Beaufort Lifestyle - December 2018

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DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM

Jonas with the Bonus. . .

Inspiring and Teaching Others DECEMBER 2018 Friends of Caroline Hospice Joint Commission

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CONTRIBUTORS Cindy Reid

Susan Deloach

Cindy Reid has been published in About Town, skirt!, Salon.com and The Coastal Mariner. A graduate of Mills College in Oakland, CA, she spent most of her career working with authors in the retail book business before becoming one herself. She has a daughter who lives in the state of Washington. A native of New York’s Hudson Valley, she now makes her home on St. Helena Island.

Susan Deloach was born Susan Bessinger in Beaufort, where she still resides with her husband, Larry, and sons Hudson and Tucker.

Susan has a gift for capturing the personality and unique essence of her subject whether on location or in the studio. Her portraits are as diverse as the personalities of the people she photographs - some are edgy, some joyful, but all have one thing in common: the sensitive, skilled and thoughtful approach of the artist behind the camera.

Emily Burgess

John Wollwerth

Emily Burgess received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She is currently a stay-at-home mom to three boys and writes freelance. She moved to Beaufort in 2013 for her husband’s job and enjoys all the lowcountry has to offer.

John Wollwerth is a photographer raised in New York, now living in Beaufort. He specializes in wedding and commercial photography, with additional background in portrait and stock photography. His work has appeared in such publications as The Washington Post, the Minneapolis Tribune, Coastal Living and South Carolina Homes and Gardens. John is involved with the Photography Club of Beaufort and the Professional Photographer of South Carolina.

He lives with his wife and three children.

Nathan Livesay

Paul Nurnberg

Nathan Livesay is the Director of Economic Empowerment at World Orphans and Head Varsity Boys Basketball coach at Beaufort Academy. He has been a coach for the past 18 years and has written for various publications throughout the years.

Paul Nurnberg, whose studio is in Beaufort, SC, specializes in architectural and lifestyle advertising photography. He photographs a variety of subjects including people, products, food, nature and travel for ad agencies, large corporations and magazines. Local clients include Beaufort Memorial Hospital, The Vegetable Kingdom and Swanky J Boutique.

Other clients include JCB, (UK/Savannah), Johnson Matthey, Parker’s Markets and Stertil­ Koni. Paul also teaches photography and camera classes and one on one lessons to individuals.

He just finished a two-year term as president of the SC chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers

STAFF

Julie Hales Owner/Publisher julie@idpmagazines.com

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DECEMBER 2018

IN THIS ISSUE

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Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM Jonas with the Bonus...

Inspiring and Teaching Others

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Hank Herring Green Herring Art and Framing Studio

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Shauw Chin Chapps, CEO of Hopeful Horizons Helping Victims Become Survivors

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The Pat Conroy Literary Center A Year In Review, A Year in Preview

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Friends of Caroline Hospice Delivering “Gold Standard” Care

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Valentine Ball 2019 Event Chairmen Carry on Family Traditions

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United Way of the Lowcountry Making A Local Impact

Departments 07 Publisher’s Thoughts 33 Shop Local, Shop Beaufort

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44 Real Estate Profile Greg and Shelia Bennett

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PUBLISHER’S Thoughts

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Julie Hales owner/publisher julie@idpmagazines.com Naomi Forrestall graphic designer Lea Thornton-Allen office manager lea@idpmagazines.com Susan DeLoach account executive susan@idpmagazines.com Marsha Stewart Executive Assistant marsha@idpmagazines.com

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nother year is quickly coming to an end...and the sights and sounds of the holiday season are all around us...what a beautiful time of year!

This is my favorite holiday. The weather is becoming cooler, the streets and sidewalks are bustling around with holiday shoppers...and, best of all, it’s that time of year when we spend a little extra time with the ones that we love.

As we enjoy this special time, let us not forget the true meaning of this wonderful day...the birth of our Lord and Savior. He is the reason for the season.

I have a lot to be thankful for this holiday Julie Hales, PUBLISHER season...and I pray you all do as well.I hope each of you will stop and reflect on all the things you have had to be grateful for in 2018.

I am grateful for all our advertisers and loyal readers of Beaufort Lifestyle.

Without your support, we wouldn’t be here.

I also want to thank my staff and contributors. You guys are amazing at what you do! I am truly blessed to have you all as part of my Beaufort Lifestyle family.

And, always remember, this magazine is for you! I welcome any story ideas you have and would like to share. Just email them to me at julie@idpmagazines. com.

Last, but certainly not least, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and the most joyous holiday season!

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ABOUT THE COVER Meet Dr. Jonas Gadson, Minister at Beaufort Church of Christ.

He is an amazing inspirational and motivational speaker, and will share with you some of his “Bonus from Jonas” favorite messages.

DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM

Jonas with the Bonus. . .

Inspiring and Teaching Others DECEMBER 2018 Hank Herring Green Herring Art and Framing Studio

Shauw Chin Chapps, CEO Helping Victims Become Survivors

The Pat Conroy Literary Center: A Year in Review, A Year in Preview

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Jonas with the Bonus. . .

Inspiring and Teaching Others Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM

story by Cindy Reid photos by Paul Nurnberg

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onus from Jonas: “There are three kinds of people.

Those that make things happen. Those that watch things happen. And those that wonder what happened!” Dr. Jonas Gadson is most definitely a man who makes things happen as a minister, motivational speaker and author. Born at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and raised on St. Helena Island, he is truly a native son.

Dr. Gadson spent twenty six years at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York before returning to Beaufort in 2005. He was inducted into the Beaufort High School Alumni Hall of Fame for “Distinguishing Himself in Profession, Leadership and Service.” He is a two time nominee of the prestigious Chamber of Commerce Civitas award. In addition, he hosted and sponsored a radio internet program: “The Bible Is Right!” airing every Friday for 30 minutes for over three years reaching listeners locally and across the country.

As Minister at the Beaufort Church of Christ “Where All the Doors Swing Loose on Welcome Hinges to You and to Yours,” Dr. Gadson brings the message of faith,

and as a motivational speaker, he brings the message of hope. Dr. Gadson‘s warm and engaging manner draws listeners in and the wisdom he gained through years of corporate experience keeps them in their seats. He is known as “Mr. Enthusiastic!”

And Dr. Gadson has an uncanny knack for coming up with short witty phrases such as this one: Bonus from Jonas: “This is not the time to whine, but it is the time to shine!”

South to North Dr. Gadson started life on St. Helena Island, SC where he attended St Helena Elementary and High School “Eagles,” almost to graduation. He says, “In my senior year, we were bused from St. Helena Island and those from Robert Smalls High School; we both were bused into town to integrate Beaufort High School.

I graduated from Beaufort High School in 1971, when I was only seventeen. He made the leap from the Lowcountry to the north country because “I had a sister in Rochester, New York so I went up there and if I could find a job I would stay, if I didn’t get hired I would have come back to Beaufort to go to school to

take up a trade.” As fate would have it, “I got into the training program at Xerox Corporation and was subsequently hired, and so I worked for them for three and a half years.” Then Dr. Gadson was hired by Eastman Kodak and spent the next twenty six and a half years there. When Eastman Kodak initiated mandatory training for the whole company he says, “I was ready and honored to be the one chosen from my whole division to become a trainer. I was so successful they sent me to the other divisions to present and this launched a whole new career for me.”

Dr. Gadson says, “I spent thirty years in corporate America and as a corporate trainer for Eastman Kodak. I trained over eight thousand people from sixty nine countries and I earned the “Trainer of the Year” Award from the company. And I loved what I did, but I took an early retirement to return home to Beaufort to take care of my 81 year old, elderly mother. People commented, “You are leaving a great job in Corporate America.”

But I thought, “I can get another job but I have only one mother. And here’s another bonus and you only get this Bonus from Jonas: “My mother never put me in the

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young folk’s home, so I wasn’t going to put her in the old folk’s home.” “Returning to Beaufort in 2005, Dr. Gadson devoted himself to caring for his Marvelous Mother, Mrs. Eliza Mary Gadson, for three and a half years until she passed. While back in Beaufort, he pursued a path in the ministry and as a motivational speaker and author.

Message of Healing Dr. Gadson says, “I look at everything in a positive way, including this story from my childhood. When I was a little boy of four years old I was very ill; I had an enormous tumor in my stomach which made it protrude out as if I was nine months pregnant. Ultimately I was sent to a hospital in Charleston, SC. The doctors told my mother that I had to have an operation and that I would die. Eight other babies had the same operation that I had, and all eight of the babies died. They told my mother that I was going to die too. That I would be number nine! They operated on me not expecting me to live.

After they took out the tumor, I contracted a massive infection. They went back into my right side to clean up the infection after the first surgery. The infection had spread

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to my kidney on my right side, so they took the right kidney out. They didn’t tell my mother and they didn’t tell me. Fifty years later I was told by my doctors that I had only one kidney, and that one kidney was operating at only 5-11%. “When I am speaking I share this story and add one of my bonuses, Bonus from Jonas: “The doctors gave me a diagnosis that I would die, but God gave the final prognosis, that I would live.” And fifty years later I am on dialysis and pursuing a kidney transplant.

I have gone public with this very personal story so I can transform lives by giving people a lift. Bonus from Jonas: “Don’t let anyone bury you until after you are dead.

You are bigger than that. You are better than that and the best is still in you. Allow that Best to Bud, to Bloom and to Blossom into a bright and beautiful future.”” He laughs and says, “Everything on me still works, including me.”

Beaufort Church of Christ Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM is Minister of the Beaufort Church of Christ and says, Welcome to the Beaufort Church of Christ, “Where All the Doors Swing Loose On Welcome Hinges To You And To Yours!”

Another Bonus from Jonas: “The Church

that Is Biblically Alive Is Worth The Drive.’

Dr. Gadson says, “The Beaufort Church of Christ is a mission work starting from Beaufort, to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ across the United States and in other parts of the world!

The scripture says, “Don’t despise small beginnings.” Since he planted this mission work in Beaufort, SC, he has preached in Maryland, California, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Delaware, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Although he has been teaching and preaching the Word of God for forty five years across the country, he always worked a full time job and has never been on a church payroll.

Motivation to Motivate “I started off my motivational speaking by preaching and teaching in a church in Rochester, NY after I had become a Christian at nineteen and that transformed my life. ” says Dr. Gadson, “And then schools, colleges, and conferences all took me into corporate America where I became a trainer and was able to partake of all kinds of educational opportunities.”

Dr. Gadson also completed the Dale Carnegie training course and is a member

of the National Speakers Association (NSA). He is a DTM, Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest level of achievement in this 300,000 member worldwide organization that teaches speaking, listening and leadership. He is an accomplished orator and helped to establish the Beaufort Toastmasters Club in Beaufort, SC. He gave his signature speech with the same title as his book: “How To Fly Like An Eagle With Wings Like A Wimp!” in St. Louis, Missouri to 500 people from around the world and earned a standing ovation. His speech stayed on the Best Seller list for three consecutive years. One of his quotes was on the Toastmasters website, “If you cheat yourself in your preparation, it will show up in your presentation.” He also has a doctorate in Theology and is a graduate of the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class.” Dr. Gadson says, “I wrote my book so I could teach people how to take a chance, take charge and take control their lives.”

The Three Ways Dr. Gadson shares his philosophy

of “The Three Ways: Educational, Inspirational and Motivational.”

Education is first he says, “Because the Latin word for educate is “to lead and draw out,” the best that is in you. And remember in a world of seven billion people, there is no one just like you. Psalm 139 Verse 14 says, “You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God…” No one else can duplicate your fingerprints, your handwriting or your child. God made you an original.

Don’t you dare die a cheap copy.”

Inspiration comes next because “If there has ever been a time for inspiration, that time is now. I encourage people to develop themselves within and they’ll never do without.” Bonus from Jonas: “Live full and die empty. You must work harder on yourself than you do on your job. “ Motivation is the final way because “If a person is headed in the wrong direction, they don’t need motivation. They need education first; Turn Around. They are headed in the wrong direction. Once they get the education, then they can be inspired and then motivated to get up, get going and live their dreams, goals and

aspirations.”

“God Is Great All The Time And All The Time God Is Great!”

Dr. Gadson has one “Dynamic Daughter and her name is Ms. Chantieria Joanetta Gadson.” He says about her, “She is my shereo and I love her very much!”

When he needs a quiet place to gather his thoughts, Dr. Gadson returns to the same spots of Beaufort beauty. A true St. Helena Islander, he says, “I like driving down route 21, straight to Fripp Island and walk out on the pier down there. You feel you are right in the Atlantic Ocean. The fresh air clears your mind. I also love the scenery by the bridge in beautiful Beaufort at the waterfront park. The fresh air, the quietness, the scenery. It is God’s country and it doesn’t get any better than that.”

For further information: Beaufort Church of Christ 170 Robert Smalls Parkway Beaufort, South Carolina 29906 (843) 524-4281 * (585) 703-9547 jg@ jonasbonus.com www. BeaufortCoC. com

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story by Chris Kincade

ank D. Herring is an international artist who has artwork throughout the US, Ireland, England, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Hank is a native of North Carolina but now calls Beaufort, SC home. He specializes in framing and mixed media art and is the proud owner of Green Herring Art and Framing Studio in Beaufort, SC. Hank is driven in both his own artwork and his framing projects by his favorite motto that says, “art should stir the soul and ignite the imagination.”

Hank found his way into the framing business when he struggled to find a framer that would listen when framing his own art. “I could not find a framer that would frame my own work the way I wanted. No one would listen,” explained Hank. It was a very frustrating experience for Hank as an artist each time. Hank decided to tackle the challenge of framing his own art and quickly discovered he had a gift in framing as well as his mixed media art.

His talent for framing caught the attention of other artists who quickly

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began requesting his services for their framing needs. Green Herring Art and Framing Studio was born, and Hank’s clients have followed him around the area to five different locations, including his current location in Beaufort.

“I am an artistic framer. It is about the art first, then the customer, and the goal is to make sure I compliment both at the same time,” explains Hank. “I frame to support the artwork and to never overpower it.” Hank believes artwork should be framed so the pieces become heirlooms and handles each project with great care and attention to last for generations to come. “I understand some pieces are perceived as decoration, but they should be framed for longevity,” explains Hank.

Hank also has a passion for rescued materials where he transforms used materials into works of art. Growing up on a farm, his family wasted very little, teaching him from a young age to reuse and repurpose what is possible. Hank has adopted that philosophy even as an artist.

“Everything has a purpose. Everything is there, all we have to do is use it,” explains

Hank. “Everything I have learned from a child until now is reflected in my art.”

Hank currently serves on the board of The Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County, also referred to as The ABLE Foundation, which is a foundation that provides support and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Beaufort County. “It is a foundation I am very passionate about and am honored to serve,” explains Hank.

He also serves as a board member for the South Carolina Arts Alliance that advances and promotes the arts for all South Carolinians through advocacy, leadership development, and public awareness.

Contact Hank today to schedule an appointment for custom framing at Green Herring Art and Framing by calling 843379-5880. You may also visit him at Green Herring Art and Framing, located at 917 Bay Street, Suite G, Beaufort, SC. Visit Green Herring Art and Framing Studio online at www.GreenHerringArt.com, or by following them on Facebook at www.

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Helping Victims Become Survivors

Shauw Chin Capps, CEO of Hopeful Horizons story by Emily Burgess photos by Susan DeLoach

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nding abuse. Changing lives. A simple, yet profound mission statement for Hopeful Horizons, a local non-profit children’s advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis center. The vital work of Hopeful Horizons has brought much to the Beaufort community and surrounding areas.

Although Hopeful Horizons is only nearing its second birthday, the work has been taking place in the Beaufort area for over 30 years.

Before the birth of Hopeful Horizons in early 2017, the critical work was a collaborative effort of Hope Haven, the local children’s advocacy and rape crisis center, and CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse). The organizations decided they were stronger together and merged to create Hopeful Horizons and expand their impact in the community.

Their website says, “As a united team, the voice of the organization will be amplified throughout the community and increase our ability to advocate for victims and educate the public in order to prevent child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault.”

“It was a very grassroots movement that started what is now Hopeful Horizons,” said Shauw Chin Capps, CEO of Hopeful Horizons.

Around 30 years ago, a local rape survivor, raped in her own home, had no services, organizations or advocates available to help her navigate the trauma or maze of the judicial system in such a case, and vowed that no victim would have to journey through this alone, so she gathered some of her friends and created the rape crisis center.

A group of concerned citizens also came together after realizing that when children are abused in our community, they have to be shipped to Charleston to be assessed, to get the medical review and forensic interview. The problem came when most families never made it there to attain the information to move forward. Although, Charleston is only an hour and a half away, for many families in this situation, the travel was a barrier in getting the help they needed. These citizens helped to create the children’s advocacy task force in our area to provide these services locally and prevent these children and families from falling through the cracks.

“The domestic violence piece of this started with women, who often were familiar with victimization (a lot of times you find that women were sheltering other women, opening their doors to friends who were experiencing domestic violence) and

felt the need to have these services here locally and they came together and CODA was born,” said Capps The combined history of these organizations spans almost 70 years.

They not only believe in the importance of advocating for victims, but to also educate the public on the connection between child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault and that we all play a part in ending violence and abuse.

“There needs to be understanding that these three issues are not neatly packaged and separate. They intersect. We see often when there is domestic violence there is child abuse. When there is child abuse there may be sexual assault. When there is sexual assault there is domestic violence,” Capps said.

Hopeful Horizons offers a variety of services to individuals and families in our area facing child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. The main office is located on Charles Street with an additional location in Bluffton, a soon-tobe location in Okatie, where the solicitors office is opening a victims services center, as well as a 24-hour shelter at an undisclosed location. The organization also serves in outlying rural counties including Colleton, Hampton, Jasper and Allendale.

The children’s advocacy program provides comprehensive forensic interviewing in cases of child abuse. Before Hopeful Horizons, the child would have to

be interviewed multiple times by various agencies with interviewers who were not trained to specifically work with children.

Now, law enforcement and DSS refer all children to Hopeful Horizons for expert forensic interviewing by one of the on-staff nationally trained forensic interviewers.

This creates a win-win situation, where children are only subjected to disclose the information from their trauma once and law enforcement receives all the needed information to move forward.

The organization also employ child abuse medical experts that help in collection of evidence and provide insight on the trauma that took place while also providing treatment to the child.

Additionally, they provide counseling through therapists trained in evidencebased trauma and treatment.

Hopeful Horizons has a large 24/7 shelter for single women or women with children who are fleeing domestic violence with no other resources available. The shelter can house up to 24 residents at a time and once approved for shelter, residents have up to 60 days to utilize the shelter while finding a more permanent option. While in the shelter and passed their 60 days, these victims have access to an array of supportive counseling and treatment services as well as support groups where they can find hope and healing by sharing and listening to the experiences and insights with other

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survivors.

Additional services provided include case management, in which a case manager helps survivors assess their needs, identify goals and help them find useful resources in the community, and legal assistance and victim advocacy provided free of charge by the Hopeful Horizons’ legal department that consists of an attorney, paralegal and court advocate.

Sexual assault services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, as well as 24/7 hospital accompaniment in which Hopeful Horizons has partnered with all local hospitals in four counties (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper) to offer faceto-face support to any rape victim who walks in to the emergency department of these hospitals providing emotional support and assisting with reporting the assault to law enforcement. Legal assistance, counseling and therapy, and support groups are also available to victims of sexual assault.

Hopeful Horizons believes that we can stop violence before it happens. Holding to their core value of collaboration, they have partnered with CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association) here in Beaufort, to create primary prevention programs that target the root causes of child abuse and sexual violence. Some of the various programs provided are Men of Strength (MOST) club, Women Inspiring Strength and Empowerment (WISE) club, Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP), as well as additional family-based programs. The mission is to change the cultural norms associated with violence against women and girls by providing these programs to middle, high school and college students in Beaufort and surrounding counties.

In 2017, Hopeful Horizons served close to 2,500 adults and children through their various services at no cost to the individuals or families. Hopeful Horizons receives funding through federal and state grants and the Department of Health, as well as private foundations such as United Way, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Coastal Community Foundation. They also receive funds from individual donors and two fundraisers they host throughout the year. Hopeful Horizons also has many volunteer opportunities available for those who are seeking a way to help.

Shauw Chin Capps’ involvement with the organization dates back 15 years to when she served as the executive director of Hope Haven. At the merger of Hope Haven and CODA, Capps became the CEO of Hopeful Horizons and Kristin Dubrowski, who served as the executive

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director of CODA, took on the role of COO at Hopeful Horizons.

“It came together because both Kristin and I had a high level of trust. It was about doing the work. It wasn’t about positions or titles. We self-selected at the conception of Hopeful Horizons and we both knew that there would only be one CEO and both of us were happy with whoever that would be as long as we got to do what we love which is continuing the mission of this organization,” said Capps.

After close to two years as CEO of Hopeful Horizons, and 15 years of serving the Beaufort community through this work, Capps announced that she is exiting her position on December 31, 2018 as her family is relocating to Atlanta for her husband’s new position as Associate Pastor at Peachtree Baptist Church.

The succession plan has been in the works for over a year, as they hope to seamlessly turn over leadership to Kristin Dubrowski. The robust succession plan also includes the dissolve of the COO position, replacing it with two full-time

key positions to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization, including a Chief Development Officer and a Director of Grants and Program Evaluation, a position that is supported by a grant from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

The work of Hopeful Horizons is an asset to the Beaufort community in every way. From helping victims find strength to move forward and equipping them as they go to providing a safe place to heal and working to change the culture of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault in our area.

“We encourage victims to come forward and give them hope that this does not have to define them for the rest of their lives.

Help is available and they can heal. Victims heal and become survivors everyday here, which is the best news. Often people say what I do is depressing and I say it’s not; because I get to see victims become survivors everyday. I get to see the healing take place,” said Capps.

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at Conroy was different forward into 2019. from others at the top The NEW Pat Conroy Literary of his craft, different Center in his generosity. He Thanks to the generosity of Dick was a champion, even Stewart and the Beaufort Inn, the for those who pretended not to need Conroy Center was able to relocate into one…. Because of him, we see the good our new and expanded location at 905 in Santini, and know that any man, no Port Republic Street, opening doors for matter how wounded can beLiving, new permanent BEAUFORT, SCor-damaged, Southern the Patexhibition Conroymaterials, Literary Center, and the Anchorage 1770 a prince of tides.”—Rick Bragg touring and temporary exhibits, public InnInare excited to announce the programming first Cookheld The Book: Sharing Recipes, Wine & Words, a this season of giving, the Pat within the Conroy , Conroy Literary Center is grateful for Center, and additional gift shop items special event to be held Saturday, May 19 from 4:00–9:00forp.m. at the Anchorage 1770 the extraordinary gifts of time and writers, readers, teachers, and students.

(1103 Bayfreely St.,byBeaufort, TheThe inaugural Cook the Book will be presented by renowned talent shared our pantheonSC). of Conroy Center is currently volunteers, advisors, and board members hosting the Our Prince of Scribes: southern chef Cynthia Graubart,Writers and will focus on recipes from her recent cookbook Sunday with the thousands of visitors and Remember Pat Conroy Portraits Suppers (2017).weThe components: Cynthia program participants have event hosted inhas three Exhibition featuring sketches by artist will give a cooking demonstration ourthree secondrecipes full year offrom operations.

And and authorassisted Nicole Seitz the 67 portrait of Pat by Beaufort-based portrait by of Sunday Suppers byof Anchorage chef Byron Landis, followed we are grateful as well to the exceptional contributing writers to the recently artist Susan Graber. There is always a agenerosity book and signing and appetizers and culminating with a of ourapron many donors in andwith well wine published anthology honoringon Patthe as veranda, good reason to make a first visit—or a beyond the lowcountry who continue to a lifelong mentor and champion of his the Conroy four-course dinner complete with hand-selected wine pairings return in thevisit—to dining room.Center, where make this dream possible through their fellow writers. By the time this article admission is entirely free and donations stalwart support. Here is a look back at is published, the Conroy Center will are greatly appreciated. some highlights from 2018 and a glimpse also be proudly displaying a new official

The Conroy Center and the Anchorage 1770 Inn to Host a Southern Living Inspired Event: Cook the Book

With James Beard Award-winning Chef and Cookbook Author Cynthia Graubart

This new venture was inspired by Pat Conroy’s passion for cooking and his perennial search March Forth for a new recipe. Pat opens his 2004 cookbook with the words, “The subject food ison Our second annualof March Forth March Fourth, commemorating the nearly a sacred one to me.” His lifelong passion for cooking was first ignited in 1969 and anniversary of Pat Conroy’s death, honors only became more intense as he grew older. Many of his readers with Pat’sare last familiar act as a teacher withanother a day of learning held at Penn Center near Pat’s quote from his cookbook, “a recipe is a story that ends with a good meal.”

gravesite on St. Helena Island. National Book Award-winning poet Nikky Finney, two-time Lillian Smith Bookcelebrates Award Cynthia Graubart is an ideal chef to launch the new Cook the Book series, which winning novelist Anthony Grooms, author foodways, writing, and fellowship. When Pat first began cooking in earnest, turned to and master naturalisthe J. Drew Lanham, and Conroy family members Tim Conroy Cynthia’s husband Cliff for guidance. It was 1969 and Pat’s first wife had appointed him and Cassandra King Conroy spoke to a family chef. He ventured to the Old New York Bookshop in Atlanta, full houseasking of visitorsfor fromGraubart’s 11 states at Penn Center’s Frissell Community House. help. According to Pat’s recollections, Cliff, fearing the Conroy clan demise by starvation, In 2019, March Forth’s audience will handed Pat an edition of Auguste Escoffier’s cookbook. And so Pat’s adventures expand by aculinary factor of ten!

In partnership with the Beaufort County School District, began, and he became the epicurean ‘magician’, the soup ‘sorcerer’, turning “the art of all 1,300 students at Beaufort High stealing recipes into both a hobby and an art.”

School are reading and discussing the

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Cynthia’s newest cookbook, Sunday Suppers extols the virtues of the Sunday supper. She

New York Times best-selling young adult novel Dear Martin by Nic Stone, who will serve as keynote speaker at next year’s March Forth and address an all-school assembly at BHS about the social justice themes of her popular debut novel. A full lineup of presenters and programs for the 2019 March Forth will be announced in January.

Camp Conroy & Children’s Book Fair This summer, our inaugural Camp Conroy gave a group of young writers and artists the welcome chance to write, illustrate, edit and produce their own lowcountry-themed book in just two weeks—under the expert guidance of our incredible instructors Lisa Anne Cullen, Miho Kinnas and Maura Connelly, and in partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry. The second annual Camp Conroy will move to a larger venue at Beaufort Middle School (which was Beaufort High School during Pat Conroy’s years there as student and teacher) and be open to an even larger group of participants in summer 2019. Look for registration details early in the new year.

A Children’s Book Fair was held in October in partnership with the Santa Elena History Center, featuring a full day of educational workshops, interactive activities, and author readings and book signings highlighted by appearances from children’s book authors and artists Melissa Conroy, Poppy’s Pants and Lisa Anne Cullen, Little Orange Honey Hood and an impressive array of fellow lowcountry children’s authors. Look for

this exciting family-friendly program to continue in 2019 as well.

Lowcountry Book Club Convention Also in October, the Conroy Center held our second annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention in partnership with the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Bookstore, and South Carolina Humanities, with additional support from the Pulpwood Queens Book Club.

Keynoted by a lively conversation between authors and librarians James E. McTeer II, Minnow and Annie Spence, Dear Fahrenheit 451, the day of literary learning was enjoyed by some 100 book club members from across Beaufort County. Look for a third annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention to be announced by summer 2019.

AND, in the meantime, look for details on a yearlong Pat Conroy Literary Center Book Club to launch in March 2019, held at the new and expanded Conroy Center where we will explore all twelve of Pat’s published books in order of publication, one per month, with our special guest discussion leaders.

Pat Conroy Literary Festival Our third annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival, held the first weekend in November and in partnership with the USCB Center for the Arts, once again drew hundreds of literary pilgrims from around the country to gather in beautiful Beaufort in memory and celebration of Pat Conroy. This year’s festival included appearances by Pulitzer Prize winners Rick Bragg and Kathleen Parker; best-

selling novelists Patti Callahan Henry, Sandra Brown and Cassandra King Conroy; Pat’s Daufuskie Island student turned chef and tour guide Sallie Ann Robinson, and the Tony Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers. How can the fourth annual “ConroyFest” top that in 2019?

Join us next November—and look for the schedule announcement next summer at www.patconroyliteraryfestival.org—to find out.

And those are just a few wonderful memories from a year filled with growth and glimpses into a new year filled with promise from the Pat Conroy Literary Center. We invite you to visit us in person at 905 Port Republic Street or online at www.patconroyliterarycenter.org to learn even more. Great Love, Great Thanks, and Happy New Year!

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riends of Caroline Hospice is a non-profit organization serving the Lowcountry and its residents for over thirty seven years. Their story began in 1977, when a young local woman named Caroline Sue Quann died of cancer at age 31. In order to honor her wishes to be at home for her final days, as well as die with

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grace and dignity, her friends resolved to provide her with companionship and medical care. This marked the founding of the Friends of Caroline Hospice, the first non-profit hospice organization in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

Friends of Caroline (FOCH) provides quality-of-life care that offers hope and encouragement to those nearing the

end-of-life’s journey and support for their family, friends and the community.

Recently, the FOCH became Joint Commission accredited. This prestigious accreditation acknowledges that the FOCH delivers “Gold Standard” care.

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For further information: www.jointcommission.org Joint Commission state-of-the-art standards are the basis of an objective evaluation process and can help organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The standards focus on important patient, individual or resident care and organization functions that are essential to providing safe, high-quality care.

Joint Commission standards are developed with input from health care professionals, providers, subject matter experts, consumers, and government agencies (including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus. New standards are added only if they relate to patient safety or quality of care, have a positive impact on health outcomes, meet or surpass law and regulation, and can be accurately and readily measured.

Beaufort Lifestyle spoke with Eileen Filan, RN, Clinical Coordinator at FOCH about the JCAHO accreditation.

to out patients with increased measurable performance goals.

Palliative patients. Now that our Palliative care program has been JCAHO accredited, we are more committed to measurable quality care then ever. I am proud and honored to be a member of the Friends team.

How does this impact staff education?

Education here at Friends has always been a priority, including monthly education as well as yearly education in house and the off - site annual Hospice Palliative Conference, as well as individualized off site education for all disciplines. Since the accreditation we now have increased educational, goals for the specialized care of our patients including more specific plans of care that work for our patients and their care givers and involved family members.

Hospice Fundraisers The Friends of Caroline Hospice Thrift Store benefits FOCH and helps support their patients and their families. The store is staffed by volunteers and filled with clothing for men, women and children.

Find general household items, books, small furniture, toys and many more items.

FOCH also holds annual community events. The four main events are Festival of Trees in early December, the Gingerbread 5K in mid-December, Bands Brews & BBQ in February and the annual Fashion for Compassion fashion show in April.

Is there a safety focus?

Absolutely. Safety for patients, families and staff. Teaching on Oxygen and Medication safety as well as cough, flu and prevention of spread of infection.

How does this distinguish Friends of Caroline Hospice?

As I previously stated, we are a non-profit that was the first hospice in Beaufort, now here for 38 years! We have a great team and a great Executive Director who are totally committed to giving the best quality care for all our Hospice and

For further information: Friends of Caroline Hospice is located at 1110 13th Street, Port Royal, SC 29935 Phone: 843-525-6257 Fax: 843-525-9418 “We are available 24/7. Please feel free to stop by or call anytime.”

The FOCH Thrift Shop is located at 1100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC.

What is the process to become Joint Commission accredited?

The Joint Commission is the “Gold Standard” in health care accreditation.

It begins with an onsite objective survey lasting three days. The surveyors conduct interviews with staff and review organizational practices, including documentation and patient care. They review the findings of the survey with the entire team. It was an extremely productive and exciting process for all of us! After a period of time we heard back from them and we received our accreditation.

How does this impact or measure patient care?

I work at Friends of Caroline because it is the oldest hospice and is a non-profit that has and always been committed to excellent care. Now that we are JCAHO accredited we have an organization that is acknowledged to be committed to excellence and to be the ‘Gold Standard’ of hospice care. JCAHO accreditation helps us to implement the highest quality of care

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Valentine Ball 2019 Event chairmen carry on family traditions photo by Paul Nurnberg

Honorary chairs for Friday night’s Cocktail Affair are Vicki and Jon Verity (left). Saturday’s night’s Valentine Ball co-chairs are Laurie and Steve Sisco, MD, (center) and Allison and Ben Coppage (right).

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s a young teen growing up in Beaufort, Allison Coppage always enjoyed seeing her parents dress up for the town’s social affair of the season – the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Valentine Ball.

“Each year, I watched my mom don a beautiful gown and my dad pull out his tux for the annual ball,” she said.

It was a ritual her grandparents first practiced in 1990 when they attended the inaugural Valentine Ball and what would become Beaufort Memorial’s premier fundraiser.

Thirty years later, Coppage and her husband, Ben, are co-chairing the 2019 event with Beaufort Memorial general surgeon Dr. Stephen Sisco and his wife, Laurie.

“The Valentine Ball has always and forever been a tradition in my family,” Coppage said. “We take great pride in the hospital and want to support it any way we can. It’s really an anchor of our community.”

The family’s close association with Beaufort Memorial dates back to 1971 when Coppage’s grandfather, the late Dr. Earnest Collins, joined the BMH medical staff, becoming the first OB-GYN in Beaufort County. The hospital’s birthing center is named in his honor.

Her father, Dr. Brad Collins, is a pathologist at the hospital and serves as director of its lab. This year, he and his wife, Cindy, will host their 19th pre-ball dinner party. The hallmark feature of the Valentine Ball, the private dinners are what distinguish the event from so many other nonprofit organization fundraisers.

Each guest who purchases a ticket to the ball by January 11 will receive an invitation to one of the pre-ball dinners hosted by Beaufort residents in their private homes.

“The size of the dinner parties can range from six to 30,” said Coppage, who has co-hosted dinners twice in recent years.

“That’s one of the things that makes them so much fun. Every party is unique.”

Long before she attended her first ball, Coppage was working behind-the-scenes at her parents’ pre-ball dinners.

“I remember their first party in 1998,” Coppage said. “I helped mom in the kitchen prep her famous seafood strudel, a true labor of love that I served at my own dinner party in 2017.”

This time around, she’s helping orchestrate the entire 30th anniversary Valentine Ball weekend, taking place Feb. 8-9 at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort.

The festivities include the elegant Cocktail Affair Friday evening, followed Saturday

night by the pre-gala dinner parties and black-tie ball.

Serving as honorary co-chairs of the Cocktail Affair are Vicki and Jon Verity, whose history with the foundation fundraiser also dates back three decades.

“My parents, Bill and Peggy Verity, moved to Beaufort in the late ‘80s and got very involved in the community and were among the first to host a dinner party for the Valentine Ball,” Jon Verity said. “On a number of occasions, Vicki and I would come to town from Chicago to join in the dinner. The most memorable was when former Beaufort Mayor David Taub arrived on his motorcycle in his black tie.”

Since moving to Beaufort, Jon and Vicki Verity have seen firsthand the critical role the hospital plays in the health of the community.

“My father was in and out of the hospital regularly in the last several years of his life,” Jon Verity said. “He always had excellent care.”

Verity was just as impressed with the treatment his grandson received when he needed an emergency appendectomy at midnight on a Saturday night.

Proceeds from the 2019 fundraiser will help pay for the renovation of Beaufort Memorial’s surgical pavilion. To date, the Valentine Ball has raised nearly $5 million for a wide range of hospital improvements, from the expansion of the ER to digital diagnostic technology for the Breast Health Center.

Dr. Sisco, a member of the medical staff since 1998, has seen the benefits of the many improvements.

“Since my time here, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has strived to stay on the forefront of medical care delivery and has recruited an amazing staff of physicians as

well as an entire hospital staff equipped to deliver the best quality of current medical care,” he said. “I couldn’t have found a better place to spend my career.”

Not long after he began dating his wife, Laurie, who served for several years as a surgical technologist in Beaufort Memorial’s OR, Sisco invited her to the Valentine Ball.

“We had a great time and met many wonderful people,” Laurie Sisco recalled.

“Since then, we have held pre-ball dinners in our home where we have met more amazing people from our community. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the community on a personal level.”

With broad support for the hospital, the co-chairs have had no trouble enlisting the dozens of volunteers it takes to organize the foundation’s biggest fundraiser. Committees tasked with various aspects of the festivities are busy at work coordinating the evening’s musical entertainment and decadent dessert bar, soliciting items for the silent auction and recruiting hosts for the pre-ball dinner parties to be held in some 50 private Beaufort residences.

“This is Beaufort’s premier party with a purpose,” Coppage said. “People recognize the importance of the hospital to our community and look forward to the ball each year.”

Tickets for the 2019 Valentine Ball weekend are now available. Friday Cocktail Affair tickets are $80 per person, Saturday gala tickets $150 and tickets for both events are $200. For more information on the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation fundraiser, visit ValentineBall. org or call the foundation at (843) 5225774.

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idden behind the beautiful scenery and postcardperfect views of the Lowcountry, there are people in our community struggling to make ends meet. There are working families who are living paycheck to paycheck, desperately trying to keep the lights on and a roof over their heads.

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are having to choose between buying their prescriptions and putting food on the table. While it’s hard to even imagine, nearly one out of five children in Beaufort County and two out of five children in Jasper County live in poverty.

With the community’s support, United Way of the Lowcountry is helping to meet the immediate needs of our neighbors who need it the most through their internal

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Once we understand their situation, we provide them with information and resources, referrals to our partner agencies and community partners, and financial assistance to help improve their situation,”

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United Way of the Lowcountry not only helps meet the immediate needs of our neighbors but continues to work to create lasting, positive change. Through Community Impact, United Way is working to address the root causes of key issues facing our community, focusing on Basic Needs, Education, Health and Income/Family Stability.

With the help of more than 275 volunteers and AmeriCorps members, United Way’s Early Grade Reading Initiative, Read Indeed is making a big impact on children in our community like 2nd grader Adiel. Through this program, Adiel received one-on-one in school tutoring last school year and made great gains.

At the beginning of first grade, Adiel struggled to read and was behind but with the help of volunteer reading tutors, he made tremendous gains in reading and built confidence. By the time he entered 2nd grade, he was reading chapter books and graduated from the program. Adiel is just one of the hundreds of children each year who are impacted by this program.

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United Way of the Lowcountry’s Annual Campaign is in full swing as they work to raise $2.3 million dollars for our community. “The dollars we raise here in the Lowcountry, stay local, helping our friends and neighbors throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties,” says Mandy Parsons, United Way of the Lowcountry Interim President & CEO. “During this

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7 Christmas Bible Verses To Reflect On

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John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

This verse relays the beautiful and holy gift our Father gave us; this is the greatest gift to humankind. May we reflect on His goodness and just how mighty His love is for us to have given up His only Son for us.

Isaiah 9:6

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”

Jesus Christ is our Prince of Peace, our mighty Healer, our Savior.

This verse speaks volumes about the Christ we have the honor and blessing of serving, knowing and loving. There is truly no one like Him.

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Matthew 1:21

“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

May this verse stir up an excitement for our King, may it make us reflect on His holy purpose, His sacrifice and His whole life. May we reflect on His purpose for having come to save all of humanity from their old ways and their sin, so that they may reborn into a new life of faith and communion with Jesus.

That is a miracle.

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John 1:14

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

May we ever believe and have hope in God’s Word, because our God is the Word, and He is ever with us, sustaining us, guiding us into still waters and edifying and enriching our souls with who He is.

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James 1:17

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”

All good and perfect gifts are directly from our God; may we simply give thanks to Him for all things in our lives, not only during this season, but every day. May we worship Him with thanksgiving always, and praise Him for all of His wonderful deeds. He will never stop working in our lives.

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John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.”

This is a powerful verse once we accept its truth and reality; there is a peace that we can have that transcends all understanding, a peace that can only derive from the Father, a holy peace. May we not lose heart as He tells us to, and may be keep strong, fight the good fight and wrap ourselves daily in His light and the peace which he gives us freely.

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2 Corinthians 9:15

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”

It is indeed unspeakable. We will lose our words for how great our God is, our greatest gift in living. May we always worship Him with our lips, seek Him with our hearts and honor Him with our actions.

Make this Christmas unforgettable. Hold your family close. Give thanks. Be merry.

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n today's day and time, It's easy to lose sight, Of the true meaning of Christmas And one special night.

When we go shopping, We say, "How much will it cost?"

Then the true meaning of Christmas, Somehow becomes lost.

Amidst the tinsel, glitter And ribbons of gold, We forget about the child, Born on a night so cold.

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The children look for Santa In his big, red sleigh Never thinking of the child Whose bed was made of hay.

In reality, When we look into the night sky, We don't see a sleigh But a star, burning bright and high.

A faithful reminder, Of that night so long ago, And of the child we call Jesus, Whose love the world would know.

Ingredients

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• 1 package of fudgey brownie mix with necessary ingredients • 2 packages (11.5 oz. each) HERSHEY'S Kitchens Milk Chocolate Chips, divided • 36 lollipop sticks • Styrofoam block • Holiday sprinkles, chopped nuts or small decorative candies

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1. Following package or recipe directions prepare and bake brownies in foil-lined pan with foil extending beyond pan edges. Cool completely in pan.

2. Line tray with wax paper. Using foil as handles lift brownie out of pan. Cut off brownie edges. With hands knead and roll remaining brownie until it forms one large ball. Divide brownie ball into 36 (about 1-1/4 inch) balls; place on prepared tray.

3. Place 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. One at a time, dip about 1/2 inch of the tip of lollipop stick into melted chocolate and insert stick about halfway into brownie balls; return to tray. Freeze about 10 minutes.

4. Place remaining milk chocolate chips in deep microwave-safe bowl (such as large glass measuring cup). Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred.

5. If needed, gently reshape balls. Dip each brownie pop into melted chocolate, gently tap off excess coating. Immediately add Holiday sprinkles or other toppings. Place upright into Styrofoam block. Repeat until all pops are coated. (If coating mixture cools and coating becomes difficult, microwave at MEDIUM 10 to 15 seconds; stir.)

Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Wrap pops in plastic wrap and tie with ribbon bow, if desired. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes 36 brownie pops.

HINTS:

1. Place container with melted chocolate in bowl filled with about 1 inch warm water to help keep the chocolate fluid longer. Be careful not to allow any water to get into the chocolate mixture.

2. About 3 inches of granulated sugar in shallow containers can be used to support pops if a Styrofoam block is unavailable.

3. Leftover melted chocolate can be used to coat pretzels, cookies or other snacks.

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100+ Nativity Scenes from Around the World

nce again, First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort is preparing for a magnificent Nativity Display featuring more than 100 nativity scenes from across the world. As always, this year’s event is a gift to the public and open for all to enjoy on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

“It is amazing to see how the Christmas story is depicted by artists from all over the world,” said Donna Sheetz, FPC’s Volunteer Nativity Coordinator. “Whether they are made from banana leaves or oyster shells, wood or fine porcelain – each nativity tells a story unique to the artist’s culture.”

Since 2011, FPC’s Presbyterian Women have been creating and hosting this family-friendly event which has become a new tradition for many looking for a way to start off the season of Advent. The nativities come in all shapes and sizes – some so small they fit in a match box and others that sprawl across an entire table.

The Nativity Celebration will be located in First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort’s Fellowship Hall located at 1201 North Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. This event is free to the public and handicap accessible.

All ages are welcome.

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Greg and Shelia moved to the Beaufort area 21 years ago after living in the Caribbean on Montserrat Island for many years and operating a scuba diving business. They were forced to relocate when an active volcano on the island erupted covering the greater majority of the island.

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along the East Coast between Virginia and Florida and had listed Beaufort as an area to visit. “We drove to Beaufort, immediately fell in love, and stopped our search for our new home,” explained Greg.

When beginning their new lives in beautiful Beaufort, Greg answered an ad in the paper for a sales position. "I had no idea it involved real estate,” recalls Greg.

Greg was hired and welcomed into his new profession. Ironically, it was one he had fought over the years. “My father was a thirty-year military veteran and spent nearly twenty-five years in the real estate business,” explains Greg. “He always tried to talk me into getting into Real estate, but it was never really an interest of mine.”

After finally getting into the real estate business, Greg stated, “I realized almost

immediately how much I thoroughly enjoyed the business!"

Greg worked as a real estate agent for three years before he and Shelia started their own brokerage firm. “Shelia was instrumental in getting this business started. From supporting me when I got into Real Estate, to stepping up to the plate during the crash of 2008 to handle the operations side of the business, and assisting me with running the business,” said Greg with great pride.

Beaufort Realty Consultants consists of a team of professionals that will help you through the home buying or selling transaction. They work with a team of closing attorneys, home inspectors, and contractors. “We will make the process as simple as possible for you,” explains Greg.

They have 13 well-trained agents that work under an experienced licensed broker, and all of their staff members are high caliber professionals with extensive experience and knowledge about the local real estate market. When asked what separates them from the competition, Greg explained, “our agents go through continuous training. From real estate sales to real estate law and negotiations. Real estate can be an easy business to get into, and far too often we see inexperienced realtors in the industry." Beaufort Realty Consultants’ agents come from diverse backgrounds, and all are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to their clients.

In addition to their agents and brokers, Beaufort Realty Consultants also have full time administrative staff members that work tirelessly to accommodate any and all of their client’s and agents needs. They help coordinate meetings, set schedules, and ensure the timely processing and delivery of all their clients’ documents.

Greg wanted to send a special “thank you” to Diana, Beaufort Realty Consultants’ administrator for over 6 years. “She takes great care of our agents and is always willing to help on any task or project,” explained Greg.

Greg believes that in addition to their agents and staff, that their strength is in the marketing of their properties. "The promise I have made to every one of my clients over the past 19 years is that I will personally out-market the competition.

If we are able to market properties better than the competition, we see more activity and interest in the properties.”

“We aggregate our marketing on all of the top social media, including Google Plus, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and the list goes on,” says Greg. “I would advise, if a home seller is going to list their house for sale, they should work with an agent that specializes in listing and marketing homes.

In addition to real estate, Beaufort Realty Consultants also operates Sea Island Rentals, specializing in both shortterm and long-term property management.

"My wife, Shelia, handles all of the Operations side of the Vacation Rentals,” explains Greg. In addition to Shelia, they have four employees on the property management team, including two property managers. “We have two fantastic property managers that really look out for the interests of the property owners and rental customers.” explains Greg. “We go to great lengths to ensure our rental properties are inspected and maintained on a routine basis. We also look for high-quality tenants

to rent the properties.”

Beaufort Realty Consultants believes in giving back to the community they love.

They work closely with the Community Cold Weather Shelter in Beaufort County at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, which offers a safe and warm shelter on nights for those in need when the temperature drops below freezing.

They also work with Habitat for Humanity in Beaufort County. "We are one of their local supporters and sponsors. We believe quality housing in Beaufort County is important and that is a great thing that Habitat for Humanity provides," explained Greg.

Greg and Shelia are proud to serve the residents, and future residents, of Beaufort County and the Lowcountry. "I love having

the opportunity to work and conduct my profession in an area I absolutely love,” explained Greg. "Sometimes we become immune to the beauty of the areas in which we have the good fortune to live in, but I moved here after falling in love with Beaufort County and never take its beauty for granted. I believe my clients can sense that enthusiasm when looking to purchase or rent properties in this area."

Visit Greg, Shelia, and the entire team at Beaufort Realty Consultants by going online to www.BeaufortRealtyConsultants. com or www.VisitSeaIslandRentals. com for their rental properties. Stop by their office located at 910 Charles Street, Beaufort, SC, or feel free to contact them directly via phone at 843-521-2022.

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