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COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR TO SPEAK The Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association welcomes guest speaker Tony Criscitiello, director of Beaufort County P l a n n i n g Department.

Before his arrival in Beaufort County in 2000, Tony Criscitiello is the county his professional planning director e x p e r i e n c e included service in the governor’s office with the Local Government Assistance Division, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government and Planning Director for the City of North Augusta.

He has been requested to include in his discussion the following items.

• Has the Northern Regional Plan improved the manner in which growth is guided?

• From a Beaufort County planning perspective what were the biggest failures and successes in the last decade?

• What is a form-based code and why is its adoption being promoted?

• What effect will form-based code have on Lady’s Island?

• Are the annexation wars a thing of the past?

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Among the homes on this year’s tour is this Craftsman-style home, built in 1929, which features 10-foot ceilings and large open rooms decorated with a diverse selection of artwork. Photo by Roy Flannagan.

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By Marie McAden

ake a peek inside some of Beaufort’s most beautiful historic homes Friday, April 8 when the Parish Church of St. Helena presents its 55th Annual Spring Tour of Homes.

The popular Lowcountry fundraiser will feature six homes on Bay and North Streets in the much-celebrated Bluff neighborhood, along with two churches from the 18th and 19th centuries. To cap off the candlelight tour, guests will be invited to an outdoor reception in a private garden designed by internationally renowned landscape architect Robert E. Marvin, best known for his work on Callaway Gardens in Georgia and Beaufort’s own Waterfront Park.

“The reception is one of the highlights of the tour,” said event co-chairman Leigh Ward. “We’ll have live music and lots of food prepared by the women of the parish. Tables will be set up on the porch and in the front and side gardens.”

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he Photography Club of Beaufort has announced the winners of the semi-annual Spring Competition, held Monday, March 14. Judging the event were award winning photographers Jerry Griffin, Stuart Lathrop and Stephen Kmeth Prints were judged using the criteria of superb technical quality, composition and interest. During the competition, judges shared their expertise and offered constructive critiques to photos to help the photographers improve their skills.

Here are results of the competition: • First Place, Novice Category was Ellen Corbett, “Colonade.” Second Place was Tom Valentino, “Sunset on Lake Murray.” Tie for Honorable Mention: Rebecca Bass, “ Icicles and Bicycles;” and Barbara Kawczynski, “Grieving Rose.”

• In the Intermediate Category, First Place was tied between Bruce Hawkins for “Street Vendors” and Suzanne Wolf ’ for “Portrait in Natural Light.” Second Place was Kate McClintic for “Vacancy”.

There was also a tie for Honorable Mention: Barry Wright, “Ballerinas on Staircase” and Dick Golobic, “Lake Bagley, Mt Baker, Washington.”

• First Place in the Advanced Category was won by Karen M. Peluso for “September 11th Memorial.” Second Place: Jim Williams, “Bennett’s Point.”

A tie for Honorable Mention: Lamar Nix for “Egret in Mating Plumage” and Phyllis Kaupp-Seas for “Smiling at Me.” • In the Expert Division, First Place

was John Wollwerth for “The Face of Conflict.” There was a tie for Second Place: Paul Nurnberg, “Twisted” and Ron Selby for “ Bull Dollar.” Honorable Mention went to Charlie Heyman for “Coming Home” and John Albert for “Where’s our Mom?” The Photography Club of Beaufort, now with over 70 members, has a new meeting location. The club now meets at ArtWorks, 2127 Boundary St., at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month.

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arts ARTS EVENTS Chamber calls for artists to submit to showcase The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce announces the Artist Showcase 2011 scheduled for May 2728 at Sea Island Best Western, 1015 Bay St., Beaufort. Artists must submit their application by April 1. The ninth annual event is open to 24 local and visiting exhibitors presenting original and print work in a range of media to include paintings, folk art, basket weaving and mixed media. For an application, email BeaufortBlack@gmail.com.

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An Artist’s Journey The Beaufort Art Association presents “An Artist’s Journey” by Arlene Peck. The exhibit will run from April 15 through May 21. The opening reception will be Friday, April 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This reception will also mark another milestone for the Beaufort Art Association. The gallery is moving from the historic Elliott House to 913 Bay Street. The public is welcome to the Gallery Grand Opening Celebration and “An Artist’s Journey” exhibit.

Arlene moved to Dataw Island with her husband, Peter, in 2004 after 25 years in the medical management profession and CEO for a large oncology practice in Connecticut.

Responsibilities and long hours, in addition to raising two sons, did not leave time to pursue many hobbies or dreams; art was not one of her priorities.

In 2006, while vacationing in Italy, Arlene was intrigued by the people, culture, and landscape. Unknown at the time, her journey began here. Upon

her return, she took brush to paper and tried to recreate a Cyprus landscape.

She still looks at this piece of art and comments that it reminds her of a child’s first watercolor. She persevered, took lessons, participated in local workshops, and spent hours working on paintings. With every brushstroke, Arlene deepened her interest in art and expanded her knowledge.

Arlene has exhibited her paintings in local galleries. She is an associate member of the South Carolina Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and the Southern Watercolor Society.

CHURCH PRESENTS FREE ORGAN CONCERT Organist Julian Collings and cellist Rebecca Hewes return to Beaufort April 8 to give a free 45-minute concert at The Parish Church of St. Helena (Episcopal). This will be the third in the local church’s spring series of Friday Organ Concerts at Noon.

Since 2008, the two artists have established a tremendous rapport as the only regular cello and organ duo in the United Kingdom. Their first collaboration was as cellist and conductor in a performance of Sir John Tavener’s masterpiece “Svyati” for choir and cello solo. They appear now as the Svyati Duo, taking their name from that initial performance together.

For questions, contact Pat Gould at (843) 522-1712 or email patgould@islc.net.

BHS Voices performs ‘Big River’ spring show

The BHS Voices’ spring show will take place April 12 and 13 at the Arts Center at Beaufort High School. Again the year, the singers will conclude their performance with a staged medley of a Broadway musical. “Big River” is based on Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and first appeared on Broadway in 1985.

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the box office between Noon and 1:30 the week of the show, as well as 90 minutes prior to the shows. Doors to the theatre open at 7:30 and show starts at 8 p.m.

Contact bhsvoices@gmail.com or call 3222173 for more information.

USCB presents The Met: Live in HD

The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s new music series The Met: Live in HD at the Center for the Arts begins Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m. with “Le Comte Ory”. Rossini’s vocally dazzling comedy stars bel canto sensation Juan Diego Flórez in the title role of this Met premiere production. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the broadcast, or in advance at the Center for the Arts box office (843) 521-4145. Ticket prices are: Adult/Seniors $20, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Members $16, USCB students/and youth under 18 $10.

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School board update I think it is time for some more updated information on both the Beaufort County school district’s budget and the recent meeting on attendance zones and transfer policy. As we move deeper into the budget preparation process and on to approval by the school board before presenting to the Beaufort County Council, several new concerns and issues are becoming more prominent.

As far as budget cutting efforts, there are still those who are upset that we did not close a school(s) as a means to relieve the budget shortfall. First, we did cut the projected amount, $6.8 million, to move us toward a balanced budget. Second, to close a school in November when the topic first came up or in January when the vote was taken, would have been a violation of the board’s own policy of giving parents and staff a year’s notice when making such changes. At the recent meeting on attendance zones, this policy was amended to state that in the future all such decisions will be made and presented to the community by October 1st of the year prior to the change (a change announced by October 1, 2011, would take place beginning in August 2012 for the 2012-13 school year). We still need to keep the closure of one or more schools on the agenda, as our budget and financial problems are not going away immediately.

It is my hope that before the end of June we will request the administration to do another study, involving committee members from school staffs and the community along with district staff, to make a report by mid-August to September 1st about possible school closures Although many think we should then sell whatever properties are available, I believe we need to get a better picture of where the economy is going, the impact of the new squadrons coming into the air station and also understand better the potential of the closure of the Department of Defense schools in Laurel Bay as has been discussed as part of reducing the federal budget.

Another issue facing the school board this year, more so than in previous years, is the timing of the County Council’s setting of both the value of the mill and

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

the collection rate. While the council must approve the district’s budget by June 30, the value and collection rate are not set until August. This last year, the budget was approved and then the council chose not to fund it fully, expecting that we would make up the difference by spending down our fund balance or reserves. What also happened was that the council established an unrealistically high collection rate (one they would not set for themselves) at 98.6%. We are experiencing a collection rate of about 95% which is leading us to a possible further budget shortfall of several million dollars more. This will either come from staff and program cuts or a continued depletion of our reserves.

By the way, while the council is expecting the school district to reduce its reserves, the council is by all accounts increasing its reserves. One has to ask how those two scenarios are not in contradiction, especially when we are both getting advice from the same attorneys about our reserves and the relation to bonding or borrowing capabilities.

The recent meeting on attendance zones and transfer policy was needed and produced some frank discussion and temporary resolutions until more data can be collected. Keep in mind that students already out-of-zone on transfers will stay at their schools if they choose. All new out-of-zone transfers for programmatic reasons — except at the high schools, where there are clear qualifying conditions, and the AMES and Montessori programs — have been put on hold. Some transfers will continue where they involve majority to minority moves to help meet our requirements under the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), health and hardship issues, and employee courtesy (this last is going to be reviewed to make sure that the policy

is being applied properly by staff ). It is clear that the unintended result of the programmatic transfer policy was to allow parents to make choices, in some cases that had little to do with program and a lot to do with perception.

We must make all schools attractive to students and parents. There is a certain circular or self-fulfilling effect that takes place when large numbers of a school’s better students are allowed to attend elsewhere. The school they are leaving looks to be lower performing and the school they are going to seems to look better due to an artificial strengthening or weakening of the student population.

If we believe that one school has staff, programs and instructional approaches that are more successful than another school, then why are we not emulating those characteristics elsewhere or ensuring that all students benefit from attendance at such a school? This proposal has been made but has yet to be discussed by the board. I am sure that it will come up shortly either at a board meeting or through another special session to discuss attendance zones and transfer policies.

Lastly, please stay active. The increase in attendance at board and SIC meetings and at board work sessions is gratifying, it both energizes the board and informs the public. Please look at upcoming legislation that deals with changing the language around “point of sale” as established under Act 388. This will further reduce revenues to the district and, more importantly, evades the need for real tax reform by piece-mealing specific parts advocated by special groups. The other legislation involves the “Educational Opportunities Act” which proposes “scholarships” for private and religious schools and a tax incentive for individuals and corporations who seek to support these schools. The bill has some possible constitutional issues since it seems to indirectly support private and religious schools with public funds.

Additionally, it could have a significant impact on state revenues to support roads, public safety, higher education, etc., not just public education, if the tax incentive sections are left in and passed.

Public reviews city’s proposed master plans A generous crowd gathered at the Beaufort City Council chambers at city hall Monday night to view the results of the city’s weeklong public planning workshops.

Maps, photos, sketches and computer renderings lined the walls of the room and after a presentation by the Office of Civic Investment’s Demitri Bacches, the public could comment on the ideas being presented as the city’s master plan and a vision for

Beaufort through 2030.

Some of the larger projects being proposed include: • Redevelopment of the downtown marina; • A parking deck on Port Republic street; • A pedestrian boardwalk along the marsh and the bluffs on Bay Street; • Expanding USCB campus; • Making Boundary and Carteret streets more connected and pedestrian friendly.

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During planning charettes last week, designers worked to draft recommendations for the city’s civic master plan.

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Chamber president leaving Carlotta Ungaro, president of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau will be leaving the Chamber to become the president of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce in Morrisville, N.C. Ungaro joined the Beaufort Chamber in January of 2006. Under her tenure, the chamber has increased programming, successfully obtained more tourism funding and lobbied to ensure the F-35s come to MCAS Beaufort.

“This was my first job as chamber president and it has been an incredible experience,” stated Ungaro.

Chairman Jimmy Boozer stated, “Carlotta has done a fantastic job building this chamber. Her focus on supporting businesses, the execution of Operation F-35 Beaufort and her lobbying efforts to improve the business climate have been phenomenal. She will be sorely missed by

the chamber board, staff and the community at large.”

Ungaro’s last day will be April 22.

In other chamber news, The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) voted Friday, March 25 to separate tourism into a new organization to position both organizations for greater growth and long-term success. Initial discussions started in February and the decision was made after a thorough analysis of each organization’s mission, structure and the positive impact it will have for chamber members, local businesses and visitors.

Randall Burch, chair of the VCB said, “Similar to the majority of convention and visitor bureaus throughout the country, operating independently will strategically position the VCB to concentrate on attracting visitors to Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands.”

NEWS BRIEF Church holds blood drive The next Carteret Street United Methodist Churchsponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, April 7 in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. To be eligible to donate you must be 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds; each donor will have a thorough medical screening to ensure safety of the donor and the blood supply. To make an appointment, call 1-866-6117137 or log onto www.givelife.org. For questions, call Merle Hoagland (522-2073) or email merle13@embarqmail.com.

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Will we ever walk the walk on smart growth?

By Chris Damgen

Census data released for South Carolina last week revealed troubling information for Beaufort and the surrounding areas of Port Royal, Lady’s Island and Burton.

Despite many in the political and real estate worlds touting the efforts at “smart growth” in northern Beaufort County, the past 10 years have shown us just the opposite.

In short, smart growth encourages population growth, development and redevelopment to go into already existing built areas, such as Port Royal’s Old Village and the downtown neighborhoods of Beaufort (Northwest Quadrant, Pigeon Point, etc.). In turn, rural areas can be preserved, transportation networks can be functional, and pollen can disappear (yeah right).

The evidence suggests though that in our region, suburban-style lots are still in vogue. “Townies” like me remain a minority. Even the gains in attractive infill development over the past decade pales in comparison to new development in the

For the first time ever, Lady’s Island has a higher population than the city of Beaufort. automobile-reliant exurbs.

The statistics are revealing: the city of Beaufort shrunk in population to 12,361, a 4.5 percent decrease from 2000. The Old Village of Port Royal only grew about 10 percent in that same time.

Lady’s Island, on the other hand, showed a 35 percent increase. For the first time ever, Lady’s Island has a higher population than the city of Beaufort. The Burton area also saw significant increases in population.

Looking for a quick summary? The census tracts with the highest densities of population are growing the slowest or are losing population. In other words, northern Beaufort County continues to have suburban-like sprawl, despite our proclamations that we are not.

Leaders from both the county and municipalities consistently talk the talk when it comes to“smart growth.” They have

appropriately scaled residential units, we could add anywhere between 2,000 to 3,000 residents, without compromising Beaufort’s appearance or character.

The added residents, in turn, can help occupancy rates in many of the vacant storefronts and offices that one finds today. Walking to work or to shops would be easy (except maybe in August). That is smart growth.

This is not a radical idea. If we as a region are truly committed to smart growth,we must implement policies and provide incentives to focus new development and redevelopment into our existing downtowns. Studies are showing more people are taking interest in moving to places that are walkable and close to shops, parks and restaurants. Beaufort and Port Royal offer these amenities already.

Our challenge is to attract folks who are attracted to that urban lifestyle. Take it from a townie like me, it’s not a bad one to have.

Talking about smart growth is fine and good. Living in it however makes it truly work. Let’s make an honest effort to work on smart growth for the next decade.

hired expensive consultants, educated the development community, and presented nice exhibits and shiny graphics showing urban nodes and preserved greenspace and so forth. However, once these plans pass through the councils and the lights are turned off at the public meeting, the reality is that our area really hasn’t embraced these principles.

The thing is, we don’t have to sacrifice downtown Beaufort or Port Royal’s appearance or character in order to fill it with people.

Consider our history: In 1930, the core area of Beaufort had a population of nearly 5,000 residents. Today, roughly 2,200 residents live in that same area, or about 20 percent of city residents today.

In that same geographic area, nearly 20 percent of the lots in this area are vacant or dilapidated. A quick study reveals that if we were to fill in these lots with

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It was disappointing news to me on many levels, but the main reason is that it made me face my evolutionary fear that I might the encroaching danger.

On the other hand, maybe it had be an exception to The Survival of the advantages.

With lower expectations, Fittest.

Based on my loose interpretation of the narcoleptics would be able to relax, conclusions drawn by some guy named conserve physical energy and wouldn’t be Charles Darwin, Survival of the Fittest so stressed out. Also, sleeping narcoleptics involves the idea that only the strong could be mistaken as dead and therefore survive, and that species evolve to adapt to spared by hungry predators.

Another reason I am wondering if I their surroundings. I always assumed, of am of inferior stock is that I also have course, that I was one of the strong.

But this latest medical evidence has me mysteriously missing teeth. This is totally wondering: Were my ancestors on the genetic, my mom had the same thing. I was low end of the evolutionary food chain? never born with the adult teeth between Or is it just me who is, as I’ve classified my two front teeth and those pointy myself, “genetically unique”? Or does being incisors. I still can’t decide if it’s a defect or genetically unique mean I’m also more makes me more evolved. Without the help of modern dental technology, I would have highly evolved?

For answers to these pressing, a scary smile. But, as a cave person, maybe scientifically inaccurate questions, it’s it was more helpful to have pointy teeth important for me to disclose — at the risk right up front to help chew your meat? of looking like a complete freak — what That would seem to come in handy to make up for not eating nuts and berries… makes me special … um, I mean, unique.

Which brings me back to my newly The main thing I have going against me is the narcolepsy. (For those not down with discovered condition: How would I sleeping disorder lingo, it’s a neurological survive in a hunter-gatherer society if I condition that makes me fall asleep a lot, couldn’t even eat the nuts and berries that taking sudden, frequent naps during the I’ve collected?

But these examinations have made me day.) I don’t see this as being a desirable trait realize I do have other qualities that make among my hunter-gatherer forefathers.

Imagined scenarios include: “OK, it’s up for my evolutionary shortfalls. Like time to trek across the land on our yearly intelligence, for example. I guess if you nomadic sojourn, who’s in charge of can’t be fast or awake, you might as well be tossing the tired one on a horse every time smart about it. I am also very strong-willed she falls asleep?” At some point, it wouldn’t and determined, traits that can be found be worth it to the tribe, and the narcoleptic in many of the women in my family. Some would be left behind, blissfully unaware might call us stubborn or bossy, but that’s until she woke up alone, surrounded only how we survive through sheer perseverance by vast, dark plains. Or“Run, there’s a sabre and, perhaps even manipulation.

I’d like to believe somewhere there’s tooth tiger/lion/stampede of buffalo!!”

The narcoleptic groggily raises her head a lost island full of short, sleepy, smart, out of the brush where she’s been napping stubborn people who have weird teeth and just in time to see her people high-tailing it don’t eat nuts and berries. Or maybe I’m across the savannah and too late to avoid just an exception.

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BEAUFORT’S GOT TALENT Sign up for the second annual “Beaufort’s Got Talent” competition to be held in the Habersham Marketplace on May 6 from 6-9 p.m.

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Conference to focus on women business owners

By Theresa White

Tired of trying to break through the glass ceiling, or getting passed over for raises and promotions on the sometimes shaky corporate ladder of success?

Then the upcoming First Annual Women for Business About Business Conference sponsored by the Shalom Grant Writing and Business Development Services may be your

passport to creating or jump starting your own business, or a new or existing nonprofit organization.

The five-hour conference is the brainchild of business development expert Wanda Lopez, a former educator and Central Florida Community College Director of Grants, and a one-time Senior Research Analyst for the New York State Assembly. It’s scheduled to

be held at the Beaufort campus of the Technical College of the Lowcountry on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Topics include how to start a business, write a business plan and obtain a federal Employer Identification Number; state and IRS tax regulations; Small Business Administration loan programs; professional writing and presentation skills; business etiquette;

New no-tipping spa opens downtown The Beaufort Day Spa, located at 304 Scotts St. in historic downtown Beaufort, will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, April 2.

With their new spa, coowners Jennifer Poole and Christina Byrne have created an environment completely conducive for relaxation in Beaufort’s downtown area.

The Beaufort Day Spa will offer rejuvenating facials, pedicures, manicures and massages. They use top-ofthe-line products, including Pure Fiji hydrating body oils, creamy coconut lotions and fresh sugar scrubs, as well as Naked Cosmetics products.

Spa clients will be pampered mind, body and soul in a beautiful setting.

They can relax and de-stress in a relaxation room, porch or in the gardens surrounding the outdoor fireplace.

The best part? The Beaufort Day Spa has a notipping policy. Poole said they are promising a level of excellence from their professional staff that does not necessitate gratuity.

“We are planning a place of complete relaxation and decided to remove any added stress associated with price,” said Poole. “So, for the convenience of our customers, we do not require tips.”

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Co-owners Jennifer Poole, left, and Christina Byrne, right.

excited about the spa’s location in the heart of historic Beaufort, next to The Beaufort Inn, across from the library on Scotts Street and a short walk to many shops and restaurants.

“People can go shopping, catch a bite to eat and end their day with us for a time of pampering,” Poole said.

Poole and Byrne bring their unique experiences to the spa. Poole, a national licensed massage therapist, has a bachelor’s degree in counseling and human services. In 2004, she decided to expand her knowledge of psychology to hands-on body therapy/ treatment. Poole specializes in Upledger’s Craniosacral Therapy, a gentle, hands-

on approach that releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve whole-body health and performance.

Additionally, Poole has been a licensed massage therapist for seven years, and has taught massage/human anatomy for the past four years at TCL, Southeastern Massage Therapy School in Charleston and International Spa Institute.

Byrne, also a licensed massage therapist and owner of Inner Peace Massage, has more than 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. While successful in the marketing field, she felt drawn to the health care industry, and more specifically, massage therapy. A graduate of

the South Carolina Massage and Esthetics Institute, Byrne will manage the spa’s marketing campaigns as well as being a massage therapist.

In less than a year since Inner Peace opened, Byrne’s client base has increased by 75 percent in the last six months.

Byrne feels that clients are looking for therapeutic treatments and alternative ways of healing.

The spa will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

For an appointment, call 843-470-1777 or e-mail thebeaufortdayspa@gmail. com.

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Registration is $60 through March 31, and $75 after. Work booklets, handouts, and two meals are included in the fee.

Contact Wanda Lopez at 843-524-1150, or shalomgrants@yahoo.com.

business briefs habersham welcomes berto’s grill tex-mex Habersham’s Marketplace continues to grow with today’s soft opening of Berto’s Grill Tex-Mex at 9 Market. Berto’s Grill joins Maggie’s Pub & Eatery and Piace Pizza in offering a variety of dining options in the Marketplace. Berto’s Grill Tex-Mex owner, Norberto Lopez, moved to the U.S. from Mexico in 1989. He spent the first fourteen years of his career working for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in New Jersey, eventually working his way up to head chef. In 2003, he moved his wife and four children to Beaufort to join his mother and sister and to fulfill his dream of opening his own restaurant. Berto’s unique focus on handcrafted Mexican food, the authentic décor, and his customer service experience will serve him well in his new location in the Habersham Marketplace. Berto’s Grill is open seven days a week and their hours are Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Berto’s phone number is 644-1925.

fwdg names new sales manager wayne blau Wayne Blau, a 20-year veteran of the furniture business, is the new sales manager at FWDG, the Lowcountry’s leading showcase for furniture and accessories. Blau joins Larry Mark and the experienced FWDG team at Perimeter Walk, located at 745 Robert Smalls Parkway just north of the Broad River.

Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery celebrates its 39th year in business. His background includes ownership of Sirius Sports in Toms River, NJ, from 20022010. The specialty store concentrated on equipment for baseball, softball and lacrosse. From 1998-2002, Blau was territory manager for New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania with Hafele America Co. of Archdale, N.C. From 1987-97, he owned Furniture Fashions in Howell, NJ.

SPRING CLEANING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS It’s that time of year again. The flowers are blooming, the temperatures are warming, and your house needs a thorough spring cleaning. Here are some tips from Bob Cunningham, owner of Merry Maids in Beaufort, to make your spring cleaning a breeze.

• Get the sparkle without the streaks.

Wash windows on a cloudy day. Working in direct sunlight causes streaks because the cleaning solution dries before you can wipe it off. Before you spritz the cleaner, make sure to dust the window and sill

from top to bottom. Use a paintbrush to get into the cracks. Invest in a squeegee to make the job go more quickly.

• Don’t forget the doors. If company is coming, and even if they’re not, remember to clean and wash the doors in your house. Dirty doors can make a bad first impression. Scrub the doors from top to bottom with a rag and soapy water. Reach up and wipe down the top edge of the frame.

• Your nose knows clean. A house that smells fresh will give the impression

of cleanliness. Merry Maids in Beaufort uses an all-natural odor remover call Fresh Wave, but you can leave ordinary baking soda on the carpeting overnight to absorb odors, and vacuum in the morning.

• Feel like you’ve lost your marble?

To remove stains from marble surfaces, sprinkle salt on a fresh cut lemon. Rub the lemon very lightly over the stain, but do not rub hard or you might ruin the polished surface. Then, wash off with soap and water.

• What about the wallpaper? To dust

papered walls, tie a dust cloth over your broom and dust from the top to the bottom. Use an art-gum eraser to remove pencil marks and a paste of multi-purpose cleaning liquid and cornstarch to remove crayon marks.

• Don’t let your blinds put you in a bind. Take mini-blinds outside and lay them out flat on an old blanket. Use an allpurpose cleaner like Murphy® Oil Soap to scrub the blinds with a soft brush on both sides. Hang the blinds on a clothesline, hose them off, and let them drip dry.

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business

You can compete with the big guys Anyone who has ever read an article about business marketing has bumped into the term “branding.” Proctor & Gamble are the masters of it. Their secret?

Actually it’s no secret at all. Consistency.

Capitalizing on the exploitation of your five senses, they will take a new toothpaste and assault you with logos, design work, jingles, colors, slogans, reaching you where you live, where you work, where you play and they won’t be satisfied until you are not just aware of ...but have sampled their product. And they will do it with amazing consistency.

Many small businesses, especially those who have had big box stores move in down the block feel they can’t compete.

You can compete if you have the discipline to master your own consistency. And you can do it through your own successful advertising channels with the help of two magic words: Reach and Frequency.

Tim Pearce, MD

Reach means how many people will see or hear each of your messages. Is it a hundred? A thousand? You should know this.

Frequency refers to how many times that message hits the intended receiver.

In radio, your target frequency might be five commercials a day. In print, your ad might run twice a week. On the Internet perhaps every hour. Ask your media rep.

He or She will give you the stats on reach and frequency.

Very few people react to their first exposure to your message. Various advertising vehicles such as television, newspaper, outdoor, Internet have different frequency numbers. Generally speaking, if your prospect doesn’t receive your message at least three times, it will go unnoticed.

You will want to try to REACH as many people as possible:

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• When you’re introducing a new product to a mass market and you want as many people as possible to know about it. New car dealer ... new restaurant etc.

• When your ad message is so compelling that most people will react to the initial exposure. Reach will trump frequency when the message is overwhelming. Buy one dinner get one free etc.

You will want higher FREQUENCY when: • You want your target customer to act within a certain limited time period. A weekend sale or special event. Now thru Monday only! etc.

• You have a more complicated message than the average customer can understand the first time.

• When your competition is selling the same thing you are. Beat ‘em with frequency.

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Harry Roemisch is the owner of Roemisch & Company a marketing, advertising and public relations company. He can be reached at harry@ roemischmarketing. com or 864-660-9544.

You can duplicate what Proctor & Gamble does locally. By advertising your message consistently and frequently... even during the slow times. And by making sure you look the same and sound the same in everything you do.

Use the same colors, same design, same message consistently. And just when you are getting absolutely, positively sick and tired of your ad, it has probably only just started to work. Most advertisers change their message much too often. You can’t brand locally if you keep changing the message.

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eing greeted when you walk in the front door

by DeeDee’s or Daniella’s warm sunny smile at the reception desk immediately sets a welcoming friendly tone to the salon experience at Lime Lite that continues throughout one’s visit.

“The vibe is great here,” says Daniella. “We have a great staff and everyone is made to feel very welcome. When I first came here, the clients made me feel that way as well as the staff. The stylists are very team oriented and help each other. I love that about working here.” Adds DeeDee, “All of the stylists are very skilled in the salon. I feel comfortable going to any or all of them. Plus the prices are very reasonable for the high skill level.” And they both agreed that at Lime Lite the focus is very much on the clients.

“That was our main goal from day one” says salon co-founder and stylist David Watson. “To focus our efforts on giving the customer exactly what they want.

That’s why we created the color bar in the center of the salon where we mix color right there in front of the client (instead of in a back room) and formulate each color specific for the individual.

The formula then goes into the

Daniella Hernandez

Alyson Boggess

Ashley Kofron

the customer always comes first at

Dawn Faivre

Story by Lanier Laney computer so that any stylist can give you the exact same color.”

Lime Lite co-founder and stylist Dawn Faivre adds, “We know the trends from the runway in color and cut, but following the trend may not be right for everybody, so we customize it for each person. We want what works for you and looks good on you first and foremost.”

“I get my hair colored in New York City for half the year and here at Lime Lite when I live here in the winter,” says client Susan Murphy. “They are the only salon that carries the Davines (pronounced DAH-vee-nez) Color line from Italy that I love.

It’s simply the best and as a redhead, which is a tough color to get right, I’ve tried everything”.

Susan also noted the high skill level at the salon.“I go to whoever is available, they’ve all been great.”

Although Lime Lite is know for its color, their cuts have garnered them clients from other cities too.

Says Beaufort native David, “For so many years you would hear here in Beaufort that people had to go to Savannah or Charleston to get their hair cut or colored — especially for blonde colors. Now I’m happy to say that we have clients from Savannah, Hilton Head, and two which drive all the way here from Charleston to have their hair cut and colored.

It’s also been gratifying that many tourists who come to Fripp for example, visiting from big cities, have returned to the salon year after year to get their hair colored and cut here. It makes me proud of what our staff is doing here in Beaufort.”

“Continuing education is a big part of what we do for our stylists at Lime Lite,” says Dawn. “Next month alone we have two color experts from Davines coming for staff trainings in the latest techniques and breakthroughs.

That’s how we all keep up to date.”

Dawn also likes how Davines, which is based in Parma, Italy, is green certified and sustainable.

And how all their products have top quality ingredients. “It’s simply the shiniest and healthiest color I’ve ever used,” says Dawn who has trained in Miami, Washington D.C., and New

David Watson

Deedee Kieber

Kelly McClune

York before moving to Beaufort with her husband, John, who became a client of David’s.

In fact, that’s how Dawn and David got to know each other when first working at different salons in Beaufort. “David had clients that also would sometimes come to me and I had clients that would also go to David, including my husband”, laughed Dawn.

“We really met through our clients and that’s how we started thinking about our customers as ‘our’ clients versus ‘my’ clients and is why we decided to set up Lime Lite on that model. We all share knowledge with each other in the salon to bring together what’s best for the client, so you

Photos by April Staska will see us discussing color with each other at the color bar and discussing the best solution to particular hair problems. I think we are unique in our approach to that and it makes it a happier place for everyone to work in, a feeling which I believe is then communicated to the clients.”

Although their color line comes from Italy, there is a strong emphasis in the salon on hair problems specific to the Lowcountry. That’s where the ‘H’ word comes in. ‘H’ as in Humidity, that is. “Which is one of our biggest local hair challenges,” says David. And why the salon has focused so strongly on anti-humidity products and keratin straightening techniques like the famous Brazilian Blowout which they offer at the salon. “That process literally seals the humidity out of the hair shaft,” says Dawn, “and our customers with naturally curly or frizz prone hair just love it in the summer.”

Davines also offers several very good anti-humidlty products and David says the plan at the salon is to bundle several of the best ones together in a package that you can buy at the front desk.

You don’t have to be a client here to get the special antihumidity products. Just “drop by and DeeDee or Daniella at the front desk will be glad to show them to you. You can get samples or buy travel sizes to try.” In fact, the salon will soon offer for sale a special clear travel size package of products that is TSA approved in under two ounce containers of shampoo and conditioners and other products that you can carry on board with you when traveling this summer. “Your hair is an investment and if you want it looking great in the long run, both during and after the trip, it’s best to take along your own quality products that you know work best for you.”

I asked several stylists why they liked working at Lime Lite and they said, “Dawn and David are our equals, there’s no big egos going on here. Their prices are the same as everybody. And they set a tone where we all help each other.” I asked them why

Jennifer Ray

Jennifer Dowling

April Staska

their customers liked coming to the salon and they said that “they like the professional but homey comforting atmosphere of the salon, the skill level of the staff, the reasonable prices and the free drinks! Our customers just love that!” (They offer complementary wine, beer and spirits at the color ‘bar.’)

Dawn, David and the entire staff should be complimented for bringing such a thriving new business to the up and coming Carteret Street corridor and thanked for making Beaufort an even more beautiful place to visit.

Lime Lite is at 612 Carteret St. For appointments call 843-3795463. Or there is someone always available to take walk-ins. For prices and services, go to www. limelitesalon.net/services.html.

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lowcountry social diary

Fun at Spring for the Cure!

A great turnout on a beautiful sunset evening for Spring for the Cure wine tasting benefit for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on The Rhett House Inn porch this past weekend.

All proceeds raised will go to the cancer society as wine was donated by Mary Godley of Southern Wine & Spirits and also by Marianne Harrison, co-host, and owner of The Rhett House Inn along with husband, Steve. Breakwater Restaurant graciously provided the delish hors d’oeurves. Happy Wino columnist Terry Sweeney entertained the assembled with wine wisdom and wit. Event organizer Pamela Brownstein of The Island News, which sponsored the event, gave a very heartfelt speech about her personal reasons for starting the event in honor

Lanier Laney

of her mother whom she recently lost to cancer and thanked everyone for coming.

Special thanks to Anya Chase and Matt Pieper and Mary Godley for their hard work, and thanks to Bricks on Boundary for lending their equipment. And much appreciation for all the wonderful folks who turned out to support the event.

Happy B’Day Lime Lite!

Lime Lite Salon crossed its crucial second year mark with a party celebrating its customers this past weekend. They say that it takes a business two years to “make it or break it” and I’m happy to report that Lime Lite has done this successfully and even garnered several reader’s choice “Best Salon” Awards during some of the two toughest years any business could face. Congrats to coowners Dawn Faivre and David Watson and thanks also for bringing a beautiful and successful new business to the up-and-coming downtown Carteret Street business corridor. Congratulations also to their whole dedicated team of stylists Jennifer Ray, Jennifer Dowling, Kelly McClune, Alyson Boggess, April Staska, Ashley Kofron, and DeeDee Kieber and Daniella Hernandez.

I’ve heard so many good things about Lime Lite and its staff, it makes a baldy like me wish I had hair just so I could go there too!

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appy Birthday to Terry Sweeney and Lanier Laney, two of Beaufort’s most fabulous people! Last week, a surprise party was held at Breakwater Restaurant in honor of Terry’s 60th birthday. Lanier celebrated his birthday just one week before Terry’s. As a thank you to both Terry and Lanier, The Island News would like to acknowledge your hard work and dedication to Lowcountry Social Diary. You spend countless hours at events all over Beaufort, taking photos and making people smile with your witty opinions and commentary. And, you have made Lowcountry Social Diary the most anticipated column in Beaufort!

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The Xi Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted their second Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at Battery Creek High School. All the proceeds raised will be a part of the fraternity’s annual March of Dimes, March for Babies contribution. Rodney Small, the event chair, stated, “This year’s event was a huge success and we were able to raise $700.”

Twelve teams participated this year, including teams from Whale Branch High, Battery Creek High and Beaufort High. There were also teams composed of former high school stars and many local legends. The tournament was decided in a two game playoff-final that pitted the Beaufort Gunners against the Hoopers. The Hoopers were able to hold off the Beaufort Gunners: Simean Daise, Diamonte Gwantny and Jordan Adderly.

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Students learn crime scene skills

BATTERY CREEK FBLA TO HOLD EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT

Seventh grade Lady’s Island Middle School students from team Up Light Green recently transformed into Crime Scene Investigators at the Youth Learning Institute (YLI) in Pickens, SC. YLI is an extension of Clemson University and offers the CSI: Upstate program, which demonstrates how forensic science and technology are used to solve mysteries.

Students participated in team building activities, which included the following: • Investigate a crime scene; • Take fingerprints;

Battery Creek High School’s Future Business Leaders of America Chapter will hold a FREE Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S) at the school. Students from all middle and high schools are invited! The event will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 8 a.m. Door prizes will be given. The chance to win these will come during the registration period (8 to 9 a.m.), so don’t be late! Step Teams from local schools will also perform! An exciting, engaging, inspiring and just plain FUN motivational keynote speaker, Mr. Alton Jamison, from Suffolk, Va., will be delivering a powerful message to the youth of Beaufort County. The summit will offer a multitude of educational, entertaining workshops on subjects from bullying to financial literacy. Don’t miss this event!

At the Youth Learning Institute, Lady’s Island Middle School students dust and lift fingerprints from evidence.

• Dust and lift fingerprints from evidence; • Analyze and compare handwriting

samples; • Analyze and compare natural and synthetic hairs and fibers; • Examine chemical properties of soils; • Create footprints casts.

While working diligently to solve the mystery, students applied what they learned in the classroom about scientific inquiry, chemical nature of matter, mathematical processes, measurement, numbers and operations, informational texts in print and non-print formats, and technology.

beaufort high school happenings: miss bhs pageant

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Far left: Thursday, March 17, Miss Geneshia Holmes was crowned Miss BHS for the 2011-2012 school year. Geneshia plays volleyball and basketball and is a member of the track team.

Left: Miss Carolyn James (left) and Alexia Neal (right) were names first and second runners-up.

Above: The 2011-2012 Miss BHS contestants during the sportswear portion of the competition.

From left to right: Miss Carolyn James, Miss Leesha Gillison, Miss Alexia Neal, Miss Maggie Blevins, Miss Geneshia Holmes and Miss Janell Berks.

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The fabulous world of fashion shows ’   Did you ever wonder how the runway took off ? Well, before we get all caught up in the frenzy and competition of modern day fashion shows, let’s take a look back at the man who is credited with being the first fashion designer. Of course, he is a Parisian, Charles Frederick Worth (1826-1895). Worth, a draper turned dressmaker, was the first to dictate to clients what they should wear instead of following their lead as earlier dressmakers had done. He was also the first to create sketches of his designs for clients to see when visiting his maison couture (fashion house) and the first to put his own label in his garments. His actions set the trend that lasts until today!

The next major step in the life of runway was the launch of the of the fashion show itself, which likely started in the houses of haute couture of Paris.

They were called “fashion parades.” We Americans, ever putting our capitalist spin on things, used the fashion show (the first in 1903) to entice the average women into department stores. At first, it was doubtful that these business executives would realize the effect that live advertising would have on the future

of the fashion business. But, what better way to get our attention than sending long, lithesome beauties out onto the street dressed in the latest fashion trends?

Marianne Harrison — proprietor of The Rhett House Inn and New York fashion insider whose father, Sanford Smith, was a co-founder of Ann Klein and Company — noted that fashion shows were originally only offered in individual designer showrooms. In a move to draw attention to American designers as a whole, the shows were moved under one roof to Bryant Park. Fern Mallis, the

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At Charleston’s Fashion Week, created

by Charleston magazine to showcase the work of emerging young designers, one of my favorite designers was Sasha Gil. Gil is a graduate of Parson School of Design in New York City. Her designs were elegant, modern and ready to wear!

Another highlight of the evening for me was meeting Mychael Knight, designer and Project Runway alum who was there

Above: A Charles Frederick Worth dress.

Left: Emerging designer Sasha Gil. Far left: Sasha Gil, Laura Trask and Mychael Knight.

to judge. He had great insight into the competitive process of succeeding as a fashion designer: “Maintain your voice!

Be true to your aesthetic as a designer.”

Hopefully Sasha was listening to this advice, because, in my opinion, she has what it takes to rock her way to the top!

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Honoring service

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Beaufort native and Army Reserve Col. Kaffia Jones was recently appointed to the grade of brigadier general. She has been assigned as commander, (troop program unit), 359th Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, Ga. Jones is currently serving as chief of staff, (troop program unit), 335th Theater Signal Command, East Point, Ga. She will be honored at a reception at City Hall on Boundary Street on Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.

Event celebrates Beaufort’s 300th Beaufort’s birthday will be observed

by Historic Beaufort Foundation with Time & Tides: A Celebration of 300 Years on Saturday, April 30, 6:3011:30 p.m., at historic Tidewater at 302 Federal Street on the Beaufort River. Timed with a high tide, the gala will serve guests all the trappings of an elegant birthday party from opening toasts to closing musical notes by The Reality Show, a performance band.

Celebrants will be welcomed with champagne and Tri-tinis under the spreading arms of old oaks and magnolias by honorary host and Tidewater’s owner, Dr. Bobby Bell. As guests enter the mid19th century home, they will enjoy music from Dr. Bell’s baby grand piano as well the historical elegance of the home with

its original moldings, eight panel doors and heart pine floors and mantels.

Double porches on the waterside of Tidewater will open to the tented lawn sloping to the city’s original tabby seawall that connects the waterfront homes on Federal Street. Under the tent, guests will enjoy culinary specialties catered by Southern Graces, open bars and dance music. Exciting items and opportunities will be available for bids in a silent auction that includes a hunting trip, excursions, a mountain house stay, a martini party and beauty and fitness options.

Tickets are $100 per person, $75 per ticket for guests under 35-years-old.

Reservations may be made by calling HBF at 843-379-3331 or online at www. historicbeaufort.org, click on “Shop.”

Author holds book signing Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James will sign copies of her best-selling novel “Shades of Gray” as well as the 150th anniversary of the Civil War commemorative edition book, “Noble Cause,” at Beaufort Bookstore, 2129 Boundary St., Beaufort, on April 9, from 1-3 p.m.

“There is no place more romantic or more historic than the Charleston area, and I can’t wait to release Noble Cause as part of the commemorative events that will help educate people about this tumultuous period in our nation’s history,” James said.

James has been widely praised by historians for the historical accuracy in her books, and commended by romance readers for the emotional and moving

love story that she weaves into the pages.

“Noble Cause” exposes the private side of the men and women who took part in the Civil War. Released in January 2008, James’ first novel “Shades of Gray” is the recipient of six national awards, and was chosen Favorite Book of the Year by five book review sites. It climbed to the number one spot on the Amazon best-seller list in its category twice to move temporarily ahead of the “Gone with the Wind.”

James is an award-winning historical fiction author who was featured in the book “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading,” published in 2010.

For more information about the author and her books, visit www. jessicajamesbooks.com

LIBRARY’S LUNCH & LEARN SERIES BEGINS Lunch and Learn lectures at the Beaufort Branch Library are free, onehour educational sessions on literary, historical and entertainment icons. Just bring your own lunch and beverage, and the library will provide dessert.

All Lunch & Learn events will be from Noon to 1 p.m.

Upcoming events include: • Monday, April 11: “Gone with the Wind 75th Anniversary Celebration”: Author and researcher Ellen F. Brown will Skype from her home in Richmond, Va., to talk about “Gone with the

Wind” as well as findings in her new book, “Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind.” Also, Lifelong Learning instructor, Joan Ruffino, will describe how Margaret Mitchell’s life inspired the characters in Gone With the Wind.

• Monday, May 9: “Mystery Loves Company”: Do you love mystery novels?

Mingle with mystery readers in this power hour dedicated to discussing the literary sleuths we love to read.

For questions, please contact Amanda Brewer at (843) 255-6439 or by email at abrewer@bcgov.net.

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Also on the tour is a Bay Street house built in 1880 by a Civil War foot soldier who was buried in the St. Helena Church cemetery.

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continued from page 1 Guests can pick up their tickets at St. Helena’s parish hall as early as 4 p.m. and take a tour of the historic church that served as a hospital during both the Revolutionary and Civil wars. At 5:30 they can begin touring the homes, all located within an eight- to-10-block area of the church.

Among the North Street residences is a 1929 Craftsman-style house that has been renovated and expanded at least three times. The current owners added a red tin roof, master bedroom and bath, a family room, laundry room and family room, along with a large guest house behind the original one-story structure.

“It’s very deceiving from the outside,” said owner Laura Trask. “It looks like a little cottage, but inside, it really opens up. It has 10-foot ceilings and very large rooms.”

The house also features an eclectic collection of art that includes two pieces by renowned “outsider” artist Sam Doyle, five black-and-white images by Life magazine photographer Ed Clark and a large “cartoon” or sketch of a section of a fresco created by North Carolina artist Benjamin F. Long.

Also on the tour is a Bay Street house built in 1880 by a Civil War foot soldier from Upstate New York, who lived out his life in Beaufort and was buried in the

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This lovely Lowcountry cottage with a red tin roof, was built 17 years ago by the owners of the Rhett House Inn and designed to blend in with the look of the Inn. Photos by Roy Flannagan.

St. Helena Church cemetery.

“We gutted the place and did a total renovation, but we retained most of the interior detail, including the original flooring, plaster walls and four fireplaces,” said owner Trudy Stevens.

The newest house on the tour, built 17 years ago by the owners of the Rhett House Inn, was featured this winter in Southern Living magazine.

“It’s a Lowcountry-style house with wide open spaces and 11-foot ceilings,” said owner Marianne Harrison. “French doors from the kitchen, master bedroom and living room open to a big screened porch.”

Tickets to the house tour and garden reception are $40 Proceeds from the event benefit a variety of local, national and international nonprofit organizations. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 524-0363.

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It’s OK to ask for HELP One tool to be successful in our home lives and at work is to ask for help. Yet, we all hesitate to ask for help or take people up on their offers to help. Some feel they could do the task themselves, some feel that it will be too expensive and others don’t want to take the time.

If done right, hiring people or delegating responsibilities can be the best thing you could ever do for yourself. Here is the right way to ask for HELP: Hire people or services to help you get things done in your work and personal life. It is impossible to get it all done by yourself. Not only do you want to hire people to lessen the load, you also want to hire people or services that are experts in their fields. Experts, like myself, help you figure out the best way to get something completed with the right resources, in a shorter amount of time and done the right way. Getting the task done quicker and effectively will save you time in the long-run. Services that make your life simpler and easier to manage are professional organizers, bookkeepers, administrative help, landscapers, personal trainers, cleaning services, and child care, among others.

Explain what you want them to do and what you expect the outcome to be. If you are fortunate to have someone at home or in the office that can assist you on completing tasks, first say yes and then prepare yourself to train them. The best way to make this work for you is to

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tell those who are helping how, when, where and most importantly why so they get a complete understanding of what you expect. Take the time to teach them what you know and share your expertise; and then let it go. If you train the right person the right way, you will find new found freedom that will benefit you, your business and your time.

Let go of what you are not good at doing or don’t like. If you are managing a home, a small business or a corporate giant, you probably find that you are doing more and more on your own these days. To successfully delegate or hire services, you have to select the right tasks. Determine what tasks are most important for you to complete and what are you the best at doing and pass on the rest.

Plan how you are going to use your new-found time. So now that you have chosen the right person, trained them on how to do the job and delegated those things you don’t like, it is time to decide how you are going to use your time.

Don’t be shy; asking for HELP is one of the best tools you can use to get your time and life organized.

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The “First Fridays” event series, produced by the Habersham Marketplace, returns for a second season beginning April 1. The series is free and open to the public and runs through November. “First Fridays” boast an expanded farmer’s market with local and regional growers, along with arts, crafts, specialty food vendors and live music from 4-9:30 p.m.

The April 1 “First Fridays” will feature: • Expanded Farmer’s Market (with musician Stephen Kneece)– 4-7 p.m.

• Childrens activities and games, 5:30 p.m.

• Live Local Music by The Joshua Foxx Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

• Food Vendors — Maggie’s Pub, Piace Pizza, Berto’s Grill, Claudine Creperie and Pino Gelato, among others, 4-9:30 p.m.

The Habersham Marketplace is located at 13 Market St. in the Habersham Community, located off of Joe Frazier Road in Beaufort. For more information, event schedule and band listings, visit www.habershammarketplace.com.

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FRYED GREEN TOMATOES

Southern eatery is reliable spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner

By Wendy Pollitzer The Lunch Bunch went to Fryed Green Tomatoes, located at 2001 Boundary Street. Owned by Niel and Amy Cohen, the cafeteria-style Southern eatery is the perfect spot to go for those with large appetites and a soft spot for home cooking.

The service was superb, and the food was dynamite. Rachel Taylor, our thoughtful and informative server, explained the menu in detail. Born and bred in Beaufort, Rachel knows a thing or two about Lowcountry cookin’, so she recommended the absolute best, the Shrimp and Grits.

So, that’s what Barry ordered, and he agreed ... it’s awesome! Sautéed shrimp and Andouille sausage mixed with bell peppers and garlic over aged cheddar grits is a classic preparation for the Lowcountry staple. And, Fryed Green Tomatoes nails it! It is a Must-Have.

The restaurant offers the classic meat and three option for a reasonable $8.99.

And that’s what I ordered. I chose the pot roast with rice and gravy, okra and corn bread for my sides. Needless to say, I did not have to prepare dinner that evening — my to-go box was full.

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Clockwise from top left: The must-have shrimp and grits; the Fryed Green Tomato BLT on sourdough; A trio of desserts (from left): Chocolate lover’s delight, cheesecake and pecan pie; pot roast with rice and gravy, okra and cornbread.

Kim ordered the blackened chicken Caesar salad. The presentation was beautiful and the portion was huge!

Again, a to-go box for the kiddos was necessary.

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Elizabeth opted for the Fryed Green Tomato BLT on Sourdough bread, one of the most popular selections. Given the restaurant’s namesake, it makes sense. She loved it!

Rachel brought out three desserts: a cheesecake, a chocolate lover’s delight and pecan pie, all made from scratch.

I can’t believe we had any room in our stomachs, but we finished the agreeable sweets in no time.

Not only does Fryed Green Tomatoes serve lunch and dinner, they also serve breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday and all day Sunday.

They have two pages of menu items and are known for their huge omelets, homemade corned beef hash and madefrom-scratch Hollandaise sauce.

And, to thank the local crowd, they offer a “Free Meal” incentive program.

Ask for a card, get it stamped 10 times, and you’ll get rewarded with your choice of any meal, free of charge.

This was our second trip to Fryed Green Tomatoes and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves again.

When you go, don’t forget to tell them that The Lunch Bunch sent you! You’ll be glad you did.

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Since I really like Sauvignon Blancs, I decided that’s where we’d go. Sauvignon Blanc is a green skinned grape variety that originally came from the Bordeaux region of France. Its name comes from the French words “sauvage,” which means “wild,” and “blanc,” which means “white.” Depending on the climate where it is grown, the flavors of this grape can be aggressively grassy to tropically sweet. For us, it is this huge range that let’s us like some Sauvignon Blancs and not others. Truly, it is one grape where there are enough versions of it that we can all find one we like. And won’t it be fun trying too? But, first, there’s slot of other background info we should go over. Like, historically, the

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And, a very trivial but valid point, most Americans were not comfortable saying “sauvignon.” Bingo! We started drinking white wines and liking them.

Today, we all know the path that this one wine has led us down. Oak barrel aging for many wines made in California became not only accepted but recognized as our style. For years, most California Sauvignon Blancs were labeled as Fume Blancs, to the point where some of thought that Fume was another grape variety. Sauvignon/Fume wines are liked for their range of styles and flavors. Currently, California producers of this grape claim one of two styles: New Zealand influenced with more tropical fruit undertones, especially citrus (grapefruit) or Mondavi influenced Fume Blanc style that is rounder, with softer acidity and melon notes (Loire Valley style). It’s not everyone who has a winery named after him but also a whole style category of wine. Its not all bad looking back and remembering the past. Do it with a bottle of Mondavi Napa Fume Blanc ($11.99) and you can drink a piece of American wine history and revisit your own. Enjoy!

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Bypass the by-products Our neighborhood shares magazines in an eco-conservation effort. When the pile rotated though my house, I pulled out a food manufacturing trade magazine, just for fun. The articles about soon-to-hit-the-market processed foods were alarming but what unnerved me more were the pages of ads at the end selling food by-products. I cut out a particular ad before I sent the pile on its way.

The third line in the ad proclaims, in bold type: “We turn your by-products into high quality animal feed.” I believe words like by-products and high quality don’t belong in the same headline. The ad continues: “We purchase — out of Spec and Out of Date Inventories; Beginning and End Runs; Mislabeled and Mispackaged Product; Dust Collections & More.” The “& More” gives me pause. If you’re curious, send me a note and I’ll send you a copy of the ad.

Here’s where this kind of ad comes from: In 1860, the first processed dog food was introduced by James Spratt of Cincinnati, Ohio, who developed a biscuit made of wheat, beet root, vegetables and beef blood.

Not too bad considering what dogs eat now. The name of this new product was called Spratt’s Patent Meat Fibrine Dog Cakes and the company was eventually purchased by what was to become Purina. For the next 70 years, dogs pretty much ate what their owners ate, usually raw or cooked meat, vegetables and grain, with an occasional addition of a purchased dog food product.

However, the Great Depression of the 1930’s prompted dog owners to look for less expensive methods to feed their pets. Less meat was fed, and more grains and cereal products were introduced in home diets for people as well

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as their house pets. Canned meat product, often horsemeat, was introduced in the 1940’s and in 1943, dehydrated dog food was introduced, with the instructions to “just add water.”

New debates developed on feeding dogs, and several marketers of the new dog products stated that their feed was “deluxe” (for the manufacturer, not the dog), as they were able to use waste products such as grain hulls, floor sweepings and meat unusable for human consumption. Another marketer argument was that fresh meat was too expensive to feed dogs, and that it actually made them too “finicky.” While it was noted fresh meat and vegetables were superior, marketers argued that dogs could be fed more economically with these factory waste products, and still do well.

Canned products were temporarily discontinued to support the war effort of WWII. But the sales of dry processed dog foods picked up considerably. Mill operators and grain dealers found a good source for their waste in the dog industry. Slaughterhouses were also able to sell non-human grade, diseased meats (meat that had “turned”), unusable parts (spinal cords, eyes, etc.), and meat by-products (blood, ligaments) to pet food manufacturers. This created a market for products that previously had been discarded.

Since many of these meat sources were non-human grade, the practice became common to mix

these with the grains and cook them together for many hours or days to kill bacteria. The final mix was then formed into pellets that were bagged.

There were a few tweaks along the way, such as labeling dog foods as “complete,” with no additional foods or supplements being necessary. In fact, marketers began warning us that adding “people food” could actually be dangerous to the dog’s health. Pet food sales moved from feed stores to grocery stores, with bright labels and appealing pictures. The marketing strategies paid off, and soon pet food sales skyrocketed. Today the manufacture of pet food is a billion-dollar business.

To anyone born within the last 50 years, the words “dog food” means “something that comes in a bag.” Anyone over 50 can remember scraping the dinner dishes into the dogs’ bowls, saving the soup bone for Fido, and tossing the innards to the pets when Grandma killed the chicken for Sunday dinner. Dogs did not become extinct or particularly decrepit during these years and seemed to survive pretty well even though they never ate pellets from a bag. As prices for our food goes up, so will the price of dog food. It will be a great temptation to buy the cheapest bagged dog food at the big box store. Just know that the contents of the $8/40-pound bag of kibble will contain nothing your dog can live on — “Dust collections & More.”

PETS OF THE WEEK Poor Morris — this nice guy was dumped in a feral colony to fend for himself. He likes people and wants to be a part of your home! Morris is about 3 years old, neutered, chipped and very mild mannered. When he wants something, he has no problem letting you know — he likes to talk a bit. He gets along with his cat friends, but we are not sure how much he likes dogs. You can visit Morris any day from noon to 7 p.m.

For more information, call PAL’s Adoption Center at 843-6451725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.

Puppies! The Palmetto Animal League has eight of these beagle/lab mixes looking for homes! They are about four months old and full of play. Adoption fee includes spay/ neuter, vaccines, parasite control and microchip. They are at the perfect age to take home and make them a part of the family. The adoption center is open every day from noon to 7pm so come on over and take a look. For more information or directions call 843-645-1725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.

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what to do CAPA holds 16th annual Kid Fest event

Kid Fest is a large event held each spring to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child. The event is sponsored by Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Marine Corps Community Services-SC and the Exchange Club of Beaufort. Now in its 16th year, Kid Fest is an excellent example of true networking. The event involves approximately 45 agencies that provide fun activities for children and educational/awareness information for parents. All activities and entertainments are free. Kid Fest will be Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cross Creek Shopping Center, Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort. Contact Susan Cato, CAPA Executive Director at 524-4350 or capascato@earthlink.net, or Yucel Henderson, MCCS at 228-6900 or yucel.henderson@usmc.mil.

Author promotes new motivational book

In his new book “How To Fly Like An Eagle With Wings Like A Wimp!”

Jonas Gadson, DTM, teaches you how to “Take A Chance! Take Charge! And Take Control of Your Life!” Gadson is a local author who was recently inducted into the Beaufort High Alumni Hall of Fame for distinguishing himself in profession, leadership and service.

During these tough economic times, this book is positive and solution-oriented.

A book signing will be held April 3, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Beaufort Bookstore, Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary St.

St. Peter School holds annual golf fundraiser

The annual St Peter Catholic School golf fundraiser will be held on Sunday, April 3rd at 1 p.m. at the Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Cost is $100 per player. Lunch is included. The new and St Peter Discount card ($10 value) will be available. Great prizes. Individuals and businesses may also sponsor a hole for $100. Please contact Rob Wilson at rwilson@mrcgroup.net to register for the event or call the school at 522-2163.

Linda Sheppard hosts drawing for beginners

Learn basic pencil drawing techniques.

Train your eyes to see as an artist sees.

Experience the joy of doing something you never thought you could do. April 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to noon at ARTLOFTS, 208 B Carteret St. Fee is $80. To register, call 379-4633 or visit lsheppardart.com.

Save on shopping at church clothing sale

The United Methodist Women’s unit of Carteret United Methodist Church is

getting ready for a gently-used clothing sale The sale will be held Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the social hall of Carteret United Methodist Church at 408 Carteret St. in Beaufort. Clothes for all members of the family will be available at very reasonable prices. The proceeds from the sale will be used to further the mission projects of the United Methodist Women.

Beaufort High presents ‘The Emperor’s Clothes’

Beaufort High’s Gingerbread Theater will present “The Emperor’s Clothes” on April 7 and 8 at 9:30 a.m. and on April 8 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost $3 per person. Make your reservations! Email laraine.fess@ beaufort.k12.sc.us or call 322-2152.

Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 4/1 - Thurs. 4/6

The Lincoln Lawyer “R” Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Mon-Thurs 4:15-7:00-9:15 Hop “PG” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Mon-Thurs 4:00-7:00-9:00

Writers meet Beaufort Pet and Kid’s Beaufort Writers will meet from 5:30 Fair held at Habersham Beaufort to 7 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport The Beaufort Pet and Kid’s Fair is expanding this year to include guest speakers, give aways, competitions and a kid’s carnival sponsored by Jumpin Jaxx. Tux the Clown will be on site to entertain, so even if you don’t have dogs, come join the fun. The extravaganza will take place in the Habersham Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Bring your dogs for vaccine clinics, microchipping, pedicures, socialization, agility runs and more. Find a new member of the family through many local rescue organizations with on-site adoptable dogs, learn more about therapy dogs through Therapy Dog International, and donate bedding and used crates to the American Kennel Club to help with evacuation efforts.

There will also be food from Claudie’s Crepes, the Island Meat Market, and Rita’s Ice, among many.

Auditions being held for ‘Our Town’

Auditions for “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder are April 6 and 7, 7 p.m. at ARTWorks in Beaufort Town Center.

Produced jointly by the Palmetto Theater Xperiment and Misspent Youth Productions, the play, deemed “the great American play ever written” by Edward Albee, will be in the black box theater June 2-12. For more information, 3792787, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.

Chamber to host small business workshop

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau will host a Small Business Contracting Workshop on Wednesday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus, Building 23, 921 Ribaut Road. The workshop will feature speakers from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast and the Small Business Administration.

Topics will include small business programs and recent program updates.

The workshop is designed to give local businesses the needed information to prepare for and find future contracting and subcontracting opportunities at Beaufort County’s three military installations.

The workshop is free. Please RSVP to Jayson Gardner at 843.525.8526 or email jayson@beaufortsc.org.

Conference Room on Tuesday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 26.

Sucker Punch “PG13” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:05-4:20-7:05-9:15 Mon-Thurs 4:20-7:05-9:15

Class focuses on Cogon grass survey training

Where: Beaufort Clemson Extension office, 102 Beaufort Industrial Village, Beaufort, SC 29906 Who: Anyone interested in helping to find Cogon grass, a very invasive plant, including landowners, farmers, hunters, naturalists, concerned citizens When: April 13, 6:30-8 p.m.

Contact: Laura Lee Rose lrose@ xchange.clemson.edu or phone 843255-6060, ext. 117 to register.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 “PG13” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:05-4:10-7:05-9:05 Mon-Thurs 4:10-7:05-9:05 Source Code “PG13” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Mon-Thurs 4:00-7:00-9:00 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

Sport Fishing and diving club to meet

The April meeting of the Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday, April 14 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The Spanish mackerel will be mixing with the cobia within weeks. Two well known charter captains will present techniques using planers, spoons, and ballyhoo. Guests are welcome. For information, please call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.

Local author holds book signings

Lucille Tyler Baldwin will be signing her book “Sick and Tired of Being Broke” at The Beaufort Book Store, 2127 Boundary St. in Beaufort Town Center, Saturday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact 843-379-3525, or lucybaldwin27@yahoo.com.

Golf tournament to benefit Young Life

Young Life is a nonprofit Christian ministry that builds relationships with high school students and introduces them to Jesus. A golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at Dataw Island. Cost is $100 per player.

There is a 12:30 p.m. tee time for Captains Choice play. For registration and information, please contact Ali Holroyde at aliholroyde@gmail.com or 513-520-7802.

Annual book sale will be at Beaufort library

Friends of the Beaufort County Library will hold Annual Meeting and Spring Book Sale on Saturday, April 30. Annual meeting, 9:30 a.m., with book sale from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Beaufort library on Scott Street.

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