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By Molly Ingram Meet Team Cougar 6318C from Lady’s Island Middle School.

Team Cougar 6318C is made up of four young men and their coach who are determined to challenge “the big guys” for a spot in the national championships in Louisville this coming April. And the challenge is a doozy. It is a robot playing a game called “Nothing but Net.” You guessed it.

Robots playing basketball – kind of.

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TUNE IN TONIGHT

Support our own Bluffton superstar, Lee Jean who will be competing tonight on American Idol. That’s March 3rd at 8 p.m. on Fox.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

From left: Vincent Atkin, Coach Michael W. Rentz, Garrett Jones, Sean Kongkiat, and Kevin T. Mingle.

PROFILE

BA Headmaster looks to the future.

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INDEX

BHS STATE CHAMPS

Tramone Jenkins, Coach Wynn, and Will Spann with their medals and brackets.

Beaufort High School has two Eagles who captured GOLD from this past weekend’s Wrestling Individual State Finals Tournament in Anderson, SC. Tramone Jenkins at 113 lbs. and Will Spann at 126 lbs. are 2016 State Champions. Tramone was also named State 3A Wrestler of the Year.

At 120 lbs. Tramon Jenkins finished Runner-Up in the state finals. Congratulations to these three outstanding athletes

and to the others who managed to qualify for States and compete just as hard: Luis Pantoja, Justin Campbell, Diontre’ Delaney, Jeffrey Smyth, and Connor Gruel.

In addition please congratulate, again, Wrestling Coaches Travis Wynn and Bill Damude for another great coaching job this year.

Some other outstanding highlights and

Community 2-7 Profile 8 Health 10-12 Sports 12-14 Real Estate 14-17 Arts 17-21 Voices 21 Schools 22-24 Business 25 Wine 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classifieds 31

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11th Annual Oyster Roast set for this Saturday The Beaufort Charities is a non-profit organization which hosts multiple events in Beaufort County on an annual basis. They are governed by a seven member board of directors, have 25+ volunteer staff members, and 100+ service and event volunteers. Beaufort Charities is in its 41st year and to date has raised over $1,100,000 which has been distributed to over a dozen local need organizations in Beaufort County.

100% of the donations go to the bottom line and the recipient organizations. Below is the 2016 schedule of events.

Saturday, March 5th: The 11th Annual Oyster Roast 5K Race & Microbrew Festival is the first in their series of spring events. It will be held at

the Live Oak Park in Port Royal. They expect between 1,500-2,000 attendees for the event and hope to generate $30,000+ in net proceeds for local need organizations. Come on by and enjoy Hot Oysters, Brews, and all the other sundries.

Saturday, April 9th: The Inaugural Clubs for Kids event will be hosted at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island between 8-11 a.m. The Title Sponsor for this event is McDonalds and they will be offering a complimentary McDonalds breakfast, a golf pro exhibition, hands on practice, and a FREE set of golf clubs to the first 75 kids between the ages of 5-12 who sign up with a parent or guardian. Please find details on their website at www.

Beaufortcharities.org Friday and Saturday, May 12-14th: The 41st Annual Golf Tournament is the oldest of its kind in the state of South Carolina and the 2nd oldest in the country. It is the premiere golf event in Northern Beaufort County and is enjoyed by golfers and nongolfers alike.

The golf field is limited to 200 invited guests and we host 1,000+ for the Friday night Street Dance. It is a one of a kind event and we know there will be a big gathering at the Daiquiris Hole during the day or join the group at the Street Dance on Friday, May 13th from 9-12 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased on their website.

Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of the Lowcountry to host "Power of the Purse" The Women's Leadership Council of the United Way of the Lowcountry is having the great event called “Power of the Purse”. It will be Thursday, March 10th at 6 p.m. at Soiree in downtown Beaufort.

The organization will also be announcing who will receive the “Woman of the Year” Award. One hundred percent of the money raised goes into the "Breaking the Barriers to Education Fund" that helps schoolaged children and their families. It exists to fill needs not currently covered by other agencies.

Join us for a fun night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent and live auctions and much more!

Imagine somewhere; walking down

Ladies at 2015 "Power of the Purse"

a hallway of a local school is a student in need of help that goes beyond what might be available. We know this because we’ve had that student, or their parents, coming to us when they have exhausted all avenues of traditional resources available to them. Think about the impact a toothache can

have on a child. They need the tooth extracted before his pain increases and his grades slip further. Or think of a mother who cannot afford the new tire that will help her get her children to school safely every day. These are just examples of how the United Way of the Lowcountry is able to step in – money for the dental procedure and paying for the tire come directly from our Helpline fund making it possible for some to overcome the financial barriers to making sure their children get a solid education.

Tickets for this event are $65 and are limited in number. For further information, please call 843-9823040 or go to the website at www. uwlowcountry.org.

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Lou Vellia lou.theislandnews@ gmail.com 843-898-3461 Rotarian Blake McDonald, Vocational Chair presented the award to Asgiki Lewis and her Principal Donald Gruel at Mossy Oaks Elementary School.

Blake presented the next award to Andrew Diamond and his Principal Auman Kates from Lady’s Island Middle School.

Blake presented Seth Konoza his award, along with Beaufort High Assistant Principal, Dan Toomae.

The Rotary Club of the Lowcountry in Beaufort recently recognized the winners of the New Teacher of the Year and presented them each with a framed certificate and check. We are so proud of our teachers and their contributions and dedication to our students. Thanks to each of you and congratulations!!

Beaufort History Museum elects four to Board of Directors At the annual meeting of the Beaufort History Museum, four members were elected to the Board of Directors: Andrea Allen, Steve Guida, Stuart Heath and Larry Koolkin. Guida, Heath and Koolkin were previously appointed to the BHM Board to fill vacant Board 2

positions with unexpired terms.

Andrea Allen, who is a Licensed Master Social Worker and recently retired from Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, has served on the Boards for a variety of nonprofit and for profit organizations, and fills a newly open

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position on the Museum’s Board.

In addition, Beaufort native Major General (retired) H. L. “Mitch” Mitchell and Ingrid Owens, Director of History, Arts and Culture at Penn Center, Inc., were recently appointed to fulfill unexpired Museum Board Member terms.

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BHS works to feed the hungry around the world

By Bob Sofaly

Nearly 100 Beaufort High School students converged on the "small gym" to measure dehydrated food and put it into plastic bags, seal and pack these meals into boxes last week for the third annual “Stop Hunger Now” meal packing program.

With protective hair nets on, the students worked hard to correctly measure the dehydrated soy protein, rice and mixed vegetables and pack the meals into boxes destined help feed those that need it most around the world.

"Each box contains 216 pre-measured meals which makes each box weigh about 33 pounds," according to Valerie Carpenter, assistant program manager.

She said the boxes are shipped to a central location for distribution all over the world.

Carpenter said in the three years they have been participating in this program, BHS students have packed and shipped 10,152 meals. There are some very appreciative people out there enjoying a balanced meal for a change.

Beaufort High School students are all smiles as they mug for the camera during the third annual Stop Hunger Now.

Nearly a hundred students volunteered their time for the third annual Stop Hunger Now meal packing program last week at Beaufort High School.

Once the food bags are sealed and labeled, they are packed into cardboard boxes.

Dr. Dan Smith, a board-certified family medicine specialist with more than 14

years’ experience, has joined Lowcountry Medical Group.

A graduate of Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Smith completed his internship and residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center and began his career in the Emergency Room at Hillcrest Health Care System in Tulsa.

He spent several years as an ER and urgent care physician in Tulsa and also practiced family medicine in a clinic in Bristow, Okla.

Ellie Stone, left, holds a spoon full of dehydrated mixed vegetables while Trinity Beale, right, pours soy protein trough a funnel into a waiting plastic bag.

Call 843-770-0404 to schedule an appointment.

300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906 Most major insurance plans are accepted, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare.

After relocating to the Lowcounty, Dr. Smith served as an ICU hospitalist and ER physician at Hampton Regional Medical Center; a Primary Care physician at Coastal Plains Primary Care in Varnville; and medical director of a hospice care center in Ridgeland.

In addition to Dr. Smith, Lowcountry Medical Group includes four board-certified primary care physicians, Drs. Nicholas Dardes, F. Carl Derrick III, Craig Floyd, and Robert Parrick, as well as several nurse practitioners, all of whom are currently accepting new patients. The practice also includes specialists in gastroenterology, gynecology, cardiology and neurology.

Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners is a multispecialty physician group dedicated to putting patients’ needs first.

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Beaufort County Senior Leadership learns about economic development Week 6 and 7 of the Beaufort County Senior Leadership class began in Council Chambers of Port Royal offices to learn about Economic Development in Beaufort County. Geoff Grout started off with a brief summary of the first day’s topics and speakers.

Van Willis, Port Royal Town Manager, provided a brief overview of Port Royal and some of the challenges facing the town. The subject of the sale and subsequent development of the 317 acre port property quickly rose to the top.

To many, it was shocking to hear that the company that was hired to complete the appraisal of the property by the Port Authority had never visited the property or reviewed the PUD (Property Use Document) that determines the amount of open space that must be set aside for parks and not developed. Many are looking forward to the changing face of Port Royal now that it appears that the property can be sold, meaning Port Royal can collect taxes to help support the services instead of the property being a drain on the Town.

Bill Prokrop, Town Manager for the City of Beaufort explained the strong working relationship that exists Beaufort and Port Royal. Beaufort is seeing an increase in businesses with 7 new restaurants and 3 new hotels being added in the near future. He stressed the importance of adequate infrastructure if new businesses are to be added to the area and the challenges for creating economic development, while making sure the environment is protected and not changing who we are. The class was interested in the Boundary Street Project, which Bill said was actually started 11 years ago. Bill also spoke of the Beaufort Commerce Park and the possibility of putting in a solar park to produce electricity. The effort to improve the Northwest Quadrant of Beaufort was also a topic of interest, as city officials try to improve neighborhoods, schools and opportunities for children.

Don Kirkman, Executive Director of the Hilton Head Development Corporation, briefed the class on the evolution of the economy in Hilton Head that has moved from mostly agriculture

Leadership student Michael Oleszczuk discusses the seafood industry with Craig Reaves, owner of Sea Eagle Market.

and fishing to real estate development to where it is today. He spoke of a visioning initiative underway to address the needs to provide services and good jobs for the residents of Hilton Head, which is the 9th largest municipality in South Carolina with a permanent population of over 40,000.

Shawn Leininger, Executive Director for the Bluffton Public Development Corporation and Assistant Town Manager spoke on their successful efforts to attract new businesses, such as eviCore Healthcare and National Healthcare.

Shawn discussed their interest in the aerospace industry since Bluffton is in the southeast aerospace corridor like Boeing in Charleston and Gulfstream in Savannah. Education is critical and he briefly mentioned the Don Ryan Center, which was established in 2012 to help entrepreneurs with a new business idea learn the business skills needed to turn the new idea into a successful business.

David Nelems will be talking to the class about the Don Ryan Center next week.

After lunch at Moon Doggies in Port Royal, Stuart Rodman, County

Stephen Murray speaks to Senior Leadership student Michael Buckingham about the challenges of running a business in Beaufort County.

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Councilman for District 11 spoke on the challenges for economic development in the County. Since the dissolution of the Low Country Alliance, Beaufort County is at a disadvantage standing alone when trying to get new business through the State Commerce Department, as leads are funneled to the Alliances. The County Council held a retreat with the 4 Mayors to determine the goals for evolving the economy. He spoke of the efforts to promote “Heritage Tourism” which given the amount of significant history in Beaufort County could be a boon to the economy by promoting tours of historic sites.

Tony Criscitiello, Planning Director for Beaufort County, enlightened the class with information on the Beaufort County Comprehensive Plan which is referenced for zoning changes in the area in Beaufort County that is not within one of the 4 municipalities. From 1990 to 2000, Beaufort was the fastest growing county in South Carolina. He spoke on efforts to strengthen the economy while still preserving the environment.

Examples of efforts included an oyster farm, which is a source for good paying jobs, while improving the water quality as each oyster can filter up to 50,000 gallons of water a day! Another example was Fort Fremont, which when acquired by the County was mostly a ruin. Through a joint effort with private investment by the Friends of Fremont, the condition of the fort has improved and will have an interpretive center, pavilion and docents performing tours of the fort.

Wendy Zara from the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission stressed the importance of affordable housing for the workforce in Beaufort County.

Affordable housing is a big issue as there is a shortage of homes and apartments that people joining the workforce as teachers, police, fire, and service industries can afford. The starting salary for a teacher or police officer is about $32,000 annually.

In order to attract companies and the workforce and education that would support those companies, we must have acceptable places for people to live. One of the problems in Beaufort County is substandard housing which will not attract and keep a vibrant workforce.

Stephen Murray, a successful entrepreneur, owner of the Kazoo Factory and Councilman for the City of Beaufort spoke to the challenges of running a business in Beaufort County.

His business employs people from Beaufort County to make a product that is shipped to over 26 countries! He started his business in another state, but as a 3rd generation Beaufortonian, he moved his business back to the city in 2009. After addressing some of the challenges for a small business owner, Stephen chose to address some of the issues facing Beaufort by running for City Council.

He recently participated in meetings with leaders from all 4 municipalities to outline the top 6 recommendations for developing the economy by attracting the types of business that are a good fit for the area. This was presented to Beaufort County Council and he and the other leaders will continue to work with the County Council to resolve the issues.

This was a very positive ending to a great day discussing Economic Development in Beaufort County.

Senior Leadership Group headed last week to Section 2 of their reports about Lowcountry economic development.

The day’s speakers were started by Rob Wells, VP for the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, who spoke to the class on Beaufort County Tourism, which generates about one billion dollars in revenue for the County. It provides an average of $700 in annual savings to the residents. Hilton Head has about 2.4 million overnight visitors each year and northern Beaufort County has about ECONOMIC continued on page 5

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550,000. Beaufort is ranked #3 in the Carolina Living Magazine top 20 most preferred South Carolina destinations.

Charleston is #1. There are 15 Diamond Rated hotels in SC and two of those are in Beaufort. Room demand is up 9% since 2012, but supply is flat. 50% of the visitors to Beaufort attend a military graduation.

Millennials want an authentic experience and most visitors are expecting an historic or cultural experience.

John Dickerson from the Regional Chamber of Commerce started with the growth of residents in Beaufort County going from 86,000 in 1990 to 175,000 in 2014. The top three types of businesses employing the workforce are: 1. Accommodation and Food Service 2. Retail 3. Healthcare The economic impact of the military is $1.6 billion. There are also 1100 nonprofits and 501Cs in Beaufort County with combined assets of $579 million and annual income of $267 million.

John spoke on the work being done by a committee chaired by Blakely Williams that includes the city managers from the four municipalities in Beaufort County.

There goals are to make adjustment to encourage primary business to come here.

At the top of the list is an easy way to get a business license. The chamber is working with the state to get Beaufort County resources listed in the state database that is made available to businesses looking to relocate to South Carolina.

Previously, two large buildings, the 86,000 sq. ft. Parker building (company relocated to Texas) and the 40,000 sq. ft. Minister Machine building (company

was purchased by the Japanese and production moved overseas), were not even listed on the state database.

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has 641 member companies and is a co-sponsor of the Beaufort Senior Leadership program.

The class then relocated to a room in the Beaufort Library to hear David Nelems talk on the success of the Don Ryan center, which is an incubator for small businesses. The Don Ryan Center is a 501C that is named in honor of its founder Don Ryan, who was the president of eviCore. Small companies that have been through an incubator program are 80% more likely to be around in 5 years.

The Don Ryan Center has partnerships with SCAD, USCB and TCL to provide the training and education needed to help the new business owners succeed in their endeavor. They currently work with 8 to 10 businesses at a time and are currently in a small part of the eviCore building.

Over the next 12 months, five companies will graduate from the program and five new companies will be enrolled. In 2017, they will be expanding to a much larger space in the same office park. David then introduced Louise Hodges, owner of Green Bug that was one of the 1st businesses in the Don Ryan incubator.

Green Bug is located on Lady’s Island and creates an organic environmentally safe pest control product. It is manufactured in Beaufort County, but sold either online or in stores. All of the ingredients in Green Bug are non-toxic.

They also sell a Green Bug system that integrates with your irrigation system to build a barrier to ward off pests. The system is installed in over 130 locations across Beaufort County, including City Park in Old Town Bluffton, Distant Island and Palmetto Bluffs.

Louise said in addition to the Don

Ryan Center, she received a great deal of support from the Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Administration and SCORE. Next up was Paul Fuetterer of SCORE to talk about his experiences mentoring small businesses in Beaufort County.

Paul shared the challenges facing small businesses and his interaction with the four distinct Chamber of Commerce groups in Beaufort County. He mirrored the need to centralize the business license process, as currently each municipality has their own process for obtaining a business license and the County has another. A goal would be for businesses that want to conduct business across the county, not to have to get a business license in each municipality in addition to the county. SCORE is available to help mentor small businesses. They have people with a background in marketing, human resources and accounting. He told the group to contact him if they are interested in volunteering to work with SCORE. The class then broke into groups to begin the walking tour of downtown Beaufort with the 1st stop at Lowcountry Produce. Campbell gave the class a brief history of Lowcountry Produce which started with a farmers market stand in the northwest part of Beaufort County over 15 years ago. Four years ago they added a market in the building close to the Beaufort Library and while initially planned as a market where people would purchase fresh and canned produce at the county, people wanted to sit down and be served breakfast and lunch, so the owners and staff quickly met the demand. The building, which they recently purchased has a lot of history like many in the downtown area and was at one time the city hall. The staff at Lowcountry provided the group with

some homegrown local specialties from their market.

The class then continued on passing the Palm & Moon bagel company where the coffee, bagels and cream cheese had been purchased for both of the Economic Development days. They continued to Q on Bay, where owner, Jason Bailey provided a history of the building, while his staff delivered the pork or chicken barbecue and collard greens that had been ordered for lunch.

Craig Reeves, owner of Sea Eagle Seafood Market was scheduled to provide a ride aboard one of the shrimp boats, but although the rain had subsided, it was too windy to ensure safe conduct for all of the students in the class and was consequently cancelled. Since everyone was familiar with Sea Eagle, they were very interested as he talked about their plans to expand to another location on St Helena in addition to their main location on Boundary Street (in the construction zone) and their other location on Ribaut Road next to Alvin Ords. With Beaufort’s Boundary Street project underway, there have been talks with the City to purchase the Sea Eagle property at some point in the future after an appraisal is completed.

Craig said that if the City purchases the property, he will move it to another location on Boundary Street and has a site in mind. He also described their efforts to plant and harvest oysters and clams in addition to their efforts on wild harvesting. Community Support Fishery is now in its second year and is very successful. Several people said they were members participating in Sea Eagle’s program and were pleased with it. Craig said anyone wanting more information about Sea Eagle can either stop in, call or “like” them on Facebook.

Photos by Steve Brown.

Santa Elena Foundation visits DC to promote local history Leaders of the Santa Elena Foundation traveled to Washington DC recently as guests of both the Spanish Embassy and World Bank to share the 16th century story of Spanish colonization. Joining the Santa Elena team are Dr. Michael Francis from University of North Florida in St. Augustine, Florida and Dr. David Moore from the Exploring Joara Foundation in Morganton, NC. “What an honor to travel to our nation’s capital and be sponsored by the Spanish Embassy and World Bank. This is a great achievement for our team and helps further the mission to promote and preserve the story of Santa Elena,” says Dr. Andy Beall, Executive Director of the Santa Elena Foundation. “Additionally, sharing this opportunity with colleagues from Florida and North Carolina brightens the spotlight on the significance of this regional story of our heritage.”

At the World Bank on Friday, February 26, the group presented an overview of the Santa Elena, Joara, and St. Augustine stories. Then the focus transitioned

Dr. Michael Francis, Dr. Andy Beall, & Dr. David Moore

to the “Heritage Tourism” research that brings further community benefit to an educational and cultural gem.

On Saturday, February 27 the group participated in “Designing America: Spain’s Imprint in the U.S.,” an exhibition organized by the Fundacion Consejo Espana-Estados Unidos in partnership with the Biblioteca Nacional de Espana (National Library of Spain). This will be an opportunity present the facts from research and archaeology that tell the complex story of Spanish colonization in the 16th century.

“This is a unique opportunity to merge our local efforts together and present a cohesive story,” says Dr. David Moore, Archaeologist for Exploring Joara Foundation. “There are great benefits educationally, culturally, and economically for the general public to have a better understanding of the historical events at Santa Elena, Joara, and St. Augustine.”

All of the organizations are focused on working collaboratively to bring attention to a significant chapter of American History. Many facts continue to emerge through present-day research and archaeology as each organization furthers its mission.

Sheriff 's Office teaches crime scene investigation class to HHI/Bluffton students Recently, Sheriff 's Office investigators were able to impact 36 local area high school students enrolled in this year’s Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership Program. Throughout the day the students, comprised juniors from six different Southern Beaufort

County private and public high schools, were taught about public safety, local government, the legal system, responsibility and civic/ social activism by speakers from the public and private sectors.

Sergeant John Adams and Corporal Seth Reynells, both assigned to the Sheriff ’s Office

Southern Criminal Investigations Section, gave a course of instruction on forensic science and crime scene investigation. The course of instruction was followed by a practical exercise on how to develop and collect latent fingerprints and a question/answer session covering various law enforcement topics.

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Beaufort Water Festival announces 2016 headliners

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he 61st annual Beaufort Water Festival is proud to announce national recording artists LOCASH and Canaan Smith as the musical performers for this year’s Concert in the Park. Chris Canaday, Commodore of this year’s festival, announced the concert lineup on Monday, Feb. 29. The annual concert is slated for Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now available at www.bftwaterfestival.com.

LOCASH, best known for their hit single, “I Love This Life,” have written numerous chart-topping hits for artists such as Keith Urban and Tim McGraw. The

duo is made up of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas and their hit singles along with sold-out concerts have made them a popular addition to the country music scene.

Canaan Smith has toured extensively with some of Nashville’s biggest names, including Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and Florida Georgia Line. His hit song, “Love You Like That,” reached number one on the radio charts during the summer of 2015 and his ability to tell stories through his songwriting has caught the attention of artists such as Love & Theft, Cole Swindell and Jason Aldean.

“As the Commodore of the 61st annual Beaufort Water Festival, I am excited to announce our Concert in the Park acts for this year,” said Chris Canaday. “It gives me great pleasure to say that Nashville recording artists LOCASH and Canaan Smith will be our headlining artists. I’m a big fan of their hit singles that are climbing the country charts and am looking forward to welcoming them to Beaufort, SC this summer.”

For additional information on this show, online ticket sales and more on the 61st annual Beaufort Water Festival, please visit www.bftwaterfestival.com.

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Patrick Mitchell, left, and Chip Dinkins pour sauce over their chicken wings before taking them to be judged during the annual Bands Brews and BBQ on Friday.

Bands, Brews and BBQ Festival raises money for Friends of Caroline Hospice Paris Avenue in Port Royal was home to the annual Bands, Brews and BBQ Festival last weekend which saw the town awash in gooey, sticky, spicy, yummy barbeque sauces, rubs and marinades that were being smothered on all kinds of meats and subsequently slow cooked, roasted, slathered, pulled, poked and otherwise made delicious by dozens of professional barbequers who lined both sides of the street.

All this makes for a great fundraiser for Friends of Caroline Hospice.

Friday night saw the “Wing Throwdown” where our own editor, Molly Ingram, got to chime in on the relative wonderfulness of about 10 entries. Last seen, she was still licking her lips in pure enjoyment!

Saturday brought beautiful day weather wise and loads of hungry families to the Avenue to enjoy a day of great

food, games, and sensational live music.

Yes, this is why we all live in Beaufort!

From the 26 teams that competed, here are the ones who took home a prize: Wings 1st Place: Backwoods BBQ 2nd Place: Carolina Squires 3rd Place: Q' On Bay People's Choice: All Smoked Up Ribs 1st Place: Bobo's Que 2nd Place: Southern Smoke 3rd Place: Smoke Central BBQ 4th Place: Pair O’ Dice Pork 5th Place: Smoke -n- Hope Boston Butts 1st Place: Blowin' Smoke 2nd Place Backwoods BBQ 3rd Place: Smoke Central BBQ 4th Place: Ultimate Tailgaters BBQ 5th Place: 'Slowcountry Q Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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The Cluster Shucks from Beaufort was but one band during the annual Bands Brews and BBQ last weekend. From left are Worth Liipfert, Ben Coppage and Jason Ward.

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Sarah McMullen, left, and Joe Dubois of Hilton Head uncover a pan of smokey, BBQ wings for patrons to sample.

Richard Toomey, left, looks at the presentation of the wings before judging this entry.

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STEPHEN SCHOOLS BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT ACADEMY, HEADMASTER

Meet Beaufort Academy’s in-house dynamo

By Molly Ingram

When you meet Stephen Schools, Headmaster of Beaufort Academy, you realize right away that he is a man with a vision. He has worked this past two years with the Board of Trustees and the parents groups to re-focus the 5 Year Strategic Plan towards big changes.

Unlike many strategic plans, BA’s has yearly benchmarks and evaluations.

This allows you to know where you are relative to your ultimate goals at any point in time. And those goals are lofty at BA. Their biggest goal is to move from a student body of approximately 245 students to a much larger body of 300325 students. That means more teachers and better and bigger facilities, all being accounted for in a new capital campaign about to be announced.

Stephen brings an interesting history to the job of headmaster at BA. He began his career as a math teacher at PorterGaud in Charleston. He loves math and technology related topics. He is currently keeping his hand in by teaching 9th grade computer coding.

The classroom experience brings an insightful twist to the various administrative jobs Stephen has held since

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Porter-Gaud. Education, morals, and character development are the platform on which everything they do at BA is situated. “Our students are known by most of the teachers and administrators, cared for, and are safe to be themselves.

Plus, 100% of our graduating seniors are admitted into 4-year colleges.”

The “safe to be themselves” concept is new to this generation of current students. Safety in school has become both a physical issue with the number of school shootings that have taken place recently, but also a personal issue. “If a child doesn’t feel safe, it becomes very hard for them to learn.” Safety has also become a big issue with parents. “Parents want a strong environment for their child that is both enriching and welcoming and above all safe.”

Stephen’s two children, Caroline (9) and Sam (8) who both attend BA were quick to point out the difference in acceptance when they moved here two years ago from Baltimore. Both children agreed that Beaufort Academy was much more welcoming than other schools they had attended. Students and teachers were “friendlier” and “easier to get along with here than where we were before.”

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So how do you raise your student population by about 30% over the next couple of years? According to Stephen, it is not an easy task. “It’s certainly going to be a challenge. BA is open to every student in Beaufort County regardless of their income or socio-economic status.

We have a very generous and healthy financial aid program and we are more than happy to give it out to students who want to learn and who are willing to work hard. BA is for those students that want to experience the range of extracurricular activities we offer and to those who will benefit from the individual attention they can and will get from teachers.” He continues,”We need parents and students to visit the school, see what we do in person and how we do it. They should talk to current students and teachers. If the child is right for BA, then somehow we will make everything else work out.”

Stephen is up for the challenge of these next couple of years. The capital campaign will add funds to expand the gym, add classrooms, upgrade the dining facilities and re-do the gym. That will hopefully convince parents of students not currently enrolled in BA to go see what all the excitement is about. Those

parents with student athletes will find a successful competitive atmosphere where their child will be able to play varsity sports while learning about fine arts, history, English, technological topics and much, much more.

Then there is the BA’s boys’ soccer team who will be trying to make it a three-peat this year if they can win the state championships for a third consecutive time. Whether they win or lose this year, you will find a team that is totally dedicated to their sport and to their studies and most importantly, to their school.

I believe BA is positioned in the right spot to achieve their 5-year plan. If you have students that need a nurturing environment to excel or smaller classrooms where they can ask questions without fear of repercussions or bullying, then Beaufort Academy is a school to consider. Take the time to schedule a visit. If nothing else you will meet some of the great team that makes BA unique in the Beaufort education market. Their mascot is an eagle, similar to Beaufort High School, but that is where the similarities end. These eagles are in a class by themselves.

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By Brittney Hiller

Sleep walking through life, like a Zombie straight out of “The Walking Dead”, you know them you’ve seen them, the people who go about their business everyday doing the same thing and not thinking twice about it. That was me at twenty-five, until I was smacked in the face by reality.

You see, my ‘sleep walking’ was unhealthy, it looked more like a college freshman who was raised by a pastor and had never seen the light of day, but yet was free for the first time. It was early morning work hours to late night wine and cheese parties that often ended with a jug of wine emptied. This was my ‘real life’.

My turning point was when an incident occurred to me that literally caused me to have to WAKE UP, wake up from the sleep walking, wake up from the ‘routine’ that I created, wake up to the truth that my life was unhealthy.

After this incident I completely detached from my body mentally because I wanted to pretend that I didn’t actually have a pregnancy caused by a date gone

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wrong. Seven months in I was hit with my ah-ha moment, something is going to happen whether I liked it or not. I quickly turned to my sister for help and I knew adoption was my answer. I am forever grateful to my sister as she helped to catapult me into a cycle of coming clean.

Not a single person knew of my plight for seven months, not even my fresh, new, brightly lit smiling, boyfriend. He would ask often and I neglected to tell him the truth each time, coyly referring to my growing belly as a beer gut.

I wanted to continue to see him, but I didn’t want him to feel sorry for me and feel he ‘had’ to stay with me because I was ‘the pregnant girl’, regardless of my reason for not being honest, in my mind and

body I felt, “I am not pregnant, this will pass.” However, he knew, he knew from the beginning and yet, I continued to lie, until I simply could not lie anymore.

Fast forward to the moment I came clean and let my belly fly free, no longer holding it in or pretending. My mother became concerned and I finally let the tears flow and the truth to soar.

A whirlwind of positive experiences occurred after I told my story. Friends, family, and strangers even began to assist in the ease of this transition. What about my bright, smiling boyfriend? He was next to my side, holding my hand during my chosen caesarean delivery, as to ease the adoption process. To this day he holds my hand, shows me what actual

strength and true courage is, and helps guide my big dreams. I am truly honored to be his wife.

Through this life event I could have been bogged down with turmoil and emotion, beating myself up and believing I was undeserving of love, yet instead I saw the power in gifting a child, unassuming to my situation, to a loving family.

I began to lead life with an open heart.

It was as if I awoke from a dream, I awoke from my robotic way of life. I was finally able to see me, with a little help from my friends.

I began to share my secret power, my story. With those that I shared with they began to share their story, too. Stories all around were being shared because I opened up the floor; lives were being shifted because they saw another option to what ever they may have been troubled by. You see, whatever your story, whatever your pain, you can be the light for others through your sharing. When we hold our stories in, it creates heaviness, when we let it out we become lighter in all ways and we shine.

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A clear concern is compounding errors.

There have been reports of dilutional errors with intraocular antibiotics that have resulted in complications including macular swelling, retinal detachment, macular infarction, toxic anterior segment syndrome (severe inflammation) and a large outbreak of Fusarium endophthalmitis.

The pharmacokinetics of TriMoxi(+/-) Vanc is unclear when placed in the anterior vitreous. These antibiotics have the shortest half-life of current intravitreal antibiotics being used (1.7 hours). Vancomycin has a half-life of 25.1 hours. Routine topical antibiotics are able to produce concentrations inside the eye for a week post-operatively. While one European study showed decreased rates of endophthalmitis with injected antibiotics, all arms of the study used 6 days of topical postoperative antibiotics! The question remains: is the duration of coverage with injected antibiotics without topical antibiotics adequate?

Antibiotic resistance is another consideration when using TriMoxi.

Emerging resistance has been identified.

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see page 12 three lights which warn vehicles to stop, going from flashing yellow to solid yellow and then to solid red and blinking After the pedestrians red. vehicles can proceed cross, forward.

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intraocular steroid and antibiotic used, it is likely that a topical NSAID will need to be prescribed.

Technical and mechanical issues must be considered in addition to issues of bacterial resistance, compounding risks, steroid-induced elevated eye pressure, and post-operative foggy vision. In patients with lens zonular weakness (pseudoexfoliation), intraocular lens (IOL) decentration or dislocation may occur. The impact of this technique for premium IOL decentration could create significant visual disturbance. Since most patients using blood thinners do not discontinue this medication, there could be intraocular hemorrhage from inadvertent cannula contact with the iris ciliary muscle. Finally, very short eyes may not have the space to accommodate the injected volume of these antibiotic and steroid preparations.

Today’s cataract surgery is safer for the patient and shorter in duration than in decades past. Improvements in technology, techniques, and training have led to improved outcomes for our patients. Although the concept of dropless cataract surgery is clearly attractive, cataract surgeons should consider the serious issue of bacterial resistance and the unnecessary risk of the transzonular delivery of TriMoxi(+/-) Vanc. In an era of increasing cost-benefit analysis where physicians will be judged on outcomes and the allocation of limited healthcare resources, the value of dropless cataract surgery remains uncertain, risky and currently not the standard of care.

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The use of prophylactic vancomycin in TriMoxiVanc during routine cataract surgery is controversial. The Centers for Disease Control issued guidelines in 1995 specifically discouraging the use of vancomycin in routine surgical prophylaxis because of increasing bacterial resistance. The risk of fueling the emerging resistance to vancomycin for an unproven practice is worrisome.

Given that there are more than 3 million cataract surgeries performed in the United States each year, exposure of the ocular surface to low doses of vancomycin could result in an increase in vancomycin resistant bacteria.

Another unknown is the risk of steroidinduced ocular hypertension (elevated eye pressure) associated with TriMoxi(+/-) Vanc. It is well known that topical steroids can induce ocular hypertension, but drops are easily discontinued, whereas injected intraocular steroids are not. Currently there is a paucity of literature addressing transzonular triamcinolone (the steroid component in TriMoxi) and its associated ocular hypertension risk. Furthermore, the use of triamcinolone leaves patients with obscured vision and floaters for the first week or more. Patient complaints of foggy vision postoperatively have led some cataract surgeons to discontinue the product. Many randomized trials show that topical nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are superior to topical steroids in reducing post-operative macular swelling after cataract surgery. Thus, regardless of the

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Cataract surgery continues to evolve, with microincisional clear corneal incisions, femtosecond lasers, new imaging modalities, and improved lens implants.

However, the published literature is having trouble keeping up with clinical practice. Despite the ongoing change, one concern remains constant: endophthalmitis (infection) prophylaxis. The use of perioperative povidone-iodine, a lid speculum, and drape with isolation of lids and lashes, and sterile preparation, is effective in limiting the incidence of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.

The recent advent of “dropless” cataract surgery via transzonular ocular injections of TriMoxi or TriMoxiVanc, offers another option of infection prophylaxis.

As some cataract surgeons consider adopting dropless cataract surgery it is important to balance the potential complications and risks involved with this technique.

These combinations of antibiotics and steroids are delivered to the anterior vitreous (jelly that fills the back of the eye) by injection through the zonules (tiny spider web-like ligaments that anchor the lens to the wall of the eye).

This is intended to mitigate the need for post-operative topical drops. Drops can be costly, can irritate the surface of the eye, can be difficult for some patients to administer and can be burdensome to prescribers. Though post-operative drops are less than ideal, this new mode of dropless infection prophylaxis contains some inherent risks.

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Coastal Community Foundation, grant making a organization serving coastal South Carolina, today announced that from The Beaufort 2016 awards Fund totaled $592,000 to 55 nonprofits from the Southern Lowcountry – Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper Counties. Hampton This sum includes awards to 12 three-year grantees, organizations receiving renewable support in recognition of a highly eff ective program and business model.

Nonprofits and supporters from the Southern Lowcountry community at an annual reception on Friday, gathered honor grantees February 12th at the Port Royal to Maritime Center.

Sound Foundation’s The reception brought guests, including Mayor Billy Keyserling together many celebrate the success of Beaufort, to of “We are sincerely grantees from across the region. honored that enables us to The Beaufort partner worthy organizations,” in some capacity with Fund so many Coastal Community said Ali Titus, Program Officer at Foundation. “Th of our 2015-16 e collective grantees is an inspiring reminder impact of all community. I am continually of the power of humbled by their dedication NONPROFIT

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The Ladies then toured the Penn Center campus.

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Dr. John Wise, DMD, FAGD

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and several other organizations are working tirelessly to educate the population on preventative care.

The American Academy of Pediatrics states “…early childhood caries, the disease process that leads to tooth decay, cavities, and tooth pain is the #1 chronic disease affecting young children…” It is 5 times more prevalent than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever.

One question that parents ask is “When should my children have their first dental visit?” It is recommended that the first visit should occur at approximately one year of age, but many parents bring their child in when the first tooth erupts, around 3 to 6 months of age.

The first visit will be a very quick evaluation, but it will be beneficial, nevertheless. It will give the child early exposure to the dental environment and help prevent future anxiety about dental visits. It is an opportunity for the dentist to provide appropriate counseling to the parents regarding developmental expectations and appropriate hygiene.

Some parents have made the mistake of letting a newborn fall asleep with a milk or juice bottle in his

Dr. John Wise earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. He is currently an officer in the Army Reserve. He practices with his father at Marshlands Family Dentistry, www. marshlandsdental.com, 843-521-4344

or her mouth. Don’t let this happen! Milk has lactose in it, which means it contains two-sugars, glucose and galactose. This behavior leads to milk bottle caries, and can cause badly decayed teeth which in some cases, are not able to be fixed! Plus, the bottle nipple will slowly move newly developing teeth into awkward positions. A thumb-sucking habit or extended pacifier use can have a similar effect.

We all have our favorite snacks which are typically a part of our daily diet. Whether they be crackers, candy, or sugary beverages, it is extremely important to limit the frequency of consumption. Every time a snack with highsugar content is consumed, the bacteria inherent in the oral cavity digests some of the readily available sugar and secretes lactic acid which breaks down tooth enamel and causes cavities. It does not lead to serious problems as long as there is a limit to the number of “meals” each day.

Cheese is a wonderful alternative to high-sugar snacks.

An article from the National Institute of Health analyzed the effect of cheese in cavity prevention. Primarily, cheese helps to stimulate salivary flow which will aid in removing food debris from your mouth. The alkaline nature of saliva will also buffer against the acidity produced by bacteria. Lastly, the high calcium and phosphorous content of cheese may play a role in the remineralization process of tooth enamel. However, copious consumption of cheese can lead to other health concerns like obesity or constipation, so moderation is key.

While regular dental visits will aid in cavity prevention, another benefit is that teeth problems can be identified early. Growth patterns in the upper and lower jaws vary widely among individuals, and some children may be pre-dispositioned to “crooked” or “crowded” teeth. In order to correct the poorly positioned teeth, orthodontic, or in some cases, surgical intervention may be required.

However, the earlier these abnormalities are identified the easier it is to correct them.

The old adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to children’s dentistry as well as most other aspects of life. No child should have to suffer tooth pain or endure oral irregularities. These simple steps of preventive care can ensure a healthy, happy smile for years to come.

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation to give twelve local students free braces Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a non-profit, national foundation established to give scholarships for braces to needy, deserving children 7 to 17 years old.

The Beaufort, Hampton, and Jasper (B-J-H) Chapter of Smile for a Lifetime is receiving applications for twelve scholarships to be given this year. The applicant

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must be a B-J-H resident living as a dependent with parent or guardian whose total income is below poverty level. Applications may be picked up at all eight B-J-H Comprehensive Health sites, The Beaufort, Bluffton, Jasper, and Hampton Health Departments, WBHC 92.1 Radio, The Hampton County Guardian, The

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Jasper County Sun, or download the application at winningorthodonticsmiles.com/smile-for-lifetime.

The average value of each orthodontic scholarship is $5,500. The Foundation thanks Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle for changing lives with each new smile for a lifetime. The application deadline is March 15, 2016.

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health & sports Dr. Majd Chahin to lead Beaufort Memorial Medical Oncology practice

Randy D. Melvin Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled

By Kelly Collins

The RDM golf tournament is a fundraiser in memory of my dad, Randy D. Melvin, who passed away in April 2013 from a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor. All proceeds from the tournaments have gone to Duke University to support brain cancer research. Glioblastomas are the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer. The median survival rate for a glioblastoma patient who is treated with chemotherapy and radiation is 14.6 months. With only 30 % of patients surviving two years and less than 10% will survive five years.

Treatment is very difficult because these types of tumors contain so many types of cells and reproduce so quickly. There is no known cause for these tumors.

My dad was an avid golfer and spent most of his time golfing, boating and spending time with his grandchildren.

This tournament was his idea, as a way that our family can help other families who are affected by this terrible disease. We are in our third year of the tournament and have donated almost $30,000 to Duke for their research.

The tournament will once again

Advanced oncology nurse practitioners Kathryn Jones (left) and Susanne Baisch (right) with Dr. Majd Chahin (middle).

Beaufort Memorial Hospital has acquired Sea Island Cancer Center, the longtime practice of Dr. Majd Chahin.

His practice, now named Beaufort Memorial Medical Oncology, remains in the same location in the Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center and continues to offer treatment for a wide array of cancers as well as benign hematological conditions.

Chahin, a board-certified hematology/oncology specialist, will continue to work with his staff, including advanced oncology nurse practitioners Kathryn Jones and Susanne Baisch.

Since opening his former practice in the Keyserling Cancer Center in 2006, Chahin has worked closely with Beaufort Memorial to develop a comprehensive cancer program to serve patients in the Lowcountry.

He will continue to serve as both medical director of Beaufort Memorial Oncology Services and principal investigator for the hospital’s clinical trials program.

A graduate of Syria’s Tishreen University School of Medicine, Chahin completed his internship and residency

in internal medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by a three-year fellowship in hematology/oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.

Jones, born and raised in Beaufort, is an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner. She began working with Chahin in 2003 after earning her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University’s Honors College and her master’s degree in nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Prior to that, she served as an RN first in the Beaufort Memorial Emergency Department, then on the hospital’s third floor.

Baisch, a longtime Beaufort resident who received a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina, also holds an advanced oncology nurse practitioner certification. During her 17-year career as a health care provider, she worked as both a nurse and a nurse practitioner at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and several Lowcountry medical practices before joining Chahin’s practice in 2014.

Wrestling

Varsity Softball – Captured First Place in the Gold Division in the Summerville Battle on the Bases Tournament with wins over Colleton County, Carolina Forest, Timberland, and Stratford. Bricen Riley was named to the All-Tournament team. Hitting leaders were Riley, Savannah Mullins, Krislynn Coolong, Lillian Sumner, and Caroline O’Hara. Pitching leaders were Mary Claire Sumner and Emily Cook.

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results from this past week at Beaufort High School include: Varsity Baseball – The Eagles made it to the Championship game Monday evening (2/29) in the Woodland Baseball Tournament.

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take place at Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island in Beaufort. The event is Saturday, April 2nd,2016. It is a Four Man Scramble format and our shotgun start is at 12 noon. The cost is $100.00 per golfer which includes a box lunch, golf, cocktail party and dinner. The cocktail party begins at 5:00 p.m. with a silent auction and raffle items and well as live entertainment. Dinner is being catered by Boundary Street Café and Mark Bonds will be playing during the cocktail party. If you are not a golfer you can still enjoy the fun and attend the cocktail party for $25.00 per person.

To sign up for the tournament, or to donate silent auction items, please contact me, Kelly, at 843-321-2293.

Kelly has been a Beaufort resident since 1997. Her parents are both originally from Beaufort, so she decided to relocate here after teaching elementary school in Memphis, TN. She has been a fitness instructor at Wardle Family YMCA for over 17 years and has now started her personal training certification. Kelly also works in retail at “It’s Retail Therapy” on Carteret Street. She has three children, Peyton, Colton and Sadie Grace who attend Riverview Charter School.

Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club to sponsor Santa Elena Regatta The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club is sponsoring the Santa Elena Regatta for PHRF sailboats on April 2 and 3.The regatta will be a combination of the Jean Ribaut Cup on April 2, and the Pedro Menendez Cup on April 3.

The Ribaut and Menendez Cups will be sailed as separate events with the results being combined to determine the winner of the Santa Elena Regatta.

This is the opening event of the month long celebration put on by the Santa Elena Foundation to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of the colony of Santa Elena on Parris Island.

The event is open to boats with a PHRF rating in the US Sailing manual that are at least 22' LOA. Boats over 18' LOA will be considered on a case by case basis. Trophies will

be awarded for the Ribaut Cup and the Menendez Cup as well as the overall Santa Elena Regatta. The racing area will be Port Royal Sound and the Beaufort River.

There will be several social events associated with the regatta including a kickoff Skippers Meeting and cocktail party Friday evening, an Awards Dinner Saturday and an awards presentation Sunday after the racing.

All social events will take place at Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club.

Full details of the regatta are in the Notice of Race which can be found on Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club web site at http://www.byscnet. com/about/racing/santaelena or by contacting Regatta Chairman, Roy Crocker by phone (843) 838-2453 or e-mail lcrocker@me.com.

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Heartbreak for Beaufort High boys’ basketball postseason The Beaufort High boys' basketball team experienced heartbreak in the Class 3-A playoffs on the 19th. Visiting Wilson pulled away to beat Beaufort High 73-67 in the Class 3-A playoffs on Friday night.

Beaufort High lost after Dajour Cleveland drained a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded at the end of regulation to push the game into overtime.

In overtime, Wilson took advantage of its offensive opportunities and tightened up on the defensive end, eventually pulling away for the postseason victory.

The Eagles, under the direction of head coach Nate Livesay, advanced to meet Wilson after

winning a first round game in the playoffs.

Determined Wilson clung to a 30-29 lead at halftime.

Full of composure while playing on the road, Wilson led by as many as 17 points. The Tigers owned a late 10-point lead late in regulation before Beaufort High battled back to force the game into overtime.

A strong defensive performance and clutch free throw shooting pushed Wilson to the win. The Tigers converted on numerous key possessions and also limited Beaufort High.

The Eagles edged Aiken 53-50 in the first round of the postseason.

From left: Beaufort’s Matt Garay, right, makes another basket during the first half against Wilson; Beaufort's Marcus Owens goes up for two points during the first quarter against Wilson. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

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Folds of Honor and Green Beret Foundation honor donors Dataw Island and Assistant Golf Professional Chris Fearn were honored by the Folds of Honor Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation recently for making charitable donations in excess of $30,000 in 2015.

At the 2016 Dataw Island Golf Association Breakfast this morning, Col. Glenn Blackburn, representing the Folds of Honor and the Green Beret foundations, announced that for the fifth year in a row, Dataw Island has been designated a top 100 supporter of the Folds of Honor Foundation -- a foundation that provides educational support to spouses and children of American’s fallen and wounded soldiers.

“We are humbled and honored to be recognized,” Dave Britton, Dataw Island Golf Director said.

Mr. Blackburn went on to present plaques to Chris Fearn, Chris Fearn’s parents, and Dataw Island in recognition of a Golf Marathon Fearn hosted at Dataw Island in November of 2015 that raised $19,186 for the Green Beret Foundation.

“The Green Beret Foundation is such a worthy cause,” Fearn said. “They work to provide support to wounded, fallen and their families. I am honored to have been able to put on this golf marathon, grateful for all the support I received at Dataw and looking forward to doing it again this year!”

The Green Beret Foundation will be placing a duplicate of the plaque given to Fearn at their headquarters in honor of Dataw Island and Fearn’s accomplishment.

Holding the flag left to right in back: Steve Dietz and Dave Luzzi, Dataw Island Residents. Front from left to right: Dave Britton, Dataw Island Golf Director; Chris Fearn, Dataw Island Assistant Golf Pro; Susan Blackburn and Col. Glenn Blackburn, retired Army Col. who presented the awards on behalf of the Green Beret Foundation; George Beck, Dataw Island Golf Association President.

Coach Clifford named asst. coach for the South team in Touchstone Bowl

BHS hosts karate tournament

Beaufort High School coach Mark Clifford has been named to the South coaching staff for the 2016 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl, which will be held at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach. Annually, the state's top high school seniors compete in the bowl game.

Clifford will serve as an assistant coach under South head coach Reggie Kennedy. Kennedy is the head coach of the Irmo High School football program. The remainder of the Mark Clifford South team's coaching staff will be made up by Manning's Tony Felder, Baptist Hill's Marion Brow, Barnwell's Mike Highsmith and Goose Creek's Joe Hauff. Camden head coach Jimmy Neal will guide the North team. Serving on Neal's coaching staff will be Hillcrest's Greg Porter, Pickens' John Boggs, Abbeville's Jamie Nickles, Boiling Springs' Eddie White and Christ Church's Tommy Bobo. Several players who have competed in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl have gone on to play college football. Rosters for the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl will be finalized and released prior to the high school football all-star event.

Black belts showed their prowess in martial arts as they battled one another. Here, Rease Dearing, left, dodges a kick from Cameron Smith.

By Bob Sofaly

Beaufort High School was the place to be Saturday for the 23rd annual Good Will Karate Tournament.

According to event founder Chuck Elias, 287 karate students of all ages and belt ranks, from dojos all across the area converged on BHS to participate in the tournament.

But the most exciting by far was watching the black belts fight. This year, Elias said the black belts went first instead of the traditional last spot so everyone could watch and aspire to become martial arts experts.

With lightning quick punches and kicks paired with the ear-splitting KIIIIIIYYYYYAAAAAAA, the black belts didn't disappoint and were rewarded with applause and cheers from an energetic crowd.

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Rease Dearing took advantage of a mistake by Cameron Smith and scores big points with a blow to the head.

Participants are heavily padded and blows are controlled to minimize injury.

Dearing defeated Smith 8-5.

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real estate

Fourth Quarter 2014 vs. 2015 Residential Sales

By Everett Ballenger

It is hard believe I am writing about the final quarter of 2015 already. Last year just flew by!

Up until the last quarter, 2015 had been a pretty good year overall. But October was the first month since 2013 that each month was up on the previous year. Looking at the numbers below for the five main areas we normally cover (Beaufort, Mossy Oaks, Port Royal, Burton and Lady’s Island), we see quite a lot of negative numbers. If we look at the “Residential” graph for all of Northern Beaufort County, which we produce each month, we can see that overall the last quarter was mostly ahead of last year.

The City of Beaufort saw a drop in sale volume of 7.4%, but actual unit sales remained the same at 25. So there must have been sales lower down on the price spectrum, as the average and median prices were down.

Mossy Oaks saw a drop in all sectors, but was only down 2 units in actual sales. Sale prices did take a hit though, with the average price down 30% and median price down 25%. But with only 14 sales, it does not take a lot to skew the sales price numbers one way or the other.

We have mentioned in the past that Mossy Oaks is an older developed area that does not see

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Fourth Quarter Residential Sales

(Fourth Quarter 2014 vs Fourth Quarter 2015) Area

a lot of new construction.

Port Royal was a surprise I must admit. I did not expect to see so many negative numbers from such a real estate “hot spot”.

Big national building companies have dominated the sales units over the last couple of years or so. We must assume they had a slower fourth quarter, and that has influenced these numbers to some degree.

Burton has been another real estate hot spot in Northern Beaufort County, but it too saw some declines. Nowhere near that experienced by Port Royal, and actually saw an uptick in median sales prices.

Again, Burton has a number of national builders which may have had a slower fourth quarter and brought down some of the numbers.

Lady’s Island did far better than the other four areas for the last quarter. Other than the average selling price, Ladys Island was up in all categories.

An impressive 64 unit sales in a slowing quarter is very respectable. There are numerous new housing developments on Lady’s Island that are scheduled to come on line, or continue to be developed in 2016.

We will look at the whole of 2015 in next month’s article, but I feel even with a slower fourth quarter, 2015 will prove to be overall a decent year for real estate in Northern Beaufort County. As I am writing this the Dow Jones Index is down some 400+ points…and this following a pretty negative run since the before the Holidays. I am by no means a financial expert, but

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Sales Volume

(Millions)

Units

Avg Price

Median Price

Beaufort 2014 2015 Change +/-

$6.8 $6.3 -7.4%

25 25 -

$274,716 $253,416 -7.8%

$182,000 $149,520 -18%

Mossy Oaks 2014 2015 Change +/-

$3.3 $2.0 -40%

16 14 -12%

$206,274 $145,232 -30%

$182,500 $136,500 -25%

Port Royal 2014 2015 Change +/-

$7.5 $4.1 -46%

30 21 -30%

$251,495 $203,863 -19%

$217,000 $178,900 -18%

Burton 2014 2015 Change +/-

$13.9 $12.6 -10%

66 63 -5%

$219,697 $205,000 -7%

$195,000 $200,000 +2.0%

Lady’s Island 2014 2015 Change +/-

$17.0 $17.5 +3%

59 64 +6%

$288,816 $272,746 -6%

$235,000 $242,700 +3%

Total 2014 2015 Change +/-

$48.7 $43.0 -12%

196 187 -5%

$248,261 $227,522 -9%

$210,000 $205,900 -2%

have the feeling that such a down turn in the equity markets will have some effect on local real estate. We may possibly see some investors moving funds into real estate. We have seen investors taking advantage of foreclosures since the real estate downturn in the later part of 2000’s. The effect of shaky equity markets is that the Federal Reserve may have to postpone increasing interest

rates, or even possibly lowering them back down again. It may be a couple of weeks before you read this, and the markets could be way up, or hopefully not down more than they are now.

One thing is certain – a Realtor’s professional life is never dull.

Everett Ballenger is the owner/ B.I.C of Ballenger Realty and the former President of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.

real estate & arts

Renowned photographer to speak at photo club meeting Renowned photographer, John Mariana, will be speaking at the Photography Club of Beaufort’s meeting on March 14th at the BAC/ Mather Academy (formerly Artworks), 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort. The presentation, which will begin at 7 p.m., is free and the public is invited to attend.

In 1980, John started using photography in connection to his art background

to create color images.

By 1984, large format black and white prints became his specialty.

Today, John uses digital files to bring a new and different look to John Mariana his work with primary focus on a unique color palette with visual and emotional presenta-

tion. He has won numerous awards for his large print images and regularly donates his work and talents to non-profit endeavors.

John’s style, presentation and fine art print quality has been and is today greatly influenced by Ansel Adams’ style and techniques for creating black and white prints.

John has produced seven books demonstrating his Photoshop techniques for

producing fine art photographs. His first pictorial book, Visions of Scotland, was published in 2008 with dramatic images of churches, abbeys, castles and the whimsical aspects of Scottish life. Presented as a photographic guide through the South Borderlands and the Highlands, it was followed by, Visions of Italy, a beautiful fine art book with impressive images of Venice, Florence Tuscany and Rome.

IT'S A WRAP:

Beaufort International Film Festival names winners The 10th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival faded to black in superstar fashion on Feb 13th beginning with a champagne reception replete with beautifully presented Lowcountry culinary delights and chocolate truffles. Filmmakers, film lovers and fans of the beautiful and gracious Vanna White, the Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award recipient, were on hand to see awards presented to the best of the best of over 700 entries from 66 countries in 12 different categories.

The festival began on Wednesday, Feb. 10th at Tabby Place in Beaufort with a kaleidoscope of color reflecting off of the international display of flags of countries represented in the festival, a school of dance flash mob performance and a canon confetti blast set off to signal the official start of the 10th year. Thursday morning began with what would start a trend of packed house attendance for most of the screenings that would continue through Saturday afternoon. Records were set for average screening attendance (average 292 per screening) and the single screening attendance record was set by the feature film Interwoven with 473. The estimated overall attendance record was set with 12,426 people enjoying some part of the four day celebration. This exceeded the attendance record set just last year by over 2000.

North Myrtle Beach native, television host, fashion icon and philanthropist Vanna White was presented the second Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award.

This award is presented annually to that person who is native to, or a long time resident of, South Carolina whose body of work in the film, television, or music industries reflects positively on themselves and the

Palmetto State. Vanna was very gracious in accepting this year's award and encouraged everyone to follow their dreams to the fullest. The award was presented

by Rick Ray, Co-Chief Executive of Nuray Pictures and Nuray Digital.

Other top awards went to Justin D. Roberts, former Army Captain and Chaplain, for his film No Greater Love. Justin was presented with the prestigious Santini Patriot Spirit Award. The award is presented to that filmmaker whose work honors American armed forces, veterans and/or their families. The award was presented by the only other recipient of the award, Director/Producer Jonathan Flora. Jonathan was presented the award in 2011 for his film Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good. Jonathan is a producer with Walt Disney Studios.

The festival also takes pleasure in showcasing the work of those who work behind the scenes and usually get little public attention for their efforts. Jonathan Gaynor, Sound Mixer, was recognized with the Behind the Scenes Award. Presenting the award was Academy Award winning Sound Designer Eugene Gearty.

Other Winners include: Best Feature: Keep In Touch, directed by Sam Kretchmar, New York, NY Best Documentary: Daylight Come, directed by Evan Vetter, Wilmington, NC Best Short Film: Pardon the Intrusion, directed by Louise Caruna Galizia, United Kingdom Best Student Film: Danny Freud, directed by Madliene Rae Painter, University of North Carolina, School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC Best Comedy: The Gunfighter, directed by Eric

Vanna White receive the Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award at the Beaufort International Film Festival.

Kissack, Los Angeles, CA Best Animation: Chiaroscuro, directed by Daniel Drummond, Sao Luis, Brazil Best Screenplay: Attic Ashes, written by Lorraine Portman, St. Augustine, FL Best Actress: Maritza Brikisak, Los Angeles, CA (A Prayer for the Lonely) Best Actor: Hoyt Richards, Los Angeles, CA (Intersection) Best Director: Sam Kretchmar, New York, NY (Keep In Touch) Audience Choice: Interwoven, (Director VW Scheich, Producer Uyen Le), Beaufort, SC The Beaufort International Film Festival is produced by the Beaufort Film Society. For more information visit beaufortfilmfestival.com.

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced that Bill and Martha Harvey will serve as honorary chairs for its annual Duke Symphony Orchestra concert fundraiser, scheduled for April 9th, continuing the Foundation’s tradition of having a local Duke alumnus chair the event.

The Harveys have been actively involved in the fundraiser since its inception and are longtime supporters of both Beaufort Memorial and the arts. Bill recently completed 9 years on the BMH Foundation Board, the last two as Chairman. The couple’s lifelong love of music is evidenced by their current involvement in church and community choirs, harking back to their college days when Martha went to school on a voice scholarship and Bill sang in the Glee Club at Duke. He remembers how special it was to sing Handle’s Messiah alongside the Duke Symphony Orchestra all those years ago, and looks forward to the Foundation’s annual fundraiser all the more.

For 13 years now, Conductor Harry Davidson has traveled with more than 60 Duke students and faculty to perform works of well-known and emerging classical composers.

“The first year, our audience responded to the opening number with a spontaneous standing ovation,” said Alice Moss, Executive Director of the BMH Foundation. “They’ve been a hit every year since.”

Bill and Martha agree, noting that Davidson “does an amazing job of explaining it all, setting the stage for each piece by presenting its unique story and helping the audience know what to listen for. It’s almost like he’s painting a picture for your ears, and you come away with a much deeper appreciation of the music.” Another feature of the evening is the collaboration of the orchestra with the USCB University Chorus directed by Victor Varner.

After the concert, patrons have the opportunity to join Davidson and the musicians for a special Conductor’s reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hussey.

Bill and Martha Harvey seen at the recent Valentine Ball will serve a co-chairs of the Duke Symphony fundraiser.

“Our musicians look forward to the concert each year,” says conductor Harry Davidson. “As our only performance away from Duke, the Beaufort concert is a highlight of our schedule.”

While in town, the Duke visitors stay in homes of Beaufort residents. “It’s always a treat to host the students who travel all this way to volunteer for the weekend,” says Martha. “We’ve gotten to know some truly remarkable young men and women over the years. Some are undergraduates; others are in grad school or on staff at Duke. We’ve even had groups of 4 or 5 who requested to stay with us year after year because we had so much fun together. They really enjoy their time in Beaufort.”

The concert is one of the Foundation’s most popular and successful fundraisers, having raised over $265,000 to support BMH’s Healing Arts Program at the Keyserling Cancer Center and other BMH facilities.

Make Plans Now: General admission tickets are $35.

Patron tickets start at $75 and include premium seating and an invitation to the conductor’s reception after the concert. To purchase tickets, visit www.bmhsc.org or call 843-522-5774.

Ticket prices are higher at the door.

arts

Red Piano Too Art Gallery & Penn Center to host Sam Doyle Art Exhibit and Festival March 11 & 12 The Red Piano Too Art Gallery and Penn Center are hosting a joint collaborative tribute to Saint Helena Island folk artist, the late Sam Doyle. The month long event is a celebration of the man and his art.

The Red Piano Too Art Gallery will have an opening reception for the local artists exhibiting in this show.

Their work will pay homage to the artist. Some of the other artists are: Paul Allen, Johnny Griner, Sonnel Thompson, Susanne Day, Sandra''Renee''Smith, Diane Britton- Dunham, Mary Mack, Elayne Scott, Shirley Hunter, and Sabra Wolfe. Please join us on March 11, 2015 and March 12, 2015 from noon to 5:00 p.m.

Penn Center will exhibit works from its permanent collection of Sam Doyle paintings during the month of March. Victoria Smalls, Director of History, Art and Culture at Penn Center wrote, “The Sam Doyle Folk Art Festival invites the ingenuity and expression of South Carolina Folk Artists to showcase their works of art for the world to see. Experience a rare opportunity to see the art work of Gullah Folk Art Icon, Sam Doyle, presented in the community where he spent his life and derived his inspiration.”

Mary Inabinett Mack owner of the Red Piano Too Art Gallery said, “It is very appropriate that we should celebrate the life and work of Mr. Doyle as he was instrumental in communicating and perpetuating the history of the Gullah lifestyle in his art.”

Sam Doyle, born in 1906 spent his entire life living in the Wallace community on Saint Helena Island.

He was born twenty one years before the bridge was built connecting downtown Beaufort to the Sea Islands. His great grandparents had been enslaved on the Wallace Plantation on Saint Helena Island. One

of nine children born to farming parents, he attended the Penn School where his artistic talents were first noticed. Sam left school and worked for nine years as a stock clerk at the Saint Helena Corner Store, then as a porter in a warehouse and for seventeen years at the laundry on Parris Island. After retiring from his Civil Service laundry job, Doyle spent the remainder of his life creating art and keeping the grounds at The Chapel of Ease ruins on Saint Helena Island.

Doyle began painting in the 1940's and for the rest of his life he chronicled the Gullah lifestyle as well as worldwide events he considered newsworthy. The artist’s family had a rich oral tradition through which they passed family history and events occurring in the Saint Helena Island Gullah Community from generation to generation. This oral history inspired his painting. Doyle is one of the most important Folk

Artists to come from South Carolina. He had the ability to use discarded items and paint a visual history of Saint Helena Island's past. This is a history not found in books, but rather told for the people and by the people. He created a colorful gallery of local characters like his great grandmother, Adelaide Washington, and his great grandfather, Pedro Rivers, both born enslaved but who would fight in the Civil War. He painted the islands “firsts” such as midwife, doctor, teacher, solider, motor car, funeral director to mention some.

Mary Mack recalls seeing her first Doyle painting.

She was in the seventh grade at Penn School. Sam Doyle's son, Sam Jr., sat next to her. He brought to class a painting of Saint Joseph Baptist Church... each student was to paint something and bring it in.., I looked at the painting and whispered,'' Oh, Sammy, you didn't paint that,” and he whispered back, ''No, my daddy did it.” Of course I was too young to know that Sam's paintings would someday be worth thousands of dollars.

A highlight of Doyle's career was being selected to exhibit his work in the 1983 ''Black Folk Art in America” collection at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington D.C. He was honored to be recognized as one of the finest self-taught black artists in America.

It is this history that is the inspiration for a Sam Doyle Tribute at The Red Piano Too Art Gallery and a Sam Doyle Festival at Penn Center this March. Gallery artists are excited and honored to paint a tribute to the great American folk artist Sam Doyle. Saint Helena Island Gullah Man, Sam Doyle, is a hero to all who love the history and art which is Saint Helena Island's heritage.

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By the Sea — Jewelry harmonizing with photography Opening on February 29, Beaufort Art Association presents "By the Sea,� a joint exhibit of fine jewelry and photography by two of the Lowcountry's finest artists, Barbara Miller and Robert Ryzner. The two-month exhibit runs from Monday, February 29, through Saturday, April 30. Opening Reception is Friday, March 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. The work of over 60 other local member artists will also be on exhibit.

Both Barbara Miller and Robert Ryzner have been exhibiting at the Beaufort Art Association for the past several years.

Barbara had appreciated Robert's creative approach to photography and recognized Purple Shell Necklace by Barbara Miller that each of their art complemented the other. The joint exhibit was born. Their precious gemstones, handmade glass decision to emphasize the sea stems beads, coral, shell, and fresh water pearls, from lifetimes of loving and sharing their particularly those with unusual shapes and textures. visions of all things swept from the sea.

Growing up on Long Island and having "My art merges my life-long love of fiber knitting and my admiration for lived most of her life near the water, beach unusual handmade jewelry," commented combing was always a favorite activity.

Barbara Miller. She has been a knitter Everything from the sea fascinates since age ten, designing everything from Barbara: the coral, the driftwood, the sea scarves to coats. Wire knitting uses the glass and pottery, the sponges, and the same techniques as fiber knitting, but it endless supply of shells. She currently substitutes wire for yarn and embellishes lives on Dataw Island.

Barbara's work has been featured in with beads to produce one-of-a-kind art galleries in Beaufort, Hilton Head, pieces of wearable art.

Wire knitting has as much design and Charleston, as well as Savannah, flexibility as fiber knitting. Barbara uses Asheville, Orlando, St. Augustine, different metals for knitting but prefers and Taos. Her art has won awards for stainless steel and gold-filled wire. Her three consecutive years at the Palmetto favorite beading materials include semi- Statewide fine crafts competition.

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Spot of Color by Robert Ryzner

Robert Ryzner received his fine arts degree from Penn State, working in oil, watercolor, lithography, photography, and film. His career as an Advertising Creative Director in a NYC agency filled his portfolio with international and national print, television, and video ads that garnered him over 65 international awards in juried shows.

Since moving to Bluffton over ten years ago, Robert began using the art of photography to capture the unique beauty of the Lowcountry and saltwater life. He discovered the technique of using a Mandela - a symmetrical design with internal and external patterns that are similarly simple yet profound. It's a geometric pattern typically circular or square, symbolizing integrated

structures around the center.

In this exhibit Robert combines the beauty of local shells and shells photographed around the world. These multi-dimensional images enhance the feeling of living by the sea. Since shells are a natural form of a Mandela, each geometric turn combination produces a unique photograph.

When you view this upcoming exhibit, capturing great moments by the sea in such a unique way, you will feel that all that is missing is the sound of waves lapping on the shore and the feeling of sand between your toes.

For further information on this exhibit or on the work of other member artists, please visit www.beaufortartassociation.com.

arts & voices

USCB presents an exhibition of photogrpahy by Clay Jordan The Studio Art Program and the Fine Arts Department at the University of South Carolina Beaufort will present Further, an exhibition of photography works by Clay Jordan at the Sea Islands Center Gallery on the university’s Historic Beaufort campus. The artwork will be on display through March 19.

Clay Jordan is a photographer and musician who currently lives in Milledgeville, GA and teaches photography courses at the Georgia College and State University. He received an M.F.A. from the Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA in 2013, and a B.A. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN in 1998.

Jordan’s works have been featured in group exhibitions including the Blackbox Gallery, Portland, OR, the Midwest Center for Photography, Wichita, KS, and at the Southeast

Center for Photography, Greenville, SC. In 2013, he had a one person exhibition at the University of the South, Sewanee, TN where he also served as a visiting artist and critic.

He received the Emerge Fellowship Award from the Midwest Center for Photography in 2015.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. The Sea Islands Center is located at 1106 Carteret Street. Gallery hours are Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

The Historic Beaufort campus, situated on Beaufort’s downtown waterfront, houses an innovative baccalaureate Studio Art program in close proximity to Beaufort’s many art galleries.

For more information about Further, an exhibition of photography works by Clay Jordan, contact Kim Keats, gallery manager, Sea Islands Center, at 843521-3147 or uscbsic@uscb.edu.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR PAL praises generosity of Lexus dealerships

Palmetto Animal League (PAL) is immensely grateful for a significant donation from Hilton Head Lexus/ Chatham Parkway Lexus as a result of their December to Remember campaign. The dealership donated $100 to PAL for every new car sold or leased during December. PAL was thrilled to receive $3,900 from Hilton Head Lexus and $3,600 from Chatham Parkway Lexus.

Their generosity did not stop there.

In 2015, Hilton Head Lexus also held a car wash/pet adoption event raising $440. In addition, they sponsored our annual charity golf tournament with a donation of $2,000, bringing their total contributions for the year to an astounding $9,940.

We are overwhelmed by the generosity of Hilton Head Lexus/ Chatham Parkway Lexus and their dedication to improving the lives of the animals in our community. Their

"THE SEA ISLAND SONGBIRD"

donations will allow PAL to provide vital care for hundreds of abandoned cats and dogs. Palmetto Animal League is a private, non-profit animal rescue organization that relies solely on donations, fundraising events and the PAL Thrift Store in Sheridan Park to give every animal a second chance at life.

PAL also operates an Adoption Center and Community Clinic in Okatie where we provide all animals with food, water, shelter, veterinary care, emotional support, enrichment, socialization and much more as we prepare them to be adopted into a loving home.

The tremendous success of Hilton Head Lexus/Chatham Parkway Lexus’ fundraising efforts is a true testament to the caliber of this company as a whole. All of us at PAL, especially the animals, are grateful for the chance to be partnered with such an outstanding company.

Most sincerely, Fred Liebert Chairman of the Board Palmetto Animal League

BACK WITH NEW ALBUM

They say, “If Womanism had a soundtrack, then Mahoganee would be a featured artist. Her musical stylings embody the spirit of this concept – vocals that are tender and yet powerful; a fiercely original artist with the ability to passionately interpret the greats from Nina to Natalie; a talented trustee of the art for past, present and future generations. Hearing her live can take you on a global journey through space and time, all the while keeping you intimately connected to your own understanding of the pure joy and pain that is music.

Sensual, inspirational, memorable – Mahoganee.”

Mahoganee is currently working on her 4th Studio Album called "Textures of a Soul" and will be releasing her 1st official single on March 19th at Salt Gallery in Beaufort. There will be a live video shoot for the new single during the evening festivities as well as a live acoustic soul session.

This is a “Dress to Impress” night of acoustic soul music so be camera ready!!

Gourmet hors d'oeuvres will be served. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended by calling Salt Gallery at 843-379-7258 or 843-592-8289.

A donation of $20 per person is suggested. Tickets can also be purchased at www.mahoganeeatsaltgallery.eventbrite.com.

The exploration continues — meet Jery B. Taylor

By Lee Scott

Over the past several years, I have driven out to Hunting Island State Park numerous times. Occasionally, I have noticed a woman sitting on the porch of the Gullah Grub Restaurant on Sea Island Parkway and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive working away on baskets. It never occurred to me to stop and talk to her, but fate intervened and we finally met.

Her name is Jery B. Taylor and she was the featured speaker at a club meeting I attended recently. She did a presentation on basket-making. Listening to her talk and watching her video gave me a new appreciation of the work that goes into making these baskets.

Many of us have strolled through the Straw Market of Charleston watching

Now what?

HIGHLIGHTING DAILY LIFE OBSERVATIONS

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

the women work, but there is much more to the story. Jery provided us with the history of basket weaving brought over from Africa. Her video revealed the work required to gather and prepare the materials. I was fascinated to learn that the baskets she makes are primarily made of four materials; pine needles, lemon grass, palmetto fronds and bulrush. It

turns out that lemon grass is a grass that yields an oil that smells like lemon, hence the name. And bulrush is a tough grasslike plant that can grow up to ten feet in the mud. Anyone familiar with the story of the infant Moses will be interested in knowing that the basket that held him was made out of bulrush.

As we watched the video, I was

mesmerized by Jery’s agility in pulling out the lemon grass and bulrush, cutting and splitting it and then placing it out to dry for four or five days. Then to watch her “spin her straw into gold” was fascinating. She explained that the diagonal weave she uses in some of her work is a specific Beaufort design. And although she spoke about the utilitarian value of the baskets, it was the artistic value of the baskets that interested me most. After her presentation, I had lunch with Jery. We chatted about our backgrounds, our sons and the food we like to eat. I am sorry I had not stopped to chat with her before, but if you see her on the porch of Gullah Grub restaurant, do not hesitate to stop. You might find me sitting there too.

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school news

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

20 Beaufort County schools earn state recognition Twenty Beaufort County schools have earned 2015 Palmetto Gold or Silver awards for student academic achievement, the South Carolina Department of Education announced today.

Only four of South Carolina’s 82 school districts had more schools to earn awards in 2015, and all four have much larger student populations and more schools than Beaufort County.

“There’s a lot to celebrate here,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “As recently as 2007 we had only three winners, and now we have 20 winners that were competing against even more rigorous criteria. On top of that, seven of our 20 winners were honored both for their overall academic performance and for their success in closing achievement gaps between minority and nonminority students,

and also between students from highincome and low-income families. That’s outstanding.”

The Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver program was created by the South Carolina General Assembly to recognize schools that attain high levels of absolute performance, high rates of growth and substantial progress in closing achievement gaps between groups of students.

The state’s Education Oversight Committee establishes criteria for the awards, and the Department of Education applies those criteria to determine which schools are honored. The EOC revised the eligibility criteria in 2012 to make them more demanding.

• Two Beaufort County schools – Okatie Elementary and Hilton Head

Island High – earned 2015 Gold awards for general performance as well as Gold awards for closing achievement gaps.

• Five district schools won Gold awards for general performance and Silver awards for closing achievement gaps: Broad River Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary, Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, Pritchardville Elementary and Red Cedar Elementary.

• Six district schools won Gold awards for general performance: Beaufort High, Bluffton Elementary, Bluffton High, Coosa Elementary, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts and Riverview Charter School (elementary and middle school grade levels).

• Seven district schools won Silver awards for general performance: Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort Middle, Hilton

Head Island Middle, Lady’s Island Elementary, Michael C. Riley Elementary, Robert Smalls International Academy and Whale Branch Elementary.

Schools receive awards for general performance based on both their absolute and growth ratings and the growth index found on state school report cards. These ratings are determined by PASS scores for elementary and middle schools. For high schools, ratings are based on Exit Exam results, graduation rates and percentages of students passing end-of-course tests.

Schools receive closing the achievement gap awards based on academic gains made by students in four categories: AfricanAmerican students, Hispanic students, students participating in federal freeor reduced-price lunch programs and students with non-speech disabilities.

Lady’s Island Middle 8th graders named SC Junior Scholars These 8th grade students at Lady’s Island Middle School earned the recognition of being named an SC Junior Scholar by achieving a very high score on the PSAT exam that they took in the fall and will be recognized this spring at a district-wide banquet. Congratulations to all the winners!

AT RIGHT: Lady's Island Middle School Junior Scholars (front row from left to right): A'Mya Singleton, Nicole Hamner, Keara White, Jamyah Moore, Tucker Baron; (back row from left to right): Collin Durham, Norberto Lopez, Sarah Geisler, Payton Alexander, Kijani Bynum, and Ninti Bynum.

BA student heads to Prague on scholarship Emma Hincher, Beaufort Academy Class of 2019 was named the recipient of the 2016 Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Emma has been awarded up to a $4,000 stipend to participate in a summer studyabroad program. She has chosen to travel to Prague in the Czech Republic. Pictured from left: Beaufort Academy Headmaster, The Thomas H. Horton, Stephen Schools, Beaufort Academy Middle School Jr. Memorial Scholarship teacher, Melissa Hincher, Emma Hincher, and Jason has been established to Hincher Beaufort Academy class of 1991. commemorate the contributions of Tom Horton to the study of English literature and to the development of the minds and characters of Beaufort Academy students. Grateful family members, students, colleagues and friends have come together to celebrate Tom’s contributions and to ensure that his legacy lives on. Each year, a Beaufort Academy high school student wins this unique award.

Parker's Convenience Stores makes very large donation to Beaufort County School District A local convenience store company today donated $15,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of an ongoing promotion at its outlets.

Parker’s, which operates 43 convenience stores in Georgia and South Carolina, said the proceeds came from its “Fueling the Community” program. That promotion gives one cent of every gallon of gas sold on the first Wednesday of each month to local schools.

Some of the Parker’s donation goes to support the school district’s annual “Support Person of the Year” recognition program, which honors school nurses, social workers, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants, school secretaries, and technology and data specialists. Most

of the rest goes to specific schools designated by Parker’s “Pump Pal Club” regular customers when they purchased their gasoline.

“We are deeply grateful to our Beaufort County customers for their loyalty," said Greg Parker, president and CEO of Parker's. "It’s truly a pleasure for us to give back to public and private schools in Beaufort County and to support the ongoing efforts of hard-working local teachers."

Superintendent Jeff Moss accepted the donation on behalf of the school district.

“Our partnership with Parker’s just keeps getting better and better,” Moss said, “As Parker’s grows, its support for schools grows, and that’s a wonderful thing to see.”

TCL hosts inaugural Mather History & Education Day The Technical College of the Lowcountry hosted its first Mather History and Education Day on Friday, February 19 at the TCL Beaufort Campus, the former site of the historic Mather School.

“TCL wants the Mather School to be more than our history,” Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mary Lee Carns said. “The Mather School’s leadership in education can be an active example for today’s TCL students, alumni and future students. This year’s inaugural event ensures the Mather legacy continues.”

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alumni on campus annually for years, this year’s event was expanded to include

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Beaufort Middle School students as well as TCL students and alumni. Middle

school students visited story circles, where they heard first-hand experiences from Matherites, current TCL students and TCL alumni. The event culminated with the group journeying together to ring the original Mather School bell.

Rachel Crane Mather established the school in 1868 to educate the daughters of freed slaves and to prepare young black women as teachers. In 1881, the school became part of the New England Baptist Missionary Association and continued educating area African-Americans until 1968. In the early 1970s, the school became part of the South Carolina Technical College System.

schools Lady's Island Elementary students dance the night away at the Sweetheart Dance On Friday, February 12th, Lady’s Island Elementary students and families were treated to a special dance to kick off the Valentine’s Day weekend. Ms. Newton, the school’s professional guidance counselor, organized the awesome event. The students and their parents were dressed to the nines and had a wonderful time dancing. There were selfies and photoshoots on the red carpet too. Many wonderful memories were created for all.

BRING ON SPRING! The Y is the fitness and fun capital of northern Beaufort County!  We’re social! From our lively Fit Over Fifty class to special community

wide events like the Beaufort River Swim, the Y is a place where everyone is welcome to join in the fun!

Coming up: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser April 2 & Beaufort River Swim June 11  We aquatics! Our renovated pool welcomes members of all ages and abilities. Check out our water aerobics classes, swim lessons, swim team & more!

Register now: Swim lessons for kids age 3 months to adult

 We’re all about health! We offer over 60 fitness classes every week

and have some of the best personal trainers around! Like team sports? We offer a full slate of youth and adult sports. Plus Boating!

Register now: Youth T-ball (ages 3-6), Adult Kickball (age 18+) Coming up: Adult Volleyball (age 18+) Y Boating Program Register Now! Space is Limited Spring Break Youth Boating Program: April 11-15 (+Summer Dates) Adult Power Boating Class Starts April 20

 We’re about youth development. Yes, our outstanding summer

camps are legendary, but did you know we also offer a certified preschool and afterschool program?

Register now: Our Preschool is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. Coming up: Summer Camp

Call us to arrange a tour!

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Robotics continued from page 1

The competition is hosted by The VEX Robotics Competition, and is considered the ultimate STEM activity for middle school and high school students (ages 11-18). STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – an education focus that has become important as the US lags behind other countries in these four critical areas.

Each year, an engineering challenge is presented by VEX in the form of a game. Students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors, use the VEX Robotics Design System to build innovative robots designed to score the most points possible in qualification matches, elimination matches and skills challenges. In addition to having a great time and building amazing robots, through their participation in the VEX Robotics Competition and their work within their team, students learn many academic and life skills.

The VEX Robotics Competition game for the 2015-2016 school year is called “Nothing but Net”, and was revealed at the 2015 VEX Robotics Competition World Championship.

There are several types of matches that the teams compete in; each designed to demonstrate a different skill from the team members. They are: • Standard Matches: Two teams create

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an “alliance” and then compete against another alliance.

• Robot Skills Challenge: One robot & driver playing alone against the clock.

• Programming Skills Challenge: One robot using sensors to run autonomously.

• Online Challenges: Unique contests using CAD, animation, essays, and more Kevin T. Mingle is a member of Team Cougar 6318C explains, “Everyone on the team has a different role to play.

As for myself, I was the programmer and also the driver at one of our recent competitions. My other team mates, Sean Kongkiat, Vincent Atkin and Garrett Jones, their jobs were to design the Robot for the competition, and our team came in 2nd place against a ton of high school

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teams. We were pretty happy about that.”

Team Cougar then competed against the next round of competitors at the Dutch Fork Middle School in Irmo, SC. This gave the team a unique opportunity to compete against only middle school teams. Kevin reports, “There are 5 state qualifying spots up for grabs in that tournament. We’re going to give it our best!”

Hard as they tried, they didn't win the last event at Dutch Fork Middle School.

But plans are underway for competing again next year.

Michael W. Rentz is the coach of the Cougars. In his spare time he is a PLTW Gateway Master Teacher (a teaching system that provides engineering,

biomedical, and computer science curriculum for middle school students that challenges, inspires, and offers schools variety and flexibility), Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, Head Baseball Coach, and finally the Robotic Coach at Lady’s Island Middle School.

Kevin says, “Mr. Rentz is a great coach and each time we compete, we get better.

Thanks coach!”

But Kevin’s mother, Kinda McEachern, sums up what all of us “old folks” wish for these kids as they go through life. Kinda hopes that Kevin and his teammates “never stop persevering in achieving their engineering dreams. If you four can think it, you can build it!"

My sentiments exactly.

business

BEFORE LAUNCHING YOUR BOAT...

Provided by State Farm

Whether you’re a new boat owner or an experienced skipper heading out for the first time this season, taking the proper safety precautions is the first step in enjoying your time on the water. Here are a few prelaunch safety measures that can help make your outings as relaxing as possible.

Take A Boat Safety Course You wouldn’t get behind the wheel of a car without a driver’s education, so why would you get behind the wheel of a boat without proper instruction? A boat safety course will teach you basic marine operation, navigation and safety, as well as federal and state boating regulations.

Still need convincing? The reasons for taking a boat safety course are as simple as 1-2-3.

1. It’s the law. More than 40 states now require operators to take an approved boating safety course as part of their boat licensing or safety certification process.

2. It’s easy. Taking a boat safety course is convenient.

Approved courses are offered throughout the country, and many are even available online.

3. It’s effective. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, only 14 percent of accidental boating deaths in 2009 occurred on boats where the operator had received boating safety instruction. Even if your state doesn’t require boater education, the safety benefits are clear.

Get Your Vessel Checked Once you’ve completed a boating safety course, make sure your boat is as seaworthy as you are by scheduling a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check. This courtesy evaluation is a free, fast, and convenient way to check your boat’s compliance with state and federal boating equipment regulations.

Pack The Right Gear You can’t always prevent emergencies on the water, but you can make sure you’re equipped to deal with them effectively. The U.S. Coast Guard suggests you have the

following items on your boat to help you prepare for common occurrences, such as severe weather, accidents, or mechanical breakdown: • Radio equipment • Charts of the local area and a compass • Anchor and extra line • Tool kit for repairs • Paddles • Bailer or bilge pump • First-aid kit • Food and water • Additional clothing, such as warm clothes, a hat, and foul weather gear • Personal items (sunscreen, medicines, sunglasses) Get Insured Your home, your car, and your boat are all investments worth protecting, and that means buying insurance.

Contact an agent to discuss your boat insurance options before you get in the water.

THE BEAUFORT CHAMBER CORNER Save the Date ~ June 3, 2016: The Civitas Awards Gala & Annual Meeting will be held on June 3, 2016 in the brand new Tabby Place on Port Republic Street. This is an event you won't want to miss!

The Chamber will be recognizing businesses, individuals and organizations in our area who are exemplary in their field. Award nominations now being accepted! Take this opportunity to nominate a friend, co-worker, business or organization you think deserves public recognition for doing a great job. Applications are available at www.BeaufortChamber.org or at the Chamber Office (701 Craven Street). All nominations are due by March 18, 2016.

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Turbeville Insurance! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!

Continuing the fight against food stamp fraud

By Attorney General Alan Wilson

On January 2, 2015, the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office launched a special unit dedicated to prosecuting food stamp fraud. At the conclusion of its first year, we’ve seen major success in combatting this rapidly growing criminal enterprise in South Carolina.

In the last year, 99 cases have been pled, and $19,663.31 worth of restitution has been recovered.

So far, the grand total of restitution ordered plus the amount recovered by our office is $337,392.47. And this is just the beginning.

Funding for this unit is provided by a $318,840 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a joint partnership between DSS and the Attorney General’s Office. As you can see, the amount recovered plus the restitution ordered exceeds the actual cost of the grant all within the first year. This is great news as it means that these criminals are being held accountable for their actions. It also shows how truly

great this problem is in our state.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also commonly known as the food stamp program, helps those who are in need acquire essential items such as food. SNAP issues recipients a debit card, which is automatically credited with the qualifying benefit amount each month. Recipients use that card to buy unprepared food items such as milk, meat, bread, beans and rice to feed their families.

In South Carolina, 855,000 people receive these benefits. The program gives individuals assistance in order to get back on their feet. In a nation as great as ours, the goal is that individuals shouldn’t have to go without necessities simply because they have fallen on a difficult period of life.

Unfortunately, there are those who have discovered a way to abuse this system and steal from these recipients. The scheme is simple: an individual takes a

SNAP card to a retailer, who charges a certain amount to it. The retailer then gives them half that amount in cash.

This is why the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Social Services (DSS) have teamed up to fight food stamp fraud to make certain that individuals who are truly in need of assistance will no longer be robbed of the support they are entitled to. DSS investigators work to identify potential cases, which are then sent to the Attorney General’s Office for review and prosecution.

I’m pleased with the results we saw in this first year; however there is more work to be done. By working together to safeguard our tax dollars and stop waste through fraud, we can all help make South Carolina an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

If you know or suspect someone who is committing food stamp fraud, please report it by calling a special tip line at 1-800-616-1309.

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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE?

By Celia Strong

One of the more interesting questions when we're talking about wines with someone is about Russian River wines.

In speaking about wines, many people start to use abbreviations for some of the longer names and phrases. The Russian River Valley, which is located in Sonoma County, is a great source for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. For brevity's sake, we just say, "It's a Russian River Chard."

And, then, the question comes: "It's from Russia?" The next five minutes or so are spent explaining wine lingo, because, no, the wine is not from Russia. With love or anything else.

So, now, we can learn about our new wine for this week. A Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. The history of this area explains its name. Russians were the first nonnative residents here. From 1812 to 1841, the Russian-American Company used Fort Ross as a trading post, as rest stop for settlers going further and as a safety spot for Russian settlers in the valley.

These Russian settlers were among the first to plant vineyards in Sonoma. The Gold Rush, in 1849, brought lots more people to Sonoma. But, the Russians abandoned their base in the Russian River area about 1841. The Russian River AVA was established in 1983. It is known for its Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. There are over 200 wineries in the AVA now. About 42% of the wines produced are Chardonnays and about 29% are Pinot Noirs. From not quite

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

1,000 acres of vineyards.

The AVA does not cover the entire river. Only a small segment of the valley, from near Healdsburg south to the Santa Rosa plains and Sebastopol. Chalk Hill AVA and Sonoma Green Valley AVA are both located within the Russian River AVA. The soil in the Russian River AVA was formed millions of years ago.

Collisions between the North American and Pacific tectonic plates, volcanic vent eruptions and eroded bedrock from huge amounts of flowing water all played their part. This soil is part sand, part limestone, part clay, part alluvial. All soil types we've heard of before that are good for wine grape growing. The climate in the Russian River AVA has cool mornings, with ocean breezes that help clear out the morning fogs. Nighttime temperatures can be 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit lower at night.

The cool-warm-cool-warm cycle helps develop more complex flavors in the growing grapes. A longer growing season, too. Harvest in the AVA is usually later than in neighboring areas. Pinot Noirs thrive in the cooler parts of the Valley; Chardonnays in the slightly warmer.

Which gets us to our grape for this

This wine is known for its balance between ripe fruit flavors and crisp acidity... It starts with apple, pear, quince and tangerine flavors, spreads out in your mouth with sweet Asian spices and finishes with a refreshing crispness. week. Finally. The title, "Queen of White Wines" can be easily understood with wines from the Russian River. These Chardonnays are a cross between the Old World style of white Burgundies like Chablis and the Côtes d'Or, lean, crisp, tight, and the New World style of California that is fuller, richer and riper.

Russian River Chards have full ripe flavors, apples, pears, melons, peaches and nectarines, with a clean, bright acidity that balances out the fullness and lets the wines finish with more balance. Experts

have called these Chards the best of "both worlds!"

At last, we come to our specific Russian River Chardonnay. Laguna. This wine is known for its balance between ripe fruit flavors and crisp acidity. The epitome of its source! It starts with apple, pear, quince and tangerine flavors, spreads out in your mouth with sweet Asian spices and finishes with a refreshing crispness. Most of the grapes for this wine come from the Laguna Ranch Vineyard in the Russian River AVA. A good thing, which is obvious when you taste this wine. (The truth is, if you've drunk several other Russian River Chardonnays, chances are you've tasted some Laguna Ranch Chardonnay.) Not a good thing, unfortunately, when you know there are only so many grapes from this specific vineyard. This really is not the only Russian River Chardonnay that uses these grapes. So, availability is limited. All of which means you know what. A great Chard from the Russian River, with love.

For $25.97. Enjoy.

Try the finest wines at the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival presented by Publix announced 163 award winning wines in association with the Hilton Head Island International Wine Judging for 2016.

Each year hundreds of wines pour in from around the world to be judged by master sommeliers, certified wine educators, and others gathered at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head.

This year’s top wines included the 2012 Chardonnay from California’s Chalk Hill as Best in Show for white wines and Willamette Valley’s 2013 Pinot Noir from Two Messengers as Best in Show for red. In its 31st year, the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, a nonprofit event, facilitates scholarships for local collegiate students studying tourism, hospitality, and the culinary arts.

“Our company supports the festival not just because it’s fun and we all love wine, but because it gives back to our community” said Audre Reichenbach Vugrinac, Community Relations Manager at Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet. “Sure, you can taste hundreds of wines and it’s a big party, but it’s a party with a purpose.”

The acclaimed panel of judges included individuals who hold certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Society of Wine Educators, International Sommelier Guild, and Wine and Spirits Education Trust.

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and beauty of the Hilton Head Area.

“We can say many things about our festival. Hilton Head is beautiful. We are one of the oldest wine festivals on the East Coast. It is one of the largest wine events in the South. However, what we are most proud of is that our event has created dozens of opportunities for students in the past few years. The fact that we have a wine competition and festival makes us fairly unique” commented HHIWFF Executive Director Jeff Gerber.

Excess wine bottles are used for charitable bidding lots made available at the Grand Tasting and Public Tasting events. This year the wine festival will last from March 7th through 12th, with the tasting events happening the last two days at The Sea Pines. Award winners are also featured by organizers at special events, such as ‘Wine and Cinema’ at Custom Audio Video, and knowledge sessions offered throughout the week.

Joining Chalk Hill and Two Messengers (Maison L'Envoye') was Barboursville Vineyards’ Paxxito, a 2012 Muscato, which took home the top dessert wine prize. In total, there were 17 Double Gold Medal winners, 25 Gold Medal winners and 121 Silver Medal winners were named out of 418 entrants.

“Our festival offers one of the few East Coast judging competitions and is one of the oldest. This makes our medals prestigious to vintners and generally signals to the public that a wine is worth

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trying” said Tami Bream, President of the Board of the HHIWFF. “As a restaurant owner, I can safely say it’s a big deal.”

All 163 award winners are available for reference and tickets are available at hiltonheadwineandfood.com, along with 2015’s collection of winners.

DOUBLE GOLD WINNERS 2016 Alexander Valley Vineyards Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards Alexander Valley Vineyards CYRUS, 2011 Alexander Valley Vineyards Alexander Valley Vineyards Alexander School Reserve Single Vineyard Cabernet, 2012

Dr. Konstantin Frank Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling, 2014 Dr. Konstantin Frank Dr. Konstantin Frank Gewurztraminer, 2014 Foley Family Wines Chalk Hill Chardonnay, 2013 Old Bridge Cellars Maison L’Envoyé Two Messengers Pinot Noir, 2013 Patricia Green Cellars Patricia Green Cellars Estate Old Vine Pinot Noir, 2014 Pollak Vineyards Pollak Vineyards Cabernet Franc, 2013 Pollak Vineyards Pollak Vineyards Petit Verdot, 2013

Alexander Valley Vineyards Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc, 2013

Rombauer Vineyards Rombauer Vineyards Merlot, 2012

Barboursville Vineyards Barboursville Vineyards Paxxito (Passito), 2013

Rombauer Vineyards Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012

Delicato Family Vineyards Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013

Rombauer Vineyards Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013

Don Sebastiani & Sons Sivas-Sonoma Zinfandel, 2013

Schug Schug Carneros Pinot Noir, 2014

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Stay busy and entertained with themed crossword puzzles and Sudoku THEME: MARCH MADNESS ACROSS 1. Kindergarten disrupters 6. Lending letters 9. Secondary school 13. Balance in the sky 14. Sheepish sound 15. Darlings 16. Continental divide 17. Caustic soda 18. Binary digits code 19. *Requirement to play in March Madness 21. Unhitch 23. Baseball bat wood 24. Fail to mention 25. Bad-mouth 28. "____ and turn" 30. Colonnade 35. "Oh, my!"

37. "____ ____ good example" 39. Socially acceptable behaviors 40. *Major bball outfitter 41. Sea swallows 43. Constricting snakes 44. *____ and shoot, without dribbling 46. Exertion 47. Wise one 48. Newspaper VIP 50. Florida Keys and such 52. *March Madness winner's reward 53. TV's "____. O" 55. Male child 57. *Winningest coach 60. *One region 64. BBQ spot 65. Be in debt 67. Famous ballerina painter 68. Winery process 69. Did a marathon 70. Pack animal 71. Secretary station 72. Armageddon 73. *Senior to freshman

DOWN 1. Coalition of countries 2. Puerto ____ 3. Cain's victim 4. ____-____-la refrain 5. Least crazy 6. Up to the task 7. Foot the bill 8. Sleep in one's eye 9. Acapulco money 10. "____'em" in pool 11. Huron's neighbor 12. Tire measurement 15. *Occasional Cinderella team from OH 20. Uncredited author?

22. Not a thing 24. Emu relative 25. *March Madness, a.k.a. "The Big ____" 26. Homer's famous poem 27. Female principle, Hinduism 29. *1 or 16, e.g.

31. Lots 32. Response to pain 33. Candidate's concern 34. A useful part 36. Religious offshoot 38. Tolstoy's Karenina 42. Styluses 45. *Show off 49. Beluga yield 51. Equestrian gear 54. Annoy a bedfellow 56. Inhabit 57. *College athletes don't earn one 58. Singer "on the dock of the bay" 59. Sound on a farm 60. Fix 61. Archaic exclamation of surprise 62. Ditto 63. Ivan the Terrible, e.g.

64. Bachelor's dwelling 66. Like a dim star

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

This dog won’t hunt…and other dog related idioms

By Dr. Parker T. Barker

Over the course of the years, many idioms about dogs have taken hold in our language. An idiom is a meaning created by how a word or phrase is used that is different from its literal meaning. Sayings like “my dogs are barking” which means “my feet hurt” in friendly conversation is an example of an idiom.

If you stop to think about it, I am betting you can come up with several in your own vocabulary that are part of your regular lexicon. My mom uses “It’s raining cats and dogs” all the time to describe the torrential rains we get sometime.

Sometimes I laugh when I think about my pal Percy arriving amid millions of raindrops. I can guarantee you he wouldn’t be too happy that I know.

Some believe “it’s raining cats and dogs” originated with Norse mythology. Odin was the god of storms and was attended by dogs and wolves. Sailors often credited him with rain. Or it could have come from medieval mythology, when witches often used cats in their spells and rode them through the air, even during storms. Kind of a lumpy precursor to a broom. Or it may be because dogs and cats tend to seek higher ground in the form of rooftops during storms. While waiting out the storm they may have been swept off the

Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center.

roof, and for all intense and purposes looked like it was raining cats and dogs.

Who knows? But over the years, there is a very clear image of what this idiom means.

Here’s another one. Down here, there is lots of chatter about the “dog days of summer.” Aren’t they all dog days of summer? So where did that expression come from? It describes the hottest time of the summer when both dogs and people try to find a shady, cool spot to lie down and wile away the hottest part of the day and do nothing. Another way to describe it is it is one of those days when it is so hot, and the air is barely moving, and everybody is on the porch with a fan trying to simply get through the day. Today, thank god, they have been replaced by air conditioning in a lot of places, but not everywhere. Those dog days of summer are very real around the Lowcountry. Another variation on this is dog days are in the middle of the

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summer when the Dog Star, Sirius, rises and sets with the sun.

Not all animal idioms are necessarily positive. Using the phrase “it was a total dog and pony show” can certainly be derogatory. A dog and pony show (or act) is negative phrasing meaning an elaborate attempt to impress someone with something that does not really have true value or substance. Imagine someone in sales, (sorry friends) who is trying to get you to buy, or join, something new and they pull all the stops out to attempt to convince you it is a “must have” product or organization. Dancing girls are not unheard of in a dog and pony show.

There are lots more. I have listed some below but I’m sure there are many others out in the world. Let us know the ones we missed by putting them in the comments section of our website, www. yourislandnews.com.

Do you know what these idioms mean?

Why keep a dog and bark yourself? ~ Meaning: Why hire someone to do something, and then do it yourself?

That dog won’t hunt. ~ Meaning: That won’t work, forget it.

Three dog night ~ Meaning: Very cold; referring to the number of dogs you need to cuddle up with in order to stay warm.

I’ve got to go see a man about a dog ~ Meaning: I’m going to the restroom.

Like a dog with two tails ~ Meaning: Very happy.

It’s a dog-eat-dog world ~ Meaning: Take what you want and only look out for yourself because that’s what everyone else is doing. Personally I find this thought very unsettling.

Gone to the dogs ~ Meaning: Something has lost all its good qualities and gone bad.

Every dog has its day ~ Meaning: Andy Warhol explained the phrase by saying that everyone will have their fifteen minutes of fame.

Let sleeping dogs lie ~ Meaning: Don’t wake up anything that may cause trouble or be a problem.

How many of these expressions do you use in your regular conversation? I was surprised at how many Mom uses every day. Maybe that is because she is a self-professed “dog person.” Here are some more for you to try out on your next family gathering: • the dog ate my homework • fight like cats and dogs • a sly dog • as sick as a dog • be like a dog with a bone • Hot diggety dog!

• you are a lucky dog

what to do Riverview Baptist Church invites all to Homecoming 2016

Plaza Stadium Theater Friday 3/4 - Thursday 3/10

Riverview Baptist Church, located at 2209 Boundary Street Beaufort, invites you to join them on Sunday, March 6, at their Worship Service which begins at 10 a.m. The guest speaker will be Russ Williams. Fellowship meal to follow services.

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The Greater Bluffton Republican Club is pleased to announce that their next meeting will be held at Rose Hill Golf Club at 4 Clubhouse Dr. on Monday, March 7, 2016. We are very pleased to have Mike Sisno join us. Mr. Sisino is retired from a 31 year career in law enforcement with the final rank of Patrol Division Commander.

During his career, Mr. Sisino worked in the Uniform Division, Detective Division/ Special Investigations, Governor's Security Detail, the Marine Division, and was assigned to two special teams, Search and Rescue and SWAT. He had the honor of working as the Head Firearms Instructor for the State Police Academy and has an impressive amount of advanced training.

After his retirement, Mr. Sisino worked as a Government Contractor and now works for a private security company.

The social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting starts at 5:45 p.m. Please come enjoy the beautiful clubhouse while enjoying the fellowship of likeminded conservatives. The public is welcome.

New Hope Church to host Financial Course

New Hope Christian Church will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) Course. This life-changing class, taught by Dave Ramsey and the FPU teaching team on video and coordinated

by Wilma Holman will be taught at New Hope Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Beaufort. The tools learned will help you achieve your financial goals by

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Mayor Keyserling to be LIBPA Guest Speaker

City of Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling will be the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to be held on March 8 at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtors’ Association headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park (behind the BB&T Bank) on Lady’s Island Dr. Subjects to be included in the discussion include Lady’s Island traffic, future commercial growth, annexation and infrastructure.

The meeting is open to the public.

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TCL invites the Beaufort High Theater community to “Return to present three nights The Beaufort High Theater proudly to the Classroom” event Presents Alice in Wonderland on March The Technical College of the Lowcountry invites local residents to its 2nd annual “Return to the Classroom” event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 at the TCL New River Campus in Bluffton. The event is free and includes two morning classes followed by a lunch and learn session.

“We are excited to welcome the community to our beautiful New River campus for a day of exploration and discovery,” TCL President Dr. Richard Gough said.

The event features a variety of classes centered on the topic of wellness and taught by exceptional TCL faculty members. Participants will be able to choose two classes from the following: 1. Stress and Wellness 2. Couples Therapeutic Massage 3. Literature and Wellness 4. Health Monitoring

10th, 11th and 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Arts Center at Beaufort High. Admission $5. For more information Please call 843322-2152. Spend some qualify time and bring the kids for a “Family Date Night!”

Audubon takes trip to Bear Island WMA

Join the Audubon for a trip to Bear Island WMA on March 10th. You will see ducks in the old rice fields, Avocets, BlackNecked Stilts, White Pelicans, and Tundra Swans in the ponds. There’s no limit to the number of people who can go on this outing but for planning purposes, please RSVP. If you decide at the last moment, don’t hesitate to join the fun. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the (former) Lady’s Island McDonalds. Departure is 8:00 a.m. Bring lunch, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, water, etc.

Upcoming library events To be held at the St. Helena Branch Library at 6355 Jonathon Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena.

Event: Our Stories Matter: Documenting Our History in the Lowcountry

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Description: Presented by Once Upon A Time CEO Ryan J. Heathcock. Mr. Heathcock will be speaking about his "journey of discovery" tracing his genealogy from Africa, to Europe, to the Americas. Ryan has traced his Gullah roots to St. Helena Island as far back as 1800. Through "OUAT", he offers his experience and his expertise to the residents of the Lowcountry and the organizations serving the communities within the Gullah/Geechee Corridor to keep their history alive and documented for generations to come. Call 843-2556487 for more information.

Event: Teen Advisory Board

Date: Monday, March 14 and 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Description: Teens come together to discuss events, fundraising, collection development for St. Helena Branch Library. Call 843-255-6541 for more information.

Event: End of Life Issues: Health care power of attorney, living, wills DNR orders, power of attorney, funeral planning & cremation

Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Description: A local lawyer will give a 30-45 minute lecture with a question and answer period. Contact Meghan at mkilgore@bcgov.net or call 843-255-6559 for more information.

Event: Cooking Club

Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

Description: March’s theme is ‘In like a Lion, Out like a Lamb”. Make a recipe that will take us on an epicurean journey. The dish should have flavors that hit the palette strong like a lion and finish as smooth as a lamb or vice versa. Call 843-255-6487 for more information.

To be held at the Bluffton Branch Library at 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton.

Event: Teen Tech Week: Create it @ the Bluffton Branch!

Date: Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11 during library hours Description: Demo 3D printing, audio/video production and Raspberry Pi software in the new Bluffton Media Lab! For more information, contact Adam Farver at 843-255-6507 or afarver@bcgov.net.

Event: Let’s Juggle

Date: Wednesday, March 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Description: Learn the first steps into becoming a juggling master. This event is for ages 8-12. For more information, contact Kelli Baxter at 843-255-6510 or kbaxter@bcgov.net.

Event: Raspberry Pi Day

Date: Monday, March 14 at 4 p.m.

Description: Learn to program using the Raspberry Pi. For more information, contact Belinda Blue at 843-255-6507 or bblue@bcgov.net.

Event: Process Art Class

Date: Thursday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Description: Join an art class where the only rule is to create. This event is for ages 3-6. For more information, contact Kelli Baxter at 843-255-6510 or kbaxter@bcgov.net.

Event: Zumba Kids

Date: Saturday, March 19 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Description: A dance fitness party for ages 7-11. For more information, contact Kelli Baxter at 843-255-6510 or kbaxter@bcgov.net.

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PRESIDENTS’ DAY Sale S G N I V SA NT EVE

ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS

UP TO 29%!

48 MONTHS NO INTEREST

Purchase an item of $600 or more and receive a 29% discount on that item and 10% off other items purchased at the same time.* *29% off applies to the most expensive item purchased if over $600 before taxes. Clearance items, mattress items and items previously purchased are excluded. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. Multiple-piece items count as one item (table top and base, china top and base, bunkbed wood parts).

Photos shown are for illustration purposes only. Sale ends 3/9/16.

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BIG DISCOUNTS FOR CASH

745 Robert Smalls Parkway Beaufort, SC 29906 Mon-Sat 10am-6pm *No Interest for 48 Months with Equal Payments: Offer subject to credit approval on Renovate credit card. Minimum purchase amount of $3000 (if applicable). During the 48 month promotional period a minimum monthly payment is required that is calculated by dividing the purchase amount by the length of the promotional period. The promotional period will s Sunis required 1pm-5pm the date of purchase. Interest will not accrue during the promotional period. If the purchase amount, plus any applicable fees or charges is not paid in full by the end of the promotional period, interest will be charged at the APR for purchases on any remaining balances until paid in full. The current APR for purchases is variable 28.99%. APR for purchases on existing accounts between 26.99-28.99%. If any required minimum payment is 36 days past due, the Penalty APR, currently variable 29.99% will apply to remaining balances. Minimum interest charge $2.00. Financing offer expires 2/22/2016. There are limited quantities of items shown. No holds or rainchecks during this sale. Photos without pricing are just for display purposes and may no 866-586-5950 able. Prior sales are excluded from financing and discounts.

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