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IN HONOR OF MLK
januarY 17-23, 2013
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. came to Beaufort? By Lanier Laney
Have you been watching“The Abolitionists” on PBS this past week? It starts off with the moving story of the two Grimke sisters, Sarah and Angelina, two teenage daughters of one of the most prominent and powerful white families in Charleston who, driven by faith, spoke out against the evils of slavery and eventually had to move to the North because of their beliefs. What you may not know is that the two girls used to spend their summers in Beaufort at their uncle’s home, which is the present day historic home of Nell Smith at 901 Prince St. (seen at bottom). That house is across the street from the Sons of Beaufort Hall at 607 West St. where Martin Luther King Jr. visited 130 years later. (When they were restoring the building, a polaroid fell out from the wall slats that showed Dr. King in front). Perhaps someday there will be an historic marker at the corner of West and Prince Streets regarding this history near the hallowed ground where these freedom fighters tread — not to mention Harriet Tubman and Robert Smalls also surely walked there too.
Did you know that Dr. King wrote his famous “I Have A Dream” speech on St. Helena Island? Penn Center, as well as being the first school for freed slaves in the South, was an important refuge for Civil Rights leaders fearing attacks in the “Jim Crow” south. Started by Quakers, Penn Center was run by a Quaker family in the 1960’s who allowed Martin Luther and other leaders to meet there in safety. I am told that Beaufort Country has more important African American historic sites than almost any county in America! Including the first place the Emancipation Proclamation was read, first schools for freedmen, first black regiment in the U.S. military, first black congressman, and on and on. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Robert Smalls, the Grimke sisters — these are some of the very famous names that have walked our streets. We celebrate their bravery in their commitment to freedom for all Americans this Martin Luther King Day.
For more on MLK, see page 7
City to unveil Tricentennial monuments Fourteen bronze plates affixed to granite markers in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park commemorate the history of Beaufort, the series of events celebrating the city’s 300th anniversary and the names of those who helped pay for the Tricentennial memorial. A public unveiling of the privatelyfunded markers is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m. The markers are in a landscaped area at the river end of Scott Street, near the playground. “It took 300 years to build the Beaufort we know and love, and it took us a year to get these monuments designed and built, and we are thrilled to unveil this newest addition to the Waterfront Park and to the city,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling said. “It’s also nice that we are doing it very near our city’s 302nd birthday.” The ceremony will include musical entertainment, an invocation by Bishop
Alden Hathaway, and readings of the markers by area school children. Admission is free. More than 300 individuals, families, businesses and non-profit groups joined “Beaufort 300,” investing a minimum of $300 each, said Kevin Cuppia, a downtown Beaufort businessman and chairman of the Beaufort 300 group. There are 14 monuments set among a circle of palmetto trees. Dr. Lawrence Rowland, Beaufort’s prominent historian, wrote the brief sketches of the different periods of history. In late 2010, Cuppia and a few others
came up with an idea: Find 300 people to contribute $300 each toward the cost of new markers that celebrate Beaufort’s 300th birthday. Corporate and nonprofit contributions also were sought out. The monuments include names of individuals and families and organizations and also serve as memorials to loved ones no longer with us. The Tricentennial celebration ended Dec. 31, 2011 with a Founders’ Night II in the Waterfront Park. A packed park enjoyed music and historical readings, including the actual charter that founded Beaufort on Jan. 17, 1711. A huge fireworks show ended the night and the 300th birthday party. Beaufort was founded Jan. 17, 1711 by the English, although its beginnings date back to Spanish explorers in 1514. Beaufort was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.
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Beaufort: Protect drainage systems, don’t blow debris onto city streets After earning a better flood insurance rating for its upgraded drainage and stormwater management system, City of Beaufort officials are urging residents, landscapers and yard crews to help keep leaves and yard debris off the roads. Leaves blown into the street can cover and clog drainage grates and pipes. They also can damage the city’s street sweeper, which isn’t designed to sweep up heavy loads of leaves or other yard debris, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said. “We need everyone’s help on this,” he said. “Blowing leaves onto the street seems like a simple solution to cleaning up your yard, but it creates major problems now and in the future. The city team worked hard to upgrade our drainage system to get better flood insurance rates for residents and businesses. We need everyone’s help to maintain the drainage system.” Within the city limits, it’s against the law to damage or obstruct any ditch, drain or watercourse, with fines of twice the damage done. It’s also illegal to put any debris in ditches along roads or property boundaries that drain land in any direction. If flooding occurs elsewhere on someone else’s property because of debris
City of Beaufort officials are urging residents, landscapers and yard crews to help keep leaves and yard debris off the roads. you placed in the ditch or drain, you can be held liable for damages, said Isiah Smalls, Beaufort’s Director of Public Works. “The situation ranges from someone cutting their yard and blowing the grass clippings once every few months onto the street to landscapers and yard crews doing it every week,” Smalls said. “We will be contacting the companies that do yard work within the city to share our concerns and I’m confident we’ll get good cooperation.” According to Smalls, problems include: • Leaves cover drainage grates preventing rain water from getting into the drainage system which causes surface flooding. This impacts traffic and can cause serious ponding; • If the system has drop-in inlets and the debris goes directly into the drainage system, it can accumulate, compact, and clog the system internally; • Dirt, contaminants and other debris
deposited in the drainage system impacts water quality in the headwaters of our rivers and estuaries, which can in turn affect shrimp, oysters and other marine life; • The street sweeper is designed for collecting “normal” leaves and debris deposited naturally by trees. Unusual volume of debris placed in the street causes mechanical issues for the sweeper which can damage the sweeper; • The extra debris also causes extra sweeper passes which slows down the sweeper operation citywide; • Leaves and yard debris must be bagged and placed at roadside for city collection. Beyond the challenges of excess leaves and debris being blown or placed on roadways, the city’s complex drainage systems can be affected by dumping of debris. Debris placed in ditches and culverts clog them, impede drainage and can cause widespread flooding which can result in property damage. Also, debris placed in ditches and culverts results in more trash and debris in headwaters and marshes, Smalls said. It is a violation of both Beaufort and state laws to put debris in ditches and culverts. The fine in Beaufort for illegal dumping is $1,087.
Sign up for Citizen’s Police Academy The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is inviting all citizens who live or work in Beaufort County and are at least 18 years old to attend the 31st session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. Beaufort classes start Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. and last 10 weeks. The Beaufort classes will be held at the Law Enforcement Center, 2001 Duke Street. Class participants will learn about all aspects of the Sheriff ’s Office and will have face time with the decision and policy makers of the Sheriff ’s Office. The Sheriff ’s Office provides each member with an in-depth manual containing the necessary course material. Refreshments are also provided for each session. Topics covered by CPA instructors include but are not limited to:
enforcement, criminal investigations, civil process, warrants, juvenile services, training, homeland security, drug enforcement, traffic enforcement, special teams, gangs and budget process. The CPA also provides various hands-on demonstrations to enhance participation. Don a pair of latex gloves and immerse yourself in the world of Crime Scene Processing with a CSI scenario. Suit up and learn the physical and legal dangers of firing your duty weapon utilizing the Shoot/Don’t Shoot exercises in “Walk in Our Shoes” scenarios. Experience the dangers of drinking and driving in our DUI Fatal Vision scenario. All of these exercises are designed to give a snapshot of what law enforcement around the country is faced with every day.
Also included in the program is a ride-along with a patrol deputy, and field trips to both the Beaufort County Emergency Management Center, and to the Sheriff ’s Office range facility where we will showcase some of our specialized equipment and teams. Once you have completed the program, you are invited to take part in a graduation ceremony designed to show our appreciation and pride for your commitment to making Beaufort County a better place to live. Applications for the academy are available at the Sheriff ’s Office or online at www.bcso.net. To have an application mailed, please contact Captain T.W. Smith at 255-3292. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. M. Jennings at 255-3287 or by email at mjennings@bcgov.net.
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Rep. Erickson to host forums for candidates I am pleased to announce a series of public Town Hall forums for the candidates for the First Congressional District special election, the seat recently vacated by U. S. Senator Tim Scott. There are currently five evenings reserved for two candidates each night to attend, introduce themselves and answer questions from the public. Each candidate will be on stage for an hour, either 6 until 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Dates for these Town Halls are: • Thursday, January 31 • Monday February 4 2
Rep. Shannon S. Erickson, R-Beaufort, represents SC House District 124. She can be reached at 843-263-1867.
• Thursday, February 7 • Monday, February 18 • Thursday, February 21 More dates will be added if the number of candidates exceeds the time slots available. The forums will be open
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to all candidates regardless of party affiliation and are not debates but rather opportunities for the public to be clearly informed on the candidate’s background, experience, stance on issues and vision of representation of our area. The specific candidates for each evening will be announced as soon as they are all confirmed and each Town Hall meeting will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium off Ribaut Road in Beaufort. In the event of a run-off, another Town Hall will be added for the candidates in that election.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month By Mark Siegel
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease. Currently, 2.7 million people in the United States over age 40 have glaucoma. The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Experts estimate that half of them don’t know they have it. Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to preserve vision. In the United States, approximately 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.5 million people worldwide are blind due to glaucoma. Glaucoma is called “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing.
Mark Siegel, MD, FAAO Medical Director of Sea Island Ophthalmology www. seaislandophthalmology. com Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Moreover, among African American and Latino populations, glaucoma is more prevalent. Glaucoma is 6 to 8 times more common in African Americans than Caucasians. Help Raise Awareness Talk to friends and family about glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don’t keep it a secret. Let your family members know so they get regular eye exams. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Although the most common forms primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, glaucoma can affect people of all ages. Vision loss is caused by damage to
the optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain. There is no cure for glaucoma — yet. However, medication (pressure lowering eye drops), laser surgery or filtering surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. The appropriate treatment depends upon the type of glaucoma among other factors. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease. Types of Glaucoma There are two main types of glaucoma: primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and angle-closure glaucoma. These are marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye. When optic nerve damage has occurred despite a normal IOP, this is called normal tension glaucoma. Secondary glaucoma refers to any case in which another disease causes or contributes to increased eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage and vision loss. Facts and Statistics Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to
the World Health Organization. In the most common form, there are virtually no symptoms. Vision loss begins with peripheral or side vision, so if you have glaucoma, you may not notice anything until significant vision is lost. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans. And among Hispanics in older age groups, the risk of glaucoma is nearly as high as that for African-Americans. Also, siblings of persons diagnosed with glaucoma have a significantly increased risk of having glaucoma. Risk Factors Those at higher risk include people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent. Other high-risk groups include: people over 60, family members of those already diagnosed, diabetics, and people who are severely nearsighted. Regular eye exams are especially important for those at higher risk for glaucoma, and may help to prevent unnecessary vision loss.
Watch what you wish for By Danette Vernon
I can’t claim to know the whole story, as I only know the boy in the story, but once upon a time there was a girl who had a bit of a witch for a mother and a father who was weak. The story goes that the boy thought to save her, but in the end she became more than a witch herself — a woman who didn’t cook or clean or have much interest in keeping home fires burning. But she did have the cable TV schedule memorized. Doing nothing seemed to be the skill that she honed with all precision, and in truth it seemed to be her one desire. Twenty years later, the boy is gone, the house is in disarray. She keeps fudge in her pillowcase, and is three times the woman she used to be. But what of her wish to do nothing? She’s ill, and is gradually losing more and more mobility, something that
she never wished for, but the irony is there. Life is full of such anecdotal stories, ones that we all like to tell to scare ourselves into better behavior. The story begs the question: To what degree do your thoughts really influence your body, your health or your life’s trajectory? I come from a time, nearly half a century hence, when coal still powered the giant furnaces that devoured most of the space of many a basement, rural rental properties didn’t have indoor plumbing, and playing outside was what children did all day. In those days, any connection made between the mind and the body, between your inner life and what happened in your outer life, was considered by the scientific community to be the realm of folklore, shamans, medicine men and the crystal-gazing youth of the original hippie era.
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Today, however, the idea that power of the mind and the wishes of the heart affect your body, or your health, or your life’s course, for better or worse, has become mainstream and has gained recognition from the scientific community. From the
explorations of Bruce Lipton into how our belief systems affect our biology to Dr. Amen’s clinical studies on what brain scans may tell us about ourselves to Harvard’s examination of happiness, and how to generate more of it, research now shows that when it comes to the story we tell ourselves about what we want and deserve in life, perception is everything. So as you begin a new year and new aspirations — or last year’s ambitions re-dressed — be mindful of not only any actual list of goals that you might aspire to, but also of the underground wishes you leave open for fulfillment in your subconscious. If you tell yourself that that there are no good men left, that only people with a master’s degree are getting jobs nowadays, that you’ll never be thin as you finish that last piece of pie, well, “watch what you wish for.”
health briefs ‘Freedom from Smoking’ classes offered by groups
Announcing a joint effort between Beaufort Memorial Hospital-LifeFit Team and The Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Department, to offer the American Lung Association’s “Freedom From Smoking” classes, beginning Tuesday, January 29 at The Beaufort Medical Plaza. Two prevention staff at the A&D Department — Wade Bishop and Katie Godowns — have been trained to facilitate the 8-session class and will assist the group through a variety of techniques proven effective in quitting tobacco products. The weekly classes
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will be held in the evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost of the course is $30 and class size is limited, so reservations are required. To sign up, call 843-522-5570.
Hospital presents free seminar about diabetes The American Diabetes Association estimates that 25.8 million children and adults in the United States — 8.3% of the population — have diabetes. But there is good news for those who have diabetes or may be at risk, according to Beaufort Memorial Hospital internal medicine specialist M. Randy Dalbow, MD. Dr. Dalbow will present a free seminar “Everything You Wanted to Know
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About Diabetes (and Don’t be Afraid to Ask),” on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at The Quality Inn at Town Center in Beaufort. A light, continental breakfast will be served. The hospital will also be offering free glucose screenings from 7 to 8 a.m. To register, call the Beaufort Memorial Hospital registration line at (843) 5225585, or toll-free at (888) 522-5585, by Friday, Jan. 25. For more information, visit www.bmhsc.org.
BMH announces new breast care coordinator
Beaufort Memorial Hospital patients facing a breast cancer diagnosis or other
breast health concerns now have a trained advocate to help them through their treatment, thanks to the addition of new Breast Care Coordinator Amy Luce, RN, CPHM. Luce partners with breast care patients and their physicians to provide education, coordinate appointments, identify resources for services, or simply be a sounding board for patients and their family members. She will be joining and working closely with fellow Breast Care Coordinator, Jackie Brown, RN. The services of the Breast Care Coordinator are provided at no charge. For more information or to reach Amy Luce, RN, call (843) 522-5895 or visit www.bmhsc.org.
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Teach kids about money Among the many responsibilities of adulthood, managing personal finances is one of the most important skills you can learn. Unfortunately, many of us have had to learn this lesson the hard way, without any formal education on the subject. If you want to help give your kids a head start on the road to financial independence and success, there are many simple tips you can use to get them started early. This week we’ll discuss six easy ways to help your younger children learn about the value of money and investing. Here are some ideas for you to consider: Introduce kids to dollars and cents. Teach your kids how to count change, and help them understand the value of each coin. Explain how to pay for things. For example, if they find a toy at the store that costs $2.75, show how they would need two $1 bills plus three quarters to pay for this purchase. You can even let them make the exchange at the check-out counter. Explain the concept of earning money. It’s important for your children to understand how you earn money when you go to work, and also how that money pays for housing, food and the many fun activities your family enjoys. Explain to them the benefits of having a job, and help them appreciate the reason you leave the house each morning. Respect money. To set a good example for your children, don’t discard pennies or small change. Show them how saving even small amounts of change in a jar can add up to a significant sum. Count it out together every few months, and help them pick out something useful they can spend it on. Give your children an allowance. By providing your children with a weekly
allowance, you can teach them both how to save money, and also how to spend it wisely. You can also tie their allowance to weekly chores done around the house, to help them Hall Sumner learn the concept of earning their money. It may also be a good idea to pay their allowance in small increments, such as five $1 bills instead of one $5 bill. Dividing their money in this way can help them see how they can use a portion of the money to spend on things they want, and also how to save a portion of their earnings as well. Help set savings goals to work toward. If your child wants to purchase a video game or a new item of clothing, work with them to figure out ways to save for this goal. If the item costs $20, help them estimate how much of their allowance they will need to save and how long it will take to save that amount. You can also encourage your child to find ways to make some extra money by picking up additional chores around the house. Match their savings. One way to encourage good habits is by matching a portion of your child’s savings. For example, you could contribute an extra 50 cents for each dollar they put away. Giving them extra incentive can increase their savings more rapidly and teach them good habits at the same time.
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arts & entertainment the met: live in hd on screen at uscb
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By Alan Schuster
• Indie Film at USCB Center for the Arts: STRUCK BY LIGHTNING: Tuesday, January 22 at 7 p.m. High school senior Carson Phillips (Chris Colfer) was destined for bigger things than his close-minded small town could ever offer. He was on a path to greatness, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning in his school parking lot. Demonstrating that life is what happens while you’re busy planning your future, Carson recounts the last few weeks of his life via witty, insightful flashbacks, including a blackmail scheme targeting the popular kids in school that he concocts with his best friend and a home life that includes a mother who’s more interested in the bottle than her son’s future and an estranged father who suddenly appears with a pregnant fiancée. • Indie Film at USCB Center for the Arts: A ROYAL AFFAIR, Thursday, January 24 at 7 p.m. Nominated For Best Foreign Film By Academy Awards, Danish with English subtitles, rated R. “A Royal Affair” is the true story of an ordinary man who wins the queen’s heart and starts a revolution. Centering on the intriguing love triangle between the ever more insane Danish King Christian, the royal physician who is a man of enlightenment and idealism Struensee and the young but strong Queen Caroline Mathilda, “A Royal Affair” is the gripping tale of brave idealists who risk everything in their pursuit of freedom for their people. Tickets: $7 Adults, $6 Senior Military, $5 Students. • Family storytelling with Judy Sima: Storytelling is a deeply fun tradition, and the only art form that should claim “anyone can do it.” On Friday, January 18, storyteller Judy Sima will perform at ARTworks. Judy is a frequent presenter at the National Storytelling Conference, the American Association of School Librarians, and her career includes many accolades, publications, and belly laughs. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students, $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more, at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street 29902. www. artworksinbeaufort.org, 379-2787. • Carolina Stamper presents Iris Folding Class, Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn the Iris Folding technique and make four beautiful cards. No supplies needed. The cost is $22. Carolina Stamper is located at 203 Carteret Street, downtown Beaufort. Call 522-9966. • Fripp Island Friends of Music presents an innovative performance of classical music with a Spanish flair. Alfonso Lopez and Michelle Tabor bring their heralded artistry to Fripp on Sunday, January 27 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Center. Tickets are $25 Adults/$10 for students.
A preview of Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda” by The MET Opera: Live in HD series at the USCB Center for the Arts, Saturday, Jan. 19, 12:55 p.m. During the past three seasons of HD performances, the MET has delighted opera fans with four of Donizetti’s finest works — Lucia di Lammermoor, Anna Bolena, L’Elisir d’Amore and Don Pasquale. And now his “Maria Stuarda” becomes a very worthy fifth. Donizetti based the opera on a play by the German poet Friedrich Schiller who admitted having no interest in any historical facts about the 16th century rivalry between the two Tudor queens — Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth, Queen of England. As a result, the subject matter became so controversial that both the King of Italy — a descendant of Mary — and the Catholic Church threatened to ban its Joyce DiDonato as Maria Stuarda. Naples premiere in 1834. Only after he agreed to numerous changes including enduring insults from Elisabetta, Maria the title (it became “Buondelmonte”), accuses her of being an illegitimate child it was allowed a single performance. and therefore an imposter to the throne. Totally frustrated, the composer retired This insult outrages Elisabetta who tells it, never to appear again until 1958 in Maria to prepare for her execution. ACT III: Westminster Bergamo. Elisabetta hesitates to sign the death Act I: Westminster, 1567 warrant, but another appeal from Elisabetta contemplates a marriage proposal from the King of France, one she Roberto exhausts her patience. She is considering for political gain. However, signs the warrant and then commands she is secretly in love with Roberto, the him to witness the execution. When Maria learns that she has been Earl of Leicester, but suspects that he condemned to death, she confesses her is in love with her political rival, Maria. sins and then proceeds to the block. When she tells Roberto about the proposal and he reacts indifferently, her In the presence of her anguished suspicions are confirmed. Maria sends supporters and Roberto, she conveys her a letter to Roberto, expressing her wish love to him, and then pleads with God to to meet with Elisabetta, hoping for a have mercy on Elisabetta. At the sound reconciliation. He delivers the letter to of cannon fire, Maria makes her way Elisabetta, then pleads for her to accept toward the executioner. Musical highlights Maria’s request. Reluctantly, she agrees. Act I: Good Donizetti. Elisabetta: ACT II: Fotheringhay “Ah! Quando all’ara scorgemi...” As Maria walks the grounds where (When I am led to the altar...). She she has been confined, horns sound the approach of Elisabetta. She now regrets ponders the king’s proposal in a graceful her request, but Roberto arrives first and aria, leading to a fine cabaletta as she convinces her to stay. When Elisabetta prays for guidance on how to deal with arrives, Maria kneels before her, asking her problems. Roberto, Elisabetta: “Si! forgiveness. Elisabetta responds with Era d’amor...” (Yes! She was the picture mixed feelings, rejecting her counsel’s of love...). He pleads mercy for Maria, urging for Maria’s execution but raging at arousing Elisabetta’s suspicions, not only Roberto for coming to her defense. After for her throne but now for her beloved
as well. It’s a melodious exchange, fierce and distinctive. Act II: Better Donizetti. Maria, Roberto: “Da tutti abbandonata...” (Forsaken by everyone...). This is a marvelously moving duet. She’s giving up all hope, but he urges her to plead for mercy. This is vintage Donizetti. Ensemble: “E sempre la stessa...” An amazing “thinks” sextet leads to the contentious dialog between the two queens, perhaps opera’s most dramatic sopranos’ encounter. Bitterness intensifies as they exchange curses, ending with Maria calling her a “vil bastarda.’ The enraged Elisabetta responds: “Go! Prepare yourself for death.” [When this scene was rehearsed in 1834 only days before its single staging, the soprano playing Maria delivered this curse with such conviction that the Elisabetta attacked her physically, tearing her hair and beating her with her fists.] Act III: Best Donizetti. The final scene which takes place in a room next to the execution chamber is a 25-minute dramatic masterpiece. As friends gather around her, Maria begins a prayer of forgiveness, “Deh! Tu di un umile...” (Listen to our humble prayer...). It’s one of the great haunting melodies of Italian opera as her voice rises above the chorus to sustain a high G for several bars, often lasting more than 15 seconds. Another moving prayer follows, this time pleading forgiveness for Elisabetta. It ends with an ensemble of pity and exaltation as Maria’s high soprano once again soars above. A terrific finish! As for the major performers, here are some comments from The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press and The San Francisco Chronicle. Joyce DiDonato “brought a gala audience to its feet with a luminous performance as Maria ... her soft floating trills were magical.” Elza van den Heever (Elisabetta): “a rare voice which has nothing to forgive, everything to praise.” Matthew Polenzani (Roberto) “brought an ardent, purely sung desperation to the man in the middle.” Tickets: Adults $20; OLLI members $16; students $10. All seats are assigned. Box office opens noon. For more information, call 521-4145.
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The Gullah Cultural Alliance, which sponsors the annual Gullah Festival and other historical and cultural projects, will hold an Inaugural Gala Celebration Monday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Beaufort. The black tie event coincides with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and with President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremonies. In addition to wide-screen viewing of celebrations in Washington, D.C., there will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by members of the Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame, Anita Prather, Scott Gibbs and other performers. Organizers will also present awards for community leadership to deserving citizens. Ticket prices range from $55 to $65 per person. Tables of ten are available at a discounted group rate. The money raised from ticket sales will support the alliance’s educational and cultural preservation projects, the Disabled Veterans, Chapter 12, and the Beaufort Alliance of Mental Illness. Alliance President Charlotte Pazant Brown, daughter of the group’s founder, the late Rosalie Frazier Pazant, said new projects are in the works. “We have some exciting plans for 2013. They include a new black inventor’s museum which we will reveal more about later in the year. My mother acquired several artifacts that compose a valuable collection and we are
• Please join Penn Center at Community Sing in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 20 at the Frissell Community House. This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Edward Johnson will be the orator of the day. He will read Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Dr. Johnson is a Beaufort native. and U.S. Army Veteran who is employed by the Beaufort County School district as a Guidance Counselor at Hilton Head Island High and has been actively employed with the Beaufort County School district for the past 16 years. • All Beaufort County Government offices will be closed Monday, January 21 in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. These closures also include all county library branches and all Solid Waste Convenience Centers. • MLK Trivia Contest: How much do you know about Dr. King? Now is your chance to test your mettle! All ages welcome Saturday, January 19 at 1 p.m. at the Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931. Contact: 843-255-6479 or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org. • The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Beaufort will start at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 and will follow the traditional parade route through downtown along Bay Street.
The Brandyfoot Award Musician William Bradford Frazier was known by friends and family as “Brandyfoot.” The nickname derived from Frazier’s middle name and reflected his smooth bass vocals and polished performance style. Frazier was born in 1895 on Hilton Head Island. He was the father of Rosalie Pazant, founder of the Gullah Festival. He was a performer and music teacher revered for his pride in showmanship and for his example of artistic excellence. Granddaughter Charlotte Pazant Brown said Frazier was a vibrant entertainer. “He was in the Cherry Blossom William BradParade in Washington, D.C. in the early 1930’s with his ford Frazier band when John Phillip Souza watched him perform.” Brown is president of The Gullah Cultural Alliance which has named an award for community leadership after Frazier. The group will present The Brandyfoot Award at an Inaugural Gala Celebration on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Beaufort’s Holiday Inn. thrilled to have the opportunity to share them with the world — especially with our children. The museum will give us the opportunity to disclose more about the contributions of African Americans to society as a whole.” Brown said the alliance recently reviewed its by-laws with the intention of strengthening its mission. “We must lead by example. We are about education and furthering leadership in our community. However, the Gullah Festival grew so quickly that it took on a life of its own. We had no choice but to continue it because of the huge international demand from people who
wanted to come to this lovely part of the world to find out more about their history and culture. “We want to continue the festival, but we also want to redirect our focus on our priorities of public education regarding Gullah culture and history and encouraging community leadership,” Brown said. Tickets for the gala may be purchased by contacting the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-9861102 or www.bcbcc.org, The Beaufort Visitor’s Center, Andy’s Secrets, or the Gullah Festival organization at 843525-0628 or www.gullahfestival.net.
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ou may know Beaufort native Paul Sommerville from his newly elected position as chairman of Beaufort County Council, where as a councilman he has been committed to water quality and education. But you may not know why he’s devoted to these issues. Besides spending his childhood growing up in the salt marshes and exploring its watery byways; Paul has very fond memories of being with his grandfather there. Says Paul, “When I was a teenager, I water skied almost every day on Factory Creek and sometimes Battery Creek near Parris Island. I skied with my brothers, friends and my grandfather, Arthur O Christensen, who taught me to ski when he was 75 years old. We pulled him to Savannah and back on a slalom ski and he made it all the way. This event is referenced in Pat Conroy’s book “Prince of Tides.” There was a ski jump in Factory Creek that we practiced on. We were always going ‘down the river’ where we camped and swam and hunted. We used to hunt wild pigs on Fripp Island and on one occasion, an irate wild pig chased me up a tree. During the early Water Festivals, my grandfather and I did a grandfather/grandson act. He had a banner on his slalom ski that said ‘Mr. 1882,’ his year of birth. As a youth we would take sailboats out to the sandbar in the Beaufort River and enjoyed stirring up the phosphorous and watching the glow.” These early experiences led to a lifetime commitment to preserving the pristine waters he
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knew as a boy. In his role on Beaufort’s County Council, Paul has this to say: “Beaufort County has a long way to go to begin undoing the water degradation that has taken place. But we are at the point now, I believe, where we have stopped the degradation. Our next step is to begin to claw back to the pristine waterways I grew up with. This will require some major retrofitting of stormwater systems and septic tanks, among other things. Also, we all have a stake in public education and there are a lot of people working to improve public education.” Paul knows a lot about education. In fact, his family helped start public education in Beaufort County, which did not exist before the Civil War. His Christensen family ancestors came to Beaufort from Boston in 1862. Paul said, “My ancestors were staunch abolitionists who put their money where their mouth was. They started and ran and funded schools for freedmen in Beaufort County, among other things.” His relative Abby Holmes Christensen was the first teacher with Laura Towne in the Port Royal Experiment that led to Penn Center. Adds Paul, “With that background, I have always believed that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to be heard, to succeed and to fail. I have had plenty of experience in all three areas.” Paul sees his role on County Council as one of service. “My family has lived in Beaufort for over 150 years and Beaufort County has been good to all of
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us, “ he said. “We all need to give back in some way and elected office is one small way to do that. Leadership is just another form of service. As our Lord said: ‘He would be the leader of men must first be the servant of all.’ ” Faith has been an important part of Paul’s life, and like his ancestors he’s been a church missionary. Paul said, “My first mission trip was to Guatemala in 1976 in the wake of a terrible earthquake. We rebuilt churches. I have been to the Dominican Republic probably a dozen times on various mission trips. Some were for Vacation Bible School, some for construction of schools and churches, and some were medical missions where I served as a translator. I am fluent in Spanish and have served as a translator for migrant workers in Beaufort County for decades. I have always felt an obligation to help wherever my limited talents permit.” Paul has been married to Ann Sommerville, a chemical engineer who works for the U.S. Marine Corps as a civilian, for 19
years. The two celebrated their anniversary this past Tuesday. They have two children, Alexis Ann Sommerville, age 13, and Paula Carol Sommerville, age 17. Says Paul, “My family has always been the most important thing in my life. My wife and I have been blessed with two daughters, and although I am an imperfect parent, I always strive to improve. All of our children are our future.” He adds, “The proudest moments of my life are seeing my children turn into good, decent, productive citizens.” And as far as Paul Sommerville’s personal heroes? Paul says, “My heroes are the little people who go about their lives every day trying to do their best and often inconveniencing themselves to help others who they may not even know. In other words, my heroes are people who consistently practice little acts of kindness.” And his goals for the future as chairman of the County Council? Says Paul,” When I ran for office in 2006 I had three goals: One, a park on Lady’s Island — which is now complete. Two, better relations among the municipalities, county and school district. And three, making development pay for itself. While progress has been made on the last two, there is still room for improvement. We are all public servants spending the same pot of tax dollars, so the better we cooperate and work together, the more efficient and productive we will be.” Thank you Paul for all you have done in your service to Beaufort County.
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Beaufort County is offering residents the opportunity to securely dispose of their documents, old computers and other electronic appliances on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the two County Public Works Sites Beaufort site at 140 Shanklin Road site off Hwy 21 near the Marine Corps Air Station Bluffton site at Ulmer & 9 Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road.
Electronic goods will be accepted free of charge including: · Computers, printers, scanners, power supplies, monitors, UPS, hard drives, servers, laptops, diskettes · Cables & wires, surge protectors, switch boxes, sound equipment, tape drives, power supplies, · Calculators, copy machines, VCRs, DVD players, electric motors, cash registers, overhead projectors, · Transformers, test equipment, telephones, cell phones and other goods. · Television sets and all items will be taken FREE NOTE: SHREDDING for this event will be provided by Shred With Us. Bring all of your paper for safe and secure shredding at both locations!!
Electronics Recycling keeps hazardous materials out of the waste stream while reusing valuable resources through recycling. For additional information or for instructions regarding large quantities, please call the Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 255-2734. www.bcgov.net Funding for event made possible through a grant from the SC DHEC Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling
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’m sure it’s not necessary to tell you how much it would mean to all the businesses in Beaufort for us to be named America’s “Happiest Coastal Town” by Coastal Living Magazine (which we are by the way). Beaufort is currently Number 1 in the voting contest online at the link below, but Sag Harbor, is close on our tail. Voting is open until Jan 28. My friends who live in Sag Harbor tell me there is a newspaper campaign there telling people to vote. We need to show them we can get the ‘word out’ here too! Does anyone have any computer savvy high school or middle school children who can help get the word out at their schools? Please send them this link if you do. Businesses, please send to your email customer lists. Every little bit counts. All you Facebookers, here’s your chance to help! Apparently you can vote and re-vote everyday as many times as you want: http://www.coastalliving.com/travel/happiest-seaside-town-00414000077606/
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historic beaufort foundation oyster roast this weekend A traditional oyster roast at a historic plantation on the banks of Chowan Creek will be held by Historic Beaufort Foundation on Friday, January 18 as a fundraiser for its preservation activities. Tickets are $45 per person for HBF members, $55 for non-members. The Oaks Plantation at 66 Godley Road on St. Helena Island was the first home to Union organizers of the Port Royal Experiment, which brought education and training to Beaufort County’s freed slaves and would later become the Penn School. The house will be open for tours. Space is limited and shuttles will be provided from adjacent parking. Reservations for 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. may be made by calling HBF at 379-3331 or by ordering online at www.historicbeaufort.org/shop.
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BHS girls soccer team wins academic award The Beaufort High 2012 Girls Varsity Soccer Team has earned the 2012 NSCAA High School Team Academic Award for the second year in a row. This award is given for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2011-12 academic year. The NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) annually recognizes college and high school soccer programs that have excelled in the classroom, in addition to their work on the pitch. A total of 360 high school teams (137 boys, 223 girls) throughout the United States have earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2011-12 academic
year. To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year. The team GPA is determined by adding every player’s GPA, then dividing by the number of players. Beaufort High girls had a team GPA of 3.44 out of 4.0. Coaches are Terry Rawlings, Shawn Conners and Carrisa Haithcock. Members of the 2012 team: Carson Moore, Ashley Shoemaker, Allison Blake, Austen Stoddard, Amanda Conners, Molly Murphy, Katelin Miller, Elise Dean, Jylian Damude, Alaina Baptise, Alex Zapp, Olivia Taylor, Dolores Bell, Olivia Durbin, Claire Martin, Carmen Alvarez, Arianna Tkach, Grayson Lambert.
On Saturday, January 12, the Beaufort Volleyball Club had four teams (17-years-old and under, 15U, 13U and 12U) participate in the 2013 Southeast Power League in Savannah. With Roger Wilson as head coach and Carl Kilpatrick assisting, the 15U team went undefeated and won their age division. The team members are Reagan Kilpatrick, Megan Merchant, Mari Beth Nolte, Hannah Straut, Shelby Vest, Marielle van Vulpen and Emily Wilson. Anybody interested in club volleyball can visit the website at http://beaufortvolleyballclub2012.shutterfly.com for more information.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Congratulations to Athlete Morgan Louw, a 7th grade of the week student at Lady’s Island Middle School who was the consolation champion at the Beaufort Winter Challenger, a USTA Sanctioned Tennis Tournament held at Beaufort High School. Morgan competed against players from all over the state. She is a rising star who will play tennis for Beaufort High School next year. BHS Coach David Riedmayer said her work ethic is what is most impressive and it will make her successful. Coaches and parents: Send us your nomination for Athlete of the Week to theislandnews@gmail.com by 5 p.m. Monday. The week’s athlete will receive one free medium cheese pizza from The Upper Crust. brought to you by:
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Sheriff ’s Deputies will patrol elementary schools Elementary school students will start growing accustomed to seeing law enforcement officers on campus with the beginning of a new program this week. Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner thinks that the new program, which will give 16 deputies additional responsibilities as part-time school resource officers, will make young children more comfortable around law enforcement and more likely to come forward with safety concerns.
“All of us — law enforcement, educators and parents — want children to look at officers in a positive way,” Tanner said. “A school resource officer can be a counselor and a mentor and a good role model.” Resource officers have been stationed at the district’s middle and high schools since 1995, according to the Sheriff ’s Office. Under the new program, uniformed deputies can be assigned to elementary
Who has spirit? By Grace Stewart
Tradition is something we take pride in at Beaufort Academy. This week is a special week for our school because it contains a whirlwind of traditions topped off with the cherry on the ice cream sundae: Homecoming. Everyday of the week has a set theme to it, whether it be “Twin Day” on Wednesday, or “Cowboy/Camouflage Day” on Monday, this is the week that you will see each individual emerge from dress code conformity to show their inner character. While some may be conservative, most will let it all out, making it a tradition we all look forward to each year. Now let me tell you about a little tradition that not every school does here in Beaufort, you can catch it in the Beaufort Academy gym on Friday at 2:45 p.m., and that is our special homecoming court. All of the girls in the senior class are presented during assembly, but not in your average “guy escorts girl” type of procession. Like Sadie Hawkins, each potential homecoming queen asks a boy (underclass or senior) to accompany her as a celebrity/cartoon/famous couple. In the past years I have seen pairs such as Adam and Eve, Danny Zuko and Sandy from “Grease,” Barbie and Ken, and even the great Ricky and Carley Bobby from Grace Stewart “Taladega Nights.” The girls in my class have been raving about who they want to be and who they want to be with, just trying to top the couples they have seen annually since their first year of pre-school. Since I am a senior girl, I am privy to this year’s couples and this year will prove to be one of the best and (hint, hint) that’s all I have to say about that! After the mock Homecoming court finishes, the entire high school gets the chance to vote on which senior girl they believe deserves to be Homecoming Queen. Later that night, at the half time of the varsity boys’ basketball game, each senior girl is escorted to the center of the gym as their entire high school life summary is compacted into a paragraph and read for the crowd to hear. As parents tear up, the girls will be more worried about not falling in their heels as they make their way to take hold of their parents’ hand for one of the last times before they let go to take the long awaited trip to college. As all the girls line up on the basketball court, pictures are taken and the queen’s name is called. It is then that, no matter who is crowned, the tradition will carry on and undoubtably the senior girls will be happy just to be together for one last crazy Spirit Week’s end. Beaufort Academy creates lifelong friendships through traditions, and it is because of this that I know my fellow homecoming court will be friends for many years to come.. Until next time, I invite you to come see our crazy homecoming court couples or watch some great basketball Friday night amongst past alumni homecoming queens and share in one of many of our proud BA traditions.
schools at no additional expense by having them check in during their regular patrols. “It’s unfortunate that young children often have a negative view of law enforcement,” said Jo Shirley, principal at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School. “If we can provide more positive and constructive experiences, that will be a very positive step.” Acting Superintendent Jackie Rosswurm said that the new elementary
school patrols will be an excellent addition to the district’s overall safety procedures, which include electronic admissions systems for visitors, keyless card access for staff, locked classroom doors during the instructional day, digital security cameras, updated emergency plans and emergency drills for all schools, exercises where school capabilities to respond to emergencies are evaluated, and ongoing cooperative relationships with law enforcement.
school notes BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Thursday, Jan. 17: SCISA Regional Spelling Bee for grades 3-8 • Thursday, Jan. 17: Senior class spirit strands fundraiser. • Thursday, Jan. 17-Friday, Jan. 18: Spirit Week continues! See beaufortacademy.org for details. • Friday, Jan. 18: Homecoming! Basketball games begin at 5 p.m. vs. Charleston Collegiate. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at half-time of the boys varsity game, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Alumni admitted free to the games. • Saturday, Jan. 19: Thomas H. Horton Memorial Golf Tournament and Barbeque Dinner & Auction. Game time is a noon shotgun start at The Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island, and the Dinner and Auction begin at 4 p.m. Please contact Beaufort Academy, 843524-3393, or visit beaufortacademy. org for more information and/or registration and ticket details. • Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, no classes • Tuesday, Jan. 22: Lower school parent-teacher conference, no school for lower school students. bridges preparatory On Monday, January 8, Bridges Preparatory School hired Melesia Walden as the Founding Head of School. Mrs. Walden brings 30 years of teaching and leadership experience, plus a prodigious repertoire of degrees, certifications and awards to her new position. holy trinity classical christian • Open Enrollment for all new students begins Monday, January 28. Applications will be accepted for PreSchool (PK2 – PK4) and Grammar school (K5 – 6th grade). HTCCS is a private school committed to the pursuit of truth, wisdom, scholastic excellence, and the love of learning. If these are characteristics that you desire for your child’s education, then we invite you to begin our application process. Please call the school at (843) 522-0660 or e-mail at htadmin@htccs.org with questions or to set up a school tour. LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE • Thursday, Jan. 17, 5 p.m.: Basketball LIMS vs HHMS at LIMS • Friday, Jan. 18: Staff Development. No School for Students • Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. No School. • Tuesday, Jan. 22: 9 a.m. Science Fair
Congratulations to BA eighth graders William Lindsay, Conner O’Neill, Stewart Trask, and Preston Coleman on being named Junior Scholars! The Junior Scholars program identifies current eighth-grade students with exceptional academic talent.
Students at Robert Smalls Intermediate/Middle School took a stand against bully on Jan. 11. They signed pledges during homeroom and got a first glimpse at the new anti-bullying T-shirts they will be allowed to wear on Mondays as a reminder that this form of behavior will not be tolerated. Pictured above: Eighth grade ELA Teacher Donna Martin, Justin Howard, Shawna Wright, Steven Stormer and teacher Kang Jing. in gym, 5:30-6:30 p.m. parent viewing • Thursday, Jan. 24: 5 p.m. Basketball LIMS vs Robert Smalls Middle, away • Friday, Jan. 25: Report cards go home riverview charter • Re-Enrollment Applications for returning students were backpacked home prior to Winter Break. Please return them to your child’s homeroom teacher before January 31st at 6 p.m.. One application is required per student. • Applications for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade are now being accepted at Riverview Charter School. Applications will be accepted until 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, An Open House for all prospective students and families will be held on Thursday, January 17 at 6 p.m. St. helena elementary •Thursday, Jan. 17: Math Bowl for
Whale Branch Elementary School students won second place for the 2012 Green School Challenge. third, fourth and fifth grades • Friday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 21: No School for MLK Day • Tuesday, Jan. 22: Class Pictures • Friday, Jan. 25: Report cards go home ST peter’s catholic school • Monday, Jan. 21: No school for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Wednesday, Jan. 23: Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, 5:30 p.m. • Thursday, Jan. 24: Home basketball game vs. Hilton Head Christian Academy, girls 4:30/boys 5:30 p.m. • Sunday, Jan. 27: Catholic Schools Week – St. Peter’s Catholic School Open House 9 a.m. to noon. Join us for coffee, donuts and a school tour. Call 522-2163. whale branch elementary Congratulations to the Recycling Taskforce and all teachers and students for the 2012 Green School Challenge award. This was an initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council, South Carolina Chapter, Lowcountry Branch. Whale Branch Elementary won best project in Elementary School category.
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Save the date for 4th Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ The Town of Port Royal will host two days of barbecue paradise February 22 and 23 as approximately 30 cookers from all over the Southeast converge on the area for the 4th Annual Bands, Brews and BBQ to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice. Friday night will feature wings, bands and brews and Saturday will be the first sanctioned event of the year for the South Carolina Barbecue Association as cookers compete for the best BBQ and ribs. Cookers come not only for a good time, but to share their fare and compete in this first judged event of the season. Last year’s Port Royal Grand Champion Winner, J.B. McCarty says, “I come from
humble barbecue beginnings. I spent my summers on Lake Blackshear in Georgia cooking barbecue with my uncle and grandfather. We were always cooking ribs and shoulders, and that’s when I started experimenting with different bastes and sauces.” In 2004 a friend asked J.B. if he could cook a whole hog and when he replied yes, the friend entered them in the Prestigious Palmetto Pig Pickin Contest. They, Blackjack Barbecue, won second place and Rookie of the Year. From there they went on to win first place in the North Carolina state championship and then earned five back-to-back top finishes in the World Championship in Memphis. J.B. has also appeared on the
“Today Show” and the Food Network’s “The All American BBQ Showdown.” His key to barbecue success? “Basting with Eastern North Carolina vinegar sauce, and never basting with sugar, which will cause carmelization.” But he adds with a smile, “the most gratifying reason I cook now is to just be with friends and enter competitions that support a great cause. Bands, Brews & BBQ fits that bill perfectly!” Bands Brews & BBQ is a major fundraiser for Friends of Caroline Hospice, a nonprofit organization that offers end-of-life services. The organization does not ask for money from its patients or rely on insurance or government programs.
if you Go 4th Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ, benefiting Friends of Caroline Hospice. Friday, February 22, 6-9 p.m.: The Wing Throw Down: Each cooker will prepare wings in the style they choose for sampling and judging. The party will feature live music until 10 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 12-4 pm: BBQ Competition Day. Tickets: Tickets may be purchased for $20 each day (or $35 for both days) oline at friendsofcarolinehospice. com. Call (843) 525-6257 for more information. To compete, visit the SCBA or Friends of Caroline website for a registration form or contact Maura@friendsofcarolinehospice.com
CODA to hold inaugural Race4Love 5K Run/Walk Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) will hold the inaugural Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island on February 16, at 10 a.m. The course will traverse Cat Island’s scenic neighborhoods and Sanctuary Golf Course, located at 8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufort. Fees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available by calling CODA. There will be three medals given in each age division, along with awards for the top
two overall females and males. Race times will be recorded using chip timing. In light of this event being family/kid friendly, all kids 10 and under will receive an award. Please visit www.codalowcountry.org/ race for more information and to register online. Proceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic violence. With the increase of domestic violence homicides we’ve seen across the state — South Carolina currently ranks second in the nation for the number of
women murdered by men — the focus for Race4Love is prevention and education. Our message is that love is not abuse and help is available through CODA. Local sponsors include Eugene A Rugala & Associates, LLC, and Sea Island Animal Hospital. CODA has been providing an array of services to victims of intimate partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 25 years. In 2012 alone, CODA provided emergency shelter to 75 women
january events at the library
Keeping Beaufort County Clean
• Beaufort Book Club Description: The club will be discussing “The Conjurer” by EV MacQuint. A visit from the author is also expected. Date and time: Thursday, January 17 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Beaufort Branch Library, Old South Carolina Room, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902 Price: Free Contact: 843-255-6443, or fhays@bcgov.net or visit www. beaufortcountylibrary.org.
Students from the PACE (Program for Academic and Cultural Enrichment) program at Penn Center recently volunteered to pick up litter from the Buddy and Zoo county boat landing on St. Helena Island. The students, along with PACE director Inez Smalls, filled more than eight bags of bottles, cans and plastic cups from the area. If your group or organization would like to help Keep Beaufort County Beautiful, contact Veronica Miller for details and supplies. She can be reached at (843) 255-2741 or veronicam@bcgov.net.
Beauty is my business By Takiya Smith
As an independent business owner, and just personally in life, one of the most cringe-worthy phrases I despise to hear is: “I just didn’t want to bother you with it.” From friends to strangers, employees to clients, I have never been one to grasp the concept of understanding the casualness of this impersonal phrase. Perhaps due to the simple fact that often times the matter behind the message is far from nonchalant and can be very personal. For instance, as a beauty consultant, my role is to do just that: To consult you regarding your beauty. Whether it be strategically placing false lashes to look as if they are your own, arching
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and 93 children and outreach services such as counseling, case management, legal assistance, and transitional housing to nearly 500 survivors and their children. CODA relies on grants, donations and fundraisers to provide all of these critical services free of charge. For more information on Race4Love, contact: codarace4love@gmail.com or call (843) 770-1074 ext.221. Please visit http://www.codalowcountry.org/ to learn more about domestic violence and CODA’s services.
just that — personal. So if a lash is out of place, a hair has blown away in the wind or one brow seems higher than the other, my understanding of what matters to you matters most to me. As a representative of the industry and a business owner, I value communication most. For three remarkable years I have serviced well over 700 fabulous clients; some faithful to the day, some come and go, however, it is with the same growing passion that I have made it known to each and all that beauty is my business. It’s what I love, and I love what I do! For more information, questions or comments, visit my blog at www.blbboutiques.com
• BDC@ BDC — Author Book Talk Short Description: Join us for “The Need for Amazing Grace: The Trials and Tribulations of Writing a Church History” with Roy Flannagan, one of the authors of the recently published history of The Parish Church of St. Helena. Time and Date: Saturday, January 26, at 2 p.m. Location: Beaufort District Collection, 2nd floor, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort SC 29902 Price: Free Contact: 843-255-6446, gracec@ bcgov.net • Winnie the Pooh’s Birthday Short Description: Help us celebrate Pooh’s birthday with songs, games, and surprises. For children of all ages. Time and Date: Friday, January 18 at 4 p.m. Location: Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931 Contact: 843-255-6479, tracyeb@bcgov. net
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CHARLOTTE GONZALEZ Q: How long have you lived in Beaufort? A: Wow, how did I first get involved with these A: I have had the pleasure and honor of living organizations? I ask myself that all the time. A here for just over 17 years. wonderful gentleman name Elliot Hagan asked Q: What organization do you represent? me to breakfast at his Rotary club one Friday A: My passion is volunteering with different morning and the rest is history as far as Rotary nonprofit organizations in the area. I am a is concerned. It seems to represent my beliefs member of Rotary Club of the Lowcountry to the tee “Service Above Self.” I will be forever where I am president elect for next year. Rotary grateful for his invitation and thankful to the club does a lot of fundraising then distributes all for letting me be a part of the organization. As the funds to charities of the area as well as for for all the other groups, usually I am just out and Rotary International projects. about this wonderful community having fun and I am host mom for a Belgium foreign see something going on that it would be nice to exchange student, take part in, and somehow Camille Dantinne, who end up volunteering. in the spotlight attends Beaufort High Q: Describe one of This Volunteer Spotlight portrait School. your most memorable was taken by Captured Moments I am currently experiences as a Photogrpahy at 509-B Adventure St., president of the volunteer. Beaufort SC 29902. 843-379-0223, Leadership Beaufort A: I have had many www.capmom.com. Nominate a Alumni Association memorable experiences volunteer by emailing theislandnews@ which is an organization as a volunteer that I will gmail.com and tell us the person’s that puts on informative never forget. There can name and contact information. programs that are open be no greater pleasure to the public for free. The than knowing you are next one is scheduled for today at the Holiday helping others in need. The most recent thing Inn at 5:30 p.m. that comes to mind is HELP of Beaufort put I helped United Way this year for their out the word that there was an elderly person fundraising goals by chairing the Small Business who had no heat and had just been discharged Campaign. I worked with HELP of Beaufort from the hospital with severe upper respiratory last year and will do the same this year on their problems. I had the great pleasure in purchasing upcoming “Happy Days for HELP — Dancing a safe, portable heater so that she had heat through the Decades” as well as co-chaired last during a time when it was extremely cold. year’s Women Build house for Lowcountry Q: What do you like best about Beaufort? Habitat for Humanity, and was a trashbuster A: The thing I like most about Beaufort is for the Friends of Hunting Island in 2012. the people. Having moved around for almost 20 I also volunteer with the great people of Main years, Beaufort’s people made me feel the most Street Beaufort at Shrimp Festival and have welcomed. Everyone always has a smile and a been a director for the Beaufort Water Festival friendly word to say and you just can’t leave out for the past several years. the beautiful historic city and outlying areas. It Q: How did you first get involved with is just a wonderful community that has been an these organizations? honor to be part of.
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The little building just off Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island beckons with the promise of delicious dogs — and The Dog House definitely delivers. The Lunch Bunch took advantage of the unseasonably warm January weather and enjoyed our food while sitting on the picnic tables outside. Buck was especially hungry and ordered the traditional hot dog topped with the basics — ketchup, mustard and homemade relish. He also liked the grilled Boar’s Head bologna sandwich topped with sauerkraut. All the toppings are homemade, including the Spicy Dog House Onions, chili, sauerkraut and cole slaw. I followed my Jersey roots and had the Fuggetaboutit — a grilled Italian sausage topped with grilled peppers and onions. The bun was soft and the perfectly cooked components made for a warm, yummy sandwich. Kim and Elizabeth both ordered the soup of the day, a flavorful Tuscan white bean soup homemade by owner Dick Purdy’s wife, Geraldine. The couple recently retired to the area from Long Island, N.Y., where they ran a restaurant for many years. Dick said he was enjoying
Clockwise from above: The Dog House owner Dick Purdy, right, is seen with his friendly staff Becky, left, and Karen; traditional dog with mustard, ketchup and relish; Tuscan white bean soup of the day; the Deutsche Dog topped with sauerkraut and a side of cole slaw; the “Fuggetaboutit” is an Italian sausage topped with grilled peppers and onions.
retired life and playing golf, when his wife saw the empty building available and thought it would make a perfect roadside restaurant. Geraldine ended up working at Where’d You Get That? consignment store in Port Royal, but the seed had been planted for Dick, and he opened The Dog House last August. If you’re headed out to Hunting Island, it’s located on the left side of
the road just after the next light past Publix. It’s a great place to stop and grab a bite, and they carry a wide selection of sodas, chips, pretzels, ice cream and oldfashioned “barrel style” pickles. The Dog House is at 381 Sea Island Parkway and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 843-770-0013 for to-go orders and you can also “like” their page on Facebook.
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wine
Sign in blue ink, and blue ink only By Celia Strong
Time for another glass of wine. Yay! For this week, we are off to southern France — the number of new wines coming from this area is almost inexhaustible. Let’s hope we’re just as inexhaustible in finding them and tasting them. Our wine this week is red, made from two grape varieties, 50 percent of each. Let’s look at each of these grapes, Grenache and Syrah, and in particular, what they do in French wines. Grenache is one of the most widely planted red varieties in the world. This grape takes longer to ripen than many others, so it needs hot and dry growing conditions to do its best. These conditions exist in southern France, as well as in Spain and California’s San Joaquin Valley. The wines from Grenache are generally spicy with berry flavors, softly textured in your mouth, and high in alcohol. The best wines made from Grenache are the result of controlled yields (aggressive pruning on the vines). Because Grenache wines, usually, are short on acidity, tannins and color, they are often blended with Syrah, Carignan, Tempranillo and Cinsault. In France, in the southern Rhone Valley, Grenache is the main grape red Chateaneuf-du-Papes. In these wines, it is usually over 80 percent of the blend, one of 18 varieties they are allowed to use. (In the Rhone, Grenache is also the main grape in their regional red Cotes du Rhone appellation reds and their famous rose, Tavel.) There is also a red dessert wine from this area, Banyuls, that is made from Grenache because of its high sugar content. The history of Grenache in the Rhone is closely connected to the wines of Burgundy, the region located just to the north of the Rhone. During the 17th and 18th centuries, producers in Burgundy were looking for a blending variety to add body to their lighter style red wines. This resulted in numerous plantings across the southern Rhone. And, more recently, it has spread widely throughout the Lanquedoc-Rousillon area and the Drome. And, here’s a new tidbit on this grape’s vines — the wood of the vine itself is particularly strong. This allows it to be pruned as bushes and stand up to the Mistral winds that
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blow across the whole area. Hot, dry winds that help Grenache grapes grow well. Syrah, our second grape, it estimated to be the seventh most widely planted grape in the world, red and white. Also known as Shiraz, mostly in Australia, this variety is dark skinned and produces powerful wines. (We have to be careful, though, not to interchange or confuse Syrah with Petit Sirah. The latter is actually the Durif grape, mistaken for Syrah before DNA testing sorted things out.) Syrah wines have blackberry and dark chocolate flavors, along with mint, eucalyptus, smoked meat and black pepper. From hot climate vines, we also can get licorice and cloves. And, as some of these wines age, they start to show leather, earth and wet leaves, especially green tobacco leaves. (Looking at this list, I know it doesn’t sound so great to all of us, but, I for one, love those flavors and can’t find them often enough.) Syrah has a long history in the Rhone Valley. It is the offspring of two barely known varieties from southern France, Dureza (father) and Mondeuse Blanche (mother). Both of these varieties are obscure now, with very minor plantings in the valley. Again, because of DNA testing, most experts now believe Syrah originated in the northern Rhone, because that’s where its parents were grown. The science says it can’t have come from Syracuse or the Iranian city of Shiraz, which is an old, but well-liked theory. Supposedly, in one version of Syrah’s myth, the Phocaeans brought the grape from Persia to their colony at Marseilles around 600 BC. This version does not explain its presence in the northern Rhone, nor its absence from the southern Rhone. All the other versions of Syrahs origins, too, have evidentiary problems, no science to back them up, so we’ll have to accept the Dureza/Mondeuse Blanche one.
This week’s wine, Plume Bleue, means “blue pen” in French. It is made by Chateauneuf Domaine de Pegau and is half Grenache and half Syrah. Syrah’s fame in the wine world is less confusing. The wine that made it famous comes from the northern Rhone town of Tain-Hermitage. The wine, Hermitage, comes from the hill above the town. “Hermitage” is a French word for“chapel.” After his crusades, de Sterimberg is supposed to have settled as a hermit on the top of this hill in the chapel that was built there. For centuries, Hermitage wines had great reputations for their quality and power. During the 18th and 19th centuries, these wines attracted a lot of interest from foreign oenophiles, including Thomas Jefferson. Part of its fame and popularity, at this time, was based on the use of Hermitage as a blending wine, especially in Bordeaux. This was all before the appellation laws were enacted, and red wines from warmer climates were often used to pump up the lighter-bodied red wines from cooler areas. (Wines from Spain and Algeria were also used.) Because of their power and strength, Syrah wines
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can age for decades. But, less extracted styles can be enjoyed young. These have red and blueberry flavors with milder tannins. One of Thomas Jefferson’s well-known wine quotes is, “Good wine is a necessity of life for me.” Really, he wouldn’t have died from a lack of wine, but it was important in his life. He traveled through many French wine regions, enjoying all they had to offer, including the everyday lifestyle that came with the wines from these regions. It is this lifestyle — good wines and fresh foods — that is the basis for the company that makes this week’s wine for us. For good wines, Hand Picked Selections, founded in 1985, works to provide moderately priced wines with good flavors and character. Somehow, they know we can’t all afford high priced wines for everyday drinking. Duh! Modern technology in the wine business means consistency for all price levels of wine. And, Hand Picked specializes in finding independent growers who harvest and vinify their own grapes. This means their wines are unique, characteristic of their origins, and affordable. Even one of their best wines, the Chateauneufdu-Pape from Domaine de Pegau (a 96 to 98 point wine) is fairly priced in the world of great Chateauneufs. Our wine, Plume Bleue, is made by this same Chateauneuf Domaine de Pegau. Plume Bleue is half Grenache and half Syrah. Currently, Laurence Ferraud is the family member making their wines, trained by her father Paul. (Yes! Her! )This wine is mediumbodied, full of red fruit (cherry) flavors and mild tannins. Interestingly, this red wine is not oaked. I have sipped glasses from the same bottle for five days now. Not that any of us normally have a bottle last that long, but it’s good to know, if we don’t open them all immediately, they will age well. Over the five days, all the flavors and textures have held together beautifully. And what about wine’s name? Plume Bleue means “blue pen” in French. The label has a little picture of an old feather quill pen, and there’s even a bright blue screw top (helps it last longer once you open it). So, taste this wine for $8.99. And sign off on it in blue ink. Enjoy.
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DOWN 1. *Like Stephen Crane’s Badge of Courage 2. Mars, to the Greeks 3. Brass component 4. Home to largest mammal 5. *John Updike’s “______, Run” 6. *Stephen King novella “The ____,” adapted into “Stand by Me” film 7. Exclamation of surprise 8. The end 9. They’re missing from Venus de Milo 10. He played Sergeant Joe Friday 11. Suggestive of supernatural 12. Piece of evidence 15. Capers or charades 20. Gloomier 22. Brewpub offering 24. *John Updike’s alma mater 25. *Harper Lee’s Atticus _____ 26. Gem State 27. Live it up 29. Bleats 31. *Occupation featured in “The Help” 32. Terminated 33. They’re found at checkout 34. *Truman Capote’s party girl 36. Garden starter 38. Toy block 42. Jack Black’s “_____ Libre” 45. Blow out the candle, e.g. 49. Sigma ___ Epsilon 51. S 54. Shylock’s practice 56. Swelling 57. ____ Straits 58. Arm bone 59. Cat-headed Egyptian goddess 60. Gremlins 61. Timeline divisions 62. What one goes by 63. ___ rally 65. *Wicked Witch of the West to Dorothy Gale 67. Jack-in-the-box part
in memory obituaries Herbert Alexander
Herbert Alexander, 76, husband of Shirley Alexander, of Beaufort, SC, died Monday, January 14, 2013 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Anna Lee Coxsome
Anna Lee Fripp Coxsome, 79, of the Lands End community on St. Helena Island and widow of Harry “Horace” Coxsome died Thursday, January 11, 2013 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.
George Litchfield
Lt. Commander George Author Litchfield, retired U.S. Navy, 93, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2013 at River Oaks in Beaufort, SC. He was born in Quincy, MA, on August 10, 1919 to George M. Litchfield and Helen Gordon Litchfield. He attended schools in Miami, Florida, and graduated from the University of Miami in 1941 with a degree in Business Administration. He was a member of the university boxing team and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He entered the US Navy in June of 1942 and retired in April 1973. After retiring he worked with the Dowling law firm for 15 years as a legal investigator. Cmdr Litchfield served on ships and bases in the Atlantic, European and Pacific
honor your loved ones The Island News is annoucing the addition of an Obituaries section to our weekly paper. OBITUARIES will be printed free of charge. Please email the information to Beaufortobits@gmail.com and include the name of the deceased, age, residence at time of death, date of death, name of funeral home and where to send flowers or donations. Limit to 50 words or less. Please note: Do not send attachments. Type the obits directly into the body of the email. For more information, call Kim at 843-575-0396. DEATH NOTICES are paid items and are billed at 50 cents per word. Photos may be included for an additional $20.
theaters of operation. He served three tours of duty with the fleet Marine Forces during his 32 years of service. He served as hospital administrator in several duty stations. He was a member of the Port Royal Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee. He was a pilot and was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He served as a deputy law enforcement officer for 18 years with the SC Department of Natural Resources and as a State Constable for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geneva, of 65 years. He is survived by his three children, Dr. Brenda Litchfield (Dr. Jack Dempsey) of Mobile, AL, Dennis Litchfield (Dale) of Crawfordville, FL,
and Marie Litchfield ( Johnny Pollitzer) of Beaufort. Burial will be in the Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 15 at noon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Geneva Litchfield Young Artist Fund, Beaufort Artist Association, POB 625, Beaufort, SC 29901-0625. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Collette McMillen
Collette G. McMillen, 77, beloved wife of 56 years to “Mac” McMillen, of Beaufort, SC, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 in St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in Savannah, GA. Mrs. McMillen was born on April 14, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI. Her family and friends were blessed with her unconditional love, generosity and kindness. She will be fondly remembered, dearly missed, and forever loved. She proudly served in the Marine Corps and is a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to her husband, “Mac” of Beaufort, SC, are one son, James McMillen; four daughters, Karen Didion, Melinda Allfrey, Laurie Coggins and Victoria McMillen; one brother, Buzzy Markussen; nine grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Julie Lux Monson
Julie Lux Monson, 50, died Monday, January 7, 2013 in Hilton Head Hospital. Ms. Monson was born on June 7, 1962 in Chicago, IL. She is the daughter of Leslie Sherman Dietrich and the late Thomas Lux. She was a Station Manager in the Airline Industry. Surviving in addition to her mother of Singer Island, FL, are one daughter, Taylor Monson of Beaufort, SC; one brother, Tommy Lux (Kay); three sisters, Debbie Harriman (Ray), Karen Roach (Bill) and Laurie Lux; her companion, Wayne Miller. Services will be held at a later date. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family..
James Williamson
James deLemos Williamson, 68, husband of Jeanne-Greene Williamson, of Beaufort, SC, died Friday, January 11, 2013 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
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pets
Learn about canine behavior with Tracie Korol
Obesity, it’s everywhere BowWOW!
By Tracie Korol
With each New Year, media deluges us with weight loss programs, new diet aids, exercise machines and occasionally a new diet drug. If you’re considering adopting a better lifestyle plan, it might be a good time to take a good look at your Best Friend snoring on the other end of the couch. There are no solid statistics documenting the incidence of obesity in American dogs and cats. The most commonly used figure is that 40% of the cared for pets in the US are significantly overweight. In round figures, no pun intended, this means 2-2.5 million pets are not merely chubby, plush or pleasingly plump. They’re obese. In a medical sense, they are critically ill, with an illness that frequently creates other serious clinical problems and shortens lifespan much like the human counterpart. Obesity is defined as an increase of over 20% above the optimum body weight. My beagle’s optimum weight was 28 pounds. She looked trim, had a nice tuck-up, could run for hours and had good self-esteem at that weight. At one point, early in our 17 years together, she gained five extra pounds and became one seriously adipose beagle cum ottoman. It doesn’t take much; five pounds to us may be a weekend of self-indulgence. But, when you only weigh 10 pounds, five extra pounds can profoundly change and shorten your life. Reasons for pet obesity include having a more confined and sedentary lifestyle, availability of highly palatable, filler-dense pet foods and treats, and our desire to please our pets by over-feeding. Bea’s momentary diversion into Fatland was completely my fault.
Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends
BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath. Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www. wholedog.biz.
Why should you be concerned about obesity? The most serious aspect of it is its effect on heart and blood vessels. Fat doesn’t just rest on the outside like a thick spongy blanket. Globs of fat fill the body cavity, too. Fat deposits can crowd the heart of an obese pet, so its pumping capacity is limited. Additionally, the beleaguered heart is called upon for heroic efforts because these additional fat deposits throughout the body, supported by additional linear feet of blood vessels, require additional pumping power. Whew! No wonder fat dogs have no energy. Lung capacity is lessened when crowded by fat, too. When a dog can’t pull a full lungful of air because of the fat crowding the chest cavity, the lungs cannot transfer the required amount of oxygen to the blood. When the blood is poor in oxygen, more blood is needed ... adding another demand on the heart’s pumping capacity. The extraordinary stresses on this large muscle pump usually lead to its early deterioration, failure, and eventual demise of the pet. Recently, I met a dog that at optimal weight should have been the size of a pork loin. He was, and probably still is, the size of a sofa bolster. His diet? Baconflavored treats. (He likes them, the owner explained.) That’s all: no real food, no protein, no vegetables, not even crummy
pet-related events Beaufort Vet offering low cost clinic in Habersham
Beaufort Vet is offering a low cost clinic on Saturday, Jan. 19,, from 10 a.m. to 12 in Habersham, then 1-3 p.m. downtown at 1307 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Prices: Distemper $21, rabies $15, exam $29, heartworm $34, and microchipping $25, which includes national registration.
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kibble. When I pointed out that his days were numbered because he was morbidly obese, the owner was appalled and embarrassed, as well she should. Just as with humans, continual over-indulgence leads to chronic health problems. What else happens to a fat animal? There is immeasurable discomfort and pain due to the effects of excess fat on the skeletal system, which must support added weight. Joints are subject to erosion and crippling pain. The slow, waddling, painful gait of a grossly obese pet is a pitiful and preventable sight. Do you have one of these at your house? Obesity is also conducive to fatty tumors and sebaceous (greasy) dermatitis. Plus, it’s not surprising that obese dogs are prone to developing diabetes mellitus. A recent study, tracking the health of 2.5
million pets, reports that in the last five years, obesity has climbed 32 percent in dogs and 16 percent in cats. While obesity is not the cause of diabetes — a lifetime of too much poor quality food is — the two are often linked. Having had a fat dog for a few months, I found the most immediate negative effect was that my Beagle had turned into a dud of a dog. She could no longer sustain an afternoon of “’munking” (running down and tormenting an un-catchable chipmunk); she couldn’t enjoy an evening run in the woods with me; she struggled to get comfortable when she curled up in her chair and, she snored like a grown man with sleep apnea. It was tough to watch but not at all tough to correct once we got down to business. For her remaining 15 years she ate clean — not too much — kept her figure, her energy and her goofy Beagle outlook. The picture of an obese pet can be looked at as a vicious circle: Best Friend eats too much and accumulates fat. This slows him down and reduces his activity. Because he burns less energy, he grows even fatter, and so on. The end result: a sloppy fat pet whose only interest is what’s in his bowl.
what to do Group forum focuses on exercise and Parkinson’s
Improve your life while living with Parkinson’s Disease by attending a group forum focused on the benefits of exercise and clinical research on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Callawassie Island Clubhouse beginning at 11 a.m. The featured speaker will be renowned movement disorder specialist Dr. Christina Vaughn of MUSC in Charleston. The event is open to anyone who is living with Parkinson’s Disease or who is a caregiver or has a loved one suffering from Parkinson’s. The meeting is sponsored by the coalition of the Beaufort County Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Call 843 505-0175 or e-mail adrienne@ hargray.com.
Sea Island Quilters to meet, have workshop
The Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, January 17 at Praise Assembly 800 Parris Island Gateway at 6 p.m.. There will be a Three Techniques workshop on Saturday, January 26 from 9-4 at the Carteret Street United Methodist Church. Space is limited for the workshop. For details contact Char Lane at 910-880-0690 or Dianne DeWitt 843-379-3353.
Exchange Club to host Flapjack Fundraiser
The Exchange Club of Beaufort will host Flapjack Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, January 19 at Applebee’s Restaurant in Beaufort. Tickets are only $7 each. For more information, call Angel Flewelling at 525-0102 or visit www. facebook.com/ApplebeesBeaufortSC.
5K Resolution Run will be on Dataw Island
The 2nd Annual “Resolution Run/ Walk 5K” benefiting LowCountry Habitat for Humanity will take place on Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Marina Drive on Dataw Island. Participants will have a fast, flat course and may choose to run, walk or stroll. Awards will be given to finishers in eight separate categories. Registration is $30 per person and all proceeds benefit LowCountry Habitat. For more information or to register, please call the Habitat office at 843-522-3500 or email info@lowcountryhabitat.org.
Don’t miss annual stress reduction presentation
The 5th Annual Mid-Year Stress Reduction presentation is for anyone who needs a boost to make it through the second half of the fiscal/school year. Featuring “Coach” Nate Myers, with Williamsburg County Alcohol & Drug Department “one funny man & storyteller.” The theme is “Get in The Game Are you a Player or Spectator?” The presentation will be Thursday, Jan. 17, at USCB Performing Arts Center on Carteret Street, Beaufort, from 1:303:30 p.m. This free event is cosponsored by the Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth (COSY) and Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Dept. To pre-register, please call Paula at 843-521-3150.
Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 1/18 - Thursday 1/24 The Last Stand “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Haunted House “R” Showing DAILY 2:10-4:00-7:10-9:00 Gangster Squad “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Zero Dark 30 “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-5:15-9:00 Mama “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:15-4:30-7:10-9:15 Visit beaufortmovie.com for upcoming movies. 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806
Public seminar tackles losing weight in new year
The Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association with support from Harbour Health Insurance Solutions will be hosting a public seminar on Thursday, Jan. 17 for those interested in losing weight, exercising, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet for 2013 and beyond. The program, titled “Weight Loss: Weigh Your Options” will feature at least five types of weight loss methods and plans that are offered by area medical professionals and health organizations. Attendees will learn there are multiple and sometimes conflicting strategies for tackling a popular New Year’s resolution and will be able to hear from the experts on their respective thoughts and plans for dieting, exercise, and healthy lifestyles. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn at 2225 Boundary Street in Beaufort. A reception will start at 5:30 p.m. in the hotel lounge followed by the presentations at 6 p.m. The event is free and is open to the public.
Public invited to CODA annual meeting at TCL
CODA — Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse – will hold its annual meeting January 17 at 5:30 PM at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Building #23. The public is invited to attend. In addition to providing details on the services it provided during 2012, the meeting will feature CODA client Mary Ann Moore who will speak about how domestic abuse affected her life, how she dealt with it and how CODA helped her through this situation. CODA has been providing an array of services to victims of intimate partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 25 years. In 2012 alone, CODA provided emergency shelter to 75 women and 93 children and outreach services such as counseling, case management, legal assistance, and transitional housing to nearly 500 survivors and their children. Visit www. codalowcountry.org for details.
Help clean up the St. Helena Market
The second St. Helena Market Clean Up Day will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8:30 a.m. at 507 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena, SC 29920. Don’t forget to bring your work gloves. Please call The Open Land Trust at 843-521-2175.
The Sand Bar celebrates presidential inauguration
Inauguration Celebration will be Monday, January 21, 7 p.m. at The Sand Bar Grill, 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (next to the Plaza Movie Theatre). $20 tickets include an appetizers buffet, a beer or soft drink, and a 2013 Presidential Inauguration souvenir. Wine and mixed drinks will be available at the bar. The Sand Bar has 13 televisions to watch the Inaugural Balls and celebrations in D.C. Info or to RSVP: 522-1992. Sponsored by the Democratic Women of Beaufort.
Association of University Women meet
The Beaufort Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, January 22 at 6 p.m. in Bldg 22 at TCL. Guest speaker Grace Cordial, Historical Resource Coordinator for the Beaufort County Library, will discuss “The Carolina Room and the Beaufort District Collection.” All members are urged to attend and to bring a friend. For details contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.
Take part in year round fishing tournament
Learn about Audubon during free lecture
John James Audubon’s “Birds of America” is great American art and the gifted artist was an ambitious adventurer and natural scientist. Come hear our guest, curator/educator Ron Roth of USCB, an insightful expert on Audubon’s life, art and work in the Lowcountry on Thursday, Jan. 24, Fripp Island’s Community Centre, 7 p.m.. Presentation is free and free gate pass for visitors. Meet and greet at 6 p.m., please bring plate of nibbles to share. Contact pete.richards@comcast.net or 843-4412153, visit www.islc.net/audubon.
Beaufort Town Center hosts Family Fun Day
Beaufort Town Center is pleased to announce the Winter Carnival at Family Fun Day at Center Stage on January 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Fun Day is a great way to bring families together for a few hours of free fun. The Winter Carnival will have many exciting activities and prizes for the kids. Tux the Clown will create balloon art and we will have carnival games to test your skills. Activities will include a Radio Remote from 104.9 The Surf, inflatable kids’ games, food sampling from Moes Southwest Grill, Jimmy John’s, Rosie O’Grady’s, Amata Thai Fusion and The Irish Rose Bistro & Pub. Also, gift certificates and gift baskets have been donated by New Spring Chiropractic, Best Nails and many restaurants. Beaufort Town Center businesses are joining forces to sponsor these monthly events to provide a safe outlet for families to have fun.
The 2013 Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1. Captain Frank Gibson of the Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club and Rion Salley, manager of the Port Royal Landing Marina, cleared the board for the 2012 series. The various categories for over 28 species of fish are as follows: Male Angler, Female Angler, Youth Angler (17 and under) and 10 x 10 (ages 10 and under.) All species must be caught while fishing in a boat and must be weighed at Port Royal Landing Marina. They can be transported by boat or vehicle. The Tournament Committee will follow the guidelines specified by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and South Carolina DNR rules and regulations. For additional details, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843522-2020 and/or Port Royal Landing Marina at 843-525-6664.
CAPA to hold annual meeting at City Hall
BHS Green Booster Club holds oyster roast
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter SC 0296, Beaufort has changed its meeting times. The group now meet in Faith Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall at 1812 Boundary Street, every Friday morning. Weigh in from 9:30-9:45 a.m. and a short meeting until 10:30 a.m. TOPS Chapter SC 0109 still meets at the Family YMCA on 1801 Richmond Ave on Thursday night with weigh in at 6:30 and meeting at 7 p.m. TOPS is a nonprofit organization that promotes the health and welfare of its members by the singular means of collective group stimulus. Visit www.tops.org or call TOPS 1-800-9328677 or Helga at 379-3081.
The Beaufort High School Big Green Booster Club will hold its annual oyster roast fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Tickets are $25 each or $40 per couple. All proceeds go to support Beaufort High School athletic programs. Ticket price includes oysters, hot dogs, beer and wine. There will a silent auction as well as live entertainment by Mark Bonds. Tickets will be available at the event or call Jonolyn Ferreri at 843-9864093 or Benji Hill at 843-986-7169.
Bernie Kole, president of the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), announces the organization’s 2013 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street. The meeting will include elections for board of directors and officers, recognition of volunteers and staff, an update on the state of child abuse and the release of the 2012 Annual Report. The agency will showcase its programs prior to the meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, call the CAPA Outreach Office at 843.524.4350 or email capa714@earthlink.net. Visit www.capabeaufort.org.
TOPS weight loss has new meeting times
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electronics
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antiques
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automobile repair
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INSURANCE
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Attorney
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LAWN CARE
Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578
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Fender Law Firm
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Collins Pest Control
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Island Podiatry
Dr. Jill C. Blau 3 Celadon Drive, Suite A Beaufort, SC, 29907 843-379-9913 Two convenient locations, Beaufort & Bluffton islandpodiatry@gmail.com
PLUMBING
Lohr Plumbing, Inc.
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property management
Palmetto Shores
property managment
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tree service
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Catholic Schools Week
Open House January 27 • 9 am - 12pm
Please join us for coffee, donuts and a school tour. Pre-K-8th grade enrollment information for the 2013-2014 school year will be available.
Looking for somewhere to have a great lunch but without all of the costs... introducing our new lunch menu options. Great value for a wonderful homemade lunch! Don’t forget to join us on Thursday nights for 99 cents kid’s meals! (Two 99 cents kid’s meals come with the purchase of one adult entree)
Lunch For Less Than $10.00! Choice of any of the following select offerings. (This includes rolls and butter, and your beverage*)
~Baked potato loaded with cheese & bacon, and any small salad~ ~A Meatloaf stuffed baked potato with tomato sauce & cheese~ ~Pot Roast stuffed baked potato with brown gravy~ ~”Dirty Rice” topped with grilled or fried chicken~ ~Fried Shrimp Burger with fries~ ~Fried Fish Sandwich with cheese and fries~ ~A half pound burger with choice of toppings and fries~
All Faiths Welcome To schedule a tour for another time, please call the office, 843-522-2163. St. Peter’s Catholic School 70 Ladys Island Drive Beaufort, SC
~Veggie Plate, your choice of any five veggies~ ~Any small salad topped with chicken cooked your way~ Barbara Jean’s Restaurant 47 Ferry Drive Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-2400
~Half & Half~ A cup of any soup and half of any one of these sandwiches: Roasted Chicken BLT • Shrimp Salad Grilled Cheese, Bacon & Tomato • Turkey & Dressing
JUST $9.99 EACH!
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*Beverages include soft drinks, coffee, hot or iced tea, or bottled water
The Lunch For Less Than $10.00 menu and our Kid’s Night menu are available at our Beaufort, SC and Amelia Island, FL locations from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily
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