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opens new expanded intensive care unit Left: Keely Reichel, who is training to be a physician assistant, helps ICU respiratory therapist Linda Arp demonstrate the new lift equipment on specialty designed ICU beds. Right: Members of the ICU staff get ready to move into their new expanded facility. Pictured are (front row) Netasha Singleton and Linda Arp; (back row) Jennie Szalay, Debra Gresham, Debbie Murray, Bill Chapman, and the hospital’s director of critical care, Diane Razo.

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o meet the growing demand for critical care services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has opened a new, expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) able to accommodate 50 percent more patients.

As part of an extensive $5 million ICU renovation project, the number of rooms dedicated to patients with lifethreatening injuries or illnesses was increased from eight to 12.

Equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac monitors, lift equipment and special beds, the rooms are now larger, making it easier for medical staff to perform procedures and move equipment around as needed.

“Having extra space to maneuver is vital when you have several people in a room treating a patient,” said Diane Razo, Beaufort Memorial’s director of critical care. “With the upgraded

equipment we’re able to provide the best care possible to our patients.”

Unlike the old ICU rooms that had no natural light, every room in the new department now has a window to the outside. The rooms also were designed with a second window facing a central work alcove, allowing the staff to visually monitor patients from their nursing stations.

Four of the rooms are equipped with an overhead boom system that holds attachments and accessories needed to support critical patient care. With medical gases connected to the ceiling-mounted boom rather than a wall, the bed can be moved easily to allow access to the patient’s head and airway during a dire situation.

“An overhead boom offers the greatest flexibility,” Razo said.“We can move the bed anywhere in the room and not have to climb over wires and lines attached to the wall.”

Along with a thoughtfully designed family waiting room, the ICU now has a separate consultation room where doctors can speak to their patient’s family in privacy. Located on the second floor of the main hospital building, the space for the new ICU was created during the renovation of the Emergency Department three years ago. Now completed, the staff moved into the new quarters earlier this week. Board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. Peter Manos is the unit’s medical director.

Community support underwrote nearly $450,000 of the cost of the new ICU. “We are grateful to everyone who attended or otherwise supported the BMH Foundation’s 2014 and 2015 Valentine Balls which helped spearhead this effort,” Beaufort Memorial Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss said.

Reducing poverty in Beaufort through books Over 55% of children ages six and below live in poverty in South Carolina, and 17% live in extreme poverty. Statistics show that education is a powerful way to fight poverty, so a group of Beaufort citizens decided to try to do something about it. Out of this passion to help in some small way grew what has become First Books of Beaufort.

First Books of Beaufort was formed to ensure that all low-income children in northern Beaufort County have books in their homes. The local organization operates under the umbrella of the national First Book organization, a 501(c) (3) company. First Book publishers offer the local organization books at greatly reduced rates every month.

Working with the cooperation of the Beaufort County Elementary Schools, FBOB sponsors monthly story hours for 400 four year-olds at seven Title 1 pre-schools in northern Beaufort County. Some of these children had never held a book before they entered pre-school. The students then take the book home, and at the end of the school year, students will have a library of 9 books in their homes. This age group was chosen in order to get children interested in and excited about books before they enter elementary school.

“We often complain about situations that are unfortunate. But rather than

complain, we wanted to do something.

We decided to join others who are trying to make a difference,” said volunteer, Peg Schlichtemeier. If you would like to join the effort by becoming a volunteer reader, making a tax deductable donation, or sponsoring a school, please call 843-2175739.

COMMUNITY

Lands End hosts annual July 4th parade

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PROFILE

Frank Mueller dedicates more than just time to volunteering

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SPORTS

Dataw dAWGS tennis champions reunite

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Community 2-9 Real Estate 8 Profile 10 Arts 12 Voices 14-15 Schools 16 Sports 16 Dine 17 Wine 18 Gardening 18 Games 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classifieds 23

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Four injured in fire – no smoke detectors Four occupants were injured in a fast moving fire last week at their singlewide mobile home on Colonial Ave. in Burton. Initial reports from dispatchers stated that there were multiple injured people on scene.

The Burton Fire District was dispatched to a house fire in the 1900 block of Colonial Ave. just after 5 p.m. Burton firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke and flames quickly spreading through the mobile home. The occupants were all outside when firefighters arrived but all had sustained minor injuries. No smoke detectors were in the home.

Occupants stated they discovered the fire in the kitchen area when they saw growing flames in the area of the refrigerator. They quickly escaped through the front door and banged on the bedroom windows where the other occupants were located and who were subsequently able to escape through the window. All four occupants suffered

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Pictured above are the remains of the house fire in Burton. Fire officals urge residents to check their fire detectors frequently to make sure they are operating correctly.

minor injuries from smoke inhalation to lacerations. Three were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Beaufort County EMS. Firefighters were on scene for two hours removing hazards and assisting the residents.

The Beaufort County Fire Scene Investigation Team was called to the

scene to investigate the fire. The fire has been determined to be unintentional although the exact cause is not known but believed to be possibly electrical in nature. Burton fire officials again remind residents of the importance of having working smoke detectors in your home.

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Chapman named new Development Director at CAPA Jessica Chapman is the Director of Development at the Child Abuse Prevention Association in Beaufort.

She received her Bachelors of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management with a minor in Business from the University of South Carolina. The values of community service and giving back were instilled in Jessie from a very young age. It comes as no surprise that her entire career has been spent in the nonprofit sector. After serving as the YMCA of Beaufort’s Health and

Wellness Director, Jessie accepted a position as Outreach Coordinator at CAPA. After six years with the agency, she left fulltime employJessica ment to concenChapman trate on her family and young children while teaching part-time. Now that her children are older, she has rejoined the CAPA Family in a management role. Jes-

sie has a deep understanding of the ramifications of abuse and neglect and is dedicated to its prevention believing whole heartedly in a world free of child maltreatment. She was raised in a military family but considers Beaufort her forever home.

Jessie is married to Brian Chapman and they have two amazing children. In her free time, she enjoys physical fitness, the outdoors, and spending time with her family and is still deeply devoted to her Carolina Gamecocks.

Chuck Ingle inducted as new Rotary President Dr. Chuck Ingle was inducted as the 2015-2016 President of the Sea Island Rotary on Friday, June 26th. The installation and dinner was held at the Pleasant Point Golf and Country Club, Lady’s Island. The Sea Island Rotary and its 85 members are committed to working with youth, helping the community and playing an active part in Rotary’s International Community Service Projects. The Sea Island Rotary meets each Tuesday at

12 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Town Center in Beaufort when members and guests enjoy a large buffet lunch, good fellowship and a formal meeting, usually featuring a guest speaker. For more information visit our website seaislandrotary.org.

Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort Welcomes Saundra Renee Smith Dr. Saundra Renee Smith was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort. “We are delighted to have Dr. Smith joining us,” said Wendy Nagy, Board Chair at the Clinic. “She brings to the Board a wealth of knowlDr. Saundra edge and experi- Renee Smith ence in healthcare and the population we serve.”

Dr. Smith holds a Doctorate in Christian Counseling from Ca2

thedral Bible College, a Master of Science Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from North Carolina A&T State University. She has served in a supervisory nursing capacity at Kenner Army Community Hospital at Fort Lee, VA and is currently serving as Senior Civilian, Nurse Coordinator, and Registered Clinical Nurse at the US Naval Hospital in Beaufort, SC. Dr. Smith is a resident of St. Helena Island, SC and a member of New Life Deliverance Temple where she serves as Spiritual Teacher and

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Intercessor. She is a board member of the Heritage Committee of the Penn Center and Vice President of the Gullah Church Nurses Association. Dr. Smith is a former board member and Chair of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton Comprehensive Health Clinic, and a former member of the Hospice of the Lowcountry Advisory Board. Dr. Smith is also a renowned local artist.

Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic is a faith-based clinic that provides primary health care services at no cost to adults in Beaufort County who have limited income and no health insurance.

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Don’t miss Beaufort and the Rhett House Inn featured in two national magazines this month The Rhett House Inn is on the cover of the June/July issue of Southern Lady magazine with a wonderful article about Beaufort and the Lowcountry and its friendly welcoming people. The Rhett House is also the only southern inn featured in an article in the ‘American Summer’ issue of Departures Magazine this month which is published for Platinum America Express card owners. “I am happy to have helped bring positive attention to the beauty of Beaufort, its friendly people, and the great staff at the Rhett House Inn with these articles” said Rhett House Inn Marketing Director Lanier Laney. The Rhett House is celebrating its 150th anniversary as one of Beaufort’s premiere Bed & Breakfasts this summer, having first opened in 1865. Margaret Mitchell, while writing Gone With the Wind, stayed at the Inn in 1930 and named her famous character Rhett Butler after the Rhett family who built this grand elegant home in 1820.

South Carolina adds additional newborn screening On April 1, 2015, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) added Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) to the panel of newborn screening, which all infants born in the state receive soon after delivery.

SCID is a term that describes a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by defects in two critical immune system cells. Some may refer to SCID as “bubble boy disease”. Without treatment, infants with SCID are more susceptible to and can develop recurrent infections, leading to failure to thrive and oftentimes death.

“A collaborative effort, DHEC greatly appreciates the March of Dimes, S.C. Children’s Hospitals Collaborative and physicians across the state for their efforts to help implement newborn screening for SCID,” said Jamie Shuster, DHEC Director of Public Health.

“Supporting the overall long-term health and survival of a child, newborn screening provides physicians with the information they need to act quickly to detect, diagnose and treat our state’s youngest and most vulnerable population”.

While it is difficult to quantify the prevalence of SCID due to the lack of consistent surveillance, it is estimated that 40 – 100 infants are diagnosed with SCID each year in the United States. While relatively rare, there is documented medical benefit to early detection and treatment for those affected by the disorder.

Arien Rannigan and David Kalergis of Charleston, know firsthand the difference that early detection and treatment could make. Their son, Hayes, was born full term on January 31, 2012 weighing in at 6 lb 13 oz. From head to toe, Hayes appeared to be a healthy infant and was discharged to go home two days after birth. However, a few days beyond discharge, his mother began to express concerns regarding his bowel activity, skin rashes, bumps and tiny hemorrhages under his skin. At the age of 5 weeks, he was admitted to the hospital for several days regarding these concerns.

After almost a week of testing, Hayes was diagnosed with SCID. Hayes endured many surgeries and several treatments, including chemotherapy and a cord blood transplant.

Sadly, after his long and courageous fight, he passed away on June 20, 2012 due to respiratory failure.

“After Hayes’ diagnosis, in March of 2012, I was devastated to find that there was a newborn screening process available, but that South Carolina had not yet implemented it,” said Arien Rannigan. “After Hayes passed, I started wondering ‘What if he had been screened? Would he have survived?’ My motivation in working towards the addition of the SCID was multifaceted. I did not want any other child to endure the pain and suffering that Hayes experienced. Nor did I want another family to witness and experience the loss of a child, as we had. As a grieving mother, I also wanted to fight for what Hayes’ deserved but did not get—a healthy chance at life. I wanted his life, and our loss, to set an example for why the newborn screening process (regardless of the disorder detected) is significant to the health of all children. I am so thankful that this addition has provided a bit of a legacy for Hayes.

Hayes’ loss of life, will ultimately save the lives of countless children.”

“The March of Dimes is working towards a day when all babies will be born healthy. To give babies the best chance for survival, screening for all the metabolic and genetic disorders available is vital” says Mona Carter, State Director of the March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter. “We applaud DHEC for working diligently to add SCID to our state’s newborn screening panel.”

Gullah/Geechee Nation emerges from tragedy into celebration In the wake of the recent tragedy during which the Gullah/Geechee Nation lost nine of its citizens during what has been deemed the “Charleston Massacre,”we continue to walk on with the pride and dignity of their ancestors as they come out of a period of mourning into a time of celebration. What would be an annual time to celebrate Gullah/ Geechee traditions and culture is now also a time to celebrate the lives of the Emanuel 9. The Gullah/Geechee Nation will have a series of events that will take place during the month of July in order to honor the legacies of these nine souls and to bring the Gullah/Geechee family together on the coast from Jacksonville, NC to Jacksonville, FL. Penn Center, Inc. launched its “2nd Saturdays” at the beginning of the year.

This allows people to visit the York W. Bailey Museum without paying admission. So, those that come out to the celebration will also have a chance to learn more of the history of this historic institution while celebrating 4

the continuing Gullah/Geechee fishing traditions in the Gullah/Geechee Nation.

The event which will be “Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day” will go on from Noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 with music, crafts, a fish fry, and family fun at the Penn Center National Landmark Historic District.

On Saturday, July 18th, the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition will host De Gullah Root Experience Tour for groups. This is an interactive Gullah/ Geechee tour of St. Helena Island which is done in Gullah/Geechee and in English. The organization customizes tours for groups throughout the year. For more details go to www.gullahgeechee. net and www.gullahgeechee.us.

The journey to learn more about the Gullah/Geechee traditions, language, heritage, and culture does not begin or end with tours, but it does require true engagement with native Gullah/Geechees that live the

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traditions. Each year, the Gullah/Geechee Nation’s leaders work with Gullah/ Geechee businesses, historic sites, traditionalists, educators, and artists to put together a series of activities that allow those that want to connect to authentic living traditions of the people to be able to do so while also seeing various parts of the Gullah/ Geechee Nation’s coast. “Gullah/ Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” which will be held July 25-August 2, 2015 will do this. Also, this year, each day of the week will be in honor of one of the Emanuel 9.

“Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” will be launched at Mosquito Beach in Charleston County, SC on Saturday, July 25 at Noon with a number of crafts demonstrations, music, Gullah/Geechee cuisine and language, and tours of this historic Gullah/Geechee community. The celebration will continue with a celebration in Walterboro, SC on the evening

of July 28th in celebration of the town’s first proclamation of the week at which Queen Quet will conduct a special ceremony. On July 30th participants will journey to historic St. Helena Island at 6 p.m. for “Gullah/Geechee Night at MJs Soul Food” which will feature dancing and Gullah/Geechee crafts and cuisine.

The entire week will culminate in the “Gullah/Geechee Reunion” at Geechee Kunda in Riceboro, GA as the “Gullah/ Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™” (www.gullahgeechee.info) takes place there.

As the motto of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition states: “Hunnuh mus tek cyare de root fa heal de tree.”

This month will truly be about healing the roots and the hearts of Gullah/ Geechees and will cause them to emerge with drums playing, songs begin sung, and shoutin’ gwine on! Cum fa jayn we!

For more information about the celebrations, email GullGeeCo@aol. com or call 843-838-1171 or at www. gullahgeecheenation.com

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Covering the Lands End Fourth of July parade Lands End, located at the southwestern tip of St. Helena Island, held it’s annual Independence Day parade Saturday morning. Residents of the community spend hours decorating their floats, golf carts, cars, and bicycles for a big reveal on July 4th when the Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire Department ring their sirens to kick off the holiday event.

Creative themes from this year’s parade included a patriotic “Let It Go” themed golf cart from the movie Frozen, a UPS golf cart that was “delivering freedom”, and a golf cart displaying Miss Lands End from 1940. Photos by Gina Oswald.

CCF establishes Lowcountry Unity Fund Coastal Community Foundation, a grant making institution dedicated to serving coastal South Carolina, recently announced that it has established the Lowcountry Unity Fund in response to the June 17th shooting at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston. The purpose of the fund is to promote long-term solutions that address systemic issues contributing to racism and to economic inequality in AfricanAmerican communities.

“No amount of effort or good intentions can undo the tragedy that took nine lives away from our

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community, but we hope that this fund can be a part of this community’s healing process,” shared Richard Hendry, Interim President/CEO of Coastal Community Foundation.

“The Lowcountry Unity Fund will support programs that foster a climate of love, equality and progress for many

Virtual summer learning program keeps Beaufort students engaged

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partnership between the Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) and the Beaufort County School District is providing educational opportunities this summer for elementary and middle school students in Beaufort. The Virtual Summer Learning Program (VSLP) provides on-line computer based tutoring for NOC’s students. During the summer, Beaufort Elementary School teachers work at NOC Program Centers, which 6

are located in the underserved neighborhoods of Parkview Apartments and Marsh Pointe. At NOC’s Program Centers, students have Internet access to Compass-based learning, the same program used by students in the classroom during the school year.

The program runs through the end of July. When the school fall semester commences, the NOC Program Centers will provide after-school programs at Parkview and Marsh Pointe.

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years to come.”

The Lowcountry Unity Fund will serve as a permanent resource to eligible organizations across Coastal Community Foundation’s entire service area. To date, various donors, including Google, Blackbaud and South State Bank, have pledged $226,595 to

the fund. Donations will be accepted from any member of the public. Checks should be written out to Coastal Community Foundation with “Lowcountry Unity Fund” in the memo line. Online contributions can be made at www. coastalcommunityfoundation.org/ donate-today/ by designating the gift to “Other” and typing in “Lowcountry Unity Fund” in the text box. Additional questions about how to contribute to the Lowcountry Unity Fund may be directed to Steffanie Dohn, Director of Development, at steffanie@coastalcommunityfoundation.org.

Beaufort Sea Island Chums

On May 21st The Beaufort Sea Island Chums supported Walgreens ‘Red Nose Day’ fundraiser by purchasing Red Noses for each of its members and making individual monetary donations by phone and online. This was a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty by simply having fun and making people laugh. People across the country came together to have fun and raise funds and awareness for those less fortunate. The day’s events culminated in a three-hour entertainment TV special on NBC featuring the country’s favorite comedians, musicians and Hollywood stars.

Pictured from left to right (seated): Claudette Humphrey, Rosalind Hollis, Marie Lewis, Betty Irby and Nancy King. Standing from left to right: Elaine Cope, Ethel Denmark, Myrna Bolden, Veronica Miller, Theodora Titus, Laura Speaks, Jean Bullen-Ennever, Chloe Gordon, Robyn Cushingberry, Betty McMillion, Vera Rogers, Janet Thomas and Thelma Lewis.

community Clinic honors James W. Goettle, M.D. On July 1st, the Staff, Volunteers and Board of Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort honored Dr. Goettle at a party held at the Clinic in recognition of his 90th birthday and James W. his retirement after over Goettle, M.D. 55 years of devoted service to his patients. Dr. Goettle had a private practice in California where he made house calls for 35 years. He was Chairman of Family Medicine at the US Naval Hospital in Beaufort for five years, worked for Doctor’s Care in Beaufort, and served as a volunteer physician at the Clinic from its inception until the day of the party.

In announcing his retirement, Dr. Goettle said: “I have practiced in a number of settings, and although I have enjoyed all of them, the Good Neighbor Clinic gave me an emotional experience that none of the other settings offered. Surrounded by volunteers giving their time and the appreciation of our patients was the difference.”

Dr. Goettle was beloved by the patients he treated and the staff who worked with him. Over 50 people attended the party in his honor, where he spoke eloquently about his lifelong career in medicine. The Rt. Rev. Alden M. Hathaway, Bishop in Residence at The Parish Church of St. Helena, Beaufort, and a Board member at the Clinic made a presentation to Dr. Goettle on behalf of the Staff, Volunteers and Board.

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RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd Beaufort County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) or TRID (TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure). Originally, the changes were slated for August 1, 2015. However, as of late last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed amendment which would move the rule’s effective date to October 3, 2015.

“We certainly welcome the extension, but we contin-

ue to urge all REALTORS® to be aware of the changes coming in October so that there are no delays at the closing table,” said BCAR CEO Janet Gresham.

Highlights of the new rule include: • A new loan estimate document which replaces the Good Faith Estimate and the initial Truth in Lending disclosure.

• A new closing disclosure document which replaces and combines the HUD-1 and final Truth in Lending disclosures.

• Loan Estimates must now be given to consumers

within 3 business days of applying for the loan.

• Types of loans covered include most closed-end consumer mortgage loans. The rule does not apply to Home equity lines of credit, reverse mortgages, mortgages secured by mobile homes or by dwellings not attached to the property and creditors who make five or fewer mortgage loans in one year.

The South Carolina Association of REALTORS® will be offering members a training webinar on July 23rd to address the RESPA changes. REALTORS® are encouraged to visit screaltors.org/webinar to register.

Mobile simulation laboratory comes to BMH Birthing Center As part of the educational component of the Supporting Vaginal Birth (SVB) initiative, the South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative (SCBOI) brought its SimCOACH to Beaufort Memorial earlier this week, hosting training sessions for the hospital’s Birthing Center staff. The SimCOACH is the first mobile simulation laboratory in South Carolina and one of only eight in the nation.

During the training sessions, the hospital’s labor and delivery teams simulated best practices - using a “patient simulated dummy” - to reduce the risk of

non-medically necessary C-sections.

The training also addressed other obstetric emergencies, including neonatal care. Beaufort Memorial pediatrician Dr. Jamie Singleton works with nurses in a simulated neonatal emergency.

The program is part of a two-year, $ 1.1 million agreement between the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) and Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine. The SimCOACH is scheduled to visit 45 birthing facilities throughout the state for similar training sessions.

THE 4TH IS ALL ABOUT FAMILY & FRIENDS Here is a smattering of photos taken on Saturday at Hunting Island, Sands Beach, and Bull Point sandbar of everyone having fun and trying to keep their bathing suits on…

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135 days until Homes for the Holiday opens Homes for the Holidays kicks off planning for this year’s exciting home tours which will be held at Bull Point Plantation.

This will be the 14th Annual Holiday event presented by these stalwart volunteers.

Homes for the Holidays will showcase six designers who will share their innovative and fresh ideas. Look for a sneak peek of shimmer and glitz at these two great stores: Sweet Bay and Scout Market both on Bay St. in downtown Beaufort.

From left to right: Sandra Mingledorff, Mary Cunningham, LeighAnn Parrick, and Elizabeth Dardes. Photo by professional photographer and Bull Point resident, Sandy Dimke.

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Get to know a loyal volunteer with the Beaufort Water Festival

Frank Mueller lived in Beaufort for 10 years before first volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival, but he hasn’t missed a year since then. And his volunteering doesn’t stop with The Water Festival. You can find Frank working as a volunteer or in a professional capacity as an employee of the city of Beaufort at just about every festival held in Beaufort.

“I love this town,” he says, “and I will do what I can to help make our local events successful.”

Frank’s route to the Lowcountry started in Germany, where he was born.

He was raised in Dayton, Ohio, but actually moved across the country from Orange County, California, to Beaufort in 1990.

That was also the year

he started working for the city’s Public Works Department.

Introduced to The Water Festival in 1988 as a tourist, Frank’s next exposure was as a volunteer with the Beaufort Sail & Power Squadron. He built a booth for them that was used during the festival to promote boating safety. Now he provides electrical expertise at the Waterfront Park, making sure things like lighting and entertainment and vendor electrical needs are handled.

A Technical College of the Lowcountry alum, Frank completed certificates in heating & air and electrical in the mid 1990s. He also speaks fluent German.

But if you want to see Frank light up, ask him about volunteering at The Water Festival.

“The Water Festival family, volunteers and sponsors make the festival a success,” he says. “They are a special group and I am proud to call them friends. I enjoy

giving back to the community and all the hard work is worth it to see everyone enjoying themselves and enjoying our city.”

Quick to admit he and his wife, Robin, were naïve tourists, Frank has come a long way since his first visit to Beaufort and The Water Festival.

“I never thought I would be part of putting on the festival years later. At the time, we didn’t know how to peel the shrimp at a Lowcountry supper and we thought The Whistlers were corny. Now I know The Whistlers personally.”

Frank and Robin have a dog named Shadow who, says Frank, thinks she’s their baby, and Frank enjoys darts, cornhole, billiards and the occasional game of golf. As for his plans for the immediate future, it’s all about The Water Festival.

“I expect to put in a lot of hard work this month and eventually collapse when it’s over,” he laughs.

The Water Festival family, volunteers and sponsors make the festival a success...They are a special group and I am proud to call them friends. I enjoy giving back to the community and all the hard work is worth it to see everyone enjoying themselves and enjoying our city.

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By LeeAnn Logan

My name is LeeAnn Logan. I am a simple small town girl born and raised in central Illinois. Since a very young age I have always been fascinated by the idea of design, art, and creating something extraordinary from ordinary materials.

When I am creating I am in my own world. In this world I am joyful and free.

There are no boundaries or mistakes, only further inspiration to make the original piece something better until it is perfect. When this new world of endless possibilities was first unmasked to me I had no idea how big it would actually be one day. I was blessed with an exciting life that took me to many inspiring and beautiful places. This is the story of my journey through that life and into the world I love so much.

As a young girl and all through high school, art was always my favorite subject. I absorbed knowledge about the greatest artists of all time such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Michelangelo.

However, my favorite artists were the ones who pushed the boundaries of reality such as Dali and my personal favorite, M.C. Escher. It was at that young age that I started sketching, painting, and sculpting; keeping in mind that perspective changes everything.

I drew inspiration from my favorite artists and the world around me. Mixing the two concepts gave me a fresh style that keeps up with modern trends while

still keeping in mind the basic rules and principles of design.

Not long after high school I found myself in the nursing field taking care of some of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and engaged to be married to the love of my life.

We decided to have a wedding, but our budget was anything but generous. Even after the two of us put in 60 to 80 hour work weeks, we had very little left over after the bills were paid. I wasn’t about to give up my wedding day because of a small budget, so I decided that we would plan the wedding for 18 months out, and I would make everything.

I got to work right away. After long days taking care of others I came home and slowly handcrafted every detail of my wedding. The invitations, favors, favor boxes, gift tags, bridal party gifts, bouquets, and decorations were all created by yours truly. During the reception I got a ton of positive feedback about all of the things I had made. Many of my friends suggested that I should plan weddings or create products for other brides on a budget. That was the first time I actually considered that my hobby could actually be something more.

I put those ideas on hold as my new husband had joined the Marine Corps, and we knew our lives were about to change very drastically and very quickly.

The Marine Corps started taking us to new beautiful places right away that

From wooden wedding invitations to etched wine glasses, Exclusively Yours has something for your big day or any day!

Pictured above is a personalized wine cork shadow box display.

we otherwise probably wouldn’t have seen. I was able to study different design patterns and trends in different places such as California, Florida, and North Carolina. Eventually we ended up stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Living in Beaufort has been a blessing as I am constantly reminded of the natural beauty surrounding me. The small military town also has a fantastic art district full of galleries and great works by other local artists. That is where I realized the potential of my skill.

I quickly found myself busy taking on new projects in our new home such as painting and decorating. Once all of my

projects around the house were finished I just as quickly became bored. That is when I decided that maybe I should take some of my friends’ advice about sharing my handmade projects. I created a few custom gift products I thought others might like and listed them online. Slowly but steadily the orders started coming in faster and faster. That is when I decided to offer products for weddings that would accommodate brides like me that wanted the elegance of an expensive wedding but didn’t have the budget to match.

The response to the wedding line was overwhelming and soon I had a full time job at home creating custom products for brides and custom gifts for everyone else. The wedding line even filled an order for a custom made sand ceremony set that was used in the wedding of Traci DiMarco and Corey Epstein from the reality TV show “JERSEYLICIOUS.” Two years later my small home office was not nearly enough to accommodate the business anymore. I decided to open a retail store called Exclusively Yours at 14 Savannah Highway where I could create online orders while also creating personal relationships with locals who share the same passion I do. The store is set to open tomorrow, July 10th, with a party starting at 4 p.m. with something for everyone. Try to join us if you can. I am sincerely humbled to see my world collide with this amazing place I now call home!

Lillie Simpson coming to the gallery in August at ARTworks Lillie Simpson was born in Florence, SC. After graduating from Okefenokee Technical College, this devoted wife and mother of four embarked into the field of art in 1994 after having her interest sparked by a painter in Brunswick, GA where she lived at the time. Her first exhibit was at the Glynn Arts Gallery in Brunswick, GA, in a group show which also featured worldrenowned artists such as; Alex Baptiste of Savannah, Ga., Ernest Butts of Brunswick, Ga., and the late Ana Bel Lee of St. Simons Island, Ga. Now residing in the Beaufort area, Lillie draws much of the inspiration for

her art from the southern landscape and her friends and family. She is overjoyed that her love of art is able to inspire the hearts of others and is both humbled by, and grateful for, the opportunity to share her God-given gift with many all over the world. As a further extension of her beliefs, all of the artist’s share

of proceeds from sale of her work will be donated to Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) of the Lowcountry. CODA’s mission is to “Provide professional support services to victims of partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.” They are committed to the belief that safety from violence and freedom from fear are universal rights.” An opening reception will be held on July 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ARTworks is located at One Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street, on the 3rd Floor.

Turn litter into a “Trashter Piece”

TO OUR VALUED HOME DELIVERY READERS

The old idiom of “One person’s trash is another’s treasure,” has never been more accurate and now you might win an iPad Mini 3 to boot. Be a creative, turn your trash and litter into a “Trashter Piece.” Take everyday trash and litter such as plastic bottles, potato chip bags, pieces of metal, rubber tires, food cans, boots, plates, aluminum and make them into a memorable piece of art. Even better, comb the beaches and marshes for litter and turn that into great art. (Food by-products and/or animal parts cannot be used.)

Name your Trashter Piece: if you are using fishing lines and old hooks found on the shoreline - “Hook, Line & Sinker”; found lots of cigarette butts - “No Butts About It”; found random pieces of metal - “Hot & Bothered” and so forth. Think outside the box for an eye-catching title. The art category is “Wildlife Inspired.”

There are three categories for art submission: grades K - 6, grades 7 - 12, adults.

The entry deadline is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 with the art selection conducted during February 2016. All prizes will be awarded on March 18, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Palmetto Sportsman Classic at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Get complete contest rules and an application at www.dnr.sc.gov/up2u.

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Local firms receive relatively few military contracts

By Bill Rauch

As our local governments gaze afar, dreaming of businesses they could attract to the Beaufort area, their economic development efforts neglect the elephant that is already in the room – and growing: the U.S. Department of Defense.

Beaufort’s businesses are getting the back end business, but — despite their proximity to the work — very little of the front end of the government spending on Beaufort’s bases, an analysis of government documents shows.

Of the $2.29 billion the state’s military facilities spend in South Carolina, $173 million or just 6.3 percent is spent with contractors in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, Moore School of Business Research Economist Joseph C. Von Nessen said last week. Yet three of the state’s ten military facilities are located in Beaufort County.

This is not the way it always was.

As we celebrate Parris Island’s 100th anniversary, it is an appropriate time to recall that Beaufort and Port Royal were once “company towns” for the Air Station and Parris Island. But a look at the data indicates the Charleston area, especially Summerville, is now the military contracting epicenter of South Carolina.

There are some exceptions. Neal’s Construction on Robert Smalls Parkway, described in government documents as a small business with 7 employees, booked about $7 million in federal contracts in Fiscal Years ’14 and ’15. The contracts were mostly sole-sourced for constructing a building for the Recruit Depot at Parris Island. Vetronics in Hilton Head shows up in government documents as getting about $1.5 million in subcontracted government work in FY’14 and FY’15, mostly in the area of manufacturing electronic components for armored vehicles.

After those two Beaufort County businesses, according to the government’s documents, come a smattering of smaller expenditures at Grayco, Mitchell Brothers Construction, and J.D Inc. of Hilton Head, a small business operated out of Beaufort that supplied the Department of Defense with about $47,000 worth of paint in the last two fiscal years. Rick McElveen of Lady’s Island built the government a boat for $16,000 the government’s public documents also indicate.

Meanwhile last year, for example, the Navy announced that it would spend $240

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A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008.

Bill can be reached at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.

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million over the next three years to build a new F-35B hangar facility at the Air Station. As a part of that announcement the Navy listed the five contracting firms it had selected to share the responsibility for constructing the facility. None of the five are from the Lowcountry. The job is going on now and the construction trucks are lined up at daybreak out on Hwy. 21.

But little of the hanger construction subcontracted work is being done by Beaufort County-based firms either, according to Joe Rozier in the Marine Corps Office of Small Business Programs. “The subs are from all over,” he says. “Green Pond, North Charleston, Goose Creek, and as far away as Milwaukee. A few are from Beaufort.”

Earlier this year Dr. Von Nessen produced a report entitled,“The Economic Impact of South Carolina’s Military Community.” The report concludes that The Air Station, Parris Island and the Naval Hospital contribute $1.498 billion to the Beaufort and Jasper County economies. This contribution, the report says, is in the form of back end spending: the retail sales and services purchased by the active duty and civilian employees who work at the three facilities.

The report also says there are “more than 600 military contractors” in South Carolina. However it gives scant notice to the value of the military contracts held by Beaufort and Jasper County firms.

Perceiving the lost opportunity of getting the front end work, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce this past April hosted its first-ever “Procurement

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The opportunities come in all shapes and sizes… from being a music director to printing t-shirts and note pads to building and maintaining buildings and boats.

“The 5 P’s,” according to Anthony Skinner, deputy director of the Regional Contracting Office based at Parris Island, are the basis for a successful bid: “profile, proposal, past performance, price and perseverance.”

Go to this website, www.fbo.gov , where you will find the list the government contracts over $25,000 that are currently up for bid at Parris Island and the Air Station.

To access the Parris Island information, enter M00263 into the keyword box.

For solicitation opportunities at MCASBeaufort enter M60169.

Those seeing an opportunity for their business to obtain a military contract must register before bidding. To register, go to www.sam.gov. Registrants will be asked to classify the services their business can provide in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System.

There are also advantages given in the form of set asides to women-owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, hub-zone small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses.

Registered businesses may bid on contracts, and they may also be contacted by procurement officers or contractors -- both of whom have access to the lists -- who are looking for qualified contractors and sub-contractors.

Workshop.” The event brought the Chamber’s members into contact with representatives of the military facilities, the municipalities, the county and the school district who buy the goods the various government offices need. The workshop was “to help our members come to understand the process,” Chamber spokesman Jaime Dailey-Vergara explained last week.

As we watch our elected officials go on field trips and return starry-eyed about the riches elsewhere, and wringing their hands about the lack of opportunities there are here to keep Beaufort’s best and brightest from going to Charleston or Atlanta or Charlotte to find good work, we wonder do they not see the elephant in the room?

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Finally, bidders must also register at www. wawf.eb.mil. This is the site contractors use to submit invoices and receive payments.

Contracting opportunities valued at less than $25,000 at Parris Island are posted on the “bid board” at the Regional Contracting Office board on Parris Island. They are not posted online. Procurement opportunities valued at less than $25,000 at MCASBeaufort are posted at http://www.mcieast. marines.mil/StaffOffices/Contracting/ DeterminationandFindings.aspx.

If the provisions of the contract require contractors to do work within the gates of Parris Island or the Air Station, successful bidders will want to check the backgrounds of their employees ahead of time as the Marine Corps facilities use The National Criminal Investigative Service to screen any individual doing work on the bases. “Anyone on the Terrorist Watch List, of uncertain immigration or citizenship status, who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant, who has previously submitted false or fraudulent information on an federal employment application, who has been previously barred from coming on a US military base, who is on prisoner release or parole, who is a registered sex offender, or who has in the past 5 years been convicted of a felony or drug-related crime will not be given access to the facility.”

For a look at what government contracts have been executed, for how much and who go the job, go to www.usaspending.gov.

Efforts to gain similar procurement information from public affairs at the Naval Hospital were unsuccessful.

for generations, did their elders not tell them of the “company town” days?

There’s an ideology attendant to economic development at the local level. Conservatives are more likely to view it as a Chamber of Commerce function. Liberals are more likely to see economic development as a government responsibility. But since the group we have in place at the moment wants to get the government into it, they would do well not to ignore the present and prospective needs that exist at the local bases, and use their efforts to help local businesses get matched up with those opportunities.

Let Silicon Valley be Silicon Valley. Let’s start by wresting our old “company town” title back from Summerville.

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Surfing with the girls NOW WHAT?

HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

By Lee Scott

Last week I went for a walk on the beach with some girlfriends. There were five of us and we had decided to wear our bathing suits under our shorts and t-shirts just in case we wanted to go in for a swim. As we neared the end of our walk, three of the women stripped down to their bathing suits and started to run just like little kids into the pounding waves. At first I was not sure if I was going to swim. I did not bring a towel or a hair brush for afterwards. But as I

was watched the women run into the waves, I decided to go for it. Who really cared about how we looked. We were just having fun. I ran into the ocean and joined my friends. As the waves came crashing into us we were howling and laughing like teenagers.

I had forgotten how much fun it was to be playing in the ocean. As I have grown older, I have spent more time looking at the ocean than playing in it.

With the current shark attacks along the east coast, everyone is being much more

cautious about the beach. It makes you more vigilant. But there still seems to be a draw for people to return to the ocean each year. Maybe there is something in our DNA that makes us want to walk a sandy beach and play in the salty water.

While we played in the waves that morning, I watched as people started to fill the beach. Couples were walking their young children and picking up shells and dog owners were walking their dogs. One black Lab looked overjoyed. He would chase the waves back and forth and then

go after his ball in the sandy water. I stood watching him once and got knocked down by a huge wave crashing over me.

As we grabbed our shirts and t-shirts and headed back to the car, I realized that living within ten miles from the ocean means I can do this all the time. The salt water dried on our bodies and our hair was stiff by the time we got back to our neighborhood. But as I said goodbye to each of the women, I felt a reconnection to my youth. Amazing what a swim in the ocean can do for you. Just be careful!

Beaufort, where was your red, white and blue?

By Molly Ingram

The editorial staff of The Island News spent seven hours driving around Beaufort proper over last weekend in search of the best patriotically decorated homes to share with our readers. We drove up and down The Point, all around the Historic District, Pigeon Point, all the streets behind Bay Street up to Ribaut Road, the Mint Point area, Picket Fences, Mossy Oaks, and lots of undefined areas

of houses.

What we found made us head to the nearest bar. Less than 5% of houses were displaying the American Flag. Granted that was based on me doing the counting but it was hard to find a flag. If anything, the 5% is on the high side.

One house and one business displayed the American Flag with the State of South Carolina Flag. One! Beaufort is an historic town, or at least that’s what people tell us.

Letter to the Editor The Island News encourages all our readers to share their thoughts, reactions, and concerns with us about what we publish or the larger world around us and we will share the appropriate ones with you.

- Molly Ingram, Editor

A town that should be incredibly proud of its American heritage. But we sure didn’t show it this past 4th of July weekend.

On the good side, we did find one house that took decorating to a new level.

The Taub House which is the 4th oldest house in Beaufort and is located on New Street in the Historic District. This was a house that wanted the world to know it got 100% behind the red, white and blue. Now, do we expect every house to

Thank you, Beaufort!

We recently offered two showings of the award winning documentary film “Bag It” to bring public awareness to the ubiquitous presence of single use plastics, such as bags and water bottles, and their effect on our environment. A special thank you goes to the Beaufort Plaza Cinema and the Technical College of the Lowcountry who both provided their space free to the public. Bi-Lo and Publix each donated reusable bags to distribute to the audiences. Even the grocery stores see the advantage of using your own bags rather than plastic! We thank you!

look like the Taub House? Certainly not.

We found two blocks where the residents all put in some effort and most all of the houses displayed both flags and bunting.

And it looked great and made you feel proud. So thanks to all of the families who did manage to wave the flag so to speak and if we missed your house, let us know and we’ll make sure it is on our list of must-see for next year. In 2016, I’m advocating for a parade too!

Finally, we are sincerely grateful for the many participants who came because they want to do something about this insidious problem. After viewing this dynamic film they realize that OUR conveniences become the degradation of our oceans, marine life, and environment.

We are open to further showings as well as your feedback; we know there is more we can do!

Sincerely, Bonnie Wright & Denise Parsick

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schools & sports

Four local students learn leadership and agriculture at SC Farm Bureau Conference Beaufort County students Marcus Cook, Hannah Hansen, Dominic Monti and Haley Smith were among fifty-three high school rising juniors and seniors from across South Carolina who participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) 2015 Youth Leadership Conference in Newberry, SC. The conference, held on the Campus of Newberry College June 14-17, allowed students to gain valuable leadership skills, a better understanding of SC agriculture, and of Clemson University, one of the state’s land grant universities.

“Our Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the SCFB Women’s Leadership program, allows students to explore opportunities within agriculture while developing their skills to be leaders in the industry,” SCFB Ag Literacy Director, Vonne Knight, said.

In addition to emphasizing the understanding of agriculture, the conference also featured a number of workshops focused on leadership and teamwork. The conference operates on a two-year curriculum cycle where students learn about agricultural marketing and promotion one year and about government relations and

Beaufort County students (from left to right) Marcus Cook, Hannah Hansen, Dominic Monti and Haley Smith attended the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Youth Leadership Conference.

agricultural advocacy the next. This year’s conference focused on marketing commodities in South Carolina.

Students were addressed by industry professionals on leadership, team building and goal setting. Kirby Player, director of college relations for Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, introduced the conference by energizing the students and showing them what the agriculture industry has to offer for students.

Director of organizational training and leadership development for SCFB, Jessica Cabrera, engaged participants in leadership activities essential for students

to develop personally and professionally.

Participants heard from commodity experts on turkeys, honey bees, peanuts and collards. The commodity experts included Fairfield County turkey farmer William Coleman, Clemson bee specialist Jennifer Tsuruda, Calhoun County peanut farmer Russell Ott, and Lexington County collard grower Charles Wingard.

After learning about their commodities, the students then participated in “Shark Tank” type of competition where they designed a mock project around an agribusiness plan on one of those four commodities and presented in front of a panel of “investors.”

This year’s winning team was the turkeys. Judges said their presentation was well thought out and put together and very deserving of the winning title. The team members were Hannah Hansen of Beaufort County, Jacob Taylor of Lexington County, Claire Manuel of Allendale County, Emily Burris of Anderson County, Harrison Tucker of Cherokee County, Julia Smoak of Dorchester County, Briley Lawrimore of Georgetown County, Luke Newton of Greenwood County, Reid Phipps of Horry County, James Hilton of Lexington County, and Mac Werts of Newberry County. The team’s two-fold plan was to clean turkey houses and haul off the waste for a fee. They would then turn the litter into fertilizer and sell it for a profit.

“South Carolina’s agricultural industry is a vital part of the state’s economy,” SCFB President David Winkles said. “We advocate so our kids and grandkids can farm long after we are gone. Educating our youth on opportunities available to them within the agriculture industry is the first step in involving students so they can have a lasting voice in today’s issues.”

Dataw dAWGS gather for 10 year reunion dinner When the last ball skittered over the net, Dataw fans erupted in cheers and shouts of “We love you, Dataw Boys!”

Our 6.0 Senior Men had won a National Doubles Tennis Championship in Kansas City! That was back in 2005. More than 30 family members and friends traveled to the Midwest to see their beloved dAWGS compete. Earlier this month, ten years to the day, the Little dAWGS gathered for a reunion dinner at the home of Jim and Beth McCornock to reminisce, laugh, and

tell stories of that memorable weekend!

The road to Kansas City was a tough one, with Dataw successfully defeating more than a dozen local teams in the Hilton Head League. From there it was on to States, Regionals in Birmingham, AL, and finally the National competition.

Although John Putz has moved to Florida, the remaining players: Captain Bob Wishart, Co Captain Terry Lurtz, Shep Raskind, Jim McCornock, Gabe Nagy, Norm George, Lou Laiken, Jim

SCHOOL NOTES BA Back to School Kickball Tournament

Beaufort Academy will hold it’s Back to School Kick-Off Kickball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m.

Everyone attending the kickball tournament will need to meet at the BA football field. All proceeds from the kickball tournament will benefit Beaufort Academy Blue & White Club.

Battery Creek High School Class of 2016

Rising seniors at Battery Creek High School will have Senior Portraits taken July 27th and July 28th by appointment only. Members of the Class of 2016 should call Lifetouch Photographers at 843-851-0009 or 843-851-8700 if an appointment card is not received by July 17th.To register or for more information, contact Andy 16

at hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org, or Steve at sgiammona@bmhsc.org.

Marks, and Roy Crocker still live on Dataw and play tennis regularly. While gathering on the front steps to take a reunion photo, they declared that the very best part was the camaraderie and enduring friendships.

Pictured are the Dataw dAWGS in 2005 (left) and in 2015 (right) at their reunion.

BHS wrestling shines

Scholarship winners given royal treatment

Alpha Delta Kappa, a sorority of women educators, awarded $3000 in scholarships at their annual end-ofyear luncheon held at The Tavern at Royal Pines. Courtney Rhett Baynes, a senior at USCB majoring in Early Childhood Education, received the ADK Scholarship, which is awarded to an undergraduate USCB education student. Jordan Plair, a teacher at Beaufort High School, received The Ruth Droge Memorial Scholarship, which is given to an educator teaching and residing in Beaufort County who is pursuing a post-graduate degree in education. Each scholarship winner received $1500 paid directly to their respective universities.

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The Beaufort High School wrestling team, the 2015 Region 8-AAA and Lower State champions, placed first out of 14 high schools at the 2015 Newberry College Wrestling Camp with a dual record of 13-1. BHS wrestlers Connor Gruel, Tramon

Jenkins, Tramone Jenkins, Kamren Spann, and Will Spann were selected to compete in an all-star tournament by the Newberry College coaching staff.

Tramon Jenkins, Tramone Jenkins and Will Spann won their duals in the individual tournament.

dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL: 1430

Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-379-0232; L.D.

ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

Marsh Tacky’s Market

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort;

524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking; L.D.

RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 41-B Robert Smalls

ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

Parkway, Beaufort, 322-9909. 136 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 4 & 6, Lady’s Island, 5240405.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr,

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut

BEAUFORT BREAD COMPANY:

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.

Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.

102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-522-0213; B.L.

Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D. 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

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

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205 Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.

BLUE DOG CAFE: 736 Sea Island

Parkway, Frogmore, St. Helena Island, attached to The Lowcountry Store; 843-8384646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

Marsh Tacky’s Market is home of the famous Grilled Donut. Stop by and enjoy local favorites, breakfast whenever, frozen yogurt and toppings and much more.

They also offer fishing charters, trail rides, and pony rides. Marsh Tacky’s Market is open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located at 2137 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island, SC. For more information, call 843-838-2041.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St.,

Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

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

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway, Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE: 302

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-1900; B.L.

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

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888;

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island

L.D.

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L.

SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D.

1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-0821; D.

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

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

BOUNDARY STREET CAFE: 1209

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St., Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; L.D.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

2121 Boundary Street, Suite 103, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 843-379-5559; L.D.

MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St.,

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

Boundary St., Suite C, Beaufort; 379-1811; B. L. Brunch.

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052; Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; L.D.

BURLAP: 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort; B, L.

CAROLINA TAVERN: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

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

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

GROUCHO’S DELI: 81 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort; 524-4545; L.

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.

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

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

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

Beaufort; 379-JAVA (5282); Sandwiches, soups, muffins, desserts, coffee drinks,; B. L.

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, Beaufort; 5247433; Seafood; D.

Beaufort Town Center; 379-3009; Sub sandwiches; L.D.

THE DOG HOUSE: 381 Sea Island

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

Parkway, Lady’s Island Beaufort; 770-0013; L.

DUKE’S BBQ: 1509 Salem Road, Beaufort; 379-4744; L.D.: Thursday and Friday only.

Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

Gateway, Port Roya; 843-379-1500; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; B.L.

MARSH TACKY’S MARKET: 2137

Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 8382041; Deli, frozen yogurt; B.L.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN:

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

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal;

379-4322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.

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

MJ’S SOUL FOOD: 1634 Sea Island

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2009; L.D.

THE OLD BULL TAVERN: 205

West Street, Beaufort; 843-379-2855; D.

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

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

Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-524-1995; L.D.

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

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

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port

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

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

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D.

FILLIN’ STATION: 57 Sea Island

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

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market,

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

LAZY SUSAN’S CAFE & CREPERIE: 31A Market St., Habersham;

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 525-

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 522-0230; L.D Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.

Beaufort; 466-0735; B.L.

Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

1946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

SO HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL:

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

THE SPAGHETTI CLUB: 27 Market Street, Habersham; 843-466-3663; L.D

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

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D.

SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.

WINED IT UP: 705 Bay St., Beaufort; wine bar, tapas; L.D.

WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D.

YAMA: 1370 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-2599; 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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wine & gardening

I can, I can if I want!

By Celia Strong

Oh, boy! Aggressive aren’t we? But, with good reason. Reason being more than another good wine this week. We are all working really hard lately at breaking down some of our own personal wine barriers and hurdles. And, we’re doing really well.

Like last week’s excellent Chilean Cabernet in a three liter box. Never thought we’d see that! So, come along for our trip and our lesson, and we’ll all see what we can and can’t this week.

To begin, we are going to Oregon.

Oregon came into the wine business much later than California did. The first wineries there date to the 1840’s, although commercial production didn’t begin until the 1960’s. Today there are almost 400 wineries that produce about two million cases a year. Once the first wineries were started in the nineteenth century, growers dabbled with vinifera grapes, but table fruits were more popular for a long time.

In 1979, Eyrie Vineyards from Dundee, Oregon, entered a bottle of their 1975 Pinot Noir in the Wine Olympics. That bottle was rated among the top Pinot Noirs in the world. This international recognition put Oregon firmly into the wine business.

Today, Pinot Noir is still, by far, their most important variety. Pinot Gris is second, with about a quarter of the vineyard plantings of Pinot Noir, followed

Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.

by Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, and other varieties. There are plenty of Oregon AVAs, several that even overlap into Washington. We have covered them before, but I think we can skip them this week. Only because our wine has a “generic” Oregon appellation. Weather in Oregon includes a lot of cloudy and rainy days. About nine months’ worth.

The western third of the state is much wetter than the eastern. In areas like the Willamette Valley, their biggest wine AVA, winters are milder and summers are hot and relatively dry. Good grape growing conditions.

Underwood is our winery this week.

Part of the Union Wine Company. In 2001, Ryan Harms moved to Oregon.

He worked for some of the great Oregon wineries, but ended up not being happy with the higher prices that many Oregon wines sold for. So, he decided he could make quality wines that were more affordable. At the end of the day, wine is just a beverage. Part of a meal, often, but

it becomes a great thing when it brings families and friends together. Wine buying should not be hard either. With this type of thinking, Underwood came up with a phenomenal idea. Wine in cans. Because they can! Because this way people, meaning us, can get and drink good wines without a lot of fuss. The hardest part is getting beyond the idea.

But we’re beyond boxes after last week and this is the obvious next step.

Underwood is not the first company to offer cans of wines. Other United States wineries have made sparkling wines in cans. (One of them, we have sold here for many years.) Underwood is the first still wine in a can. So, here they are. Metal cans with a special spray on lining inside so that the taste of the wine is exactly the same as when it’s from a bottle. Each can is 375 milliliters, exactly half of a bottle.

That means two full size glasses in each can. And for exactly half the price of the full bottle. (Underwood Pinot Noir is $11.99 a bottle. The can of the same exact wine is $5.99. So, really you save a penny by buying two cans. Plus, you get to have the fun of having the can.) At Underwood, they say the wine will age better in the cans - no light at all hits it - and the aluminum cans can be recycled more easily than the bottles. Plus, how cool is it to sip wine at the beach that looks like you’re drinking a soda? Cans are easier to carry and to

dispose of. Cans are also definitely easier to open. And, yes, they can be six-packed, just like beer. And cans travel well!

So, Underwood Pinot Gris is sourced from vineyards across the state. From hillside and valley floor growers. It is clean and crisp with great acidity and lingering flavors of lemons, apples and pears. And a tiny hint of flowers. It a lighter body style white, perfect for the months of hot weather we can still expect.

The Underwood Pinot Noir also is made from grapes from across the state.

By blending as many sources as they do, this wine has pieces and parts of all the great Pinot styles that come from Oregon. Including the rich juicy textures of Oregon Pinot. It has dark cherry, blackberry, cola and mild earth tones. A really spectacular wine for the price.

So, here we have two flavors of portable and very potable wine. For a ridiculously low price. (Think of it this way - what would you pay for two glasses in a restaurant?) And the fun of taking them anywhere, anytime. So, yes! I can if I want to. And so can you. Enjoy.

It is time to go green with your lawn & garden

By Susan Stone July is the month we continue weeding, fertilizing roses and other annuals. We are literally enjoying the fruits of our labor and grateful for the frequent rains.

Being at mid-season, there is not much to plant other than pumpkins seeds.

So this month, let us take a look at our obsession with green lawns and perfect gardens. According to Bill Chameides, former dean of Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment, we dump over 3,000,000 tons of inorganic fertilizer and 30,000 tons of pesticides on residential lawns and gardens every year. These synthetic chemicals are not only killing bees, aquatic animals and

Please send your gardening wisdom and questions to Susan at susan@ outdoorarchitecture.com.

If you are asking about a particular disease or pest; please include a photo if possible.

domestic animals, it’s killing us. We carry these poisons back in the house on our feet and paws; contaminating our living space. The runoff in to local water supplies means it’s in our drinking water right now. The problem is so simple to solve, you can begin right away. Stop using them.

“Now could be a very good time to buy a home”

It is really that simple. Just stop! There are so many alternatives available that there is no reason to keep poisoning the planet. If you have a landscape service, ask them what they are using. If they won’t go green, find someone else. If they want to charge you extra to use non-toxic products, find someone else. The cost of going organic will save you not cost you.

The ingredients for organic products are pennies on the dollar compared to synthetic chemicals.

“Out of the 30 most commonly used lawn pesticides; 19 have studies that point toward carcinogens, 13 are linked to birth defects, 21 with reproductive effects, 15 with neurotoxicity, 26 with

liver or kidney damage, 27 are sensitizers and 11 have the potential to disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system.” Quoted from www.beyondpesticides.org I have worked in this industry for over 30 years. Back in 1997 an employer sent me to school to be certified as a spray tech and licensed to store the chemicals.

I did complete the training, but refused the certificate because I learned enough to know I would never use them again. And so began my practice of sustainable gardening.

Changing your products doesn’t mean you give up a green lawn or beautiful garden. You can have both and help the planet at the same time.

Depending on your situation, now could be a very good time to buy a new home. We can help with a mortgage loan that you can live with. Our loan officers know the local market. We have several different loan options. We can help you determine which one is best for your situation. See us today. We’re an equal housing lender.

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paws here Learn about all things pet related

Does your dog suffer from Howlitosis?

By Dr. Parker T. Barker

And you wonder why dogs smell the butts of other dogs. Have you ever gotten an up-close personal whiff of a friend who had too much garlic at lunch and is currently reeking of it? Same thing can happen to dogs. We need a little help to keep our mouths “minty fresh” as they say on TV. Seriously, no dog should have bad breath. But sometimes it isn’t just because we’ve been chewing on something in the yard that is yucky.

Sometimes it means we are sick. Here are some things to look for that will let you know if you go for the tooth brush or for the Vet. One of the biggest hints that your dog is having mouth problems is if they suddenly become a chewer of all things with texture. Like a toddler, dogs will want to rub their gums or teeth if they hurt and chewing is a great way to do it. Other things that should make you consider your dog’s teeth might be causing a problem: 1. Foul odor coming from your dog’s mouth 2. Red or swollen gums 3. Bleeding gums 4. Sudden change in eating or chewing habits 5. Pawing at the face or mouth 6. Compulsive nose licking If you notice any of the things above, please take ol’ Fido to the Vet as soon as possible.

Also, if your dogs breath suddenly has an unusual smell it might be time to see your Veterinarian. The smell might indicate a more severe problem than just

Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center.

teeth. For example: • Unusually sweet or fruity breath could indicate diabetes, particularly if your dog has been drinking and urinating more frequently than usual.

• Breath that smells like urine can be a sign of kidney disease.

• An unusually foul odor accompanied by vomiting, lack of appetite, and yellowtinged corneas or gums could signal a liver problem.

So now you have ruled out really serious problems, what do you do?

If plaque is the culprit, your dog might require a professional cleaning. If it’s an issue of diet, you might have to change your dog’s regular food. If the cause is gastrointestinal or an abnormality in your dog’s liver, kidneys, or lungs, please consult your Vet about steps you should take.

What steps should I be taking to keep my dog from getting dental problems?

• Feed your dog a high-quality, easy-todigest food.

• Brush your dog’s teeth frequently — every day is ideal. (Please be sure to use toothpaste formulated for dogs as human toothpaste can upset a canine’s stomach.)

• Provide hard, safe chew toys that allow your dog’s teeth to be cleaned by the natural process of chewing.

• Give your dog well-researched treats formulated to improve breath. OK, I’ve decided to brush my dog’s teeth. What do I do now?

Brushing your dog’s teeth isn’t the easiest of tasks to accomplish. Ideally, you started when they were just a pup so that seeing a brush coming towards them doesn’t cause panic. But the reality is that few dogs get their teeth brushed when they are old or when they were young.

1. Try to brush at the same time every day or every week.

2. The best time for brushing is after walking and feeding but right before bed, when your dog may be most relaxed.

3. Inspect your dog’s mouth before brushing. Make sure the gums are pink and not bleeding, and look for broken or chipped teeth. If you spot any of these signs, take your dog to the Vet for a checkup.

4. Introduce the taste of toothpaste to your dog before you brush.

The best way to do this is by applying a small amount of toothpaste to your index finger and allowing your dog to smell and taste it. Did you know canine toothpaste comes in flavors? Chicken is my personal favorite.

5. After your dog has sniffed the toothpaste and is used to its taste, apply more toothpaste to your index finger and carefully touch the gums, so your dog gets used to the feeling.

6. Remember; do not attempt to wipe all of the teeth in the first or second brushing.

7. After you have introduced cleaning and toothpaste to your dog, it’s time to introduce the toothbrush.

Experts say take it slowly. This is like training a dog to do a new trick. You need to make it stressless and fun for your pooch and do it often so they remember.

• Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the toothbrush.

• Let the dog lick it off.

• Start by brushing one tooth with a gentle back and forth motion.

• Gradually increase the number of teeth brushed by one tooth per day.

So that’s it folks. You really do need to clean your dog’s teeth even if they don’t smell like the inside of a garbage can. Bad breath in dogs can be managed, but like all things it will take some effort on your part and some good tasting tooth paste!

PET FRIENDLY ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUR VACATION TripsWithPets.com has launched a new and enhanced comprehensive directory which allows pet parents to find pet friendly attractions, restaurants, beaches and other pet friendly things to do in the United States and Canada.

The new directory allows pet parents

to not only use the site to plan extended trips, but to find pet friendly things to do right around the corner. Looking to head out on a day excursion? Find everything from pet friendly wineries to places to pan for gold with your pooch. Just enough time for a quick outing? Find a pet friend-

Buddy is a loyal dog who desires attention and loves spending time outdoors. Active and playful, he would be a great walking or running partner.

He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.

Jonesy is a beautiful girl who loves to spend her time laying in the sun.

A little shy at first, but will come out of her shell to play! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.

The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Monday - Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m.

Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.

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ly restaurant or a dog friendly beach in an instant. Kim Salerno, the President and Founder of Trips with Pets, Inc., is excited about how the launch of the new directory will make traveling with pets easier.

Many unexpected venues will allow or even cater to pets but people do not know

to ask. TripsWithPets.com has done the research and asked the questions for pet parents to create this new feature, which will educate people of their options and reduce the time and hassle of sniffing out new pet friendly places to explore! To find out more, visit www.tripswithpets.com.

what to do Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club to meet

The July meeting for the BSFDC will be held Thursday, July 9th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road.

The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Daniel Nussbaum of the well-known lure maker Z-Man will present a seminar on his companies well known baits.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their note pad. The seminar will be based on year round fishing – winter, spring, summer, and fall with preferred baits based on water temperature and the water clarity and sunlight. Guests are always invited and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson 843522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.

Solid Waste Manager to be LIBPA speaker

Mr. Jim Minor, Beaufort County Solid Waste Manager will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, July 14th meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association which will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park (behind BB&T Bank on Lady’s Island Drive). The meeting is open to the public. Mr. Minor has served as the Beaufort County Solid Waste Manager since 2002. In the event of a hurricane or other disaster, he is the County’s manager responsible for clearing and disposal of debris. His present duties include the operation of 12 collection facilities in Beaufort County and planning for handling the future waste stream of Beaufort County.

Prior to assuming his present position he was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Berkeley County representative on the Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority which was instrumental in the planning and directing of the reuse of the former Naval Base/Shipyard. Following a 25 year career as a General Foreman and Nuclear Director of the Marine Machine Shop at the Charleston Naval Shipyard he served as the Director of Planning for Charleston Southern University. He has a Master of Business Administration degree from Charleston Southern University.

100 Women Who Care to hold meeting

The Beaufort Chapter of 100 Women Who Care will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday evening, July 14 at 5:30 p.m.

The one hour meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Education Building in the basement level of the Fellowship Hall which is located at the corner of North and Church Streets in Beaufort. Currently there are over 140 members, but new members are always welcome. The organization meets four times a year and votes on a charity from three nominations from members. The winning charity receives a check for $100 from each member. So

St. Peter’s Church to

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far this year, 100WWC has donated over $26,000 to two local charities.

For more information, please visit the Facebook page of 100 Women Who Care Beaufort.

Youth shooting clinic on July 16th

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Rocky Creek Sporting Clays is offering a great opportunity for aspiring young hunters of South Carolina to attend a Wing Shooting Clinic July 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in York County.

Participants with wing shooting skill levels from beginners to advanced learn how to safely handle and shoot a shotgun.

The clinic will introduce all the basic wing shooting skills needed for a successful bird hunt. Target presentations resemble actual field hunting situations. Youth in attendance will have the opportunity to clean, cook, and most importantly sample quail they have prepared. The local game warden will go over basic laws of bird hunting and safety while in the field. We will also have on hand some of the latest gear for bird hunting.

There is no charge for the clinic and lunch will be provided. DNR welcomes parents and guardians to stay while their students participate. To register for the clinic, children must be at least 10 years of age and complete a shooting clinic application. If you would like more information or an application to attend, please contact Lt Kim Leverich at Leverichk@dnr.sc.gov or (843) 870-5574.

Democratic Club to hold July meeting

St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, will be holding its 5th annual clothing sale July 16-18. Hours will be Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (843) 592-0708 for more information.

Annual Turtle Crawl 5K at Fripp Island

It’s time for the 8th Annual Turtle Crawl at Fripp Island on July 17th at 8:30 a.m. at the Fripp Island Beach Club. A family FUN event, the morning features both a 5K Race as well as a 1 Mile Fun Walk/ Run both starting at 8:30 a.m. Help raise funds and awareness for the Fripp Island Loggerhead Patrol and make the 8th Annual Turtle Crawl the most successful year yet. As always, there will be t-shirts, prizes, food, and fun! $25 entrance fee for both races.

Proceeds benefit the Fripp Island Turtle Program, a 501(c) 3 non-profit volunteer

nest protection program permitted by the SC DNR and dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles and educating the public about this amazing species.

Sign-up today to join the FUN.

Integrative Healing Arts Sampler on July 25

Clinical style delivery of counseling, massage, chiropractic, neuro-emotional, Healing Touch, nutritional, reflexology, and more by licensed volunteer practitioners and team. Event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 705 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC. $10 donation for each 20 minute session. Christian healing prayer and scholarships for services also on-site. Registration starts at 9 and spots are limited but free entry to public to visit. Samplers occur on last Saturday of each month. Sponsored by MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org to raise funds for those who cannot afford holistic mental health and healing arts services. For questions email reneesutton@ healthierhealing.com.

Upcoming library events To be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.

Event: Poison Pen Mystery Book Club

Date: Monday, August 10 at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Description: Enjoy a discussion of mysteries over refreshments. For July, we’re reading The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer.

Milo Weaver has tried to leave his old life of secrets and lies behind by giving up his job as a “tourist” for the CIA—an undercover agent with no home, no identity. Now he’s working a desk at the agency’s New York headquarters. But when the arrest of a longsought-after assassin sets off an investigation into a colleague, exposing new layers of intrigue in his old cases, he has no choice but to go back undercover and find out who’s been behind it all from the very beginning.

For more information, contact Ann Cox at (843) 255-6458 or acox@bcgov.net.

Event: Go Green, Save Green

Date: Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Description: Discover how ecological choices can be economical ones, too, from energy to household products. Learn what you can do as an individual to help the planet and your wallet at the same time. For more information, contact Ann Cox at (843) 255-6458 or acox@bcgov.net.

Event: One on One Computer Help

Date: Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please call to confirm availability.

Description: Need help with computers? Stop by the Beaufort Branch Library on Monday or Thursday evenings; a tech expert will be standing by to assist you with all your technology needs! For more information, contact Stacey Inman at (843)255-6458 or sinman@bcgov.net.

Event: Technology/Resume Open Lab

Date: Tuesdays in August from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Description: Bring your iPad, tablet, Smartphone, or laptop in for assistance. Need help tweaking your resume? Drop in for one-on-one assistance. A librarian will be standing by to assist you.

For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.

Thursday’s Chuckle

Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.

Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday July 16th at the Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, at 6:30 p.m. Our Guest Speaker will be Margaret Hammer from Moms Demand Action.

The topic is month is “Gun sense for America, and how we can have sensible gun laws and safety in our community and nation.” Please come join us, all are welcome.

CORRECTION: The Island News mislabeled the photograph we ran last week of Paul Schaefer as being Chet Houston. Mea Culpa Mr. Schaefer and welcome to Beaufort Memorial. the island news | july 9-15, 2015 | www.yourislandnews.com

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service directory FURNITURE

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

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Mattress Outlet

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• Cool Gel • Memory Foam • Innerspring

New Solid Wood King Bed $199 Over 100,000 satisfied customers

HAIR STYLISTS

ATHLETIC CLUB

Front

Hot Heads Salon

Beaufort Athletic Club, LLC

Daniel Mickel, CSCS Offering 1 on 1 training to help improve speed, strength, agility, or body composition.

“Where Everyone is an Athlete”

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102 Sea Island Parkway Hours: Tuesday to Shopping Friday, 9 - 5; Saturdays, 8 - 12 Lady’s Island Center Stylists: Theresa Przbys & Connie Singletary Back

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ATTORNEY

Christopher J. Geier

INSURANCE

For All Your Insurance

BLANK Needs

Attorney at Law, LLC Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Located on the corner of Carteret and North Street Office: 843-986-9449 Fax: 843-986-9450 geierlaw@gmail.com http://geierlaw.com

CLEANING SERVICES

Merry Maids

Bob Cunningham 843-522-2777 custsrv4632@merrymaids.net 829 Parris Is Gateway Beaufort, SC

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

For All Your Insurance Needs

Lura Holman McIntosh, BIC Telephone: 843-525-1677 Website: www.palmettoshores.com PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Email: marshview@palmettoshores.com

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance

property managment

REALTOR LURA HOLMAN McINTOSH OFF. 8 Broker-In-Charge FAX 8 E-Mail: lura@palmettoshores.com Realtor-Broker E-Pro www.palmettoshores.com Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners

Beale Cummings 1211 Boundary St., Beaufort, 29902

42 Years Full Time Experience representing buyers and sellers

MOBILE HOME INSURANCE

John D. Polk Agency

Manufactured Housing Insurance 242 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906 John D. Polk: 843-524-3172, ext. 15 Leslie Lynam: 843-524-3172, ext. 14 Fax: 843-524-6928

Speedy Clean

Residential & Commercial Services Licensed and Insured $25 Off Initial Cleaning (when you mention this ad) (843) 597-0581 speedycleantoo@yahoo.com

CONSTRUCTION

Chandler Trask Construction Chandler Trask 843.321.9625 Chandlertraskconstruction@gmail.com ChandlerTraskConstruction.com

COUNSELING

Counseling Services of Beaufort- Benton Lutz “Children and Adults — Play, Art, and Talk Therapy” 843-986-0569 blutz@islc.net www.BentonLutz.com Address: 811 North St., Beaufort

Want your business to be listed on the Service Directory?

Contact Nikki Hardison at 843-321-8281

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www.beauforthomes.com Cell: 843-812-2787 email: Beale@BeaufortHomes.com Personalized attention tailored to meet the individual needs, wants, and desires of each client.

PEST CONTROL

Collins Pest Control

Tommy Collins 843-524-5544 Complete Termite and Pest Control Residential, Commercial, Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured

ROOFING PET GROOMING

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com • Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America. • Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

PHYSICIANS

Riverside Women’s Care Randy Royal, MD OB/GYN 843-540-5857

www.riversidewomenscare.com

Island Podiatry

Dr. Jill C. Blau 3 Celadon Drive, Suite A Beaufort, SC, 29907 843-379-9913 Two convenient locations, Beaufort & Bluffton islandpodiatry@gmail.com

Go to www.yourislandnews.com to see updated news and community information. You can also view the paper online, catch up on past articles by your favorite local columnists or post your comments.

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Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years.

Service, New Construction, and Remodeling.

(843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com

Palmetto Shores

LAWN CARE

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Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531

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AUCTION/ESTATE SALES 24022 Whyte Hardee Blvd.

Hardeeville, SC 29927 843-784-5006 www.gallery95auction.com for complete auction schedule/catalogs Always accepting your quality consignments from one item to an entire estate. Buying Gold and Silver

843-524-4323

PLUMBING

DA Roofing Co.

Donnie Daughtry, Owner

Call us for ALL of your roofing needs.

New Construction, Residential and Commercial, Shingles, Metal, Hot Tar & Hydrostop.

All repairs and new additions.

FREE ESTIMATES — 524-1325

TREE SERVICE

Acadia Tree Service

Jeff Siegfried | Lady’s Island, SC

843-714-1536

Licensed | Insured | References

CLIMB. CUT. PRUNE. REMOVE. www.ACADIATREESERVICE.com USMC

Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr. P.O. Box 2293 Beaufort, SC 29901 843-522-9553 Office 843-522-2925 Fax

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Order by July 10th, Delivery on July 14th Grilled Marinated Basil Chicken Salisbury Steak Vegetable Lasagna with Meat Sides Honey Pineapple Pork Loin Egg Salad over Fresh Greens and a Side Local Shrimp and Fresh Tomato over Creamy Corn Fresh Corn Chowder with Tomato Basil Quiche

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family history Like her mother before her, Beaufort native Stephanie Whiteside took comfort in knowing she could give birth at her hometown hospital. With family and friends just minutes away, she welcomed her boys into the world in a safe and nurturing environment suited to her needs.

As Stephanie fosters pride of place in this next generation of island sons, she will surely teach them the joys of living well and loving all things Lowcountry.

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