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Clockwise from top: The Lt. Dan 5K attracted more than 600 runners in early October. Children say the Pledge of Allegiance. A shrimp boat casts a net during the annual Shrimp Festival. A member of the Marine Corps band performs. The annual Water Festival has been attracting families and fun for 55 years.

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hat a year 2010 has been in Beaufort!

We’ve seen snow twice, blanketing the Lowcountry in February and flurrying Sunday evening.

We’ve hosted a number of celebrities, including Blythe Danner, Michael O’Keefe, Phylicia Rashad, David Bromstad, Jake Owen, Gary Sinese and Joe Fraser and a host of politicians and elected officials during this historic campaign year.

We were successful with our F-35B Joint Strike Fighter campaign to base five squadrons at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, which will expand and diversify Beaufort’s local economy.

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Clockwise from above: Actress Blythe Danner is seen with Mary Patrick and Beth Grace. Beaufort native and boxing legend Joe Fraser, sitting, is awarded the Order of the Palmetto from then-Gov. Mark Sanford, at left. Beaufort is fortunate to have famous author Pat Conroy (right) as a member of the community who appears regularly for book signings.

Brothers and cookbook authors Matt and Ted Lee visit Beaufort. Actor Gary Sinese, who played Lt. Dan in the movie “Forrest Gump,” performs at the 16th Annual Shrimp Festival with his Lt. Dan Band in Waterfront Park. Nikki Haley (left) visits AMIKids Beaufort to meet with students months before her historic election as the first woman governor of South Carolina. “Southern Living” Home Editor Jennifer Kopf (right) and Marianne Harrison stand in front of a Beaufort home to be featured in the December issue of the magazine. Actor Michael O’Keefe (left) poses with Mrs. Lipsitz.

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continued from page 1 We also celebrated Beaufort and its culture at a variety of festivals this year to include the Beaufort International Film Festival, the Original Gullah Festival, Port Royal’s Soft Shell Crab Festival, A Taste of Beaufort, the 55th Annual Water Festival, the Beaufort Shrimp Festival, Heritage Days and Downtown Beaufort’s Christmas Weekend Celebration.

Beaufort sure does like a good party. A number of schools, non-profits and churches hosted a myriad of events this year to benefit great causes. And these get-togethers take a lot of work. Coordinators and volunteers should be very proud of their accomplishments. You raised thousands of dollars for deserving charities at events like St. Peter’s Oyster and Microbrew Festival, the Parish Church of St. Helena’s Spring Tour of Homes, Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Valentine Ball, Riverview Charter School’s Twilight Run and Oyster Roast, JSLB’s Pig Pickin’ by the Pluff Mud, Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Pink Ice Ball, Penn Center’s 1862 Circle Gala, the Beaufort Academy Fish In, Beaufort Charities Invitational, the Coosaw Point BBQ Cook-Off to benefit Little Red Dog Foundation, the AMIKids Croquet Tournament, Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Fall Tour of Houses and Gardens, Shindig at the Shack to benefit the Boys & Girls Club, the YMCA’s Boots and Bling, and Friends of Caroline Hospice’s Bands, Brews and BBQ and the popular Festival of Trees to name just a few. There are many, many more and we thank all of you for such dedicated organizations.

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BEST OF 2010 Some other highlights from 2010: Voted Healthiest County in South Carolina, Top 25 places to Retire from CNNMoney, #1 Southern Dream Town from Garden and Gun Magazine and in Southern Living’s Top Ten Beaches; Beaufort is named an Important Birding Area from Audubon Magazine; The Yankee Tavern holds a reunion; Columbus Replica Ships Pinta and Nina visit Beaufort, Downtown Beaufort hosts BMH Cycling Classic; 6-year-old, Jack Carter Worrell III raises almost $2000 for wounded veterans at lemonade stands; Beaufort County Open Land Trust, Beaufort County’s Rural and Critical Land Protection Program and the City of Beaufort preserves and protects The Green, the last undeveloped city block in Beaufort’s Historic District; Chuck Norris recognizes Club Karate as School of the Year (pictured at left); Beaufort moves into its new City Hall; and Joe Fraser is presented the Order of the Palmetto from Governor Mark Sanford.

Beaufort welcomes 2011 with open arms. In addition, we begin a yearlong celebration for our 300th birthday with numerous events planned by the Tricentennial Committee.

Goodbye 2010. Hello 2011!

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STRAIGHT TALK: A LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Happy 300th and many more, Beaufort Let me start by offering my best wishes to all for a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy, productive and prosperous 2011.

January 17, 2011, is a very important day for the city as it marks the 300th year since Beaufort was chartered as a city. The kickoff of the year- long celebration, Founders’ Night, will take place at the Henry Chambers Waterfront Park from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, December 31, New Year’s Eve. The formal celebration will take place on January 17, also at the Waterfront Park. Both events are free. I urge those who are able to join us for these oncein-a-lifetime events.

The Founders’ Night will be a musical tour through 300 years of Beaufort’s history, produced by and featuring Marlena Smalls, joined by local church choirs, the Hallelujah Singers, local actors and others to create a memorable and entertaining afternoon. A huge fireworks display will cap the gathering at 6 p.m.

Throughout 2011, you’ll see festivals and other events highlighting our city’s Tricentennial. Our goal is to create a series of fun and informative activities that will be remembered throughout our next century.

Many thanks to the Beaufort ThreeCentury Project, led by Deborah Johnson who coordinated a threeyear long initiative including hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people who participated in programs looking back in our history to help us better understand how we move forward into the future with respect for our past.

For more information about the Tricentennial,visit www.cityofbeaufort. org or find us on Facebook under Beaufort Tricentennial.

On the eve of the 300th anniversary of the city of Beaufort’s charter, in addition to reviewing notes from the Beaufort Three-Century Project, I have also been looking through family papers thinking about what Beaufort has meant to our family who were welcomed with open arms when they came to this country as immigrants seeking refuge from persecution of Jews in Tsarist Russia.

I ran across some my late Uncle Leon Keyserling’s papers and a

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summary of an essay he wrote for Miss Waterhouse’s Annual Essay Contest in 1922. Leon was 14 at the time.

As background, Uncle Leon was my father’s only brother. He graduated from Beaufort Schools, earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, his law degree from Harvard and returned to work on his doctorate in economics at Columbia.

Through a relationship with his academic advisor and mentor, Leon’s studies were interrupted when he was afforded opportunities to work in Washington during the New Deal.

Leon retired from government at a young age, having left his most notable mark through an essay he wrote that formed the intellectual basis of the Employment Act of 1946 which created the Council of Economics which he chaired.

The essay was titled: “A Bigger Better More Beautiful Beaufort” A Bigger Beaufort “Beaufort is our City. We should hope and pray for it to grow. It is need of hard work, true work that we must stress on. If only we the citizens of this town could get together, and work with the same ideas in mind we could accomplish a great deal. And our little City could grow.

By improving the avenues of ingress and egress so that it would be easier for people to come and go.

By attracting service from a second railroad, creating competition so that both farmers and potential tourists could get better service.

By creating an industrial development program aimed at diversifying the economy so the citizens would not be solely dependent upon farm yields.

By launching a major promotional campaign by the Chamber of Commerce which would attract tourists, new industry and eventually new residents.

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By constructing a hotel, where tourists could stay rather than moving on.”

A Better Beaufort “Better cooperation between the denominations and the sects.

Better understanding between the races.

Better public schools, since education is the door to the future for young people.

A fire department and sanitation system to protect the citizens.

Athletic and cultural programs, to strengthen the moral fabric of Beaufort’s children.

A Public Library that would be open at night so that working people could access to knowledge.”

A More Beautiful Beaufort “A more attractive train depot so that people’s first impression would be positive.

Better maintained and cleaner streets.

A one day a month community clean-up so that everyone could take responsibility and pride in their beautiful town.

New houses to be set back from the streets, leaving room for beautiful gardens and flowers.

Cleaner and more public park areas.

A program to encourage merchants to sweep the sidewalks in front of their stores and to clean their store windows with more regularity.”

While this was a 14-year-old’s vision for improving our city in 1922, I am amazed at how most of the issues remain on our agenda. I am most moved, and perhaps most influenced as your mayor, by his call for cooperation and collaboration among all to take pride in their hometown and working together to make it even better.

As we enter this important year and beyond, I want to encourage all to share your views, have respect for the views of others, roll up your sleeves to work side by side with your neighbors, your City Council and your mayor to make this great little city Bigger, Better and (even) More Beautiful, while maintaining due respect for its historical past and physical framework.

We are truly blessed with the city we all call home. So, let’s recommit to working together to make Beaufort’s future even brighter.

News Man thanks those who saved his life Tom Korey met the entire crew of emergency service providers that saved his life some few weeks ago. From the Dataw Island security professional to the firefighters who responded to conduct CPR and the Beaufort County paramedics who treated and transported him to the hospital. The gathering began in a joyous fashion compared to the first time they all met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Korey on Dataw Island under much more stressful circumstances and ones that Mr. Korey doesn’t completely remember.

While working in the yard that Saturday afternoon in late November, Mr. Korey felt ill and passed out in his front yard. His wife noticed him lying in the yard and sensed something wasn’t right. She called 911 and ran to her husband’s side. Security Officer Belinda Armond was on duty and responded immediately. Once on scene she recognized that Mr. Korey was unconscious and not breathing. That is when she initiated CPR. Armond continued to perform CPR on Mr. Korey until fire personnel Lt. Robbie Morgan, Firefighter Chuck Grant, and

joined by Beaufort County EMS in the form of Paramedic Michael O’Regan and Intermediate EMT Kristin Barnhardt. All six emergency personnel worked very diligently to return Mr. Korey’s heartbeat.

Once loaded in the ambulance, the medical staff transported Mr. From left to right: Security Officer Belinda Korey to Beaufort Memorial Hospital where, thanks in great part to the Armond, Intermediate EMT Kristin exceptional work by those six emergency Barnhardt, Firefighter Chuck Grant, professionals and Mr. Korey’s wife, he Paramedic Michael O’Regan, Firefighter was able to give the doctor his own name David Zapencki, Lt. Robbie Morgan, and and social security number. of course Mr. and Mrs. Tom Korey.

“This is a rare occurrence in our Firefighter David Zapencki from the profession.” states Lee Levesque, nearby Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire spokesman for the fire department.

Station arrived with an Automated Often times cardiac arrest is so traumatic External Defibrillator, also known as an to the body that recovery is unlikely, so AED. Firefighters continued CPR while when it all works as it is designed to do, connecting Mr. Korey to the AED while it is really something special. maintaining circulation in his lifeless In all, some 30 members of the body. Once the AED was connected Dataw community gathered with the and charged up the firefighters let the emergency services personnel and were machine do its life saving business. The able to celebrate the holiday season with machine advised them to shock Mr. a life saved and those who saved it. So Korey’s heart and that is what they did. on Christmas Eve, some very special Soon after using the AED, and holiday wishes were exchanged along continuing CPR, the firefighters were with a one great big huge thank you.

GET READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE Friends of Hunting Island State Park and the Hunting Island State Park will present the Lowcountry version of the ever-popular Polar Bear Plunges with the third Annual Pelican Plunge at Hunting Island State Park Lighthouse North Beach on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 1 pm.

The scene for the second plunge was wet and wild: “Ready? Set. Goooooo!” shouted Hunting Island State Park Manager Jeff Atkins.

And with that, hundreds of Pelican Plungers raced for the cold Atlantic on the first day of 2010. As a fabulous steel band played, upwards to 400 people dove into the roaring surf or cheered the brave souls on.

This year, bathers and their cheering sections will gather for registration at the picnic area near the lighthouse beginning at noon.

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There are approximately 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older who have glaucoma, and half of those are at risk for going blind because they do not know they have the disease. You could be one of them.

Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve, responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain, is damaged. Although the nerve damage is usually associated with elevated pressure inside the eye, other factors can be involved. It may begin

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Most people who have glaucoma don’t notice symptoms until they begin to lose some vision. But vision loss from glaucoma can be prevented if it’s detected and treated in time. As part of Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, I urge you to get a complete eye exam if you’re at risk for developing glaucoma.

So, who’s at risk? High risk populations include African-Americans over age 40, Hispanics, people with a family history of glaucoma, individuals over age 60, people with other health conditions,

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such as diabetes and those who have experienced a serious eye injury are considered at risk. Anyone who falls into one or more of these categories should talk with an ophthalmologist about how often an eye examination should be conducted to ensure good vision.

Although glaucoma cannot be cured, early detection and treatment can usually preserve vision. Know your risk factors and have your eyes examined at the intervals recommended by your ophthalmologist.

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Both dentists have been using lasers for five years.

Dr Grace eliminated silver fillings from the practice 12 years ago. Some of our cases can be viewed on our website, www.genegrace.com.

Dr. Katherine Hefner is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina Dental School. She and her husband Ashley, an architect, are also involved in Beaufort. They have two sons, Vann and Ford. Katherine most recently was co-chair of St. Helena's Church Tour of Homes.

We feel it's important to cover after-hour dental emergencies for our patients. Many a weekend, we're at the office with dental emergencies (i.e. athletic injuries to children).

Dr Grace and Dr. Hefner have been here for a long time and will continue to live and serve Beaufort.

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Excuse me, but may I borrow your Windex and a rag? This ball is awfully grey and fuzzy. Perhaps a bit of a cleaning. Perhaps if I shake it. Ahh. Yes. Things are becoming a bit clearer now. I feel like a gypsy fortune teller. How much do you want to hear? All? Just the good stuff ? May I throw in some of the bad?

Here we go.

I see banks still hoarding money. I see small businesses needing to expand but they can’t get any. And since they can’t get any, they can’t hire.

Which means the unemployment rate will remain high for the near future until they (banks) decide to participate in the trickle down theory. My spreadsheet analysis goes something like this: Demand = loans = expansion = hiring = paychecks = spending = demand = competition = marketing = demand = into infinity.

But look. Around June we see the purse strings loosening up a bit. Some trickling is happening and now, after a couple of years of not doing so, you are having to market your business. So do you spend your marketing dollars the same way you did before the recession? I’d look around a little. Whether it’s manufacturing, retail, or professional, major changes in communications happened in 2010 that will only accelerate in 2011 — faster than you can say social networking. Here’s just one example: Smart phones. The GPS in my new one lets me and others (and I don’t even know who they are) know exactly where I am within a couple of yards. I get to read user reviews (from people I trust) of the insurance office I’m about to enter, and the sandwich I’m about to devour for lunch, or the upscale wine shop next door in preparation for the dinner party tonight. The days of treating your customers like

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One thing I like about living in a small town is that if you need something, you can ask a neighbor where to buy it. Imagine this on a national basis. I can be just as informed in Atlanta as I am in the Upstate or the Lowcountry.

Beginning in 2011, the advertising/marketing/ public relations campaign will now include you, your business and your employees being rated by the multitudes. Some of you will pass muster and prosper. Some won’t.

Here’s an example: Speaking of animals, my latest smart phone local search for a dog groomer landed me at a nearby pooch parlor/pet store that was rated one star by four different customers. One of the reviews stated, and I quote here, “The place was cold and dirty. The help was indifferent and there were lizards crawling around on the floor.” I will keep searching.

For 2011, my crystal ball doesn’t show names and events. Just rating stars.

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Not sure who to call first, Martha Stewart or the National Guard occasions Momma’s efforts weren’t a total loss, as I have mastered many social graces, just all in very short increments.

I can be polite, mannerly, charming, and even suppress the desire to challenge the closest Prince Charming to a duel.

Obviously each takes tremendous amounts of energy and goes against the very fiber of my being, yet can be summoned when necessary.

It seems as though I am in for a very interesting year. The one Prince Charming who never backs down from my duels, lets me bait my own hook, understands my duality in a dress, opens every door yet closes none, has taken on the biggest challenge of his life. Bless his heart.

The Lego collecting, mud pie making, build a house instead of playhouse girl is getting married to the one man on earth who can handle her.

The next few months will, without a doubt, exacerbate my short comings in the “All girls know how� category.

My insecurities will be magnified and my oddities will come to surface as I attempt to navigate the process known as wedding planning.

In all honesty, I am not sure who to call first, Martha Stewart or the National Guard.

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Prince Charming Cherimie represented some Crane dude that I would challenge to a race, a tree climb, or the reason I was sent to time-out because little prince charming couldn’t resist pulling my pig tails. So Prince Charming wasn’t really my idea of a good time.

Although my Momma tried (good Lord in heaven she tried) my father never seemed to mind my propensity towards mud over make-up, pigs over pageants, and football over flirting.

Momma spent endless hours with meticulous effort dressing me in the prettiest dresses ever seen, only to have them up a tree in less than 10 seconds.

Thank goodness for her, I have a sister.

This dichotomy has been my strength as well as my weakness. I still find myself looking for a tree when attending some fabulously female function.

I have, however, managed to resist the urge to play in the mud, on most

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There is a common thread in the quilt of Southern women, so much so that there are stories written, movies made, and even corporations formed around this well known truth. Of course, we are revered for our accents, our gift of gridiron gab, our devil-be-damned approach to life, but there is no denying that Southern women (most of them, that is) have their wedding day planned to perfection before preschool.

Somehow during the stitching of this proverbial quilt, my patch slid to the floor, ended up on the bottom of someone’s work boot and headed out to the barn to join the mud, the animals, the male mentality. While all the other patches were learning to twirl in tulle, sashay in satin, pick perfect petunias, and orchestrate a ceremonial symphony, I was somewhere in a tree, betting someone else I could go one limb higher.

Somewhere along the way, I managed to wander away from the heralded herd anytime there was imperative instruction on all that is female fabulous.

My dreams weren’t filled with visions of Prince Charming nor did they depict images of flower girls, ribbon laden pews, or carefully calibrated cakes; however, I was the awkward little lass

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January 9: Then senior Alex Amaya stands up against a Battery Creek wrestler.

June 7: Beaufort High School’s graduating class of 2010.

January 9: Junior Melick Hall goes up for a rebound against the Dolphins.

April 3: Freshman Madeline Aune clears the mark at the Beaufort Track Classic.

April 14: Senior Lynleigh McLain is the Wicked Witch at the Beaufort Voice’s performance of the Wizard of Oz.

June 11: Senior David Butt performs with Beaufort High’s Gingerbread Theater at the Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston.

October 23: Senior Dymonte Gwathney reaches out to make a onehanded catch against a Summerville Green Wave.

November 19: Mrs. Baker’s dancers perform during the fall performance, Arabian Nights.

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Lowcountry Social Diary

Peace on Earth Beaufort native Catherine Hipp was back in town at Saltus the other night after a 17 hour flight from her new home in Cameroon, Africa, where she now works as a volunteer for the Peace Corps.

Catherine was the marketing manager for the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce for almost three years where she helped launch the Film Festival with fellow co-worker Ivy Liipfert and ran the Shrimp Festival.

Cameroon is a country in central equatorial Africa below Nigeria where unfortunately they have a big problem with child labor where the children are sold to next door countries and virtually treated like slaves as farm workers.

Catherine’s Peace Corps center’s main mission is to take groups of children and teach them a trade so that they can be self employed and support themselves instead. She also works with women’s’ groups teaching them how to budget and start and run their own businesses.

“I wanted to join the Peace Corps so that I could be more grateful for what I had in my life and not focus on material things as much” said Catherine.

And she has found work in Cameroon for the past 18 months to be very rewarding. “The people are very friendly and welcome you into their house any time of the day where they then insist

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you eat something” (much like the South). “They love to feed you and you can’t say no. That’s why I’ve gained 20 pounds!” laughed Catherine who loves the food, especially a dish called jama jama which is sort of a polenta (grits) dish with pepper, tomatoes, and onions.

The national language of Cameroon is a version of English “which sounds similar to Gullah” says Catherine.

The Cameroons are mainly Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist, according to Catherine who has a friend there who is a Baptist missionary.

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When she landed in Greenville/ Spartanburg it was snowing “The first White Christmas of my life!” said Catherine. “It was magical.” Catherine starts her journey back to Camaroon today and we wish her the best and thank her for the great work she is doing for children and families in one of the poorest countries in Africa.

I asked around Beaufort and here are some of the responses I got: • “Listen to more Michael Jackson and learn the moonwalk.”

• “Stop dating 22 year olds,” (said by an older gent).

• “Get a job in New York City.”

• “Get a state Congressional seat.”

• “Stop eating anymore white starches.”

• “Lose 250 pounds (my husband!)” (said as a joke of course).

• “Not use one of those hideous downtown parking meters for an entire year.”

• “Get sober…again.”

In response to the last one: Did you know that January has historically been the month that Beaufortonians give their livers a break? That’s right. No drinking for an entire month! Can you do it? I can if you can!

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The original story was about one friend meeting her future husband’s family.

Someone there had a new baby and the grandmother was there along with various family members to celebrate the occasion. The grandmother, sitting on the couch, was overheard saying, “Gee, I’d love to hold the baby, but I’ve had too much to drink.” Now, how could I not use that as the intro to this week’s wines?

With just a little bit of paraphrasing it so easily becomes, “Gee, I’d love to share this wine with you, but ...” Don’t we all have friends and family who we would share all our wines with and some who we’d have to pick and choose which wines we’d be willing to share with them? As we go into New Year’s Eve, it occurs to me that the appropriate wine and sharing it becomes much more important. Let’s look at four different levels of bubbles that we can use.

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This one is from Argentina and I have Still in the sharing range, just maybe not several times used it for parties. The with as big a group of friends Level Three, as I’ll call it, is a bit more “Extra Brut” on the label can be slightly confusing, but, in Argentina where they exclusive — meaning share it with a like their bubbles somewhat sweeter smaller group. From California, this is than we do, “brut” on the label is too a Rose Brut from Domaine Carneros. sweet for us. Hence, in this country, it’s Just so you know, Domaine Carneros is “extra.” Made from chardonnay, Semillon owned and operated by the Taittinger and a bit of Malbec, this bubble is nice house in Champagne. (The first time I and dry, crisp, refreshing and clean — all tasted this wine I did know it was from of which makes it perfect for parties. At California, but having had it many times $14 a bottle, it drinks way better than it’s since I am convinced if I hadn’t known it was a domestic bubbly I might easily price and yet it can still be shared.

Going a step up, for lack of a better have been fooled into thinking it was way of putting it, is a French bubbly. Champagne.) It is made from 60 percent This wine is from the Burgundy region pinot noir and 40 percent chardonnay. so, officially it’s a sparkling wine but Lucky me, I still have a bottle of this not a Champagne. It is, though, made wine I got as a present this year and I

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Finally, for the top level, I always go to Champagne, the real thing, and one from the house of Pol Roger. The least expensive wine here is $60 for the nonvintage Brut. This wine is made again from chardonnay and pinot noir, no Pinot Meunier like many of the nonvintage Champagnes use. There is an exquisite elegance and delicacy to this wine that you just can’t find in many Champagnes at lower prices. This is definitely the wine I’d really love to share, but ... just so you know, it might take some practice to handle yourself in this situation, but a glass of Pol Roger that’s not your’s, you’ll never get back.

Think of it that way and it gets easier — to share or not.

So, here we are, several choices of bubbly with a range of prices. But even though some of them cost more, do you really want to not share at this time of year? A good story line is a great find, but the most wonderful thing about wine is the sharing of the bottle and the time with family and friends. So make your choice and have fun with it. Happy New Year. Enjoy!

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Henry Chambers Waterfront Park Admission is free Internationally-known performer Marlena Smalls will lead Beaufort’s Tricentennial Founders’ Night kickoff Dec. 31 with “a musical tour through the history of Beaufort” in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The event runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and culminates with fireworks to set the stage for a yearlong celebration of Beaufort’s 300th birthday.

“We have been working for over a year to find different ways to bring together this huge historical moment in Beaufort’s history.

Founders’ Night is going to be a fun way to get it started with a bang,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said.

At Founders’ Night, event producer Marlena Smalls will share her inspiring vocals with the help of the Hallelujah Singers. They’ll be joined by Charlie Frost from Sea Island Presbyterian, the Carteret Street United Methodist Church choir, Tabernacle Baptist choir, the band Simply Grand, vocalists and local actors Margaret and Jeff Evans.

Lunch Bunch

Looking back at a year of awesome food

By Wendy Pollitzer

The Lunch Bunch formed in February 2010. Every Wednesday, we go to a restaurant, sample their food and enjoy the pleasantries of each other’s company.

It’s the only time during the week when the staff of The Island News gets together as a group, and we love it! The Lunch Bunch has changed a bit since its inception. We started with Heather Bruner, Christina Byrne, April Ackerman, Kim Harding Gallant, Elizabeth Harding and myself. We’ve now added two incredible members to the Lunch Bunch and to our growing staff — Pamela Brownstein and Barry Thompson.

I asked each member of the Lunch Bunch to tell me their favorite food or experience from this year. It was a treat to recap memories from our beloved eateries in Beaufort. Here’s what they said: Christina: One of my most memorable Lunch Bunch foods was the sushi on fire at Sakana Sushi, the Birthday Roll. I’d never seen anything like it — and it tasted amazing! Also I keep going back to Sweetgrass on Dataw Island ... best sweet potato fries ever and great atmosphere.

April: My favorite was Southern

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Thank you to all of the following restaurants and caterers who have hosted the Lunch Bunch in 2010: Restaurant Fuji; Yes, Thai Indeed; Fryed Green Tomatoes; Rita’s Italian Ice; the Original Steamer; Upper Crust; Bistro Patois (Lunch and Dinner); Plums; The Office; Shoofly Kitchen (Breakfast and Lunch); Groupers; Pizza Inn; Mizu; Nippy’s; English Afternoon Tea Parties by Colette Wright; Cat Island Grill and Pub; Bella Luna Café; Sweetgrass at Dataw Island Marina; Panini’s; Gourmet on Wheels by Tony Makar; Happy’s; Southern Graces; City Java; Taco Burger; Sushi Sakana; Barbara Jean’s; Carolina Wings; Alvin Ord’s; Breakwater Restaurant (Lunch Bunch After Five); Firehouse Subs; Outtakes; Mario’s Italian Ristorante; MoonDoggies; Big Joe’s BBQ; Lady’s Island Country Club; Piace Pizza; Keith’s Place; Junsei; Jade Garden; Rosie O’Grady’s;The Sandbar; and Uptown Grill.

Graces and their deserts. Oh My Gosh!

Another favorite of mine was the Sweet Potato Roll at Mizu. I know they are closed, but it was the best roll I have ever had. I wish I could find someone to make that for me again.

Elizabeth: I would have to say that I really love the banana pudding at the Sandbar. Also I loved the Prosciutto and fig sandwich from City Java! Incredible!

And also, their beet salad was delicious!

Barry: In the short time since joining the Lunch Bunch, my favorite would have to be the fresh local shrimp courtesy of Mike Pressley, owner of Rosie O’Gradys. Being new to this area, I’ve come to realize how great the local shrimp are when prepared perfectly;

and, he takes it to another level with the homemade “Yum Yum Sauce.” It’s a must-try in my book.

Pamela: I loved the food and atmosphere at Bistro Patois (and was disappointed to hear it closed); and I can still taste the delicious desserts at the newly opened Sandbar.

Kim: The Coconut Cake at Plums was to die for! And my favorite atmosphere was in the Wine Room at Breakwater Restaurant when Lunch Bunch After Five dined for dinner.

Heather: A chicken salad aficionado, I loved the preparation at Shoofly Kitchen!

Wendy: I love oysters. When Chip Dinkins brought out two-dozen on the

The original Lunch Bunch (from left) Wendy, Elizabeth, Christina, Heather, Kim and April in the Wine Room at Breakwater Restaurant.

half shell at Plum’s, I nearly danced on the table. Also, Will and Grace from Rita’s Italian Ice were very hospitable; and Will and I share a birthday, which happens to be the first day of Spring.

Rita’s gives free Italian Ices that day, so mark your calendars!

Thank you Beaufort restaurants for feeding the Lunch Bunch and filling our tummies with your delightful creations!

We love meeting once a week and tasting what Beaufort has to offer. There are plenty more restaurants to come, so definitely keep reading the Lunch Bunch column in 2011!

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New Year’s resolutions for dogs and their people Getting organized, saving pennies and losing weight are standard resolutions we toss out before the holiday fruitcake.

I have never been particularly enthusiastic about making resolutions; too much stress and expectation for me. But I do appreciate the concept of a fresh start. What if this year, instead of the usual self-based resolutions, we resolve to do something better for those around us? If we start small, say, with our animal companions (who give us love and joy every day of the year), maybe we’d be more likely to stick to a new year resolve.

For instance, commit to walk your dog every day, even when it’s blustery and chilly and you’d rather huddle on the couch.

Few things are more important for your dog’s health and happiness than the opportunity to stretch his legs and read the daily “news” on the local fire hydrant. A daily dog walk is a win/win arrangement.

Or, set aside some “canine quality time” every day to play with, talk to, get your hands on your dog. It’s too easy to overlook our smaller friends when life gets hectic, and most dogs are too polite to complain when they’re bored or lonely.

Senior pets that have been around so long they’re considered part of the landscape particularly appreciate and benefit from hands-on time.

They have given their best years and their time is growing short.

Commit to spending quality time with your old friend.

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already. Not only will it protect your animal from potential cancers but will prevent accidental litters.

Thousands of animals are born in this county only to end up on the streets or dumped at the Beaufort County animal shelter. If your dog is already “fixed,” why not offer to help your friends or neighbors have their animals spayed or neutered by transporting them to SNACC or the veterinarian or even offering to pay for the surgery yourself? Or co-op the fee with a group of friends.

Spaying and neutering is cheap, but saving lives is priceless.

Resolve to be an angel for a lonely, chained backyard dog in your neighborhood. I can’t think of a more cruel punishment for these loving, social animals than to be isolated, far away from their human “pack,” with only a few feet to move around in and nothing to do but watch the pounded dirt turn to mud.

Engaging the dog’s guardians in conversation about what dogs need, such as companionship, a warm and dry house filled with straw in the winter, fresh food and water every day, and regular veterinary care, is a good start.

You might be told to mind your own business (or worse) but sharing your concern with the

owner could also be a starting point for a better life for that animal. Offer to take the dog for walks, or offer dog treats and toys. Don’t give up: some lucky dogs have had their entire lives changed because of someone who cared enough to intervene.

Speak up when you notice neglected or abused pets in your neighborhood. Call Animal Control if you suspect an animal is in danger or in an abusive situation. This isn’t pleasant, but if you can help even one animal escape a painful life, it is worth it. Shelter staff and rescue group volunteers will thank you for your help.

There are thousands of animals in Beaufort County in need of help each day. This concept can be overwhelming for many residents. For them, it is easier to turn a blind eye and pretend the problem doesn’t exist or leave it “those other people.” Resolve to become one of those “other people”. Every little bit helps.

Financial donations, donations of supplies to the shelter or a rescue group are always appreciated. Resolve this year to volunteer some time: write a letter, make a phone call, be a foster family. Real animals are helped by your generosity. It’s a great way to start a new year.

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What 2 Do Beaufort Youth Orchestra auditions

The Beaufort Youth Orchestra will be holding their semi-annual auditions on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 5:30 PM at Beaufort High School band room for all interested students. Auditions will include brass, woodwinds, percussion and string instruments. The first rehearsal will follow from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $100 for January – May and scholarships are available.

Rehearsals are weekly with community performances at various locations.

Call to schedule an appointment, 2632190. For more information, see www. beaufortorchestra.org.

Auditions announced for ‘The Dining Room’ Auditions for “The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney are January 26 - 27, 2011 at 7 p.m. at ARTWorks in Beaufort Town Center (next to Kmart & BiLo on Boundary Street). Produced by Misspent Youth Productions and directed by Gail Westerfield, production dates are March 23- April 3. For more information, contact e.gail.w@gmail.com and visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org

Duathalon and 5K events announced

Come out and enjoy a scenic 5K run, or

challenge yourself with a full duathalon on January 29 and February 27. This event consists of two 5K runs with an off road 6-mile bike course between.

You can round up friends and compete as a team. Massages will be available to all duathalon participants compliments of Effleurage Massage Therapy. Go Tri Sports will also be on hand to offer bike support. Visit www.playhardinbtown. com for more information.

Fishing, diving club to host oyster roast

The Beaufort Sportsfishing and Diving Club January meeting will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Thursday, January 13 at 6 p.m. This will be the club’s annual Oyster Roast and presentation of awards for the 2010 Year Round Fishing Tournament. Tickets can be purchased at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Port Royal Landing Marina, Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply and online at beaufortfishingclub.com.

Prices for oyster roast which will include beverages, different types of chili and hot dogs will be $25 per person, $40 per couple, children 15 and under $5.

History on stage at ARTworks • Jon Spelman, Master Storyteller — “Tales of the Lincoln” Created for Ford’s Theatre National

Historic Site in Washington, D.C., Spelman tells stories by and about the unknown Abraham Lincoln, as told by Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy: young Abe, Lincoln as President, and Lincoln’s death. January 21, 2011, 8 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center.

• “Harriet Tubman” one-woman show with Natalie Daise Using grace and blazing insight, Daise enacts stories of the incomparable and mythic Harriet Tubman. February 4-5, 2011, 8 p.m.; February 6, 3 p.m. at ARTworks.

• “Ben Speaks” one-man show with Steve Nousen as Benjamin Franklin Ben Speaks presents unique interactive programs in which 21st century audiences are invited to engage in conversation with Franklin. February 18-19, 2011, 8 p.m.; February 20, 3 p.m.

• “Frederick Douglass” one-man show with Whitfield Sims, Jr. Combined with the drama of Douglass’ drive for abolition and fiery skills as an orator, “you will find an artist who takes pride in possessing the soul of characters portrayed” into outward believability, not only in the historical figure of Douglass, but of the equality for which he fought. February 25-26, 2011, 8 p.m.; February 27, 3 p.m.

• All shows are $15 per person, $10 for students (13+), $5 for children (12 under) $10 for groups of 10 or more.

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The Novak Law Group, LLC Douglas L.Novak, Esquire Certified Family Court Mediator *Criminal Defense * Family Law * Personal Injury *Civil Litigation 843.379.2000 www.novaklawgroup.com

Christopher J. Geier

Attorney at Law, LLC Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Located on the corner of Carteret and North Street Office: 843-986-9449 Fax: 843-986-9450 appointments@geierlaw.com http://geierlaw.com

CABINETRY

Nit Pickers II Cabinets

by Dean Williams

Specializing in Cabinets and Countertops Dean Williams: Visit our showroom at 26 Professional Village, Lady's Island cabinetsbydeanwilliams.com 843.982.5555 / 843.575.6139 NO JOB TOO SMALL

Man Alone Tactical

There is no stress or fear to equal that felt by the unprepared...

ManAloneTactical@yahoo.com We are a SLED licensed Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor for S.C. 843-252-6180

FURNITURE

Mama’s Furniture

Closeouts • Bargains • Deals Over 21 years in Beaufort and Savannah Mamasfurniture.com MORE Style • MORE Quality • More Value $50,745 donated to Local Churches and USO.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Inner Peace Massage

843.694.3962 - Beaufort Hot Stone ~ Prenatal ~ Sports Deep Tissue ~ Out Call Services Christina Byrne, LMT #7017 innerpeace4u2.vpweb.com

Merry Maids

Bob Cunningham 522-2777 custsrv4632@merrymaids.net 829 Parris Is Gateway Beaufort, SC

Broad River Construction

Chandler Trask (C): 843.321.9625 (P): 843.522.9757 Chandler@BroadRiverConstruction.com www.BroadRiverConstruction.com

Marketing Consultant Full service marketing consulting for your smaller business. Social Media Marketing • Marketing Representation • Networking ...and more. Phone: 843-441-7485 email: genebrancho@hargray.com PEST CONTROL

Collins Pest Control

Tommy Collins 843-524-5544 Complete Termite and Pest Control Residential, Commercial, Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured PET GROOMING

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 • 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com • Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America.

• Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

PHYSICIANS Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN and Pelvic Surgery

843-524-5455 www.wernerandroyal.com We’re now providing a new level of patient comfort.

Private Piano Instruction INSURANCE

For All Your Insurance Needs Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531 Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717

Andrea G. Heys over 25 years experience, BA, MM & Doctoral Work in Music. All ages welcome! Beginner • Intermediate LIMITED OPENINGS Call or email NOW: 843-812-6292 agheys@embarqmail.com Pleasant Point

PLUMBING

Lohr Plumbing, Inc. Tom Aydlette- Nationwide 125 Sea Island Pkwy 843-521-4663 Better Prices. Better Coverage

Carol Waters Interiors

12 Celadon Drive Lady’s Island - Off Sam’s Point Road at the Clock Tower 843-524-2329 * M-F 10-5:30

LAWN CARE CONSTRUCTION

Gene Brancho

PIANO LESSONS

INTERIOR DESIGN CLEANING SERVICES

MARKETING

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance

Brett Doran Serving the Lowcountry for over 20 years.

Service, New Construction, and Remodeling.

(843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com

PRESSURE WASHING

Palmetto Custom Cleaning

“The Powerwashing Professionals” Call Brad at (843) 441-3678 Licensed and Insured See the difference at www.powerwashingbeaufort.com

TREE SERVICE

Southern Tree Svs. of Bft., Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr. P.O. Box 2293 Beaufort, SC 29901 843-522-9553 Office 843-522-2925 Fax

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP

Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 43 Sea Island Parkway 843-441-0627 dawnhfreeman@gmail.com

Your You LOOKED customers will to! here.

Call us at 843.986.4663 to place your ad today!

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The Island News

www.yourislandnews.com

The Island News reaches thousands of readers in northern Beaufort County. Support your local, hometown newspaper.

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Classifieds ANNOUNCEMENTS DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN $125. With FREE name change documents and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24 hrs./7 days: 1-888-789-0198; www.CourtDivorceService.com TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011, is the last day to redeem winning tickets in the following South Carolina Education Lottery Instant Games: Dazzling Diamond 7’s (#377), Red, White & Blue 7’s (#397) and Wheel of Fortune (#380).

AUCTIONS/SHOWS NEED BIDDERS? Advertise your auction in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers.

Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

BOOTH RENTAL COSMETOLOGY New Image Salon: 1615 Paris Ave. New Image Salon has expanded its current location in downtown Port Royal and has a booth for rent. Call Margie and get started today. 843-524-4030 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DO YOU EARN $800 IN A DAY? Your own local candy route! 25 machines and candy. All for $9995.

877-915-8222. All major credit cards accepted! S.S. Reg.No. 229

HELP WANTED Now hiring: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. $48.95 info. 1-985646-1700 Dept. SC-2794.

home time!! OTR experience req’d.

No felonies. Lease purchase available, 1-800-441-4271 x SC-100.

FT/PT SERVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Apply online at www.BerryIslandCafe.com or in person at Berry Island Cafe.

Call today:843-524-8779

HELP WANTED - SALES INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS CONTOUR BEDS OFFERS: No prospecting. Pre-set, pre-qualified appointments. Paid presentations plus commission earned signing bonus. $60k to $90k potential 1st-year. Apply at 1-866-475-4911.

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS Advertise your driver jobs in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

HOMES FOR RENT One-Owner: 3 Bed/2 Bath, Large Back Porch. Tile Kitchen, Wood Floors, High Ceilings, Large Garage, Fenced in yard-double gated. Lady’s Island. For pictures, video tour, and more information, email kelley@beaufortdog.com

LAID OFF? PLANT CLOSING? Need that new job? Call Xtra Mile & enroll in CDL Class-A training today!

Several locations in SC, including Charleston. 1-866-484-6313 / www. xtramiledrivertraining.com

MISCELLANEOUS CAREGIVER/COMPANION available with flexible schedule. Very dependable with years of experience.

Call 912-306-0300.

EXPERIENCED OTR FLATBED DRIVERS earn 47.5 up to 50 cpm loaded. 52.3 to 55 cpm for O.D. loads. $1000 sign on to qualified drivers. Call: 843-266-3731 bulldoghiway.com EOE

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DRIVERS – HORNADY TRANSPORTATION, Miles, money and home time! Start up to 42 cpm, Sign on bonus available. Great benefits!! Great

AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Job placement assistance.

Happy New Year from The Surf!

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Must Sell $4,995.00 Call Tommy Tuggs 843-521-2120 2000 Kawasaki “Drifter” Special Edition Indian Look Alike Only 18,000 miles.

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Order by 12/31 ~ Delivery on 1/4 • Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash • Pot Roast w/ Root Vegetables

Attention! Federal Workers If you have or wish to file a claim for work-related hearing loss with the U.S. Department of Labor - OWCP.

You may be eligible for compensation and continuing benefits

• Vegetable Lasagna w/ Meat Sides • Tuna Noodle Casserole w/ Potato Stick Topping • Sea Eagle’s Mahi- Mahi • BBQ Riblets • Creamless Broc/ Cauliflower Soup with Quiche Lorraine

Eligible Civil Service Employees, Naval Shipyard, Air Force Base, FBI, etc. should

Call our S.C. toll-free 1-866-880-8666.

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Ring in the This new little year with great piggyour called money selection Butler of usedand carssaved and trucks! all the way home!!

Automatic, Air Cond., Local 1 Owner Trade, STK# t331591 Was $16,988

2005 Wrangler X $15,921 4 Door, Automatic, Air Cond, Pro Comp Wheels & Tires, STK#P744202 Was $26,988

Automatic, Air Cond., Leather, Like New, STK# T422811

2009 Wrangler Unlimited $26,988 4 Door, 29K Miles, Auto, AC, Spotless STK#P773893 Was $25,988

Power Top, Power windows, Automatic, Tilt, Cruise STK# P332657 Was 16,988

2003 Wrangler X $15,888 Unlimited 4 door, 5 speed, 9K Miles, PW, Nicest in Town STK# T145369 Was 29,988

2009 Wrangler Unlimited 2009 Wrangler Unlimited 2010 Wrangler Banks Power Edition $25,988 $24,811 $28,846 56K Miles, 5 Speed, Local 1 Owner Trade STK# 794240 Was 15,988

2004 Jeep Wrangler $14,817 Was $8,988 You won’t find one NICER...Anywhere!!!

1973 VW Bug $7,953

4 Door, Only 43K Miles, Auto, Air Cond, PW, Cruise STK# P147717 Was 25,988

2007 Wrangler Unlimited $24,458 Save Huge $$$ vs. New Leather & Loaded Only 3500 miles!

2009 Nissan 370z Touring SAVE

Was $10,988 Sweet!!! Won’t last long

1970 Jeep Wagoneer $8,994 Was $9,988 Local Trade In Runs & Looks Great!

2002 Honda Accord EX V-6 $8,952

BUTLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

843-379-5588

www.butlerchryslerdodgejeep.com Only At The Point, 21 & 170. Butler C-D-J Pre-Owned!