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Beaufort Memorial was always the goal. Ever since Luke Baxley first worked in the emergency room during one of his medical school rotations, he had his heart set on returning. His wife-to-be Geneva had been working in New York as a photographer and actress on As the World Turns, but she too was ready for a change and was earning a second degree at Duke’s School of Nursing. So when the childhood friends reconnected at Luke’s sister’s wedding and sparks flew, there was no question that Beaufort was going to be their home - and that Beaufort Memorial was going to be their hospital. Luke assumed the role of assistant director of the Emergency Room soon thereafter, and Geneva began her nursing career on the 5th floor medical/surgical unit. And now, years later, the couple is assuming a new role - as co-chairs of the 27th Annual Valentine Ball. “The hospital is what brought us
here and Fr om has always lef t: L been a key u ke B ax en. part of our daily ely a n Cu ll b o d G e n e va ; B d M ary L o u an life,” they explain “so we enthusiasm is are both honored and grateful to be positively contagious. “The band this able to support this event.” Joining them as co-chairs are Bob year is going to be amazing,” Geneva and Mary Lou Cullen who have been gushes. “As a wedding photographer, actively involved with the Ball as both I’ve seen literally hundreds of bands committee volunteers and dinner play, and Rubberband is far and away party hosts ever since moving here the very best. I just can’t wait!” Neither can we. More than 600 from Seattle 15 years ago. Like Geneva, Mary Lou is a nurse people are expected to attend this by training, and Bob was president year’s black tie fundraiser, scheduled of a systems engineering company for Saturday, Feb. 6, with its “The that the couple founded 35 years ago. Golden Age of Hollywood” theme. Since their retirement, the Cullens Guests who purchase tickets before have been wholly dedicated to giving the Jan. 12TH RSVP deadline will back to their community – in addi- also be invited to attend one of the tion to all of their efforts on behalf privately-hosted pre-ball dinner of the Ball and their church, she vol- parties held in many of Beaufort’s unteers with hospice patients, and he most beautiful homes and special ministers to the area’s nursing homes. venues. “The dinner parties are all You can ask any of them about the BALL continued on page 6 upcoming Ball, and their collective
OktoPRfest celebration proves successful for second year.
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PROFILE
Hollyhock’s shop owner defines success.
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SPORTS
First Annual Adaptive Golf Challenge at Parris Island scores an ace!
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Kallaher hits 20 year mark at Mama’s Furniture Brent Kallaher, Manager at Mama’s Furniture recently celebrated his 20th anniversary working in Beaufort. “When I started here in 1996, I never imagined I would last as long as five years, much less twenty. But here I am and enjoying it as much as I did when I first walked through those doors.” Brent continued, “This was a dream come true for me. I was right out of high school and jobs were really hard to find. Did I know anything about furniture back then? Hardly. But today it is hard to stump me. The store offers so many manufacturers that finding the item that is just right for our customer is something we regularly do.” Jo Stutts, General Manager of Mama’s Furniture, described Brent as “a oneof-a-kind of employee. Whether it is Brent Kallaher is descirbed as “a one-of-a-kind of employee.”
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community Nancy Head Thode to present newest one-woman cabaret Beaufort native, Nancy Head Thode will perform her newest one-woman cabaret, Camelot Came Calling – The Fabulous 60’s at the 9th Annual Dinner Theatre benefit supporting Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort. This fun event will be held at the Shed in Port Royal on Friday, October 9th. The show, a collection of remembrances of the events of the 1960’s takes the
audience through sit-ins, love-ins, Woodstock, The Beatles, the Peace Corps, the Vietnam conflict and walking on the moon. The show, which Nancy describes as a “magical mystery tour” is performed through song, history, and personal recollection and as she remarks, “if you weren’t around in the sixties, you’re really in for a ride”. In addition to Nancy’s show, the eve-
ning includes dinner from at least eight local chefs, a silent and live auction, an open bar and cocktail entertainment by Ken Kolbe presenting The American Songbook. Nancy previously entertained Beaufort with her earlier cabaret, A Southern Bell Lives to Tell at the 2009 Alzheimer’s Dinner Theatre. For more information or for tickets call 843-5219190 or visit the website www.afsgb.org.
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Physician joins Beaufort Memorial OB-GYN Specialists her medical residency. In her last year, she served as the school’s scheduling chief, creating rotation and call schedules for 40 OBGYN residents. Dr. Marlena A summa cum Mattingly laude graduate of Belhaven University in Jackson, Miss., Dr. Mattingly went on to earn her medical degree with high distinction at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington. During her graduate studies, she
participated in the Global Health Track, serving rotations in China and Kenya, and volunteered at the free University of Kentucky Salvation Army Clinic in Lexington. In her new practice, Dr. Mattingly will offer patients pregnancy care from conception through delivery, as well as general gynecology and gynecological surgery services. Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology is located in Suite 210 of Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road. To make an appointment with Dr. Mattingly, call (843) 522-7820.
Celadon expands sales team by adding Joe McNamara Celadon is excited to announce the addition of Joe McNamara to the community’s sales department. As Sales Executive, Joe will host discovery tours through the development, guide prospective residents through the home buying process, and foster relationships with local real estate brokers on behalf of Celadon. Joining in advance of the release of Phase II of the development, Joe will be an integral addition to the Celadon team.
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Who’s News In a continuing effort to enhance its maternity and women’s health services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has added another OB-GYN physician to its medical staff. Dr. Marlena Mattingly has joined Drs. Christopher Benson, Gregory Miller, Berniece Redmond and Claude Tolbert, and certified nurse-midwife Janna Jones Kersh, at Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, providing expert care to women of all ages. Dr. Mattingly comes to Beaufort from Indiana University School of Medicine where she recently completed
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Joe is an alumnus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Upon graduation, Joe enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served at installations in Kāne’ohe Bay, HI and Beaufort, SC. Following his military service, Joe joined a Boston consultancy firm specializing in leadership development and team-building as Director of Business Development. Joe and his family are thrilled to
return to the Lowcountry for this new opportunity with Celadon. Joe comments, “We have lived all over, including Hawaii, and to us, nothing beats the lifestyle that Beaufort affords. You have the water, the mild year-round climate, the sights and sounds of downtown, and some of the friendliest, most sincere people you will ever meet. We can’t think of a better place to raise a family than Beaufort.”
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Coastal Carolina Hospital welcomes four new Governing Board members Coastal Carolina Hospital recently appointed Judge Albert L. Kleckley, Jr., Patsy Hodge, Dr. Thomas E. Noble and Dr. Ardra Davis-Tolbert to threeyear terms on its Governing Board. A native of Jasper County, Judge Kleckley has an associate’s degree in Mortuary Law from Gupton Jones College in Atlanta and a business degree from University of South Carolina Beaufort. He has served on the foster care board Judge Albert for the South Kleckley, Jr. Carolina Department of Social Services and board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Jasper County. Kleckley is serving his second term as a probate judge for Jasper County, a position he has held for the past six years. He currently resides in Ridgeland, SC with his wife, Ashley, and three children. Dr. Noble is a retired gastroenterologist. He moved to the area in 2012 from Christianburg, VA, and worked at Hardeeville Medical Group until 2
his retirement last year. He was on the medical staff at Coastal Carolina Hospital. He received his medical degree from New York Medical Col- Dr. Thomas lege and complet- Noble ed his internship and residency at the New England Deaconess Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Boston area hospitals affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine. He and his wife, Mercia, live in Bluffton. They have three children and five grandchildren. Mrs. Hodge, a native of Tillman, South Carolina, has been involved with several civic organizations including Friends of Library, Meals on Wheels, the Greater Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine and Church of the Patsy Hodge
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Cross. Mrs. Hodge, a former businesswoman and former elementary school teacher, lives in Bluffton with husband, Frank. They have two sons and three grandchildren. Dr. Davis-Tolbert is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist with Riverside Women’s Care and a member of the medical staff at Coastal Carolina Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) and has been practicing for more than 16 years. She received her undergraduate degree in biology/pre-med from Hampton Univer- Dr. Ardra sity in Hampton, Davis-Tolbert Va., earned her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine Boston, MA, and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA. Dr. Davis-Tolbert is married to Dr. Claude Tolbert, who is also an obstetrician/gynecologist. They reside in Beaufort with their two children.
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Friends of Beaufort Library book sale big success By Bob Sofaly
The Friends of Beaufort Library held its annual and most important fundraiser on Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The Fall Friends of the Library Book Sale drew a small army of volunteers and even more customers looking for great deals on books. Kinsey Baker, spokesperson for the “Friends” said they had volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
Katie Bertagna, 4, browses through the books looking for the perfect “princess book”. Katie was at the annual book sale with her parents Eileen and John Bertagna.
to help with the heavy lifting of the boxes and members of Boy Scout Troop 1 of Beaufort who volunteered to spend the night under the pavilion at the park to maintain security. Baker said they had about 26,000 books packed in 650 boxes, each containing about 40 books. Baker added that the last three years the annual fall sale has netted about $18,000 and said the Friends expect to meet or beat that amount again this year.
Starting on the left, keeping the tables full of books are volunteers Ron Bailey, Kelly Baker and Gretchen Blickle. The trio was a small part of the army of volunteers.
Sisters Peggy Reinder, left, of Mt. Pleasant, Barb Banus of Beaufort and Betty Steinhibler of Sullivan’s Island volunteer together each year for the Friends of Beaufort Library Book Sale. Combined they have been volunteers at the event for 65 years.
Luis Palau to be keynote speaker at World Missions Conference Luis Palau has traveled over 75 countries and spoken before over 30 million people in his calling to share the “Good News” of Jesus Christ. That call comes to Beaufort’s Community Bible Church, 638 Parris Island Gateway, this Friday, October 2, 2015 at 7 p.m. Palau is the keynote speaker at this year’s World Missions Conference. Born and raised in an affluent family in Argentina, Palau received Jesus Christ during his childhood. His father died when Palau was 10, and in a few years he became the family’s sole breadwinner.
He entered the banking industry, becoming a successful executive while preaching the Gospel on weekends on the streets of his hometown. With the help of a mentor, he Luis Palau came to America in 1960 to study at Multnomah Biblical Seminary where he met his future wife Patricia. Upon graduation, they embarked on a missionary journey that took them
throughout Latin America. They began building an evangelistic team and assisted other evangelists, including providing Spanish language translation for Billy Graham. More intent than ever to follow his calling to spread the powerful word of God throughout the world, Reverend Graham encouraged Palau to embark on his own evangelistic ministry. Whether on stage speaking to massive crowds at his festivals, through his radio messages heard daily in 48 countries (including our own WAGP), or in counsel and prayer with lead-
ers from the local church to the White House, Palau remains one of the world’s most effective and compelling spiritual communicators. If you have ever wanted to have a friend or family member come into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, or perhaps you have wondered about what it truly means to be a follower of Christ, there is no better time than now to come and invite someone to the World Missions Conference Keynote. More details are online at www.communitybiblechurch.us/missions.
The Literacy Center receives grant to fund new program The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $6,000 grant to The Literacy Center, formerly the Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, in support of the new Family Literacy 360 program to being this fall. TLC’s Family Literacy 360 program is in response to requests from the community to bring together children and their parents to develop literacy skills. The objective is to strengthen intergenerational literacy and help parents or caregivers learn that they are their child’s first teacher and that they can be successful in that role. The
curriculum includes school/teacher learning/homework skills; health, wellness, nutrition; family finance, community; transportation; and computer skills. The program is designed to increase the stability of the family through interaction and shared experience and effort. The new program partners with St. Francis School and The Deep Well Project. TLC teaches adult literacy classes at St. Francis and partners with teachers to connect these parents with their K-3 children for joint parent/child classes. Deep Well helps underserved
Local suicide prevention events Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 150 people from throughout Beaufort County are expected to participate in the annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk to be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 25 at Jarvis Creek Park, Hilton Head Island. This fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) local and national programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide by 20% by 2025. “We walk to support those who suffer from mental health conditions and raise the money for research and prevention programs that will save lives,” said Vanessa Riley, Chairperson AFSP South Carolina Chapter. The Hilton Head Island/Bluffton/Beaufort Out of the Darkness Walk is one of more than 350 Out of the Darkness Community Walks being help nationwide this fall. The walks are expected to bring together more 4
than 150,000 walkers and raise significant amounts for suicide prevention efforts. “These walks are about turning hope into action,” said AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia. “Suicide is a serious problem, but it’s a problem we can solve. The research has shown us how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the fight the science is only going to get better, our culture will get smarter about mental health, and we’ll be able to save more people from dying from depression and other mental health conditions.” In addition to the walk, on October 13, Fat Patties in Beaufort will be donating a portion of their evening revenues to the AFSP. Michael Gable, a local chapter member, says, “Fat Patties has been great to us and we hope lots of supporters will do some carb loading before the big walk and join us at this great restaurant.” For additional information on the walk or the dinner, contact Michael at michael.theislandnews@gmail.com.
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members of the community with shelter, food, clothing and assistance to pay utility bills. More importantly, they serve families and their support will encourage families to enroll and remain in the Family Literacy 360 Program. “It is very clear that family literacy programs work! The concept of family literacy is firmly rooted in substantial research. Results show that family literacy programs, at the very least, benefit children, parents, families as units and the larger society. This program is aimed at family sustainability,” said Pam Wall, TLC Executive Director.
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Boots & Bling Fundraiser promises stompin’ good time
From left: Deborah Valis-Flynn (Ms. South Carolina 2015), Donald Meyer (winner of last year’s golf cart raffle), and Mike Bostwick (YMCA CEO).
Break out your boots, pull on your jeans, grab your friends and mosey on over to The Shed in Port Royal on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. for an amazing evening of western-themed food and fun with a touch of sparkle and bling. Yes, it’s time for one of northern Beaufort County’s favorite fall events: The Boots & Bling Fundraiser and Silent Auction to support the YMCA of Beaufort presented by CBC National Bank. This year’s down-home soiree’ includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a barbeque buffet dinner, live music with Chris Jones, the always sensational silent auction, and back again by popular demand, the golf cart raffle! This year’s golf cart is a ‘loaded’ 2009 Zone cart featuring windshield wipers, seating for 4, a 19-mile per hour chip, front headlights, faux wood interior paneling and sports a shiny red finish perfect for the South Carolina, Georgia
The Boots & Bling Auction and Fundraiser includes live music, wonderful food donated by local restaurants and caterers, and the opportunity to mingle with old friends and new.
or Alabama fan. Golf cart raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 and are on sale now at the YMCA in Port Royal and can be purchased at the event. Boots & Bling Committee Chair Kelly Collins adds, “You do not need to be present at Boots and Bling to win the golf cart, but we hope the winner is there – it makes the moment extra exciting.” The 2015 silent auction includes an eyepopping selection of goodies: a 12-foot Perception sit-on kayak, stainless steel Phoenix gas grill, Walt Disney World tickets, original artwork, gift certificates to the best restaurants and boutiques in the county, hotel stays, unique Lowcountry experiences and more. What a great opportunity for some extra-early holiday shopping. And with all proceeds benefitting the YMCA of Beaufort County capital campaign, there’s no buyers’ remorse. Feel good helping out a great cause!
YMCA CEO Mike Bostwick states that funds raised at this year’s event will go toward repairs to the Y’s roof. “The local Beaufort business community has really stepped up through sponsorships and in-kind donations and we are very grateful,” Bostwick adds, “Without all their assistance and financial support, an event like this just would not be possible. We especially want to thank our presenting sponsor CNC National Bank as well as our diamond and emerald-level sponsors Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm, Lowcountry Insurance Services, Merrill Lynch Beaufort, New South Shirts, Greg and Sarah Dyson, Peter and Jane Post, Dean Hewitt, John and Mary Jane Martin, Apex Broadcasting and the Town of Port Royal for providing The Shed event space.” Some of the fine fare to be enjoyed at this year’s Boots & Bling includes barbeque by Q on Bay as well as specialties
The Boots and Bling sensational silent auction brings the goods for a great cause!
by Smokin’ Planks, The Kitchen, Plums/ Saltus, Athenian Gardens, Carolina Wings, Red Rooster Café, Fat Patties, Brenna Chiavello, Dockside, Emily’s Restaurant, and Bricks. Truly a bodacious spread of superb eats in addition to auction ‘shopping’, music and dancing. “This is the Beaufort area community coming together and putting our best boots forward, so to speak,” Collins adds. Hobnobbing with our loyal Y supporters is always great plus we’re also hoping to see some new faces join in the fun. We’re pulling out all the stops to make the 2015 Boots & Bling Fundraiser the biggest and best yet!” Tickets for Boots & Bling are $50 per person and $90 per couple and are on sale now at the YMCA in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Avenue), online at ymcabeaufortcounty.com or can be purchased at the event door.
Fripp for a Cure FRIPP ROCKS party tickets on sale Michael Beach was diagnosed with splenic marginal zone lymphoma in early 2010. At that time, he and his wife, Pat were spending half their time in Denver and half at Michael Beach Fripp Island. Dr. Chahin and the staff of Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Center were very accommodating. They allowed Michael to receive chemotherapy at Keyserling when visiting Fripp Island while remain-
ing under the care of his terrific oncologist in Denver. Later, Michael and Pat moved full time to Fripp Island and Dr. Chahin took over his maintenance chemo regimen. Last year, Michael tested cancer free. However, he knows his type of cancer is likely to reoccur. It gives Michael and Pat great comfort knowing that Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center is close by should he need them in the future. Unfortunately, Michael and Pat are not alone. Many in our community face the same life changing diagnosis. This is why
FRIPP FOR A CURE has become so important and raised over $250,000 for Keyserling Cancer Center. The Grand Finale of this year’s campaign will take place on Friday, October 16 at the Fripp Island Beach Club. The FRIPP ROCKS party starts at 6 p.m. with a great dance band from Charleston – Mike and the Mixers. Party goers will get a bountiful buffet to go with their beer or wine. A cash bar will also be available. The Silent Auction will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. featuring a large array of trips, parties, golf outings and much more.
Tickets to FRIPP ROCKS are $60 per person. Your check should be made to BMH Foundation and mailed by October 5th to: FRIPP FOR A CURE, c/o Rich and Chris Assaf, 522 Porpoise Drive, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. For More Information contact the Assaf ’s at 843838-2620 or email them at chrisassaf@ earthlink,net or assaf@earthlink.net. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of couples like Michael & Pat Beach. Please join us for a very special evening benefitting Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center.
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and Administrative Center (BMAC), located directly across from the hospital. Since its inception in 1990, the Valentine Ball has provided nearly $4.5 million to the non-profit hospital. Bob and Mary Lou have long felt that the fact “that the community comes together to focus on improving one specific sector of the hospital each year highlights what makes Beaufort such a very special place.” Proceeds from the 2016 Valentine Ball will help fund the renovation of the Collins Birthing Center, where up to 100
babies are delivered each month. Now working as a postpartum nurse herself, Geneva is quick to point out that “the environment really is so very important during this most special time for new mothers and their families.” In addition to new patient-friendly porte-cochere entrances, all of the labor, delivery and postpartum rooms will be updated with soothing colors, paneled doors, new furnishings and sconces to provide dim lighting. New fetal monitoring equipment will allow patients to move around more freely during labor,
and a completely revamped nurse’s station and call system will help physicians and nurses track each patient’s progress with the latest technology. Visitors will also have a new waiting room to gather for the big event, complete with large-screen TVs, a refreshment bar, and beautiful views of the outdoor garden. Tickets to the 27th Annual Valentine Ball start at $150 per person (which includes the pre-ball dinner party). For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (843) 522-5774 or visit www. valentineball.org.
continued from page 1 about connections and coincidences,” explains Mary Lou, “They’re always tremendous fun and a great way to meet new people!” After dinner, guests will progress to the Ball for an evening of dancing, a silent auction, and tiers of elaborate desserts. Once again this year, the event will be held at the Beaufort Memorial Medical
Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center receives boat donation The Port Royal Sound Foundation (PRSF) Maritime Center received a new G3 Jon Boat and Yamaha Engine donated by Hilton Head Boathouse. The boat will be used primarily to collect specimens for the 3,000 gallon aquarium and viewing tanks inside the Maritime Center. The Waddell Mariculture Center provides the larger fish for the aquarium but smaller fish and other marine life need to be obtained by staff. Port Royal Sound Foundation is dedicated to the betterment and conservation of the waters and lands of our unique salt marsh ecosystem that is the Port Royal Sound Estuary system. 6
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2.0 Body-Mind Transformation Center launches On Thursday, September 24, EarthFIT Personal Training held its official launch of EarthFIT 2.0 BodyMind Transformation Center at Breakwater Restaurant & Bar. EarthFIT Body-Mind Transformation Center is designed to help people melt fat, gain lean muscle and feel amazing, all while creating new healthy habits so that people can break the old ones that are not serving them physically or mentally and truly transform. “True transformation happens in the mind. It is only when you change the feelings, thoughts and actions attached to changing the body, that true transformation can occur.” says Ian Hart, the owner of EarthFIT. EarthFIT features its 67 Day Body-Mind transformation challenge, which is an unlimited training program based on the research done at the University College of London where the results suggest it takes an average of 66 days to acquire a new habit; Ian added one
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day for extra measure. The party was also a celebration of appreciation and success for EarthFIT’s current clients. Over 100 current EarthFITters showed up to the red carpet event. Breakwater provided a beautiful selection of healthy hors d’oeuvres and light fare. “The reason our
audit, Brent does it with charm, grit and a smile on his face.” Mama’s Furniture opened in 1988 and has been a stable retail outlet in Beaufort since then. Recently, the store celebrated its 100,000th customer. “What a day that was! Imagine, over 100,000 people
clients have such great success is because we have created a system that doesn’t consume too much time and is pretty easy and simple to follow.” EarthFIT has two locations in Beaufort, one in the Habersham community and their main location on Lady’s Island, behind the Video Warehouse.
coming to us to help with their furniture needs. We can pretty much help with whatever anyone needs. And doing it is fun, even after 20 years.” “Over all these years I have had the great pleasure to meet many of our customers and I have to tell you how satisfying it is
to know that 80% of the people who walk through our door are repeat customers or referrals. You don’t find that kind of loyalty many places. It sure makes my job pretty easy.” When asked the hard question of whether he was ready for the next 20 years, Brent’s answer was, “you bet!”
Distinctive Granite and Marble opens new showroom Distinctive Granite and Marble, the Lowcountry’s largest provider and fabricator of natural stone, has relocated the Lady’s Island showroom. The newly expanded Gallery of Ideas and Showroom is now open at 39 Burton Hill Road off the Robert Smalls Parkway. Distinctive’s showroom includes displays of natural stone and designercreated vignettes of kitchen, bath and other stone applications. The freestanding building resembles a rambling home rather than a commercial building, and affords the interior space for engaging displays of stone options, graphics and photography, and a wide selection of stone and tile offerings. One popular new stone product available at the Beaufort showroom is exclusive to Distinctive Marble and Granite. The Quartz Series by
PolarStone has quickly become a favorite of home builders, business and home owners. This stone captures the warmth and look of marble, with veining through the slab similar to the natural stone, and offers high-performance and low-maintenance. The sought-after translucent quality of marble is captured and the surface is scratch, chip and heat resistant. A complete Fabrication Shop will soon open at the same location. Home and business owners, designers and builders will select their slabs and have their stone fabricated in Beaufort. Distinctive is proud of their reputation of offering expert fabrication, installation and customer service. Distinctive Granite and Marble, founded by John Antunes over 30 years ago, is still family-owned, with showrooms in Beaufort, Hilton Head
Distinctive Granite and Marble’s new Beaufort showroom is a Gallery of Ideas for your home.
Island, and River Walk (Hardeeville) and Pooler (Savannah). Antunes and his son, John Jr., regularly travel to quarries
in Europe and South America to handselect stone for Distinctive and their sister company, AGM Imports.
Griffin brings Lowcountry inspiration to Bay Street Michael Griffin is a native and resident of Nashville, TN where he produces landscape oil paintings from his home state and from his travels to the American West and South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Michael’s return to his home in the South after spending time out West evoked childhood memories of annual summer vacations spent in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, and he now makes regular visits to paint from life and reconnect with this rich coastal region. Michael has had numerous works juried into national art competitions including Arts for the Parks, the Breckenridge Fine Arts National Show, and the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Show. In the September 2009 issue of Southwest Art, Michael and his artwork were featured in their annual 21 Under 31, and his painting
FEATURED ARTIST AT THE THIBAULT GALLERY ON BAY STREET After graduating from Wake Forest University as a Presidential Scholar in Art, Michael Griffin departed for the expansive scenery of Jackson Hole, WY where he would live, paint extensively outdoors, and take workshops under renowned landscape painters Scott Christensen, Matt Smith, and Ralph Oberg.
“Smoky Mountain Bales” received the honor of being chosen for the cover. In addition to being widely collected in private homes and businesses, Michael’s paintings hang in the permanent art collections of Montgomery Bell Academy and Wake Forest University. Please join Michael at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street, Beaufort, for First Friday after Five on October 2 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to see his original oil paintings. Michael will discuss his work
and process and answer any questions you may have.
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social scene
lowcountry social diary
...coming back to The Island News next week!
Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.
2nd annual OktoPRfest celebration The 2nd annual craft beer tasting party last Friday, Sept. 25 at The Shed on Paris Avenue in Port Royal was a fun adultsonly event that featured 30+ world-class micro-breweries and local home-brewers. The Brewer Band provided live music. The craft beer tasting party is part of the Old Village Association’s two-day celebration of OktoPRfest “Party Port Royal Style.”
Following on Saturday was a delightful street festival which offered activities for all ages including a variety of food vendors, craft booths, a Kid’s Fun Zone, a classic car display and a diversified line up of live music including Souls Harbor, Broke Locals and internationally renowned accordion player Nick DeMarco. Larew Dance Center also performed traditional German dance for the audience.
Beaufort’s back! By Lanier Laney
I made the Social rounds the other Thursday night...drinks at Breakwater, then Saltus and finally Old Bull. Every place was packed and hopping!! Just like 2006. Remember the ‘Good ol’ Days’ when everyone had money before the crash? Well it took 10 years but Beaufort is finally back up to it’s old high-kicking fun! Speaking of kicking, I’m kicking off this Social Diary column again for the Fall season in Beaufort. So I look forward to seeing you around town at all the great parties and wateringholes we have here. Cheers!
Rotary BBQ for local families The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry recently held their quarterly barbeque buffet for the Washington Street Park area residents. Along with some great food, they also donated books for the children to take home, read and keep.
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business
College tuition anxiety? Get schooled on financial aid – at any income level
Did you know that in the 2013-2014 academic year, more than $238.3 billion in financial aid (grants, federal loans, federal work-study, and federal tax credits and deductions) was awarded to undergraduate and graduate students? And that those students came from households spanning a wide range of household incomes? During that same academic year, the average amount of aid for a full-time college student was $14,180, including $8,080 in grants (that don’t have to be repaid) and $4,840 in federal loans. Once you realize how many resources may be available and begin your research on financial assistance, you may be on your way toward easing some of the anxiety often associated with paying for college. 5 lessons on seeking financial help for college costs: Start planning during the high school years. Pay particular attention to your child’s junior year of high school, and reposition assets or adjust income before that year begins. When financial aid officers review a family’s need, they analyze the family’s income in the calendar year
beginning in January of the student’s junior year of high school. Assume you’re eligible for aid … until you’re told you’re not. There are no specific guidelines or rules of Whitney Mcthumb that can accu- Daniel rately predict the aid you and your child may be offered. Because each family’s circumstances are different, keep an open mind as you consider financial aid alternatives. A number of factors—such as having several children in school at the same time—may increase your eligibility for assistance. Reassess assets held by your children. Federal guidelines expect children to contribute 20% of their savings toward their education’s costs, while parents are expected to contribute up to 5.64%. That’s why assets held in custodial accounts in your children’s names (bank accounts, trust funds, brokerage accounts) may reduce the aid for which the family qualifies. But assets held in Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs with income
limitations) and 529 plans (operated by states and educational institutions) will be factored into the parent’s formula, having less effect on the aid for which the family qualifies. Help grandparents’ target their gifts. Grandparents’ hearts often lead them to make gifts directly to grandchildren or pay their tuition expenses. Even though payments made directly to a college avoid gift taxes, financial aid sources generally count these payments as an additional resource the family has to pay for college expenses. Distributions from grandparent-owned 529 plans are also considered as resources and assessed as your child’s income, which reduces the amount of eligible aid. A better idea for grandparents may be to consider making a gift to a 529 plan owned by the parent or grandchild. The financial aid treatment of gifts to 529 plans is generally more favorable than for gifts made directly to the grandchild. Plus grandparents may also realize estate tax and gift benefits by using this alternative. Assess your family’s financial situa-
tion to determine what your children will need. Gather records and begin researching available financial aid, grants, loans and scholarships. Two forms will be key to your aid application process: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Profile (PROFILE). The FAFSA form helps you apply for federal aid, and many states also use it to determine a resident student’s eligibility for state aid. You can find forms in highschool guidance offices and college financial-aid offices or online. *Trends in Student Aid 2013, collegeboard.org **fafsa.gov Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing in a 529 savings plan. The official statement, which contains this and other information, can be obtained by calling your Financial Advisor. Read it carefully before you invest. This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Whitney McDaniel, CFP®, AAMS®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843/524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANKGUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. ©2015 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.
THE CHAMBER CORNER ENRICH: Your Lowcountry Lifestyle Retirement Health & Wellness Fair: The
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Beaufort Memorial in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and The Coalition for Aging in Place were proud to present the first ENRICH: Your Lowcountry Lifestyle Retirement Health & Wellness Fair last Wednesday at the Beaufort Holiday Inn. Thank you to all who participated and for those who came out!
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Local First Business Expo presented by Technical College of the Lowcountry: The
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the Local First Business Expo presented by The Technical College of the Lowcountry last Thursday at the Beaufort Holiday Inn & Suites. There were dozens of exhibits and lots of great door prizes given out throughout the day. Thank you to all who participated and for those who came out to learn more about some of the products and services available in the Beaufort Region. Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Beaufort Memorial Hospital! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Thursday, October 1: Beaufort Networking - Santa Elena Foundation, presented by Dr. Andy Beall, Executive Director at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1500
Queen Street, Beaufort. This is a free networking opportunity. • Thursday, October 1: Ribbon Cutting at St. Luke Missionary Hospice, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 711 B Charles Street,
Beaufort. Refreshments will be served. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 4:00 p.m. • Tuesday, October 6: LOST/Capital Penny Tax Forum Discussion, presented
by Scott Slatton, Municipal Association, and Jerry Stewart, Beaufort County Council, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street, Beaufort. Admission is free!
Native American Cherokee Trail River Festival
Sat., Oct. 10 & Sun., Oct. 11
Chief Sliverheels, son of “Tonto”, Dancers, Music, Crafts, Much More! – Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. InfOrmatIOn:
803.366.1705
1800 12th St. Ext., Cayce, SC Funding Assistance provided by the City of Cayce thru Hospitality Tax Funds
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health
Avoid an eye nightmare this Halloween! By Dr. Mark S. Siegel
If you want your Halloween look to include cat, zombie or glow-in-thedark eyes, or if you’d like to use lenses to change your eye color or appearance, obtain prescription costume contact lenses from an eye care professional. It’s crucial that your lenses fit properly, and your individual prescription can only be determined by an eye exam. Skipping this step and buying lenses online or over the counter can set you up for serious eye problems, infections or even permanent vision loss. What are costume contact lenses? Costume contact lenses – also known as cosmetic or decorative contact lenses – are any type of contact lenses that are meant to change the appearance of your eyes. They include colored contacts, fashion lenses and lenses that can make your eyes look like vampires, animals or other characters. Websites often advertise colored contacts as if they were cosmetics, fashion accessories or toys. With whimsical packaging and names, their targets are often teens and young adults. The truth: claims such as “one size fits all” and “no need to see an eye specialist” are misleading. Non-prescription contact lens sales are illegal. What’s wrong with costume contact lenses? Contact lenses should not be thought of as fashion accessories or makeup –
Dr. Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO
Medical director of Sea Island Ophthalmology, board certified, American Board of Ophthalmology, www. seaislandophthalmology. com. 843-525-1500.
they are medical devices that require a prescription from an eye care professional. The eyes are one of the most delicate and important parts of the body, so what you put in and on them must be medically safe and FDA-approved. Many people buy these lenses to use as costume accessories to enhance their Halloween costumes, and shops as well as online retailers, actively market and advertise the lenses to innocent consumers unaware of the risks. These risks include dangerous infections that can lead to permanent vision loss and even require corneal transplants. This is why many ophthalmologists see a spike in patients coming to them with these types of injuries around Halloween. What damage can costume contact lenses cause? Non-prescription costume contacts can cause injuries such as cuts and open sores in the cornea, the protective clear layer in front of the iris and pupil. Corneal abrasions and corneal ulcers can cause potentially blinding painful bacterial infections (keratitis). These injuries can require serious eye surgeries such as
corneal transplants, and in some cases lead to permanent vision loss. One study found that wearing costume contact lenses increased the risk for developing keratitis – a potentially blinding infection that causes a corneal ulcer– by more than 16 times, compared to people who wear regular, corrective contacts. Unfortunately, 60 percent of patients who developed keratitis from wearing non-prescription costume contact lenses in this study suffered permanent vision loss. Novelty products, like circle lenses, are not FDA-approved. Circle lenses can be particularly harmful, because the lens covers more of the eye than regular corrective lenses, which makes it very difficult for necessary oxygen to get through to the eye. Why are circle lenses illegal? Unlike regular, prescription contact lenses, circle lenses cover a bigger area of the eye, extending past the iris and onto the whites of the eye so that the iris appears bigger and the wearer has a “doeeyed,” or Anime, look. In Korea, Japan, and other Asian countries there’s a subculture that seeks to mimic the “Ulzzang” look of Anime characters (cartoon figures). Illegally sold circle lenses bypass several crucial safeguards, such as a lens fitting and instructions on how to properly clean contact lenses. And since the industry is unregulated, the lenses may not have been cleaned or disinfected properly before sale,
again raising the risk of eye infections and vision damage. How many injuries occur each year from costume contact lenses? There are no comprehensive studies yet that tells us how many injuries occur each year from wearing costume contact lenses. However, we know anecdotally amongst ophthalmologists that we continue to see injuries of this type each year despite FDA regulations. In addition, a 2010 study published in Pediatrics indicated that at least 13,500 emergency room cases each year are due to contact lens injuries in children and teens. Why are stores and online retailers selling costume contact lenses without a prescription if it’s not safe? Although the practice has been illegal since 2005, today cosmetic contact lenses are still sold in shops and via online retailers to customers who are unaware that wearing these devices can result in serious eye injuries. Federal law classifies all contact lenses as medical devices and restricts their distribution to licensed eye care professionals. Illegal sale of contact lenses can result in civil penalties of up to $16,000 per violation. If you see contact lenses being sold by retailers not requiring a prescription, you can report the retailer to the FDA through its MedWatch program. So if your Halloween includes costume contact lenses, please see your eye care professional to avoid an eye horror! Have a safe and happy Halloween.
Imagination or knowledge: which is more important? By Shafiya Eve
Six AM Friday, Memorial Day weekend I wake to find my beloved canine friend, Margo, writhing in pain, unable to get up. Nine AM my friend John and I are at the vet’s having carried her on a blanket gurney. The vet’s exam is performed throughout Margo’s painful protests. She is soon to be 14 with a compromised sacrum and cervix and poor neurological responses. She’s recently recovered from kidney failure and her liver enzymes are elevated. Our choices were to help her peacefully cross the Rainbow Bridge or intervene with medication, a heart wrenching choice. After much discussion we chose intervention. Then, the idea pops in to take her to Dr. Matt Shifflett’s office a wonderful chiropractor in Virginia, where I was living at the time. I walked into Dr. Matt’s office tearfully asking for help. He comes to the car and lays his hands on Margo, so gentle, loving and caring. Finding the misalignments, he performs his magic. Margo closes her eyes and visibly relaxes, a moving heartwarming sight. Returning home Margo struggles to her feet and takes the biggest poop ever, then another. She begins sauntering around, sniffing and wagging her tail. This was Friday’s miracle and continued through Saturday. Two AM Sunday morning, I’m startled awake by Margo’s painful cries. I am overwhelmed with worry, concern and helplessness of how to help my beloved friend. Because of the holiday weekend, the local 10
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Margo is to thank for her loving presence and all her many teachings.
vet wouldn’t be open till Tuesday. My heart was breaking to see her in such pain and I regretted not helping her cross the Great Divide earlier. Surely if a vet had been readily available I would have helped her cross that bridge rather than watch her suffer. I wouldn’t have done this for myself but for my faithful companion, I called my chiropractor at his home on a Sunday. Much to my relief he agreed to come.
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Upon Dr. Matt’s arrival I felt his energy of Loving Presence and watched as he administered to Margo as he eased her pain. Long after he was gone I could feel that Loving Presence every time I entered the room where he had been. This helped me make the shift from worry, concern and “fixing” Margo to being just a Loving Presence for her. I decided to explore the essence of
Loving Presence myself, allowing it to surround me, fill my aura and the entire atmosphere. Channeling this energy to Margo only filled me more. I realized with all my searching in life this Loving Presence contained all that I sought and all that I wanted to be. The next six hours I sat with Margo in Loving Presence, honoring her for the wonderful being that she was and let her know I was ok with her staying or passing over. I rubbed her belly and talked to her, reliving how sweet our first meeting was, reminisced about our adventures and her shenanigans. This seemed to sooth her greatly. When I ran out of things to talk about, I read to her. Two o’clock in the afternoon Margo got up, walked outside and took another world record poop and rejoined the world in full fervor. Margo passed away a year later enjoying life to its fullest until the end. Thank you Margo for your loving presence and all your many teachings. We all have access to this Loving Presence so I invite you to explore on your own what it feels like and what it can offer you, both in your everyday life as well as during times of overwhelment and upset. Take a few deep breaths and begin to ‘feel’ the space around you. Imagine it as fog or smoke and play with moving it around and guiding it with your thoughts and breath, allowing it to gently wrap around you imagining it holding you safe, warm and content. Regular practice will build a foundation of remembering when you need it the most.
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An in-depth look at the people, businesses and organizations that shape our community
“We’d rather be known
for our honesty than for getting a quick sale.”
PERRI CHAPMAN FLAHERTY BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA HOLLYHOCKS, OWNER
Periwinkle? No, Hollyhocks is the place to shop! By Molly Ingram
What does it take to be a successful shop owner in Beaufort? Well, let’s see. You need business acumen, creativity, tenacity, stubbornness, and maybe luck in the form of good timing and an owner who can do it all. Hollyhocks has been a Beaufort staple for over 16 years and is continually touted as one of our best local successes. Perri Chapman Flaherty, the driving force behind Hollyhocks’ success, embodies all those adjectives and a few more to boot. Perri graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in marketing and began her business career at the Ritz Carleton in Atlanta where she worked her way through many areas of hotel management. The key training she received while at the Ritz was their approach to customer service. And nobody does it better than the Ritz. “Their goal is to anticipate a guests every need before the guest even knows they want it. And you need to do it with a genuine smile on your face.” But, much as she enjoyed her job at the Ritz, it never created that “spark” that most entrepreneurs look for. There was no passion until she saw her future in Olive Branch, Mississippi when visiting her grandmother. There she found a store
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called the Checkerberry Shoppe which, after multiple visits, coalesced into a very specific vision for “her store”. So, deciding the money for grad school would be better invested in her own establishment, she took a giant leap of faith and said, “Beaufort, here I come.” Perri’s parents were already here living out at Coffin Point so home she went to get herself organized and set up. Both of her parents have been more than helpful in putting Hollyhocks on the downtown map. Her dad spent his career in sales and her mother is a “master merchandiser” who is still a help today. But, as much as they were a safety net and sometimes extra hands and feet, it was Perri who could see what Hollyhocks was going to become. With the help of a local business wiz, Martin Goodman, Perri put together a solid business plan and went to work finding a location in downtown. And it took ages. And ages. And then a few more ages. There was one space that she was interested in right below the Beaufort Yacht Club which put a small sign in the window that said it would be available soon. No dates, no names, no phone numbers. But Perri managed to track down the property manager
L o w c o u n t ry
and began a campaign to move from the bottom of the potential renters list to the winner. Nothing would deter Perri from ultimately getting this store front. A cheery phone call each day to the leasing manager finally worked its magic when he said, “Anybody as tenacious as you will definitely be a success. You can have it.” And so Hollyhocks was born. Perri started as the owner, buyer, accountant, marketing guru, cleaner, and only sales person. This was the scenario for about six years until two things happened simultaneously – the waterfront started its two year renovation project and a store became available on Bay Street. Hollyhocks is an unusual store. Perri is in the store every day working with her sales team. The merchandise runs the gamut from lovely women’s clothes that come in very small to very large sizes, great and unusual mementos for the visitors to take home to remind them of Beaufort, beautiful jewelry made by local artisans, and tons of gifts under $20 for just about anybody. It is unusual because the sales team “will tell you the truth about whether something looks nice on you or not. We’d rather be known for our honesty than for getting a quick sale.” But it goes beyond that. Customers at Hollyhocks are never
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taken for granted. Similar to the Ritz, the Hollyhocks shopper will get a warm welcome when they come in the store, and have help nearby should they need it. The store is warm and friendly with a splash of traditional Southern Charm coming from all corners. Perri believes that much of their success comes from her ability to listen to customers, what they want, what is important to them, what they are reading about in magazines, etc. But you can listen all you want, but a store owner needs to be willing to take a risk and change with the times. Change is very scary to most anyone but in retail it can mean the difference between success and failure. Perri is inherently a listener. Her ability to synthesize what she hears and reads into a workable plan for the store is Hollyhocks secret of success. If you haven’t stopped into the store recently which is located at 909 Bay Street, you owe it to yourself to go. Besides being a nice place to shop, I guarantee you will find something for someone among her shelves, racks and displays. And you will come out with a smile on your face. Thanks Perri for listening all these years and we are confident that you will keep on listening and stay ahead of the trends as you have done for the last 16 years.
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Offend, defend and repeat. Offend, defend and repeat. By Cherimie Crane Weatherford
Easily distracted, I often fall victim to missing the latest trends, pop culture happenings and news common to most breathing humans. Living happily in the confines of a curious mind, the direction of the wind can consume hours of rambling thought and prevent the ongoing escapades of general life from penetrating my realm. It is an oddity that serves no benefit but keeps me comfortably isolated from the general public. Occasionally I come down from the haze that is my world and find myself considerably clueless. Trying desperately to educate myself on issues pertinent to the upcoming Presidential election, I have turned to the unfamiliar world of television. Normally my nose points towards a book or online documentary that holds my interest. Recently television has opened my eyes to issues that require substantial thought. Being of loud mouth and slow restraint, I find many of our present day conundrums perplexing at best. Possibly others suffer from the same ailment. The one that furrows my brow the most is the slippery slope of offense. Seemingly everything uttered, thought, written or weighed, offends to no end some portion of our sensitive population. Already known to leave a wake of disdain in my opinionated path, I fear this trend will force me to become mute or follow the footsteps of Thoreau into a wooded abyss.
Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.
It is in our genetic quilt, the very fiber of our Southern being to say what it is that we believe without fear of decorating our denomination. Unable to reveal the original source of our discontent, it is unclear to me where the sensitivity began. Black is no longer black, white is no longer white and if you mix the two in order to form gray, this too is unacceptable and highly offensive. It is more than my simple southern mind can bear. Fairly certain the dictionary will have to be rewritten, history retold and my mouth re-taped. What has come of our society that has every thought,
every opinion and every stance a preemptor? I fear my very appearance is grounds for an immediate apology, especially pre-coffee. Even without my necessary glasses, I see things as my mind allows. My mouth quickly follows suit, calling a cow and cow, a duck a duck and ugly shoes, ugly shoes. It hadn’t occurred to me to prepare a plea for every opinion I muster. This will be very time consuming. It isn’t an existence that thrills me. Never preferring the icing over the cake, I long for less offense and more common sense. Offending has always been opportunities for one view to debate the other then both go along their merry way. Now one must offend, defend and repeat all the while shrinking to an apologetic pile of salt. The apology becomes the focus, not the view nor the offense. It is best I stay at home. My husband is accustomed to my opinions, my dogs find no fault and my daughter has yet to show me the error of my ways. It is in our genetic quilt, the very fiber of our Southern being to say what it is that we believe without fear of decorating our denomination. And by denomination I do not mean race, religion, gender or any of the other predominant categories that will call for an immediate apology. *Disclaimer, all opinions presented in this column are those of Cherimie, after 4 cups of coffee and no wine therefore obviously subject to change.
DO NOT FEED HENRY...consider yourself warned Now what?
By Lee Scott
Eleven years ago, my husband and I purchased a parcel of real estate just outside of Beaufort. The property overlooked a small freshwater pond. There on the edge of the pond was a small wooden sign. “Do not feed Henry.” I did not think about the sign until later when we were walking around with our dogs, a large yellow lab and a young cocker spaniel and I noticed a huge alligator sunning on the bank of the pond. “Goodness that is a big alligator.” I said. “That is Henry.” said our neighbor. We eventually sold the lot and bought a house a few blocks away from that freshwater pond. It was not because I was afraid of Henry, more that I was worried that Henry might like my little
HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS
Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
cocker spaniel. Nowadays, I drive by the pond where Henry still sunbathes. Although truthfully, I am not sure it is Henry. I decided to get some questions answered, one of them being; could that healthy looking reptile sunbathing be Henry after all? I found the following information on the South Carolina Parks website – www.southcarolinaparks.com
NEW SIGN OF THE TIMES
Gracing the entrance to the St. Peters campus is a new school sign. With the new grade configuration of k3 through 6th considered elementary school, new signage was necessary. Generous benefactors Jim McElwain, Gabby Grabenbauer, Christi & Matt Trumps and Tideland Realty stepped up with donations to fund the sign.
which might be valuable to those of you that are new to the area. It is believed that most alligators have a life span of around thirty to fifty years. Most of them do not get over thirteen feet although one found in Louisiana was over nineteen feet. Their weight is generally around six hundred pounds, but could top one thousand pounds. The website also says that the
alligators like to come out between dusk and dawn, so probably not a good time to go swimming in your pond. And since they breed between March and July, it is best to avoid them completely during this time. The spring is also the time of the year that you will notice them more since they climb out of the cold water and lie on the sunny side of the ponds. So I have decided that the alligator sunbathing there is Henry. He looks about thirteen feet long and probably weighs over six hundred pounds and is at least eleven years old. Now if you are inclined to feed them, please do not. Alligators overcome their natural wariness and learn to associate people with food. Pay attention to the signs, and please DO NOT FEED HENRY!
Send free electronic transcripts from Dept. of Ed. to any college Empowering students to achieve success after high school is fundamental to the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) mission. For seven years, South Carolina students have been able to request their high school transcripts to be sent electronically through the state’s relationship with Parchment, a leading academic credentials management system. The new 201516 SCDE eTranscript Initiative will enable current students and their families to send free digital transcripts to institutions of higher education across South Carolina and the nation. “A streamlined admissions process is critical to the continued success of our students,” said Molly Spearman, South Carolina State Superintendent of Education. “Our relationship with Parchment has simplified the application process and eliminated the cost for our students.”
Since SCDE’s relationship with Parchment began in 2008, Parchment has delivered more than 354,000 academic credentials on behalf of South Carolina students. Prior agreements limited students to sending eTranscripts only to higher education institutions within South Carolina. The new agreement with Parchment allows students to send eTranscripts to more than 3,400 higher education institutions, organizations, and accreditation groups throughout the United States. “It is exciting to expand our relationship with the South Carolina Department of Education,” said Dr. Matthew Pittinsky, Parchment CEO. “Our growing relationship demonstrates the commitment of Superintendent Spearman and the Department to empowering the state’s learners to achieve success in their academic careers.”
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sports&recreation
From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition
Adaptive Golf Challenge – nothing short of a hole-in-one If you ask anyone that was there…we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend for the First Annual Adaptive Golf Challenge at Parris Island. The weather was perfect and we had 40 excited golfers and volunteers involved. The cool morning started with warm up stretches instructed by the Beaufort Memorial Physical Therapists, followed by a chipping lesson by the Parris Island PGA pros. After hitting the range for a little while the volunteers went into action to man the Skills Challenges of putting, chipping and an accurate drive competition. A face of competition was worn by all throughout the different stations and the energy was electric as the contestants took their skills to the course. For some in the “first flight” there was some intense competition while for some of our “second flight” contestants it was their first time competing in a golf tournament. For one gentleman it was his first time on the golf course in 20 years and with the help of the Paragolfer (stand up wheelchair) he was able to record some impressive scores. The Marine Corps League provided
Adaptive golf winners from the First Annual Adaptive Golf Challenge.
Fred Gutierrez drives one long.
for a nice box lunch and there was even a birthday cake to celebrate the end of our first year of clinics. There were all kinds of prizes ranging from gift certificates to fine restaurants and pro shop gift certificates to haircuts and free pizza. All of the winners got to pick the prize that best suited them and all left happy and excited to continue next month. We would like to thank all of our prize sponsors that made the weekend events possible. Prizes were provided by: Panini’s, Carolina Tavern, Luther’s, Mikki’s, Salon, Limelight, Agave Mexican Grill, 1635 on the Avenue, Sanctuary
Alex Amaya MUSC PT student and Byron Hayward in the Solo Rider.
Golf Club, Wren, TGC Pleasant Point, Wind it up, Old School Pizzeria, Q on Bay, The Legends GC of Parris Island, and La Napalera. Sponsorships that made it possible to hold this event were graciously provided by: Beaufort Memorial Hospital (Event Sponsor),Marine Corps League (Lunch Sponsor), Spectrum Signs, Agri-Lawn, Susan and Tommy Harden, Lowcountry Podiatry, Michael Perpall, Industrial Design and Build, Bob Krebs, Navy Wives Club of Charleston, Harris Pillow, Sun City Veterans, The Timson Family, and Ladies Sanctuary Golf Association.
Beaufort Academy rushes past Cathedral Academy, 46-18
From left: Beaufort Academy’s #2 Cain Richards drives through the Cathedral line; Beaufort Academy players Mack Griffith (#14), Will Warren (#70), and Kevin Williams (#21) after their win Friday night. Photos courtesy of Michael Kaneshige.
Beaufort Academy defeated visiting Cathedral Academy 46-18 in a high school football game on Friday night which was quickly dubbed “The Fog Bowl” by local photographers covering the game. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 2-4. The Eagles used a fourplayer rushing attack to churn out 416 yards en route to the mid-season victory. Leading Beaufort Academy on the ground, Jackson Spratling rushed for 158 16
yards and one touchdown. Spratling tore through the Cathedral Academy defense throughout the game. Following Spratling in the Beaufort Academy rushing column, Cain Richards contributed 130 yards and one touchdown for the Eagles. Alec Melville rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns as Beaufort Academy triumphed. Another Beaufort Academy back, Thomas Roddy, contributed 52 yards and one touchdown to the win.
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Beaufort Academy excelled offensively throughout the matchup. Melville, an experienced quarterback, completed a touchdown pass to Mac Griffith. The Eagles, under the guidance of head coach Scott Richards, also thrived defensively. Defensively for Beaufort Academy, Chris Boggs and Michel Webb registered interceptions. Earlier in the season, Beaufort Academy beat King Academy 47-6. The Eagles have suffered losses to Andrew
Jackson Academy, Faith Christian, Henry Academy and Ridge Christian Academy. Beaufort Academy has regular-season games remaining versus Charleston Collegiate, St. John’s Christian Academy, Coastal Christian Prep, Andrew Jackson Academy and James Island Christian. The Eagles are scheduled to visit Charleston Collegiate on Friday, Oct. 2. Kickoff for the Beaufort Academy-Charleston Collegiate football game is set for 7:30 p.m. on John’s Island.
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“Peeno Noir. Find out who you are.”
By Celia Strong
In case you can’t imagine, some weeks it is really easy to find a wine I feel like talking about. And some weeks it’s impossible. This week, as luck would have it, we have an old wine, meaning it’s been around for years. But, it has a new lower price. Yes, believe it. Lower. And, just to get in the mood for writing I got on the internet and looked up a few things. After we do our learning, I will explain our title. Found a few things. So, we are going to eastern France today. For a red wine from the Burgundy region. And, that means it is a Pinot Noir. We have gone over this variety several times in the past. Maybe not as often as we should have, considering what great wines it can make. But, if we all remember, it is a difficult grape to grow. Hard to grow means wine producers are unsure every year what they’ll be able to make. As we review a bit, we’re just going to discuss Pinot Noir as it lives and grows in Burgundy. Red Burgundy wines are some of the most prized in the world. Worth noting because they are neither big bodied wines nor rich wines. Even the most expensive ones are pale colored, often translucent and extremely subtle in their flavors. Pinot Noir grapes are weak. They get diseases easily and mutate continuously. They are thin skinned so they ripen early. And, if not harvested early enough, fall rains totally dilute their juice and make
Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
the wines more acidic. Pinot Noir is a very old variety, with many mutations over the years. Some of these, which are still with us, include Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. It also has many clones. Each clone has to be planted under conditions that are just right for it. More than most varieties, Pinot Noir responds to its growing conditions soil and weather. Truly a product of its “terroir.” Which explains why from one row of vines in Burgundy to the next, the wines can change drastically. Also, these wines from Burgundy rise to levels above any other Pinot Noirs in the world. In young red Burgundy wines, the flavors include raspberries, strawberries, cherries and violets. With a couple of years in their bottles, the wines gain licorice, coffee, vanilla, clove, truffle, wet leaves, tobacco, cola and game flavors. Appellation “Burgundy” wines can usually age for four years or so. Premier Crus can go six to eight years and Grand Crus can age for up to twenty and more. Red Burgundies are lighter bodied, slightly
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herbaceous, with an earthy side in their aromas and flavors. Tannin levels are generally lower in these wines - proof they have thinner skins. And acidity runs a bit higher than most red wines. Remember acidity and food do well together. Food pairings with Red Burgundies are numerous. These wines go superbly with Gruyère cheese. Also known as Comté. It made just fifty miles east of the best vineyards in Burgundy. Duck is always safe with a red Burgundy. The wine’s acidity is perfect with the duck fat. Mushrooms, roast chicken, grilled fish, bacon, lobster ravioli, white pizza, goat cheeses, and risotto. Hungry yet? Our red Burgundy is the Louis Latour Bourgogne Rouge. For the United States, the bottle’s labels do say Pinot Noir also. The Latour family, in the Burgundy wine
industry, goes back to 1731. Maison Louis Latour was founded in 1797. Still today, the Latour operation stays closely connected to their soil and their traditional growing and winemaking techniques. The soil is maintained with organic practices, keeping it fertile and safe for the future. The juice is placed in oak vats for quick fermentation. Using only indigenous yeast. Then, the wine is stored in barrels for about twelve months where it is racked several times to remove sediment. All of their red wines are filtered. Our wine has a regional appellation, which means the grapes used to make it can come from anywhere within the Burgundy region. It is 100% Pinot Noir, from vines that are an average of 25 years old. The vines grow on clay and limestone soil. And, the grapes are hand harvested and fermented in traditional open vats. Aging is done in stainless steel tanks for this wine to maintain its fruity character. The finished wine is a bright ruby red color and shows notes of cassis, licorice and raspberries. It has cherry flavors and mellow tannins. Thirsty? Over the last several years, the prices of this, and most other red Burgundies, have slowly crept up. But, a new lower cost has come to town. $13.97. Surely a bargain! Which means the only thing we have left to go over is “Peeno Noir.” Well, it’s part of the somewhat risqué lyrics of a somewhat risqué song. And video. But, gee. If we can’t have fun with our wine…Enjoy.
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Learn about all things pet related from medical to behavioral to just good ideas!
How to make the right choice in picking a new kitty By Prof. Percy Pussycat
It is much harder to get a “feel” for a room full of cats or a pile of adorable kittens than it is to feel the “fit” you might have with a dog. But it can be done; it just takes a little more time and cat understanding. There are some things you need to decide before you head to the shelter or the breeders. The first thing is whether you want a purebred cat like a full Siamese or Ragdoll or if a shelter cat or kitten. There are certainly cost considerations here as purebred cats can be very expensive. And there are always lots of shelter cats to choose from. But shelter cats or kittens do come with a risk. You are never really sure of their background or what they might have been through. I’m not saying don’t get a shelter cat; just understand your sweet little kitten might grow up to be the size of a Maine Coon which you weren’t expecting. So, just be flexible. Besides shelters, if you check the local papers or online sites, you may find someone giving away kittens which would give you a chance to see the Mother hopefully and what kind of environment they have been raised in. Mom will also give you a clue about what the kittens will look like when they are grown. So when you have figured out you want to go with a non-purebred cat or kitten,
Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London.
then you have to decide between whether you want a cat with long, medium or short-hair. It will make a difference in how the cat looks, and how the cat sheds. The more the hair, the more the cat sheds. A long-haired cat is much more prone to “hairballs” than a short-haired cat. Cats tend to clean themselves by brushing their fur with their tongue (which is textured to help in the process), and hair is ingested, builds up into a wad, and is regurgitated. This “hairball” looks like a wet hairy sausage. You can help by grooming the cat to help get rid of loose hair. The more you groom, the fewer the “hairballs.” For editorial sake, we are going to assume you have decided to go with a shelter cat or kitten. Now what? When you are alone with the cat or litter of kittens at the shelter, let them make the first move. Be a little standoffish at first. Wait to see who will approach you. These will be the ones who are adventuresome
and eager for human contact - qualities that will only increase over time. Look for wide-open eyes. Choose an adventurer. Kittens are born curious, and they spend a lot of time exploring their surroundings. Watch the kittens that pounce, play, and explore any and everything -these are the ones who will be well-adjusted and fun to be with as they get older. With any cat or kitten, you also need to see how they respond to handling. Will the cat or kitten let you pick them up? Do they automatically run and hide from you? Will they play with you? Before choosing a kitten, roll a small ball across their line of sight. If they go for it- and most kittens will - you’ll know they are eager and enthusiastic. A cat that ignores the ball or watches
it suspiciously probably won’t make the best pet later on. People don’t ask all that much from their cats. A purr here, a rub there, and some quiet time on the lap - these are the qualities (along with proper litter-box deportment) that make for perfect pets. The secret of successful cat ownership is to pet it when it wants to be petted. Leave it alone when it wants to be left alone. It is that easy. There is nothing better than having a cat jump in your lap and want to be cuddled! However it usually takes about a year before a cat will trust you enough to sit in your lap for long periods of time. So don’t rush it and force your cat to be a “cuddly kitty” of they aren’t into it. And you will have a wonderful new companion.
YMCA Puppy Plunge to benefit Learn to Swim Program The YMCA of Beaufort County hosts its first Puppy Plunge of the season on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Y outdoor pool in Port Royal. Well behaved pups that are “fixed” and up to date on their
vaccinations are welcome to join in the fun and the cost is $5 per pup with a signed waiver. Proceeds benefit the Y’s Learn to Swim Program teaching our Beaufort-area youth to swim. Weather permitting, Puppy Plunge will
be the first Saturday of every month through March 2016. The YMCA is located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. For more info call 843-522-9622 or ymcabeaufortcounty.com.
FIRST ANNUAL YAPPY HOUR COMES TO PORT ROYAL Is Fido ready to strut his stuff? Don’t miss the first annual Yappy Hour hosted by Coastal Real Estate Solutions coming October 22. Bring your dog for an exciting night out of Halloween fun that includes a costume contest, pet Halloween pictures, and drawings for
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prizes. Music will be provided by DanA-Palooza. The Coastal Real Estate Solutions will also be collecting dog/cat food for local animal shelters so please bring some to donate. Local shelters will also be bringing dogs that are looking for their forever home.
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The purpose of Yappy Hour is to promote support of our local shelters and provide a fun environment for families to bring their furry family members to support homeless animals and enjoy time with other pet lovers in the community.
IF YOU GO Yappy Hour will be held at 933 A Paris Avenue, Port Royal on October 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is recommended that you bring your own beverage of choice and lawn chair.
what to do Artifact Identification Program to be held
ASSC/Beaufort and the Beaufort District Collection of the Beaufort County Library are partnering to present the 3rd Annual WHAT THE HECK IS IT?? Artifact Identification Program, Saturday October 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be upstairs at the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort, SC. This collaborative effort is to celebrate Archaeology Month. Dr. Jon Leader, South Carolina’s State Archaeologist and Dr. Eric Poplin of Brockington and Assoc. will be on hand to not only identify and give you general tidbits of information on your mysterious artifacts.
Adopt a Shrimp and watch him race
Highly trained and motivated rubber shrimp will mount their inner tubes and take to the water on October 3 as the Sea Island Rotary Club presents the 7th Annual Charity Shrimp Race at the Beaufort Shrimp Festival at 3 p.m. The race begins around 3 p.m. when 5,000 rubber shrimp wearing inner tubes are released from the nets of an authentic shrimp trawler into the Beaufort River. The shrimp float along in tidal current to the finish line. Each shrimp wears a unique number corresponding to one of the numbers on a purchased adoption ticket. The shrimp have been training all summer and are anxiously awaiting the chance at being the first across the finish line. The winning shrimp wins $2,000 for the holder of the ticket that matches the unique number on that shrimp. The second place finish wins $1,000, third place wins $750, fourth place wins $500, fifth place wins $250 and 6th through 10th places each win $100. Adoption tickets are on sale now and are available online at www. RotaryShrimpRace.com or at local businesses such as Butler Marine, BJHCHS Port Royal Medical Center, Butler Chrysler-Doge-Jeep, Bundy Appraisal & Management, CBC National Bank, Harvey’s Barber Shop, Levin, Gilley & Fisher law firm, Palmetto State Bank, Regions Bank, Spectrum Graphic Arts Center, Wardle Family YMCA, Wells Fargo Bank, and of course from any Sea Island Rotary member.
Need money for your small business?
SC Lowcountry SCORE, in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Atlantic Community Bank, the SC Community Loan Fund, the Beaufort Black Chamber of Commerce, Ariel Southeast Angel Partners, and PAYCHEX, will present a roundtable focused on one of the major issues facing small business owner’s today- financing their business. The roundtable will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on October 8, 2015 at Horizon Heating and Plumbing Inc., 168A Boardwalk Dr. in Okatie and is free of charge. Roundtable participants include experienced financial professionals from our local area (including William Furman, Patrick King, Todd Hoke, Ray Wenig,
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Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club hosts Capt. Mark Nickels
The October meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday October 8 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. The creator of DOA Lures, Captain Mark Nickels will be the guest speaker. DOA Lures are known as the “unfair advantage”. Captain Mark will take club members on an informative tour of the entire line of DOA baits from the original glow shrimp, to the bait buster, to the new DOA CAL series. This will include tips and techniques that will help you catch more fish particularly to include detail information on casting and retrieving the right lure from the DOA selections. Captain Mark will be fishing the local waters Thursday morning with wellknown Bay Street Outfitters guide Captain Ja Malphrus. Do not miss this very special opportunity to meet internationally known Captain Mark Nickels. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.
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entrées and bottomless Mimosa’s! Full cash bar also available. Featuring: The Martin Lesch Band-A Journey Through Jazz. Seating is limited so buy your tickets now!
Free concert at Baptist Church of Beaufort
How thirsty are you? The Music Ministry at The Baptist Church of Beaufort is pleased to extend a warm invitation to all for our Living Water Community Concert, to be held at 3 p.m. on October 11 in our sanctuary at 600 Charles Street in Beaufort. Our vocal ensembles — from children through adults — will be featured, as well as instrumentalists, dramatists, and dancers. Our identity as modern day followers of Christ will be expressed through worship arts as we heed the example of Christ’s interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well found in the Bible in John 4. Come and join us as we wade together through music across time that will quench our thirst for sacred presence in our daily living.
Beaufort Co. Black Chamber of Commerce to hold free class
On Tuesday, October 13 the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will offer a two hour class on Developing a Budget and Becoming Debt-Free. Learn how to free up your money by being consistent with habits relating to money. On Tuesday, October 27 another two hour class will be offered teaching Credit Repair. Learn how to request your annual credit report, view it carefully and make changes necessary to improve your credit score. We will show you how during the two hour session on Credit Repair. Both classes will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office located at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. All are welcome to attend these free classes. Call 843-9861102 x 2 for additional information.
Date change for “Battle of Brier Creek” talk
NEW DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Daniel Battle will present on the Revolutionary War battle at Brier Creek, GA, which
has strong ties to Beaufort and the Lowcountry. The talk is free and will be at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort.
Wesley United Methodist has bazaar
The Wesley United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Fall Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, October 17, at the Wesley Educational Building, located at 810 Duke Street (corner of Duke and West Streets), Beaufort, SC. There will be Lowcountry Dinners for $10 per plate beginning at 10:30 a.m., crafts, books, baked goods, clothes, homemade canned goods, gift baskets and plenty of music, fun and fellowship. Please call the church at 843-524-9487 for more information.
AARP Safe Driver Course offered Oct. 23
The new AARP Smart Driver Class is scheduled for Friday October 23 at The Summit Place of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr. The new 6 hour class is open to drivers age 26 and older. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lunch break. Cost is $15:00 for AARP members and $ 20:00 for non-members. Class size is limited so call now to register 843 521-1941. A certificate will be issued to be applied to your AUTO INSURANCE Discount. Become a Smart Driver.
Integrative Healing Arts Sampler scheduled at Beaufort Chiropractic
Join our health care volunteers at Beaufort Chiropractic for a 20-minute session of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Counseling, Healing Touch, and more on Saturday, October 24 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 708 Bladen St. Downtown Beaufort. These creative therapies of holistic healing in clinical, nurturing delivery are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services. Cost of $10 per session goes toward scholarship recipients and integrative healthcare research. Prayer and applications on site. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness. org for more information.
Thursday’s Chuckle
Read with caution; not necessarily the opinions of the editorial staff.
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Bourbon, Bubbles, & Brew. Don’t be left out — tickets are going fast! Mark your calendars for October 11, 2015 at Breakwater Restaurant in Beaufort. This is a fundraiser to benefit the Beaufort Film Society.
Enjoy a Jazz Brunch and support Literacy Center
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