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may 26 - june 2, 2011

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Sea Islands 100-mile bike tour From the dirt roads of St. Helena Island to the hot pavement of Parris Island, history comes alive in northern Beaufort County on the Sea Islands 100 Bike Tour. Mark your calendars for July 2 and 3 and get ready for a 100-mile bicycle tour. Cycle through the Sea Islands’ oak-lined roads and discover this region’s rich beauty and historical treasures.

Thirty-year Beaufort resident Maurice Ungaro, of Sea Island Bike Tours, is teaming up with The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry to lead a fascinating tour of the Sea Islands.

This inaugural fundraising event for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry is the first bicycle tour of this kind in the Lowcountry.

Bicyclists will ride 50 miles a day Saturday and Sunday and visit St. Helena Island, Hunting Island, Lady’s Island, Harbor Island, Port Royal, Parris Island and Horse Island.

BIKE TOUR continued on page 19

The transformation of

super mom Michelle Morgan

ARTS

ARTworks prepares for production of “Our Town.” see page 2

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his year’s winner of the Mommy Makeover contest was Michelle Morgan, wife of Dan Morgan and mother of eight. Michelle was nominated by Dan’s co-worker at Beaufort County, Suzanne Larson, and was voted by readers as the winner of The Island News’ popular online contest. See her full makeover on Pages 6-7.

GET HOOKED ON PETER PAN

More than 150 dance students will participate in the Lowcountry School of Performing Arts’ production of “Peter Pan” on Saturday, June 4 at 1 p.m. at the Beaufort High School Performing Arts Center. For ticket information, please email deanna@lowcountrysopa.com.

From left, Lili Walker will play Captain Hook, Celene Lampright will portray Wendy and Noni Yeager will be Peter Pan in the show.

President sends a special note to local second-grade girl. see page 16

HISTORY

Program features veterans from Beaufort County. see page 20 INDEX

Arts 2 Business 5 Profile 6-7 Be Seen 8-9 Sports 10 School 12-13 Lunch Bunch 24 Wine 25 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31

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‘Our Town’ at ARTworks “Our Town” opens Thursday, June 2, and is produced jointly by the Palmetto Theater Xperiment and Misspent Youth Productions, directed by JW Rone. The show is at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays, and Sundays at 3 p.m., until June 12. Thursday nights are “Pay What You Can.” “I auditioned for this show for a couple of reasons,” said Benji Morgan, who is the music specialist at Red Cedar Elementary School. “One being that I have worked previously with JW Rone, in an educational setting with 3rd grade students, and was anxious to see what he could teach me as an adult. I also wanted to grow my relationship with ARTworks by participating as well as attending performances there.”

Benji plays Simon Stimson, the music director in Our Town. “The role is short and sweet, and totally me. As a music teacher and former music minister, I can relate to how Simon Stimson thinks — though I’ve never been drunk either as a teacher or when working in the ministry.”

Michael Bible, a student at Beaufort Academy, auditioned because “I love acting, and I wanted to put on a great show. Meeting other actors gives me the chance to pick up some new techniques of my own, and “Our Town” has helped me find other fantastic people who share my passion for the theater. Elliot Chucta’s pantomiming is amazing; I love Ann Errington’s address to Editor Webb from the audience; I love Benji’s drunken stagger across the stage.”

Michael is playing Howie, and two other supporting roles too. “I like that my role establishes the immutable nature of Grovers Corners. My roles have

Director JW Rone works with Elliot Chucta and Abigail Freeman.

graced me with challenging pantomime, including controlling my invisible (but all too real) horse Bessie. Best of all, I love that my character, Howie, has an eccentric love for discussing the weather. What fascinates me about “Our Town” is the way that Thorton Wilder has captured the very essence of a turn of the century American town. I’m fascinated by the way in which the play presents daily life in an idyllic town both on and below the surface. In this play, I see an American playwright’s perfect preservation of what it was to be a New Englander in the early 20th century.”

“It’s an old play,” mentioned Benji Morgan.“Community theater is important because it allows me to get to know the community. I enjoy getting to work with different people, many whom I never met before doing this play, and it’s a great avenue to hone ones acting skills.

The theater production is accompanied by a juried art show in the gallery at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St. Tickets to the play are $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 and under) and $10 for groups of 10 or more. www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org

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LYBENSONS GALLERY HAS GULLAH EXHIBIT LyBensons Gallery The opening & Studio and The reception will be Gullah Festival will Friday, May 27, from present the exhibit, 6-8:30 p.m.

The “We Are One Family reception is open to — The Gullah/Africa the public. An open Connection.”

The house will be Saturday, exhibit will feature the May 28. Jonathan work of many local, Green will be the Gullah and African special guest artist artists. The exhibit at both events. The will also feature an exhibit is dedicated to exhibit of the posters the Memory of Mrs. A painting by featured artist of Jonathan Green.

Rosalie F. Pazant, CoS. Hwisedeh of Liberia.

Many of Jonathan founder and President Greens masterpieces of the Gullah Festival that have been produced as posters for from 1986-2010. various organizations throughout the LyBensons Gallery is at 211 Charles country for nearly 25 years will be on St. downtown. For more information, display. please call (843) 525-9006.

juba: a gullah celebration at uscb Juba: A Gullah Celebration is billed as “a little bit of this and a little bit of that.”

On Saturday, May 28, at 8 p.m., Marlena Smalls, Gine Rene and Sumitra Red featuring the Delbert Felix Trio will delight audiences with blues and jazz.

Then Sunday, May 29, Marlena Smalls & Hallelujah Singers present Sounds of Gospel featuring The Men of Praise at 5 p.m. Both performances will be at the USCB Performing Arts Center on Carteret Street. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and military, $15 for students and can be purchased by calling 843-521-4145 or at the USCB box office.

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Beaufort chamber wins national award for F-35 campaign The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is landing national recognition for their Operation F35-Beaufort campaign from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Operation F35-Beaufort and the Chamber will be awarded a Gold Award this August as part of the 27th Annual Awards of Communication Excellence at the 2011 ACCE Convention in Los Angeles.

Operation F35Beaufort, a partnership between the chamber, the Military Enhancement Committee, Lowcountry Economic Network & Alliance, and Williams Group PR, was an integrated public relations campaign to boost local and statewide support to bring five squadrons of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

The Awards for Communications Excellence honor, reward and celebrate the achievements of outstanding communication programs, campaigns and projects. It also serves to enhance the professional development of chamber professionals through the evaluation and recognition of their communications efforts.

Last month, Operation F35Beaufort earned a Mercury Award of

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise credited, all content of The Island News, including articles, photos, editorial content, letters, art and advertisements, is copyrighted by The Island News and Sisters Publishing LLC, all rights reserved. The Island News encourages reader submissions via email to theislandnews@gmail.com. All content submitted is considered approved for publication by the owner unless otherwise stated. The Island News is designed to inform and entertain readers; all efforts for accuracy are made. The Island News provides a community forum for news, events, straight talk opinions and advertisements. The Island News reserves the right to refuse to sell advertising space, or to publish information, for any business or activity the newspaper deems inappropriate for the publication. Deadlines are Friday noon for the next week’s paper.

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Merit from the S.C. Public Relations Society of America for outstanding community relations campaigns.

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, led by Interim President Blakely Williams, leads the enhancement, expansion and diversification of the business community throughout the Beaufort region. The chamber focuses on providing business growth opportunities and learning opportunities so that businesses are more productive and profitable, as well as advocacy and community development initiatives to build a favorable business climate. For more information, visit www. beaufortchamber.org.

The Military Enhancement Committee is a board housed under the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau to address military issues at the critical junctures at the national level.

The Lowcountry Economic Network & Alliance is a publicprivate partnership tasked with providing comprehensive business development and recruitment services to organizations looking to relocate or expand their business in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

news briefS Campaign enforces S.C. seat belt safety

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office will be participating in the 2011 Buckle Up South Carolina campaign.

The men and women of the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office are proud to partner with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and law enforcement agencies throughout the state in the annual Memorial Day Buckle Up South Carolina campaign.

This campaign focuses on the importance of using a seat belt during the operation of a motor vehicle. Increased enforcement of the South Carolina seat belt law will be conducted until June 5.

For additional information, contact Captain Allen Horton at 843-2553264 or visit www.buckleupsc.com.

County seeks input on redistricting

As part of the redistricting process, Beaufort County Council has scheduled a series of public hearings with the hope that citizens will attend and voice their concerns.

The county has also developed website postings that include information about the redistricting process, proposals for district lines, maps and an interactive comment forum. Go to www.bcgov.net and click on the sliding “Redistricting” graphic on the home page.

The public hearing schedule is as follows: • June 15, 6 p.m., Hilton Head Island Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island • July 18, 6 p.m., Bluffton Branch Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton • August 8, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort • August 22, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, County Administration Building ,100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

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MIDTOWN SQUARE City, developers cut ribbon on residential project downtown

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idTown Square, a new housing development on a block and a half of longneglected land in Beaufort’s Northwest Quadrant, celebrated its ribboncutting Thursday to the applause of city leaders, neighbors, real estate agents and developers.

The two-plus acres is slated for up to 16 homes and six “live-work units” developed by Steven Tully and John Trask III. Beaufort city leaders already have in place plans for $1.3 million in streetscape improvements in the area of Bladen, Prince, Duke and Adventure streets. The improvements are being paid for through two federal Community Development Block Grants.

Jon Verity, chairman of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission, hailed the project as an example of publicprivate partnerships that are the goal of the Redevelopment Commission.

“The MidTown Square project will make a huge difference in the look, feel and texture of a big part of interior Beaufort,” Verity said.

“This type of infill is what we are seeking as we move Beaufort into its fourth century — encouraging the filling in of open and vacant spaces in the city to create new homes and new jobs. It’s happening because private investors are responding to the investment made by the city to improve Beaufort,” he said.

The project is the first approved under the city’s new Bladen Street Redevelopment District zoning code — a form-based code that emphasizes how a structure fits into a neighborhood rather than how it will be used. The form-based code work, led by the Redevelopment Commission and the

SOUTHERN GRACES HIRES new event planner

Kelly Williamson has joined Southern Graces, owned by Christopher and Bethany Hewitt, as wedding and events planner. Williamson is responsible for the design and coordination of Southern Graces events as well as general marketing and sales support for the company.

“In the short time that Kelly has been with us, she’s already proven to be an asset to Southern Graces,” Owner Bethany Hewitt stated. “She is a seasoned interior Kelly designer who really Williamson knows the business Ceremonial groundbreaking, from left to right, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling, and who helps set developer Steven Tully and Lowcountry Real Estate Realtor Kirsten Brodie. us apart in regard to the integrity and quality of our work.” city’s Office of Civic Investment, is to the city and county government Williams received her BS in being done in conjunction with Port offices.

Architectural Design from Clemson Royal and Beaufort County.

“We have been talking about publicUniversity and her Master’s in Interior Three MidTown Square homes private partnerships and we have been Design from Florida State University. already are under construction. working to create a more walkable, She is an Allied member of the American Custom homes in Midtown Square liveable and financially sustainable Society of Interior Designers and was will start around $260,000 and pre- Beaufort where residents can enjoy most recently employed as an interior designed homes will cost less, said all that Beaufort offers. This project design professor at the Art Institute of builder Allen Patterson. By design, is exactly what we are talking about,” Charleston. homes will be built close to the road Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said.

Southern Graces is a full service with parking in the rear to encourage “In the past, the city has used funds wedding and event firm known for its interaction with neighbors walking to improve streetscapes, drainage and unique blending of flavors and textures past. sidewalks and then adjacent property from the Grand Coastal South as well Beaufort’s Office of Civic Investment owners put signs on their properties as its incorporation of tastes and thrills along with its Planning and Public asking higher prices because of the from around the world. Southern Works departments came together to public investment. This time, the public Graces Bistro, its restaurant extension, keep this project moving forward, Tully investment is being used by land owners specializes in upscale Southern food with said. “The level of communication and as a way to improve their property rather a luxurious Lowcountry spin on classics cooperation, and the desire by the city than seeking a windfall. It is a win-win and a modern take on fantastically fresh to help make things happen in this for all and sets a precedent for the future,” food. The bistro is located at 809 Port area, really impressed us,” he said.

Keyserling said.

Republic St. and is open Tuesday – The property is a few blocks from The ribbon-cutting came a year after Sunday. Lunch is offered 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Beaufort Elementary, a few blocks to intense clean-up help by the city and afternoon tea from 2-4 p.m., dinner from the city’s core commercial district, a neighborhood associations removed 5-9 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 11 LANDSCAPE few blocks to USCB and a few blocks some 400 tons of debris from theCONTRACTORS area. a.m. -2 p.m. weekly.

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profile

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

The transformation of

super mom Michelle Morgan

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

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had the pleasure of accompanying Michelle and Dan on Friday, May 20, to get “made-up’” before their big date at Southern Graces that evening.

Michelle and Dan are both selfless parents who put their children first. Michelle, who deservingly won with hundreds of votes online, stays at home with her kids and is an active volunteer at each of their schools, Shanklin Elementary, Robert Smalls Middle and Battery Creek High Schools. Their oldest, Allyson, is a Senior at BCHS. She is Valedictorian of the 2011 Class and will be attending Brigham Young University in the fall, completely on academic scholarship. Their second oldest, Grayson, is currently top in his sophomore class as well. The other six are equally as exceptional. And that just doesn’t happen unless two parents are committed to education like Michelle and Dan. Michelle admitted that she had never had a manicure, rarely goes out with her husband and can’t remember the last time she went shopping for herself. Well, that all changed Friday afternoon. And Michelle couldn’t have been more humbled and thankful. She is a true gem of a person.

Michelle Morgan with Cindy Turnbull, Patti Stevenson and Judy Kole at Grace and Glory.

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Elizabeth Parker applies color at Salon 10.

e started at Grace and Glory, where owner Cindy Turnbull helped Michelle select an outfit for her dinner date. Michelle chose a beautiful black shirt and white cardigan from Nomadic Traders, an original necklace made by jewelry designer, Carol Kent, classic and adorable flip-flops made by OKA and a charming summer handbag from Straw Studios. The girls at Grace and Glory were so helpful, and Michelle was beside herself with excitement.

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Michelle and her husband, Danny, before dinner at Southern Graces Bistro at The Beaufort Inn.

Lynn Groff styles Michelle’s hair at Salon 10.

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fter lunch, we headed to Salon 10 at Habersham Marketplace where Elizabeth Parker and Lynn Groff discussed cut and color and proceeded to transform Michelle’s locks into a masterpiece of maintenance-free style.

Lydia Ballesteros applies makeup to Michelle at Aqua Med Spa.

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Melanie Singleton gives Michelle a French Manicure at Aqua Med Spa.

inally we went to Aqua Med Spa in Port Royal where Melanie Singleton gave Michelle an amazing French Manicure, Michelle’s first ever!

After getting her nails pampered, Michelle was introduced to Lydia Ballesteros, Beaufort’s premier makeup artist.

Ballesteros touched up eyes and lips while creating a flawless look to an already beautiful face.

In addition to all of the pampering Friday, Michelle also received a Loyalty Card to all businesses in Habersham Marketplace, a gift card for membership to EarthFIT, teeth whitening from Palmetto Smiles Dentistry and a Swedish massage from Beaufort Day Spa.

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ichelle and Dan were now ready for their date at Southern Graces Bistro at The Beaufort Inn. They dined by themselves and enjoyed a memorable meal. It was evident these two were still in love. They adored each other, and I was awed by their commitment to one another. These two really made me believe in love, and they surely made me appreciate family.

I congratulate you both for raising a fine group of children and staying in love after so many years. The Island News thanks you for being such an inspiring person and a great mom, Michelle.

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see&be seen

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

AMIkids Croquet Tournament

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer Last weekend, Brays Island hosted the 20th Annual Croquet Tournament to benefit AMIkids (formerly Beaufort Marine Institute). This year’s event broke a fundraising record for the annual sporting classic.

The tournament successfully raised $88,000 for AMIkids, an organization that provides a second chance for young men who would otherwise be sent to jail for their non-violent offenses.

AMIkids Beaufort was started in 1985 by seven locals who saw the need for a facility to redirect kids who have been referred by the juvenile justice system or have failed in traditional school settings. Since then, AMIkids has shown hundreds of young South Carolina men ages 14-17 a way to change their lives.

Mike Ingram, Board Chairman of AMIkids commented, ““When you combine the labor of the hard working staff we have at the institute, a dedicated board of trustees, the many volunteers and the hundreds of financial patrons, you get results that matter. At the end of the day, these collective efforts are changing young men’s lives and making them educated and productive citizens in tomorrow’s society, and that’s a good thing!”

Representative Shannon Erickson (R-Beaufort), a vocal and strong supporter for AMIkids in Columbia, was the Grand Marshall of the tournament.

This year, organizers raffled off a 1949 MG TC in mint condition with tan leather, wire wheels and right steering. Fiftyfour tickets were sold at $500 per ticket. The lucky winner of the car was Brantley Harvey.

Other prizes auctioned off included a slip up to 40 feet for the Water Festival at Port Royal Landing Marina and a room for the second Saturday ( July 23rd) of Water Festival at City Loft Hotel; a round of golf for four at Harbor Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island; and a 14kt. Brays Island Brooch made exclusively by Modern Jewelers.

A cocktail party was held at the home of Brantley Harvey on Friday evening in the historic Old Point. Tournament participants enjoyed delicious tapas prepared and served by Beaufort Catering before their big day of Croquet at Brays Island the following day.

Here are some photos of the cocktail party and the croquet tournament.

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Brantley Harvey.

The AMIkids board of trustees.

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see & be seen

Pickled on the Porch Last Wednesday, Pat Dudley and Heather Winch hosted a party at Heather’s home on Federal Street in the Old Point. The annual party called, Pickled on the Porch, is a rite of spring in the South. Dudley and Winch prepared pickled dishes served elegantly on the lawn while guests sipped wine on the porch and commented on the perfect May weather in Beaufort.

Here are a few photos from the party.

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

Athlete of the week

Water Festival Championship Sports Series ATHLETE Now is the time to sign up for the 3rd Beaufort Water Festival Championship Sports Series sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Register your team early as space is limited! Teams will be required to participate in at least six events. Leader board positions will be posted nightly during the festival for competition tracking.

The entry fee of $250 for the Championship Sports Series offers great team exposure to include at least: weekly ads in The Island News and in other print media, 12 radio ads, team name on one sleeve of sporting events with T-shirts, 20 exclusive Championship Sport Series hats with your team name on the side, as

well as the team name listed on the championship board in the park!

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The Coed Softball Tournament champions were Lather Motor Sports with Used 2 Bezz in second.

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morning Yoga on the Bluff

Congratulations to Madison Heyward. She attended her first Coastal Hunter Circuit Show riding, “Sugar Fix” aka “Fixy.”

She placed first and third in her classes. Madison is trained at Land’s End Stable by Erika Marshall and looks forward to competing on her pony, “Sky” at upcoming shows in Charleston and Savannah.

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Thursday, May 19, Shelley Lowther and Marty Crocker of Dancing Dogs Yoga offered a free morning yoga class, followed by breakfast on the Bluff at Pinckney Retreat. The event was sponsored by First Citizens Bank, the Marek-Polk Group, Higher Ground and Dancing Dogs Yoga.

Air station to host “Run for the Tea” 3K/5K The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Officers’ Spouses’ Club will host its Inaugural “Run for the Tea” 3K/5K Family Fun Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the air station. The run will start and finish in the Afterburners parking lot.

Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. A postrun celebration will include breakfast, a bounce house for children, volleyball, basketball and other family fun activities.

The suggested registration donation for this fundraising event is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12 who

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run the race. The fee includes a commemorative T-shirt.

Proceeds will benefit the OSC’s Annual Senior Citizen’s Tea, a 42-year tradition honoring the seniors and veterans of our greater Beaufort community.

For more information or to request a pre-registration form, please contact Misty at 401-633-4228 (oscrunforthetea@ gmail.com). Registration forms are also available at the MCAS Beaufort Officers’ Club, Afterburners, and SemperFit offices.

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A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County

School choices and funding discussion planned The Beaufort County School District has increased the diversity of its academic offerings in recent years, providing traditional schools, magnet programs, schools of choice and, now, the county’s first charter school. But this array of choices is set against a backdrop of a lean economy and the tight budgets

that come with it.

The Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association will sponsor a panel discussion of these matters, “County School Choices and Funding: Why Parents Want Choices and How They Are Funded.”

Who: District superintendent Valerie

Truesdale, Riverview Charter School parent Stacy Canaday; AMES magnet school parent Anne Hansen, principals and other public officials will attend and participate in the discussion.

What: In addition to the discussion, a question-and-answer period is planned.

Where: Holiday Inn Beaufort, 2225

Boundary Street, Beaufort.

When: Tuesday, May 31. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres. The one-hour program begins at 6 p.m.

Details: The public is invited to this free presentation. Contact Jack Little at Jack.Little@wellsfargo.com.

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Congratulations, Graduates

E.C. Montessori and Grade School presented the Class of 2011 Tuesday evening with a Kindergarten Bridging Ceremony and an End of Year program at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Performing Arts Center. The school’s 2011 graduates are (from left) Trinity Biehayn, Kinzly Cohen, Julia Pollitzer, Ryder Hodge, Sam Wood, Aaron Lamb, Oliver McElveen, Julian Cerda, Arthur Singleton, Brianna Hammill and Emi Yeager.

BHS students recognized for Spanish exams Students from Ashley Byrd’s Spanish II classes at Beaufort High School attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2011 National Spanish Examinations.

A total of five silver and four bronze medals along with 11 honorable mentions were earned this year.

“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin CessnaBuscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States, with 140,373 students participating in 2011.”

The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades six through 12, and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), of 12

From left: Kylie Hayman, Jaellene Carson, Michael Houston, Maria Cooler, Sara Rauenhorst and teacher Ashley Byrd

which Byrd is a member.

• Honorable Mention (Mención Honorífica) — Students scoring at or above the 50th percentile (national average) through the 74th percentile are awarded a Mención Honorífica: Maddie Aune

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Charlotte Cannon Jessica Correll Shannon Courtney Courtney Coxwell Kylie Hayman Mitchell Nestler Jessa Norton

Sara Rauenhorst Abigale Shelby Gabby Maynard • Bronze Award (Premio de Bronce) — Students scoring from the 75th through the 84th percentiles receive a Premio de Bronce: Jaellene Carson Taylor Jones James Rider Arionna Russell • Silver Award (Premio de Plata) — Students scoring from the 85th through the 94th percentiles receive a Premio de Plata: Maria Cooler Michael Houston Reilly Kilpatrick Janelys Villalta Eliza Rhodes (This student scored in the 94th percentile in the nation.)

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BA students study solutions to oil spills

Beaufort Academy students recently participated in a Marine Science hands on activity, “Real Life Experiences.”

This lesson focused on how engineers use various techniques to provide speedy solutions to oil spill or other threats to natural water resources. Each lab group was given the challenge of first containing, and then cleaning up an oil spill. Each group had to gather materials and come up with a strategy to remove as much oil as possible. Students observed all of the different approaches and evaluated the results.

Pinocchio live — that’s no lie

Cast members Amelia Evans as Jiminy Cricket, Eddie Tate as Gepetto, and Garrett Jepson as Pinocchio.

The community is invited to join the students and staff of Lady’s Island Elementary School at the student production of Pinocchio on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. The production features the dancing and acting talents of more than 50 students as they portray the dilemma of truth versus lies and courage versus cowardice.

The production will be held on the school stage. Tickets are $3 for 12 years to adult, and $1 for children ages 4-11. Child care is available for a charge of $2 for infants through 3-year-olds, with advance notice. Please call 322-2293 or 3222275 to request child care and to purchase tickets.

spring carnival at lady’s island middle Lady’s Island Middle School will be sponsoring their first annual (PTO) Spring Carnival. The carnival will take place on Friday May 27. The carnival hours will be from 3-6 p.m. Admission is free. Tickets can be purchased for only $.25 cents each. Come on out and have some fun while supporting the school! the island news | may 26 - june 2, 2011 | www.yourislandnews.com

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The woes (and rewards) of wedding dress shopping

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fter months of dragging my Flintstone-flat feet and eloquently expressing every single excuse — some real, some not so real — I went wedding dress shopping.

For some girls this day is something planned, organized, and anticipated in ways only girls who dream of weddings can understand. I am not that girl.

I spend my days drudging through construction sites, debating square footage ad nauseam, all the while my Cherimie biggest concern Crane usually involves sub contractors and summer storms. My dreams are more in line with a career as a new star in Swamp People rather than being the center of attention, in the center of a church, wrapped tightly in the center of a dress best described as nothing short of material mayhem.

My reasons for not attempting this majestic feat were more of a personal nature. I just didn’t want to do it. I used work, weather, and world events as completely rational justifications

After months of mysteriously short-term illnesses, several creatively appointed appointments, and avoiding anyone attending my wedding, I surrendered to a dress fitting. for avoiding anything that resembled a bridal shop. My fears were quite real, matter of fact so real they crept gently into my slumber on numerous occasions sending me into a screaming fit. I am not afraid of snakes, but for the love of all things sacred, please don’t send me into a bridal shop. Put me to work, make me clean windows, anything but measure me and shove me into something that is better served as a winter duvet. Call after call, voicemail after gently aggressive voicemail, my ever-so-patient girlfriends urged me politely to fit a fitting into my schedule. After months of mysteriously short term illnesses, several creatively appointed appointments, and avoiding anyone who will be attending my wedding, I surrendered.

Anxiety is a peculiar ailment, coming on with no particular warning and body slamming the unsuspecting bride-to-be with gale force. Most brides carefully curb their diets, faithfully hydrate and steer clear of vices that react poorly to those functions most necessary to

LITTLE BITS OF ROYAL CHATTER

By Peggy Chandler

The Royal Pines Garden Club met May 11 for its annual luncheon held at the Lady’s Island Country Club. Following the luncheon, members gathered at the Quilt Garden, located near the entrance of Royal Pines Boulevard for the unveiling of a sign that reads, “DEDICATED TO OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS ROYAL PINES GARDEN CLUB EST.1990.” The quilt garden was designed and installed by garden club members Joey Patrucco and Nancy Steeves with much needed help from their spouses in 2010 and has been maintained by Royal Pines Garden Club members. The garden quilt has been refreshed with annuals in soft colors of pinks, purples and yellows. Charter members that attended the dedication are Bunny Spiers and Ellen Richards. The garden club has scheduled a field trip for June 9 to the Day Lily Farm on St. Helena’s Island to be followed by a brown bag luncheon.

Pat and Joe Davidyock of Wade Hampton celebrated the birth of twin grandsons this week. Their daughter Jill and her husband, Steve, of Pennsylvania are the proud parents. The boys are identical twins born on May 17th.

They will not only share their birthday with each other but with their big sister Nina who turned 4 on May 17 as well. The boys’ names are Colin and Patrick; they are doing well under the watchful eye of Grandma Pat. Save the date: Friends of Caroline Hospice is planning a “Christmas in July” for Saturday July 30 at Coosaw.

There will be entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.

A schedule of events and other details will follow.

With Father’s Day approaching- what better gift to give than a round of golf at Lady’s Island Country Club. To purchase a gift certificate, call 524-3635. Give them a try: “The course is in magnificent condition”.

It’s going to be a girl for Jessica and Michael Haught, daughter and son of Maritza and Fred Schmidt and Marcy and Bill Haught (both Royal Pines families).

There will be lots of travel to and from Chicago in September!

If you have news to share with your community, please contact me at buddysoma@embarqmail.com.

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beauty. I ate three packs of Reeces Peanut Butter Cups, downed a Diet Coke, a Mountain Dew, two packs of some cracker cheese substitute, and a slightly outdated sleeve of cashews. This is not a diet of champions, nor is it a good idea to inhale such sultry salty treats precisely 34 minutes before being shoehorned into satin. Good ideas seem only to come to me in written form, actions are more of a challenge. I digress.

It was nothing short of mortifying.

Dress after beaded, pearled, ruffle laden dress, I waddled towards the three sided mirror that I couldn’t help but notice reminded me of the fun house at our state fair back home. It wasn’t quite as fun. No matter how hard that poor bridal consultant slash social worker slash esteem builder slash slayer of dreams, tried, each dress had some feature that emphasized my obvious inexperience in pageantry. Not too mention, they were so darn uncomfortable. It became quite clear to me why weddings are meant as a one time event. Why would anyone

want to wear this stuff twice?

Feeling about as salt-infused, caffeine dried, and carb-loaded as a gal can feel, I tried on one more duvet. I am fairly certain the clouds parted, the trumpets sounded, and the angels said yipppeee, because that is what Southern angels say. Thank you Lord above and ground below, it didn’t require the assistance of a small army, it didn’t ravage me of my dignity, nor did it resemble a four-tiered cake. Without rhinestones, without net, without odd beads that resemble fishing lures, it was no longer without a bride. I looked in the state fair-style mirror and, for the first time, I was all right with me. It wasn’t an overly dramatic moment, I didn’t feel any need to burst in to song or dance, but I did feel the need to purchase it immediately to avoid anymore mishaps with mesh.

Not every woman dreams of dresses, wishes for white knights, or plans the picture perfect pairing of ceremony meets sanctuary. Every woman does dream of comfort, acceptance, and contentment. All of which may very well be bologna, so we shoe horn ourselves into satin with the hopes that we can at least manage two out of three.

In search of the best breakfast I’m not a breakfast snob.

Wait.

The fact I even have to use that disclaimer means that I actually AM a breakfast snob. I’ll admit it. I’m a purveyor of pancakes, an expert on eggs, a champion for cereal, a sucker for sausage links.

Ever since I was little, this first meal of the day has always been my favorite. I thought weekends when my dad whipped up omelettes or French toast or Cream of Wheat were heaven. Now that I’m older, I’ve expanded my scope and discovered that the best breakfasts do not have to be confined to the morning: Roasted, diced sweet potatoes with a fried egg on an English muffin is one of my mostloved (and easy and inexpensive) dinners.

So with home improvement projects making our kitchen off limits, my husband and I ventured out on a lovely late Sunday morning to fill up on some good breakfast fixins. This was a big deal because Daniel rarely eats breakfast, in the morning at least.

Usually all he has when he wakes up is a protein shake. Luckily, he likes breakfast food, just later in the day.

As breakfast snobs, we turn our nose at IHOP. It might be fine for families with children or those looking to save a buck, but we try to avoid places like IHOP and Waffle House and opt for a restaurant with a little more local flavor. (That is unless it is between

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1-6 in the morning, in that case, either of those places is totally acceptable.)

This particular morning I had a restaurant in mind where we had never eaten breakfast. We were filled with possibilities on the ride there. I was craving pancakes, how would there’s stack up? Good coffee is always key to accompany a good breakfast: would we find that here? It was exciting not knowing.

Our visions were quickly dashed though once we realized the restaurant was CLOSED. “On a Sunday morning?” we asked each other. It seemed odd.

In the parking lot we assembled a new game plan on the fly. I suggested another place that was new to us; even though it was a little out of the way on Lady’s Island, it was worth a try.

The anticipation was building again, but on the ride to the second stop, I was just hungry. The place was deserted as we drove up: this time, the situation was becoming dire. Seriously, what restaurant that serves breakfast is closed on Sunday morning? We were baffled.

OK, we are persistent people.

I mentioned another place along Boundary Street, “I’m sure it’s open,” I declared confidently.

On the drive over, I told Daniel about my favorite breakfast restaurant where I grew up in New Jersey. The Red Barn. (At one time, it actually was a barn.) The ceilings are low, and the sturdy wooden tables with long wooden benches still give it a rustic feel. Our family always went to The Red Barn on Sundays after church. The place was always packed, and we always saw people we knew. The servers were friendly and sassy, and the food was so freaking good. Say what you want about New Jersey, but with a local diner practically around every corner, the folks there know good breakfast.

So, back in Beaufort, we thought third time’s a charm. But we were wrong. Again, the restaurant was closed!

With our hopes sinking and our hunger pains rising, we realized we were close to Magnolia Cafe. As we drove around Bellamy Curve, we saw diners outside, so we knew it was definitely open.

We sat outside too, and the breeze blew pleasantly across the marsh as we ordered off their delicious menu and breathed a sigh of relief at having finally found the right place. My waffle was perfect, and Daniel’s iced vanilla latte was the best I’ve had in some time.

I still think Beaufort needs to step up its breakfast options.

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The Diamondback Terrapin

By Tony Mills

If you were a coastal artist looking for a beautiful subject you might look for one of our resident salt marsh reptiles, the diamondback terrapin. Terrapins have ornately patterned shells, light gray bodies dotted with contrasting black spots, and a pleasing mug that would highlight any canvas. These turtles can be found from Cape Cod, Mass., down the entire eastern seaboard, around the Florida peninsula, and across the Gulf Coast to Texas.

As fulltime inhabitants of the salt marsh ecosystem, terrapins are the only turtle species in the U.S. that lives in the brackish water zone between fresh water habitats and the ocean.

Diamondback terrapins feed on a variety of crustaceans, fish, insects, and mollusks. In South Carolina, the most common item in the terrapin diet is periwinkles (salt marsh snails). I get the impression from captive specimens that shrimp and fiddler crabs are probably preferred but much harder to capture. At high tide, turtles often leave the tidal creeks to feed in the Spartina marsh.

Mature female diamondbacks are almost twice the size of mature males, with females having disproportionately larger heads. They likely feed on larger

Tony Mills is the Education Director at The Lowcountry Institute on Spring Island.

Terrapins spend most of their time in the water and only come onto land to bask in the sun or lay eggs. They breed in the water in the early spring. food items than males, like larger crabs and mollusks. Females also reach maturity at a later age (7 years old compared to 4 years for males) These amazing turtles may live for more than 40 years in the wild.

Terrapins spend most of their time in the water and only come onto land to bask or lay eggs. Diamondback terrapins breed in the water in the early spring. In the late spring and summer, females will lay 4-18 eggs in the sand

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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, diamondback terrapins were considered a delicacy. Terrapin soup was served in many of the finer restaurants on the East Coast. The over-harvesting of these turtles for such haute cuisine led to a major decline in terrapin numbers.

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BEAUFORT HOME FEATURED ON COVER OF ‘THIS OLD HOUSE’

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Brian and Shelia Robbins’ outdoor living space at 207 Laurens Street in Beaufort is featured on the cover of the June issue of This Old House magazine. The project was designed the local architecture firm of Frederick + Frederick Architects. The project includes a great outdoor living space under a magnificent 75 inch diameter live oak. The Fredericks designed an outdoor kitchen, teak dining table, fireplace and oyster roast pit. The firm designed a new gate and walk for the front of the house which faces Beaufort’s Historic Green on The Point.

In 1989, Jane and Michael Frederick, established Frederick + Frederick Architects in Beaufort. They create comfortable houses that fit the Southern landscape, climate, culture and client.

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Riders will start the tour each day at the historic Penn Center on St. Helena’s Island. Participants can stay overnight in local hotels or camping grounds. Staff from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry will serve the riders a Lowcountry boil supper at Penn Center Saturday afternoon after the ride.

The Sea Islands 100 is not a race, it’s a ride. Cyclists of all skill levels are welcome. Riders are requested to raise $250 to ride, along with a $50 registration fee. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, at Penn Center (16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, S.C.).

The tour begins at 9:30 a.m. each day. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry will provide the support and gear vehicles wagons, bike maintenance and rest stops.

Registration and sponsor forms are available by calling the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry at (843) 575-5430.

The Sea Islands 100 bicycle tour will visit the following sites during the two-day ride: St. Helena Island • Penn Center: Penn Center is the nation’s most historically significant educational institution for African-Americans. Built early in the Civil War, abolitionists and a coalition of churches established the school to educate freed slaves.

The first classes were held in a oneroom classroom. The demand for education grew rapidly and education supporters from Pennsylvania sent a prefabricated building to the Sea Islands of South Carolina. A 50-acre site on St. Helena Island became the home for that building and is still there today.

Penn Center is also base camp for the Sea Islands 100 for the ride will start and finish there Saturday and Sunday.

• Chapel of Ease: Located down Lands End Road, the tabby ruins and adjacent cemetery of the Chapel of Ease reminds residents and guests of Colonial times. Rice and cotton planters constructed chapels of ease as a place to worship because their plantations were located too far from the Beaufort churches. Historians predict the tabby wall on St. Helena Island was built between 1742 and 1747. In 1886, a forest fire destroyed most of the chapel. The ruins and nearby cemetery remain.

• Fort Fremont: This fort is located at the southwestern tip of St Helena Island. Soldiers constructed Fort Fremont in 1899 to defend Port Royal Sound during the SpanishAmerican war. A maritime forest hides the fortress, which is now owned

by Beaufort County. Overgrown vegetation also gives the impressive structure a mystical appearance.

• Station Creek Boat Landing: Capture the beauty of the glimmering waters of the county’s marshes and deep water from this site.

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This island’s maritime forest and beachfront have merged, giving it a “Jurassic Park” vibe, as tree remains are scattered throughout its sandy shore. Hunting Island got its name since it served as hunting preserves in colonial times. People came to hunt deer, raccoon, waterfowl and other small game. Human occupants came to the island around 1850 when the first Hunting Island lighthouse was built.

• The 1893 Hurricane also known as the Sea Islands Hurricane was the deadliest hurricane in American history. The storm destroyed much of Hunting Island. The Hunting Island Lighthouse survived. The lighthouse still stands like a guardian over this natural habitat.

Port Royal • Port Royal is a small town and sea island within Beaufort County, which includes Parris Island. Its short main street is peppered with quaint shops and restaurants, which leads past the Port where ocean-going vessels can import and exports goods from this small fishing village. The town’s beachfront, also known as “The Sands” provides a picturesque view of the water.

Parris Island • Parris Island, known for its motto of, “We Make Marines,” is a more than 8,000-acre military installation, which trains all female marines, and all male marines east of the Mississippi River.

Parris Island offers several historical sites within its jurisdiction while soldier create history every day with its rigorous training requirements and obligations.

• The Parris Island highlights include Horse Island, the rifle range, the Parris Island Museum, Elliot’s Beach and Page Field. Horse Island is an island before the main area of Parris Island. Horse Island’s picnic area represents the Southern beauty with its century-old oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Elliot’s Beach is used for recruit training.

• An interesting fact about the natural surroundings of Parris Island — half of its land is unusable due to its remoteness and dense vegetation.

There are many smaller islands within Parris Island such as Horse Island, Gibbs Island, Doggie Island, Jericho Island and Scout Island. However, they are not known to many since most people consider the installation as one island.

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Sweetgrass music festival to benefit CAPA The Beaufort Sweetgrass Music Festival, a benefit concert for the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), will showcase local bands playing 60s and 70s music on Saturday, June 4, from 1-10 p.m. at Beaufort Town Center Lakeview (under the big white tent). Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the gate.

The all-day concert features music by The Groovetones, Joshua

Foxx, The Mr. Bill Band, Snazzy Red, Brandon Hage Band and more.

Nationally recognized sweetgrass basket weaver Vera Manigault will give a sewing demonstration of her treasured baskets during the day. She will also have baskets for sale.

“All of these bands are coming together to help the children of Beaufort County. Many members

of these bands and their relatives have played in bands in Beaufort since the early 1960s and are considered local musical legends I look forward to spending the day on our tidal marshes listening to some great music and helping the children. You will have the best time that you’ve had in Beaufort in many years,” said Susan Wester, volunteer event coordinator.

Come out for a day of fun —

BEAUFORT’S ALPHA PHI ALPHA CHAPTER TO HONOR CHARTER DAY The Members of the Xi Gamma Lambda Chapter (Beaufort) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will celebrate their 29th Charter Day. The event will be held on Sunday, June 12,, 4 p.m at the Faith Memorial Baptist Church, 28 Lands End Road, St. Helena Island. It is free and open to the public.

The speaker will be the 33rd National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr. Mason is an author, educator, historian, and community servant is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree from Morris Brown College.

He received a Masters Degree in library and information science with a concentration in African-American History from Clark Atlanta University. He has also studied at the Phillips School of Theology. Currently, he serves as the Interim Vice President of Student Services/ Dean of Students and College Archivist at Morehouse College in Atlanta and holds the endowed directorship Herman as the Edward and Hermese Director of Morehouse Mason College’s Learning Resource Center.

Mason has authored several books and produced various videos including: “Going Against the Wind: A History of African Americans in Atlanta;” “Black Atlanta in the Roaring Twenties;” “African-American Life in Jacksonville, Florida;” The History of Black Entertainment in Atlanta; and History of AfricanAmerican in DeKalb County, African-American Life in East Point and Washington, Georgia and the Talented Jaleesa Tenth: The Founders and Presidents of Alpha Phi Graham Alpha Fraternity. He has also served as a consultant and curator on numerous projects and exhibits documenting the African-American experience. He served as a consultant and researcher for the documentary “Alpha Phi Alpha: A Century of Leadership.” Mason has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the Iota Chapter Brother of the Year, Georgia Alumni Brother of the Year, Southern Region Brother of the Year and National Alumni Brother of the Year, 2006 Georgia Governor’s Award in the Humanities and the Outstanding Georgia Citizen from the Secretary of State Office. Currently the 33rd National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mason is also a member of Sigma Pi Phi (Kappa Boule’), and Prince Hall Masons, St. James Lodge No. 4 and the Atlanta Consistory No. 24. He is a member of Leadership Atlanta, the Society of American Archivists, the Association for the Study of Afro American Life and History and serves on the board of the Atlanta Branch of the NAACP. Also appearing as special musical guests will be the reigning Southern Region and District of South Carolina Miss Black and Gold Miss Jaleesa Graham of Winthrop University, and the St. Paul Baptist Church Adult Choir of Beaufort.

Founded in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is the first intercollegiate Greek-Letter Fraternal Organization originally established for AfricanAmericans. The organization has a rich history of commitment to the community through its National Programs, Special Projects and Outreach Activities.

In June 1982, a charter establishing Xi Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was presented to 14 Alpha Men in Beaufort. After 29 years, the Xi Gamma Lambda Chapter continues to move forward in the true sense of brotherhood, community service and advocacy in Beaufort County and surrounding areas.

For more information contact Donnie“DC Mahaga” Campbell, Committee Chair at 843-263-6393 or Scott A. Gibbs at 843-812-6111.

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60s and 70s music, full barbecue plates and a cash bar. All proceeds benefit CAPA. Purchase your tickets in advance at CAPA’s Outreach Center (714 14th St., Port Royal), Murr Printing, Collectors Antique Mall, Hilton Garden Inn, Sandbar and Grill, Big Joe’s BBQ, The Quality Inn or Bangs Salon. Call CAPA at 843524-4350 for more information about the festival.

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i th about 184,000 South Carolinians serving in World War II, and thousands more who moved here after the war, ETV and The State newspaper partnered together to tell the stories of these veterans in their own words. The result is a new Emmy-nominated documentary series – “South Carolinians in World War II.” Episode II, “A New Front,” airs at 9 p.m. on May 26, on ETV, with re-broadcast on Memorial Day, May 30, on The South Carolina Channel at 9 p.m. and ETV at 10 p.m.

The documentary follows 20 South Carolina veterans from the bitter fighting in Italy to the epic invasion of France on D-Day. It also includes the story of doctors and nurses in World War II, and women working at the Charleston Navy Yard.

Two of the veterans featured in this second episode are from Beaufort County: • Charles Stockell Charles Stockwell of Beaufort from Beaufort: An artillery spotter for the 28th Field Artillery Battalion during the war. He landed on Omaha Beach and would go on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge.

• Dominick Rufrano of Sun City Hilton Head Island: Rufrano entered the Army at 17 years old in 1942 and served in the 45th Division and 179th Infantry.

Originally from New York, he was raised in an orphanage. During the war, he fought in Italy on Anzio Beach and at Monte Cassino.

The “South Carolinians in World War II” series is part of a larger effort by ETV and The State newspaper to collect the stories of South Carolina veterans. The first episode, “A Time to Fight” debuted on Veterans Day 2010 and recently garnered a Southeast Regional Emmy nomination. The third installment will air later in 2011.

“South Carolinians in World War II” was funded in part by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.

Dominick Rufrano of Sun City Hilton Head

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Cancer Survivors Day at hospital

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eaufort resident Nelle Pender was never one to worry about her annual mammogram. Accustomed to receiving the usual “negative” test results, she didn’t sweat it when she got a call from a staff nurse at Beaufort Memorial Hospital requesting she return to the imaging center for a more thorough examination.

“I wasn’t overly concerned,” Pender recalled.

“I was sure there wasn’t going to be a problem.”

But the diagnostic mammogram showed an abnormality. A biopsy confirmed she had breast cancer. Over the next eight months, Pender would make dozens of trips to Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the Keyserling Cancer Center. She met with a surgeon and a medical oncologist, had numerous tests and scans, underwent a double mastectomy and received four rounds of chemotherapy.

“I still feel I made the right decision,” Pender said. “I was glad to have the choice, but I wanted to get it over and done with.”

Next Sunday, June 5 — National Cancer Survivor Day — Pender will celebrate with thousands of other Americans who have beat the disease.

“Today, a diagnosis of cancer is not a death sentence,” said Constance Duke, cancer program director for Beaufort Memorial Hospital. “More than 60 percent of patients are cured of cancer, and the statistics are getting better every year.”

Since BMH opened the cancer center five years ago, the Duke-affiliated facility has treated more than a 1,000 patients with a variety of diseases, including lymphoma, colon, breast, lung and prostate cancers.

At Keyserling, physicians and specialists encompassing a broad range of disciplines work as a team to ensure coordinated and seamless care.

“It used to be one physician making all the decisions,” BMH radiation oncologist Dr. James McNab. “That’s been the biggest change I’ve seen in cancer care since I began my career 30 years ago. It’s become an integrated process. The result has been improved outcomes.”

To facilitate the team approach to treatment, BMH established a tumor board that meets

if you GO In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is throwing a party June 5 for all area cancer survivors and their guests.

The “Life in Full Bloom” festivities will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Riverview Café, and will feature live music, refreshments and door prizes. Program speakers will include BMH physicians, nurses and cancer survivors with inspiring stories to share.

“We want to celebrate the strength, courage and vitality of the many women and men who thrive after a cancer diagnosis,” said Connie Duke, director of BMH Oncology Services. “We’re thrilled to be able to host a fun, uplifting party.”

Cancer survivors planning to attend this free event should RSVP by June 1. Call (843) 522-5585 to register or for more information.

Top: Dr. Chahin with a cancer survivor at last year’s event. Above: The wellness giveaway was part of 2010’s celebration at the hospital.

every two weeks to review case histories. The group can include surgeons, pathologists, medical and radiation oncologists, dieticians, physical therapists, social workers and primary care physicians, along with any number of specialists from urologists to gynecologists depending on the types of cancer in question.

“Treating cancer is not just a process confined to some specific organ,” McNab said.

“The disease has to be attacked from multiple directions.”

For Pender, the process began with a diagnostic mammography, followed by an ultrasound and needle biopsy. To pinpoint the location of the tumor and determine if it

had spread beyond her breast, her surgeon, Dr. Edward Burrus, ordered an MRI, a CAT scan and PET scan. She also met with medical oncologist Dr. Majd Chahin.

“It’s a joint effort involving all the specialists,” Burrus said. “The treatment is tailored to fit the patient’s medical needs and desires.”

Last fall, the Duke-affiliated hospital received accreditation from the prestigious Commission on Cancer, earning a special commendation for achieving excellence in all eight core areas of cancer care. Only 25 percent of the 5,500 cancer programs in the country are granted the commission’s stamp of approval.

“I can’t say enough about the Keyserling Cancer Center,” said Pender. “Everyone was so caring and helpful — from the nurse who takes your blood to the people who greet you when you walk in the door.”

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lifestyle

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he Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort held its monthly CruiseIn at Grayco parking lot, Sea Island Parkway Lady’s Island on Friday evening May 6. The winners are, from left to right: Dr. Ralph Salzer, 1946 Hudson Super Six, Best of Cruise-In; Jason Mueller, 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback, First Runner-Up; Woody Rutter, 1949 Plymouth Woody Wagon, Second Runner-Up; and Ken Szarek, 1958 Oldsmobile 88 Hardtop, Third Runner-Up.

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Summer camp at the YMCA Instead of spending the summer at home and indoors, the YMCA of Beaufort County Summer Camp is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s day camps. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way.

“The Y has been nationally recognized for the quality summer camp programs that Y’s have offered all over the country throughout the years and this year the Y celebrates the 126th year in camping,” says, Kaylin Caron, childcare director for the YMCA of Beaufort County.

“When at day camp, kids are given new responsibilities and they learn independence. As a result, they become more confident, open to trying new things and grow as individuals and as part of a group. Our camp program has offered new specialty and sports camps and as a result I have had several adults from 20 years old to 89 years old ask if they can come to camp!”

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YMCA of Beaufort County provides exciting and educational camp programming for children and teens, and their parents, including: Fishing and kayaking, equestrian, journalism, rock wall climbing, golf, dance, basketball, indoor soccer and more. New this year is our CIT Camp for teens 13-15 years old where they become counselors in training.

To ensure that every child and teen has the chance to go to camp, the Y offers financial assistance to those in need.

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

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By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

The Lunch Bunch traveled to the Bistro at the Tooting Egret for Happy Hour last week. Located at 706 Craven Street next to the Beaufort Branch of the Beaufort County Library, the Bistro at the Tooting Egret resides in the Old Firehouse. Beautifully decorated by interior designer and owner Anne Parker Balance, the Bistro at the Tooting Egret serves breakfast and lunch TuesdaySaturday and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. And now, they are offering a casual happy hour Tuesday-Saturday from 4-7 p.m.

The Happy Hour was just perfect.

Barry and his girlfriend, Aaryne Elias joined Pamela, Elizabeth, Kim, Terry, Lanier and me on the patio for a couple of glasses of wine and a delicious assortment of rare cheeses and meats.

The weather was enjoyable and the mood was relaxed. We listened to Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane, sipped on beverages and had quite a time chatting about our week.

What a great spot for a peaceful glass of wine after a day of shopping downtown or just before a dinner date with that special someone. The Bistro offers white and red wines by the glass or bottle, Prosecco and a variety of beers.

On Wednesdays, referred to as ‘Wine Wednesdays,’ patrons can purchase

THE WINE MENU White Wines: Dr. L Riesling, Hugl Gruner Veltliner, Peirano Viognier, Riff Pinot Grigio, Tulip Fumé Blanc and Nugan Vision Chardonnay.

Reds Wines: Poppy Pinot Noir, Black Ridge Cabernet, Campobello Chianti, Alfredo Roca Malbec, Novy Syrah and Revelry “The Reveler.”

Beers: Allegash white, Allegash Curleux, Avery Karma, Avery Elles Brown Ale, Gaffel Kolsch, Victory Golden Monkey and Stone Brewery Oaked Aged Arrogant Bastard. bottles of wine for half off the regular price and remain open until 8 p.m. Now that’s a deal!

Everyone but Barry preferred white wine. He asked for beer. We all tasted a few from the Bistro’s wide selection.

My personal favorite was the Riff Pinot Grigio.

The wines were paired impeccably with the meats and cheeses Matthew Pieper, our server, brought to the table. Prosciutto and Summer Sausage accompanied a cheese tray that included a Shepherd’s Blend, Dante, Gran Queso, Cocoa Cadonna and Hooks Blue cheeses

as well as walnuts and pickles.

We tasted and sipped, smiled and chatted, tasted and sipped and finally agreed that the Cocoa Cadonna was the favorite cheese of the table.

This American original has a big flavor that is mellow, surprisingly for goat and subtle yet pleasantly tangy, sweet and savory. The cocoa powder-rubbed rind accents the Cadonna, which is the reason why the cheese, created by Wisconsin cheese-master Sid Cook, took first place at the American Cheese Society Competition in Burlington, Vermont.

The ambiance of the Bistro at the Tooting Egret is desirable for tourists and locals. Jazz on the patio with an intense or medium-bodied glass of wine, comfortable spring weather, good company and delicious cheeses are ingredients for an ideal afternoon in Beaufort. So take my advice, please go to The Bistro at the Tooting Egret and take pleasure in their reasonably-priced and welcoming happy hour.

Thanks to Chapman Parker, the General Manager of the Tooting Egret for inviting the Lunch Bunch. You can be assured we will be back.

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Dinner is NOT served!

he other day while preparing hors d’oeuvres for some charming fellow Happy Winos who were running a little late for happy hour (hey in my book, five minutes after five o’clock is late!), I received a call from my guests, a couple who live in Port Royal, informing me that because of loud thunder and lightening, threatening a storm; they couldn’t leave their petrified golden retriever by herself.

As a matter of fact, they confessed, they Terry had already opened Sweeney the very bottle of wine they were going to bring and had absentmindedly drunk it all while watching the lightening. Alas, they were now too buzzed to get in their car and come over.

I glanced down at the beautiful silver platter I had just prepared: fresh sliced figs from the farmers market, two gorgeous hunks of cheese — a luscious orange double gloucester, and a beautiful Danish blue — surrounded by giant

Everyone agreed that our new favorite kind of dinner party is one with no dinner at all. Who knew?! fresh blackberries and a mound of crisp white English water crackers. “Oh no!” I insisted. “If you can’t come to the party, then the party shall come to you.”

“But we don’t have anything to give people for dinner,” they moaned.

“Darlings,” I replied, “Wine, cheese, fruit, and crackers are dinner!”

I hurriedly called all my other guests about this sudden change of plans; we formed a caravan, and off to Port Royal we all gallivanted. The party was a huge smash, or maybe we all got hugely smashed; I’m not sure which. But at some point, furniture was moved and wild dancing ensued until the wee hours.

All this on a school night! The next day we all retrieved our cars (we had wisely taken taxis home) and everyone agreed that our new favorite kind of dinner party is one with no dinner at all. Who knew?!

The best part of the “no-dinner dinner party” was that our hosts did not have to disappear into the kitchen as though they were staff for long stretches of time;

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(After all, they’re so grateful not to be stuck sitting at a table for hours, slowly getting sober and fatter.)

4) No kids in any way shape or form.

The “no-dinner dinner party” often gets wild! Remember, kids’ phones have cameras now.

5) A nice touch is to have an extra pack of cigarettes like Marlboro Lights on hand so that guests who smoke only when they drink are not forced to bum cigarettes off people they hardly know.

After all, everyone knows a cigarette after “no dinner” just hits the spot.

6) Last but not least, have a local cab company on speed dial; after all, you’ve had no dinner! A cab ride home is always better than a police car ride to the pokey.

You won’t get a nightcap there.

Cheers!

missing all kinds of laughter, interesting stories, and fun. (Not to mention the resentful cleanup afterwards they’d have had to endure when everyone was gone.) No more muttering “Never again” and “How much did that cost us?!” Especially during these challenging economic times.

Here are some other ways to make your next “no-dinner dinner party” more fun for yourself: 1) Always have at least one drink before your guests arrive. The best thing about the “no-dinner dinner party” is you can start without ‘em.

2) When guests arrive, refer to your small bowl of peanuts or potato chips as “tapas” and loudly exclaim after popping one, “Boy these are filling!”

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dining guide

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

REAVES FISH CAMP: 1509 Salem

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BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut

Nippy’s

Road, Beaufort; 525-9824; L.D.

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

Outdoor Restaurant

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

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

Road, Beaufort; 522-3474; Seafood buffet and oyster roast; L.D.

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

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

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

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

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

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

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

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

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

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island

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

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

SAND DOLLAR TAVERN: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-5769.

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

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

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

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

Nippy’s is in the heart of downtown on West Street. If relaxed is what you want, relaxed is what you’ll get at Nippy’s. The casual eatery offers dining inside and outside. The service is fast. The food is great. The ambiance is stress-free. Interested in playing the ever-so popular game of corn hole?

Nippy’s hosts corn hole tournaments every Thursday as well. Owner Diana Deaner is laid back and friendly, and they offer live music Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:30-3 p.m. They serve mini cheeseburgers, shrimp dogs, fish tacos, slaw dogs (pictured above) and much more.

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

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

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

CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

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

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

GULLAH CAFE: 97 Perry Road, St. Helena Island; 838-6309.

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

GULLAH GRUB: 877 Sea Island

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

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

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

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

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

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

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

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

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

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

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

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

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway, Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D. GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

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

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

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

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

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN: 71

Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 379-3288; Seafood; L.D.

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

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

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

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road, LOS AMIGOS: 14 Savannah Highway; Beaufort; 470-1100; Mexican; L.D.

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; Burgers, salads, seafood, bar and grill; L.D.

STEAMER OYSTER & STEAKHOUSE: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

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

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

MARIO’S: 1430 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

Italian; 379-2002; L.D.

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111

Dr., St. Helena Island; 838-2330.

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

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

ISLAND GRILL: 7 Martin Luther King

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

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

Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

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

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

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary

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

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

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

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

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

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

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

11th St. W, Port Royal; 379-9222; Seafood; D.

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

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

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

TACO BURGER: 1740 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 524-0008; Mexican; L.D.

UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway,

MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut

Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 521-1999; Thin-crust pizzas, Italian, salads; L.D.

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St.,

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

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

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

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

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

burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

PALM & MOON BAGELS: 221 Scott

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

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;

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

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

A GUIDE TO DINING

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

379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D. Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort

Town Center, Beaufort; 379-8646; L.D.

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D. Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 5551212; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.

• All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, contact Barry Thompson at 525-6193 or email theislandnews@gmail.com.

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pets

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

Why do we really like our dogs?

My Airedale friend is staying with me this week. As she normally lives in a highly controlled neighborhood, one of her favorite things to do when she visits is to reclaim her Inner Wolf. That, and pal around with the neighbor dog, a wilderness-wise terrier, and her special friend. When she can do both at the same time, she is in dog heaven.

At one point, monitoring play in the backyard, I watched Pooh (the neighbor) dart off into the underbrush and pull out ... something. Something highly desirable given Airedale’s reaction. Not to kick up a game of GimmeThat, I strolled casually around the perimeter of the yard, slowly coming closer to the prize. They beamed at me; they were so proud. Pooh had scored an old, dry skeleton — entire rib cage, spine, tail assembly and one leg — and, as a team, were preparing to settle down for an afternoon of Inner Wolf-ing — dragging it around for a while and then,

BowWOW!

Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

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

ultimately, settling down to crunch it to smithereens. Before things became more interesting, I retired the whole mess to the garbage to looks of dismay, disappointment and what could be described as dog pouting.

(Later, when Pooh fetched the skull, I determined it was an ex-cat.)

I share this anecdote because my reaction to this whole slightly gruesome event was “why do I like dogs, again?”

They trail grime and hair wherever they go, hork up piles on the nice rugs, leave other gifts on the bathmat, yap, fart, roll on and/or eat dead things, cause us to spend outrageous amounts of money at pet stores

and the veterinary, and create occasions when you have to pick up cat skeletons with your bare hands.

Yet, during Hurricane Katrina people would not leave their dogs alone to perish and refused to evacuate. Imagine that. People chose to risk their lives for their dogs. We like our dogs to the extreme, but why?

Certainly, dogs give us joy and pleasure. There is science that explains part of the reason why. Studies have shown that oxytocin and dopamine, the “pleasure chemical,” are released in the brain when we pet our dogs. This even works for people who are not crazy about dogs and who don’t even

SEND YOUR bad dog stories For an up-coming article possibly called “Eeuw and Aw,” please send me stories of your Best Friend’s reprehensible moments and why you love him anyway. own one. Oxytocin motivates a desire to interact with others and gives us a sense of well being when we do. It is the same brain chemical that helps a mother with lactation and bonding with her new baby.

But science aside, our dogs enrich our lives. They improve cognitive development and strengthen immune systems in children; they increase selfesteem, positive communication skills, responsibility and compassion in adolescents; they offer companionship for singles, empty-nesters and the elderly; they lower our blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increase survival rates, assist in battling depression and help prevent

heart disease. Having a dog can be a beneficial symbiotic relationship that we are just beginning to understand. But the question remains: WHY do we really like dogs?

My theory is that dogs fulfill our most basic needs for validation and affection. In other words — the need to be right (dogs never tell us we’re wrong), and the need to be loved (they offer unconditional affection). Or do they?

In my experience, a dog doesn’t do anything unconditionally!

(Remember my What’s-InIt-For-Me method of dog training?) But we perceive they do and that is what is important. Our perception of their forgiving, honest nature allows us to love them unconditionally. Anything that increases our ability to love has to be a good thing. And, with that tender thought in mind, I’m happily going to go hose off eight muddy little feet and wipe up yet another layer of canineapplied dried marsh grime.

PETS OF THE WEEK The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center will sponsor the adoption fee for anyone willing to take all three or at least two of these boys. They have been together their entire lives and in rescue for those two years. They came to us from another rescue and we were quite sure that their dynamic and fun personalities along with their small size would allow us to place them quickly, but that has not been the case. Black dogs are often overlooked. The Three Stooges, as they are lovingly called, are very healthy, neutered and chipped.

You can see them Monday through Saturday from 12 to 7. For information or directions, please call the PAL Center at 843-6451725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.

Broad Marsh Animal Hospital The Animal Hospital of Beaufort

24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE & MEDICAL STAFFING SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE

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Walk-Ins • Day Walkers • Grooming Pick Up and Take Home Services • Drop Offs

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what to do Black Chamber to host Artist Showcase 2011

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce welcomes local and visiting exhibitors to the Artist Showcase 2011 scheduled for May 27-28 at Sea Island Best Western in downtown Beaufort.

The ninth annual event is free and open to the public Friday, May 27, from Noon until 8 p.m. with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. For additional information and artist details, follow and connect at bcbcc.org, on Twitter @BeaufortBlack and on Facebook.

Gullah Festival returns for 25th anniversary

This year marks the 25th Silver Anniversary of the Gullah Festival.

In addition to a number of festivities, organizers will be remembering and honoring the former co-founder/ president Rosalie F. Pazant, who passed away last year. This year’s theme is “We Are One Family That Has Come This Far by Faith.” The Festival will go from Friday, May 27, to Sunday, May 29, at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. The Gullah Festival of South Carolina celebrates and recognizes the history, customs, cultures, language and accomplishments of the African Americans of the Lowcountry.

This year’s Honorary Chairperson will be Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma Evans from the 70’s TV show “Good Times”).

For a complete entertainment lineup and lots more information about the festival, visit www.gullahfestival.org or www.gullahfestival.net.

St. Helena businesses host Spring Fling

St. Helena Island Businesses will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, May 28, to include open house events with artists, authors, book signings, refreshments, food tastings and discounts on shopping.

Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum will feature Diane Britton Dunham’s Solo Exhibit “Gifts of the Spirit.” The Red Piano Too Art Gallery will host “The Art of Mel Green,” with authors Vertamae Grosvenor, Alvin Green, John Warley and Earl Cooler. The St. Helena Branch of the Beaufort County Library will hand out information on library services and the summer reading program. What’s In Store, Bellavista and Octopuses will offer special discounts on shopping. Also join Bella Luna Restaurant, The Lowcountry Store, and other downtown island businesses for a fun day for all.

St. Helena businesses host Spring Fling

Mr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, and local author will be signing copies of his brand new book “How To Fly Like An Eagle With Wings Like A Wimp!” at the 25th Annual Gullah Festival this weekend.

His booth is in the local author’s section and he will be there on Friday May 27, and Saturday May 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Jonas Gadson, is a nationallyknown motivational speaker, certified trainer, consultant and radio personality.

For more information call (843) 3798145 or email jg@jonasbonus.com.

Plaza Stadium Theater Thurs. 5/26 - Thurs. 6/2

Thor “PG13” Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 11:50-2:05-4:25-7:05-9:15 Tues-Thurs: 2:05-4:25-7:05-9:15 Hangover 2 “R” Showing Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 11:50-2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Tues-Thurs 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Pirates of the Caribbean “PG13” Showing Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:30 Tues-Thurs: 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:30 Kung Fu Panda “PG” 2D Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 12:05-2:05-4:05-7:05-9:05 Tues-Thurs 2:05-4:05-7:05-9:05 Kung Fu Panda “PG” 3D Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon 12:00-2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Tues-Thurs 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

Annual Memorial Day parade, events planned

The annual parade will wind through downtown Beaufort on Monday, May 30, starting at 10 a.m. following the path of down Boundary to Carteret to Bay streets and ending near the Beaufort National Cemetery on Bladen Street. Then at noon, local former Army lieutenant colonel Joseph Walker Jr. will speak at the cemetery. Then the annual W. Brown Marshel Memorial Day Picnic will be held at 1814 Greene Street from 1 to 4 p.m.

Bereavement Support group to gather

United Hospice will be hosting a Bereavement Support Group on June 9 from 3-4:30 p.m. at United Hospice, 1605 North Street, Beaufort. All are welcome .

For questions or more information, call 843-522-0476.

Local Therapy Dog group to meet

The Beaufort Chapter (#229) of Therapy Dog International will hold its next meeting at Bricks, 1422 Boundary St. on Saturday, June 4 at noon. For more information, please call 843-522-2073.

Those who are interested in learning more about how to certify their dog as a therapy dog are welcome to attend (without their dogs).

Don’t miss Street Music YMCA to host first Exercise-A-Thon on Paris Avenue Street Music on Paris Avenue is a free concert series that is a gift from the Town of Port Royal and produced by ARTworks.

• On Saturday, May 28, The Homemade Jamz Blues Band is back by popular demand — Ryan, Kyle, and Taya Perry who, at 18, 16, and 12 years of age, are the Youngest Blues Band in America, the youngest winners of the “Jus Blues Music Award,” and the youngest nominees of the Blues Music Award. Their latest CD “The Game,” is some sweet, hot Delta Blues fo’ sho’.

• Saturday, June 11, is Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band. After touring the U.S. and Europe with various well-known bands, Tony, Keith and Mark formed The Domino Theory Band in 2007, later finding Candace Woodson, a radio personality in Nashville and performer: now they are known for dynamic performances of both cover and original songs.

All the concerts are free and at 6:30 p.m. Bring your chairs and dancing shoes. For more information, contact ARTworks at 843-279-2787, www.

ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

Be sure to renew your business license

All businesses in the unincorporated parts of Beaufort County must have a county business license to operate and the deadline for renewals is May 31.

Renewal applications can be downloaded at www.bcgov.net. They are also available at the County Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road, Room 225, Beaufort, or at the Myrtle Park Professional Center, 4819 Bluffton Parkway, Room 315, Bluffton. For more information, call (843) 255-2270.

The Wardle Family YMCA will host its first Exercise-A Thon Saturday, June 4th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to assist the 2011 Annual Scholarship Campaign goal for the year. This unprecedented 4 hour event invites everyone to participate in aerobic exercises from stability ball class, spinning, Zumba, kickboxing, power circuit, Pilates, Step Interval and yoga. Non Y members are invited to participate and will receive a complimentary YMCA day pass. Due to limited space in the spinning room, Y members, guests and community participants are asked to reserve their spin bike in advance by either visiting the Y at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal or by calling the Y at 843-5229622. All other participants can register and pledge on the morning of the event.

schedule of featured home gardens: • Monday, June 6, Beaufort, 500 Port Republic Street.

• Tuesday, June 7, 137 North Hermitage Road.

• Wednesday, June 8, 76 Dolphin Point Road, Cat Island.

• Thursday, June 9, 1 Hermitage Point.

• Friday, June 10, 608 Hamilton Street.

Sign up for Gamecock Classic golf tourney

The Beaufort County Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament will be on Saturday, June 11, at the Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. This is a 4 person scramble, Captain’s Choice format starting at 9 am. Proceeds benefit USC Scholarship Athletes. Entry fee of $100 per player includes a green fee and golf cart, gift bag, awards lunch, beverages, and contests and prizes. Please call Linda McCarty at 843-521-1445 or send to Beaufort County Gamecock Club, 2 Carolina Lane, Beaufort, SC 29907.

Beaufort Writers meet

Beaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room.

The next meeting will be June 14.

Save the date for up coming Pet Fair

Save the Date: September 17, at United Hospice of Beaufort, 1605 North Street, Adoption Fair, dog show, pet boutique, photos with your pet and more. Proceeds to benefit The United Hospice Foundation.

For more information, call 843-522-0476.

Play Mah Jongg and Bridge every Monday

Looking for an interesting way to meet new friends and help a worthy cause at the same time? Come to Mah Jongg and Bridge every Monday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. in the Walsh Palmetto Room at St. Peter Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive. Players are always welcome for hours of relaxation and fellowship.

Just bring $3, two cans of food and a spirit of fun. Instruction is available and refreshments are always served.

Freedom from smoking classes offered to public

Freedom From Smoking classes will begin Tuesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the third floor classroom of the Medical Office Building at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

This is the American Lung Association’s program to help people who want to break free of the bondage of cigarette smoking.

These are open to the public and the cost is $60. Please call 522-5635 at the LifeFit Wellness Center for more information.

Tour private gardens with Garden A Day

The Beaufort Garden Club will celebrate National Garden Week with its 17th Annual Garden a Day event.

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COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP

KFI Mechanical, LLC 399 Sam’s Point Rd Lady’s Island, SC 29907 Tel. 843-322-0018

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

Beaufort Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC

DENTISTs

John C. Haynie President Beaufort, South Carolina 843-524-0996 www.beaufortairconditioning.com

Palmetto Smiles

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Carol Waters Interiors

12 Celadon Drive Lady’s Island - Off Sam’s Point Road at the Clock Tower 843-524-2329 * M-F 10-5:30

LAWN CARE

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance

Attorney

Buffy Camputaro

Camputaro Law Office Practicing family law, personal injury and veterans disability law 920 Bay Street, Ste 25, Beaufort, SC 29902 Call 442-9517 for a free initial consultation.

Dr. Jack Mcgill Family Dentistry

65 Sams Point Road 843-525-6866 New patients welcome!

driving lessons

First Step Driver Training, LLC

Addison Dowling Fender

Attorney at Law Third Generation Beaufort Lawyer Domestic Relations, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Wills, Probate AddisonFender@ gmail.com 16 Kemmerlin Ln, Suite B, Beaufort, SC 29907 (843) 379-4888

Tommy Collins, Instructor Teen/Adult/Fleet/ and 4 Point Reduction Classes 843.812.1389 www.firststepdrivertraining.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Over 27 years law enforcement experience

ESTATE SALES

Christopher J. Geier

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

Estate Ladies

The Estate Sales Experts in Beaufort County Annette Petit: 843-812-4485 Patricia Whitmer: 843-522-1507 www.estateladies.com

FURNITURE

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Closeouts • Bargains • Deals Over 21 years in Beaufort and Savannah $53,392.00 donated to Local Churches and USO. Check us out on Facebook and Craigslist.

Travis A. Newton, PA Attorney at Law Specializing in DUI and CDV By appointment only 843-217-4884 www.LapTopLawFirm.com

beautician

Patricia Mathers

Patricia Mathers formally from look’N’good salon would like to invite everyone to join her at her new location in Port Royal at New Image Salon at 1516 Paris Ave. Or call for an appointment at 271-9556

Cabinetry

Nit Pickers II Cabinets

by Dean Williams

Furniture Specialist, Antique and wood restoration Conservator • Scratches • Veneers • Gouges • Re-gluing • Color/finishing Parts replaced or reproduced.

Repairs of all kinds — no job too small.

Mike Fortin mjfortinstudio@hargray.com • 843-473-9872

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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

Specializing in Cabinets and Countertops Dean Williams: Visit our showroom at 26 Professional Village, Lady's Island cabinetsbydeanwilliams.com 843.982.5555 / 843.575.6139 NO JOB TOO SMALL

CLEANING SERVICES

Merry Maids

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

CONSTRUCTION

Broad River Construction

Chandler Trask (C): 843.321.9625 (P): 843.522.9757 Chandler@BroadRiverConstruction.com www.BroadRiverConstruction.com

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INSURANCE

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

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

Geico - David B. Craft

2613 Boundary Street Call for a free rate quote.

843-522-0302 • 843-522-0190 • 1-877-315-4342 • 1-800-841-3000

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

46 Cedar Crest Circle, Beaufort Cutting • Edging • Blowing Weed Eating • Small Clean Up Licensed and insured

Marketing

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Marketing Consultant Full service marketing consulting for your smaller business. Social Media Marketing • Marketing Representation • Networking ...and more. Phone: 843-441-7485 email: genebrancho@hargray.com PEST CONTROL

Collins Pest Control

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

PEt grooming

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com • Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America.

• Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

PHYSICIANS Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN and Pelvic Surgery

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

PLUMBING

Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years.

Service, New Construction, and Remodeling.

(843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com

Pressure washing

Palmetto Custom Cleaning

“The Powerwashing Professionals” Call Brad at (843) 441-3678 Licensed and Insured See the difference at www.powerwashingbeaufort.com

tree service

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

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

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ADVERTISE YOUR VACATION PROPERTY, to more than 2.7 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

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