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More than 2,000 participants and spectators are anticipated at the 5th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run and Oyster Roast presented by Habersham Properties on Saturday, March 23 at the Habersham Marketplace from 4:30-10:30 p.m. SEE STORY, PAGE 2.
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Shamrock Shakedown will rock at Q on Bay You will not want to miss celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Q on Bay on Saturday night, March 16 at Q on Bay! Beaufort Academy’s spring FUN-raising event began in 1987, when it was named the “Pig Out in Frogmore” and was held at Sanders Packing Shed. This event was organized in memory of Mr. Pat Calhoun, a beloved teacher at Beaufort Academy. The original Pig Out was a sold-out celebration that annually united a growing community for nearly 15 years. In 2005 “Pig Out ... The Revival!” re-created the atmosphere from its predecessor while also making a name for itself. As in past Pig Outs, there was plenty of barbecue, adult beverages
and dancing, all in a friendly, comfortable environment. The fundraising remained a big part of the event, and the net proceeds went to Beaufort Academy, the nonprofit independent PreK-12 school, to fill part of the void between tuition and the cost of running this college preparatory school. In 2010, BA mixed it up a bit, changing the event to the “Fish In”, which also featured a fishing tournament, and then in 2012 to the “Shamrock Shakedown”, Beaufort’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. SHAMROCK continued on page 14
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Republican primary will be held March 19 The Republican primary special election for the First Congressional District seat will be Tuesday, March 19. The 16 candidates running for the position are Keith Blanford, Curtis Bostic, Ric Bryant, Larry Grooms, Jonathan Hoffman, Jeff King, John Kuhn, Tim Larkin, Chip Limehouse, Peter McCoy, Elizabeth Moffly, Ray Nash, Andy Patrick, Shawn Pinkston, Mark Sanford and Teddy Turner. With this many candidates, a runoff election is likely and that would be held Tuesday, April 2. The seat was left open when Tim Scott was chosen by Gov. Nikki Haley to replace U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint. The general election will be May 7.
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news news briefS United Way seeks three volunteers for projects
United Way of the Lowcountry needs three top-notch volunteers for upcoming projects, including a new “charity” fundraiser and an event planner for a 5K run on Lady’s Island. The nonprofit United Way also needs an experienced person to Train-theTrainer. “The United Way is seeking an individual with the skills to create professional and motivational training materials and the talent and energy to present high-impact training sessions,” said Pam Reading-Smith, director of campaign and planned giving for United Way of the Lowcountry. The anticipated time commitment is 80 hours total — about 40 hours to develop materials and 40 hours training trainers from July through September. Two volunteer event planners also are needed to research, organize and manage all aspects of two new events. The first event is an inaugural 5K run on Lady’s Island, which United Way of the Lowcountry will hold in partnership with a national retailer. The second project is to link local artists and cast-off furniture to create a fabulous upcoming event called “The Charity Auction.” Curious and want to know more? Call Reading-Smith at United Way of the Lowcountry, 982-3040.
Reassessment guide now available online
A Citizens’ Guide to Beaufort County’s 2013 Reassessment is now available at www.bcgov.net . The guide is in an easyto-read format and includes sections on property tax, forecast changes in market and assessed values with maps, in addition to frequently asked questions and a reassessment notice example. An option of hearing an overview of the guide is also available online. “We are committed to making the complex process of Reassessment more understandable to the public and this Citizens’ Guide provides just that,” said Beaufort County Assessor Ed Hughes. The Citizens’ Guide also shows Beaufort County real property taxes by taxing entity and provides contact information to Beaufort County Council and the County’s Assessor Office. “I would like to thank the staff who worked diligently to use technology in a way that improves public accessibility and efficiency as well as reducing paper use and costs,” said Beaufort County Deputy Administrator Bryan Hill.
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Number of new U.S. Marines graduating Friday, March 15. This includes 305 male Marines from India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, and 118 female Marines from November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion.
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Lowcountry’s largest 8K, family friendly running festival More than 2,000 participants and spectators are anticipated at the 5th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run and Oyster Roast presented by Habersham Properties on Saturday, March 23 at the Habersham Marketplace from 4:30-10:30 p.m. Last year’s family friendly event attracted athletes of all ages from the Lowcountry and 22 states. This USATF-sanctioned running festival has a competitive 8K Run and 5K Run, a 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. The evening is then capped off with a traditional Lowcountry Oyster Roast. To celebrate the event’s fifth anniversary, the Twilight Run introduces a new event called The Beaufort Challenge — run the 5K and 8K back to back. Winners of the 8K will receive cash awards, including the top three male and female overall, masters overall, active duty military and hometown hero (Beaufort County resident). For online details about race registration, oyster roast tickets and more visit www. BeaufortTwilightRun.com. Early registration discounts are available for all participants, as well as additional discounts for groups of 10 or more and active duty military. Beaufort Twilight Run’s mission is to host a fun, competitive and memorable annual event for
New Lady’s Island Planning Commission Representative: Ms. Jennifer Bihl has been appointed by Beaufort County Council to represent Lady’s Island on the Beaufort County Planning Commission. She will also represent Lady’s Island as a member of the Beaufort County/City of Beaufort/ Town of Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission. Ms. Bihl is President of Bihl Engineering, LLC, past president of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association and is presently serving as President of the South Carolina section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. New restaurant on Lady’s Island: Robert de Treville and his son Thomas have recently announced plans to open Lighthouse Pizza at the location of the former Lighthouse Deli and Café. The de Treville family has a long tradition of supporting new business ventures at this location. Robert is quick to point out that “Thomas and his wife Starr are
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Beaufort. In the past four years, the run has raised more than $100,000 to benefit Riverview Charter School — a free public charter school open to Beaufort County K-8th grade students. This year’s goal is to raise more than $50,000 for the school’s technology, athletic and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.RiverviewCharterSchool. org.
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leading this current business effort, and my lovely wife Karen and I will primarily be in support/kitchen duty roles. We are all very excited to launch the fourth consecutive generation de Treville business here in Beaufort and look forward to serving our grand Beaufort community here on Lady’s Island. The focus of this new business will be offering gourmet pizza with fresh, local ingredients served in a family friendly atmosphere. We’re also experimenting with glutenfree alternative pizzas and calzones. Everything should be very tasty and wholesome. Besides our eat-in fare, we will offer custom gourmet Take & Bake pizzas for those who want to enjoy their freshly made pizzas and calzones at home. We do plan on holding Cornhole tournaments every Saturday,” Robert said. They hope to be open for business sometime in March. In addition to the Lighthouse Pizza restaurant and bar, there are two vacant units in the Lighthouse Center available for lease. For details, call 843-3798877.
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Getting children outside helps them stay engaged By Danette Vernon
In the chilled sunlight of a recent winter afternoon, I reflected on my childhood as I played the games Mother May I and Red Light, Green Light with my oldest granddaughter, Miah. She turned 5 this week. She lives in a world of bicycle helmets, iPods and organized activities. In contrast, I had Yard Darts — which were basically weapons that came in a box labeled for use by children — and Pic-Up-Sticks, objects so sharp that they could easily handle the most delicate of vegetables for shish kabobs, yet they were intended for kids to play with on rainy afternoons. By the time I was two years older than Miah, I was permitted to take my younger sister Judy along on forages of the surrounding fields. We scrambled through fresh cut corn fields and groups of trees so old that they were hung with a shade that hadn’t relented to the sun in decades. We dammed small streams, and stood quiet in moments of simple reverence whenever we found the old bones of last winter’s lost sheep. Our only responsibilities were to pull our own leaches, to avoid rabid animals and not to disturbing the cattle that roamed many of these same fields. The innocence of that sort freedom is most likely lost forever for most
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young children, and rightly so in many environments. But must the lessons that went with those days of exploration be lost as well? What were the benefits of damming streams, building forts or tree houses, having a pocket knife, or playing with sparklers? I can think of children who discuss the characters they regularly encounter on video games with the fervor and familiarity of housewives of the 1970’s and their soap opera “friends.” Don’t let that be your child. Gever Tulley, a contract computer scientist as a general rule, co-initiated a program in 2005 called the Tinkering School that teaches children to build things they have thought of themselves
two things that never lie Two things never lie: your checkbook and your calendar. Every time we make a choice about how we spend our time and money we are making choices that reflect something about what we value. Making tough and often emotional choices lies at the heart of planning for a secure financial future. One of the biggest mistakes we make as we approach planning for the future is failing to realize how often we make decisions that do not match what we say is really important to us. We often say that time with family is the most important thing, but does the way we spend our time reflect that? Does the way we spend or save money reflect what we say
we value? I heard somewhere that the average American family spends more time planning a trip to Disneyworld than they spend thinking about and planning for their financial future. From experience, I’m not sure that’s far off. So one of the very best things we can do to make a difference in our financial lives is simply to THINK ABOUT IT, and then be radically self aware about what our calendars and checkbooks say about our priorities. If we don’t like what we see, we can slowly start to make changes and hopefully repeating that process will give us a great chance at ending up at the right place.
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My 5-year-old granddaughter lives in world of bicycle helmets, iPods and organized activities. In contrast, I had Yard Darts — which were basically weapons that came in a box labeled for use by children — and Pic-Up-Sticks, objects so sharp that they could easily be used for shish kabobs. (yes, they will use power tools). He simplifies what will happen over the week that they will spend in camp, with the statement that your child may be returned, “bruised, scraped, or bloody.” But they will also be returned with the tools “with which children ultimately become inquisitive members of society and are the underpinning for the inventors, innovators, and leaders of the next generation.” While at camp they may try something as simple as throwing a stick at a target, which stimulates the frontal lobe, increases visual acuity, 3-D understanding, and structural problem solving. It’s a whole body activity that is both analytical and physical. Maybe you don’t have the money for camp, or maybe you want to be personally involved in making sure your child is a competent and confident adult. If so, you can start by allowing them
to break the recipe rule book, through permitting them to create a dish to their own taste (believe me, there is an actual researched point of sweetness that is beyond even the average child’s desire for sugar). Or get them out on a sidewalk with some scrap lumber and some nails. Teach them the fine art of hitting a nail on the head. Deconstruct a dead appliance (or an old computer) before throwing it away, or hauling it off — a fascinating project that would seem to have endless benefits. Or finally, construct your own flying machine with a dry cleaner bag and a hair dryer. Eliminate the mystic for your child, or maybe at this late date, for yourself, by becoming a person who “can.” All of the above activities are recommended and described in detail in Gever Tulley’s book, “50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do).”
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When is makeup right for my daughter? By Takiya Smith
As the mother of a young teen daughter, I am now embarking on the challenge of teaching her balance in maturing. No longer a tween, pre-teen but now a blossoming young lady, she has the desire to look and dress more feminine. Her choices in clothing are frilly and fashionable and her shoes now consist of low heels, sparkle and bows. I remember when she was 13 and she couldn’t quite understand all the fuss over makeup, lashes and high heels. Now, a mere two years later, I spend most of my mornings rounding up my missing mascara, eyeliner and brow powders from her bathroom vanity. Being a beauty consultant, I can’t help but smile to see this gorgeous young lady of mine emerge looking like a pretty princess, but at the back of my mind, I wonder when is enough and what is too much. To all mothers out there with similar questions and concerns, my advice is to find out first and foremost why your daughter wants to wear makeup and what she seeks to accomplish or gain. As to age appropriateness, this will vary depending upon your personal morals, beliefs and household, however I think 13 and above are best. Instill, remind and reassure your daughters that makeup, whether it’s simply lip gloss or mascara alone, is not a cover up but an
enhancement to accentuate and bring out their natural beauty. For instance, my daughter has come to love how mascara brings attention to her already long and full lashes. I also allow her to wear a lightly tinted lip gloss that moisturizes and enhances her full lips; a feature that in times past was her least favorite attribute of herself. When it comes to eyeshadow and blush, at age 15 these items do not top my list of everyday wear for my daughter since they can be very dramatic in appearance and aging. At times, special occasions such as church events and school dances are considered; the same goes for heavy lip color. Most teen girls at this age have also began to experience some sort of acne or skin discoloration due to puberty. Before resorting to heavy foundation, my suggestion would be to have your daughter get regular scheduled facials, or the use of a light mineral foundation would suffice. A concealer stick works as well to spot blemishes, rather than coat the skin with heavy liquids and powders. The key is to keep our girls young and lady-like while allowing them to experience growth and love for self acceptance. For more information, questions or comments, visit my blog at www.blbboutiques.com.
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Freedom of Information reform bill does good By Trisha O’Connor
The FOI reform bill now working its way through the state legislative process is a good bill that would give citizens faster and more affordable access to public information. Spearheaded by Rep. Bill Taylor, R-Aiken, the bill would prevent agencies from charging fees that exceed actual copying costs or exceed the local prevailing rate. The fee schedules would have to be posted online and charges for document searches could not exceed the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid employee with skills and training to perform the request. Many public bodies across the state operate from the knowledge that they are doing the people’s business with the people’s money. These public servants know that it’s just not right to charge citizens exorbitant rates for information that is rightly theirs. Sadly, there are scores of cases in which producing public documents serves as quasi profit centers for government and roadblocks
to citizens access. Public information shouldn’t just be available to the people who can afford it. Costs are more clearly defined in some other states. I In Delaware, the first 20 pages are free and the cost beyond that is 10 cents per page. Agencies may charge only the cost of a DVD or CD if necessary in reproducing electronic records. Montana also charges a dime per page although most local governments don’t charge citizens anything for documents readily available. Montana law limits copying charges for electronic records to the agency’s actual out-of-pocket costs. Tennessee public bodies charge 15 cents per page as do Florida public agencies. The Sunshine State has a second provision that allows for a reasonable charge, based on actual expenses incurred, if an FOI request requires the extensive use of agency resources. The fee must be reasonable and must be based on actual costs incurred. “Extensive” isn’t defined in law.
However, journalists report that it has been defined as short as 15 minutes and as long as 4 hours. Ohio law allows public bodies to charge whatever making a copy “costs,” a not clearly defined amount although journalists there report it is rarely abused. And public bodies are required to provide information in the manner requested, thwarting attempts to require paper copies of digital records. Vermont and New Jersey set their rate at a nickel. In addition to making fees in South Carolina more predictable and reasonable, other proposed changes in Rep. Taylor’s reform bill would require agencies to respond to open-records requests within 10 working days rather than the current 15 business days. And a document must be turned over to the requester within 30 days of the request with more time allowed for records more than two years old. The current law sets no time requirement for delivery of documents which has often led to months of delays. The only recourse at
present would be legal action to seek release of the documents. One innovative change in the bill would give the Administrative Law Court the ability to hear FOI appeals rather than sending citizens and journalists through expensive legal processes that can take years and thousands of dollars to resolve. The bill as proposed won’t create the degree of openness and transparency we need. Amendments related to an exemption provision for legislators have created a broader and important debate. But possible refinements should not stop the bill’s forward motion. What’s that old saying about not letting perfect be the enemy of good? We call on the Legislature to move Rep. Taylor’s bill into law and open the way for needed progress. Trisha O’Connor is chair of the Freedom of Information Committee of the S.C. Press Association and Media Executive in Residence at Coastal Carolina University. She is a retired executive editor of The Sun News in Myrtle Beach.
letter to the editor
Thanks to everyone who made Artscapade a success Thanks to the support of local artists, art lovers, wine-tasters, food donors and people who like helping teachers, the Artscapade fundraiser last month for teacher grants was a fun success. Since this was our first Artscapade event in a decade, we weren’t sure what to expect. We held it at USCB, which was a gracious host, and tried something new this time. In addition to auctioning off donated artwork, we offered wine tastings with discounts on wine
purchased that night. By night’s end, hundreds had enjoyed great food, tasted amazing wines, and looked at and bid upon beautiful works of art. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation raised more than $5,000 which will go toward grants to public and charter school teachers in northern Beaufort County. Special thanks to sponsors McDonald’s / Lady’s Island, Shell Point, inside Walmart and Bluffton; CBC
National Bank; FSNB Parris Island Armed Services Bank; Lowcountry Urgent Care; The Golf Course at Pleasant Point; Tupper, Grimsley & Dean; Ben Arnold Beverage Co.; Bill’s Liquors & Fine Wines; Republic National Distributing Co. and Southern Wine & Spirits. Food for the night was graciously provided by Beaufort Catering; Carolina Wings; Catering by Debbi Covington; The Chocolate Tree; Piggly Wiggly;
Sodexo; and Upper Crust. Of course, we couldn’t have held Artscapade without the help of more than 50 talented and generous local artists who donated their work for our cause. We look forward to even greater fun and fundraising at our next Artscapade! Sincerely, Jim Grimsley Chairman, Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation
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Local actresses celebrate fashion By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer
The Beaufort Theater Company performed to a packed house at USCB’s Center for the Arts over the weekend in Nora and Delia Ephron’s “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. Local actors included Andrea Drake, Edna Crews, Brittney Heller, Angie Brafford, Anne Helm, Heather Szeder, Suzanne Larson, Shawn Sproatt, Magan Blackmon, Kay Owens, Jennifer Joyce, Jessica Lendi Dickson, Tracy Smith and Chanel Gish. Under Gail Westerfield’s creative direction, the cast performed the comedy about women’s clothing as metaphors of their lives in a full-scale stage production. Proceeds from the show benefitted Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA). Also benefiting from the play’s run was the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA). Theater attendees were asked to bring one or more articles of gently worn women’s clothing to donate to the CAPA Closet Thrift Store. Additionally, Janet Louise Wickman Gregory displayed her vintage dress collection to the audience before the show. She brought 120 years of fashions from six generations of women in her family, all named Louise. The production was the perfect excuse for a Girls Night Out, and all who attended thoroughly enjoyed the scrapbook of vignettes dedicated to women and their clothing. What’s not to love about that?
save the date • March 16, Beaufort Academy’s Shamrock Shakedown FUNraiser: From 7 p.m. to Midnight at Q on Bay, 822 Bay Street, Beaufort. Enjoy great food, DJ and dancing, a silent auction, beer and wine, cash bar and more. For more information, call 843-524-3393, or visit www. BeaufortAcademy.org • March 22, Barn Dance and Dinner: The Beaufort County Open Land Trust will be hosting this boot stompin’ event will take place at their Widgeon Point Barn located on Lemon Island starting at 6 p.m. Tickets to this event are $50 for current OLT members and $75 for non-members. They are available online at www.openlandtrust.com or by calling 843-521-2175. • March 30, Beaufort Beauties Contest: This fundraiser for four local charities is set for Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at The Shed in Port Royal. The event will be hosted by former Saturday Night Live alum and Happy Winos columnist Terry Sweeney, as his hilarious character “Lucinda Ravenel.” Watch prominent local businessmen put their best ‘heel’ forward by dressing as women and competing in a beauty pageant. Tickets and information available at Main Street Beaufort, USA 101 West St, Beaufort, SC 29902. Call 843-525-6644.
Weezy Alcott, Julia Sanford, Mary Spence and Susan Whitten
Ryan Christian, Jody Hayward and Sissy Perryman
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Susan Collins, Cissy Connelly and Sarah Hyle
• April 6, HELP of Beaufort’s Happy Days for HELP: Come dance the night away with 50’s themed music by Chris Jones and the Blue Dots from 6-11 p.m. at The Shed in Port Royal. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. For more information, visit www. helpofbeaufort.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Janet Louise Wickman Gregory in a vintage cape.
Director of “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” Gail Westerfield
BJ McClung-Merritt and Liz Entwistle
• April 24, Friends of Caroline HOSPICE 10th Annual Friends Fashion Show: from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Shed in Port Royal. Tickets are $55 per person. Reserve your table for 10 today at a discounted price of $500. Please call 843-525-6257 or email wendy@ friendsofcarolinehospice.com to make your reservation.
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he best social occasions in Beaufort are those enjoyed outside. And, when perfect spring-like weather accompanies a fun event, smiles can be seen from a nautical mile. That was the case last Saturday at Hunting Island State Park at the 2013 Biathlon presented by the Sea Island Rotary Club. More than 200 participants paddled with kayaks and stand up boards for 6 miles across the lagoon, then ran 4.5 miles through the pristine nature trails at the annual event to benefit CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association), Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity and various Rotary service projects. These photos taken by Michael Fleishbein capture the competitive race as well as the spirit of the cause.
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Female Marines: Past and present By Lance Cpl. Sarah Cherry
Women are the fewer among the few and the proud, making up only about 6 percent of the United States Marine Corps. With recent changes to policy, women have the opportunity to fill a larger role in national defense than they did in 1918, when the first group of female Marines enlisted. “Something I can do that female Marines might not have been able to do a generation ago is actually work on the jets,” said Sgt. Victoria Slingerland, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 avionics technician aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “They’re trying to make more job opportunities open to us.” Women could not have jobs in infantry, artillery, armory, air crew, or as pilots as recently as 1975. In fact, the first female Marine aviator, Maj. Sarah Deal Burrow, didn’t pin on her wings until 1995 after a year and a half of training on the TH-57 Sea Ranger Helicopter. “Unlike the other services, the Marine Corps didn’t have many non-combat aircraft,” said Burrow. “The board that was selecting student pilots informed me that I had been selected on July 23, 1993. I became the first [Marine female] student naval aviator in August.” Women have had many triumphant firsts over the course of our Marine Corps history — the first enlistee and officer, the first female awarded the Navy and Marine Corps medal for heroism, the first female Master Gunnery Sergeant and Sergeant Major, the list goes on. With those triumphs, however, came the burdens and risks of combat; the first female Marine to serve
under hostile fire, the first female Marine to die in the war on terror, the first female Marines to die in Iraq. The United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifted the ban on women in combat roles Jan. 24, 2013. “They’re fighting and they’re dying together,” said Panetta. “The time has come for our policies to recognize that reality.”
Female Marines have been deploying and fight alongside their male counterparts for years. “I’ve done four combat deployments, and three of them were on an aircraft carrier,” said Slingerland. “A generation ago, females were not allowed on air craft carriers. “I recently worked for a female sergeant major, which was the first time in seven and a half year that I have worked under a senior female,” added Slingerland. “Female Marines are getting up there with the males.” Female Marines have risen through the ranks, reflecting the growing position of women in the military. On the Air Station alone, female leadership is found in the highest enlisted position of two of our squadrons, and the commanding officer of another of our squadrons.
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The Sweathogs help clean up Hunting Island By Cpl. Rubin J. Tan
Marine Support Squadron 273 hit the beach with something a little bigger than a plastic shovel and pail. The squadron helped moved debris and help beautify Hunting Island State Park for the local community. It’s important to take care of any area the military utilizes and within that area comes building rapport with the locals, respecting the environment and leaving the place in better condition than it was before,” said Sgt. James Raney, a MWSS-273 heavy equipment operator. The company began a cleanup with their heavy equipment on Feb. 17, removing all natural and man-made debris on the island’s north and south beach. The Sweathogs have a history of helping the surrounding community. They assisted the park in erosion control and environmental restoration, in 1997. Hunting Island loses approximately 15 feet of sand each year due to erosion; making it one of the fastest eroding beaches on the East Coast. “With the help of Marines from the Air Station, we are able to make Hunting Island a better and safer place for our natives, military and visitors,” said Daniel Gambrell, the Hunting Island State Park manager. “The help we
are receiving greatly benefits the island because we don’t have the capabilities to move such large debris.” Hunting Island State Park beaches contain 10 to 20 tons of concrete debris, fallen trees, 300 to 500 feet of unused piping and other miscellaneous types of debris. The current project is saving the state more than $50,000 for their efforts. The Sweathogs brought out an array of heavy equipment including backhoe loaders, multi-terrain loaders and a variety of hand tools. “Our project on Hunting Island allows us to accomplish individual and
company level training by utilizing our equipment and personnel,” said Raney, a native of Ocala, Fla. Pers on nel involved in the project include the company’s motor transport, heavy equipment operators, heavy equipment mechanics, field radio operators, combat engineers and help from Navy corpsman. The squadron’s field radio operators established a temporary central
communication center on the island, providing the project with an immediate means of communication between worksites. Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 uses training operations, like their work on Hunting Island, to prepare them to deploy forward and provide ground support for aircraft. “What the Marines are doing for us really demonstrates how giving back can help the community and make our home a better place,” said Gambrell, a native of Easley, S.C.
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sports & recreation
Beaufort High JV baseball wins tournament The Beaufort High School Junior Varsity Baseball Team has started the 2013 season with a strong showing at the “2013 JV Diamond Baseball Tournament” which was held recently at Hilton Head High School. The BHS JV team was undefeated in this tournament which was comprised of Beaufort High School, Battery Creek High School, Bluffton High School, Hilton Head High School and Savannah Christian. To sum up the thoughts of the players, Andrew Smyth said, “As a team, we performed extremely well to win every game. There was no doubt in my mind we would not win. Our pitching was outstanding and our hitting was impeccable. With great leadership
Yacht, sailing club holds annual Jean Ribaut Cup
The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club is sponsoring the Jean Ribaut Cup/ Beaufort Race weekend sailing regatta starting on Friday, April 5 and running through Monday, April 8. The primary event of the weekend will be the Jean Ribaut Cup on Saturday. Two races are planned for the cup, held in Port Royal Sound, and 20 boats are expected to sail in this event. There will also be PHRF racing held on Friday, Sunday and Monday; and social events at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Friday and Saturday evenings. The full schedule for the weekend is: • Friday, April 5: Informal PHRF race from Dataw Island to Beaufort. Competitors meeting for Ribaut Cup and cocktail party at 6 p.m. at BYSC. • Saturday, April 6: The Jean Ribaut Cup warning gun at 11 a.m. in Port Royal Sound. Awards dinner at BYSC at 6 p.m. • Sunday, April 7: PHRF race in Beaufort River. Competitors meeting at 10:30 a.m.; warning gun at noon, both at BYSC. • Monday, April 8: PHRF race from Beaufort to Dataw. Competitors meeting at 8 a.m. at BYSC: start approximately 9 a.m. just east off the Woods Bridge. For information, please contact Roy Crocker, Event Chairman at 843-8382453 or by e-mail at lcrocker@me.com.
Winning Beaufort High School Junior Varsity Boys Baseball team.
through our pitching staff and clutch hitting we pulled through. This
tournament was a great way to start our season and I couldn’t be more proud.”
Alex Tokar agreed with Andrew Smyth by saying, “Throughout the whole tournament, our team played extremely well. Our pitchers did their job excellently. Our batters came to hit the ball and Beaufort came to win the tournament.” Coach Klum was optimistic about the rest of the season. “I am extremely proud of the team. The players played like they had a common goal of winning it all. They executed the plays when they were called, demonstrated discipline at the plate, and remained focused even in the cold weather. Our pitching and defense kept the other team off the board and our offense was opportunistic. Now the challenge for our players is to maintain this high level of performance and continue to improve,” Klum said.
GETTIN’ DIRTY Sunday, March 10, marked Lexie Murray’s 15th birthday. What better way to celebrate than drive her dad’s Ford pickup truck before a crowd of thousands on opening day of the 2013 Yemassee Mud Run. Above: After bogging down in the nearly waist-deep mud, Lexie looks back to see how far she went after her inaugural run on her 15th birthday. Left: Lexie puts the pedal to the metal and digs her way through 55 feet of watery mud last Sunday. The teenager made it 55 feet through the 225foot mud bog. Below: Her truck is caked with mud after her first ever attempt at mud racing. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
LOCAL TEAM STACKS UP TO COMPETITION Members of Lady’s Island Stacking competed at the Southeast Regional Sport Stacking Championships in Euharlee, Georgia, on March 2. The 10U relay team that included Connor Fraser, Eli Smith and Molly Smith won the head-to head relay and placed second in the timed relay. Eli and Molly won 10U doubles. Molly, a Team USA member, placed first in the girls 9-10 3-6-3 and second in the Cycle. She also had the fastest overall girls 3-6-3 of the day. Team USA’s Anna Smith won the girls 14U 3-3-3 and Cycle and placed second in the 3-6-3. She had the fastest overall girls 3-3-3 and Cycle of the event. She was also the girls All-Around Winner, posting the fastest combined time of the tournament. The team will be competing at the National Championships in Baltimore later this month. Pictured, from left: Connor Fraser, Molly Smith, Coach Harry Smith, Anna Smith and Eli Smith. the island news | march 14-20, 2013 | www.yourislandnews.com
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school news
A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County
Battery Creek High wins national honors Battery Creek High School was one of six American schools surprised last week with national awards for its efforts on behalf of an initiative aimed at improving teacher effectiveness and student achievement. The TAP Ambassador Award, which carries a $5,000 prize, was accepted by Battery Creek High Principal Ed Burnes before a luncheon audience of more than 1,200 educators and policy leaders at the 13th National TAP Conference in Washington, D.C. The award honors a TAP school that has gone beyond its campus to represent the principles of the TAP system and to assist others in the state, region and nation. TAP (The System for Teacher and Student Advancement) is a comprehensive initiative that offers teachers career advancement, professional development, educator evaluation and performance-based compensation. Managed and supported by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, TAP works to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement in high-need urban, rural and suburban schools and
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districts across the country. “Battery Creek’s growth in teacher effectiveness and student learning has served as a valuable high school model for campuses in the district and across our TAP network nationwide,” said Dr. Gary Stark, NIET’s president and chief executive officer. “I commend Principal Burnes and his leadership team for their willingness to share their experiences with others.” According to TAP officials, since implementing the system two years ago, Battery Creek has helped faculty to focus on improving learning for all students by tailoring weekly professional development meetings to specific needs; creating leadership roles to mentor others through TAP mentor and master teacher positions; implementing TAP’s teacher support and evaluation with rigor; and instituting a competitive compensation system to reward educators for increased skill and student performance. High school exit exam passage rates for first-time test-takers at Battery Creek have increased from 85.7 percent in 2010 to 92.4 percent in 2012.
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school notes BEAUFORT high • Beaufort High is running a spring program called Dribbling Eagles for young ladies in grades 4-7. This is for young ladies who are interested in developing their basketball fundamentals. Practices will be held on Thursday evenings at BHS from 6-7 p.m. with games on Saturday mornings from 9-11 am. The cost of the program is $65 from April 8 to May 11. The deadline for sign-ups and payment is Thursday, March 28. For an application, email Coach Aldred at beaufortbasketball@gmail.com or call 843694-7305 for more information. BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Thursday, March 14: Pi Day at BA • Thursday, March 14: Parents’ Association Meeting, 3:30 p.m. • Saturday, March 16: Shamrock Shakedown, a community event and BA’s largest fundraiser, is at Q on Bay! • Wednesday, March 20: Freshman orientation for current 8th graders. • Save the Date, Thursday, March 21: Science Expo for Middle and High School students, followed by Eagles Eat Out at Upper Crust. bridges preparatory • Bridges Preparatory School (BPS) is excited to announce its campus location for the 2013-2014 school year. BPS will be located in downtown Beaufort at 1100 Boundary Street in the Beaufort Boys & Girls Club. The Beaufort Boys & Girls Club will serve as a temporary location for BPS during the first year of operation. Meanwhile, BPS will make some minor renovations to the Beaufort Boys & Girls Club so the facility will be in compliance with The Office of School Facilities. The Beaufort Boys & Girls Club will continue to provide afterschool and summer programs for its members at the club. For more information please contact Ivie Szalai at iszalai@bridgespreparatoryschool. org or visit www.bridgespreparatoryschool.org holy trinity classical christian • March 18-22: Holy Trinity Classical Christian will conduct its Presidential Fitness Testing. Students have been having test preparation sessions weekly during physical education as well as on option Saturday “fun runs.” • The third quarter ends March 22. • Report cards will be sent home March 28 • The Easter Holiday is March 29- April 5,
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The purpose of the Shamrock Shakedown, always under the direction of hardworking volunteer parents, continues to be a critical support of BA’s Annual Fund. Just as it was in the early years, volunteers still work hard to plan for it, the community still loves it, and the school’s operating budget still depends on it. A few of the items this year’s event will help to fund are a Mac Mini creative space, preparation for the school’s e-Book initiative, and 3D printer technology that will be incorporated into a camp for local teens this summer. Busy volunteers have outdone
• Holy Trinity Classical Christian School (HTCCS) is now enrolling for the 2013-2014 academic school year in grades Pre-K (ages 2 +) through sixth grade. Applications can be found online at www.htccs.org or retrieved in person at the school. For more information on enrollment, to schedule a school tour or to inquire about tuition assistance, contact HTCCS at (843) 522-0660 or via email at htadmin@htccs.org. lady’s island middle • Monday, March 18: Child Find Screening • Tuesday, March 19: 4 p.m., Baseball Only @ Basil Green • Tuesday, March 19: PASS Writing Test • Wednesday, March 20: PASS Writing Test • Wednesday, March 20: 4:30 p.m., Track at LIMS • Thursday, March 21: PASS Writing Test • Thursday, March 21: 4 p.m., Baseball at Basil Green • Thursday, March 21: 4 p.m., softball at Bolden • Friday, March 22: PASS Writing Makeup riverview charter • March 19 - 20: PASS Writing for third through eighth grades • Friday, March 22: Uniform Free Friday & BoxTops Collection • Saturday, March 23: Beaufort Twilight Run & Oyster Roast school district • It took a tie-breaker to do it, but a four-student team from Beaufort High School ultimately came out on top in Beaufort County’s second annual Academic WorldQuest Competition. Beaufort High’s Green Team tied today with Hilton Head Island High’s Columbia Team at the end of a three-hour marathon that featured 100 difficult questions about current events and national security issues. Beaufort High’s team won a tie-breaker by naming more of OPEC’s 12 member countries than the Hilton Head team. A second team from Beaufort High, the Gray Team, came in third. Beaufort High’s winning Green Team was composed of Shay McAuliffe, Austin Mix, Ciaran Cordial and Michael Schwartz. Hilton Head Island High’s second-place “Columbia” team was composed of Nathalie Lezcano, Emma Stanton, Kamilla Vosnik and Rachel Wilbourne.
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themselves to offer unique and once-ina-lifetime experiences for silent auction bidders. A few of this year’s items include: fly fishing trips in the Bahamas, a cocktail cruise on a restored yacht, and original artwork by local artists. More sneak peeks can be found at www. beaufortacademy.org. This year, the festivities begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Q on Bay will be preparing and serving the BBQ dinner, a DJ will provide dance music on the terrace overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, and the silent auction will be open until 11 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person in advance, purchased online at www.beaufortacademy.org, or $50 at the door. You must be 21 years of age or older to be admitted and ID will be required. Please call Beaufort Academy at 843-524-3393 with any questions.
school news
USCB studio art major earns competitive scholarship A Studio Art major at the University of South Carolina Beaufort has been awarded one of three highly competitive scholarships by the Portrait Society of America. Frances McNair of Beaufort was selected for the scholarship after writing a 300-word essay explaining
how she would benefit from attending the 2013 Annual Art of the Portrait Conference in Atlanta, April 25-28. She also submitted three samples of her artwork. McNair will attend the conference and participate in classes and workshops, technical discussions and lectures, and receive one-on-one critiques from faculty.
Attendance at the conference also involves visiting area museums and networking with artists and agents. “Frances is an outstanding student in all her studies at USCB,” says Dr. Lisa Ciresi, assistant professor of Art History at USCB. “We are very proud of her latest accomplishment.”
students from beaufort academy’s interim session
Far left: Junior Brandon Massalon interned at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and is seen here in the Pathology Lab. Near left and above: Senior students in New York City seen with Matt Lauer on the Today Show.
art students of the week from holy trinity Students from Holy Trinity Classical Christian School studied “The Starry Night” by artists Vincent Van Gogh — one of the most famous and beloved paintings in the world. Recognized students pictured at left, from left to right, Sarah Lawrence, Bryant Salley and Kate Twitty display their own starry night skies. For more information about the school and the art program, visit www.htccs.org.
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Duke Symphony Orchestra concert benefits Keyserling Cancer Center In celebration of its 10th year hosting the Duke Symphony Orchestra, Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation is glitzing up the annual affair with an after-concert reception in the historic Joseph Johnson house, affectionately known as “The Castle.” Built in 1859, the Old Point home served as the setting for the 1999 awardwinning film “Forces of Nature” starring Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck. Concert-goers who purchase patron tickets will be invited to the reception at the famed waterfront residence owned by Elizabeth Locke and her husband John Staelin. “It’s going to be a wonderful party,” said Alice Moss, executive director of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. “The entire orchestra attends. As you would imagine, the students are very entertaining.” Some 60 musicians from the prestigious North Carolina university will travel to Beaufort to perform the benefit concert March 23 at USCB’s
Center for the Arts. Led by Duke Symphony Orchestra Director Harry Davidson, the students will perform a program of symphonic classical works. One of the highlights of the evening will feature the 20-member USCB University Chorus singing “Vois Sur Ton Chemin” led by Director Vic Varner. “It’s art in its best form,” said longtime event supporter Charley Webb. “The performance is quite enjoyable.”
Webb and his wife Martha Lynn — chosen as this year’s honorary chairs — are among dozens of Beaufort residents who will play host to the Duke musicians while they are in town for the weekend. A former principal with Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort, Webb convinced his associates to sponsor the first Duke concert held in 2004. Proceeds from the event benefit the Keyserling Cancer Center and hospital’s healing arts
program. Even though Webb retired last January, the agency continues to serve as a key sponsor. “It’s a win-win situation,” Davidson said. “Every student who has ever made the trip has had a great time. And the community seems to welcome them readily.” Most of the orchestra members are undergraduate or graduate students studying everything from engineering to medicine. Duke’s Department of Music does not offer music performance majors. “These are kids who played in their high school bands and have been taking lessons for years,” Davidson said. “They perform with the orchestra because they want to keep music in their lives.” General admission tickets to the Duke Symphony Orchestra concert are $35. Patron tickets start at $75 and include premium seating and an invitation the conductor’s reception at the Castle. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www. bmhsc.org or call 843-522-5774. (Prices are $5 higher at the door).
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t’s Spring Show time again for The Beaufort Art Association. This year’s show, themed “Artistically Lowcountry,” is the longest running, non-juried art show in the Lowcountry. As we commemorate our 52nd year, some exciting changes have been made. In previous years, the Spring Show has been held at the Greene Street Gym (Charles Lind Brown Center). This year we are moving the exhibit downtown, to the Old Bay Market Loft. This venue will showcase the quality of our artistic work in a more gallery-like setting and gives greater visibility for us to display our artistic works. Though the non-juried section remains the focus of our show, an additional challenge of a Juried Exhibit had been added. Artists have the opportunity to have their work reviewed by a nationally known artist and a select few will be “juried” into the show. The BAA is pleased to announce that artist Bill Davidson of Atlanta, GA will be the juror for the juried portion of the show. Davidson is a nationally known landscape painter and is represented in many galleries throughout the country. He is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and the Plein Air Painters
‘Marsh nights’ by Christopher Groves.
of the Southeast and has been the recipient of many national awards and prizes. The judge for the non-juried portion of the show will be Christopher Groves of Charleston SC and Boulder, CO. Groves is also a nationally known artist, a member of the Oil Painters of America, Plein Air Painters of
the Southeast and the American Impressionist Society. Groves shows his work in galleries throughout the US and conducts many workshops during the year. Both Davidson and Groves create dynamic, evocative paintings which often depict scenes familiar to those of us who live in or visit and love the Lowcountry. All artists who wish to enter the Spring Show or become a member of BAA should visit the Beaufort Art Association’s website at: www.beaufortartassociation. com for a complete prospectus, instructions and entry forms. The competition is open to all artists; however, you must become a member of the Beaufort Art Association if you want to enter the show. Generous cash prizes will be awarded to the best of the best and all awards presented at the annual event are made possible by friends, families and businesses that support the arts and the artists in our area. The Spring Show exhibition opens to the public on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will run through Saturday, March 23. The members of the Beaufort Art Association invite all members of the community to participate in or attend the show and see the impressive work of our local artists.
Ladies, Lunch & Laughs: ‘My Man Done Me Wrong’ In recognition of Women’s History Month, the locally filmed comedy, My Man Done Me Wrong, will screen Thursday, March 28 at noon at Beaufort’s Plaza Stadium Theatre, 41 Robert Smalls Parkway. The event will include lunch and a Q & A with the cast and filmmaker Ron Small, who is planning to re-shoot the movie into a fulllength feature. The film stars Anita Singleton-Prather and other Beaufort residents. “There is nothing more satisfying to a woman than getting revenge on a cheating man! It is a great way to celebrate Women’s History Month. We hope people will bring their friends and enjoy the hilarity and a gourmet sack lunch. Working people can use their lunch break because the film is only about 45-minutes long,” Prather said. The screening is one of several designed to raise money for the Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theatre and the Community Circle of Hope Coalition. The coalition formed last year to provide positive programs for young people at the Green Street Gym. The Gullah Kinfolk is a group of singers, musicians and storytellers who perform educational programs in the Gullah tradition. The group appeared at the Children’s Museum of Houston last December. Tickets are $30 in advance or at the door and include lunch. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102 or the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce 843-986-5400. 16
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the met: live in hd presents ‘francesca da rimini’ By Alan Schuster
A preview of Riccardo Zandonai’s “Francesca da Rimini” by The MET Opera: Live in HB at the USCB Center for the Arts, Saturday, March 16 at noon. Even if you’re an opera aficionado, you’re not alone if you can’t hum a tune from Zandonai’s “Francesca da Rimini.” Fortunately, there are some very talented singers in this Met’s extravagant production who can. But here’s the rub: If you want to listen to some of this music beforehand, your only option is a DVD of the Met’s last staging of “Francesca”in 1986. And if reading a libretto would suit you, you’ll likely Google in vain to find one. Nevertheless, this is an opera worthy of consideration, if for no other reason than the anticipation of the unknown. ACT I: In the courtyard of Guido Polenta’s castle, his daughter Francesca awaits the arrival of a suitor destined to become her husband. As she would surely refuse to marry such an unsightly person as Gianciotto, she is to be introduced instead to his handsome younger brother Paolo. [Once the ‘false pretender” arrives and she agrees to the marriage, she will be tricked into signing a marriage contract committing her to Gianciotto]. As Paolo’s arrival nears, maidens of the court grow excited as they see him approach. As planned,
youngest brother, is carried in, apparently dead, but when the wine reaches his lips, it revives him and he rushes back to the battle. The Music: Francesca berates Paolo for his role in the fraud, and his poignant plea for forgiveness becomes an emotional duet. The wine toasts are dramatic, and the battle dynamics are riveting. A scene from “Francesca da Rimini” by Riccardo Zandonai.
Francesca falls in love with him, and when she presents a rose to him, Paolo falls in love with her as well. The Music: As Paolo arrives, the romantic drama builds from the maiden’s excited expectations to the gentle orchestration as the couple near each other until their hands touch with the exchange of the rose. The last six minutes are remarkable in that neither one says a single word. ACT II: During a lull in a siege of the castle, Francesca, now married to Gianciotto, meets Paolo and blames him for his deceit. He admits his complicity, asking her forgiveness. The siege resumes and an arrow grazes Paolo, but he is unhurt and Francesca interprets this as a sign that God has forgiven him. Gianciotto arrives with news that Paolo has been promoted to Captain of Florence, and Francesca offers a cup of wine to both men. Malatestino, the
ACT III: A despondent Francesca asks the maidens to bring her music to lift her spirits. Alone with her slave Smaragdi, she reminisces about the happy days with her sister. The maidens return to dance and sing in celebration of spring, then leave when Francesca learns that Paolo has returned from Florence. He soon enters and then, no longer able to contain their passion, they kiss. The Music: A warm and pleasing duet with Francesca and Smaragdi leads into a delicately orchestrated song-anddance by the maidens. Paolo’s arrival sets off a passionate exchange with Francesca, ending as the maidens are heard once again from a distance. ACT IV: Francesca is confronted and agitated by Malatestino’s love for her. When he threatens to expose his discovery of her infidelity, she orders him to leave, and when Gianciotto arrives and finds her upset, she tells him of Malatestino’s cruelty. When
Francesca hears a terrible cry, she rushes off. Malatestino has beheaded a prisoner and returns to find his angry brother alone in the room. Gianciotti demands to know why he has offended Francesca, and Malatestino insinuates that it is Paolo, not he, who is guilty of ill-conduct. Malatestino tells him to wait until nightfall and see for himself. In scene two, Francesca awakens from a nightmare and her maidens try to comfort her. She dismisses them, except for Biancofiore, a maiden, with whom she reminisces about her sister Samaritana. Left alone, she resolves to accept her fate, after which Paolo rushes in. As they embrace passionately, Gianciotto enters the room. Enraged, he charges at Paolo with a dagger, but Francesca throws herself between them and is fatally stabbed. As Paolo holds her in his arms, Gianciotto slays Paolo. The Music: The confrontation between Gianciotto and Malatestino intensifies when Gianciotto shouts “Parla!” (Speak!), demanding proof of Francesca’s infidelity. The final scene is an emotional contrast between Francesca’s tender words with Biancofiore and the final terrifying moments when the lovers die at the hand of Gianciotto. Tickets: Adults $20; OLLI members $16; Students $10. All seats assigned. For information, call the Center for the Arts box office at 521-4145.
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‘Angelina Ballerina The Musical’ on stage at USCB Vital Theatre Company and Hit Entertainment are excited to bring Off-Broadway hit “Angelina Ballerina The Musical” to the USCB Center for the Arts. A family-friendly favorite that has been delighting New York families since its sold-out initial run in October 2010, this energetic and fun-filled musical will visit Beaufort on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. This production of “Angelina Ballerina The Musical” is part of Vital Theatre’s 2012-2013 touring season of children’s theatre, which brings characters kids know and love across the country in award-winning, hit theatrical productions. Vital Theatre Company is an award winning Off-Broadway company that has been producing entertaining and educational theatre for young audiences in New York for over 13 years. Now these same beloved productions are touring the country. Tickets are now on sale for $15 and $20, and $10
and $12 for student tickets. They can be purchased by visiting by phone at 843-521-4145, and in person at the USCB Center for the Arts at 801 Carteret Street on the USCB campus. “Angelina Ballerina The Musical” comes to the USCB Center for the Arts as part of their PJ and Play Series. P.J. and Play is a theater series for children 3 to 12 years of age. Audience members are invited to bring
their child or children in pajamas, all ready for bed. We hope this event will serve as their bedtime story — only with live characters and lots of entertainment. All participants will receive a cookie and a milk. In “Angelina Ballerina The Musical,” Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy. Angelina and her friends will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and of course, ballet and they are excited to show off their skills to their famous visitor. Angelina is the most excited of all, but will she get the starring moment she hopes for? Based on the CG-animated series, “Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps” on PBS KIDS®, “Angelina Ballerina The Musical” is a family-friendly show that will have the entire audience dancing in the aisles.
• Friends of Fripp Island Music will close its 29th season with a winner: Dala. Winner of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Dala has released five albums and toured across North America. Darlings of the Canadian music scene, Dala is poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world. The group will perform Sunday, March 24 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island. Tickets: Adults $25 per person/$10 for students. All attendees receive an entry pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join the artists at an included catered event following the performance. For more, call 843-838-665 or visit www.islc.net/friendsofmusic.
• In honor of Women’s History Month, Penn Center will feature “We Be Women Artists & Authors” series with nine artists and seven authors of the Lowcountry. Every Saturday in March at noon, bring a bag lunch to York W. Bailey Museum to see exhibits from such artists as Victoria Smalls, Saundra Renee Smith, Mary Mack, Marie Lewis, Claudette Humphrey, Elayne Scott, Diane Britton Dunham and Marquita Willis. Some of the books discussed include “Sister to Sistah: We Are Different, Yet the Same,” “A Girls Guide at Becoming Great,” and “If I Can’t Sing the Blues” a collection of essays and poems. Admission is $5 per adults and $3 for students. For more information, call 843-838-2474 or www.penncenter.com.
arts events • On Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Karen Brodie, a second generation stone sculptor, will guide and support you as you explore your artistic side to create truly unique sculpture. The Morning Session: Carving and sculpting a soapstone cormorant (water bird): In this introduction to soapstone sculpting/carving, you learn the basic materials, tools and techniques to create and finish sculpting/carving a cormorant and a base. Afternoon Session: The afternoon session concentrates on soapstone sculpting/carvings that you will create, further developing sculpting/carving skills and finishing techniques. Work with a larger piece of stone while expanding your knowledge of stones and their properties. Register with ARTworks, 843-379-2787, $115/person.
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So you’re thinking about buying a property in the area? Here are a few tips from my “local agent” perspective that might help make the process a good bit more efficient and effective for you. Find a local agent with whom you connect well: There are hundreds of local Realtors. That’s right, hundreds. And, as it should be, we’re all competing for the right to earn your business. We all have the ability to show/sell you the exact same properties regardless of who has it listed. So what is in your best interest is to identify who is the best local Realtor for you. Don’t be afraid to initially communicate with a few local agents to determine who responds in a timely manner and with a work ethic/ personality that fits your personal needs the best. Establish Buyer Agency: Whomever you select as an agent can (and will) explain this to you in much more detail but, in short, all real estate agents in the State of South Carolina work for the seller by “default.” That means, even if it is not their personal listing (or even their company’s listing), all agents are required to represent the seller’s best interests in a hypothetical transaction unless you have transferred that ethical/legal obligation to serve to you, the buyer, via what is called a “Buyer Agency Agreement.” This is a topic that warrants a column all of its own but, for now, just know that it’s very important to establish representation and you should discuss it in detail with the agent you have selected to work with. Get a “Pre-approval letter” from a lender: This is another topic that warrants a column of its own but, in short, a pre-approval letter is a note from a bank or mortgage broker stating, in advance, that you have undergone their credit checks, etc. and are qualified for a mortgage up to a set price limit (subject to certain conditions). Having one of these already in hand when you begin shopping will greatly assist you in your quest to find the perfect property for a variety of reasons to include
Will and Deena McCullough of Lowcountry Real Estate can be reached directly at 843-4418286 or via email at RealEstate@ BeaufortSC.net.
personal peace of mind, negotiations with a seller and offer consideration. On a related side note, if you are a cash buyer, consider having a means to provide documented proof of liquid capital in hand. Articulate your criteria: Make a list of exactly what you are looking for in a “perfect property”. Consider location, maximum price range, square footage, bedroom and bathroom counts, whether a garage is essential, ideal floor plan, what you’re looking for with regards to amenities, etc. I can assure you that you can never cover too much detail on this topic. Once you’ve got your basic criteria established, share it with your buyer’s agent leaving no stone unturned. Give Feedback: When your buyer’s agent sends you property information via email and/or when you tour properties with your agent, don’t hold back on explaining what you do and do not like about a property. Like everything but the small kitchen? Say so! Wish it had a bigger back yard? Say that too! I was a Marine for many years and I always consider this portion of our real estate relationship to effectively be a “reconnaissance.” We’re essentially gathering as much information as possible on your likes and dislikes so we can even better fine tune our service to you and help locate/secure the most ideal property possible for you. When it comes down to it, a successful transaction boils down to successful communication. Find an agent with whom you can communicate well, communicate well with them in return and be sure you have proper documentation on hand to be able to communicate your ability to purchase to a seller once you find that perfect property. Happy hunting!
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Maxine Lutz named executive director of HBF The Board of Trustees of Historic Beaufort Foundation announced the appointment of Maxine Lutz as Executive Director of the nonprofit organization serving Beaufort since 1965. She has served as interim director since July 2012. Lutz, a 15-year veteran on the foundation staff, has been assistant to four previous directors and to the trustees since 1998. In that capacity she has been responsible for membership development, communications, public relations and various other tasks. She also served as interim director in 2010. A newspaper journalist prior to joining HBF, Lutz also has worked for other nonprofits including ones concerned with HIV-AIDS education and tree protection. She is chairman of the Old Commons Neighborhood
historic beaufort foundation annual meeting Preservationist and former Historic Beaufort Foundation executive director Cynthia Jenkins will be the featured speaker at HBF’s 47th annual membership meeting on Monday, March 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at USCB’s Performing Arts Center, 802 Carteret Street. “Form-based Codes: Beaufort at a Crossroads,” an informational session about proposed new zoning in Beaufort will help the audience understand the codes and their role in the historic district and other neighborhoods. Jenkins is HBF’s representative to the form-based code committee. The program will include presentation of HBF’s 2012 historic preservation awards and election of officers and the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception catered by Debbi Covington will follow the program. Tickets are $15 each. Reservations are suggested. Call 379-3331 to make reservations or go online to www.historicbeaufort.org and click on “shop.”
Association. In naming Lutz to the position, Board Chairman Conway Ivy said, “We are pleased Maxine has accepted her new responsibilities for which she is well prepared. Her passion for preservation and knowledge of
Beaufort’s historical treasures coupled with her extensive knowledge of Beaufort’s people, its institutions and her professional, friendly demeanor, will make her an effective leader of the foundation.” “I am humbled and excited by
the opportunity offered to me by the Trustees,” said Lutz. “It has been an inspiration and a privilege to work side-by-side for 15 years with people who Maxine care so deeply about Lutz the preservation of Beaufort’s historic structures and sites. I’ve learned so much from them about how to meet the continuing challenge of protecting Beaufort’s significant architecture and unique sense of place.” Historic Beaufort Foundation is an advocate for best preservation practices for the National Historic Landmark District and other Beaufort County historic sites and structures.
Verdier House lecture: How history created an ecological mecca “South Carolina’s Rice Fields: Understanding the graduate degrees in wildlife sciences from Auburn Historical and Ecological Significance of a Landscape,” University. As a professional land steward and manager is the topic of the Verdier House Dinner & A Lecture, of several ACE Basin plantations, Folk understands Monday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Verdier House, 801 how South Carolina’s rice fields have influenced land Bay Street. Travis Folk, Ph.D. of Folk Land Management ownership patterns and how that has allowed the will present the program that weaves together the conservation success of the basin. The rice fields of the ACE Basin were once historical significance of the land with its benefits today. Folk, a biologist in his family’s firm, received his bottomland hardwood forests covered in giant cypress undergraduate degree in forest resources from the trees. The thousands of acres that were cleared by slave University of (A Georgia and his graduate post-love labor resulted in a habitat that benefits coastal South PG rated, tame, andand boring story)
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Carolina today, making it an ecological mecca for game animals, songbirds, reptiles and amphibians and unique plant material. “Dinner and a Lecture” is open to HBF members and non-members; the lecture series features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, 5:30 – 6 p.m. The program is 6 – 7 p.m. followed by audience questions. Admission to the lecture is $15/$25 per member/member couple respectively, and $20/$30 per member/non-member couple respectively. Call 379-3331.
Happy 104th Birthday John On March 4th we celebrated John’s 104th Birthday!!! John has been a resident here at Morningside since 2002. He retired as a wire chief from the Marge and I met on a blind date in Roanoke, Virginia. She was a secretary for Bell Telephone inWe got the city, and I was a sophomore at VA Tech, a military college then. Pittsburgh, PA in 1965. engaged at the ring dance in the Spring of 1952 and were married on June 5, He finds it amusing 1953. That weekend I graduated from college, and became a Second Lieutenant in the US Army. We had no car. Margie’s cousin very offered his that hegraciously has been new Buick to us on our wedding day. That morning my best man and I drove receiving his pension his new car downtown to pick up the wedding at the jewelers. When forring more years than he we reached the jewelers, I asked my best man to circle the block while I went in. worked at the He stayed away for a long time and finally came walk up the sidewalk. He told company, which was me he wrecked the car and it had to be towed. Not the best start to our wed38 years! His words of ding day! We had no money for a honeymoon.. However, after five months to us... Division “Right just training at Fort Bliss, Texas, I was assigned towisdom the Fifth Infantry down the middle!” outside Munich. That year and a half in Germany was our honeymoon. The first of our five sons was born in the 2nd We Army Fieldthat Hospital. took as... follow the straight We will be married for 60 years on June 5th this year. Wenarrow! recently moved to and Morningside and have enjoyed everyone! The activities are innovative Congratulations, John!and
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DAR ladies go back to school The University of South Carolina Beaufort hosted the February meeting of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in their newly renovated Sea Islands Center Building on February 14. The meeting honored the heritage of this venerable school, established in 1795 as Beaufort College and founded with the motto “Virtue. Liberty, Science.” A presentation of the history and the future of the historic Beaufort campus was led by chapter member Lynn W. McGee, Ph.D, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, followed by refreshments catered by the university and the opportunity to tour the campus buildings. As an added attraction members got to view “Arboretum” — a massive and powerful work by visiting artist Crystal Wagner, constructed with the help of art students. All attending members of the DAR were pleased to get acquainted with staff and students while gaining greater understanding of the mission of our university. For more information about the DAR chapter, contact Charlene Shufelt, Regent at 525-0158.
mu pi zeta chapter youth attend conference Young members of the Mu Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., traveled to Claflin University, in Orangeburg on February 23 to participate in the sorority’s state youth conference. The youths had the opportunity to meet and interact with young ladies in a variety of workshops aimed to promote self-respect, awareness of inappropriate use of social networks and its negative impact, and becoming a positive voice against bullying. Youths of Mu Pi Zeta were recipients of the following awards: first place for largest chapter in attendance; first place for the largest youth auxiliary in attendance; and second place for scrapbook submission that documents community service involvment. Youth advisors are Geraldine Dawson, Tina Johnson, Anna Seabrook-Major and Tasha Seabrook.
united daughters of the confederacy install new members Recently the Stephen Elliott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met at the Callawassie Island home of President Judith Ericksen. An interesting program on Beauvoir, home of CSA President Jefferson Davis, in Biloxi, Miss., was given by Harold Ericksen. During the meeting, the chapter installed two new members. At left is new member Dorothy Mosior, President Judith Ericksen, new member Eliza Oliwa and Registrar Laura Beall. (Photo by Anita Henson).
easter events Holy Week At The Baptist Church Of Beaufort. The community is invited to take part in a variety of worship and fellowship opportunities that will take place during Holy Week, March 24-31. • On Palm Sunday, March 24, at 9 a.m., youth will be serving in several capacities and at 11:15 a.m. children will present Donkey Tales, a Palm Sunday musical. • Holy Week Noonday Services and Lunch will be offered Monday through Friday with services in the sanctuary followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall for $7. (Reservations requested, surprises welcomed, 524-3197 or RSVP@bcob.org. Meals are catered by Southern Graces.) Monday: Shannon Mullen, Pastor, St. John’s Lutheran. Tuesday: Susan Ulmer, Pastor, Carteret St. United Methodist. Wednesday: Jim Wooten, Pastor, The Baptist Church of Beaufort. Thursday: Steve Keeler, Pastor, Sea Island Presbyterian. Friday: Alex McBride, Pastor, First African Baptist. • The Living Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Take a step back in time and witness monologues from each of the 12 disciples present at the Last Supper Table with Jesus in the upper room. • Resurrection Sunday, March 31: Celebrating the Risen Christ at 9 a.m. with a traditional worship with Easter Brass Ensemble, Organ and Choir. At 11:15 a.m., Contemporary Worship with Worship Band, Brass Ensemble and Choir. For more information, contact Melanie Williams, melaniewilliams@yahoo.com , 843-524-3197. A Free Family Easter Carnival at Naval Heritage Park, Ribaut Road, Port Royal, will be held Saturday, March 30 from 3 to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Wardle Family YMCA in partnership with the Link Church. The carnival will include bouncers, relay races, games, snow cones, popcorn, door prizes and various food vendors. Admission is free, but organizers ask that attenees consider bringing a can of food to contribute to the HELP of Beaufort food bank. The Eggtastically Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. at Hunting Island State Park at the picnic shelter near the lighthouse. Egg-hunt your heart out or enter the Easter Creative Coloring Contest. Prizes will be awarded. Age groups are 5 and under; ages 6-12. Activities and fun are free with park admission. For more information, contact 843-838-4868.
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After shuddering its doors last year, Foolish Frog — the cute little restaurant with gorgeous marsh views on St. Helena Island — recently reopened with new owners and a new menu. Chef Will McLenagan features fresh seafood in a variety of forms as well as classic burgers, sandwiches, salads and favorite steak, rib and pork dishes. The Lunch Bunch was in love with the appetizers: Flash Fried Calamari with garlic chimichurri, Fried Pickle Chips with a yummy garlic dill buttermilk ranch sauce, and the Cracked Okra — fried seasoned okra with island spiced Trinidadians sauce. Kim declared the Clockwise from above: Mahi BLT; Fish and Chips basket; homemade pieces of Peanut lightly battered veggies a must-have. Butter Pie and Oreo Pie; beef ribs and coleslaw. For the main meal, Buck ordered the Oysters Fry N Chips Basket, while the two of them, they could barely finish David had the Fish and Chips Basket, the four tasty ribs cooked low and slow. Dessert specials vary daily, and we were and both father and son were pleased. I tried the Mahi BLT made with fortunate enough to sample two amazing blackened Mahi Mahi, lettuce, tomato, homemade creations. The Peanut Butter bacon and a Cajun remoulade on a Pie was melt-in-your-mouth goodness, crusty baguette. My piece of fish was so and the thick, chocolatey crust on the thick and juicy and overall the sandwich Oreo pie paired perfectly with vanilla ice cream and chocolate toppings — you’ll was simply awesome. a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., Kim and Nikki decided to split the be hooked after one bite! The Foolish Frog is located at 846 Sea and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 fried local shrimp basket and the beef Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. Lunch p.m. Catering available. Call 843-838ribs by the bone. The shrimp were big, is served Tuesday through Saturday, 11 9300 or visit www.thefoolishfrog.com. but the ribs were ginormous! Between
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Ferraris aren’t always cars By Celia Strong
Although many of us may never own a Ferrari car, what about a Ferrari wine? Then this week’s wine can be our first Ferrari. To begin, let’s review the grape variety. Pinot Grigio. This is a “vitis vinifera” white wine variety, often called “grigio” but also called “gris.” ( Just two different languages for the same thing — they both mean “gray,” referring to the grape’s skin color in Italian or French.) This grape’s first name, “Pinot,” comes from the French word that means “pine cone,” and that is because the bunches on their vines are shaped sort of like pine cones. (Remember, each grape variety has its own leaf shape, grape bunch shape, grape bunch size, skin color, grape size, etc.) In case you’re worried, the skins aren’t really gray, that sounds awful; they’re sort of grayish blue or brownish pink. Historically, the French and the Italians involved in the early wine business were quite loose in their names and descriptions. Currently, the two grape names, Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio, are used almost interchangeably. Pinot Grigio seems to be more commercially accepted, though, because of the popularity of Italian wines from this grape. Hence, California uses “grigio” more often on its labels. Pinot Gris has been known since the Middle Ages when it was found in the Burgundy region of France. With its darker skinned cousin, Pinot Noir, it travelled from Burgundy to the rest of Europe. The grape was a popular one in Burgundy and Champagne until the 18th and 19th centuries. But, low yields and unreliable crops made it unpopular and its use was greatly decreased. Only in the last 10 years or so has Pinot Gris (more correctly now, though, Pinot Grigio) become so popular. Having found soils and climates in Italy, particularly the northeastern regions, that produce clean, dry, easy quaffing wines, Pinot Grigio found its way into the world’s wine glasses. This happened, partly, at a time when most consumers were getting tired of always drinking Chardonnay. This grape is best grown in cool climates. It matures early and has
Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
The 2012 Sonoma County Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio is made at the winery in the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, Cali fornia. This wine has tremendous aromatics, and the aging process adds complexity and texture for a young, clean, fresh wine that is perfect for warm weather sipping. relatively high sugar content. That means when it is fermented to make dry wine, the wines have a high alcohol level. (Another reason for its popularity?) Wines made from Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio vary greatly depending on where the grapes are grown and the winemaker’s style. From the Alsace region of France, the wines are medium to full bodied, have floral notes and a unique spiciness, and can age for 10 years or more. From Oregon, where they are still called Gris, the wines are medium bodied, have a faint pinkish tinge (that grayish skin showing itself ), and have apple, pear and melon flavors. Pinot Grigios from Italy are light bodied and light colored, crisp and acidic wines with mineral notes. From California, which is what we care about today, these wines come oaked. That in itself makes for a wide range of styles. They tend to be dry, with greener flavors (peppers and arugula). And, now, on to our winery. FerrariCarano. In 1979, Don and Rhonda
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Carano bought 60 acres in the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. They got an old farmhouse, a barn, and 30 acres planted with vines. Their first wine was a Pinot Noir in 1985. Since then, they have continued to acquire more premium vineyard land — good vineyards are the best way to ensure they have the best quality grapes for their wines. Today, Ferrari-Carano owns more than 19 estate vineyards in five different appellations — Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Carneros/Napa Valley, Anderson Valley. Ferrari-Carano has practiced sustainable farming for years. This includes fish friendly techniques that help save different species in Sonoma rivers, the use of bees that help pollinate herbs, flowers and trees on the estates, hawks and other birds that help control grasshoppers and rodents that can disturb the vines’ growth, and Baby Doll sheep, a two-foot tall species that eats grasses and fertilizes the vineyards. Naturally. But where did this winery name come from? Sadly, for us, it has nothing to do with the fancy Italian sports car. The name Ferrari was from Don Carano’s paternal grandmother, Amelia Ferrari. She helped raise Don, and taught him how to cook, and how to enjoy good food and wine. As the story goes, using “Ferrari” as part of the winery name was a tribute to her. Supposedly, though, the car manufacturer and the winery did
shake hands on the use of the name. The 2012 Sonoma County FerrariCarano Pinot Grigio is our wine for this week. Considering the Carano’s Italian heritage, the “grigio” name seems to be the perfect choice. The grapes for this wine come from four of their locations — the Russian River, the Carneros/ Napa valley, the Dry Creek AVA and the Alexander Valley. This wine has tremendous aromatics (that means it smells good) that include lime, nectarine, melon and honey suckle. Meyer lemons, white peaches and honeydew melons show up in the flavors. Technically, the combination of the four sources of the grapes for this vintage help make it great wine, but also made it a work of skill, too. While the vines were blooming (The flowers that bloom and then drop off the vines, leave the buds behind that become the grapes.), there were more than normal winds blowing across the vineyards. This disrupted the pollination to some extent. Rainfall was average for this season and the summer was warm, without any real hot streaks or heavy rains. The vines produced an abundance of clusters, large clusters, with large berries. This meant some pruning and thinning out on the vines so that soil nutrients were not stretched too far. Warm weather lengthened the time for ripening and reduced the natural acidity in the grapes. The grapes were hand picked and, gently, wholecluster pressed. This helped to minimize both color and skin tannin extraction. A cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks enhanced the fruit flavors and the wine’s acidity. Several weeks of lees aging, and regular stirring, added complexity and texture to the wine. Harvest was at the beginning of September, fermentation was done a month later in October and the wine was released in December. Young, clean, fresh. Just the way we like it! And perfect for warm weather sipping and summer meals like seafood salads, scallops, oysters, and even Asian flavors (that spiciness we mentioned earlier). Despite the fact that this grape is grown almost everywhere, this FerrariCarano version could be one of your new favorites. Maybe not with a fancy red sports car in front of you, but totally delicious. Enjoy.
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A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port
SPOTLIGHT ON:
Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.
AMATA THAI FUSION: 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; Thai, Asain cuisine; L.D. ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut
Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.
LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.
St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D.
RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:
BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:
14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.
9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.
SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls
BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island
Parkway; Beaufort; 379-5888; Japanese; L.D.
Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.
BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052;
Lady’s Island Country Club is located at 139 Francis Marion Circle, Beaufort, 29907, and is open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also don’t miss Thursday dinner specials from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 843-5243635 or visit www.ladysislandcc.com.
GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,
LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,
Beaufort; 838-9300; Seafood, steaks; L.D.
Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.
BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420
GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St.,
LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE & CAFE: 302 Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-
Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; L.D.
GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;
1900; B.L.
CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968
Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.
LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE:
CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;
GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask
MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17 Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D.
Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L.
379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.
CAROLINE’S DELI: 102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-5251520; L. CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8
Waveland Ave., Cat Island; 524-4653; Steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, more; L.D.
CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,
Beaufort; 379-JAVA (5282); Sandwiches, soups, muffins, desserts, coffee drinks,; B. L.
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, Beaufort; 5247433; Seafood; D. EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.
FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island
Gateway, Port Roya; 843-379-1500; L.D.
FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island
Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.
FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:
2001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9601; Buffet-style Southern cooking; B.L.D.
FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D. FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway,
Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.
SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D. SAND DOLLAR TAVERN: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3151; L.D. SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;
Upscale dining, tapas; D.
Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D.
PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.
Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D.
BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,
1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-0821; D.
Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.
ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,
2400; Home-style Southern; B.L.D.
BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:
PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,
RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.
BARBARA JEANS RESTAURANT & BAR: 47 Ferry Road, Lady’s Island; 524-
Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.
Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D.
Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.
BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr,
BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205
PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001
Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.
910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; L.D.
HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21,
MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703
HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay
MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St.,
Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.
St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.
HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; L.D. ISLAND GRILL: 7 MLK Drive, St. Helena Island; 838-2330; L.
IRISH ROSE PUB & BISTRO: 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort; 843379-3811; L.D.
JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,
Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.
JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center; 379-3009; Sub sandwiches; L.D.
JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:
Congress Street, Beaufort; 524-1961; B.L.
SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9061; B.L.
SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L. SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D. SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:
809 Port Republic St., at The Beaufort Inn, Beaufort; 379-0555; L.D.
STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway; Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.
Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.
SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D.
MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; B.L.
SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal;
MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111
SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle
Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.
379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.
Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.
MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 3794322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.
SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive,
MIZU: 1370 S. Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 524-6498; Japanese steakhouse, sushi; L.D.
UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway,
MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th
St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.
MUCHO MARGARITS: 5 Sams Point
Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001; Mexican; L.D.
2141 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 838-4166; L.D.
NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood, burgers; 379-8555; L.D.
KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,
OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638
Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.
Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-524-1995; L.D.
L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea
PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott
Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.
St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.
LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s
PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;
Island; 522-9700; L.D.
Beaufort; 522-2029; Southern cooking; L.D.
379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.
Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D. Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.
WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D. YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.
A GUIDE TO DINING • All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.
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Is the voice a vice?
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By Tracie Korol
I have a dog friend with a bark that could cut glass. She is a well mannered, clever blonde poodly-sort loaded to the gills with otherwise good-dog attributes. But when she lets loose with her song, humans within range grit teeth and hold on until it stops. Her mom and I are working toward establishing a positive interrupt sequence so we can all remain friends. So, what’s with the barking? In the wild, adult canids rarely bark and only in specific situations: in defense of the den or pups, a warning, a protest, a threat or an actual attack. By comparison, our housedogs are virtuoso barkers, capable of a variety of melodies but also barking for specific reasons. Genetics plays a role in the style and quality of a dog’s tune. Those dogs selectively bred as “scent” hounds (beagles, coonhounds, foxhounds) give voice, usually a hearty “Ah-Roo!” to announce the presence of their prey. Herding dogs, the Type-A’s of the dog world, will yap continuously while managing their sheep. Sight hounds (greyhounds, afghans) prefer to chase quarry rather than bark and guarding breeds (akitas, mastiffs) will save their barks for serious provocation while quietly escorting you off the property. Dog barks can communicate a message, attract attention or express excitement. Alarm barking is common to most breeds. It is a dog’s way of telling you that Timmy’s in the well or that something is amiss in his domain. My poodly friend alerts Mom to strangers on the property (a good thing), but also random nature
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noises--wind, branches brushing the eaves, squirrels crunching in the leaves (not a good thing). Given that alarm barking is bound to occur, it’s useful to teach your dog a positive mid-bark interrupt. Dogs generally do better when told what to do (“come over here for a goodie!”) rather than what not to do (“stopitstopitstopit!”). Redirecting behavior occupies a dog’s brain instead of leaving a behavior vacuum to be filled with more barking. Demand barking occurs because your dog has learned that he can get something he wants — usually attention or snacks — by telling you, over and over and over. The best way to extinguish a demand bark is to completely ignore the dog — no eye contact, no conversation, even turning around so you’re not even facing him. If you turn toward him and say “Quiet!” you lose, he wins, and you’ve just reinforced unwanted behavior. Dogs, as social creatures, become lonely and bored when left alone all day and often, all night as are a neighbor’s four huntin’ dogs that have barked incessantly since Oct, 3, 2011. Boredom barking is monotonous and continuous, is annoying to neighbors and is most likely to elicit a knock on the door from
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Animal Control. The solution to boredom barking is simple: bring the dog in the house. Stress barkers are fearful, anxious or panicked about something real. At kennel, I once hosted an enormous, ungroomed Newfoundland who, in addition to looking like a yak, was wearing an enormous Elizabeth collar for medical reasons. Alex, the golden retriever in the next room, went nuts because he had just never seen anything like that before. It smelled like a dog, but it sure didn’t look like one. His bark had a high-pitched tone of hysteria to it. (Alex spent the rest of his visit in the house with me.) Separation anxiety falls into the stress-barking category and is often manifested in fast non-stop barking. SA is serious business and usually requires intervention of a professional. Play barking is common in herding
dogs, the “fun police” of the dog world. As other dogs or humans romp, the play-barker will run around the edges, barking and sometimes nipping at heels. Merlin, a Border collie friend at kennel, never got in the game; he “managed” from the perimeter. Great fun for him but annoying to the humans who had to listen and the play dogs that were just not into his herding game. This behavior is inappropriate with children and should be handled by removing the dog from the scene or enforcing a “time out” each time the behavior manifests. Greeting barking is a dog’s version of “Hooray! Mom’s home!” It’s one thing to be greeted by a wagging, wiggling dog and another to be greeted by a cacophony of maniacal barking. Unfortunately, sometimes one leads to the other. To temper the reaction, simply wait at the door for the cacophony to subside and then enter calmly. (It may take a while at first.) No dramatic re-entry, no hugfest or “Mommy’s missed you, too!” A dog’s voice can be a useful thing, especially the bark that lets us know if he needs to go out, or when he wants to come in. Dogs warn us of intruders or of impending emergencies. We want them to have their voice. We want to thank them when they use their voice appropriately and tell them how wonderful they are when they stop.
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 14 at 2 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 1208 North Street, Beaufort. The program will feature Dr. Virginia Herrmann talking about Women’s Health Issues with an emphasis on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment advances. Refreshments will follow. Please call Regent Charlene Shufelt at 525-0158 for more information.
Sportfishing and diving club has March meeting
The Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club’s March meeting will be held Thursday, March 14 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Local fishing guide Captain Charlie Beadon will be the guest speaker. Captain Beadon is a well known local guide at Oldfield Plantation. He will discuss fishing for redfish, trout, flounder, and sheepshead during the late winter and early spring months. He will also discuss water temperature, baits of choice, and tides. He will also have rods, reels, and different types of setups. You do not need a reservation, guests welcome. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.
Clemson extension has talk about live oak care
Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service presents “Lowcountry Live Oaks: Care & Management” on Thursday March 14, from 1:30 until 4 p.m. at Union Church, 1004 11th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935. Registration is at 1 p.m., with a talk about Live Oak Natural History from Bob Franklin, Clemson Extension, and Insect, Disease & Cultural Issues with Live Oaks by Dr. Kelby Fite, Aboricultural Researcher, Bartlett Tree Research Lab. There will be a walking tour of Port Royal Live Oaks with Laura Lee Rose and Frances Waite.
‘Road to Frogmore’ author will hold talk
Professor Carolyn Schriber will speak on her recent novel, “The Road to Frogmore: Turning Slaves into Citizens,” which tells the story of Laura Towne and the founding of the Penn School. Books will be available for purchase after the talk. Program is open to adults. The event will be held Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library Community Meeting Room, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd, St Helena Island, SC 29920. For more information, call 843-255-6487 or email acox@bcgov.net or go online at beaufortcountylibrary.org.
Museum shows film ‘Sea Island Secrets’
Beaufort History Museum is celebrating the first day of spring with a special showing of “Sea Island Secrets,” a documentary about Lowcountry islands. The movie features outdoorsman
Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 3/15 - Thursday 3/21 Amazing Burt Wonderstone “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:05-4:15-7:05-9:10 Safe Haven “PG13” Showing DAILY 4:15-7:00 Snitch “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:00-9:15 The Call “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Jack The Giant Slayer “PG13” 2D Showing DAILY 2:00-4:30-7:00-9:15 Oz The Great & Powerful “PG” 3D Showing DAILY 1:45-4:20-7:00-9:20 Visit beaufortmovie.com for upcoming movies. 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806
Gibbes McDowell and archeologist Chester De Pratter in this full-length film produced by Mike Hudson. McDowell, De Pratter, and Hudson will all be on hand for a Q&A following the film. Reception at March 20, 6 p.m., viewing at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 members, $15 non-members.
on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. at Ocean Creek Golf Course on Fripp Island. The format is a four-person team, Captain’s choice. The cost is $75 per player, which includes tournament fee, cart, range balls, prizes and lunch. For more information contact Ted Michals at 843-838-5788.
Habersham Marketplace. The parade will show what wonderful dogs are out there that need rescuing. To enter or for more information, email kelley@ beaufortdog.com. There will also be a dog talent show at 10 a.m. and an owner look alike contest. Email Kelley to enter.
Group will host testing for local therapy dogs
Library needs volunteers to assist job seekers
Beaufort needs more certified therapy dogs! Beaufort Chapter 229 of Therapy Dogs International will host a therapy dog test at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at BayView Manor LLC, 11 S. Todd Dr. in Beaufort. Fee for the test is $10. Therapy dog and handler teams visit assisted living and nursing homes to bring emotional support to residents. They also participate in the “Tail-Waggin’ Tutor” program, helping children with their reading skills, at local elementary schools and the YMCA. For information on TDI and on what is included in the test, visit the TDI website at www.tdi-dog.org. Only dogs who are being tested should attend this event. For more information or to register, call Chapter 229 Director Dick Hoagland at 522-2073.
Colonial Tea to be held at Mikki’s in Port Royal
Come to Mikki’s All-American Cuisine on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. to partake of a Colonial Tea. Enjoy savories and sweets served with a variety of teas. Adults, $20 each; Senior Citizens/ Children: $18 each. Reservations are required, call Mikki’s 843-379-4322.
County historical society TLC Women Fellowship holds Easter luncheon has author at meeting The Low Country Women’s The Beaufort County Historical Society Presents Carleton Naylor and “The Day the Johnboat Went Up the Mountain: Stories from My Twenty Years in South Carolina Maritime Archaeology” on Tuesday, March 19 at noon. Beaufort County Historical Society will present Carleton Naylor at noon at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. Naylor will discuss his new book and will have books available and will be signing after the talk. All Speaker Series meetings are free and open to the public. For further information contact Pamela Ovens-President sail@ singlestar.us or call 843-785-2767 www. beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Fellowship invites you to join them on Saturday, March 30, for their first annual TLC Women’s Easter Luncheon. The purpose of this luncheon is to provide food, fun, and fellowship around the Easter holiday. Activities include creating Easter Baskets for a local Women’s shelter. The luncheon will be Saturday, March 30, 1 to 3 p.m. at Cat Island Pub & Grill, Sanctuary Golf Club, Cat Island. The cost of meal is $15. Please RSVP Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com by Thursday, March 28.
Groups celebrate Farm Worker Week
Lowcountry author, Ken Burger will be at the Beaufort Branch Library to discuss his award-winning book “Baptized in Sweet Tea” on Wednesday, March 20 from 1-3 p.m. in the SC Room of the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Please call Stacey Edmonds 843-2556458, or email sinman@bcgov.net for questions or beaufortcountylibrary.org.
Penn Center and the St. Helena Island Public Library join with the BJHSCH Farm Worker Health Program to celebrate farm workers during National Farm Worker Awareness Week from March 24-31. The community is invited to join in thanking the farm workers on Thursday, March 28 at the Leroy E. Browne Medical Center, 6315 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, at 1 p.m. for a walk with the doctors. Friday, March 29 at noon there will be a community picnic at the medical center.
St. Patty’s Golf tourney benefits search, rescue
Rescue dogs on parade at Pet and Kids Fair
Lowcountry author to sign books at library
Beaufort Water Search & Rescue and Fripp Island Sea Rescue will hold the 10th annual St. Patty’s Golf Tournament
The Rescue Parade at the 2013 Pet and Kid’s Fair will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, center stage at
All branches of the Beaufort County Library system are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping fellow Beaufort County residents with oneon-one employment assistance at our library branches. Volunteers would assist customers with little-to-no computer skills fill out online job applications, create or update resumes and cover letters, open an email account, and more. Approved volunteers would serve on an “on call” basis. Should you have the needed skills and willingness to provide an invaluable service to our community, please contact the Reference Desk at your local library branch (below). All Beaufort County Library volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and background check. Beaufort Branch Library Reference Desk: (843)255-6458 Lobeco Branch Library Reference Desk: (843)255-6479 St. Helena Branch Library Reference Desk: (843)255-6487.
Friends of Callawassie Island holds yard sale
The Friends of Callawassie Island will hold their 7th Charity Yard Sale on Saturday, April 6 (rain date April 13) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority on S.C. 170 at Snake Road in Okatie. This huge sale is always an anxiously anticipated and well-attended fundraiser for our local community. All sorts of quality items will be for sale, all generously donated by residents of Callawassie Island, and all priced to sell! Items include furniture, housewares, sporting goods, electronics, appliances, tools, TVs, luggage, fine china and crystal, lamps/lighting, holiday decorations, art, and so much more. Friends of Callawassie Island (FOCI) will grant all yard sale proceeds to needy and worthy charitable groups and community service organizations in the Lowcountry, specifically Beaufort and Jasper counties. For more information, please call Cindy Levy, 843-987-3086. Since 2001, FOCI has supported Lowcountry charities, pouring more than $370,000 back into the community. FOCI President Elaine Diaz said, “It’s about neighbors helping neighbors. It is an honor and a privilege to serve with such a caring community of friends who come together for a worthy cause. Callawassie continues to be a small island with a big heart.”
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Beverly Porter is a true friend to our community. see page 9
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ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14. BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.
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Let’s have some wine for breakfast. see page 15
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Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.
Lunch Bunch goes to Habersham for Piace Pizza. see page 24 INDEX
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wo Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee. Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.
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