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HOLIDAY SPIRIT

WHAT’S INSIDE?

All around town, festivities celebrate the season

SOCIAL

Ugly sweater party spreads cheer. see page 8

SCHOOL

Students take part in creative writing workshop. see page 17 INDEX

News 2 Business 3 Health 4-5 Social 6-10 Profile 14 Sports 16 School 17 Arts 18-20 Lunch Bunch 23 Wine 24 Dine Guide 25 Voices 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31

Clockwise from above: A boat is decorated with lights and the manger Nativity Scene during the Light Up the Night boat parade on the Beaufort River on Saturday, Dec. 6; Two boys with adorable elf hats participate in the traditional Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 7, through downtown Beaufort; Santa wishes Merry Christmas atop a fire engine at the end of the parade. Photos by Bob Sofaly. for more holiday photos, see page 10

Library displays 22nd Christmas Train Show The Beaufort Railroaders Model Train Club will present the 22nd annual Christmas Train Show at the Beaufort Branch of the Beaufort County Public Library from Tuesday, Dec. 16 through Saturday, Dec. 20. On exhibit will be several different scales of model and toy train layouts, large and small, some with realistic themes and some very whimsical. The train show has been enjoyed over the years by thousands who appreciate detailed modeling, action, lights, color, fun and nostalgia. The library is located at 311 Scott Street, downtown Beaufort. See the trains Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about this free event, contact 843-255-6456.

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Burton Fire Department awards firefighter and officer of the year The Burton Fire District’s Firefighter and Fire Officer of the year were announced at the fire district’s annual awards banquet last weekend. The awardees were nominated by their peers.

Burton Fire District’s Firefighter of the Year was Johnny Wynn. Johnny has been with the fire district since 1992 and is one of the most respected and senior members of the department. A private contractor when off duty, Johnny has saved the fire district and the tax payers hundreds of thousands of dollars applying his personal skills for station repairs and upgrades. Among the many

recognitions Johnny has received over the years was that of saving the life of a child who drowned in 2010.

Burton’s Fire Officer of the Year was John Ireland. John has been with the fire district since 2007 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2011. Prior to joining the district, John served as a firefighter in the Marine Corps earning the Global War on Terrorism medal. John is assigned to the rural Gray’s Hill fire station where he is often in charge of emergency scenes and making critical decisions for several minutes without assistance.

Among John’s accomplishments was

his assistance in delivering a 28 week premature baby while en route to MUSC. John was able to revive and stabilize the infant before handing the baby girl off to doctors.

Burton Fire District Fire Chief Harry Rountree highlighted the more than 3,300 emergency calls and 81 structure fires the district responded to this year as testament to the men and women serving in its ranks. “Firefighter Wynn and Lt. Ireland are a reflection of the caliber people in our department and the excellent services we provide. I am proud of them both.”

Holiday tragedy averted by firefighters An almost certain tragedy was averted in Grays Hill late Saturday morning, Dec. 6, as a smoldering fire in a family home was discovered and extinguished before injures or worse could happen.

Burton firefighters received a call for a possible house fire just before 11 a.m. on Conestoga Loop in Grays Hill. Firefighters arrived on scene to discover a smoldering mattress in the yard of a mobile home.

The mattress fire was started by a 3 year old child playing with a lighter.

The child’s older siblings discovered the small fire and dragged the mattress outside where firefighters completed the extinguishment. The home did not have any working smoke detectors.

A fire in a mattress started by a 3 year old playing with a lighter was discovered and removed from a home in Grays Hill today before serious damage or injuries could result. Firefighters warn about the dangers of the approaching holiday.

Damages were minor and no injuries were reported.

Burton fire officials state a definite tragedy was in the making as an all too

common chain of events were taking place — a child with access to a lighter, a home with children, and no working smoke detectors. Burton firefighters provided the family with two smoke detectors before leaving the scene.

Burton Firefighter Alex Murray warns residents about the dangers of the approaching holiday.

“Homes have extra guests, things get hectic, people get easily distracted, and that’s when something gets missed or overlooked and a tragedy occurs,” stated Murray. “Take this time to check your smoke detectors, put matches and lighters out of reach of children, and mount an ABC fire extinguisher in a location in your home where all family can easily reach it.”

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news briefs Help identify suspects in armed robberies

The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects who robbed the Lady’s Island Tiger Express gas station in two separate incidents.

Just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the store was robbed by a black male armed with a handgun. The suspect entered the store, brandished the weapon and demanded cash from the register. After being given an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store, leaving both of the clerks on duty uninjured.

The following night, Wednesday, Dec. 3, just before 11 p.m., the store would be robbed again, this time by three black males. The suspects went behind the front counter where they forced a male and a female employee to the floor and took the money from the register. One suspect struck the male employee in the head while another suspect frisked the female employee, stealing her phone from her pocket.

The female employee was then forced to the office where they demanded she open the safe, but she was unable to do so. The male employee was then

ordered to try, but was also unable to open it. The male employee fought back, punching one of the suspects in the face, at which time they all fled the store on foot.

As the suspects fled to the parking lot, a customer was approaching the store. The customer immediately ran back to his vehicle to call 911, at which time he was approached by one of the suspects who presented a handgun and ordered him to drop his phone. The suspect took the customer’s phone and car keys and fled the area.

The male employee sustained a minor head injury for which he refused medical treatment. Neither the female employee, nor the customer sustained any injuries.

At this time, it is unknown if the two robberies are connected. The Sheriff ’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding these robberies to contact Sgt. A. Zsamar at 843-2553408, Cpl. B. Disbrow at 843-2553407, or Crimestoppers.

Port Royal man arrested for child porn

Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office investigators have arrested a Port Royal

man for allegedly sharing electronic images depicting children engaged in sexual acts.

John Joseph Charette, Sr., 67, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 2, following the execution of a search warrant at his Port Royal home. He has been charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, however, additional charges are likely pending as the investigation progresses.

On November 24, investigators received information that a computer associated with an account at 1606 Edinburgh Ave had uploaded suspected child pornography to an online file-sharing program. A search warrant was secured and was executed this morning at the home.

The file in question, along with multiple other images of a similar nature, were found on Charette’s computer at the residence. All the collected materials are being reviewed and analyzed to determine any appropriate additional charges, and may then be sent to the SC Attorney General’s Office for further examination.

The investigation continues and further details may be released as they become available.

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK

On Thursday, December 4, Lifestyle Furniture Outlet held its grand opening and ribbon cutting, at 1800 Boundary Street, Beaufort, with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.

Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business to honor. Thank you to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring and providing free lunch for the staff.

Pictured is the Business of this Week, Radiance Women’s Center.

Upcoming chamber events:

Thursday, December 11: Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted

by The Officer’s Club at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Building 554, Moore Street. Registration will be required, including date of birth to achieve gate access to the base. Free and all welcome. RSVP to the chamber 843-525-8537.

Tuesday, December 16: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Zoe Accessories, Inc., from 4 to 6 p.m., 1440 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, the little blue building next to Agave. All welcome to attend.

Friday, December 19: Coffee With Colleagues: 8:30 -9:30 a.m., hosted

by Susan DeLoach Photography & Paul Nurnberg Photography, 1225 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, SC. Free networking opportunity for chamber members. Bring business cards. RSVP to the chamber at 843-525-8537.

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It’s simply magic ... by design!

By Martha O’Regan

Over the years, as I have learned about bioenergetics, pain/stress/energy management, quantum science and vibrational medicine, I have come to the conclusion that it’s all simply magic, defined as “an extraordinary power from a supernatural source.”

The four statements that make up the foundation of how I live and coach are: 1. Everything is energy, including you and me, 2. Every single thing is designed in perfection, 3. We create our own reality through the vibration of our thoughts, words and deeds, 4. The power of “all that is” is the same power as the Divine. And, taking it even deeper, inside the smallest particle known to man is nothing but pure light essence that is measured as the vibrational equivalent to “love” which happens to also be the power of “all that is” which has many names, including God. God is light, God is love, God is the ultimate power, God is creation, etc.

Even in its smallness, it’s bigger than our human linear mind can even fathom, yet we all know it deep inside because it is encoded in our DNA, our subconscious, the Bible, our soul perspectives and even our thoughts to ultimately create our daily reality of health, relationships,

choices and behaviors. It’s so simple even in all its magnificent complexity.

As you try this little experience, check in and feel Martha how it lands in your O’Regan body and mind.

Make an “O” with the thumb and forefinger of each hand, keeping them several inches apart.

These circles represents the energy fields surrounding the egg and the sperm that came together to grow you, making your spine, kidneys, finger nails, etc.

Begin bringing the two energy fields closer together until their fields begin to interconnect. Stop as soon as you see the light between the circles. Now, just imagine the magnificent spark, like two wires or maybe stars coming together which then connects those two perfect cells that knew exactly what do to create YOU right on schedule. Magic ... by design! Did you feel a spark ignite anywhere in your body?

As electromagnetic beings, everything within and around us is ignited by a spark of some form that creates a connection for something remarkable to happen, like the ability to scratch our nose, blink, heal a wound

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Simply notice how many magical moments you have in an hour, day, week or month, and before you know it, you can’t experience life any other way.

or to feel love. In our body, these sparks are called electrical impulses, synapses, neuro transmitters, and they ignite to activate communication within all parts of us — including our muscles, organs, glands, the brain and spine and our heart — all without us having to tell it to, at least not with our conscious mind. These sparks are automatic; it’s the vibration of the spark that determines how well our system is communicating.

Greater vitality ignites a greater spark ultimately enhancing communication within the system, creating greater health and happiness.

One way to support the magic is simply noticing what is going on within and around us and making conscious choices about what we put into our mind and body that will enhance the sparks.

Simply being in awe of the magnificence on a regular basis allows those sparks to really ignite, creating even more magic ... by design.

So, take some time to pause and just watch a bird fly or a tree sway in the wind, notice the twinkle in someone’s eye when they laugh, feel your feet as you walk along the pavement or barefoot in the grass, see how wide your face stretches when you smile, stare at the sky and imagine what it would feel like to fly, feel your breath in every crevice of your body or truly allow yourself to open your heart to receive love. Simply notice how many magical moments you have in an hour, day, week or month, and before you know it, you can’t experience life any other way.

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health & wellness

BMH retains Pathway to Excellence designation Beaufort Memorial Hospital once again has earned the prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation in recognition of its nurse-friendly work environment.

“It’s a really big deal to be a Pathway to Excellence hospital,” said Karen Carroll, Beaufort Memorial’s chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. “It substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses and identifies best places to work.”

BMH was the first South Carolina hospital to achieve the designation in 2011. To remain a Pathway to Excellence hospital, you have to reapply every three years. Only 119 hospitals in the country currently hold the Pathway to Excellence title.

Established in 2007 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the national program was developed to improve both the quality of patient care and the professional satisfaction of nurses by improving the workplace environment.

“When nurses feel empowered, satisfied and engaged, they perform better,” Carroll said. “And it goes beyond just nurses.

Many of the standards required to earn the designation affect all of our employees.”

In May, the hospital submitted a 1,860page report to the ANCC, providing the organization with evidence BMH has continued to meet the 12 rigorous

standards essential to creating a healthy workplace for nurses. As part of the extensive review process, nurses were asked to respond to a confidential online survey verifying the hospital follows the prescribed practices and policies.

To meet the requirements of the ANCC, 51 percent of all RNs and LPNs in the hospital had to complete the questionnaire. BMH had 73 percent participation. At least 75 percent of the responses had to be favorable to earn the Pathway to Excellence designation.

Earning the distinction — and maintaining it — is no small feat. It took a team effort to complete the lengthy application.

“Since we applied three years ago, they’ve tightened the standards and raised the bar,” said nurse Susie Roos, who spearheaded the reapplication effort for BMH. “They increased the amount of evidence we are required to provide them by 30 percent.”

Roos and her team spent months preparing the nearly 2,000-page report.

“Now that we’re on this pathway, it self-perpetuates,” Roos said. “This time around, we had a plethora of evidence.”

To learn more about Beaufort Memorial Hospital, visit www. bmhsc.org. For information on job opportunities, click the “Careers” tab.

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

A doubly special day A 60th birthday celebration for Dusty Conner turned into a surprise wedding when he and Brad Ballington were married Saturday night, December 6, at the Coosaw Point River Club. Officiated by Beaufort City Councilman Mike McFee, the couple’s marriage was witnessed by about 75 of their closest friends and family members.

Guests arrived from as far away as New York, and all were encouraged to dress in white for the themed birthday party. The Sweet Grass Angels performed, and a special birthday song was written and performed by friend Corrie Frohnapfel. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.

Above: All the guests dressed in white at the celebration for Dusty Conner and Brad Ballington. LEFT: City Councilman Mike McFee officiates the wedding between Dusty Conner, left, and Brad Ballington, right. LOWER RIGHT: Corrie Frohnapfel, left, plays guitar and performs a special birthday song for her friend Dusty, who turned 60.

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Donnie Beer, center, served as a Beaufort City Council member for many years.

Reception honors Beer Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling held a reception at his home on Sunday, Dec. 7, for outgoing City Councilwoman Donnie Beer in recognition of all the hard work and service she has given the community. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Ugly sweater party spreads holiday cheer Grayco Hardware & Home held a holiday party last Thursday, Dec. 4, at the store on Lady’s Island. Guests were invited to wear their favorite Ugly Christmas Sweaters, and they also enjoyed holiday snacks, spirits, gift certificate give-aways, as well as special savings storewide on coolers, grills, home decor, and more. Locally owned, Grayco is a one-stop shop for all those on your list this season. It is located at 136 Sea Island Parkway; call 843-521-8060. Here are some cute pics from the fun event.

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Get in the spirit with holiday celebrations Photos by Bob Sofaly

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Crowds in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park watch the 2014 Light Up the Night Parade along the Beaufort River on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Port Royal Town Councilwoman Mary Beth Heyward, center, tries to help a frightened little girl meet Santa Claus last week during the Town of Port Royal’s Christmas In The Park kickoff. The girl mustered enough bravery to sit on Santa’s lap just long enough for her parents to get a picture. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Above: Scenes from the 2014 Beaufort Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 7.

This member of the Kiwanis Club holds a festive little helper on his shoulders while taking part in the traditional Christmas Parade took place on Sunday, Dec. 7, through downtown Beaufort. Giant crowds lined the parade route to wish happy holidays to the many participants.

Beaufort County officials took time out during last Monday’s County Council meeting to light the county’s tree. The annual tree lighting ceremony had been scaled back during renovations to the Beaufort County Courthouse. This year a 20-feet cedar tree was planted near the entrance and will remain the county’s official Christmas tree. Lighting the tree from left are David Imhof, County Administrator Gary Kubic, Louis Anderson and County Council Chairman Paul Somerville. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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Deck the Halls with boughs of holly...

By Susan Stone

Take a break from weeding this month and deck the halls! We have beautiful greenery to choose from.

Not only can you add holly to your arrangements and wreaths for the holidays, you have a plethora of choices.

Juniper, boxwood, palm, cedar, magnolia and pine add a touch of the Lowcountry to any holiday decoration. You can spray paint them as well to add a little color to your arrangements. Seed pods and grasses are excellent choices as well. And don’t forget shells — oyster and clam shells are perfect for making angel ornaments for the crafty decorator. Or just simply add starfish to your garlands and trees for that coastal look.

There is little to do in the garden for the next two months, unless you have winter crops. Harvesting and replanting continue year round for the food growers. And if you have stubborn scale and mealy buy on your evergreens, this is the time of year to treat with dormant oil. Other than that, just keep your gardens hydrated to protect against frost damage and enjoy some time off.

Over the year, I have published some recipes for natural bug repellent, weed killer and the like. Just in case you missed some of them, here they are: Natural Bug Repellent: • 1 oz. Cinnamon Leaf Oil (approx. $6 on Amazon. com) • 8 oz. Witch Hazel Mix and spray. For No-See-Um’s, mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas and biting fly. (Please test for sensitivity

to the cinnamon. Never use undiluted.)

Natural Weed Killer • 1 gallon White Vinegar • 1 cup Pickling Salt • 1 cup Cheap Dish Soap Mix in a pump sprayer. (Be selective, it will kill anything Susan Stone green!)

Powdery Mildew, Rust & other Funguses: Our beloved Crepe Myrtles and roses are very susceptible to powdery mildew. Early detection and treatment are vital.

Milk and buttermilk can be an effective remedy if caught early. Simply use full to half strength (can be mixed with water) and sprayed every 7-10 days.

Compost Tea has the same effect.

Making Compost Tea is very easy and doubles as a liquid fertilizer. Just like any other tea, steep in water (out in the sun is perfect), strain and use. You can add Blood Meal, Bone Meal and or Manure to the mix, set aside for a week to dissolve then pour a little over your plants each week. This is a perfect fertilizer for lawns too.

Garlic is not only a good fungicide, but an excellent insecticide as well. You should know that like many insecticides, it is not selective. It will kill even the non-harmful or beneficial insects. To make a batch, I use about 10 cloves to a gallon of water. The garlic must be crushed and then steeped in the water (set in the sun), or use a blender to mix, then strain.

Fire Ants can ruin any outdoor activity and drive

your pets crazy. One simple and safe solution is to treat your lawn in the early spring with Dried Molasses. It is available in 50 lb. bags at your local feed and seed store. You simply spread it like a fertilizer with a lawn spreader. I don’t know why it drives them off; perhaps it puts them in a diabetic coma? But it seems to work.

Enjoy some well-deserved time off and enjoy the harvests from your gardens.

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little red dog foundation president deb libaire keeps focused on helping others Although Deb Libaire, president and operations manager of Little Red Dog Foundation, says she likes the direct nature of her organization (“It does one thing and does it well.”), Deb herself wears many hats at LDRF. In her more than four years with LDRF she’s handled clerical responsibilities, grant writing and fundraising in addition to her leadership duties.

“I work with therapists, teachers, parents and caregivers on applications for specialized trikes,” says Deb. “I order the trikes after the recipient is assessed and measured and coordinate with the Beaufort Kiwanis Club volunteers who assemble them for us. Then we deliver them either to the therapist to fit the recipient or the school or directly to the new owner.”

Although it might seem that she’s a one-woman show, Deb is quick to praise LDRF volunteers.

“The Beaufort Kiwanis Club has a group of about 10 to 15 volunteers who put together more than 50 cycles each year. Some are very complicated and all are customized so it can be very time consuming, but they never say no,” she Deb Libaire, left, and her husband Jack, with their three sons and their families. Deb is says. “Our treasurer, Nancy Hansen, president of the Little Red Dog Foundation in Beaufort. handles all the finances, tax filings, bill paying, etc.; and our presidents emeriti, mobility challenged. Use of the cycles limitations. Adults who are mobility Anne Guthrie and Harriett Hilton, are can improve circulation, increase body impaired are able to regain some active strength, expand range of motion and freedom.” always available for advice and input.”

Following an accident last summer Deb is also grateful to the many improve endurance, all of which can lead Lowcountry private donors and to increased self-esteem and feelings of when Deb was unable to walk for a few months, she had firsthand experience foundations that help raise the funds for independence and accomplishment.

“The most rewarding aspect of my job of the many issues that people who are the cycles.

“We have never said no to a qualified is seeing and hearing about the results mobility challenged face every minute of applicant to date and 100 percent of of people using these trikes,” says Deb. every day.

“It affects their physical health and “It also reminded me of the enormous donations go to purchasing cycles.”

The Little Red Dog Foundation was mental health. For example, children effort involved in caring for anyone started with a mission to create mobility who are mobility impaired don’t have with these limitations,” she says. “I hope and independence for the disabled. The to be sidelined during gym. They can that what LDRF does for children and organization provides specially equipped ride cycles, indoors or out, with or adults who are mobility impaired also three-wheeled cycles for people who are without assistance, depending on their helps their caregivers.”

Born on Long Island, New York, Deb worked as an interior designer for more than 30 years in New York while also collecting and selling vintage costume jewelry. Her experience serving on Long Island boards for Planned Parenthood, Suffolk Hearing and Speech Center and The Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area prepared Deb for her work with LDRF. Deb and Jack, her husband of 44 years, started dating right after college. Jack is a sales agent for Wise Batten Inc. in Estill, SC. The couple moved to Beaufort eight years ago from New York.

“We love the Lowcountry,” Deb says.

“It feels like the old Long Island where we grew up on the water hunting, fishing and sailing. We also enjoy being around so many people with similar interests.”

They are parents to three grown children — Jardine Libaire, 41, lives in Austin, Texas, and is an author and works in public relations; Julien Libaire, 38, lives in Charleston, SC, and is an international stock trader; and Jake Libaire, 36, and wife Erin live in Charleston. Jake is a Development Manager and Erin teaches at Ashley Hall.

Deb’s future goals are as focused as she says LDRF is. She wants to continue to meet the needs of children and adults in the Lowcountry who have mobility challenges.

little red dog foundation For more information about the Little Red Dog Foundation and the work it does to provide three-wheeled cycles for those who are mobilitiy challenged, contact President Deb Libaire at 843522-9858 or visit the website at www.

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

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Battery Creek boys, girls defeat Beaufort High Host Battery Creek defended its home gym floor last Friday night, edging familiar foe Beaufort High 66-64 in a boys high school basketball game.

The win allowed Battery Creek to move to 2-0. Beaufort High dropped to 1-1 after the loss.

Four Battery Creek players reached double figures in the scoring column.

Devontae Wilson scored 18 points for the Dolphins. Adonis Williams netted 15 points, Markell Smalls contributed 14 and Christian Brown netted 11 for

the Dolphins. Eric Freeman delivered six points and Jaffrey Darden two.

Three Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column.

Jawan Mack led Beaufort High with a game-high 20 points. Otis McClain contributed 13 points and Ryle Owens netted 12 for the Eagles.

Monty White also scored eight points, Matt Garay scored five points, Devin Stedman netted four, and Flint Wright tossed in two for the Eagles.

The Battery Creek and Beaufort High

boys’ basketball teams met as part of a doubleheader. In a girls high school basketball game played between the two rival schools, Battery Creek topped Beaufort High 46-35.

Taquasia Lampkin scored a gamehigh 15 points to lead Battery Creek past rival Beaufort High 46-35 in an early season game. With the win, Battery Creek moved to 2-0.

The Dolphins outscored Beaufort High 17-6 in the third quarter.

Lampkin was the only Battery Creek

player to reach double figures. Battery Creek, however, enjoyed a balanced offensive effort en route to the win.

Ericka Alston and Brianna Tolbert netted nine points apiece for the Dolphins, and Elizabeth Ford followed, adding eight points for Battery Creek.

Two Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column as Naijuia Moyd scored 11 points and Mattie Hibbs added 10. Monique Jones and Bre Heyward-White chipped in six points apiece for the Eagles.

Beaufort High School girls beat Estill for first win The Beaufort High girls basketball team notched its first win in the 201415 season, defeating Estill 50-36 on Saturday, Dec. 6.

With the win, Beaufort High improved to 1-2.

Kaitlin Hamilton, a proven scorer, paced Beaufort High with a game-high

18 points.

The Fighting Gators struggled to keep up with Beaufort High’s leading scorer.

Hamilton also managed to get other teammates involved on the offensive end during the early-season contest.

Beaufort High limited Estill to 15 points after intermission.

Estill fared well throughout the first half and took a hard-fought 21-20 lead into halftime.

Excelling defensively and offensively after the break, Beaufort High forced Estill into committing numerous turnovers and scored points off the opposing team’s miscues.

Bre Hayward-White accompanied Hamilton in double figures, adding 12 points for the Eagles in the victory.

Beaufort High landed in the win column after dropping back-to-back games to Bluffton and Battery Creek.

Bluffton beat the Eagles 51-26 in a season-opener on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

Beaufort Academy suffers one-point loss at Charleston College The Beaufort Academy girls basketball team fell just short of landing in the win column in its latest outing Monday, Dec. 8. Forced to play shorthanded in the backcourt, Beaufort Academy dropped a one-point decision to host Charleston Collegiate, 23-22.

As a result, Beaufort Academy slipped to 0-3.

Anna Dyer and Allison Alvarez led the Eagles with eight points apiece.

Beaufort Academy remained in the loss column after dropping back-to-back games in the Warhawk Classic,

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A focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County

Five teachers earn National Board certification Five Beaufort County teachers have earned the prestigious National Board certification, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Adding five new teachers increased the district’s overall total to 150 National Board Certified teachers — about 9 percent of its teaching force.

“This is a difficult process to complete, there’s no doubt about that,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “It’s long, it’s demanding, and it requires teachers to closely analyze and evaluate their teaching strategies. And when teachers improve their classroom instruction, students win.”

Beaufort’s newest National Board Certified teachers are: • Nicole Bossak (Coosa Elementary) • Jenna Ehmann (Riverview Charter) • Donna Lorenz (M.C. Riley Elementary) • Janet Miscavage (Pritchardville Elementary) • Samantha Szwak (Hilton Head Island Middle).

Statewide, 136 new National Board Certified teachers brought the state’s total to 8,820, ranking South Carolina third in the nation after North Carolina and Florida.

A research study by the National

Research Council of the National Academies found that the NBPTS advanced teacher certification program has a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention and professional development. The NRC study found that students taught by National Board Certified Teachers make higher gains on achievement tests than students of nonboard-certified teachers.

Across the country, most states provide salary incentives and cover the cost for teachers who pursue and achieve national certification. In Beaufort County, nationally certified teachers earn a $1,334 annual bonus, in addition to the annual

bonus paid by the state for the 10-year life of the certificate.

Certification candidates undertake a two-part process that lasts one to three years. It requires them to reflect on their classroom practices, their understanding of subject material and their preparation techniques. In addition to preparing a portfolio with videotapes of classroom teaching, lesson plans, student work samples and reflective essays, teachers must complete assessment center exercises based on content knowledge to prove not only that they have mastered the subjects they teach, but also that they know how to teach them.

Lowcountry Montessori students take creative writing workshop

By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer

Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching a creative writing workshop at Lowcountry Montessori School for secondary students in the school’s immersion program.

Eleven young girls, ages 12-15, practiced writing techniques and exercises to develop their skills at descriptive writing. At the end of the workshop, I gave the students instructions to write a short story in 300 words or less. The only direction was to write about a boat with four passengers and an event that occurred while the boat passed under the Richard V. Woods Memorial swing bridge in downtown Beaufort.

The stories were diverse yet consistently graphic of our beloved coastal home.

When I read the stories aloud after the 45-minute exercise, we all agreed that, given minimal direction, writers have the ability to create an infinite amount of situations and plots based on one constant. The invariable in this exercise was geographic location. Even though the stories were completely different, they were comparable in the description of the view surrounding the bridge.

These young girls expressed an impressive level of enthusiasm for writing. Thank you for an affirmation that creative minds yield open minds.

The Editor of The Island News, Pamela Brownstein, and I chose one short story to publish to congratulate an exceptional writer at Lowcountry Montessori School, Alex Clark.

Front row, from left: Avery Frier, Megan Wells, Sierra Weaver, Payton Utsey, Izzy Yeager and Natashe Solis.

Back row, from left: Jade Hoff, Alex Clark, Chelsea Miley, Chloe McElveen and Sarah Webb.

Panic under a bridge

By Alex Clark “I awoke one morning to see the beautiful colors in the sky. The oranges, reds and pinks filled my soul with comfort. I got up from my plush, comfortable bed and

went outside to the helm. My sleep eyes wandered to the marsh where I saw my favorite bird, a Great Blue Heron. His soft, white chest feathers blew slightly into the breeze as he hunted for crabs in the soft, salty Lowcountry mud. I suddenly heard a rustle downstairs as my husband and two children awoke from their slumber. My nose was wonderfully aroused by the smell of coffee as my husband began to fry bacon.

My morning was finally starting to take action after my family and I ate breakfast. My husband, Sean, started to pull up the anchor while I got the sail ready, and my children, Autumn and Taylor, quietly played downstairs with our little dog, Tina. The wind gusted just enough to make us start moving. The breeze was chilly against my skin, but it kept our little boat moving just enough. We got closer and closer to our destination. All we had left to pass was a bridge.

The journey so far had been so much fun, and if we could just get passed the bridge, we’ll be there. As we neared the bridge, my heart began to beat harder and faster. My mind began to run with fear. The mast was too tall. But it was too late ... we couldn’t turn around.

I got on the radio and tried to stay calm as I called the bridge operator, but I wasn’t fast enough. My ears heard an awful crunch. It sounded terrible, like a thousand bones cracking at once. Panic struck, and I began to cry.

Then I woke up.

I awoke to those beautiful morning colors I knew so well. I was thankful that terrible dream was over, and I was safe in my relaxing little boat.”

school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • Battery Creek High School will once again support the FWDG Coat Drive that runs until December 31. New or gently used coats and jackets, as well as caps are needed for all ages, male and female.

• Toys for Tots: Sponsored by the MCJROTC and the SADD Club. Any new, unwrapped toy for ages 1 to 12 can be dropped off in the MCJROTC office or in Mrs. Grooms’ office by December 16. Board games, school supplies, stuffed animals, and puzzles are good items. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Ganas at 322-5606 or Mrs. Grooms at 322-5580.

BEAUFORT ACADEMY • During the month of December, BA will once again partner with

Lady’s Island Elementary School has the first Junior Beta Program in Beaufort County.

On December 3, parents, students, and staff members at LIES gathered to honor 23 outstanding students. There were 15 fourth graders and 8 fifth graders who were inducted in Junior Beta Club, a nationwide organization for 4th through 5th grade students. Its purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary school students.” To be a considered for Junior Beta Club a student must maintain an A or A-B average in all academics subjects and display good character. Fourth grade recipients were Kira Atwater, Lillian Carr, Derrick Coaxum, Shania Gilyard, Samantha Hefty, Savion Isom, Travis Johnson, Asia Kongkiat, Layla Love, John Lubkin, Mason Mingledorff, Kemani Nixon, Daniel Nobre, Dion Smith, and Corey Stevens. Fifth grade recipients were Hunter Ardoin, Bailey Herron, Regan Hill, Alyssa Hines, Nash Mills, Elisette Sinor, William Tate, and Sydney Zalatimo. Pictured above are Junior Beta Club members who were present, Assistant Principal Mrs. Smith; Sponsor and School Counselor Ms. Newton; and Mrs. DiOrio, co-sponsor and Gifted and Talented instructor.

FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) for the annual Coat Drive. Donations are being collected at school until Dec. 19.

BEAUFORT HIGH • As the temperature drops and thoughts turn to celebrations

of the holidays, Beaufort High School Voices has just the thing to set the mood. Join us on December 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Beaufort High for the annual Winter Concert. This year’s

winter concert will feature much loved favorites of the season as well as a performances from “Frozen” that are sure to warm the heart. This family friendly concert features the talented young performers of the Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, and InnerVoices.

Tickets for this fun filled evening are $7 at the door or $5 with the donation of canned goods or an unwrapped toy to benefit local charities. For more information, contact Jordan Norris, Choir Director, at 843-322-2000, Jordan. norris@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

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• Christmas Party at the Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort: Put a star on your tree and celebrate new art on Friday, December 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Charles Street Gallery. They are honoring their artists, Joan Templer, Jim Rothnie, Carol Henry, Lynn Brown, Sharon DeAlexandris, Cabell Heyward, Priscilla Merrick Coleman, Gary Geboy, Alexandra Sharma, Sue Munson, Betsy Chaffin, Robert Steinmetz, Sharon Hardy, Cynthia Zeiss, Sharon Fooshee, and Jorg Schmeisser. Call 843-521-9054, visit online at www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com or in person at 914 Charles Street, Beaufort.

• Fellowship Concert Choir Annual Christmas Concert: Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert with familiar Christmas spirituals with a new twist and some other surprises at Springhill AME Church, 10 Paige Point Road, Sheldon, on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.

• USCB Festival Series Concert: The Sunday, Dec. 14 program features two works of ethereal beauty

by Baroque composers Heinrich Biber and Johann Sebastian Bach. Host and cellist Edward Arron is joined by two other Juilliard trained, internationally acclaimed artists: Violinist Colin Jacobson and violist Nicholas Cords. Both are touring members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, founding members of the Brooklyn Rider string quartet, and soloists with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony. Tickets are available at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or 843-208-8246. The USCB Center for the Arts on 801 Carteret Street opens at 4 p.m. on the day of the show, and the concert begins at 5 p.m.

• Sing and Ring Noel: Join a community musical celebration of the season that will feature the Covenant Choir, the Steeple Sounds Handbell Choir, youth and children’s bell choirs, keyboardists, and Community Carol Singing on December 14 at 3 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. Contact Melanie Williams, mwilliams@bcob.org or 843-252-4104.

• “Goin’ Down the River” Book Signing at McIntosh Books: Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 843-5241119 or go to www.garrity.com.

• Katie McAllister will be singing jazz, blues and Christmas favorites at Low Country Produce Market & Cafe, 302 Carteret Street, Beaufort on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.

• ‘Miracle in Bedford Falls’: The University of South Carolina Beaufort and Beaufort Theatre Company will present a holiday themed production with “Miracle in Bedford Falls” on December 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 21 at 3 p.m. Frank Capra’s 1946 film for Paramount “It’s a Wonderful Life” is given a fresh and creative adaptation with “Miracle in Bedford Falls.” The stage production follows the same story line with the same familiar lines from the screenplay. In the production as found in the screenplay George Bailey, the genial Bedford Falls businessman who, in the depths of despair, discovers with the help of his guardian angel Clarence that his life gives meaning to the lives of those around him.

“This show is appropriate for any age and can certainly be enjoyed by a multi-generational audience. It is truly a special opportunity to enjoy an evening with family, on and off stage,” says Debra Charlton the director. Tickets can be ordered online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145.

Ticket are adults, $25; Seniors, $20; Students, $15.

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Wagner presents ‘Mastersingers of Nuremberg’

By Alan Schuster

Richard Wagner’s fact-based story of the mastersingers centers around traditional song competitions that were held throughout Germany by medieval guilds.

Craftsmen in principal cities formed singers’ guilds and admitted only those who successfully met the requirements of a song test governed by strict rules relating to rhyme, tune, and subject matter. One of its most distinguished masters was Hans Sachs who lived in Nuremberg during the early part of the 16th century.

A shoemaker by trade, he was also a poet of considerable renown.

With the “Mastersingers,” Wagner makes his finest connection with an audience through humor, noble sentiments, engaging characters and the richness of his music.

The principal cast: Hans Sachs; Walther, a young knight; Pogner, a goldsmith; Eva, his daughter; Beckmesser, the town clerk; David, Sachs’s apprentice; and Magdalena, Eva’s nurse.

Act I: Following a masterpiece overture — often heard as a symphonic number — the opera begins in the rear of a church in Nuremberg where Walther is trying to attract the attention of Eva. After the ceremonies, they meet and fall in love. When he learns that Eva’s hand will be given to the winning singer of the annual Mastersingers Festival, he quickly

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seeks admission to their guild. At their meeting, Walther fails to impress with his credentials, but is given a trial nevertheless.

Beckmesser, also a suitor for Eva’s hand, is the pedantic “marker” of Walther’s faults against the rules, which he noisily chalks on a slate while he sings. With these violations and derision from the masters, Walther fails the test, impressing only Sachs who admires his considerable skills.

Act II: It’s evening as Sachs brings his workbench onto the street. Eva approaches him asking him what went wrong with Walther’s song. Later Sachs overhears her and Walther planning to elope. The lovers hide when Beckmesser arrives to serenade Eva, assuming that she is at home. It’s a clumsy failure aided

by Sachs who “marks” his many mistakes by hammering loudly upon a last. David, thinking that Beckmesser is serenading Magdalena, the woman he loves, storms out and proceeds to beat up the singer.

This arouses the neighbors, resulting in a boisterous riot. Eventually, all return

to their homes, leaving the street empty, except for the town watchman and the haunting sound of his horn.

Act III: The next morning Walther sings to Sachs a song which came to him in a dream. Sachs, liking his expressive poetry, helps him shape it into a song suitable for the afternoon’s festival. Sachs plans a clever ruse, managing to get Walther’s poem into Beckmesser’s hands. Thinking that the words are Sachs’s, he feels certain that he will win the prize. In a meadow outside Nuremberg, Sachs sings a song for the crowd, followed by another dismal failure

by Beckmesser, for which he blames Sachs.

Sachs defends the poem, and then calls upon the real owner of the song, Walther, who reveals its beauty and wins the prize, the hand of his beloved Eva. With the likelihood of being challenged by opera aficionados, here are exceptional scenes worthy of special attention: • Act I: Over many objections by the masters, Walther is allowed to perform his Trial Song (“As spring cries out...”). It’s a spontaneous expression of his emotions with his voice rising higher and higher to an impassioned climax. But with so many prejudiced faults against him, he fails to qualify for the festival contest.

• Act II: The Cobbler’s Song/ Beckmesser’s Serenade. Sachs performs a hearty tune about the cobbler’s art: “Jerum!

Jerum!”, much to Beckmesser’s frustration

nearby. Moments later, Beckmesser begins his bungling song with his lute: “I see the dawning daylight...” as Sachs hammers away on the last. Of all the comic moments in the opera, this one wins the‘prize’ as Sachs bangs away on Beckmesser’s flow of faults.

What makes Beckmesser’s song so good is how bad it is. It’s burlesque, opera style.

Act III: The Sachs/Walther Duet, a delightful stretch of melody, beginning with their discussion about the appeal of romantic music, after which Sachs coaches him in the art of winning the contest. Then with a great finish, Sachs is deeply moved by Walther’s Dream Song, which later becomes the heart of his winning Prize Song. The Quintet. The magical moment of the opera begins with Eva’s “Dazzling as the dawn.” It quickly becomes a ‘thinks’ piece as Sachs and the two couples (Walther/Eva and David/ Magdalena) express their own thoughts harmoniously. A memorable five minutes!

Walther’s Prize Song (“Morning was gleaming...”) in all its glory, this time to perfection. It’s one of opera’s great tenor moments, but not heard often enough to assure its rightful place. [Running time: 4:20, excluding intermissions].

James Levine returns to conduct this comedy for the first time in eight years.

Johan Reuter as Sachs, Johan Botha as Walter, and Annette Dasch as Eva lead a superb international cast.

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arts & entertainment

Celtic Christmas Concert Harry O’Donoghue and Carroll Brown are proud to present the 14th Annual Celtic Christmas Concert tour.

They will be stopping at ARTworks on Friday, December 12, to present this lively program that is filled with spiritual, Celtic, and traditional seasonal songs, complimented by stories and Irish recitations. Joining them again this year will also be keyboard player Michael Murray, to round out the sounds of the season.

Carroll Brown is a gifted acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from South Carolina. With 40 years in the music business he possesses a wealth of musical knowledge and a vast repertoire of songs and stories. Carroll performs Irish music, as well his original songs, throughout the Southeast at festivals, pubs and events. He also leads annual cultural heritage tours to Ireland and Scotland, which allows him to constantly search out new material for his shows, while helping others increase their understanding of Celtic culture.

Harry O’Donoghue is a native of County Louth, on the east coast of Ireland. He has been performing professionally for more than 30 years as a musician, master storyteller and folksinger. Now living in Savannah, Harry co-produces and hosts the weekly Green Island Radio Show for Georgia Public Broadcasting, which features Irish and Celtic music. Harry also leads

multiple tour groups on expeditions through Ireland and Scotland.

These two accomplished musicians, storytellers, Celtic culture experts, and longtime friends, combine their talents to create a gently-paced acoustic show that manages to both charm and educate audiences. The onstage atmosphere between Carroll and Harry is casual and conversational, and often spills over into a dialog with audience members as well. It’s apparent that these performers love working with one another and presenting songs and stories that are close to their heart.

Whether you’re of Celtic ancestry, or not, this is one holiday event that you won’t want to miss.

If you go: The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Tickets are $17 each and can be purchased online from www.beaufortcountyarts.com or by calling 843-379-2787. ARTworks is located in the Beaufort Town Center shopping plaza at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort.

community

ABLE Foundation ornament on sale Are you looking for a perfect holiday gift? Look no further than the ABLE Foundation’s 6th annual commemorative ornament, on sale now. Each year the ornament has a Lowcountry theme; this year’s ornament features a starfish.

The nonprofit ABLE Foundation supports services and programs assisting individuals with special needs. In recent years, ABLE’s efforts have gone toward funding a summer camp, called Camp Treasure Chest, for children of all ages with special needs. In the absence of Camp Treasure Chest, these children would likely not have a summer camp experience. Funds from the state for

summer services have been virtually eliminated, and the camp is almost solely supported through local fundraising and grants.

All proceeds from the sale of

ornaments — which can also be used as medallions — go to support Camp Treasure Chest.

Ornaments are available at several locations in the greater Beaufort area, including: • Smiles by Wyles Dentistry, 27A Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island • Budget Print, 510 Carteret Street, Beaufort • New Image Salon, 1615 Paris Avenue, Port Royal • Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle Street, Beaufort • Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), Enrollment Services Office,

Coleman Hall, Building 2, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort • Dawn Frank, CPA, 572 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island • Lulu Burgess, 917 Bay Street, Suite E, Beaufort • Mango’s Fine Island Gifts and Apparel, 1 Tarpon Boulevard, Suite 103, Fripp Island • Offices of Disabilities and Special Needs Dept., 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort A limited number of ornaments from prior years are available from the Office of Disabilities and Special Needs.

Contact ABLE at 255-6300.

2015 Books Sandwiched In Series announced The popular Books Sandwiched In (BSI) series, sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library (FOL), will return in January 2015 with local authors, wellknown community leaders, journalists and world travelers lined up as presenters at this free event.

With a wide range of book selection and subject matter, including those by local authors, bestsellers and fascinating prizewinners, the series has attracted large audiences for the past 29 years.

Held at the University of South Carolina

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Beaufort’s Center for the Performing Arts, the series schedule also leaves time after each presentation for audience Q&A. “The Books Sandwiched In series is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library as a community awareness event meant to introduce notable Beaufort characters and their interests in books and reading to a broad audience,” said FOL President Marilyn Harcharik.

“As a volunteer charitable organization whose mission is to raise money for the

Theatre Company Pres

library branches north of the Broad, we’re glad to be able to present this program without cost to the public, especially since the Library is operating under a drastically reduced budget.”

Although the program starts at noon, doors open at 11:30 so that attendees can meet the presenter, chat with other book lovers and enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies. Of course, donations are greatly appreciated. It is also a great time to become a “Friend” of the Beaufort County Library or renew your

yearly membership.

Sponsors for this year’s event will be Palmetto Bluff, South State Bank, Stokes Brown Toyota, Verity & Verity, the law firm of Gilley, Levin and Fisher and McDonalds of Beaufort Walmart, Shell Point and Lady’s Island.

All BSI events take place at the USCB Center for Performing Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort.

For the complete list of presenters and Books Sandwiched In 2015 Calendar, visit FriendsOfTheBeaufortLibrary.com.

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COMMUNITY

Junior Service League of Beaufort welcomes new members The Junior Service League of Beaufort, an organization of women committed to volunteerism, welcomes 22 new members for the 2014-15 league year. The 22 provisional members will join the league’s 39 active members to carry out the league’s service projects, signature projects and fundraisers.

“We’ve got a great group of provisional members who are dedicated to helping

our community,” league president Amanda Sutcliffe-Jones said. “These women are eager to participate in the league’s volunteer work as well as organize the league’s signature projects.”

Members in the Junior Service League of Beaufort volunteer weekly at both Citizens Against Domestic Abuse and the Child Abuse Prevention Association. Members also host an

annual blood drive in the winter and a free prom dress boutique in the spring.

The year culminates with the league’s annual barbecue in April, which raises funds the league then distributes to area organizations that help women, children and families. Members also participate in several social events throughout the league year.

“We were able to donate more than

$8,500 to area nonprofits last year through funds raised at our barbecue and provided about 75 girls with prom dresses through our prom dress boutique,” SutcliffeJones said. “We look forward to another successful league year.”

For more information, visit www. juniorserviceleagueofbeaufort.org, email jslbft@yahoo.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JSLBFT.

o holy night: re-creating bethlehem streets

The members of Cornerstone Christian Church, 2301 First Boulevard, Beaufort, performed the Bethlehem Walk on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. This was a walk thru interactive experience of what was happening on the streets of Bethlehem the night Christ was born.

the blood alliance december drives • Wednesday, December 10: Battery Creek High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Blue Dolphin Dr., Beaufort • Friday, December 19: Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beaufort Medical & Administrative Center (BMAC) 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

• Monday, December 22: Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 2 to 8 p.m., Birthing Center entrance parking lot, 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

• Monday, December 29: Beaufort Memorial Hospital 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lowcountry Medical Group, 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort.

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Despite the construction that temporarily mars the parking lot and entrance to Burlap on Boundary Street, the restaurant remains a respite from the weary everyday routine with its cheery and clever decor, friendly staff and absolutely outstanding food.

The Lunch Bunch enjoyed some tasty little muffins with fresh marmalade, as well as homemade biscuits at the start of our meal. We drank our tea and water from Mason jars, and admired the color palate on the walls, as well as the light fixtures, which are also made from Mason jars.

Next, we shared The Deviled Egg Clockwise from above: Deviled Egg Trio starter; Wonton Wings; Belle Salad; Turkey Trio, featuring classic deviled eggs Burger with house-made fries; Shrimp and Grits. topped with fresh crab and bacon; and cranberries, grapes, apples, red onions in and after stuffing my face with all the the Wonton Wings — roasted shredded a SC Honey Vinaigrette, topped with a starters, I brought half of it home to my chicken, wrapped and fried and served ball of pecan-coated goat cheese. husband who agreed it was delicious. with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese The presentation of Irene’s Shrimp We also all shared a heaping plate of drizzle — which are incredible. & Grits was beautiful, and also mouth- smoked meatloaf with whipped potatoes Elizabeth enjoyed her Blue Pecan watering, with sauteed shrimp, ham and and green beans, and it was awesome.

Chop Salad made with diced grilled cream sauce over grits. We all sampled Owners Chris and Bethany Hewitt chicken, pecans, apples, cucumbers, blue this version of the classic Southern dish, offer a fabulous selection of salads, cheese, and romaine tossed in SC Honey and agreed it was amazing. burgers and Southern-inspired entrees Balsamic dressing and topped with fried I tried the Turkey Burger, and it was that appeal to a variety of palates. onions. ridiculously good. The juicy burger was Burlap is located at 2001 Boundary Nikki also really liked her salad, topped with basil pesto, lettuce, tomato, Street, Beaufort, on the side of the the Belle, with its savory mix of and a giant slab of Gouda cheese on a Quality Inn, and is open for lunch and fresh spinach, grilled chicken, dried brioche bun. The portion was huge, dinner. Call 843-379-2288.

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wine

Five fabulous sparkling wines tasting paired bottles of bubbly with specific flavors and sauces on top of fries

By Celia Strong

Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend a sparkling wine tasting featuring four Champagnes and one California sparkling wine. The tasting let us sample some really good — and expensive — Champagnes, with the thought in mind that between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, most would want to share a good bottle with our spouse, family, fiancé, or whoever was deserving of buying such a bottle.

Before we go through the list of the five featured wines, a bit of review information might help to appreciate what we did get to taste, and why the bottles are so pricey — but worth the cost.

Champagnes are all sparkling wines, but all sparkling wines are not Champagnes. Champagnes have to be made from grapes grown in the region, and the wines have to be made and bottled in the region. Most Champagnes are non-vintage, but rather blends of wines from several different years.

Vintage Champagnes are not made every year. Based on the quality of the grapes in any one year, Champagne AC committee can declare a vintage.

After that, it is up to each company if they want to make vintage wines for that year. Sometimes, like Clicquot, they choose not to in order to hold on to more wines to blend into their nonvintage Champagne, making it better.

Sometimes, like in 2004, everyone has such great grapes they all make a vintage.

Vintage Champagnes always cost more.

They’re better and have stricter laws regulating their production and it takes longer for their producers to get paid for their work. Rosé Champagnes are always more expensive too.

The order of the tasting was determined by our hostess from the Moët-Hennessey company. Like any other wine tasting, it was lighter body to heavier body. With our wines, we tried different specific flavors, sauces or toppings, all on crispy French fries. It was from these pairings that we learned

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

the most — including a wine that goes great with barbecue.

The first wine, Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, was non-vintage. Blanc de Blanc means “white wine from white grapes,” and because the Champagne region only grows Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the only white grape is Chardonnay. So this Champagne is all Chardonnay. A lighter body style, definitely, but very complex.

This wine is aged way beyond the legal minimums required by Champagne law, and this adds to its complexities. In fact, Ruinart is closer to vintage laws on this Champagne. With this wine we had lemon-basil flavors: Delicious! So, we have a wine that goes well with Asian flavors, including sushi, lemongrass, coriander and cinnamon. $59.99.

Number two was Moët and Chandon 2006 Vintage Brut. This vintage is the first time in many, many years that a vintage Moët was rated over 90 points, and it deserved every one of those points. Interestingly, this wine has a higher percentage of Chardonnay than is their usual. My thought was they learned something from the new blend and the high score? We tasted truffle oil with this wine, a combination of earthy and delicacy and elegance. Chicken sautéed with mushrooms in a white wine (Chardonnay) sauce sounded really good. We were told, too, on the label for this Champagne, the cellar worker who riddles the bottles, by hand, handwrote “2006” in chalk on every label. Then, each label was laminated to go onto a bottle. Nice touch for a very special Champagne. $67.99 The next wine, the stakes were raised,

“Now could be a very good time to buy a home”

and so was the price, for the Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin 2004 Vintage Brut. “Veuve” is the French word for widow. This company was built up by the widow Clicquot, who took over when her husband died, and later brought her nephew, from the Ponsardin side of the family, in with her. The widow was a contemporary of Dom Perignon, a real-life monk in monastery in Champagne.

She was the “inventor” of the riddling rack — a device that lets the bottles lay on their sides and be twitched and rotated to move sediment down toward the neck of the bottle so that if can be removed more easily. The story is she dug out holes in her kitchen table and leaned it against a wall. But, she was an extremely intelligent woman and an innovator in many ways. The 2004 vintage in the Champagne region was one of the very best in recent declared vintage years and the 2004 Clicquot is a long time favorite.

(This will be my third Christmas Day with a bottle.) And, just like I do at home, we had Parmesan cheese to taste with this wine. Yum! $74.97 The fourth bottle featured the sparkling wine Chandon Étoile Rosé. ( Just so you know, “étoile” is French for “star,” the house symbol at Moët and all their properties.) This wine is from California, Domaine Chandon.

The mere fact that it holds its own in a line-up of four real Champagnes says everything. Étoile Rosé is non-vintage, made from 49 percent Chardonnay, 45 percent Pinot Noir and 6 percent Pinot Meunier. At Chandon, this bubbly is recommended with salmon, duck confit,

foie gras, and other rich and elegant foods. Here in Beaufort we tasted it with tomato-based barbecue sauce, and, boy, we are the winners. From now on, pork, beef or chicken barbecue gets Étoile Rosé! But, this wine shows as an equal when tasted at the same time as Champagnes. At its price, $27.99, we can have it often. A new shining star.

Our final wine was Veuve Clicquot 2004 Vintage Rosé. A totally elegant wine, clear and clean and crisp with layers of intense flavors — strawberries, cranberries, red apples. Technically, this is a better wine than our Étoile Rosé, but less affordable. A true holiday wine, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, any of the times we tend to think of drinking an exceptional bubbly.

With this great wine, we tasted a soy-ginger sauce. At $84.99, not inexpensive, but one of the best.

So, the tasting was amazing. Even if you never would spend over a certain amount on a bottle, there are reasons why some just cost more than others.

Once you do get a taste of some of them, you have a “yardstick” to measure all the others by. And that is exactly what happened with the Chandon Étoile Rosé. Surrounded by yardsticks, really pretty high yardsticks, it held its own, and then some.

Also, for years, we have heard that bubbles go with all meals, now we know that’s probably true. Maybe not one bubbly with every thing, but there are plenty of bubbles out there. All we have to do is love them and drink them.

Enjoy!

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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:

BLUE DOG CAFE

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

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D. RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 41-B Robert Smalls

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

RED ROOSTER CAFE: 1210 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2253; B.L.D.

BACK PORCH GRILL: 1 Landing Dr, Port Royal,; 525-9824; L.D.

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

BEAUFORT BREAD COMPANY:

Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D.

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

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

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

14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

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

The Blue Dog Cafe at Frogmore’s Lowcountry Store is open daily for lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lowcountry Store is located at 736 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. For more information, call 843-838-4646 or visit www.lowcountrystore.com.

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:

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; 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,

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

Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

BOUNDARY STREET CAFE: 1209

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

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

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

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,

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

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

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.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

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

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

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

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

THE DOG HOUSE: 381 Sea Island

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

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

DUKE’S BBQ: 1509 Salem Road,

Beaufort; 379-4744; L.D.: Thursday and Friday only.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

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

FILLIN’ STATION: 57 Sea Island

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 522-0230; L.D

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

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

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

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

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.

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

Beaufort; 466-0735; B.L.

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE: 302 Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-1900; B.L. LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; L.D.

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

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

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L. SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D. SO HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL:

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

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

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

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

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

THE SPAGHETTI CLUB: 27 Market

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

Street, Habersham; 843-466-3663; L.D

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

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

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

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; 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.

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,

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th

Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.

MJ’S SOUL FOOD: 1634 Sea Island

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

THE OLD BULL TAVERN: 205 West

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

St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.

Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2009; L.D. Street, Beaufort; 843-379-2855; D.

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

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

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott

YAMA: 1370 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-2599; L.D. YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

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

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.

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

Island; 522-9700; L.D.

Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road,

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

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

SALTUS RIVER GRILL: 802 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-3474; Seafood, upscale; 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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voices

Looking for a best friend

By Lee Scott

Soon after I moved to the area, I started my search for a new best friend with red hair. The reason for this endeavor was because ever since I was 5 years old, I have always had a best friend with red hair. I don’t know why. A part of me wonders if it wasn’t because of the old “I Love Lucy” shows with Lucy and Ethel. Those two were best buddies — one blonde and one redhead. But I have discounted that theory because I would not have known whether Lucy was a redhead or not since we only had a black and white TV at the time.

It all started with Vickie Adams, my first red headed girlfriend; then there was Marianne, then Lynn, then Libby and then Donna. As I moved around as a child and then as an adult, the relationships with redheads seemed to

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.

just happen without me trying.

So living in a new place, I found myself once again looking for a new best friend.

Someone who likes to do the things I like to do. Someone with the same kind of shared experiences. Someone who just understands me. Someone with red hair.

When I talked to my husband about finding a best friend, he said, “I thought I was your best friend.”

“You are my best male friend. It’s not the same,” I replied. Ask any woman.

I do have my daughter who I call my life best friend. She gets me! We know every line of the movie “Steel Magnolias” and we can tell by each other’s tone of voice what kind of day the other is having. But she is not here, and regardless of how close we are, it is difficult for me to separate my maternal instinct totally from our friendship. She understands

this more now since she has her own daughter.

But I have lived here in Beaufort for a while and I have had the opportunity to meet many interesting women. The realization has come that I don’t have to have one RBFF (Redheaded Best Friend Forever). The women I have met love the things they are doing and are willing to share their experiences with me. Each of them is unique. Some have children, and some don’t. Some like to travel, to read, volunteer, go to concerts or go boating. These women have opened my eyes to so many things and provided me with a new insight in my search for a best friend. I don’t have to limit myself to one redheaded best friend. I have expanded the circle and found many new friends.

Class is not out for BHS and BCHS Class of 1974

By Judy P. Crawford The Beaufort High School (BHS) and Battery Creek High School (BCHS) Class of 1974 celebrated their combined 40th year class reunion this past Thanksgiving weekend. The Class of 1974 discovered that class was not out after having their minds infused with the rich ancestral culture and history of Beaufort Country during a tour of the Lowcountry, one of the class reunion events conducted by Anita SingletonPrather of the Gullah Traveling Theater.

The tour of the Lowcountry kicked off on Saturday, November 29 at noon with approximately 50 Class of 1974 Eagles and Dolphins all aboard and headed North on Highway 21 toward the Harriet Tubman Bridge, located off U.S. Highway 17 across the Combahee River.

During the tour, Singleton-Prather with her unique communicative style, enlightened and intrigued the attendees by informing them about Beaufort County history. Many attendees said they never knew that so many civil rights leaders, historic sites and monuments existed in the Lowcountry.

“Get to know your Gullah history,

not because the words ‘Gullah’ and ‘Geechee’ are fashionable nowadays, but because it’s who we are; it’s our unique history, our ancestral roots ... it helps us even today as to where we should be going,” said Singleton-Prather, a gifted storyteller and knowledgeable ancestral teacher.

Some notable sites visited include the Harriet Tubman Bridge and the Frampton House Plantation. While on location at these historic sites, Singleton-Prather gave an account of Tubman’s heroic deeds and her life in Union-occupied Beaufort County.

Attendees learned about the role of the Frampton House Plantation during the civil war. There were two Frampton houses. Union Troops burned the first and the second was rebuilt in 1868.

Today, the house is open to the public daily as the Lowcountry Visitors Center & Museum.

The tour stopped at the Beaufort County National Cemetery to view the monument erected to honor the 174 Unknown Union Soldiers and the 25th Infantry Buffalo Soldier buried there.

The tour concluded at Ly Benson’s Gallery and Studio located at 211 Charles Street in downtown Beaufort,

The author, Judy Crawford, is seen with former educator and columnist Ervena Faulkner at the BHS/BCHS Class of 1974 Gala on Friday, Nov. 28 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaufort.

which features African-American cultural exhibits from the Sea Islands.

The Gullah Traveling Theater experience instilled a sense of pride in the Class of 1974 about their Gullah/ Geechee ancestral roots in the Sea Islands of Beaufort County.

The combined BHS and BCHS 40th Year Class Reunion held four signature events for the nearly 150 Eagles and Dolphins in attendance.

The BHS/BCHS Class of 1974 Gala was held on Friday, November 28 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaufort.

Ms. Ervena Faulkner, former matriarch

educator and columnist, was a guest speaker. She reflected on the students’ accomplishments over the past 40 years and the importance of giving back to our communities as a whole.

On Saturday, November 29, after the Tour of the Lowcountry, a Jamboree Cookout was hosted at 3 p.m. at the Howard House of Penn Center, St. Helena Island, SC. Over 150 Eagles and Dolphins attended and reminisced about the “good ole’ days” while eating great soul food, talking and laughing for hours. The class reunion concluded with church service held at the New Covenant Fellowship Ministries located at 19 Covenant Drive in Laurel Bay, on Sunday, November 30.

Event Chairperson Cynthia WilliamsGolson and Co-chairperson Cynthia Goethe, along with the other 40th Class Reunion planning committee members, did a wonderful job captivating the spirit of the Class of 1974 and making it a huge success for all in attendance.

Judy Powell Crawford is a native of Beaufort who specializes in the exploration of art, culture and history especially in the Lowcountry and surrounding areas.

Contact her at geecheegirlwrites@gmail. com or call 843-271-8120.

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16. Thai restaurant chicken staple 17. Down Under runner 18. Make reference to 19. *Disgruntled TV elf 21. *It’s under the tree?

23. PÈrignon’s honorific 24. Swarm 25. De Niro’s 1976 ride 28. *Kind of Holiday list 30. “__ ____, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night” 35. In bed 37. “Cinema Paradiso” roll 39. The relative magnitudes of two quantities 40. Intense anger 41. Material used by one of three little pigs 43. Hahn or von Bismark 44. Eyes or optics 46. Used in hunting 47. Series of reps, pl.

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52. Bread type 53. Sleep in a convenient place 55. French lake 57. *Used during Hanukkah 61. *Season of four Sundays before Christmas 64. Legal excuse 65. Shoemaker’s tool 67. “The _____” by Dostoyevsky 69. Capital of Tunisia 70. Pied Piper follower 71. Mother-of-pearl 72. Strip of wood 73. Head ___ at a country club 74. *Color of most Christmas trees

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11. Yemeni port 12. Lively 15. Seismic shake 20. Middle Eastern V.I.P.’s 22. Hi-___ 24. Winter flask 25. *”A Christmas _____” 26. Manila hemp 27. Muslim woman of high rank 29. “___ _ good example” 31. Vientiane location 32. Weasel’s aquatic cousin 33. _____-gritty 34. *A traditional holiday main course 36. Sub station 38. *Kitschy prop in “A Christmas Story” 42. Expressing a desire 45. Madagascar lemurs 49. India’s smallest state 51. “______ Private Ryan” 54. Like a cheddar variety 56. An aromatic wood 57. Welcome ____, pl.

58. Twelfth month of Jewish civil year 59. Fashion house founder Ricci 60. One’s final notice 61. The lowest female voice 62. *Elf on the Shelf ’s report 63. Ripped 66. “What is it good for? Absolutely nothin’!”

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pets

Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol or adopt a furry friend

What the dog got for Christmas BowWOW!

By Tracie Korol

It wasn’t so very long ago that the phrase “a dog’s life” meant sleeping outside, enduring the elements, living with aches, and sitting by the dinner table, waiting for a few scraps to land on the floor. Today’s dog has it much better. APPMA (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association) reports that 42% of dogs now sleep in the same bed as their owners, up from 34% in 1998. Half of all dog owners say they consider their pet’s comfort when buying a car, and almost a third buy gifts for their dogs’ birthdays.

In fact, Americans now spend $54 billion a year on their pets — more than the gross domestic product of all but 64 countries in the world. That’s double the amount shelled out on pets a mere decade ago. Pet owners are becoming increasingly demanding consumers who won’t put up with substandard products, un-stimulating environments, or shabby service for their animals.

Additionally,the rising status of pets started an unprecedented wave of entrepreneurship in an industry once epitomized by felt mice and rubber balls. There are now $430 indoor potties, $30-an-ounce perfume, and $225 trench coats--let alone the diamond-studded accessories for a celebrity’s dog — aimed solely at four-footed consumers and their wallet-toting humans. Thanks to passionate purchasers like that, the quality gap between two-legged and four-legged mammals is rapidly disappearing in such industries as food, clothing, health care, and services.

But what does all that bling mean to

Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. She is a canine behavior coach, Reiki practitioner, a canine massage therapist (CMT), herbalist and canine homeopath.

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The quality gap between two-legged and four-legged mammals is rapidly disappearing in such industries as food, clothing, health care, and services. But what does all that bling mean to your dog? Absolutely nothing. your dog? Absolutely nothing. Unless your dog is completely different from the thousands of dogs I’ve known, a plain old stick from the yard can be worthy of an hours’ attention and licking out your yogurt cup is epicurean nirvana. I know many dogs that will eschew the fancy, faux fur, orthopedically crafted, heated pet bed for a heap of the owners’ dirty laundry.

What your dog is looking for is attention from you: you throw the stick, you hold the yogurt cup and it’s your smell the dog is soaking up on the pile of your clothes.

This year, instead of spending money on doggie junk, give your Best Friend the gift of you. It doesn’t have to be much; dogs aren’t greedy, plus, they can’t tell time. Twenty undistracted minutes a day is all your dog needs. Mind you, that’s in addition to the utility time for potty walks,

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or the ride-along time you spend in the car when you pick up the kids. Twenty minutes of you-on-dog quality time. Play ball (or stick) together, give him a comprehensive full-body rub, teach him a new trick or just sit quietly together and appreciate the end of the day. It doesn’t matter all that much to your dog, just as long as it’s with you.

But, if it doesn’t feel right that Murphy doesn’t have a package under the tree Christmas morning, consider getting a present that will last. In lieu of buying

another, impossibly cute, $10 stuffed toy your dog will disembowel in a New York minute, spend the allotted gift money on a present that has practical use and meaning. Honor your dog with a handsome leather collar with a sturdy buckle. Rivet on an engraved ID tag. Junk the stupid plastic retractable leash-y thing and get a good leather lead, (they’re called leads for a reason) one that feels good in your hand, doesn’t twist into knots and gets better looking with age. It will last the lifetime of your dog and beyond. I’ve had mine for 30 years and seven dogs.

Your dog will appreciate a heavy, stainless steel bowl with a rubber grip that he doesn’t have to chase all over the kitchen floor. He’ll appreciate a travel crate — his own special, safe seat for car rides. He’ll appreciate if you buy yourself a good dog book — “Dog Sense” by John Bradshaw, is a good place to start — so you will understand what he’s thinking and why he does what he does. And, I’d like to think that he’d very much appreciate it if you donated the money you saved on doodads to a local animal welfare organization for one of the brother-dogs that has not been quite so fortunate.

what to do DAR to hold meeting, annual Christmas Tea

The December meeting of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, December 11, at 522 Island Circle East, Dataw Island, SC. This month’s meeting is the annual Christmas Tea. For more information, contact Regent Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.

ArtiZen Yoga holds class for active military

ArtiZen’s Being of Service class will be Thursday, December 11. On the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ArtiZen Yoga provides a free all-level yoga class exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, certified Ashtanga teacher and a military spouse of 13 years.

(Childcare will be available for a small fee: $5 for one child/$3 for each additional child.)

Free workshop discusses how to prevent falling

As a person ages, a fall can become a devastating health crisis that has the potential to lead to life altering consequences such as pain, fractures, surgery, prolonged hospitalizations or even death. Those who want to avoid the consequences of falls can find help at a free workshop on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Helena Place Senior Living.

Tim Gurley, physical therapist with Amedisys Home Health, will speak about the “Balance for Life” program, which outlines ways a senior citizen can use his/ her five senses to prevent falls and improve strength, gait and balance. He will also discuss tips on strengthening, maintaining a safe walking speed and creating a living space to reduce the chance of falls. Helena Place Senior Living is located at 1624 Paris Avenue in Port Royal, directly across from the U.S. Post Office. Space is limited. To register, please e-mail rewing@enlivant. com or call 843-252-3001.

Riverview Baptist holds Christmas Celebrations

Riverview Baptist Church, 2209 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, announces Christmas Celebrations on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 6 p.m.

“Don’t let the Grouches Steal Your Christmas,” an adult comedy, and “A Light at Christmas,” a children’s musical, will be performed. Fellowship to follow plays. Community members invited.

Port Royal holds fifth annual Golf Cart Parade

The 5th annual Port Royal Christmas Golf Cart Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at Helena Place Senior Living on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. All area residents are invited to decorate their golf carts and participate in the parade. All golf carts must be lined up in the Helena Place parking lot by 5 p.m. The procession of carts will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m.

The parade will advance down Paris Avenue to 8th Street, then to London and end at Live Oak Park. Everyone wanting to partake in the Christmas revelry is encouraged to line the parade route. All are invited to enjoy hot refreshments and

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snacks under the pavilion at Live Oak Park where the winners of the golf cart decorating contest will be announced.

The parade will feature a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and the Old Village Association of Port Royal. The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 14. For more information, call 252-3001 or e-mail rewing@enlivant.com.

Open house supports LowCountry Food Bank

Edward Jones is having an Open House on Thursday, December 11 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the local office located at 1702 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, SC. Refreshments will be served. Jeff Baumhoer is also supporting The LowCountry Food Bank by using

his office as a drop-off location for a food drive. Visitors to the open house may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the office.

45th Senior Citizen’s Tea will be held at MCAS

The Officers’ Spouses’ Club at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will be hosting its 45th Annual Senior Citizen’s Tea on Sunday, December 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the MCAS Beaufort Officer’s Club. Transportation is available to local senior citizens. Food, entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Since 1968, the club has been celebrating the holidays by hosting the Senior Citizens’ Tea — a celebration of the Lowcountry’s senior citizens and greatest generation.

This time-honored tradition is a special way of thanking the community for its long-standing support of the Beaufort South Carolina Military Tri-Command.

Seniors may RSVP to 843-593-0197 or mcasbeaufortosc@gmail.com.

Beaufort Memorial has free joint pain seminar

If you suffer from hip or knee pain, you’re not alone, as over 25 million Americans experience joint discomfort. To learn more about available solutions, join Beaufort Memorial for a free seminar on Monday, December 15 at 9 a.m. in Room 364 of the hospital’s Medical and Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Road (directly across the street from the main hospital campus) where Beaufort Memorial Orthopedic Care Coordinator and Physical Therapist Andrea Sadler will provide information about normal knee and hip anatomy, signs and symptoms of joint-related problems, and treatment options to relieve or resolve pain. From in-home exercise and medical management, to physical therapy and surgery, she will explain appropriate options that can be personalized for a patient’s specific needs. The seminar is free but registration is requested. To learn more or make a reservation, call 843-5225585.

Get help enrolling in Affordable Care Act

A free presentation about enrolling in the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Love House Ministries Community Bowling Center, 1140 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. For questions or help understanding the law, this event is open to the public and certified ACA Navigators will be available. There will also be translators for Spanish speakers.

For details, contact 843-476-4226.

Group celebrates Yule, the Winter Solstice

TCL Women’s Holiday Luncheon to be held

Everyone is invited to attend the 3rd Annual TLC Women’s Holiday Luncheon, to be held Saturday, December 20, at noon at the Cat Island Pub & Grill.

The luncheon will include food, fellowship, and fun wrapping gifts for children in the local shelters and community. Average cost of lunch is $12. Call Tonya Phillips for any questions at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.

Adaptive Golf Clinic for those with disabilities

Don’t let a disability or physical challenge keep you from enjoying the game of golf.

Learn how to play with other civilians, veterans and active military personnel at the Adaptive Golf Clinic being held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Legends of Parris Island. Using adaptive techniques and tools, you’ll be able to tee off with the best of them and sink putts like a champion. Golf is an excellent therapeutic activity for those with disabilities that helps with balance and coordination and builds strength. Adaptive Golf clinics, sponsored

by Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Legends of Parris Island, are held the third Saturday of each month at the driving range. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to register, contact either BMH physical therapist Steve Giammona at 843-522-5850 or Sgiammona@bmhsc. org, or PGA professional Andy Hinson at 843-228-2240, hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.

Plant the Seed Ministry offers Christmas meal

Plant the Seed Ministry is offering a free Christmas Meal, Thursday, December 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The meal is offered in the parking lot of the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, to volunteer or donate, please contact Joy Kircher at 843-575-2200 or email joykircher028@ gmail.com.

Drop off Toys for Tots at Merry Maids office

The local Merry Maids office at 829 Parris Island Gateway will once again serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location.

They are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be accepting toys until Dec. 24.

Support ‘Adopt A Child’ gift giving drive

It’s that time of the year again to celebrate the holidays, while giving back to the community. The Lowcountry Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring an “Adopt A Child” Christmas Gift Giving Drive for the children in local shelters and the community. Most of the children in CAPA, CODA, Family Promise and Hope Haven are displaced due to homelessness or abuse. Let’s put smiles on their faces by showing them our love and support during this holiday season.

If you would like to purchase a gift or gifts for a child or children, please contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.

Encounter the longest night of the year with merriment, mirth and magic. Come join Ancient Sea Island Continuum for Yule, the Winter Solstice, mankind’s oldest continuous celebration. Bring a dish for the potluck feast and a non-perishable food donation for Help of Beaufort. Child care provided but this indoor celebration is kid-friendly on Saturday, December 20, at 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of To include your event in the What To Do Beaufort. Smudging begins at 6 p.m. For section, please send all emails and inquiries to questions, email asic.herald@gmail.com. theislandnews@gmail.com. the island news | december 11-17, 2014 | www.yourislandnews.com

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exercise classes

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hair stylists

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Attorney

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CLEANING SERVICES

LAWN CARE

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Broad Marsh Animal Hospital

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A professional animal stylist with many years of experience, Sarah Ellis grooms all breeds, including cats. To reduce anxiety, we offer twilight sleep with medical supervision at no extra charge. Early drop offs and late pickups are not a problem. Boundary Street: 843-524-2224 843-524-0014.

mobile home insurance

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celebrates once again being designated a

PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE® HOSPITAL by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association) THE FIRST PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE® HOSPITAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA!

Beaufort Memorial Pathway to Excellence® team members celebrate the news that the hospital’s Pathway To Excellence® designation has been renewed for another three years. BMH was the first South Carolina hospital to achieve the designation in 2011. To remain a Pathway to Excellence hospital, the organization must reapply every three years.

We did it!

The Pathway to Excellence ® designation substantiates that Beaufort Memorial is committed to nurses and their practice, and has created a positive and nurturing environment that allows nurses to provide the highest level of care to its patients.

We’re on Facebook! Go to www.facebook.com/BeaufortMemorial.

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