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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry presents its inaugural holiday gala to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Beaufort area. December’s “Southern Living” magazine mentions the gala as an event to attend this season. “Celebrating the spirit of the holidays and children go hand-in-hand,” Doug Barry, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, said.

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Beaufort Town Center signs contract with Olive Garden. see page 4

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GALA continued on page 3

Beaufort High School celebrates Veterans Day. see page 11

See more about the gala, page 12.

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Giving thanks to the teachers at E.C. Montessori. see page 16

Every hand has a story A companion to the publicly acclaimed “Hands Across Beaufort” exhibit, the hardcover book “Hands” has recently been published. The book’s 9x9-inch square format provides a dramatic canvas for all 109 dense, lush, black-and-white images by author and photographer Sandy Dimke. HANDS continued on page 4

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he Photography Club of Beaufort announces the theme of its yearlong photo project, “Creatures Great and Small.” Many of the club’s 65 members submitted outstanding photos of everything from egrets feeding their young (seen above) to pets to African wild animals. The photos will be on display at the Beaufort County Library’s second floor gallery from Dec. 3-31. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The opening reception will be held during Beaufort’s Night on the Town on Dec. 3, from 5-7 p.m.

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From left (Rear): Charlotte, (Front) Camden and Caroline Tufts enjoy a day at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The happy parents of the triplets are Max and JeanneMarie Tufts. Send your adorable pictures to islandnews@ gmail.com.

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continued from page 1 “What a perfect way to celebrate both as we kick-off the holiday season with a venue to celebrate the best a coastal holiday has to offer.” “A Lowcountry Christmas Beaufort Gala 2010” will capture the essence of the holidays as guests immerse their five senses into celebrating what it means to experience a Lowcountry holiday. The gala will be held December 11 at The Beaufort Inn, 809 Port Republic Street, in the middle of the downtown historic district. Starting at 6 p.m., guests will follow a candle-lit pathway of red lanterns to the inn’s courtyard and Tabby Gardens as they enjoy hors d’oeuvres that capture the spirit and the natural resources of the sea. The award-winning Southern Graces Catering will present a menu that includes She-crab cappuccino, fried green tomato canapés and Southern shrimp sushi along with its signature holiday beverage, the Sugar Plum Visions cocktail, during the first hour of the gala.

Guests will proceed to the “Holiday Bliss” food stations presenting roasted artichoke dip, prime rib crostini, fig and goat cheese flatbread and Riesling shrimp atop roasted corn cakes. The gala is designed so guests can celebrate as well as prepare for the holidays. Several silent and live auction items are handpicked with holiday shopping in mind. As guest mingle and meander among the auction items and food stations, Buddy Kosic and the Lowcountry Jazz Band will provide the background tempo. Later in the evening, a cigar roller and scotch/brandy bar will be available in the courtyard. “A Lowcountry Christmas Beaufort Gala 2010” will also honor Joseph and Delinda Mix as honorary chairmen. Joe Mix is known as being the “founding father” of the local Boys & Girls Club movement. He was the principal fundraiser and coalition builder for establishing the first club in Beaufort. Joe has continued fundraising for the clubs for the past 25 years. He opened and operated Island Outfitters on Lady’s Island for more than 20 years. He and his wife, “Lin” have lived in Beaufort since 1976. Joe and Lin have three children and

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The restaurant would be located in Beaufort Town Center Talk of an Olive Garden coming to Beaufort moved closer to reality today as 303 Associates confirmed that a contract has been signed with Darden Restaurants, inc., owners of the popular Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Longhorn Steakhouse restaurant operations. The Italian-themed Olive Garden, along with a Red Lobster, would be located in the Town Center complex on Boundary Street. Across the road from the County Government Center and in front of the new Hilton Garden Inn, the restaurants could be open as soon as late spring. Word of the possibilities of both Olive Garden and Red Lobster coming to Beaufort have been fueled by visits of officials from Darden to Beaufort for meetings with the city of Beaufort and Lowcountry Economic Network. The jobs impact of the investment in Beaufort would be, “significant,” according to media spokesman for 303 Associates, Glen McCaskey. “The community will be looking at more than 60 new full time jobs with benefits,” said McCaskey, “plus another 30 or so equivalent jobs, all within easy walking or commuting distance from the city’s core.” Economic Impact The larger picture for Beaufort is very positive as well. The construction cost of the two restaurants is estimated to be around $4.6 million. Darden’s general contractor expects to employ numerous local subcontractors. “More important than the substantial construction costs,” commented McCaskey, “is the ongoing impact of this investment for city of Beaufort taxpayers. We expect the two restaurants to spin off annual sales and hospitality taxes, plus other taxes and fees in the neighborhood of $450,000 annually.” McCaskey also pointed out that this would be commencing in a year when city revenues are predicted to suffer a major decline as a result of the scheduled reassessment of real estate in an environment of declining valuation. “City revenues generated from this project will help pay for the new city municipal complex,” observed McCaskey. The next step for Olive Garden and Red Lobster is to go before the Beaufort-Port Royal Metropolitan Planning Commission in December to formalize a minor site variation request, other details having been

The Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants will be located in Beaufort Town Center, a private sector redevelopment along Boundary Street that began in 2000 and has attracted $40 million in investments to Beaufort.

BEAUFORt town center Beaufort Town Center began development in 2000 on Boundary Street. In the past 10 years, more than $40 million of private funds have been invested in the area. It was through this initiative that Outback and Moe’s restaurants were attracted to Beaufort, as was the Hilton Garden Inn, and that the Beaufort Town Center Shopping Plaza was upgraded and two new parks created. Dick Stewart, principle of 303 Associates, said, “We’re delighted to play a part in bringing family friendly, high quality restaurants and jobs to Beaufort.” worked out previously between Darden and city representatives. Subsequently, Beaufort City Council will be asked to approve the project. Darden Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest full-service restaurant company, owning 1,800 restaurants spread between six brands, the most

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continued from page 1 The photographs show what people do for a living, or what they love to do. Some images are iconic — a teenager playing football, a mother walking with her daughter — while images of shrimp by the handful, U.S. Marines, sweetgrass baskets makers and oyster roasts depict scenes specific to life in the Lowcountry.

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popular of which is Olive Garden. Courtney Worrell, of 303 Associates, reports, “The most common inquiries we receive for new facilities have involved Olive Garden. So we are particularly happy to be working with Darden Restaurants to bring them to Beaufort.”

The release of this book celebrates the 300th birthday of the city of Beaufort. Sandy Dimke’s career spans more than 30 years. Her award-winning work has appeared nationally in the New York Times Sunday Magazine, South Carolina Wildlife and numerous other publications. Order a copy of the book at www.dimkephotoart.com or purchase it locally for $29.95 at Beaufort Art Association and Beaufort Bookstore. A book launch party will be held during Beaufort’s Night on the Town, Dec. 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Beaufort Art Association Gallery. Refreshments will be served.

News Lady’s Island notes Restaurant change of ownership For years the restaurant located adjacent to the marina on Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island operated as Ollie’s Restaurant and hosted the monthly LIBPA meeting. After Ollie’s closing, Mr. Caesar Moona purchased the building and did a marvelous job of renovation after which he opened it as Grouper‘s Restaurant. It was recently announced that Mr. Tommy Wilburn, owner of Emily’s Restaurant & Tapas Bar in downtown Beaufort, has purchased the restaurant and will open it as the Factory Creek Fish Company featuring seafood dishes. We welcome Mr. Wilburn to Lady’s Island and extend a note of appreciation to Mr. Moona for taking the initiative to renovate and reestablish the facility as a restaurant. Relocation Just a reminder that Naomi Wall has reestablished her Stott Pilates Studio at 2 Robin Drive (formally the home of Water’s Dry Cleaners). Her studio was previously located in the building adjacent to the former Grayco Hardware store. At the present time she is offering both group and private instruction. For additional information regarding Pilates instruction, please contact Naomi at 522-0770 or by e-mail (naomi.theworks@gmail.com). For a good cause The Beaufort Lions Club is sponsoring a Fish Fry on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lowcountry Store, 736 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena. Tickets are $10 per meal (carry out) with all proceeds going to “For Love of Therapeutic Riding” (formerly called Heroes on Horseback) which is a local program designed to allow children and young adults that are physically and mentally challenged to experience the fun and freedom of riding a horse. Advanced tickets are available from Pat Harvey Palmer (575-4711) or Jim Palmer (597-3432). Common sense should rule How many gas pumps should a filling station be allowed to have at one site? That is the question currently being asked of the elected representatives of the city of Beaufort. Their current zoning regulations set the limit at eight pumps. The city of Beaufort staff and Beaufort Port Royal Planning Commission recommended lifting the cap on the number of pumps thus allowing an unlimited number of pumps for Robert Smalls Parkway and Boundary Street west of Ribaut Road. As long as the mega-gas stations are restricted to those areas, Lady’s Island residents should not be concerned. It should be noted that Lady’s Island zoning regulations does not set a limit on the number of gas pumps in the Village Center along Sea Island Parkway. However, along Lady’s Island Drive gas pumps are allowed only if they are colocated with a full service automobile repair facility. This restriction was not an

accident. The rational for the restriction of gas pumps on Lady’s Island Drive was to expedite the smooth flow of traffic between Ribaut Road and Sea Island Parkway. The Jim Hicks undeveloped property along Lady’s Island Drive on the right side as you approach the Sea Island Parkway intersection is in the city of Beaufort. Hopefully the new leniency by the city of Beaufort regarding the number of gas pumps will not result in a mega-gas station being located at this key intersection which Beaufort County tax payers are paying a great deal of money to improve. It would defy common sense. Moving in the right direction In school year 2008/2009, Coosa Elementary School was forced to use 10 mobile classrooms to support the 660 students who were enrolled. Of these 10 it was necessary to use eight for homeroom classes. In school year 2009/2010, in an effort to reduce the overcrowding, the fifth grade was moved to Lady’s Island Middle School and the student population dropped to 535 students. As a result of the reduction in student population, use of the mobile classrooms dropped to nine facilities and of these only four were required as homeroom classrooms. This school year, with a student population of 495, only two are required as homeroom classrooms. The mobile facilities being used over and above those necessary as classrooms are designated for support functions such as literacy (reading) classes and a science laboratory. So from eight classes of students using mobile classrooms as their primary homeroom in 2008 to only two such classes this year is real progress and serves as validation of the decision to move the fifth grade to Lady’s Island Middle School. Principal Carmen Dillard indicates the excess mobile classrooms are available for use throughout the district but until they are needed at another location she will use them in ways that provides benefit to her school.

“Every cloud has a silver lining.” indicating that in most situations there usually is some good. To find a silver lining in the recent downturn in the economy and the local real estate market has posed a challenge. On Lady’s Island the average purchase price of a home in 2006 was more than $300,000. The elementary and middle school population ceased to grow because young families could not afford to live on the island. Today, as a result of the downturn of the real estate market, the menu of homes available on Lady’s Island includes many within the affordable range of most young families. As a result, our island avoids becoming another form of Sun City. That Lady’s Island can continue to be a community composed of a blend of race, age and economic status is a silver lining in some very dark clouds. Thank you to all of the candidates At a time when serving as an elected official means being faced with a lot of very difficult and often unpopular decisions as a result of the downturn in the economy there are fewer and fewer individuals willing to run for office. An example of this is the fact that in the recent election of the 7 incumbent

members of County Council running for reelection, none had opposition and five of the seven candidates for school board ran unopposed as did our state representative. An exception to this trend was the race for Lady’s Island (District 7) School Board representative which at one point had four candidates. To all of the candidates for public office, please accept our sincere appreciation for your willingness to serve or to continue serving our county and our community. A changing REAL ESTATE picture In January of this year of the 5,521 homes on Lady’s Island there were 22 involved in foreclosures. Today there are 25 homes involved in foreclosures but also an additional 16 pieces of land and two commercial buildings. In January there were 22 homes on the island involved in bankruptcies and today there are 19 homes involved in bankruptcies. The number of Lady’s Island homes involved in either foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings has remained relatively stable. What appears to have changed is the addition of parcels of land. This data, regarding foreclosures and bankruptcies, is derived from foreclosure.com.

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News YMCA receives grant to promote outdoor activities The YMCA of Beaufort County has received a $10,000 grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to provide lowincome families with opportunities to participate in and receive the health benefits of boating and fishing. The funding will also be used to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and conserving aquatic resources. The grant is one of 20 awarded to Ys across the country by Y-USA as part of a $250,000 grant from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation to provide financial assistance to underserved communities

to participate in outdoor recreation and conservation programs. According to Harvard University’s Health Diversity Project, children and families from lowincome urban areas face inequalities in neighborhood and school environments that may keep them from access to environmental resources that could improve their health and well-being and overall development. By reaching out to children and families in these communities, this grant is intended to address these disparities. Specifically, the grant will be used to: • Engage children and families in conservation education and outdoor

recreational activities, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing and sailing; • Provide training for teen counselors, staff and volunteers to teach and champion conservation, fishing and boating; and • Improve the health and well-being of participants by inspiring them to be active outdoors. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to work with the Y to introduce more youth and their families to the fun and excitement of boating and fishing as well as the importance and responsibility of preserving our national resources,” said RBFF President and

CEO Frank Peterson. Each year, Ys nationwide engage more than 1.5 million children and families in outdoor recreation and education programming that provide participants with opportunities to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain confidence, and make lasting memories. At the YMCA of Beaufort County, such programming includes Gone Fishin’ Camps that takes place in the summer. Expect to see fishing camps and kayaking camps in the summer of 2011 at the YMCA of Beaufort County. Registration for these camps will begin April 1, 2011.

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News Building a better bridge — on track, on budget Rick Butler is the transportation representative for the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association.

So how is work on our new bridge coming along? What are all those huge cranes doing? And will we get another marginal product like the Broad River Bridge? There’s all this big equipment, but when I cross the existing McTeer Bridge, I can’t see much: What’s going on down there? Great questions! Since this is one of the largest bridge contracts at the moment in South Carolina, our County Councilman Paul Sommerville recently asked for a tour of the project and was good enough to invite me along. We were shown over the job by the two top Dennis Corporation managers in charge of delivering us our bridge to its designed standards, and inspecting every step of the actual contractor’s work. Here’s what we learned: First off, the bridge is right on schedule for completion by September 2011. You won’t be driving on it next September, though, since only after the bridge work is complete, can the approach roads be paved and finished. We are looking at late fall next year for your first ride across McTeer 2. Secondly, this appears to be a bridge of exceptional strength. “I’ve been working bridges for over 20 years, and this is by far the strongest one I’ve seen,” said Kyle Byrd, who leads a four man on-site inspector team for Dennis Corporation, overall project managers. “Just look at how dense that rebar cage is on that vertical bent. I’ve never seen so much rebar!” he noted, happily. His boss, Frank Hribar, Dennis’ overall construction manager, noted: “You are getting a top quality bridge here that will last and last. The county is going to be really pleased with this bridge.” Hriber pointed out that samples are taken from every load of rebar, every truckload of Low Country Concrete mix, and every pour, sent off to independent laboratories and certified to meet stringent standards. “This bridge will use 1.8 million cubic yards of various concrete mixes at about $130 a cubic yard,” Hribar pointed out. “This is all supplied by Low Country Concrete here in Beaufort, and they are delivering an excellent product. We are also getting lots of supplies and great help from Grayco right here on Lady’s Island.” During our hardhat tour out to the tip of the roadway deck, under the new span, and out on the river to inspect the massive supports for the three longest spans, we heard that there are 89 workers on the bridge most days, and

Taking a tour of the new bridge being built by Dennis Corporation.

“(The various concrete mixes are) supplied by Low Country Concrete here in Beaufort, and they are delivering an excellent product. We are also getting lots of supplies and great help from Grayco right here on Lady’s Island.” Frank Hribar, Dennis Corporation’s overall construction manager about 70 percent of them are local hires. There’s more to building a big bridge than just cobbling up forms and pouring concrete. The concrete heats up when it is poured in large quantity, as in the large caps tying in the six vertical shafts down in the river bottom, and supporting the tall vertical “ bents” with their “hammerhead cap” tops on which the actual long girders rest. To control the heating and thus the strength of the concrete, Hribar and Byrd showed us a sort of PVC piping “radiator” built into each cap, and cooled by circulating river water as the concrete cures. Then the radiator pipes are filled and cut flush, so you’d never know they’d been there. What else you can’t see from your car crossing the existing bridge is how much actual progress has been made on the individual large supporting platforms and vertical bents, most of which are not high enough to be seen from the road. The really big show for us sidewalk superintendents will probably come in February, when it is time to place girders across the three widest center spans. “These are some of the biggest

prestressed girders ever installed on a bridge in South Carolina,” the Dennis men said. Five huge 170-foot girders will bridge each span over the intracoastal waterway; 15 girders in all for the three center spans. These prestressed reinforced concrete girders stand eight feet tall, and will be delivered here by barges from their assembly plant in Savannah. Since these are “critical lifts”, it requires specially certified crane operators working in a critical coordination at each end to lift every girder into its place to be bolted down 65 feet above high water. So, why are there so many big cranes? On the day we visited, one crane was working a rotary drill bit about 3 feet in diameter, boring holes for the support columns. Another one was supporting the steel for the columns, a third was working the pouring of concrete on a cap structure. Another one was preparing for a deck pour. I think a fifth was picking up and moving the big timber balks on which the crawlers are supported on a temporary walkway bridge next to the permanent structure.

As each new span section is bridged, the final deck pour for the roadway itself is made. How it cures is critical, hence it is kept dampened and monitored for about a week. It reaches 80 percent strength in about four days, and keeps curing over the next few weeks. Then the crews use the new roadway to begin assembling the deck supports for the next span. When complete, our new bridge will have a 5-foot-wide pedestrian walkway, a 10-foot-wide bicycle/breakdown lane, two 12-foot-wide travel lanes, and a narrow inner breakdown lane. All traffic on our new bridge will be from Port Royal onto Lady’s Island. The existing bridge will become one way off of Lady’s Island, with lane painting adjustment to maximize the outer bike lane. All Sea Islanders can take satisfaction in the improved storm evacuation access this new bridge will bring us for generations to come. Our widened SC 802 roadway, and the new bridge, will also make access to Port Royal and Bluffton shopping more convenient. This one-cent sales tax project earns a tip of the LIBPA hat to prime Contractors United Construction, and Meisner Marine, and particularly to our quality assurance team at Dennis Corporation. This bridge is shaping up as a superior effort of long lasting value to Northern Beaufort County.

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News little bits of royal chatter By Peggy Chandler Royal Readers met this week at the Sherard home to discuss the October book club selection. This meeting, in addition to book discussion, was a birthday celebration for book club member, Carol Wenzel. Marisa served wonderful lasagna, salad, along with a homemade birthday cheesecake. The book discussed was “Abide with Me“ by Elizabeth Strout. Marisa led the discussion with detailed questions — resulting in an extensive and spirited discussion. With the exception of one or two members, the book was well received and club members would recommend it to friends. This year, I am again Royal Pines’ volunteer liaison for Festival of Trees. This annual event raises money for Friends of Caroline Hospice, a nonprofit United Way agency that provides home care for patients with a life threatening illness. This event runs from December 6-11 at the Charles “Lind” Brown Neighborhood Activity Center, formerly known as The Greene Street Gym. The Gift and Gourmet Shop sells donated items at the event. If you are able to donate: time to work a two to three hour shift at the Gift and Gourmet shop, baked goods (holiday wrapped), handmade items valued less than $50.00, new or gently used children’s books, jams or jellies, or a tax deductible monetary donation, please contact, me at buddysoma@ embarqmail.com or 322-0472. Royal Pines neighborhood donations are scheduled for drop off on Sunday, Dec. 5 between noon and 5 p.m. If you would like to participate in this Royal Pines Community activity, please drop off your donated items to me on Saturday Dec. 4 between noon and 5 p.m. at 4 John Calhoun Street or you may deliver them directly to the Greene Street Gym on Sunday, Dec. 5 from noon-5 p.m. Thank you in advance for your contributions to this worthy cause. If you have news or social items you would like to contribute to Royal Chatter, I can be contacted at: buddysoma@embarqmail.com.

Lady’s Island business group turns 29 During the decade of the 70’s Lady’s Island experienced a 55% jump in population. Faced with predictions of even more intense future growth, a small group of far sighted Lady’s Island residents and business men and women met November 4, 1981, at Wilkop’s White Hall Inn (located at the former site of the Whitehall/ Bateaux Restaurant). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how the community could best cope with the growth which had occurred in the last decade and guide the future growth that was predicted to follow. It was decided at this first meeting that an organization should be formed to provide a voice for the businesses and residents of Lady’s Island. After a great deal of discussion the name “Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association” was adopted. The mission of the organization was, and still is today, to promote the planned, orderly development and growth of Lady’s Island. By Christmas of 1981, the organization had grown to 23 members and two associate members.

The only criteria for membership was then and still is today to be concerned about the future of Lady’s Island. Since the small group of citizens first met in 1981 to establish the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association, the island has gained more than 100 new businesses, 4,000 additional houses and 11,000 new residents. For the 29 years of its existence, LIBPA has attempted to ensure that Lady’s Island has a voice and a place at the table when decisions on such subjects as new roads, bridges, annexations and zoning are made regarding our community. Today, with a membership of approximately 200 residents and business men and women, the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association is organized to keep its members and the community informed of the activities of the many committees, subcommittees, commissions and councils whose actions affect Lady’s Island. To accomplish this, LIBPA publishes a Lady’s Island business pamphlet, a monthly newsletter, maintains a

community web site (www.libpa.org), and hosts a monthly meeting with guest speakers. During election years, LIBPA conducts political forums but it must be remembered that LIBPA is nonpolitical and does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. The history of LIBPA would appear to offer one lesson; Lady’s Island, for almost three decades, has been blessed with residents and business men and women, who together are willing to give of their time and effort to keep the island a great place to live, raise a family and do business. If you are a member of LIBPA, thank you for your support of our community. If you are not a member, please consider joining to help insure Lady’s Island remains a very special place for all of us. Information regarding membership can be found in the monthly newsletter, at the LIBPA website www.libpa.org or by calling the membership chairperson Ken Bush (476-1547) or Jim Hicks (5223988).

Reviewing quarterly real estate sales This month we take a look at third quarter residential real estate sales for the five key areas of northern Beaufort County and compare the data for the same period last year. Based on this review, the market seems to have slipped a little in the third quarter. For the first half of 2010, overall we were ahead of last year, but since this August the market has slowed somewhat. On the other hand, Lady’s Island has been doing exceptionally well this last quarter. In many ways Lady’s Island, with more than 5,000 homes, serves as the “canary in the mine” for

Everett Ballenger is owner of Ballenger Realty and former president of Beaufort County Association of Realtors.

the local real estate market in that it is usually one of the first areas to indicate both positive and negative trends. I know compared to the hay days of the local real estate we are talking very low volume, but I did check my statistics more than once. Any time you get an increase of +76% in sales volume, and +58% in sold units; it can’t help but get your attention! The median and average prices on Lady’s Island are also higher than all of the other areas —

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even Beaufort. In addition to the positive trend for Lady’s Island, indicated by the third quarter data, there is another reason to be encouraged for a brighter real estate future for the island. There is actually new construction going on. The new “Somerset Point” development is coming to life again, with a whole new “affordable” concept. There are also other pockets of new construction dotted here and there. I am eagerly awaiting the year end comparisons. My feeling is that by the end of the year we, in northern Beaufort County, will be ahead of 2009 sales figures.

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Both dentists have been using lasers for five years. Dr Grace eliminated silver fillings from the practice 12 years ago. Some of our cases can be viewed on our website, www.genegrace.com.

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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School News News from Beaufort Academy Mrs. Wise and her Beaufort Academy sixth and eighth grade Latin students classes acted out three different fairy tales in both Latin and English. Pictured at right are the Septimus Homunculi shortly after they discovered Snow White napping in their home. Following “Nivea et Septimus Homunculi,” the sixth graders performed “Tres Porcelli” and “Rubra Lacernella.” The students conducted a dress rehearsal Thursday morning for the Lower School students and a full performance later in the evening for parents. Thanks to Mrs. Wise and the students for this exciting and scholarly work.

Pictured as the Septimus Homunculi are Xavier Westergaard, Tom Ring, Michael Bass, Michael Bhoi, Owen Stovall Grant Hetherington and John Mathai.

Mrs. Luckey and the third grade class completed their science lab unit on simple machines. The culmination of the unit was the construction by students of catapults. These catapults launched projectiles (mini marshmallows) at targets. The unit also reinforced the use of levers in machines. The Upper School Quiz Bowl Team captured first place in the SCISA regional competition held at Beaufort Academy on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Other teams competing included Patrick Henry, Heritage Academy and St Andrews.

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RECOGNIZING: Faculty veterans above were recognized at the Beaufort High School’s Veterans Day assembly. From left to right are Steven Keyserling, Air Force; Shelia Cato, Navy; Keith Weaver, Marines; Heather Doray, Army; and Bill Allen, Navy. A LEADER: Dr. Dan Durbin, at left, principal and U.S. Army veteran, speaks at the assembly. REMEMBERING: Junior Air Force ROTC students remember U.S. service members. Pictured far left are junior Emani Gray and sophomore Josh Owens.

St. Helena Preschool & Kindergarten celebrates Veterans Day with special guests Students at St. Helena Preschool & Kindergarten in downtown Beaufort celebrated Veterans Day with several military fathers who came to class to talk to students about their role in the armed forces. To honor the guests, students baked chocolate chip cookies, made thank you cards and sang “My Country ’Tis of Thee.” “Celebrating special holidays is part of the kindergarten social studies curriculum here at St. Helena. We like for the children to experience a living history first hand,” said teacher Joanne Sinisi. “We are thrilled that several of our military fathers could come and explain some of what they do to keep us safe and

free.” LCDR Eric Frostad, Lt. Matthew Prince and Staff Sergeant Joseph Carte visited the celebration. One student shared a picture of his father, Major Boyce Hunt, who is presently serving in Iraq, while another student shared a Purple Heart medal earned by his grandfather in the Vietnam War. As a ministry of the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St in Beaufort, the school serves children ages two years through kindergarten. For more information, contact Addy-Jo Hoffman, preschool director, at 843-522-1712 or visit www.sthelenas1712. org.

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High rollers roll back into town A female bartender at Plum’s got a $700 tip last Thursday night, after serving just three drinks. A similar thing happened across town with a waitress at Breakwater. With $100$200 bottles of wines selling out at all the top restaurants, only one thing can be happening ... the Northern golfers are back in town! In case you may not know, Beaufort County has some of the most expensive and exclusive golf clubs to join in the Southeast, with memberships starting at $100,000 a year. Its members are mostly from the wealthier cities of the Northeast and Midwest and the perfect fall weather we have this time of the year marks their annual return to Beaufort in droves. Club vans bring them in by groups to the local watering holes on weekends. Which can be both good and bad, depending on your perspective. “Most are well behaved,” said one pretty lady at the bar to me. “But sometimes after a bunch of drinks they can turn

obnoxious — they think they are back in the frat house even though they are 60 years old with three kids in college, and they start hitting on all the women at the bar. The problem is, most of us are married.” Up North, Beaufort women are known to be “both beautiful and charming,” said one visiting golfer to me at Saltus. “The attention is nice, but it gets irritating sometimes” quipped another Beaufort belle to me at Saltus. “I like to say things out loud like, ‘Did somebody just drop their wedding ring?’ and watch how many ringless guys scramble to look down.” I finally spoke with two pretty young single ladies to get their perspective. Turns out they love the fact that the golfers come to town. “We go out and don’t pay for a drink all night long,” said one. “Then we sneak out a side door and head home or another bar” laughed the other. “We’ve got it down to a science!”

‘Southern Living’ spotlights Beaufort in December issue Hitting the stands in the next few days is the new December issue of “Southern Living” which features Beaufort as a December travel destination. They also feature a full pictorial of the home, decorated for Christmas, of Beaufort’s Rhett House Inn owners Marianne and Steve Harrison (pictured). The issue also raves about Beaufort’s new City Loft Hotel and the food at Breakwater and other local restaurants. The magazine, which has 15 million readers, should be a boon for our local travel business. The magazine also recommends readers attend “A Lowcountry Christmas Beaufort Gala’” at the Beaufort Inn on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., an inaugural fundraiser for the Boy’s & Girls Club of the Lowcountry. The award-winning Southern Graces Catering will present a spectacular menu. Music will be by Buddy Kosic and the Lowcountry Jazz band. Tickets are $125. For more information about this special upcoming event, call 843-575-5430 or www.bgclowcountry.org. 12

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Above: Barbara Pelli is a registered nurse who works for the Friends of Caroline Hospice. Left: The group gathers at the loft at The Beaufort Inn.

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Jennifer and Merritt Yeager and Rob Deforge hosted a lovely fundraising event at the Loft at Beaufort Inn this past weekend. This is one of 20 or so similar auction parties hosted by various supporters during the season of Festival of Trees. These auction parties are fundraisers for Festival of Trees, which is the wonderful event at the Charles L. Brown Neighborhood Activity Center (formerly the Greene Street Gym), where they have 100 trees decorated by community members, businesses and schools. It is the first week in December. It is the primary fundraiser for Friends of Caroline Hospice. Barbara Pelli, a Registered Nurse of 45 years who works at the hospice, gave a beautiful, heartfelt speech about her appreciation for the organization. “They accept no monies from patients for their services, and yet, in the history of the organization, no one has ever been turned away. It has been my great honor to work for them, it’s been the best work of my life and everyday I thank God for allowing me to work for such a wonderful organization.” Rob Deforge of First Citizens Securities did a great job as auctioneer for the many wonderful items donated to the event. First Citizens Bank is a great local bank that gives back to the community. Many thanks to those who donated and those who bought items in support of this worthy cause.

Clockwise from above: Merritt and Jennifer Yeager with Rob Deforge; Carson Bruce with Cher and Ash Milner; Erik and Andrea Stevens; Robert and Claudette Keenan; Chanelle Johnson and Taylor Lester; Mary and Ed Gilles.

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Junsei: Japanese for pure, genuine and perfect By Wendy Pollitzer Talk about a shopping center that has it all. Affectionately known as the K-Mart Shopping Center, and more recently Beaufort Town Center, the location hosts a variety of locally owned small businesses as well as national chains. You can go work out at Omni, get your nails done at Best Nails, pick up a good weekend read at the Beaufort Book Store, grab some outdoor gear at Higher Ground and finally fill up your tummy at Junsei, where the Lunch Bunch dined this week. Junsei, pronounced joon sa, translates to pure, genuine and perfect in Japanese, three words that define the founders’ philosophy in serving customers the best Japanese food. Known for its unique sauces, dazzling sushi and mouthwatering hibachi, the traditional Japanese restaurant offers a menu for everyone. Owned and operated by David Flynn, Junsei will customize sushi orders to your preference for lunch or for dinner. And both sets of prices are reasonable and

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worth every penny. The table ordered the Gyoza appetizer, a Chinese-style dumpling that has grown in popularity across Japan. The Lunch Bunch (sans April) devoured the beef-filled wraps of dough. April is still counting points for Weight Watchers, so she regrettably declined. Kim just couldn’t get enough tuna. She asked for the Tuna Tataki and the Spicy Tuna

Roll. Additionally, she got the Shrimp Hibachi as part of a sushi/hibachi lunch special, as did Heather and I. But, Heather asked for the Tuna Avocado Salad, and I ordered the Charleston Roll with shrimp, cucumber, mayo, smelt and lettuce. Barry also got the Steak and Shrimp Hibachi Grill without the sushi. Again, Barry was the only person who walked away

Avocado Salad. Her sister Elizabeth was in a similar mood, ordering the Tuna Nigiri and the Rainbow Roll, complete with crab, cucumber, tuna, smoked salmon, squid and whitefish. It was, by far, the most attractive and most photogenic dish. April opted for sushi as well, choosing the California and Crab rolls. Christina also went West Coast with the Cali

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thank you e.c. montessori Recognizing the hard work and talent of teachers Carolyn Leslie, Olive McMahon and Shannon Duffy By Wendy Pollitzer

’ve been profiling community members for almost 11 months now. A typical profile involves an interview, a few photo opportunities and an email conversation to make sure everything is correct. I haven’t done a surprise profile ... until now.

This profile is a gesture of thanks to the three teachers who have guided my daughters, Abbie (7) and Julia (6), through their academic life at E.C. Montessori School. Carolyn Leslie, Olive McMahon and Shannon Duffy have taken my children to a level of learning I never anticipated, and I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you (and your wonderful assistants, Brooke Gadley, Sherill Francis, Stacy Gartner and Laura Lopresto) for instilling everyday values, teaching life skills and creating a love of learning my daughters will keep for eternity. Each of the girls had Carolyn Leslie from the ages of 18 months through 3 years. A soft-spoken woman, Carolyn gets on the toddlers’ level and addresses each range of human developmentintellectual, social, physical and spiritualin the most calming manner you’ve ever witnessed. She does so in a way that allows the children to capitalize on their innate love of learning, and she helps them develop the initial confidence necessary to continually discover the joy of learning. In Carolyn’s class, Abbie and Julia learned language development, practical living and social development skills. In addition, they enjoyed creative movement, music, art and enrichment. She taught each of my girls how to appreciate individual learning and the importance of community. They were now prepared for Primary. Olive McMahon taught Abbie and Julia from 3 years to 6 years, when their learning stage is based on sensory, concrete and experiential development. Julia is still in Olive’s class, taking on the current demands of Kindergarten. And she loves it. It amazes me how Kindergarten improves a child’s confidence. One week, they’re sounding out letters, and the next week, they’re reading chapter books. Literally, in 11 weeks, Julia has surprised the family with her love of reading. And we owe it all to Olive, who works with each child in that Primary classroom at their level and encourages, never discourages their daily performance.

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Olive is gifted at teaching the children how to respect themselves and each o t h e r , because her genuine respect for the children is remarkably evident. Abbie is currently in Shannon Duffy’s Lower Elementary class for 6 to 9 year olds. All I can say is thank goodness for Carolyn and Olive who prepared Abbie for such a challenge. Shannon’s class is extraordinary. They are learning everything from botany to Greek Mythology. Abbie’s favorite thing to do in Shannon’s class is creative writing, and she’s good. Shannon encourages the students’ to develop their strengths and at the same time, pays careful attention to their weaknesses. In Abbie’s case, it’s math. Shannon spoke to me about how we can improve Abbie’s desire to learn math; and sure enough, Abbie has come home every day asking me to quiz her on multiplication and division. Shannon is a phenomenal instructor who takes the time to

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Left: Olive McMahon; Above left: Carolyn Leslie; Above: Shannon Duffy; Above right: Abbie and Julia Pollitzer.

individualize lessons based on each child’s development stage; and she does it so effortlessly. So far in my young daughters’ lives, I’ve been blessed with three of the most amazing teachers in Beaufort. I can’t even imagine what the future holds for them, thanks to your patience, your instruction and your guidance. And I’m ever so thankful knowing that my children go to school everyday knowing a little bit more than they did the day before and eager to learn the unknown. You three are unsung heroes, as are all of our teachers in Beaufort. This Thanksgiving, we should all say a little extra thanks around the table for those who take our children under their wings 180 days of the year. You are true champions, and we appreciate you ... all of you.

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Joy O’Kelley (left) and Amanda Posey sit in front of the clothes from the W collection in the old Bay Street Trading Company building.

Beaufort sees new trend in recycling retail space During the recent downturn of the economy, Beaufort has sadly seen a few businesses downtown close their doors. One is Bay Street Trading Company on Bay Street. Joy O’Kelley saw the empty space one day and thought of a temporary solution for the popular Bay Street location. She occasionally hosts a women’s clothing trunk show for W from the Worth Collection. Instead of housing the clothes in her home, O’Kelley asked Lisa Estes, the owner of the building, if she could use the space for her two-week show. It’s a win-win for everyone. No one wants to see retail space sitting empty,

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W from the Worth Collection, one of the country’s top-selling fashion houses with thousands of customers nationwide, offers the aesthetic of the company’s signature line with bold strokes of fun and irreverence. For more information or to place an order, call Joy O’Kelley at 843-812-1820. Her spring show will be Feb. 18-24. Shopping the latest trends couldn’t be easier!

especially on Bay Street and especially during the holiday season. Kudos to O’Kelley and Estes for thinking outside of the box.

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eaufort County firefighters are urging caution to resident who will be frying turkeys this Thanksgiving. Deep frying a turkey, a longtime Southern delicacy, not only produces a great Thanksgiving feast, but may also harbor danger if not done safely. County fire chiefs are concerned with the fires every year caused by deep frying turkeys. Firefighters are offering some safety tips to keep your holiday not only delicious, but safe as well: • Check all hoses and connections from fuel tanks for proper fitting and for rotting and cracks • Oil and water do not mix! Never lower a frozen or partially thawed turkey into a fryer as this may cause the hot oil to over flow. The National Turkey Federation recommends refrigerator thawing and to allow approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird thawed in the refrigerator. Use paper towels to dry your turkey off as much as possible and lower your turkey in slowly. • Always cook outdoors! Place your fryer at least 15 feet from your home and on stable ground. • Create a 3 foot safety zone around your fryer for children and pets. Be sure to use heavy duty mitts when cooking and wear a long sleeve shirt. • Never leave the fryer unattended as overflowing oils only take seconds to ignite. Ensure you have an ABC rated fire extinguisher available and ready to use. NEVER USE A WATER HOSE ON A FIRE WHICH INVOLVES COOKING OILS!!

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New trends in facial cosmetic surgery: Part II During the last decade, there has been a tremendous increase in the use and the number of injectable fillers used in facial aesthetic surgery. There has also been a parallel increase in their indications and the “subtleness” injectable fillers allow patients seeking facial rejuvenation. They can typically be performed in an inoffice setting and have the advantage of short patient recovery times. Fillers can offer patients the benefits of “aesthetic surgery” without the surgery. In this article, part-two of the series, we’ll discuss some of the important points concerning injectable fillers. What are injectable fillers? Fillers are generally of two types: biodegradable (limited treatment span, temporary fillers) and permanent. The most common used fillers are of the biodegradable type and they are obtained from different origins including animal and synthetic

Dr. Aaron Sarathy For questions or to schedule a consult, call Port Royal Oral and Facial Surgery at 843770-0700 or visit www. portroyaloralsurgery.com sources. All of these products undergo rigorous review standards and thorough purification/preparation processes to ensure the highest levels of safety and biocompatibility. They range from products such as collagen (introduced in 2003), to what is most commonly seen today, hyaluronic acid (HA). You may recognize HA from some of its more common names such as Juvaderm® and Restylane®. Both are developed from synthetic sources and provide an excellent solution to myriad of facial

Q & A with FashionGranny

What’s the big deal with big pocketbooks? Greetings Fashionistas. Your questions are pouring in via email and I thank you all. Let’s get right to my Question of the Week: Dear FashionGranny, How long are these gigantic purses going to be in style? I feel foolish carrying such a big pocketbook, but I still buy them! What’s your thought? Answer: OMG! I love this question! Wouldn’t you know it? This is a pet peeve of FashionGranny. Big and pocketbook is an oxymoron. Let’s go to school for a minute. The word pocketbook is defined as a “pocket-size folder used to hold money and papers,” and as defined for women, add “small articles.” I think this is one big perpetration on ladyhood by no talent designers in their quest for Mo’ Money Diversification. Yes!, Business is business, but it ain‘t our business!? Who’s benefiting? Have you ever seen a photo of yourself holding one of these signature bags? It’s like you are holding a small yurt on your arm. “Small articles” does not mean lunch or Sparky. The look isn’t feminine, nor if you really think about it, practical. Is there really a need for all of that “toting”? This “fashion” has given us dolls

a look of frantic multi-taskers. The look of eager contestants on “Let’s Make A Deal,” able to pull a diaper pin or shoe out of our bag at Monty’s behest. This is one “look” I stay away from! I don‘t believe the hype and the “look” is truly fashion sabotage. Don’t be a fashion slave. Instead, I suggest you buy purses in a size that is in proportion to your body size. Nobody loves a hip, expensive handbag more than FashionGranny, and I’ll admit I love a good label too! Remember, purses, handbags, pocketbooks, whatever you call them are just accessories made to enhance the big picture, You! Whether you’re downtown for dinner, the market or work, by any means necessary: accessorize! It’s one of God’s gifts to women kind! Just make sure the focus is You, not your collection of receipts. Please send your questions to fashiongranny@hotmail.com or theislandnews@gmail.com.

aesthetic concerns. Injectable fillers can help to enhance almost every part of a face to include the jawline, around the eyes and mouth, cheeks, and in areas of fine or deeper wrinkles. They can be placed by a variety of techniques, with or without anesthetic or sedation, and leave no visible scar. Fillers can provide a result that lasts for two to six months, with newer products lasting as long as nine months. Injectable fillers provide a great way to address a number of aesthetic concerns and can markedly improve the patient’s appearance contributing to that softer, youthful appearance with dramatic results. They require minimal procedure time and can fit easily into the patient’s busy schedule. Recently introduced injectable fillers such as Juvaderm XC® even come with anesthetic added to make the procedure even more

comfortable. Down-time is also at a minimum, with most patients being able to return to their daily routine almost immediately. Finally, the price of these procedures provides an extremely reasonable alternative to more costly procedures and is wonderful option for patients who are not candidates or who do not want surgery. Injectable fillers give patients the ability to enhance their look and boost self-image while providing ease of recovery and minimally-invasive placement. A thorough evaluation should be performed by a qualified doctor to completely address the patient’s expectations and questions concerning the procedure, so as to match the patient with the ideal injectable option. So if you’re thinking about a tune-up, talk with a doctor about injectable fillers, they may be the perfect option for you.

How are cataracts treated? If your vision is only slightly blurry, a change in your eyeglass prescription may help for a while. However, if you are still not able to see well enough to do the things you like or need to do after the change in eyeglass prescription, cataract surgery should be considered. Cataract surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure and does not require an overnight stay. There are usually few restrictions, and you will be able to resume your normal activities almost immediately. Before surgery, the length of your eye will be measured in what is called an A-scan, and the curve of your cornea will be measured in a technique called keratometry. These measurements help your ophthalmologist select the proper lens implant for your eye. With phacoemulsification, an ultrasound instrument breaks up the center of the cloudy lens and suctions it out. The most common procedure used for removing cataracts is called phacoemulsification. A tiny incision is made in the side of the cornea (the front part of your eye). Your ophthalmologist inserts a tiny instrument through the incision that uses high-frequency ultrasound to break up the center of the cloudy lens and suction it out After the cloudy lens has been removed, the surgeon will replace it with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant made of acrylic. This new lens allows light to pass through and focus on the retina. The lens becomes a permanent part of your eye. In most cases, the lens is inserted behind the iris, the colored part of your eye, and is called a posterior chamber lens. Sometimes, the lens must be placed in front of the iris. This is called an anterior chamber lens. When the lens is in place, the surgeon closes the incision. Stitches are not usually required. In some cases, the part of the lens covering that supports the IOL (called

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Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO Board certified, American Board of Ophthamology, www. seaislandophthamology. com the capsule) can become cloudy several months or years after the first cataract was removed. This is called an “after cataract” or “secondary cataract.” If this occurs and blurs your vision, your Eye M.D. will make an opening in the center of the cloudy capsule with a laser to allow light to pass through the lens properly again. This procedure, called a posterior capsulotomy, takes about five minutes in the doctor’s office and requires no recovery period If you are having cataract surgery, be sure to tell your doctor if you are currently or have ever used alpha-blocker medications such as Flomax®, Uroxatral® or Cadura®. These medications affect the iris or pupil and can lead to complications during cataract surgery. You can still have a successful surgery if your surgeon knows that you have taken these drugs and appropriately adapts his or her surgical technique. You should also tell your ophthalmologist about any other sedative medications you are taking. Also, if you plan to have cataract surgery and you have had LASIK or other laser refractive surgery, provide your ophthalmologist with the vision correction prescription you had before LASIK, if possible. This information will help your ophthalmologist calculate the correct IOL prescription for you. Most people who wear bifocals or reading glasses for near vision may still need to wear glasses after cataract surgery for reading, and, in some cases, even for distance. If you choose to have a multifocal IOL, your dependence on glasses may be minimized or, in some cases, eliminated completely!

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Pets A family that plays together When we watch a litter of puppies play we can be convinced that play is a natural behavior. But I’m sure you’ve met some dogs that don’t play well or that don’t seem interested play at all. How can this be? For starters, dog-dog play is different than dog-human play. While puppies naturally know how to play with other puppies, they have to learn how to play with their people as a part of their socialization. Dogs that don’t have this opportunity in their critical formative weeks may not have any idea how to engage their humans in play, and play is one of the elements that strengthen the dog-human bond. As odd as it may sound, the dogs that do not learn how to play with their people are often the same ones that end up in shelters because the social contract—the one that says a dog deserves a lifelong loving home—has been broken, usually by his human. Unfortunately, some people have a severely limited idea of what constitutes dog play. If your dog won’t fetch the ball, you might think your dog doesn’t know how to do the dog thing. How many of us have thrown the ball for our Best Friend to have him turn around with a condescending look of “What!?” While Tucker, my lab, would retrieve until the moon came out, his housemate Bea would give me her version of “nice throw” and walk away. She preferred a touch-and-run game we called Scream the Beagle. Many dog love running games, chasing games, digging activities and tug-play. But don’t stop there. Everyone has fun teaching dogs tricks and the list is endless: Roll Over,

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BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath. Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www.wholedog.biz.

Take a Bow, Say Your Prayers or the Commando Crawl. My dad taught all of our dogs Wait For It with tiny pieces of kielbasa balanced on their noses. If your dog won’t play one game with you, change your approach. Certainly, Scream the Beagle was not a game I learned about in a book. It developed over time by responding appropriately to cues from the Bea. If you’re patient, understanding and willing to look a bit foolish, you can help your play-deprived dog learn how to get in some kind of game. Here are some mistakes we might make in trying to convince a party-poop dog to play: • Too much intensity — pressure to perform turns the dog off. • Shoving a toy at his face to get him to play with it. • Becoming too excited, and frightening the dog just as he begins to show interest. • Giving up on the dog. If he declines to participate, try another and another until you find a game he likes. • Failing to recognize and reinforce inbred play behavior, such as the bounce in his step, flip of the head, the play bow, a momentary reaching for a toy, or reach with a paw. • Relying on food as the only reward in learning how to play. A reinforcer is anything your dog wants — a squeak toy, a run, or your attention.

• Not ending the session soon enough. You want to leave your dog wanting more! Some activities aren’t appropriate for particular dogs because the games are too arousing, physically risky, or they reinforce inappropriate behaviors. If you don’t allow your dog on the furniture, or if he is low to the ground (think daschund), then jumping on and off the couch is not a good idea. Some humans insist on playing inappropriately, and it’s your job as your dog’s protector to prevent them from having access to your Best Friend. If your brother-in-law’s idea of dog-play is to encourage play biting or body slamming, then you have to step in. Plus, you can’t expect your dog to play with humans he doesn’t care for. If he dislikes children or is frightened by men with beards, it’s unfair to expect him to play with the Abe Lincoln look-alike next door. Play is not something a dog outgrows but rather an activity keenly pursued throughout their lives. Unhealthy and unhappy dogs do not play, so play serves as a barometer of well being, indicating that a dog is well fed, in good health, and content. Like humans, dogs do not play when they’re sad or distressed. If they simply do not enjoy playing anything, they should be scrutinized to make sure all is well in their lives. Who should play? Everyone.

PET OF THE WEEK Abbot and many other cats and dogs are waiting for you to give them a home at Palmetto Animal League’s new adoption center. We are open every day from 12 to 7 p.m. for adoptions. Our house if full of loving animals looking for that second chance. For more information about Abbot or the Adoption Center, please call 6451725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.

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It is a privilege to care for your pet while you are at work or play. Whether we are training, grooming, or playing with your dog(s), our mission is to treat him or her as we would our own. We also strive to put your mind at ease while you are away so that you may enjoy your day without worry. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your family. Call for an appointment: 1307 Boundary Street (821-5394) 24 Market Street (379-9617)

What 2 Do Clay on Thursdays @ ARTworks

Techniques for Handbuilding and Wheel throwing, with Master Potter Trevor Foster. Three sessions: Dec. 2, 9 and 16, $100 plus $25 per 25 pounds of clay. Glazes, firing and camaraderie are included. To sign up, contact thealligatorhunter@ hotmail.com, 803-707-5961. The class will be held at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center.

Annual Turkey Shoot sponsored by Parris Island Rod & Gun

Come aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on Saturday, Nov. 20 for family fun and friendly competition at the Annual Parris Island Rod & Gun Club Turkey Shoot. Win delicious hams and turkeys. We start early at 7 a.m. and shoot all day at the PI Rod & Gun Club range. Only $2 per shot, the club provides all ammo. Bring your own gun (please, no scopes and no barrels longer than 32 inches). Call Nick Russell at 843-524-5577 or 843-812-9697.

Beaufort Writers to meet Beaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room. Upcoming meeting will be held on November 23.

Beaufort High School Dance Ensemble presents fall concert The Beaufort High School Dance Ensemble will present their Annual Fall Dance Concert on Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19 in The Arts

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Friday Nov. 19 - Tuesday, Nov. 23 Unstoppable “PG-13” Showing Daily: 1:15-4:15-7:05-9:05 Skyline “PG-13” Showing Daily 1:10-4:10-7:00-9:00 Megamind 3D “PG” Showing Daily 1:10-4:10-7:00-9:00 Next Three Days “PG-13” Showing Daily 1:15-4:15-7:05-9:15 Harry Potter “PG-13” Showing Daily 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:35

Center at Beaufort High School. The Thursday night performance will begin at 7 p.m. Friday night’s performance time will be set once the BHS football game schedule has been determined. Tickets will be $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information or to order advance tickets, contact Mrs. Teresa Baker at 843-322-2153.

Sea Island Quilters to meet The Seas Island Quilters will meet at 6 p.m. at the Charles Lind Center on Green Street. A

film on “The Art of Quilting” will be shown and new officers will be installed. For additional information, call Brenda McLeod at 846-8820.

The Scott Mullen Baseball Clinic The Scott Mullen Baseball Clinic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Bob Jones Complex from 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9-12, and from 1-4 p.m. for ages 13 and up. Cost is $75 per child. The focus of the clinic will be the fundamentals of baseball. Mullen excels at teaching proper throwing, base running, hitting, sliding, fielding, catching and most of all, how to have fun playing the great game of baseball. Scott Mullen’s experience includes eight years with the Kansas City Royals and three years as head coach for the Beaufort Osperys. For more information, please contact 843-470-8443 or email mmkenneth@aol.com.

Help collect socks to send to troops in Afghanistan Did you know that our soldiers over seas aren’t provided with enough socks to keep their feet warm and dry? Angie at Beaufort Rentals,in the Landmark Building on Robert Smalls Parkway, is collecting new, still packaged white, brown, black or green crew length socks and is going to ship them to the troops serving in Afghanistan. Drop off packages of socks before December 15. Your generosity is very appreciated, but it will also get you entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Carolina Rags or a $50 gift card to Grayco. Please contact Angie for more details at 843-2631524 or 843-252-4249.

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Broad River Construction

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Bernie Kole New Construction, Renovations, Additions, EPA Certified Renovator NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Serving Beaufort since 1994 843.252.7109 or B.Kole01@comcast.net

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Palmetto Smiles

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MARKETING

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