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The Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association’s July meeting will include S.C. Senator Tom Davis as the guest speaker. Sen. Davis was elected to the South Carolina Senate, representing District 46, in 2008. He is a graduate of Furman University and received his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. He has practiced law in Beaufort since 1985 at Harvey & Batty, P. A. Before assuming his present office, he managed Governor Mark Sanford’s 2002 and 2006 gubernatorial campaigns; served in Governor Tom Davis, state S a n f o r d ’ s senator for administration District 46 as senior policy advisor, co-chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, chief of staff; and chaired the bi-state Jasper Port Negotiating Committee. Senator Davis presently serves on the Senate Committees on Rules, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Banking and Insurance, Education and Judiciary. He is married and has three daughters.

Subjects he has been requested to include in his discussion with our members include: • How would you score the 2011 legislative session?

• What are the major items that remain to be addressed in future sessions?

• Status of correcting the Education Finance Act to better support Beaufort County public schools.

• Your evaluation of the economic health of the state.

When: Tuesday, July 12, 8 a.m.

Where: Palmetto Business Park, Beaufort County Realtor’s Association headquarters, Lady’s Island Drive

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SPORTS

BHS students take part in Hawg Tuff Challenge. see page 12

LIFESTYLE

Exhibit on display at Penn Center

Local firefighters bring home many accolades. see page 15

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he York W. Bailey Museum at the historic Penn Center proudly presents the debut exhibition of “The Beaufort Basket” by sweetgrass basket maker Jery Bennett-Taylor on Saturday, July 16. This will be the first in a series of exhibits celebrating Gullah traditional art in South Carolina. The gallery will also preview the film, “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art”, a companion to the national traveling exhibit by the Museum of Art, at noon. The exhibit opens at 1 p.m. followed by a lecture and demonstration by Ms. Taylor from 2 to 4 p.m.

This exhibition of ten original pieces is the first revival in Beaufort of the 300-year old native island coiled “work” basketry once practiced by generations of slaves who transported the craft from Africa. This museum-quality collection was inspired by the 150-year old “Penn School baskets” that were formerly made by the men using the fibrous bulrush plant found in the marshes. This exclusive collection of original bulrush baskets in various sizes, also includes a rare and unique “Marsh Tackey” sweetgrass basket that has never before been shown publicly.

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Send us your Water Festival photos The Island News will be featuring your stories and photos of Water Festival in two upcoming issues. We need your help. Please send your memories of Water Festival no later than Monday, July 11, to theislandnews@gmail.com. We will publish your entries as we celebrate the 56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival from July 15-24.

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Artist and sculptor to hold talk at USCB University of South Carolina Beaufort Studio Art Program and the USCB Art Gallery will be exhibiting the work of artist and sculptor, Matt Toole.

He will showcase prototypes, models, and images of the original performance featured at the Sixth International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art, held in Kidwelly, Wales, during July of 2010.

Toole will give an hourlong talk, followed by a reception, on August 25, at 6 p.m. His work will be on exhibit in the USCB Center for the Arts from July 18 until September 2. The general public is encouraged to attend the talk, reception, and exhibition, which are all free of charge.

“Kinship: A Tribute of Iron” explores the concept associated with an evolution

of human creative endeavors, building upon what has been previously learned and is passed down through generations, resulting in accumulated knowledge.

This tribute celebrates the exchange of knowledge represented by the usage of cast iron. It is funded through a Presidential Fellowship for Faculty Development from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Halftide Publishing in Okatie announces the publication of a new book, “The Gullahs of South Carolina”

by Pearce W. Hammond. The book tells an urgent and important story about the Gullah people and their vanishing way of life and culture. Many Americans are unaware that along the South Carolina coast lies a culture more strongly rooted in African ways than any other in America.

It was a time when most sea islanders were black and understood the importance of tucking Spanish moss into a shoe, painting window trim blue, and running like mad from a coachwhip snake. The rivers and ocean were theirs for fishing; the salt marshes theirs for shrimping, crabbing and oystering; and the woods theirs for hunting. They sang spirituals and spoke their native tongue without shame. They wove baskets without worrying that the sweet grass might vanish from the swamps someday.

They delivered their own babies, made medicine of herbs, and knitted their own fishing nets. They danced and clapped when they worshiped, told stories, and adorned graves with

Author Pearce W. Hammond tells an urgent and important story about the Gullah people and their vanishing way of life. life’s necessities and pleasures so the departed could pass easily and amiably between material and spiritual worlds.

In quiet self-sufficiency, the Gullahs lived off the water and the land and

their unique culture thrived in isolation for centuries on the remote sea islands until the outside world discovered the islands and started paying millions to own them and new ways were forcing out the old.

“The Gullahs of South Carolina” gives a pictorial journey through the sea islands and Lowcountry of South Carolina with artwork by the author; it also conveys the great love of the Gullah people for the land and the water in peaceful times gone by. The images and text in each section provides historical information and interesting facts about the Gullah people, their way of life, and their culture.

The book also creates public awareness of the Gullah language, lifestyle and culture so that Gullah children and future generations will know and recognize the significant contributions the Gullah people have made to South Carolina and to America’s heritage.

“The Gullahs of South Carolina” is available from the author’s website: http://www.pearcehammond.com and from Amazon.com and from The Filling Station Art Gallery in Bluffton.

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STRAIGHT TALK: POLITICS

Beaufort County-anchored congressional district merits support A couple of weeks ago, a new congressional plan for South Carolina pushed by the Myrtle Beach business community, in general, and by a Myrtle Beach state representative, in particular, unraveled in the South Carolina Senate.

Much to their dismay, as reported by “The State” newspaper, “the state Senate approved a redistricting plan that creates a new 7th District that is centered in Beaufort County.”

South Carolina once had a 7th congressional district, but the 1930 census took it away. The recently completed census, however, showed our state’s population in the past ten years grew at a rate (15.3 percent) greater than the country as a whole (9.7 percent), and so on December 21, 2010, the federal Justice Department announced that our state’s 7th district would be restored.

Wesley Donehue, director of the state Senate Republican Caucus, summarized what happened next: “One of the worst kept secrets in state politics is that [Myrtle Beach] Rep. Alan Clemmons is running for the yet-unrealized Seventh Congressional District. Clemmons, as chairman of the [state House] subcommittee drafting the plan, had the ability to craft himself a district that he could win.”

And as Donehue goes on to explain, that’s exactly what Clemmons did, and the state House adopted his plan to create a new 7th district stretching from Myrtle Beach “into the Democratic Pee Dee area … a district created for a more moderate Republican.” (That state House-approved plan was developed in conjunction with and as recommended by Congressman Jim Clyburn and members of his staff, and it chops Beaufort County into two pieces, gutting its political relevance;

Tom Davis is the state senator for Beaufort County. He can be reached at tom@senator tomdavis.com.

more on that later.)

Clemmons is an honorable man; however, drawing a new district to suit the desire of a particular politician is horrible public policy. The state Senate Republican Caucus agreed, so it hired John Morgan, one of America’s leading electoral demographers, to draw a congressional plan that reflected South Carolina’s communities of interest, avoided gerrymandering and had the strongest chance of surviving the inevitable legal challenges in federal district court.

Morgan objectively reviewed the data, applied federal Justice Department criterion and drew a plan that, among other things, happened to anchor the new 7th district in Beaufort County.

That plan became the state Senate Republican Caucus plan, and attorneys specializing in redistricting law formally recommended it the state Senate’s special redistricting subcommittee.

That subcommittee then held a meeting to consider it, and that’s when power politics reared its head again.

Unhappy that the new district might not be anchored in Myrtle Beach and include the Pee Dee, hundreds of people from that area went to the subcommittee meeting and demanded adoption of the Clemmons plan passed by the state House. The subcommittee had no such plan — none resembling it had even been recommended — but one was hurriedly prepared that very evening and quickly passed.

That hasty action was subsequently corrected by the full state Senate, which voted 25 to 15 to approve the state Senate Republican Caucus plan.

State senators from all parts of the state — except those from Myrtle Beach and the Pee Dee — voted for the plan, for the same reason I did: it is the most logical plan for the state, the least gerrymandered and the one with the least number of county splits.

I also supported the state Senatepassed plan because it recognizes Beaufort County’s growing prominence. There is finally a chance for our county and its surrounding economic region (the counties of Jasper, Hampton and Colleton) to be the heart of a congressional district, rather than being forgotten tailend appendages of metropolitandominated districts located to the north (Lexington-Columbia) or the northeast (Charleston).

I did not support that plan for personal reasons. During the congressional redistricting debate, I publicly stated that if the new district ended up centered in Beaufort County, I would not run for it. I am making progress as a state senator on things important to me and my constituents, and right now I can make more of a difference in Columbia than in DC. The South Carolina General Assembly will reconvene on July 26 to decide which chambers’ plan will prevail. I am convinced the one approved by the state House, based on the gerrymandering of raw politics, would be successfully challenged in federal district court and result in judge-drawn district boundaries — a nightmare scenario that must be avoided. I will do everything in my power to keep that from happening.

STRAIGHT TALK: POLITICS

South Carolina budget overview The South Carolina House returned to Columbia last Wednesday to address the Governor’s 34 line-item vetoes for the $6 billion fiscal year 2011-2012 State Budget. We rolled up our sleeves, drafting a balanced, conservative spending plan focused on restraining government growth, funding core functions of government, responsibly paying down debt and increasing our rainy day reserve accounts. As noted by Governor Haley in her press conference Tuesday, there is “no pork included in this year’s budget.” I appreciate Governor Haley making note of the fiscal restraint used by lawmakers during this budget process and her focus on capping state spending — an issue that House Republicans have championed,

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reserve accounts. It must be made perfectly clear: Paying down debts Rep. Shannon S. Erickson, R-Beaufort, and increasing reserve accounts do not constitute “new spending” or represents SC House District 124. She can “government growth”. In fact, it is quite be reached at 843the opposite and helps ensure financial 263-1867. solvency for South Carolina.

Some of those budget items include: passing spending limitations bills six • $146 million to unemployment times, including passing the Spending debt repayment; Limitations Bill (H. 3368) just this • Up to $261 million which fully past March. This budget DID come funds increases to the General Reserve in well below proposed growth caps Fund five years ahead of schedule; — in fact it was tens of millions of • $104.8 million dedicated to an dollars below growth caps. The State additional back-up reserve account; Budget falls under this spending cap • $198.6 million to fully fund general because we made priorities of setting obligation bond payments. aside and not spending unprecedented To view all vetoes and results, go appropriations for items such as debt to www.schouse.gov and pull up the repayment, and increasing rainy day House and Senate Journals.

news news briefs Hours reduced at county PALS pool

Beaufort County PALS has changed the schedule of the indoor pool located at Battery Creek High School. Beginning this week, the pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Certain disposals of electronics banned

Section 48-60-90 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, Environmental Protection and Conservation, bans computers, computer monitors, printers and televisions from disposal in landfills, which means residents may no longer bring these items to Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Centers.

The ban, which went into effect July 1, is intended to reduce the amount of harmful materials in the environment.

Electronics contain such toxic matter as cadmium, lead and mercury. County officials hope citizens will hold on to their old electronics until they can attend one of four public collection events. These collection events will take place public works facilities at 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort and at 102 Benton Field Road, Bluffton on these dates: • August 6 • November 5

SCDMV now selling driver manuals

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) began charging a fee last week for driver manuals and commercial driver license (CDL) manuals. The manuals, previously provided at no charge, will be sold for $5 each plus sales tax.

To ensure that manuals remain available to all citizens, SCDMV will provide an initial free issue of five copies of the driver’s manual to high schools and county libraries upon written request. The most current versions of both manuals are also available online to view or print free of charge at www.scdmvonline.com.

Lowcountry Produce market to open in old Beaufort City Hall A Lobeco-based specialty food company that’s been spotlighted by no less than Oprah Winfrey and “The New York Times” will open a storefront in downtown Beaufort’s former City Hall, the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission and Mayor Billy Keyserling announced.

The 1917 structure, beside the county library in the heart of Beaufort’s historic downtown, served as Beaufort City Hall until last summer when staff moved to the new facility at the intersection of Ribaut Road and Boundary Street.

The Beaufort Redevelopment Commission tackled the task of finding a suitable tenant to fill the imposing and important structure at Carteret and Port Republic streets.

During mid-March workshops as part of the Redevelopment Commission’s Civic Master Plan process, several people expressed interest in rehabbing and re-using the former City Hall, said Jon Verity, chairman of the Redevelopment Commission.

“Lowcountry Produce is an ideal company to move into the old City Hall. This kind of reinvestment in the heart of downtown, especially with such a historic and important building, is key to keeping Beaufort a vibrant and thriving place to do business,” Verity said.

Originally built as a post office, the structure has undergone multiple renovations in the past 90 years. Under the lease agreement, Lowcountry Produce will make additional changes to convert the corner building into a retail food market.

Lowcountry Produce, led by Noel Garrett, his brother Dwight Garrett and Seabury Thorp, is a purveyor of specialty food products distributed to over 1,500 stores across the country.

The Garrett’s parents, Martha and Dwight Garrett, founded the company.

All products are handmade and hand-packed using only all-natural ingredients. The products are made locally at the farmstand in Lobeco.

For more information, visit www. lowcountryproduce.com.

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LEADERSHIP BEAUFORT 2012

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 27th Leadership Beaufort Class. Leadership Beaufort connects participants with prominent civic, business and government leaders. The following participants will take part in the 10-month program that will finish in May 2012:

• Anna Angelo – Teacher, The Honeytree Preschool • Jerry Ashmore – Branch Manager, The Greenery, Inc. • Alan Beach – Asst. Chief, Town of Port Royal Police Dept • Candace Brasseur – Dir. Of Public Information, USCB • Chris Damgen – Planner, City of Hardeeville • Erica Dickerson – Hospitality Interior Designer, Self Employed • John Dickerson – President, Domi Adsum, LLC • Robert Edwards – Director, Residential Sales & Service, Hargray Communications • Cathy Emmert – Office Manager, Pender Brothers, Inc. • Pat Foulger – VP, Quality – Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Jayson Gardner – Governmental & Military Relations Manager, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce • Kelly Jones – Marketing Technician, Marine Corps Community Services • Rick Krob – Shift Lieutenant, Burton Fire District • Greta Mattox – Owner, Seaside Getaways • Sam Marshall – Facilities Maintenance Officer, MCCS • Bruce Melville – Major, Comptroller, MCAS • Sheila Miley – Senior Accountant, Robinson Grant & Co, PA • Jennifer Morillo – Principal, Beaufort Elementary School • Greg Rawls – Owner/Artist, Gregorie Glass • Diane Razo – Director of Critical Care, Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Daniel Russell – Special Agent Investigator, SLED • Dee Simpson – MCFTB Director, Marine Corps Community Services • Charles Steinmeyer – President, Ocean Light Corporation • Mari-Ann Taylor – Owner, Compact 2 Technologies • Liz Vallino – Director of Special Events, Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry • Hayes Williams – Principal, Ford & Crowley

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Although there is speed, bravado, and crowds pouring through downtown streets, it isn’t quite Running of the Bulls. Prideful demonstrations of poetic patriotism abound; flags are flown, draped, and tattooed; yet it isn’t the Olympics. Incredible displays of valor and humility bring new meaning to horseshoes and croquet. Coerced captains of glorified gurneys travel at high speeds without plowing happy facefirst into curbside congratulators. Boat balancing beauties frolic from suntan oil slickened port to sand covered starboard.

Rising temperatures, rising tides, even rising fuel costs can not discourage, disillusion, or distract from this summer phenomenon. It isn’t for the faint of heart, it isn’t for the fun-challenged, it is for the people of Beaufort, South Carolina ... IT IS WATER FESTIVAL. Dust off your flip flops and retire your frown. The sweet scent of sunscreen is in the air. Wear your raccoon eyes, tan lines, and T-shirts with pride. Grab a friend, grab a date and head downtown to enjoy all that is Beaufort. Polish the boat, stock

the cooler, and post the schedule for daily review. It is Water Festival.

Artists come from all over to capture it.

Environmentalists fiercely protect it.

Cherimie Fishermen value and Crane respect it. We all love it; water. Salt water, fresh water, swamp water, it is our water. In the upcoming weeks it will be more than an enjoyable view during our daily commute, more than a weekend getaway. It is a way of life.

Men, women and children will celebrate that which makes our piece of paradise, paradise. Families will gather, friends will reunite. It is Water Festival.

Place your worries aside, pack away your differences, and perfect your smile.

It is time to watch the bed races, enjoy the Lowcountry supper, dance under the stars, meet old friends and make new ones. Whether you are an event attendee, a sandbar soldier, or a master people watcher, you will find your place at Beaufort Water Festival.

Bumpy road leads to baby bump There are many ways to describe my condition: Bun in the oven. Knocked up.

With child. Preggo. However you want to say it: We’re having a baby!

On June 29, my husband and I went to our three-month doctor’s appointment.

It marks the end of my first trimester, a mini-milestone for our growing family.

I’m told that the symptoms of morning sickness should begin to subside now, but I’ll believe it when I see it since I’ve puked pretty much every day for the past two weeks. And here’s a joke I invented about my level of exhaustion: What do you call a pregnant narcoleptic? A sleeping baby incubator (pause for laughter). Seriously, some days I’m so tired it’s hard to function.

But I always remind myself: it’s all for the greater good.

Being pregnant for the first time is a big deal in any woman’s life, and it is extremely significant for me considering what I’ve been through in the last year.

Daniel and I have been trying to have a baby for some time now. At 32, my fertility was a starting to be a concern, and it was hard to watch shows about babies.

When I was on my way to the doctor’s office, I thought, June 29, why does that date sound so familiar? And then I remembered: It was the exact day a year ago that I got laid off from my job.

I apparently tried to block that day from memory, but it was an awful experience that I’ll never forget. I wasn’t happy with my job, but it was a position that I’d always wanted. I’d never been laid off before, and it came as a complete surprise. Luckily for me, my family was visiting from Texas at that time, so I got to spend two weeks among their love and support. When they left, then the cold reality set in: what the hell am I going to do with my life?

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But, initially, losing my job was a huge blow to my psyche. I felt unworthy, like a failure. I called my mom crying, we would talk for hours and she was always there to listen and make me laugh, as she had been my whole life. I thought it was the worst thing that could happen to me. I thought.

Until September, when my mom was diagnosed with brain cancer. The breast cancer that had been in remission for six years moved to her brain. When I was alone with her in the hospital the day before her surgery, she turned to me and said,“Go have Daniel’s swimmers checked out. I want to be able to see the baby’s face.” I laughed then, and her choice of words still makes me smile. But it’s sad now because she never will be able to see the baby’s face. She died in October, and sometimes I can’t believe she’s gone.

Other unpleasant events happened since then, so I think it’s safe to say I’ve had a difficult year by any standards. But when I called my husband on a Monday morning in May to tell him that all five pregnancy tests I took came back positive, there was a feeling of renewed joy; it seems like such a blessing.

Of course, it is a mixed blessing. To know that I’ll never be able to call my mom for advice about the baby, or see her kiss her grandchild’s face, is really hard for me to grasp. So I choose to believe that she’s looking down and knows and maybe even had a hand in sending us a good one.

All I can do is focus on the future of my family and honor my mom’s memory by trying to be as wonderful a mother to my baby as she was to me.

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LITTLE BITS OF ROYAL CHATTER

By Peggy Chandler Members of the Royal Pines Garden Club recently visited the Daylily Farm on St. Helena Island. Minnie Edwins operates the Daylily Farm, and the timing was perfect — the daylily’s were in full bloom and magnificent for the Garden Club visit. The ladies purchased daylilies and were instructed on how to plant, mulch, water and divide the plants. At the end of their visit, they enjoyed a picnic lunch in the daylily garden. Monthly meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month commencing in September.

If you are a resident of Royal Pines and would like to join the Royal Pines Garden Club, new members are always welcomed. Meeting visits are available for prospective members enabling them to learn what Garden Club is all about. If you are interested in joining the garden club, please contact Marie GoodeSpencer, Garden Club President, at 843 379-5136 or

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John and Carol Clark of Wade Hampton enjoyed a visit from family over the Fourth of July holiday. Their daughter Sherrie Johnston, her husband, DJ, and their children Danny, Caitlin, Kyle and Ryan visited from Ohio. The grandchildren kept themselves busy with

golf, swimming, collecting frogs and no doubt enjoying grandma’s cooking. Grandpa John took the children fishing early one morning. The catch of the day — “shark.” As you can see by the picture, a fun time was had by all.

A Happy Anniversary to Richard and Maryanne Bender of James Byrne who will celebrate that happy occasion on the 30th of July. The Benders are also expecting granddaughter #6 in just a few short weeks.

Many residents of Royal Pines enjoy visits from grandchildren throughout the summer. One Nana (you know who you are) who is enjoying an extended visit from her tinies packed their lunch for camp. This Nana (who was a bit worn out after several weeks of visitors) thought she was giving the children a container of healthy yogurt when, in fact, she packed them mealworms which were left in the fridge by previously visiting grandchildren! I suggest next time Nana — go for the PB & J!

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Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.

Independence Day in Beaufort Beachgoers on all South Carolina beaches (except Hilton Head) participated in the The Second Annual Salute from the Shore on July Fourth. Air Force F-16 “Vipers” flown by 77th Fighter Squadron “The Gamblers” of the 20th Fighter Wing from Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter executed a low altitude flyover of the South Carolina coast. The flyover started at the North Carolina border at 1 p.m. and ended at approximately 1:20 p.m. Beaufort residents enjoyed a blistering hot Fourth of July, but cooled off at area pools, beaches and waterways. Here are some photos:

ANSWERS TO OUR PATRIOTIC Q&A Congratulations to Diana Steele, who was the first to answer all the questions correctly in The Island News’ Patriotic Quiz. Below are the answers.

1. The 13 red and white stripes on the U.S. flag represent what?

Thirteen Original Colonies 2. On the first U.S. flag, why were the 13 stars sewn in a circle?

So no one colony would be viewed above another 3. Who was the only president to be born on Independence Day, July 4, 1872?

President Calvin Coolidge 4. There were two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later became presidents who died on the same day, July 4, 1826, which was the 50th Anniversary of the declaration. Who were the presidents?

Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson 5. Which president ordered the “Star Spangled Banner” to be played publicly?

President Woodrow Wilson 6. The first National Park was established in 1872. Which one was it?

Yellowstone National Park 7. Which of the United States’ armed services is the oldest?

U.S. Army 8. In 1991, the Gulf War was renamed “Operation Dessert Storm.” What was the operation named prior to 1991?

Operation Desert Shield 9. On August 18, 1920, who received the right to vote in the U.S.?

Women 10. Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance?

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Don’t forget personal flotation devices for paddle sports The S.C. Department of Natural Resources reminds all paddle sport enthusiasts the importance of safety and of all applicable safety regulations when participating in such recreational activities on our waterways. Paddle sports include: paddleboards, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks.

Most recently the “paddleboard” has become extremely popular and an alternative to traditional paddle sports.

The operator of a paddleboard, typically standing, manually propels the craft through the use of a paddle similar to that of a canoe while navigating through a particular body of water. As such, the US Coast Guard has defined the paddleboard as a “vessel” in accordance with Title 1 United States Code, Section 3, and thus is subject to the minimum safety requirements. This includes the possession of a wearable US Coast Guard

approved Type I, II, III or V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) that fits the intended user and an efficient sound producing device such as a whistle or a horn. Paddleboards used in a traditional surfing, swimming and bathing areas are exempted from these requirements.

These safety requirements are applicable to paddle boats, canoes and kayaks on all public waterways in the state of South Carolina. In addition, a

flashlight or lantern must be available for use if participating in these activities between official sunset to official sunrise.

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources encourages all waterway users to wear their PFD and take a free boater education course. To find more information on these classes and other boating questions, please go to www.dnr. sc.gov/boating/safety.html or call 1-800277-4301.

In search of the mighty whiting

By Jack Sparacino

It turns out that the term “whiting” is pretty popular. There are towns named Whiting in Maine, Vermont, Kansas, Indiana, New Jersey and Wisconsin, for example. It’s interesting that none of these places is on the ocean and therefore nowhere near the whiting fish we enjoy here. Most of these towns were in fact cleverly named after people named Whiting. We also have the Whiting Door Manufacturing Corporation, located in Akron, N.Y.; they are the original maker of rollup doors for the transportation industry. I should also point out that Whiting, Kansas, is the proud home of Schlaegel’s Homegrown Popcorn, no doubt a fine company making a fish-free consumer staple.

Best of all for many of us, Lowcountry waters are full of whiting.

We’re talking about menticirrhus littoralis, a common food fish that looks somewhat like a very small cod. If you’ve ever enjoyed a fried fish basket locally, chances are pretty good you’ve dined on the mighty whiting, sometimes called kingfish.

Now for the first of several confessions.

I’ve been fishing for over 50 years with fairly good success and have caught some nice cod in New England, including a decent bunch on our honeymoon (the innkeeper cooked and served them to us perfectly that night). But only after catching a couple dozen or so whiting down here did I even know what they were. Scrappy little fighters, yes, and pretty good live bait, but delicious, too? You bet. But I’m getting ahead of myself. How about I just get to the basics.

Basic #1: Think simple and secure Whiting like cool to moderate

Baiting a rid for whiting at Hunting Island pier.

Jack Sparacino has a Ph.D. in psychology from The University of Chicago. He has published over 20 articles in refereed journals in psychology and medicine. He is retired and now lives with his wife, Jane and their three dogs on St. Helena Island. His hobbies include fishing, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and writing.

temperature waters that are at least 5 feet deep over sandy or mud bottoms (didn’t Sandy Bottoms star in beach blanket movies in the 1960’s?). They like bits of shrimp or squid presented on small hooks (#1 or 2), fished with small sinkers (1-2 ounces). They also like the tail end of the outgoing tide.

You should pay close attention to your rod, though. Don’t leave it unattended for very long. I’ve learned the hard way not to leave a baited rod resting against a boat rail or on a dock. A much larger game fish is liable to relieve you of your

catch and your rod and reel, all in about five seconds.

Basic #2: Think small Whiting average only about 7-10” and if you get one over a foot long you deserve a pat on the back (two pats for a double header that size). Make sure your knife is extra sharp so that when you fillet them, nothing is wasted.

Try not to get so excited, as I have on occasion, that you leave your knife at the sink and don’t remember it until after it’s dark and you’re barefoot.

Basic #3: Think Cycling (OK,

Recycling) Whiting skins make good minnow bait and minnows are in turn excellent bait for local seatrout and redfish.

Whiting heads and backbones can be stuffed into your crab trap to very good effect. This is a lot safer to do than trying to stuff a live toadfish into your bait holder, and I have a nice scar on my left pinkie to prove it.

Basic #4: Think savory Fried whiting fillets are wonderful.

Dredge them in flour or mix up a flour, beer and OldBay batter (to pancake thickness) and dip the fillets before frying in vegetable oil. Serve with whatever sides you like best — cole slaw, hush puppies, a green or tomato salad, for example — and a cold drink and you have a wonderful seafood treat. May I also recommend you turn the burner off when you’re done so you don’t torch your pan and create evacuation conditions in your house with a dense choking fog of burned oil and teflon (not an experience I want to repeat, despite the successful test of every smoke detector we had in the house).

So don’t hesitate to dial down your fishing preference a bit some day soon and try your luck with the mighty whiting. Take some kids along and impress your friends with your humility and your familiarity with one of the best little fish on the block. And send me some pictures!

Volunteers needed for Summer Turkey Survey Annually, since 1982, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources conducts a Summer Turkey Survey to estimate reproduction and recruitment of wild turkeys in South Carolina. The survey involves agency wildlife biologists, technicians, and conservation officers, as well as many volunteers from other natural resource agencies and the general public. The survey is conducted in July

and August each year.

The Summer Turkey Survey is designed to monitor annual nesting success of hens and survival of their young, which has the greatest influence on wild turkey population dynamics. The information allows biologists to calculate many factors essential for sound turkey management including: average brood size, percentage of hens with and without young, gobbler

to hen ratio, and overall numbers of turkeys seen. Combined with harvest data, this allows the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to make scientific recommendations to the South Carolina General Assembly in order to manage the wild turkey population now and in the future.

If you are interested in participating in the annual Summer Turkey Survey

additional information including instructions and recording forms can be found on the DNR website at the following address: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ wildlife/turkey/volunbroodsurvey.html.

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From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition weightlifting team shines

Hawg Tuff Challenge

By Coach Danny Williams

Local weightlifters from Team Beaufort won the 13 and under Boy’s National Title and also the Overall Boy’s Title for the fourth year in a row, competing in Flowery Branch, Georgia June 24th through June 26 at the USA Weightlifting National School Age Championships.

Individually, CJ Cummings set the School Age American record in 13 and under 44 Kilo class, and Alex Silon won best lifter in the 16-17 age group, the best overall lifter for the entire competition.

The lifters for the competition were: Molly Smith, Abby Silon, Nate Gurley, CJ Cummings, Tucker Deloach, Casey Simmons, Omar Cummings, Dylan Williams, Nyles Pinckney, Malcolm Simmons, Andrew Jezewski, Alex Silon and Howard Graham. The next meet for Team Beaufort is the AAU National Championships in less than four weeks in New Orleans.

King Mackerel Fishing Tourney Captain Nick Russell is sponsoring an American Wounded Veterans King Mackerel Fishing Tournament. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Independence Fund for the Lieutenant Dan Weekend. Tournament fees are $350 per boat, and registration takes place on July 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Beaufort’s Waterfront Park. The fishing tournament begins on July 9 at 6 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Weigh-In takes place at Beaufort’s Downtown Marina. If 200 boats participate, $30,000 will be paid out in awards ranging from $500 to $12,500. Payout and awards will be prorated for fewer boats. If weather dictates, Sunday, July 10th will be an alternative fishing day. For more information about this fundraising tournament, contact Nick Russell at (843) 812-9697 or captnick@hargray. com or visit www.ldw2.com and click on the red FISH tab.

Normally when you hear of football in Beaufort you don’t think of the offensive or defensive lines. You think of quarterbacks, running backs and kickers. Danny Williams, along with Scott Dennis and Stanley “Scoop” Davis, asked and trained a group of young men to participate in an offense and defensive line challenge called the “Hawg Tuff Challenge.” These young men trained every Saturday morning for two months, not knowing what to expect.

Beaufort High seniors Michael Bedwell, Rob Dennis, DeAndre Jefferson Fields; juniors Tiawo Adejole, James Ginn, Tyler Hatfield; sophomores Howard Graham, Kintrell Seabrooke; and freshmen Cody Graham and Alex Tokar trained at Byrnes High School to compete in the Hawg Tuff Challenge.

The events were diverse. The players were asked to bench 185 pounds and shoulder press a restrictive band as many times as they could in one try.

Another event was the tire flip.

Each player had to flip a tractor tire for thirty yards while racing a stopwatch. The Root hawg was the next event. Each team member was timed pushing a sled with forty pounds attached to it for 20 yards.

The last event, Hawg On A Mission, was a 220 yard event; each player started by running 20 yards and then stepping through an agility ladder.

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From Left: Kintrell Seabrook, Tiawo Adejola. Stanley “Scoop” Davis, Rob Dennis, Michael Bedwell, DeEndre Jefferson-Fields (not pictured Tyler Hatfield, Howard Graham, Cody Graham, Alex Tokar, and James Ginn).

ran around cones, 20 more yards before bear crawling for 10 yards. Once this string of obstacles was finished, they sprinted back 110 yards to the finish line. All players were racing against a stopwatch for the best time.

And to top off the challenge, participants faced off in a tug of war, the kind where a piece of meat touches the ground indicating a winner and loser.

Beaufort High football has made the playoffs for the last seven years. All of this would not happen if not for these underappreciated and sometimes forgotten young

players from the offensive and defensive lines. These young men went and faced off against high school powerhouses like Byrnes High School, which outfitted two teams. With three first place finishes, these young men brought home an over all second place finish. The most prized first place finish was in the Tug of War. Many of the athletes finished first, second or third in the events listed individually.

Thanks to these young men for their hard work and practice they contributed in the off season. Good luck in the up and coming season.

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It’s summer — is your car safe to drive?

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Summer is here and that means it’s time for vacations, cookouts and summer road trips. Before you jump into the family vehicle, have you done everything you could to ensure safe travels? If not, you may want to think twice about driving “Old Faithful” across the country or across town to a barbecue.

We all know with summer comes extreme heat, which can wreak havoc on a car. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure you keep your car in its best operating condition.

Get your oil changed. Every 3,000 miles, or every three to six months, is usually the amount of time between oil changes. (It’s also not a bad idea to rotate your tires every other oil change to ensure equal wear.) Oil is critical to the function of an engine. Not changing the oil can lead to increased wear and tear on the engine, which

could decrease performance.

An underperforming engine can lead to many other problems.

Check all engine fluid levels (along with coolant, transmission and brake fluids).

Have your vehicle inspected.

Before going on long road trips, it is highly suggested you have your vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic. They will be able to diagnose and assess any issues your vehicle may have.

Check your tire pressure (including the spare). For the most part, vehicles can lose about one pound of pressure per month. Driving on underinflated tires can lead to increased gas consumption, and more wear and tear on the tires among other things. Above all, it just isn’t safe.

Not only do you want to make sure your vehicle is mechanically sound, but you also want to make sure you keep the proper necessities available in your

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The Three Bad Words of getting organized

By Jill Weaver

The art of organizing and time management is a continual study in life. In this pursuit, there exist three words that work against us and are known as the ‘bad words of organizing’. They are commonly used words that most people would not think twice about using. These words represent lost documents, uncompleted tasks and hanging onto clutter. If you are striving for an organized life, look for these words in your work and life and try to eliminate them for good.

Miscellaneous is often a lonely file that creeps into many filing systems. When was the last time you looked for miscellaneous?

This title ends up being a dumping ground for indecision. Instead, while sorting your items and papers I suggest creating a category for “I don’t know yet”. At the end of your organizing project you revisit these papers and decide if those items can join other already created files or if it deserves its own new file (with a specific title!). By deciding now you can avoid the black hole of the miscellaneous category and be able to find your papers when you need them.

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to get things done. “I’ll attend to that later”, “I’ll put that away later”, and “I’ll make that decision later”. Later is another word for delayed decision making. It also is the root cause for piles, missed deadlines and disorganization. Take a few minutes to decide to decide and get that one decision complete. By making these decisions today, you can live a simpler, more organized life.

Just in Case is often whispered in our closets and garages. “I’ll hold onto this just in case”.

Remember that holding onto items ‘just in case’ costs you time, money and storage real estate.

One year is a good mark to determine if a ‘just in case’ item is worth keeping.

For those who are striving for an organized life, try to work these words out of your vocabulary. You will be able to find things easier, get things done more efficiently and have less clutter.

Habersham wet and wild

The Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort hosted its July “First Fridays” event as part of a free and ongoing summer series for the Beaufort community. The Burton Fire Department assisted attendees in their attempts to stay cool with incremental water “showers” that kept the young and young at heart coming back for more. “First Fridays” events boast an expanded Farmer’s Market with local and regional growers, along with arts, crafts, specialty food vendors and live

Basket

continued from page 1 Ms. Taylor has used a certain weaving technique reminiscent of the native island style, which has separated her from other basket weavers. She says that she has tried to capture the “soul” in the ancient baskets of her ancestors to re-create an authentic representation. This exhibit will also compare original heirloom baskets from the Penn School Collection with Ms. Taylor’s reproductions.

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music. The event was accompanied by local bluegrass band Ban Jovi.

The August First Fridays event will feature music, lessons and dancing with The Beaufort Shag Club.

The Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Community, located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information, event schedule and band listings, visit www. habershammarketplace.com.

The Penn School’s history of Sea Island basketry goes back to the early 1900’s when its founders added the craft to the school’s curriculum and later instituted a mail-order catalog business to raise revenue for the school.

A recently published account of the 300year documented history of the origin of African basket making in America is beautifully illustrated with photographs from the Penn School Collection in the book “Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art,” published by the Museum for African Art. Jery Bennett-Taylor is widely collected

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From Left: Jay Taylor from Kinghorn, Liz Malinowski from Beaufort Academy, James McClain from Selective Insurance, and Garrett Wreden from Kinghorn.

Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort and The Selective Group Foundation, the foundation of Selective Insurance Group, Inc., joined forces to support the positive efforts of Beaufort Academy through a $1,000 grant.

The grant represents a $500 donation from Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort matched by a $500 grant from The Selective Group Foundation.

“The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities we serve,” said Tony Albanese, the Senior Vice President, Bonds and Agency Development for Selective.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for seven property and casualty insurance companies rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer primary and alternative market insurance for commercial and personal risks, and flood insurance underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program. Selective maintains a website at www.selective.com.

chess champion challenge

Christopher Hoogenboom, a rising sixth grader at Riverview Charter School, battled three students in chess simultaneously on Thursday, June 23 at the Bluffton Library.

These chess exhibitions, known as “Simuls” are common for chess masters, but very rare for young students. His opponents were Kayla Smith and Caroline Richey of Cross Schools and Lucas Tomita of Hilton Head Preparatory Academy. All put up a great fight, with Lucas lasting the longest. Christopher is the South Carolina State Chess Champion and recently enjoyed a 19-game winning streak in U.S. Chess tournament games before a loss at the nationals.

and is regarded as a master weaver in the circle of native Mt. Pleasant basketmakers. Born in the Christ Parish Church community of Mt. Pleasant, she has been making baskets since she was five years old and is the third generation of basket weavers in her family. A resident of Walterboro, she is currently the only practicing basketmaker in the St. Helena Island community. A highly recognized artist, Jery Taylor has presented workshops in many museums and has exhibited baskets in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Over the past three years, she has also become a self-taught

folk artist and her paintings, which will also be exhibited, capture the essence of Gullah life growing up on Boone Hall Plantation.

Own a piece of history today; these baskets will undoubtedly appreciate in value. All baskets will be sold to the public. The exhibit closes on August 26.

For more information, contact the York W. Bailey Museum at (843) 838-2474 or visit the Penn Center, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Museum admission is $5-adults; $3-children under 17 years old. Penn Center is a nonprofit organization.

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Local firefighters bring home many accolades In recent weeks, firefighters from the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District have accumulated state, national, and even international awards for their exceptional performances.

Firefighter Heidi Charest earned top honors within our state for her efforts in the Firefighter Combat Challenge held in Myrtle Beach. Charest was challenged to scale 5 flights of stairs, hoist a 30 pound hose up 5 stories, return to ground level, move a 150 pound block 5 feet using a sledge hammer, pull a water filled fire hose 100’ and then finish it all with a 150 pound dummy drag 75’ to the finish line. She managed to accomplish these tasks in full firefighter clothing in less than two and half minutes her respective teams. In doing so, Heidi brought home first place in our state in the female tandem with local firefighter Heather Callender and team divisions with her teammates Heather Callender, Marie Antoinette McCulley and Holly Nourigat.

Additionally, the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District Auto Extrication Team, (see photo) who specializes in removing people from mangled cars, placed first in our state, second in the U.S, and sixth in North America, and seventh in the world for their combined

At the end of the Firefighter Combat Challenge, each firefighter gained advanced training that allows them to better service those whom the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District protect.

Firefighter Heidi Charest of the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District competes in the team event at the Firefighter Combat Challenge.

efforts. Having competed against teams from Sweden, Great Britain, Canada and others in the U.S., the team earned numerous honors for their exceptional work with the Jaws of Life and similar lifesaving tools.

Consisting of six firefighters — Team Captain Eric Taylor, Medic Scott Sampson, Specialists Billy McKay, Jamie Earle, David Sewell, and John Bekemeyer — the team was given three different simulated auto accidents and

were graded on each. Grading criteria ranged from patient care to overall safety as they were given 10 or 20 minutes respectively to take a trapped individual out of a pile of wrecked metal and glass.

When all is said and done, these firefighters spent much of their own time and monies to train, prepare, and then compete in these competitions.

In the end they each gained advanced training that allows them to provide even better service to those whom the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District protect. Additionally, all that was learned through such competitions will soon be shared with all of the firefighters in the department in an ongoing training regimen that has for many years improved the overall service that the Fire District offers all who are in need.

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CALLAWASSIE WIMBLEDON Callawassie Island celebrated the grand tradition of Wimbledon on June 24 with a unique take on the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

At “Callawassie Wimbledon” a grass court was created on the 9th fairway of the Dogwood Course. Tennis enthusiasts sipped on champagne while enjoying the classic Wimbledon dish of strawberries and cream.

“The atmosphere was just awesome,” said Callawassie Island tennis pro Bill Hoppe. “Wimbledon in England has nothing on us!”

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food&drink

A spotlight on fabulous local restaurants; entertaining musings from the Happy Winos

lunch is no joke at hecklers

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer The Lunch Bunch gathered at Hecklers, located at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100 in the Beaufort Town Center, next to Higher Ground.

Hecklers’ owners, Dave Parker and Brian Ferry, also own Piace Pizza in Habersham Marketplace.

Hecklers is the place to go if you’re in the mood for tasty and filling pub food.

They’ve got a huge menu of yummy appetizers, sandwiches and salads. And, they brought over a few recipes of their famous wood fired pizza from Piace.

Dave brought out samples of many dishes, and we all agreed, “This place Above: Philly Cheese Steak. Below: Shrimp Po’ Boy. rocks!”

This week, Ting and Emily O’Regan joined the Lunch Bunch as our special guests. They won the opportunity to dine with the Lunch Bunch at a silent auction held at the annual Beaufort Academy Fish In. Their mother, Martha O’Regan, was the winning bidder, and we couldn’t have been more pleased to have the two charming young ladies sit with us and enjoy so much great food!

We started with the beer cheese dip, served with house made flatilla chips.

The chips were amazing. A delicious combination of tortilla chips and pita bread, the dipping pieces were oh so good with the unique beer cheese dip, the first of our must-haves at Hecklers.

There’s no way you can watch a football The Lunch Bunch Spotted by the Lunch Bunch: reviewing delicious game without getting this dip.

Sarah Brock, Frank Check, We also tried the crab and artichoke local restaurants Dick Stewart, Courtney dip, calamari and nachos from the tapas Worrell and J.W. Rone menu. Everything was incredibly fresh.

Lastly, the Lunch Bunch sampled the The calamari was not frozen, and the terrific for the quick lunch or the happy chef hand cuts it in the kitchen. The Margarhita Pizza, which was prepared hour after work. It’s going to be the spot table took down all of these starters with oil and garlic, fresh buffalo to watch college football in the fall too. mozzarella and basil as a 9-inch pie. pretty quickly.

Loaded with TVs, Hecklers can boast It was our third must-have.

I knew it We then tasted the Shrimp Po’ Boy multiple games at a time. and the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, would be. It’s my favorite at Piace Pizza, There’s a great vibe at Hecklers, and so I knew it would be great at Hecklers which became the second favorite of already it’s becoming a hot spot for the as well.

The cheese on all of their pies the table. The meat and American savvy foodie. Thank you Brian and Dave cheese melted in our mouths as we all is remarkably scrumptious. And this one for inviting us. We stuffed ourselves, and unanimously voted it as a Lunch Bunch went down in a hurry. loved every minute of it!

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Beer cheese dip with flatilla chips.

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happy winos

The bad things wine tells you to do The more bottles of wine you drink, the chattier wine gets, and before you know it, your cabernet has turned into a gabernet and is talking your ear off with all sorts of ‘helpful’ suggestions.

By Terry Sweeney

Shhh ... I’m trying to hear what a particularly bossy bottle of Bonny Doon Big House White is whispering to me from my kitchen corner wine rack. What was that, Bonny? “Open me.

Open me. Open me….”

“Sorry, but I’ve already had a bottle of white wine,” I firmly reply, “and besides it’s Sunday.” I add,“And I’ve got a big week ahead of me and ...” “Blah, blah, blah ... talk to the cork!” She rudely interrupts, then adds wistfully, “I remember when you used to be fun.”

After that remark, it’s on! And, sure enough, come Monday, I’ve overslept, look like hell, and I’m full of regret and aspirin. And Bonny? She disappeared in the middle of the night. No goodbye.

Not even a note.

This is typical of the bad influence that some bottles of wine have over all of us. Like the ones that say: “Hey, it’s midnight, you know what would taste good right about now? A giant bowl of pasta and sauce.” “Yeah,” I chime in.

“Why didn’t I think of that?” (Maybe it’s because I’m on a diet.) The next day, I awake fatter and with the kitchen so covered in tomato sauce it looks like a

Terry Sweeney

mafia hit.

My friend Debbie confessed to me that two bottles of Beaujolais ganged up on her once and urged her to call a coworker at two in the morning to tell him how much she secretly fantasized about him and how “hot” she thought he was.

She did and blurted it all out in a winefueled frenzy ending by seductively asking in her sexiest voice: What did he think about her? “I don’t know,” the man’s WIFE replied. “I’ll ask him when he wakes up tomorrow.” Needless to say, my red-faced gal pal transferred to a different branch of the bank.

Polling our friends, they all vehemently agreed that Wine’s favorite devil-on-your-shoulder wily whisper is: “You know what you need? A cigarette.”

Don’t smoke anymore? Well then who’s that nicotine junkie outside in the cloud of blue smoke getting eaten alive by

cup of coffee and a second opinion

mosquitoes with a glass of Merlot in one hand and a Marlboro light in the other?

Thanks, Wine!

It’s a well known fact that Marie Antoinette loved her bubbles. After all, the early French champagne glasses were actually designed in the shape of her naked breasts, which she apparently did not mind everybody seeing! She was probably history’s first “Girl Gone Wild.” For no doubt she was reeling from too much fancy French bubbly when some poor foot soldier rushed in and told her “the people are starving,” and asked her what should he tell them.

It was the champagne talking when she replied “Let ‘em eat cake!” “Hilarious!”

Champagne assured her. “They’ll be rolling in the aisles!” And they were.

Their heads, that is.

Of course, even bad wine advice occasionally does some good. By accident of course. Columbus, you remember,

was looking for India when he set sail with giant wooden barrels full of his favorite red Italian wine stashed below, no doubt made from Italy’s famous old Nebbiolo grapes. Nebbiolo by the way, comes from the word “Nebbia,” the thick fog that envelopes the hills of the Piedmont in late fall when the grapes are being picked. Thick fog indeed. At some point, while drunk as a skunk, a goblet of wine must have shouted in his ear, “Hang a left!” India? More like Indiana.

It’s the loud-mouthed Nebbiolo grape that perhaps really deserves the credit for discovering America.

Still, let’s face it. That good deed is the exception, not the rule. The more bottles of wine you drink, the chattier wine gets, and before you know it, your cabernet has turned into a gabernet and is talking your ear off with all sorts of “helpful” suggestions that it would be wiser not to take.

FINAL WARNING: No matter how many times Wine tells you to do it, NEVER call an old boyfriend or girlfriend after 20 years to “see how they’re doing” OR email anyone after even two glasses of wine OR watch the Shopping Channel ...

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By appointment, you’re welcome to come in and visit with us. If we think your investments are well suited to your goals-in spite of current market turmoil-we will gladly tell you so, and send you on your way. If, on the other hand, we think some of your investments no longer make sense, we’ll explain why, in plain English. And, if you like, we’ll recommend some alternatives.

Either way, the coffee is on us.

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SOFT DRINKS

In the last week, we have seen three different young people who have for various reasons decided to sip on soft drinks all day. Each person developed more then 10 cavities within a year’s time. The worst of the soda group is Mountain Dew which has the equivalent of 11 teaspoons of sugar per 12 oz can. Diet soda will even change the ph of the mouth creating a good environment for decay. Our advice: switch to water! the island news | july 7-14, 2011 | www.yourislandnews.com

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pets

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

Don’t litter: Neuter your dog The tagline for my all-thingsdog consultancy, wholeDog, is “behavior. health. common sense.” With those three concepts in play, I believe it is impossible to have a bad dog, a sick dog or a dog that creates problems for his community.

This three-part series will tackle the topic of neutering your pet from these categories.

Behavior. A male dog that remains intact experiences a huge increase in testosterone in adolescence. At six months of age, the male’s testosterone level can be several times that of an adult male! This gives a real jump-start to hormone-related behaviors, including urine marking, aggression toward other male dogs, territorial aggression, and escape-oriented behavior in order to roam. If you have trouble relating to this idea, think back to the boys in middle school. I had to retire from scouting when the boys became Webelos: I simply could not handle the overt testosterone-driven behavior (and I do not camp).

Or, for another example, how many of us have been at a party when the conversation amongst the male guests leans toward who has the biggest boat, the biggest engine in his truck, or who (and this is from my Vermont years) has a portable saw mill. This is the human male equivalent of male dog marking, or as I like to call it, though I don’t always phrase it so politely, “whizzing on table legs.” It’s undesirable in your dog and tedious at a dinner party. I will not accept an intact male as a home boarding guest as he will, guaranteed, pee on the corner of my couch. While I can make light of the “Elvis is in the building” concept, it’s icky.

Intact male dogs tend to have more difficulty concentrating on tasks and show erratic behavior in the vicinity of a

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.

female dog in heat. Intact males may not be able to eat or sleep when a female dog in heat is in the same neighborhood.

Jumping fences to go after the girl down the street is common, even in dogs that have never roamed before.

Your 1 or 2-year-old intact male dog may be acting like a neutered male in terms of being easy to live with, but chances are that if you leave even an easy-going fellow intact to the age of 3 years, you’ll see undesirable behaviors. The age of 3 is prime time for an intact male dog to be involved with a terrible tragedy, such as those dogs that have killed children.

Obviously, not all intact male dogs are aggressive child-killers.

But the risk is increased, and parents need to know this, as does everyone who has a largebreed male dog. If you don’t have an important reason for breeding the dog, and the right facilities to keep the dog from harming anyone, why live with this increased risk?

If you want to take your dog out and about, whether for family outings, runs at the beach, or pursuit of dog sports such as agility, the dog will function better if neutered. Dogs are much more the victims of their own instincts than humans, less able to override impulses Female dogs, like males, have an increased risk of aggression if left intact. Estrus can cause moodiness, and hormone changes in pregnancy can make some females downright aggressive. Her attitude can change overnight. That’s why

there is an entire human industry based on PMS. With estrus, intact female dogs may show erratic behavior, signs of pain that may be similar to cramping in humans, and a greatly increased propensity to get out of the house or fenced yard. Some dogs stay clean, while others may leave stains around the house. (Again, icky.)

You won’t be able to leave her outdoors unsupervised for even a second because the scent of her urine — and she will urinate quite frequently — attracts males from a mile or so away. That’s when skanky, unknown male lothario-dogs begin to lounge around in your driveway.

Spaying the dog prior to ever getting pregnant can spare her temperament from sometimes, dramatic deterioration. Two or more female dogs in the same home will in many cases not be able to get along, especially if one or more of them are intact.

If you wait until the fighting has already begun, fighting may become a habit that will not be changed with the relief of the hormone pressures when you spay. Spaying dogs before they are fully mature increases the chance of them living together in peace.

Most dogs have careers as companions to humans.

Through this labor of love, they enrich and even extend our lives. Spay/neuter makes it easier for us to responsibly care for dogs, and increases the enjoyable activities our dogs and we can do together.

Next week: The health benefits of spay/neuter.

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what to do Photography Club of Beaufort to meet

The July meeting of the Photography Club of Beaufort is“Life as a U.S. Marine Combat Photographer.” Staff Sergeant Brain Kester will speak about his experiences during his extraordinary assignment as a photographer in Afghanistan. He will also touch on adjusting to life in the Public Affairs Office at MCAS Beaufort on Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m., following a brief business meeting. The new club meeting location is at ARTWorks, 2127 Boundary St. Suite 18A. The public is encouraged to attend. Free. For additional information www.PhotoClubBeaufort.com.

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 meetings are scheduled for July 12 and 26.

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 8, 1 - 4 p.m. James Tuten signing copies of his book, “Time & Tide,” about the fall of the South Carolina rice kingdom.

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

Sportfishing and diving club to hold meeting

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.

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.

Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 7/8 - Thurs. 7/14

Transformers 2D “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 Horrible Bosses “R” Showing DAILY 1:30-4:10-7:00-9:00 Zookeeper “PG” Showing DAILY 1:30-4:10-7:00-9:10 Cars 2 A “G” Showing DAILY 1:15-4:15-7:05-9:10 Transformers 3D “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

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.

water festival entertainment schedule Friday, July 15 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 CONCERT IN THE PARK Sponsored by NEW COUNTRY BOB 106.9 FM 8 - 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 TEEN DANCE Sponsored by Technical College of the Lowcountry 6 - 9 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open from 6 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 MOTOWN MONDAY Sponsored by Actus Community Fund/ AMCC at Tri-Command 8 - 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 ID. Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center.

Tuesday, July 19 TROPICAL TUESDAY Sponsorship available 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 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 Shuttle service available from Beaufort County Government Center.

Thursday, July 21 LOWCOUNTRY SUPPER Sponsored by Waste Pro 6 - 11 p.m., Waterfront Park Gates open 6 p.m., Supper served 6 - 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 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 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.

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DENTISTs

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Merry Maids

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COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

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Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

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Walker’s Lawn Maintenance Walker DuRant 843-252-7622

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