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BEAUFORT NATIVE SERVES WITH NAVAL BEACH GROUP TWO (NGB 2)

By Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs

A 2000 Battery Creek High School graduate and Beaufort native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Naval Beach Group TWO (NBG 2).

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael NAVY continued on page 6

Soft Shell Crab Festival is coming

By Molly Ingram

This is one of the reasons we all live in the Lowcountry – the Soft Shell Crab Festival put on by the Old Village Association in Port Royal. On Sat-

urday, April 16th, join the many other lovers of this delicacy as you purchase Soft Shells prepared 100’s of different ways. This Festival is one of the very few local events that does not have an FESTIVAL continued on page 4

HOW TO ADOPT A CRAB

It’s crab adoption time! Rotary Clubs of Beaufort and the Lowcountry have teamed up again and, in conjunction with The Port Royal Old Village Association, are sponsoring the great Charity Crab Race during the Soft Shell Crab Festival.

Saturday, April 16 at 4 p.m. (or as tide conditions demand) 5000 crabs will be dropped into Battery Creek and will race to the finish line at the end of the Boardwalk in Port Royal. The fastest crabs will win big: 10 chances to win $5000 in prices and one chance to win $40,000. Adoption fee is $10 per crab

and this has become a fundraising tradition to support area non-profit agencies.

Money raised from this crab adoption race has gone towards scholarships at local high schools, Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity, HELP of Beaufort, Second Helpings, CAPA, CODA, Alzheimer’s Family Services, services for our military families and Honor Flight to name just a few. Visit the website www. portroyalcrabrace.com and fill out the form to adopt one, ten, even a hundred crabs. The adoption forms are on line as well as the race rules and regulations.

COMMUNITY

Piggly Wiggly hosts lunch honoring local Vietnam Veterans.

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SCHOOLS

Seven Bluffton Middle School students win River of Words contest.

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Community 2-6 Health 6 Social 7 Business 8 Real Estate 8-9 Sports 10-12 Schools 14-16 Voices 16-18 Games 19 Wine 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classifieds 23

community

PickleJuice Productions Projects for Purpose inaugural recipient is named As a marketing firm in Beaufort, PickleJuice Productions has always appreciated the hard work the local non-profits do and has assisted with small pro bono projects for these organizations. This year, PickleJuice has developed an opportunity to meet bigger goals by donating their creativity and services to one nonprofit organization – in an attempt to improve their Visual Identity, Brand Strategy & Marketing Communications for one full year. This new project is called PickleJuice Productions Projects for Purpose.

Ginger Wareham, Founder and Creator of PickleJuice Productions commented, “We’ve always tried to do our part to help our local non-profits pursue their missions more effectively. In the past, this assistance often began with a request from a nonprofit organization.

They needed a logo, a poster, a website, a t-shirt design or banners for an event and we delivered a solution.

“More often than not, nonprofits are forced to prioritize operational & program costs, therefore neglecting important investments in their creative & marketing communications.

PickleJuice Projects for Purpose allows us the opportunity to make a significant impact by helping a nonprofit organization not just today but for years to come.”

LowCountry Habitat for Humanity has been chosen the 2016 recipient of the PickleJuice Projects for Purpose.

LowCountry Habitat Executive Director, Chet Houston said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as the inaugural recipient non-profit for the PickleJuice Projects for Purpose and can’t wait to see their creativity at work for LowCountry Habitat."

Chilly Bean Run and Chili Cook-Off gives back On February 6, 2016, a record 500plus runners came out to challenge themselves on a 3.1 or 6.2 mile course through the beautiful Coosaw Point neighborhood. The Chilly Bean run, held every year on Super Bowl Weekend, features a snooze-button friendly midmorning start for the race, followed by a fantastic Chili Cook-Off showcasing every type of chili imaginable and live music to complete the day.

Beaufort Academy Parents’ Association organizes the event, and has watched it grow by hundreds of participants each year. These men and women are committed to community wellness, and enjoy providing a positive, inspiring event for runners and their families to come take part in the event, volunteer, or just to enjoy the chili cook-off.

This year, Beaufort Academy’s race director Shannon Roberts and event organizer Vivi Verity wanted to find a charity to donate a portion of the race proceeds that reflected the positive and inspiring vibe of the Chilly Bean Run. They chose Operation Backpack, an offshoot of the United Way that provides backpacks, school supplies,

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and lunches to local schoolchildren.

This year, Beaufort Academy was able to donate $1,000 to Operation Backpack.

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The Beaufort Arts Council hires Delene Miller as new President

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Delene D. Miller joins the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy with 25+ years of business experience in sales, marketing, team management, market development, and coaching. Delene’s successful experience with non-profit organizations, grant development and management brings a wealth of knowledge and business experience to the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy.

Board Chair Dick Stewart comments, “Delene is a terrific addition to lead our team. We are fortunate to have someone with her skillset to take us to the next level.” The important position Delene is fulfilling will

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assure fiscal experience and discipline as we continue to serve the Arts Community and grow enrolment and class offerings at Mather Delene Miller Academy.

Currently two weeks into her position, Delene is excited and eager to share the mission of the BAC, “Everyone on the team at the Beaufort Arts Council is passionate about creating ways and implementing strategies to expand the presence of art in the daily lives of residents

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and visitors. I am confident in the team we have and I look forward to improving upon the success of the organization.”

Although Delene is new to the Beaufort Arts Council, she has lived in Beaufort for 7 years with her husband, Jason. She has served on the Board of the Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) as the Chair of Ways and Means as well as a member of the Sponsorship and Prom Boutique committees for JSLB. She enjoys spending time at the beach and on the boat, working out at the YMCA, and caring for her four cats at home!

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Bestselling author to speak at fundraiser Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Nemours Wildlife Foundation are co-hosting a fundraiser for The Land Trust with a Lowcountry barbeque and book signing on Sunday May 22nd 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

Author Mary Alice Monroe, known for her amazing ability to interweave environmental issues into her fiction, will be the guest speaker at the luncheon.

Since moving full-time to a barrier island near Charleston, Ms. Monroe has become an active conservationist and serves on the Board of the South Carolina Aquarium, The Leatherback Trust and

Charleston Literacy Volunteers.

Ms. Monroe is best known for her Lowcountry Summer Series (The Summer Girls, The Summer Wind and The Summers End). The Beach House Trilogy (The Beach House, Beach House Memories, and Swimming Lessons). Her novel, The Mary Alice Monroe Beach House will be adapted into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring three time Golden Globe nominee Andie

MacDowell and will be aired sometime this year.

Included in the ticket price for this wonderful event is a signed copy of Ms. Monroe’s soon to be released A Lowcountry Wedding.

Guests will also have a memorable barbecue luncheon catered by the famous Jimmy Fitts on the beautiful grounds of Nemours Plantation and a oneyear membership to the Open Land Trust.

Tickets are $85 per person and are limited. Please contact the Open Land Trust at 843-521-2175 to purchase your tickets.

New Media Lab Opens THE ISLAND NEWS at the Bluffton Library WINS SCPA AWARD The Bluffton Branch Library, located at 120 Palmetto Way has an exciting addition – a new Media Lab. The new space is designed for the public to learn and create projects that they might not otherwise be able to do at home. It is equipped with computers that feature a range of free and open-source software to design and edit various audio-visual files. Other equipment available includes sound gear for recording podcasts, video cameras to produce films, and the latest 3D printer.

Classes are offered daily for all ages on a variety of subjects such as graphic art and design, photo and video editing and 3D printing.

“The goal of the Media Lab is to provide the community with access to resources they could not

otherwise afford, might not choose to invest in, or would need help to learn and operate,” said Ray McBride, Library Director.

What will the community be able to do with the Bluffton Media Lab? · Express themselves creatively with music, videos, animation, and more · Create digital projects for school · Learn and share 21st Century skills · Promote entrepreneurial activities · Communicate and engage widely and effectively in a visible and audible way The lab is now open various hours each week for classes and “Open Lab” sessions where a full-time instructor is on duty to answer customers’ technology questions.

For more information, call (843) 2556490.

Festival

an event you shouldn’t miss.

And then there is the entertainment.

Live an on-stage, plan to see: The Bull Grapes from 11 to 12:30 p.m., Shark Rodeo from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Bootless 3 to 5:00 p.m.

Eighty classic cars will be available for you to enjoy as you stroll up and down Paris Avenue. Oh, almost forgot.

You cannot miss the Rotary Crab Race which will be at 4 p.m. That is a mustsee for all ages.

So put this on your calendar with a giant big red star next to it. This is fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there.

continued from page 1 entry fee or a charge for parking. That leaves you with more money for food, libations, games and rides for the kids.

Not to mention Tux the Clown will be stopping by to say hello to the young sprouts.

Besides great, mouthwatering food brought to you by 15 vendors, there will be more than 30 craft vendors with wonderful hand-made items from jewelry to pottery to art work. This is

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During the South Carolina Press Association’s annual meeting on Saturday, March 19, the 2015 News Contest Award winners were announced, honoring journalism excellence for newspapers across the state. The Island News received one award for page design.

Among the 20 weekly newspapers with a circulation more than 23,000, Art Director Hope Falls took third place in the Single Page One Design category.

Her compelling front page from August 20, 2015, featured a striking photo of Marines on Parris Island.

“This is the first SCPA design award for Hope and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said publishers Kim Harding Newton and Elizabeth Newberry. “She is such a talented designer and valuable asset to our paper.”

Hope started working with The Island News as an intern while attending Clemson University. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communications and minor in Business Administration, Hope be-

came the Art Director responsible for page layout and ad design.

This is the fifth consecutive year The Island News has won an SCPA news contest award, with 18 awards total.

With a weekly circulation of 9,500, the free paper keeps residents throughout Beaufort County connected to their community.

community & health

Kailos Genetics and Bluffton’s “Teal It’s Gone” to provide affordable hereditary cancer testing Kailos Genetics, a personalized medicine company offering leading-edge gene-based genetic testing, announced recently that they have entered into a partnership with Teal It’s Gone, a nonprofit organization focused on impacting ovarian and peritoneal cancer through genetic testing to provide reduced cost hereditary cancer screening.

“We want all people to have access to their health information so they can make more informed decisions.

We view partnerships like this as an integral part of

achieving that goal. As someone who has personally been impacted by genetic testing to identify hereditary cancer, I am especially excited to partner with Kailos Genetics to provide people with affordable genetic testing,” said Katie Maxell, founder, Teal It’s Gone.

“Our complementary missions to improve patient health knowledge to positively impact outcomes will enable us to make a bigger impact in people’s lives.”

This agreement enables Kailos and Teal It’s Gone to increase awareness of genetic testing as a tool for early

cancer detection and improved treatment options by giving patients access to the Kailos hereditary cancer screening test for as low as $125. This is substantially reduced from standard hereditary cancer screening tests which are offered for upwards of $500.

According to the National Cancer Institute, genetic mutations are thought to play a role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers. Identifying these risks early can lead to better outcomes through earlier and more informed treatment plans.

VA Outpatient Clinic honors Vietnam Era Veterans at luncheon The Beaufort VA Outpatient Clinic recently honored local Vietnam Veterans at a luncheon hosted by Piggly Wiggly which is owned by Lou Sherman.

Nearly 50 Vietnam Veterans who had gathered at the AMVETS facility as part of the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War attended the luncheon. The AMVETS also provided the drinks and paper products for this event. It was a great

opportunity to recognize our local Vietnam Veterans and thank them for their service to our country.

Mr. Sherman said, “This is just the first of several quarterly luncheons that Piggly Wiggly will host, each designed to honor another group within our military.

What these service men and women give to all of us is so very important and I am delighted that Piggly Wiggly can be a small part of our collective thank-you.”

On left: Robert Averill, Port Royal Piggly Wiggly store manager, Mary Bennett, Deli Manager at Port Royal Piggly Wiggly, and Lou Sherman, owner of the local Piggly Wiggly. On right: Vince Haggard, Nurse Manager VA Clinic at the Beaufort Naval Hospital, Vicki Johnson, Volunteer Services Officer, Michael Haje, Administrative Officer VA Clinic at the Beaufort Naval Hospital.

Vitamin see: foods rich in vitamin C may help slow cataracts

By Dr. Mark S. Siegel

What do grapefruit, broccoli and strawberries have in common?

They are foods loaded with vitamin C, which could help slow cataract progression, according to a British study.

Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that happens naturally with age.

The condition is the leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization.

Researchers from King's College London examined data from more than 1,000 pairs of female twins to see what factors may help keep cataracts at bay. They tracked intake of vitamin

Navy

continued from page 1 Cook is an aviation structural mechanic with the beach group operating out of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A Navy aviation structural mechanic is responsible for maintaining hydraulics, tires, break systems, and paint systems aboard the aircraft.

“My job is awesome because it allows me to use my hands, get dirty, and not be enclosed at a desk,” said Cook.

Commissioned in 1948, NBG 2 is designed to organize, man, train and equip forces to execute, combat support, and combat service support missions.

NBG 2 is made of four commands, 6

C and other nutrients from food and supplements. They also recorded how opaque the subjects' lenses were at around age 60, with a follow-up on 324 sets of twins about 10 years later.

Women who reported consuming more vitamin C-rich foods had a 33 percent

risk reduction of cataract progression over the decade, according to the study. Their lenses overall were more clear.

Although we cannot totally avoid developing cataracts, we may be able to delay their onset and keep them from worsening significantly by eating a diet rich in vitamin C. The researchers noted that the findings only pertain to vitamins consumed through food and not supplements.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant.

The fluid inside the eyeball is normally high in a compound similar to vitamin C, which helps prevent oxidation that results in a clouded lens. Scientists believe

more vitamin C in the diet may increase the amount present around the lens, providing extra protection.

Because the study was done in twins, the team was also able to calculate how much of a role genetics versus environmental factors play in cataract progression.

While environmental factors, such as diet, accounted for 65 percent, genetic factors only accounted for 35, indicating that diet and lifestyle may outweigh genetics.

The study,“Genetic and Dietary Factors Influencing the Progression of Nuclear Cataract“ will be published this June in Ophthalmology, the official journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Assault Craft Unit TWO (ACU 2), Assault Craft Unit FOUR (ACU 4), Amphibious Construction Battalion TWO (PHIBCB 2), and Beach Master Unit TWO (BMU 2); who have their own individual missions that assist to ensure the overall mission of NBG 2 is complete.

Cook serves with ACU 4 who operate the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and provide combat ready craft that fully meet operational tasking worldwide, on time, every time.

“The people in this command make it awesome,” said Cook. “We come from different backgrounds and I enjoy learning from the different experiences that everyone has.”

Approximately 30 officers and 300 enlisted men and women make

up the beach group. Their jobs are highly specialized and keep each part of the command running smoothly.

The jobs range from operating boats to maintaining engines and handling weaponry.

"The Sailors here never cease to impress me with the effort they put into their daily work," said Capt. Jeffrey Hayhurst, commodore commander of NBG 2. "Their dedication and hard work make me proud to be in command of Naval Beach Group Two." Although NBG 2 is made up of four separate commands, they all work together to complete their mission of providing the Navy personnel and equipment to support an amphibious operation or exercise.

These exercises can include evacuation

of American citizens from a hostile territory, delivery of food and medical supplies after a natural disaster, the bulk delivery of fuel or fresh water from a ship anchored off the coast through a pipeline to a shore facility, and nearly any other task that involves moving from ships offshore to the beach.

“I have learned patience since joining the Navy,” said Cook. “I learned how to handle stressful situations with people that have different ideas than me and come to a reasonable conclusion.”

As a member of the one of the U.S. Navy’s most unique commands, Cook and other NBG 2 Sailors understand that they need to have the ability to complete a variety of missions to help keep America safe from enemies foreign and domestic.

Dr. Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO

Medical director of Sea Island Ophthalmology, board certified, American Board of Ophthalmology, www. seaislandophthalmology. com. 843-525-1500.

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“Spring Cleaning Boot Camp” whips homeowners into shape After a long winter, every homeowner wishes to spring into action, clean out the clutter and bring some much needed order to their homes before enjoying the start of spring. To whip homeowners into tip-top shape, your local Merry Maids office developed an easy-to-follow “Spring Cleaning Boot Camp” with expert-tested tips for spring cleaning one room at a time.

According to a recent survey, more than two-thirds (68 percent) of consumers consider spring cleaning an overwhelming chore. And while the vast majority of consumers (88 percent) believe their homes could always be a little cleaner, more than a third (35 percent) avoid cleaning the messiest rooms in their homes altogether.

“The most common cleaning challenge homeowners face is figuring out where to start,” says Bob Cunningham, local Merry Maids owner. “Having a set cleaning plan and breaking it up room-by-room makes tasks more manageable and may even help you clean areas you often ignore. Start with the Merry Maids Spring Cleaning Boot Camp checklist and customize a cleaning plan that fits your lifestyle, then prioritize the most important rooms and tasks to match your cleaning preferences.”

Bedroom • Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and vacuum slowly.

• Wash bedspreads, mattress covers and duvets and flip your mattress before making the bed with fresh, clean linens, and don’t forget to dust behind headboards.

• Sort closets and create a “keep” and “donate” pile for your clothes.

Living Room • Start by removing all knick-knacks from tables and shelves, and then thoroughly dust with a microfiber cloth.

• Launder or dry clean curtains, then dust windows, window sills, coffee tables and shelves.

• Wash or dry clean pillows and steam clean the remaining upholstery and carpeting. If steam cleaning seems daunting, a professional can help with that.

Kitchen • Empty the refrigerator and wash shelves with warm, soapy water.

• Use dishwashing liquid and warm water to clean cabinet fronts, and de-grease appliances with an allpurpose cleaner. Deodorize the garbage disposal with a half cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar mixed

with hot water.

• De-grease the microwave by heating up half a lemon in hot water for 10 minutes, and then wipe the grime away.

Bathroom • Use a non-abrasive cleaning detergent to scrub the inside of the tub, toilet and sink.

• Wipe inside of cabinets, clean the mirror and toss old cosmetics and expired medicines.

• Steam clean or other floor cleaner to scrub the floor, restoring the true color of your bathroom tiles.

Use these tips to check each room off your spring cleaning checklist, so you can really start enjoying the season. Homeowners who don’t have time to tackle their own spring cleaning, however, are not alone. In fact, nearly a third of consumers (30 percent) say hiring someone to help clean their home is more of a necessity than a luxury.

If you fall into this category, count on your local Merry Maids team to create a customized cleaning plan for you and ensure a consistent, reliable and thorough cleaning process every time. For information or any questions you may have, please call the local Merry Maids Beaufort office at 522-2777 or visit merrymaidsbeaufort.com.

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sports&recreation

From fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition

Hargett and Todd take title for the SCGA Senior Four Ball Tournament Eddie Hargett and Walter Todd completed their march to a second SCGA Senior team title in six months shooting rounds of 65-67 for a total of 132 and a three shot victory in the Senior Four Ball Championship at Dataw Island.

Back in September, Hargett and Todd teamed together to win the 2015 Senior Better Ball Championship in their inaugural senior debut. The 55 year olds did it again at the Dataw Island Club’s Cotton Dike course in dominating fashion making a total of 15 birdies over the two days to beat out 58 other teams in the field. Finishing in a tie for second were the teams of George Ackerman and Mike Weiner along with Joe Hendrick and Daran Womack.

In the First Flight, John Long and Tim Teaster combined to shoot 69 in the final round for a total of

141 and a two shot victory. The Second Flight finished with a three way tie for first with Phil Farley and Ed Galbavy, John Evans and Joe Roller and Dave Bell and Tom Knight all shooting six over par 150 to share the top spot in the Second Flight.

The 2016 SCGA Senior Four Ball Championship was played on the par 72 – 6,382 yard Cotton Dike course at the Dataw Island Club. The course is a Tom Fazio design that hosted the 2015 CGA Senior Amateur and the 2015 South Carolina Open, along with many other amateur and professional events.

The field consisted of 59 two-man teams playing Best Ball format conducted over thirty six holes. The Senior Four Ball Championship is one of 21 Major Championships conducted annually by the South Carolina Golf Association.

RIVERVIEW SHUTS OUT BEAUFORT ACADEMY 3-0

Eddie Hargett and Walter Todd

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS

BA soundly beats St. Andrews The Beaufort Academy boys’ tennis team defeated St. Andrews in Savannah 6-3. BA improves to 8-2 overall and 2-2 in region play.

Below are the scores: Singles: Daniel Richards won 6-3, 6-2;

Mitchell Russell won 6-2, 7-5; Jeffrey Hiestand won 6-2, 6-1; Jack Staley won 6-3, 6-1.

Doubles: D. Richards/M. Russell won 8-1; Hiestand/Staley won 8-3.

BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Eagles beat Battery Creek Congratulations to Elizabeth Holloway who scored two points and Jasmyn Cruz-Woodley who scored one for the Stingrays.

GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

BCHS moves to 8-2 Battery Creek beat Bluffton 8-2 in a high school softball game on Wednesday night. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 8-2.

Battery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz turned in another solid performance, working a complete game and notching the win.

Ortiz allowed only six hits as she claimed her eighth straight win in the 2016 season.

The Dolphins flourished both offensively and defensively in the

matchup against longtime high school softball rival Bluffton.

Pacing the Dolphins offensively, Julianna Greer provided two hits, one RBI and one run. Jessica Shipley, another key player for the Battery Creek softball program, delivered a two-run single in the third inning. Also providing a lift at the plate for the Dolphins, consistent batter Journeigh Doray singled, walked and scored two runs in the winning effort.

Beaufort High blanked familiar rival Battery Creek 4-0 in a boys' high school soccer game last Thursday. The victory over Battery Creek allowed productive Beaufort High to notch its fifth win in the 2016 season. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 5-5-1.

Braden Wilson led Beaufort High with two goals. Wilson allowed Beaufort High to claim an advantage against the Battery Creek squad. Joining Wilson in the Beaufort High scoring column, Noah Kimbrell and Will

Trumps added one goal apiece for the Eagles.

Beaufort High turned in a dominant defensive performance as experienced goalkeeper Brooks Wilson and several of his teammates kept Battery Creek from scoring throughout the game.

Battery Creek faced a deficit early in the match as Beaufort High produced offensively.

The balanced Eagles used a stellar defensive effort to keep Battery Creek playing from behind throughout the contest.

Beaufort Academy shuts out St. Andrews Three different Beaufort Academy players provided scoring as the Beaufort Academy Eagles blanked St. Andrews 5-0 in a boys' high school soccer game on Wednesday. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 7-1.

The Eagles turned in a balanced performance, controlling the boys' high school soccer contest both offensively and defensively. Leading the Beaufort Academy offensive charge, Ryan Muniz and Thomas

Roddey scored two goals apiece for the Eagles in the win. Rounding out the Beaufort Academy individual scoring, Joe Bhoi netted one goal. In addition to his two goals, Muniz recorded an assist.

The tradition-rich Beaufort Academy boys' soccer program will make a push for its 3rd consecutive state championships later in the season.

“Pink out Game” to support 5 year old Nicholas Abrams Beaufort HS Softball “Pink out Game” will be played Friday, April 8th. This is your chance to support Nicholas Abrams.

Nicholas Abrams is a tough little boy. He does very well in school and has a particular love for baseball and golf. The most special thing about Nick is his contagious smile. On February 17, 2012 he was diagnosed with Acute 10

Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was a mere five years old. After an incredible 3 1/2 year fight, Nick kicked it! His port was removed and he was able to move on.

Unfortunately, Nick has had a relapse of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He has had 3 spinal taps, a bone marrow biopsy, and radiation and chemo to name a few.

Moving forward he will receive chemo

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and radiation, and periodic spinal taps.

Doctors believe the process could take an additional 2-3 years. He will have several hospital stays as well numerous trips to and from Charleston to receive treatment.

This is so much more than any family should have to endure. Both Jeff and Becki Abrams will miss many days of work. They will have travel expenses to

and from Charleston, loss of income, as well as food and lodging expenses. We are asking that you find it in your heart to donate to this cause. Every little bit helps.

If we lift some of the financial burden, the Abrams can focus on Nick and their family. The softball team asks that you please keep them all in prayer. Nick is going to kick cancer for good this time!

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Stout hitting and efficient pitching pushed Beaufort High past Berkeley on the baseball diamond on Monday. Beaufort High batters Drew Luckey and Rome Wallace combined to lead the Eagles to a hard-fought 8-7 win over Berkeley in a nail-biting baseball game on Monday.

Luckey smacked two doubles and collected a pair of RBIs for the Eagles in the victory. Wallace went 3-for-4 at the plate for Beaufort High in the one-run victory. Logan Riley finished 2-for-3 for the Eagles in the winning effort. Also contributing offensively for the Beaufort High baseball program, Kyle Torrey and Copper Woods provided two hits apiece. The Eagles took advantage of their chances at the plate in the early-April baseball contest. Beaufort High plated eight runs via 14 hits. The Eagles provided solid run support throughout the contest. On the mound, Beaufort High pitcher Kyle Stavac earned the win.

LEFT: Beaufort High School's, Drew Luckey gets tagged out by Berkeley's catcher Drew Anderson while trying to score Monday night against Berkeley. ABOVE: Beaufort High School's Drew Luckey gets wrapped up with the Berkeley catcher Drew Anderson while trying to score. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Beaufort High School's Caroline O'Hara is tagged out after trying to go back to second base by Berkeley's center fielder Brooke Stueness during the bottom of the sixth inning. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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he Beaufort High softball program is closing in on a dozen wins in the 2016 season. Beaufort High won 3-2 over Berkeley in an earlyApril high school softball game on Monday as Mary Claire Sumner delivered a clutch bunt-single with two outs in bottom half of the seventh inning to score Lillian Sumner.

With the win, Beaufort High improved to 11-6 overall and 6-2 in the region. Mary Claire Sumner, was the starting pitcher and hung in there for the entire game to claim the win.

The Beaufort High pitcher allowed only six hits and one earned run in her latest outing. Berkeley scored a pair of unearned runs in the third inning. But the Eagles battled back.

Savannah Mullins and Krislynn Coolong supplied Beaufort High with RBIs in the sixth inning, allowing the Eagles to pull even with Berkeley.

school news

A focus on students, teachers and educational events across Beaufort County

BOE approves new start times for Hilton Head schools to match other district schedules The Beaufort County Board of Education voted recently to change start times for Hilton Head Island’s schools to match the schedules at other district schools that were approved by the Board on March 15. Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, all district elementary and PreK-8 schools will begin classes about 8 a.m., and middle and high schools will begin classes about 9 a.m.

Numerous scientific studies show that sleep-deprived adolescents often suffer physical and mental health problems, an increased risk of automobile accidents and declines in academic performance. Researchers say that because of hormonal changes that occur in adolescence, teens’ bodies are not ready to go to sleep earlier at night.

Hilton Head Island High School moved its starting time from 7:45 to 8:35 a.m. in a pilot initiative that began two years ago, and school officials said that the results have been positive.

“We’re seeing fewer students late to school, fewer disciplinary referrals and more students on the Honor Roll,” said Hilton Head Island High Principal Amanda O’Nan. “I can’t imagine going back.”

“The research is clear that adolescents who get enough sleep have a reduced risk of being overweight or suffering depression, are less likely to be involved in automobile accidents, and have better grades, higher standardized test scores and an overall better quality of life,” Owens

Student science projects earn recognition at 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair Nearly 400 Beaufort County students, all top finishers at individual school science fairs across the county, competed for honors at the 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair.

Four projects developed by local students were recognized with Grand Awards for best-in-show status: · Victoria Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Design of a Sounding Rocket for Maximum Altitude. · Ashley Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Writing a Mathematical Model for Bubble Formation. · Decker Paulmeier and Drew Lee (Bluffton High) – Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Stealth Aircraft Methodologies. · Maile Paulmeier (H.E. McCracken Middle) – Comparative Strength Analysis of an Artificial Monofilament Passive Fiber Skeletal Muscle vs. a Linear Actuator.

Grand Award winners at the high school level will travel to Phoenix, Az., in May for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, where more than $4 million in prize awards is expected to draw about 1,700 student

competitors from 75 countries.

“The work, the research and the creativity that goes into developing these projects is simply amazing,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The entire district should be proud of these outstanding students and their teachers.”

First-place winners from the Beaufort County School District were Ashton Grant and Nathaniel Gosdin (Hilton Head Island High), Real Rocketry; Bill Dengler (Hilton Head Island High), Words that Can’t Be Strangled; James Lucas (H.E. McCracken Middle), Invisible Planes; Danielle Silvan (Hilton Head Island Middle), Sight and Balance; and Jenna Dean (Beaufort Middle), Fruit Fly Frenzy.

Each year its volunteers judge about 25 individual school fairs in addition to regional fairs for elementary, middle and high school students. Its pool of about 50 judges is composed mostly of retired engineers, scientists and doctors who volunteer their time between November and April to help support science in education through science fairs and other activities.

said. “Studies have shown that delaying early school start times is one key factor that can help adolescents get the sleep they need to grow and learn.”

Individual Beaufort County schools will determine their precise daily schedules later this spring and communicate those schedules to parents. Elementary and PreK-8 schools would begin classes about 8 a.m. and end about 3 p.m. Middle and high schools would begin classes about 9 a.m. and end about 4 p.m.

Moss said that schools would look at offering expanded adult supervision to accommodate parents whose work schedules affect their ability to drop off or pick up students at the new times.

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4th graders receive Fire Chief ’s Excellence Award

After being presented the awards in front of their peers, and taking their celebratory fire truck ride complete with lights and sirens, the recognized students pose with Burton firefighters and their teacher. From left are Brenden Weber, Reynaldo Alvarado, Kanard Rivers, Kenyatta Major, Tai’jon Best, and teacher Angela Byrne.

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ive 4th grade students from Broad River Elementary School received the Burton Fire District’s Fire Chief ’s Excellence Award today for their academic efforts this year.

The Burton Fire District’s awards program is designed to support teachers in their classroom by promoting student achievement and behavior through the recognition of student accomplishments.

Burton firefighters love their job and say if it were not for teachers who encouraged them they may never have achieved their dream of being a firefighter. It is in this spirit of supporting teachers and helping students reach their dreams that this award program was created.

“It takes a community to raise a child,” stated Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree, “and we are part of this community.”

Students earn recognition in national arts, writing contest Beaufort County School District students have won 54 Southeast regional recognitions in the 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition, with 51 of those awards going to students from Hilton Head Island High School.

The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Students in grades 7 through 12 submitted more than 320,000 works of art and writing in 28 categories. Winning students earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships.

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Hilton Head Island High’s 51 awards included seven Gold Keys, 15 Silver Keys, 28 Honorable Mentions and one Scholastic Writing Award. The top award-winners – Gold Key recipients – advance to judging at the national level.

“These are very prestigious awards, and to earn so many of them is a wonderful reflection of the talents of our students and the quality of our teachers,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.

Judges evaluate student artwork based on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision or voice.

Former winners of Scholastic Awards include Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Sylvia Plath and filmmaker Ken Burns.

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Hilton Head Island High’s Gold Key winners were Chase Faulkner, “Enjoying the Sunday Paper: (Sculpture); Alanna Myers, “1st Street” and “Moriarty” (Digital Art); Danny Shaughnessy, “Bass Lake” (Digital Art); Alexandra Tappeiner, “Pyromania: (Digital Art); Alexis Yates, “At the Coast” (Digital Art); and Mariah Anderson, “Cracked” (Photography).

Hilton Head Island High’s Silver Key winners were Val Plasse, “Distance” (Photography); Ally Boys, “Triplets” and “Kitty Bot” (Sculpture); Junior Aedo, “Piano Competition” (Design); Eric Hunter, “Station 5 Logo” (Digital Art); Emma North, “The Keen Gaze” (Digital Art); Cade Saenz, “Hot Streak” (Digital

Art); Brian Serrano, “Metastasizing Heart,” “Landscape” and “Happiness” (Digital Art); Danny Shaughnessy, “Light and Dark” and “Flaming Talon” (Digital Art); Alexis Yates, “Scarlett” (Digital Art); Johanna Moncada, “Badgalriri” (Digital Art); and Johanna Moncada, “Words from the Wise” (Film and Animation).

Beaufort High student Giammona Ashton won a Silver Key for “Miss Metamorphis” (Drawing and Illustration).

Battery Creek High School student Annette Burkey won an Honorable Mention for “Silent Tears” (Digital Art).

Bluffton High School student Ever Moreno won a Silver Key for “Out of the Window” (Drawing and Illustration).

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Congratulations to River of Words winners Bluffton Middle School is able to boast of seven winners in this year’s River of Words contest! Seven students from Ms. Forman’s art classes were chosen to have their art work published in the Beaufort County School District’s contest River of Words 201516 edition. These students have all been invited to a reception at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center on April 6th and they will receive their own copies of this publication.

Congratulations to Max Rodriguez, Amada Katon, Ryan Keegan, Jacklyn O’Riordan, Domi Vicaro, Alexa Knight, and Lilyanna Vitiello.

Mrs. Forman with the winners.

Board of Education ends bus operations with private company The Beaufort County Board of Education voted today to end the school district’s relationship with a private-sector transportation provider and to have the district take over supervision of bus operations beginning July 1.

Superintendent Jeff Moss told Board members that he was confident that the district would provide improved bus service for students and families – and at a lower cost. Durham School Services’ bid to extend its contract for 2016-17 was $6.5 million, a $900,000 increase over 2015-16’s contract.

Moss said that planning to move toward district-supervised school bus operations would

begin immediately.

Nearly 12,000 students ride buses to or from Beaufort County public schools each day, with buses traveling more than 11,000 miles daily.

The South Carolina Department of Education supplies, maintains and fuels a statewide bus fleet, with vehicles allotted to individual districts based on student enrollment. Local school districts hire and supervise bus drivers and also design routes.

Beaufort County has operated a partially privatized school bus system for 20 years through contracts with three companies: Laidlaw (1996-2004), First Student (2004-2010) and Durham School Services

(2010-present).

Moss said that district Chief Auxiliary Services Officer Gregory McCord would meet with Durham employees and brief them on the school district’s plans.

Current Durham drivers would be able to apply for driving positions with the district, he said.

The superintendent added that the school district would lease an undetermined number of buses to supplement those provided by the state, which are not numerous enough to provide the levels of service that parents want. Of the 190 buses currently operating in the district, 149 are supplied by the state and 41 are supplied by Durham.

EL DIABLO IS ROLLING AGAIN Now what?

By Lee Scott

It is that time of year again. My husband’s eyes widen in anticipation knowing that he can go and retrieve “el Diablo”. This is the name I gave our twenty-four-foot RV the first time I saw it eighteen months ago. It has distinctive red and black markings and can be seen from a mile away. We keep it at a storage unit not far from our home, but when it comes back to our neighborhood to get packed for a trip everyone notices.

My poor neighbor Beth who has a perfect view of my garage is keenly aware when we are leaving on another trip. Even my new neighbor Elaine said “I see that Diablo has come home.”

El Diablo is only about the size of the average UPS truck. I tell my spouse that if he gets bored with retirement, I am sure he could get a job delivering packages. But because of her size, I enjoy driving her too.

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Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career. A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading.

We tell people that we bought the RV to go off and see the USA, but the truth is we bought it because of our two old dogs. It is easy to travel with them in an RV. They can stretch out on their beds, drink their water when they need it and besides most of the RV parks allow dogs.

El Diablo has many good qualities.

Besides being conspicuous in a crowded parking lot, she is also small enough that we can drive her just about anywhere.

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Her fuel consumption is not as bad as some of the larger RVs and she was not so expensive that we feel guilty staying at a “Pet friendly” hotel when we want. She has a small kitchenette, a queen size bed and a little bathroom with a tiny shower that my “big guy” aka husband refuses to climb into no matter what.

We have also discovered that having all of our clothes in one place when we travel is nice. Yes, el Diablo is not as fancy

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as some of those Class A RVs that you see on television. You know, the ones that the movie stars and football players own.

She cannot even get admitted into some of those really nice RV campgrounds.

But at night, when the lights are out and the only sounds I hear are the loud snores coming from my three traveling companions, el Diablo feels like home.

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Time to do the Reconstruction Trail ourselves

By Bill Rauch

Budget negotiations are in full swing in Washington now for the last budget over which the Obama Administration will preside. And there is silence in Washington once again about the National Park Service’s proposed Reconstruction Trail here in Beaufort County.

Throughout the Obama Administration it has seemed that, as politicians like to say, “The stars are lined up” for bringing this modest proposal to fruition. Mayor Billy Keyserling working with Congressman James Clyburn and others seemed to be just the group to get for the city and county a National Park Service designation that would put a federally-funded plaque in front of The Robert Smalls House on Prince Street and in front of the Arsenal on Craven Street in Beaufort, another couple of plaques at The Penn Center and The Emancipation Oak on St. Helena Island, a plaque at the other Emancipation Oak on the Naval Hospital grounds in Port Royal, a similar designation at the site of the freed slaves community known as Mitchelville on Hilton Head Island, and at several other nearby places.

All these places, each significant in U.S. History during the years immediately following the Civil War, would then be gathered into a “trail” about which a brochure would be written and distributed by the National Parks Service. This simple mechanism would help bring tourists to the area to enjoy Beaufort’s restaurants and maybe even overnight in Beaufort’s hotel rooms that now fill up only two nights a week for graduations at Parris Island.

But the initiative seems to have run completely out of steam.

That it has is, of course, good news to some – like the Sons of Confederate Veterans whose representatives have lobbied effectively against the effort.

But it is not good news to Beaufort’s business community. And it should be an embarrassment to elected officials who, in the name of business development, continue to spend hundreds of thousands of locally-raised tax dollars each year to support and promote Beaufort’s (NO) Commerce Park that they seem unaware is located in the heart of the AICUZ at the end of MCAS Beaufort’s main runway where the roar of F-35s climbing to 1000 ft. is deafening. There is a water tower painted in orange squares that stands next to the park’s entrance sign.

Prospective tenants will inevitably be curious about military aircraft and they will soon learn that the Navy has said in its most recent Environmental Impact Statement that F-35 flights at MCAS

The Robert Smalls House at 511 Prince Street in Beaufort is where Congressman Robert Smalls (1839-1915) began his life in slavery and where, after emancipation, he returned to purchase the house and live out his days.

Beaufort are expected to quadruple in the next few years.

But I digress…

Beaufort’s Reconstruction Trail had an auspicious beginning in 2000 in the waning days of the Clinton Administration. ThenInterior Secretary Bruce Babbitt (Interior has oversight over the Parks Service) was seated next to Columbia University history professor Eric Foner at a White House dinner. A dozen years before, in 1988, Foner had brought out the big book on the Reconstruction period. According to Babbitt, he turned to Foner at the dinner and said, “You know professor, the Parks Service has parks, sites and trails all over the country that celebrate every twist and turn in American history, but there is none for the Reconstruction era. If the Parks Service were to designate such a site, where should it be?”

And without missing a beat the nation’s foremost historian of 19th century America replied, “Beaufort, South Carolina, the site of the Port Royal Experiment.”

In the weeks following that dinner Secretary Babbitt organized for himself and key Parks personnel from the National Parks Service office in Atlanta a tour of the significant Reconstruction era sites in Beaufort County. As the newly elected the Mayor of the City of Beaufort, I went on the tour, which is where I heard firsthand Secretary Babbitt’s story of the proposal’s conception.

There was excitement in Beaufort’s business community about the Reconstruction Trail then, but Secretary Babbitt had wisely cautioned, “There is not time for us to do this now. It must be the next administration.” And the next administration was of course two terms of highly-partisan George W. Bush who meticulously closed out Congressman Clyburn and the other Democrats.

But that was then. What of the Obama Administration and President Obama’s famous and real friendship with his longtime ally, Congressman Clyburn the primary sponsor of the Gullah-Geechee Corridor? With Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling doing “the ask” couldn’t this group find the money in the $3.8 trillion dollar Federal budget for a handful of plaques and a brochure?

Apparently not.

Okay, so maybe it’s time to get real and try another approach. Could the Beaufort County Council maybe ask the Beaufort County Preservation Review Board to seek a Beaufort County Accommodations Tax grant to hire as a consultant a preservation historian to identify the appropriate Beaufort County Reconstruction era sites and assemble a draft brochure that describes their significance? The consultant could maybe even put in some driving directions to help visitors find their way up the trail. Then next year maybe they can put in another proposal to buy

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and put up the plaques and print up and distribute the brochures. By that time maybe the city will be on board and they can go to their A-Tax committee to get a few dollars to promote the trail and sell some meals and hotel rooms.

After 16 years of waiting for Uncle Sam to do it for us, let’s just do it ourselves. It’s not like it’s such a tough job that it needs Seal Team Six. County A-Tax grant applications, according to Beaufort County’s website, are due in September so there’s still plenty of time to get something going here don’t you think?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR A huge thank you to the Bluffton community

The Bluffton Area Community Association and The Bluffton High Bobcat Baseball Team would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for ALL the LOVE and SUPPORT we received from those who gave their time, talent and monetary donations that made this 5th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt the best one ever.

It was held in the Bluffton High School baseball stadium and the rain held off and provided us gorgeous 18

weather so the children could hunt all those plastic and hard boiled eggs. We would especially like to thank the Carolina Ballers AAU team for spreading out over 5000 eggs onto the baseball field and around the fence.

In addition, we thank Mr. Bold Frazier for being our cook for the day and Mr. Jack Frost who provided free flavored Ice for the event.

There were loads of fun activities for the kids to win prizes: Tug –A-War, Hula Hoop Contest, Face Painting, and Sack Race, Egg Race and free food and drinks. Our grand finale was a visit from Mr. Peter

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Cotton Tail who took the time to take photos with the children.

We are truly thankful and grateful to the businesses, churches and individuals who supported this event.

Without your contributions we would not be able to offer this event for our youth in the community so until next year we say “Thank you for a caring and sharing heart!”

Sharon Brown, Event Coordinator Lenora Grayson, Board Member Bryant Kitty, Bobcat Head Baseball Coach

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What's really in the name of a wine?

By Celia Strong Sometimes, the name of a wine is as good as the wine itself tastes. And as fun. Over the years, we've all had wines that we've really liked the names of. For various reasons. Some because they conveyed a message. (The French Fat Bastard wines were hugely popular as birthday presents!) Some because they told a story about the wine. (Like the Santa Rita 120 wines that were named for the 120 soldiers who hid in the winery's cellars during the Chilean revolution.) Some, like our wine today, sound interesting and help us remember them. It's really a fun name.

Quickly, so we can get to it, our wine comes from New Zealand. Which pretty much tells us it's probably a Sauvignon Blanc. The wine business, and grape growing and winemaking, didn't really get started in this two island country until the 1970's. They quickly became known for quality wines, though, and the industry exploded in the 1980's and 1990's. Most of their wines being distinctive Sauvignon Blancs and most of them coming from the Marlborough region, located on the northeastern tip of the southern island. Over the years, other grape varieties and other areas of New Zealand have been developed. It's just that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc rules. In 2014, Sauvignon Blanc was 72% of the wine made in New Zealand,

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and 86% of the wine they exported.

Many wine drinkers are not as fond of Sauvignon Blanc for their white wines.

Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio continue to be more favored. However, wine drinkers who like Sauvignon Blanc really like it. And the success of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs has convinced many that these are indeed good wines.

Having said that, we have to look at what a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc tastes like. Because they are distinctly different from Loire Valley, France, Sauvignon Blanc wines, and from Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc wines and from Chilean Sauvignon Blanc wines.

All three of the latter being recognized as good sources for this grape's wines as well.

New Zealand, and Marlborough in particular, is known for its forceful, fruity style of wine. These wines have bold flavors, pungent and herbaceous with tropical fruit flavors. In addition, they have lime, apple, Asian pear, kiwi, passionfruit, white peach, nectarine, and,

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best known, grapefruit flavors. Then, to add to these layers, there are green bell pepper notes, gooseberries, herbs (basil, dill, tarragon, lemongrass, coriander) and grass. These wines have medium to medium-high acidity, so they are dry. In fact, some wine writers have used the term "zing" to describe the crisp acidity in New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.

Our wine this week is Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc. Interesting name, for sure. Well, it is named for the "Moa." A giant, flightless bird, goose that roamed the South Island of New Zealand. Way before humans were even there. The largest of these geese were 12 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds.

Rumor has it that the Moa is extinct.

Partly because they were hunted by giant eagles with 12 foot wing spans. But, there are always stories about sightings.

No moa? Yes moa! Fill my glass with moa! (Wow, that's a name game, isn't it?)

Our wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. These grapes are grown in the sunny, dry Marlborough region. It has a cool climate, with a longer, slower growing season which helps intensify the flavors in the grapes. And keep the acidity in them crisp and green and herbaceous.

The soil is stony, sandy loam with layers of free-draining shingle. The end result is wines that are aromatic, lush and fruity.

Our wine is pale straw color with hints of

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green at its edges. It swells with flavors and aromas that include gooseberries, green tea, granny smith apples, lemon and lime rinds, nectarines and green peppers. And it pairs, perfectly, with tomato sauces, herb and butter sauces, goat cheeses, vegetables dishes and green salads, and shellfish and seafood. Lots of good foods in there for everyone. I guess it's up to us to figure out if the moa is extinct or not. For sure, when we've tasted this wine, we'll be having lots of sightings. For $11.99.

Enjoy.

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Friends of the Hilton Head Library to hold spring book sale

The Friends of the Hilton Head Library will hold its spring book sale on Friday, April 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. Many gently used books in the bookstore and the lobby of the library will be available. Books will be $2 for most hardbacks, $1 for trade paperbacks and paperbacks will be 3 for $1 or 50 cents each. Children’s books are individually priced with a price range from 10 cents to $3. Gift certificates for the bookstore will be available. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Branch Library.

For more details, call 843-255-6532 or visit www.friendsofthehiltonheadlibrary. org or visit us on Facebook.

Beaufort Sheriff to speak at Waterfront

On Friday April 8th the Take Back the Night annual event to raise awareness of child abuse and sexual violence will begin at 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. Sheriff PJ Tanner is the keynote speaker. This event is sponsored by Hope Haven of the Lowcountry. For more information, call 843-524-2256.

Fly Fishing Expo to be held April 9th

The fourth Annual Lowcountry Fly Fishing Expo is Saturday April 9th!

This event is not to be missed for any outdoorsmen who enjoys the sport of fly fishing or has interest and wants to learn!

Whether you are a beginner or advanced angler, this is an event for all experience levels. Come see what the surrounding Lowcountry waters have to offer and learn from a long list of great instructors and presenters. Limited tickets available so sign up today to reserve your spot online at www.baystreetoutfitters.com. If you prefer, you can also call the shop 843524-5250 to sign up.

Beaufort County offers free secure shredding

The Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division has established a secure document shredding event for Saturday, April 9, 2016. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or truck containers are full) at the Shanklin Convenience Center at 80 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.

Any types or colors of paper, file folders, or envelopes are acceptable.

Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed. Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding. Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event. For more

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Meditate with Brittney Hiller at workshop

This will be a meditation for beginner’s workshop. Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. To register, call 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net. The event will be held at 311 Scott St. in downtown Beaufort. Learn simple meditation techniques, including breath and posture with meditation expert, Brittany Hiller.

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Duke Symphony Orchestra to perform

On Sat. April 9th the Duke Symphony Orchestra will perform at the USCB Center for the Arts, to benefit the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Tickets are $35. Patron tickets start at $75 and include premium seating and an invitation to the conductor’s reception after the concert. Ticket prices will be $5 higher at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.bmhsc.org or call 843522-5774.

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The Jazz Brunch is just 10 days away, and is expected to sell out soon! Don't miss out on an opportunity to enjoy specialty quiches, bottomless Mimosa's, and a special performance of “A Journey Through Jazz” from the very popular Martin Lesch Band. The Jazz Brunch will be held Sunday, April 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jazz Corner.

Infantry Regiments will share his research into the military career of Beaufort’s own Stee Elliott. This presentation premiered at the 2015 South Carolina Civil War Symposium and will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort This is great history for anyone 12 years old and older. For more information, contact info: Grace Cordial, 843-2556446, or email her at gracec@bcgov.net.

Sportfishing & Diving Club to discuss new Cobia fishing laws

The April meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday April 14th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island.

The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.

The State and Federal laws will be changing this spring for Cobia. Three well-known Cobia experts will present a program on these changes and how to catch and protect this species for both in shore and off shore fishing. They are: Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Center, Cpt. David Harter, Hilton Head Sports Fishing Club and local Captain Jim Clark from the “Stray Cat” making this important presentation. The monthly $50 drawing for weighing in one of the Year Round Tournament species was won by John Mucha Sr. last month. There will be another drawing at his meeting sponsored by Port Royal Landing Marina for an additional $50. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email him at fgibson@iscl.net.

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by Rev. Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Unity Minister of Hawaii, and Rev. Helen R. Cooper, Sr. Minister, Westside Center of Truth for Better Living, Chicago IL. Accommodations for out-of-town guests have been arranged at the beautiful Holiday Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Time for touring and exploring Beaufort and St. Helena Island will be available on Saturday. Registration for the retreat is: one day - $40.00; both days - $70.00. For retreat schedule or to register, please contact 843-525-6269.

Visitors are invited to brunch at Community Bible Study class

The Beaufort Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 9:15 a.m. at Port Royal Baptist Church. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2016-17 class studying I & II Thessalonians, James & Mark beginning in September. CBS is a non-denominational in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited.

Childcare will be provided for Brunch, but advanced reservations are required for children. To make a reservation or for more information email fishnet@islc.net or call Sandi Fischer 843-838-0212 or visit the website at beaufort.cbsclass.org

Join a Holistic/Spiritual Retreat in Beaufort Festival Series wraps us The United Church of Jesus Christ for All People is pleased to announce the with grand finale upcoming 1st Annual Master's Touch Holistic/Spiritual Retreat at the Beaufort Holiday Inn on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016. Join us for what promises to be one of the most powerful and healing events in the Lowcountry!

Experience and learn first-hand a wide array of natural healing methods to enhance and prolong your life.

Many local and national healing arts practitioners and spiritual leaders

On Sunday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, Historic Beaufort Campus, USCB will hold their Festival Series grand finale. Performing pieces from Schubert, Sollima, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky will be Aaron Boyd - violin, Jesse Mills - violin, Dimitri Murrath viola, and Host, Edward Arron - cello.

Tickets start at $42 and are available online at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or by calling 843-208-8246.

Help HELP at Fat Patties April 12th

HELP of Beaufort night at Fat Patties will be April 12th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Come join HELP for good food, information about HELP of Beaufort, and to help raise funds to continue providing services for Beaufort County residents who need a little help to get by.

Local author schedules lecture at library

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This week marks the observation of Doctors’ Day, a tradition started on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Georgia, by the Barrow County Auxiliary to recognize doctors for their dedication to saving lives. On March 30, 1958, a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day was adopted by the United States House of Representatives, and in 1990 National Doctors’ Day was officially established by Congress.

WE SALUTE OUR OUTSTANDING DOCTORS ON THIS SPECIAL DAY — AND EVERY DAY!

Karen L. Keane, DO • Timothy Keane, DO • Kimberly Martin, MD • William Martin III, MD • Faith Polkey, MD • Beth Shortridge, MD • James Simmons, MD • Jamie Singleton, MD Marlo Smith, MD • Plastic Surgery – Audrey Klenke, MD Brendan Smith, MD • Podiatry – Michael Edwards, DPM Trenton Statler, DPM • Toddrick Tookes, DPM • Psychiatry Angela Court, MD • Mary Wynn Hill, MD • John Melbourne McGraw, MD • Ravi Srivastava, MD • Pulmonology Peter Manos, MD • Radiation Oncology – John Duttenhaver, MD • Richard Fitzgerald, MD • James McNab, MD • Radiology – Eric Billig, MD • Phillip Blalock, MD • William Jackson, MD • Ronald Robinson, MD • Milton Stratos, MD • Urology John Adams, MD • Louis Plzak, MD • Vascular Surgery – J. Chad Tober, MD

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