports Bar 11:30 a.m., Waterfront Park- Double Elimination Frame Tournament to determine the last 3 spots in the field 1:00 p.m., Single Elimination Tournament Finals Entry fee, $30 per 2-person team • Air Show 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free Beaufort River Closed • COMMODORE’S BALL Sponsored by Mazzanna’s Lawn Care 8 p.m. - Midnight, Waterfront Park Entertainment by Legends of the Beach Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Admission $10.

Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center SUNDAY, JULY 24 • Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. -2 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park • Blessing of the Fleet and Parade of Boats Sponsored by the Water Festival Commodores Noon - 2 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Waterfront Park Free - boats must register to be eligible for prizes All applications must be at the judges stand prior to noon.

Prizes will be awarded for: Best decorated boat Commercial $100 Best decorated personal watercraft $100 Judges award $100 • 2 p.m. Festival Ends

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56th annual water festival

meet the 2011

commodore:

BOB BIBLE

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By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

ob Bible, commodore for the 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival, is all smiles. He’s worked diligently with his crew for the last year planning Beaufort’s coveted festival and is now in gomode. He’s on the tarmac, waiting for the last ride on a long journey.

Bible, director of property management for Atlantic Marine Corps Communities at TriCommand, lives in Beaufort and is married to Colleen Bible. Originally from Winter Park, Fla., Bible has spent the last 20 years in Beaufort, propelling himself into numerous volunteer opportunities.

In addition to being commodore, Bible is also past president and current Youth Exchange Officer for Rotary Club of the Lowcountry and on the Rotary District 7770 Youth Exchange District Committee. He’s also the ghost of Mr. John Mark Verdier for the annual CAPA Ghost Tours in October.

While Bible isn’t volunteering for Rotary of the Lowcountry, CAPA or the Beaufort Water Festival, he enjoys fishing, golfing, gardening and NASCAR. He has three children: Aaron (36); Chris (32); and Allison (25) and two grandchildren, Alex (7) and Skylar (10).

Bible graciously invited me and Pamela Brownstein, The Island News’ graphic designer, to a recent Water Festival meeting. The mood was relaxed, and the vibe was contagious. The crew is ready, and frankly, so is Beaufort.

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56th annual water festival Continued from Page 4 I asked Bible a few questions about his role as commodore: WP: What does Water Festival mean to you?

BB: A sincere commitment to service above self. It gives me great pleasure to see the smiles on the childrens’ faces during our toad fishing tournament, ski show, air show and especially children’s day. Also the excitement that the community displays as the Water Festival approaches those magical 10 days in July.

WP: What does the Water Festival do for the city of Beaufort?

BB: The Water Festival provides a venue to highlight our beautiful city.

Many people plan their vacations around our 10-day event.

WP: What is you favorite event during Water Festival?

BB: I have to say the Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament. My granddaughter Alex is the little girl in the T-shirt design for this year, and it came from a picture I keep on my desk of her fishing in her first Toad Fishing Tournament. The young fishermen/ fisher ladies get such personal enjoyment during that one event.

WP: What was the hardest part of planning Water Festival this year?

BB: Waiting for it to begin! We start planning in September the year before and we go over and over all scenarios, all the little pieces and parts that make it a great event.

WP: What has been your favorite moment so far?

BB: That actually happened on Saturday, July 9. I was meeting in Cannon Park with one of my coordinators and a chairman for our pre-parade coffee and a young couple came to the park. I noticed the young man gave the young lady a great big hug and then came over to us and asked if one of us could take a picture. I volunteered and asked them about the special occasion. He had just proposed. It was such a touching moment. I went to my truck and gave them both a Commodore’s Guest pass and asked them to be my guests at this year’s Water Festival. It truly made my day.

WP: What has been the most frustrating moment so far?

BB: The Women’s Golf Tournament.

I wanted to make this year bigger and better. The number of participants has dropped over the years, and this was one of my goals to get it going again.

Unfortunately, I agreed to move it South of the Broad, based on some professionals’ input, and several things happened. The golf course that we were going to use was not ready for the event (grounds-wise), and then I agreed to reschedule the event to give it another try. Again, not much

participation. I hope next year’s commodore can make this a better event. If any of your women golfers have any ideas to help, please send them to www.infowaterfestival.com.

WP: What positive energy have you brought to this year’s festival?

BB: That is a tough question. I want to say a sense of team work and the ability to let my coordinators do their job without micromanaging.

WP: How is your crew?

BB: Every year our coordinators take on a new role for the festival, and this year, they have been awesome in the roles I assigned them in September.

WP: How often does the committee meet?

BB: We start out with one meeting a month in September, and when January roles around, it is twice to three times a month. Plus we have several events that take place outside of the 10 days we are in the park.

We have a fishing tournament, golf tournament and softball event. We have Sports Saturday, which includes horseshoes, volleyball and a men’s softball tournament. This year we also had a green event, where we provided kayaks and the opportunity to do something good for the environment and our beautiful Beaufort River by cleaning debris and trash from the shoreline.

WP: Do you guys like to have a good time?

BB: Of course! My motto is: Don’t let them see you sweat. Our goal is to ensure a quality event that people enjoy and, at the end of the day, everyone goes home safe: our festival participants and my crew.

WP: Will you be at the park every day?

BB: Yes, I will be in the park every day, but not always in those familiar red short/pants. I will be just another one of the 400 plus volunteers who make the Beaufort Water Festival a great event.

WP: If you were a kid again, what would be the most entertaining thing to see at

Water Festival?

BB: Magic Mark on Children’s Day. He has been invited back for several years, because I believe he truly cares about the children. He makes sure they have a great time.

WP: What are your plans after Water Festival?

BB: A NAP! Just kiddin’, I would like to get more involved again with CAPA. WP: How many T-shirts does the commodore get?

BB: I get one the night we pick the colors. That is a unique event, because they all look so good, but we can only choose about 10 each year.

The rest I buy, and since this year it is my design, I bought a lot. The T-shirt design this year came to life through my idea and two talented people, Mrs. Tempel who painted a picture I purchased in 2003 and Mr. Brad Drawdy from Big D’s Tees who took it to the next level.

WP: Do you get in free for all Water Festival’s to come?

BB: Yes. Also, I will still be working on the Water Festival Board for the next four years.

WP: Deserved!

WP: Would you want to do this again?

BB: I think once is enough for now, but if called upon to help in future festivals absolutely. It is a great way to give back to our community.

WP: What is one feature of the Water Festival not many people know about that you’d like to promote?

BB: We provide an opportunity for many nonprofit organizations to participate and earn funds for their community projects. We also provide a scholarship to a student in Beaufort County and this year we signed on with Mayor Keyserling’s idea to provide a $1,000 a year for the next four years with the USCB arts program.

WP: In three words, can you sum up Water Festival?

BB: No! There is just too much that each year’s Water Festival brings to our community.

past commodores 2010 55th Sheri Little 2009 54th Wilmot Schott 2008 53rd Les Brediger 2007 52nd Erin Dean 2006 51st Keith Cummins 2005 50th Richard Norris 2004 49th Marvin Morrison 2003 48th Geordie Madlinger 2002 47th Scott Seelhoff 2001 46th Ed Saxon 2000 45th Craig McTeer 1999 44th David Tempel 1998 43rd Michael Yoakum 1997 42nd Charles H. Steinmeyer 1996 41st Kevin D. Cuppia 1995 40th Frank O. Plair 1994 39th Mark A. Buskirk 1993 38th Lowell Keene 1992 37th Danny Charpentier 1991 36th Edward Wise 1990 35th W.K. “Pete” Pillow 1989 34th Ronald Tanner 1988 33rd D.R “Rusty” Simpson 1987 32nd Hutson “Buster” Davis, Jr 1986 31st J Lee Bollman 1985 30th George B Brown 1984 29th Duncan Fordham 1983 28th Skeet Von Harton 1982 27th William C Robinson 1981 26th James Williamson 1980 25th Claude E Surface, Jr 1979 24th Owen Hand 1978 23rd Ed Duryea 1977 22nd Fred Kuhn 1976 21st George Goldsmith 1975 20th Curt Copeland* 1974 19th John M.”Finn”* 1973 18th James G Thomas* 1972 17th Thomas R Garrett 1971 16th Don Perry 1970 15th Robert Welden* 1969 14th Elrid Moody 1968 13th Arthur Horne* 1967 12th W. Henry Jackson 1966 11th Colden R Battey, Jr. 1965 10th C.R. Powell* 1964 9th R. Ray Kearns 1963 8th Henry V Boyce, Jr* 1962 7th Marvin H. Dukes 1961 6th Robert G McDowell* 1960 5th Roy Smith 1959 4th Mrs. Mazie Terhune* 1958 3rd Sammy Gray 1957 2nd Ed Pike* 1956 1st John M. Bigbee* *deceased

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56th annual water festival saturday, july 16 Raft Race Sponsored by Boundary Street Collision Center 9 a.m., Waterfront Park No longer accepting applications Bocce Tournament Sponsored by JoCo Construction 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry fee: $40 per 2-person team Still accepting applications Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park Over 50 booths handmade Arts and Crafts Sponsors’ Expo 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Waterfront Pavilion Free Children’s Toad Fishing Tournament Sponsored by Sea Island Atlas Van Lines 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Free ages 12 and under only Bring your own Rod, Reel and Tackle Bait will be provided

raft race: always entertaining The Raft Race is always an exciting event, held on the first Saturday of the Beaufort Water Festival. Teams of eleven race rafts in the Beaufort River, competing for the coveted, year-long title of Raft Race Winner. This year, the Raft Race, sponsored by the Boundary Street Collision Center, will take place on Saturday, July16 at 9 a.m. at the Waterfront Park. It’s sure to be a fun event to watch and a terrific photo opportunity! Photos by Sue Jarrett

sunday, july 17: children’s day Festival Art and Craft Market 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Waterfront Park

Sailing Regatta Sponsored by Ameris Bank 2:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m., Beaufort River in front of seawall Still accepting applications

Coast Guard Cutter Tours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park, Free Shrimp Boat Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park, Free

CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by NEW COUNTRY BOB106.9 FM 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by country music artist Lee Brice Opening with Josh Thompson.

NO STROLLERS ALLOWED Admission $20.

Advance tickets available Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

CHILDREN’S DAY Sponsored by Coca-Cola Featuring Magic Marc and other shows with rides, games, and prizes 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Waterfront Park, Free Gatorland Ski Show 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park, Free

TEEN DANCE Sponsored by TCL 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (No entry after 8 p.m.) NO RE-ENTRY ALLOWED. Entertainment by D.J. Ross Brown Ages 13-17 only — ID REQUIRED CLUTCH PURSES ONLY (6x9)size Admission $10.

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Badminton Tournament Sponsored by A.C. Harvey’s Screen Printing 11 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry Fee $30 per team Still accepting applications Gatorland Ski Show 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Beaufort River, Waterfront Park, Free

Boat Bingo Sponsored by Yacht Club Enterprises 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Local Waters Entry fee and complete information online at www.bftwaterfestival.com

Sailing Regatta (continued) Sponsored by Ameris Bank 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Beaufort River in front of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club

Coast Guard Cutter Tours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free Shrimp Boat Tours Noon - 4 p.m., Waterfront Park Free

children’s day: a fun event for the entire family Kids all over Beaufort County enjoy the first Sunday of Water Festival the most, because, well, it’s Children’s Day! Families enjoy a host of activities, ranging from jump castles, face painting and line dancing to magic shows, carnival games and local entertainment. Kids and adults will also take pleasure in the rain tent, which sprays a soft mist of water, necessary for the predicted 100 degree temperature. And, they will be delighted with ice cream courtesy of the Farm Bureau and water

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from BJWSA. Performing this year at Children’s Day will be Studio B Dance Theater, Malia Kaneshege, Magic Marc, Beaufort Dance Academy and Irene Rose.

This year’s Children’s Day, sponsored by Coca-Cola, will be bigger and better than ever. The free event will take place from 11am-3pm in the Waterfront Park. Visitors will also enjoy Coast Guard Cutter and Shrimp Boat tours and the Gatorland Ski Show.

56th annual water festival the 2011 crew

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: JOHN GENTRY

John is a physical education teacher at Beaufort Middle School. He and his wife Jan have three children, Megan, Erin and Kyle. Both his daughters were Pirettes and his son was a Water Festival Director. John has been a Water Festival volunteer since 1984. His Director is Clark Robinson.

SPORTS COORDINATOR: JACK LITTLE

monday, july 18: motown monday

Jack is a home mortgage consultant with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He and his wife Cammye have three children, Michael, Cameron and Becca. This is Jack’s 17th year with the festival. His director is Jason Berry.

Croquet Tournament Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Entry fee: $40 per tournament team, $30 per co-ed team Still accepting applications

PARKS COORDINATOR: BERNIE AMAYA

Bernie is a sales coordinator at Grayco Building Center. He and his wife Tracy have three children, Amber, Amanda and Alex. This is Bernie’s 12th year with the Water Festival. His directors are Brian Patrick, Todd Stowe, Frank Mueller, Pam O’Bryan, James Nutt, and Kirk Prinsen

Festival Art and Craft Market 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park MOTOWN MONDAY Sponsored by Actus Community Fund/AMCC at TriCommand 8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by Deas Guyz, Admission $7. FREE to ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY with valid Military ID. Advance tickets available Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

tuesday, july 19: tropical tuesday

WATER & AIR COORDINATOR: DAN THOMPSON

Dan is a network technician with Hargray Telephone Company. His wife Bonnie is the Arts & Craft Market Director. They have a daughter, Amanda. This is Dan’s 11th year with the Water Festival. His director is Erin (Tank) Morris.

SALES & ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR: BRANDY GRAY

Brandy is a Sales Manager for the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Bluffton. She and her husband Mickey have a daughter, Emma La’Claire. Brandy is a former Pirette and is in her 14th year with the Water Festival. Her directors are Bonnie Thompson, Chad Langford, Anna Edwards and Alan Langford.

PRODUCTIONS COORDINATOR: DONNA PATRICK

Donna is an active duty U.S. Navy Corpsman stationed at MCRD Parris Island. She and her husband, Brian (also a Water Festival volunteer) have three children, Krieg, Kortni and Alyssa. Donna is in her 7th year with Water Festival.

Her Director is Rand Thacker.

SPONSORS COORDINATOR: CHRIS CANADAY

Chris is employed by the Town of Port Royal in the accounting/finance department. He and his wife Stacey — also a Water Festival volunteer and former Pirette — have two children, Hayden and Rowan. This is Chris’ 7th year with the Water Festival. His director is Henri Madlinger.

MARKETING/PR COORDINATOR: BILL DAMUDE

Bill is a Social Studies teacher and wrestling coach at Beaufort High School. He and his wife, Marci,a have two children, Taylor and Jylian (a former Pirette). Bill is in his 7th year with the Water Festival. His director is Stacey Canaday.

ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR: ADAM AIMAR

Croquet Tournament (continued) Sponsored by Modern Jewelers 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Festival Art and Craft Market 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park TROPICAL TUESDAY

Sponsorship available 8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 7 p.m., Show starts 8 p.m.

Entertainment by Conch Republic Admission $12.

Advance tickets available Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

Adam is employed with Ocean Light an electrical contracting company. He has two children, Mason and Chloe. Adam has been a festival volunteer since 2002, and this will mark his first year as a coordinator. Adam’s directors are Rose Cole, Charlotte Gonzalez, and Mikel Swinton.

TREASURER: NICKY FOWLKES

Nicky is a branch manager for Lowcountry National Bank.

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56th annual water festival shuttle service

wednesday, july 20: talent show

The Beaufort Water Festival organizers know that parking downtown can be difficult during Water festival. That’s why they offer a free shuttle service from the Beaufort County Multi-Government Center on the corner of Ribaut Road and Boundary Street to the Downtown Marina parking lot in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Festival goers should take advantage of this free service! The shuttle service runs on 15-minute intervals between the government center and marina parking lot. The first shuttle begins one hour before the gates open and the last shuttle ends 30 minutes after the event ends. The shuttle begins at 6 p.m. on Lowcountry Supper night. There is no shuttle service available on Teen Dance night.

Croquet Tournament (continued) • Sponsored by Modern Jewelers • 9 a.m., Waterfront Park Festival Art and Craft Market • 12 - 5 p.m., Promenade, Waterfront Park Talent Show • Hosted by the Preceptor Omega Chapter of Beta

Sigma Phi Sorority.

• Sponsored by McDonald’s.

• 7- 11 p.m., Waterfront Park • Gates open 6 p.m., Show starts 7 p.m.

• Admission $10, Free with Official 2011 Beaufort Water Festival T-shirt.

• Advance Tickets still available • Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center

• Friday, July 15 — Shuttle begins 5 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 16 — Shuttle begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17 -- No shuttle service.

• Monday, July 18 — Shuttle begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 19 — Shuttle begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 20 — Shuttle begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m.

• Thursday, July 21 — Shuttle begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 11:30 p.m.

• Friday, July 22 — Shuttle begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m.

• Saturday, July 23 — Shuttle begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m.

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• Space is still available if you would like to compete in: Bocce, sponsored

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Be part of the ‘Yachtie’ phenomenon

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

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Have you ever wanted to be the star in a movie? Ever had the dream of acting, but just didn’t know how you’d ever make it to Hollywood for your one big shot? Well, no need to save money for the flight to Cali or acting lessons. Your dream is coming to you.

This Water Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to shoot a casting video for an upcoming comedy that will be filmed here in the Lowcountry, “Yacht Club,” written by Bluffton local Stephen Cross. But, “Yacht Club” is so much more than a movie!

Imagine the world’s largest virtual Yacht Club, where memberships are inexpensive yet exclusive and all those affiliated with the private club and had only one requirement: You must know how to have fun.

And Cross wants members of this virtual Yacht Club to be familiar with boating, whether they have boats, live near boats, cater to boaters or just like boats and the laid-back demeanor of a coastal town — like Beaufort.

So Cross is launching his search for local talent here at the 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival. He will travel to all major boat shows and events around the country in cities like Miami, Fla., Newport, R.I., and San Diego, Ca., for the next year looking for 26 special people to star in “Yacht Club,” to be released in Spring of 2013. There will be 28 speaking roles total, but two cameos are reserved for famous actors who have big box office appeal and have followings that insure lucrative “after theatrical release” profitability. The casting promotion searching for the other 26 roles will be intended for people like you and me, normal folk who live near the water, have a little old salt in their blood and enjoy the occasional fish or sailing story with a Dark and Stormy.

We all know how much fun people have on or near the water, and, at the “Yacht Club,” there is no exception. The storyline begins with a rich young man from a distinguished yachting family who has enjoyed the good life. He embraces and supports his three new college roommates who are unlikely candidates for success.

They come from non-boating locations and backgrounds, but because of his encouragement and friendship, they are introduced to the yacht club lifestyle. The commonalities of boating and genuine friendships create the basis for a lifetime of fun at the yacht club (not to mention the trouble they get into along the way).

There are many roles to cast for and hundreds of extras, including the handsome rich young man who goes off to college and is introduced to his three roommates who are from opposite social and economic backgrounds. There will be a young Afro-American from the inner city (hopefully we can find the next Chris Rock or Eddie Murphy), a young Latino man to play the part of a college student from the land-locked

IF YOU WANT TO AUDITION FOR ‘YACHT CLUB’ Crew Member Dues $50 Here is an opportunity for someone who wishes to chase a dream and to have the opportunity to audition for the feature comedy motion picture, “Yacht Club”. For the casting process to begin, please download a picture of yourself along with a video (limited to 3 minutes). Include any comedy boating experiences you feel would make a great scene in the movie. For more membership ranks, please visit www.yachtclubmovie.com.

Once you are a member, “Yacht Club” will email you a more detailed personal data form, which provides more information needed for the casting process. You will receive the signature “Yacht Club” hat with an embroidered “The-Casting-Call.com” back panel, which will be evidence that you are not only a member of the “World’s Largest Virtual Yacht Club”, but that you casted for one of the roles. The only way to take ownership of this special souvenir hat is to try out for one of the many speaking parts and the hundreds of extras that will be needed. Other hats can be purchased in our Chandlery (Store), but no additional “Casting” souvenir hats will be sold retail. This makes it a very exclusive collector’s item. Wearing your hat is evidence that you are in fact a potential star. With this membership, you will also receive a ‘Yachtie” bracelet and an

country of Bolivia (he’s never seen a yacht, let alone been on one) and an Iowa farm boy, who has only ridden on tractors his whole life (he’s quiet, but a real hell raiser when he is introduced to the good life).

The supporting cast will consist of different types of people who belong to the Yacht Club and work there. Producers will look for beautiful young women who enjoy boating — the “Hottie Yachties” — for the party scenes. There is the beautiful mother of the main character, along with his rich, sophisticated father and The Commodore of the Yacht Club. There are many supporting roles for extras. A real yacht club usually has lots of characters. Promoters are looking for those “characters “to star in the movie.

The entire process will be filmed for a possible reality television show, “The Casting Call,” due to the popularity of this type of media and the desire for amateur performers to have their “moment of fame.”

So, membership certainly has its privileges.

All members will enjoy the planned activities of the “World’s Largest Virtual Yacht Club.” These will include the opportunity to participate in the casting and production of the feature comedy motion picture, “Yacht Club,” plus helping create the largest Yacht Club in the world. As the club grows, unique events will be planned

“I’m a Yachtie” bumper sticker and a “World’s Largest Virtual Yacht Club” membership card.

Help a Charity The color of your hat will ensure proceeds will go to the charity of your choice Hat color: White: ALS (Lou Gerigs Disease Research) Red: American Red Cross Navy Blue: Parkinson’s Disease Research Royal Blue: Marine Related Charities (handicapped boating programs) Khaki: Hospice Care Pink: Breast Cancer Research Yellow: St. Jude’s Children Hospital AT THE CASTING TENT The casting tent for Yacht Club will be located across from the Best Western on Bay Street in Freedom Park during the first and second weekends of Water Festival, July 15-17 and July 22-24. They will be taking all photos and videos in the tent once you’ve purchased membership to Yacht Club. Those interested in being cast are encouraged to bring boating stories, a funny boating joke, an original song with a boating theme, a favorite recipe that you serve on your boat, your favorite cocktail on a boat — anything boating related to convey on video.

to encourage members to enjoy boating of any type, whether someone is just getting started or they are experienced offshore yachtsmen.

As the “club” grows, corporate marketing partners will sponsor special events and provide members with promotions and activities that will enhance their boating experience. With rank there comes exclusive benefits and privileges, so please select carefully. Whatever you decide, the “Yacht Club” is happy to have you as a member.

Stephen Cross not only wrote the screenplay, but is also the Chairman and Commodore of Yacht Club. He has an energy that is contagious.

He is more excited about the journey than the final product. He wants to surround himself with people similar to his way of life, not necessarily social or economic class, just people with the like-minded spirit of boaters, which by the way, there are 66 million of in the U.S. alone.

Outside influence would like to film the comedy in other locations around the country, but Cross is steadfast about shooting the movie here, in the Lowcountry, a place where he says, “embraces boating.”

Cross wants to make a movie, yes; but he wants to build a company and share a way of life too.

Don’t worry if you can’t sing or act. Just come out and learn what “Yacht Club” is all about. Be a part of the “Yachtie” phenomenon.

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what would water festival be without

great entertainment?

By Pamela Brownstein

The Water Festival is a feast for the senses: The sight of colorfully dressed, happy people gathered together in our beautiful Waterfront park. The smell of marsh grass and salt breezes. The taste of mouth-watering dishes from local restaurants. And, most importantly, the sound of the music that attracts audiences every night to center stage.

This year, the festival welcomes a variety of talented artists. The opening ceremony kicks off Friday with the traditional Parris Island Marine Corps Band.

On Saturday night, the Concert in the Park will be rockin’ with the country sounds of opener Josh Thompson and headliner Lee Brice.

Born and raised in Sumter, S.C., Brice, 32, is an up-and-coming country singer who writes his own music and recently returned from the 2011 Country Throwdown tour with Willie Nelson.

“Being on tour with Willie was memorable for me. To be up there with a legend was very inspiring,” Brice said.

The Clemson football player turned musician has been inspiring fans of his own with his album “Love Like Crazy.” The title song was nominated for Song of the Year and Single of Year by the Academy of Country Music. The video for “Love Like Crazy” was also nominated for the 2011 CMT Awards’ USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year.

He will play his other popular songs — “Beautiful Every Time,” “She Ain’t Right” and “Happy Ending” — and also plans to add some new material, like his new single, “Beer.”

Brice said he has never been to Water Festival before and is excited about getting to perform in Beaufort.

“We will definitely be having a good time!”

MOTOWN MONDAY The Beaufort County-based band Deas Guyz will be charming audiences with their vast repertoire of Motown, including songs from The Temptations, the Drifters, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye.

The popular group returns to Waterfront Park after performing last year for the Beaufort Shrimp Festival.

TROPICAL TUESDAY Taking its name from the Florida Keys, the nineperson band Conch Republic will make its Beaufort debut. The group uses unique instruments — like the ukulele, steel drums and bongos — to achieve a fun “Trop Rock” sound and to mix things up.

Band leader Michael Thomas, of Lexington, Ky, said, “We try to keep a very active, energetic show; we like to call ourselves a smiles band.”

Their set list is aimed at getting the crowd on its feet with songs by Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, the Beach Boys, even Barry Manilow’s “Copa Cabana.”

Thomas said their original call-and-response song “Flip flops and bottle tops” always has people up and going. “We’re all about fun,” he said.

LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER After filling your belly with the best Lowcountry Boil around, sit back in your lawn chair, listen to local band Groovetones, then be entertained by the onstage antics of the World Famous Whistlers.

But be sure to stick around for the main event, 7 Bridges, an Eagles tribute band. The members of the band are known for their incredible musicianship, vocal precision and commanding stage presence, which means you can close your eyes and imagine you really are seeing the Eagles live in concert.

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for more information Find out band times and ticket prices on our complete festival schedule on page 2, or go online to www.bftwaterfestival.com to see links to the bands.

Top: Country music artist Lee Brice.

Above: The members of Superglide.

RIVER DANCE Do you think a whole busy week of Water Festival events means people are more tame by the time River Dance rolls around? No way! This is one of the most wild night, where the park is packed and everyone gathers around the stage to dance. The band tasked to give audiences a fun, entertaining show is Superglide.

The five-member band, led by Joey Bishop, takes inspiration from groups like Journey, Foreigner, Bon

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Jovi, and other hits from the 70s and 80s.

Bishop said, “We love what we do and you’ll be able to see it in our performance. This isn’t an oldies show, this isn’t a modern rock, beach or rap show. We play great classic rock and dance music from the late 70’s early 80’s that moms and dads will love, as well as their children.”

COMMODORE’S BALL Legends of the Beach is a group composed of eight musicians, including five former members of the Beach Music group, the Embers. The group plays the beach music they were known for in 80s and 90s. For years, people have been wanting to see these guys back on stage performing together, and now it will happen for the final night of Water Festival.

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Get your license plate The Beaufort Water Festival is happy to announce that the public can now purchase a specialized Beaufort Water Festival license plate. The fee is $30 every two years, in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee.

The plate is available to the general public, and there are no special requirements for acquiring the plate.

To get your license plate, just go to your local DMV in South Carolina and tell them you would like to purchase the Beaufort Water Festival Specialty License plate.

A portion of the fees is returned to the Beaufort Water Festival to help with marketing and promoting the summertime event. Please visit www.scdmvonline. com for more information.

History of the festival The first festival was held in July 1956 with John Bigbee serving as the first president and Gladys Thompson in charge of the visiting queens. The Lions Club took the job of putting on the first parade and has been doing so every year since.

In the early days of the festival, it cost 50 cents to attend the Beauty Pageant, $1 per couple to attend the Water Festival Ball (which was later changed to the Commodore’s Ball) and $2 to attend the Regatta Ball. The first weekend featured two days of sailboat races and the Regatta Ball. The following weekend began with the Beauty Pageant on Friday where the Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands was crowned. The parade and ski show, put on by the Beaufort Water Ski Club, and an air show highlighted the second weekend, in addition to the Water Festival Ball. All events were held on or adjacent to the municipal parking lot, and in case of inclement weather (we never use the word “rain” when speaking of the festival), the pageant would move indoors to the Beaufort Elementary School and the balls would be held in the Community Club.

As the years went by, the festival began to draw more and more people to Beaufort from other parts of the state and on a national level. Events such as fishing and golf tournaments as well as a craft market and sponsors’ and community nonprofit expos were added to the lineup so that the festival had something to offer for every age and interest. The festival continues to add new events and drop some events to keep current with the interests of festival goers.

More than 400 volunteers work long hours to bring the events to the festival.

Water Festival is able to offer first-class entertainment at reasonable prices because of the generosity of loyal sponsors.

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Artisans to provide variety at arts and craft market

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he Arts & Craft Market at the 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival is a handcrafted market, organized by Bonnie Thompson and in its third year of a redesigned juried art and craft application.

To apply, Thompson and her team request the applicant send in pictures of his or her raw product, product 50% complete and a picture of them working on the product, as well as a completed product and booth set-up requirements. This ensures all products are indeed handmade. Not all applicants are accepted. Decisions are made on originality, quality and space availability.

The Arts & Craft Market at this year’s festival will accommodate weekly and weekend artisans, providing a different variety of arts and crafts each day.

This year, the market has a total of 57 artisans, 34 of whom are from South Carolina. The other artists are from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Kentucky.

Hawthorne Leather, shown in the photo, has been attending the festival for the past 25 years.

The market will be Friday, July 15, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday-Thursday, July18-21, 12-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23; 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday, July 24, 9 a.m. -2 p.m.

Beaufort River sandbar, a Water Festival tradition An unofficial Water Festival venue is located within view of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park every year.

Those fortunate to have boats or friends with a boat, anchor at the Beaufort River sandbar and take pleasure in, well, all sorts of fun!

Flotillas of center consoles, pontoons, bateaus and even kayaks tie up to one another, and Beaufortonians of all ages hop from boat to boat until the sandbar comes out of hiding from the ebbing tide. And the first weekend looks to be a good one for those eager to walk in the pluff mud and sand surrounding the infamous bar, home to many Water Festival memories.

Low tide on Saturday, July 16 is at 4:39 pm in the Beaufort River, which will allow boaters good sandbar time between the hours of 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Low tide on Sunday, July 17 is at 5:22 p.m.

Be sure to wear ample sunscreen and make sure your boat is equipped with all safety equipment required by the State of South Carolina. Most of all, be safe on the river and have fun!

south carolina required equipment checklist All boats are required by state law to have the following equipment on board: • Boater safety certificaiton card • Certificate of number on board • Validation decals displayed • Personal floatation devices, one per person. Those under 12 years must always wear one.

• Type B-1 fire extinguisher • Horn, whistle or bell • Daytime visual distress signals • Nighttime visual distress signals • If boating on coastal waters between sunset and sunrise, navigation lights are required.

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Be simple. Be happy. Be real. Be Beaufort!

Scribbled on notepads, tucked in tablets, drafted in unsent emails are stories some of great significance, some of little importance, and many incomplete thoughts. Descriptive paragraphs about the way the moonlight dances across the Beaufort River like thousands of tiny ballerinas create chapter after chapter written by the solitude of streetlight.

Sentimental sentences explain how the wrinkles in my Pappaw’s face weave and fade as he speaks of the good ole’ days. Timeless truths intertwined in experience tell about the scent of vanilla that remains long after momma wipes away a tear.

I have memorialized moments, celebrated situations that most may overlook. I’ve laughed my way through life lessons, long days and many a lapse in logic. With wine glass in hand and computer in lap, my thoughts ramble on with little direction and with even less restraint. Bravery comes easy as honesty, conviction and vulnerability tap dance in sync along my keyboard.

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Pack up your pessimism, sit back and absorb the enigma that is Water Festival. Let your hair down, lift your spirits, ditch the shoes, lose the shirt, tap dance through the day, shag through the night, and douse the day-to-day dread with real life, real moments, real smiles.

ponder. It is easy to unveil in the absence of judgement.

Few occasions show human nature, soul simplicity, and the basic being that allow a peak through the window of the unbridled original. One of those rare wrinkles in time belongs to none other than the Beaufort Water Festival. If you doubt the potential of pure personality, or the power of true colors, pack up your pessimism, sit back and absorb the enigma that is Water Festival.

Watch stress-drained men trade in the business suits for the lighter weight of board shorts, well-meaning moms trade in fabric stitched in obligation and patterned in responsibility for skin-baring bikinis that replace years

with youth and vitality. Even if just for a few hours, maybe even a few days, the shrimper, the crabber, the lawyer and the preacher become simply Beaufortonians. The shackles of roles and responsibility merge into rivers of freedom and folly. Greetings change from rote “How are you?” to an enthusiastic “Happy Water Festival!”

Time clocks and time sheets become a bit more forgiving. Differences disperse as the winds of well-wishes blow forth. Blue collar, white collar inevitably becomes no collar as Water Festival is the great equalizer.

A couple in their sixties will shag under the stars toe to toe with a pair at sixteen. Long love, new love, renewed

love finds itself along the water’s edge.

Visitors question their own way of life as they observe with envy the sweet, slow summer nights that lead to warm mornings full of events and celebration that showcase that which can’t be simulated, only experienced.

Land-locked laments fade as toes and woes submerge in saltwater and sand. Focus on troubles take second to focus on tides. Desk chairs empty and deck chairs fill. Quiet souls who hide behind societal norms unite on the sandbar to shine like polished pennies.

Monday morning will come soon enough. There will be plenty of time to excuse away momentary mishaps and questionable quandaries. For now, let your hair down, lift your spirits, ditch the shoes, lose the shirt, tap dance through the day, shag through the night, and douse the day-to-day dread with real life, real moments, real smiles. Unveil your own true colors, capture your own moments, celebrate the life only you can live. Be simple.

Be happy. Be real. Be Beaufort! Happy Water Festival.

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Bikini dos and don’ts

By Laura Trask

Nothing says summer in Beaufort like boats, beer and bikinis, and with the 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival upon us (and since this is a fashion column), we had better focus on the wardrobe staple of the three B’s — the Bikini! The bikini first shocked those on Swedish beaches in 1947 and apparently still has the same ability over half a century later. A friend of mine visiting from the Upstate, where they do their sunbathing at country club pools and on lakes, could not get over the fact that so many of the women in the Lowcountry were strutting around in bikinis. Her exact words were, “you would never wear a bikini to my country club.” A tankini is as bare as they dare.

Well, we say poo to that!

Although bikini-like garments have been around for a millennia, the man credited with the modern day bikini was a French engineer named Louis Reard.

He revealed his design at a public pool in Paris in 1946, and it was an instant hit. He named it after Bikini Island in the Pacific, which was the site of some nuclear testing. He believed that the excitement it would cause would be as explosive as a nuclear blast! Another fellow bikini inventor called his the “atome,” referring to its size. Well, Reard claimed to have “split the atome,” making the bikini even smaller and exposing the navel, which had not been done before.

Reard declared that a two-piece was not a genuine bikini “unless it could be pulled through a wedding ring.”

So, since we are bold enough to bob boat to boat in little to nothing I guess we need to do some background checks in the dressing room. We have all been there and know it is a lesson in patience and can be quite discouraging, much like finding the right pair of blue jeans, one must be willing to try on many to find one that feels right!

The trick is finding the style and fit that best works with one’s body. As we all know, there are very few perfect

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laura’s fashion file bodies out there. We all have something we are trying to deal with. Here are some helpful hints I have found. Halter-top bikinis offer support while enhancing the cleavage and really look good on just about anyone, whereas a bandeau top is much less flattering. If you want to have longer looking legs, choose a suit that is cut high on the thigh, which will not only elongate your legs, but will make your waist look smaller. A win-win! A solid bottom paired with a printed top will draw the eye upward and also give you a longer look. Stay away from boy shorts and skirted bottoms as they tend to make one look shorter!

As you can imagine, there are many dos and don’ts when it comes to getting your bikini look right. Here are a few: do rock your bikini with big earrings and a fabulous pair of sunglasses, the

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combination is oh so chic. Don’t wear boots with your bikini no matter what misguided fashion victims you may see in them. Flip flops are a better fit, but a wedge can also add a sexy twist. Best to keep it simple and clean.

And remember ladies, there is a fine line between party like a rock star and party like a reality star!

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Iconic looks, clockwise from top left: 1. Louis Reard’s first bikini revealed at a public pool in Paris 1946.

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Wino Water Fest survival kit

By Terry Sweeney

Greetings fellow Happy Winos! As a way of saying thank you for your loyalty and devotion to my column, I thought I would give ya’ll a complimentary ‘Happy Wino Water Festival Survival Kit.’ To that end I am providing you with my hangover cures and my easy to remember ‘Wine Bottle Warning Guide’ that could save your life, or at least enable you to remember all the fun you had at this year’s Water Festival. So Terry when people say to Sweeney you, “I can’t believe you did that in front of everybody at the sand bar!”, you don’t have to look at them blankly and ask, terrified , “I-I was at the sand bar?!”

Hangovers have been the bane of Man’s and Woman’s existence since the beginning of Time … or at least since the beginning of Water Festival. Every year I swear that never again will I be on that Sandbar three sails to the wind! But then the party gets started and I think …oh just one more can’t hurt. And boy am I wrong!!! Before I know it the wrath of grapes is upon me!!!!!

I am personally ready to put on sneakers, shorts and a tank top, plaster a number on my chest and start a nationwide ‘Run for the Cure’… well that is as soon as I can take this ice pack off my head and my hands stop shaking.

Maybe instead I should start up a ‘Tiptoe Quietly For the Cure Wearing Very Dark Sunglasses.’ A friend of mine

who is also a Happy Wino sometimes calls me the morning after we have been out Water Festival partying and all she will say is “Cheeseburger, fries, LT’s, one hour.” Click. That’s all she has to say and I am there, because no greasy burger nor oil-dripping freshly French fried potato has ever tasted better than the one you eat when you’ve got the big H. “Why is that?” you ask. I don’t know. Apparently, Science thinks the study of how greasy junk food affects the booze-soaked brain is beneath them. Another pricey Mars Probe, that’s what we really need.

The last one so improved our quality of life. Thanks, Science. (Of course if they find out Martians don’t get hangovers no matter how many Martiantinis they drink, well then it’s money well spent and I will personally apologize to Science). But in the meantime-HELP!!!

By the way, before I forget, it is imperative that you wash down that grease fest with a carbonated Cola in the biggest cup you can get your hands on, filled to the brim with ice. You can suck on the leftover cubes or stick ‘em in a small watertight baggy and wear them under your hat. It works!! But let’s face it. This trip to Dr. Greaseburger may be my (and several friends’) way of surviving the hellacious wrath of the grape, but everyone has their own.

Of course, the worst one I ever heard came from a dour cousin of mine whom, when asked about her favorite hangover preventative, responded “Don’t drink!”

It was then I remembered my mother always referred to her as “your crazy cousin.” Obviously, back here on Earth where the rest of us Happy Winos live, that is not an option. However, on the

the happy winos wine bottle warning guide One is fun.

Two, I can do.

Three, look out for me!

Four, I’m on the floor.

Five, thank God I’m alive!

Six, I’m pickin’ up tricks.

Seven, I’m probably in Heaven.

other end of the scale, I have a Happy Wino buddy who swears the only way he can get over his hangover is to have a beer for breakfast as soon as he wakes up. Sounds all right, except then he continues to snack on beers all morning and ends up having beer for lunch. ‘Hair of the dog’ he’ll drunkenly inform me if I run into him. “Of course” I say, then quietly mumble under my breath “I think that dog had puppies.”

Nevertheless, he is right about one thing. Beer with hops (a natural sedative) as its main ingredient is the favorite daytime, ‘day after’ drink of many vintners. When I was in Napa, the sight of a beer mug in the hand of any well-known winemaker was a sure sign he’d stomped down too many grapes the night before. So maybe a cold beer with lunch might just be what the doctor ordered.

Speaking of doctors, one of my Happy Wino friend’s wife is one. What does his medical mate recommend for a hangover? “Oh she usually hooks us up to water-drip I.V,’s the next morning ‘till we’re re-hydrated. “Oh that’s a good one,” I chuckle, “Why didn’t I think of

that?!” Tee Hee. One look at his somber puzzled expression tells me “Oh my Lord, he’s serious.” I make a mental note not to ask my undertaker friend what he and his wife do the day after, lest the answer be: “ We sleep in the empty coffins in the walk in freezer!”

Still I do understand where these hung and hurtin’ folks are coming from.

Who among us has not prayed for relief from the ‘Morning After Monster’ and plea-bargained with the grape gods to spare us further agony. “Never again!” we cry. “One glass with dinner from now on,” we swear. Yeah right.

Sooner or later, of course, forgetting all of our heartfelt promises and melodramatic repentance, we’re back whooping it up with the best of ‘em. I’ve even gone so far as to make false claims that the reason I got so sick last time was due to a ‘tainted cork’ or my other old standby, “that last bottle must have turned. I oughta sue!” But most times I simply revert back to the classic old Southern defense: “I was over-served.”

(Although it doesn’t work too well if you never left your house and you were obviously the server!)

Still, of all the cures I’ve heard, my favorite was that of a friend who meticulously described opening a can of Diet Pepsi at 6 p.m. on the night he’s going out, dropping two aspirin in it and letting it sit on his bedside table so he can chug it down before he goes to sleep, thus feeling no pain the next morning.

“Does that really work?” I asked, impressed.

“I don’t know” he shrugged. “I always pass out and forget to drink it.”

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Junior Service League named outstanding nonprofit of the year The Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) is honored to be the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Non-Profit Civitas Award. This award, given annually by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, recognizes a private, non-profit organization that demonstrates enhancement of the quality of life and betterment of the community; contributes a balance of time, expertise and funding; meets an identified community need; and serves locally, regionally or nationally with a local or regional presence.

The awards dinner, held at Dataw Island on June 17, recognized many outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a positive impact on the Beaufort community. JSLB was humbled to be in a group of hard-working nonprofits who work tirelessly each day of the year to improve our region.

The Junior Service League of Beaufort began in the spring of 2005 by a small group of former Junior League members along with other young

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The Junior Service League of Beaufort began in 2005. women concerned, active and involved in the Beaufort community. Since its inception, over 180 women ages 22-50 have been members of the league. Over the past six years, the women of JSLB have assisted numerous local nonprofits in a variety of ways from direct service to major fundraising.

JSLB is currently accepting applications for membership in the 2011-2012 league year to begin in September. Service projects for the coming year include working closely with the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA), and The Blood Alliance.

For a membership application or to learn more about the league, email jslbft@yahoo.com or visit www. jslbeaufort.org.

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YMCA says thank you to Beaufort community The summer excitement has begun at the Wardle Family YMCA. The Y currently has over 250 children enrolled in summer camp and 200 children participating in swim lessons.

The YMCA wants to extend a huge thank-you to the Beaufort community for their generous support in this year’s Annual Scholarship Campaign.

Through these contributions, the YMCA was able to award $66,766 in financial assistance to over 150 children attending summer camp and another $9,680 teaching children to swim.

“Our summer camp program continues to grow year over year,” says Kaylin Caron, Childcare Director

at Wardle Family YMCA. “With a developing program comes higher expenses and I want to personally express my gratitude to all donors.

The YMCA is a charitable organization open to people of all abilities, ages, beliefs, cultures, faiths and incomes. If you would like to sponsor a child this summer, please either donate online at www. ymcabeaufortcounty.com or mail your check to 1801 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935.

New Y members are always welcome and financial assistance is available based on need. For more information, stop in for a free tour or call 843-5229622.

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Catholic Charities now operating local food pantry The largest food pantry in the Lowcountry area, formerly known as St. Vincent dePaul Outreach, a ministry of St. Peter Catholic Church in Beaufort, is now under the direction of Catholic Charities, Diocese of South Carolina. It has been renamed Our Lady’s Pantry, in honor of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

Our Lady’s Pantry continues to be the largest food pantry serving the four counties of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton. Each month, more than 900 qualified families receive staples, meat, bread and fresh produce from volunteers at the facility, which is located at 30 Carolyn Drive in Beaufort.

Funding for the pantry is secured through donations, grants, bequests and fundraising activities. Food distributed by the pantry is obtained through purchases from the USDA

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Second Harvest program, as well as donations from Second Helpings and generous local groups and individuals.

Terry Buquet serves as general manager of Our Lady’s Pantry, which is usually open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Deborah Riley serves as Catholic Charities Regional Coordinator. The telephone number of Our Lady’s Pantry is 843524-2179.

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STRAIGHT TALK: ENVIRONMENT

The changing face of the Coastal Conservation League in Beaufort Ten years ago, the Coastal Conservation League seemed to spend all of its energy and resources opposing development proposals in Beaufort County. Now, a decade later we have the privilege of supporting many policies and directions in the county. Regional land use planning based on form-based code, a number of initiatives to address stormwater management and water quality, and the county’s Rural and Critical Lands preservation program are just a few of the actions we support. The Town of Ridgeland was an outstanding partner as we assisted and supported their adoption of a form-based code. Also, Jasper County is working towards adoption of stronger stormwater management controls, similar to Beaufort’s, as we cheerlead this effort.

What changed?

Especially in the 1990s and first decade of this century, growth was exploding across Beaufort County with the county’s population almost doubling from 1990 to 2010.

Developers were in the driver’s seat, deciding how and where development would occur and playing county against city or town and municipality against municipality in what is known as zoning shopping. The city of Beaufort and the Town of Port Royal were competing to annex onto Lady’s Island and Port Royal Island, and the Town of Bluffton was annexing large tracts in southern Beaufort County.

During this period most of the existing Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) were approved across the county. These PUDs were typically designed by developers of largescale projects to accommodate their wishes for more intense development than would have been otherwise permitted. These actions were taken with expectations of economic boon to the community. The Coastal Conservation League was one of the

By Reed Armstrong, LIBPA member and Project Manager with the Coastal Conservation League in its Beaufort Office

few voices pleading that such projects were negatively impacting our quality of life — that this pattern of building would place unsustainable demands on services and infrastructure, and was already chewing up extensive areas of rural lands as we sprawled across the landscape.

During this period, the league led and helped organize community opposition to a number of the development projects and annexations.

Notable among the annexations opposed by the league were the 2006 annexations. There was the Mobley Tract on Lemon Island annexed by the Town of Port Royal. The City of Beaufort had plans to add almost 9,000 homes and one-and-a-half million square feet of commercial development under annexation proposals for Clarendon and McLeod Farms. Finally, there was the annexation of Binden Plantation by the Town of Yemassee.

These were projects which the Coastal Conservation League felt were harmful to the environment and not in the best interest of our community. The league even took the controversial position in 2003 through 2005 of opposing the location for a new north area high school north of the Whale Branch River, as well as the need for the school. We saw the proposed location for the school as contrary to good land-use planning and the county’s Comprehensive Plan.

In large part because of the outcry from citizens in the community over these annexations and development plans, the unproductive confrontations between our local governments, and the notoriety associated with highly publicized lawsuits by the Coastal Conservation League (Mobley and

Binden annexations), officials of the county and municipalities began to see the benefit of cooperative, regional planning.

Outcomes from this awakening resulted in the Northern Beaufort County Regional Plan of 2007 which lays out a common vision for how our community should grow and develop.

This regional plan was driven by community interests, not necessarily by the goals of developers. Recent 10-year updates of the Comprehensive Plans of the county, city of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal all reflect this shared vision.

This regional approach, especially in the northern part of the county, continues to address and promote cooperative efforts, including establishment of the Metropolitan Planning Commission, progress toward implementation of a multi-jurisdictional form-based code to promote more sustainable growth, and shared standards for protection of water quality and other treasured assets.

So, what changed?

One thing of course, is the economy.

But it is bigger than that. There is a recognition that the way we had been developing was on the wrong track.

This recognition has been driven by a concerned, informed and involved citizenry, by responsive and forward looking officials and staff and the actions and positions taken by the Coastal Conservation League. It is no longer business as usual. Faced with the consequences of our past decisions, our communities are taking extraordinary measures and making the hard, longrange decisions that will protect our quality of life for generations to come.

We of the Coastal Conservation League are pleased to support these positive directions, but we will continue to examine, speak against, and if need be, litigate those proposals which we feel are harmful to the community and environment.

Halo Salon to host open house Debra Blyzes Faulkner, owner of Halo Salon and stylist for 28 years, was born and raised in Beaufort. She is excited to open her own salon at 184 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island in the white building where the former SCB&T was located. She opened doors to customers on April 26 and will be hosting an open house on July 30th starting at 11 a.m.

Faulkner specializes in dimensional coloring. Jen Long, another stylist with

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10 years experience, will be specializing in color, foiling

and razor cutting. And Danyel Bolding, a stylist

with 13 year’s experience, will specialize in hair cutting and color.

Services included at the salon are: Cutting for men, women, and children; all types of color applications including permanent, demipermanent, foiling, fashion color, etc.; Keratin hair smoothing; body waves; make-up application; waxing; massage therapy; and, in the future, facials and body treatments.

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Habersham introduces SILO Where locally sourced food is bought, stored and distributed The Habersham Marketplace has recently welcomed the Sea Islands Local Outlet (SILO) to its village of restaurants, retailers and services.

Owned and operated by farmer David Hislop, SILO’s mission is to provide locally sourced food to residents of Beaufort County while educating them about where and how the food they eat is produced.

An offspring of the Habersham Farmers Market, SILO was created by a group of local food enthusiasts as an opportunity for local growers and food purveyors to sell their products directly to its members. SILO is an illustration of Habersham’s goal to maintain its reputation as a model for sustainable development, providing a direct link between urbanism and agrarianism.

Products are sold directly through the SILO shop front in the Habersham Marketplace or online at http://www. silo-beaufort.com, with the bulk being purchased online. Like traditional farmers markets, the growers and producers pay a sellers’ fee for the ability to sell their products directly to customers through SILO. Customers pay a minimal annual membership

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fee which helps cover the operating expenses of SILO and enables them to participate in events like tastings, cooking demonstrations, lectures, etc.

Additionally, the concept offers sellers the ability to set wholesale prices for any products they choose. Only wholesale buyers, like restaurants and schools, will be able to view and receive these prices online. The goal is to make the locating and buying of locally grown items even easier for those who prepare for numerous numbers of people.

“The relationship between the sellers and farmers remains an integral part of the buying process,” said Hislop. “People

know what is available to them each week, can choose exactly what they want and pick up everything in one central location. It’s local, it’s fresh and people feel empowered by their ability to choose ahead of time what foods they eat and where they come from.”

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Life is just so hard ... until it’s not

By Martha O’Regan

Life is so hard ... until it’s not. You decide. Simply choosing a shift in perception creates a new reality. By recognizing that every experience is part of our personal growth and development, even those perceived as “bad” or “wrong.” This awareness allows us to choose the appropriate response that creates a greater emotional freedom. Energetically speaking, every experience is neutral until we choose an emotional charge for it. Whatever emotion we attach to the situation, we will attract more experiences to create more of the same emotion. Remember that we are each our own “radio station” emitting frequencies then attracting “like” frequencies 24/7/365. Consider what your radio station is attracting these days.

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full blown anger? Then, once you blow up, you may feel better physically but not so much emotionally, especially if you have made a fool of yourself or hurt someone you care about. Now, you’re stuck in remorse and the cycle continues.

However, by starting the cycle seeing the good or learning the lesson of the situation, being grateful for that lesson, or asking forgiveness if necessary, the emotional charge is lighter and more at ease, creating less stress and upset.

Does learning how to shift your

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LEADER RECEIVES STATEWIDE FELLOWSHIP James Simmons, MD, Beaufort Memorial Hospital pediatrician and board member, was recently chosen from over 300 nominees to be one of 23 leaders to participate in the Liberty Fellowship. In announcing the selection, Hayne Hipp, Liberty Fellowship Founder, noted that this year’s fellows represent a broad spectrum of careers, expertise and personal passions.

The fellowship, founded by Hipp through partnership with Wofford College and The Aspen Institute, is a statewide leadership initiative. Fostering a values-based approach, the Liberty Fellowship exposes rising leaders, ages 30 to 45, to diverse perspectives, critical thinking and intellectual and personal development.

“Our eighth class is enormously impressive,” he said, James “reminding us of the quality of leadership we have Simmons percolating in South Carolina. While they span a wide range of thought and diversity of perspectives, these fellows share a desire to take action to make South Carolina better.”

Dr. Simmons, a pediatrician in private practice at All Children’s Pediatrics, has been a member of the medical staff at Beaufort Memorial since 1999. He has been on the Board of Trustees of Beaufort Memorial Hospital since 2007, and has chaired the Board’s Quality Improvement Committee.

perception mean that disease will suddenly disappear? Or, the back surgery you have scheduled can be cancelled?

Or the abusive partner you are living with just packs up and disappears? The Law of Attraction is a crazy thing so, never say never, but more likely, what it does mean is that once you learn to shift, you become more self-aware, allowing you to take back control of your life, thus opening your mind to new ideas and approaches to your situation. We can get so stuck in our patterns and behaviors, that until we choose to shift, we can’t see anything else.

It’s been said “the only constant is change.” Yet, some folks completely resist change, insisting on living in “ustaville,” unhappy with the present or always comparing things to way it “used to” be. Once we can accept that change is inevitable, and practice shifting our perspective, life can become a lot less challenging. No question that many illnesses are lifestyle induced and

could be corrected or at least improved with better nutrition and exercise, but because change can be uncomfortable or unfamiliar, many will resort back to their old ways. They may stay sick, but at least it’s familiar.

We have to change our mind if we want to change our life. So, rather than struggling with the latest diet, obsessing over every morsel and feeling guilty when you slip, consider eating for pleasure and nourishment, making healthy choices.

Your body will digest and metabolize more efficiently when vibrating in enjoyment rather than guilt. Additionally, instead of hating your job and griping about it all day, begin appreciating that you even have a job or finding some aspect that you do enjoy. Your stress levels at the end of each day will be more balanced, allowing more enjoyment during your time away from work.

Consider how you choose to perceive life and whether there is room for “shift.”

Remember, it’s only hard until it’s not.

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The findings in the study, a review of previous studies that was published in previous studies that included tens of the journal Ophthalmology, suggest to thousands of people, tracking who was some experts that nearsighted people — nearsighted and had glaucoma.

Overall, nearsighted people were a third of all US residents — may want about 90% more likely to also develop to undergo regular eye screening.

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DIGITAL OUTCOMES The University of South Carolina Beaufort is hosting an exhibit of works by graduate students participating in this summer’s Digital Photography Workshop.

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school

Whale Branch Elementary names new principal The Beaufort County School Board has approved Ms. Anita Lynn Nelson as Principal of Whale Branch Elementary School.

No stranger to the Beaufort County School District, Ms. Nelson has served as Assistant Principal at Shell Point Elementary School in Beaufort since 2007. Before joining the administrative

team at Shell Point, she was the Assistant Principal at St. Helena Elementary School and a classroom instructor for 13 years teaching first, second and third grades.

“The Beaufort County Schools are fortunate to have such strong leadership program which helps prepare assistant principals for principalships,”

Superintendent Valerie Truesdale said.

“Ms. Nelson brings to Whale Branch Elementary exemplary experience attuned to the accelerated growth focus in our district. The interview team of parents, teachers and school district leaders is pleased to welcome her as principal of Whale Branch Elementary School.”

dickson to lead lady’s island middle Educator was principal at Whale Branch Middle Mona Lise Dickson begins her new assignment this week as principal of Lady’s Island Middle School, following approval by the Board of Education last Tuesday.

Ms. Dickson has been a leading educator with the Beaufort County Schools for many years. She served as assistant principal of Beaufort High School and for the past three years as principal of Whale Branch Middle School, the first middle school in Beaufort County to serve fifth through eighth grades. Ms. Dickson led implementation of a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum. Under her leadership, Whale Branch Middle School has been repeatedly recognized for its achievements and improved report card ratings.

With her proven record of producing academic improvement, Ms. Dickson brings experience as a

former math teacher, women’s basketball coach and involved citizen in Beaufort County. As a parent whose four children attended Lady’s Island Middle School, Ms. Dickson is well aware of the Lady’s Island community.

“Mona Lise Dickson is a strong leader and highly qualified educator,” Superintendent Valerie Truesdale said. “The interview team of parents, teachers and school district leaders are proud that she applied for the position of Principal for Lady’s Island Middle School. We look forward to the expansion of the STEM initiative at Lady’s Island and continued engagement of the community.”

Ms. Dickson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics from Rollins College and a Master’s in Education Administration from Cambridge University in Cambridge, Mass.

Ms. Nelson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina, a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Cambridge University in Cambridge, Mass., and her Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of South Carolina.

USCB offers sat program University of South Carolina’s renowned University Test Prep program and University of South Carolina Beaufort are teaming up to offer an intensive and exciting SAT/ACT test prep program at the Hilton Head Gateway Campus in Bluffton. The course will be offered August 1-4.

The program is intended to help rising ninth12th graders prepare for the SAT and ACT tests, which play a vital role in college admissions. As such, University Test Prep is here to help students meet their potential through the SAT/ACT Summer Institute in the Beaufort area.

Participants in University Test Prep will receive thorough preparation for high stakes undergraduate admissions exams. The Institute provides 20 hours of on-campus classroom learning and is led by a professional test prep instructor from the University of South Carolina.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Institute includes lunch each day, course materials, including the Official SAT and ACT textbooks, workbooks, and interactive online comprehensive review sessions in September.

To register and for more information, please contact USC Continuing Education and Conferences at 803-777-9444, email: testprep@ mailbox.sc.edu, or see http://discover.sc.edu.

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food&drink

A spotlight on fabulous local restaurants and other hidden places to discover great food

Finding fresh, local goods at the

Port Royal Farmers Market

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

The Lunch Bunch, sans the bunch, went to the Port Royal Farmers Market on Saturday morning. That’s right, I went without my posse, but fortunately brought a friend to experience the local phenomenon. I’ve driven by the Farmer’s Market, located at Heritage Park next to the Naval Hospital, many Saturdays and noticed the crowd. It’s always packed, and for good reason: It is simply awesome. Just notice the “Spotted List,” everyone was there (and if I missed you, sorry, I was busy filling my hungry belly with all the amazing food).

When I say it’s crowded, I mean the parking lot is full, but there’s plenty of room to walk around, enjoy the atmosphere and inspect all the quality locally grown produce, specialty items and prepared dishes. Beek Webb and Vic Varner play bluegrass while kids run around and play. It’s just such a fun way to spend a morning and a great way to stock up on the necessities for the week.

A typical Saturday in the summer will feature items like local honey, handmade soaps, potted plants, biscotti, boiled peanuts, locally grown tea, free range eggs, and the list goes on. The market also hosts vendors who sell dog treats, Beignets, Chinese dumplings, ravioli, sweet rolls, tomato pies, Baklava, authentic homemade breads and handmade Italian pasta.

And talk about produce! Regional farmers come to Port Royal with all the summer fixin’s you’ll need: Yellow wax beans, fresh garlic, green onions, chives and herbs — sweet basil, Thai basil, lemon basil, mint, oregano and tarragon. Also at the market are tomatoes, eggplant, green peppers, squash, okra, cucumbers, onions, yellow pear tomatoes, hot peppers, corn and fresh local shrimp.

spotted by the lunch bunch: Melina and Bob Cunningham and family; Margaret, Amelia and Jeff Evans; Louis and Kit Bruce, Marjorie Gray; Robin Kopperneas; Rosemary Cuppia; Angel Gray and twins; Beek Webb; Vic Varner; Dr. Gene Grace; Laura Lee Rose; Urbie West; Maryanne Payne; Cilla and Marvin Dukes; Maura Rhodin; Bonnie Hargrove; Louise Coleman; Joe Bonturi; Wanda Scheper; Campbell and Marvin Dukes III; Edward Dukes; Rob Marek and new friends, Grey Brendle and his wife.

Local produce from Rest Park Farms.

Left: Claudine serves one of her crepes. Right: Owners of House of Soul, opening soon.

While I was there, I sampled a few prepared dishes from local vendors.

Janie from Janie’s Breads gave me an amazing cup of shrimp and grits. And the owners of House and Soul (which will soon open on Ribaut Road next to Family Dollar) served me a delicious piece of fried fish.

My friend brought Chinese dumplings and barbecue from Palm Key Catering, topped with a mix of the spicy and honey gold sauces. Both were dynamite.

After all that, I managed to save room

for a crepe, made by Claudine’s Crepes out of Bluffton. The popular vendor is always packed with eager fans of savory and sweet crepes. I ordered the Monkey Bee, filled with Nutella, bananas and honey. It was worth the short wait, I can attest! And Claudine, who is known to give away one crepe per Saturday, gave it to me, free of charge. Thanks, Claudine!

But there was so much more at the market I wanted to try. So I bought some homemade ravioli made by Lindsay Dickson; a bag of salted boiled peanuts;

some tomatoes from Urbie West of Rest Park Farms; and two bone-in ribeyes from Mi Bek Farms. I wanted to try a tomato pie made by Mr. Garrett of Lowcountry Produce, but he was sold out!

Throughout the week, I tried all the purchased items. I sampled the truffle lobster, ricotta and lemon and fourcheese raviolis, which were so yummy!

I had a tasty tomato sandwich on white bread with Duke’s mayonnaise (always a summer hit). I savored the ribeye with a simple rub of garlic salt and pepper, and I devoured the boiled peanuts in a single sitting. Needless to say, my week has been deliciously filling!

Kit Bruce and her husband, Louis, started the Farmers Market in Port Royal seven years ago. It is definitely a hit among the locals, and tourists tend to flock there as well. The market is open from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. To get more information on becoming a vendor or to get on a weekly e-blast about upcoming events and seasonal items for sale, email kitbruce@ charter.net.

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D. BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 525-9824; L.D.

BARBARA JEANS RESTAURANT & BAR: 47 Ferry Road, Lady’s Island; 524-

SPOTLIGHT ON:

SUZARA’S

Kitchen in Uptown Beaufort

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS: 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

Parkway; Beaufort; 379-5888; Japanese; L.D.

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

SAN JOSE: 5 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001, and 2149 Boundary St., Beaufort, 524-5016; Mexican; L.D.

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D.

2400; Home-style Southern; B.L.D.

St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D. Corners, 1 Merchant Lane, Lady’s Island; 524-8779; Soups, salads, ice cream; B.L.D.

SANDBAR & GRILL: 41B Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 524-3663; L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.

SEA ISLAND PIZZA: 136 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort; 522-1212; L.D.

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

Beaufort; 522-2029; Southern cooking; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary

Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.

BLUE DOG CAFE: 736 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, inside The Lowcountry Store; 838-4646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT: 760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 8380821; D.

SuZara’s Kitchen, located at 1211 Newcastle Street behind Talbot’s, is owned by Susan Zara. Zara is a natural in the kitchen. “I love what I do. I love to see the response on people’s faces. And it’s very easy for me,” says the 37-year-old chef. Her enthusiasm for cooking and ultra-organized sense of business has propelled her into an elite class of restaurant owners in Beaufort. Lunch options include a variety of salads and sandwiches, as well as delicious homemade desserts. The ambiance of SuZara’s is peaceful. It’s the perfect setting for a ladies’ lunch or any small gathering.

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052;

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D. CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

Waveland Ave., Cat Island; 524-4653; Steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, more; L.D.

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699

11th St. W, Port Royal; 524-7433; Seafood; D.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FACTORY CREEK FISH COMPANY: 71 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 379-3288; Seafood; L.D.

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

2001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9601; Buffet-style Southern cooking; B.L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L. SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

809 Port Republic St., at The Beaufort Inn, Beaufort; 379-0555; L.D.

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway; Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

GULLAH GRUB: 877 Sea Island

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3841; L.D.

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21, Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

Congress Street, Beaufort; 524-1961; B.L.

MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D. SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

Beaufort; 470-0188; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.

SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive,

Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; Japanese; L.D.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111

TACO BURGER: 1740 Ribaut Road,

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

2141 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 838-4166; L.D.

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s Island; 522-9700; L.D.

Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

LIGHTHOUSE DELI: 81 Sea Island

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway,

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

LOS AMIGOS: 14 Savannah Highway;

Parkway, Lady’s Island; L.

Beaufort; 838-9300; Seafood, steaks; L.D.

Beaufort; 470-1100; Mexican; L.D.

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE:

Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.

910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; Burgers, salads, seafood, bar and grill; L.D.

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

St., Beaufort; 379-9061; B.L.

Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D.

Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.

Road, Beaufort; 379-0174; B.L.

Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

Port Royal; 524-0008; Mexican; L.D.

TOOTING EGRET BISTRO: 706 Craven St., Beaufort; 521-4506; B.L.

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St., Port Royal; 522-1222; Steaks, salads; L.D.

UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway,

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood, burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

UPTOWN GRILL: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-3332; L.D.

PALM & MOON BAGELS: 221 Scott

WEEZIE’S CRAB SHACK: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2197; Seafood, burgers; L.D.

St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 379-8646; L.D. PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D. Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 555-

1212; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.

REAVES FISH CAMP: 1509 Salem Road, Beaufort; 522-3474;; L.D.

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.

Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.

WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D. YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

A GUIDE TO DINING • All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.

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pets

Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol, or find a furry friend to adopt

Friends don’t let friends have litters Health. According to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), 6 to 8 million dogs (and cats) enter shelters each year, and at least half of them are euthanized. The group calculates that a fertile dog can produce two litters of 6-10 pups in a year. If you are up to the math, that means that the female and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 unwanted dogs over a span of six years. If you take a casual drive around Beaufort County, you might assume that most of them live here.

While I would like to see every pet neutered or spayed and would like to create a case that it is THE only right thing to do, I would be remiss if I did not share the entire picture of spay/neuter effects on a dog’s health. It is a controversial topic with veterinarians and dog professionals.

On the Let’s Get Neutered! front, any ailment associated with an active reproductive tract will be eliminated. That means that pyometra (infection of the uterus) and testicular cancer does not occur, as the parts affected are just not there.

Protastatic cancer is greatly reduced, as is mammary cancer.

In fact, intact female dogs have seven times the risk of developing mammary tumors than do females spayed early in life.

However, on the other side, in both males and females, very early spay/neuter procedures may increase the risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer).

Very early means three months and under. This is a cancer found in medium/large and large breeds. A 2002 study at the University of Purdue of 683 Rottweilers — a breed known to be at high risk for osteosarcoma — concluded that the risk for bone cancer was significantly influenced by the

BowWOW!

Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath. Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www.wholedog.biz.

The medical benefits of having your dog spayed or neutered far outweigh the slight risk involved with undergoing anesthesia.

Modern veterinary procedures employ equipment during surgery to ensure the patient is doing just fine. dogs’ ages at sterilization. For an at-risk breed, postponing spay/neuter until the second year was suggested.

In females there is a 4-20% increase in what is colloquially termed “spay incontinence” or more colloquially, the dog that dribbles. Studies show that this occurs in dogs spayed early, from 6-14 weeks, in what is termed pediatric neutering. Fortunately, this is a condition easily controlled by homeopathic remedy.

So, is this an argument NOT to spay or neuter your pet? For those of us who have spent time in animal shelters and who have witnessed the misery of abandoned dogs, let alone the euthanization procedure, there is absolutely no reason not to neuter your pet. However, if you are concerned about the risks of potential medical complications, you may wish to wait until your dog is at least 6 months old.

As for the surgery itself, the medical benefits of having your dog spayed or neutered far outweigh the slight risk involved with undergoing anesthesia. Modern veterinary procedures employ equipment

that monitors heart and respiratory rates during surgery, ensuring the patient is doing just fine. If you are concerned, you can always consult your vet, but remember for docs, this is a routine operation.

Normally, your vet will tell you to withhold food and water from your dog for 12 hours before the operation. Most dogs go home the same day, but sometimes your vet may prefer to keep a pet in slightly longer if they are still very sleepy.

After the operation, dogs should be confined to the house for a few days, kept quiet and prevented from jumping, or biting at their sutures. Your vet will discuss post-operative care, including when the sutures will be removed. Recovery time depends on the animal. At one time, I had a pair of male cockers. Immediately postsurgery, P.Bear was ready to wrangle and run. Nothing was going to slow him down. His brother, Temujin, assumed a mournful position on the couch and moaned for a day. I fixed him some soup and held his head. What a con artist!

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what to do Chamber announces business after hours

CenturyLink will host the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours on Thursday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at their location in Beaufort Town Center at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort. Business After Hours events provide networking opportunities for chamber members and guests. The event is open to chamber members for $10 and all others for $20. Please RSVP to Amy Kaylor at (843) 525-8524 or via email at amy@beaufortsc.org.

Sportfishing and diving club to meet

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club July meeting will be held Thursday July 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. This month welcomes Captain Chris Butler, of Butler Marine. For additional information, call Captain Frank Gibson at 522-2020.

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Group to present talk on George Patton

On July 14, OLLI will present “General George Patton: A Genius at War” at the historic USCB Beaufort campus. The lecture and film will take a hard look at the commander of Second Corps and Third Army in World War II. The lecture will start at 1 p.m. and is open to the public.

Cost is $10. To make reservations, call the OLLI office at 843-208-8247.

Summer Scribes Camp for young writers

Do you know a student between sixth and eighth grades who likes to write? Beaufort freelance writer, workshop leader and writing coach Katherine Tandy Brown is offering a weeklong summer writing camp based on Natalie Goldberg’s classic “Writing Down the Bones” writing practice. During three morning classes, young writers will have fun improving writing skills while creating stories. Classes are Monday, July 18, Wednesday, July 20 and Friday, July 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Charles Street Gallery, on the corner of Charles and Greene Streets. Class size is limited; cost is $65 for the week. For more information, call (843) 379-5886 or (859) 312-6706.

Calling all children to Veggie Fun World

The Parish Church of St. Helena’s Veggie Fun World-Session II will be July 18-29 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The fee for this session is $145 and can be reserved and paid online at www.sthelenas1712.org. The theme for this session is Praise, and we will emphasize music, drama, and storytelling.

Like Session I, it, too, will have fun games, crafts, and outside activities — plus, a great make-your-own handprint T-shirt.

Veggie Fun World seeks to encourage growth in body, mind, and spirit as we build fellowship in the body of Christ.

We will provide professional nursery staff, crafts, games, music, and storytelling as we promote Biblical family values while having a whole lot of fun. We hope to hear from your family this summer.

Please consider joining us for one or more sessions. Contact Roz Dixon, Director of Nursery Ministry, at nursery@islc.net, call (843) 812-8772 (cell) or (843) 522-1712, ext. 220 (work) with any questions.

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Community Bible Study to hold event

The Beaufort class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational event, “Iced Tea, Lemonade & Sweets” on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Helena’s Episcopal Parish, 507 Newcastle St., Beaufort. Reservations for the event are requested; childcare will be provided.

This event is open to all area women interested in Community Bible Study, a non-denominational study which presents an in-depth study in a caring format. The Beaufort class meets at St. Helena Parish from September to May on Thursday mornings and includes classes for children, infants to age 12; however, space for children’s classes is limited. Please call Sandi Fischer 838-0212 or e-mail fishnet@islc.net to make a reservation for the event or to get more information.

Beaufort Women’s Connection to meet

The Beaufort Women’s Connection will meet on Thursday, July 21, at the St. Helena Parish Church at 507 New Castle Street. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., and lunch is served at 12:15 p.m.. Cost for luncheon and program is $12. The speaker for the day is Corrine Ike, and her talk is entitled “Coming to the end of myself meant a whole new adventure.”

Corrine will also do our feature, “Day tripping in Savannah.” Reservations can be made to Karen Whitehead at 838-7627 or e-mailing her at mommakaren@islc.net.

Reservations need to be in by Monday, July 18.

Sea Island Quilters to hold meeting

The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, July 21, 6 p.m., in the Camellia Room at Quality Inn on Boundary Street.

The speaker will be Courtney Garbade a hand therapist with Coastal Hand Therapy. She will discuss “Taking Care of Our Hands.” Her presentation will show quilters how to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, sitting positions at the sewing machine and general quilting ergonomics.

For additional information contact Helen Goldman at 525-6155.

McIntosh Books holds book signings on Bay

The following book signings will be held at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay St. For more information, please call Connie McGraw at 525-1066.

• Friday, July 22, 1 - 4 p.m. Allan Winneker signing copies of his book, “Two Islands, Terror in the Low Country.”

Beaufort Writers meet

The Beaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room. The next meeting is scheduled for July 26.

St. Peter Church to have clothing sale

St. Peter Catholic Church in Beaufort will be holding its first Newly New Clothing Sale on July 27-30. Hours will be Wednesday, July 27 from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call Judy Daigle (843)846-6025 for more information.

Ongoing events at ARTworks

• Kazoos on Vacation: Rick Hubbard’s hit family show of music, comedy, and fun at ARTworks where your kids are the stars and kazoos are free! Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. through August 2. Doors open at 7 p.m., adults $10, kids $5. Info and reservations 843-379-2787, www.

ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

• Beaufort’s Best Hidden Talent Competition concerts open to the public: These musicians need to hear the roar of the crowd as they compete for the Grand Prize — $1,000 paid gig in the Street Music on Paris Avenue concert in Spring 2012. Preliminary competitions are July 9 and 16, 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks, $5 at the door. Semifinal competition will be July 30, 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks, $5 at the door. Grand Finale is free on August 6, 6 p.m. on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. All ages and music styles are eligible to register by July 1. Performance slots are first come, first serve. www.ArtWorksInBeaufort. org, 843-379-2787, and at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street 29902, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

• Ongoing registration for ARTblast & TheaterArt weekly camps: now through July 30th. Every week this summer ARTworks offers the joy and challenges of art — on the canvas and on stage. Each weekly class is $110, and scholarships are available, supported by a private family foundation (no extra paperwork, just ask.) 379-2787, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org; 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

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