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By Pamela Brownstein here is so much cool stuff going on! Get out and enjoy all that our town has to offer. Here are some top picks: • “The Best of Broadway and All
That Jazz” Featuring Mary Louise & Company with songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and Rosemary Clooney. When: Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. Where: Marine Corps Air Station Officers Club, Beaufort. Details: Donation, $25. For tickets, call 843-524-1787. • Craig Bickhardt in Concert Craig Bickhardt, a folk/Americana singer-songwriter with major Nashville credits will perform. Where: ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St. in Beaufort Town Center. When: Sunday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. Details: Call 843-379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org. • Red Piano Too Gallery “Celebration of Love” The gallery will display the work of St. Helena Island artists Victoria Smalls and Saundra “Renee” Smith. When: Saturday, Feb. 12, 12-5 p.m. Where: Red Piano Too, 870 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island Details: Call 843-838-2241 or visit www.RedPianoToo.com. • The Guild of Beaufort Galleries Valentine’s Day Art Walk The 12 galleries downtown will feature special exhibits. Don’t miss Deanna Bowdish, owner of The Gallery, with her first solo exhibit, a retrospective from the past decade. When: Monday, Feb. 14, 4 -8 p.m. Where: The Gallery, 802 Bay St., historic downtown Beaufort. Details: Visit www. guildofbeaufortgalleries.com.
For more upcoming events, see What To Do, page 21.
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“Being fat and bald, there were only two Founders I could portray: Ben Franklin and John Adams,” Steve Nousen joked. The lifelong student of American history “had no interest in playing the priggish Adams” and has “found Franklin much more fun” in a series of popular lectures Steve Nousen and now in an original new one-man play, “Ben Speaks,” which receives its worldpremiere at ARTworks’ black box theater February 18-20. A retired high school teacher from Oregon, Nousen grew up feeling that“the 13 colonies were exotic places and the Founders were mythical characters.” On a teaching sabbatical, he focused his studies and travel on the Founders. He called that work “a life-changing experience,” that inspired him to do “countless hours” of reading, traveling and interviewing as research. Nousen believes Franklin was the most important Founding Father. “He was a born diplomat, statesman and crafty politician,” Nousen said. “He did all of these things by practicing a lost virtue: he listened to other people and was able to bring people of different views together.” “And Franklin,” Nousen added, “certainly more than Adams, understood the art of seduction.”
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“Ben Speaks” evolved from Nousen’s lectures, which focused on what he felt was important about Franklin. But during in-character question and answer sessions, he noticed audiences “kept asking questions that opened new avenues into his life.” When writing “Ben Speaks,” Nousen built on those areas of interest his lectures’ audiences had expressed interest in. “I have learned to go much deeper into the personal life of (Franklin),” Nousen said, “and let the public man, science, politics, printing, take more of a back seat.” “‘Ben Speaks’ is my attempt to bring this amazing life into perspective in ways Americans of all ages can appreciate,” Nousen said. While Nousen loves playing Franklin, he’s careful to note that he is an interpreter, not an impersonator. “My goal is to interpret the work of Franklin for a modern audience.”
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Lecture series tells the story of Robert Smalls Another chapter in Beaufort’s long, varied and colorful history will be presented as part of Historic Beaufort Foundation’s “Dinner & a Lecture” series Monday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7 p.m., at the Verdier House, 801 Bay St. “The History and Architecture of the McKee-Smalls House” will be presented by Robert Smalls’ scholar and lecturer Dennis Cannady. The story of the home is embellished by Cannady’s personal discovery of the Robert Smalls story and also the story of the ship CSS Planter. Newcomers are often swept up in the romance and the facts of Smalls’ life, but perhaps none more so than Cannady. He, like most new to Beaufort, had never heard of Smalls despite a lifetime of Civil War research. Once here, with his avocation of history and his hobby of building historic ship models, Cannady found previously unexplored material. History related to Beaufort is, in many cases, like nowhere else. An example is the story of Smalls, born into enslavement, whose daring action in the Civil War led to his impact on Beaufort’s history for over 45 years and on generations of Beaufortonians. The McKee-Smalls House at 511 Prince Street was Smalls’ home both in enslavement and as a free man. The
house remained in his family until 1940. Cannady will give an overview of the history of the McKee family starting with the Lords Proprietors’ Robert Smalls land grants on Lady’s Island where Ashdale Plantation was developed to the in-town house and Smalls’ storied acquisition of the house during the Civil War. Open to HBF members and nonmembers, the monthly lecture series features a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception, 5:30-6 p.m. Programs are 6–7 p.m., followed by audience questions and are held the fourth Monday of each month.
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Arts gratis artis I knew a young man in the fourth grade who lived way out in the country. One day, his teacher announced that he and his class would be going on a special field trip the following week. They were to get all dressed up, board a bus and travel downtown to the big city for a very special day. When that morning came, there was a quiet sense of excitement as they all headed to downtown Cleveland for a children’s concert by the Cleveland Orchestra. As they were guided into Severance Hall, the boy and the other children were awestruck by the beautiful paintings on the wall, the crystal chandeliers overhead, the way their feet sank into the thick carpet underneath and the plush, red velvet reclining seats in the auditorium. As the lights dimmed, the curtain opened to display men and women holding shining instruments never before seen. The conductor welcomed them. His baton fell and the kids got lost in the opening notes of Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer.” It was such a profoundly moving experience, that one live concert. It might be hard to believe that it impacted that little boy’s life forever. But it did. After he excitingly told his mother and father about what he had just seen and heard, they whisked him to the band store and found him a used saxophone. After years of lessons, he grew up to play all the woodwinds, march in championship bands, play in jazz groups, conduct the U.S. Army Band, teach others how to play, and help produce a significant jazz festival.
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All so others could have the same experience, the same enlightenment, that he once had. The Arts change lives. As a volunteer at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, I have seen that same look of wonder as the children, many from our rural communities, most of whom have never before seen a live performance, get all dressed up and march to their red velvet seats. For many who witness the awesome beauty of the performing arts for the first time, life will never be the same. The same holds true for the visual arts, including sculpture, woodworking and painting, and on and on. Recently, our newly elected Governor Nikki Haley has proposed not just to cut the heart out of South Carolina’s arts budget, but to eliminate it altogether. Just another line of numbers on the proverbial spreadsheet. Just another child who never gets to hear an orchestra. Just another child who must put down her paintbrush, just another senior citizen, teen, who won’t experience that magical feeling. Just another life that won’t be changed. From a purely selfish, economic viewpoint, eliminating support for the
arts is the epitome of myopic planning. As a marketing consultant to many state and local economic development authorities, I learned early that when trying to attract business from out of state, or half a continent away, the client examines a potential site to see if their business is a “fit” in that community. What type of houses will we live in? What’s there to do? How are the schools? And, if they are from a civilized, first-world country, where are the arts? No fit. No move. Put that on line two of Governor Haley’s state spreadsheet. Michelin, BMW, Boeing, Bowater, Sunoco and the hundreds of businesses that support them are here to make money and embrace this state’s quality of life. Eliminating the arts is a short-term decision with long range cultural and economic implications. Don’t let Governor Haley do it. She wants you to get involved in your government, now is a good time to begin. Today, the South Carolina budget panel has broken ranks with the governor, but that could change tomorrow. Direct pressure needs to be applied here to maintain what keeps this great state alive. Write her at: Governor Nikki Haley Office of the Governor 1205 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC 29201 www.governor. sc.gov/contact/ Pages/ContactUs.aspx Oh. Remember the young man I told you about? That was me.
City creates new Office of Civic Investment Blending expertise from nationallyknown planners and community development officials with local knowhow needed to help boost Beaufort into its fourth century, Beaufort city leaders are creating the “Office of Civic Investment.” First on the list of projects: A fourmonth series of community workshops to seek input and share information about The Point, The Commons, Downtown, The Bluff, the Northwest Quadrant, Dixon Village, Pigeon Point, Uptown Beaufort, Whitehall and Higgonsonville. Without adding another layer to city government, the Office of Civic Investment will assist the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission by providing hands-on redevelopment expertise to jumpstart the critical process of transforming existing, adopted plans into action and to create a sustainable and resilient Beaufort, said Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson. The Office of Civic Investment, which includes the Beaufort Planning and Development Department, codes and zoning enforcement, is one of four major departments in
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the city organization, along with Public Services, Public Safety and Administration. The office will help implement the city’s 2009 Comprehensive Plan by supporting the long-term work plan of the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission. The staff will be housed in city hall to manage a transparent and aggressive work program that coordinates the activities of other staff members, boards, and related partner organizations in achieving the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. “We participate in the larger northern regional planning process through the Metropolitan Planning Commission and the Lowcountry Economic Network,” Dadson said. “The Office of Civic Investment provides the staffing expertise to support the City Council, the City administration and the Redevelopment Commission. Their work plan ties directly to the ‘Vision Beaufort’ Comprehensive Plan.” The Office of Civic Investment team is co-directed by Craig Lewis of The Lawrence Group and Demetri Baches of Metrocology who, as highly visible part-time staff members, will provide administrative oversight, vision and
leadership to the office. Accompanying Lewis and Baches will be Josh Martin as a full-time staff member who will provide management of projects as well as assistance to other city employees with planning, urban design, and city building expertise. Prior to joining the Office of Civic Investment, Martin served as the Town of Bluffton Town Manager, City of Charleston Director of Planning, Preservation, and Economic Innovation, and Director of Land Use and Communities at the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League. They will be supported by Lauren Kelly, Naomi Leeman and Scott Curry who will provide part-time, professional assistance to the Office of Civic Investment. The Civic Master Plan will establish principles and standards that all public and private development will follow. The Office of Civic Investment will identify and promote investment and reinvestment opportunities, block by block, throughout the entire city. For more information, contact Josh Martin at 843-379-2233 or by emailing jmartin@cityofbeaufort.org.
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Crews will continue to flag motorists on the McTeer Bridge overnight through the month of February while workers pour concrete for the foundation of a new bridge span. Flagging is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Delays are expected and drivers should watch for workers on foot. The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph along SC 802 in the Burton area between SC 170 and SC 280 as paving continues on the SC 802 road improvement project. Traffic patterns will also be changing, but lane closures are not expected. For a complete review of this and other Beaufort County road improvement projects, visit the, www.bcgov.net and look under the “How Do I” section on the home page.
PALS offers registration for youth sports programs
Baseball players age 4-17 and softball players age 6-15 have until March 1 to sign up at Burton Wells. Soccer players age 4-17 can sign up any time before March 8 at Burton Wells or the Buckwalter Center. Players must provide a completed application which can be obtained online at the county website, www.bcgov.net. Select the blue “Government” tab on the home page, then “Departments,” then “PALS.” Or, visit www. bcgov.net/PALS. Birth certificates are also required. Applications and copies of birth certificates can be mailed, faxed or delivered in person. The registration fee for all spring sports is $55. For more information, call the Burton Wells Center at (843) 255-6680.
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Lady’s Island notes We extend our appreciation to Delores Taylor, owner and operator of Wyndmark Interiors, and Darrel and Jennie Bowers, owners and operators of Medicap Pharmacy, for their contributions to the Lady’s Island community.
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Status of Northern Bypass Study. The final phase of the Northern Bypass Study, an environmental assessment, is mid-way to completion by the firm of Thomas and Hutton. The firm studies the impact of a northern bypass on air quality, noise evaluation, hazardous/ underground storage tank evaluation and relocation (what must be moved/ removed). Presently under study are history and archeology reports. When these are complete, they will be sent to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for evaluation and then incorporated into the draft environmental assessment. At that point, the complete environmental assessment will be forwarded to SCDOT and, following their evaluation, a presentation on the complete study will be presented to the community in the form of a public hearing/open house. It is anticipated this will occur in the latter part of 2011. It should be remembered the study has already determined that at this time and in the near term future (until 2020) the cost of a northern bypass would far outweigh the benefit. A thank you to Donnie Williams of Thomas and Hutton for sharing information as to the status of the study. Business closes its doors. With regret we note the closing of Medicap Pharmacy in the Food Lion Shopping Center.. We extend our best wishes for the future endeavors of long time LIBPA members Darrel and Jennie Bowers who owned and operated Medicap Pharmacy for the last few years. Change of ownership for local business. The Bailey Vision Clinic located at 33 Kimmerlin Lane in the Palmetto Business Park behind BB&T on Lady’s Island Drive has changed
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ownership. Dr. Jason S. Bailey OD has sold the practice to Dr. Kenneth Farr, MD. The new name of the practice is Palmetto Eye Specialists, P.A. In addition to the Lady’s Island office, Dr. Farr has offices in Ridgeland, Sun City (Okatie Center) and Hilton Head. Dr. Farr is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Farr completed his ophthalmology residency and is a clinical instructor at the Storm Eye Institute, MUSC. Dr. Farr and his team will provide medical and surgical eye care as well as routine eye exams with glasses and contact lenses. We welcome Dr. Farr and his team and appreciate his investing in our community and in doing so offering a convenient health service to the community. Therapeutic Solutions relocating. Martha O’Regan of Therapeutic Solutions on Sams Point Road wants to reassure her clients and friends that the sign in front of their present location advertising the building for rent is a result of her decision to relocate to another facility. Although still in the final phase of negotiating the lease for their next office (which precludes announcing the location), she wants to assure everyone she is not leaving Lady’s Island.
purchased the Sea Island Conference Center on Sams Point Road in the latter part of 2010 and is in the process of renovating the facilities to serve their congregation. They currently meet each Sunday at the Wardle YMCA and hope to begin holding services in their new location on Lady’s Island in February. Tidal Creek Fellowship to build new church. Tidal Creek Fellowship, which has conducted their weekly services at Coosa Elementary School each Sunday for the last few years, is beginning site preparation for construction of a new church facility on their 20 acre property across from the Partridge Woods community on Brickyard Point Road. The original plan calls for a 13,000 square foot church building with parking for 115 vehicles. They hope to complete construction in 2011. Lady’s Island Community Park Status Report. The contract for the construction of the first phase of the Lady’s Island Community Park to be built on Springfield Road was awarded to a Lady’s Island company, JoCo Construction. This is a design-build type of project in which the contractor both designs and builds the park after approval of the county. The first phase of the project got underway in January with the initial site preparation of the 25 acre property to allow construction of a driveway, parking lot, multi-purpose ball field, a playground, a pavilion with picnic tables and fencing. The target time
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for completion of the project, weather permitting, is late spring. Although the community is very appreciative of the fact that in these tough financial times we are getting a park it would be nice to include a bathroom (instead of renting portables) in the first phase of development. A special thanks to Ms. Jami Pizzo-Rankin, Director of Operations for JoCo Construction for offering to help us keep the community informed of the status of this very popular project. Welcome to Lady’s Island Bakers Counseling Services. Ms. Catreace Brown-Baker, MA, LPC, and Mr. Gabriel Baker, BA, have opened a counseling practice in Suite 3B of the Sams Point Office Park (across from New Point). Counseling is available for a variety of general mental health challenges and appointments can be made via the web site (www.bakerscounselingservice.com) where a full explanation of services can be found. For additional information or appointments, call (843) 379-1003. Wyndmark Interiors closes. Wyndmark Interiors in the Village Center closed its doors on January 1 after many years of serving the Lady’s community. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Delores Taylor, owner and operator of the business, for her contribution to the community and wish her a great and well deserved retirement. Plans for relocation. The popular health food store Its Only Natural, which has been operating near the Lady’s Island Marina, is in the process of relocating to the facility in the rear of the former Wyndmark Interiors. Owner Joyce Tallmadge reports that at this time they are renovating the new location and hope to open their doors for business there in the near future.
35 YEARS OF QUALITY DENTISTRY Dr. Gene Grace is a graduate of Wofford College and Emory University School of Dentistry. He has provided state of the art dentistry in Beaufort for 38 years. He has also been very active in our community and his church. He and his wife, Beth, a former County Council member, have been married for 39 years and have two daughters, Chilton Simmons and Katherine Hefner.
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Dr. Katherine Hefner is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina Dental School. She and her husband Ashley, an architect, are also involved in Beaufort. They have two sons, Vann and Ford. Katherine most recently was co-chair of St. Helena's Church Tour of Homes.
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As I complete my third year here at Coosa, I think back on the changes I have seen since beginning as principal in July 2008. At that time, we had a population of approximately 650 Pre-K through fifth-grade students. At the end of the 2008-2009 school year, the fifth grade moved to Lady’s Island Intermediate School, which substantially reduced our enrollment to its current level of 507 Pre-K through fourth grade students. While the mobile units are still physically located on the campus, this reduction of students is now allowing us to house all but two homerooms inside the building. The other mobile units are being used for teachers who see groups of students during the course of the day, such as Gifted and Talented, Literacy Intervention, and Science Lab. Compared to 2008, when EVERY mobile unit housed a homeroom class for the entire school day, we now have much more room. At Coosa, we celebrate many successes and continually reflect on ways we can improve. Teachers and staff model the value of learning for their students by continuing to participate in training and achieving higher degrees. As of December 2010, we now have 11 National Board Certified teachers, nine gifted-endorsed teachers, and six teachers currently pursuing higher degrees. All teachers participate in ongoing book-studies and professional article reviews discussed during faculty meetings with the goal of improving instructional delivery and increasing student learning. We celebrate the results of our 2010 School Report Card, which awarded Coosa an Absolute Rating of Good, and a Growth Rating of Excellent. Our goal is to carry on that forward momentum of improvement by use of instructional “Best Practices” that have proven positive results, while we examine areas where we still need to grow. This year, our focus is to continually monitor student learning throughout the school year using assessment information from a variety of sources. For example, we conducted Measures of Academic Progress assessments and individual reading assessments for each student in the fall as baseline information. We just finished another round of assessments in December and January to compare what students have learned (or still need to learn) since the fall. Teachers are currently working together to analyze this information and determine the course of needed instruction for the remainder of the school year. We will review assessment information again in the spring to get the “full picture” of learning for the year. The success of Coosa Elementary can be attributed to the participation, involvement and collaborative efforts of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, and a community that sees the value and need for a quality education.
Editor’s Note: This article is in response to an invitation by LIBPA for the principals or headmasters of the schools on Lady’s Island to share an overview of their schools with the community.
We have a large number of parent volunteers and community members, such as Rotary Readers who work with children needing additional reading support. We also are embarking on a “Bobcat Buddy” mentoring program and inviting community members to work with students in need of academic assistance, a positive role model, or just someone to talk to during lunch. These combined efforts provide a support system for our next generation. Approximately 30 percent of our students are part of families with loved ones serving in the military. To provide an additional support system for the unique challenges often faced by these children, Coosa was selected by the military as one of the schools in the area to have a Military Family Liaison Consultant. This person is a professional licensed consultant who works alongside the guidance counselor and teachers to provide counseling services to students and their families dealing with issues such as school adjustment, relocation or deployment concerns and parent-child communication. With close monitoring of student growth and learning, we also realize the critical importance of early intervention at an early age. Our Pre-K program assists those neediest children in getting a“jump start” on learning that they might not otherwise have. It is heartwarming to see these children flourish and grow in confidence from year to year. Our two Literacy Intervention teachers conduct small-group sessions in addition to regular classroom instruction to help those who struggle with reading. Our literacy and math coaches work directly with teachers to pull together resources, provide training and plan lessons that differentiate instruction for all learners, whether they need remediation or extra challenges. We continue to focus in math on numbers and operations and on vocabulary improvement in reading. Our data also tells us that we need to continue to work to improve learning for our African American male population, particularly in the area of math. Our strategic goals for improvement are monitored throughout the year by our faculty and staff and our School Improvement Council. They also align to the school district’s goals and initiatives. The great work we are doing as individual schools here in the Beaufort cluster will have a “bubble up” effect that follows a student from Pre-K or kindergarten until he or she graduates high school. Coosa continues to keep the value of student learning our first priority and live by our motto of “Building Our Future ... One Child at a Time.”
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Lady’s Island team stacks up awards
HILTON HEAD PREP STUDENTS AND PARENTS GET FOOTLOOSE In the upcoming production of Footloose, students at the Performing Arts Department at Hilton Head Preparatory School will be joined on stage by those most frequently found in the audience — their parents. Departing from traditional casting, the show will be performed by both students and adults when it opens at Hilton Head High’s VPAC Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Additional shows at the VPAC are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18 and 19, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. Director Ben Wolfe says, “The show truly is all about the dynamic of youth and free thinking versus the adults and the establishment in this small Texas town. How terrifically fortunate are we that we can explore this dynamic with talented actors from the Upper School and our extended Prep Family!” Returning to the stage in lead roles for Footloose are a number of Prep’s veteran performers. Sophomore Taylor Calamari plays streetwise “Ren McCormack.” His partner in dancing crime is Prep Senior Caroline Santorum as the rebellious “Ariel Moore.” Seniors Clara Chalk and Carly Smith are featured in the familiar roles of “Rusty” and “Urleen,” respectively. For Footloose ticket pricing and other information, please call (843) 671-2286 or visit www. hhprep.org.
Five members from Lady’s Island Stacking and their parents competed at the Georgia State Sport Stacking Championships in Columbus, Ga., on January 29. The team, consisting of Garrett and Jack Jepson and Anna, Eli, and Molly Smith won a total of 18 awards. They were the top 12 and under team in the timed relay and the runner-up in the open head-tohead relay. In division 8, Eli won the 3-3-3 and Molly took third in the cycle. In division 10, Garrett won the 3-3-3 and 3-6-3 and took second in the cycle. Anna won the division 12 cycle and took second in the 3-33, 3-6-3, and child/parent doubles. Anna and Garrett teamed up to
From left, Eli Smith, Anna Smith, Garrett Jepson, Jack Jepson, Molly Smith.
win 12 and under doubles. Anna also set two new potential overall state records: a 2.27 in the 3-3-3 and an 8.22 in the cycle.
The team will travel to Georgia again in March to compete in the Southeast Regional Championships in Rome.
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TEAM BEAUFORT HOSTS WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS On Saturday, February 12, at 10 a.m., Beaufort’s Weightlifting Team will host the 2011 Palmetto Open Weightlifting Championships at the Omni Health and Fitness at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. The event is open to any weightlifter who registers as a USAW member, for which they can apply on the morning of the event. All spectators are invited to come out to see and support these local lifters. There is no cost for spectators. Team Beaufort weightlifters have been selling raffle tickets to help support their trips to national events for the 2011 weightlifting season. The drawing for the raffles will be throughout the day. Raffle tickets may also be purchased in the morning, along with a silent auction and door prizes. Concessions will also be sold. If you have never seen the sport of Olympic Weightlifting performed, this would be a chance to see Beaufort’s finest highlighted in their home town. Team Beaufort’s accomplishments include 20012010 AAU National Champions and 2008-2010 USAW School-Age National Champions.
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Local chess players dominate tournament
Foster Marshall competes on the Back Woods Quail Club team.
YOUTH SPORTING CLAY EVENT HELD IN SWANSEA
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n January 15, Live Oaks Plantation in Swansea, S.C., hosted the largest South Carolina Youth Sporting Clay event of the year. More than 100, threeman squads arrived with snow still on the ground. The teams are fielded by boys and girls who range in age from elementary school through high school seniors. Many public and private schools have formed teams, which also compete against 4-H, church, and gun club teams. Foster Marshall, a senior at Beaufort High School has competed on the Back Woods Quail Club team for two years. Back Woods, located in Hemmingway, S.C., brought home six medals from the event. Their next competition is February 26 at Clinton House in Clinton, S.C. For more information on sporting clays, visit www.scysf.com.
Recently on Jekyll Island, Ga., local chess players from Beaufort Academy and Riverview won the Jekyll Island Grand Prix series for their section. Jekyll Island hosts four scholastic chess tournaments throughout the school year. The players earn points for winning or placing in the top three of each of the four tournaments. Beaufort Academy second grader, Kevin Rogers, won the Grand Prix title for the Primary K-Third grade section. Kevin dominated his section by winning first place in three out of
the four tournaments. Riverview fifth grader Chris Hoogenboom won the elementary fourth-fifth grade Grand Prix title. Chris entered the fourth tournament ranked fourth in the Grand Prix points standing and went undefeated to take the Grand Prix first place title. BA Kindergartner Jack McDougall won the biggest upset of the fourth tournament by beating a player rated 540 points higher then himself. Jack also won four out of five of his games, placing fourth at the tournament.
BHS POWDER PUFF WINNERS
The Beaufort High School Powder Puff Team of Seniors succeeded in winning against the BHS Juniors, 44-12, at the Third Annual BHS Powder Puff Game on Friday, January 28, at the school stadium. The event was filled with great play, fun and activities with proceeds benefitting Beaufort High School One Team, One Family members in the fight against cancer.
High school lacrosse player selected for national competition Griffin Trau, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Trau of Beaufort, a freshman attackman at Western Reserve Academy, has been named as a 2011 High School Underclassmen All-American and has been selected to represent the Midwest-Ohio Region in the 2011 National Lacrosse Classic to be held in Germantown, Maryland, on July 5-8. The National Lacrosse Classic brings the top 500 high school underclassmen lacrosse players in the country to one venue, where 20 regional teams will compete to earn the chance to take place in the International Championship against Canada.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Lili Walker, a freshman at Beaufort High and Assistant Teacher at Low Country School of Performing Arts. Lili is a participant in regional, as well as national dance conventions and intensives and is currently training for her audition for the Anahiem Ballet Company in California. Lili Walker has also been cast as Captain Hook in LCSOPA’s spring production of “Peter Pan.”
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Local tax firm helps clients relieve anxieties By Lanier Laney
a â&#x20AC;&#x153;team approachâ&#x20AC;? for clients. Along with Staff Accountants Pat Gratsch and Renee Rudisill, the firm takes pride in taking care of their clients and building strong relationships with them. As you enter the firm, you are greeted with a warm smile from Erica Perez, who handles all of the administrative and front office details. The newest member to join the team for the tax season is Casey Parker, who will be assisting with front office details. Their firm covers tax preparation and planning for individuals, partnerships, corporate, not-for-profits, and estates and trusts. In addition to tax services, Trask & Lynn CPA, PA offers business guidance, payroll services (from cutting the check to all reporting and compliance), to book keeping and financial statement preparation. The degree of financial reporting includes compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have lots of clients who are unfamiliar with, or new to, the most complex tax code in the world and we take time
William Trask, CPA, left, and Phillip Lynn, CPA, MBA, right, are partners at Trask & Lynn, CPA, PA on Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island.
to explain any questions and address any concerns,â&#x20AC;? says Lynn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots of hand holding that may arise.â&#x20AC;? And the same goes for small business owners as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sit down with the business owner and identify problem areas then offer a solution, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where our value lies,â&#x20AC;? adds Lynn. They like to examine the small businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current tax structure, and help them put together a plan to run more efficiently and more profitably in the future by minimizing their tax position and giving them a sound financial basis to make decisions on, currently
and in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about putting together a well thought out tax plan for the whole upcoming year,â&#x20AC;? says Lynn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taxes are a moving target, they are always changing, and you need to have an ongoing actively monitored plan with the clients.â&#x20AC;? Phillip is married to Wendi Lynn (formerly Wendi Potter of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.) and they have two younger children, Tency and Sellers. Phillip and partner William are involved in a host of local charities in the Beaufort area. William is married to Priscilla Aimar Trask and has two
children, Sarah Trask Burrus (who is married to local surgeon Dr. Perry Burrus) and William Trask Jr., who is in his second year at the Charleston Law School. William also has three grandchildren, Ward, Patrick and Amelia Burrus. William Trask, is a lifelong member of St. Helenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church and the Lynn family attends the Baptist Church of Beaufort. Both men are graduates of the University of South Carolina. In talking with clients of Trask & Lynn, the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;reassuringâ&#x20AC;? came up over and over in conversations along with the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;savings,â&#x20AC;? said with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have calmness in getting it done,â&#x20AC;? said one client. Another added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a lot of anxiety around taxes and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m new to this state. They took me through the whole process, explaining South Carolina laws, and I felt totally reassured, they were just great.â&#x20AC;? The Trask & Lynn, CPA, PA tax and accounting firm is at 46 Sams Point Road, Beaufort (on Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island). Call the firm at 843-521-2550.
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Trask & Lynn, CPA, PA is a local Beaufort tax and accounting firm that brings more than 70 years experience to the table. Phillip Lynn, CPA, MBA, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer, as one of our services, tax planning and guidance.â&#x20AC;? Then he explains further â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;In other words, we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sign here pleaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tax and accounting firm. We want to educate the client and give them knowledge and peace of mind. We like to sit down with them and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;here is your stream of income, these are your expenditures, and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how you can minimize your federal and state income taxes now (with the ever-changing federal and state income tax laws) and in the future with proper tax planning and guidance.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? And as his partner, William Trask, CPA, likes to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are anxiety relievers.â&#x20AC;? Lynn, who hails from Hartsville, S.C., joined with 30 year industry veteran and Beaufort native, William Trask, six years ago as partner in the firm. There they have created
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SuZaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen and Marketplace expands There was a big turnout for a reception celebrating the expansion of SuZaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen and Marketplace to now include Patsy Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be My Guestâ&#x20AC;? cards and gifts. Also, Susan Zara is now offering over a dozen wonderful wines for sale in her Newcastle Street shop (behind Talbots) to compliment all the wonderful cheeses and other delicious nibbles she offers. Along with platters of brie, she served grapes covered with cheese and toasted nuts that were delicious. Many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that SuZara can prepare platters of cheese and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres that you can pick up for your next party or she can cater a whole event. Congrats to Susan and Patsy on the expansion! Lots of conversation that night centered on three things. The first is the trend to raise chickens occurring
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beaufort international film festival 2011
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he Beaufort International Film Festival is a celebration of student and independent cinema from all over the United States and abroad. With its richly deserved reputation as the beautiful Lowcountry setting for many major motion pictures, Beaufort seeks to honor up-and-coming filmmakers and attract new film production to its shores. This year, the festival again welcomes filmmakers from around the world. The first-ever Jean Ribaut Excellence in Music for Film Award will go to American Composer Charles Denler. In addition, the inaugural Santini Patriot Spirit Award will be presented to Hollywood Director and Producer Jonathan Flora for his documentary “Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good.” The Santini Award recognizes a filmmaker whose film reflects positively on the men and women serving in the armed forces.
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Local directs ‘Angel Camouflaged’ By Wendy Pollitzer
R. Michael Givens is the writer, director and cinematographer of one of BIFF’s full length independent feature films, Angel Camouflaged. I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with Michael and discuss the film as well as his concerns about South Carolina’s film incentive program recently. And, I was privileged to watch the ‘rock ‘n roll drama’, before its local debut. This film had me rocking from the get-go. I am a self-proclaimed music connoisseur and ipod schizophrenic and insist that the original soundtrack for this film will get aficionados of all genres on their feet dancing. Dilana Robichaux, runner-up on the CBS show “Rock Star Supernova,” who plays Scottie, performs nine songs in the film. Her raspy and confident voice is therapeutic. She has a harmonious and dramatic energy that is contagious. Patty Smyth, who plays Aunt Marie in Angel Camouflaged also wrote two songs for soundtrack, “Hard for You to Love Me” and “Just,” which she performs in the film. She is a timeless entertainer who can put you in an eighties frame of mind with a present-day aura. She’s just a classic. Additionally, the Marshall Tucker Band and hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow deliver unorthodox performances. The Southern Rock legend MTB plays a
Michael Givens is currently working on his next project, a film based on the novel “Jigsaw” by North Carolina author Ted Brogden. Brogden will be in town Saturday, Feb. 19, signing copies of his book at the Beaufort Bookstore in Beaufort Town Center. version of Run DMC’s “It’s Tricky,” while Kurtis Blow rocks out the Lynard Skynard classic, “Gimme Three Steps.” The unexpected distortion will put a smile on your face and bring you back to yesteryear. Those two scenes were a couple of my favorites in the movie. When Scottie moves from the Mojave Dessert, she enters the world of the South Carolina Lowcountry, a place we all call home. Givens nails the cinematography of the picturesque coast, filmed at locations you’ll all recognize. You’ll see Boone Hall’s Avenue of Oaks, shots of Tradd, Broad and King Streets in downtown Charleston, John’s Island’s beloved 1500 year-old Angel Oak tree and a memorable shot of a summer sunset over the Ravenel Bridge. Most of “Angel Camouflaged” is filmed on location at Bowens Island (just before Folly Beach), which is just about the most accurate depiction of classic Lowcountry docks and reminiscent of fish camps that dot the hummocks surrounding our much-loved barrier and sea islands. Scottie and her brother, Morgan, played by Warrick Grier,
inherit a bar, called Koconuts, which is actually the Oyster Joint at Bowens Island Restaurant. Givens’ cinematography of the coveted Lowcountry landmarks represents nothing short of paradise. He captures the essence of the physical attributes as well as the overall comfortable and stress-free mood of our region. James Brolin’s character, Thaddeus “Salt” Salterman is the bait shop owner and neighbor to Koconuts. We all have an old “Salt” in our lives. Mine is Big Stratty Pollitzer. You know the type: carefree and loyal, straight out of a Jimmy Buffet tune or a Hemmingway novel, a guy who treats spartina grass and rising tides as his alter. That’s Salt, and Brolin is brilliant in his role. Lowcountry images of beautiful Southern women, relic cars on dirt roads, Frogmore Stew and Firefly Vodka on the docks add to the soul of the film, which is a must-see at this year’s festival. If you’re at all intrigued by stories of emotion and appreciate well-done moving art on screen, you’ll love “Angel Camouflaged.”
Director: Michael Givens Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 6:45 p.m. SCOTTIE, a singer whose substance abuse causes her career to implode, hides out in the Mojave Desert. Her life changes when she inherits a bar in South Carolina. Her ex-boyfriend steals her trailer and throws her out into the desert night. Scottie takes nothing but her tears and guitar. When she sees the dilapidated bar, she’s horrified. Scottie has to battle raging motorcycle clubs, gangbangers, Satan himself and a neighbor hell bent on sabotaging her efforts. This film is an emotional adventure about the will of a woman and her brother who find the strength to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
“Angel Camouflaged” has already won four prestigious Awards at the Action on Film International Film Festival in Pasadena, Ca., including Best Cinematography for Michael Givens, Best Actress for Dilana, Best Supporting Actor for James Brolin and Best Artwork and Poster Design for Michael Givens. “Angel Camouflaged” is scheduled for national distribution in March.
“I do not live in 90210. I live in Beaufort, SC, and I want better film incentives for my state.” If you believe this and want more films made here at home, contact your legislators now at www. scstatehouse.gov because the film industry in South Carolina needs your help. Michael Givens encourages you to do so. “Tell your senator that money generated from movies filmed in South Carolina will go directly back into your constituents’ pockets. That might make them listen,” says Givens, a vocal proponent of increased film incentives in S.C. For full coverage of this issue, including an article from the Charleston Post and Courier and a report on the Economic Impact of Film Production Incentives from the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, please visit at www.YourIslandNews.com.
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A look at the film finalists DOCUMENTARIES China: The Rebirth of an Empire
Director: Jesse Veverka Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 10:50 a.m. Peaceful rise or potential threat? China’s 21st century emergence as a global superpower affects every single one of us.
Living for 32
Director: Kevin Breslin Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2:45 p.m. “Living for 32” is the inspirational story of Colin Goddard, a survivor of the tragic gun shooting massacre that occurred on the Virginia Tech campus, April 16, 2007. The winning combination of Colin’s passion, charisma and optimism has commanded the attention of the American public and media since the devastating incident which left 32 dead and 17 injured. In “Living for 32,” Colin shares an intimate account of terror he and his classmates endured and the courageous journey of renewal and hope he chose to pursue.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, February 16 • Filmmakers Opening Night Reception/ Invitation Only @ 6- 8 p.m. the Arsenal, 715 Craven St. Thursday, February 17 • Film Screenings 8am-5pm • Screenwriters Table Read 7:30 p.m. (Wine and Cheese Reception) Seaside Vineyard Fellowship (formerly Lady’s Island Cinema) Single Ticket $15 (included in All Events Pass) Friday, February 18 • Film Screenings from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, February 19 • Film Screenings from 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m. • Awards Gala Cocktail Hour 7 p.m. • Awards Presentations 8 p.m. at University of South Carolina, Beaufort, Center for the Arts Single Ticket $35 (included in All Events Pass) Sunday, February 20 • Filmmaker Farewell Brunch, Blackstones Deli-Café, 205 Scott St., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All Screenings for The Beaufort International Film Festival will be held at Seaside Vineyard Fellowship (Formerly Lady’s Island Cinema), 100 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907
PURCHASE TICKETS Individual films: $5 each. For all 33 films: purchase the Unlimited Film Pass, $75. Daily Film Pass: $30 each day. All Events Pass: $125 (BFS Members $100). Purchase online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com, or pay at the door or at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 715 Craven St., at the Arsenal.
The Test
Director: Gary Strieker Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:45 a.m. An entire Kenyan community of 50,000 participates in an HIV testing and counseling campaign are provided with a CarePack of products to prevent malaria, HIV and diarrheal disease as encouragement to take an HIV test. For the first time, people line up by the thousands to take an HIV test — including adult men, a previously hard to reach group for HIV testing.
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A Letter from Home
Director: Mark Kirkland Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. During the bitter winter of the Battle of the Bulge, an American GI receives a descriptive, heartfelt letter from his wife. Meanwhile, a German sniper creeps up on him and has him in his sights.
Antigone’s Song
Director: Eric Nauert Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. Against the will of her tribe of water seekers, Antigone struggles to bury her murdered brother, in this postapocalyptic musical western based loosely on the Greek story of Antigone.
Bright
Director: Benjamin Busch Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 5 p.m. A surprisingly contemplative drama centered on a blind man who must guide a quirky young man through a desperate fear. This carefully crafted film is rich with imagery, cryptic dialog and a superb cast chosen from “The Wire” and “Generation Kill” to include Robert Wisdom, Eric Nenninger, Glynn Turman, Andre Royo, Marc Menchaca, David Barrera, Rich McDonald, and Benjamin Busch.
The Desperate
Director: Ben Hur Sepehr Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. On a rainy night in a concentration camp, a fearsome Nazi general is forced to plead with a condemned Jewish doctor to save his dying only son.
Left Alone
Pillow
Co-Directors: Joshua H. Miller, Miles B. Miller Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2:15 p.m. A Southern Gothic tale of two brothers who go to desperate measures to please their overbearing mother.
Remaindered
Director: Lee Goldberg Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Kevin Dangler is a once-famous author desperate to regain his lost glory. He’s traveling the backroads of America, signing his new novel and selling remaindered copies of his first book out of the trunk of his car when he meets his last fan, a woman who loves his work and would like to love him. Is she his salvation, or is she a novel way to die?
Director: Jonathan Flora Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m. This moving, feature-length documentary chronicles the journey of Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Sinise who, since 9/11, has vowed never to forget those who are willing to give all.
Pray for Eric
Director: Ken Wyatt Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. A formerly NY-based filmmaker relocates to eastern North Carolina and decides to visit his rural neighbors in the western part of the state who allegedly supported or sympathized with anti-government, abortion clinic, Olympic Park, serial bomber Eric Rudolph during the FBI’s five-year manhunt, despite a $1 million reward.
Sea Island Secrets
Director: Michael J. Hudson Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 12:15 a.m. Follow archaeologists and geologists in the field and lab as they explore South Carolina sea island development spanning the past 5,000 years. Native Americans residing on the coastal islands and hammocks left shell midden deposits that record a detailed history of their presence and activities. These ancient inhabitants had to deal with sea level changes just as we do today, and their adaptation to an everchanging coast may provide lessons for our own time.
Rojin Stolen
Directors: Violeta Ayala, Daniel Fallshaw Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. The filmmakers follow Fetim Sellami, a Saharawi refugee, to North Africa for her reunion with her mother. Mother and child were separated when Sellami was a toddler. But the UN-sponsored reunion reveals a secret that spirals the film into a dark world the filmmakers could have never have imagined. The black Saharawis start talking about their enslavement.
Tap-Out
Directors: Virginia Friedman, Tim Fennell Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 3:45 p.m. The enviable quality of life that we enjoy in the U.S. is largely dependent on the plenitude and health of our water systems. What are the water issues? River diversion, invasive species, coal ash, mercury, and over-development. Three young, adventurous college students seek to understand these complex issues.
A Marine Story
Director: Ned Farr Showing: A decorated Marine officer unexpectedly returns home from the war and is quickly recruited to help a troubled teen prepare for boot camp. When the true reasons for her return become known, it threatens the future for both of them. This film deals with an issue that now has tremendous relevance as American troops are stretched to the breaking point.
The Drowning Man
Director: Seth Boggess Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 10:20 a.m. Ian is a Chicago cab driver searching for someone who will listen. As he grieves the death of his son, Ian is compelled to reach out to strangers he encounters one night on the job. Based on the Anton Chekhov short story “Misery,” “Left Alone” explores our need for compassionate listening when we’re in pain, and the obstacles we face in that pursuit.
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Director: Chiman Rahimi Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 2:45 p.m. Rojin is a maid at a chic hotel in London. When she overhears a hotel guest, memories of her past in Iran, a country she fled long ago, come rushing back. Finding herself in a position to wreak revenge on her torturer, Rojin must consider the ultimate question: Can she forgive if she can never forget?
When He Left
Director: Jeremy Decker Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 3:15 p.m. When he left is the story of two soldiers from a small Texas town. Danny and Eric are veterans of multiple Middle East deployments. They return home to their families as many military men and women do -- with undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and untreated depression. For some soldiers, the deepest wounds are not those inflicted on the battlefield. The wars do not end when they come home. A soldier’s greatest fight is often within himself.
Director: Anthony Byrne Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. Set in the beautiful rugged landscape of Connemara in western Ireland, this film describes the professional and personal tensions of a young policeman with a lonely and vast rural beat.
Ich bin eine Terroristin (I Am a Terrorist)
Producer: Juliette Grandmonte Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. Violette thinks of herself as Rosa’s heir, the guardian of her memory. In the energy and the courage of this revolutionary figure, she finds her own identity. She feels herself transported by the utopia vision of the letters which Rosa wrote from her prison cells in 1917.
Innocent Crimes
Director: Jonathan Green Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. Farley is a simple accountant with an overbearing mother and an abusive boss. One night, parked on the street, a strange figure emerges from the shadows, exhausted in a panic. This shadow is a man and he offers Farley money in exchange for a quick getaway. Filled with adrenalin, Farley helps the man escape.
STUDENT FILMS A Moment
Director: Raven Bradley Showing: Friday, Feb. 18, 12:35 p.m. An elderly man tries to remember a moment that he has lived so that he can let go.
Digby
Director: Bobby Crain Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8:50 a.m. A runaway teenager escapes into the inner city after realizing his step-father intends to abandon him under the Nebraskan Safe Haven Law.
Gatherers
Director: Nicholas Leopold Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 11:15 a.m. In a barren future world, a group of children struggle to survive, assuming new roles, balancing freedom from grown-ups and their rules against the fear of the outside and the unknown.
Gravity
Director: Megan Glass Showing: Thursday, Feb. 17, 11:45 a.m. A young girl learns the about the balance of the universe and where she fits.
No Pity
Director: Drew Goldsmith Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 9:40 a.m. A poignant exposé of pity-based fundraising, as revealed through a disabled pre-teen’s heartfelt appeal for respect and dignity.
Perspective
Director: Jon Byron Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:15 a.m. Three different men from three different backgrounds share their introspective views of the world, provoking the realization: we’re not as different as we think we are.
The Road Home
Director: Scott Freije Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 9:10 a.m. A young gunslinger tries to escape his life of crime by getting back his lost love.
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BEAUFORT INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION Fully Poseable
Director: Austin Taylor Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8:15 a.m. “Fully Poseable” is a film about one character’s triumph over the media’s influence and his discovery of an organic authenticity within.
Sharfik
Director: Karina Gazizova Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8:25 a.m. There’s nothing too special about this family except they happened to live during the period of World War II. The most unbearable siege sucks the last drop of life out of a once warm family. The true strength of oneself is reached in the most difficult times, when it is needed most.
Surviving Hunger
Director: Balgum Song Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8:10 a.m. The animation is placed on a desert-like landscape where there is only sand and dry air with no food. The story will be a conflict between two characters: A big frog-looking character looking for food and another cute little character who uses himself as bait.
Kidnap
Director: Sijia Luo Showing: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8 a.m. A little chicken is late to school, but her excuse is too wild to believe: getting kidnapped on the way to school. After her explanation, you have to believe that her adventure is so true.
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Film festival enthusiasts savor special wine dinner By Wendy Pollitzer
Hats off to Ron Tucker and members of the Beaufort International Film Festival committee who hosted an amazing wine dinner last Thursday at Saltus River Grill in an effort to solicit new members into the Beaufort Film Society and in celebration of this year’s festival that begins Feb. 17. Donations from the dinner were made to the film festival on behalf Carrie Carper and Bruce Doneff. of Saltus. The four-course meal included the restaurant’s signature River Chardonnay for the first course, crab bisque, a local arugala salad that Glazebrook New Zealand Sauvignon featured pickled red onion, shaved Blanc for the second course, Rock and parmesan and a sherry vinagrette, Vine California Cabernet Sauvignon braised beef short ribs with creamy with the short ribs and Lunetta buttermilk grits and a unique banana Prosecco from Italy to end the evening. Thanks to Chip Dinkins and Lantz pudding, highlighted by the distinct Price for hosting this special affair to flavor of vanilla sabayon layered with benne seed wafers and fresh bananas. benefit the local nonprofit. More than Paired with each of these courses 80 people came to enjoy the food, were wine picks from Celia Strong. atmosphere, company and to celebrate She chose Frei Brothers Russian our local film society.
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Dog gone AWOL Part Two: What can you do to prevent your dog from leaving? When last we checked in, your stomach had just taken a lurch upon discovering Pooh was not in the yard. Boredom and loneliness had finally taken their toll and Pooh took off for parts unknown. How on earth did he get out? Dog owners are notorious for falling victim to the “let’s get a puppy!” urge before adequate preparation has even been considered. Pooh, as a tiny puppy, wouldn’t wander too far off his back stoop. But, a short six months later, Pooh already developed a habit of making the neighborhood rounds. Once Mr. Jones down the road called up to threaten to shoot Pooh if he rooted in his garbage one more time, you decided, one Saturday morning, it was time to throw up some sort of metal fence post and wire kind of structure thinking that would hold Pooh till you could dig a few post holes. Unfortunately, by the time you had settled back onto the couch after all that work, Pooh was already testing the perimeter. In the far corner, he found a three-inch gap, shoved his nose under to the “freedom” side, clawed a bit in the soft dirt and whammo! he was out. You eventually dragged him back and filled the hole. But the damage was done. Pooh was then on his way to a lifetime career as a master escape artist. Whether your dogs escape efforts focus on paw power or feats of aerial derringdo depends on genetics and learning. Dogs who are genetically programmed to dig,
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such as terriers, will be more likely to become burrowers and tunnel under a fence if a handy soft spot is discovered. If a loose board is the first weak spot found, your terrier will turn into a beaver and chew himself out. Herding dogs such as Border Collies and sporting breeds such as Labradors have a natural ability to bound as gracefully as gazelles. Jumping fences will become a specialty. Bolters have learned to watch for moments of human inattention, and then charge out the tiniest crack in the gate or door. The Bea, my dear beagle, was quite the escape artist in her glory days. When she first came to share my home, I was convinced she could fly, as she would appear at the front door only moments after I had sent her out to the dog yard. My kennel fences were tall; the bottoms buried two feet in solid clay yet she would routinely appear outside the fence. Careful, clandestine observation proved her to be an accomplished climber. As you will hear from me again and again, it is always easier to prevent a behavior problem from happening than it is to fix it after the fact.
There’s no excuse for letting a puppy become an escape artist when preventive measures are so simple. Don’t let the puppy learn that roaming is rewarding and stop all fledgling escape attempts by using some common sense. Before you get your puppy, make sure your new fence is flush to the ground, pinned every 6-8 inches or even buried a few inches deep. Check, from a dog’s eye view, for weak spots and gaps. Go overboard on the height. Make sure there are no woodpiles, dog houses, deck railings, lawn furniture close enough to provide a launching pad. Teach you pup to “wait!” at the door until invited through. Install dog proof latches on all gates. A padlock will prevent an accidental release from an outsider and will thwart the development of latch-opening skills. Minimize your dog’s desire to roam by neutering at an early age and provide him with ample exercise and companionship at home. And finally, consider keeping your dog indoors when you’re not home. It is, by far, the easiest, safest, most common sense solution Next week: How do I get him back?
ADOPT A PET Ceelo is a 3 year-old male Carolina Dog mix that is very outgoing and loves to run and play with the other dogs in the yard. If interested in adopting Ceelo, please call Marsha Galyon at 843-255-5010 or visit Beaufort County Animal Shelter & Control at 23 Shelter Church Rd. in Beaufort.
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what to do DAR to meet Feb. 10
The Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North St. The speaker will be Mr. Carroll Crowther. For more information, please call Nancy Crowther at 521-0134.
Sportfishing, diving club to host social
The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located on Meridian Road, Lady’s Island. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7. Captain David Harter, President of the Hilton Head Fishing Club, will be the speaker. Also Nancy Schilling, President of the Friends of the Rivers, will be attendance to give an update along with Amber Von Harten with Sea Coast Consortium. For more, call Captain Frank Gibson at 522-2020.
Author Janis Gleason to have book signing
“Life And Letters Of Kate Gleason” by Janis Gleason is a biography of the legendary and controversial 19th century industrialist, mechanical engineer and real estate developer. Her life flowed from the end of the Civil War to the early years of the Great Depression, and from California to South Carolina. The book signing will be Friday, Feb. 11, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay St. in the Old Bay Market Place. Contact at 524-1119.
Mark your calendars for pancake breakfast
The Annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, February 12, from 8-11 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island drive Adults $6, Child $3.
Dance to benefit BHS Track and Field
BHS Track & Field cordially invites you to our first Valentine’s Day Dance. Bring your sweetheart and friends. Tickets are $10 per person. Come out and support BHS Track & Field Saturday, Feb. 12, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Beaufort High School Gymnasium. Dress to impress, come and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Please contact Coach Carolyn Bostick (843) 263-5660.
Postponed Turkey Shoot now Saturday
Beaufort Chapter NWTF will host a Turkey Shoot Saturday, Feb. 12, at 4:00 at Duncan Farms. Children’s Shoot, Women’s Shoot, All Shoot (just not at each other). NWTF is looking to have just as much fun this time as we did last time so bring the family and come join us! For more information, please contact Holly S. Norton at 843-812-3868.
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BOOKS SANDWICHED IN presents Fran Heyward Marscher
reviewing her book “Remembering the Way It Was in Beaufort, Sheldon and the Sea Islands” on Monday, Feb. 14, noon to 1 p.m. at USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Free and open to everyone. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. 843-2556458, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.
Photojournalist to speak at photo club
The Photography Club of Beaufort will host an evening with photojournalist Richard Burhkart, of the Savannah Morning News on Monday, February 14, at 7 p.m. In keeping with the club’s 2011 theme of American music, Mr. Burkhart will give tips on how to photograph events and concerts, in particular, the upcoming Savannah Music Festival. The Photography Club of Beaufort meets at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building 22. The public is invited. Please contact Rebecca Bass for more information at 263-3772.
Democratic Women to meet at Gilligan’s
The newly formed Democratic Women of Beaufort will meet Tuesday, February 15 at Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant, 2601 Boundary St. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. with optional dinner at 6 p.m. Any woman interested in promoting Democratic Party ideals through philanthropic and educational projects is welcome. For more information, call 252-6467 or 522-1992.
CNU Carolinas holds lecture with author
The CNU Carolinas Chapter is proud to present a lecture by author James Howard Kunstler on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) auditorium. This is the first of the 2011 CNU Beaufort Lecture Series sponsored by City of Beaufort, Brown Design Studio, and Tucker Building Corp. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Stress Reduction program to be held
Announcing the third Annual MidYear Stress Reduction presentation for anyone — area counselor, social worker, employee in human services, etc. who needs a boost to make it through the second half of the fiscal/school year. The presentation will feature two Beaufort locals, Jan Spencer and Janice Lyle, offering humor, music, activities and fun. The free event will be Thursday, Feb. 17, at USCB Performing Arts Center from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth and Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department. To preregister, call Paula at 843-521-3150.
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proceeds benefit scholarships for teachers and teachers in training. Card and board games will be provided by the members, as well as snacks, desserts, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are available from an ADK member or at the door at $12. For more information, contact Josette Grimsley at 525-1930.
Beaufort Women’s Connection to meet
The Beaufort Women’s Connection will meet Thursday, February 17, at the The Baptist Church of Beaufort Fellowship Hall at 601 Charles St. Luncheon is served at 12:15 p.m. followed by Debbie Morris speaking on “Thirty Ways to Jump Start Your Decorating.” The musician will be Scott Baldwin at the piano. Lunch and program is $12, and reservations can be made by calling or e-mailing Karen Whitehead at 8387627 or Mommmakaren @islc.net no later than Monday, Feb. 14.
Join Fripp Audubon on field trip to islands
On Thursday, February 17, Ken Scott will lead Fripp Island Audubon members and guests on a field trip to Donnelly and Bear islands. Please meet
at 8 a.m. at McDonalds on Lady’s Island. Fripp birders meet at the Community Center at 7:20 a.m. We will plan to have lunch at Bear Island, bring field glasses and drinks, etc. Hope to see a diversity of winter birds including swans, white pelicans and American Avocets. Sign up online at www.islc.net/audubon.
Sea Island Quilters to have monthly meeting
The Sea Island Quilters will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 17, 6 p.m. at Charles Lind Activity Center on Green Street. Members will present their creation of quilts and fabric art celebrating the 300th anniversary of Beaufort. Contact Marie Kositzka at 425-1325 for additional information.
Regional chamber to hold coffee social
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold Coffee with Colleagues on Feb. 18 at 8:30 a.m. at Palm & Moon Bagel Co. (221 Scott Street, Beaufort). Cost is free.
Luther’s hosts benefit Scavenger Hunt
Luther’s Rare & Well Done on Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort is having a Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, February 19, to benefit HELP of Beaufort. Stop into Luther’s to pick up your list the morning of the 19th, and return to the restaurant with the listed items between 7-8 p.m. that same night. There are prizes and giveaways to all who participate, with a special prize for the first one through the door after 7 p.m.! Luther’s LOVES to have fun, and they’re sharing the fun with a great local cause. Any questions, please contact Gene Brancho @ EJB Consulting, 4417485.
Calling all cookers for Bands, Brews & BBQ
Announcing Bands, Brews & BBQ, a South Carolina Barbecue Association sanctioned Cook-Off event hosted by Beaufort Town Center and sponsored by Kinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort. Bands, Brews & BBQ will take place on Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26 at the Beaufort Town Center proceeds to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE. There is still time to be part of this FUN event. Please contact Janie Lackman at 843-525-6257 or by email at Janie@ friendsofcarolinehospice.com.
ADK sorority hosts annual Game Night
The Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK), an international’ sorority for women educators, is holding its annual Game Night on Thursday, February 17th, from 6:30-9 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church. The the island news | february 10-17, 2011 | www.yourislandnews.com
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