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see page 14 Terry Brennan of Saint Helena Island is will be exhibiting his “The Sum of My Parts” career retrospective at Gallery USCB Center for the Arts at 805 Carteret Street in Beaufort. Terry says, “In this show I am opening up my personal collection of works that I have created over the past 20 plus years. It is a glimpse into my creative journey that has led to the current process of 3 dimensional mixed media sculpture.” You, the viewer will see the influences of artists such as Picasso and Jean-Michael Basquait in some of my paintings throughout the years. I have also been strongly inspired by the events in our world as a whole, as well as the community and environment of the places I have called home. I have ARTIST continued on page 13
Beaufort Academy sophomore Will Warren was named as the recipient of the 2015 T. Reynolds Robinson Scholarship. This scholarship has been awarded annually at BA since 1989 – the year Reynolds died tragically at the young age of 13. Reynolds was a student at Beaufort Academy during his short, but full-of-adventure life. This scholarship is From left: BA Headmaster, Stephen Schools, recipient Mary Alden Cooper, and Mary STUDENTS continued on page 13
Alden’s mother Mary James Cooper; Reynolds father and sister, Bill Robinson and Reyne Robinson Gallup, recipient Will Warren, and Will’s parents Nan and Alan Warren.
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Pictured are John Bradley, Inez Miller, Melba Cooper, Etta Mann, Alvesta Robertson, Frances McCullough, Ethel Denmark, Marie Lewis , Veronica Miller, Mia Johnson, Lisa Rentz, Wilma Holman, Carolyn Bennett, Rose Bennett, Rosa Major, Carolyn Carter, Alva Brown, Mary Jenkins, Susan Jenkins and Marie Gadson.
Ladies Who Lunch North of the Broad recently enjoyed a scrumptious lunch at MJ’s Soul Food Restaurant. The restaurant opened about a year ago on Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, by owners Mary Jenkins and Susan Jenkins.
Besides a varied menu, art work from a local artist is featured on the walls. St. Helena artist John Bradley spoke about his inspiration for the mural that he painted on the restaurants back wall. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the food, service, ambiance and the
portraits by John. The group meets once a month for lunch in special places north of the Broad River. For details about the luncheons, contact Veronica Miller at veronicamiller34@ gmail.com or 843-838-4575 or Inez Miller at inezmil61@yahoo.com.
Friends of the Beaufort Library to hold annual Waterfront Book Sale September 25th - 27th This year’s Friends of the Beaufort Library Fall Book Sale will be held September 25th - September 27th at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. The Book Sale is the main fundraising event held by the Beaufort Friends, with all proceeds going back into the branch libraries to support programming and materials in Beaufort, Lobeco and St. Helena. On Friday, September 25th, a private 2-hour sale for all members of the Friends will be held from 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Those who are interested in becoming a member can sign up any time before or during the presale at the membership table to gain access to the presale. The sale will open to the general public on Friday, September 25th from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m., and will reopen on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The book sale will reopen from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, at which time ALL books and audio-visual items will be half-price, including the Rare and
Collectible books. Included in this years’ sale will be over 100 original editions of Tom Swift & Tom Swift Jr. books coming from one donor, along with numerous golf books from the library of a past Friends board member. The popular Silent Auction will again be conducted during the sale, with bids accepted anytime between 10:00 a.m. on Friday and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, when bidding closes and all successful bidders present will be able to pay for lots they won. Some of the highlights of this years’ Silent Auction will be: · 6-volume 1900 Edition of the Complete Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, limited to 1000 numbered, leather-bound sets. · 7 Early Stephen King novels including his first 3 books, all fine in dust jackets · 15 leather-bound volumes from the Library of Southern Literature · Several autographed books by Pat
Conroy · 1968 Deluxe Edition of Alice in Wonderland in slipcase, Illustrated by Peter Newell · 1915 First American Edition of A Set of Six, by Joseph Conrad · 1927 10-volume set of The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques & Discoveries of the English · Nation, by Richard Hakluyt · Coffee-Table book of Aviation Art of World War II, by Stillwell · Lowcountry paintings by Ray Ellis. · Other Places, a signed copy by Charleston Artist Elizabeth O’Neill Verner’s etchings & pencil drawings · The Complete National Geographic, 110 Years (1888-1990’S) of National Geographic Magazine on CD-ROM, in a natural wood case with hinged lid. · Signed copy of Jimmie Buffet’s Margaritaville For more information, please contact Kinsey Baker at 843-838-0812, kbakerbooks@centurylink.net.
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Who’s News Kimberly Sullivan is the new Executive Director of the Arts Council of Beaufort County. She brings over 25 years of experience teaching art and a history of successful entrepreneurial experiences that have given her the knowledge and skills to lead the Arts Council of Beaufort County. Sullivan moved to Beaufort in 2014 and opened her own studio, “A Brush across America”; a studio with no walls and that teaches people to paint nature’s landscapes alongside her. With an entrepreneurial spirit, creative mind, and blank canvas, Sullivan is excited to take on the Executive Director position. Sullivan joins the Arts Council
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of Beaufort County at a very critical time, as the organization is in the midst of rolling out a long range plan. Dick Stewart, Kimberly President of the Sullivan Board comments, “The Arts Council is heading in a new direction and as we begin to increase class offerings and restructure the organization, Kim has exactly the experience, contacts, drive and personality to build the Arts Council into the organization we have been discussing during the past several months. Readers
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familiar with schools such as Penland, Arrowmont and Haystack can expect to see us moving in that direction.” Aside from taking on the Executive Director role, Sullivan is a mother to three children; Karamie, who is studying broadcast journalism at the University of South Carolina; Tanner, who is going into graduate school at Winthrop University for psychology; and Skyler, her youngest son, who lives with her in Beaufort and is studying art. Sullivan continues to work as an artist outside of the Arts Council and her most recent painting, “Moment of Silence” has received statewide recognition.
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Dr. McGraw, who is board certified in psychiatry and neurology, was in private practice in California for 23 years before moving to the Lowcountry to join Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners. In his former practice, he specialized in treating patients with co-occurring psychiatric illnesses, including major depression, bipolar, post traumatic stress, obsessive compulsive and panic disorders.
Call 843-522-5600 to schedule an appointment. 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 330, Beaufort Accepting most major medical health insurance plans, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare.
Prior to opening his own practice, McGraw served as associate medical director of three substance abuse treatment programs in Northern California. He received his B.A. in Human Biology at Stanford University and earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado. Over the last year, BMH has added several new staff members to Sea Island Psychiatry to help meet the need for mental health services in the area. Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners is a multispecialty physician group dedicated to putting patients’ needs first.
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River Festival raises money and awareness By Bob Sofaly
It was weekend of music, songs, folklore and exhibits and a lot of great food as the 11th annual Lands End Woodland River Festival took place Saturday and Sunday on St. Helena Island. Hundreds of people gathered to have fun and help out a worthy cause. Rosyln Browne, event coordinator said they have simply been “following the efforts of our parents and grandparents to raise revenue for maintenance and property taxes” on the 320-acre plot on St. Helena Island along the Beaufort River on which the festival is held. Brown said the festival serves “as an example of how family members can work together to obtain clear title to their property and use the land to generate revenue.” Aunt Pearlie Sue (Anita Prather) gives a week-by-week narrative and song in authentic Gullah of what it might have been like to be an African that was captured, put on a slave ship, sold at auction in Charleston and taken to one of several plantations on the Sea Islands during the 18th century.
Turkesra Epps, left, grabs some of the fresh smoked pork ribs as pit master Benjamin Major, Jr. looks on.
Kennedi Watts blows on her french fries to cool them off before eating the delicious side.
The Rev. Henry Chisholm, left, makes up shrimp burgers while Lyndon Washington batter fish to fry.
Rose Holmes refills a cooler with drinks to be sold with fried fish lunches.
Friends of Caroline Hospice enhances Child Bereavement Program Since 2004, Friends of Caroline Hospice has partnered with Beaufort County School District to provide bereavement support groups to students in kindergarten through the grade 12 who have lost someone significant in their lives. The Student Bereavement Team is a group of compassionate volunteers who are professionally trained support group facilitators, not professional counselors. Support groups are one-hour long and are held once each week for 6 weeks. Students are provided with opportunities to talk about their lost loved ones, to understand their mixed up emotions, to discover the support around them, to learn coping strategies and to
participate in a memorial celebration. The groups are free to the student, their families, and the school. Parents or legal guardians can request a support group for their child by contacting their school teacher, guidance counselor, or social worker. If six weeks is too long a commitment, Camp Caroline is a one-day bereavement camp for any student in Beaufort County grades 1 through 12 who has lost a loved one, The next Camp Caroline will be held at the Fripp Island Community Centre on Saturday September 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to learn about grief and how it manifests itself, learn coping strategies, and
Local charity in need of medical equipment Are you taking advantage of cooling temperatures to clean out your garage and/or storage areas? If you have any lightly used medical equipment that is still in good condition, please consider donating it to The Lending Room. The Lending Room is an all-volunteer, 501(c) (3) charity that lends gently used medical equipment to individuals regardless of income, age or insurance status for a $1.00 donation. The organization aims to connect those who need medical equipment with unwanted equipment that would otherwise collect dust in an attic or be discarded. Operating in Beaufort since 1961, the organization accepts and loans items in good condition. Shower chairs, bath chairs, 4
walkers, wheelchairs and transport chairs are in high demand. To arrange to donate or borrow items, please contact The Lending Room at (843) 524-2554. The pick-up/drop-off location is at Helena Place Senior Living at 1624 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935 directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office. Arrangements for very large items must be made in advance. Tax deductible receipts can be given out upon request.
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build a cherished memory of their lost loved ones. The students will also participate in a relaxing yoga session and a hike in nature for fun activities. Families will join their students on the beach at Fripp Island to celebrate the life of the lost loved one. Camp Caroline is free to students and their families thanks to a private gift and grants from the Junior Service League of Beaufort and the Kiwanis Club of Beaufort Charitable Fund. Applications for Camp Caroline must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, September 18, 2015. For more information or registration materials, contact Cristin Casper or Steve Scudder at Friends of Caroline Hospice at 843-525-6257.
9/11 Memorial scheduled On the 11th of September 2015 there will be a 9/11 Memorial Service at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. 14 years ago the United States was attacked by Jihad extremists. 8:46 a.m. American Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. 9:30 a.m. the United Flight 175 hits the South Tower. 9:38 a.m. American Flight 77 impacts the Western side of the Pentagon. 9:58 a.m. United flight lost contact. Over 3,000 people were killed that day. Mr. Craig Arsell, Director of Beaufort’s National Cemetery and Capt. A.A. J. A. “Woody” Woodall are the guest speakers, Angela Chancay ac-
companied by Wade Brown on guitar and Katie McAlister will provide patriotic music. The Exchange Club of Beaufort will announce the Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Beaufort’s Fire Department will present Colors. TAPS will be played by Chris Cushman and Alfredo Givens. Open and free of charge to the public.
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Help AMIkids Beaufort win Tour Takedown Every day, AMIkids Beaufort works with teenage boys to foster character building, promote experiential learning at provide treatment for the community’s most at-risk youth. Now, on September 21st, the community has the opportunity to see their program firsthand, helping AMIkids Beaufort win some prizes along the way. AMIkids Beaufort is holding a special tour date on Monday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. to compete against AMIkids chapters across the country for cash prizes that will support the organization’s operations. The community is invited to take a tour of the program to see how AMIkids Beaufort helps kids reach their potential each and every day. A raffle will be held amongst attendees, with the winner receiving a custom-made piece from the AMIkids Beaufort on-site welding program.
Sen. Davis to be LIBPA guest speaker
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Coastal Community Foundation empowers individuals, families and organizations to make Stateimpact Senator Davis, whofunds for charitable giving. The since 1985 with a lasting throughTom permanent, endowed Foundation serves Beaufort, Berkeley,46 Charleston, represents District in the Colleton, South Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton the lawandfiJasper rm of counties. learn more, go the to www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org or callHarvey (843) 723-3635. CarolinaToSenate, will be guest speaker & Battey.
Senator Davis at the Tuesday, August 12 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional presently serves Association which will be held at 8 a.m. on the Senate Committees in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association Headquarters, located in the Palmetto for Banking Senator and Insurance, Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive. The Tom Davis meeting is open to the public. Corrections and Davis was elected to the South Penology, Finance, Labor, Commerce Carolina Senate in 2008 and reelected and Industry and Medical Affairs. He is in 2012. He is a graduate of Furman married and has three daughters. He has University and received his law degree been requested to include in his discussion from theAlex University of Khalil Maryland School with from our members thespeak following subjects: Students (left) and (right) take a break welding to to visitors of Lawa and hastour practiced law in Beaufort - How long should South Carolina during recent of the program. The AMIkids Tour Takedown is part of a National initiative to encourage as many
people in the AMIkids communities as possible to meet the kids in this successful
program. AMIkids is a nationallyrecognized non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids discover their oppose the Aff ordable Care Act? full potential and change their lives. In its What was the basis of the legislative last fiscal year, AMIkids Beaufort alone opposition to implementation of served 115 males ages 14-19 through Common Core Standards our schools? various programs includinginintervention Is the continued attempt to useand the treatment, residential education nullificationservice theory projects for unpopular federal community with partner actions valid? like Adopt a Highway and organizations - Is Beaufort County doomed to live Friends of the Library. “Every kid and has be the potential a with Act 388 forced to beg to forbe state contributing member of their school funding each fiscal year?family and society,” says Jimmy Board - What is the best Boozer, method the of funding Chair of AMIkids Beaufort. are the repair and maintenance of “We our state asking people to get involved in AMIkids roads – increase taxes, authorize casinos and to be approach? a part of strengthening our or another community.” - What are the major challenges to be For more about AMIkids faced in the information 2015 legislative session? or Tour Takedown please contact, Steven Crisp, Executive Director, at 843-812-4590.
Spanish Count of Güemes obituary Santa Elena Foundation hosts Elena CountFoundation Alvaro Armada Catherine on Sept. 11th joins Santa Williams Brown
The Santa Elena Foundation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for the general public to meet Spanish Count Alvaro Armada, the current Adelantado of la Florida and direct descendent of 16th century founder of Santa Elena, Pedro Menendez de Aviles. He will be available for questions this Friday, September 11th between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. at the Beaufort History Museum located at the Downtown Beaufort Arsenal. The public is welcome to come during these times to meet the Count, learn about him and his lineage, and better understand the efforts to bring Santa Elena, the 16th century settlement on
Parris into Elena the spotlight as an TheIsland, Santa Foundation important aspect of the founding of Board of Directors welcomed America. Álvaro Armada Barcaiztegui to “This is only theboard. secondSr. time in as the foundation Armada many years that the Count has visited is a direct descendent of Pedro Beaufort, and we’d like to share this Menéndez de Avilés, the 16th opportunity with the public,” says Dr. Century Adelantado Mayor of La Andy Beall, Santa Elena Foundation Florida (governor general) and Executive Director. “It is a critical founder of Santa Elena. Sr. Armada time for our Foundation – we are is the Count of Güemes and is to working diligently to open the Santa be named theCenter IX Count of RevillaElena History and prepare for Gigedo XX Adelantado Mayor of the 450thand anniversary in April 2016. La Florida by His Majesty Felipe VI, We are grateful to local partners for King ofthis Spain. hosting event as the Santa Elena Organized excitement builds.”by local business leaders, civic leaders, scholars, The Beaufort Historyand Museum, a the Santa Elena Foundation promotes the history of European arrival on the North American coast. French construction of Charlesfort on Parris Island by Jean Ribault Commission and state public service and in 1562 drew a Spanish response. utilities commissions. Residents who Spanish settlers established the live on federally recognized tribal lands community of Santa Elena in may qualify for additional tribal benefits 1569, the first colonial capital in if they participate in certain additional America. The story of European federal eligibility programs. rivals struggling for dominance in The Lifeline discount is available for North America involved French, only one telephone line per household, Spanish, which can be and either aEnglish wireline orexplorers wireless and their interactions telephone. For the purpose with of the nations Lifeline of Native American peoples. program, a household is defined as The any Santa Elena Foundation is dedicated individual or group of individuals who to together sharingatthe little address knownand history live the same share of this century” income and“lost expenses. Lifelinethrough service research, a cultural isarchaeological not transferable, and only eligible interpretive a living consumers maycenter, enroll inand the program.
It is chartered by the City of Beaufort Catherine Williams Brown, to share the deep history of daughter of theand late rich Elmer and Ada the Beaufort District. Among its many Mattis Williams was born February exhibits is aninintroduction to the story 1, 1932 Burton, South Carolina. of Santa Elena and the 16th century On Tuesday July 29, 2014, at settlement activity in the Beaufort Beaufort Memorial Hospital,area. God The mission of the Santa Elena summoned Sis Catherine from Foundation to discover, promote, and Labor toisRest. preserve the “Lost Century” European Catherine, fondly ofknown as colonization through the story of Santa “Kitty” and “Miss Kitty,” received Elena. The Foundation is focused on her education in the local public growing its family of volunteers and schools of Beaufort County. She supporters to help bring this story and met and later married her childhood History Center to life. Álvaro Armada Barcaiztegui sweetheart, the Late Reverend To learn more about the Santa Joseph N. Brown. They relocated to historyofmuseum. partner the Santa Elena Foundation, is Elena Foundation and how you can be Newvisit York. Together they raised 27 Sr. Armada dedicates his Street. time involved, http://santa-elena.org. located in the Arsenal on Craven children; 22 of whom were foster to the promotion of 500 years children that they loved and cared of distinguished family history for as their very own. and public service. The Count She leaves to cherish her precious is curator of a private archive of memory, two daughters, Adola original documents, one of the Consumers who willfully make false available. program, known as BrownThe Rutledge and Doris Brown most important private collections statements in order to obtain Lifeline CenturyLink Internet Basics, uses the of Beaufort, SC; four sons: Albert in Spain. The archive he believes telephone service can be punished by fine sameBrown income (Willa and program Mae), eligibility Kenneth should be the basis for a new or imprisonment and can be barred from criteria as the Lifeline and Tribal LinkBrown (Georgina), Robert Brown, museum in the Asturias region of the program. Up programs and provides up to of Beaufort, SC andaccess Raymond northern Spain dedicated to historic To find out more about the Lifeline 1.5 Mbps downstream capability. Higher Boben ( Joyce) of New York. Two research. Sr. Armada serves a board program, please visit the government bandwidth services, where available, sisters, Betty Glaze (Leon) of member for MAPFRE PRAICO website at www.lifeline.gov. Individuals are offered at a comparable discount. A Beaufort, SC, and Jeanette Williams Corporation and CEO service of Tourist living in a CenturyLink area qualifying individual may enroll in this of New York; 14 Grandchildren; and Cultural Project Development service should call 843-525-0044. plan once for a 12-month term, 10 Great grandchildren; three inInMadrid. He brings to the Santa addition to reduced-price phone which may be extended on a month-tobrothers- in-law: Joe W Brown Elena CenturyLink Foundationoffers considerable service, discounted month basis. ofBeaufort,SC, internationalInternet leadership experience high-speed service starting For(Wander) more information aboutBerry the Brown (Cora) of Elgin, SC and and$9.95 a personal connection to the CenturyLink Internet Basics program, at per month, plus applicable Washington of history Spanish colonization in pleaseMinister taxes andof fees, to eligible consumers go to Daniel www.centurylink.com/ Beaufort, SC; one, Sister-in-law, North America. in markets where Internet service is internetbasics or call 843-525-0044. Almetia Brown of Beaufort, SC; three Godchildren: Priscilla , Ann and BEACH Ruth; SpecialSWEEP family friend, THE CHAMBERHUNTING CORNER ISLAND FALL Beatrice McCarthy; and a host of he Friends of Hunting Island, in co-ordination with the S.C nieces, nephews, cousins andSea many mission, interested patrons must Grant Consortium and the S.C. Department of Natural other relatives and friends. download a Museum Day Live ticket Resources, announce the Fall Beach Sweep, our annual clean up at www.Smithsonian.com/museumday. imitative. Everyone is invited to come and help keep this beautiful beach Visitors who present one Museum and ocean clean…for ourselves, for our sea turtles and for all the other Day Live ticket will gain free entrance creatures that swim off our coast. Volunteers will meet at the Hunting for two on September 26th only. One Island Lighthouse on Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Please email ticket, per household, per email address Denise Parsick, President of the FOHI, at dparsick@embarqmail.com to is permitted. The Verdier House is open Mondays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., let us know you will be joining us. Picking up all the nasty stuff that our with the first tour at 10:30 a.m. and the beloved sea turtles sometimes mistake for food is a great way to spend a last tour at 3:30 p.m. Call 843-379-3331 Saturday morning. See you at the beach! for more information.
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FREE ticket to Verdier House tour The Verdier House at 801 Bay Street will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 26th as part of Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live. On this day only, participating museums like the Verdier House emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian facilities in Washington D.C. which offer free admission every day. To take advantage of the opportunity to have a free tour of the Verdier House and to experience its educational 6
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ARVEL GRAHAM PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jamaican native Graham shines as a Beaufort firefighter By Molly Ingram
“We’re just here to help people.” That pretty much sums it up. It clearly identifies what it means to Arvel Graham to be a member of the Beaufort Fire Department. And honestly, it probably defines many of our local firefighters. They hold a job that isn’t for everyone. It carries huge responsibilities and stresses that each member learns how to handle for themselves. It requires intelligence, determination, courage, humor, patience and skills – lots of skills most of us have no idea of their complexity. All of those traits show through in Arvel, a new member to the force as of last April. Arvel’s journey started in his home country of Jamaica and finally deposited him here in Beaufort where he stayed with his Aunt in Yamanssee. When he first arrived in Beaufort, he worked at Sherwin Williams Paints and helped coach a Beaufort County P.A.L.S. soccer team for his niece. It was here that a father of one of the young girls, who happened to be a firefighter, suggested Arvel look into fire-fighting as a career. And he could volunteer for the department in the meantime to see if he really liked it.
Although it took a while for the fire department to add on volunteers, Arvel hung in there and signed up. When you volunteer for the fire department, you must take all the same training as the regular firefighters, get most of their certifications, and do the same routine as a regular firefighter. Arvel learned CPR, got a certificate as an Emergency Medical Responder, and multiple other skills, all as a volunteer. During this time, Arvel did maintenance on military housing to provide some income. One day while on base with his co-worker, they saw a dog running lose so they decided to try and catch him. In the process, Arvel noticed a woman, who had a baby with her, talking on her phone. Little did he think that when he looked up minutes later from what he was doing, that same woman would be on the ground in tears yelling that her baby wasn’t breathing. Arvel convinced the woman to let him administer CPR on the baby and he did in fact get the child to start breathing again. Without his training, the best he could have done was call 911. This experience sealed the deal for Arvel and when a full time job became available late last winter, he applied and
was accepted. “I’m a people person,” he said. “I feel strongly that you need to give back to your community and this is one of the ways I can do that, by being a firstrate fireman.” Life is different now that he is a member of Shift III at the Ribaut Road headquarters station. He rides “rear jump” which is the seat behind the firefighter riding shot-gun next to the driver. He can be assigned onsite to any job the Captain wants him to do. It might be “fire attack” or laying out hoses, or cutting through a roof. “Times have changed,” he said. “Now there are many more rules, mostly for safety, so it isn’t as scary as in years past. But the adrenalin rush is still huge when the alarm goes off.” His shift consists of 24 hours on and 48 hours off. Each day on duty, he is required to spend an hour in the gym working out so he stays in top shape in order to handle the very demanding challenges he will face on a daily basis in Beaufort. And if the shift members aren’t out on a job, they are studying or getting trained in something new. Or if it is a weekend, they are cleaning the equipment and the bay where the trucks
are stored until needed. And yes, there is cooking involved. Arvel plans to treat the station to some home-style Jamaican food in the near future. “I love to cook and since I am the first Jamaican on the force, I would like to show my gratitude for the men accepting me by providing a nice dinner for them.” Since he is neither a fisherman nor a hunter, common pastimes here in Beaufort, he is trying to figure out a hobby to keep him busy when not at the station. His former love of sports photography is starting to nudge again, so maybe we will see Arvel on the sidelines at some of our local games until his beeper starts going, and this off-duty firefighter suddenly finds himself back on-duty. Avrel is a 26 year old gentleman who lives in Port Royal with his fiancé, Crystal, also from Jamaica, who is in the process of getting her R.N. degree. Together they will make a great couple of professionals both keeping the rest of us safe and healthy. Beaufort is lucky to have men like Arvel in our fire department. He personifies a fine individual who is living his dream, learning every day, and has a smile on his face for anybody he meets.
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Exploring the importance of being a safe harbor By Susan Stone
Some people call them their “spidy” senses; others call them their special gift. No matter what you call them, they’ve been on the hearts and minds of a lot of people lately. Several months ago I wrote an article called Life is Extraordinary. In short, the article was about nonordinary experiences that ordinary people have every day. The article focused mainly on the obvious gifts like premonitions and communicating with other realms. The conversations I’ve had since then have been fun, enlightening and unexpected…ever broadening my own definition of super powers. It’s typical to think of clairvoyance or heightened intuition, when you talk about “special gifts”. One special gift that I had not previously thought of was patience. Patience is an awesome super power to have! Mine is admittedly, underdeveloped. Don’t you admire someone who is patient and kind with our elders or with children? Don’t you wish sometimes that you had more patience? It’s a true gift. Generosity, compassion, honesty, or the ability make people feel truly loved are very special gifts that not all of us develop equally. We have many gifts to one degree or the other. We can acquire more with some effort. We can make them stronger by using them…like a muscle. However, envy seems the least effective way to
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Don’t worry if you have more practical gifts. You may not get a metal for being a super hero, but discernment is a very cool super power. You’d be surprised how handy it comes in when it comes to people you can’t trust. receive a new gift. It’s natural for us to wish we could…wish we had…but it’s useless. It doesn’t seem to work that way. We must nurture the seed we already have. Don’t worry if you have more practical gifts. You may not get a metal for being a super hero, but discernment is a very cool super power. You’d be surprised how handy it comes in when it comes to people you can’t trust. Of the many stories that people shared
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with me, I think the most common super power people admitted to having, was empathy. Meaning that they can feel what other people feel. They walk in to a room and feel the tension, the anger or the sorrow of another person. They also have a heightened sense for joy and love. When other people are sick, they begin not to feel so good. Symptoms come and go depending where they are and who they are around. If crowds make you feel anxious or ill, you’re probably an
empath. One woman said “that explains so much!” It isn’t in their minds. They really feel good and bad on a level that goes unnoticed by the average person. We all face the choice every day whether to use our gifts to help others or to help ourselves. Even though it’s hard to admit, we easily find ways to help ourselves. How often do we use our gifts to get what we want? You don’t have to be sinister to misuse your super powers. The first step to helping others is to identify what comes naturally to you. Think about what makes you happy. If you try to use somebody else’s super power, it won’t work. If patience is not your gift, rethink a career as a school teacher, or a peace officer… and bus driving is definitely out. If discernment is not your strong suit, don’t run for judge…no matter what your forefathers did before you! You will be happier and more effective in the world, if you play to your strengths. We all wish we were more…something. But for now, we are where we are and the gifts you have are meant for you to use. Just remember, the good guys aren’t the only ones with special gifts. There are some very patient crooks out there. It’s been fun expanding my mind around this topic. I meet a lot of new people in the course of a week. I really enjoy conversations with folks who just never looked at it that way before.
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The S.C. Arts Commission welcomes ArtPlace America to the Lowcountry ArtPlace America is 10-year collaboration among 15 foundations, eight federal agencies, and six financial institutions who are dedicated to positioning art and culture as a core sector of comprehensive community planning and development in order to help strengthen the social, physical, and economic fabric of communities. ArtPlace focuses its work on creative placemaking, the set of practices in which art and culture work intentionally to help to transform a place. ArtPlace does this through a national grants program and five community-wide investments; it seeks to understand and disseminate successful practices through its research strategies; and it works to connect practitioners, organizations, and communities with one another. They will be working through the South Carolina Arts Commission which is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits
all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances. ArtPlace is holding a grant making seminar at the Penn Center at 16 Penn Center Circle West on September 22nd between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to help local individuals and organizations prepare and subsequently receive grant monies. Topics will include: • What is creative placemaking? • An overview of the grant process. • What makes a strong application? • A discussion on how the arts have been used to “move the needle” and to address relevant and challenging community issues. Who should attend? Anyone and everyone interested in learning about how the community can be supported to creatively make changes in your community! Artists, arts organizations, designers, community developers,
planners, city and town administrators, community residents, business owners, faith and religious groups, philanthropists, and more are invited to learn more about arts-based strategies to community development. The National Grants Program will fund anyone regardless of tax-exempt status. Learn specifics about ArtPlace’s grants program that offers $50,000 to $500,000 to support place-based arts projects as they relate to advancing our communities. Since 2011, ArtPlace has invested $66.875 million in 227 projects across 152 communities of all sizes, in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Its National Grants Program is designed to invest in creative placemaking projects that involve cross-sector partners committed to improving the social, physical, and economic fabric of their communities through arts-based strategies. Applications for grants will be due in early January, 2016.
Battery Creek High School to host “Meet and Greet” September 10th
Mossy Oaks Elementary is holding a pizza fundraiser — ORDER NOW!
The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) of Battery Creek High School will hold a “Meet and Greet” on Thursday, September 10th from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All attending are asked to bring a dessert to share. Following the “Meet and Greet”, the first PTSO
Mossy Oaks Elementary is participating in the Little Caesars Pizza fundraiser! Order your Little Caesar’s Pizza Fundraiser Kits from the only school to have them in our area! Everybody likes pizza so please participate in this fun, easy, and profitable fundraiser to support MOES students. Everybody gets more for their money with the Little Caesar Pizza Kits. Each kit includes everything you need to
Meeting of the school year will begin at 6:00 p.m. Parents for all grade levels are needed to serve as Parent Representatives. The PTSO is currently collecting boxes of tissues and containers of hand sanitizer for classrooms. Donations may be left in the front office, labeled PTSO.
DON’T MISS — Back to School Bingo at Beaufort Academy on September 10th at 5:30 p.m. This event is hosted by the Beaufort Academy Parents’ Association.
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awarded by his family, in celebration and remembrance of Reynolds. Recipients must possess many of the qualities that people loved about Reynolds, for example strong leadership and athletic ability and the respect and friendship of classmates, in addition to maintaining a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 during the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Awarded to a 10th grader, the scholarship offers $1,500 toward the student’s college education. The award was presented by Reynolds
sister, Reyne Robinson Gallup (BA ‘90), and his father, Bill Robinson. In another event, Beaufort Academy freshman, Mary Alden Cooper, daughter of Robert Dirk and Mary James Cooper, was named as the recipient of the second annual Emerging Leader Scholarship. The ELS Scholarship was endowed by an anonymous donor to identify and support a rising ninth grade student throughout their upper school tenure at BA. Its unique focus is to cultivate the leadership skills of the recipients, with the intent that these students will both show academic prowess as well as participate in leadership roles at BA and in the community.
make 3 delicious pizzas at home in less than 10 minutes and they range in price from $16-25. They also offer Crazy Bread and Cookie Dough kits. Yum! Order now until September 24th. Pick up your pizza kits on Tuesday, October 6th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Mossy Oaks Elementary Cafeteria. For specific details, please contact the PTO at 3222900/Direct: 694-3844 or email them at Mossyoakselem.pto@gmail.com.
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continued from page 1 included works that take on my view of tragedy, loss, love, war, and the sheer beauty of the natural world around us.” “As an artist, I continue to grow and expand my vocabulary. Not through words but through paint, canvas, wood, and objects cast off from society. I look to nurture the creative parts of myself to become a greater artist and member of the world community as a whole. I want to be greater than the sum of my parts and share my inward significances.” USCB gallery exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during scheduled
performances. For more information on the exhibition, contact Wendy Brennan by email at artisttreestudio@hotmail. com or by phone at 843-592-1849. the island news | september 10-16, 2015 | www.yourislandnews.com
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From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition
high school volleyball update Beaufort High beats Whale Branch, moves to 4-0
Beaufort beats Hilton Head Prep to go to 3-0
Beaufort High blanked familiar foe Whale Branch 3-0 in an earlyseason high school volleyball match on Thursday. The Eagles moved to 4-0 thanks to the win. Outlasting Whale Branch for the win, Beaufort High prevailed 25-8, 25-13, and 25-22. Pacing Beaufort High in the win, Kendra Williams delivered five kills and 12 digs. Additional key contributors
Beaufort won 25-16, 25-22. Courtney Kirberger had 6 ace serves; Kaylie Richardson had 5 kills, 2 solo blocks, and 5 digs; Hannah Phillips had 3 kills, 3 ace serves, and 3 digs; and Samyra Bonds had 2 solo blocks.
for the Eagles were Hannah Phillips, who followed with five kills, Tamaira Holmes and Kaylie Richardson. Holmes delivered three kills and Richardson added two kills and 12 digs for the Eagles in the impressive shutout victory. Beaufort High swept Whale Branch after winning in a junior varsity match. In the junior varsity match, Beaufort High blanked Whale Branch 2-0 (25-5, 25-11).
Beaufort beats Battery Creek in three Beaufort won in 3 games, 20-25, 25-13, and 18-16. Kaylie Richardson had 8 kills, 2 Solo blocks, 2 assist blocks, 1 ace, and 8 digs; Hannah Phillips had 4 kills, 1 assist block, 1 ace, and 2 digs; Hailey Lamar had 3 kills; and Tamaira Holmes had 3 kills and 1 dig.
BHS Cheerleaders to host Football Cheer Clinic Students in pre-kindergarten through middle school are invited to learn football cheers, chants, jumps and a dance from Beaufort High cheerleaders during the Fall Football Cheer Clinic scheduled for Sept. 19th at Beaufort High – and attendees will then be invited to perform as the halftime show at the next Eagles home game. The clinic, held at the high school gym from 9 a.m. to noon, costs $35 for preregistration and $40 at the door. The clinic includes instruction, a cheer clinic T-shirt, group photo and refreshments. Siblings are admitted for $30. Clinic participants will be invited to perform during halftime of the Beaufort High boys’ varsity football game Sept. 25 and admission to the game is free for cheer clinic students. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for the Sept. 19 clinic. The BHS Eagles cheer squad won the Lower State Championship in competitive cheer last school year. “Our cheer clinics provide a great
opportunity for the younger students to mix with our Beaufort High cheerleaders, learn new cheers and chants, and hopefully plant seeds for our future cheerleaders,” said BHS Varsity Cheer Coach Corrie Zimmerman. “While the middle school cheerleaders already know the basics, we also use the cheer clinics to scout for our future Beaufort High cheerleaders,” Zimmerman said.“When we see a middle school cheerleader who is enthusiastic, helping others learn and having fun, that is something we remember when we hold our own try-outs each spring.” Before, after and during breaks in the clinic, beads, pompoms, hair ribbons and other accessories will be sold. Individual photo buttons are made and sold upon request. Check-in for the clinic starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Beaufort High main gym. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged because there is limited space. Walk-ins will be accepted the day of the event on a space-available basis.
The BHS cheerleading squad poses for a team photo prior to a Friday night kickoff. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
Pre-registration forms with payment must be received by Sept 14. Forms received after this date will be considered walk-in registration. Forms may be turned in to a BHS cheerleader or mailed to Laura Eggers, P.O. Box 445, Beaufort, SC 29901. Forms may also be dropped off at the BHS office in care of Coach
Corrie Zimmerman. Checks should be payable to “Big Green Booster Club” with “Cheer Clinic” in the memo. Cheer clinic forms are available at http://beaufortathletics.olinesports.com and at the front-door office at Beaufort High. Please contact Laura Eggers with questions at eggers06@comcast.net.
Bluffton Bobcats defeat Beaufort High The Beaufort High Eagles dropped a home game to the Bluffton Bobcats as the visiting squad pulled away to win 28-11 in a high school football matchup on Friday night. Beaufort High dropped to 0-2 with the loss. With the win, Bluffton improved to 2-1. Beaufort High scored first but was kept out of the end zone until the final quarter. The Eagles arrived on the scoreboard when Will Durbin kicked a 30-yard field goal with 7:21 remaining in the first quarter. Bluffton, however, answered less than three minutes later when Zach Belger reached the end zone on a 4-yard scoring run. Belger eventually scored all 14
three of Bluffton’s touchdowns in the winning effort. Bluffton carried an 8-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and outscored Beaufort High 14-2 in the second period to lead 22-5 at halftime. The Eagles recorded a safety in the second quarter when defensive standout Chris Humphreys brought down Terrance Heyward in the end zone at the 6:26 mark. Beaufort High was held scoreless until the 9:00 minute mark in the fourth quarter when Wyatt Sherpensky scored on a 9-yard run. Leading the Eagles offensively, quarterback Connor Gruel completed 7-of-19 passes for 118 yards. Sherpensky rushed 12 times for 91 yards and the
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one score. Heyward completed 6-of-12 passes for 120 yards in the Bobcats’ win. Both Beaufort High and Bluffton are due back on the field for another regularseason game on Friday, Sept. 11. Beaufort High is slated to visit Whale Branch, while Bluffton hosts Johnson High of Savannah.
From left: Beaufort’s Wyatt Sherpensky breaks loose and scampers downfield for more than 80 yards during the first half; Beaufort defensive back Kameron Jenkins reaches Bluffton’s Zach Belger after a short gain Friday night at Eagle Stadium. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
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It’s time if we say it’s time By Celia Strong
Sometimes, you just have to make a bold move. For us, in the always drinking and learning about what we’re drinking world, that means having some bubbles whenever we want! We are serious students, and we can’t delay our studies. Bubbles can be learned and enjoyed all year. Any week. Every day. So, yes, it’s time. In past discussions, we have gone over Champagne vs. sparkling wines. Today, we are going to discover a Spanish sparkling wine. A “Cava” as they are called. “Cava” is a declared Spanish DO and there are about 200 producers spread over controlled parts of several wine regions in eastern Spain. (The name “cava” was first used in 1959, but didn’t become the legal name for Spanish sparkling wines until 1972.) The name “cava” comes from the Spanish word for “caves” or “cellars,” and refers to where these wines are made. All Cavas must be made using the traditional, second fermentation in the bottle, process. And they are allowed to use several grape varieties - Macabeo (white), Paralleda (white), Xarel-lo (white), the three main ones, along with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Garnacha (red) and Monastrell (red). These sparklers can be made from Brut Nature (totally no sugar) to Semi-Secco, and in white and rosé styles. Many of these wines can be extremely high quality while at the same time not being as expensive as their competition from Champagne. Why?
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Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
The sparkling wine industry in Spain has invested in every piece of machinery they can afford. Lower labor costs show up in lower retail prices. Yay! Before we move on to this week’s specifics, let’s look at what these grape varieties bring to their wines. Macabeo, also known as Viura in Rioja, is the most used grape but has relatively simple flavors. Some faint floral notes, some lemon. And a slightly bitter finish, like green almonds. Paralleda is used for its high acidity and more zesty lemon notes. Xarel-lo (pronounced “cheryl-ooh”) is more aromatic than either of the first two varieties. It is richly floral with big pear and melon flavors. When any of the allowed red grapes are blended in, usually to make rosé Cava, strawberry and raspberry notes appear. In general, the blends in Cavas make them extremely well balanced wines with crisp, refreshing acidity. Just what we want in a good bubbly! Our wine this week comes from Segura Viudas. (Literally translated, that means “safe windows.”) A wine estate
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that dates back to the 11th century. They started, initially, as a watchtower. In the 13th century, they were converted into a country house that grew crops, including grapes, for a local monastery. Segura Viudas began making cavas in the 1850’s. They soon had, and still do, one of the best reputations for their sparkling wines. In the 1980’s, the Ferrer family from Barcelona acquired Segura Viudas. At Segura Viudas, they believe that a wine is made in the vineyards. Meaning the grapes are all important. In a minute, when we taste our wine, we’ll see what they mean. There are several tiers of Cava made at Segura Viudas. From less expensive to more expensive. Since we already know Cavas cost less because of mechanics, we’re going to try one of their upper tiers. Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad. Phew, that’s a long name. (“Heredad” means “estate.” So, this wine is made from grapes grown by Segura Viudas. A blend of Macabeo and Paralleda.) The first thing we notice about this wine is its beautiful bottle. Hand blown glass in a pewter base with a pewter copy of the family crest on it, too. This is a non-vintage wine with limited production. The high quality, artisanal style of Segura Viudas is clear in the wine. It is elegant and impressive. Only wines from the first pressing of the grapes are used. Only the best wines are used, from several vintages. The Cava is aged on its lees, in its bottle, for thirty months. Some
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County vs. School District stand-off looms By Bill Rauch
The next time a real estate developer in a slick suit comes by to tell your local government how he’s going to bring jobs to your community at no cost to the taxpayer, show him this article. Four lonely dissenters spoke at the 1991 public hearing to urge the Beaufort County Council to amend in various ways the Del Webb Sun City PUD and development agreement: Penn Center Director Emory Campbell, State Representative Harriet Keyserling, Beaufort Mayor David Taub and me. I was a Beaufort City Councilman at the time. The rest of the room was filled with lawyers and various other consultants in well-pressed suits that Del Webb had hired to say nice things about them. But we four saw — at least we had a glimpse of — what the costs of the public subsidy would be. We know now we were low by hundreds of millions. And that’s just the beginning. The taxpayers will be asked for more in the upcoming year. In fact, it appears now that the school district and the county council are approaching a stand-off over which needed costly improvements, Bluffton’s roads or schools, are more critical. In 1991 Bluffton was a cozy little crossroads nuzzled up to a stunningly beautiful river. Some people affectionately called it “The Redneck Riviera.” Most people had never heard of the place. Then came Del Webb’s Sun City explosion. Sun City’s promoters, I remember them well, assured the people of Beaufort County there would be no costs to them because all the improvements would be within the gates of the place and because Del Webb owners don’t have children so there would be no impact upon the school district. But, they promised, there would be jobs, lots of them. And that Beaufort’s restaurants would be full of new big-tipping diners. The County Council voted unanimously to approve the Del Webb development agreement and PUD that year with no consideration given to what would happen outside the development’s gates. All but one of those County Council members have gone on to other things. One, Del Webb’s leading proponent, Leonard Tinnan, has long since moved away. Cutting hours at the dumps and freezing employee salaries are
A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Email Bill at TheRauchReport@ gmail.com.
Costs of school and road improvements by geographic area: 1995-2015* Dotted bar - North of the Broad
Total of $231,779,084 Solid bar - HHI
Total of $21,934,654 Striped bar - Bluffton
Total of $382,791,518
*2015 spending is through July. Source: Beaufort County Engineering Dept. and Beaufort County School District Finance Dept.
examples of how future County Councils grappled with the fallout. Meanwhile, the public costs mount. In his August 7th presentation entitled “Referendum Plan” to the School Board, their consultant Jeffrey Moss said enrollment is 21,102 this school year. That number is expected to rise, according to the report, to 23,517 in 2024, an increase of about 2,400 students, or about a one percent growth rate per year over the upcoming ten year period. Twenty years ago there were about 15,000 children in the Beaufort County Schools. Even as it has increased school populations in other clusters, it is the new rooftops in the Bluffton area that has driven the school district’s rocketing school population growth. Here are some of the arguments that fell on deaf ears 25 years ago, “Who’s going to cut the grass at Sun City?” “Who’s going to fix the drains, repair the roofs, sell the sodas, mix the drinks, and repair the golf carts?”“And where will they live, and where will their children go to school?” “Will the roads be able to handle it?” There have been three road improvement referenda and four school building referenda since 1995. The question before the governments this year is, “Will there be one or two more?” By South Carolina state law governments must ask the voters for permission to borrow more than certain borrowing limits that are set by state law.
Tellingly, the consultant’s recent report begins with a history of past Beaufort County school bond referenda questions that have been put to the voters. The report’s clear conclusion is that history shows school bond referendum issues are more likely to pass when they are held on Saturdays, as the previous three successful elections (2008, 2006, and 2000) were. These elections are, in effect, single issue ballot questions, and the voters who take the time to vote in them, it is widely held, are more likely to be those who stand to benefit from the proposed improvement than, say, those who vote in general elections. South Carolina law allows school districts to hold bond referendum elections on any day of the week they choose except Sundays and holidays. However counties putting up penny sales tax measures, or bond referenda, may by state law only schedule them on the days of general elections. There had been discussion in political circles here of Beaufort County putting up a capital improvements measure on the November, 2016 ballot. Two oftenmentioned projects for that list have been Beaufort’s downtown parking garage and the replacement of the aging Graves Bridge to Hilton Head. But Mr. Moss’ report seems to have changed all that. Now the likelihood is the School District will step in ahead of the county and schedule the school
bond vote on a Saturday that precedes the November, 2016 general election. If they do that, the widely held view is the county’s measure will be Dead on Arrival with the voters who will have just voted on the school bond issuance. No one yet knows what their total new ask will be, but if the past is any guide, the school district will be asking for another $100 million to keep up with the growth that is largely in the Bluffton area. If the upcoming Saturday vote passes, it will take the total for the post-Sun City roads and schools referenda to about three quarters of a billion dollars. The total project costs, according the County and the School Districts, of the projects funded by the seven successful roads and schools referenda that have passed in the last 20 years is $636,505,256. Of that $636 million, $382 million – or roughly 60 percent -- has been spent in the Bluffton area. Those are some of the costs of the county’s 1991 unanimous vote. There are more in the school district’s general fund and its 8% money, and in Beaufort County’s general fund and capital improvements borrowings. The Sun City vote was the spark for the Bluffton explosion, and for the costs to all the county’s taxpayers who have paid and continue to pay for it. Among its many costs may well also now be the further delay of Beaufort’s parking garage and of Hilton Head’s bridge.
The journey from Pollywogs to Shellbacks By Lee Scott
A few years ago, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman starred in a movie called, “The Bucket List.” Since then it has become popular for people to create their own bucket list; the things they want to do before they die. My spouse and I have prepared ours too. We were pleasantly surprised to find we had many of the same interests on the list including the desire to become Shellbacks. We are both Pollywogs. A Pollywog is one who has never crossed the equator. A Shellback has already made the journey. But our visions for this undertaking appear very different. I dream of us sailing our boat south. We would start here in Beaufort, the boat fully provisioned with food and water. We would sail along the coast aiming towards 18
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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.
the equator. The boat would steer towards Freeport in the Bahamas, then down to the Turks and Caicos and then to Trinidad just north of the South American border. Then we would follow the eastern shore of South America. We would calculate our equator crossing and create our own ritual Line Crossing Ceremony. There the Captain, my husband, would change into
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the traditional King Neptune garb. I would turn my clothes inside out and backwards as tradition demands. Then after a rousing ceremony, which I will have invented, he would hold up his scepter and demand that I rub my face into his bare belly (part of the traditional ceremony) after which he would declare us both Shellbacks, a son and daughter of Neptune.
Unfortunately, my dream scenario does not align with his dream. He pictures himself in a white dinner jacket, think James Bond, with a glass of champagne poured into a crystal flute and a trio of musicians playing in the background. I would be dressed in an elegant evening gown. The Captain of the cruise ship would come out in a King Neptune outfit and declare us one and all Shellbacks as the ship quietly slips over the equator heading for places like Bora Bora and Tahiti. Hence, there would be no initiation rituals like the ones so popular on the Naval ships. Now as we contemplate our future transformation from Pollywogs to Shellbacks, I have begun to rethink my dream. Frankly, I think his vision is much more compelling than mine.
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Cute cat or aggressive cat? Which do you have? By Prof. Percy Pussycat
You know, we all think cats are naturally cute and they are. Except when they aren’t. Some cats can be very territorial or become angry if they are petted the wrong way or for too long. Aggression in cats is not a one-size-fitsall kind of problem. But there are some general rules of thumb about what to do if you think your cat is aggressive: • Try and determine early if your cat has an aggressive nature. It is much easier to fix before it becomes a habit. • Physical punishment is neither an answer nor a deterrent. Even a light tap on the nose, increases your cat’s fear and anxiety. Some cats may even see it as a challenge, and become more aggressive. • Drugs from the vet can only do so much. They must be used in conjunction with behavior modification and environmental changes as well. • Some behaviorists believe that if you can recognize the signs of aggression, then startle your cat without making physical contact can be an effective way to curb most aggression problems. I don’t happen to ascribe to this theory but it is out there. • Whenever possible, avoid situations that increase your cat’s aggression. • Separate cats that have aggression issues and re-introduce them slowly. • Food treats can be used to effectively reward non-aggressive behavior. Because aggression may be caused by a medical problem, first take your cat to your veterinarian, who will perform a physical examination and appropriate diagnostic tests. Painful conditions, like arthritis and dental disease, as well as central nervous system conditions and hyperthyroidism, have all been implicated in aggression. Alleviation of underlying medical conditions often resolves the aggressive behavior. Once medical causes have been ruled out, it is important to determine what kind of aggression your cat is displaying in order to formulate a management strategy, and ultimately, a solution. Biting and scratching during play are typical of play aggression, a behavior most commonly observed in young cats and
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Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London.
kittens. Kittens raised with littermates learn early that if they bite and scratch, the will hurt their sibling and that will result in either retaliation or their playmate quits. Consequently, play aggression is usually seen in kittens that were not raised with littermates or playmates, are understimulated, or lack appropriate play outlets. Play aggression can usually be recognized in a kitten’s body posture. The tail lashes back and forth, the ears flatten against the head, and the pupils dilate. This sort of posture usually develops from normal play and is followed by biting and scratching. Kittens that stalk moving objects, like your hands and feet, are also displaying play aggression. Play aggressive cats often stalk or hide, then jump out and attack as you pass. Try keeping a record of when this occurs to see if there is a pattern. You may learn, for example, that your kitten tends to hide under your bed and jump out as you’re getting ready to go to sleep. By anticipating this, and encouraging play prior to the attack, you may be able to curb this behavior. A bell on a breakaway collar around your cat’s neck clues you in to his whereabouts. You may need to deny him access to his favorite stalking places in order to stop this behavior. Simply walking away and ignoring your kitten is much more effective than most other approaches; it teaches him that the consequence of rough play is no play. And keep your hands away from possible attack. Make sure all of your cats toys can be used from a distance. For example, toss things like ping-pong or aluminum foil balls for your cat to chase, don’t roll them on the floor. If your cat shows aggression when someone comes into your home, these are signs of fear aggression which is a defensive behavior toward unfamiliar stimuli, like
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people, animals, and noises. This type of aggression usually stems from some unpleasant memory such as a trip to the vet. A cat displaying this sort of aggression hisses, bares their teeth, and crouches low with their tail and legs tucked under their body, ears are flat against their head, pupils are dilated, and their fur stands on end. This type of aggression can sometimes be curbed by slow desensitization to the scary stimulus. For example, if your cat has a fear of men, you might ask a man to simply stand at a distance far enough away that your cat isn’t aggressive. Then give your cat a high-value treat when they show a calm demeanor. Next time, the man moves closer, and gradually, the cat learns to associate the man’s presence with a tasty treat. You need to remember to never console your cat after a display of fear aggression. Kind words and petting communicate your approval of their inappropriate behavior. And you should ask guests to show no fear in front of the cat as well. If they retreat, the cat wins and the behavior is reinforced. Predatory aggression is common in cats; they were born with the “hunting” gene. This might include stalking, chasing, and attacking of rodents and birds. Most of us think this is “cute” until said rodent is brought to us as a gift. You need to just make sure this behavior is restricted to the outside and doesn’t make its way inside. If you have small furry animals in your house like gerbils, you might want to keep the cat and gerbil separated just in case. Or, use the bell on their collar that was mentioned above to let prey know a cat is about. Now, here is the hard one. You have
one cat at home and you fell in love with a rescue cat at a local shelter and decided to expand your family by one additional feline. You need to introduce the two cats very specifically and very slowly. Do not just toss them both into the living room and hope for the best. I recommend putting the cats on opposite ends of the room and feed them at the same time. Or you can put up a baby gate between two rooms and feed one on one side and the other on the other side. Depending on how severe the aggression is between the two, you may want to start with the gate covered so they can smell one another but can’t see one another. This will allow both cats to associate food with the other’s presence. And food is a good thing. Slowly remove the cover from over the gate and then finally the gate altogether and if they can eat quietly together, you should be home free. But know this whole process can proceed only as quickly as your cats allow, and can take weeks or even months. Signs of anxiety or aggression usually indicate that the introductions are proceeding too quickly. If the territorial aggression still cannot be controlled, your veterinarian may prescribe medication for both the aggressor and the victim. Keep in mind that medication is only part of the solution; it must be used in conjunction with slow introductions and consistent rewards for peaceful behavior. So consistency is key to success and so it patience. Stick with your plan and give it time to work. You will be frustrated, deflated, and annoyed but if you don’t give up, you will get a lovely non-aggressive cat in the end. Good luck!
what to do Special Olympics Golf Tournament calling all volunteers Sept. 10-13
More than 220 golfers from the U.S. and Canadian Special Olympics Programs will compete in the 15th annual Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament at Port Royal Golf Club in Hilton Head, September 10-13, 2015. The tournament organizers are seeking volunteers to assist with a myriad of jobs. If interested, please call the Port Royal Golf Shop at (843) 6811766 or apply online at www.bit.do/ sonagolfvolunteer. Golf knowledge is not necessary for all volunteer roles; however, for volunteers with golf knowledge, specific volunteer roles are available. Volunteers will be provided with a meal during their shift and an event shirt. Volunteers under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult - no volunteers under 13 years of age allowed.
Register to vote in South Carolina
In six months, South Carolina will hold primary elections to choose candidates for the next President of the USA. Our country faces issues that will affect us all and your voice should be heard. You are encouraged to register, especially if you are new to the area or recently reached the age of 18. Volunteers will be holding a Voter Registration Event on Thursday, September 10, 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Broomfield Complex, corner of Brickyard Point Rd. and Pleasant Point Rd. on Lady’s Island. Please bring a copy of your Driver’s License, if possible or other forms of identification.
Upcoming series of events at Parris Island
This series of events, all free and open to the public, is a collaborative effort between the Parris Island Historical and Museum Society, Historic Port Royal Foundation, Beaufort County Historical Society, Beaufort District CollectionBeaufort County Library and the Town of Port Royal. Thursday, Sept. 10th, at 6 p.m. — Women Marines-panel discussion at Union Church, Port Royal. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. — War of Terror Panel at Union Church, Port Royal. Thursday, Sept. 24th, at 11 a.m. — Court Martial at Parris Island-The Ribbon Creek Incident-Jay Stephens at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Lady’s Island.
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inland coastal waters. No reservations are necessary and guests are welcomed. For additional information please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.
Meet Spanish Count Alvaro Armada
The Santa Elena Foundation is excited to announce the unique opportunity for the general public to meet Spanish Count Alvaro Armada, the current Adelantado of la Florida and direct descendent of 16th century founder of Santa Elena, Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Meet him on Friday, September 11th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a Q&A at the Beaufort History Museum, Downtown Beaufort Arsenal.
Event to honor Dr. Willie Gadson
Join us for “Destined for Greatness!” a Special Formal Dinner Banquet honoring - Dr. Jonas “Willie” Gadson, DTM for his Service and Leadership on Friday September 11th, 2015 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at Sergeant Jasper Park in Hardeeville. Hosted by the Leadership & Public Speaking Toastmaster’s Club of Beaufort.
Jan Spencer singing at Lowcountry Produce
Hear Jan Spencer on vocals & Rick Radcliff on keys at the Lowcountry Produce & Market, 302 Carteret St. in Beaufort this Friday, September 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Jazz, blues, Motown, pop & whatever else makes you smile!! Reservations are suggested. Call 843-322-1900 or visit www. lowcountryproduce.com.
Beaufort Sportfishing Register for YMCA and Diving Club to hold Power Boating Class The Adult Power Boating class will September meeting Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club September meeting will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Thursday September 10th. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Well known Captain Ja Malphrus of Bay Street Outfitters will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the waters being alive with shrimp, mud minnows, and menhaden. He will include the use of his special lures for trout and red fish. This presentation will also include rods, reels, lines, and corks of choice. He will follow up by suggested fishing spots around our
Call 843-986-1102 X 2 for more Wacoal celebrates 15th attend. information and to reserve your space. anniversary of Fit for the Cure® event Beaufort Women’s Participate in a Fit for the Cure event and receive a complimentary bra fitting from Republican Club lunch a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman that participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen® for breast cancer research and community health programs. Wacoal will donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt’d bra purchased at any of our events. We are coming to Beaufort on Tuesday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Belk’s in the Cross Creek Plaza, 332 Robert Small Parkway, Suite B. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women age 40-59 and accounts nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in the U.S. By taking 15 minutes to meet with a Wacoal fit expert, you’re helping to contribute to an important cause. For additional information, call 843-522-9599.
The Beaufort Women’s Republican Club is planning a luncheon on Sept. 17th at the Holiday Inn with Duffie Stone as the speaker. Please RSVP $20.00 per person inclusive of tax and tip.
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The USC alumni association will hold viewing parties for all USC games this year at Fat Patties. Food and drink specials, raffles, official USC merchandise and good time with fellow Gamecocks.
The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) will offer two free classes in September at the Chamber Office. On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 we will offer a two-hour class on learning to do a budget and becoming debt-free. On the following Tuesday, September 22, 2015 we will offer a two-hour class on credit repair. Both classes will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. All are welcome to
Beaufort Democratic Club to hold meeting
The Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. Our social gathering will be at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Please join us, bring a friend; all are welcome.
USC Gamecock viewing parties for 2015 season
V.F.W. - Aux. Attic Sale
V.F.W. - Aux. Attic Sale at 37 Castle Rock Road, Beaufort on Sat. September 27th from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Please support local veterans of foriegn wars! Call 843-524-8760 for more information.
Upcoming library events To be held at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.
Event: The Battle of Brier Creek
Date: Wednesday, October 7th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Description: Daniel Battle will present on the Revolutionary War battle at Brier Creek, GA, which has strong ties to Beaufort and the Lowcountry. This event is free. Call Ann Cox at (843)255-6458 or email at acox@bcgov.net for more information.
Event: Poison Pen Mystery Book Club
Date: Monday, October 12th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Description: Enjoy a discussion of mysteries over refreshments. In October, we’re reading The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters. This event is free. Call Ann Cox at (843)255-6458 or email at acox@bcgov.net for more information.
Event: Beaufort Book Club
Date: Thursday, October 15th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Description: We will be discussing Orhan’s Inheritance by Gaellen Quinn. This event is free. Call Ann Cox at (843)255-6458 or email at acox@bcgov.net for more information. For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.
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Acadia Tree Service
Jeff Siegfried | Lady’s Island, SC
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Collins Pest Control
Tommy Collins 843-524-5544 Complete Termite and Pest Control Residential, Commercial, Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Irene Goodnight Band
1211 Boundary St., Beaufort, 29902
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Chandler Trask Construction
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two things that never lie Two things never lie: your checkbook and your calendar. Every time we make a choice about how we spend our time and money we are making choices that reflect something about what we value. Making tough and often emotional choices lies at the heart of planning for a secure financial future. One of the biggest mistakes we make as we approach planning for the future is failing to realize how often we make decisions that do not match what we say is really important to us. We often say that time with family is the most important thing, but does the way we spend our time reflect that? Does the way we spend or save money reflect what we say
we value? I heard somewhere that the average American family spends more time planning a trip to Disneyworld than they spend thinking about and planning for their financial future. From experience, I’m not sure that’s far off. So one of the very best things we can do to make a difference in our financial lives is simply to THINK ABOUT IT, and then be radically self aware about what our calendars and checkbooks say about our priorities. If we don’t like what we see, we can slowly start to make changes and hopefully repeating that process will give us a great chance at ending up at the right place.
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PAYMENT FoR Fine Jewelry • Diamonds • platinum Gold • Watches • Coins & silver
3 DAY BUYING EVENT MoNDAY, TUEsDAY AND WEDNEsDAY oNLY sEpT. 14th, 15th & 16th, 9:30 AM to 5:00 pM Quit insuring it, dusting it, hiding it, or worrying if your children will fight over it. Converting your unwanted jewelry to cash in the bank is better than unused items sitting in your jewelry box, safe deposit box or dresser drawer. Professionals agree: “if you haven’t worn or used it in 3 years, chances are you won’t wear it or use it again.”
WANTED – Diamond Jewelry
Loose or mounted diamonds, all shapes and sizes, old cuts (mine cut, European cut) diamonds, all diamond rings, bracelets, earrings, pins, necklaces, and pendants. Yellow gold, white gold and platinum settings. All jewelry with diamonds and/or colored gemstones. Premiums paid for one carat and larger diamonds.
WANTED – Fine Antique Jewelry • meet our expert appraisers • INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIzED GEMOLOGISTS, JEWELRY hISTORIANS & VINTAGE JEWELRY ExPERTS: Mr. Weiner is a GIA Graduate Gemologist. He is the head of lending at a major diamond and watch brokerage in Philadelphia and New York. He has 20 years of experience in the jewelry industry. Mr. Zayas is a GIA Graduate Gemologist with 20 years of experience working with antique jewelry. He is an expert in colored gemstones and the manufacture of estate and contemporary jewelry.
WANTED – Fine Timepieces Fine carriage and travel clocks, solid gold pocket watches, lady’s diamond watches, gold, silver & platinum men’s wrist watches including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars, Cartier, Tiffany, Vacheron, Omega, Longines, Le Coultre, Wittnauer, Bulova, Hamilton, Elgin, Movado, Breitling, IWC, Bucheron, Waltham, Gruen, and others. If you are not sure… bring it in, we accept all watches.
OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE BUYERS CAN MEAN MORE MONEY FOR YOU. You may rest assured that your property will be accurately and professionally appraised for it’s MAXIMUM CASH MARKET VALUE by our expert appraisers. APPRAISALS ARE FOR PURChASE ONLY. NO CURIOSITY SEEKERS, PLEASE.
We Offer Top Dollar — Our Expert Appraisers know the International Markets and are prepared to offer you top New York Prices. Don’t sell for less. Immediate Payment — You will be paid immediately for the items we purchase. Bring Everything — If you are not certain what you have, bring it in. Something you may regard as insignificant may, in fact, be worth a great deal.
Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, & Retro jewelry from 1950 to 1970s, enameled jewelry, platinum jewelry, micro-mosaic jewelry, cameo jewelry, old lockets and necklaces. All diamond, ruby, emerald & sapphire jewelry. All designer jewelry by Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Boucher, C.D. Peacock, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Georg Jensen and others. Not sure? Bring it in. WE PAY SUBSTANTIAL PREMIUMS FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE & VINTAGE JEWELRY. No CosTUME JEWELRY, pLEAsE! Not sure? Bring it in.
WANTED – Fine Sterling Silver All sterling silver flatware and hollowware by any maker, foreign or domestic. Sterling silver tea sets. Full or partial flatware sets and souvenir spoons. Sterling pitchers, bowls, and trays. Sterling candelabrum. Sterling dresser sets, figurines and novelty items. NO SILVER PLATED ITEMS PLEASE. Not sure? Bring it in. Premiums paid for Tiffany, Jensen, Gorham Martele, English or continental silver.
Private and Confidential — All transactions conducted in a safe, secure, discreet and confidential manner.
WANTED – Gold Jewelry
Solid gold chains, bracelets, rings, earrings, charms, pendants, pins, broaches, clips. Gold nuggets, dental gold (white and yellow), broken bits and pieces of gold. YES. WE BUY ALL OLD & UNWANTED GOLD IN ANY CONDITION. PLEASE SEE US FOR YOUR BEST OFFER.
If your treasure is worth more than just gold or metal value, we will tell you and pay you accordingly. Don’t risk selling your precious fine jewelry for scrap value. See our expert appraisers who really know jewelry for your best offer.
WANTED – U.S. Gold/Silver Coins & Currency All silver dimes, quarters, half dollars dated 1964 and before. All Silver Dollars dated 1935 and before. All paper money & large notes before 1928. U.S. gold coins in any denomination.
MoNDAY, TUEsDAY AND WEDNEsDAY oNLY sEpT. 14th, 15th & 16th, 9:30 AM to 5:00 pM Duke St.
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