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thanksgiving together The Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 34th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Worship Service on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, at 507 Newcastle Street in Beaufort. The Community Worship Service will be held in the historic parish church at 11 a.m., where worshippers will gather to give thanks. After the service, dinner and fellowship will be served across the street in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. Dinner will be served from 12 to 2 p.m. Take-away meals are available from 9 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.

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plant the seed for thanksgiving community meal Plant the Seed Ministry holds its Second Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Day Meal on Thursday, November 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Plant the Seed is a ministry that provides meals for those in need and the homeless. All are welcome. The event is located in the parking lot of the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. For more information, to donate or volunteer, please call Joy Kircher at 843-575-2200.

From left: A Christmas wreath from last year’s Holiday Tour of Homes; The Guilloud home on this year’s tour; the Davis home; the Griffith home. Photos by Sandy Dimke.

Tour homes decorated for the holidays

Beaufort Symphony Orchestra presents holiday concert. see page 19 INDEX

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eaufort’s only holiday tour of homes celebrates 12 years this weekend. The tour will showcase five private homes in the Old Point neighborhood in downtown Beaufort as well as St. Peter’s Catholic Church’s newly refurbished historic church. Tour goers will enjoy the talents of local designers, refreshments and a festive atmosphere as these beautiful homes are on display Saturday, November 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Sweet Bay, the visitor’s center at The Arsenal, or at St. Peter’s Vineyard. The homes will be decorated by the area’s top interior designers including Sweet Bay, Laura Tucker Designs, Ashley Rhodes Event Designs, Virginia Rhodes, and Carol Waters. For tickets or information, call 843-522-6510. Proceeds benefit St. Peter’s tuition assistance fund.

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City of Beaufort selects developer for marina parking lot downtown A partnership of a Greenville, SC, real estate development firm and a past president of the Urban Land Institute from Beaufort earned the nod from Beaufort City Council to lead the redevelopment of the under utilized waterfront parking lot at the Beaufort Downtown Marina. The Furman Co., Development LLC will act as developer on behalf of Historic Marina Partners LLC comprised of Furman and Chaffin/ Light. The public/private partnership is envisioned to spur new economic growth in the western end of downtown Beaufort’s retail district and to create new draws for area residents. Jim Chaffin is a former board member at Historic Beaufort Foundation. “This is an exciting step forward for the city,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said. “There’s a lot of work ahead, and a lot of public input will be needed, but this team is fully capable of helping us reach our goals. The approximate four-acre parking lot site is between Bay Street and the Beaufort River. It is adjacent to the city-owned Downtown Marina,

three public parks, and the downtown shopping and entertainment district. “I am happy to see this project move forward, especially with such a strong development team working hand in hand with us and the Redevelopment Commission,” said City Councilman Mike McFee. “This is a vital location for Beaufort for our economic growth and as one of the key entry points to our Historic District.” Furman has provided comprehensive solutions in real estate for over 125 years. The partnership includes Chaffin/Light, a company that has developed lifestyle and resort communities in many states, including Spring Island and Chechessee Creek Club in southern Beaufort County. “The completed project will represent a comprehensive effort in public-private partnership involving the developer team, City of Beaufort and the community stakeholders, a three-way relationship of success encompassing economic, social and environmental factors. We haven’t begun to sketch out any concepts yet. We want to hear what the local market says first,” said Steve Navarro, president of

The Furman Co. The Beaufort Redevelopment Commission last spring sought letters of interest from private developers interested in working on the marina lot project. “We’ve done a lot of work in a short amount of time to get to this point,” said Jon Verity, chairman of the Redevelopment Commission. “With the firm selected and the Memorandum of Understanding signed, now it’s time to take the next steps and to build in opportunities for public input at regular intervals.” The text of the MOU can be found online at www.cityofbeaufort.org on the Planning Department’s page. Beaufort City Councilwoman Donnie Beer said the city will use this redevelopment to address public parking. “For years parking has been a concern for merchants in our downtown area,” Beer said. “As we begin with the marina development, we are looking at some fresh opportunities to improve parking. We expect that downtown parking availability will increase as a result of this project.”

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County to buy two new ambulances The goal of improving communication, technology and overall public safety services for everyone living in Beaufort County is being accomplished as a result of decisions made by the Beaufort County Council. At the Nov. 18 meeting, County Council voted to acquire two new ambulances, 10 Lucas 2 mechanical chest compression devices and new computer software that will now allow the Sheriff ’s Office, 911 Communications Center, the detention center, EMS and fire departments be integrated into one system. “The new ambulance equipment will give Beaufort County better response time to medical emergencies and the chest compressors will no doubt save lives and the new computer software is a giant step in integrating all first responders and medical providers,” said Beaufort County

Council Chairman Paul Sommerville. “As a dispatcher is taking information from a caller, the deputy, paramedic or firefighter in the field will now be able to see what the dispatcher is typing in real time. Having our first responders see the information immediately makes the response time faster allowing the person needing assistance to receive care faster,” said Beaufort County Sheriff PJ Tanner. The new ambulances and new Lucas 2 machines will also benefit the public. One of the new ambulances will be placed South of the Broad to help with the volume of calls, and one of the new ambulances will be placed North of the Broad to help with distance challenges facing first responders. “Beaufort County is geographically very large. Having 2 new ambulances to respond to calls will save lives and allow

more paramedics out in the community helping the public,” said Beaufort County Councilman and Chairman of the Governmental Committee Jerry Stewart. With the purchase of the Lucas 2 devices, every frontline Beaufort County ambulance will now have one on board. “This device can do CPR on a patient without interruption. The American Heart Association says compressions shouldn’t stop for more than 10 seconds and with the Lucas 2 those compressions don’t stop. It’s a consistent quality of compression and it can make a difference between saving a life and losing a life,” said Beaufort County EMS Director Donna Ownby. The cost of the computer software is $2.5M, which will be paid over the next 7 years. The ambulances cost $529,000 and the Lucas 2 devices cost $132,000.

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New county hire adds to engineering team Beaufort County has hired a new engineer, Eric W. Larson, PE, CPSWQ, AICP, CFM, who has an extensive background in civil engineering and stormwater management, including public infrastructure projects. Mr. Larson comes to Beaufort County from the University of Kentucky, where he served as the Water Quality Compliance Manager specifically concentrating in MS-4 regulations. Mr. Larson also worked as the city engineer for Georgetown, Kentucky, and was the engineering 2

group manager for the Warren County Kentucky CityCounty Planning Commission. He also served as a transportation engineer for Eric the Kentucky Larson Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Cabinet and spent several years working for a private engineering firm. In addition to being a professional

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engineer, Mr. Larson is a certified professional in stormwater quality, certified floodplain manager, and a certified land use planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners. “Eric has the experience, knowledge, and motivation that we were seeking in an engineer. Beaufort County now has three professional engineers and we believe that his addition to our engineering department is a perfect fit,” said Deputy County Administrator Bryan Hill.

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news news briefS Sheriff ’s Office warns of utility trailer theft

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office wishes to warn citizens of a crime trend identified in Northern Beaufort County. Over the last two months, the Sheriff ’s Office has fielded 15 reports of stolen utility trailers. These thefts have been primarily concentrated in the areas of Beaufort and Burton, with one theft reported on Lady’s Island. During an attempted theft of a trailer from a home on Pine Grove Road, a witness reported seeing a small blue or green SUV leaving the area pulling a neighbor’s trailer. But when the SUV turned, the trailer became detached. Both suspects fled the scene, and the stolen trailer was successfully recovered. Owners can help protect themselves against theft by increasing the level of effort required to access and steal a trailer • Park the trailer with the hitch against a building, or in an area not easily accessed by a vehicle. • Remove one or more of the wheels, or utilize wheel locks during storage. • Chain the trailer to a tree, post, or other fixed structure. • Utilize hitch pin coupler locks, ball locks, and/or aluminum coupler sleeves. • Be sure to photograph the trailer and record the make, model, and serial number. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers.

Attempted robbery under investigation

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store late Wednesday, Nov. 13. At approximately 10:40 p.m., Sheriff ’s deputies responded to the Callawassie General Store (1 Callawassie Dr) in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the 34-year-old female clerk who advised that just after 10 p.m., a white male armed with a knife entered the store and approached her at the register. The suspect demanded money; however, the clerk advised that she had already dropped all the cash in the safe. While the suspect was looking through the bank bag the clerk had been holding, she seized the opportunity to retrieve her own handgun. Upon seeing the gun, the suspect fled the store without having stolen anything. The clerk was unharmed and there were no customers present at the time of the incident. The suspect was described as a white male between 24-28 years of age, approximately 5’08”, 180 lbs, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, a baseball hat, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Cpl. D. Nelson at 843-255-3212 or Crimestoppers.

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Coffee with Colleagues was held Friday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Greenfish Gallery on Bay Street. Pictures by Captured Moments Photography.

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Cataract surgery can improve your life By Kenneth D. Farr, M.D.

Not everyone will develop diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma or other diseases over the course of their lifetime. However, most everyone who lives long enough will develop cataracts in their eyes. Cataracts are a natural progression of aging. A cataract is not a separate growth; it is formed as protein within the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy with time. Although there can be congenital cataracts and other causes, such as trauma, the majority of cataracts are due to aging. The only way to correct a cataract is to have it surgically removed. Once cataracts cause decreased vision that starts to interfere with normal day to day activities, most insurances and/or Medicare pay for the surgical removal of the cataracts. A person’s quality of life is greatly enhanced when their cataracts are removed. One of the most important

considerations when having cataract surgery is choosing a skilled and highly qualified ophthalmologist to perform the surgery. When an ophthalmologist removes the cataract, they also remove the eye’s lens; therefore, an artificial lens must be inserted to allow the eye to focus properly. Advanced technology gives the patient life-changing choices to correct vision with a replacement lens: • Multifocal Lens: This lens provides freedom from glasses for a majority of normal daily activities. The goal is to allow driving, watching TV, playing tennis, golfing, swimming, working on computer and reading without glasses. • Astigmatic or Toric Lens: Designed for patients with astigmatism, this lens provides good distance vision without glasses for active lifestyles such as golfing, playing tennis, swimming, biking, watching TV, etc. Reading glasses or “cheaters” will be needed for near vision. However, there is a Multifocal Toric

lens that is in development. • Monofocal Lens: Glasses are usually required after surgery for distance, intermediate and near vision. There are few things that are more important than your vision. Do not make a quick decision about your lens based solely on costs. If you are a candidate for an advanced lens replacement, you are in a very fortunate position to be about to choose to see well again without glasses or contacts. Talk to your doctor about the options that are available to you. Cataract surgery is an excellent opportunity to have the eyesight you have been missing. The lens you choose will be with you the rest of your life so select one that fits your lifestyle. Dr. Kenneth Farr is the Medical Director of Palmetto Eye Specialists, with offices in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Ridgeland. For more information, visit www.palmettoeye.com or call our offices at 843-842-2020.

LADY’S ISLAND INTERNAL MEDICINE OPENS STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

eaufort Memorial Lady’s Island Internal Medicine welcomed the community to its newly constructed office at 117 Sea Island Parkway at a ribbon-cutting and open house last week. The new 8,500-square-foot facility is home to Drs. Philip Cusumano, Randy Dalbow and Robert Vyge, board-certified internists who are now seeing patients. Board-certified physician assistant Eric Gearhart will be joining the team of medical professionals later this month. Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners is a multispecialty physician group that includes specialists in primary care, general and vascular surgery, orthopaedics, gastroenterology and women’s medicine. To learn more about Lady’s Island Internal Medicine or for an appointment, call 843-522-7240.

AT LEFT: Beaufort Memorial Physicians Partners Executive Director Sam Derrick cuts the ribbon at the new Lady’s Island Internal Medicine facility. From left: BMH President Rick Toomey; Dr. Randy Dalbow; Regional Practice Administrator Dana Schroeder; Dr. Philip Cusumano; Dr. Robert Vyge; Sam Derrick; Beaufort Regional Chamber Chairman Stephen Murray; Chamber President Blakely Williams. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.

Hospitals launch ‘Path to Health’ campaign Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital launched “Path to Health,” a community education and outreach initiative to raise awareness and understanding of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “Path to Health” is designed to inform and educate our community’s uninsured population and others within the community on how the changes implemented in the healthcare law will impact them and what they need to do in order to secure affordable healthcare coverage. “We’re excited to bring the ‘Path to Health’ campaign to our community and partner with local organizations to educate the community on what the opening of enrollment of health insurance exchanges mean for them and their families,” said Mark T. O’Neil, Jr, president and CEO of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. “We have always been committed to delivering safe, quality care in the communities we serve. As care givers, ensuring that our community and our patients understand all of the 6

offering community assistance Coastal Carolina Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital are designated Affordable Care Act Assistance locations. Assistance will be offered by Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services on the following dates and times: NOVEMBER: All Times 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • November 22: Hilton Head Hospital Boardroom and Lobby • November 25: Coastal Carolina Hospital Main Lobby DECEMBER: All Times 9 a.m. coverage options available to them is an extension of that mission.” The “Path to Health” campaign will work with community partners and offer educational materials and resources around navigating the insurance exchanges and the ACA. The comprehensive campaign will break down the barriers of this complicated law, and provide user-friendly guidance

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to 4 p.m. • Dec. 2: Coastal Carolina Hospital Main Lobby • Dec. 9 : Coastal Carolina Hospital Main Lobby • Dec. 13: Hilton Head Hospital Boardroom and Lobby • Dec. 16: Coastal Carolina Hospital Main Lobby • Dec. 20: Hilton Head Hospital Boardroom and Lobby • Dec. 23: Coastal Carolina Hospital Main Lobby • Dec. 27: Hilton Head Hospital Boardroom and Lobby. and tips on what community members need to know in order to make sure they are prepared to choose the best coverage for themselves and their families. For more information, visit www. pathtohealth.com or call Carolyn Grant at Coastal Carolina Hospital 843-784-8142 or Kelly Presnell at Hilton Head Hospital 843-689-8245.

health briefS Local dentist completes advanced studies

Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, has completed training in the care of patients who suffer TMJ. This specialized training means Dr. Durham can provide treatment that solves problems in the way the jaws fit and the muscles around them work together. TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is sometimes called “the great imposter” because its symptoms are so common and so varied. Migraines, neck and should pain, clicking and popping in the Dr. Stephen jaw, even dizziness and Durham ringing in the ears, are often traced to TMJ. Estimates say that nearly 92% of recurring headaches are caused by it. Dr. Durham completed the course, Advanced Micro-Occlustion II Level 7 under Dr. Clayton Chan of Occlusion Connections. While at O.C., Dr. Durham underwent training to further enhance his skills in treating all of his patients, especially those in need of complex treatment of TMJ therapy. By completing this course/ curriculum, Dr. Durham is currently one of 29 dentists in the world who has attained this level of training. Dr. Stephen Durham’s desire to provide the best possible care in his practice is evidenced by his commitment to continuing education in advanced dental studies. A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Durham received his bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and earned his dental degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. For more information call Dr. Stephen Durham at 843.379.5400.

Medical clinic receives diabetic education grant

Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Inc. to implement a diabetic education program. Staffed by 50 volunteers, the clinic is the only source of free medical care for low-income uninsured adults in Northern Beaufort County. More than three quarters of the clients at the clinic will not qualify for health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act and will not be eligible for Medicaid because South Carolina has opted out of the Medicaid expansion provisions of that Act. “We are very grateful for the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s generosity,” said GNMC’s Board Chairman Mike Green. “A grant that allows us to raise professional standards by improving care to diabetic patients validates our mission and confirms that those of us involved with the clinic are dedicated to providing quality care to the uninsured of Beaufort County.” For more information, contact Executive Director Carol Waggoner at 470-9088 or gnmc1402@embarqmail. com.

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It’s all perfect, just not always pleasant By Martha O’Regan

Since everything in all of creation is created in perfection, then everything is perfect, right? Right! It’s all perfect ... even when it isn’t pleasant. I know, right? Not so easy (until it is) to wrap your brain or your life around that one, is it? Everything, including each one of us, is created in perfection by design and function by a power far greater than our own, therefore everything that occurs in nature, our body and our lives must be perfect. But, what about the imperfect world we live in with the politics, crime, economy, illness and tragedies? Yep, perfect! Just not always pleasant. Many folks get stuck on the word perfect because as a culture of contradiction we are driven to try to become the perfect kid, student, spouse, teacher, employee, employer, etc., right alongside the age old belief that “no one is perfect.” And thanks to Martha Stewart, we have those overachievers who try to exceed perfectionism in everything they do while looking perfect doing it. In an earlier time, I was a practicing perfectionist, until I heard that perfectionists are actually imperfectionists in that they judge everything as not being good enough ... ouch! Now my house is perfect with the “lived in” look surrounded by the “natural” growth in my yard.

Live Well ... Have Fun Everything, including each one of us, is created in perfection by design and function by a power far greater than our own, therefore everything that occurs in nature, our body and our lives Offering a unique approach to your active must be perfect. But, what about the imperfect health care needs using a variety of healing world we live with politics, crime, illness and modalities, nutritional and wellness coaching for a new state of health and well-being. tragedies? Yep, perfect. Just not always pleasant. When it comes to our body and our health, since we are designed in perfection, every sign and symptom is a perfect response to one or more things such as bacteria or virus, an injury, a toxin, a lifestyle choice, or some other interference that interrupts the function of our original design. This is where the “not so pleasant” part comes in because it is hard to grasp the idea that a headache or back pain or an illness is actually perfect. But when we can come to terms with that concept, it becomes easier to dig in without judgment, and bring it back around to find our strength to grow and heal. We can move out of the “this happened to me” mentality into “this happened for me” to wake up and do things differently than I was doing before the symptom or illness occurred. This is the power of perfection. Now, what about life and all that is happening in our world? Our individual

brains can’t begin to comprehend the vastness of the perfection of what is happening globally when we see storms take out tens of thousands and leveling entire towns or countries or an economy that leaves innocent folks homeless while creating wealth for others. But in these microcosms of folks, no doubt there is growth, strength and community healing, like no other that we can comprehend. And when life hits us personally and locally with a tragic accident, murder, suicide, divorce or loss of a child, have you noticed how people come out of nowhere to offer support with a meal, childcare or a simple hug? As the days, weeks and months go by we marvel at the courage of those affected the hardest as they begin to heal and find a new way for living under brand new circumstances. This is the power of perfection.

I invite you to begin to see everything that occurs in your daily life experience through the lens of Divine perfection without judgment of being good or bad, right or wrong, but rather the idea that it is just what happened “for” me not “to” me. Allow yourself a few seconds to take a deep breath to cultivate an empowered response, a creative solution or a conscious decision to simply do nothing at all. Avoiding the victim trap or the over-reaction response actually saves time and energy by not having to dig ourselves out of another pit. But if you do fall in, it’s perfect. How do we know? Because it is exactly what happened! And there will be many more opportunities to try again. Live Well ... Have Fun! For more information or comments, please visit www.theravista.net, call 843812-1328 or email theravista@gmail.com.

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Women of Greatness: Discovering who I AM By Martha Cooper-Hudson

When people look at me, they can see a successful, confident, articulate, well put together woman who has it all by society’s standards — the husband, the children, a beautiful home, the success, etc. What they don’t know is the story and the journey I had to travel to get there. I was challenged by a very dear friend as she was interviewing me last Thursday for her talk radio show called “Destine to Bloom,” to tell the world about my journey, to open my book and be transparent to let women know that discovering who I AM was a bumpy road that had tons of distractions, bumps, mountains, tears, and failures on it. But because of Jesus, desire, and determination, I am today who he says I AM. As a little girl who was born and raised in the projects by a single mother who had a sixth grade education, the odds were already stacked against me. I was a girl who was withdrawn and shy because of my speech impediment (severe stutterer). I was a very smart girl who loved to read but ironically no one knew that because I would never read aloud or talk too much because of my peers and classmates who would laugh and make fun of me. I became more isolated and withdrawn over the years until I reached fourth grade and my life changed. My fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Eula Mason-Berry, would make me read out loud even if it took me all day to accomplish that task. She said to me the words that would forever frame

my life: “The race is not won by the swift or the fast, but by those who endure until the end” and “Do not ever allow someone else opinion of you to become your reality.” From that day forward, an eaglet was born soon to transform into the eagle I am today, but not without distractions, trials, and failures. For the next 11 years, my life was full of emotional abuse that came by way of my stepfather — an alcoholic who would tell me and my brother when he was drunk that we would be nothing, have nothing, or never amount to anything. My mother would always combat those words by telling us that we were created for greatness and that we would become the person that God created us to be. It was hard for my subconscious and conscience mind to distinguish the difference between the two, and at one point in my life I believed everything my stepfather said to me because nothing in my life was going right. Because of my good grades in high school, I was awarded a full academic scholarship to Florida A&M University. Well, that did not last long because I was put on academic suspension due to my failing grades at the end of my freshman year. I returned home to the sounds of “I told you so,” “you will never be anything,” “you will only have a mediocre life” at best, if I was lucky. I became a rebellious Eagle trapped in a cage that needed to break out. I needed to find a way to break this cycle and discover the I AM ... in me. That is when I opened

up the No. 1 book in my life, The Bible, and started to read about who I was. I started to read words such as, “I know the plan I have for you, plans to prosper you and Martha not harm you, plans CooperHudson to give you hope and a future.” “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” I became a personal development junkie, reading and speaking only positive things into my life. Not accepting negative words into my life, I started to guard my heart with all diligence, only speaking, seeing, hearing, and imagining the life that I would one day have. I was inspired by books such as “Live Your Dream” and “It’s Not Over Until You Win” by Les Brown, “Think Big” by Dr. Ben Carson, anything by John C. Maxwell, “Hung by the Tongue” and “Think and Grow Rich,” just to name a few. I left my negative life behind in 1994, when I relocated to a place where I knew no one, and that place was Orangeburg, SC. I enrolled in college, completed both my undergraduate and graduate degree from SCSU by 1999 and made a decision that my past will never, ever keep me from the future I was promised. From that point on, I was destined to bloom. I started to plant my flowers on good soil, I started to water my world with God’s words and positive people. I removed every bad leaf from my life

and because of the good seeds that I have sown and watered, the words that God and I have spoken over my life, my plants and trees are bearing good fruits (a great life, daily blessings, supernatural breakthroughs). These have allowed me to realize that I AM a masterpiece, I AM a woman of greatness, I AM beautiful, I AM strong, I AM confident, I AM a child of God, I AM possible, I AM equipped, I AM inspired, I AM motivated, I AM empowered to become the I AM that I was created to be. This is why I am so passionate about helping others across the country to discover the I AM within them, through coaching, workshops, seminars, and Women of Greatness events. I challenge each of you to get rid of the negative things that are holding you back, stop moonwalking over your past, and start focusing on your future as you start to discover your I AM. Join some amazing and awesome women of Beaufort and surrounding areas for our next Classy & Sassy Women Night Out with a Purpose Holiday Extravaganza on December 17 on the Roof Top Loft at the Old Bay Market Place on Bay Street. There will be live jazz music by Greg Whittaker and Kamar, and R&B singer Mahoganee from Atlanta, as well as tons of vendors, great food, networking and empowerment. For tickets, visit www. tastytuesday.eventbrite.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ TheWomenofGreatness.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes sleep deprivation By Cherimie Crane Weatherford Deadline looms and paralysis invades an otherwise swarming supply of thoughts. Subject matter abounds as life has proven itself quite lively in recent weeks. No lack of irony, comment-worthy occurrences have been beyond common and odd observations of human nature flow as freely the tide. The sudden onset of creative paralysis can only be credited to one new aspect of my life that numbs the very core of being and challenges any and all morsels of normalcy. Stress isn’t the viable nemesis as it has been such a part of my existence that its absence would have more of an effect. First comes love, second comes marriage, then comes sleep deprivation. It is simply the natural order. Runners run, Yogis yoga and writers write. It is a physical impossibility for me to write about anything other than what currently occupies my life. Admittedly, diapers of unusual contents, maddening midnight searches for the one and only suitable pacifier, and less than stimulating conversations held in the lobby of the pediatrician’s office might possibly fail to appeal to the masses. However, having had a baby exactly three weeks ago, what occupies my life is complete and utter chaos. It is true that there is no greater gift, I could never deny the love that came with the squeal of a healthy baby girl nor can I deny the effect those squeals have at precisely 3 a.m. Arguably, my husband and I are of 8

average intelligence — or at least that is what our parents and salesmen say — however, during the 3 a.m. squeals we melt into a sweltering pile of uncertainty topped Cherimie with insurmountable Crane Weatherford ignorance. There is an unexplained difference between daytime diapers and diapers of the night. In the safety of daylight where the world seems to make a bit more sense, diapers require little effort and, in most cases, no post graduate degree. Yet, as darkness falls, so doth intellect. Navigating the halls of our home typically poses no physical threat yet one squeal indicating necessary diaper removal morphs our otherwise happy home into a domicile of daunting danger where no man is safe and no woman sane. Seemingly innocent tasks shift impressively into arduous undertakings of monumental consequence when slumber fails to fall on tired souls of the parent type. In trying times such as these it is no cliché that you find out who your friends are and our friends come in unsuspecting form. Never have I met the creative being that devised a little lamb that simulates the soothing sea sounds of whales but I am bonded to him or her in a way that can only be expressed after the silencing of the squeals resulting by the sweet performance of said little lamb. Another kindred spirit

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I don’t pretend to be an expert on Pamela Brownstein is a 5-foot-tall Scorpio. taxes and governmental finances. Contact her at theislandnews@gmail.com. Millage rates, fiscal year budgets, these sometimes go over my head, but I would county’s recent property reassessment, like to think I have a basic grasp on the value of my house has dropped spending and the role of the taxpayer. more than $20,000 since I bought it in Many actions recently taken by the city 2004. (It seems odd anyway that the of Beaufort make me question if funds price of my house has gone down when are being used effectively, especially the the safety of the neighborhood and the project to replace lamp posts downtown. condition of surrounding homes have It seems the “candy cane” lamp posts only improved, but that’s another story.) are expensive to fix and maintain. Why OK, fine, I understand it’s a difficult wasn’t this addressed when they were first real estate market since the recession purchased? But now that new ones are and many people’s homes were affected being installed, I hope they will find better during the reassessment. It sucks, placements. Have you ever tried to push a but I can accept it. What I’m having stroller down Charles Street? It’s difficult a much harder time accepting is the because the lamp posts take up so much fact that while the value of my house of the sidewalk. has decreased, my taxes this year have Between the costs of the Office increased by more than $100. What? of Civic Investment and the recent I also understand that my tax bill is selection of a private developer for the not directly linked to city or county marina parking lot, it feels like there are projects, but putting them all together a lot of unanswered questions when it creates an interesting dichotomy, one comes to public involvement and the that I find frustrating and frankly makes transparency of public dollars. me lose a little faith. Add to that the county offering to Like I said, I’m not an accountant or a pay $850,000 for a machine that would financial expert, but when I hear about attract private businesses, in a deal that local governments spending (or some may or may not pan out at this point, might say wasting, but I won’t go that and it only fuels my skepticism. far) taxpayer’s dollars on projects that I guess the dollar amount of these deserve more transparency or were not projects wouldn’t have bothered me so managed properly from the beginning, much if I hadn’t just received a bill in the sometimes it just seems like things don’t mail for my property taxes. Under the add up.

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“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.” cast members, from left, Shyla Jenkins, Walker Perryman, Derick Dees, Zach Hobbs and Stewart Trask.

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A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • Hargray’s Battery Creek High Basketball Classic will be held November 29-30 at the school gym. Admission is $8 per day, or $12 for a two-day pass. The tip off time is 3 p.m. Participating boys teams include Battery Creek High, Cane Bay High, Groves High and Whale Branch Early College High School. Girls teams participating were Battery Creek High, Groves High, Wade Hampton High and Whale Branch Early College High School. BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23: Beaufort Academy students present this year’s Dinner Theatre Production, “Peter Pan and Wendy,” to be performed at the Bell Boys Fish Camp. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Call BA at 843-524-3393 for tickets. • Friday, Nov. 22: Sixth grade Latin play. • Tuesday, Nov. 26: Pre-K/K Thanksgiving Play • Wednesday, Nov. 27 until Friday, Nov. 29: No school, Thanksgiving. • Beaufort Cooks for Thanksgiving: Cooks needed to help with the BA fundraiser. They are collecting home-baked casseroles, soups, breads, pies, desserts and more. The

Congratulations to seven Beaufort High School choral students on their acceptance into the South Carolina All-State Choir. Shelby Morris, Kristen Rowell, Lyndsey Betz and Sam McDaniel were selected for the Women’s Choir; Christian Sommerville was chosen for the Men’s Choir; Olivia Durbin and Shannon Courtney were selected for the Mixed Choir. Kudos to the students and to their director, Jordan Norris. Pictured above, from left: Shelby Morris, Shannon Courtney, Olivia Durbin, Christian Sommerville, Kristen Rowell, Lyndsey Betz and Samantha McDaniel. food will be sold Monday, Nov. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Kitchen, in Newpoint Corners on Lady’s Island. Donations can be dropped off that morning. For questions, contact Maggie Mitchell at 271-0912 or maggiecatherine@yahoo.com. BEAUFORT HIGH • The Beaufort High School Dance Ensemble presents their Annual Fall Dance Concert on Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m. in The Arts Center at BHS. Tickets are

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Beaufort Academy fifth grade students visited the Apple store in Charleston. Students were broken into groups and walked through downtown Charleston to take hundreds of photos on iPods. Back at the store, the students uploaded the photos to desktop Mac computers and generated movies complete with music. Each child received an “Apple Field Trip” T-shirt and a copy of their video on a flash drive. Pictured (left to right): Emmy Wilson, Mason Westerfield, Emma Dillinger, Ansleigh Pingree and Burak Henderson with an Apple representative. From left: Maria Guzman-Rojas, Jessica Simmons, Eric Blakely and Tramone Jenkins represent Beaufort High’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support) Committee and its “Eagle Pride” program.

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Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was fascinated by the challenge of painting at night. He painted “Starry Night Over the Rhone” in his city of Arles, France. Holy Trinity Classical Christian School art students painted their own nightscapes. Fifth graders Katherine Hurtt and Grace Strawn display their handiwork. Veteran Kenneth Dennings, Jr., Vice Commander of the V.F.W. Post 8760, stand with fourth grade Leadership Club member Caiden Faircloth. Dennings assisted in set up and greeting students and guests during Lady’s Island Elementary School’s annual Patriotic Assembly held Friday, Nov. 8. Riverview received ratings of “Excellent/Excellent.” Riverview is the only elementary school and only middle school in Beaufort County School District to receive an “Excellent” absolute rating and an “Excellent” growth rating. “We are more than thrilled to

receive such high scores on our state report card,” says Alison Thomas, Director of the school. “I’m proud to see the hard work of our students paying off. I’m also incredibly grateful to our staff, for their tireless dedication; our parents, for championing quality educational choices; and our extended community, for their continued support.” This state report card, based on the results of the statewide “PASS” standardized test, comes on the heels of recently issued Federal report cards where Riverview received perfect scores of 100 for both its elementary and middle schools.

As a result of St. Peter Catholic School Spirit Week’s schoolwide donation drive, fifth grade students assisted in delivering nearly 300 pounds of canned and dry goods to Our Lady’s Pantry which serves individuals and families in need in throughout the Lowcountry.

going to an awards program that gives students incentives for good behavior. “We’ve been encouraging our congregation to get involved in the education of our children and to be supportive of our schools,” said Rev. James Moore, Mt. Carmel’s pastor. “In northern Beaufort County, there aren’t as many businesses for schools to partner with compared to other parts of the county, so we’ve concluded that we have to get ‘untraditional’ and do some things that churches typically don’t do.” An additional $1,000 church donation is going to Head Start, which supports Pre-Kindergarten children. “To have a prominent member of the county’s faith community step up to the plate in such a dramatic way really makes a strong statement,” said Superintendent Jeffrey Moss.

SCHOOL DISTRICT Mt. Carmel Baptist Church has announced the donation of $4,450 to four schools serving the Whale Branch and Battery Creek communities. Donations of $1,000 each will go to Whale Branch Middle School, Whale Branch Early College High School and Battery Creek High School. A donation of $1,450 will go to Whale Branch Elementary School, with the additional $450

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Cameron Matthew Wood. • 3.0 Dolphin Honor Roll: Ariel Nichole Bailey, Anna Corrin Belken, Matthew Alexander Carter, Tyler Joseph Cochran, Marc Corlett, Minh Tri Le Dang, Morgan Marie Doray, Danielle Latrice Heyward, Amanda Beth Hilton, Paula Andrea Madrid, Tyshanna Amore Major, Tiffany Grace Novoa, Shelby Caroline Puckett, Paula Myown Ramsey, Michael Albert Reyes, Mary Elizabeth Rice, Jordan Kyle Ruff, Wilton Jeffery Sauls, Jordan Michael Steward, Craig Anthony Truett and Shaquan Dont’e West. 12th Grade • All “A” Principal’s Honor Roll: Jasmine Natay Drake and Adam Joshua Yallum. • 4.0 Distinguished Dolphin A/B Honor Roll: Brandy Marie Aldana, Erik Jacob Barbosa, Kimberly Virginia Castro Gallo, Shey’von Monique Chisolm, Alexandra Dena Cofield, Miguel Daniel Crawley, Joseph Henry CuevasBlandon, Christopher Alan Daigle, Matalyn Nichole Dearsman, Sydney Leighann Fosnight, Amanda Lynn Frasier, Deidre Lynn Gallant, Alleanora Danielle Garcia, Jason Randolph Green, Kristen Ann Haberkorn, Dulce Violeta Huerta, Clifford Amos Johnson, Jaylin Monet Johnson, Illyona Rhianna Johnstone, Shawn Dustin Lee, Chelsea Elizabeth Lynn, Johnathan Zachariah Mahan, Shannon Gabrielle Major, Miguel Mejia, Daijah Makiba Morrison, Deja Shinay Moultrie, Aujena Laquan Mungin, Gabriela Portela, Wendell Van Roberson, Arionna Marqui Russell, Tafari Akil Salam, Rebekkah Lee Scott, Breyanna Chante Sheppard, Kale Brennen Slade, Marguerite Kylie Renee Tierrablanca, Jessie Lee Walker, Fatima S Watson, Reginal Lamont Williams, Raven Amanda Wills and Michael Andrew Woodruff-Carri. • 3.0 Dolphin Honor Roll: Alexander Eugene Berry, Caleb Seth Campbell, Daisja Mon’ee Cannon, Craig Benjamin Capano, Kaniecia Viola Dilbert, Roshell Denise Holmes, Anthony James Horle, John Yong Lee, Brandon Que Little, Amanda Elaine Martinez, Cierra Marie Martinez, Leyda Joselin Mejia, Eriq Tyshaun Moultrie, Katarina Hope Reiselt, Jadi Elizabeth Rhodes, Makayla Telia Ann Seale, Georgia Lamonica Shine, Daneisha Lashae Shuler, Trayon Tariq Simmons, Brayden Matthew Smith, Vanessa E Stanley, April Nichelle Stibitz, Caroline Renee’Vido, Kimberly Joy Vigil, Oneida Sarahi Villalta, Johnathan Lamont Wright and Dakota Lee Young. HOLY TRINITY CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL First Quarter Awards Leadership Award: Awarded to one student in each class who exemplifies Biblical Leadership (servanthood, strong moral compass, care for others). • Kindergarten: Brew Harter. • First Grade (Hinson): Gibson O’Neal • First Grade (Booman): Reagan Wyatt • Second Grade: CJ Bowman • Third Grade: Hamrick Hurst • Fourth Grade: Scarlett Mercier • Fifth Grade: Ivy Warman • Sixth Grade: Lydia Mahan Headmaster’s Honors: Awarded to students, grades third through fifth who earned all A’s and Outstanding Citizenship/Work Habits. • First Grade: Lilly Cooler and Reagan Wyatt • Second Grade: Amelia Burrus, CJ Bowman • Third Grade: Hamrick Hurst • Fourth Grade: Mary-Clanton Bozard, Rachel Cain, Scarlett Mercier, Olivia Qualls and Jenny Ramirez. • Fifth Grade: Luke Greene, Ellison Hapner, Hailey James, Elizabeth O’Neal, Ivy Warman • Sixth Grade: Morgan Chumney, Tatiana Forbes, Sarah Lawrence, Sydney Lawrence, Lydia Mahan, Caroline O’Neal, Gabby Warman. “A” Honor Roll: Awarded to students, grades third through sixth who earned all A’s. • Third Grade: Bella Carte, Corabet Miller, Kate Twitty.

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Young chess players enter high school tournament In a bold stroke, Beaufort Academy chess coach Darrin Rogers entered the Beaufort Academy elementary school chess team into the High School SCISA Chess Tournament on Wednesday, November 13 in Sumter, S.C. The BA chess players range from second to fifth grade and were the only participants at the tournament who were not in high school. The team performed incredibly well, placing seventh out of 15 teams. The tournament had 89 players in attendance; each had to qualify to participate.

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Winter concert will put audience in holiday spirit Beaufort Symphony Orchestra has something for everyone in their “Fa LaLaLaLa” Winter Holiday Concert at USCB Center for the Arts on Dec. 5 and 8. Maestro Fred Devyatkin has filled our musical stocking with Handel, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, topped it off with traditional Christmas and Hannukah songs, and then added a rousing finale of holiday sing-along favorites to rev up your holiday spirit. The celebration will open with the Overture from one of the season’s most iconic works, Handel’s “Messiah.” The “Sinfony” is one of only two purely instrumental movements composed for oboes and strings in the style of a French Overture popular during the Baroque period. Written in 1741, the music continues to awe and inspire musicians and audiences to this day. Three young musicians featured Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso in D minor, opus 3, no. 11 for two violins and cello will feature three talented young musicians, Willy Spivey and Luke Emmoth on violin, and Peter Devyatkin on cello. Spivey and Devyatkin are seniors at Savannah Arts Academy where Spivey is concertmaster of the orchestra and Devyatkin is principal cellist. Al three are members of the Beaufort Symphony Youth Orchestra, where Spivey and Emmoth are co-concertmasters, and Devyatkin is principal cellist. Emmoth is a senior at St. Andrew’s School in Savannah where he is concertmaster of the orchestra, which is directed by Fred Devyatkin. All three are also musicians in the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra. The third piece is the “Nutcracker Suite,” an instrumental extracted by its composer, Tchaikovsky, from one of his most famous compositions “The Nutcracker Ballet” written for the Christmas season in 1892. The suite was an instant success but the ballet took much longer to gain popularity. It was not performed outside of Russia until 1934, and debuted in this country 10 years later. Today it is one of the season’s most beloved entertainment traditions. Four most popular Christmas songs were not written for the holidays The second portion of the concert will celebrate the season with a wonderful mix of traditional compositions going back to the 1800’s. “Jingle Bells” is one of the most internationally recognizable secular holiday songs ever written — but originally it was a Thanksgiving song called “One Horse Open Sleigh” written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. He reprinted it two years later under the “Jingle Bells” title. “Sleigh Ride” is another song that was not written for the holiday but has become one of the top 10 most popular pieces of Christmas music worldwide. Written as an instrumental by Leroy Anderson in 1946, the lyrics were added by Mitchell Parish several years later. “Carol of the Bells” is based on traditional Ukrainian folk music associated with the coming of the New Year, which in pre-Christian Ukraine took place with the

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arts & entertainment arts annoucements Kim Weitkamp & Tellabration at ARTworks: On Friday, November 22, local youth storytelling troupes join a nationally-touring teller for Tellabration. At 7 p.m., hear the stories and see the antics of local storytelling troupes from the St. Helena Branch Library, Port Royal Elementary School, Lady’s Island Elementary School, and ARTworks After School. They will be joined by Kim Weitkamp, a nationally-touring storyteller renowned for her hilarity and humanity. “Tellabration” is an annual event in which guilds and storytelling enthusiasts all around the globe will share their storytelling talents in concerts held in cities and towns to celebrate the art of storytelling. Locally, ARTworks is nurturing and bringing together our area’s celebrated storytellers and youth storytelling troupes to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their tales. Tickets are Pay What You Can, at the door only; $5 suggested minimum. Call 379-2787 or visit www. artworksinbeaufort.org for or drop by 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center. “Goin’ Down the River” Book Signing at McIntosh Books: Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort, on Friday, November 29, from Noon to 3 p.m. “Sea Island fish camps are a very old, generational tradition that is part of being raised on these waters,” said Garrity, “It’s a great gift for people who love the Lowcountry.” For information about the book signing, call McIntosh Book Shoppe at 843-524-1119. For a preview of the book, or to order a copy online, go to www. garrity.com. Calling all designers: Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) is offering a $100 prize for a T-shirt design for their 2014 Race4Love 5K Run/Walk. There is no entry fee and the contest will run through December 1. Guidelines and an entry form are available at http://race4love.com/ contest/, and updates and other contests related to the race will be announced on Twitter at http:// twitter.com/codarace4love. The 2014 Race4Love marks the third year CODA has held a walk/run event to promote awareness and benefit child and adult survivors of domestic violence, starting with the 2012 Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run in honor of two deputies killed while responding to a domestic violence call. Celebrate Christmas Community Concert: The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort SC 29902, will host a “Celebrate Christmas” Community Concert on December 15 at 3 p.m. Come and join for a very special seasonal celebration as they bring back the infamous Sanders Family from Smoke on the Mountain, hear and watch guest solo vocalists and dancers, choirs, instrumental ensembles of all ages, dance with children in their “Marshmellow World” and lift our voices together in community carols. The season is upon us — join us for this free community event. Contact: Dr. Melanie Williams , mwilliams@bcob.org, (843)252-4104.

it in English, he has Welsh storytelling mastered.” Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids, and $10 each for groups of 10 or more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. 843-379-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org.

Holidaze at ARTworks Beaufort Film Festival receives recognition: The Beaufort International Film Festival has been named one of the Top 25 Coolest General Film Festivals in the World, 2013 by MovieMaker Magazine. For the complete list of honorees visit www.moviemaker.com/festivals. MovieMaker Magazine is a national publication based in Santa Monica, Ca., with an emphasis on the art of moviemaking. “We are thrilled to receive this honor and thank all of our supporters, sponsors, filmmakers and volunteers who made it possible. They are the Cool ones.” stated Film Festival Director Ron Tucker. Other film festivals from South Carolina making the list are The Charleston International Film Festival, Charleston, SC and the Indie Grits Film Festival in Columbia, SC. Holidaze at ARTworks: Jingle bells, handmade presents are swell. On three Saturdays in December, drop in for a selection of ready-to-go art projects to help you decorate the tree, stuff stockings, and spread good cheer. Artists guide you through the creative process, like Rudolph leading the sled team — and take care of the clean up too! ARTworks supplies all the glitter, ornaments, and craft supplies you and your family needs for handmade presents, just bring your creativity, a list of your lucky gift recipients, and $5-$15 per project. Holidaze Saturdays are December 7, 14, and 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at ARTworks, the community arts center of Beaufort. For more information, call 379-2787 or visit www. artworksinbeaufort.org. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. Masterpiece Masquerade: Is it a Van Gogh or a or just pretending to be a Van Gogh? “Masterpiece Masquerade” will once again be the feature exhibit for Beaufort Art Association’s All-Member Holiday Show. Each year BAA invites all 200 of their members to exhibit in their downtown gallery. Over the years Masterpiece Masquerade has been a favorite subject for artists and art patrons. This year’s exhibit will not disappoint. Artists were asked to pick their favorite master artist to emulate; or choose a masterpiece to recreate with their own twist on it. Either way, this December, the BAA Gallery will be filled with

Van Gogh “Sunflower” by Sandy Dimke, part of BAA’s “Masterpiece Masquerade.” Beaufort artists own “masterpieces” reminiscent of art museums all over the world. There will be oils, acrylics, collage, drawings and mixed media. Something to excite everyone’s artistic palette. Masterpiece Masquerade will open on December 9 at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort and run through January 5th. A Masquerade Party reception will be held on Friday December 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Public is invited, and admission is always free. For more information visit www.BeaufortArtAssocation.com or call the gallery at 843-521-4444. Gullah Caribbean Christmas Show: Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk will entertain with “Gullah Caribbean Christmas” Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at Penn Center. The special event includes contemporary Christmas music, a bit of comedy, dancing and a Caribbean cuisine feast. Aunt Pearlie Sue, the character developed by Anita Singleton Prather, is a nationally acclaimed storyteller, and her Gullah Kinfolk is a professional singing cast. Together they deliver messages of the Gullah culture of the South Carolina Sea Islands to bring history alive on stage. Advance adult tickets are $40 at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. A Child’s Christmas In Wales: Originally written for BBC radio, Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales is holiday nostalgia at its best: “One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town ... I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six.” Peter Townes is your minstrel for these performances. Through him you will also learn who the Welsh are, and what they think they’re up to, the difference between the Welsh and the Irish, Scots, Picts and the Bloody English; a quick genealogy workshop exploring your own Welsh ancestry and the Welsh Discovery of America. A Welsh treat will be shared! Originally from Wales, Townes now lives in upstate South Carolina, and considers Dylan Thomas to be “the master bard of all time. Although he does

Four Artist Christmas Concert: Morning Song Music has announced its tenth national Christmas tour featuring four artists: Steve Darmody, Jennifer LaMountain and Rudy Micelli, and Angela Bryant-Brown. Morning Song Music’s Christmas concert event, called “The Angels Sang” includes both traditional Christmas classics, new Christmas originals and favorites, like “Mary Did You Know” and “Oh Holy Night.” The free community concert will be at the USCB Center For the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at The Herban Marketplace, The Chocolate Tree and Beaufort Liquidation. Steve Darmody says, “I am excited about this tenth Christmas Tour for Morning Song. The bringing together of these talented singers to present this wonderful story of our Savior’s birth has become an annual touring tradition for Morning Song Concerts. Each year, new songs and new arrangements provide to create an awesome and memorable evening. The grand finale of each evening’s concert is a 8 minutes medley taken from the high points of Handel’s Messiah. This new orchestral arrangement was produced by Morning Song Music with the Prague Symphony exclusively for the Morning Song Christmas tour.” The tour is partnering with child development organization World Vision to drive child sponsorships. Jenny Lockwald, director of artist relations for World Vision, says, “During this special season, we are honored to be involved with Morning Song Music and these outstanding artists. The impact of this one evening and how God can use it to not only entertain hearts but to feed souls ensures that the impact will be felt far beyond the tour. We believe that this will be a great opportunity for families to reach out by sponsoring a child and tangibly taking the message of Christ around the world to children in need.” Nativity Celebration: First Presbyterian Church Beaufort presents their third annual Nativity Celebration Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at their Education Building located at 1201 North Street in downtown Beaufort. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, and noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8. Come celebrate the joy of the season by viewing beautiful nativities from around the world, collected by the Presbyterian Women’s group. This is a free event but donations are appreciated, with any funds raised donated to church charities. Peggy Fryer, Moderator of the Presbyterian Women says, “In the past we have used this event to help raise funds for both Hurricane Sandy Relief and the Thornwell Home for Children.” Most of the nativities on display are hand made and many represent the culture of the people and area where they were created. Countries represented include Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Boliva, Italy, Ireland, Peru, Japan and many more. For questions regarding this event, contact the church office, 843-524-3051 or visit www. firstpresbeaufort.org.

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Dr. Thomas Schultz, specializing in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease is pleased to announce his affiliation with Hilton Head Heart at their new Lady’s Island office. Dr. Schultz received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH. He completed both his residency in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. In addition,

Dr. Schultz completed a fellowship of interventional cardiology at University of Connecticut at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT. Dr. Schultz is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Schultz is on the active staff of Hilton Head Hospital, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Hampton Regional Medical Center. Dr. Schultz is scheduling new patient appointments.

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Gullah Christmas musical Broadway Back In Da’ Woods Productions presents the full-stage musical “Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish” on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. The annual event is scheduled for the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center For the Arts. A mini-marketplace will be open on the campus lawn from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with a Taste of Gullah including a grits and gravy booth, a cornbread shack and an art exhibit. Aunt Pearlie Sue, nationally acclaimed storyteller, and her Gullah Kinfolk, a professional singing cast, bring history alive on stage. The performance depicts an historical account of December of 1860, the last Christmas before the Civil War. South Carolina had just seceded from the Union. Visit the quarters and the big house for the talk of war and freedom by servant and master. Soulstirring, foot-stopping singing and dancing depict the excitement of the Yuletide season on a South Carolina Sea Island plantation. Performers are from the heart of the South Carolina Sea Islands and descend from the original Gullah people who were brought to America from West Africa by slave traders. Their skills in cultivating rice, indigo and cotton brought wealth to the masters of big Southern plantations. Aunt Pearlie Sue, whose real name is Anita Singleton Prather, wrote the original script for the production. She prefers to emphasize the hope and spirituality of a dynamic people rather than the suffering associated with a regrettable time in history. “We celebrate those who survived the horrors of this cruel institution called the trans-Atlantic slave trade. They chained our flesh but could not our spirit.” Prather is an ordained minister, historian, teacher, musician, writer and

Anita Singleton Prather is also known as Aunt Pearlie Sue.

storyteller. She is known for her work preserving the Gullah culture through songs and stories and has toured the United States and Canada with her group of professional singers and musicians. Her performances employ an interactive technique that she believes offers audience members a deeper experience. Children and adults are delighted when invited onstage to become part of the Gullah story. “We want our audience to interact with us and experience the excitement of Gullah,” she said. Prather loves to feed people as much as she loves to perform. A Gullah feast will be served before the 7 p.m. show and is included in the advance ticket price of $30 (or door $35) for adults and $15 for children ages 7 to 17. Gullah art will be exhibited and available for sale. Tickets and information on weekend package specials are available at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, 801 Bladen Street, Beaufort. Call 843986-1102.

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Beaufort prepares for the holiday season with a weekend of festive events such as A Night on the Town, Light Up The Night Boat Parade and the traditional Christmas Parade. Main Street Beaufort, USA proudly presents the 28th Annual A Night on the Town. This opening of the Christmas holiday shopping season takes place on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. A long standing tradition of the community, A Night on the Town is a mix of traditional and the contemporary. An evening with a surprise around every corner and a number of things that will entertain, delight and get you in the holiday spirit. Shops will stay open late to welcome customers with special treats and a preview of their large and unique selection of items to help get a head start to the holiday season. The evening also includes the City of Beaufort’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, entertainment by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, choral performances and a rumored visit from Santa. Take your pick of holiday parades by land or sea in Beaufort. Join Main Street Beaufort, USA and the Beaufort Sail and

Power Squadron on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m. for the Light Up the Night boat parade on the Beaufort River. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park provides the best view of the parade. The first boats will start arriving at the seawall at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park by 5 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available courtesy of The Greenery. The traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade will be Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., through the streets of downtown Beaufort Floats, bands, groups of walkers and personal cars and trucks are expected to participate. Application forms for the parades are available at www.downtownbeaufort. com/anightonthetown. For more information, contact Main Street Beaufort, USA at 843-525-6644 or email info@downtownbeaufort.com. Holiday weekend is hosted by Main Street Beaufort, USA and presented by Subaru of Hilton Head at New River Auto Mall, 98.7 The River, 97.3 Kiss FM, Regions Bank, The Beaufort Inn, Best Western Sea Island Inn, The Craftseller, SCE&G, The Beaufort Gazette, The Island News, and photographed by Captured Moments Photography.

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The Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, SAR, held its quarterly meeting during U.S. Constitution week in September. Two new members were installed: David Easlick of Lady’s Island, a descendant of Beaufort’s Patriot John Barnwell (pictured above at right), and Perry Gesell of Dataw Island, the patriot ancestor of George Hubbard, seen above at left. The new members were installed by SAR Secretary Tom Mikell.

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With cooler days and the holiday season upon us, what better way to spend your afternoon than at The Beaufort Day Spa? The talented staff, the variety of quality treatments and the healthy lunch options make for a worthwhile experience, whether by yourself or with a small group of friends. Kim had an Express Facial with Johanna Jacobson, which involved cleanse, exfoliation, mask and moisturizer, all under 30 minutes. Elizabeth’s toes sparkled after her Classic Pedicure with Anita Marcinkowski. And Buck was treated to a bamboo massage with Caroline Brice. Christina Byrne, who is co-owner of Clockwise from above: The Beaufort Day Spa is located in the heart of downtown the spa along with Jennifer Poole, gave Beaufort; Lowcountry Chop Salad; Club Med Salad; Elizabeth’s pretty pedicure. me a fabulous hot stone massage. After a stressful week working and taking care Beaufort Inn, to provide a healthy and I fawned over the Club Med Salad of my little ones, being able to close my lunch menu. So once your treatment — mixed greens tossed in a sesame lime eyes and lay down between warm sheets is complete, you can leisurely eat your vinaigrette with sliced strawberries, while Christina used different sized salad or sandwich in the relaxation sliced almonds and warm herbed goat heated basalt stones and her amazing room, or if it’s a nice day, in one of their cheese, topped with grilled chicken. It technique over my back, legs, arms and lovely outdoor seating areas. was the perfect way to end the most neck felt like heaven. Elizabeth loved the Lowcountry Chop relaxing lunch break I’ve had in a while. From the orange-flavored water to the Salad made with Romaine, pecans, The Beaufort Day Spa is located at lavendar-scented neck pillows, Christina black-eyed peas, tomato, cucumber, 304 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. and Jennifer pay attention to detail and cheddar cheese, country ham and local To make an appointment, call 843-470run an immaculate, rejuvenating spa. shrimp with a South Carolina honey 1777 or email thebeaufortdayspa@ The spa has partnered with its mustard vinaigrette. Buck enjoyed his gmail.com or visit them online at www. neighbor, Southern Graces at The chicken salad on a croissant, while Kim thebeaufortdayspa.com.

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The red wine round up By Celia Strong

Well, hopefully, the review we did last week of white wines was helpful. Or will be helpful. I know it was a little early, especially for those of us who live in the world of “last minutes.” The LONG weekend of Thanksgiving, or simply the LONG as we call it now, is a great opportunity to leave things to the last minute. Unfortunately, our discussions on wines for the LONG have to be a bit more planned (press deadlines and such) but the choosing and shopping can all be left to the very last minute. But, in case this hadn’t occurred to you, wine bought at the last minute can’t be drunk until the last minute. So, this week, just to help in your planning, and hoping you get some earlier rather than later, we will continue with our review. Red wines this time. Last minute or not is entirely up to you. Again, let’s do our list in alphabetical order. Our first, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner red wine is Beaujolais Nouveau. This is a French wine, from the southern tip of the Burgundy region While Beaujolais wines are available all year long, the Nouveau wines are the first wines of that year’s harvest and are legally released for sale, around the whole world, on the third Thursday of November. How convenient, French AC wines laws looking out for our special American holiday. Beaujolais is made from the Gamay grape — a very thin-skinned variety. This wine has few tannins, especially the really young Nouveau, and more acidity than most reds. Acidity needs chilling to freshen it, so this wine should be chilled for about 30 minutes. Both turkey, and duck, and ham, and so much more are happy when paired with Nouveau. This year, we’ll have three Beaujolais Nouveaux wines to choose from, all about $12. The second wine is Catena Tahuan Malbec. A long time favorite for many of us, this wine is smooth and mellow and rich. It is full enough to go well with dark and white meat turkey, duck, or any other poultry you might have. Coming from Argentina, the Tahuan Malbec is a superb example of what a Malbec can be. And how lovely these wines can make

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your meals. Like we discussed with our white wines last week, a great wine can be enjoyed all day long and all weekend long. Remember, the holiday weekend is the LONG, and wine in your glass is necessary. For $14.99. Chandon Pinot Meunier is our third wine. It’s been several years since we talked about this wine, but it’s is still one of the very best. It comes to us from the sparkling wine company in Napa, Domaine Chandon. Pinot Meunier is the third of the three grapes used to make Champagne in France, and Chandon sparkling wines in California. It is a cousin to Pinot Noir, has the same basic flavor profile, and is a bit heavier bodied. Red Pinot flavors include red and black berries, coffee and truffles (chocolate and earth-grown). The weight of this wine is extremely well balanced with turkey and game birds. For us, because we’re special, this wine, at $19.99, is at least $10 dollars off the winery price. Nothing’s like a holiday meal with an extra special wine! Some of us, for this holiday of all holidays, like to drink red Zinfandel. Part of the reason for this is the fact that our Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and red Zinfandel wines are uniquely American (California) wines. So, the two go together. Decoy Zinfandel is one of my all time favorites. Made by the well known Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa, this is a Sonoma County wine, 100 percent Zinfandel. Mild tannins in this wine mingle with dark fruit flavors (blackberries, black cherries, plums), hints of pepper spiciness, and mocha. Great with turkey and game birds for sure. While pretty full bodied, this wine is not too heavy for the meal. $19.99. Our next wine, is not red, but a rosé. And we did just discuss it only a week or two ago. Even then, we said it would

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All we have to do is start deciding which wine — red or white or pink — and how many we’re each going to need to help get us through the long Thanksgiving weekend. be a wonderful choice for the LONG. (We weren’t calling it the LONG that week, though.) It is the JCB No 69 Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé. Made from 100 percent Pinot Noir, this wine is festive, pretty in your glass (flute more correctly), and really, really good. Those of us who’ve had a glass or two in the last couple of weeks know how good, and how well priced it is for how it drinks. $17.99. And, you did note that it is another Pinot wine? Getting any basics here? Besides being a perfect variety, bubbles go with ham perfectly, pink wine goes with pink meat. This is so hard, all these choices. This is a favorite, too. Thank goodness it’s a long weekend. More time for all these wine choices. Italy is the source for La Maialina Gertrude. This is a Tuscan red wine, kind of a baby-Tuscan. A term that refers to not expensive wines from Tuscany that do not follow the legal formula for Chianti. About 20 years ago, producers in Tuscany thought they could make better, actually great wines, if they broke with tradition, and their DOC wine laws that were totally based on century old traditions, and blended grapes as they saw fit. Originally, these new wines were called Super Tuscans; they were very good and very expensive. In time, lower priced versions of these wines (babyTuscans and even mid-Tuscans) were created. With great success. Gertrude is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is mediumbodies with intense red cherry flavors and some natural acidity. Yep, a bit of a chill on this one is good, too. Maybe 15 minutes. With the slight chill, this wine is clean and crisp and refreshing. And delicious. And a great match for turkey and fixings. For $12.99. From California, we get Orin Swift’s California. On the label, you just get “Ca.” This wine is part of the “Locations” group from Dave Phinney. Each wine in this series is labelled for its place of

origin, so the “Ca” label is just another simple piece of paper on a bottle. In keeping with the Orin Swift style, the “Ca” is very full bodied and will pair with heavier game birds and other dinners. Or, it will satisfy the Cabernet drinkers in your group and still keep others happy, as well. This wine is a blend of several varieties, mostly Tempranillo. Yes, a completely American wine. The Tempranillo was grown in California. Rare and extraordinary. For $24.99. Rusina Zinfandel is another Zin for our list. It’s that American wine for an American holiday thing. This wine comes from the Lodi area, south of Napa and Sonoma, where some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in California still grow. This is a smooth, juicy textured wine, not too heavy, a crowd pleaser. Softness and subtleness mark this wine in your glass. As easy drinking as this Zin is, this can be an excellent choice for a larger group of diners. Even those new to drinking red wine have liked it. At $11.99 you can keep some set aside for yourself. A private stash. Finally, our last red wine is Thorny Rose Red Blend. A Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah mix from Washington state, Thorny Rose is terrific. Medium bodied, with dark red and black fruit flavors and a punch of baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla) on the finish, I find this wine is a good choice for many meals. At the table, of course, but while you’re cooking, and while you’re cleaning up, and when you’re relaxing in a tub afterwards. It’s a great set of flavors. At $5.99, the sky’s the limit on how many you decide you’ll need. Now, at this point, all we have to do is start deciding which wine, red or white or pink, and how many we’re each going to need. And thank goodness the LONG is a long weekend. More time to drink more choices. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy them all.

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A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL: 1430 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-379-0232; L.D. ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

FOOLISH FROG

Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; Thai, Asain cuisine; L.D.

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.

Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D.

BEAUFORT BREAD COMPANY: 102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-522-0213; B.L.

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS: 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

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

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls Foolish Frog is at 846 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. Lunch is Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday Brunch is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch is 3 to 5 p.m., dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Call 843-838-9300 or visit www.thefoolishfrog.com.

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

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

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

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

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

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

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

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

BURLAP: 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort; B, L.

CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968

Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L.

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

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

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

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

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,

Beaufort; 379-JAVA (5282); Sandwiches, soups, muffins, desserts, coffee drinks,; B. L.

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, Beaufort; 5247433; Seafood; D.

THE DOG HOUSE: 381 Sea Island

Parkway, Lady’s Island Beaufort; 770-0013; L.

DUKE’S BBQ: 1509 Salem Road,

Beaufort; 379-4744; L.D.: Thursday and Friday only.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port

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

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

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

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE & CAFE: 302 Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

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

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St., Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; 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.

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

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

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

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

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

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; Sandwich cafe; B.L. MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-

4322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.

MIZU: 1370 S. Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001; Mexican; L.D.

Island; 522-9700; L.D.

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

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

2121 Boundary Street, Suite 103, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 843-379-5559; L.D.

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

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

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway; Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

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

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

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

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

St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.

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

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

SO HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL:

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

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

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

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

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE:

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

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

SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

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

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

1900; B.L.

524-6498; Japanese steakhouse, sushi; L.D.

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 843-522-0527; L.D.

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

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 522-0230; L.D

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

LIGHTHOUSE PIZZA: 81 Sea Island

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

FILLIN’ STATION: 57 Sea Island

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

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

Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

Gateway, Port Roya; 843-379-1500; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr,

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.

ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

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

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D.

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

AMATA THAI FUSION: 2127

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001

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

MUCHO MARGARITS: 5 Sams Point

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

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood, burgers; 379-8555; L.D. OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-524-1995; L.D.

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

A GUIDE TO DINING • All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.

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obituaries Donald Clarke

Donald Herman Clarke, 81, formerly of Beaufort, SC, brother of Imogene Clarke, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Ocala, FL. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Nolan Dearing

Nolan L. Dearing, 75, husband of Ruth Phillips Dearing, of Port Royal, SC, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in River Oaks Residential Care in Port Royal, SC. The family received friends on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. Funeral services began at 2 p.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel. Mr. Dearing was born on June 22, 1938 in Ashton, Idaho. He is the son of John Earl Dearing and Lavon Almira Couch Dearing. Surviving in addition to his wife Ruth; are two sons, Michael and Scott Dearing; two brothers, Larry and Jay Dearing; two sisters, Earlene Hought and Roseann Goodpastor; two grandsons, Michael and Reese Dearing. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Church of Christ in Port Royal, SC. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

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James Marion Gray, Sr., “Sammy”, 81, husband of Doris Johnson Gray, of Beaufort, SC, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The family received friends on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902 or charity of one’s choice. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

honor loved ones OBITUARIES will be printed free of charge. Please email the information to Beaufortobits@gmail.com and include the name of the deceased, age, residence at time of death, date of death, name of funeral home and where to send flowers or donations. Limit to 50 words or less. Please note: Do not send attachments. DEATH NOTICES are paid items and are billed at 50 cents per word. Photos may be included for an additional $20.

Theresa Scimeca

Theresa Lowery Scimeca, 68, sister of Nancy Verhine-Downey of Okatie, SC, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Bayview Manor, Beaufort, SC. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Carolyn Jo Tapp

Carolyn Jo Tapp, 69, mother of Teresa Petty, of Beaufort, SC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2013. The family received friends on Monday, November 18, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. in Community Bible Church with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will be accepting flowers or donations to Epilepsy Foundation or Tidewater Hospice. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Loretta Watts

Loretta Deaton Watts, 68, widow of Enoch Watts, formerly of Beaufort, SC, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Carmi, IL. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Helena Baptist Church with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

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pets

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

Happy Holi-dog-day By Tracie Korol

Canned pumpkin has been moved to its own display in the front of the grocery and the question “what are you doing for Thanksgiving?” is part of every conversation so it’s a fair guess we’re about to leap into the festivities once again. As we settle into the hustle, let’s remember our Best Friends appreciate a happy, safe holiday, too. When planning a festive occasion, consider the following: Train, don’t complain: Our dogs don’t come pre-programmed; they rely on us to teach them acceptable behavior. Jumping up, stealing food, counter cruising, idiot barking and digging are all perfectly normal behaviors ... to our dogs. Unfortunately, they are also behaviors that irritate owners. When holiday houseguests arrive, when there’s an excited energy in the air and when the household is completely off schedule it becomes the perfect time for our dogs to engage in unwanted activities. Help remind your dog to remember what is expected of him by practicing and rewarding desired behaviors on a daily basis. Even your old, well-trained been-around-forever dog will welcome the attention of a brush-up of basic skills. The gift of management: In a perfect world our dogs would behave just like those robot-dogs in the Hallmark specials. However, in the real world we need to affect

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Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

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our management skills to out-think or prethink our beloved pets. If Barney is a skilled, if occasional, counter-cruiser, consider babygating him out of the kitchen during peak preparation/service times. Tripping over an excited dog while holding a pan of boiling water is a sure opportunity to share your Thanksgiving with your veterinarian. Use your dog tools — baby gates, tethers and x-pens are extremely useful in times of highlevel distraction. Whenever possible, give your dog something to do rather than let him get creative and find something to do. Pre-gift your dog a squash-stuffed Kong or a Buster Cube. Working a food puzzle or a chew in his own crate in the spare room is the dog equivalent of “sit and color.” Leave the leftovers: While it’s nice to think we’re going to maintain a good diet through the holidays, the solution is not peeling off the turkey skin and handing it to the nearest dog. Rich, fatty foods will

PET OF THE WEEK Buster is the perfect companion to play with, entertaining to watch, and deserving of a permanent place in your heart. Buster is neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. Come take him home for free during our Back-in-Black adoption event through November; you also receive a free annual check-up at the Palmetto Animal League adoption center in Okatie. For more information, call 843-645-1725 or email info@ palmettoanimalleague.org.

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cause stomach problems ranging from simple upsets all over the carpet at the most inopportune time to pancreatitis, a serious condition often requiring hospitalization. At your holiday table, provide tiny bowls of kibble or baby carrots for guests, who might feel guilty in their own personal gluttony, to slip to the dog lurking under the table. Take out the trash: During the holidays all sorts of leftovers are getting tossed into the garbage. This year, move your wastebasket to a shelf in the garage or set it up high outside so that your dog is not tempted to explore and find something he shouldn’t. When something as tempting as peels, roasting bags, string, pop-up timers and the stuff the kids won’t eat is within dog nose range, your pet can and will perform acrobatics that would earn him a place in the Cirque du Soleil. As a family you might be very careful not to put

food in the trash but Uncle Joe doesn’t know you compost. Don’t tempt fate. After a party or meal with extended family or friends, take out the garbage. Respect each other: Avoid forcing your dog on non-dog people and do not let your guests force themselves on your dog. Some folks become very unsociable upon getting “haired up”, as I like to call it, and conversely, some dogs do not care to serve as pony for the rodeo-grandchild. Set clear ground rules for how your dog is to be treated and if necessary, be prepared to remove your Best Friend if guests are unable or unwilling to follow them. Watch your dog for signs that he’s uncomfortable — yawning, lip licking, turning away or actively trying to get to anywhere else. If you know you dog has a fear or aggression issue, do everyone a favor and park him, with his Kong, in his crate, away from the action. Be prepared: Just in case, keep the number of your veterinarian, the nearest emergency clinic, and the Animal Poison Control Center National Hotline (888-4264435) handy. You never know. These simple steps are all you need to do to ensure a safe Thanksgiving for your Best Friend. By keeping these tips in mind you can have a holiday season you can all enjoy.

what to do Hope Haven to hold volunteer training

Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center, is accepting applications for volunteers and interns to attend the Child Advocate volunteer training on Thursday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hope Haven. Child Advocate volunteers will supervise Hope Haven’s lobby to greet families, clients, and other agency representatives visiting the office. When children are present, volunteers will interact with them to help reduce stress and anxiety related to separation from their caregiver, the forensic interview and treatment process. During the first two hours of the training, participants will receive training and certification in the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children child abuse prevention training. The training is 3.5 hours long and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact Christine Smith at 843-524-2256.

Turkey shoot at Parris Island Rod & Gun Club

Come aboard the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Saturday, Nov. 23 for fun and friendly competition at the Parris Island Rod & Gun Club Turkey Shoot — win delicious hams, turkeys and other valuable prizes. Shoot all day on club range — first relay to line 7 a.m. Club provides all ammo, $2.00/shot. Bring your own gun: Transport in car trunk, no ammo, no scopes and no barrels longer than 32 inches. Refreshments available. For details, contact Nick Russell, 843-812-9697 or captnick@hargray.com.

First cornhole tourney, smoked pork butt sale

The Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund (HHLF) has is having a Cornhole/ Smoked Pork Butt Sale the weekend of November 23-24. The Cornhole Tournament will be Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 at Waterfront Park. Play starts at 9 a.m. Parking $2 for the day at Trask Lot on Craven Street. Just $25 team registration (two person teams) includes T-shirts for paid team members. Double elimination bracket play. Registration forms can be found at www.hhlcf.org. The Boston Butts are $30 a butt if pre-ordered by Nov. 18 at noon; $35 chopped for you at pick up; $40 if ordered after Nov. 18; $45 chopped; $40 a butt while supplies last on Nov. 23, first come first served; $45 chopped. Sign up fees and pre-orders/ payments for the Tournament/Smoked Pork Butts can be downloaded at www. hhlcf.org and mailed to HHLF at PO Box 1171, Beaufort SC 29901. Make checks payable to HHLF/CF.

Attend ribbon cutting for Spanish Moss Trail

The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail and The PATH Foundation are holding a ribbon cutting for the new section of the Spanish Moss Trail on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Spanish Moss Trail at Westvine Drive. Segment 3 is made possible by contributions from The James M. Cox Foundation, Beaufort County, City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and The Keyserling Family.

Plaza Stadium Theater

Hunger Games Midnite A “PG13” 8:00-11:15

Hunger Games Catching Fire A “PG13” Showing DAILY 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45

Thusday 11/21

Hunger Games Midnite B “PG13” 8:00-11:15 Hunger Games Midnite C “PG13” 8:00-11:15 Free Birds 2D “PG” 2:00-4:00 Jackass Bad Grandpa “R” 2:00-4:00 Thor 2D “PG13” 1:45-4:15-7:00-9:15 Thor 3D “PG13” 1:45-4:15 Best Man Holiday “R” 1:45-4:15-7:00-9:30 Visit beaufortmovie.com for upcoming movies. 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

Group has Community Awareness Picnic

The Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a Community Awareness Picnic and Fun Day on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Burton, S.C. The purpose of this event is to draw attention to existing community problems such as unemployment and crime and seek ways in which we can find solutions to these issues that affect all of us. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Sam T. Spain, Sr. at 843-812-4930 or Secretary Dr. Carrie Allen at 843-846-8050. Everyone is invited.

Librarian to speak to county historical society

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Grace Cordial will discuss “Child Labor in Beaufort” at the Beaufort County Historical Society meeting. Cordial, who oversees the Beaufort District Collection at the Beaufort County Library at 311 Scott St., Beaufort, is well known to historical researchers and Beaufortonians. Grace Cordial has been responsible for the management and day-to-day operation of this special local history collection and archives of the Beaufort County Library since 1999. The meeting will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road, on Lady’s Island at noon. All speaker series meetings are free and open to the public.

Beaufort TDI therapy dog test set for Nov. 23

Beaufort Chapter 229 of Therapy Dogs International will host a therapy dog test at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at BayView Manor LLC, 11 S. Todd Dr. in Beaufort. Fee for the test is $10. Therapy dog and handler teams visit hospitals, assisted living and nursing homes to bring emotional support to residents. They also participate in the “Tail-Waggin’ Tutor” program, helping children with their reading skills, at local

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elementary schools and the YMCA. For information on TDI and on what is included in the test, visit the TDI website at www.tdi-dog.org. Space in the test is limited, and advance registration with payment is required. For more information or to register, call Chapter 229 Director Dick Hoagland at 5222073, or e-mail Merle Hoagland at merle13@embarqmail.com.

Theologian, author talks Beaufort revival

Dr. Douglas F. Kelly, PCA pastor and theologian, will be speaking at First (Scots) Independent Presbyterian Church of Beaufort on Sunday, December 1. Dr. Kelly is the Richard Jordan Professor of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, where he is in his 30th year of teaching. He has written such books as “If God Already Knows, Why Pray?,” “Creation and Change, Systematic Theology, and Revelation: A Mentor Commentary. He also wrote “Preachers With Power,” a historical biography about the lives of several of the great Southern pastors of the past few centuries. This book includes a section on Daniel Baker, pastor of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah whose preaching sparked a revival in Beaufort in the 1830’s.  Dr. Kelly will speak three times on Dec 1: • 9:30 a.m.- Sunday School class will offer time of Questions and Answers. • 10:45 a.m.: Dr. Kelly will preach during the morning worship service. • 4 p.m., Dr. Kelly will speak on revival,

with a particular emphasis in the historic Beaufort revival of the 1830’s. All three events will be held at 302 Burroughs Avenue in Beaufort, and the public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact First (Scots) at 593-0176 or email firstscotsbft@gmail.com.

Rotary Club holding annual wreath sale

The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry’s Annual Christmas Wreath sale is back with beautiful 24-inch, evergreen wreaths, boxed, with pine cones and red bow for only $30. Proceeds go to local charities such as Child Abuse Prevention Association, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Beaufort High School Interact, Boys & Girls Club, Beaufort Humane Society, Hope Haven, Alzheimer’s Family Services, and more. The wreathes will arrive in Beaufort around the first weekend of December and can be picked up by appointment or delivered if necessary. You can pay with check, cash or money order. To order a wreath, call Rep. Shannon Erickson at 843-263-1867.

Give blood at American Red Cross Blood Drive

There is a gift that you can give this Christmas that costs nothing, but can save a life. Yes, this gift is a donation of blood at the next Carteret Street United Methodist Church-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, December 5 in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. ARC blood is distributed regionally and throughout the world and is a source for blood used by the U.S. military services and natural disasters around the world. To make an appointment, call 1-866611-7137 or log onto www.givelife.org (it’s very simple). For the 1-866 number, after you get an answer press 2 (Option 2) for a Savannah-based operator. Please remember to eat at least two hours before donating and reduce intake of tea and sodas at least one day before donating so that you can pass the “iron” test; drinking lots of water is also suggested. For questions, please call Merle Hoagland (522-2073) or e-mail merle13@embarqmail.com.

Groups can sign up now to tour Festival of Trees

The 2013 Festival of Trees to benefit the Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at the Shed in Port Royal December 5-7. The Opening Gala will be Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 - 9 p.m., and the public is invited to view the trees from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. School groups are encouraged to sign up now to tour the Festival of Trees. Please call Fripp Langford at 843-5256257 to register your class or school. Cost is $2 per child. For more information, email fripp@friendsofcarolinehospice.com.

Beaufort County Senior Leadership Program

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weekend scenes from

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WHAT’S INSIDE?

AROUNDTOWN

happY wINOs

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

Lunch Bunch goes to Habersham for Piace Pizza. see page 24 INDEX

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wo Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee. Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.

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beaufort’s becoming bookish This fall features a lot of events for literary lovers

short story America Festival hits town

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Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.

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Beverly Porter is a true friend to our community. see page 9

ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14. BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.

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A smattering of book signings highlights local authors the annual friends of the Library book sale will take place next weekend, september 28-30 in Waterfront Park. What else is happening at the library?

see These sTories on page 12

Happy rail trails At a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 13, a crowd of local officials, community leaders and bicycle enthusiasts gathered at the site of the old Depot Building off Depot Road in Beaufort to commemorate the start of construction on the Spanish Moss Trail. As Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling noted, making the trail a reality was the result of public and private groups working together for a cause that will promote healthy activity and benefit the community. Weston Newton also praised the trail as a way to showcase the beauty of our natural resources. The first section is scheduled to be complete by Thanksgiving.

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Hometown tennis great Larry Scheper gives back. see page 8

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Amazing Idol

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Beaufort named “America’s Happiest Seaside Town.” see page 3

HEALTH

Battery Creek win breaks 13-game losing streak. see page 15

New column teaches some helpful, basic yoga poses. see page 4

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City and county officials break ground at the old Depot building in Beaufort to commemorate work on the Spanish Moss Trail.

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lanier laney joins beaufort’s ‘international’ residents to celebrate chile’s independence day with party, page 10

Sanford wins 1st Congressional seat Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford was chosen by voters to fill the U.S. House of Representatives, District 1, seat in the special general election held Tuesday, May 7. Unofficial results, with all five counties reporting, show the Republican Sanford at 54 percent

over his opponent Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch. In Beaufort County, Sanford collected about 53 percent, with Colbert Busch at nearly 47 percent. With all 80 precincts reporting, voter turnout was deemed high by election officials at 33 percent. Sanford beat out 15 other

candidates in the primary to represent the Republican Party in his first return to politics since he resigned as governor in 2009. He previously served as the First Congressional District representative from 1995-2001. Sanford grew up in Beaufort and his family still lives in the area.

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Beaufort Children’s Theatre presents Little Mermaid, Jr. see page 18 INDEX

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