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JSLB HOSTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) will host the JSLB BBQ by the Marsh on Saturday, March 5, from 6-11:30 p.m. at Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street. Tickets to the fifth annual fundraising event are now on sale for $40 per person or $75 per couple. The ticket price includes a barbecue buffet, open bar and live music by 80s theme band Shark Rodeo. All proceeds from the JSLB BBQ by the Marsh will be distributed to local nonprofits that meet the JSLB focus of uplifting women and children in our community. JSLB’s fundraising goal is to top last year’s amount. Beaufort Memorial Hospital leads a group of four other sponsors who are dedicated to the success of the JSLB BBQ on the Marsh. Those who attend the event have the opportunity to win prizes, which include everything from rounds of golf to tooth whitening services. Jennifer Wallace, JSLB BBQ event co-chair, says, “The JSLB members really believe in this event and it’s a great way for the community to give back to local nonprofits. Not only does the barbecue raise money for great causes, but the event is always tons of fun.” Lorin Siegel, the other cochair adds, “We are grateful to all of the local businesses who are sponsoring the event and those who have donated items for the silent auction.” For more information about the fundraiser or to purchase tickets, visit www.jslbeaufort.org or call (843) 343-4318.

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The eloquence of Frederick Douglass Whitfield Sims grew up in Darlington, S.C., and though his peers told him he’d never make it, he eventually attended Yale for a post-grad apprenticeship in modern theater. He also studied classical theater at the Stratford Theater in England. Now, he’s bringing the esteemed human rights hero Frederick Douglass to the stage at ARTworks. “I have always been inspired by Frederick Douglass. When I was in college, I did my masters in journalism, and I studied ‘The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.’ When I read his speeches, it was his eloquence that inspired the character I developed for the theater,” explained Sims. As a director, Sims sees Douglass as a vehicle for education as well, and will also perform his one-man show at Lady’s Island Elementary. Sims is the creative director for Creative Arts Development in Charleston, and the former director of the youth company of Black Spectrum Theatre in New York. Combined with the drama of Douglass’ drive for abolition and fiery skills as an orator, you will find an artist who takes pride in possessing the soul of character and achieving outward

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believability — not only in the historical figure of Douglass, but of the equality for which he fought. Douglass, by the way, embraced women’s rights as well. In 1857, Douglass spoke on the Dred Scott decision, which was a low point in the history of the Supreme Court: “This is one view. It is, thank God, only one view; there is another, and a brighter view. David, you know, looked small and insignificant when going to meet Goliath, but looked larger when he had slain his foe. The Malakoff was, to the eye of the world, impregnable, till the hour it fell before the shot and shell of the allied army. Thus hath it ever been. Oppression, organized as ours is, will appear invincible up to the

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ORGANIST CHARLIE FROST TO PRESENT RECITAL Charles D. Frost, organist, will present a recital on Sunday, February 27 at 7 p.m. at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. He will be joined by Frances Hsieh and Mayumi Nakamura-Smith, violins, Benn Weiss, viola, Timothy O’Malley, cello, and Michael Smith, trumpet. The program will include works by Handel, Bach, Mozart, Callahan, Gershwin and others. Featured will be Handel’s Charlie Frost “Organ Concerto in F Major” and Callahan’s “Divertimento.” Both works are for organ and strings. In addition, Sonatas for organ, trumpet, and strings will be performed. Frost is Minister of Music at the Sea Island Church where he serves as organist and choir director. The music program consists of singing choirs for all ages as well as handbell choirs. He also oversees volunteer directors and a series of concerts and music programs. He is a native of Red Bank, N.J., and has lived in Beaufort since 2002. He attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J., where he received both the bachelor and master of music degrees in church music. His organ studies were with Dr. Joan Lippincott, former Head of the Organ Department and worldrenowed recitalist and recording artist. In addition to his work at the church, he is on the Executive Committee of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) of the Lowcountry Chapter, Board of Directors of the Beaufort Orchestra, as well as keyboardist for the orchestra. The recital is open to the public. Donations will be accepted. For more information, contact Frost at 843525-0696 or cfrost@sipcnet.org.

ALSO AT ARTWORKS: SUMITRA RED “My Expressions” an Evening of Song with Sumitra & Friends brings the singersongwriter to ARTworks. Sumitra Red has toured with the Hallelujah Singers for 20 years, plus solo appearances at Columbia Station in Washington D.C., the Savannah Blues & Jazz Bistro, as well as poetry slam performances in Beaufort. On Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m., Sumitra will be joined by Lavon Stevens on the piano.

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arts ARTS EVENTS New Plays Festival still seeks submissions

The New Plays Festival of the Lowcountry seeks submissions for the first New Plays Festival, to be held in May in Beaufort and guidelines for writers have been expanded. The board of directors has broadened the criteria for submissions to include original works of up to 90 minutes. Writers are urged to submit their original plays of all genres, as well as monologues, poems and stories for consideration. Selected works will be presented as staged readings at the festival. Writers should send three copies of their manuscript along with the nonrefundable $25 submission fee to New Plays Festival of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 1256, Beaufort, S.C., 29901. The deadline for submissions is April 1. For more information, visit https:// sites.google.com/site/newplaysfestival/ or contact newplaysfestival@gmail.com.

Beaufort Symphony Orchestra to perform

The Beaufort Symphony will shine during its concert, “Starring the Orchestra!” Maestro Fred Devyatkin will lead the talented musicians in Dvorak’s 8th Symphony and the Haydn #100. The shows will be held at the USCB Performing Arts Auditorium, 801 Carteret St., on Thursday, March 3, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m. The BSO will also be sponsoring a Lunch At The Outback on Sunday, March 6, from noon-2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6-13 and under 6, free. Call Margo Freund at 843838-9309 or Ed Like at 843-838-1237. Tickets are $35 for both performances, and only $5 for students. Purchase them online at www.beaufortorchestra.org or by calling 1-877-548-3237; pro-rated season subscriptions available by calling 843-524-3593. Tickets will be sold at the door if available.

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City planning requires your participation Just over a year ago, with the help of those of you who took part in the process, Beaufort City Council created what some call the city’s best ever comprehensive plan. What distinguished it from others is that it is not just a laundry list of wishes collecting dust on a shelf. Rather, it extracts ideas and visions from previous plans, reorders them so they are do-able, puts estimated price tags on each and creates a plan of action with deadlines for completion. Furthermore, the City Council created charters for our Redevelopment and Planning commissions to implement the plan in an orderly and affordable fashion. And finally, it focuses on growing within the current city limits through infill and redevelopment. Among our accomplishments to date: • We established a regional approach to planning with our neighbor, the Town of Port Royal and Beaufort County Council by creating the Beaufort Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission that looks at the big picture. • In collaboration with Port Royal and Beaufort County, we are

BEAUFORT CIVIC MASTER PLAN PROCESS Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling can also be reached by email at billyk@islc.net.

implementing a form-based code which will lay out expectations and make our regulatory processes more predictable and less cumbersome. • With a form based code in place and a commitment to infill and redevelopment, the next step is to examine each of the city’s diverse neighborhoods on a block by block basis to implement the plan. While we are very excited about the city’s new Office of Civic Investment and its capable staff, this work cannot be done by professionals alone. It requires citizen input, wrestling with ideas about what we want our neighborhoods to be like in the future and ensuring that we maintain the Beaufort character while moving forward. We do not want to become Anywhere, USA. The process is under way and it requires your investing some time to

Feb. 24 — 5 pm: Public Workshop with Development Community Feb. 26 — 9 a.m.-Noon: Neighborhood Walking Tour with Citizens at City Java & News, 301 Carteret St. Mar. 3 — 5 p.m.: Public Workshop with Redevelopment Commission Mar. 8 — 5 p.m.: Public Workshop with Main Street Beaufort & Historic Beaufort Foundation, featuring Seth Harry, Seth Harry & Associates at Verdier House Drawing Room, 801 Bay St. March 22-29: Sector Plan Charrette at Port Republic & Charles Building, 209 Charles St. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 911 Boundary St., Beaufort. For more information, please contact Josh Martin at jmartin@ cityofbeaufort.org.

make sure we do it right. Please do your best to participate with the Office of Civic Investment and Beaufort City Council.

Board tackles tough school budget If the recent focus on possible school closings wasn’t enough to have reality hit me right in the face, the School Board Budget Work Session certainly did. You have probably read or listened to summaries through other media, my purpose here is to try and give some background and talk about where we may be going. I was proud of the actions of the board in this session. We handled some very difficult decisions, took undesired action in many cases and did so without losing focus or uttering any disparaging remarks to one another. While $6.84 million is a substantial sum in anyone’s world, it did mean cutting some staff in some support positions (this was particularly difficult as these were people I supervised as an administrator with the district), I was pleased that we did not reduce any teaching positions. The early childhood programs were kept intact except for some reduction, not elimination, of the parenting program; this was a consensus view 10-0 on the part of the board. Other areas of interest will include

Bill Evans was recently elected to the Beaufort County Board of Education to represent Lady’s Island, District 7

the increase in class size, this should result in the elimination of about one teacher at each school. The good news is that no teacher should lose their job, they will be absorbed into the numerous vacancies we have due to retirements, resignations, etc. I was very satisfied that, in many cases, although we reduced funding, we gave more latitude to principals to decide how to deal with the cuts. One of the most difficult parts of this process is that we are still dealing with so many unknowns. Will the state require us to give teachers any cost-of-living increase (each 1 percent equals about $1 million)? Will calculations under Act 388 — the law that determines our school funding — allow for any revenue increases and

will Beaufort County Council approve those increases if permitted under state law? Our fund balance (the district’s savings account) has been a topic of constant discussion. For years, the district lived with a 7.5 percent to 10 percent fund balance. At the end of this school year, we will be at about 15 percent. Why the increase? Some of it has to do with the economy and what bond sellers are looking for as far as security when they sell bonds and part of it has to do with the phenomena of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on coastal areas securing bonds for capital expenditures. I hope, and believe, that there are other board members who are willing to revisit this area with an eye toward spending more of the fund balance as a way to offset some reductions and preserve programs. We made some significant decisions; we will probably be making some more as we go forward. As always, I ask you to stay informed and support the public schools as we continue to work in the best interest of our children.

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Is there anything the people of Beaufort can do to expedite something being done about the crosswalk Mr. Laney wrote about (Lowcountry Social Diary, Feb. 10)? I cross that same crosswalk five days a week, twice a day and find people do not slow down,

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and most people do not stop their cars for pedestrians even though you are within the crosswalk. I’ve gone out of my way to cross at the light at Bay and Carteret streets, but the people turning left from Bay onto Carteret to head north don’t seem to want to yield to pedestrians either! This is a very serious issue and I

fear the worst will happen at that intersection. I find it amazing that someone cannot find a remedy for this dangerous intersection, and rapidly, before there is a death. There are yield pedestrian signs in the middle of the street on Bay so why can’t there be the same at that intersection? Julie Cowles, Lady’s Island resident

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Firefighters emphasize safety Beaufort County fire chiefs are asking residents to check their homes and make sure their address can be easily seen from the street The Beaufort County Fire Chiefs agree that they have life saving systems, equipment, technology and personnel ready to help citizens at a moment’s notice, but need the help of their citizens to make it all come together. The increasing difficulty of finding the door step of the person in need has become an unnecessary obstacle to service delivery. Fire trucks have onboard computers and maps that help direct firefighters to the 911 caller, however the electronic map cannot properly display the unique topography of every street or house with 100% accuracy. Firefighters must rely on their knowledge of their response area, their personalized paper maps and the information provided by the

caller to supplement the computer systems. “When we are responding, we are talking on the radio, getting equipment ready, and trying to safely steer a fire truck; so having to having to stop and search a particular location for an address number really slows us down and makes a tense situation more dangerous,” stated President of the Beaufort County Fire Chief ’s Association, Fripp Island Fire Chief Josh Horton. Some tips to follow when checking your home are: • Address numbers should be 4” tall. • Address numbers should contrast the background on which they are mounted. • Address numbers should be on both the mailbox and house. • Address numbers should be visible from all directions of travel.

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We’ve been waiting for spring to dock her boat Like God himself kicked an anthill, Beaufortonians fled the incarcerating caves of winter. Running in every direction but inside, our sun-deprived souls flocked to the warmth of an old familiar friend. Flip flops could be spotted at just about every turn, our furry friends hung out car windows and perched proudly in truck beds as to announce “Spring is here. By golly, Spring is here!” As any Southerner well knows, it is but a teaser, an appetizer to the entrée called summer. It is those first few days when birds beat alarm clocks, sunshine streams through window treatments

with the fury of force not to be forgotten, and women face a brutal reality that bikini season is eminent. It’s not quite summer, but thank the Lord it Cherimie is warm enough Crane to thaw the frozen smiles, loosen the layers, and remember why we live here in the first place. Yes, we are spoiled. Yes, we absolutely lose our minds at even a warning of true winter weather. No, we don’t know how to drive in freezing rain. No, we don’t

own coats in every color. What we do have is an almost instinctual sense of summer. Crawling out of our caves, stretching towards the light, and immediately scheduling the rest of the year around the tides and Water Festival. Our pasty existence evolves into a sweet Southern style envied and emulated by those regionally less fortunate. More accurate than our weather predicting friend the groundhog, is most definitely our friend the boat owner. It is his shadow we watch so closely. As we ditch the sweater for the sundress, hot cocoa for hot dogs,

symphony for sandbar, we enter a time when even bridge traffic becomes a bit more tolerable. It is our heritage, our genetics, our deep Southern roots that cause our unmistakable seasonal adjustment. We will never be famous for snowboarding, our schools will always close at first flurry, and we will never quite know the correct way to wrap a scarf; however, we can go from boat to boat with Olympian agility and soar through summer heat with a smile. Dust off the koozies, grab the sunscreen, wipe the sleep from your eyes; Spring is about to dock her boat and it is our time to shine!

interview in which I missed the introduction as to who was talking. The guest was talking about the acting challenges for an upcoming film in which he was selected to play a stammering King George VI. This ought to be interesting, I thought. The segment ended, with the interviewer thanking Colin Firth for his time. Oh jeez. Well, I had to see the film now. I was captivated by the characterization that Firth described. I went home to search for the preview on YouTube. It looked like a compelling film. This past weekend, I went with my current girlfriend to see “The King’s Speech” (She of course saw the film as soon as it came out). It was a spectacular film; one of the best I’d seen in a while. Geoffrey Rush was his usual outstanding self, but Firth was impressive; from his quirky mannerisms and arduous hesitations to his compelling interactions with the other characters, it was a gripping portrayal. Until last weekend, I had been unable to get around the Darcy typecast in

order to appreciate his full body of work. This Firth guy is actually quite talented. A good actor can portray a character and can be forever remembered for one role, so much that when we hear a name, we think of the actor. George C. Scott’s Patton, Peter O’Toole’s Lawrence of Arabia, and Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky are all examples. Despite the considerable résumés of those actors, they are generally remembered primarily for those roles. A great actor can portray a multitude of characters and never be singularly remembered for one performance. He can have his whole filmography speak for his talents. Firth belongs in that category; an upper echelon of actors who have that unique ability to make you forget who they are and appreciate the role that they are portraying on screen. Mr. Darcy will never be near or dear to my heart, but King George VI will always be on my mind when I think of Colin Firth again. I look forward to his next performance — so long as Jane Austen’s not writing the story.

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I have a confession to make: “Forgive me, Father of Manliness, for I have sinned. I have discovered that I like Colin Firth.” (Silence) “That will be ten Hail Darcys and four watchings of “The English Patient.” Carry on...” Yup, I have confessed. It’s all his fault, really. I first learned of this Colin Firth actor perhaps 10 years ago, when I asked a former girlfriend who her favorite actor was.“Oh gosh, it’s definitely Colin Firth!” Who? “Colin Firth!” she exclaimed again. “Helloooo? Mr. Darcy?” As I came out of my literary hibernation, I discovered that Mr. Darcy was the chief villain in an evil book written by She Who Shall Not Be Named, for the pleasure of girls and the misery of men. Better yet, this Firth guy played this uppity, egregious, snobbish character not for one 90 minute film, but rather a six-part miniseries put together by the BBC. All I needed to do was glance at the cover of the video collection and see the look on his face

to place an immediate typecast on him. British, arrogant, and scowling. Yup, a real charmer. As the years went by, I was introduced to more of his performances that I’m sure are very familiar with men who were in the doghouse for various reasons. Titles such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Love Actually,” and “What A Girl Wants” should perhaps ring a bell, or perhaps trigger a nightmare. About a year ago, I came across one of my favorite “made for TV” films on HBO, “Conspiracy.” The film is about the conference that drafted the “Final Solution to the Jewish Question.” As I watched it, a curious realization came to me. Waitaminute ... that’s Colin Firth! Truth be told, there he was, playing one Wilhelm Stuckart, the architect of the anti-Semitic Nuremburg Laws. It was a masterful performance. An aberration in his career, I mumbled to myself. Perhaps the only way I could tolerate him is if he only played truly despicable characters from Nazi Germany. A few months ago, I heard a radio

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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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Seminar about success attracts local Realtors

EXIT Realty of Beaufort hosted “Success Without Stress” featuring Johnny Loewy at the Coosaw Point Club House on January 31. Loewy presented to a standing room-only audience of Beaufortarea Realtors. He has been ranked by the “Wall Street Journal” as one of the Top 50 Realtors in the United States. Loewy taught techniques to Realtors on how to succeed in any market.

National developer buys Pinckney Retreat

East West Communities, an awardwinning developer based in Richmond, Va., originally was part of the Sea Pines Company. Established in 1972, East West Communities has developed 35 communities across seven states. With the purchase of the 44 wooded lots at Pinckney Retreat just minutes from Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, East West Communities returns to its roots. For more information about historic Pinckney Retreat, contact Marek Polk Realty Group 1-800-207-1910 toll free, or 843-597-7770, or visit www. pinckneyretreatsc.com. For details on East West Communities, visit www. eastwestcommunities.com.

Is texting the future of college prep? Lynne Anderson was driving her teenage daughter home to Hilton Head Island from North Carolina when inspiration struck. After prodding and pleading with her two eldest children to use expensive, time-consuming programs to prepare for the college admissions tests, Anderson looked over and saw her daughter incessantly text messaging. “Why can’t I send them study materials that way?” Anderson said she remembers asking herself as she

pulled over to jot down the idea. “That is how a teen communicates.” Since that moment about a year and a half ago, the 49-year-old mother of four has put aside her work as head of new business development at Hilton Head’s Anderson Communications Group to develop a new venture of her own: eTextPrep. That business, which launched in November, uses text messaging to teach children about the terms and strategies that can help them succeed in school and attract the attention of college

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Fordham Market features unique products Fordham Market on Bay Street, home to many unique artists and artisan products, will soon welcome two major additions to Beaufort’s upscale shopping experience. Bespoke Painting is the life passion of designer Nicki Piercy Coddington. A well-accomplished painter, Coddington applies her unique design and style to home décor items that are truly one-of-a-kind. The Bespoke line includes hand-painted wall mirrors, serving trays, blanket boxes and coat racks, as well as a playful line of children’s items including wooden hangers, young person-sized rocking chairs and toy chests. “I choose distribution of my Bespoke Painting products very carefully. Bay Street provides discerning shoppers with distinctive products and gifts that aren’t found anywhere else. Beaufort is the perfect place for my unique

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offering,” Coddington explains. She is excited to meet the folks of Beaufort at the launch of Bespoke Painting and Golden Glow Candle Works on Saturday, Feb. 26. Sharing a boutique space in Fordham Market with Bespoke Painting is Golden Glow Candle Works. Golden Glow offers a unique line of products made from a rare golden color of onyx known as Golden Onyx. This extraordinary semi-precious stone is translucent and provides

a soothing golden glow when illuminated by light. The Golden Glow line of products features candle holders that are as individual as a fingerprint. Crafted in nature — in the mountains of the western United States — and hand-cut at the quarry, no two are alike. Owner of Fordham Market, Duncan Fordham, shares “I’ve never seen anything like these Golden Glow candle holders. They are a welcome addition to our Market where we strive to offer beautiful and original products. We are all excited for Bespoke Painting and Golden Glow Candle Works to join the Fordham Market family.” For additional information about Bespoke Painting and Nicki Piercy Coddington, visit www. bespokepainting.com. To learn more about the Golden Glow line of gifts, go to www.goldenglowcandleworks.com.

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Superintendent receives school leadership award Valerie Truesdale, superintendent of the Beaufort County School District, is the recipient of the American Association of School Administrators’ 2011 Women in School Leadership Award. She is being cited for her passionate instructional leadership, her ardent advocacy of technology in the classroom and her community activism on behalf of education. The award, sponsored by Farmers Insurance and AASA, was presented on Feb. 18, at the awards ceremony at the AASA National Conference on Education in Denver, Colorado. Truesdale will receive a $1,000 check and a oneValerie year membership Truesdale to the American Association of School Administrators. The Women in School Leadership Award is designed to recognize exceptional leadership of active, front-line female administrators who are making a difference in the lives of students every day. The award pays tribute to the talent, creativity and vision of outstanding women educational administrators in the nation’s public schools. The criteria include demonstration of strength in both personal and organizational communication, professionalism and community involvement. As the superintendent of the 19,600-student Beaufort County School District since 2007 and the Oconee County, S.C., district for four years prior, Truesdale has modeled service above self. She focuses on professional development and the use of technology, believing that teachers must teach in the manner in which students learn. In her district, every teacher has a laptop and learning spaces have interactive white boards and student response systems. She provides training and support for data analysis so that teachers can use data to shape instruction. In the district’s underperforming schools, Truesdale has applied a brand of problem solving that’s contagious among her staff. She introduced an accelerated learning model, extended the school year to 200 days, recruited a master teacher for each grade level and set an annual goal of 18 months of academic growth for each student. As a community activist, she was among the first education leaders in the state to endorse a legislative proposal that turns around schools through wholesale

COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS Dr. Valerie Truesdale is planning special community information meetings highlighting the budget and students’ tremendous progress. The school district hopes to reach the many volunteers who mentor and work at the schools, so all volunteers are highly encouraged to attend. Scheduled meetings North of the Broad are: 3:30 p.m. — Beaufort Cluster Schools: Tea with the Superintendent , reception in the Atrium of Beaufort Arts Center, presentation in the auditorium. 6:30 p.m. — Battery Creek/ Whale Branch Clusters: Dessert and Coffee with the Superintendent in atrium at Battery Creek High School, followed by presentation in the auditorium. School volunteers have farreaching networks of friends, and the more people who know about local schools and understand the challenges they face, the better the community will be. personnel changes and asked the state superintendent of education to include one of Beaufort’s schools among the earliest pilots. She recently encouraged the League of Women Voters to conduct an aggressive voter registration drive among the school district’s teachers, staff and students. “Valerie embodies what is best in our school leaders,” said AASA Executive Director Daniel Domenech in announcing the award. “She has the passion and the skill to get the job done. She makes things happen for kids.” This is the first time the award has been given. Fifty-one women from across the country were nominated for the award: 31 superintendents and assistant superintendents, five cabinet- level leaders and 15 principals.

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Students raise money for diabetes association Students in Faith Hislop’s Eagle Scholar Program at Beaufort High School recently held a fundraiser to benefit the American Diabetes Association, in honor of a fellow student who has diabetes, Wesley Carter. They collected $1,110 in change and donations from students in the school. This class raised the most money and received a catered sub lunch, provided by Bill Evans of the School Board. Wesley, who has been diagnosed with diabetes for nine years, wears an insulin

pump to school and checks his blood sugar before each meal. When deciding upon a charity, the students unanimously voted on the American Wesley Carter Diabetes Association, in honor of Wesley. Student Sara Jo Christensen said, “Wesley is a friend to all of us. And we want to help him find a cure.”

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DRESS UP DAYS

Left: Lady’s Island Elementary kindergartners celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up to show what they will look like when they are 100 years old. Right: First graders celebrated the 101st day of school by dressing up like dalmations.

MCDONALD’S TO SPONSOR MCTEACHER NIGHT The Lady’s Island Elementary School PTO will be sponsoring a McTeacher Night at McDonalds on Lady’s Island Tuesday, March 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will go towards an incentive program for Compass Learning participation in an effort to encourage students during the district’s “Push for PASS” campaign. In addition to raising money, the event is a great way to have fun watching teachers in a totally different role as they take orders, fill drinks and maybe even cook. All students who attend will receive a “No Uniform” coupon.

GRANT HELPS DEVELOPS SOIL TUNNEL ACTIVITY BOOK

Beaufort Conservation District Commissioners, from left, Denise Parsick, Alan Ulmer and Claude McLeod (far right) stand with Education Coordinator Pam Floyd, who displays a Lowcountry RC&D Youth Grant check.

Recently, the Lowcountry Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council awarded the Beaufort Conservation District with a Youth Environmental Education Grant to develop a Soil Tunnel Activity Book. The booklet will be part of the Soil Tunnel presentation which is a state science standards-based, hands-on interactive program for Kindergarten through second grade. Students explore a simulated underground environment. The booklet enhances the soils presentation with an emphasis on water quality issues. the island news | february 24- march 3, 2011 | www.yourislandnews.com

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Charleston Wine + Food Festival is next week “The greatest food and wine festival in the South” rolls into Charleston and you need to go online now to buy tickets because some of the events are almost sold out (www.charlestonwineandfood.com/ events-tickets). We are fortunate to have such a top international wine and food festival like this so close by. The Grand Tasting Tents, located in Marion Square Park featuring more than 90 food, wine and spirit stations, will be open Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6. The festival kicks off with a Salute to Charleston Chefs which will showcase dishes from 25 of Charleston’s best restaurants. And for the first time ever, six fan favorite chefs from the Bravo hit TV show “Top Chef ” will compete in the Lowcountry Ingredient Challenge. Friday evening boasts the very popular “Restaurant Dine Arounds’” where 20 of

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Charleston’s most renowned chefs (three of them James Beard Best Chef Southeast Award winners) will open the doors of their acclaimed restaurants to other nationally celebrated chefs like Frank Stitt of Bottega and Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern to craft five-course tasting menus along with visiting celebrity winemaker’s pairings. Another special treat at this year’s event is the “Big Bottles Tasting + Auction” on Saturday to benefit the culinary charity

Lowcountry Local First. It will be hosted by TV personality and best-selling author Andrea Immer Robinson, the first woman ever chosen Best Sommelier in the U.S. Another festival first is the “Winemaker Private Home Tour with a Southern Twist” on Saturday that will allow guests to stroll through four historic homes, each with a winemaker pouring samples. The event also includes a Sunday Gospel Brunch as well as two gourmet barbecue events. Also not to be missed are the many fascinating wine seminars and tastings with visiting celebrity wine makers from as far away as Spain and Chile running all day long both Friday and Saturday (including a Bordeaux Vertical Tasting of Two Superstar Grand Cru Classes). Other highlights include a Vineyard Voyage on Saturday at noon with top wine makers and the food editor of “Southern Living

Magazine.” And a “Wine Around the Garden” at Middleton Place Plantation on Friday at noon is the perfect way to visit those famous camellia gardens. Other events include a Palmetto Brewery Tour, a King Street Sip & Stroll, and a special panel of Pioneers of Pinot featuring many of the wine world’s most famous names in pinot from Washington state. For craft beer lovers, there are two Brewmaster Beer Dinners. And finally, a festival favorite from ticket-holders last year is the Celebrity Authors Reception held in a beautiful historic home in Charleston where guests get to sip wine and mingle with the festival’s featured cookbook authors sponsored by Charleston Cooks! For a complete listing of all the many wonderful events, go to www. charlestonwineandfood.com or call (843) 727-9998, ext. 2.

FILM FESTIVITIES Big turnout this past weekend for the fifth annual Beaufort International Film Festival. Volunteer committees at the Beaufort Film Society have been meeting for almost a year and spent countless hours during the three-day event making sure everything moved smoothly for both locals and visiting movie professionals. To festival organizers Ron Tucker and Rebecca Berry, job well done! Local directing talent Michael Givens made film festival history when the turnout for the screening of his new movie “Angel Camouflaged” broke all-time house attendance records when it filled two theaters at once. Congrats to Michael for that! Here are some pics for you from the opening night reception at the Arsenal and the Givens’ pre-show party.

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Teen takes 1st at Grappling Championship Guy Talley III went to the North American Grappling Association’s National Championship Tournament in Atlanta, on February 12. He placed first in the 14-15 year old novice GI division and second place on the 14-15 year old novice NO-GI division. He also went to Boca Raton, Fla., to the N.A.G.A. World Cup on February 20 and placed third in 14-15 year old beginner GI division and third in the 14-15 year old beginner NO-GI division. Guy (seen at left, center) is heading to Charlotte, N.C., on April 9 to compete in the N.A.G.A. North Carolina Grappling Championship. Guy trains with Beaufort MMA located inside the Omni Gym in Beaufort Town Center.

Climbing Kilimanjaro Beaufort resident, Stewart Coleman, and his brothers and brother-inlaw recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. At 19,341 feet, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa. It has three active volcanic cones and ranks among the tallest freestanding mountains in the world.

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Dima Shipsey is an eighth-grade student at Lady’s Island Middle School who already made the Junior Varsity soccer team for Beaufort High School! Dima maintains a 3.75 GPA while participating in inter scholastic sports for Lady’s Island Middle School and Beaufort High School. Congratulations to Dima on these accomplishments!

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he Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club and the Dataw Island Yacht Club are sponsoring the Beaufort Race Week to be held April 1-5. There will be sailboat racing events for handicap racing monohull sailboats 20” LOA and over, classic boats that are at least 15” LOA, and one-design dinghies. The racing will take place in the downtown Beaufort area, Port Royal Sound and the waters from Beaufort to Dataw Island. The Jean Ribaut Cup and Classic Boat Rally will be held as part of the Race Week. Registration forms are available at www.byscnet.com/ sailing or from Roy Crocker at lcrocker@islc.net. Registration will be $35 for nonU.S. sailing members or $30 for U.S. Sailing members for either the Jean Ribaut Cup or the Classic Boat Rally and $10 for dinghies sailing Monday and/or Tuesday. There is no charge for handicap boats that race in events other than the Ribaut Cup. An additional charge of $10 will be added for those who register after March 15.

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profile BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL

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Beaufort High School Varsity Eagles Class of 2011 and Coach Mark Clifford. Photo by Carolina Sports. For more photos, please go to www.YourIslandNews.com.

Seniors give juniors leadership responsibilities in a commemorative rite of passage By Wendy Pollitzer

Thursday, February 10, I had the pleasure of attending one of the most memorable events in town, the Beaufort High School Football Banquet, honoring the Region VIII AAAA Champions, the BHS Eagles at the Dataw Island Clubhouse. Coach Mark Clifford invited me to sit at the head table. Honored to represent The Island News as Beaufort’s spirited cheerleader in print, I watched players, parents and coaches cheer for each other, thank each other and shed tears in memory of an awesome season. I also witnessed a humbling rite of passage, as the seniors charged the juniors with the responsibility of the 2011 team. What a community event! Gentlemen from the Dataw Island Men’s Club organized this tribute. Jonathon Peck, in particular, a passionate Eagle football fan, arranged the evening. He and fellow members asked Dataw Island residents to sponsor a player to attend this very special affair. They enthusiastically participated, and both the varsity and junior varsity teams and their families were able to attend. Dave Britton, a member at Dataw, explained, “We were able to raise more than last year, and this enables the Booster Club to keep their funds at Beaufort High.” Mr. Peck was unfortunately unable to attend the ceremony due to the death of his daughter. All of the players passed a giant card around to sign and thank Mr. Peck for his generosity and offer their condolences for the loss of his loved one. Mr. Peck, your family is in the prayers of all those who attended that evening and the entire Beaufort High School family. The card read “One Team, One Family,” which has been the motto of the Beaufort High School Eagles since Coach Clifford came on board as head coach. And that motto fits this team perfectly. To give you an idea of the character of the varsity team, Coach Clifford reminded the packed clubhouse that not a single player rushed for more than 1000 yards. Talk about a team effort! Everyone pitched in to make this years’ Eagles Region VIII AAAA Champions. Coach Clifford gave opening remarks and addressed the crowd enthusiastically about all the people who helped make this team so great. He thanked the cheerleaders, Josh Ferguson with Carolina Sportscare, the BHS film crew and the eager, young ball boys. He also gave special recognition to Chris Wegmann, “The

AWARDS GIVEN AT THE 2010 BHS FOOTBALL BANQUET

Thyrik Legree, Ms. Kirkland and Calvin Atkins were at the awards banquet at the Dataw Island Clubhouse.

Dymonte’ Gwathney was MVP for Receivers, All Region Team, and BB&T Player of the Week for Offense.

Voice of Eagles” and Ray Lentz, the clock operator; Mike Eggers, owner of McDonalds who supported and fed the team; The Chain Crew — Jack Cunningham, Jack Little, Frank Plair and Mike Sewell; Eric Lowman from BB&T who sponsored the Player of the Week Awards; and Dr. Dan Durbin and the BHS faculty and staff for their support. Appreciation was also given to Chief Bruce Klein and the Lady’s Island Fire Department for delivering a character-building program before each game. The seniors on the 2010 team, especially, had uncompromising character and a strong will to win. A special thanks was given to Chief Klein for his support of the Eagles.

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VARSITY: #4 Jalin Mack, Sr. — MVP-Defensive Back; Captain #9 Beau Brown, Sr. — MVP-Offense; All Region Team; Iron Eagle Award for Weightlifting-Offense; Captain #11 Dymonte’ Gwathney, Sr. — MVPReceivers; All Region Team; BB&T Player of the Week-Offense (Easley) #20 Alex Simmons, Sr. — MVP-Running Back; Captain #22 Josh McPherson, Sr. — MVP-Running Back #23 Jaclay Mixon, Sr. — MVP-Linebacker #25 Calvin Atkins, Sr. — McDonalds Hit of the Year #41 Kevin Gess, Sr. — Dawson Chestnutt Award; Academic Leadership Award; Captain #45 Dalvin Broussard, Sr. — BB&T Player of the Week-Defense (Easley) #51 Maliek Maldonado, Jr. — MVP-Defense; All Region Team; BB&T Hit of the Week (Easley) #56 Michael Bedwell, Jr. — Iron Eagle Award for Weightlifting-Defense #62 Derrick Washington, Sr. — Eagle Pride Award for Defense #66 DeEndre Jefferson-Fields, Jr. — MVPDefensive Line; All Region Team #74 Cody Beals, Sr. — MVP-Offensive Line; All Region Team #78 Detrell Gantt, Sr. — All Region Team #82 Tyler Cieplowski, Sr. — Eagle Pride Award for Offense #87 Kyle Clark, Jr. — Special Teams Award; All Region Team; BB&T Player of the Week-Special Teams (Easley) JUNIOR VARSITY: Tanner Powell — Eagle Pride Award for Offense Mitchell Stewart — Special Teams Award David Tilton — MVP Clint Wright — Eagle Pride Award for Defense

profile Coach Clifford’s altruistic love for football and coaching could not go unnoticed. He emphasized how extraordinary a group this team was. “Something special happens on a Friday night. There is a great atmosphere at Beaufort High School, and this group does a tremendous job, on and off the field.” Bill Evans, District Seven’s representative on the Beaufort County School Board spoke and thanked all the moms and dads in the audience. He said, “Parents, you’ve given us a great group of young men.” An invocation by Senior Kevin Gess and dinner followed. Then the cheerleaders and the Sports Medicine Staff were recognized. The main attraction of the evening was the presentation of awards. Strength Training, Defensive, Offensive and Special Team coaches gave awards to deserving players as well as first, second, third and fourth year letters. Josh McPherson received the team’s only fourth year letter, while Dalvin Broussard, Beau Brown, Detrell Gantt, Dymonte’ Gwathney, Demeo Homes and Alex Simmons received third year letters. Agustin Martinez was the inspirational speaker who eloquently delivers encouraging words to the team after each Thursday night meal, a tradition before all Friday games. He would say, “The war begins tomorrow night Eagles. Are you ready to hit?” A boisterous team would yell back, “Yes, Sir!” Martinez gave the Dawson Chestnutt Award, which recognizes a selfless player who consistently puts his team first. Dawson Chestnutt was a 2004 Beaufort High Football player, who, for religious purposes, could not play Friday night games. But, he practiced every day for the betterment of the team. This year, Senior Kevin Gess received the award. Dr. Dan Durbin delivered the Academic Leadership Award, and couldn’t stress enough how incredibly close this was. “Our athletes are excelling in the classroom like never before. I think what’s happening in the classroom is a direct correlation as to what’s happening on the football field,” explained Durbin. This years’ award went to Kevin Gess as well. Gess, also this year’s Homecoming King, will be attending The Citadel in the fall. After the four team captains — Kevin Gess, Jalin Mack, Beau Brown and Alex Simmons — were acknowledged, the 2010 Beaufort High School Varsity Football Seniors participated in their final act as teammates. They lined up by number,

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retired their jerseys to the table and signed a banner representing each senior class from years’ prior. Beau Brown gave a tearful and memorable charge to the juniors, explaining how it is now their duty to lead the Eagles with character, pride and sportsmanship. Maliek Maldonado accepted this charge for the juniors and promised respectful delivery of leadership for the 2011 season. Now, it is our turn Beaufort to offer enthusiasm for our beloved Eagles, the coaching staff, the hardworking Booster Club and the spirited student body. We need to do our part to congratulate such an accomplished group and root for their weekly performances, on and off the field. It’s not too soon to start thinking about football again. Let’s come up with some creative ways to show the 2011 Beaufort High School Eagles that we love them, appreciate their dedication and admire their unwavering respect for the coaching staff who encourage them every day, for they are the true heroes of the team. Thank you for a great season.

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divine! So, there will be some weeding involved. Another key staple for spring (which so works for us here) is a pair of statement shorts. They go from super casual right on up to cocktail attire. I saw some metallic lace short shorts! Tan legs are a good idea too. Another exciting trend now in stores, is the 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspired boho chic! But this ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your mommaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hippie Woodstock version. This is a cleaned up, super sexy version. For example, the pants are

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Beaufort teams make a difference fighting cancer One family shows solidarity, leadership for event By Pamela Brownstein

Joe Arp wears a bright pink T-shirt and a big smile. He addresses participants gathered for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life with purpose, enthusiasm and a good sense of humor. He calls to his wife, Linda, in the back of the room who assists him with his motivational power point presentation. Then she talks to the group about team fundraising ideas. Later in the meeting, Joe proudly introduces a woman sitting in the back holding a baby. It’s Linda’s daughter, Dana Domino, and she describes how her team, Gilligan’s Beaufort, has already earned $1,854 through fundraisers at the restaurant. Linda’s sister, Barbara Quinlan, hands out prizes and awards toward the end of the meeting. It becomes quite obvious that when it comes to fighting cancer, this family is united and committed. Of the 37 teams already signed up, five are related to the Arp family. This 24-hour event that raises money for the American Cancer Society will be held at the track at Beaufort Middle School on Friday, April 29.

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Co-chairperson of this year’s event Linda Arp, left, participates in a “Survivor Night” fundraiser in January at Gilligan’s with her daughter Dana Domino. They raised $1,000 in one night.

RELAY FOR LIFE IS... ... the American Cancer Society’s signature event. Relay represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. Join the cause and sign up your team today for the 2011 Relay For Life of Beaufort online at www.relayforlife.org. The overnight event will be held Friday, April 29, at Beaufort Middle School.

Joe and Linda Arp are cochairs for the local fundraiser, and their goal is to raise $100,000. Jaycee Novotny (not related to the Arps) and her Tastefully Simple team hopes to reach $5,000. Novotny, who has been involved with Relay For Life for

more than 10 years, said, “Last year we raised $2,200 and we wanted to aim high. We believe we will meet our $5,00 goal!” It’s that kind of determined spirit that inspires everyone involved in this event to make a difference in the community.

Team: Gilligan’s Where: Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant in Beaufort, 2601 Boundary St. When: Sat., Feb. 25, 5-8 p.m., and Tues., March 29, 5-9 p.m. Details: All you can eat oysters and chilli for $10; Cancer survivors work for tips as servers.

COLLECTING DONATIONS Team: Mt. Calvary Warriors Where: Walmart When: Sat., March 19

POKER RUN Team: Spartina Volunteers When: Sat., March 19 Where: Beaufort Town Center Details: All vehicles welcome. To participate or for more information, call 271-777.

GLAMOUR SHOTS Team: Beaufort Belles Where: Gilligan’s, 2601 Boundary St. When: March 25-27 Details: $10 — 4 outfits, makeup, hair; receive 1 8x10, 2 5x7; 8 wallet size photos. For tickets, call Linda Arp at 252-7549.

WINE TASTING Team: The Island News Where: Saltus River Grill, 802 Bay Street When: Monday, March 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Details: Sample wines from the Southern Hemisphere with the Happy Winos and Celia Strong; enjoy live music and sushi outside. Tickets are $30 a person or $50 for two. Call 973-8853024 for reservations.

DINNER/AUCTION Team: Lions Club Where: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lady’s Island When: Sat., April 1, 7 p.m. Details: Laura Holley @ lbholley1959@yahoo.com

Contact Lesa Allen-Gaither at Lesa.Allen-Gaither@cancer.org to have your fundraiser listed online.

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Don’t let tax season get you down, get organized It is tax season again and with it comes an onslaught of paperwork and organizing. Don’t pay late fees this year; take these five steps to get your tax paperwork ready for your accountant, tax service or tax filing system. 1. Create a home for your tax documents and receipts. If you haven’t already designated a folder, a box or container for your 2010 documents, find something that can corral your papers. January 31 was the deadline for tax documents to be mailed so they will continue to come in from the past tax season. 2. Gathering all the papers from the last year can be overwhelming. Start working

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on one category at a time. First find or print your bank statements, then credit card statements and continue on through all of your needed paperwork. Next go through and highlight any purchases that qualify as a deduction for the past year and sort your receipts by category if they aren’t already. Take each

day to tackle one tax related task. 3. If you have many medical deductions this year, there is usually a lot of paperwork that comes along with it. Match up your receipts and Explanation of Benefits so you have a clear picture of your expenditures and deductions. Sometimes it helps to create a worksheet of your expenses to get a clear picture of the costs incurred. 4. If you are using a computerized money manager like QuickBooks, take the time to enter in all of your receipts and expenses so that it is up-to-date through December 2010. You don’t want to miss any deductions this year.

5. Give yourself a leg up on 2011 taxes now by designating a spot that will hold all of your tax documents for next year. Try labeling folders using the general categories: medical, donations and Taxes 2011 to capture everything else for the year. You can add any other categories that pertain to your tax picture. This sort will save you a lot of time next year. Don’t let tax season hold you hostage this spring. Start now by getting organized for the current year and get set-up for success for next year. You will find that the tax season doesn’t have to be daunting and you will be less likely to miss any deductions that you are owed.

Cleaning service assists cancer patients Merry Maids of Beaufort is excited to announce their partnership with Cleaning For A Reason, the nation’s first nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free professional house cleaning services for women undergoing the treatment of cancer. Fighting cancer is difficult, and this foundation is making a difference one home at a time. That’s one reason Bob and Melina Cunningham, the owners of the local Merry Maids office, decided to partner with this 501c3 nonprofit organization that has nearly 800 partners across the United States and Canada. So far, over 4,000 women have been helped, and maid services partnering with Cleaning For A Reason have surpassed the $1 million dollar mark in donated cleanings.

Now, Merry Maids wants to provide their services to women who live in Beaufort County and are undergoing cancer treatment. “I’ve had several loved ones suffer from cancer, and I know what it would have meant to them to get this kind of help. That’s one reason I am so happy to be able to help women right in our area who need to focus on their health, not their housework,” said Cunningham. Requests for cleaning services are made through the website, www.cleaningforareason.org. The parameters of each cleaning are set by each individual cleaning company partner. Typically, they provide four free monthly cleanings while the woman is undergoing treatment. For more Bob Cummingham is president of Merry Maids of Beaufort. information, call 1-877-337-3348.

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Annual Oyster Roast & Microbrew Festival

The St. Peter Catholic School’s Annual Oyster Roast and Microbrew Festival will be held Saturday, March 5, at the Live Oaks Park in Port Royal at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include all-you-can-eat oysters, beer, live music from the Steppin’ Stones, a silent auction, raffles and games, microbrew tasting and a live auction. There will be a supervised, secure area for the kids with face painting, inflatable rides, games and entertainment. There will also be a food court and a special kids’ menu, courtesy Bella Luna Café. Sponsorships are still available and are tax-deductible. Tickets are on sale at the St. Peter School office and at Bill’s Liquors on Lady’s Island and Bluffton. For more information, please call 843 522-9555.

Exclusive trips to a barrier island off the Georgia coast and to an array of historic sites near Georgetown, S.C., are being conducted by Historic Beaufort Foundation for members and nonmembers. Scheduled March 2-3, the trip to Ossabaw will take participants to one of the best preserved of the barrier islands and historic sites. The trip to Georgetown is April 27-28 and will include the privately-owned Chicora Wood Plantation. Ossabaw, 20 miles south of Savannah, is accessible only by boat and provides 26,000 acres of pristine wilderness. The Georgetown-area trip will include visits to Hobcaw Barony and lodging at Mansfield Plantation in addition to a tour of the private Chicora Wood. To learn more about the trips go to www.historicbeaufort.org and click on events or call Isabella Reeves at 3793331.

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The final “Books Sandwiched In” presents W. Brantley Harvey, Jr., reviewing “Strom: The Complicated Personal & Political Life of Strom Thurmond” by Jack Bass and Marilyn Thompson on Monday, February 28, from noon to 1 p.m. at USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort. Free and open to everyone. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For more, call 843-255-6458 or visit www. beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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This week’s wine is from Tuscany, or Toscana as they say on their bottles. Tuscany is probably one of the best known regions of Italy, located along the Tyrrhenian coast. It is home to some of the world’s most notable wine sub-regions — Chianti, Brunello de Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The history of viticulture (the business of vines) in Tuscany dates back to its settlements by the Etruscans in the 8th Century B.C. Remnants of amphora (clay vessels used to hold wine before glass) show that Tuscan wines were exported to southern Italy and Gaul (France) as early as the 7th Century B.C. From the fall of the Roman Empire and through the Middle Ages, monasteries were the main makers and users of wines in Tuscany. By the 13th and 14th centuries, there were laws and guilds regulating wine merchants behavior — no selling with 100 yards of a church, no serving to children under 15 years old, or to prostitutes or thieves. (Remind you of any of our laws?) After the Napoleonic wars, Bettino Ricasoli, whose name is still on a Chianti house, traveled and studied wines in France and Germany, and Tuscany, and found that the best grapes for Tuscany were Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Malvasia. Many years later, Italian wine laws were established; the Denominazione

less expensive versions of them. These wines were more moderately priced, and over time they started to be called Baby Tuscans. Rocca delle Macie is a property in the Chianti area of Tuscany. The Baby Tuscan wine this week is a blend of two grapes — 60% Sangiovese and 40% Syrah. Truly a piece of Tuscan wine history. But, its name is all new. Sasyr, for both of its varieties. The grapes for this wine are handpicked, then fermented separately at controlled temperatures to preserve color and the freshness of the fruit flavors. Fifteen percent of the Sangiovese is aged in French oak barrels for six months before the two wines are blended and bottled. The wine’s color is bright ruby red and it has intense red fruit aromas including blackberry, raspberry and cherry. It’s medium bodied so pairs well with red meat and seafood and pasta and risotto and cheese. The great treat of this wine, though, is its texture in your mouth — smooth and silky. And, its this smoothness that makes this wine so perfect for sipping. Either one of these grapes by itself can make good wine, but some bit of genius made us a whole new experience in our glasses. Usually a bottle of Sasyr sells for about $16 dollars or a bit more. For us, now, we get it for $9.97. Enjoy!

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Why are some breeds so small? The dark days of February bring the pinnacle of televiewing for inveterate dog lovers: The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The winner, Best of Show, this year was a leggy, 85-pound, Scottish deerhound named Hickory. She competed against Malachy, a Peke who looks endearingly like a walking wad of fuzz. Each year I renew my admiration for, and curiosity about, all the varieties and sizes of canine-ity, all equally carrying the same classification of Dog. Watching Hickory in the ring with Malachy made me wonder, Why are some dogs so tiny? Small dogs the world over can all trace their ancestry back to the Middle East, where the first diminutive canines emerged more than 12,000 years ago. A new study, which appears in BMC Biology, focused on a single gene responsible for size in dogs. Researchers found that the version of the gene IGF1 that is a major determinant of small size in dogs probably originated as a result of domestication of the Middle Eastern gray wolf. Ancient dog remains found in Belgium, Germany and Western Russia, dating from 13,000-31,000 years ago, were similar in size to a Great Dane. Remains found in the Middle East, dating from 12,000 years ago, were similar to a small terrier. And so it began. These dogs shared a variant of the IGF1 gene. This mutation was maintained by breeding and artificial selection by humans, or could have been an adaptive trait that developed during domestication as a means to coexist with humans. As dogs began to co-habit with humans

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Small dogs can all trace their ancestry back to the Middle East. in developing agrarian societies, small dog size could have been more desirable as humans moved away from hunter/ gatherer lifestyle toward tightly packed agricultural-based communities. Dogs at that time were used as a source of protection, but more likely they were used initially for their fur, as a food source, for specific tasks and possibly companionship. Terriers, as their name implies, are “earth dogs” and were bred originally to dig out vermin. Small bodies were essential for their job. In time, many smaller breeds were likely to have become status symbols: “I can afford to have an animal just to keep me company.” Why are we attracted to smaller breeds? Simple answer: they make ideal child substitutes. To understand this, look at infantile properties of the human baby: it weighs a fraction of an adult, about 7 pounds at birth. This, and its small size, makes it easy to pick up, carry and cuddle. Its body is more rounded and less angular than that of human adults and it is softer to touch. Its face is flatter and its eyes proportionally bigger. It has

a high-pitched voice. Turning from human babies to small dogs, it is clear that they satisfy all the criteria of infant-appeal. As regards body weight, small dogs fall into three groups: 1. Dogs with the weight of a newborn human: Chihuahua (4 lbs), Maltese (5 lbs), Pomeranian (6 lbs), Yorkie (7 lbs), and Griffon (9 lbs). 2. Dogs with the weight of a 5-month-old human: Pekinese (12 lbs), Shih Tzu (14 lbs), King Charles Spaniel (15 lbs), and Pug (16 lbs). 3. Dogs with the weight of a 1-year-old human: Dachshund (21 lbs) and Corgi (22 lbs). Such dogs are the ideal weights for a “parental” human to pick up and carry. They are rounder and softer than the larger breeds of dogs, making them perfect objects for cuddle and coo. Nearly all have flatter faces and all have higherpitched voices. Combining all these traits means that smaller dog breeds cannot help but transmit powerful signals to their owners that trigger parental responses. We automatically become loving, protective and emotionally bound to our particular tiny pets.

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The Beaufort County Historical Society presents speaker John L Busch to discuss “STEAM COFFIN: Captain Moses Rogers and The Steamship Savannah Break the Barrier” on Thursday, Feb. 24. Meeting starts at noon at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at the Corner of Church and North streets. For more information, contact Pamela Ovens, president, at sail@singlestar. us or call 843-785-2767 or visit www. beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

American Legion hosts Osprey golf tourney

American Legion Posts 9 and 207 will host the 13th Annual Osprey Invitational Golf Tournament Friday February 25, at 11:30 a.m. at The Legends of Parris Island Golf Course. All proceeds will be used to fund the American Legion’s Beaufort Ospreys baseball teams. Cost is $60 per player. Individuals and businesses may also sponsor a hole for $100. Contact George Miller at 470-0928 or The Legends at Parris Island 228-2240 for more information and entry forms.

Mather School Alumni Beaufort Bridal Show Celebration at TCL The Technical College of the comes to Holiday Inn Lowcountry will host its annual Mather School alumni celebration and bell ringing ceremony Friday, February 25, in the MacLean Hall Student Center on the Beaufort campus at 921 Ribaut Road. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m., and the ceremony will officially begin at 1:30 p.m. The Mather School was located on what is now TCL’s Beaufort campus and was established by Rachel Crane Mather in 1868 to educate the daughters of freed slaves and to prepare young black women teachers. In 1972, the school became part of the South Carolina Technical College System. Mather alumni and their guests who are interested in attending can RSVP to 843-525-8294 or RSVP@tcl. edu.

Bands, Brews & BBQ event is this weekend

Bands, Brews & BBQ will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 26, from noon-4 p.m. at the Beaufort Town Center with proceeds to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline HOSPICE. Cost for adults and children over 12 for Friday night’s “Anything but Pork” event, $10. Saturday tickets are $15 for adults, children under 12 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the FRIENDS office or at the gate the day of the event. Contact 843-525-6257 or visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.

The 2nd annual Beaufort Bridal Show will be held at the Holiday Inn Beaufort on Saturday, Feb. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. More than 30 wedding professionals will be showcasing their products and services. The event is free and open to anyone planning on getting married. The Holiday Inn Beaufort is at 2225 Boundary St. in Beaufort. Call 843 379-3100 for more information.

Fripp Audubon has bird presentation

From 1879-1914, 5 million birds were slaughtered every year for their feathers. How this avian catastrophe was stopped is the topic of a free Fripp Audubon presentation Thursday, Feb. 24, by award-winning nature photographer John Albert. The program begins at 7 p.m. at Fripp Island Community Centre, with a meet-and-greet at 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome; please ask for a pass at the gate Check out www.islc.net/audubon or call Pete Richards at 843-441-2153 for more information.

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Dancing Dogs Yoga holds open house

Dancing Dogs Yoga of Beaufort will host a one year anniversary showcase and open house on Monday, February 28, from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at 1211 Newcastle St., Unit C, in Newcastle Square. Attendees will be able to experience the studio’s offerings first hand, as numerous teachers will demonstrate and lead their various styles. The open house with light hors d’oeuvres will follow. A $5-$10 donation is suggested and will benefit Chain Free Beaufort, a local animal rescue organization.

Meet the authors at Beaufort Bookstore

• Sat., February 26, from 1-3 p.m., Amy Bassett, author of “Mulberry Wine,” a selection of poems about growing up in the South, will read and sign books.

• Sat., March 5, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rebekah Mitchell, author of “In The Shadow Of His Wings,” a collection of faith-based stories for preteens. • Sat., March 12, from 1-4 p.m., Tiffany Anisette author of “Dare To Be A Diamond,” the story of a young woman who overcame her tragic past to create a successful life.

Play Mah Jongg and Bridge every Monday

Looking for an interesting way to meet new friends and help a worthy cause at the same time? Come to Mah Jongg and Bridge every Monday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. in the Walsh Palmetto Room at St. Peter Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive. New players (and experienced ones, too) are always welcome for hours of relaxation and fellowship. Just bring $3, two cans of food and a spirit of fun. Instruction is available and refreshments are always served.

Black Chamber to host First Friday event

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking event on March 4, hosted jointly by Tate Business Services, A Division of Tate Enterprise, and H & H Comprotax Beaufort. The meeting will be at 206 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 23, at Tidewatch Business Park on Lady’s Island from 6-8 p.m. Guest Speaker Marie D. Lewis will address “Taking your business to the next level.” There will be prizes and light refreshments. RSVP: (843) 986-1102. Cost: Members $5 and non-members $10.

Speakers to discuss Civil War Savannah

Speakers Barry Sheehy and Cindy Wallace will present “Civil War Savannah Series” for the Beaufort Historical Society. The meeting will be at noon Thursday, March 24, at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Meridian Road, Lady’s Island. For more information, contact President Pamela Ovens at sail@singlestar.us or call 843-785-2767 or visit www. beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Save the date for HBF Beaufort 300 event

Join Historic Beaufort Foundation and Honorary Chair Dr. Bobby Bell for an elegant evening on Saturday, April 30 at Tidewater. There will be cocktails, culinary specialties, live music and dancing to celebrate Beaufort’s 300th birthday. Reservations are $100 per person ($75 for those under 35 years old). Cocktail attire. To make your reservation or for more information, please call 843-379-3331. Make reservations by Thursday, April 21.

Everybody listens to The Surf!

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networking directory AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Pur Air Restoration, LLC

Odor & Mold Remediation, Duct Cleaning Attic & Crawl Space Encapsulation Dehumidifiers, HVAC Services

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CONSTRUCTION

Broad River Construction

Chandler Trask (C): 843.321.9625 (P): 843.522.9757 Chandler@BroadRiverConstruction.com www.BroadRiverConstruction.com

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY KFI Mechanical, LLC 399 Sam’s Point Rd Lady’s Island, SC 29907 Tel. 843-322-0018

Beaufort Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC

John C. Haynie President Beaufort, South Carolina 843-524-0996 www.beaufortairconditioning.com

Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP

Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 43 Sea Island Parkway 843-441-0627 dawnhfreeman@gmail.com

Douglas L.Novak, Esquire Certified Family Court Mediator *Criminal Defense * Family Law * Personal Injury *Civil Litigation 843.379.2000 www.novaklawgroup.com

Christopher J. Geier

Attorney at Law, LLC Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Located on the corner of Carteret and North Street Office: 843-986-9449 Fax: 843-986-9450 appointments@geierlaw.com http://geierlaw.com

Palmetto Smiles

Jennifer Wallace, DMD 843-524-7645 palmettosmilesofbeaufort.com

Dr. Jack Mcgill Family Dentistry

65 Sams Point Road 843-525-6866 New patients welcome!

driving lessons

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Tommy Collins, Instructor Teen/Adult/Fleet/ and 4 Point Reduction Classes 843.812.1389 www.firststepdrivertraining.com Licensed/Bonded/Insured Over 27 years law enforcement experience

FURNITURE

Mamasfurniture.com

Travis A. Newton, PA Attorney at Law Specializing in DUI and CDV By appointment only 843-217-4884 www.LapTopLawFirm.com

boat detailing

DON’T GET CAUGHT IN AN UGLY BOAT Mike’s Brightworks 525-1112 Owned and Operated By Mike Lienhop

Cabinetry

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INSURANCE

For All Your Insurance Needs Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717

For All Your Insurance Needs Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531

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CLEANING SERVICES

Merry Maids

Bob Cunningham 522-2777 custsrv4632@merrymaids.net 829 Parris Is Gateway Beaufort, SC 22

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

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Marketing

Gene Brancho

Marketing Consultant Full service marketing consulting for your smaller business. Social Media Marketing • Marketing Representation • Networking ...and more. Phone: 843-441-7485 email: genebrancho@hargray.com

DENTISTs

Attorney

The Novak Law Group, LLC

LAWN CARE

organizing Jill Weaver

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Organize your home and office De-cluttering, Paper Management, Downsizing, Time Management

PEST CONTROL

Collins Pest Control

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PEt grooming

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com • Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America. • Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

PHYSICIANS Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN and Pelvic Surgery

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PLUMBING

Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years. Service, New Construction, and Remodeling. (843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com

Pressure washing

Palmetto Custom Cleaning

“The Powerwashing Professionals” Call Brad at (843) 441-3678 Licensed and Insured See the difference at www.powerwashingbeaufort.com

private investigator

Susan S. Laughlin, PI Tom Aydlette- Nationwide 125 Sea Island Pkwy 843-521-4663 Better Prices. Better Coverage

INTERIOR DESIGN

Carol Waters Interiors

12 Celadon Drive Lady’s Island - Off Sam’s Point Road at the Clock Tower 843-524-2329 * M-F 10-5:30

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Investigations and Process Service Cellular: 843 575-0909 Home: 843 524 0994 Email: policepuppy01@yahoo.com

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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LAID OFF? PLANT CLOSING? Need that new job? Call Xtra Mile & enroll in CDL Class-A training today! Several locations in SC, including Charleston. 1-866-484-6313 / www.xtramiledrivertraining.com. EXPERIENCED OTR FLATBED DRIVERS earn 47.5 up to 50 cpm loaded. 52.3 to 55 cpm for O.D. loads. $1000 sign on to qualified drivers. Call: 843-266-3731 bulldoghiway.com EOE. DRIVERS-CDL-A TEAM WITH TOTAL! Great miles & great weekly pay. Paid loaded or empty. Teams, solos & CDL grads welcome. 800-942-2104 ext. 238 or 243 www.totalms.com. DRIVERS- PAID CDL TRAINING & A Stable Career! No Credit Check, No Experience required! Trainers Earn 49¢/ Mile! 888-417-7564 CRST Expedited www.JoinCRST.com. DRIVERS- FOOD TANKER DRIVERS NEEDED. OTR positions available now! CDL-A w/ Tanker Req’d. Outstanding pay & benefits! Call a recruiter today! 877-8826537 www.oakleytransport.com. DRIVERS- CDL-A FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED! Sign on bonus! Start Up To 43¢ Per Mile. Lease Purchase Available. Experience req’d. HornadyTransportation.com 800-441-4271 x SC-100. DRIVERS- FLATBED OWNER OPERATORS Up to $1000 Sign on Bonus. Earn $1.85/mi or more! No age restriction on tractors/trailers. CRST Malone 877277-8756 www.JoinMalone.com. Advertise your driver jobs in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

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OFFICE SPACE

HOMES FOR RENT

HELP WANTED- SALES

SALES PROFESSIONAL NEEDED. Most earn $50K-$100K or more. Call our branch office at 803-733-2999. Ask for Dave Ervin or e-mail dave.ervin@insphereis.com. Visit www.insphereis-columbia.com.

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RENTALS

BEAUFORT RENTALS, LCC All of our available rentals, from residential to commercial properties can be viewed by visiting our website, BeaufortSCRentals.com or call us at (843) 252-4249 for more information.

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