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Shindig at the Shack
OCTOBER 21 - 27, 2010
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to Benefit Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry by Wendy Pollitzer The Shindig at the Shack is quickly approaching, and it’s time to purchase your tickets Beaufort! You’ll be entertained by the tunes of Souls Harbor and fed by the talented chefs from Saltus at this one-of-a-kind event, especially designed by Katie Huebel of WED on Saturday, November 6 from 7pm-11pm at the Coosaw Point Crab Shack.
SCHOOLS LIMS Participates in McTeacher night see page 8
The fundraiser is brought to you by Get Fit and will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry. Jered Kraszewski, President of Get Fit and creator of the FIT FUND explains the 7 fundamentals and acronym of the FIT FUND, “It’s based on Fitness, Integrity, Tolerance, Focus, Unity, Nutrition and Determination.” The FIT FUNDwas established to raise awareness of uth childhood obesity and create a scholarship for area youth currently attending the Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry. All proceeds will support the implementation of the FIT FUND in cooperation with the Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry. Their funding has been drastically cut nationwide; and recently, their program on Lady’s Island closed,” says Kraszewski. “I established the FIT FUND, because every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and
PROFILE Dr. Mark Newberry happy life. With the help of this scholarship program, we can have an immediate, positive impact in the Beaufort community. These children don’t choose to be born into poverty; the FIT FUND can break the cycle.” Childhood obesity has tripled since 1980; and in children ages 6-18, one child in five is obese. The numbers are higher in low-income communities. The US spends $225 Billion annually in obesity-related costs. “Countries that have implemented subsidized fitness SHINDIG continued on page 5
Beaufort High Alumni Receive Citadel Rings These young men graduated from Beaufort High School and they are all now proud seniors at The Citadel. On October 8th, due to all their hard work and accomplishments, they received their class rings. This ring symbolizes the history and traditions of both the Corps of Cadets and the state of South Carolina.
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SPORTS Zoe Becker is the Athlete of the Week. see page 10 INDEX
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