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march 8-14, 2012

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Baby Contest

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Congratulations to Allison Barlow’s entry Addison Emmarie for getting the most votes in our online Beautiful Baby Contest. She will receive a photo session courtesy of Captured Moments Photography plus one 20x10 framed composite plus a $50 gift certificate from Carolina Wiggle Wear. And thanks to all the thousands of readers for casting your votes and making the contest a big hit!

Last chance to vote for T.I.N. Favorites You have until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for the businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. Simply go our website at www.yourislandnews. com, look at the categories, then choose your favs. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later in March.

PROFILE

The Dennisons will treat you right at Badcock. see page 9

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he inaugural Beaufort Intergalactic Storytelling Festival and Liars Competition blasts off March 8-11. It’s an esteemed gathering of those who shoot the breeze with the greatest of ease, of the lying liars and the audiences who laugh with them, all in 14 performances and 6 workshops over four days and three nights, including children’s events, special theater events, concerts, and audience participation activities. Set your phasers to fun. The launchpad is Beaufort Town Center, and the event is presented by ARTworks and Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. See a list of performers and more information on page 22.

HAPPY WINOS

Let’s have some wine for breakfast. see page 15

MILITARY

Thunderbolts host Family Day at the air station. see page 7 INDEX

STEP INTO THE TWILIGHT RUN ZONE

By Tess Malijenovsky

The 4th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run (BTR) and Oyster Roast is just around the corner and promises to be bigger than ever with an estimated 1,800 participants. “Fitness, food and fun” says it all, but it’s also benefiting a good cause.

Friday, March 23, from 4-7 p.m., folks can sign up for late registration and runners can pick-up their race bags with t-shirts early while hanging out at the BTR expo and Habersham Farmer’s Market. (Race packets can also be picked up between 2-5:30 p.m. race day; registration for Kid’s Fun Run and the 5K closes at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. for the 8K.) TWILIGHT continued on page 21

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Updates from the State House

The Island News

By Rep. Shannon Erickson

The South Carolina House is in full swing and budget hearings have been occupying most of the time here in Columbia. The House Ways and Means full committee has just finished the House Budget. It will be printed and laid on the member’s desk next week and the full floor debate will begin around the week of March 13. The budget can be found online beginning next week at www.schouse.gov.

The budget process begins with the governor’s budget recommendations, then moves on to several weeks of hearings which included every state agency and department so that members can determine how to best allocate funds.

After our House debate and vote, it will then head over to the Senate where it will be debated and eventually returned to the House. The last step will be a conference committee to resolve differences. So, between now and then, we can expect many variations and changes.

Some details: The proposed general fund budget is just over $6 billion; that includes about $900 million more in revenue than last year because of the improving economy. It is proposed that teachers and other S.C. public employees get their first state-initiated raise in four years although districts have had that ability all along with their budget flexibility. The House budgetwriting committee approved increasing a key education funding source by $153-million for teachers and assistants salaries. Teachers’ raises would differ by district, but all would receive at least 2%.

Beaufort will be slighted again on the EFA portion of that funding, but we have put some measures into the budget to draw down some funds from that stream. The committee also approved a 2% raise for most other state workers. Department of Public Safety officers would receive a 5% raise. Public employees will see extra costs this year, paying an extra 4.6 percent for their state health insurance and most likely will have to pay an extra 1% of their salaries into the state retirement fund to help make up for its $13 billion deficit.

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Erickson at work with other elected officials in Columbia.

Other budget headlines: • SAVING: Nearly $100 million dollars is being put in the “rainy day fund” that fully funds that savings account. We need to be prudent and keep putting money in that contingency fund for the next economic downturn.

• PLANNING AHEAD: $180 million was set aside to deepen the Charleston harbor, which would fully fund the state match of this $300-million project.

• LISTENING TO NEEDS: Adding $30 million for local transportation commissions to repair roads.

On other topics: H.4549 “Third-party voter registration organization” will be coming to the House floor for a vote soon. I have been studying this issue a great deal and what I have discovered is that this bill will not affect volunteers who hand out voter registration forms for individuals to fill out and send in on their own. It will only come into play IF the volunteer (individual or group) takes charge of the return of the voter applications to the voter registration office. What has been discovered is that the potential exists for someone to believe that they registered when in fact their form was not returned to the voter registration office. I am well aware that there are many groups who take on the community service of registering voters and am very appreciative of their help. However, some of these groups and individuals are well organized, others are not.

Some of these groups have altruistic motivations and others may not.

The bottom line is that when someone takes on the role of registrar, making the promise to other citizens that they will become registered to vote in our state, they have an obligation and responsibility to do just that and should be accountable if they do not.

The Department of Administration Legislation has returned from the Senate with the many amendments and alterations. I have grave concerns about some of the action the Senate took with this bill and am carefully studying their version to decide whether it is best to concur or nonconcur. The changes needed are too important not to get right and we must have a strong bill that will work in a positive way for South Carolina.

H.3241 “Public Charter School Bill” is still hung up in the Senate!

Please call and write all of the senators, especially Senators Ford, Leventis and Matthews who have placed a hold on the legislation moving forward: • Sen. Ford: robertford@scsenate. gov and 803-212-6124 • Sen. Leventis: philleventis@ scsenate.gov and 803-212-6000 • Sen. Matthews: johnmatthews@ scsenate.gov and 803-212-6056.

As always, thank you for allowing me to be your Beaufort voice in Columbia.

As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to call or write: erickson4@charter.net or shannonerickson@schouse.gov.

Pamela Brownstein theislandnews@ gmail.com 973-885-3024

reporter Tess Malijenovsky schoolnews@ beaufortislandnews. com

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Economic group director to speak to LIBPA Ms. Kimberly Statler, who assumed the position of Executive Director of the Lowcountry Economic Alliance in 2011, will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, March 13 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtors Association Headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive.

Ms. Statler’s professional experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Lowcountry Economic Network, Executive Director of the Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation and co-owner of an economic development consulting 2

firm. During her public sector career, she served as the Government Relations Director/Legislative Liaison for the Iowa Department of Economic Development and as a research analyst for the Iowa House of Representatives.

She also served as a legislative aide and campaign manager to a U.S. Congressman.

Ms. Statler is a board member of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Hope Haven Board of Directors, and active member of the Baptist Church of Beaufort. She has been recognized in the Savannah Business Journal’s “40 under 40” and is a graduate of the Leadership Beaufort program. She is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University

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and has a Master’s degree in health care administration from Des Moines University. She and her family reside on Lady’s Island.

Specific subjects she has been requested to include in her discussion with our members are: • What are the key economic areas which merit emphasis in northern Beaufort County?

• Explain the regional approach to economic development for this area.

• Beaufort County’s greatest economic strengths and weaknesses.

• Role of Lady’s Island Airport in the local economy.

• Does northern Beaufort County have to model itself after southern Beaufort County to survive?

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Vote to keep waterways clean If enough people go online and vote, it could lead to a grant that would help keep the waterways clean in Beaufort County and improve awareness about marine debris.

The Beaufort Soil & Water Conservation District, the SC Sea Grant Consortium and other Beaufort County partners hope to obtain funds from the Clean Marine Project for a public education campaign and a debris disposal event.

Local officials hope citizens will visit www.boatus.com and click on ‘grassroots grants’ under ‘BoatUS Foundation’ at the bottom of the home page. They should select the ‘vote here’ option on the left and then ‘Beaufort County Clean Marine.’ They can bookmark the page and vote as often as once a day. Voting

began March 1 and ends March 15.

If the project is funded, the Conservation District will work with local and state government bodies, non-profit groups and boating and fishing organizations to develop the educational materials and resources and conduct a countywide Clean Marine disposal event. This would include coordinating community action through a month-long, citizen-involved, sciencereporting effort to collect data on large marine debris items in the waterways of Beaufort County.

Those who wish to keep track of the voting and other activities related to the project may ‘like’ the BoatUS Foundation Facebook page and Clean Marine Beaufort, also on Facebook.

For more information, call 255-2745.

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LOWCOUNTRY BROIL What’s with the traffic lights along Ribaut?

Thank you for allowing us to Sound Off!!! My complaint is the wait time at the traffic signal on Ribaut Road and Spanish Point Drive. Also all along Ribaut Road to Boundary Street. Please, does anyone care? Is there anyone there? Help us save gas and time. Lowcountry Broiled.

Get well soon, Mr. Mobley

Mr. Mobley at Mobley’s Shoe Repair (Beaufort’s only cobbler) has been in the hospital for a few weeks and is slowing getting back to work. What a wonderful man with such a wonderful heart for people. He is a real craftsman in the shoe/leather repair business. l wish him well and hope he quickly recovers back to his 100% form!

Properly identify building’s history

I have seen more than one article regarding the opening of Lowcountry Produce on Carteret Street and would like to clarify one fine point since it has been referred to continuously as the old city hall. For the uninformed, and newcomers, and the GenX and I generation, the building was originally built in 1917 as the U.S. Post Office, and was used as such for a lot longer than it was the “old city hall.” If my memory serves me correctly, the city did not start using it as city hall until the late 1970’s. For a town that dwells upon its history, how did this small bit of history evade detection?

How do you feel about the situation at Beaufort High School?

Did you get a boot on your car parking downtown or would you like to thank a stranger for a random act of kindness? Here’s your chance to sound off about what you love and hate. Send your comments to LowcountryBroil@gmail.com and you could see them in our new column called Lowcountry Broil. Don’t worry: They’re all anonymous. (Any specific negative references to people or businesses will not be published.)

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Beaufort 300 reaches County hires goal of 300 donors for animal advocate as historical monuments shelter director Beaufort 300, the fundraising arm of the historic city’s 300th birthday, this week reached its goal of 300 contributors to erect updated historical markers in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

More than 300 individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit groups joined ‘Beaufort 300,’ investing a minimum of $300 each, said Kevin Cuppia, a downtown Beaufort businessman and chairman of the Beaufort 300 group.

“I want to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to the Beaufort 300.

We are moving ahead with Dr. Larry Rowland to write the information for the historical markers and we’ll have them in place soon,” Cuppia said.

Those who have contributed are reminded to return the previously provided postcards to ensure the correct listing and spelling on the monument.

The goal is to have all the verified names in final form by March 16 so that the markers can be put into production.

In late 2010, Cuppia and a few others came up with an idea: Find 300 people to contribute $300 each toward the cost of new markers that celebrate Beaufort’s 300th birthday. Corporate and non-profit contributions also were sought.

“We weren’t sure what to expect,” he recalled. “It was the recession, everyone was worried about finances. But we also knew that people in Beaufort appreciated

her history and would want to be a part of it. It’s wonderful to be able to say we were right, that more than 300 people and businesses decided to invest in these markers for the Tricentennial.”

The Tricentennial celebration ended Dec. 31 with a Founders’ Night II in the Waterfront Park. A packed park enjoyed music and historical readings, including the actual charter that founded Beaufort on Jan. 17, 1711. A fireworks show ended the night and the 300th birthday party.

Important figures in the city’s history include Jean Ribaut, Marquis de Lafayette, Robert Smalls, Laura Towne and Col. John “Tuscarora Jack” Barnwell.

“We looked at a lot of different ways to commemorate the Tricentennial, and adding attractive new historical markers to the Waterfront Park was the best idea,” said Erin Dean, chairwoman of the Tricentennial Committee. “We had tremendous support for the fundraiser, even in the down economy. Contributors’ names will be on the monument that we expect to stand for at least the next hundred years.”

Beaufort was founded Jan. 17, 1711 by the English, although its beginnings date back to Spanish explorers in 1514.

Beaufort was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort.

For more information on the Beaufort 300, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org.

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Tallulah Trice, a local advocate for lost, unwanted and abandoned animals, is putting her talents to work as Beaufort County’s new Animal Shelter Director.

Trice is a former dog trainer and operator of the H.A.N.D. Foundation, which provides medical and relocation services to animals. She was hired by County Administrator Gary Kubic in February.

“Tallulah will be a dynamic force in helping us reach county council’s goals of limiting the number of homeless pets through spay and neutering programs and in reducing the euthanasia rate at the county shelter. Her experience as an advocate for rescuing unwanted pets is well documented and I am pleased she is part of our county team.”

Trice said she is implementing new strategies which require the animal shelter to hold off on adoptions temporarily.

Tallulah “The health of our animals at the shelter is my first priority.

Trice We often receive dogs and cats in need of medical care and are providing the necessary treatment. Then, additional new policies are going to be implemented that will improve the adoption rate. The support for these new policies from Mr. Kubic and County Council is most gratifying and will mean more healthy animals in loving homes.”

Trice has also developed new intake protocol with the clear goal of ensuring that adoptions are permanent. “We want people to complete the proper application forms before they adopt in order to try and prevent the heartbreak of returns when adoptions don’t take.”

She has also created an ‘Adoption Option’ sheet that helps people locate a desirable pet if they cannot find one they like at the shelter.

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The internet is not really magic?

Will and Deena McCullough of Lowcountry Real Estate can be reached directly at 843-4418286 or via email at RealEstate@ BeaufortSC.net.

By Will McCullough

There’s no question that most people planning to move to the Beaufort area start their initial research online. For the most part, that’s a good thing. Via the magic of the internet, potential new Beaufortonians can search local homes for sale, peruse through our 300-plus year history, browse local restaurant menus and, in a nutshell, learn pretty much everything there is to know about the Lowcountry. Unfortunately, there’s a catch — the internet is not actually magic (I know, I too was shocked when Deena finally told me). As it turns out, normal everyday people create the material found online and that material is not all created equally. While the invention of the “spell checker” was monumental (and, in truth, the only thing that allows me to write this column), we’ve yet to see the invention of the “fact-checker.” But don’t despair, I’ve found the following local sites to be very helpful for folks looking to call the Beaufort area home (as well as for those already living here).

Beaufort County “PropertyMax” This site can be found at http://scbeaufort-county.governmax.com. While I admit it’s a lot to type in, the journey is well worth the destination. Commonly referred to as the “property tax records,”

I’ve found the following local websites to be very helpful for folks looking to call the Beaufort area home (as well as for those already living here). this site offers a potential buyer a lot more than just tax information. At “PropertyMax,” one can obtain, by either street address or owner name, valuable information on any property in the area. This information includes the amount current and past owners paid for the property, it’s legal description, acreage, improvements and much more.

I also would encourage one to utilize the “GIS/Mapping” feature. This service allows one to view the boundaries of the property, measure the lot dimensions and explore many other options. This site is one of those rare examples of

where government gets it right and I highly recommend that you check it out.

Chamber of Commerce Located at www.beaufortsc.org, this site offers an incredible array of information. I’ve personally spent a lot of time on these pages and honestly, I don’t think that one could find a more detailed overall local resource. Want a free visitors guide? Request it here. Want to learn more about Hunting Island State Park? You can start your learning here. Curious about the hours the Parris Island museum is open? You’ll find that here as well. In complete honesty, there is no way I can detail the many topics that this site accurately addresses via this column, but it’s definitely worth adding to your favorites if Beaufort is to become your new home!

EatSleepPlayBeaufort.com I was lucky enough to be allowed a preview of this site before its scheduled launch this week, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement.

Brought to us by the same creative folks who developed the popular “Eat Sleep Play Beaufort” Facebook page, this site delivers on its motto“Everything a local should know ... and a visitor should never miss.” Produced in the fun style

of an online magazine with several local contributors, this comprehensive site offers guidance on “all things Beaufort” as well as the best local event calender I’ve personally seen online (users can even add their own events). While still the “new kid on the block”, my opinion is that this page may quickly become the primary “go-to” resource for those looking for local information online.

The Island News While not intended as a blatant plug, the fact remains that the publication you are holding in your hands is a valuable source for local information. If you are just visiting at the moment but plan to move to our area in the future, you can easily continue to stay abreast of local news via this publication online at www. yourislandnews.com.

Please know that the above list represents only a few of the many excellent online resources that cover our area, these just happen to be some of my personal favorites. When it comes down to it, there’s a lot more to planning a move to our area than just searching for the right home. It also involves learning as much as one can about the many great aspects of life in the Lowcountry. I hope that you find the above websites helpful towards that end!

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Thunderbolts host family day

By Lance Cpl. Rubin J.Tan

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, also known as the Thunderbolts, held a family day in their ready room, Feb. 24, to teach families more about the squadron’s pilots and their mission aboard the USS Enterprise.

In March, VMFA-251 is to deploy aboard the Enterprise for seven months.

The squadron will provide aviation support to Eastern combat missions while deployed.

Families and local media were able to enjoy breakfast, speak with pilots and the squadron’s Lance Cpl. commanding officer, Rubin J. Tan and also watch a motivational video composed of images and videos from the squadron’s deployment aboard the Enterprise in 2011.

“Family Day is also important to the local community because they live here and have to endure the sound of the aircrafts, so it is important to demonstrate how absolutely critical it is for us to practice before deploying,” said Lt. Col. Simon Doran, VMFA251 commanding officer. “It is also an opportunity to give back to the families after their continued support of the

Marines, sailors and squadron.”

Attendants of Family Day also had the opportunity to be transported to the end of the air station’s flightline where Thunderbolt pilots were practicing touch-and-go exercises.

The exercises are to help pilots practice landing at the proper angle, speed and location for when they will be aboard the Enterprise.

An area of the flightline was marked with chalk to represent the 1,123-foot long aircraft carrier where pilots will be landing.

The use of a Fresnel Lens, an instrument on the ground to assist pilots in landing, was also explained to help families and media better understand the necessary precautions pilots take before landing.

“It is amazing to be so close to military aircrafts while they are landing and it is really nice to actually see what my son works with every day,” said Jim Mullen, father of Lance Cpl. Christopher Mullen and native of Philadelphia.

Training for the Thunderbolts will continue as they ready for their sevenmonth deployment.

“It’s a feeling of pride to defend this country and our families, we as VMFA251 value support from our families and community,” concluded Doran, a native of Liverpool, England.

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arts&entertainment Beaufort Theatre Company presents

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

Big Daddy Pollitt and his dysfunctional family are once again on stage at USCB Center for the Arts when it presents “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” by author Tennessee Williams Big Daddy, who is dying but doesn’t know it, and his alcoholic son, Brick, use the word “mendacity” as a catchall to describe various aspects of other family members’ greed, deceit and hypocrisy while unable or unwilling to face their own personal demons.

Brick’s wife, Maggie the Cat, observes that “the truth is as dirty as lies” as she scratches her way through the Pollitt family’s myths of marriage and family and tries to save her own marriage to a man who has no desire for her. She is also desperate to guarantee herself the security provided by his family’s wealth.

Thus, these three major characters reveal in their own dances of anger the frustration of what is reality and what is hidden under the blankets of denial.

Brick expresses his disgust with the “lies and the liars,” while Big Daddy counters, “You won’t live with it, but you’re an expert at it,” although he himself says he wants “a choice woman” to make up for 40 years of distaste he has had for his wife, Big Mama.

And then there is the other son, Gooper, who always did whatever his tyrannical father dictated but never got the recognition he felt he deserved, and his baby-popping wife, Mae, who feels they deserve to inherit Big Daddy’s wealth and will do whatever is necessary to get it.

So join Big Daddy and his conflicted family on March 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at

Maggie, played by Jennifer Joyce, and Brick, played by Michael Kane.

7:30 p.m. night, or Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior/military, and $15 for youth. Groups rates available for 10 or more. For tickets, call the box

office, 843-521-4145.

For additional information, contact the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, 843 521-4145, or http://www.uscb.edu/communityoutreach/center-for-the-arts.

singer/songwriter jesse winchester plays fripp Don’t miss an incomparable musical experience at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, when the famed Jesse Winchester takes the stage at Fripp Island Community Centre. If you’ve enjoyed country, rock or folk music over the past four decades you’ve undoubtedly heard this Louisiana native’s top-ranked singles and maybe own one or two of his albums. Jesse’s songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Joan Baez, Jimmy Buffet, Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris. But they have never sounded better than in Jesse’s own graceful, soulful vocals. In recognition of his incredible talent and contributions, ASCAP gave him its Lifetime Achievement award in 2007. The intimate Fripp venue is perfect for Winchester’s performance style. With the artist almost close enough to touch, it’s hard to beat Jesse Winchester perched on his stool, guitar in hand and an audience clinging to his every word and note. Jesse thrives in this club-like atmosphere, guaranteeing an incredible show. Tickets at the door $20; students $10. Your admission includes a sumptuous post-performance reception by Harold’s Catering, at which you can meet Jesse Winchester. Free Fripp gate pass for all concertgoers. More info: (843) 838-6655 or online at www. islc.net/friendsofmusic.

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THE INDIE FILM CORNER

By Dennis Tavernetti

“Mozart’s Sister” from The World Series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m.

Synopsis: A speculative account of Maria Anna Mozart, who is five years older than Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Originally the featured performer, she has given way to Wolfgang as the main attraction, as their strict and controlling father, Leopold, tours his talented offspring in front of the royal courts of pre-French revolution Europe. Approaching marriageable age and now forbidden to play the violin or compose by her father and society’s norms, she chafes at the limitations imposed on her gender.

Ratings & Reviews: The two leading film websites grant this film an IMDb rating of 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes critics rating of 73 and audience of 55. Average, but OK marks.

Detroit News: “This is a sad story in rich surroundings that makes you wonder how many women of genius were left behind; Roger Ebert: “... uncommonly knowledgeable portrait of the way musical gifts could lift people of ordinary backgrounds into high circles”; and the St. Louis Dispatch calls it an “utterly beautiful film.”

Previewer’s Comment: This World film in French with English subtitles is a fictional account of the result of society’s norms dictating and limiting the future of what was likely to have been a very talented woman, just because of her gender. Its filming and costumes are lush, as is the music and staging.

One of the very few films to be allowed to be shot inside the elegant palace of Versailles, and worth seeing for that alone.

Rated: Unrated, but can be considered likely to be PG-13.

Preshow Interview: Join our host and his guest, Dr. Julie Murphy, at 6:40 p.m. for a short 15 minutes of discussion regarding the impact of parental and society’s attempts to control the actions and contributions of adolescents based on gender and bias. Feel free to take your seat during the interview.

Tickets for adults are $8, seniors $7, students $6. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office @ 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.

Dennis Tavernetti is a resident of St. Helena Island who retired to the Lowcountry having a lifelong interest in the arts. He encouraged USCB‘s Center for the Arts to investigate the possibility of bringing Indie, World and Documentary HD films to Beaufort.

profile

An in-depth look at the people, businesses and organizations that shape our community

badcock furniture owners chris and kate dennison

‘will treat you right’

By Lanier Laney

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loridians Chris and Kate Dennison moved to Beaufort eight years ago and promptly started a family. They now have three children who are “Beaufort natives,” James (8), Michael (7) and Aly (3). This family-centric couple is devoted to their children and sports. Chris is an avid tennis player and Kate, a marathon runner. The kids play basketball, soccer, football, and tennis.

Says Chris, “Our weeknights are spent shuffling from practice to practice, but we love it. We believe in spending most of our free time with our family.”

They’ve also got a big vegetable garden at their Lady’s Island home.

“We grow a little bit of everything but always plant plenty of tomatoes.

We’ve already began plantings for this year’s spring garden. The kids help with everything from raking to picking bugs off plants. All three kids are quite the little gardeners,” said Chris.

What Chris and Kate love about Beaufort is its small town Lowcountry feel and the historic downtown. They both grew up in St. Augustine, Florida, and met in high school. Then both attended the University of Florida and got married. They recently celebrated their 10th anniversary.

Chris’s family in Florida has been with Badcock Furniture for more than 40 years. Chris helped deliver furniture during his college summers and his three brothers all own different stores in Florida.

After working for ExxonMobil for three years, he joined the family

The Dennison family: Parents Chris and Kate, and James, Michael and Aly.

business and then purchased the Beaufort Badcock Store on Lady’s Island in 2004, which first opened there in 1987.

Says Kate, “We originally were looking to stay in Florida, until we heard the Beaufort store was for sale.

We made the short trip up to visit, and we were struck by the natural beauty. We were dining downtown on the waterfront when we made the decision to make Beaufort our home.”

Badcock is a retail furniture chain with more than 300 stores found throughout the Southeast and has been in business for over 100 years. They carry a vast selection of home furnishings from

upholstered furniture to mattresses to appliances and electronics.

They sell recognized brand names such as Lane, Ashley, Serta and Tempurpedic. They are unique in the close knit relationships they maintain with their customers.

Says Chris, “Our staff knows many of our hundreds of customers by name, and most of our customers are return customers. Our manager Sandra Strange has been with us for seven years, and sales associate Katie Braden has been with us for five. This stability helps us to forge our unique close relationships with our customers. Without this capable staff and the dedication we try to bring as owners, this would not be

possible. I’d also like to mention our great delivery team Daniel McKeliver and David Richard.”

Badcock’s philosophy is that “We will treat you right.”

“And to me that means that customer service is paramount to my mission,” says Chris. “It is not uncommon for me as an owner to make house calls to ensure customer satisfaction. We also make purchasing easy with access to a wide variety of financing options.

We want to do everything we can to make your vision of your ideal home come true.”

Chris’s involvement with the community goes further. He has coached YMCA youth basketball for four years and PALS flag football for two. He plays on a local Beaufort Men’s Tennis group whose league team has been to the state championships the last couple of years. And he’s competing in the Fripp Island Spring Clay Court Championship. Kate completed her first marathon in November on Lady’s Island.

If you have not been into see Badcock Furniture, then Chris invites you to please come for a visit and introduce yourself to him and his staff.

With great, dedicated young families like this deciding to make their lives and raise their families here, we can look forward to an even brighter future for Beaufort.

Badcock Home Furniture & More is located at 102 Sea Island Pkwy, Ste A, Beaufort, SC 29907.

Visit online at www.badcock.com or call (843) 522-0366.

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health

Flying by the seat of your pants

By Martha O’Regan

For sailors, this refers to managing the elements of wind and current to sustain forward momentum, using feelings and perceptions to determine a course of action. Learning to move with the changes that come our way, including the sudden storms that come out of nowhere, the rapid undercurrents that turn us around when we least expect it, or those gusts that try to knock us down, is key to maintaining our own balance of day to day life. It begins with self awareness.

As a culture, we are beginning to understand the daily aspects of physics whether it be through our physical movement through life, our perception of experiences, the re-evaluation of time and/or financial management, or the relationship of nutrition to our mood or vitality. This recent evolutionary shift is allowing us to tune into what is important and how that translates in our physical and mental well being.

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Recognizing how those perceived stressors of the past have contributed to poor sleep patterns, inadequate nutritional absorption, dramas, and physical pain, now helps us determine our present course based on our perceptions or how it feels in our body. Our body is the perfect feedback system and is constantly revealing what is not in balance or alignment, but are we listening?

At a recent workshop with Dr. Sue Morter, we learned the difference between emotions and feelings.

Emotions are the label we put on how we feel about something like happy, sad, elation, frustration, etc. The feeling is what we feel or the actual physiological response in the body. You know, the “kick in the gut,” the “pain in the neck,” the tingle, the heat in the face, sweat, etc. We are designed for feelings to help navigate our course in life. When we tune into the body and begin to notice how something feels, we can settle in, make more conscious choices and allowing life to unfold with a little more grace and ease. Simply put, if anything causes a contraction in the body or a general feeling of “eeewwwhh,” like what you would feel if you saw or tasted something you didn’t like, trust that the feeling is revealing something that it is not in alignment with your path. In that moment, take

a deep breath, settle in and ask yourself for the better version or feeling of this situation. Once you allow that shift to occur, settle in again with another deep fluid breath, feeling the “aaahhhhh” with the exhale all the way through the spine. When you get good at this way of living, this process can take less than a minute. From take notice, discern the feeling in the body, choose new feeling (shift), deep breath, ahhhhh. Next ...

Obviously, some situations require additional time for a “take action” step, such as take a walk, stretch, step away, ask for help, fuel the body, etc. When you fly by the seat of your own pants through life, seeking balance in all areas, you’ll notice all kinds of neat stuff about yourself, some that need a little polishing, some require a few changes, and some that need to be expanded upon, like your creativity or finding your bliss. Who said that life wasn’t supposed to be fun? We’re designed for it. Live Well ... Have Fun.

Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Earns ACR Accreditation Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc. has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed.

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Like a moth to a flame, self-confidence is the flickering, yet ever glowing and awe inspiring light that draws attention.

Being confident in any arena — whether it be your personal looks, your quirky personality, your eccentric style of dress, a relationship or even the position, talent or business that you hold — only seeks to excel you. Finding your place of total and personal freedom, unhindered from the binds, set backs and casualties of societal judgment and preconceived notions can be liberating. Getting to that place oftentimes can be easier said

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The largest fundraiser of the year for American Diabetes Association (ADA), Kiss-a-Pig, presented by Piggly Wiggly, kicked off on Saturday, March 3 on River Street in Savannah.

A contest between community leaders to raise money, Kiss-a-Pig is a regional campaign with competitors from throughout Southeast Georgia and Coastal South Carolina. At the end of the three month campaign, the team that raises the most money kisses a live pig, honored by ADA as the original source of insulin.

For the fourth year in a row, Beaufort will have a contestant in the race. Dave Britton, Golf Director at Dataw Island, will be spearheading a team of golf pros who hope to bring back the bacon for Beaufort.

Britton has invited North of the Broad golf professionals to join him in a challenge to raise funds. The team, PROS FOR PAR will compete with a golf event that will ask for donations and pledges for each par from golfers and the public as the golf professionals play a round of golf and score pars on a day of their choice a their respective golf courses between April 1-15.

To support the Beaufort team, donors may go to www.diabetes.org/ savannahKAP2012 and click on the photo of the Beaufort representatives.

A donation may be made on the secure website.

The 2012 theme, “SOWvivor:, Outwit, Outplay, Outlast Diabetes” is a spoof of the “Survivor” television show and celebrates people living with diabetes as survivors of a serious and common disease. The theme sends the message that you can live well with diabetes if you properly manage the disease. Each team or “Tribe” has a “Coastal Symbol” that their supporters can rally behind. The Beaufort team symbol will be the Egret.

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

Microbrew oyster roast a huge success

By Lanier Laney

In 2006, a small group of parents got together and decided to start a fundraiser to help fund necessary and important items for St. Peter’s Catholic School that were outside the normal budget. Examples at the time were needs for the athletic program, high-dollar technology items, an outdoor basketball court and drama equipment.

Doug Massalon and Matthew Hurtt had the idea to start an Oyster Roast and Microbrew Festival. For the first one, 200 people came. Jon Rembold remembers, “I was an attendant at the first one and had such a good time I was immediately sold on the idea and joined the core committee!”

Seven festivals later and it has grown in size and scope to be one of the great spring events for the whole family, including a children’s Fun Court, live bands, tons of fresh steamed oysters, a great silent auction and probably the largest number of international microbrew offerings (more than 50) of any festival in the Lowcountry.

Doug Massalon of Bill’s Liquors and Fine Wines (the event’s primary sponsor) used his knowledge of the best mircrobrews to really catapult the event into a “must attend.”

This year’s event, even though rained out the day before, had the largest number of attendees ever — more than 1,500 people. And Sea Eagle Market did an amazing job, literally shoveling

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hundreds of oysters into the half dozen huge steamers to constantly keep the “all you can eat” tables filled with some of the best fresh oysters on the East Coast — all from local waters.

A big pat on the back and “job well done” goes to The Oyster Roast Committee this year: Douglas Massalon, Matthew Hurtt, Michael Brock, Richard & Jean Jennings, Jon Rembold, Doug Hamilton, Joe Trpcic and Mike Fowlkes.

The money raised this year is being used for a new irrigation source for the athletic field, additional spectator seating, and other athletic infrastructure needs.

Special thanks, to all the volunteers and the sponsors, and the people who donated the great silent auction items and to all the folks who attended, for helping the children of Beaufort.

Speaking of sponsorships, it’s not too early to get involved in next year’s event in March, which I’m sure will be even bigger and better than ever. For details call (843) 227-1280 or (843) 522-2163.

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JSLB Prom Boutique a win The JSLB Prom Boutique was a win, especially for all the young ladies who showed up and selected free prom dresses. Those hardworking gals at Junior Service League have done a great job helping the Beaufort community again. Local high school juniors and seniors spent the afternoon selecting their perfect dress, shoes and accessories.

The Junior Service League of Beaufort has been working on this project for more than a year. Thanks to the generosity of community members, more than 200 dresses were donated to the Prom Boutique. A big special thanks goes to JSLB Prom Boutique committee: Shannon Brown,Anna Edwards, Delene Miller, Emily Harris (JSLB President), Gloria Duryea, Carson Bruce (co-chair), Elizabeth Klosterman (co-chair), Lorin Siegel, Ashley Hutchison, Jessica Rhodes and Jen Pearce. And also to Erin Demers of Studio B Dance Centre who graciously donated the space for the event. Go to www.jslbeaufort.org to learn more about the league and all the great work they do and how to get involved.

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happy winos

Waiter! There’s a star in my wine!

By Terry Sweeney

Starting your own celebrity winery was once the private pastime of a few brave stars here and there. Fess Parker and the Smothers’ Brothers for instance were simply Hollywood actor/winos following their love of the grape into the unknown; exploring uncharted territory in the still quite immature California wine industry of the 1970’s. Celebrity winemakers didn’t really hit their stride though till Italian/American Director Francis Ford Coppola (the Godfather of Celebrity Wine) appeared on the wine scene. This was no idle whim; to be fair, his family had a history of making their own “cosa nostra” home brew down in their basement for generations and though everyone who tasted their wine said they liked it (if they knew what was good for them!); it wasn’t until he struck it rich in the movie biz that he was able to turn his family’s hobby into a respected line of international name brand wines that could stand alone.

Well, they’re not alone anymore. There are more celebs in the wine business than there are half-eaten Dunkin’ Donuts under Kirstie Alley’s bed! And they come from an amazingly wide range of celebrity-hood.

Actors like Johnny Depp, Gerard Depardieu, Dan Aykroyd, Antonio Banderas, Brad Pitt, Lorraine Bracco

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Olsen Twins might decide to introduce “Blue Suede” Chardonnay and “Blue Martha Stewart is rumored to have a “Goweirdtwinminer” or Angelina Jolie Hawaii” Riesling. But he faces stiff made a deal with Gallo to produce value releases her “Stick-your-leg-out Syrah,” competition. If you thought for one marketed wines to be sold at Kmart. Come that “Big Hollywood Wine minute competing dead Hollywood icon There is no “vin-side” information Auction” in the sky, you could be sitting Marilyn Monroe was gonna take this available as to what she’s naming it. It’s pretty. Cheers! lying down, you’ve got another thing not gonna be easy because there already P.S. I recently tried Dave Mathew’s coming. From her St. Helena,California, is a novelty wine on the market called ‘Crush” — a 2009 red wine North Coast vineyard, she’s put out a Marylyn Merlot “Bitch.” And as I said, Elvis has taken blend of Merlot and Zinfandel from his and even a few Norma Jean Varietals (I Jail House Rock.

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school news

A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County SCHOOL briefs • Friday, March 9, Beaufort Academy will have a special assembly presentation of the 2012 recipient of the Thomas H. Horton Jr. Memorial Scholarship to study abroad, 8 a.m. Later that night there will be a Happy Hour to thank all donors to the Annual Fund, 7 p.m. Babysitting will be offered for attendees by 9th graders for childresn ages 4-11.

• Friday, March 9, Beaufort Elementary School’s 4th graders have birding day with Fripp Audubon, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 10, good luck on SAT! • Sunday, March 11, Daylights Savings set your clock an hour forward!

• Sunday, March 11, all pre-K and kindergarten children are invited to come play at Beaufort Academy, 2 p.m. The Music Lady, Beth Green, will perform for an hour followed by classroom fun.

RSVP by email to jbabalis@beaufortacademy.org by Friday, March 9.

• Monday, March 12, yearbook order forms for Mossy Oaks Elementary are due. The cost is $20.

• Monday, March 12, Riverview Board of Directors Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 12, Beaufort Academy 1st-4th grader students go to Celtic Crossroads Dance at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

• Tuesday, March 13, is the deadline for Beaufort Academy students to submit to Seasons of the Pen, the literary magazine.

Students should send poetry or black & white photos they would like to be published to Mrs. Dinkins.

• Tuesday, March 13, class photos will be taken at Riverview Charter School. Individual photos and uniforms are optional.

Payments must be received by March 12.

• Tuesday, March 13, Center for Birds of Prey assembly for Beaufort Elementary School (2nd-5th grade) in the cafeteria from 10-10:50 a.m.

• Wednesday, March 14, is school picture day and spring sports pictures at Beaufort Academy. It’s also the Regional Upper School Science Fair at Parris Island.

Leap Day Phenomenon On February 29, four Beaufort Academy students celebrated their birthdays!

Happy third birthday to sixth graders Joe Bhoi, Drew Luckey and Cheyenne Thompson, and happy 4th birthday to 10 grader Bryce Mackey! Chances of being born on Leap Day are about 1 in 1,500, which makes it even more incredible that there are four at Beaufort Academy. In fact, according to the US Census Bureau, the population of Beaufort in 2010 was approximately 12,000. This number would suggest that statistically there are only eight people with Leap Day birthdays in all of Beaufort, half of whom are students at BA. Celebrating Black History Month On Friday, February24, Lady’s Island Elementary School students presented their annual Black History Month Assembly.

The performance began with an exciting tap dance to the song “My, My, Ain’t That Somethin’,” from the African American musical Stormy Weather. The tap dancers were members of the school’s 4th Grade LEAP, an auditioned dance ensemble led

by Dance Teacher, Lisa Howard. The entire 3rd Grade then took to the stage for a very uplifting performance of the musical, I Have a Dream. Students sang all six songs with pride, with big smiles 16

From left to right: Anna Sheppard, Jake Bhoi, Mary Margaret Achurch, Jacob Dalton, Kirsten Floyd.

Lady’s Island Elementary School have fun on Read Across America Day by dressing up, decorating doors, reading books and celebrating their favorite characters.

These four Beaufort Academy students were born on Leap Day.

Lady’s Island Elementary School celebrated Black History Month last month with “I Have a Dream” musical directed by music teacher, Kristin Brady.

Champion; Clint Wright-Champion; Maliek Maldonado-Champion; Thyrik legree-3rd; Trey Arant- 4th; Jaclay Mixon-4th; Tyler Wilson-4th.

Congratulations to Maleik Maldonado, Forest Kimbrell and Clint Wright who were champions of the State Wrestling Tournament in Anderson. and strong voices. They sang and danced together under the direction of Music Teacher, Kristin Brady. The musical also included inspirational words spoken by several of the 3rd graders, referencing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists. Through this musical, students learned about the importance of not judging others, and their message led to a few tears in the audience as they sang the final song, “We Live the Dream” with heartfelt emotion.

Thanks from Principal Morillo A super special thanks to the following teachers for attending the tech showcase at PVES: 1st Grade, Kim Fields; 2nd Grade, Whitney Bowen, 3rd Grade, Rachel Hickman; 4th Grade, Gabbi Clossman; 5th Grade, Mary Sweetenburg; AMES, Dorinda Selby, Dana Christensen, Ellen Parker, Mendy Gannon, Jill Brown and Gwen Allen.

Beaufort High Wrestlers do it again Beaufort High had seven wrestlers qualify for the State Tournament last weekend in Anderson: Forrest Kimbrell-

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SIC finalist for prestigious award Congratulations to The School Improvement Council at Port Royal Elementary School, which was named as one of five finalists for a prestigious statewide award that honors accomplishments in parent and civic engagement. The South Carolina School Improvement Council’s annual Dick and Tunky Riley Award for School Improvement Council Excellence was created in 2002 to recognize the significant contributions made to public education by the 14,000-plus local SIC members who volunteer in the state’s 1,100 public schools.

Read Across America Day at LIES Lady’s Island Elementary School celebrated “Read Across America Day” with green eggs and ham served by the cafeteria. School Superintendent Valerie Truesdale and School Board member Bill Evans were among the community members that visited classrooms to read to students. Other school administrators, members of the military and police officers also joined the fun. Students and teachers dressed up as their favorite book characters. Teachers showed their reading spirit by decorating their classroom doors to represent their class’s favorite books.

Cat in the Hat and Thing One paid a visit in the afternoon to thank them all for being such wonderful readers.

SC Junior Scholars Five Beaufort Academy 8th graders have been officially named as South Carolina Junior Scholars! Congratulations to Mary Margaret Achurch, Jake Bhoi, Jacob Dalton, Kirsten Floyd, and Anna Sheppard. To qualify as a Junior Scholar, the student must score 50 or higher on the PSAT in verbal, math or writing.

Additionally, eighth-grade students who were identified and recognized at either the State Recognition or Grand Recognition event by Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) during their seventh-grade year qualify as Junior Scholars as well.

Learning about smart Choices Choices will be held for Beaufort Middle School’s 8th grade students March 14 and 15, this program is sponsored by Sea Island Rotary and the State Department of Education and involves local community members who share their stories in this program.

The Adventures of Lewis & Clark The Beaufort and Lady’s Island Communities are cordially invited March 29 to Lady’s Island Elementary School for The Adventures of Lewis & Clark, a fourth grade presentation, 2 p.m. The presentation, directed by Mrs. Kristin Brady and Mrs. Lynda McLain, is a musical scripted journey along the Oregon Trail with historical characters from 1804. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to travel and explore the uncharted territories of the Louisiana Purchase. Meet the two explorers and their champions, York, Charbonneau, Sacajawea along with their trusty dog, Scannon. Students will also “explore” their own school’s nature trail and create a visual journal, just as Lewis and Clark did to describe their travels up the Missouri River, over the Rocky Mountains and to the Pacific Ocean.

A “Positive” Musical The musical “Positive” will be performed

by Broad River Elementary students on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Directed by Dr. Peggy Albertson, this program is full of music and narrations that encourage all of us to “think good thoughts.” The students will be wearing their “Positive” T-shirts, which were purchased by the students with all proceeds going to Julie’s Mission, an organization that makes clothes and blankets for premature and sick babies.

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BE WITH THE FORCE Battery Creek JROTC wins

By Tess Malijenovsy

Battery Creek High School’s JROTC won, scoring more points than any other high school, in the inaugural districtwide JROTC competition. Supported by the U.S. Marie Corps, Battery Creek’s JROTC unit was awarded the silver Superintendent’s Cup trophy for a second year in a row. Beaufort High’s unit (supported by the U.S. Air Force) was second runner-up after Hilton Head High.

“The other schools came at us hard, and my cadets had to reach down deep,” said Lt. Col. Ray Ganas, senior Marine instructor at Battery Creek. “But they’ve

got a lot of heart, and they proved that today. I’m very proud of them.”

The day brought all of the school district’s JROTC programs together at Hilton Head High School for tests of academics, skill, endurance and precision.

Cadets took academic tests, ran foot races, competed in sit-up, chin-up, pushup and running contests, marched their color guards and performed platoon drills.

“Every resident of Beaufort County should be proud of these outstanding JROTC students and the effort they put into this,” School Superintendent Valerie Truesdale said.

Matthew J. Clancy

Chief of Police, City of Beaufort

“ To me, the most important ingredient in a good police department is well trained officers of high character. Officers, like Joel Blackwell, who advance their training with a degree in criminal justice from TCL show us they are going the extra mile to provide our citizens with the best possible service. A degree from TCL gives you an edge; quality officers give us the edge. TCL works.”

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continued from page 1 The Beaufort Memorial Hospital mobile unit will be on hand offering a variety of health screenings at low or no cost. And don’t forget the pre-race dinner! Habersham’s own Piace Pizza will be serving a choice of vegetable lasagna or baked penne with Vodka Bolognese for dine-in or carry-out (reservations required at 379-3287).

Also in Habersham, the race takes off March 24. Participants can enjoy running beneath canopies of live oaks and along scenic views of the marsh.

They’ll also have their choice of races: the ¼ mile Kid’s Fun Run, the 5K run and fun walk, or “the Lowcountry’s biggest 8K” (begging at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.). Not only is it a nice looking course, but it’s certified by USA Track & Field.

Now, the Beaufort Twilight Run isn’t just a race. Even the folks that opt to take a raincheck on testing out the course can have fun at the post-race Oyster Roast party with food catered

by Sea Eagle Market and live music by The Brewer Band. All race participants over the age of 21 with photo ID will receive a coupon for a free beer.

Along with the party at 7:30 p.m. will be the Awards Ceremony, and there are

many cash prizes. Chronotrack Timing chip technology will be used so that precise time records can determine who will win the money. The 8K promises $1500 that will be dished out to the top three overall, masters overall, active duty military and hometown hero (Beaufort County resident). Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall winners of the 5K. Also, there are age group awards for both races. The first 300 kids to register and participate in the Fun Run will receive a medal.

And after accomplishing your race and winding down with oysters and live music, don’t forget you did it all benefiting Riverview Charter School.

RCS is the first charter school in Beaufort, SC, committed to nurturing the whole child and preparing each student for a global society. Funds raised by the BTR will help provide scholarships, replace school materials, buy new technology and provide ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.

Race Registrations, Oyster Roast tickets and Kid’s Meal tickets can be purchased online at www.BeaufortTwilightRun.com.

Registration discounts are available to active duty military and groups of ten or more. A special Beaufort Country School running club and team discount is also available. Prices go up March 23, so sign up today!

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Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon attracts many racers

By Tess Malijenovsky

Race enthusiasts are traveling from as far as Puerto Rico to participate in the Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon, a race unique for its paddle-run combination and pristine venue. People look forward to the camaraderie and competition of the sport, but its design makes this opportunity to compete a highly anticipated race.

On Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m., more than 90 kayakers and standup paddle boarders will position themselves at the start line in the State Park lagoon, an impressive sight to see according to Jack Cunningham who’s been organizing the race since its inception eight years ago.

The race consists of a 5-6 mile paddle by way of kayak or standup paddleboard, followed by a 4.5-mile trail run. This is the first year the biathlon added the paddleboard category by popular demand. In fact, second place female winner of the Orange Bowl Paddle Championship in Miami, Heather Baus, is making her way to Hunting Island for the race.

However, the biathlon is for professionals and recreationalists alike.

Forty percent of all participants are racing relay style with one person who paddles and the other who runs. There will also be teams where two people compete in a tandem kayak and must finish the race on foot together.

Not many races can compete with the Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon when it comes to its course design. Aside from the clear-watered lagoon walled

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Not many races can compete with Hunting Island when it comes to course design. The trails provide stunning scenery as well as shade. by wild vegetation, the trails provide stunning scenery as well as shade.

“Everyone checks out the beach and the lighthouse, but there are trails out there that are as pristine as it gets,” said Cunningham.

“The Sea Island Rotary Club puts on the race every year for two reasons,” Cunningham said, “to promote health and fitness in the community and to support local charities.” The rotary club donates all of the net proceeds to local charities dedicated to education and youth in the area, such as Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, YMCA, the CHOICES Program, and Junior Achievement.

Racers can pick up their packets at the race site (Parking lot J) at 9:15 a.m. race day. Peddle-powered kayaks are not allowed; PFD required. In lieu of T-shirt this year, racers will receive hats and high quality cinch bags. There will be a post race party following the award ceremony at Boondocks (1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island); food and beverages are free for race participants and at low cost for all others. If you missed the online registration period, you can still sign up on race day.

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sports YMCA SWIM TEAM RANKED 5TH IN SC Congratulations to the YMCA Tiger Sharks Swim Team: Twenty-nine Tiger Sharks competed in the South Carolina YMCA State Championship in Rock Hill against 500 skillful swimmers throughout the state. For the second year in a row, the Tiger Sharks were ranked fifth out of 18 teams across South Carolina.

In addition to this great team accomplishment, the Y team had numerous personal bests among the swimmers at the state meet and Skylar Bruner won the high point award for girls aged 6 and under.

Overall, the Tiger Sharks had a really

Beaufort Race Week The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (BYSC) and the Dataw Island Yacht Club are sponsoring the Beaufort Race Weekend to be held April 20-23. There will be sailboat racing events for PHRF monohull sailboats 20’ LOA and over; Classic Boats in the 15’ to 24’ LOA range; and one design dinghies. About 60 sailboats are expected to participate in the weekend’s events. The racing will take place in the downtown Beaufort area, Port Royal Sound and the inland waters from Beaufort to Dataw Island. The Jean Ribaut Cup and Classic Boat Rally will be held as part of the Race Week.

Registration forms are available on the BYSC web site at www.byscnet. com/sailing or from Roy Crocker at lcrocker@islc.net.

Registration will be $35 for the Jean Ribaut Cup or the Classic Boat Rally. There is no charge for PHRF boats that race in events other than the Ribaut Cup. There will be a $10 fee for small boats for the Beaufort to Dataw race on Monday.

For more information, contact Event Chairman/PHRF Boats: Roy Crocker at (843) 838-2453 or email lcrocker@islc.net. For the Classic Boats Rally contact Woody Norwood at snorwood3@me.com.

great season. There were more than 75 individuals on the team, the highest enrollment ever. The high number of participants, the skilled coaches and the team’s overall dedication contributed to an amazing season record of 4-0 for regular season meets.

While this season has come to a successful end, the Y is looking forward to another positive season in the summer.

This season will begin on April 16th and interested individuals can register at the YMCA front desk. For more information, please see www.thetigersharks.com.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Athlete of the week

Forrest Kimbrell, a wrestler at Beaufort High, dominated at the State Tournament in Anderson.

Forrest was not only a champion but won his weight class at 145 lbs. He has had a great season this year with 35 wins so far, says Coach Bill Damude; that’s up 25 from last year. Congratulations to Forrest!

Coaches and parents: Send us your nomination for Athlete of the Week to theislandnews@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Monday. The week’s athlete will receive a free medium cheese pizza from and two weeks of free karate. brought to you by: Club Karate • Lady’s Island, Food Lion Plaza • 524-8308

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LITTLE BITS OF ROYAL CHATTER

By Peggy Chandler

Carol Nocilla, Jasper Lane, Nancy Steeves and James Byrne hosted this year’s Royal Pines Bunco party. The party was held at the home of Frank and Carol Nocilla on Saturday, February 25. A large assortment of delicious foods and drinks were provided and a relaxing and enjoyable time was had by all.

Royal Pines Garden Club news as reported by Marie Spencer: The Royal Pines Garden Club had a field trip during the month of February and visited Spring Island. We had the opportunity to see the beautiful trillium gardens and native landscaping. Marie Goode-Spencer, club president, along with many of the garden club members, enjoyed a wonderful hayride around the island and saw many wonderful native plant features. We also had lunch and visited their native plant nursery. A wonderful time was had by all.

Mrs. Pat Lauzon, who lives on Thomas Sumter, is a member of Royal Pines Garden Club and recently received the 2012 Silver Trowel Award at the annual luncheon in February. This award was presented at the annual meeting of the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs. The council represents Beaufort, Camellia, Dataw, Lady’s Island, Palmetto, Royal Pines and Sea Island garden clubs. This award was presented by the president of the Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs, Mrs Cecille Dorr. Pat was honored with this award for her true spirit for gardening and many hours of volunteering. The Beaufort Council of Garden Clubs parade committee, with the assistance of Pat, worked throughout the summer planning a float to represent gardening in Beaufort for the 300th anniversary of Beaufort Parade. Pat worked unselfishly to help with this huge undertaking, not only in the planning, but also in the implementation of the plan for the community. (Not to mention, volunteering her husband to drive several garden club members, club presidents and junior gardeners from the Boys & Girls Club through the Beaufort parade route.)

Chandler News: Curt and Sherry Newill, parents of our daughter-in-law, Kristen, visited my husband and I this past week. We spent a wonderful day in Savannah sightseeing and enjoying the beautiful weather. That evening, we dined at 11th Street Dockside. The Newill’s hometown is Streetsboro, Ohio, and luckily for them they are able travel south to Florida annually and lucky for us, they stop for a visit in Beaufort.

Marisa Sherard of Gator Lane, hosted her annual Oscar Party. This is a girl’s only event where Marisa entertains the group by playing games and movie trivia contest along with tasty tidbits and drinks. Marisa puts time and much effort into this gathering and it is always a fun night.

If consignment shopping is your thing, be sure to visit Kathy at “The Velveteen Rabbit” across from McDonald’s on Lady’s Island where you will find her shop stocked with all kinds of “things.”

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Lecture kicks off new exhibit Spring into Historic Beaufort Foundation features Fort Fremont at Verdier House “The Spanish American War: More Than a Run Up a Hill” will be the topic of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Dinner & a Lecture, Monday, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay St. The lecture is part of a kick off for a new exhibit at the Verdier House, “Fort Fremont: Homeland Security 1898” being sponsored by the Friends of Fort Fremont.

Dr. Mark Barnes, retired historian and senior archaeologist with the National Park Service, will use period photography, illustrations, and images collected during research on an annotated bibliography of the 1898 War with Spain and the Philippine Insurrection to discuss the conflict, its outcome and some aspects from this war that are still with the United States of the present.

The largely forgotten 100day conflict touched Beaufort County with the construction and occupation of Fort Fremont on St. Helena Island and, according to Barnes, contributed to healing hard feelings remaining after the Civil War. The hospitality of the Charleston people to the northern National Guard troops was reported all across the nation.

Barnes’ lecture is a feature of the new Verdier House exhibit on Fort Fremont which opens to the public Friday, March 23. He will discuss the participation of South Carolina

By Jim Colman, Lawn Solutions

Volunteers at Fort Fremont.

in the 1898 war, addressing current efforts to preserve the fort and interpret the significance of the site.

Open to HBF members and non-members, the lecture series takes place on the second floor of the Verdier House, and features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The talks are presented from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by audience questions.

A three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 per person for attendees at the lecture. Admission to the lecture is $15/$25 per member/member couple respectively, and $20/$30 per non-member/non-member couple respectively. Seating is limited; call 379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations at Saltus must be made separately by calling 379-3474.

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annual meeting The annual meeting of the members of Historic Beaufort Foundation will be held Monday, March 19 at Old Bay Marketplace Loft and Rooftop Deck, 917 Bay St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Featured speaker is Nancy Tinker, Preservation Specialist with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Foundation’s annual recognition of preservation projects and preservationists will be announced and election of new officers and trustees will be held.

Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Catering by Debbie Covington. Tickets are $20 per person. Reservations can be made and membership status can be checked by calling HBF at 3793331. Reservations must be made

by Friday, March 16.

beaufort classic car & truck club members receive award for community service

By Janice Powell

I remember getting excited about seeing John the old black farmer. He would occasionally drive through our neighborhood with his wagon and mule. This was a rare site in downtown Beaufort. John sold vegetables that came from his garden. My mother loved his fresh tomatoes, cukes, and squash. He would always let the children pet his mule while he stopped to deliver his goods. I remember my dad lifting me up to scratch the animal’s long ears. When he’d put me down, the mule would rub against me almost knocking me over. My little sister and I would laugh and laugh. This memory took place in the early 1960s.

John was an old man even then. He came by less and less as we grew older.

Beaufort Then & Now

This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert.

Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.

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Pictured from left to right is Lottie Parker, Theresa Pulliam and Anita Henson.

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n Tuesday, February 7, Colonial Dames XVII Century President Anita Henson presented Community Service Awards to Theresa Pulliam and Lottie Parker.

Pulliam and Parker are both active members of the Classic Car and Truck Club of Beaufort. They were honored for their leadership efforts in organizing the club’s annual Christmas Meals on Classic Wheels program. This year the club worked with Vaden of Beaufort — GMC, Chevrolet & Buick, which generously donated $1,000 to help with the funding of the meals. The Christmas meals were prepared by Bricks on Boundary owner Josh Potecha. On Christmas Eve day, the car club delivered more than 120 holiday meals to needy individuals and families, each delivered by club members in their classic cars.

After a mild winter, it looks like springtime is blooming a bit early. Lorapetalum, indica azaleas, and redbuds are already in bloom. But if you look around your yard, chances are you see a few things that need some TLC. Pruning If you have crape myrtles in your yard, please don’t hack them down to their main trunk. It’s just not desirable for a variety of reasons.

Instead, cut back the smallest branches at the top to about finger-sized diameter. You should also prune any crossing or rubbing branches. NOTE: if you are going to prune crape myrtles, you should get it done in next couple of weeks, or wait until next year.

For your foundation shrubs or bedding shrubs, prune to create a natural, rounded look.

If your shrubs are overgrown, this is a great time to consider renovating. It is much better (and easier) to have the right shrub in the right spot. It Jim creates a lot of weekend work Colman when you have 15-20’ shrubs in a spot calling for a 4’ shrub. Sometimes it just makes sense to pull out the old ones and put in the right ones. If you need help choosing new shrubbery, you may want to consult with a professional landscaper or nurseryman.

Avoid pruning spring blooming shrubs until they have completed their bloom cycle. Nonblooming shrubs can be pruned as needed.

If you’re looking for greater curb appeal, nothing is showier than annual beds. Even a small bed properly placed can make a big impact. Annual beds are a bit of a maintenance concern, but nothing brightens up the landscape like wellplaced annuals. They are well worth the work.

Irrigation Now’s the perfect time to check your yard’s irrigation system. Replace any damaged sprinkler heads, adjust the spray coverage to ensure all your areas are covered, and reset your control panel for the proper time and station spray periods.

Depending on our rainfall, you may not want to start irrigating your yard until it greens up a bit, but when you are ready, your sprinklers will be ready, too.

Pinestraw or Fresh Blended Mulch This is also a great time to replenish your pinestraw or mulched areas. These items are attractive, adding color and texture to the landscape. And they fulfill vital functions as well ... suppressing weeds and holding moisture.

Fertilizers While it’s tempting to spread lawn fertilizer on the first day of short-sleeve weather, we need to wait. March is too early, April can be OK if the weather warms up fast, but May is usually perfect.

Your lawn should be green before you put down fertilizer — don’t apply it when the grass is still dormant.

April is a great time for fertilizing your ornamental shrubs and small trees.

If you need help selecting the correct blend, you may wish to consult with a landscape or nursery professional.

For more information, call Jim Colman at Lawn Solutions, 522-9578, or www.lawnsolutions.us.

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Going ‘nuts’

By Jack Sparacino

It sure is hard to compete with the great philosophers who wrote so eloquently about human thought and action. Like T. Aquinas, R. Descartes, J. Locke, and I. Kant. Oh yes, and Y. Berra. But they still left lots of room for the rest of us with less famous names to ponder somewhat lesser questions for the ages. Like these, for example, all of which involve the enduring importance of ... names!

1. It’s coffee, right? Made from beans, not nuts. So how come a very well known company with a great product still names their coffee “Chock Full o’ Nuts”? They even tell you right on the can that there are no nuts inside and “it’s a long story.”

Turns out it IS a long story, so I’ll try to summarize. Chock full o’ Nuts was the brainchild of William Black, who trained in engineering at Columbia University and then opened his first nut shop in 1926 at Broadway and 43rd in Manhattan. His coffee shops were launched in 1932 with the conversion of 18 nut shops. (For a while, they actually sold cups of coffee and signature “nutted cream cheese on dark raison bread” sandwiches for a nickel.) The Depression pushed them away from nuts, considered by some as too much of a luxury for the times, but the word “nuts” hung around.

So in a nutshell, this wonderful

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

company started out selling nuts and customers shelled out their nickels for a great product. They were (yep) nuts about it. And when you’ve got a great, recognized name, why change it? The risk of mass confusion is just too great. I think this also applies to Nutley, NJ. 1a. And while we’re on the subject of phantom nuts, what’s with “Circus Peanuts”? They’re candy. The packaging makes it clear that the company’s product contains various ingredients, but no peanuts.

1b. Blast from the past. As a final example of keeping shoppers on their toes, I recently came across an interesting reference to “peanuts” by Joseph Mitchell.

He mentioned them in a vintage article titled “A Mess of Clams” (yes, a man after my own heart) that was published in The New Yorker magazine in 1939.

These “peanuts” were in fact undersized clams harvested from Long Island’s Great South Bay. They had to be returned to the water. Couldn’t sell them. Nuts.

1c. One more thing about nuts.

Many people are allergic to nuts or peanuts (right, peanuts are actually

legumes, not nuts). According to WebMD, “many unsuspecting [I think they mean unsuspected] products contain nuts.” This may include breads, ice creams, nougats, etc. But where did all these allergies come from? Jane and I were discussing this with friends over dinner recently, and none of us could recall a single kid we grew up with who had a known (to us) allergy to nuts. (Nor did we know of any kid with ADD, but maybe we just weren’t paying enough attention.)

So what’s a person to think? Some products with “nuts” in their names contain no nuts at all. Many more products whose names don’t even hint at nuts do contain them. Is there a nutty conspiracy at work here or are there more benign, “nuts and bolts” issues at play such as classic product names and contamination in manufacturing processes?

2. The walks of fame? The question here is how we as a society recognize fame and accomplishment among all the possible names and candidates. Shouldn’t there be a standard set of criteria and a panel of judges to apply these standards?

Aren’t the current recognition processes across the arts and sciences a patch quilt?

And should we also have standard sets of criteria for appointing Jack the judges and for Sparacino coming up with the criteria in the first place? Which should come first, the judges or the criteria the judges should be using?

3. Are we there yet? Does every imaginable condition or disorder, no matter how minor, need a name? It seems as if humans have an innate drive to name or label everything, perhaps to create a better sense of order and predictability. Take transportation, for example. We have names for the fear of flying (aviophobia), the fear of riding in a car (amaxophobia), and several names for motion sickness. Is there no limit? Well, maybe not. Take, for example, efficiency minded people who commute together and always take the shortest route to work, unless it involves driving through a mountain. What the heck to call that before we go nuts? Carpool tunnel syndrome?

Help, my head is spinning. Is there a name for this? Earth to Yogi!

Who’s performing at the Storytelling Festival?

Dolores Hydock has been a featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tenn., and more story concerts, festivals, and special events throughout the U.S. Her eight CDs of original stories have all received Resource Awards from Storytelling World Magazine. She won her first blue ribbon in storytelling in a local contest at the age of 5. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lives in Alabama.

Her performances in Beaufort are: • Made from Scratch: a performance on Friday, March 9 at Noon in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.

• Most of What I Needed to Know about Storytelling I Learned in Dance Class: a workshop on Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. • What is Storytelling: a discussion with John McCutcheon and Natalie Daise, Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn conference room.

• In Her Own Fashion: a performance on Saturday, March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater and ARTworks.

Ronstadt Generations hails from Arizona, and represents the multicultural roots America was founded upon. Dating back five generations in North America, Michael J. Ronstadt, younger brother of Linda Ronstadt, continues the family tradition with his two sons, Michael G. and Petie.

“The music of the Ronstadt Generations family band exemplifies splendidly the inextricable relationships of diverse ethnic folk forms that comprise 22

if you go • Don’t miss the Liars Competition: Open to the public, $5 donation at the door.

Friday, March 9 wildcard round and Saturday, March 10 Finale at 4 p.m. in the tent at Beaufort Town Center.

• Tickets range between $5 and $17and can be purchased by calling 843-379-2787 or online at beaufortcountyarts.com/ bigstoryfest.htm.

• Sponsored by: Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, Quality Inn Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort Inn, 303 Associates, Hilton Garden Inn, Beaufort Weddings and Events, Strings ‘n Things Music, Amata Thai Fusion, Outback Steakhouse,Hecklers Unique Sports Grille, Rosie O’Grady Irish Pub, Pizza Inn, Moes Southwest Grille, Jimmy Johns, 104.9 The Surf.

the beautiful tapestry of American folk music,” said Stephanie P. Ledgin, “Discovering Folk Music.”

Their performances in Beaufort are: • Ronstadt Generations in Concert: Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.

• Ronstadt Generation Family Recipes: cooking and storytelling performance on Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at ARTworks.

Hawk Hurst is a Native Americanstyle flute maker, performer and educator based in Charleston. “I like to impart a sense of wonder and mystery into a sometimes all too ordinary world. The stories and songs I share are interwoven with many lessons about community

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and our place within it. Through pure joy and entertainment, art can teach environmental respect, personal responsibility, and tolerance for cultural differences and for each other,” Hurst says.

Hawk’s performances in Beaufort are: • An appearance at the Opening Reception with Celebrity Liars: 6 p.m. in Tent at Beaufort Town Center on Thursday, March 8.

• Wisdom Tales and Sacred Songs: performance on Thursday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at ARTworks.

• Earth, Water, Fire, and Air: performance on Friday, March 9 at 10 a.m. in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.

• A Guide to Musical Storytelling: a workshop on Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at ARTworks.

The phenomenal John McCutcheon is known around the world as a powerful folksinger, songwriter, storyteller, and master of the hammer dulcimer, guitar, banjo, fiddle, and autoharp. He has headlined over a dozen different festivals in North America (including repeated performances at the National Storytelling Festival), toured Chile in support of a women’s health initiative, appeared in a Woody Guthrie tribute concert in New York City and performed the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, has given symphony pops concerts across America, and served as president of the fastest-growing Local in the Musicians Union. He is based in Decatur, Georgia.

His performances in Beaufort are: • John McCutcheon in Concert: Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.

• What is Storytelling: discussion with Natalie Daise and Dolores Hydock, Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn conference room.

Natalie Daise is well-known for modeling effective and joyful parenting, and for bringing Gullah culture to national and international television audiences through Nick Jr’s “Gullah Gullah Island.”

An actor, singer, storyteller, and visual artist, her handicrafts have been featured on HGTV’s “Country Style” and in the magazine Coastal Living.

Her performances with husband Ron have validated and celebrated the Gullah people for a decade, and they have been awarded South Carolina’s prestigious Palmetto and Folk Heritage Awards. She is a resident artist at ARTworks and lives in Beaufort.

Natalie’s performances are: • Mouth to Hand: performance on Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. in the black box theater at ARTworks.

• Oral Tradition in Gullah Culture: workshop on Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. at ARTworks.

• Comeyah Tales: performance on Saturday March 10 at Noon, in the Tent at Beaufort Town Center.

• What is Storytelling: discussion with John McCutcheon and Dolores Hydock, Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn conference room.

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In with the new

By Pamela Brownstein

“Out with the old, in with the new” is a well known expression to describe change. But in Beaufort, “out with the old” doesn’t apply. Embracing the history that makes our area unique is part of the charm of our city, while the “old” parts of town are admired and preserved for everyone to enjoy. After just celebrating our 300th birthday, it’s clear our ties to the past remain strong.

The great thing about Beaufort, though, is an ability to fuse the old and new. New ideas on smart growth, new businesses, new residents: these all help our community improve and move forward.

It’s not always an easy task balancing old and new: there are many examples of towns that have rushed into new development and expanded too quickly and in doing so have lost their identity (hello, Bluffton). But Beaufort’s made efforts to focus on what’s important, especially the area’s history and natural beauty. Certainly, the city and the county’s policies are not perfect, but many of the projects that are now taking place and have been in the works for years — including the Bladen Street improvements and the longawaited Beaufort Rail Trail — reflect a commitment to better infrastructure, the environment and healthy citizens.

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Pamela Brownstein is a 5-foot-tall Scorpio who adores Beaufort and hopes you will join her adventures in life, love and parenting.

Contact her at theislandnews@gmail.com.

Also, everywhere I look I see encouraging signs that business is back.

Lowcountry Produce, Dockside, Stokes Used Cars, McDonald’s are just a few examples of building and expanding.

Recently, columnist Lanier Laney noted a new wave of 30-40 year olds on the social scene. These young business professionals bring fresh perspectives and energy: welcome additions to the vitality of the Lowcountry, as well as our local economy.

At The Island News, we constantly are thinking of ways to better serve our readers. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to provide weekly columns and give a voice to the military community. We are also starting a new section called “Lowcountry Broil” that allows readers to sound off anonymously about pretty much anything on their minds (share your thoughts at lowcountrybroil@gmail.com).

And look for other interesting and thoughtprovoking new features in the months ahead.

We also recognize all the contributors

who work hard to produce new material each week at the high quality our readers expect and rely on.

For me personally, I have been relishing all that comes with bringing a new human into the world. Everyday seems like a new discovery as my husband and I take on the role of new parents to an adorable baby boy. Watching him learn and grow (He’s smiling! He’s trying to roll over! Uh, oh, he’s crying! All in the matter of five minutes.) has given new

meaning to my life. With that comes a feeling of responsibility to teach my son to respect the past while working to provide a better tomorrow.

Whether you’ve lived here for 30 years or 30 days, I hope you see and appreciate the area for what it was, and just as you watch the beauty of spring unfold, realize that now is the time to take part in all the exciting opportunities that are shaping the future of our community.

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food&drink

A spotlight on fabulous local restaurants, wine advice and a dining guide

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By Pamela Brownstein

The unassuming building on Lady’s Island can be easy to pass by. But don’t be fooled by the no-frills facade because the food inside L.T.’s is as flavorful and fantastic as any fancy joint.

Buck is a particularly enthusiastic fan of the restaurant and the owner, L.T. He eats lunch there at least once a week, and was proud to introduce the fine cooking to the members of Lunch Bunch who had never been before.

Buck described why he craves the food so much: “because it’s like they have my grandmama tied up in the kitchen.”

L.T. (Larry Taylor) has been serving up authentic Southern comfort cuisine to loyal local customers for 18 years. The restaurant is only open for lunch and the menu is deceptively simple. It features daily lunch specials as well as a variety of burgers and sandwiches such as a rib eye steak with grilled onions and peppers, a fish sandwich or a pork chop sandwich made with mayo and bread only.

Kim ordered the Thursday special spare ribs that came with coleslaw, a roll and hash over rice.

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The man himself, L.T.

Thursday special: Hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Tess tried the shrimp burger and loved it. She was impressed by the big pieces of shrimp in every bite.

Even though fried chicken is a Wednesday special, Elizabeth and Nikki knew it was too good to pass up so they both had two pieces with coleslaw and green beans.

Buck and I ordered the other Thursday special: Hamburger-steak with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy and

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a roll. At first I wasn’t sure because I had Shrimp burger with fries. never had a hamburger-steak before, but it came topped with grilled onions and was outstanding, just like the whole meal. It was hard to choose, but I would say the green beans are a must-have.

L.T.’s is located at 40 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, and is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call ahead for pick up at 843-524-3122.

Thursday special: spare ribs.

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When the “candidates” come in, it can be more and more of their wines are sold sort of hard to get to them. There is always around the world. Mendoza is the first the fear that they won’t be any good at all. well known wine region in Argentina that Granted, we only have to take a teaspoon still produces about 60% of the country’s to taste, but a bad taste in your mouth is wine. The region’s high altitude and low exactly that: Bad. Sometimes, too, even humidity are well suited for grape growing. though the wine tastes OK, it just isn’t These conditions all but void the problems priced right. When you’re used to tasting of mold, fungi, insects and grape diseases. wines all the time, you get a sense of what Healthier grapes make better wines. Even a $10 bottle should taste like, a $20 bottle, though it is generally dry in Argentine etc. To be fair, it’s best to taste the wines vineyards, there is plenty of water running without knowing their price, but why down from the mountains as the snow taste what you don’t need? (Of course, the melts every year. Irrigation is therefore other side of that coin is we might find the inexpensive. The Malbec grape came to next “best wine we’ve had this year.”) That’s Argentina from Bordeaux and found its perfect home to make great wines. When sort of what happened this week.

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As much fun as you think it is to get to taste all the wines that come and go, it isn’t always. For every wine that makes it to the shelf, there are probably five to eight more that get tasted and not included in our drinking lives. Some of those we don’t put on the shelf are really not good and we’ve done you a great service by helping you miss them. Some wines don’t get onto the shelves because of that, some don’t because we don’t have a spot for them, some do and don’t sell well so they get gone, and some do make it onto the shelves because you want to buy them. (Some of the wines in this group we might not have selected, but you have. A perfect example of “money talks.”) And, now, we’ve had enough of retail philosophy!

So, let’s get back to the best thing about wine. There is always, always, always another great one out there. It’s just waiting to be found. And that is fun. And sharing the discovery is even more fun.

If you haven’t guessed by now, we have a great new one for you this week! A Malbec from Argentina. As the process worked in this case, we are about to lose several of the wines we carry from Argentina. A big winery down there has just been bought out and no one is sure where the wines are going to come from now, if the same ones will be carried or even if the overall theory of how they want their wines to taste is

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Malbec became a star. Argentine wine laws say if the grape name appears on the label, the wine must be at least 80% that variety.

Malbec grapes are thin skinned and need more sun and heat that Cabernet or Merlot. It produces an inky red or violet colored wine that has a juicy texture. It has a particular plum-like flavor along with red fruits (cherries for sure) and moderate tannins. When you go looking for a new wine, you want it to have the flavors and textures of a good one for its variety.

Knowing those basics helps.

Now, let’s open that door to this week’s wine — Mountain Door Malbec. It comes from a small family grower in Mendoza, some 200 acres of old vines.

This vineyard is about 850 meters above sea level, close to a mile up. Technically, it is in the Barrancas region in the Maipu department of Mendoza. The stony alluvial soil helps intensify and concentrate the flavors in the grapes. Strong sunlight and scarce rainfall, warm days and cool nights — all of these conditions make juicy wines with good acidity, excellent color and intense fruit aromas and flavors.

Mountain Door Malbec has a plush core of plum, blackberry, raspberry, cherries, violets and mocha, all wrapped up in a mouth-filling juicy body. Sounds to me like somebody found the perfect land to make a textbook version of Malbec. And you can have it for $8.99 a bottle. Makes that an easy door to open! Enjoy!

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AMATA THAI FUSION: 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; L.D. ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

PIACE PIZZA

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

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L. RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS: 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 525-9824; L.D.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

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

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

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

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

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

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

SAND DOLLAR TAVERN: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3151; L.D.

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

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

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, St. Helena Island, inside The Lowcountry Store; 838-4646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

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

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

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D.

CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L. CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

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

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699

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

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

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

SANDBAR & GRILL: 41B Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 524-3663; L.D. All of the items are made at the time of order and the dough is made fresh daily. The extensive menu is sure to please all family members and you can dine in, pick up or have the food delivered. Piace Pizza is located at 5-B Market Street in Habersham and is open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. until ... Call 843-379-3287.

SEA ISLAND PIZZA: 136 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort; 522-1212; L.D. SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

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

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary 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.

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21,

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

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

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE:

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

910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; L.D.

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17 Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D. MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

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

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

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

HECKLERS: 2121 Boundary St., Suite 100, Beaufort Town Center Beaufort; 3792090; L.D.

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

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 470-0188; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.

SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111

Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; Japanese; L.D. ISLAND GRILL: 7 MLK Drive, St.

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

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

MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut

Helena Island; 838-2330; L.

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

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St.,

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

Port Royal; 522-1222; Steaks, salads; L.D.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

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

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood,

Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

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

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

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

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

PALM & MOON BAGELS: 221 Scott

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

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

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN: FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;

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

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

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

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

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

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 379-8646; L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s

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

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

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

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

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

Island; 522-9700; L.D.

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

LOS AMIGOS: 14 Savannah Highway;

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379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

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

PORT ROYAL PASTA COMPANY: 1340 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-0146; D

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort;

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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15. Like dragon after knight’s conquest 16. Copperfield’s domain 17. Eating of forbidden fruit, e.g.

18. Total amount 19. *Game tracker 21. In an open way 23. Not vertical, abbr.

24. Be sick 25. Emergency responders 28. Home to Stags Leap and Wild Horse 30. Superlative of “yare” 35. Reluctant, usually followed by “to” 37. A tall one is not true 39. The present occasion 40. U.N. civil aviation agency 41. Rossini’s opus, e.g.

43. It travels through air 44. Pulsating pain 46. At a great distance 47. *Final ____ 48. Some give this when upset 50. Drug abuser 52. Dry, as in humor 53. Eagerness 55. Clinton ___ Rodham 57. Famous for its coffee 60. *Goes with March 64. NBC’s “The _____” 65. “___ to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller 67. Become one 68. On the move 69. Julie Andrews in “The Sound of Music” 70. Holy See’s administering body 71. *Ranking 72. Apollo to ancient Greeks 73. Levels

DOWN 1. Its fleece was white as snow?

2. Sixth month of civil year 3. Downward and upward dogs are part of this 4. _____ Maria Remarque 5. Suppose 6. *Georgetown’s conference, “The Big ____” 7. *Ranking based on strength of schedule 8. Major Italian seaport 9. ____ Bator, Mongolia 10. Collect telephone ____ 11. Monet’s water flower 12. “___ day now” 15. Novelist ______ Zweig 20. Muse of love poetry 22. Be nosey 24. Deadly or sinister 25. *Like last eight 26. Sweet coffee drink 27. A Beatle 29. Daddy 31. Over your head?

32. To give an income or property 33. Scrub or purge 34. Towel cloth 36. Ungulate’s foot 38. Victorian or Elizabethan ones, e.g.

42. *Kentucky’s Rupp _____ 45. *______ beater 49. “Big Island” flower necklace 51. Simplify 54. Movie “_____ Came Polly” 56. Boredom 57. Speaker type 58. Baptism, e.g.

59. Important battery component 60. “Cobbler, cobbler, ____ my shoe” 61. Republic of Ireland 62. Done in a pot 63. Ligurian one and Adriatic one 64. Military hospitals 66. Simon & Garfunkel, e.g.

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pets

Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol

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What is dog food? The Yuck Factor, part two

nto the vats of mystery meat meal, rendered bits of what’s left over and grain fillers, dog food manufacturers also stir in additives and chemicals to improve taste, stability and appearance. Additives include emulsifiers to prevent water and fat from separating, antioxidants to prevent the fat from becoming rancid and artificial colors to make the chow more visually appealing to humans and, hopefully, more palatable to their dogs.

A wide variety of additives are permitted in pet food, not counting vitamins and minerals. Additives can be specifically approved, or they can fall into the category of“Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS).

These additives can include anti-caking agents, coloring dyes, antimicrobial agents, curing and drying agents, petroleum derivatives, preservatives, texturizers and thickeners, to list just a few.

Dogs generally will not eat tainted food unless starving. Consequently, all pet foods must be preserved so it stays fresh and appealing. Some preservatives are added to ingredients or raw materials by the suppliers, and others by the manufacturers. Key among the preservatives added by

BowWOW!

Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

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

manufacturers specifically to ensure that dry foods have a 12-month shelf life, are synthetic preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used as a lesstoxic version of automotive antifreeze), and ethoxyquin. Read the ingredient list on the back of your dog food bag, these are usually listed near the bottom.

For these antioxidants, there is little information documenting their toxicity, safety, interactions or chronic use in pet foods that may be eaten every day for the life of the animal. Propylene glycol was banned in cat food because it causes anemia, but it is still allowed in dog food. Potentially cancer-causing agents such as BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are permitted at relatively low levels.

Years ago, I was told by an animal nutritionist that BHA and BHT are also used to preserve carpet. I began reading ingredient labels religiously after that nugget of information.

Some manufacturers have responded to consumer concern, and are now using “natural” preservatives such as Vitamin C (ascorbate), Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), and oils of rosemary, clove, or other spices to preserve fats in their products. The shelf life on these products is shorter, only about six months. Again, read the label to check the foods’ viability, especially if you’re using a better brand of kibble.

Unfortunately, even with all these products added to prevent this and that, there still remain a slew of potential dangers. We humans are now routinely

exposed to the threat of E. coli bacteria on our factory-farmed produce. This bacterium also lurks in more than 50% of meat meals used in dog foods.

One of my personal concerns now living in a more humid climate is the growth of mycotoxins (toxins from mold or fungi) on dry dog foods. Modern farming practices, adverse weather conditions, and improper drying and storage of crops can contribute to mold growth on an industrial level. At home, these toxins can form in our kibble containers if we do not close the lids tightly. Pet food ingredients that are most likely to be contaminated with mycotoxins are grains — wheat and corn, and fish meal. While it is more cost effective to buy the big bag of chow, I advocate for smaller bags simply because anything can grow a layer of green fuzz here in the summer months. Always check the last third of the chow in the bin. If it smells at all funny or your dog balks at eating it, it has probably gone furry.

Dump it and scrub out your container with bleach.

Yet to come: recalls, nutrition-related diseases and the secrets of the pet food industry, as if the truth wasn’t scary enough.

pet-related EVENTS

PAL hosts annual online fundraiser auction

From April 20-23, PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE will host its third annual online auction to raise money for the many pets awaiting adoption at its Adoption Center in The Riverwalk Business Park, Okatie. Similar to last year, PAL expects to offer over 500 items — large and small — ranging from travel packages and local dining opportunities to golf, tennis, spa services and much more. It’s a fun and easy way to win fabulous items (which also make great gifts) while helping animals in our community. Items will be previewed beginning April 1 at www.pal.dojiggy.com or www.palmettoanimalleague.org and the bidding begins April 20 at 8 a.m. Area businesses can help make a difference by donating an item for the auction. The community can support PAL and the animals in its care by getting your paws on the keyboard and bid for PAL. For information about PAL and its programs, contact Amy Campanini at 843645-1725 or director@palmettoanimalleague.org. For information about the Online Auction, contact Pam Dyer, pthomasdyer@hargray.com, 843-837-8727 or go to www.pal.dojiggy.com.

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what to do Daughters of American Revolution to meet

The Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on Thursday, March 8 at Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, in the first floor meeting room beginning at 2 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Grace Cordial, Historical Resources Coordinator for the library. This will be proceeded by the business meeting and the afternoon will end with refreshments and the opportunity to meet with our speaker.

For more information please call Regent Nancy Crowther at 521-0134.

Sportfishing and diving club to hold meeting

The Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club March meeting will be held Thursday, March 8 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Well-known local Captain Bill Parker of The Runaway will be our guest speaker. Captain Bill is no stranger to the Sportfishing Club and has made great presentations over the years.

His topic will be Sheepshead fishing, where he will discuss techniques, baits of choice, rigs, rods, and reels. You do not need reservations and guests are welcome.

For additional information, please call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.

Writing classes help improve skills at TCL

• Travel Right, Travel Write: Would you like to manifest trips to exotic destinations on someone else’s nickel or travel on your own and earn back your expenses just by writing a story about your experience?

Through in-class and take-home exercises, this class will teach you the nuts and bolts of finding markets, writing queries and writing travel stories that editors will want to snap right up. Monday evenings, March 5 – April 9, 6-8 p.m., $110 at TCL, Beaufort (843) 525-8205.

• Putting Your Life on the Lines: Memoir Writing: Your life story doesn’t have to have been overly dramatic to write

Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 3/9 - Thurs. 3/15 Project X “R” Showing DAILY 2:05-4:05-7:05-9:05 Ghost Rider “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:05-4:05-7:05-9:05 John Carter “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:20 Tyler Perry Good Deeds “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:10-7:00-9:10 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax “PG” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

a memoir. In this class, you’ll recount and record those stories you’ve been telling your family, children and grandkids for years. Whether you choose to write about a specific experience or cover a number of years’ worth, you’ll learn the skills necessary to organize and craft a written legacy. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll have a great start on your memoir in hand.

Monday evenings, April 16 – May 14, 6-8 p.m., $110 at TCL. (843) 525-8205.

Instructor Katherine Tandy Brown has been a successful freelance writer for 22 years, writing workshop leader for 10.

Beaufort ProWriters to meet at City Java

The March Beaufort ProWriters Meeting will be next Tuesday, March 13, from 7 8:30 p.m. at our new meeting spot, City Java Cafe, on Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort. Beaufort ProWriters is a free meeting open to writers of any genre who would like to earn income from their writing. Next Tuesday, we will all check in with info on current writing projects, and will share market news, tech information and other scintillating topics.

Lowcountry Outdoors Club (LOCO) meets

Go LOCO! The Beaufort Ski/Snowboard Club has officially changed its name to include a wider range of activities. We’re now the Lowcountry Outdoors Club (LOCO). We are a year-round activity based group who will also be serving in the community, learning new skills and improving upon what we know by sharing with others in areas of expertise, stories, and events to promote being active outdoors.

Upcoming will include kayaking, hiking and educational opportunities. Please come to our next meet & greet at Brick’s on Boundary on Tuesday, March 13, 6 p.m. Josh, the owner and chef, is one of our charter members and he always provides great appetizers and drink specials. We’ll have two members share their recent ski trip to Telluride. Call or email Julie for more information: 843-729-8061 or tugboatjulie@yahoo.com. Also, check us out online at our Meet Up group and our Facebook page.

weekend cracks on criminals Disclaimer: Proceed with a sense of humor TWENTY DOLLAR KICKS: A male suspect was caught stealing a pair of $20 shoes last Friday from Walmart, assaulting two store employees in the process. He was observed by store security taking off his own shoes and replacing them with the stolen ones. When the store employees confronted the man about his fresh, stolen kicks, he tried to push past them and escape. (Were the knockoffs really worth it?)

MY, WHAT BIG SPEAKERS YOU HAVE: An adult and a 15-year-old pair of thieves were caught red-handed last Friday trying to sell stolen car audio parts at Sound Factory off Boundary Street. A customer in the store at the same time recognized the audio parts as items that were stolen from one of his family members.

The customer asked the store employee to call the police. In what must have been a very uncomfortable situation, the employee confronted the suspects about their stolen goods. Caught in the lie, the suspects became “belligerent and caused a disturbance that spilled into the street.” The suspects were caught just in time. When officers arrived at the scene, the younger accomplice was found with two handguns in his possession.

TOUGH BRAKE: Already in the shop for repairs, a 1989 Jeep Wrangler sustained another $1,000 worth of body damage just by staying in a Zippy Lube overnight.

When employees came to work at 7:30 in the morning, they found that the car had been moved and damaged. The suspect that attempted to steal the vehicle has not been identified.

TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE: What did Sonic and Panini’s have in common last Saturday night? Being a choice spot for a guy to take a leak.

Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Report items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.

Faith Memorial Baptist holds gospel celebration

Faith Memorial Baptist Church Church’s 57th and Pastor Horace Williams, Jr. 28th Pre Anniversary Celebration will be held March 14-16. Pastor Ben Williams of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Hilton Head will be our guest speaker on Wednesday and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m we will have a Gospel Concert featuring Bethel Word & Worship Deliverance Temple Choir, Faith Memorial Baptist Church Combined Choir and our Special Guest “The New Sound.” The event is free. For more information, call 843-838-5826 or 843-271-6473.

Square dance club celebrates anniversary

The Square Dance Club in Beaufort, the Beaufort Squares, dances the first and third Saturdays of each month. On Saturday, March 16 the club will celebrate its 49th anniversary at the Pinewood Fire Station in the training room. For those people who may be interested in learning to Square dance, get in touch with Joann Bright at 525-1756.

Spend an evening with state elected officials

Spend an evening with State Senator Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, and special guest Congressman Tim Scott on Friday, March 16. For host and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Desiree Watson at Desiree@MaceGroupLLC. com or 803-348-5416.

Bay Street Outfitters holds fly fishing classes

One day fly casting classes will be held Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 and May 12. Fly tying classes will be on the third Thursday each month at 6 p.m.

Please call for details and to reserve your

spot. Bay Street Outfitters is located at 815 Historic Bay St. For more information, call 524-5250 or visit www.baystreetoutfitters. com.

Beaufort Dog to hold advanced training class

Beaufort Dog is enrolling for an Advanced Training class. This class will focus on dealing with distractions while in “real world” situations like walking on a leash.

This is a precursor for therapy dog training as well. Please call 812-5394 to pre-register.

Low-cost vaccine, clinic will be held for pets

Palmetto Veterinary Hospital and Beaufort Dog will provide a low cost dog and cat vaccine and wellness clinic in Habersham on April 14, 2012 at Beaufort Dog at Habersham from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. It is in conjunction with the Pet and Kid’s fair. Appointments strongly recommended. Please call 812-5394 to reserve a spot.

Beaufort Writers meet

Beaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room.

SEND US YOUR EVENTS Have your organization’s upcoming event or meeting listed in The Island News. Send us the important facts: don’t forget to include what, where, when, who and any other details or contact information by Monday to see it run in the upcoiming issue. Please send all emails and inquiries to theislandnews@gmail.com

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Beaufort Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC

John C. Haynie President 843-524-0996 www.beaufortairconditioning.com

Over 100,000 satisfied customers

HEALTH/WELLNESS/beauty

The Beaufort Day Spa 843.470.1777 304 Scott St. massage ~ facial ~ mani/pedi waxing ~ spa packages spa packages

antiques

The Collectors Antique Mall

Jane Tarrance Furniture, Glassware, Collectibles, Multi-dealer, 5,900 sq. ft full of antiques, art Free parking! 843-524-2769 102 C Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island Center Beaufort, South Carolina, 29907

Lime Lite Salon

Stylist Jennifer Dowling A True Balance of Substance & Style 843-379-5463 612 Carteret Street www.limelitesalon.net

Attorney

Christopher J. Geier

INSURANCE

For All Your Insurance Needs Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717

For All Your Insurance Needs Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531

auction/estate sales

Damn Yankees Auction House

LAWN CARE

Steve Allen Always accepting quality consignments from one item to an entire estate. www.dyauction.com • info@dyauction.com 843-784-5006 * 843-784-2828 * 843-784-5007 Fax

Coosaw Landscapes, Inc.

Landscape, Maintenance and Design Services Chris Newnham 843-694-3634

CLEANING SERVICES

Lawn Solutions

Merry Maids

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Marketing

CONSTRUCTION

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Chandler Trask Construction

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COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP

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Complete American Pawn

Pawn Shop Lady’s Island (across from Dairy Queen), 120 Sea Island Pkway Open Mon-Sat: 10-6. Call 843-522-0592. We Buy Gold, Silver and Coins. We thank you for your business!

Palmetto Smiles

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Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN and Pelvic Surgery

843-524-5455 www.wernerandroyal.com We’re now providing a new level of patient comfort.

Beaufort Chiropractic

Dr. Kristie Wallace 703 Bladen St. 843-522-1115 BeaufortChiropracticCare.com Licensed Massage Therapy & Nutritional Exams Available.

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

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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 appointments@geierlaw.com http://geierlaw.com

Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 43 Sea Island Parkway 843-441-0627 dawnhfreeman@gmail.com

Closeouts • Bargains • Deals Over 21 years in Beaufort and Savannah $57,638 donated to Local Churches and USO. Check us out on Facebook and Craigslist.

PHYSICIANS

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PEST CONTROL

Collins Pest Control

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

Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years.

Service, New Construction, and Remodeling.

(843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com

property management

Palmetto Shores Property Managment

Lura Holman McIntosh Call 525-1677 or fax 524-1376 lura@palmettoshores.com PROPERTY MANAGEMEN www.palmettoshores.com

ROOFING

DA Roofing Co.

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All repairs and new additions.

FREE ESTIMATES 524-1325

tree service

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

technology

Net Solutions Technology Center, LLC Technology solutions for business or home. www.easierway.com 843-525-6469 Phone 843-521-0955 Fax 38 A-B Sams Point Road, Beaufort, SC 29907

websites

Beaufort Mobile Website Design Paul Richardson 843-441-8213

beaufortwebsitedesign@gmail.com http://beaufortmobilewebsitedesign. com

HAVE YOU BEEN TO WWW.YOURISLANDNEWS. COM RECENTLY?

Go to our web site to see the entire paper online, to view past articles or to post your comments.

classifieds ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 877-327-7224.

AUCTIONS VEHICLE AUCTION, PERSONAL AND WORK TRUCKS March 10th 10am @ BJWSA, 6 Snake Road, Okatie, SC, Preview Friday 3/9 Info at www.dyauction.com, 843-784-5006, scal#4236.

FARM, ANTIQUE AND ADVERTISING AUCTION, March 8, 9 & 10. Liquidation of Harmon Farms 3152 Augusta Hwy., Gilbert, SC Over 2000 lots being sold in a three day auction event (Tractors, Advertising, Antiques, Christmas Store & More) www.lakelandsauctionservices.com Kit Young * SCAL3812 864-374-7772 AUCTION – FLORENCE COUNTY, SC – Orion Hills Subdivision – Nice House – 23 Lots – 5.19 +/- Ac. Tract - Sat. March 17 @ 11AM - House at 3212 Spiral Lane offers 3br, 2ba, 1318 +/- sq.ft. Damon Shortt Real Estate & Auction Group 877-669-4005 SCAL2346 www.damonshorttproperties.com.

ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 112 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.6 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.7.

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HELP WANTED Aqua Med Spa and Salon is looking for a motivated Massage Thera-

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NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. $48.95 info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. SC-2794.

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS CLASS-A - CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED! BIG NEW pay package/benefits/sign-on bonus. 2yrs exp. Required. Call JGR 864-679-1551, Greenville and Gaffney SC locations. www.jgr-inc.com.

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Advertise your driver jobs in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375.

Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN $149.00. Includes FREE name change and marital property settlement documents. Bankruptcy $125.00.

Wills $49.00. Criminal expungements $49.00. Power of attorney $39. Call 1-888-789-0198--24/7.

MISCELLANEOUS Local collector/dealer buying & selling U.S. coins and currency. Also buying gold & silver jewelry and coins. Fully licensed, PAYING CASH! Please call Brian Kurent. 330-715-5822.

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING – Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance.

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/ month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 877-617-0765.

1970 Mercedes-Benz 220/Gas. Still runs. Has 99% original parts. Dual carbs. Perfect project for classic car lover. $3,000 OBO. 597-2482.

RENTALS Historic District 2BR 1BA $950 +deposit. Richard Tritschler/ Keyserling Real Estate Advisors.

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843-522-9696 1555 Salem Rd Beaufort, SC 29902

* $2500 Down, 10,000 miles per year, Plus 1st Payment & Security Deposit ****Prices based on availability. Available rebates on select models. Dealer has right of refusal. While supplies last.

Dealer retains all rebates.