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THANKSGIVING RELATED EVENTS • THE GIVING Returns to Beaufort County The Giving, a community-wide, multichurch effort to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need, returns for its third year November 20 to Beaufort County. Families benefitting from this effort are referred by charitable agencies and participating churches. Volunteers are being solicited for collection, inventory and distribution. Those interested should contact Heather Prince Doss at heather@sipcnet.org or (843) 525-0696. Donations of Thanksgiving meals may be dropped off beginning at 4:30 p.m. on November 20 in the Beaufort High School Auditorium. A community worship service will follow at 5 p.m. Donations will be taken to the YMCA in Port Royal that evening and meals will be delivered November 21. Donations beyond the scope of The Giving will be turned over to HELP of Beaufort. Suggested food items are frozen turkeys, potatoes, canned yams, green beans and cranberry sauce, and rolls. Approximately 210 families benefitted from this effort in 2010. Participating organization are: Love House Ministries, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Seaside Vineyard, Spoken Word Outreach Ministries, St Luke’s Lutheran Church, The Link and Tidal Creek Fellowship. • 32nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner The Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 32nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Service on Thanksgiving Day at 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. The Community Thanksgiving Service will be held in the 299-year-old Parish Church at 11 a.m., where worshippers will gather to first give to thanks to the Lord. Following the service, dinner and fellowship will be served across the street in the Parish House. All are welcome. Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Take away meals are available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for those who want to carry meals to the elderly or home-bound. The dinner is a gift to the community with admission being a smile and a thankful heart.
HEALTH
Beaufort Memorial Hospital earns state designation. see page 6
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PROFILE
The story of Cyndi Allison-Simpkins’ healing hands. see page 12
By Tess Malijenovsky Three hundred forty-five children raised their hands when Steve Deal, Assistant Manager of Stop Hunger Now, asked them if their lives were worth saving. In an effort to raise hunger awareness, students at Riverview Charter School, from Kindergarten to eighth grade, came together Nov. 9 to package 20,000 meals for kids like them in Nicaragua who are suffering from acute starvation. This year, Riverview partnered with Stop Hunger Now, an international organization based out of Charlotte, N.C., in an effort to actively involve parents and students from all grade levels together in one activity. According to Deal, Stop Hunger Now is a multi-generational program that works with volunteers from age 2 to 90, with the blind and hearing impaired, and with businesses, churches, rotary clubs, schools and other organizations. Riverview’s commitment to raising $5,000 purchased 20,000 meals worth the food. Together in small teams, the students packaged vitamin packets, soy, dehydrated vegetables and rice into one baggie at a time that can feed six hungry kids abroad.
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Students perform the Beaufort 300 Revue. see page 14 INDEX
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STRAIGHT TALK: FROM OUR MAYOR
The power of one community Residents work to keep our neighborhoods safe After several incidents when minors were caught brandishing guns and taking shots at classmates and/or people who live in different sections of the county, a few months ago I wrote a post praising our police officers and Sheriff ’s deputies for a very quick response and for catching those bringing risk to our community. I also said that we must help law enforcement by investing our personal time and interest to keep our neighborhoods safe, our young people in school and to provide safe places for good kids so they are not led astray. Last week I saw strong evidence that one neighborhood is taking action and want to share what I saw. It’s Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2011: Instead of sitting idly beside the road — potentially getting bullied into making trouble and possibly injuring one another while threatening the safety of our hometown — boys and girls from Beaufort, Burton and St Helena Island were battling each other, not on the streets, but on a downtown basketball court under adult supervision. The sun shines brightly but the day is cool which means those of us watching from the bleachers felt a chill in the air. However our hearts were warm because we saw what a handful of volunteers are doing to keep our city safer. There were no uniforms, only homemade arm bands to differentiate one team from the other. (I have offered to get vests or T-shirts for the next tournament making it easier to differentiate one team from the other.) The court is adjacent to the Charles Lind Brown Center (aka Green Street Gym), the former downtown neighborhood community center — where the competition would have been more appropriate — which is now locked down in the evenings and on weekends. But that did not stop neighbors from trying to fill a gap left open by government austerity. A volunteer was cooking hot dogs, serving beverages and popcorn to the participants. There was a supervised play area for toddlers and there were a few lawn chairs where some sat in the
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sun and watched from across the street. Finally there was a sign up table for a free week of boxing lessons offered by Mr Singleton, who trained in Joe Frazier’s Gym and now has his own gym for training would-be boxers. This was not the result of a government program. It is an example of people caring enough to invest their time and money to protect their community. How did this happen and how can we help it grow and succeed in meeting an urgent need for safe places and activities for good kids who otherwise might go astray? The principal organizer of the informal, but hard fought competition, is an unnamed young man who himself has had multiple convictions and spent too much of his life in prison. It is supported by yet another young man, now an attorney and pastor, who himself spent a large part of his life behind bars. They realize the bad choices they made and want to help those who are at-risk from making bad choices and avoid going to the same jails and prisons and, more importantly, threatening the safety of others in the community. The initiative began a few months ago when random shots were fired on young people playing basketball on the outside court. The next day, Anita Singleton Prather (aka Aunt Perlie Sue), called a meeting in her living room. Fortunately, Anita keeps an eagle’s eye on what is happening on the street outside her home and knows many of the young people who were essentially put out on the street when the gym closed and while the Boys & Girls Club’s Teen Center was closed. Within weeks, the small group grew into what is now called the Circle of Hope Coalition, which sponsored the
basketball event and others for younger people in recent weeks. During our first and subsequent meetings, we met with some of the young men who were victims of the driveby shooting. (A big pot of spaghetti likely helped Anita with recruiting.) Among the adults were the two men I mentioned earlier, alongside a city police officer, a few members of the clergy, a former police officer and neighbors who are afraid of losing their historically diverse neighborhood. Rather than asking the young men to tattle tale on the shooters, which could have incited retribution, the focus was on what we can do to avoid these kinds of incidents? Over and over the young men, about six of them, said: help us “find something to do.” A summer job, knowing they are scarce; a place to play ball; a safe place to hang out and have fun with friends. The organized basketball event was the first event, but others are planned as The Circle of Hope Coalition is on additional programs including before and after school programs for those whose parents leave for work early and return late. Finally, the group has applied to Beaufort County Department of Parks and Leisure Services to let them use the largely under utilized public space for programs that create a safe place for young people. This is a beginning but we have a long way to go. I urge you to support this initiative, attend events, provide financial assistance for refreshments and encourage others to help you do so. Notwithstanding government cutbacks, we must all work to preserve our neighborhoods and ensure the safety of all. Providing activities and safe places for your people is one way to help them resist the pressure to “be cool” which often leads to getting into trouble and challenging the public safety and the futures for those who are led astray. Congratulations and thanks to the Circle of Hope Coalition, residents of the Northwest Quadrant and others who supported them for investing in the future of our young people and the safety of our neighborhoods.
Dean Moss awarded Order of the Palmetto Dean Moss, former General Manager of the Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto. The honor was awarded by Governor Nikki Haley in recognition of Moss’ leadership in statewide water resources issues, and was presented by BJWSA Board Chair Brandy Gray at a reception on November 4. The Order of the Palmetto is South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, and is given in 2
recognition of the recipient’s lifetime achievements and service to the State of South Carolina. “I am honored and humbled to have been given Dean this award,” Moss Moss said. “This award is really a reflection of the talented employees and friends that
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have helped me along the way.” “Dean is a great friend and leader, and I know that he will remain active in his service to South Carolina, and be just as successful at it,” Gray said. “We also owe tremendous thanks to Senator (Tom) Davis and Representative (Shannon) Erickson for their support throughout the nomination process for this award,” she said. Moss retired after 25 years of service as general manager at BJWSA.
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Redevelopment of Boundary Street Building a better Beaufort is the goal of a multimillion dollar investment in Boundary Street that will create a more scenic entry to the city, provide better commercial and retail locations, and improve traffic conditions, city leaders said. Early phases of the project, including realigning the intersection of SC 170 and US 21, will kick off within months, and most of the heavy work could be completed within three years. The work is part of a larger effort to reconfigure Beaufort from near the Marine Corps Air Station to annexed areas of Lady’s Island, creating a unified and connected neighborhood designed for people, not just cars. “In the past year, we’ve seen a number of achievements, from improving crosswalk safety on Carteret Street to finding a viable tenant for the old City Hall,” said Jon Verity, chairman of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission. “The Boundary Street Redevelopment District is the big picture, the thing that will help re-shape the entrance to Beaufort for decades. “There’s a lot of work ahead, but the payoff will be huge for everyone — our residents, people who travel the Boundary Street corridor, our merchants and businesses and our visitors,” Verity said. A financial impact analysis indicates the local economy will see $5 in benefits for every $1 invested in the Boundary Street Redevelopment District, he said. To help pay for the $30 million project, Beaufort applied for a $21.2 million federal Department of Transportation grant now under review. If received, this grant will supplement the current one cent sales tax project that has been under engineering and design. The project is part of the Boundary Street Master Plan adopted by City Council in 2006, which includes a designated redevelopment district and plan, Tax
Incremental Finance District and Form-Based Code. Throughout the project is the intent to create commercial nodes along Boundary Street that can be safely reached by foot, bicycle, wheelchairs and vehicles. Designing shopping centers and retail shops only for vehicular access limits their potential for success. Communities across the country are emphasizing the retrofit of their suburbs, said Craig Lewis from the Beaufort Office of Civic Investment. The “retrofit” is needed because of a growing market for multi-unit housing in the suburbs; continued growth in the percentage of jobs in suburban locations; rising gas prices making housing on the periphery less affordable; and local smart growth policies that limit sprawl and redirect growth to what’s already built, he said. Making the change involves using the form-based zoning codes, working with the S.C. Department of Transportation on road improvements, partnering with the Lowcountry Housing Trust to assist with housing revitalization, rehabbing existing buildings to new uses, and working alongside SCE&G to bury overhead lines. The Boundary Street Redevelopment District also will reconfigure retail shopping opportunities to improve public access and sustainability, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said. “Even in a city the size of Beaufort, people will choose not to go out shopping if it means driving in traffic at certain times of the day. We also look at the cost of gas as another gauge of whether it’s ‘worth it’ to get in the car and drive somewhere,” Dadson said. “If walking or biking or taking a golf cart are other options to get to the store, suddenly those businesses have a more robust market in which to serve and hopefully succeed,” he said.
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CITY JOINS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Beaufort City Council unanimously supported a resolution on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 declaring Saturday, November 26 as “Small Business Saturday” in the city of Beaufort. LaNelle Fabian, executive director of Main Street Beaufort; Blakely Williams, President and CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Larry Holman, President of The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, accepted the resolution on behalf of small businesses throughout the city. Small Business Saturday aims to stimulate economic growth for small merchants locally by following in the tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the busiest shopping days of the year by encouraging citizens to consider shopping with small merchants on Small Business Saturday as a way to boost the local economy and strengthen our local small business community. The second annual Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. “We encourage our community to support our small businesses especially during this critical time of the year. A lot of our small businesses make their profit between November and December,” stated Holman. “With over 120 small businesses in the downtown district, Main Street Beaufort realizes the importance of
small businesses in our community. When we spend locally, more money is pumped back in our community for roads, schools, services and new jobs,” Fabian said. “Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy. The average employer in Beaufort County employs nine people meaning the large majority of our local businesses are small businesses. The chamber encourages the community to support our local businesses on a yearround basis, but this added focus on supporting our small businesses is a great effort,” Williams added.
NORTHERN BEAUFORT BYPASS DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Beaufort County Public Information Open House When: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 between 5 and 7 p.m. Beaufort High School Cafeteria, 84 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907 This will be an informal, “open house” format public meeting. Interested persons may attend any time between 5 and 7 p.m. County representatives and consultants will be available to answer questions regarding the project draft environmental assessment. Thursday December 1, 2011 between 5 and 7 p.m. Whale Branch Middle School, 2009 Trask Pkwy, Seabrook, SC 29940 This will be an informal, “open house” format public meeting. Interested persons may attend any time between 5 and 7 p.m. County representatives and consultants will be available to answer questions regarding the project draft environmental assessment. Purpose: To provide an opportunity for area residents to review and discuss individually with representatives of Beaufort County, the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Northern Beaufort Bypass. The project consists of providing an environmental assessment for the construction of a bypass route around the City of Beaufort to Lady’s Island. Process: Preliminary alignment, environmental documents and traffic data will be available for review. Further project details, including typical roadway section and bridge sections will be provided. Maps and drawings of the preliminary alignment, along with the draft environmental assessment will be available and citizens may ask questions and provide comments regarding the proposed project. Commuters, property owners and business owners on or near the project area are urged to attend. Review: Related maps and/or drawings and the draft environmental assessment will be available for public review following the Open House at the Beaufort County Engineering Office, Building #3, 102 Industrial Village Road, Beaufort 29906. Additional information concerning the project may be obtained by contacting Beaufort County at (843) 255-2035. Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact Ms. Maggie Hickman at (843) 255-2692
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news weekend crime REPORTS CAT FIGHT: What’s new? Not another verbal dispute at Plums at 1 a.m. on a Friday night between males hopped up on testosterone and booze. However, what was unusually girl-like about the matter was the fact that the argument started with four males together in the restroom and the reason they were fighting is unknown. ROAD KILL: On Sunday, Nov. 13 a drunk man stood on the side of Sea Island Parkway and started threatening anyone who walked or drove by. Whatever chip on his shoulder that drove the man to drink also gave him the liquid courage to accost 4,000 pound moving vehicles. Luckily for the man, there was no counter road rage. TO SEW OR NOT TO SUE: Last Friday, Nov. 10, an unknown subject known as Repairman, broke a window at a boat canvas business and stole a sewing machine and thread.
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THE CELLAR DOOR: Once upon a time, four baby boys were born with clean consciences. Growing up, the boys were poisoned and became criminals, finding a purpose in stealing from innocent people. Between Friday and Saturday, the four boys broke into a house on Pilot Street, stealing jewelry, car keys and a pistol. They decided to steal the car. The same four broke into a house on Church Street, stealing electronics and more jewelry. They broke into a third house, and then a fourth on Greene Street before being caught by police after a neighbor reported the suspicious activity. One boy was caught red-handed with the car keys in his pocket and the stolen car was found at his mother’s house. Before the police caught the boys, I met them. They’d stopped to “help” my friend and I push our car out of a ditch on Brickyard Point. At first, seeing the four as kind Samaritans, we later learned their true colors when my purse was stolen. By the next morning, more than $630 had been spent at Walmart, $2 at Redbox, $15 on gas and $20 at McDonalds — clearly they were more in need of the money than a girl on the side of the road with a car in a ditch. I’d like to think that even in real-life good begets evil, and I hope somewhere deep inside themselves the boys will find the good that can transcend the upbringing that fostered their evil. Ending pending … CHIVALRY DEAD OR ALIVE?: Last Saturday a male subject started physically assaulting his girlfriend at Crybabies. Fortunately, there was another male bystander who intervened and subdued the attacker until police arrived. One-for-one, that still leaves the question whether chivalry is dead or alive in the South? (We know it’s dead in the North.) Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Report items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.
for the record Last week, we incorrectly quoted Beaufort City Councilman George O’Kelley during a City Council meeting. He was honoring the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps.
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health/beauty BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESIGNATION:
First in state to achieve Pathway to Excellence Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) has achieved the coveted Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA). BMH is the first hospital in South Carolina to receive the designation. The Pathway to Excellence® designation is granted to a facility based on a thorough review process that documents the presence of specific “Pathway to Excellence Criteria.”
For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence® distinction, it must successfully undergo a thorough review process that documents these specific quality initiatives proven to create a positive work environment — as defined by nurses, and supported by research. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s practices, policies
and culture. Nurses in the organization verify the presence of the criteria in the organization t h r o u g h participation in a completely confidential online survey. Beaufort Memorial’s designation as a Pathway to Excellence organization substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at the hospital and identifies it as one
of the best places to work in the country. “This designation confirms the commitment of our nurses to the highest standards of nurse practice and patient care, and the supportive environment we’ve created for nurses in our organization,” says BMH Chief Nursing Officer Karen Carroll, MSN. “We are so proud to have achieved this designation, and we’re especially proud of our nurses and staff who strive daily to create a great workplace for nurses.”
Preparing for the annual Valentine Ball Join the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation for an evening aboard the Orient Express for this year’s Valentine Ball on Feb. 11, 2012. The ball will benefit BMH’s Emergency Room Expansion to continue to successfully serve the needs of our town. This vital renovation, which will more than double the size of the ER, will help the hospital meet the community’s increasing demand for emergency medical services. Beaufort Memorial’s emergency department visits total nearly 40,000 a year. The inaugural Beaufort Memorial Hospital Valentine Ball was held in 1990. Since its inception, the ball has raised more than $3.5 million for numerous projects. Mrs. Becky Trask served on the first Committee for Development
Carter and Polly Swenson have hosted dinner parties for the Valentine Ball almost every year since 1992.
for the hospital under Director of Development for the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Ms. Alice Moss (she is now Executive Director). Becky conceptualized and was the driving force behind an idea that would set this event apart from traditional fundraisers — the Pre-Ball Dinner Party! The night of the ball, ticket holders are invited to attend a private
dinner party in a local home prior to going to the ball. The dinner parties are organized by the BMH Foundation; they are unique in that guests may or may not know each other or their hosts. Dinner parties are held in the residences of generous volunteers. They are a great way to give back to the foundation and allow you to meet fellow ball attendees and get to know them. These parties are small and intimate in size, but large in their benefit to the hospital. Hosts serve dinner, but dessert is served at the ball. That first year, Becky and Neil Trask were supposed to host 12 people and ended up with 32 at their home due to the large number of tickets sold. Carter and Polly Swenson have hosted dinner parties for
the Valentine Ball every year since 1992 with the exception of one. The Swenson’s feel their best way to support the hospital is by hosting a dinner party every year — and that has lead to some wonderful memories. Mrs. Swenson has the dinner party hosting down to a science and that includes her personally preparing all five courses she serves at her house along with some humor. Small touches like their fun costumes and the homemade chocolate turtles they serve as the places cards are what make this event so much fun. If you are interested in hosting a Pre-Ball Dinner Party or to purchase tickets to The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Valentine Ball for a Night Aboard the Orient Express, please contact Brenda Molony (843) 522-5774.
Beauty inside and out: A happy body is a detoxed body By Takiya Smith
With so many topics of health and wellness, there is so much offered on the web, in print and in stores to give insight on how to obtain and maintain a healthy, balanced body. Diet and exercise create a great foundation for a successful lifestyle, but like the general population, most of our day to day schedules only offer fast food as a staple in our diets. A rushed, hurry-up and-get-there walk from the house to the car is the only exercise offered as we head in to work and drop down behind our desks. Fad diets are no fun and usually result in senseless starvation, and trends leave just as quickly as they came. So why not take a look at changing your health forever instead of altering it just for the moment? One great way to do so is regularly detoxing your body. The purpose of a body detox is to rid the body of all traces of impurities and toxins in your bloodstream and lymph nodes. Such impurities can consist of harmful sugars, salt, caffeine, bacteria and minerals that only do the body harm over prolonged time. Most all 6
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detox plans are basic, easy and utilize simple products already in your kitchen cabinets or stocked on your grocers shelves. My favorite detox, the Master Cleanse, also known as the Lemonade Diet, consists of drinking a minimum of 6-8 glasses of eight ounces of water per day. Added to each glass of water are two tablespoons of each of the following: 100% pure lemon juice, grade B maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Purified or distiller water is best and should be drank lukewarm, not cold. If obtainable, organic products are best, but not a must. Fresh squeezed lemons are great as well, but again, not a must as long as the juice is 100% pure and not from concentrate. The purpose of the maple syrup is solely to provide the body with the nutrients needed to sustain itself
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during the detoxification process. Grade B maple syrup, darker and richer in color, has less refined sugars than Grade A and allows the body to burn it off quickly. It is highly recommended that the detox be done consecutively for a minimum of 3 days, however, can be done for up to 21 days. The only catch to this well-kept jewel of a secret is that the detox must be done in conjunction with a fast and a salt water flush to cleanse the intestines as well. Though three or more days of no food may have you contemplating throwing out this article at the very moment, it’s not necessarily impossible. The cleanse can be altered to include light foods and a minimum number of days per individual, however, a noted and almost immediate “side effect” of the fast and detox is the rapid, but healthy, weight loss. Before any changes in diet, exercise or health related issues, please always consult your physician first for what is suitable for you. Visit my blog at www.blb-boutiques. com for questions or more info on fasting and detoxing.
In addition, the Pathway to Excellence® designation confirms to the community that Beaufort Memorial is committed to nurses, recognizes what is important to nursing practice, and values nurses’ contributions in the workplace. “To the community and our patients, this honor reflects the fact that we’ve created an environment that allows our nurses to provide the highest level of care possible to our patients,” says Carroll. Learn more at www.bmhsc.org.
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JSLB holds blood drive
The Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) is hosting the Carolina vs. Clemson Blood Drive this Thursday, November 17 at The Blood Alliance in Beaufort. Support your team and your local community by signing up today. Make an appointment online by going to www. igiveblood.com. Blood donations are accepted all day at The Blood Alliance, 1001 Boundary St., Suite A.
Children’s Grief Awareness Day
Children’s Grief Awareness Day is observed every year on the Thursday before Thanksgiving. This time of year is a particularly appropriate time to support grieving children because the holiday season is often a difficult time after the death of a loved one. The day seeks to bring attention to the fact that often support can make all the difference. Friends of Carolina Hospice’s Child Bereavement Team is encouraging everyone to wear blue on Nov. 17 to raise awareness of the needs of grieving children.
Help for Health Omni fundraiser
Omni Health & Fitness of Beaufort will host a “Help for Health” fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 19, to collect canned goods and cash donations for St. Helena Episcopal Church’s “Help Sundays” and “Mission Outreach” funds. The church helps needy families. Come to the Omni on Nov. 19 between 9 and 11:30 a.m. dressed in workout gear. Bring canned goods and/or a $10 donation per person for needy families. During that three-hour period, you can participate in any or all 30-minute group classes.
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Conference educates physicians about cancer Recognizing the important role the family doctor plays in the treatment of cancer patients, Beaufort Memorial Hospital presented its first educational conference directed specifically to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Three cancer experts from the prestigious Duke University Health System, along with five specialists from BMH, discussed advancements in the treatment of breast and colon cancers — two of the most prevalent forms of the disease in the Lowcountry. The free, half-day conference, held last week at the Keyserling Cancer Center, included a presentation by Adam Buchanan, a genetic counselor at the Duke Cancer Institute. The purpose of genetic testing, he told the group, is to help monitor and direct treatment for patients predisposed to develop cancer. “We provide them with concrete things they can do to reduce their risk, including screenings, surgery and preventive medications,” Buchanan said.“For women who already have been diagnosed with breast cancer, knowing they’ve inherited a mutation in the BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene can help them decide if they should have more aggressive treatment and how to manage their risk for a second cancer.” Women with an average risk of
The free conference was held at the Keyserling Cancer Center and included cancer experts from the Duke University Health System along with specialists from Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
developing breast cancer should begin having annual mammograms at age 40. Statistics show 80 out of 1,000 screenings will reveal an abnormality, requiring further testing to determine if it’s a tumor. “Ten will need a biopsy to evaluate the abnormal findings,” said BMH general surgeon Dr. Perry Burrus.“Three of those will have cancer.” Dr. Linda Sutton, medical director of the Duke Oncology Network, followed with a presentation on the effect diet and exercise can have on breast cancer.
The most dramatic findings involved the consumption of alcohol. Research has revealed the risk of developing breast cancer increases 10 percent with just one drink a day. “It’s the one factor that consistently increases the risk,” said Sutton, associate professor of medicine at Duke. “There is no safe level of consuming alcohol.” The second half of the conference focused on colorectal cancer, which killed an estimated 51,000 men and women in the United States in 2010. Duke gastrointestinal oncologist Dr.
Hope Uronis discussed the use of targeted therapies in conjunction with chemotherapy to battle the disease. Avastin, a drug first used in 2003, has extended the survival rate of advancedstage colon cancer patients by five months. Since then, two more drugs have been added to the cancer-fighting arsenal. “With targeted therapy, we have more options to treat patients longer,” said Uronis, an assistant professor of medicine at Duke University. “It’s incremental improvements.” Back when there was only one chemotherapy drug, the median survival rate for a patient with Stage 4 colon cancer was six months. Today, it’s two years. While colorectal cancer is the secondleading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, it’s also one of the most preventable cancers. BMH gastroenterologist Dr. Kevin Kearney strongly urged primary care physicians to talk with their patients about getting a screening. “It’s so important to keep primary care physicians in the loop,” said Dr. Majd Chain, medical director of BMH oncology services. “As specialists, we depend on their expertise to help manage side effects like hypertension, depression, insomnia and fatigue. They’re an integral part of the team.”
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Art award show reflects century of learning at Port Royal Elementary The Winifred T. Murray Art Award Show is called “Century of Learning at Port Royal Elementary.” The theme celebrates 100 years of learning and all items must reflect the school’s history, past-present-future. The show will be held at the Historic Union Church, 11th Street, Port Royal, beginning Dec. 5, 2011, until Jan. 6, 2012. A cash awards reception will be held Friday, Dec. 9, from 5-7 p.m. with art judge Jonathan Green. The art show is free for all to enter and is sponsored by The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry and Port Royal Mayor Sam Murray. All artists of Beaufort County are invited to participate. Original art only, created within the last two years, will be accepted. Artwork is to be hand delivered to the Historic Union Church, 1004 Port Royal, on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Categories are open to all 2-D and
3-D art related to art show theme. Artists may enter up to two pieces. 2-D art must be framed and suitable for hanging, framed size no larger than 24 x 28. 3-D art must be free standing or have its own support. Applications will be available at the time of drop off and can be viewed and downloaded online at www.portroyal. org. Prizes include Best of show (Winifred T. Murray award), first second and third place. Artwork pickup dates are Jan 7 and Jan. 8, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artwork left after 10 days will be become the property of the Town of Port Royal. The Town Of Port Royal and Union Church will not be held responsible for art and sculpture during the show. For more information, contact Joe Lee at jlee064@embargmail.com or Tina B. Fripp at tinab.fripp@gmail. com.
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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Photos by Bob Sofaly
Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds, left, commanding general at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Sgt. Maj. Carl R. Green, of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Division, Camp LeJune, N.C., set a wreath at the base of the flag near the conclusion of the Veterans Day observance on Friday at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
Glenn Guidoroz, right, and Kirk O’Leary form part of the Color Guard by members of the U.S. Military Vets and the Patriot Guard Riders motor cycle clubs during the Veterans Day observance on Friday at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
After retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974, Jim Handrinos, at 76, can still wear his uniform. Here, he waves to the crowd during the Veterans Day Parade on Friday.
Members of the Marine Corps League give a crisp hand salute as the colors are posted during the Veterans Day observance Friday at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
Cpl. Adam Chiolo of Cleveland, Tenn., plays taps at the close of the Veterans Day observance Friday at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
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lowcountry social diary Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.
Upcoming fundraisers and events abound By Lanier Laney
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he 10th annual Beaufort Homes for the Holidays Gala and Coastal Christmas tour Fundraiser will be his weekend Nov. 18-20 at Habersham. This year’s festivities begin with the Coastal Christmas Anniversary Gala at 7 p.m. Friday in St. Peter Catholic Church’s Walsh Palmetto Room on Lady’s Island. The gala will feature a silent auction that opens at 7 p.m. with cocktails, music by The Headliners and food stations at 8 p.m. The tours this Saturday at Habersham are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20. Eight private homes will be open, with many talented local interior and floral designers decorating the homes for Christmas. Gala tickets are $75 a person and may be purchased by calling 843-522-6510. Tickets for the tour are $25, and are available in Beaufort at The Chocolate Tree, Sweet Bay on Bay and Tideland Realty and proceeds benefit the St. Peter Catholic School Endowment Fund. At Beaufort Women’s Center Fundraiser Walk this Saturday, Jo Tudor and Donna McClean invite the community to put on their walking shoes and get involved by coming out to their annual Walk for Life this Saturday, November 19. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the 2 mile walking event starting at 9 a.m. at 21A Marshellen Dr. Brochures for pledges are available at the center by calling 525-0300 and ask for Jo or Donna. Christmas Gala to Benefit Boys & Girls Club will be held
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Tide Riders, from left, Dick Geier, Kim Gundler, John Havens and David Gorzynski.
Tide Riders Kayaking Club Monthly Social The Tide Riders Kayaking Club of Beaufort had their monthly day trip this past weekend that ended up with a feast at Lowcountry Produce in Lobeco which was holding its Fall Tasting Open House. Lowcountry had samples of all their products on hand (I loved the red tomato chow chow and the garlic pepper jelly). Also, Jessica’s Famous Banana Cream Pie that the Kayak Club was feasting on was divine! If you kayak, the Tide Riders Club is a great way to get outdoors with a fun group of people. There is no membership fee, just $10 per trip. And kayaks are available for rental if you don’t have one. For more information on upcoming trips, go to http://beaufortkayaktours.com/Kayaking_ Club.html. December 10. Kick off the fun of Christmas next month by attending the Boys & Girls Club Christmas Gala at The Beaufort Inn on Saturday, Dec. 10. Food by Southern Graces and music by Buddy Kosic and the Lowcountry Jazz Band. Money raised goes to help with the many great after school programs for area kids. Don’t miss the terrific silent and live auction items! For reservations, contact Liz Vallino 843-6943197 or register online at www.
bgclowcountry.org. Save the Date for the Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Annual Oyster Roast, less than two months from now set for Friday, January 13, 2012, at historic Marshlands on the Point. It’s $45 per person, $35 for those under age 35. Local steamed oysters outside, great music and an open bar make this one of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s most popular fundraisers.
Great to bring out-of-towners to and have them experience beautiful Marshland’s location on the water at sunset at a classic Lowcountry oyster roast. Now there’s an oyster roast every Sunday. Just heard about this. It’s new at the SandBar (next to Plaza 8 Theater on Robert Smalls Parkway) every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Just $10 a bucket for fresh roasted local oysters to eat outside or take away. Call 843-524-FOOD.
Beaufort Film Society held a fundraiser at Panini’s on November 9 to raise money for the 2012 February Film Festival. The winner of the All Event Pass was Chet Blythe. Other winners included Melissa Attaway, Eric Longo and JoAnn Kingsley. Congrats to all! Pictured above is Ron Tucker and Chet Blythe.
jazz on the lawn Habitat for Humanity held a “lovely to listen to” fundraiser this past weekend at Habersham called Jazz on the Lawn. All proceeds from attendees will benefit their current building project: The Women Build House. Kudos to musical headliners Blue Mud, Vic Varner, special guests from Charleston which included John Oden, guitarist for the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, well known jazz pianist Bill Aycock, and Beaufort’s own Delbert Felix.
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yndi Allison-Simpkins feels that Christ called her to to her career and that God guided her through school and helped her start her business, The LowCountry Wellness Center, here in Beaufort. The motto “Healing by the Grace of God through touch” reflects her deeply held spiritual beliefs. Says Cyndi, “I am nothing without God’s help. Whenever a client raves about my magical hands, I tell them it is not me, but God the Creator.” Much of Cyndi’s strong faith originates from a major life altering experience that occurred when she was 26 years old and was struck by a Lays Potato Chip truck which caused a blood clot in her brain that destroyed all of her conscious memory up to that date. “I was engaged at the time, had a wonderful full life, but all that was lost: high school, college, grade school, family and friends.” But the part of her brain that stores motor memories: eating, talking, walking, and certain learned memories, wasn’t damaged. Amazingly, through hard work and her parents’ help and encouragement, Cyndi, born in Bamburg and raised in Atlanta, was able to come back from tragedy and rebuild her life from scratch. She had to get to know everyone again, including her mother, father, grandmother and brother. That is one of the reasons that she decided to move to Beaufort where her parents had retired. Says Cyndi, “In Atlanta when I would go places, people from college or high school would come up and start talking and instead of explaining everything, I would generally pretend to know them. My parents brought me to Beaufort and when we crossed the Whale Branch River at high tide and sunset, I knew this was where God had led me!” And Cyndi is surprisingly not bitter about the loss of her former life. “I believe God uses everything that happens to us. In New York, I was a director of a horseback riding facility for the handicapped. While a wonderful job, it wasn’t utilizing my ‘calling.’ I had already completed college, and, yes, my academic memory was lost. But my hands knew what to do. I could still play the piano, but couldn’t read the music. I could massage the muscles and feel/find the trigger points but
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the lowcountry wellness center Cyndi has both men and women clients “from birth to 97 years young,” she said. A half-hour consultation without treatment is free. For hands-on work, half hour segments begin at $40, but an hour is suggested for the first appointment. In certain situations, insurance is accepted. (Check the website for details). The Wellness Center has gift certificates as well. They can be purchased online for any occasion and can be printed off or received in the mail. Says Cyndi, “The intent of my practice is to get the people that come to me out of pain, and keep them that way. I work hard to learn new techniques that will make me a better therapist and ultimately help you. I believe that if you are pain free, you will feel good enough to refer others in. So come and try the newest in holistic techniques that can get you pain free and being active again!” Some of the many services provided by the Wellness Center include: Reflexology, Myokinesthetics, Labor and Delivery Massage, Pre and Post Natal Massage, Infant Massage, Aquassage, Equissage, Canine Massage, Sports Massage, Grief Therapy, Craniofacial Therapy, Hot Stone Massage, Pre-Wedding Massage Parties, On-Site Chair Massage, Paraffin Therapy, Ear Candling, Office Ergonomic Evaluations, Postural Fitness Work. Also Cyndi is the only person trained and certified in Laser acupuncture for people in the Beaufort area. Adds Cyndi, “I also love to educate my patients and tell everyone that a massage is like an oil change for your car. Everyone needs one at least once a month. You can replace your car, but you can’t replace you body!” For more information, go to www.lowcountrywellnesscenter. com The office is located at: 90 Marsh Drive, Lady’s Island, South Carolina, 29907. Therapy sessions are by appointment only. For bookings, call 843-597-1010 or you can also book online or email lowcountrywellnesscenter@gmail.com with questions.
didn’t know what I was palpating. So I had to re-learn a lot to be able to pass exams.” Says Cyndi, “My undergrad degree is from UGA in Sports Medicine, my Masters is from Georgia State in Physical Therapy. My basic massage license is from the Atlanta School of Massage with a year certification program.” She’s also certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage, licensed by the state of South Carolina, and internationally certified by the International Massage & Somatic Therapy Council. Cyndi also rebuilt her personal life in Beaufort and and now lives happily on a lovely 6 acre organic farm called Edenhope on Lady’s Island with husband, Vince, son Trey, 15, and daughters Sara, 13, and Allison, 12. Founding the LowCountry Wellness Center Cyndi worked with the New York Giants and the Molson Beach Volley Ball Team before beginning her
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rehabilitative therapy clinic here. “I started my business in Beaufort in 1991. Originally named ‘Hands On Healing’ and located in the Beaufort Business Center and the YMCA, I changed the name to LowCountry Wellness Center and moved to 90 Marsh Drive when we built an office on our property.” Cyndi says that the ability to truly help people is what she loves about her job. Her goal at the Wellness Center is to help clients reduce their stress, feel better and be free of pain. Says Cyndi,“There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.” In her practice Cyndi has seen her work greatly benefit all sorts of ailments from low-back pain, joint flexibility, refresh tired, injured or overused muscles to helping expectant mothers, post surgery scaring, lessen depression, and assist
the body’s natural ability to heal itself w h i l e releasing endorphins. The many testimonials on her website attest to her success. “Cynthia is a therapist in the true sense of the word. She analyzes a physical problem and executes treatment with continuing follow-up. She postponed a shoulder replacement for me for many years and has successfully treated osteoarthritic flare-ups. She is tops in her field and really can make a difference in alleviating and lessening pain,” said one client. Many doctors regularly refer patients to Cyndi. Said one patient: “When I was 6 and a half months pregnant, I was sent to get my first maternity massage by Dr. Fontana, and it was divine! I’d been having cramping issues along with awful heartburn. After one relaxing session with Cyndi, the cramping subsided, and there was no more heartburn. I just felt better overall and in a much better frame of mind to become a first-time mother. I highly recommend you give the gift of maternity massage to you and your baby within,” praised another. Cyndi feels it is important to stay current with the latest techniques and breakthroughs and has continued to receive certifications in other techniques over the past 27 years. Notably, specific training from Paul St. John’s Neuromuscular, Bonnie Prudden’s Myotherapy, The Upledger Institute for CranialSacral Therapy, and Myofascial training by John Barnes. Cyndi has also been very involved in the community over the years where, as a member of the Parish Church of St. Helena Episcopal, she is President of the Parish Church Women. She is also trained as a Stephen Minister which she says helps immensely in her practice healing the mind, body and spirit. Last month she “retired” from being the president of the PTO of Lady’s Island Middle school for the past two years. She is also a graduate of Leadership Beaufort.
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Teen Read Week a huge success at Beaufort High By Tess Malijenovsky
Beaufort High School extended its annual Teen Read Week sponsored by the American Library Association to celebrate the joys of reading. The host of activities provided an environment for students to share their love of books artistically and express themselves in written and spoken poetry. “It’s important that [the students] have a place to express themselves, and that this event provides just the right atmosphere for all kids to feel comfortable,” said Joe Taylor, Beaufort High School English teacher. One of the keynote events was the Book Quotation Poster Contest in which participating students were asked to create a digital poster containing their favorite book quotation, the title and author of the book, and the words TRW 2011. Forty-six posters were submitted in total, a large portion of which came from Todd Stowe’s Graphic Arts class. The school district’s media specialists judged the posters and nominated Valencia King as the Grand Prize winner. Valencia’s poster was an original art poster depicting the Weasley
Valencia King is the Grand Prize winner in Beaufort High School’s Book Quotation Poster Contest.
brothers from “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” with the quote, “I solemnly swear I am up to no good!” The student body also got the chance to a vote for their favorite Book Quotation Poster in the “People’s Choice Award” category. Andrew Glick
took the cake, or in this case a $25 gift certificate for books, for his poster from the fantasy book “Eragon.” Honorable mentions went to Roeshawn Braswell for the title “IT” and to Karisma Porter for the book “Impulse.” A poetry slam also went down during
lunchtime, during which students could recite their favorite published or selfwritten poem for pizza and drinks in the media center. Forty-eight students showed up in what proved to be an introspective exposé of teen talent. The students bravely and creatively shared their thoughts and feelings about their individual “journey” through the teen years. What was said to be the most popular activity during Teen Read Week was the “Guess the Bookworms” contest, in which students guessed the number of gummy worms in a large jar for a chance to not only receive the all the gummy worms but also a $10 certificate for a book. Charmaine Singleton and Jake Snyder split the worms having both guessed the correct number, but each got their own gift certificate. These Teen Read Week activities were planned by the Media Center Teen Advisory Board, comprised of students from each grade level and each small school at Beaufort High School, and sponsored by media specialists Leah Roche and Vicky Bradley. The board did a tremendous job making reading fun for everyone in their school.
Ribbon cutting ceremony in memory of Dr. Wall By Tess Malijenovsky
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ovember 9, Beaufort Academy held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the memorial fountain built in commemoration of Dr. Randy Wall’s great contribution to public education in Beaufort County. Dr.Wall was the headmaster at Beaufort Academy for two years before his untimely death from leukemia. Dr. Wall played an instrumental role in creating Beaufort Academy’s core values: intellect, respect, integrity, leadership and pride. Among many things, he is remembered for cultivating student leaders and giving students a strong voice in the operations of the school. “He had a great eye for assembling teams and he believed a good way to lead was to get the right team together and assign them to their talents and passions,” says Susan DiFabio, Director of Teaching and Learning. Beaufort Academy students, faculty, parents, Dr. Wall’s family and friends, and members of the Beaufort community were all in attendance at the ceremony. Also, students in grades 1, 2 and 3 performed “God Bless America” in honor of veterans like Dr. Wall. The ribbon was cut by Emma Roddey, BA staff member; Naomi Wall, wife of Dr. Wall and BA alumni; and Sarah Chahin, BA student. Positively influenced by his wife Naomi, a Pilates yoga instructor and vegan, Dr. Wall lived a very healthy life with one guilty pleasure — cookies, recalls Bethany Byrne, Director of Development and Community Relations. Eighth graders served up cookies at the ceremony in his honor.
Above: Emma Roddey, BA staff member, Naomi Wall, wife of Dr. Wall, and BA alumni, and Sarah Chahin, BA student, cut the ribbon at Dr. Wall’s fountain memorial ceremony. Left: Beaufort Academy students dance around the memorial fountain in honor of Dr. Wall during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured: first graders Kate Luckey, Megan Alvarez, Georgia Morgan, and Ledare Pingree. the island news | november 17-24, 2011 | www.yourislandnews.com
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THE THREE HUNDRED YEAR REVUE
Coosa Elementary School performed a Gullah Tribute dance with Brianna Simmons, second from right, as Rosalie Pazant. The Three Hundred Revue was held Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Arts Center at Beaufort High School. Ten Beaufort cluster schools acted through prose, song and dance the different stages of Beaufort’s 300-year history.
Lady’s Island Middle School students represented upbeat World War II dances.
Mossy Oaks Elementary portrayed the American Revolution.
St. Helena Elementary School sang about the American Civil War.
Chris Bliss, Ariaughn Bobian, Daphne Fraley and Bayli Lake describe a Century of Learning at Port Royal Elementary School.
Lady’s Island Elementary School got patriotic representing Parris Island the day before Veterans Day.
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The devastation caused by the Hurricane of 1893 was acted out through dramatic interpretation by Beaufort Middle School students.
school news school briefs • Thursday, Nov. 17, come and enjoy Lady’s Island Middle School’s Literacy Night with the Readers Theaters Performances. • Thursday, Nov. 17, Beaufort Academy K-6 graders compete for a world record in the 2011 Stack Up Challenge, 12:30 p.m. Also, winter sports’ pictures will be taken after school. • Thursday, Nov. 17, Mossy Oaks Elementary School will serve up a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the school cafeteria. • Thursday, Nov. 17, Riverview’s first trimester report cards go home. Also, parents, friends and community members, be sure to check out Riverview’s Empty Bowls and Portfolio Night. In an effort to minimize congestion, they asked that those with last names beginning with A-L arrive at 6 p.m., and those beginning with M-Z arrive at 6:30 p.m. • Friday, Nov.18, is St. Peter Catholic School’s Homes for the Holidays Gala. • Friday, Nov. 18, Beaufort Academy 1-4 graders go to see “Guys and Dolls” at USCB, 9 a.m. • Friday, Nov. 18, is Riverview’s Uniform Free Friday and box top collection day. • Friday, Nov. 18, is Mossy Oak’s picture make-up day. • Monday, Nov. 21, Mossy Oak’s Cup Stacking team will hold its first meet in the gym, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 21, St. Peter’s Catholic School’s 20th anniversary T-shirt day. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, Career Day at Beaufort Elementary School, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Speakers will speak to three or four classes. Each class will be approximately 15 minutes in length.
• Tuesday, Nov. 22, Beaufort Academy first and second graders will perform the 16th annual Thanksgiving Play, 2 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 23, begins Thanksgiving Break. STAR students at Beaufort Elementary School Representative Shannon Erickson will be joining Beaufort Elementary School’s STAR students for lunch on December 16. The art classes are rewarded for good behavior with STAR “shells.” The STAR program invites community members to have lunch with the most well behaved art classes based on the number of “shells” earned. If you would like to recommend a special guest to join our STAR students for a lunch, please send the name to Deb Manyin, Spanish Teacher. Visit to state park for poetry inspiration Mrs. Samuel’s class from Lady’s Island Elementary School made a special trip touring the salt marsh at Hunting Island State Park where the children drew upon their natural surroundings for inspiration to write poems and draw pictures. The class is participating in the River of Words project, in which they integrate science, poetry and visual arts. Mayor reads aloud at Broad River Elementary First grade students at Broad River Elementary were treated to a read-aloud by Mayor Billy Keyserling of his book, “The Pink Dolphin.” Mrs. Constance Goodwine-Lewis was presented a copy of the book for the media center.
Fontenot, Patrick Mazzeo, Katherine Neal, Madeline Griffith, Michael Bible, Eddie Shacklett, and Tommy Fang.
Above: Military fathers come to class at St. Helena Preschool and Kindergarten on Veterans Day. Below: Mayor Billy Kyserling visits Broad River Elementary School to read “The Pink Dolphin.”
Riverview Board of Directors Nominations Don’t forget to nominate people you believe to be an asset to Riverview and the Board of Directors. Be sure to take the time to learn where the board’s work is heading in the coming year, and what talents might help the school continue to build on its firm foundations. Contact Riverview for a nomination form and/or informational packet regarding the school’s nominating and elections process, as well as a timeline of important dates. Way to represent BCHS MCJROTC! Congratulations to Battery Creek
High School’s Marine Corps JROTC who placed in every event they competed in and won first place Over-All Award at the Nov. 12 Drill Team Meet at Hilton Head High School. Beaufort Academy Quiz Bowl Team places 2nd at Regionals Congratulations to the BA High School Quiz Bowl Team for placing second at the Regional Tournament held on November 8, at Beaufort Academy. The teams’ next competition will be a tournament held at Wando High School on Saturday, Nov. 19. Coached by Mr. Bill Dalton, team members include Eric Nguyen, Nathan Cheung, Jack Griffith, Caroline
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continued from page 1 Students were not only engaged and learning hands-on, but actually having a blast and going wild every time someone ran up to sound the gong, which marked another thousand meals packaged. In the meantime, acute starvation — not just hunger — and its gravity was put a little bit more into perspective for the students. They learned that the United States alone produces enough food to feed every single person in the world four pounds of food everyday, yet more than one billion people are starving; there is no shortage of food, only an issue of getting the food to the people in need because of politics and war climates. “If kids can eat better, than they can educated better; and if they can educated better, than they can break the cycle of poverty,” said Deal. And so, 345 Riverview students, 65 volunteers, teachers and specialists all worked together side by side to help stop hunger in the world, one meal at a time.
The past three years Riverview has developed its Empty Bowls Project, a hunger awareness service learning project, into its school-wide curriculum during the fall. “We highly recommend [community outreach] and encourage it, but the next step is service learning, which ties community outreach with instruction at a curricular level but also in social and emotional growth,” said
Curriculum Leader AnnMarie Bowden. From kindergartners planting and harvesting a garden to third graders studying colonialism, learning why settlers starved and how they survived by cooperation with the native Americans, to middle schoolers learning how DNA is altered in their science classes because of starvation, every grade’s curricular unit ties back to hunger awareness in
St. Helena Preschool celebrates Veterans Day Children at the Parish Church of St. Helena Preschool and Kindergarten in downtown Beaufort celebrated Veterans Day with several military fathers who came to class to talk to the students about their role in the armed forces. To honor the guests, the children baked peanut butter cookies, sang “America the Beautiful” and made thank you cards. “Celebrating holidays is part of the social studies curriculum at St. Helena. We like for the children to experience history first hand whenever possible. This is the third year the children have participated in this special Veterans Day activity,” said teacher Joanne Sinisi. All County Band and Choir Beaufort High School is proud to announce the students that made the All County Band and the All State Choir. All County Band: Sierra Cole, Ashur Washington, Mikel Hannah-Harding, Kaitlin Miller, Mikalia Buck, Alexis Archer, Johnathan Boulan, Shelby Russell, Allison Crandall and Stephen Mikel. All State Choir: Samantha Crandall, Racquel Cardenas, Amanda Boswell, Reilly Kilpatrick, Hunter Hodges, Jackie Homyk, Zabriel Rivers, Eliott Chucta, Julian Amrine, Olivia Durbin, Colette Kemmann, Shannon Courtney, Rebecca Fisher, Kathleen Bryant, Jacob Woelke, Zach Wells, Wade Brown and Elliott Cappelman.
some shape or form. The empty bowls, themselves symbolic to hunger, is the art project Weezy Alcott single-handedly undertakes each year. Every student at Riverview will paint a ceramic bowl that will be stacked in an art display the night of the Empty Bowls Project event. And, because Riverview has no pottery kiln to fire them, Alcott finds kilns outside of the school that she can use to fire all the students’ bowls. So if you didn’t catch Riverview’s fifth graders downtown earlier this week promoting the cause and event, be sure to come Thursday, Nov. 17, beginning at 6-6:30 p.m., to the Empty Bowls Project Event night. Riverview extends its invitation to the public and hopes the community will come. Students will harvest the vegetables they grew and help prepare a soup with the chef; however, don’t expect large rations. The point is to leave hungry. The Empty Bowls art project will be on display as well as a video of how the project has come together in each grade over the last several weeks. Afterwards, parents and friends can take a tour of their child’s classroom since it is also portfolio night.
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From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition
Cotton Dike Golf Course reopens Dataw Island Club’s popular Cotton Dike Golf Course reopens for play following a much-anticipated, multi-million dollar face-lift. The Tom Fazio-designed course, renowned for its stunning views of Jenkins Creek and the surrounding tidal marshes, has been updated to meet modern golf standards and improve playability for members and guests. “The course plays beautifully” said Dataw Club member Sonny Googins, “Cotton Dike is a challenge for the best and average golfer on Dataw and truly a joy to play.” John Weaber, a Dataw Club member and resident, went on to say, “I have watched this come together for the last year and I could not be happier with the results. The course is a pleasure to play. All of the members at Dataw should be quite proud of Cotton Dike.” As part of the six-month renovation project, 17 of the greens were cored out
and re-contoured. All of the greens on the 18-hole course, as well as the putting green and chipping area near the clubhouse, were re-grassed with MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grass, providing a smooth consistent putting surface for players. Fairways were converted to Celebration Bermuda, a grass better suited for shade and heat. Atlanta’s Billy Fuller Golf Design oversaw the work, part of a $5.4-million project that also will include the renovation of Dataw Island’s Morgan River course next spring. Cotton Dike’s makeover will ensure “the
club remains competitive with the marketplace for the next 20 to 30 years,” Fuller said. A former superintendent of Augusta National Golf Club and Design Associate and Senior Agronomist with Cupp Design, Fuller has completed a number of major renovations of prestigious golf courses across the country since opening the company in 2004. His design work has earned the praise and recognition of Sports Illustrated, the LPGA Tour and Golf Week. An important element of the Cotton Dike renovation
included the replacement of the now-antiquated hydraulic irrigation system that was installed when the course was built in 1985. Once Lowcountry marshland, the course terrain was drained a century ago by dikes built to create additional land for cotton fields during the great plantation days of Dataw Island. Almost half of the 18 holes lie along the marsh and the winding creek. Bunkers also were improved with new drainage, sand and contouring. Lake banks were restored in numerous areas and trees were pruned to allow more sunlight on the fairways and greens. “The newly renovated Cotton Dike course turned out wonderfully and will be a great improvement in condition and design,” said Ted Bartlett, general manager and chief operating officer of the Dataw Island Club. “It’s a testament to the club’s commitment to maintaining the finest amenities and our investment in the future.”
General recognized as honorary coach of game Brigadier General Lori Reynolds, Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, was recognized as the University of South Carolina Beaufort Honorary Coach of the women’s soccer game against Emory-Riddle. While visiting USCB’s Hilton Head Gateway Campus, General Reynolds met with students who had prior military experience and spouses of active-duty military personnel. She applauded Ashiki Lewis, who served in the Marine Corps for eight years, for her commitment to finishing her
Brigadier General Lori Reynolds speaks to the girls Sandshark Soccer team.
education, and achieving her dream of being a teacher. “You are going to make an amazing teacher, good for you.” General Reynolds also spoke to the USCB Soccer team, as well as the
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Having a BLAST Get your table all set for Thanksgiving handmade wreaths • decorative items • candles & candlesticks • table linens • kitchen utensils & serving pieces • J.A. Henckels cutlery • cookware Team BLAST took first place in the Beaufort PALS fall soccer season, boys ages 8-9, and took first place again in the Beaufort-Bluffton Play Offs on Saturday, Nov. 12. They won the First Play Offs against Bluffton Roadrunners, 7-0. The semi-final they against Bluffton Blitz, 6-0. The final they faced the Bluffton Rippers, who scored in the first quarter, but Blast scored one goal, and then two more for a final victory of 4-1. Picktured above, back row: Merritt Patterson, Will Bishop, Thomas Holladay, Aki Carter, Sonny Quintanilla and Benjamin Trask. Front row: Stuart Derrick, Owen Dando, Alex Hernandez, Wesley Wiska and Ben Straut. Justin Crosby is not pictured. Coach is Bran Holladay.
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More random thoughts from a retiree By Jack Sparacino
I don’t use the word “culture” every day, but that appears to be the theme in some of my recent musings. See what you think. 1. Maybe we need a special language committee to make a ruling on how we’re really supposed to pronounce certain everyday words. Once and for all, is it to-may-toe or ta-mah-toe? Pea-can or puh-cahn? New Orleans or Noh-lans? Missour-ee or Missour-ah? Boston or Bahstan? And so forth. When they’re finished, maybe they could earn bonus points by publishing an official list with pictures of all the weeds (pronounced WEEDS) that make their way into gardens so I don’t pull the wrong stuff. 2. The ability to e-mail your friends anywhere around the world, at any time, at virtually no cost, is a wonderful thing. But what’s happening to our penmanship as a result? Mine has gone from bad to worse. 3. Is it time to bring back old timey exclamations? You know, like “heavens to Betsy,” “land sakes,” or “Jumping Jehoshaphat”? Anyone for “leapin’ lizards”? No? Horse feathers! 3b. I also wonder if doilies are due for a comeback. Maybe not soon, since a lot of us don’t seem to know what they’re actually for.
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4. It’s getting harder to remember the day when gas station attendants greeted you pleasantly, pumped your gas, checked the oil and wiped your windshield. All that service, yet that was when gas cost a lot less, too! Where are those guys working now? 5. Are there any limits to what you can make with local shrimp? 6. Some people here, mostly natives, tell me with all seriousness that the weather never gets too hot for them. I don’t recall anyone in Syracuse or Chicago saying that about the snow and cold so perhaps they’re just not as resilient as Lowcountry types. 7. About 100 acres of pizza are consumed in the U.S. every year. That’s 350 slices per second and over 32 billion dollars a year in sales. And 93% of Americans eat AT LEAST one pizza per month. Can pizza flavored gum, water or toothpaste be far off? Lipstick, anyone? 8. Saving money is great, and lots of people are really good at it, but you can’t be too cheap about some things, like good shoes, mattresses, dental care and tires. Just can’t safely shortchange our feet,
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We are ... sorry By Cherimie Crane Weatherford
Dear Victims of Abuse: You Are Hope There are no words to adequately express the gratitude or support I wish to send you. You have somehow restored hope for the future of humanity. Through your undeniable courage, you accomplished what so few will ever understand. At your young age you displayed more bravery, more spirit, and more strength than an entire population. You are remarkable. With a heavy heart I apologize to you, your family, and those that also suffered due to the blind eye of a morally bankrupt society; however, you must know those that who cheer for you would triple the capacity of a stadium that has celebrated the achievement of sport. In every corner of the world you have fans that rise in support of a child who stands against a do nothing mantra of a world diseased with disgrace. You are hope. I am sorry no one came to your rescue. I am sorry a world that created Superman and Wonder Woman couldn’t present you with the very basic of protection and respect. If it was within my power to visit your past and scream in defiance; no icon, no tradition, no human could have stopped me. There are people who would have been honored to show you the meaning of humanity amidst the
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Farmers market open year round Now Pick Pocket Plantation Farmers Market, the only farmers market located on a 15-acre farm right in the center of Beaufort, is open for the winter months, Tuesdays, 11-5. “Throughout the summer there have been a lot of requests for a winter market in our ‘real farm environment’ in Beaufort,” said Kathy Lambert, market manager. “Our local farmers grow a variety of winter vegetables they would like to sell directly. Although this is a new market, our vendors realized long ago folks would really like to have fresh local vegetables and the ‘farmers market experience’ year round. It gets pretty
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Memories of the little shops that used to be By Marrianne Drew Chenault
From left: Erin Deloach, Linda Gibson and Tara Farmer.
GROOMING SCHOOL GRADUATE East Coast Grooming School has recently certified a Tennessee native, Linda Gibson. Linda has plans to start her mobile grooming business in Tennessee and “has shown great strengths in kindness, quality of work and professionalism throughout her training” says Tara Farmer, owner and instructor at East Coast Grooming School. To celebrate, Tara hosted dinner at Dockside Restaurant in Beaufort, presenting Linda with a “Yorkie” cake, Linda’s favorite breed along with her certificate. East Coast Grooming School is a 400 hour course taught by Tara Farmer and daughter Erin Deloach.
Mr. Sam Washington was the proprietor of what was once a grocery store on the corner of Charles and Duke streets in Beaufort. My remembrance takes me to the time when he sold mostly kerosene. One of my great-aunts used to send my sister and I to his store at what used to seem to be night but was in actuality after 5 p.m. during late fall or in the winter. It was a fun trip for us because at that time “Mr. Sam,” as we called him, would be nodding in the chair. He would allow us to get the kerosene ourselves and leave the money, or “change” as he called it, on the counter. Then in a rough voice he’d say, “Tell Sadie to stop sending you so late.” Mr. Sam’s youngest daughter now lives in a home on the site of the store. Mr. Willie Smith had a fish market on the corner of Green and Harrington streets facing Green Street. There was also a fish market on the corners of Duke and Harrington streets only two blocks away. The interesting thing to me was that I can only remember seeing customers at these two markets during the season when drum fish were caught and sold. During drum fish season, the sand gnats were plentiful and biting very strong. It was at this time on our walks to Robert Smalls School, then located on Ribaut Road, we would take
Beaufort Then & Now This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.
notice of men gathered in the back of these markets (not on the same day) scaling the huge fish. Later they would cut the fish to be purchased. There were head portions for head stew, backbones for backbone stew and then the filets were called steaks and purchased for frying. Mr. Smith, “Mr. Willie,” his wife and children would help with the sales at his fish market and the Drone family would operate their shop. One place that I really enjoyed was a shop called “The Do-Drop-In Shoppe.” I can’t recall if the word do was spelled “do” or “dew.” It was located between West and Charles streets facing King Street. It was a shop that sold ice cream and things made from ice cream; sometimes sandwiches and the like. There were neat little chairs and tables and I believe high stools. The shop reminded me of the soda shoppes that would be seen in comic books like “Archie.” Mr. Prophet Mitchell, his wife Mrs. Margie, and several of his daughters operated the shop. To my knowledge it was opened from Friday
evening through Sunday evening. The present United States Post Office in Beaufort now sits on a portion of that property. At the corner of Prince and Charles streets was a candy store that was operated by a woman we called Ms. Lizzie Allen. Personally, I call it the candy store because that was what I usually purchased from this very petite store. It seems that there were sodas there, too. I vaguely recall a Coca Cola refrigerated box for what was then referred to by some as “dope” (it was called this because it was so strong and not very often given to children), and having the now famous Coke label. Ms. Allen, to me, was an older woman whom I felt should not have been responsible for such a task. Ms. Allen was also a very inquisitive person. She would ask children various questions concerning their family’s personal business. Elders in the community occasionally referred to her as “nosy.” Neighbors near the store would come over to visit and socialize during the day.
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HBF hosts dinner and a lecture series An illustrated history of the CSS Planter from its life as a packet boat operated with an enslaved crew to its place in history as the US Planter, a political and naval icon, will be presented as part of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s “Dinner & a Lecture” series Monday, November 28, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay St. “The History of the CSS Planter,” will be presented by Robert Smalls’ scholar, lecturer and model maker Dennis Cannady. He will trace the ship from its construction order by Scottish Capt. John Ferguson in late 1859, its trial runs in Shem’s Creek in late 1860, its wartime use and its postwar history when Ferguson repurchased it for use as a commercial steamer, as well as its demise. The story of the enslaved Robert Smalls’ daring capture of the Planter in the Civil War led to his impact on Beaufort’s history for over 45 years and on generations of Beaufortonians. Another compelling facet of the story is the life of Capt. John Ferguson, whose great-granddaughter lives in Beaufort today and who has established friendship with Smalls’ descendants.
Cannady, like most new to Beaufort, had never heard of Smalls despite a lifetime of Civil War research. Once here, with his avocation of history and his hobby of building historic ship models, Cannady found previously unexplored material. In addition to lecturing on Smalls and the crafting of ship models for Osher Life Long Learning, Cannady, a retired mechanical engineer, is a lecturer for the nationally touring exhibition, “The Life & Times of Congressman Robert Smalls,” now on exhibit at the Verdier House until December 20. Open to HBF members and nonmembers, the monthly lecture series features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Programs are 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. followed by audience questions and are held the fourth Monday of each month. A three-course dinner at Saltus River Grill is offered at $19 per person for attendees at the lecture. Admission to the lecture is $15/$25 per member/member couple respectively, and $20/$30 per non-member/nonmember couple respectively. Seating is limited; call 379-3331.
The Exchange Club of Beaufort presents the 24th Annual
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Charity Auction and Party Saturday, November 19 The Shed Paris Avenue, Port Royal $10 per person Doors open at 6:00 pm Silent Auction • Live Auction Cash bar • Light refreshements Some of the auction items include beach trips, hotel accommodations, amusement park tickets, movie tickets, restaurant offerings, football game tickets, salon services, even home improvement items like sod and paint!
For more information, call Ron Voegeli, auction chairman, at 843-812-2796 or email at exchangeclubbft@gmail.com www.exchangeclubofbeaufort.org Proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association www.capabeaufort.org
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A spotlight on fabulous local restaurants, wine advice and a dining guide
Great subs made Garden State-style at
JERSEY MIKE’S
By Pamela Brownstein
Building on a tradition that started down the Jersey Shore in 1956, Jersey Mike’s knows that fresh, quality ingredients make good subs that have sandwich lovers coming back for more. The restaurant opened in the shopping center with Goodyear off Robert Smalls Parkway in 2008. Earlier this year, Matthew Bohnsack took over as owner. He said they were proud to take part in the nationwide “Mike’s Way to a Cure” during the month of October when all the stores raised more than $1 million for the Susan G. Komen foundation and breast cancer awareness. Elizabeth and our guest Lunch Buncher, Gene Brancho, both had the Original Italian sub made with Provolone, ham prosciutti, cappacuolo, salami and pepperoni. Kim and Tess went light on the carbs by ordering wraps. Kim had the Chicken Caesar wrap, while Tess had the Grilled Veggie with grilled peppers and onions, melted Swiss and Provolone cheese,
Original Italian sub made Mike’s Way.
The #9 Club Supreme.
lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing. Buck had the Big Kahuna Cheese Steak: a giant warm sub with grilled onions and peppers plus mushrooms, jalapeños and extra melted cheese. He described it as “steamy and delicious.” April tried the #9 Club Supreme with roast beef, turkey, Swiss, bacon and mayo made Mike’s Way. I ordered my usual, the #6: the Famous Roast Beef and Provolone, with mayo, made Mike’s Way. Be sure to ask for your sub made “Mike’s Way” with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, oil and vinegar and
spices. An interesting side note: The entire Lunch Bunch chose the same flavor of Miss Vickie’s chips — salt and vinegar. Goes to show how good they are! As a girl who grew up in New Jersey, I can attest to the authenticity of the subs, worthy of any of the Italian delis that can be found in almost every town throughout the Garden State. Jersey Mike’s Subs is located at The Crossings of Beaufort, 272 Robert Smalls Parkway. For more information, call 843-379-8820 or visit their website at www.jerseymikes.com.
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the home chef ... takes on Thanksgiving By Harlene Deane
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very family has their own Thanksgiving favorites. The following recipes have been a turkey day tradition in our family for years.
Spiced Cranberries with Port and Orange Ingredients • 3 cups fresh cranberries • 1 cup sugar • 2/3 cup orange juice • Finely grated zest of 1 orange • 1/2 cup water • 3 tbsp port • 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
Directions Place all ingredients in a saucepan over moderate heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and serve. This dish can be served hot or made in advance and served chilled. Serves 6-8.
Tired of the same old mashed potatoes? You are going to love these. Make sure you smash the potatoes as soon as they come out of the oven. Use a potato masher to open them up, but do not let them get gluey or pureed. Trust me on this one. By the way, thank you Bobby Flay!
Green Onion Smashed Potatoes Ingredients • 12 green onions • 6 tbsp olive oil • salt and pepper • 16 new potatoes, quartered • 1 head roasted garlic (see note) • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
As soon as they come out of the oven, put them in a large mixing bowl and add the garlic, onions and butter. Smash vigorously with a potato masher to achieve a rustic texture — the mixture should not be smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 8.
Directions Preheat oven to 450F. Brush green onions with 2 tbsp of the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan and roast 10 minutes. Remove from oven and chop coarsely. Toss the potatoes with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until just a bit overcooked but not brown and dry, about 25 minutes.
Note: Roasted Garlic Cut a little off the top of the garlic bulb and remove some of the white papery coating. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil (not too tight) and roast in a preheated 375 oven for 45 minutes or until soft. Squeeze the roasted cloves into the potatoes.
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come from the highly esteemed area of Valdobbiadene, recognized as a superior area to Conegliano, which gives the wine a higher natural acidity. The vines for the grapes in this wine are about 25 years old and the grapes are picked by hand. The harvested grapes are soft pressed and the free run juice is placed in stainless steel tanks. They are allowed a brief maceration, about four hours, specially selected yeasts are added and fermentation is at a controlled 20 degrees centigrade. There is no malo-lactic fermentation, to keep the acidity stronger, and then the second fermentation is done in autoclaves. About a month later, when the right degree of bubble pressure is achieved, the wine is bottled and released with no further aging. All of which gets this delicious wine to us! It is light straw colored, with a bit of green tint, very fine bubbles, and a fresh clean taste. The body is soft and the finish stays and stays. I can tell you this — the first sip and you know immediately that this is a way better Prosecco than we’re used to. And, at $19.99 per bottle, it still costs quite a bit less than real champagne and is still from the top level in its category. So what’s its name? Botter. Botter is way better — in fact, it’s the best bubbly for this price I’ve tasted in a long, long time. Enjoy!
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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. BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 525-9824; L.D.
BARBARA JEANS RESTAURANT & BAR: 47 Ferry Road, Lady’s Island; 524-
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RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS: 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.
SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls
Parkway; Beaufort; 379-5888; Japanese; L.D.
BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,
SAN JOSE: 5 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001, and 2149 Boundary St., Beaufort, 524-5016; Mexican; L.D.
BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint
SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D.
BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:
SAND DOLLAR TAVERN: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3151; L.D.
2400; Home-style Southern; B.L.D.
St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D. Corners, 1 Merchant Lane, Lady’s Island; 524-8779; Soups, salads, ice cream; B.L.D.
9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.
SANDBAR & GRILL: 41B Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 524-3663; L.D.
BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.
SEA ISLAND PIZZA: 136 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort; 522-1212; L.D.
BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205
Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.
BLUE DOG CAFE: 736 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, inside The Lowcountry Store; 838-4646; L.
BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT: 760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 8380821; D.
BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052;
Upscale dining, tapas; D.
BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420
Located next to Kmart in Beaufort Town Center, the restaurant serves a great selection of Thai dishes that come in big portions and reasonable prices. Owner and manager Rak Tocharoen brings years of restaurant experience and is excited about his new venture. Amata Thai Fusion is open Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed Sundays. For more information or to order take out, call 843-379-9197 or email amatathaifusion@gmail.com.
HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21, Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.
HECKLERS: 2121 Boundary St., Suite
Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D.
100, Beaufort Town Center Beaufort; 3792090; L.D.
CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;
HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay
379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.
St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.
CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8
HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert
Waveland Ave., Cat Island; 524-4653; Steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, more; L.D.
Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; Japanese; L.D.
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699
JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,
11th St. W, Port Royal; 524-7433; Seafood; D.
EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.
FACTORY CREEK FISH COMPANY: 71 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 379-3288; Seafood; L.D.
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.,
Beaufort; 838-9300; Seafood, steaks; L.D.
GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;
Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.
GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.
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Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.
JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,
Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.
LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s Island; 522-9700; L.D.
LIGHTHOUSE DELI: 81 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; L.D.
LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.
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.
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SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L. SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:
MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703
STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;
Congress Street, Beaufort; 524-1961; B.L.
MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.
MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,
Beaufort; 470-0188; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.
Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.
SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D. SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.
SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.
MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.
MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-0174; B.L.
NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood,
L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea
St., Beaufort; 379-9061; B.L.
Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D.
JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:
Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.
SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary
809 Port Republic St., at The Beaufort Inn, Beaufort; 379-0555; L.D.
Port Royal; 522-1222; Steaks, salads; L.D.
KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,
Beaufort; 522-2029; Southern cooking; L.D.
MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17
Beaufort Town Center; 379-3009; Sub sandwiches; L.D.
2141 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 838-4166; L.D.
SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;
MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St.,
burgers; 379-8555; L.D.
PALM & MOON BAGELS: 221 Scott
SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.
TOOTING EGRET BISTRO: 706 Craven St., Beaufort; 521-4506; B.L.
UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.
UPTOWN GRILL: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-3332; L.D.
PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;
WEEZIE’S CRAB SHACK: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2197; Seafood, burgers; L.D.
PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,
WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D.
PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort
YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.
St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.
379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D. Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.
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. REAVES FISH CAMP: 1509 Salem Road, Beaufort; 522-3474;; L.D.
RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.
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THEME: THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. The White House domain 4. American Medical Association 7. Once around 10. “Take a ____!” 11. What the wind did 12. Metal shaving 14. Having wings 15. Goes with interest 16. Hunter, e.g. 17. *Site of Mayflower passengers’ colony 19. *Like Friday after Thanksgiving 20. Brown, Dartmouth and Yale, e.g. 21. Cribbage piece 22. Parts of a play 25. “Girl with a Pearl _______,” novel 29. NHL’s rival, 1972-1979 30. Truly? 33. America’s choice 34. “_____ Is Enough” 36. As opposed to yeses 37. “Bust _ ____” 38. “____ Enchanted,” teen novel 39. Carpenter’s corner joints 41. Local network 42. Follows deuces 44. Mozart’s works, e.g. 46. Pledge 47. Stone-cold _____ 49. More dire 52. *Lincoln declared the final one of Nov. to be Thanksgiving 56. Like “The Biggest Loser” contestants 57. Found in pods 58. Strong desire 59. Fabricca Italiana Automobili Torino, pl. 60. Robert Wagner or Stefanie Powers, 1979-1984 61. Oaf 62. *He designated Thanksgiving as the 4th Thursday of November 63. He followed “Give’em Hell Harry” 64. King Kong
DOWN 1. Used for breathing, but not by people 2. No problem 3. Cockroaches and rats, e.g. 4. With winglike extensions 5. Methamphetamines 6. “Shock and ___” 7. Dalai ____ 8. Smart ____ 9. Fringe benefit 10. Accidental happening 11. Colorful mark 12. Cavalry weapon 13. *Early resident of #17 Across 18. Open, as in military operation 21. Ante up 22. *_____ potato 23. Texas is know for making this hot 24. It can be bald or golden 25. “Do it, or ____!” 26. Plural for #33 Across 27. Less bright then supernovae 28. Scotland is know for these 31. Black tropical cuckoo 32. Land parcel 35. *Cause for celebration 37. Turkish monetary unit 39. Feline sound 40. Like full-bodied coffee 43. Central part, pl. 45. The Little Mermaid’s nemesis 47. Turf, as in “surf and turf ” 48. Chicago’s ORD 49. Throw off 50. In the same place (used when citing a reference) 51. In the back 53. Water quantity 54. Malaria symptom 55. Up to the present time 57. 21st letter of Greek alphabet
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pets
Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol, or find a furry friend to adopt
Are you fluent in dog body language? The Springer girls (B-1 and B-2) came to visit last weekend. Pooh, neighbor dog and perennial concierge of Casa del Tracie, was a little too interested in B-1’s business end in the initial meet-andgreet. Quick as a wink B-1 spun around, stared straight into Pooh’s eyes and rested her forepaw across his shoulders. There was no mistaking her message: “Think again, pal.” Pooh backed off immediately with his own body language (behind vertical, lowered) that clearly said “Hey, sorry. My mistake.” And from there, Pooh bounced into a classic play bow and a good time ensued with no additional negative exchanges. English is a second language for our Best Friends. Their first language is body talk, a form of communication that quite clearly says exactly what they mean. Our problem is that we tend to listen with our ears instead of our eyes and miss much of what our dogs are saying. The more we learn about our dogs’ subtle body language, the better we will be at reading them and intervening, if necessary before our dogs are compelled to resort to growling, snapping or biting. But here’s the catch — this is a complex
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.
language. Various parts of a dog’s body work together to communicate different messages. You want to be especially aware of the eyes, ears, mouth, tail and the dog’s posture. For instance, we all know a wagging tail means a dog is friendly, right? Not necessarily. Dogs say lots of things with their tails — and not all of them are nice. A dog that is wagging her tail might be happy, interested, or confident, but she also may be scared, confused, or ready for a fight. When you see a dog whose tail is wagging wide and fast, the message is almost always, “Glad to see you!” This is a happy, excited dog. On the other hand, a dog holding her tail loosely but horizontally wants to know a bit more about you. She might not be ready to
welcome you with a big lick, but she’s not going to challenge you, either. The same is true of a dog whose tail is wagging slowly. She’s still deciding whether you are a friend or foe. Watch out, though, for a dog whose tail is bristling or is held high and stiff, wagging fast. This dog is agitated and probably means business. Dogs communicate with both ends of their bodies. A cock of the head or twitch of the ears indicates interest or alertness, but sometimes fear. When a dog hears or sees something new or exciting, her ears will go up or forward. Is a dog’s head down and her ears back? She’s scared or submissive. Sometimes, the fur along the neck and back of a frightened or submissive dog will bristle, too. Be especially careful approaching a dog in this mood. She might
be timid or shy, but if she feels cornered, she’s capable of launching an attack in selfdefense. Watch your dog’s facial expression for more clues on how she’s feeling. You might even catch her smiling — pulling the corners of her mouth back to show the teeth. Don’t confuse this look with the snarl, a raised upper lip and bared teeth. A snarl is a definite threat gesture, but dogs probably smile for the same reason we do: to let folks — or other dogs — know they don’t mean any harm. Sometimes a dog uses her entire body to deliver her message. Rolling belly-up, exposing her neck and genitals, means, “You’re in charge.” An especially submissive dog may also urinate to express her deference to you or to another dog. The play bow, Pooh’s favorite posture, is the classic canine invitation to fun and games: down on the front paws, rear end in the air, tail wagging. She may even paw the ground or bark in the attempt to lure you or another dog into play. For fun, go to www.talkingpets.ca/en/ speakdog.aspx for an interactive demo of what our pets are really trying to say.
PET PHOTO WINNER
PET OF THE WEEK Sammie is a 7 month old Pit Bull mix and he is a very sweet boy that is very well behaved! Citizens who visit the Beaufort County Animal Shelter and Control to turn in an animal or look for a lost pet may do so anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those who wish to adopt an animal must do so between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sunday. The facility is located at 23 Shelter Church Road off US 21. For more information, call (843) 255-5010.
Ella Wedgewood and her kitty Booboo won the pet photo contest at Winning Orthodontic Smiles. Ella won a $100 gift certificate from Petsmart. Winning Orthodontic Smiles is the orthodontic practice of Dr. Skeet Burris.
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843-524-2224 2511 Boundary St., Beaufort Only 20 min. from McGarvey’s Corner, the Sea Islands and Yemassee
what to do Fripp Audubon Birding Workshop
Come to the Fripp Island Community Centre, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m., for a free, fascinating, informative program that will expand your knowledge of bird lore. Lowcountry bird expert Ken Scott will focus on identification of local birds that we all see in our yards and on our feeders. Ken will also familiarize you with migrating birds that are “just passing through” the Lowcountry. Enjoy an educational experience in the pleasant company of other wildlife enthusiasts. Live off Fripp? Get a free pass at gate. This workshop is part of the Club’s runup to the Annual Christmas Bird Count, Saturday, Dec 17th, a global birding activity YOU can participate in. Details: Pete Richards, 843-441-2153, or pete. richards@comcast.net, and please visit our Website www.islc.net/Audubon.
Beaufort Kids boutique to open at Habersham
There will be a special boutique devoted to Beaufort children in the Habersham Marketplace from November 17-30, Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - noon and 2-5 p.m. It will host a specialty of children’s handmade bows, tutus, clothes, and embroidery. Beaufort Kids Christmas Boutique will also be open for the tour of Homes in Habersham on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. The boutique will be housed at 24 Market Street next to the sales office. Stop in for special one of a time offers on one of a kind children’s clothing, accessories and toys.
Sea Island Quilters to hold meeting
The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, November 17, 6 p.m. at the Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway. For details contact Helen Goldman at 525-6155.
Lowcountry Chorale to perform concert
Please join The Lowcountry Chorale for another amazing set of performances on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, November 19 at 3 p.m. Directed by Cliff Kosier and accompanied by Gloria Bockelman, the concerts will feature “A Night at the Movies.” Relive your favorite songs and enjoy the standard movie fare of popcorn and a beverage. St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island Drive (802) is the site and the musical home to the chorale. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for youngsters. For more information, call 521-1017.
All Pro Dads to meet at Coosa Elementary
All Pro Dad will meet Friday, November 18 at 7 a.m. in the Coosa Elementary School Gym. Team up with other dads and kids for a quick, before-school breakfast and a 45-minute program of fatherhood and family topics. This month’s topic is “Being Thankful.” You’ll take away some great tips and resources to help you be the best Dad you can be, and you’ll strengthen your relationship with your kids at the same time. It’s fun, and it’s free! You must RSVP to www. allprodad.com/dd/2508 as breakfast is
Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 11/18 - Tues. 11/23
The Immortals “R” Showing DAILY 12:05-2:15-4:30-7:05-9:10 Twilight Breaking Dawn “PG13” Showing DAILY 12:00-2:20-4:40-7:00-9:20 Puss N’ Boots “PG” Showing DAILY 12:00-2:00-4:00-7:00 Jack & Jill “PG” Showing DAILY 12:05-2:15-4:30-7:05-9:10 Happy Feet 2 “PG” Showing DAILY 12:00-2:10-4:20-7:00-9:00 Tower Heist “PG13” Showing DAILY 9:00 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806
complements of Chick-fil-A. Space is limited. For more information, please contact Mike Mashke at 843-525-5154 or mmashke@cbcnationalbank.com.
Turkey Shoot at Parris Island Rod & Gun Club
A Turkey Shoot for family fun begins at 7 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Parris Island Rod & Gun Club range on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. Win hams and turkeys! The cost is $2 per shot and the club provides ALL ammunition. Refreshments available. Participants are asked to bring their own guns. No scopes, please, and no barrels longer than 32 inches. A few youth and adult guns will be on hand for shotgun-deprived participants. Details: Nick Russell, 843524-5577, 843-812-9697.
Zonta Club to host 13th annual oyster roast
The Zonta Club of Beaufort is hosting its 13th Annual Oyster Roast Fundraiser on Saturday, November 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Proceeds are used to help fund the club’s scholarship program and local service projects. A $20 advance ticket gets you all-you-can-eat oysters, beer, hot dogs and chili. Tickets are $25 at the gate, kids 12 and under are free. Tickets are at Hair Studio 280 5251224 and Carolina Floral Design 843524-7900.
Military retirees meeting and seminar
Military Retirees’ Meeting & Seminar at Naval Hospital Beaufort on Saturday, 19 November, from 9 a.m. to noon. All military retirees, spouses, widows & widowers welcome — FREE flu and pneumonia shots, plus coffee and donuts! Your hard-won retiree benefits are under the gun as never before — experts will be on-hand to provide upto-date information you and your family need to know. Topics include recent hospital improvements (e.g., pharmacy,
gymnasium, clinics, labs, services), Beaufort base housing opportunities for retirees/surviving spouses, TriCare Prime & TriCare for Life, latest from Marine Corps Community Services, future plans for Beaufort bases and much, much more. Event sponsored by Beaufort Military Retiree Council. Seating limited; contact Aubrey Burton, 843-522-3476/843-2632513/aburton@islc.net.
Noted leaders discuss Beaufort’s history
Brought to you by Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association and Cosponsored by Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Beaufort Leadership History will be held Wednesday, November 30, 5:30 p.m. Social, 6 p.m. program at the Beaufort Arsenal. Cost: Free. A noted historian and the city’s current mayor will join longtime former Mayor Henry Chambers in a discussion of Beaufort leaders past and present at a free Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association forum Nov. 30. Larry Rowland, history professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, and Mayor Billy Keyserling also will participate in the event. The panel will discuss the history of Beaufort’s leaders. Keyserling, a former state legislator and city councilman, has been mayor since 2008. Chambers was mayor from 1969 to 1990, and his tenure included conversion of the city’s run-down waterfront to the public park that now bears his name. Rowland is an authority on local and state history and is one of the authors of the 1996 book “The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina: 15141861.” RSVP appreciated for planning purposes but not required. Information: Contact Charlotte Gonzalez, LBAA secretary, at 843-575-2366 or charlotte. gonzalez@yahoo.com.
Chamber holds annual Legislative Reception
When: Thursday, December 1, 6 - 8 p.m. Where: Historic Beaufort Arsenal, 713 Craven Street, Beaufort Cost: $35 for members, $70 for nonmembers What: The Annual Legislative Reception provides an opportunity for chamber members to networking with local and state elected officials. The chamber will present our 2012 Legislative Agenda to our elected officials. Additionally, our state legislative delegation will have an opportunity to discuss their goals for the upcoming legislative session. Please RSVP to Amy Kaylor at amy@beaufortsc.org or 843.525.8524.
Fripp Friends of Music brings back pianist
Fripp Island Friends of Music brings back pianist Thomas Pandolfi. Julliard graduate Pandolfi, a leading interpreter of George Gershwin, will perform selections from Liszt, Chopin and Gershwin. Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Center, Fripp Island. The cost is $20 a person; $10 for students. Free Fripp pass at gate. Attendees are invited to join the artist at a catered event after the performance. For details www.islc.net/ friendsofmusic/ or call 843-838-6655.
42nd Senior Citizens’ Tea will be at MCAS
The 42nd Senior Citizens’ Tea hosted by
the Officers’ Spouses Club of the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will be held at the MCAS Officers Club on Sunday December 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Tea, a favorite event for local senior citizens is an afternoon of fun, food, entertainment and holiday cheer. All senior citizens are welcome and there is no cost to attend. Limited transportation is available. Join us for this time honored tradition; RSVP by November 30 to Kate Jindrich at (843) 476-6948 or katejindrich@yahoo.com for reservations and information.
Photo With Santa Fundraiser at studio
Captured Moments Photography at 1402 King Street in Beaufort is hosting a three day ‘Photo With Santa Fundraiser’ to benefit HELP of Beaufort. Bring your little ones to the studio on December 12, 13, or 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. and have their photo taken with Santa Claus himself. Who needs a drive to the shopping mall this year? Cost per sheet is $20, and portions of the proceeds benefit HELP of Beaufort. Please call Captured Moments Photography at 843-379-0223 for more information.
Drop off Toys for Tots at Ballenger Realty
Once again this year, Ballenger Realty is a drop-off location for the Toys For Tots campaign. Please bring your new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to the Lowcountry needy children between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Ballenger Realty, 613 Carteret Street. There is ample parking on the side and back of the building.
Groups offer weekly bereavement meetings
BEREAVEMENT GROUP When: Every Tuesday, 5 p.m. Where: Summit Place of Beaufort 1119 Pick Pocket Plantation Drive Beaufort, SC 29902 Tidewater Hospice and Summit Place have joined together to offer a weekly bereavement group. This free forum will provide help to people who have experienced a loss and would like support and information associated with grief and bereavement. This is a group for those who have experienced a death of a loved one. Participants will explore, within a trusting and nurturing environment, their reactions to loss, learn about the grieving process, develop strategies for coping and begin to integrate this change into their lives in order to move forward. For more information, contact: Marie James, MA, Tidewater Hospice at 843.757.9388.
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networking directory AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING KFI Mechanical, LLC 399 Sam’s Point Rd Lady’s Island, SC 29907 Tel. 843-322-0018
Beaufort Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC
John C. Haynie President 843-524-0996 www.beaufortairconditioning.com
antiques
The Collectors Antique Mall
Jane Tarrance Furniture, Glassware, Collectibles, Multi-dealer, 5,900 sq. ft full of antiques, art Free parking! 843-524-2769 102 C Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island Center Beaufort, South Carolina, 29907
Attorney
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
auction/estate sales
Damn Yankees Auction House
Steve Allen Always buying or consigning quality itemswww.dyauction.com • info@dyauction.com 843-784-5006 • 843-784-2828 • 843-784-5007 Fax
discount merchandise
Low Country Outlet
TVs, electrontics, clothing, general merchandise, bedding, pet food, toys, groceries and more. 843-470-9000 53 Sams Point Road (S.C. 802), Next to Comcast. Lady’s Island, SC
driving lessons
First Step Driver Training, LLC
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
FURNITURE
Mamasfurniture.com
Closeouts • Bargains • Deals Over 21 years in Beaufort and Savannah $56,175 donated to Local Churches and USO. Check us out on Facebook and Craigslist.
Restored by Faith
Furniture Restoration and Repair 15 years experience with Bishop Enterprises Jason Berry, Owner (843) 252-1824 14006 Kader Street, Beaufort, SC 29906
HEALTH/WELLNESS/beauty
The Beaufort Day Spa 843.470.1777 304 Scott St. massage ~ facial ~ mani/pedi waxing ~ spa packages spa packages
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
COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY
Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP
Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 43 Sea Island Parkway 843-441-0627 dawnhfreeman@gmail.com
DENTISTs
Skincare & Waxing Specialist Halo Salon and Spa 184 Sea Island Pkwy Lady’s Island 29907 843-524-4256 Facials, brow & lash tinting, body treatments, waxing
INSURANCE
For All Your Insurance Needs Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717
For All Your Insurance Needs Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531
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
Palmetto Smiles
Lawn Solutions
Jennifer Wallace, DMD 843-524-7645 palmettosmilesofbeaufort.com
Jim Colman 843-522-9578
www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance
Walker’s Lawn Maintenance Dr. Jack Mcgill Family Dentistry
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Gene Brancho
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.
Island Podiatry
Dr. Jill C. Blau 3 Celadon Drive, Suite A Beaufort, SC, 29907 843-379-9913 Two convenient locations, Beaufort & Bluffton islandpodiatry@gmail.com
PLUMBING
Adrian Bell CLEANING SERVICES
Marketing
Walker DuRant 843-252-7622
46 Cedar Crest Circle, Beaufort Cutting • Edging • Blowing Weed Eating • Small Clean Up Licensed and insured
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Lohr Plumbing, Inc.
Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years. Service, New Construction, and Remodeling. (843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com
property management
Palmetto Shores Property Managment
Lura Holman McIntosh Call 525-1677 or fax 524-1376 lura@palmettoshores.com PROPERTY MANAGEMEN www.palmettoshores.com
ROOFING
Roofing Co. LURA HOLMANDA McINTOSH OFF. Donnie Daughtry, Owner Broker-In-ChargeCall us for ALL of your roofing needs. FAX lura@palmettoshores.com NewE-Mail: Construction, Residential and www.palmettoshores.com Commercial, Shingles, Metal, Hot Tar & Hydrostop.
All repairs and new additions. FREE ESTIMATES 524-1325
security
Southern Sentry, LLC
Security & Fire Alarms, Video Surveillance, Access Control Locally owned. Personal service. Call Dave Roos @ 470-0700 or email info@ Southern-Sentry.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
classifieds ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011, IS THE LAST DAY to redeem winning tickets in the following South Carolina Education Lottery Instant Game: (426) Triple Lucky Diamonds.
HELP WANTED Aqua Med Spa is currently accepting applications for a certified massage therapist and an esthetician. Experience required. Please email resumes to: glamartistry@yahoo.com.
AUCTIONS AUCTION! Nov. 19 @ 1PM On-Site (rain or shine) 54.5 Acres (4 Tracts of 10+ Acres) creek/field/woods 2803 Smith McGee Road, Iva, SC Brooks Auction Services, SCAL#4316 864-3791011 www.brooksauctionservices.com.
FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED. South Carolina MENTOR is seeking families/individuals willing to foster a child in need of a home. Must be 21, have a spare bedroom, driver’s license, vehicle, high school diploma/GED. Up to $930 monthly stipend. In Columbia (803-4513982); Charleston (843-554-2570, Ext. 0); Greenville/Anderson (864-233-9727, Ext. 0); Pawley’s Island (843-237-2479, Ext. 0); Rock Hill (803-366-3330, Ext. 0); or call 1-877-852-4453. www.scmentor.com.
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COLONIAL LIFE is seeking businessto-business sales representatives and managers to market insurance products and services. Commissions average $56K+/yr. Training & leads. Call Natalie at 803-348-0312. SATELLITE TECHNICIANS NEEDED THROUGHOUT SC for large & growing Dish Network subcontractor. No Experience Necessary! Background & drug screening. Independent Contractor. Weekly opportunity of $750 to $1500. www.caotti.net for information. Call 864-852-0533. HELP WANTED-DRIVERS CLASS A - CDL FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED with Great pay/benefits/guaranteed pay/ 2 yrs exp. required. Call JGR 864-679-1551, Greenville and Gaffney SC locations. www.jgr-inc.com.
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LEGAL SERVICES DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN $149.00. Includes FREE name change and marital property settlement documents. Bankruptcy $125.00. Wills $49.00. Criminal expungements $49.00. Power of attorney $39. Call 1-888-789-0198--24/7. MISCELLANEOUS AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866) 367-2513. EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-220-3872 www.CenturaOnline. com. REAL ESTATE NC MOUNTAINS Must sell 3+ acres with 1328sf log cabin $89,900 LG deck and porch, 3/4 loft, pvt wooded setting, lots of glass w/view and stream. Ez to finish. 828-286-1666. VACATION RENTALS 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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MSRP $33,685 - 3,750 Rebate - 3,288 Butler Discount - 2,500 Caskh or Trade
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2011 Dodge per month lease Charger
309
$
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per month lease
42 month lease - $2,190 down, $11,957 residual
2011 Grand Cherokee Laredo
2011 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sport
42 month lease - $2,270 down - $12,503 residual
229
$
329
$
*
per month lease
42 month lease - $2,170 down, $13,638 residual
*
2012 Chrysler per month lease 200
199
$
*
per month lease
36 month lease - $2,800 down, $11,060 residual
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