Health Occupations Students of America chapter from Beaufort High School lift spirits with cheer gift bags The Health Occupations Students of America chapter at Beaufort High School raised funds and donated 50 cheer gift bags for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Two HOSA members, Ashlyn Houston and Anna Smith, presented the bags last week to Amy Hane, Breast Care Coordinator, and Mary Stutts, Mammography Supervisor at the Beaufort Memorial Women’s Imaging Center.
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DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT The 2015 Festival of Trees continues a tradition that started twenty-eight years ago and is stronger today than ever. The Festival benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice by showcasing beautifully decorated trees that are judged for their originality and creativity. Many of these trees will be available for purchase at the end of the Festival saving many of us holiday stress. This year’s event will be held at Tabby Place located at 913 Port Republic Place in downtown Beaufort between December 3rd through the 8th. Mark your calendars now so you won’t forget this great family event. The Festival of Trees kicks off with the Opening Gala on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and tickets cost $50 per person. The event will feature a silent auction, music, wine, beer and scrumptious appetizers from local restaurants. The Chairs of this year’s event are Dr. Marc Reichel and his wife Ty, and Mr. Bennett Schiller and his wife, Karoline. The presenting sponsors are Lowcountry
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Beaufort hosts annual Veterans Day parade.
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Beaufort Academy students raise money for “Leo’s Pride.”
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NOC Learning Center opens at Marsh Pointe apartments
Mayor Billy Keyserling (left) with dignitaries before the ribbon cutting.
The Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), in partnership with the Beaufort County School District (BCSD), celebrated the Grand Opening for the NOC Learning Center at Marsh Pointe in Beaufort last Saturday. Earlier this year, a $163,500 grant from a special committee of the SC Department of Education was awarded jointly to NOC and the BCSD to open two NOC Learning Centers in the city of Beaufort – one at Marsh Pointe and the other at Park LEARNING continued on page 6
Volunteers and students checking out the new equipment.
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Who’s News BMH Foundation welcomes new officers, board members At its annual meeting, held November 17, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation installed a new slate of officers comprised of Hugh Gouldthorpe as chairman, Paul Mannheim as vice chairman, Ty Reichel as treasurer and Arthur Levin as secretary. In addition, three new members, Sarah Dyson, Marjorie Gray and Mac Sanders, were named to the board. Sarah Dyson is returning to the BMH Foundation Board, having served previously from 2002-2011. A graduate of Converse College, she worked for the Historic Charleston Foundation before traveling widely with her husband Greg during his stint in the Army. The Sarah Dyson couple retired to
Beaufort in 1990, and have been actively involved in serving our community ever since. Marjorie Gray, a lifelong Beaufortonian, is a graduate of both the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina. She practiced as a dentist before starting and heading up the Home Décor Department at Grayco Hardware and Home, and is also Majorie Gray actively involved in several other local family businesses including Yoyos and her new River Happy clothing line. Mac Sanders is a Beaufort native and life-long farmer who graduated from Clemson University and currently serves on the State Agricultural Commission and Farm Bureau.
He is President and part-owner of the iconic Seaside Farms, and appreciates the value of having our hospital close at hand for both his family Mac Sanders and employees. Rotating off the Foundation Board at the annual meeting, having each served three full terms, were Foundation Chair Bill Harvey, Marilyn Harcharik, Dr. Brad Collins and Allan Winneker. The BMH Foundation was chartered in 1984 to develop and manage charitable support for our not-for-profit community hospital. It is led by a board of highly regarded members of the community, along with a professional staff who are diligent in seeing that every donated dollar is invested and used wisely.
Bridges Preparatory School ...adds two to Board of Directors, Corbin and Feuerbacher
Newly elected James Corbin and Peggy Feuerbacher join Dee Matthews, Chris Protz, Calvin White, Caroline Lovell and Marty Miley on the Bridges Preparatory School Board of Directors. “We are thrilled at the number of families who participated in the balloting and we had an excellent slate of candidates,” Bridges Prep Board Chair Dee Matthews said. “Now it’s time for this new board to roll up its sleeves for some hard work, including getting our new campus construction ready to start.” Bridges Prep received an almost $10 million loan this fall from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Rural Development team. The money will pay for renovations and expansions to the school’s main campus on Boundary Street in downtown Beaufort. Bridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown by 42 percent. For the 2016-2017 school year, Bridges Prep will expand to ninth grade. Corbin works with the information technology department at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He lives on Lady’s Island, is married and has three children at Bridges Prep. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from
Indiana University and an Associate’s degree in industrial technology from the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Mr. Corbin chaired the Bridges Prep Technology Committee in spring 2015. Feuerbacher is a retired teacher with a Master’s degree in education and is National Board Certified, who now sells real estate. Her daughterin-law is a teacher at Bridges and she has a grandson who attends the school. She spent 19 years as a classroom teacher and was named Teacher of the Year at Norfolk Preparatory High School in Norfolk, VA. She also was the first National Board Certified teacher in Hampton, VA.
...extends term of Interim Head, announces Asst. Head of School Interim Head of School Dr. Robert Bohnstengel will continue through the school year after the Board extended his contract to June 30, 2016. Bohnstengel, a charter school veteran, previously had been under contract only through December. The Board and Bohnstengel announced that Kate Olin is the school’s new Business Development Director and Assistant Head of School. Olin’s duties include fundraising; grant writing; and supporting the school’s communications, strategic planning, resource development and
instructional services support including compliance with the charter and South Carolina state educational standards. Further, she will work closely with staff and students especially in the areas of budgeting, developing external financial support, and assisting with disciplinary procedures, Matthews said. “We are a growing school with a lot going on, and we need people with excellent efficacy and experience to help guide us,” she said. Along with Bridges Prep’s planned growth
into the high school grades starting in fall 2016, the school also is creating a new campus plan expected to be under construction in 2016. “We are all about the children of Bridges Prep, and every day the staff and the Board look at what we’re doing to improve the education we provide here. We are excited at what the future holds, and we are excited at the Board of Directors and administrative team that will work with our teachers, our staff, our families and our community to achieve that future,” Matthews said.
The American Association of University Women-Beaufort Branch elects new board members Seated left to right: Dr. Diana Steele (Immediate Past President/Public Policy/Bylaws Chair), Celeste Nalwasky (Vice President/Program Chair), Lynn Lantz (Communication Coordinator), Diane Goodrich (Membership VP). Standing left to right: Peggy Fryer (Inspirational Leader), Laura Burcin (Education Foundation Coordinator), Dr. Rebecca Cooper (President), Barbara Mattingly (Treasurer), Veronica Miller (Publicity Chair). 2
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TCL celebrates grand opening of Veteran Resource Center Appropriately held on Veterans Day, the national holiday that honors all those who have served in the military, Technical College of the Lowcountry hosted a grand opening of its Veterans Resource Center (VRC). The VRC, located in MacLean Hall at the TCL Beaufort Campus, will provide assistance and coordination of veterans’ education benefits, admissions, registration, financial aid and transition resources to active-duty service members, veterans and their families. “The VRC is the perfect way for TCL to show our appreciation and give back to these great American men and women who themselves have given so much,” President Richard Gough said. Paul Merritt, director of military training and education agrees. “The process of choosing a career, enrolling in college and then paying for it can be very overwhelming and complex, especially for our veterans. The VRC provides a way for us to personally walk them through the process and help them get where they want to be,” Merritt said. The VRC is the latest addition to TCL’s renewed commitment to offering exceptional services to the military community. In November 2011, the
Pictured from left to right: Alice Howard, Beaufort County Council; Bill Herbkersman, S.C. House of Representatives; Gen. Arthur E. Brown Jr., TCL Commission Chairman; Paul Merritt, TCL Director of Military Training & Education; Christina WelschCopeland, TCL Transitioning Military Training Program Administrator; Dr. Richard Gough, TCL President; and Weston Newton, S.C. House of Representatives. Photo by Jordan Long.
college began its Transitioning Military Training Program to assist transitioning military members with refining their skills to match the demands of employers throughout the region. Since then, the program has helped more than 50 individuals attain their FAA license and more than 80 individuals attain their FCC license. Many of these students
now work in civilian companies such as Boeing, Gulfstream, Pilatus Aviation, Interstate Turbine Management, Mobile Communications Incorporated and more. Other graduates have chosen to remain on active duty, where they have applied their newly attained knowledge and skills to positively impact their units. TCL’s aviation technology programs
are growing and feature a new aviation lab complete with an operational Cessna 150, a JT-60 jet engine and a variety of high-tech aviation maintenance and manufacturing equipment. TCL also has staff available on both Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station and classes are being held on base. These accomplishments have been greatly dependent on funding by the State as well as personal gifts. Other contributions have been used to establish two new veteran scholarship funds to support educational costs unmet by the GI Bill and State and Federal assistance programs. The Moss Creek Marines Heroes Helping Heroes Scholarship provides financial support for marines and sailors enrolled in TCL workforce certification programs. The Veterans Scholarship Forever Fund provides support for military veterans and their dependents. TCL, named a “Military Friendly School,” is an approved institution for administering the educational benefit programs of the Veterans Administration (VA) as well as a member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium and the SOC Degree Network System.
Veterans Day Parade – nothing short of wonderful By Bob Sofaly
Thousands of people lined Carteret and Bay Streets honoring our Veterans last Wednesday during the annual Veterans Day parade. Floats, marching bands, color guards and every Veterans group in the area marched in the annual parade. Pre-K school children recited the Pledge of Allegiance while others marched with their Veteran parents or rode on floats waving American flags. At least one parent, USMC Veteran
Paul Thayer was on hand and saluted all the color guards as they presented “Old Glory”. His six-year-old son, Harrison, of Cub Scout Pack 200, Den 1, also gave a crisp scout salute, honoring his father and all Veterans. Following the parade, about 150 people assembled in the Beaufort National Cemetery to listen to patriotic speeches and lay a wreath to pay tribute to those Veterans who, according to President Abraham Lincoln, “gave their last full measure of devotion”.
Marine Corps veteran John Bergen gives a crisp salute as one of several color guards makes its way along Boundary Street.
An Army veteran wears his “Cavalry” hat as he waves to the crowd.
Gen. Dan McNeill, (US Army, retired) and Chris Swan, commander of Beaufort Chapter #12 of Disabled American Veterans, lay a wreath of flowers at Beaufort National Cemetery.
Cpl. Aidan Louks of the Parris Island Marine Corps Band plays the echo taps at the conclusion of the annual Veterans Day ceremony. Not shown but also playing echo taps is Sgt. Jason Russell.
Pre-K students from Beaufort Christian Academy wave their flags prior to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during the annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded a $1,000 grant to each of five local nonprofit organizations which were randomly selected from the pool of organizations with completed profiles in the Community Foundation’s online database, The Giving Marketplace. The five nonprofits are: • Santa Elena Project Foundation, Beaufort 4
• Helping Hand Center, Pineland • First Books of Beaufort, Beaufort • Love for Therapeutic Riding, Beaufort • Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island The Giving Marketplace, www.cf-lowcountry.org/ thegivingmarketplace, is a web-based initiative providing
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detailed, comprehensive information about 501(c) (3) organizations in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton Counties. It’s an effective tool for donors and funders to use as they make informed giving decisions. Each nonprofit profile includes extensive information about financial, programmatic, operational, governance and management practices.
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event would not be possible without the amazing support of businesses, community groups and individuals who donate their time, talent and treasures to make this event a success. Friends of Caroline Hospice is committed to providing the highest quality end-of-life care to patients and their families. Friends is a local, non-profit, Medicare-certified hospice provider that has built a “Legacy of Trust” over the past 35 years. Friends of Caroline Hospice serves individuals and families in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton Counties and provides hospice care, bereavement and caregiver support services to all individuals in the community regardless of their ability to pay.
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View Apartments. The Beaufort Housing Authority donated and renovated the Marsh Pointe community center for the NOC Learning Center there. The Atlantic Housing Foundation donated and renovated a unit at Parkview Apartments for NOC’s Learning Center in that complex. NOC has found that being physically present in the community builds
trust and relationships. It allows both NOC and the BCSD to have a direct connection with the parents of its more than 45 students at the two centers and involve the community at a deeper level, empowering not just the children, but the entire neighborhood. NOC, a nonprofit organization, along with BCSD teachers and volunteers, provides after school and summer school programs for low-income, minority children right in their own neighborhoods. In addition to school teachers, NOC students have access to technology with laptop computers to accelerate the learning process.
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PURPLE FOR A PURPOSE PHILANTHROPY CORNER
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South Carolina ranks first in the nation in the rate of women killed by men. Since purple is the color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jennifer Marsh voluntarily dyed her entire head of hair purple for the month of October to raise awareness for this issue – though it didn’t hurt that purple is her favorite color. Inspired by a video she saw on social media and encouraged by her friends who are survivors of domestic abuse, Jennifer partnered with Christine Spado, owner of Shear Miracle Beauty Salon on Hilton Head Island, to bring light (and color) to a dark topic – domestic violence. For a $10 donation, folks received a purple hair extension or a purple gift. Christine donated the products and her time so that 100% of funds given went straight to CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse). The response was tremendous, raising $2,255. Both men and women dyed their hair. “It was amazing to me that people would come and sit in my chair and open up about how domestic violence has affected them or loved ones and how willing they were to donate,” said Christine. “I didn’t think it would take off like it did – the overwhelming response brought me to tears,” said Jennifer, who also matched all funds raised. To
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into a huge success – not only because of the funds they raised, but also because they helped raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence and the fact that help is available locally through CODA.” With Jennifer’s energy and passion, along with the generosity of Christine and her clients, awareness has spread. Through this, Jennifer has also been bitten by the fundraising bug – she’s already thinking about next year!
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What in the world have we done to our children? By Susan Stone
What in the world have we done to our children? 137 died in Paris over the weekend and 43 the week before in Beirut. According to Wikipedia, there have been 307 terrorist attacks around the world so far in 2015. The death toll has topped 6,650 souls lost to horrific violence. It made my heart hurt calculating those deaths…as I scrolled down the list, I could not ignore the fact that each one of those people had a family…even the bombers and shooters. What in the world have we done to our children? And how can we help? Last year I wrote an article called ‘Poison Arrows’, perhaps it is timely to recap a portion of that article. We all send them. Poison arrows are the negative thoughts, words and actions that we put out in to the world. We may not do it intentionally, but we send them none the less. The concept of poison arrows was presented to me for the first time just after the bombing at the Boston Marathon when I was visiting my dear teacher, Rev. Marian Starnes. During her sermon, she spoke about
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the effect of our thoughts and words that echoed like the ripple effect of a stone thrown into a pond. Marian described the event like this; my angry thoughts connect to your angry thoughts and join the angry thoughts of others until it builds to the point where it manifests. Then the weakest link in the human chain will act it out…and BOOM, a bomb goes off! Or a war breaks out…or someone gets beat up after school. The good news is that every time we send a loving thought, say a prayer or help another person, we are sending goodness and love in to the ethers. Energy being energy, it also builds, connects and combines. So when it reaches critical mass, a miracle occurs or
someone gets the help they desperately need. It works both ways. Energy isn’t particular or personal, it’s just energy. How we use our energy and what we send out is more important than you could possibly imagine. Which side are you feeding? It matters! What we think becomes matter…literally. There is no thing you can name that did not begin with a thought. Matter only changes form, it cannot be destroyed. A fire can change a tree to ash and water can dissolve sugar, but only the form has been changed. The same is true with our energy, only the form changes. Earlier I asked the question, what have we done to our children? The question
really is; what are they trying to tell us? They have taken our greed, our anger and our intolerance and they are holding up a huge mirror for us to look at. They are crying out and acting out. They are screaming at the top of their lungs! Are we paying attention? Or do we just want to blame someone else? We cannot solve this by pointing fingers. We must stop and listen. The children are our only hope. I am not suggesting that we pour sweet tea all over our negative emotions and pretend that they do not exist. We’re human after all and it is natural and healthy to get angry, sad, resentful and disappointed. Imagine though, if you will, how important YOU are. If you knew how much difference ONE person could make…would you forgive a little sooner? Would you say an extra prayer for the children of our world? Would you send out good vibes on purpose? Would you try to help restore balance? If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’ll keep getting what we’re getting. So let’s try something different…for the sake of our children and our world.
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Beaufort Academy runs “Laps for Leo” fundraiser! Beaufort Academy lower school students and teachers participated in an event to raise money for “Leo’s Pride” an organization that supports Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness and helps families affected by the disease. BA students all went home with a collection envelope and they gathered donations in return for a certain number of laps they pledge to run around the football field. The final amount earned was $1,877! The organization, “Leo’s Pride,” stems from a special little boy, named Leo, who was born with the terminal disease, SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). SMA is a related disease to ALS (which is what the ice-bucket challenge was raising awareness for), but it only affects children. Leo’s family was extremely thankful and
appreciative of the money BA was able to send last year & so our students decided to do it again! Thank you to our 2nd grade teacher,
Mrs. Abby Mitchell for getting the students involved. It’s a great way for the students to feel like they were really helping someone in need.
Covey provides a leadership plan for local school Coosa Elementary is a “Leader in Me” School. They practice the seven habits as outlined by Stephen Covey in his books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Happy Kids. As part of Coosa Elementary’s leadership initiative their students and teachers work together to choose a class mascot and write a class mission statement. Mascots are painted on the front of flags and student handprints are on the back. The flags are hung along the driveway entering the school. As you enter the school you can see all of the mascots. As you leave the school it looks as if all of the students are waving goodbye. Coosa Elementary’s flags are unique to their school school. They are happy to be a “Leader in Me” school.
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Coosa Elementary’s entire student body and faculty with all of their flags.
Beaufort High School Cheerleaders qualify for State 3A Championship
Beaufort High Varsity Cheer team photo just prior to competing in the S.C. qualifying event Saturday at River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC.
For the second straight year, the Beaufort High Varsity Cheer Team is heading to the South Carolina 3A Cheer Championship following a strong performance at the qualifying event recently held at River Bluff HS in Lexington, SC. Beaufort is one of 16 3A teams from across the state to qualify for the State Finals. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Colonial Life Arena at the USC campus in Columbia. “I am incredibly proud of the athleticism and versatility of this year’s team,” BHS Cheer Coach Corrie Zimmerman said. “We had a few injuries, but everyone pulled together to make sure that we
earned a second consecutive year at State Competition. “These athletes balance school, work and cheerleading in a way that continues to inspire me daily,” she said. Last year, the Beaufort High Cheer Team earned the Lower State Championship. This year, the S.C. High School League eliminated the Lower/Upper State categories and went to a statewide qualifying event, which was held Saturday, Nov. 14 at River Bluff High in Lexington, SC. “We saw some pretty strong teams at the (Qualifying) event at River Bluff, but we have a determined team and we are ready to take it to State,” Zimmerman said.
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Education Foundation announces seven winners of Peggy May Memorial Performing Arts Grants Seven Beaufort County Elementary Schools will begin working on school-wide student productions thanks to the Foundation for Education Excellence. The schools are winners of the Peggy May Memorial Performing Arts Grants, which range from $1,000 to $1,450 and which will impact more than 4,200 students. Foundation officials visited the schools this week to personally announce the awards. The performing arts grants were established to utilize funds donated to the foundation during the past year in memory of Peggy May, a past Board member and chair who passed away in July 2014. During May’s 28-year teaching career, she produced full-length Broadway shows with her elementary
school students. Peggy did this because of her love of the theater and to teach her students that they could do almost anything if they put their minds to it. “When the Foundation received almost $6,000 in memory of Peggy, we felt we needed to do something special for students in her name,” said Jackie Rosswurm, the Foundation’s chair. “What better use could there be of these funds than to help elementary schools give students the opportunity to perform?” Although the Foundation initially planned to award only four grants, the group increased that number to seven because so many applications were received. Grant recipients are required to have their selected performances during the 2015-2016 school
Start your holidays with Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah at USCB A staple holiday tradition throughout the world, on December 5th, the Sea Island Chamber Singers will present Part I of Handel’s famous oratorio, Messiah, at USCB Center for the Arts. An auditioned choir consisting of 28 singers, the Sea Island Chamber Singers have expanded their ranks to 42 singers for this special performance of Messiah. The choir is part of the Music Ministry of Sea Island Presbyterian Church. While some of the singers are members of the Sea Island Church, a number of them are from the larger Beaufort community as well as other churches. Under the direction of Charles D. Frost, Minister of Music at the Sea Island Church, this
group formed seven years ago to fill a need in the community for another choral group. With a select group, he is able to concentrate on more technical issues of vocal technique, sound, and musical interpretation. Come together as a community and join us for this iconic event of the holiday season. There are two opportunities to experience the magic of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, December 5th 2015 at 3 p.m. and 7 p,m. Adult tickets are $25, senior tickets are $20, and student tickets are $15. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, by calling the box office at 843-521-4145 or in person at the Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort.
year. Each school will be presented a commemorative plaque at their performance, acknowledging their production. Peggy May Performing Arts Grant recipients and production titles: Lady’s Island Elementary School – Suessical the Musical, Mossy Oaks Elementary School – The Aristocat Kids, Red Cedar Elementary School – The Lion King, Riverview Charter School – The Holly Jolly Pirates of Pinataville, Whale Branch Elementary School – Annie, the Broadway Musical, Hilton Head Island Elementary School IB – Dear Edwina JR, Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts – SCA Character Counts
Salon 1838 opens photo show The Photography Club of Beaufort will be showcasing a number of member photos at the new Circa 1838 Salon in Port Royal. Salon owner David Watson approached Sharon Wise, the exhibit chairperson of the photo club, with the suggestion that a grouping of their fine art would enhance the original brick walls of the former Custom House. Together they Lowcountry Sunset by Lynn Long chose six photographs to begin the rotating exhibit. Every three months the exhibit will change. The theme is Our Magnificent Lowcountry since Salon 1838 has such a “magnificent” setting. The newly renovated building sits on the edge of the port and offers sweeping water views. A true Lowcountry experience, patrons can often see shrimp boats through the expansive windows, as their hair is being styled. Circa 1838 is located at 610 Paris Avenue in Port Royal. For more information on the Photography Club of Beaufort, go to www.photoclubbeaufort.com.
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A preview of Berg’s Femme Fatale opera “Lulu” By Alan Schuster
“When a great interpreter comes along, the part can be hers and almost hers alone. Right now, that Lulu is Marlis Petersen.” Opera News. “Lulu is ungraspable for all men, and this is why they go crazy. She’s everything and nothing to them at the same time.” Marlis Petersen. “She can never fulfill all the desires of both being the femme fatale and the faithful, quiet wife, just as the men can never be the people that Lulu hopes they will be. And in each case, this impossibility of desire ends in disaster. Director William Kentridge. Viennese composer Alban Berg (18851935) based his tragic opera on a pair of dramatic works which were once banned in Germany as obscene. Even today, audiences can be a little shocked by Lulu’s rise and fall. And yet, given the score’s intense reputation, some of Lulu is quite funny. Act II’s final scene is hilarious, ending with five men, a lesbian countess and a young boy, all of whom find her irresistible – and with a loaded gun added to the mayhem which is taking place. Summaries of Lulu’s plot provide readers with a wide range of choices. The Met’s reliable interpretation runs a compact 900 words, more than this entire 12
IF YOU GO Please note that the starting time for this performance will be at 12:30 p.m. Tickets for all opera presentations are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at 11:30 a.m. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.
article. Wikipedia, on the other hand, offers two versions: a chunky 2,500 words or a somewhat shorter take about onetenth that size - beginning next. It is late nineteenth century in Vienna. Lulu is married to Dr. Göll, a doctor. Lulu, who goes by the name Nelly, is having her portrait painted by Walter Schwarz, an artist who is in love with her. Dr. Ludwig Schön, a newspaper editor and widower, and his son Alwa, a composer, are briefly present. The artist pursues Lulu, enraging her husband, who suffers a fatal stroke. Lulu marries the artist, and they appear to prosper due to Schön’s help. However Lulu is troubled when she discovers Schön has become engaged. He visits her and reveals how he has taken her from
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the street and raised her, but they have been in a relationship. He tells her that Schigolch, an elderly beggar is her father. When Schön tells the artist about Lulu’s past, he kills himself. Schön then puts Lulu on the attack where she creates a scene over his fiancée and compels him to write a letter breaking off the engagement. Lulu marries Schön, who is jealous of her admirers, of which there are many including his son Alwa, on whom he eavesdrops, from which he learns that Lulu has poisoned his wife. He gives her a gun and tells her to shoot herself. Instead she kills him, for which she is tried and imprisoned, but contrives to escape after changing places with her lesbian friend, Countess Geschwitz. Alwa and Lulu flee to Paris, from where they once again flee, destitute to London, where Lulu is obliged to work the streets, but brings home Jack the Ripper who murders her!!! Marlis Petersen’s role as Lulu not only makes huge demands for a high range, it also demands real acting from its star. The NY Times Anthony Tommasini writes that “with her effortless coloratura, Ms. Petersen suggests the young woman’s flighty, ungrounded nature. But when crises come, Lulu’s vocal lines turn crazed, with zigzagging leaps and sky-high
sustained tones that Ms. Petersen sings with frightening intensity.” Heidi Waleson (Wall Street Journal) credits the world’s reigning Lulu with “inhabiting the role with astonishing command. Physically and vocally lithe, she sang the jagged, punishing part with razor-like intensity and a Mozartean lightness and precision that made it sound easy.” NYT: “The mezzo-soprano Susan Graham balances fragile dignity and poignant neediness in her performance as Countess Geschwitz. WSJ: “Susan Graham brings a rapturous yearning to her role.” WSJ: “Johan Reuter sang a powerful bass-baritone as the obsessed Dr. Schon and later turned cold and sadistic as Jack the Ripper.” NYT: “Conductor Luther Koenigs [who replaced James Levine who had to withdraw from the project earlier this season] proved adept at building the tension of each scene and conjuring up both frenzy and beauty with the virtuosic Met orchestra. And the production matched it impeccably.” The next performance will be Bizet’s “Les Pecheurs des Perles” [The Pearlfishers] on Saturday, January 16, 2016.
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Investing vs. paying off debt The process for eliminating debt is anything but an easy-to-solve financial equation. Many people wonder if they should pay off their debt as quickly as possible or invest their money, letting debt payments run their course. The answer depends on whom you ask. Theories about balancing investing with debt vary widely. Some financial experts say freedom from debt is the most important goal. Others say it’s more about the math: Your money should go toward investing if your investments earn a higher rate of return than your debts cost you. Still others focus on the emotional aspect: how comfortable are you with a certain level of debt? Neither one nor the other Better yet, perhaps, is a balanced approach to wealth management. If you’re like most people, you’ll need to manage finances for both present and future needs. That means paying off some debt today while simultaneously investing with an eye on the future. Although your decisions should take into account your own needs and circumstances, consider the following guidelines for handling debt in light of investing goals: Save for a rainy day. Before paying down debt (beyond required payments) or settling on an investment strategy, make it your first priority to put funds aside for an emergency reserve. We recommend six months or more of living expenses; an absolute minimum is three months’ worth. These funds should be in traditional savings or very short-term, highly liquid, non-volatile investments. Your future first. As a general rule, your long-term investment plan should take priority over applying extra amounts toward debt. Be careful as well not to let “lifestyle creep,” a tendency toward more expensive tastes and luxury consumption, impede your investment outlook. By contributing to a long-term investment plan as early as possible, you may set yourself up for a brighter future. If paying down debt is also a priority, you’ll want to examine your personal budget to decide how much to direct each month toward investing and how much toward debt repayment.
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Just remember, there are no magic numbers. In general, the best advice is to make sure your investment strategy fits your financial Katie Cuppia expectations for the future. Phifer Prioritize your debts. With an emergency fund in place and your investment strategy up and running, putting any extra money toward your debts is also a smart way to go. But how do you decide which debts to pay down first? One approach is to start with the smallest debts first to eliminate at least some of your debt burden and interest payments in a timely manner. It also makes sense to pay off high-interest debts like private student loans and credit card debt more quickly. Federal student loans and mortgages might be lower priorities, because their rates are often lower and their terms are longer. Vehicle loans might fall somewhere in the middle. Tax considerations might also come into play. It’s personal. As you divide and conquer debt, don’t forget to consider the emotional side of your strategy. If paying off a certain debt will help you feel more secure, you might want to go with your gut feeling. You’ll enjoy a growing sense of financial freedom as you stay on course and get your debt under control. As it shrinks over time, you may find you have more funds available for enjoying the present and focusing on the future. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie Cuppia Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDICINSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. ©2015 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!
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When Eldin Bernecky came to live in my house By Lee Scott
In the late 1980s, there was a character on a sitcom television show by the name of Eldin Bernecky. He was the painter at Murphy Brown’s house that became a part of the family. I am relating to this character because I have my own “Eldin” living in my house right now. This all started about eight weeks ago when my husband and I decided that it was time to paint the living room, kitchen and dining room. The house we bought was in drastic need of painting when we bought it but our next door neighbor Sally cautioned us to wait for one year. The reason she explained was because the light changes in the Lowcountry and the paint on the walls comes across as different colors from what you would expect. Now after a
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and so did the colors on the wall. When “Eldin” came in he shook his head and told us to start eliminating colors we really did not like. Some were too yellow or too green and some were really ugly. Ultimately we made the decision and Eldin bought the paint. I am not ashamed to admit that we picked several shades of beige and tan for the living room and kitchen. We were a little more adventuresome in the dining room. But ultimately we are the ones that have to live here and the neutral colors give us the flexibility to change out furniture and paintings. Besides, “Eldin” liked the colors. So my suggestion if you are planning on doing something like this is do your homework, make the investment in paint samples and please use “Eldin.” It is time he found a new home.
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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
year, we decided to hire a painter. We had several recommendations from neighbors and ultimately chose “Eldin”. He walked in, reviewed the job, gave us a quote and then said. “Now you have to pick out paint colors.” This turned out to be the hardest part for us. Yes, we knew the Color Wheel - the primary colors: blue, red and yellow and secondary colors: orange, violet
and green. But thanks to Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore there are thousands of colors. Hundreds of shades of blues and greens, yellows and whites. We were overwhelmed. So we started runs to the paint store to get samples. Before long, the living room wall was a mosaic of colors from off white to forest green to sea blue. And just like Sally said, the lighting changed
Beaufort’s golfers whiff socialism’s sweet scent By Bill Rauch
I’m not a golfer. But last Thursday, working on this story, I visited the four “public” golf courses in the Beaufort area: The Lady’s Island Country Club, The Sanctuary at Cat Island, The Golf Club at Pleasant Point, and Legends at Parris Island. Thursday, February 12th, was the first sunny day after what seemed like two weeks of rainy gloom. It was a day for golfers to get back out on their favorite links. Here’s what I saw. Participation at the three privately-owned golf courses: Cat, Pleasant Point and the Lady’s Island Country Club was lackluster. Yes, there were some golfers out, but there were also lines of unused golf carts in front of the pro shops. Not so at Parris Island. At Legends there were golfers everywhere. The parking lot was full, and so were the restaurant and pro shop. Legends had it going on. My one day observation is substantiated by the facts: Parris Island is doing about 40,000 rounds a year. That number is about equal to what the other three courses are doing together. So why is Legends killing it? Like most stories where dollars are changing hands at various levels, the answer includes arrogance, greed and, yes of course, public policy. Here’s the story. In 2000 Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) took over operations at the Marine Corps’ golf courses, restaurants, bowling alleys, theaters and the other non-core mission facilities. In 2000 what the Marines did was to civilianize their Morale, Welfare and Recreation function, and MCCS was the entity they stood up to take it civilian. The agency, a “Category C revenue-generating MWR program,” reports to the Commandant.
A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.
As a government agency MCCS doesn’t pay sales, property or gas taxes. The money they make they put back into the various enterprises they manage which of course saves taxpayer dollars and further serves the military community. A government-backed business, neither does MCCS incur the costs of either purchasing or leasing the facilities they operate. Anticipating that MCCS would open the government facilities up to the nonmilitary general public, and to assure that the government’s operations didn’t unfairly compete with local private sector businesses like restaurants, banquet facilities, golf courses, bowling alleys, pro shops and other retailers, in 2000 the Marines designated our Chamber of Commerce as the “community leader” that would determine whether MCCS was unfairly competing with Beaufort’s local businesses. By this 2000 agreement it became primarily the Chamber’s responsibility to advise MCCS and its commanders on how to keep the playing field level, although the views of local
What it costs a civilian Beaufort-area weekday walk-on to play 18 holes with a cart as part of a foursome Golf Club
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elected officials, the agreement indicates, are to be considered as well. Earlier this year, responding to complaints from Chamber members that their businesses were being squeezed by MCCS’s aggressive marketing and price-cutting, the Chamber quietly took up the issue. Alleged inequities included that it costs $2500 to rent the upstairs of the Old Bay Marketplace that can accommodate a wedding reception of up to 300 people. But the Lyceum at Parris Island that can also accommodate 300 party-goers advertises on its “Weddings” website that it is available for $1000. Or, the pro shop at Legends will sell you a Callaway Big Bertha driver for less than you can get it at Wal-Mart or Dick’s Sporting Goods, especially when you consider that Legends won’t charge you 6% SC State sales tax. And of course there are the greens fees. When considering them it is important to know also that the Marines invested about $5.5 million into Legends in 2000, making it clearly the nicest of the local courses that are open to the public. Since that time the privately-owned courses have faced bankruptcies, restructurings, shutterings, changes of ownership and other issues. The Lady’s Island Country Club, for example, currently has 18 of its 36 holes closed. When the Chamber took their look earlier this year they declined to intercede. In this military town that
– justifiably and commendably -- so treasures and protects its military bases, it is virtually impossible to find a civic leader who might rein in MCCS. All this would probably have stayed under the radar screen except that the Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, banker William T. Achurch, recently resigned from the Chamber Board over this issue. In his resignation letter Achurch noted that of the five military golf courses in South Carolina, Legends is the only one that is open to the public; that MCCS’ leadership refuses to meet with the golf club owners to seek to agree on the issue of parity of fees and that the Chamber won’t compel them to do so; and that private enterprises should not be put into the position of competing head-to-head against unfettered government-backed businesses. Chairman Achurch is gone and at the moment it appears the Chamber is standing firm in its no intercession stance. However, according to Capt. Clayton Groover, Public Affairs at MCAS Beaufort, MCCS now says it will meet with the golf club owners if price parity is not the only issue on the table. William T. Achurch declined to be interviewed for this article, and representatives of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce didn’t return phone calls. THANK OUR
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Not everyone has a corkscrew on their face By Celia Strong This past weekend, some of us were lucky enough to enjoy a great tasting. Saturday was National Hugel Day, so we tasted seven different wines. I thought, since these are great wines for the holiday meals we have this month and next, we could go over them this week and let everyone in on what we learned and on some deals. Hugel is a family owned winery in the Alsace region of France. Founded in 1639, the twelfth generation since then is now running them. In Alsace, most of the wines are white, like 90% of them. This region is located in northeastern France, with vineyards that face the Rhine River and Germany. Many the grape varieties grown there are what we usually think of as German grapes. Riesling is Alsace’s great grape, but they also have Gewurtraminer (spicy from the town of Tramin), Muller-Thurgau, Muscat and Sylvaner, as well as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Their wines are always bottled in the tall, thin, green glass that the Mosel region of Germany uses. The wines labeled for a grape variety are always 100% that grape. And, except for specifically made dessert wines, these are all dry wines. Really dry. (Which I emphasize because, between the grape names and the German looking bottles, many people think they are going to be sweet wines.) There’s a lot more we could discuss about Alsace and the house of Hugel. But, if we do, we won’t have time for our seven wines. And, let’s face it; the wines are why we’re here. So, in the same order we tasted them on Saturday night. Hugel Gentil is their blend. It uses Riesling for elegance
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and minerality, Pinot Gris for body, Gewurtraminer for aromas, Muscat for fruit and Sylvaner for refreshing elegance. The name “Gentil” translates as “nice.” Which was exactly what everyone thought of this wine. Nice tasting and a nice surprise. For $13.99 or $9.97. (Hang on and we’ll see what two prices mean.) Hugel Pinot Blanc was our second wine. Very different, very dry. This grape is related to the other Pinot varieties. Over previous discussions we’ve tasted some California ones. Pinot Blanc is often able to replace a Chardonnay. And with a nice change of flavors. For $16.99 or $13.47 Hugel Pinot Gris was our third wine. Really, really nice. More like an Oregon Pinot Gris. And the fun label! Not heavy, this wine is a natural expression of this variety. No oak, no lees. Even someone who didn’t like Pinot Grigio - any Pinot Grigio, loved this wine. Yay! Another convert. For $19.99 or $14.97 Fourth, we tasted Hugel Gewurtraminer. This is, by far, one of the most distinctly flavored grapes. But, it also is a great food grape. Several years ago, the Hugel Gewurtraminer was chosen as the “Best of Show White Wine” at the Hilton Head Winefest. From over 1,000 wines. Despite being a white wine, it always pairs well with certain beef
dishes - like curry! Hugel considers this their flagship wine. For $26.99 or $19.97. Next, we tasted Hugel Riesling. This is a lovely sipping wine. Dry and crisp and refreshing. The Riesling grape has an affinity for almonds. Sometimes, just some roasted, salted almonds and a bottle of this wine make a great dinner. In Alsace, Riesling is their great white variety. In this soil, it shows great fruit and minerality. And does taste quite different than other Rieslings. For $22.99 or $15.97. Now, we get to the last two. For the first five wines, everyone sort of just moved at their own pace. Because the last two were special, we tasted them together. The Hugel Riesling Jubilee is a spectacular wine. From the great 2007 vintage, this wine is a yardstick to measure all other Rieslings against. The grapes for the Jubilee wines from Hugel come from their own Grand Cru vineyards. And the grapes are rigorously selected from the harvest. For $59.99 or $50.97. More than very limited. Less than one case in the state. Last, we tasted Hugel Pinot Noir Jubilee. Wow! Red Pinot Noir makes up only eight percent of the 110,000 they produce each year. From the 2008 vintage, this wine tasted like Chinese Five Spice powder. Light, smooth, still cherry red in color, despite being seven years old. Not everyone’s idea of what
a Pinot Noir is, but an opportunity to taste an Alsatian one is very rare. I loved it. And dreamed of duck breasts for dinner. For $54.99 or $46.97. Very limited also. Now, though, we need to discuss food and these wines. As a group, they go with lots of different foods. If you realize that Alsace is right next to Germany, many of what they eat goes well. All the pork dishes - roasts, chops, pâtés, sausages, chicken and game birds, mild cheeses. And, from the other side of the world, Asian flavors. Soy, coconut milk, lemongrass, curry, spicy foods are all delicious with these wines. And, one last meal that excels with any of these wines? Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner. Isn’t it nice Hugel Day is so close to our holiday? A perfect chance to drink them. And what about the two prices? Buy any three bottles and you get the lower price. An even nicer way to try them. Enjoy.
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How to keep your dogs and cats safe on Thanksgiving By Dr. Parker T. Barker
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, right behind Christmas and just before Easter. I love to visit with my mom to friend’s houses and watch them celebrate by eating and drinking too much. Not always, and not everybody, but definitely some do. I always preach moderation but it seems to go out the window at Thanksgiving. Know that Veterinarians see an uptick in visits from both dogs and cats after the holiday. Why? Because said pet gets into things they shouldn’t and either gets sick or worse, hurt. So what do you need to pay attention to? Glad you asked. Please don’t succumb to the temptation of giving ol’ Fido a big bowl of everything that is on the buffet. That’s a really bad idea. Fatty foods can lead to an upset stomach, diarrhea, or a life-threatening condition called pancreatitis. If you insist that they join the celebration, a few strips of turkey mixed into their regular dinner is a great treat. Do not give in to the “please just a little bit” eyes that tug at your heart. And, knowing how little will power most owners have when they see those eyes — talkin’ to you Uncle Tom W. — keep in mind that turkey skin can wreak havoc with a dog’s digestive system, so make sure they get only skinless, boneless turkey. Just like chicken bones, turkey bones can present a huge danger to your pets. They’re sharp, and potentially very dangerous. You may not know a dog has a turkey bone lodged in their digestive system for days. Please don’t leave plates with bones lying around for an occasional counter-surfer like me to get into. Same goes for the turkey carcass. Hungry dogs have been known to run off with the remains of a carved turkey. It can happen in the blink of an eye. You notice the turkey is gone. You notice the dog is gone. And maybe you find them before something bad happens and then again, maybe you don’t. Make plates or platters unreachable if they aren’t in eyesight or on the table. And unless your dog is already on a raw diet, no giving them some raw turkey in their bowl. The change from
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their regular diet will undoubtedly upset their tummies and yucky things may wait for you on the new carpet. But more importantly, keep your pup away from the uncooked dough for bread, rolls or pie crusts. This is what Bobby Flay, my meat man, taught me. What helps make dough rise? Heat. If your dog eats raw dough, what’s it going to do in your dog’s tummy? Get all warm. The dough rises, and if the dog has eaten enough, it can cause pain, vomiting, and bloating — conditions that can send you to the pet ER on Thanksgiving. Bring your credit card. Sage and some other herbs have essential oils that can cause tummy upset and central nervous system depression if a dog eats them in large quantities. Sage is really, really bad for cats but personally I think gnawing on sage would make me throw up. And onions are toxic to both dogs and cats. Honest. They can lead to all kinds of yucky things. No pearl onions, red ones, or yellow ones even if they come from Vidalia! I am particularly fond of finding the plastic wrap or aluminum foil that has covered something that is being served and taking it away because it smells and tastes so good with some of those marshmallows on it. But it is really hard to just eat the food that is stuck to it and not get any of the plastic or foil. Neither of those are easy to digest but that usually doesn’t stop me from devouring whatever is on it. Now, Mom makes sure all the wrappings are out of reach which for me means they are in a trash can with a top and something really heavy on the top. I’ll try anyway but it usually doesn’t work. She is wise to my ways. Except for that one time at the Gleason’s for Easter…. Never mind, I’ll save that story for another time.
Although Fido enjoys bones, Turkey bones are not safe for him to chew on.
Just like chicken bones, turkey bones can present a huge danger to your pets. They’re sharp, and potentially very dangerous. You may not know a dog has a turkey bone lodged in their digestive system for days. Please don’t leave plates with bones lying around for an occasional counter-surfer like me to get into. Oh, I bet this will surprise you, but some pets, both cats and dogs, like alcoholic drinks. It is not a good idea to leave your cocktails where your fourlegged friends can get at them. Imagine a slightly toasted Great Dane? Or worse, a Siamese who decides to sing along with the TV? Pets and booze are a bad mix. Most of us don’t drive but none-theless, abstinence is a good thing so watch where you — and others — put their drinks, especially if you have a curious pup. So that’s pretty much what you shouldn’t do. What should you do? I have two ideas for you. Do you have a Kong? Put a bit of your dog’s regular food plus a little boneless turkey, and
a smidgen of gravy in the Kong and I promise you, your dog will be busy for a long, long time. My second idea is good for both you and your pup. Everybody should get lots of exercise - both before the big feast and definitely after the pants are tight around your middle. A rousing game of fetch- the- tennis- ball is always good or a nice long family walk will keep everything moving. A tired pup is the one who won’t look at you with those pleading eyes but will be curled up by the fireplace or on Aunt Patti’s favorite chair instead. Having said all that, I wish that everyone has a great, and safe, Thanksgiving.
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what to do BHS debunks bullying in popular play
Beaufort High’s Theatre Department presents See Something, Say Something and encore performance of the popular play that talks about ways to combat bullying. November 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS auditorium. For more information call 843-322-2152. This is a great family show for ages 10 and up.
Fripp Audubon hosts monthly meeting and speaker, Ben Dyar
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Don’t miss this month’s speaker at the Fripp Audubon meeting, Ben Dyar presenting “Oyster Shell Recycling and Oyster Habitat Restoration” Thursday, November 19th at Fripp Community Centre. Meet and Greet at 6:00 p.m. Program at 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 20 organ concert to feature Clara Gerdes
The fall series of organ concerts will conclude at noon on Friday (Nov. 20) with a performance by Clara Gerdes at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort. Gerdes is the Featured Young Organist for the fall series. She will perform on the church’s historic Taylor & Boody organ as the final guest organist in the fall series. Concerts are free and open to the public, and last about 50 minutes.
American Kennel Club tests good citizenship
The American Kennel Club presents Responsible Dog Ownership Day to be held on November 21st between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Paws Hotel and Treats at 34 Savannah Highway,
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at 705 Bladen St. in Beaufort. Contact Renee Sutton by calling (843) 770-9947 for more information.
BCHS invites all to help holiday drivers
The Battery Creek High School SADD Club will be holding Wake Up South Carolina! at the SC Welcome Center on I-95 on Tuesday, November 24th from 3 to 10 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 25th from Noon to 10 p.m. Wake Up South
Carolina! is a service project developed and implemented by the BCHS SADD Club nine years ago. This project serves free hot beverages (coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea and hot cider) to holiday travelers in an attempt to keep drivers alert as they travel through South Carolina. Donations of sugar packets, creamer packets, boxes of hot tea (all flavors), and jugs of water are needed. Anyone wishing to make a donation should leave items in the Front Office of Battery Creek HS, labeled SADD.
Upcoming library events
Star Wars Sneak Peak 3D “PG13” Dec. 17 — 7:00-9:45
To be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.
Star Wars Sneak Peak “PG13” Dec. 18-23 — 11:45-2:30-7:00-9:45
Date: Friday, December 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Description: Join us for this long standing community tradition. We will have refreshments, crafts, and much more. Please contact Ann Cox by phone at (843) 255-6458 or by email at acox@bcgov.net for more information.
Star Wars Sneak Peak 3D “PG13” Dec. 18-23 — 12:00-4:00-7:00-9:45
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Monthly study group held for healthcare professionals in area
Healthcare professionals are invited to attend a monthly study group of the Healing Arts Fellowship Group to explore and strengthen the character values that help a health care professional heal others better the way Jesus shows us. The group will meet on Tuesday, November 24th between 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Event: Holiday Cookie Exchange
Date: Wednesday, December 9th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Description: Take a break from the hectic season and stock up on holiday treats! Bring 6 dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange and go home with a large variety of goodies. Registration required. Please contact Ann Cox by phone at (843) 255-6458 or by email at acox@bcgov.net for more information.
Event: Color Me Happy Adult Coloring Club
Date: Tuesdays in December from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Description: Studies have proven that coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Treat yourself to some free time to color, listen to relaxing music, eat snacks and socialize. We’ll supply the coloring sheets and colored pencils. This program is for ages 16 and up. For more information, please contact Stacey Inman by phone at (843) 255-6458 or by email at sinman@bcgov.net. For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.
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ARE YOU TRYING TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? Please send us your listing including contact information to run weekly in The Island News classifieds section. Please direct inquiries to Betty Davis at
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