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Brock Durham and his brother Collin, and JT Miller, all local residents and students at Bridges Prep, recently attended SPACE CAMP® at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, in Huntsville, Alabama.

The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and decision-making.

Brock and JT were part of the Space Camp Program which is designed for elementary school students who have a particular interest in science and aerospace.

With their other 14 crew members, they spent the week as part of a team that flew a simulated Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Once aboard the ISS, the crew participated in experiments and successfully completed an extra-vehicular activity (EVA), or spacewalk. Space Camp trainees also

Carolina native talks sewing and stock cars.

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LUNCH BUNCH

Gourment dining at 10 Market in Habersham.

see page 15 Collin and Brock Durham at Space Camp. Not pictured: TJ Miller.

climb the tallest mountain on the red planet with the Mars Climbing Wall and experience four times the gravity of Earth with the liftoff force of the Space Shot™ simulator. They get an astronaut’s view of Earth while watching amazing films in the IMAX® Spacedome Theater and Digital Theater. Brock and crew returned to

Earth in time to hear retired Space Shuttle astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger speak at their graduation.

Collin attended Space Academy for middle school students, a different program than what his brother participated in.

SPACE continued on page 10

How the YMCA made all the difference Su Mercier has been a resident of Beaufort for 45 years. Originally from New York, she is a retired teacher, having taught at Broad River Elementary, and English as a Second Language (ESL) at Beaufort High and Battery Creek High. Last year, while on vacation out of the country Su suddenly had a problem walking. This is her Y story…

By Su Mercier

“When I was on a trip to Russia last year all of a sudden I could not walk very well. I was pulling my right leg and felt as if I could not take another step. At the time I thought, “Well, it’s just because I’m tired and the excitement of being on vacation has me a little off ”. But it kept getting worse and by the time I was on my way

home I had to use a wheelchair in the airport.”

“When I returned to Beaufort, I went to my doctor and got an MRI. The MRI showed I have damage to my lower spine. So my doctor sent me to a neurologist where I had three more MRIs. The neurologist told me “Hopefully you YMCA continued on page 5

INDEX

Community 2-5 Health 5 IGNO 6-7 Profile 8 Schools 10 Sports 10 Social 12 Lunch Bunch 15 Wine 16 Dine 17 Art 18 Voices 18 Games 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classifieds 23

community Celebrate the annual Lands End Woodland River Festival The Land End Woodland, Inc. of St. Helena Island will celebrate the 11th Annual Lands End Woodland River Festival on Labor Day weekend, September 4-5, 2015. The festival is a multicultural community celebration of the Gullah ancestry and history of the people of St. Helena Island, one of the largest Sea Islands at the heart of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.

The River Festival has become an annual favorite for residents and visitors looking to enjoy cultural festivities. On Friday, September 4th join us for Caribbean Night and enjoy savory local crabs, fried fish and reggae music beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the river banks. Be entertained by master storyteller, Aunt Pearlie Sue, author of the hilarious Gullah Folktales. On Saturday, September 5th, the all-day festival will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. featuring center stage performances by Gullah storyteller and singer, Aunt Pearlie Sue & the Gullah Kinfolk, and many more. A live on-air broadcast by the Gullah Peoples Radio (100.7 FM) of Beaufort will invite visitors to share their family stories on “My South Carolina.” Family fun will include cultural exhibits, local arts and crafts, a “taste of Gullah”, and tours of the historic tabby ruins on the former

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EDITORIAL/NEWS editor in chief

Riverside Plantation, Fort Fremont and the historic Penn Center, Inc. The Lands End Woodland, Inc. is the oldest African-American landowners association in South Carolina now operated by descendants of formerly enslaved Africans. Members continue to struggle to raise revenue to conserve 320 acres of desirable woodland and waterfront property.

Since 2013, the Lands End Woodland, Inc. has participated in the “Sustainable Forestry African American Land Retention Program”, led by the Center for Heirs Property Preservation and funded by the US Endowment of Forestry and Communities,

Inc., USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA Forest Service. Landowners from six counties received training and technical assistance in sustainable forestry management practices to increase timber sales and forest-owner income, and to avoid selling timber to dishonest companies. Local African American landowners who would like to learn how to make timber harvesting more profitable are invited to attend a free workshop and tour the Lands End Woodland Demonstration Forest on Saturday, September 5 th at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please call (843) 263-5261 or email rbrowne@embarqmail.com.

lum development, LaShanta brings welcome skills to the Arts Council as they are in the process of expanding their class offerings and devel- LaShanta oping a long-term Smith strategic plan.

Dick Stewart, President of the Arts Council of Beaufort County

says, “We are delighted to have LaShanta as part of our team.

LaShanta brings artistic skills, teaching and mentoring experience and community ties to complement our mission. The Arts Council is in its third decade of making Arts more accessible and exciting. We will be announcing more classes and programs in the near future. LaShanta is the perfect person to participate in those exciting new initiatives.”

New psychiatrist joins Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry illnesses, including major depression, bipolar, post traumatic stress, obsessive compulsive and panic disorders.

Prior to opening his own practice, John McMcGraw served as Graw, MD associate medical director of three substance abuse treatment programs in Northern California. He received his B.A.

in Human Biology at Stanford University and earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado.

Over the past year, BMH has added several new staff members to Sea Island Psychiatry to help meet the need for mental health services in the area. Most recently, professional counselor Richard Archer joined the group. To make an appointment with any of the practitioners at Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry, call (843) 522-5600.

Palmetto Animal League appoints new board member Palmetto Animal League (PAL) is proud to announce that Laurie K. Brown, founder and owner of Aunt Laurie’s, has been elected to PAL’s board of directors. Laurie brings extensive experience in leadership, strategy, finance, philanthropy, and marketing to the board.

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Arts Council hires Outreach and Theater Director

Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry has a new physician on staff. John Melbourne McGraw, MD, has joined Medical Director Wynn Hill, MD, in the growing practice.

Dr. McGraw, who is board certified in both psychiatry and neurology, was in private practice in California for 23 years before moving to the Lowcountry to join Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners. In his former practice, he specialized in treating patients with co-occurring psychiatric

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Pablo Lezy Dancers at the 10th annual Lands End Woodland River Festival.

Who’s News The Arts Council of Beaufort County is proud to announce LaShanta Smith as the new Outreach and Theater Director to further develop class programming and community outreach.

LaShanta comes to the Arts Council with a wealth of experience, having spent the last twenty years in education and the arts. In her experience of program planning, recruiting, management, and curricu-

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board,” said Laurie.“I have tremendous love for animals and our community, and I look forward to working with all the other board members to grow and strengthen the organization.”

Laurie holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and several certifications in leadership, strategy, and project management.

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She has over 29 years of experience in the automotive industry and her most recent role was as an executive at Volkswagen Group of America.

She is a member of Women on the Fast Track, South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, and a nontrustee committee member at Leader Dogs for the Blind.

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New event venue opening in downtown Beaufort For over 100 years, The Beaufort Inn has welcomed guests to its Victorian inn and surrounding cottages in the heart of downtown historic Beaufort. They are now excited to announce the addition of Tabby Place as its newest and largest event venue space.

Tabby Place is located on Port Republic Street, just one block from the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

The venue is designed to accommodate larger groups and events. Tabby Place is the next step in previously announced plans that will more than double the

Artist rendition of the addition of Tabby Place located on Port Republic Street.

number of rooms at the Inn as well as increase the number and variety of

events that can be hosted in downtown.

Dick Stewart, owner of The Beaufort

Inn comments, “Residents and visitors alike enjoy being downtown. Many of our guests have asked for an outside venue with an adjacent inside space so that they can be sure of a great event given our changeable weather. Tabby Place is the perfect choice for these discerning guests and we look forward to having many groups that have long wanted to come to Beaufort to be able to join us.�

Construction on Tabby Place began in June and will be completed by the end of September.

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community

Gone but not forgotten

fallen law enforcement officers memorial unveiled

By Bob Sofaly

A black marble monolith dedicated to fallen law enforcement officers in Beaufort County was unveiled on Friday, August 14th between the Beaufort Police Department and City Hall.

The memorial was the Eagle Scout project of Logan McFee of Boy Scout Troop 251. But for some in attendance it

was much more than that. Many officers recalled the tense day when Beaufort County Deputies Dyke Coursen and Dana Tate where gunned down while responding to a domestic call in early 2002. Their killer, Tyree Roberts, is still awaiting execution for the double killings.

Some even recalled the day when Deputy Russell Bell was killed with

Staff Sgt. Chris Cushman of the City of Beaufort Police Department bids his final farewell to fallen comrades.

own revolver while escorting a mentally ill man. The man pulled Bell’s service revolver, killing him with his own weapon while being transported.

Or the tragic day in the fall of 1985 when S.C. Highway Patrolman Bruce Smalls was shot and killed after stopping an RV on I-95. His killer, Richard Johnson, also killed the RV owner,

Daniel Swansen. Johnson was executed in 1991.

The names of three other officers killed in the line of duty were also inscribed on the monument. They are Deputy Edward Langford, killed in 1927; S.C. Highway Patrolman Richard V. Wood, 1969 and SC. Highway Patrolman David O’Brien, 1991.

Eagle Scout Candidate Logan McFee, left, is greeted

by Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.

Boy Scouts for Troop 251 unveil the black marble monument with the names of the fallen officers from Beaufort County inscribed on it.

A Boy Scout honor guard gives a hand salute as the colors are posted.

An honor guard from the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office stands at parade rest during the dedication of the Fallen Officers monument.

Claiming Social Security: What’s right for you?

Social Security is an important cornerstone of many retirement income plans. Yet, most Americans aren’t aware of the variety of benefit options and claiming strategies to consider – beyond deciding at what age to begin collecting benefits. This is especially true if you are married, have been divorced or widowed. Because Social Security benefits can account for a significant percentage of your income in retirement, it’s important to educate yourself and evaluate your options before you begin taking your benefits. The difference in various options can amount to tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime. And, once you’ve made your decision, in most cases it is irreversible.

The first thing to consider is whether you want to begin taking benefits early—as early as age 62—before your “full retirement Katie Cuppia age” (FRA). FRA is Phifer based on the year you were born and is 66 or 67 for most of today’s retirees. You will receive a higher monthly benefit for each month you delay collecting benefits until age 70. The amount you receive when you first retire sets the base for the amount you will receive for the rest of your life.

When considering at what age you want to begin receiving Social Security benefits, you should remember that your retirement may last longer than 4

you think. The average life expectancy for a 65 year old man today is 84 and for a woman 87. This can mean spending 20-30 years in retirement. Social Security benefits, which last as long as you live, can help supplement your personal retirement savings. Everyone’s circumstances are different so you will want to weigh your health and personal circumstances carefully before making any benefit claiming decisions.

Source: Social Security Administration Choosing when to begin receiving (www.ssa.gov) benefits is just one factor in your decision making process. You also need of delayed retirement credits. Note, you to be aware of strategies that may help cannot collect a spousal benefit until you maximize your Social Security your spouse files for their own benefit. benefits like the “spousal benefit”, which If you are a widow or widower you applies to current spouses, widowed can collect a survivor’s benefit as early spouses and ex-spouses. as age 60. Once you and your spouse As a spouse, you can claim Social are receiving Social Security benefits, Security benefits based on your own upon the death of your spouse, you earnings record. Alternatively, you will continue to receive the larger of can collect a spousal benefit that will your benefit, or your spouse’s, but not provide you up to 50% of the amount both. Planning for survivorship benefits of your spouse’s Social Security benefit remains an important consideration for as calculated at their FRA, depending couples who have a significant disparity on when you claim. If you claim spousal in ages or health circumstances that may benefits before reaching FRA, the impact life expectancy.

Social Security Administration will If you are divorced, you may be eligible automatically calculate the higher of the to receive Social Security benefits two benefits and that is the amount you based on your ex-spouse’s work record. will receive.

However, at most, your benefit will After you reach full retirement age, be 50% of what your ex-spouse would you can choose to receive only the receive at their full retirement age, if spousal benefit, and delay receiving your this amount is larger than what you retirement benefits until a later date, could receive based on your own work allowing you to potentially receive a record. Other factors that determine higher benefit later based on the effect your eligibility to collect on an ex-

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spouse’s record include your ages, how long you were married and your current marital status.

As you can see, there are a number of factors to consider before you begin claiming your Social Security benefits.

Because retirement can last longer than you think, the impact of when and how you choose to take your Social Security benefits can be significant. There are many online Social Security calculators that can provide you with a quick view of different scenarios. However it’s important to understand your full retirement plan when considering what Social Security option is best for you.

If you prefer some assistance, many professional financial advisors have access to calculators and other planning tools. Regardless of which route you prefer, you worked hard and paid into the program for decades, so why not try to make the most of your benefits?

This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie Cuppia Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Financial Advisor at 211 Scotts Street, Beaufort, SC 29902.

Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOTFDIC-INSURED/ NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. ©2015 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. 0715-04521

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I desire to feel my Core Desired Feelings, my CALFS

By Brittney Hiller

Now, now before you look at that title and ask, “What has this yoga teacher been smoking?” Let me explain. One of my power people in life is Danielle LaPorte and she is phenomenal at getting me to think outside of my box.

One of her amazing tools is Core Desired Feelings and how do we want to use them in our life? My CDF’s are CALFS and they translate to Courageous, Abundant, Loved, Freedom, and Sensuous. I want to begin to bring these into my life more and more. I want to feel this everyday!

So, where do we begin? We begin by asking ourselves a simple question, “How do I want to feel?” Our feelings are different than emotions, she states beautifully on her website, “What if, first, we got clear on how we actually wanted to feel in our life, and then we laid out our intentions? What if your most desired feelings consciously informed how you plan your day, your year, your career, your holidays — your life?”

-DanielleLaporte.com For me, an example this would look like: Courageous – how can I do one thing today that scares me? What “but you can’t do that” thing can I achieve?

This has been a huge enjoyment feeling

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for me as it has lit a fire in me to begin things I would not have thought I could achieve – EVER. For example, my new children’s book I recently had published, “The Little Laughing Yogini”.

Abundance – this is my intention for the year and it has brought me the questions, “Where am I already abundant in my life?” “How can I add abundance to this year?” Abundance of time with family & friends, creating more money and adventure – all of these and more, are created through this intention of abundance.

Love – With love, I have begun to incorporate this in my work environment.

I want every client I see, teach, touch, and listen to; know, feel, and express love.

I give love through listening, through healing, and through laughter. Many of us are taking our days as a simple beat down

of ourselves and my intention with love is to bring the joy back into others’ lives.

Freedom – This one is simple, I want to be free to be me. I want to travel, I want to experience new adventures, I want to live a worry-free life for the most part and I want my family to experience the same. It starts first with me and therefore, freedom is one of my CDF’s that I am working on with a day-to-day intention.

Sensuous – aka bringing my sexy back – literally. Believe it or not – this girl has an issue with bringing out her ‘girlie’ side.

For those of you that have known me for many years, you may find this odd as I did have a license plate that read just that – GIRLE. Alas, finding me in yoga pants and tank-tops six out of the seven days a week, Sensuous is somehow lost.

Yes, even with the ever evolving yoga clothing out there… I get it. However,

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continued from page 1 won’t get any worse, but I don’t know if you’ll ever get any better.” He recommended physical therapy. It was then that I decided that I was not going to let this thing defeat me!”

“Before I went to physical therapy, Mike Bostwick (YMCA CEO) told me to bring back the exercises I need to do and that he would help me with them. He said, “I’ll go back there (the fitness center) with you and make sure you use the equipment correctly.”

“So he did just that and helped me get started. If it hadn’t been for Mike I don’t think I would have made it very far. So I started the exercise regime and Mike checked on me regularly. Plus, the other members in the fitness center were also supportive and encouraging when I was having a tough day.”

“I had no idea the other members were paying any

Su working out at the YMCA fitness center.

attention to me! I thought they were probably scoffing, saying “the old goat is back there!”, but it was actually quite the opposite! They would tell me, “You can do it!”

“Honestly, I don’t think I could have done this without all the support. I don’t think those Y members realize how much they have all helped me just by the encouragement.”

“Now I am back seeing my regular doctor and on a

work clothes don’t equal sexy to me. I will be honest here, this CDF is my most difficult to cultivate even past abundance.

I want to feel sexy {sensuous}, I want to feel like a girlie girl, and I want to dress up like I am heading out to the Academy Awards without needing an excuse like, going to the Academy Awards.

My gift to myself as of late, to bring out my sensuous side, has been my amazing eye lashes that I got from our awesome local gal, Takiya at The Boutique, Lash + Brow Company. They have allowed my girlie girl self to shine through without any work on my part. Which is great for this girl in yoga pants.

Now, I will ask you – how do you want to feel? What intentions can you create with your desired feelings? As it may seem to most of us, it can be daunting to choose just five, but take this moment for yourself to sit, breathe, ask, and listen.

Then write it down and know that you can visit Danielle’s website to see if that feeling truly resonates with you. The beautiful thing out of all of this is – if it doesn’t work – choose another.

However you choose to use CDF’s I hope they inspire you to have more fun with your future as you now have an inspirational tool to guide you through.

sustainable diet. So far I’ve lost 60 pounds. I think losing weight and adding exercise has had a lot to do with where I am today. No longer do I use the walker. I WAS a diabetic on pills and insulin shots. Now I am NOT a diabetic!”

I have been able to reduce or eliminate many medications so that now all I take is 1 pill a day where as I was taking 6-8 prescriptions a day! My blood pressure is better that it has ever been.”

“My secret is the Y … the Y and eating right.”

“I will say that motivation has kept me on my diet for 6 months – with no cheating! I made up my mind that I wanted to do this and I am committed to sticking to it. Yes, it is a long hard road, but it’s a steady pace that will win the race.”

“There are many times when I thought I would not get this far and my journey toward better health would fail. It takes commitment and a ‘don’t give up attitude.’

I have good people to back me up – My GP, Dr. Trask, Mike Bostwick, my friend Pat Sanders, and the Y members – without them I truly believe I would not have made it so far.”

Expansion Arts Fund of CCF announces 2015 grant cycle

By Ali Titus

The Expansion Arts Fund of Coastal Community Foundation seeks applications from individual artists and arts groups from Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties engaged in “expansion arts.” Expansion Arts are defined as the works of new and emerging arts groups and artists – especially those from minority, rural or disadvantaged communities – that expand the definition of traditional art.

The goals of the Expansion Arts Fund are to improve the climate for expansion arts, and to encourage initiative and change in expansion arts organizations and artists.

For the 2015 grant cycle, individual artists may apply for up to $2,500, and arts groups may apply for up to $5,000. Grants are intended to support the work of professional artists and arts companies, so

PHILANTHROPY CORNER Each week, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. For more information about the Expansion Arts Fund, contact Program Officer Ali Titus at Ali@ CoastalCommunityFoundation.org. If you’re interested in learning more about philanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to our regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400.

projects that focus on arts as a social service or educational program are not eligible for funding.

Examples of eligible organizational projects are performances of original works of art or preservation of art forms unique to the Lowcountry from 501(c)3 organizations. Past grantees include Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (visual arts sponsor) and Hampton County Arts Council (visual and performing arts). For individuals,

eligible projects may include professional development or the production of new work. Local artists Kim Keats (fabric sculptor), Dede Ondishko (composer), and J. W. Rone (theatre) received past support from the Expansion Arts Fund.

The Expansion Arts Fund was created in 1988 when the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) presented local donors with a $60,000 matching challenge. Funding is available every other year for alternating regions

of Coastal Community Foundation’s service area: the Southern Lowcountry – Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties – and the Northern Lowcountry – Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester and Georgetown Counties.

Applications are available online at http://coastalcommunityfoundation. org/grants/list-of-grants/ and provide additional details about guidelines and qualifications. Applications are due by October 8th to Grants@ CoastalCommunityFoundation.org, or by mail/hand delivery to 635 Rutledge Avenue, Suite 201, Charleston, SC 29403, by 5:00 p.m. Mailed applications must be postmarked by October 7th. Additional questions about the Fund may be directed to Program Officer Ali Titus at Ali@ CoastalCommunityFoundation.org.

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Zoe’s Accessories offers more than baubles to local ladies

Last Wednesday, more than 100 diehard shoppers, imbibers and nibblers met at Zoe’s Accessories located on Ribaut Road behind Agave Restaurant for a wonderful Island Girls Night Out yet again. Zoe’s provided a delightful selection of red and white wines plus beer and soft drinks along with some scrumptious hors d’oeuvres like asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and stuffed mushrooms. No one needed dinner afterwards unless it was to recharge after buying tons of wonderful items all on sale. For those of you who haven’t been to Zoe’s before, besides accessories, she offers interesting clothes as well. We were even treated to a mini-fashion show of the four ponchos’ she is offering for this winter. And each one was prettier than the next. So if you missed this Island Girls Night Out, stop by and see what great items she offers. Zoe’s is certainly more than accessories! And save the last week in August for another Island Girls Night Out this month. It is going to be a two-fer August! Stay tuned for details.

Here is a list of the lucky winners: Scout Southern Market candle to Holly Murphy, Hot Heads Salon gift certificate to Sarah Rectenwald, Modern Jewelers gift certificate to Sharon Rectenwald, Gigi Zumba gift certificate to Maria Combess, Bronze by Mimi spray tan sessions to Debbie Everett, Tavern at Royal Pines gift certificate to Liz Entwistle, Holly Hocks scarf to Paula Moser, Monkey’s Uncle gift bag to Lynn Crouse, Zoe’s Accessories gift certificate to Shirley Hawley, Holly Hocks scarf to Joelle Zingg, Tavern at Royal Pines gift certificate to Marcia Rohrbaugh, Zoe’s Accessories moonshine candle to Hannah Crosby.

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital and MUSC Health Enhance Stroke Care through Telehealth Through the South Carolina Telehealth Alliance, the relationship between Beaufort Memorial Hospital and physicians at MUSC Health ensures access to advanced stroke care every minute of every day. That means more saved lives and less permanent disabilities for survivors. The stroke program at Beaufort Memorial Hospital is just another way patients can get the best care, at the right time, right here in our community.

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profile

An in-depth look at the people, businesses and organizations that shape our community

“What’s not to love about English labs?”

ANDY BROWN LANDS END, SOUTH CAROLINA CAROLINA AUTO TRIM , OWNER

Beaufort shop owner shares memories of the past

By Molly Ingram

Very seldom do you get to meet someone who is really honestly interesting and who has lived a life worth both remembering and sharing. I had that great pleasure last week when I stopped in to chat with Andy Brown, owner for 40 years of Carolina Auto Trim.

Andy has no formal education past some high school yet he has managed to embrace his two passions in life – stock car racing and sewing. No, they aren’t normally linked but for Andy, one was a means to the other.

Andy started out in Columbia, SC where he was born and then in 1972 he moved to Lands’ End on St. Helena where he lives today. In the early days he lived in a small apartment near Fort Fremont he called the Frogmore Hilton.

In those days he worked at a local garage and raced late model stock cars on dirt tracks on nights and weekends. Fixing

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cars turned out to be too “greasy” for him so he switched to an auto body shop (“hated sanding”) and finally to Smitty’s Auto Trim shop. Here Andy found his professional calling – to make top notch upholstered cushions for boats, cars, or whatever you want to sit on or lean against as long as it moves.

After a bad motorcycle accident, Andy opened his own shop called Carolina Auto Trim in Beaufort which is celebrating its 40th year in business.

But he was still involved in auto racing.

He may not have been racing himself like in the old days but he had morphed to the “owner” slot. “My driver, Hal McGraw in 1983, ran the first Grand National Race at Daytona Speedway.

Oglethorpe Speedway furnished the car to run because Hal had won their Championship. We were in the garage next to Dale Earnhardt Sr. Our crew chief was Gary Hargett who was at one

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time a partner with Earnhardt Sr. and who was also his crew chief. Dale Sr. later picked Hargett to become Dale Jr’s mentor.” And so a lifelong friendship started between the two Earnhardt’s, Hargett and Andy.

Andy met his wife, Pam, who was working at the Oglethorpe Speedway Park, a dirt track down in Pooler, GA when we was competing there.

When asked what he is most proud of, Andy responded, “Being smart enough to marry Pam and see all she has contributed to the Beaufort County Sherriff ’s office where she has worked for the last whole-bunch-of years.”

Along with Pam, Andy loves his two English Black Labs, Fremont and Ruby, a brother and sister team who come to the office with him every day. Never one to mince words, Andy said, “What’s not to love about English labs?” I have to agree with that.

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As we chatted about all things car related, Andy shared a story that is so typical of the friend-helping-friend attitude you find in Beaufort. “We used to have an old wrecker; you know a truck with a big crane on it? Anyway, a local Veterinarian, Dr. Murphy, called one day and begged us to bring the wrecker down to his practice which we did.

What we found when we got there was a HUGE bull who had collapsed and couldn’t get up. Well, we hooked him up to the wrecker and got him standing again but I tell you, I laughed for days.”

Andy has a 1931 Model A with a late model engine in it so it will cruise on the highway with no problem. You can’t miss it with the yellow flames all over the sides if it. It is the perfect car to represent Andy — a vintage hot rod with a big time engine would be exactly how I would describe him — a very sweet vintage hot rod at that.

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schools & sports

High school sports participation increases for 26th year The number of participants in high school sports increased for the 26th consecutive year in 2014-15 – topping the 7.8 million mark for the first time – according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

While boy’s participation dipped 8,682 from the previous year, girl’s participation increased for the 26th consecutive year with an additional 20,071 participants and set an all-time high of 3,287,735.

The boy’s participation total of 4,519,312 is No. 2 all-time behind the 2013-14 total of 4,527,994.

While track and field remained the No. 1 sport for girls with 478,726 participants, volleyball (432,176) moved ahead of basketball (429,504) to secure the No. 2 spot.

Ten years ago, basketball was No. 1 for girls, followed by track and field, and volleyball. After outdoor track and field, volleyball and basketball, the remainder of the top 10 girls sports are soccer (375,681), fast-pitch softball (364,103), cross coun-

try (221,616), tennis (182,876), swimming/diving (166,838), competitive spirit squads (125,763) and lacrosse (84,785).

Eleven-player football remains the runaway leader in boy’s participants with 1,083,617, followed by outdoor track and field (578,632), basketball (541,479), baseball (486,567) and soccer (432,569).

The remainder of the top 10 is wrestling (258,208), cross country (250,981), tennis (157,240), golf (148,823) and swimming/diving (137,087).

Among some of the non-traditional

high school sports on this year’s survey, archery and riflery registered significant increases in participation. An additional 2,877 participants (boys and girls) in archery brings the overall total to 7,744 with schools in eight states sponsoring the sport. Riflery was up 1,010 participants for a total of 4,238 with competition in 10 states. Also, while boys wrestling was down by more than 11,000 this past year, the number of girls participating in the sport increased by 1,592 for a total of 11,496.

It’s that time of year again – who’s ready for school?

By Bob Sofaly

It’s no secret that Beaufort County public school children have gone back to school. We see pressed uniforms, kids getting up early, the terror of the first time on the bus, students scurrying around with heavy backpacks on, and everyone ready to tackle another year. At Beaufort Elementary School, Principal Melissa Holland started the new year off last week with a meet-n-greet with parents, students and teachers. Parents also got their car pass to gain access to the school driveway to pick up their children and others got their bus assignments. After solving a simple mathematics problem, the answer of which was the student’s new classroom number, parents and students were off to meet their new teachers and try out their new seating assignment.The evening was capped off with a hotdog dinner in the school cafeteria. Not a bad way to start a new year.

Nick Henry, right, waits his turn as sister Abigail finds her name on the student list at Beaufort Elementary School.

Alanna-Love Rocha finds her seat in Katherine Brutcher’s 1st grade class.

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are excited for the 2015-2016 school year! Welcome Back Students!

Katherine Brutcher, center, second grade teacher at Beaufort Elementary School, discusses a classroom glitch with her principal Melissa Holland.

A couple of her 1st-grade students were lost to local charter schools but other “late arrivals” were added at the last minute.

Space

continued from page 1 Here he took a simulated walk on the moon in the 1/6th gravity chair and gained understanding of what it’s like to work in a frictionless environment in the manned maneuvering unit. His team built and launched a two-stage model rocket gaining teamwork and management skills at Area 51, the leadership reaction course.

The trainees are equipped with modern spaceflight knowledge and as they prepare to be future space pioneers.

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Space Camp operates year-round in Huntsville, Alabama, and uses astronaut training techniques to engage trainees in real-world applications of STEM subjects. Students sleep in quarters designed to resemble the ISS and train in simulators like those used by NASA. Nearly 700,000 trainees have graduated from Space Camp since its opening in Huntsville in 1982, including STS-131 astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger and European Space Agency Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Last year, children and teachers from all 50 states and 64 international locations attended Space Camp.

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BCHS offering athletic passes half-price Battery Creek High School is offering athletic season passes for half price through Aug. 31. The passes are valid for all regular-season home games at Battery Creek High School and are available at the school. Prices for the passes are $40 for adults (high school graduates and older), $25 for students

(middle school and high school students) and $10 for elementary students (K through 5th grade). After Aug. 31, the season passes will be regular price. For more information or to purchase passes, call Battery Creek High School Athletics Director John Drafts at 843-322-5574.

CORRECTION: Nyles Pinckney of Whale Branch is making his decision for college on August 21st at 2:00 p.m. NOT August 20th as printed in the August 6th issue of The Island News.

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We, at Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort, want to welcome a new team member.

Megan Gartlan, RDH will be joining us in 2015.

She, along with our current wonderful Crystal Sprouse RDH, will be here to help you with your oral health.

We at Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort Megan Gartlan, RDH want to welcome our new team We want the best for you! member, Suellen Mobley, RDH. A second hygienist will help She brings 25 plus years of dental your access to care, experience to the office, and will llen Moble y, RDH alleviate waitSuetimes with be joining our current Hygienist, multiple family members, Megan Gartlan, RDH to help with and allow us future growth. your oral health. Having a second We look forward to seeing hygienist will help our access to you all in 2015!! care, alleviate wait times with multiple family members and Dr. Jennifer Wallace, allow for future growth.

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social scene

Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.

Port Royal Summer Music on the Street Series debuts with an awesome evening

By Bob Sofaly

The summer series of Port Royal’s Street Music on Paris Avenue kicked off last week with yet another night of perfect weather and great music provided

by Shelly Waters and her band.

“This is the 17th series and the 65th concert we’ve had since 2007” said Port Royal Town Councilman Joe Lee. “The crowds have been super for every event, and we’ve had every kind of music imaginable” he said. Lee also said the many Jeremy Hayden of JBH Entertainment “regulars” come to the popular outdoor keeps the music mixed just right. events even if they didn’t like that kind of music. “They just come out and have a good time…and it’s free” he added.

Shelly Waters Band knocked another concert “out of the park” Saturday night.

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Many concert goers also bring their dogs.

Here, Port Royal resident Martha Chaplin sits with her eight-year-old Yorkie, Tootsi.

Some of the laid back crowd gathered for the summer kickoff concert on Paris Avenue.

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Gary and Shirley Noble start the dancing Saturday in Port Royal.

Tailgating Port Royal style.

Dr. Glenn Werner has reopened his private practice and is delivering babies and performing surgeries exclusively at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

A board-certified OB-GYN who has practiced in Beaufort for 24 years, Dr. Werner was among the first physicians to perform robot-assisted hysterectomies at BMH. He rejoins the hospital staff after working the last 10 months at Coastal Carolina Hospital.

A graduate of Wake Forest with a B.S. in Biology, Dr. Werner also earned his medical degree at Wake Forest University’s Bowman Gray School of Medicine. He completed a one-year internship in Internal Medicine, and then a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, both at Norfolk General Hospital in Virginia.

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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA CLERK’S OFFICE NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING AND PREFILE TESTIMONY DEADLINES DOCKET NO. 2015-201-S Application of T.J. Barnwell Utility, Inc. for Approval of Sewer Rates, Terms and Conditions T.J. Barnwell Utility, Inc. (T.J. Barnwell or the Company) filed an Application for Adjustment of Rates and Charges for, and the Modification of Certain Terms and Conditions Related to, the Provision of Sewer Service with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (the Commission). The Application was filed pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 58-5-240 and 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103512.4.A. The Application states that operating the sewer system under the currently approved rates has failed to provide an adequate or reasonable net income for the past several years. Additionally, the Company provides secondary treatment of the wastewater to meet the eflluent limits for spray irrigation on the Pleasant Point Plantation golf course. For Fiscal Year 2014, the Company experienced a net loss of $33,533 from a gross income of $113,806.

T.J. Barnwell proposes the following rate schedule for sewer service: Sewer Residential Commercial

Current $36.00 $40.00

Proposed $53.00 $53.00

Additionally, the Company also requests that the Commission approve other changes to its tariff, including, but not limited to the following: • The Company requests approval of a new “delinquent notification fee” of $15.00 to cover the clerical and mailing costs associated with mailing delinquent notices • The Company requests that the Discontinuance of Service Notification Fee be increased from $4.00 to $15.00 for each customer to whom the Company mails a notice of discontinuance of service • The Company requests approval to assess a fee of $30.00 for each returned check account as allowed by S.C. Code Ann. §34-1170(A)(3) • The Company requests approval of requirements and charges pertaining to satellite systems • If sewer service docs not exist at a property and service for that property has not been reserved in the sewer system, T.J. Barnwell seeks approval to charge a Sewer Capacity Fee in addition to the Sewer Tap Fee. The Sewer Capacity Fee will be the same as the Sewer Capacity Fee charged by the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA); BJWSA periodically adjust its Sewer Capacity Fee, and the T.J. Barnwell fee would change accordingly to be consistent with the BJWSA at the time that service is requested.

A copy of the company’s complete application can be found on the Commission’s website at www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2015201-S. Additionally, a copy of the application is available from the law office of J. Thomas Mikell, Esquire, Mikell Law Firm, P. 0. Box 1727, Beaufort, South Carolina, 29901-2110.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing, pursuant to 10 S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 103-817, on the above matter has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., before the Commission in the Commission’s Hearing Room at 101 Executive Center Drive, Saluda Building, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 for the purpose of receiving testimony and evidence from all interested parties. The hearing may continue through December 16, 2015, if necessary.

Any person who wishes to participate in this matter as a party of record should file a Petition to Intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure on or before September 14, 2015. For the receipt of future Commission correspondence, please include an email address in the Petition to Intervene. Please refer to Docket No. 2015-201-S and mail a copy to all other parties in this docket. Any person who wishes to testify and present evidence at the hearing should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; and the company at the above address, on or before September 14, 2015. Please refer to Docket No. 2015-201-S. INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL PARTIES OF RECORD (Applicant, Petitioners, and Intervenors only): All Parties of Record must prefile testimony with the Commission and with all Parties of Record. Prefiled Testimony Deadlines: Applicant’s Direct Testimony Due: 10/20/2015; Other Parties of Record Direct Testimony Due: 11/3/2015; Applicant’s Rebuttal Testimony Due: 11/10/2015; and Other Parties of Record Surrebuttal Testimony Due: 11/17/2015. All prefiled testimony deadlines are subject to the information as post on www.psc.sc.gov under Docket No. 2015-201-S. Any person who wishes to request that the Commission hold a public hearing in his or her county of residence in order to hear comments from the utility’s customers, should notify, in writing, the Commission; the Office of Regulatory Staff at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; and the company at the above address, on or before September 21, 2015. Please refer to Docket No. 2015-201-S. For the most recent information regarding this docket, including changes in scheduled dates included in this Notice, please refer to www.psc.sc.gov; and Docket No. 2015-201-S. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any person who wishes to have his or her comments considered as part of the official record of this proceeding MUST present such comments in person to the Commission during the hearing.

Persons seeking information about the Commission’s procedures should contact the Commission at (803) 896-5100 or visit its website at www.psc.sc.gov.

8/12/15 Public Service Commission of South Carolina • Attention: Clerk’s Office • 101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100 • Columbia, SC 29210

lunch bunch

The Lunch Bunch goes to 10 Market – A Chef’s Kitchen

By Molly Ingram

Meet Tyler Slade, owner and chef at 10 Market- A Chef ’s Kitchen in Habersham.

This quirky little restaurant isn’t what you might expect from one of the top restaurants in our area. First, reservations are required for weekend dinners which start promptly at 7:30 p.m. Secondly, it is only counter seating for dinner for a grand total of nine diners and these exceptional dinners are normally sold out weeks in advance.

With his dad, Richard as his sous chef, left hand, right hand, maître d’, and partner, 10 Market has been open for just five weeks. Their dinner on the weekends is a prix fixe priced four course meal based around a theme which drives the menu, music, and décor (such as it is at the counter) for “episodes”. The “episodes” or themes might be tied to a movie or to a type of food or region where the food comes from. Think “Grease” one weekend followed by and Italian theme the next.

They are also offering both a Vegetarian (August 28th and 29th) and a Gluten Free “episode” coming up in the fall. There aren’t many places you can go if you are a vegetarian or gluten intolerant where the entire four course gourmet meal is totally developed around what you can eat and where it will be enjoyed by other meat or grain eaters as well.

Tyler makes most of the food that is served from scratch. Imagine everything from the aioli to the mayo to his pickles

to the pear sorbet is all made by hand. And boy is it good! We were there for lunch and tried several Panini’s like the Roasted Vegetable Panini which had about five seasonal Chef Tyler vegetables and goat Slade cheese with roasted garlic aioli on really great bread. And this healthy creation was served with gourmet popcorn rather than fries or chips. And with that you can get a Kale salad with golden raisins, sunflower seeds, Manchego cheese, olive oil and lemon dressing. Double yum. I have to circle back to the gourmet popcorn. It changes daily but an example might have Parmesan cheese and rosemary on it, or something else Tyler dreams up. It went perfectly with our blackberry lemonades.

We also tried the Muffuletta, the Cubano, the Grilled Cheese (with 3 types of cheeses) that gets a triple yum as well as the special Panini of the day, meatloaf.

I have to admit that the meatloaf didn’t taste anything like what I am used to and consequently was delicious.

I’m not sure how, but we all saved room for some homemade ice cream or sorbet.

I tried the peach ice cream but others had, and wouldn’t share, the cheesecake ice cream, and the Ginger Pear with Riesling sorbet.

So where did Tyler, who is definitely

Pictured from left to right: Muffuletta with quinoa salad, gourmet popcorn, and blackberry lemonade; Meatload panini with kale salad and gourmet popcorn.

under 30, get all his training you ask? He attended the New England Culinary School and then worked on Martha’s Vineyard for a short while before becoming the kitchen wizard in Asheville, NC for the last five years.

What makes 10 Market such an unusual place is the basic concept behind it. They offer exceptional food to just nine people sitting around a counter. Their guests might not know each other when they arrive but by dessert, the conversation bounces between all nine diners and feels inclusive and relaxed. You will leave 10 Market with new friends, a full tummy, and a feeling you should call to make another reservation before it is sold out.

But I don’t want you to think Tyler just sits around and works on a weekend menu. He serves lunch, offers a selection of “gotta have it” food stuffs

on his shelves and in his cooler like eggs (from a local farm) for the locals, and hosts culinary classes for both adults and children. Coming up is a class on “Gnocchi” and we all just missed the “pasta by hand” class. Some of these are just demonstrations by Tyler and some are very hands on – depends on the class.

I think I’d like to take them all. They are expecting to have their beer and wine license by this fall but at the moment, bring your own. So did we like it? You bet. But you should really try it. Stop by for lunch on the patio this fall and meet Tyler and Richard. They are quite a team. And the food will be memorable and the meal most enjoyable. It is totally reason enough to drive to Habersham and enjoy a wonderful outing.

Check their website out at www.10Market.com to see what they have cooking – literally and figuratively.

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wine & dine

To own and be owned by a glass of wine

By Celia Strong Fun in Tuscany. I’m thinking that this week’s wine and lesson are the result of remembering that just about a year ago I was going to Italy. To a villa up a hill from Florence. In Tuscany. Seems obvious, right? Nonetheless, here we go.

If you view, in your mind, the map of Italy as resembling a high-heeled boot, then Tuscany is just above the knee on the front (western) side of the leg. There are 33 DOC wine designations in the region. And, 9 DOCGs, the highest rated of Italian wines. The history of wine in Tuscany goes back to the 8th century BC. The Etruscans, then the Greeks, and, of course, the Romans all played their part in the development of wines the area. After the fall of the Roman Empire and through the Middle Ages, Catholic monasteries were the main grape growers and sources for wines. With the emergence of aristocratic and merchant classes, share-cropping and a system known as “mezzadria” became the norm.

Those owning land provided use of their lands and resources for planting in return for half, “mezza,” of what was grown.

In Tuscany, many landowners used their half of harvested grapes to make wines they could sell to the merchants in Florence. The first wine merchant’s guild was created in 1282. The “Arte dei Vinarrieri” guild established regulations for where and when wine could be sold.

Not within 100 yards of a church, not to children under the age of 15 or to prostitutes, ruffians or thieves. Hmmm.

In the 14th century, almost eight million gallons of wine were sold every year in Florence. Nice!

Leaping forward, to the end of the 20th century, we come to our winery for this week. Brancaia (bran-kigh-ah). In 1981, a Swiss couple, Brigitte and Bruno Widmer fell in love with and bought the abandoned Brancaia property. It was

Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.

known as Castellina in Chianti. Two years later, one of their wines made first rank in an important Chianti Classico tasting. More land purchases and more great wines followed. Since 1998, Barbara Widmer, the daughter of Brigitte and Bruno, has worked as oeneologist and manager of the three wine estates the company now owns. Brancaia, today, is one of Tuscany’s leading wineries.

The three estates we just mentioned need to be looked at for a moment. The original purchase of Castellina in Chianti was augmented with Poppi (Radda in Chianti) in 1989, and the founding of Brancaia in Maremma (only 6.2 miles from the Mediterranean coast) in 1998.

These three estates account for just over 200 acres of vineyards. Barbara, the daughter, lives on her land and walks the vineyards every day. For sure, she and her workers know their grapes well. Many of these workers are employed year round.

That means they are involved in growing the grapes and making the wines. At Brancaia, the feeling is if they do more, they will care more. Having drunk these wines frequently I can agree! Besides caring for their employees, Brancaia uses sustainable farming and other top quality techniques. In the fields and in the winery.

And it shows, too.

Our wine this week is our proof.

Brancaia Tre is named for the three estates its grapes come from. And the three varieties in it. This is a Tuscan red that is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL: 1430

Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-379-0232; L.D.

ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

GROUCHO’S DELI

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort;

524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking; L.D.

RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 41-B Robert Smalls

ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

Parkway, Beaufort, 322-9909. 136 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 4 & 6, Lady’s Island, 5240405.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr,

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut

BEAUFORT BREAD COMPANY:

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.

Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.

102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-522-0213; B.L.

Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D. 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205 Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.

BLUE DOG CAFE: 736 Sea Island

Parkway, Frogmore, St. Helena Island, attached to The Lowcountry Store; 843-8384646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

Groucho’s Deli in Beaufort is located at 81 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29907. Call 843-524-4545 for takeout and catering or visit www.grouchos.com.

The popularity of the specialty sandwiches, sauces, salads and original recipes led to the expansion of the store in recent years across S.C., Georgia and N.C. Pictured above is the Mid East Special.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

Parkway; Beaufort; 379-5888; Japanese; L.D.

SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St.,

Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway, Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE: 302

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-1900; B.L.

Beaufort; 522-2029; Southern cooking; L.D.

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888;

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island

L.D.

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L.

SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D.

1760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-0821; D.

Beaufort; 838-9300; Seafood, steaks; L.D.

Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D.

BOUNDARY STREET CAFE: 1209

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St., Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; L.D.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

2121 Boundary Street, Suite 103, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 843-379-5559; L.D.

MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St.,

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

Boundary St., Suite C, Beaufort; 379-1811; B. L. Brunch.

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052; Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; L.D.

BURLAP: 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort; B, L.

CAROLINA TAVERN: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

GROUCHO’S DELI: 81 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort; 524-4545; L.

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21, Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

Waveland Ave., Cat Island; 524-4653; Steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, more; L.D.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-JAVA (5282); Sandwiches, soups, muffins, desserts, coffee drinks,; B. L.

Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, Beaufort; 5247433; Seafood; D.

Beaufort Town Center; 379-3009; Sub sandwiches; L.D.

THE DOG HOUSE: 381 Sea Island

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

Parkway, Lady’s Island Beaufort; 770-0013; L.

DUKE’S BBQ: 1509 Salem Road, Beaufort; 379-4744; L.D.: Thursday and Friday only.

Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

Gateway, Port Roya; 843-379-1500; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; B.L.

MARSH TACKY’S MARKET: 2137

Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 8382041; Deli, frozen yogurt; B.L.

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN:

111 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal;

379-4322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.

MJ’S SOUL FOOD: 1634 Sea Island

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2009; L.D.

THE OLD BULL TAVERN: 205

West Street, Beaufort; 843-379-2855; D.

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

2141 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 838-4166; L.D.

Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-524-1995; L.D.

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port

Congress Street, Beaufort; 524-1961; B.L.

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s Island; 522-9700; L.D.

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D.

FILLIN’ STATION: 57 Sea Island

Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market,

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

LAZY SUSAN’S CAFE & CREPERIE: 31A Market St., Habersham;

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 525-

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 522-0230; L.D Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.

Beaufort; 466-0735; B.L.

Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

1946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

SO HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL:

809 Port Republic St., at The Beaufort Inn, Beaufort; 379-0555; L.D.

THE SPAGHETTI CLUB: 27 Market Street, Habersham; 843-466-3663; L.D

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway; Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D.

SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.

WINED IT UP: 705 Bay St., Beaufort; wine bar, tapas; L.D.

WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 5249463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D.

YAMA: 1370 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-2599; L.D.

YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

A GUIDE TO DINING • All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.

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Should you take a sharp left instead of straight ahead?

By Cherimie Crane Weatherford

Sleepy eyes stare off into distant spaces, summer hair fails to see reason in early encounter, backpacks and snack sacks are filled lovingly with sweet treats and hopeful thoughts. Once quiet roadways are bustling with big yellow buses, morning moms and teachers all making their way to a new year, a new adventure and a new set of challenges yet realized. Freshly polished floors, disinfected walls and recently replaced fluorescent lights lead the way down halls to knowledge centers both of academia and the real world. It is back to school, back to schedule and back to wishing Friday had a twin.

It wasn’t too terribly long ago I walked for what seemed like a treacherous trail down a long dusty gravel road just to catch the one bus that dared to venture into the woodiest backwoods of Mississippi. I remember the weight of a new book bag almost as much as the weight of expectation. Possibly God intended the long walks to bus stops for time of reflection or opportunity to imagine but intention often goes awry. Distinctly I

Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.

recall the inner debate of walking straight toward the unknowns of the first day or taking a sharp left into the dew soaked rye grass that held much less challenge and far more comfort. Fear of my Momma’s realization that I, yet again, chose the rye grass was often a powerful deterrent.

Few things in life are as timeless as first days of school.

The styles may change, classes may evolve and commutes may differ; however, the anticipation, the sounds and the smell of Comet remain. Parents, grandparents and loving friends send off their young ones as best they can.

For the first time, many will learn of the world’s cruel

ways, confusing standards and which way to open a tiny milk carton. Dreams begin regardless of background, color, gender or brand of shoe. Small hands, small desks and small worlds all collide to form memories not soon forgotten and/or repaired. Parents do the best they can for the best they have hoping their first days lead them to a kinder world. It is a day that spans the test of time with only the names changing.

With a name like Cherimie, hair like a horse and temperament of a hornet, my first days were often an adventure in futility. To my fellow unique name holders, breathe deeply and answer to the closet semblance.

To all the small hands attached to big dreams and heavy books, may your first day be the beginning of a wonderful year full of opportunity, knowledge and square pizza. May your outcome not be tied to your background but to your ability, not to your parent’s profession but your performance and should you take a sharp left instead of straight ahead, may your rye grass be as comfortable as mine. Happy First Week of School Beaufort South Carolina.

The Kelly Clan. Alive and well with a reunion to prove it.

By Lee Scott

Like many people across the country, I attended a reunion this summer.

Although there are different kinds of reunions, mine was a family reunion and included the celebration of my maternal aunt’s 93rd birthday. She is the last of the four Kelly girls, my mother’s oldest sister.

Visiting with her, my siblings, my cousins and the next generation, I was once again reminded of how lucky I am to have been born into the Kelly Clan. We are largely a Catholic Irish group although we have branched off as new blood has been brought into the fold and we are spread out all over the United States.

As one of twenty five cousins in my generation, we were thrown together as children and regardless of the fact that we only saw each other for a week or two at a time each year we became friends.

Of all the things that my mother and her three sisters passed along was the sense of

Now what?

HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

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.

family. And now as we take on the roles as grandparents, I see that we have passed along that sense of family.

Cousins and second cousins I have not seen in years hugged and kissed and asked about my son and daughter. Facebook has connected another generation and they have already seen pictures of my grandchildren online. We are all reminded that we are connected through the four Kelly girls, as my mother was connected with all of her aunts and uncles through her mother. I remember as a child visiting

New play, “Radical Son”, explores race and freedom From October 8-17, the Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina will present Radical Son, a play about Charleston’s own John Laurens, an unsung Revolutionary war hero and one of America’s first abolitionists. Starring co-writer and Broadway veteran Clarence Felder, it will take place at Threshold Repertory Theatre in downtown Charleston.

“Not only was John Laurens one of George Washington’s top aides at Valley Forge, but we believe he had secretly freed his black servant almost 90 years before the Emancipation Proclamation. He is a fascinating figure in history for South Carolina audiences to discover”, shared Mr. Felder, who plays John’s father, Henry.

Chris Weatherhead, the play’s director and co-author said, “Especially in light of recent events, this play is timely in its themes of courage, love and reconciliation.

It is meant to start a lot of discussions.”

Alan Stello, Director of the Powder 18

Magazine, a National Historic Landmark in Charleston, added “Radical Son is a unique way to connect audiences with a largely unknown man that influenced not only a city, but a state and a young nation.”

Performances are October 8-10, 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and October 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 military, and $10 students and can be purchased through www.

ActorsTheatreOfSC.org.

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Rhode Island, my aunts would take me to visit, Aunt Kitty, Aunt Loretta, and Uncle Bill. This list goes on of the elderly relatives that would reach out hug me and say, “Claire’s daughter.” I see this within my own family now. My older sister’s grandchildren, who live several hours away, come up and hug my own grandchildren as long lost friends. This spring, I saw one of my granddaughters grab two of her step cousins and say, “Come on. Let’s sing and dance together.”

And off they went.

Pictured from left to right: Aunt Bernadette, my mother Claire, Aunt Rita and Aunt Mary.

Our last big reunion picture with the four sisters was taken over twenty years ago. We took another picture this time, and there she sat, Aunt Mary in the midst of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews smiling into the camera. My family, the Kelly Clan.

ART NOTES Africa Fashion Week to be showcased

From August 24th through 29th ARTworks will present Africa Fashion Week, the premiere international event showcasing African designers, African inspired designers, clothing, and textiles which connect the undeniable influence of African culture on the world’s fashion runways! Presented by Ngome Couture and the Ngome Collective Boutique located at ARTworks. Go to www.facebook. com/AFWLC for more info, event times, and tickets.

Songwriters in the Round returns on September 3rd

Carroll Brown, Big Frank Waddell, and David Owens will delight audiences with their Southern Charm and musical talents. More like a back porch get together with friends than a concert. Expect a laid-back evening

where laughter flows freely and songs inspire other songs in a free flowing dialogue between the performers. Presented by ARTworks. Tickets are $20 each. Click here to purchase: www.beaufortcountyarts.com or call the box office at 843-379-2787.

Don’t miss the Short Story America Festival and Conference

The kickoff event on Thursday, the 24th, is an evening book launch party at the Arts Council of Beaufort County (aka ARTworks). The featured book is Richard Hawley’s forthcoming novel, Greeves Passing. On Friday, the 25th, an evening reception be held offsite at the Lewis Reeve Sams House, overlooking the water in Beaufort’s downtown historic district. Saturday’s events will be held at the Arts Council, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a catered reception where the winners of the annual Short Story America Prize will be announced.

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Stay busy and entertained with themed crossword puzzles and Sudoku THEME: TECH GADGETS ACROSS 1. Had, with thou 6. Exclamation of disgust 9. Fit of shivering 13. American writer Jong 14. Beauty treatment site 15. “No guts, no ____” 16. ____ in, for a doctor 17. “C’____ la vie!”

18. *A portable one is great for camping 19. eBay participant 21. *Power provider 23. *A smart one syncs everything you write 24. *Pretty hot and tempting, in a text 25. Public health org.

28. Bluish green 30. ____ talk 35. ZZ Top hit 37. Lady Gaga’s 2010 dress material 39. Lowest Hindu caste 40. Tons 41. “Walk the Dog” device, pl.

43. Civil wrong 44. Done to some documents 46. “Cheers” regular 47. “The Iliad,” e.g.

48. Interruption in continuity 50. Medieval domain 52. Emerald ____ borer 53. Naive, alt. spelling 55. Hat 57. *Bose, e.g.

61. Iron Man’s robotic nemesis 64. Like a ballerina 65. Unit of electric current 67. Scape goat’s due 69. ____circle 70. Likewise 71. More ill 72. No I in this 73. Long, long time 74. Working shoelaces

DOWN 1. “For ____ a jolly ...”

2. Circle parts 3. Awful 4. Create a sculpture 5. *Mobile computer 6. *____-friendly 7. *Directional helper 8. Appear like a chick 9. Winglike 10. “It’s time!” signal 11. Impulse 12. One who eyes another 15. Costing nothing 20. Public ____, rappers 22. As opposed to mishap 24. It’s often sudden death 25. *____ drive 26. Indian metropolis 27. Greek bazaar 29. Long, long time, alt. spelling 31. Mandolin’s cousin 32. Parkinson’s drug 33. Root of iris 34. *Apple or Pebble, e.g.

36. Proofreader’s mark 38. Amos or Spelling 42. Perceive by olfactory sense 45. a.k.a. Norwegian Hound 49. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 51. *Activity tracker 54. All worked up 56. ____ bar, DQ treat 57. Skirt opening 58. A conifer 59. Largest volcano in Europe 60. Throat-clearing sound 61. On top of 62. French Sudan, today 63. Black cat, e.g.

66. Jersey call 68. Energy unit

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Learn about all things pet related from medical to behavioral to just good ideas!

Understanding what cats say isn’t so easy

By Prof. Percy Pussycat

Take it from me. Cats are complicated animals and trying to decode what they are saying to you requires you put several things together – the sound they are making, their body language, and their mood.

Animal behavior experts have discovered 24 different meows that a cat can make – 16 for humans and 8 for other animals. So when your cat is meowing at you, they are in fact trying to communicate something directly to you. It is usually about feeling good and wanting something from you like “lift me up or it’s time for dinner” or “follow me to my bowl right now, please.” Or it could be a meow that says “touch me at your own peril. I am in a grumpy mood.”

Discerning between the above requires you understand cat body language. For example, if you watch the TV show, My Cat from Hell with Jackson Galaxy you will see him sometimes do a slow eye blink with a cat. If the cat returns the slow blink, it means they are comfortable with you. If they don’t do it that is a red flag you should pay attention to and probably retreat to a safer place.

Cats also yowl on occasion. This is very different from a meow. It can sound like a long drawn out meoooowwww and can be very loud. Mostly, a yowl tells you that your pet is in some kind of distress. They could be forgotten in a closet, or they might be looking for you if they are in pain. If you hear a yowl, you should investigate.

Purring from a cat is usually a sign they are content and happy. But not always.

Sometimes a cat will issue a low purr when they are sick or anxious. Again, know your cat body language to tell between the two.

If you come across a cat that is growling, hissing or spitting, they are easy to decipher. They are annoyed, frightened, angry or aggressive. Leave this cat alone. Don’t be foolish enough to think,” I know what this means but they would never bite or scratch me.” If they are scared enough to growl, they will most certainly bite or scratch. Keep those hands to yourself.

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Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London.

A cat’s body language provides lots of tips to what the cat wants to communicate.

If you pay attention to your cat’s eyes, ears, body and tail—they’re all telling you a story. Here are some basic (though sometimes contradictory) clues: Ears — Forward: your cat is alert, interested or happy. Backward, sideways, flat airplane ears: They are irritable, angry or frightened. Swiveling or radar ears: They are attentive and listening to every little sound.

Eyes — Pupils constricted: offensively aggressive, but possibly content. Pupils dilated (large): nervous or submissive (if somewhat dilated), defensively aggressive (if fully dilated), but possibly playful.

Tail — Erect, fur flat: alert, inquisitive or happy. Fur standing on end: angry or frightened. Held very low or tucked between legs: insecure or anxious.

Thrashing back and forth: agitated. The faster the tail, the angrier the cat. Straight up, quivering: excited, really happy. If your cat hasn’t been neutered or spayed, he or she could be getting ready to spray something.

So now you have figured what your cat sounds like, and what their body language is when they are trying to tell you something.

If you put it all together, you can tell what kind of mood your cat is in which can be very helpful. Here are some additional clues to look for when determining what kind of a mood your cat is in: Content: Sitting or lying down, eyes half-closed, pupils narrowed, tail mostly still, ears forward and purring means a very happy cat.

Playful: Ears forward, tail up, whiskers forward and pupils somewhat dilated— playing is hunting behavior; your cat may stalk her prey (a toy, another animal in the house), then crouch down with her rear end slightly raised. A little wiggle

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of the butt, then…pounce! Your cat will grab her prey, bite it, wrestle it the floor and kick it with her hind feet: Her toy is now dead.

Irritated or over-stimulated: Pupils dilated, ears turned back and tail twitching or waving—your cat may growl or put his teeth on you as a warning to cease and desist. Intense play can quickly turn into overstimulation in some cats, resulting in biting and scratching.

Nervous or anxious: Ears sideways or back, pupils dilated and tail low or tucked between legs—your cat may slink through the house close to the floor, looking for somewhere to hide. This is a

very unhappy cat.

Frightened, startled or defensive: Think Halloween cat—ears back and flat against her head, whiskers back, back arched, fur standing on end and tail erect or low. They may yowl, growl, hiss and spit.

Angry, aggressive: Ears back, pupils very constricted, and their tail may be up or down with the fur standing on end.

This can quickly escalate to a fight.

So there you have it. Piece of catnip, right? If I had to say what to look for first, it would be the ears in concert with their tail. Those two things will usually put you on the right road to decoding the message.

Good luck friends. You will need it!

what to do Adaptive Golf to meet this weekend

Meet up this weekend August 22 at the driving range at the Legends of Parris Island Golf Course to get tuned up for next month’s first annual Adaptive Golf.

The plan is to play 9 holes after the clinic if anyone is interested. Invite your friends or anyone that would benefit from the experience. Contact Steve Giammona at sgiammona@bmhsc.org or (843)5225850 for details.

Join Live Oak Builders for a reveal party

As you may know, Live Oak Builders of Beaufort worked with HGTV on a renovation project on Craven Street this past spring. The air date and time for the HGTV Vacation House for Free is scheduled for Sunday, August 23 at 12 noon. Live Oak Builders is hosting a “Viewing Event” at the Holiday Inn & Suites at 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. They will be in the bar area where there are four TV screens and plenty of space. Join them and celebrate the “REVEAL” with the local contractors who worked on this project and with Dataw Island residents who were filmed during some of the scenic clips. Light refreshments will be served. For planning purposes, please let us know if you plan on attending by calling 843-524-2343.

Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 8/21 - Thursday 8/27

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employment law, Oct. 6—Bankruptcy law, consumer law and debt collection, Oct. 13—Criminal law and torts.

The seven-week course costs $45 and includes all course materials. Registrants are not required to attend all of the classes and may choose to attend only those that interest them the most. To register, call (843) 525-8205 or visit www.tcl.edu/ continuing-ed. For all other questions, contact the SC Bar Pro Bono Program at (803) 799-6653, ext. 158.

Learn how to develop a Nearly New sale business plan The Beaufort County Black Chamber returns to St. Helena of Commerce (BCBCC) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will offer a business class focusing on developing a business plan, accessing a business loan and other financial strategies. The class will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on August 24, 26 and 28, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 843986-1102 to enroll. Classes will be held at the chamber office located at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. Cost for the class is $25 which will be reimbursed once the course has been satisfactorily completed.

SC Bar to sponsor Law School for NonLawyers in Beaufort

Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are under the law?

While you may not be an attorney, it’s important to know the law and how it affects you. The SC Bar Pro Bono Program is sponsoring “Law School for Non-Lawyers,” a seven-week program designed to give the public an overview of the South Carolina legal system and insight into common legal problems people face. The series will be held on Tuesday evenings, Sept. 1 continuing through Oct. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Technical College of the Lowcountry (921 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort). The deadline to enroll is Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The course will cover the following topics: Sept. 1—Overview of state courts and alternative dispute resolution, Sept. 8—Juvenile justice and overview of child protection hearings, Sept. 15— Family law, real estate and landlordtenant law, Sept. 22—Wills, estates and probate, health care and elder law, Sept.

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Back-to-school clothes, designer outfits and quality menswear – and more! – will be available at bargain prices as the Nearly New and More! Sale returns to the Parish Church of St. Helena. The sale is Aug. 29 and 30 in the Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. Shopping hours are 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Nearly New was not held on St. Helena in 2014.

“We are back by popular demand,” says sale chair Pat Jones. “And we’re adding framed pictures, framed art work, furniture, lamps, and silk plants to our offerings.”

Clothing for men, women and children will be on sale as always, along with shoes and accessories like belts, scarves, and pocketbooks. Everything is gently used; some items still have their store tags. Proceeds from the sale go to church missions. “We are doing this for the community, to serve God and share God’s love,” Jones says.

Register for classes at the Literacy Center

need 20 pre sign-ups to make it happen.

All we need is your name, phone number and email address for the pre commitment to the Blood Alliance. Stop by the branch at 819 Parris Island Gateway or call us at 800.225.3967, ext. 5151 or 5153.

Refreshments and a gift from MFCU will be given to each participant in October.

Local Military Officers host conference

Men & women of Beaufort’s Low Country Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, host MOAA’s biennial SC conference, October 9th-11th, MCAS Beaufort & hold 50th Anniversary banquet Oct. 10 at Lyceum, Parris Island.

We’re current/ former/retired officers strongly committed to national defense, troops & families. Conference is open to the public; focus is on military/vets’ issues & how to help all who’ve served! $10 registration. Register today at www. lcmoaa.org/lcmoaa@gmail.com or call (413) 345-1524.

Compete in a chili cookoff to help a local camp

Hosted by the Lowcountry Jaycees and managed and produced by Plum Productions, the only local International Chili Society sanctioned cook-off is coming on Oct. 17th. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Jaycee’s Camp Hope.

This event will feature 2 levels of International Chili Society competition: Traditional Red Chili and Homestyle Chili. Plus there will be fun for all ages. Register your team today at www.chilipartyinthepark.eventbrite. com.Amateurs and professionals are all welcome. For more details, check out www.chilipartyinthepark.eventbrite.com.

First place in the Traditional Red Chili category is $1000! Chefs also have the opportunity to compete for the “Spiciest Space” award for best themed booth. A People’s Choice Chili champion will also be named. Attendees will choose their favorite chili by casting their votes through cash donations for Jaycee Camp Hope.

The chef with the most donations wins!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Southside Park in Beaufort.

Gates will open rain or shine at 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Bring the whole family and spend the day at the new Southside Park, at the intersection of Battery Creek Rd and Southside Blvd. Live music, craft

beer, plenty of activities for kids of all ages, and a variety of food vendors for even the non-chili eaters. Plenty of parking is available. The 2nd Annual Party in the Park Chili Cook-off is open to the public with FREE admission. Purchase all-you-can-taste chili wristbands for $20 each online at www.chilipartyinthepark. eventbrite.com and/ or at the gate on event day.

Registered chefs will begin cooking promptly at 11:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. with judging beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Awards will be announced before the conclusion of the event. An award for the best themed team and display will also be a highlight of the day.

Cousteau to speak at Port Royal Sound Foundation fundraiser

Phillipe Cousteau, grandson of famed ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, will be the featured speaker at the Port Royal Sound Foundation’s anniversary celebration of its Maritime Center on Lemon Island.“Night on the Sound,” which includes a cocktail reception, locally sourced foods, live music and a silent auction, supports the Port Royal Foundation’s education and research efforts. The event will be held Oct. 31st.

Cousteau – explorer, social entrepreneur and environmental advocate – is a CNN special correspondent reporting on environmental and humanitarian issues around the world. The Port Royal Sound Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving land and improving water quality in the Port Royal Sound area. The foundation was formed to support and promote research in the Port Royal Sound area and educate people about the sound’s environmental, cultural, historical, artistic and economic contributions to the region’s quality of life.

To learn more about“Night on the Sound,” ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities; contact Alicia Taylor, Director of Development, at 843-645-7774 or ataylor@portoyalsoundfoundation.org.

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Registration for fall classes at The Literacy Center will be held on August 31st at 6:30 p.m. Port Royal Baptist Church, 707 Pinckney Blvd, Port Royal, SC 843-521-1994. Registration fee: $80 Class offered are: pre GED, Basic Literacy (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes start September 9, 2015 and run through March 31, 2016.

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