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NEWS

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Cindy Baxter took a few minutes to visit with her husband Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Baxter on Friday, May 23, at Beaufort National Cemetery. Baxter said her husband died two years ago this month but it feels like it was just yesterday.

PROFILE ABOVE: Hunter Graves, 3, son of Diana and Bobby Graves of Beaufort, helps sort out American flags on Thursday, May 22 at Beaufort National Cemetery.

The flags were placed at the grave markers at the cemetery. BELOW: Mike Melton, a Patriot Guard Rider from Charleston, holds a red rose with his American flag during the Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Beaufort National Cemetery.

ABOVE: Memorial Day kicked off with the traditional parade led by the Parris Island Marine Band on Monday.

RIGHT: A girl places an American flag at one of the graves Thursday, May 22 at Beaufort National Cemetery in preparation for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

FOOD + WINE

The Lunch Bunch dines at the amazing Italian restaurant, Griffin Market. see page 19 INDEX

celebrating survivorship

Beaufort Memorial hosts annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration When Starr Spearman marched across Charleston’s Ravenel Bridge last month in the Cooper River Bridge Run, it made no matter she was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

The debilitating treatment didn’t stop her from going deep sea fishing last week either.

“The big C isn’t a scarlet letter,” the 54-year-old Spearman said. “It will always be hanging over my head, but I’m getting on with my life.”

On Sunday, June 1, the Lady’s Island

Pat Gallagher and Ann Gassenheimer are the owners of Vegetable Kingdom. see page 6

resident will join dozens of others who have battled cancer at the Fifth Annual Beaufort Memorial Hospital Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration.

“Today, a diagnosis of cancer is not a death sentence” said Connie Duke, cancer program director for Beaufort Memorial Hospital. “More than 60 percent of patients are cured of cancer, and the statistics are getting better every year.”

SURVIVORS continued on page 4

Starr Spearman didn’t let chemotherapy stop her from deep sea fishing last week.

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news & business

Stay prepared during hurricane season The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office is focusing on hurricane preparedness as South Carolina’s Hurricane Season begins June 1. The Sheriff ’s Office encourages residents to use this information to prepare your home and family in the event of a severe weather event in our area.

• Make plans now: Gather and store all valuable paperwork such as mortgage notes, insurance papers, deeds, licenses, photos, etc. You must be able to show proof of ownership for your home or vehicle in order to claim the loss through insurance or FEMA. • Itemize furnishings, clothing, valuables, etc. Take photos or videos of

your home and belongings. This will help adjusters to settle claims. They can also prove uninsured losses, which are tax deductible.

• Gather non-perishable food, drinking water, candles, matches, first aid kits, battery-operated radios, batteries, flashlights, etc. Have these ready at all times.

• Plan and drive your evacuation routes. Know ahead of time where you need to go.

• Plan now to protect your windows with boards or shutters. Pre-cut and store them.

• In the event of an approaching hurricane, the SC Department of

Transportation will shut down the operation of swing and draw bridges when sustained winds reach 24 mph and a mandatory evacuation is ordered.

• Make plans now and determine how you are going to relocate your boat.

• Homeowner’s insurance typically covers damage from wind, hail, and lightning but not from flooding. A separate flood policy can be acquired through your insurance agent.

• Homeowner’s coverage normally includes the home itself plus contents and extra living expenses made necessary by being forced out of your home. If you are a renter, you may purchase contents and living expense coverage.

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The Beaufort County Capital Project Sales Tax Commission’s next public two work sessions, set for Thursday, May 29, at 12:30 p.m. in the BIV #3 conference room and June 4, at 1 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at the Administration Building, will begin prioritizing the list of projects and draft the ordinance question that Beaufort County taxpayers could see in November.

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Business of the Week Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business to recognize. The Business of this Week is Ballenger Realty and the chamber surprised them with lunch courtesy of Sonic.

Upcoming events: • Friday, May 30: Civitas Awards & Annual Meeting at Dataw Island Club: Dataw Island Club, 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 6:45 p.m. dinner/ program. Silent auction during the event.

• Thursday, June 5: Beaufort Networking: 8:309:30 a.m., Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn. Topic: WorkKeys — SC WorkReady Communities.

• Thursday, June 12: Business After Hours: 5:30 -7 p.m., Hosted by Fripp Island Resort, The Beach Club on Tarpon Boulevard. Free, open to all.

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Swimming and water safety tips

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Swimming is a great activity. Not only are there lots of physical benefits, it’s also something the whole family can enjoy. But like a lot of things in life, it also comes with risk.

Drowning — according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 1 to 14 years, and the fifth leading cause for people of all ages. So water safety should be a concern no matter where you and your family swim.

General Water Safety Enroll children in swimming lessons at an early age. Risk of drowning is decreased by as much as 88% when children aged 1 to 4 years take swimming lessons. Adults can also benefit from refresher courses. Many cities have swimming lessons available through local parks and recreation programs as well as gyms with pools. You can also check with the Red Cross on registering for a swim class in your area.

Learn CPR. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can mean the difference between life and death. Check with the Red Cross about registering for a CPR class in your area.

Use only U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets. Young and inexperienced swimmers may want to use a life jacket.

Do not use any sort of air-filled or foam toys. They are not designed to keep swimmers safe.

Children should always be supervised.

Whether you’re in the backyard, a public pool, or at the beach, make sure there is a responsible, designated person to watch the water when children are swimming.

Swim with a buddy. It’s a best practice for swimmers of all ages, including adults.

Avoid alcohol. It impairs your judgment, balance, coordination, and your body’s ability to stay warm. Avoid it when swimming and supervising children.

Don’t hyperventilate. Swimmers should avoid hyperventilating — breathing faster and/or deeper — before swimming underwater or trying to hold their breath for long periods of time.

This can cause them to pass out and drown. It is best to relax and breathe normally when swimming.

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Enter the water feet-first. Serious injuries — including paralysis — can occur from diving headfirst into unknown water and hitting the bottom.

Enter headfirst only when the area is clearly marked for diving and has no obstructions.

Test the water temperature before you get in. Jumping into cold water can shock your body and elevate your heart rate and blood pressure, and also slow your muscles, making it difficult to swim.

Have a phone handy. No matter where you are swimming, the ability to call 911 could be a lifesaver.

Swimming Pools Secure with appropriate barriers. It is best to install a 4-foot or taller fence around backyard pools and use selfclosing and self-latching gates that open away from the pool.

Consider safety alarms. If your house opens directly into the pool area, you may want to install a door alarm or self-closing door. Using a surface wave or underwater alarm will also give you added protection from accidental falls into the pool.

If a child is missing, always check the pool first. If a child has fallen into the pool, every second counts in preventing an accidental drowning.

Empty portable pools when not use.

Children can drown in as little as one inch of water. Make sure all portable inflatable and baby pools are drained and put away immediately after use.

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Can you imagine having a straighter smile by the time you are due for your next dental cleaning? Dr. Stephen Durham can give you that with the Six Month Smiles™ clear braces treatment. This exciting new technology – with braces and wires that blend with the color of your teeth – provides patients with a fast, comfortable and economical way to the smile they deserve. With advances in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Stephen Durham is also able to offer patients a “smile makeover,” changing crooked or misaligned teeth in just a few visits. And, if you simply want to brighten your smile, we offer ZOOM™ whitening, to give you that extra bit of confidence, faster than you can imagine.

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You are perfect!

By Susan Stone

You are perfect! We all are. We may be perfectly flawed, but we are perfect all the same.

What would change in your life if you KNEW you were the right size, the right gender, the right height, the right color and you were in the right and perfect place?

We place so much importance on the “form.” The world tells us what is beautiful — is it true?

The world tells us how much we are worth, by the bottom line of our bank accounts. How can that be?

True and TRUTH are two different things. They often have little to do with one another.

Whatever we believe to be true shows up in our lives that way. We will find evidence to support whatever we have decided is true for us. And we will join with others who agree with us. Just think back a decade or two. What did you believe was true when you were 10, 20 or even 40? What belief did you think was worth fighting for? Do you still feel that way? Or, have you discovered some greater truths since then? Have you ever wondered why people argue over (go to war over) what they are convinced is true, but you clearly see it differently?

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How can two opposing ideas be true?

It’s because we make it up. We all do.

We decide what is true, or we allow the world tell us what is true. “True” will not set you free. It will bind you in the illusion. But “Truth” will always set you free. And that is the feeling you will feel every time you see it, feel it and hear it.

What would change in your life if you could see yourself the way the Heavens see you?

To them we are swirling bits of atomic light. They don’t see our fat, our wrinkles, our tattoos or the color of our hair. They see perfection — they see our essence.

You are perfect for your mission here on Earth. You have something that nobody else has. You came with a gift to give to the world. And if you don’t find the courage to use it, then we will have to do without, because no one else has

Susan Stone

You have something that nobody else has. You came with a gift to give to the world. And if you don’t find the courage to use it, then we will have to do without because no one else has your gift.

your gift.

Most of us spend hours in front of the mirror or in the gym trying change our appearance. We buy cars and houses and many other items to show the world that we have “arrived” or to satisfy something within ourselves.

The truth is that we get tired of our “things” very quickly and either forget about them or replace them. The truth is that brown hair is not better than grey hair (my granddaughter calls mine “sparkles”), or that pink is not better than green, any more than is younger better than older.

We are making it all up!

Do what you do because it makes you feel good. Wear your favorite clothes even if they are not in style. Recently a cashier made the comment that I looked like a throwback from the 1960’s, apparently because I dress like an old hippie. I thanked her.

Survivors continued from page 1

Spearman and colon cancer survivor John “Gwyn” Jordan will both speak at the celebration, being held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center, 1680 Ribaut Road, in Port Royal. The event is free and open to all cancer survivors and their guests, but registration is requested by May 30. Call 843-522-5585 for more information or to register.

The event, titled “Hope Soars,” will include live music, refreshments, door prizes and a brief presentation by BMH physicians and nurses, as well as Spearman and Jordan, who will share their inspiring stories.

“I’m not a crusader,” said Spearman. “I’m the type that ties it up in a box, puts it away and moves on.”

It has been 16 months since a routine mammogram at Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center revealed a suspicious lesion in Spearman’s

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Starr Spearman crosses the finish line at the annual Cooper River Bridge Run 10K in Charleston in April.

right breast. A biopsy confirmed it was malignant.

She went on to have a bilateral mastectomy, five weeks of radiation treatments and months of chemotherapy.

“I was in shock when they told me I had breast cancer,” Spearman recalled. “I wasn’t on any medication, I was healthy and I took care of myself. I paddle board and do all kinds of water activities.”

A critical care nurse and educator at Beaufort

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If purple hair makes you feel good, then do it! Do the work that makes your heart sing! Call it play for profit! Accept that the years have changed the way you look and feel and be grateful for all the wisdom and wrinkles you have earned.

My master teacher has told me many times: “If it feels good, do it, and if it doesn’t, don’t!” She said that got her in a lot of trouble when she was young. She’s 88 now.

“They” are not imposing anything on us. WE ARE THEY! If we allow the world to tell us what is true, then we will struggle to the end of our days. But if we can accept our own perfection and see ourselves that way, we will know peace.

Susan Stone is a Garden Guru and Manager for Outdoor Architecture. You can contact Susan via email at susan@ outdoorarchitecture.com.

Memorial Hospital for 25 years, Spearman immediately began researching the disease and the latest modalities being used to treat it.

“As a medical professional, I started to look at all the options and reading everything I could about breast cancer,” she said. “After awhile, I had to quit because it was driving me crazy.”

She also had to rein in her usual take-charge approach to problems and let others take the wheel.

But the mother of two daughters, ages 22 and 24, was determined to stand strong throughout the ordeal.

“I had my couch potato moments, but I was up every day,” Spearman said. “I put on my make-up and tried to be as stylish as I could even when my hair fell out.

It was important to me to show my daughters that women can be strong and endure things like this.”

Her family, friends and faith helped her get through the trying times.

“Cancer changes you,” Spearman said. “You’re a different person. But you adjust to it. You find strength in the little things in life.”

health & wellness

Tips to help protect tooth enamel

By Jennifer Wallace, DMD

Usually when I ask a patient in my office what their long-term goals are for their teeth, the answer is “I want to keep them a lifetime.” That answer would make any dentist proud, but there are also some great reasons that prove keeping your natural teeth can help patients live a healthier, happier lifetime. It’s easier to eat healthier foods like crunchy fruits and veggies with natural teeth versus removable partials or dentures. It is also sometimes difficult to taste or judge the size and temperature of foods when wearing those appliances.

We all pretty much remember fifth grade health class and what enamel is right? It’s the outer surface of teeth and it should last a lifetime. Did you know enamel is the hardest substance in the body? Yes, it is, but it can break easily. Ice, popcorn, and tongue and lip piercings can chip teeth. And unlike skin, teeth can’t re-grow. I cringe when my patients ask, “Can you tell I crunch ice or crunch popcorn kernels?” Eating a popcorn kernel is like eating a small stone and no shock that ice is brittle. I’d also caution to be especially careful if your mouth is full of dental work such as fillings and crowns unless you really do love visiting your dentist!

That all being said, some wear and tear of tooth enamel is normal but it’s necessary to help you keep your teeth a lifetime. There are plenty things you can do to keep your enamel strong.

Try these easy tips: • Limit sugary soft drinks and foods to meal times. Sugar leads to acids in the mouth, which soften and eventually wear away at enamel. Chewy candies that stick on your teeth are very damaging. Regular soft drinks have sugar that can damage your teeth, but did you know that even the artificially sweetened sodas, energy drinks and powerades have extra acids that can erode the enamel? The best choice when you’re thirsty? A glass of water!

• Not only is it important for children and expecting mother to have a healthy diet to form strong teeth, it’s proactive and beneficial for adults to eat healthy foods that have calcium. Calcium counteracts acids in your mouth, and also helps keep bones and teeth strong. Milk, cheese, and other dairy products all help protect and strengthen enamel.

• Avoid over brushing by brushing too fast and hard. That can wear down enamel. Hold a soft-bristle brush at about a 45-degree angle to your gums and move it back and forth in short,

gentle strokes, about the distance of one tooth. Even better yet, invest in a power toothbrush to aid in a correct technique. Wait for up to an hour after eating sweets or citrus fruits. Acidic foods temporarily soften enamel and may make it easier to damage. Give your enamel time to re-harden before cleaning.

• If you have issues with heart burn, don’t ignore it. With severe heartburn, stomach acids may escape up into the esophagus. If those acids reach your mouth, they can erode enamel. The eating disorder bulimia, in which people vomit food after they eat, is another threat. If you have symptoms of heartburn or bulimia, talk to your doctor about treatment.

• Drink water often to keep your mouth clean and moist. Saliva helps wash away food and bacteria that can lead to cavities. It also counteracts the effects of acidic foods. People with very low salivary levels often show signs of enamel erosion. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking on sugarless hard candy can also help. A big one that I see that cause dry mouth are medical conditions and some medications. It’s very important if dry mouth persists, talk to your doctor.

Jennifer Wallace is at Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort: 843-524-7645.

the blood alliance june blood drives • Sunday, June 1: St Peter’s Catholic Church, 8 a.m. to noon, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort.

• Thursday, June 5: Naval Hospital Beaufort: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1 Pinckney Boulevard, Port Royal. (Call chairperson for appointment and gate pass: Justin Eubank 228-5499).

• Friday, June 6: Hwy 21 Drive In: 2 to 6 p.m., 5 Parker Drive, Beaufort • Sunday, June 8: Sea Island Presbyterian Church: 8 a.m. to noon, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort.

• Wednesday, June 11: Beaufort County Government: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.

• Wednesday, June 11, Grays Hill Baptist Church: 4 to 6:30 p.m., 2749 Trask Pkwy (Hwy 21), Beaufort.

• Friday, June 13: Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 721 Okatie Hwy (S.C. 170), Okatie.

• Saturday, June 14: Beaufort Classic Car & Truck Club: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Naval Heritage Park, Port Royal.

• Saturday, June 14: AMVETS Post 70: 2 to 5 p.m., 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.

Please note: Government-issued photo I.D. is required to donate. Examples are driver’s license, passport, military I.D. For more information or appointments, please call 888-998-2243 or visit www. igiveblood.com.

Beaufort Memorial OB-GYNs to present free women’s health seminar To give women an edge on aging, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is presenting “The Woman in YOU: Growing older, getting better,” a free seminar offering helpful advice on how to overcome those pesky female problems that can crop up with time.

The event will begin with a reception at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Magnolia Hall in Sun City, followed by the presentation at 5 p.m.

Drs. Christopher Benson and Gregory Miller, two OB-GYNs with nearly 40 years of combined medical experience, will share information about preventative measures women can take as they age to reduce their risk of common health issues, including breast cancer and osteoporosis.

“We’ll talk about living young and how to enjoy the benefits of good health regardless of your age,” said Benson, one of four physicians Dr. Christoper in the new Beaufort Benson Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists. “Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your health and reduce the effects of aging.”

For those with joint problems or other physical ailments, Benson suggests exercise options that could include water aerobics, bicycle riding or cycling on a stationary bike.

The physicians also will discuss:

• H o r m o n e replacement therapy to alleviate hot flashes, night sweats and other symptoms caused by menopause.

• Treating urinary incontinence with Dr. Gregory simple lifestyle Miller changes or medication.

• Pelvic prolapse.

When the muscles that hold your pelvic organs in place get weak or stretched from childbirth or surgery, it can cause organs to drop from their normal place in the lower belly and push against the walls of your vagina. Surgery may be necessary if you have pain or discomfort that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment and

lifestyle changes.

Both Benson and Miller — two of four doctors in the new Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists — have extensive experience in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including da Vinci robot-assisted procedures and single-site laparoscopic surgery. They also offer wellness, fitness and weight management counseling as part of their practice.

Formerly partners in a private practice in Rock Hill, the two doctors are lifetime athletes and enjoy training for endurance events, including marathons, Iron Man competitions and multiday races.

“The Woman in You” seminar is free, but registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call 843-522-5585.

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

Beaufortonians Ann Gassenheimer and Pat Gallagher turn local cooking business into nationwide success

foodie kingdom

By Lanier Laney

It all started in their backyard garden on The Point in Beaufort when husband and wife team Ann Gassenheimer and Pat Gallagher canned local kumquats and gave them to some friends — who loved them.

It has now grown into a national food business that sold 30,000 jars of products last year.

Says Pat, “We moved to Beaufort with many plans that did not include Vegetable Kingdom. But Ann’s cooking and canning caught the attention of new friends, and before we knew it we were selling jams and many other foods at the newly opened Port Royal Farmers Market.

That is the first place we ever sold and where we returned last fall after a break from settling into our new kitchen. There are more products than when we started but many of the originals are still in production.”

Vegetable Kingdom began as a preserving company making unique pepper jellies and jams. It now sells a wide variety of meals, dressings, marinades, sauces, relishes, chutney, and more. They make condiments and foods for everyday as well as special occasions.

Ann says, “I created Vegetable Kingdom with an overreaching idea that food could be grown, cooked and sold for many to share a great flavor from a very specific place in a way that tells a story about how and why that particular flavor tastes so unique and good.

“Not everyone has the time or desire for routine meal preparation, so a major goal from the outset was to make all or part of a delicious meal come from the jar in your hand.

Every product can be used in many different ways to help in your kitchen.

This goes for leftovers, which our condiments can make shine like new.”

Adds Pat, “We grow some of the plants that end up in our products, but much of our raw materials come from people we know, farmers within miles of our kitchen in Garden’s Corner who want their crops to be made into something for people to enjoy.”

Says Ann, “We were both heavily influenced by our Louisiana and Alabama grandmothers. We have very similar stories of learning to preserve fresh foods, cook unique dishes, pluck chickens, scale fish, shell peas and grow gardens — all

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Pat Gallagher and Ann Gassenheimer are the owners of Vegetable Kingdom.

from our grandmothers. Everyone had gardens, and we have had one since we met, going on 21 years. We sometimes wish that Nonnie and Mamaw could be here to help in the kitchen and to see what we have done with all they taught us.”

Pat says, “We always have new products in the works. One customer requested a creamy Greek dressing, another a simple herb vinaigrette, so these are both in development. We want to remain flexible and responsive to the desires of our customers, in so far as we can.

“Salad dressings are very important because they are time-consuming to make at home. By the time all the greens and other vegetables are washed and ready, you don’t want to start from scratch with a dressing — who has that kind of time? “ In the works right now is a Green Tomato Ketchup which, while like a red ketchup, is flavorfully unique.

“This summer will see us adding new salsas to our line and in the fall, additional soups,” said Pat. Vegetable Kingdom’s most popular products are Gumbo, Hot Pepper Pecan Jelly, Smoky Pepper Jelly, and Mango Chutney. In the summer months they sell a lot of Watermelon Raspberry Jam and Ginger Lemonade Jam. “Fast rising in popularity is Smoky Pineapple Sauce,” says Ann. “It’s very versatile: great as a marinade or finishing sauce. We use it at home often.”

Pat and Ann have been working with Whole Foods Market for two years now, and recently became the

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store’s regional supplier of gumbo, creole, and etouffee. Whole Foods also carries about 10 other Vegetable Kingdom products.

One of their newest clients is Southern Season, with stores in Charleston, Chapel Hill and more planned to open. They supply many small stores across South Carolina and beyond.

Vegetable Kingdom’s production kitchen is 5,000 square feet, including a warehouse. They also have a garden of quarter acre where they organically grow many items necessary for their products.

Says Pat, “This year we reached a milestone — most every product we make had at least one ingredient grown from our garden!”

Ann creates the recipes, manages production, and runs the day-today kitchen operation. She also bakes bread and pastry and takes the occasional catering job.

When Pat is not selling to new stores, or selling at farmers markets and festivals, he helps with the heavy work of cooking in a 40 gallon kettle, and he is still making roux that his grandmother taught him to make when he was 6. He also manages the warehouse, order fulfillment and creation of all Vegetable Kingdom labels, which he designs and prints on site.

Says Ann, “We love Beaufort, the Lowcountry, the South and food.

It is in our DNA a bit deeper than some. Everything we do revolves around growing and cooking good food. So this is where our adventure began and it just keeps getting better.”

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They also offer Cranberry Apple Relish and Orange Cranberry Sauce for the holidays and an array of ready-to-eat foods and baked goods at farmers markets.

Owner Pat Gallagher said some new products include: • Massaman Curry (a classic Thai curry) • Smoky Pepper Jelly (they smoke the peppers in a wood smoker) • Ghost Pepper Jelly (hotter than most) • Three Pepper Relish ( to spice up anything you want hotter) • Bankok To Bali Noodle Soup (an Asian soup base you can make to suit your mood).

Vegetable Kingdom products can be found at Whole Foods Market (Southeastern Region), Earthfare, Suzara’s Kitchen and Sea Eagle in Beaufort, Nuances in Port Royal, Mangos on Fripp, and many more locations listed on their web site. They sell at the Port Royal Farmers Market on Saturdays, The Bluffton Farmers Market on Thursdays, and also at the Savannah Farmers Market in Forsyth Park on Saturdays.

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Jon Sharp gives final tour

By Lanier Laney

Jon Sharp came to Beaufort in a little red Coast Guard helicopter 22 years ago to Beaufort Memorial Hospital off his wave-tossed sailboat. He met and married Suzanne Larson, made Beaufort his home and became a legendary tour guide for 10 years. Saturday, May 17, was his last walk.

He was recognizable for his white hair and was famous for walking backwards while leading groups. He could step up on a curb without looking down —

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We love you Jon and will miss your great voice.

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Special thanks goes to Luis of L2 Technologies on Lady’s Island who helped this writer — whose Mac hard drive went kafluey — get back up and running in time to get this issue out to you. He was courteous, efficient and did a great job!

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Annual Original Gullah Festival held at TCL

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Beaufort Academy girls soccer player Miranda Weslake excelled in this year’s SCISAA North-South soccer game, which was held on Saturday, May 17 at Orangeburg Prep. Weslake netted three goals as the South team defeated the North squad 8-3.

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

Bridges Prep buys Beaufort Boys & Girls Club building Bridges Preparatory School, a state charter school in its first full year of operation, is buying the Beaufort Boys & Girls Club property on Boundary Street to expand its campus in downtown Beaufort.

Bridges Prep, a Paideia and STEMinfused charter school located in downtown Beaufort, finalized an agreement with the Boys and Girls Club to purchase the facility at 1100 Boundary Street effective July 1.

The purchase will be financed by the Boys & Girls Club and details will be released after the closing July 1. The facility purchase will be the first of its kind for area charter schools and allows Bridges to control its future.

Bridges Prep serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, but plans to begin adding additional grades each year, starting with seventh grade in the upcoming school year. The school opened last August with all its classrooms

filled and currently has about 150 students on a waiting list, according to John Payne, chairman of the Bridges Board of Directors.

“We are buying the Boys & Girls Club property ourselves, giving us a permanent home, and we’ll expand in coming years.

We’ll be in a stronger financial position by buying the site,” he said, “enabling us to expand our Gifted and Talented services for the next school year and give our staff modest raises. Those are things we couldn’t do if we rented the building.”

In January of 2014, the BPS board signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with HighMark, LLC of Utah to construct K-12 classrooms at the Boys & Girls Club site in two phases. Based on HighMark’s estimates to build both phases, Bridges made certain funding/ budget decisions in anticipation of entering into a final agreement with HighMark.

Unfortunately, when HighMark presented its final agreement to Bridges for signature, the estimated cost terms had substantially changed from those presented in the Letter of Intent. This meant Bridges was placed in a potentially precarious financial position by HighMark, had it gone through with the proposed lease.

The substantial cost change, in conjunction with changes in state funding formulas, left the Bridges Preparatory Board no choice but to vote down the HighMark agreement and pursue a more fiscally responsible direction that would ensure the quality of teaching, classroom funding, and other key academic programming would continue at Bridges for years to come.

South Carolina charter schools don’t receive state facility funding and operational costs such as rent and utilities are paid out of school funds.“It was simply not fiscally prudent to move forward with

the HighMark option,” Payne said.

“In the end it would have cost us too much and depleted financial reserves that we need to keep our exceptional teachers and staff, and reduced the funds we would have invested into the classroom,” Payne said.

“The HighMark option would have given us a pretty building but would have put our academics in jeopardy. This board chose to not do that and to invest more money into our classrooms.

“We have the fund reserve, we have the cash flow and we have a very positive financial projection,” Payne said. “As we have seen with many other charter schools, it is essential that we control our own destiny by owning our own school.”

For more information, contact John Payne, Chairman, Bridges Preparatory Board of Directors, at JohnPayne@ BridgesPreparatorySchool.org, visit www. bridgesprep.org or call 843-982-7737.

TCL’s student of the year turns negative event into positive future Jonathan Bryant’s college success story is far from ordinary. It was a life-changing event that ultimately led to his pursuit of higher education at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Bryant, who was raised on Hilton Head Island, dropped out of high school at age 17 to pursue his own entrepreneurship dreams. The ambitious teenager started a telecommunications company that wired homes and offered home and business network solutions. The real world soon showed him that a high school diploma was important, so he went on to earn a G.E.D.

TCL Student of the Year Jonathan Bryant, left, is congratulated by TCL President Dr. Richard Gough at TCL’s 2014 Commencement Ceremony.

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years doing what he loved. He held jobs at various technology companies and worked as a boat captain. But Bryant’s life took an unexpected turn in 2010 when he was diagnosed with stage four bone cancer.

“I was working as a boat captain and decided I did not want to spend the greater part of my life in the sun beating my body up. I needed a more stable and, quite frankly, a safer job,” Bryant said.

This led him to the Technical College of the Lowcountry where he was immediately impressed.

“I visited several colleges and at each and every one I was treated

as a number or generally herded through admissions like cattle, until I spoke with a few staff members at TCL,” Bryant said.

Although Bryant continued to face health challenges while enrolled, he credits TCL for helping him stay positive.

“I believe life is just what you want it to be and what you allow it to be,” Bryant said, “In my very specific case, I have made a decision to take a very negative life event and embrace it.”

Computer Technology Instructor Karen Smith says Bryant’s positive attitude has made a difference at TCL. “Jonathan is an outstanding,

extremely motivated student who is always willing to be a mentor to other students in the class,” she said.

In addition to peer-to-peer mentoring, Bryant served as a member of the All-State Academic Team and President of both TCL’s Student Government Association and the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. He has a nearly 3.8 GPA and was named the 2014 Student of the Year.

Bryant is quick to thank fellow organization members, friends, family and the entire student body for helping him succeed and looks forward to returning the favor.

school honors BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Lady’s Island resident Amber Ferguson was among the nearly 800 students who graduated from Bob Jones University earlier this month in Greenville, S.C. Ferguson graduated with a AS in Business. clemson university • Local students graduated from Clemson University on May 9. They are: • Brittany Maree Wilson of Beaufort, who graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a major in Accounting and minor in Financial Management.

• Clemson University has announced the names of local students who are on the spring 2014 President’s List. They are: • Bonnie Elizabeth Alexander of Beaufort • Timothy William Britton of Beaufort • Samantha Leigh Burnsed of Beaufort • Hannah Marie Durbin of Beaufort • Margaret Maclaren Elliott of Beaufort • Stephanie Raquel Hudson of Beaufort • Guy Maximilian Kemmann of Beaufort • Savannah Lamar Lehnert of Beaufort 12

• Adam E. Lipsitz of Beaufort • Katherine Marie Neal of Beaufort • Samantha Elise Pettigrew of Beaufort • Elizabeth C. Rhodes of Beaufort.

• Clemson University has announced the names of local students who are on the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester: • Jameel Mahmoud Abbess IV of Beaufort, who is majoring in Electrical Engineering • James McLin Berry of Beaufort, who is majoring in Sociology • Sarah Beth Bosco of Beaufort, who is majoring in Management • Savannah N. Bowman of Beaufort, who is majoring in General Engineering Undeclared • Zachary A. Brown of Beaufort, who is majoring in Pre-Business Undeclared • Kelsey E. Butler of Beaufort, who is majoring in Health Science • Michael Kamal Chahin of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences • Katie Lee Crawford of Beaufort, who is majoring in English • Elizabeth Reid Davis of Beaufort, who is majoring in Visual Arts

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• Katelin Ann Edlin of Beaufort, who is majoring in Nursing • Alyssa Michelle Goebel of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences • Jessica Michelle Heim of Beaufort, who is majoring in English • Darien Patrick Hey of Beaufort, who is majoring in Pre-Business Undeclared • James Christopher Huckabee of Beaufort, who is majoring in Computer Engineering • Luca Clinton Kimbrell of Beaufort, who is majoring in Elementary Education • August McRaney Lehnert of Beaufort, who is majoring in Architecture • Kelly-Katherine Lloyd of Beaufort, who is majoring in Communication Studies • Jason Alfred Marshall of Beaufort, who is majoring in Political Science • Lee A. Samuel of Beaufort, who is majoring in College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Undeclared • Anna Grace Stoddard of Beaufort, who is majoring in Psychology • Chelsea Rae Wallace of Beaufort, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education

• Sloane Ellen Wiggers of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences • Bryan B. Wiggers of Beaufort, who is majoring in General Engineering Undeclared To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99.

COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY More than 1,600 students have made the Spring 2014 Dean’s List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average. They include: • James E. Cato, Jr., a freshman majoring in Accounting Pre-Major, from Beaufort.

• Kaila X. Smith, a sophomore majoring in Exercise and Sport Science, from Beaufort.

• Stephanie D. Taylor-Pollock, a junior majoring in Communication, from Beaufort.

• Ariana R. Davis, a senior majoring in Biology, from Beaufort.

• Clayton J. Wynn, a junior majoring in Elementary Education, from Beaufort.

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Battery Creek office manager named ‘Support Person of Year’ Battery Creek High School Office Manager Diane Grooms was named the Beaufort County School District’s 2014 “Support Person of the Year.” Grooms’ selection was announced at a breakfast recognizing schools’ individual honorees.

“We couldn’t be prouder of Ms. Grooms and all of today’s nominees,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “Our support staff are the engines that make our schools operate efficiently every day, and

it’s their hard work and dedication that make excellent classroom instruction possible.”

Grooms was one of three finalists chosen from 32 school support staff nominees. The finalists were interviewed by a team of judges from across the district.

Support staff can include social workers, school nurses, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants,

school secretaries and technology and data specialists.

Grooms has worked at Battery Creek High for two decades and has produced the school newsletter, served on the School Improvement Council, served as president of the PTO, helped to manage the Battery Creek Food Pantry, been involved with Students Against Drunk Driving, managed participation in the annual Relay for Life Event and also helped to establish

the “Wake up, South Carolina” project on Interstate 95 that provides free coffee for travelers on Thanksgiving weekends. She is the mother of three and grandmother of four.

“I love what I do,” Grooms said. “I see promise in every child, and I treat Battery Creek High students the same way I would want my own children and grandchildren treated. My mission is customer service for everyone.”

school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • Battery Creek High School will honor parents on Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m.

Parents are invited to attend the ceremony beginning in the McVey Performing Arts Center, to be followed by a reception in the BCHS cafeteria. Call 322-5500 for more information.

• The BCHS Class of 2014 will hold graduation practice at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 30 in the gym. Graduation practice will be held on Monday June 2, following the 7:30 a.m. Senior Breakfast. Seniors planning to participate in the commencement exercises must attend both practices. For more information, call 322-5500.

BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Thursday, May 29: BA summer hours, office will be open, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Monday, June 2: Fall sports pre-season practices begin. Contact the coach (available on the BA website) or the front office at 843524-3393 for more information.

• Sign up today! Beaufort Academy’s first week of summer camp for ages 3-6 begins Monday, June 2. BA is also offering Boys Basketball camps the week of July 21 for boys in grades 3-8! Camps are open to the community. Contact us at 843-524-3393 or visit www.beaufortacademy.org.

LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE • Volunteer appreciation dinner will be Thursday, May 29.

• Cheerleading tryouts will be held Friday, May 30, 3 p.m. All information and registration will be done through Ms. Sarah Hibbard. She can be reached at 843-3223100 or at sarah.hibbard@beaufort.k12.sc.us.

• The Beaufort Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (professional teacher’s sorority) awarded LIMS School Counselor Kim Brown a scholarship for her to continue her

Congratulations to French students who received exceptional grades on the recent National French Contest. Pictured from left: AP Cindy Rini, Erick Mendez, Anna Sheppard, Claire Haas, Patrick Walker, Mary Margaret Achurch, Alyssa Lehnert, Rachael Scheper, Robert Crumley, Camryn Blackstone, Grant Peterson, Mya Belden, and French teacher, Martine Marshall. Mya received the “Grand Prix,” the highest score in the state of South Carolina.

Congratulations to Beaufort Academy 8th grader, Alex Mazzeo. This week, based Congratulations to BA 4th grader, Lily Melville! The National Society Sons of the on his success at the 2014 USODA Team American Revolution sponsor the National Trials, The United States Optimist Dingy Association offered Alex an invitation to Americanism Poster Contest each year. represent the United States this summer The aim of this contest is to stimulate at the 2014 Topsport Vlaanderen Regatta. interest in American History in support of Alex is second from the right with the U.S. the established school curriculum. BA 4th team in Holland. grader, Lily, is the local BA winner, and her poster earned an honorable mention at the University Beaufort Campus Center. A regional level too. Lily is pictured above summa cum laude graduate with a perfect with her mother, Amy Melville.

4.0 grade point average, he has been named education. This award was presented at the last faculty meeting.

PARK UNIVERSITY • Patrick J. Griffin, Jr. has been selected as the 2014 Outstanding Graduate of the Park

to the Dean’s List every term. Being named Outstanding Graduate recognizes not only his academic achievements, but also his leadership contributions to the university and participation in a variety of community and professional activities.

Lady’s Island Middle School recently held a Spring Carnival. There were games and activates, food and lots of prizes. Art teacher Ms. Rooney is seen above painting the face of a young participant.

SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics held the 2014 Academic Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 18 in Columbia. John Mathai, pictured second from left, a rising senior from Cat Island in Beaufort was the recipient of the R.I.T. (Rochester Institute of Technology) Innovation Award and Scholarship. At far right is Dr. Murray Brockman, president of the school.

At left, Shuler Black of Beaufort receives the Harvard Book Award with presenter Mrs. Susan Heath at the governor’s school award ceremony.

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USCB Center for Arts hosts first Homegrown Music Fest Two days of great music, good food and plenty of local arts and crafts await attendees of Beaufort’’ “Homegrown Music Fest” at USCB Center for the Arts on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7.

From the opening concerts on the lawn at 1 p.m. to the last performances in the Center for the Arts theater at 8:40 p.m., festivalgoers will be treated to an exceptional variety of local musicians, from country and western to blues and jazz, with a different lineup of entertainers each day. Attendees are encouraged to purchase a $10, “All Access Pass” for each day they attend, which includes the evening concerts from 6:40 to 8:40 p.m. in the theater.

The outdoor concerts on the lawn from 1 to 5:40 p.m. are free of charge.

Regional Festival envisioned “Our vision for this event is to create an annual festival for regional area musicians, bands and music lovers to share their mutual appreciation for great music, food and crafts in an accessible

and affordable venue,” said Bonnie Hargrove, Director from USCB Center for the Arts. As the festival grows, more musicians and attendees from the surrounding counties are anticipated.

Local foods, arts and crafts There will be all local food vendors from 1 to 7 p.m. each day, with a wide selection of festival favorites. The Jaycees will sell beer, and volunteers will have sodas and water for sale. No coolers will be permitted during the event but folding chairs and blankets are encouraged to stake out the good spots in front of the outdoor stage. An Arts and Crafts Market will be open from 1 to 7 p.m. each day, displaying the work of local artisans.

Sponsorships are still available to local businesses who would like to be a part of the music festival.

Tickets All Access Passes are only $10 per person per day, and include the evening concerts. Get your tickets early since

space is limited inside the theater. Passes will also be available at the box office.

There will also be drawings for prizes throughout both days.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit USCB Center for the Art’s programming for the 2014-2015 year to bring even more great entertainment to the Beaufort area.

Event parking The USCB campus is located at 801 Carteret Street in Beaufort. Washington Street between USCB buildings and the theater complex will be closed off for the festivities. Attendees can park in other USCB lots, along Carteret Street and at the Baptist Church of Beaufort at the corner of Charles and King streets.

Also, the campus is a short walk from downtown Beaufort parking facilities.

For more information, call the box office at 521-4145 weekdays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. For tickets to the festival, visit www. uscbcenterforthearts.com.

entertainment lineup Friday’s outdoor stage

• 1 p.m.: Eric Daubert • 2:10 p.m.: The Marine Corps Band Jazz Ensemble • 3:20: SWIG • 4:30: 2 Far Gone • 5:40: Amber and the Fossils.

Indoor Theater Stage • 6:40 p.m.: The Groovetones • 7:40 p.m.: Brewer Band • 8:40 p.m.: Bootless Saturday’s Outdoor Stage • 1 p.m. Irene Goodnight • 2:10 p.m.: Redemption House • 3:20 p.m.: Rick Hubbard, the Kazoobie guy with a concert for kids • 4:30 p.m.: Sometimes Later Band • 5:40 p.m.: Shark Rodeo.

Indoor Theater Stage • 6:40 p.m.: Sweetgrass Angels • 7:40 p.m.: Reckless Mercy • 8:40 p.m.: Bullgrapes

indie film corner: ‘redwood highway’ On Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m., “Redwood Highway” will play at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street. Starring Shirley Knight, Danforth Comins, Catherine E. Coulson and Tom Skerritt, “Redwood Highway” is about a Marie who lives in a retirement community in Oregon, estranged from her family, unsatisfied with her surroundings, and generally not happy. She decides to journey 80 miles on foot to the coast of Oregon to revisit the ocean of her past for the first time in 45 years. She discovers that you’re never too old to learn something about life. Tickets are $7; senior $6. Call 843-521-4145 or visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.

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Saturday, June 7 – Youth Soccer Tournament sponsored by Grassroots Soccer, Beaufort High School Football Field, 8:30 am checkin; 9:00 am start, $20.00 per player Saturday, June 7 – Family Fishing Tournament sponsored by Thompson Builders, Captain’s Meeting is located at The Shed in Port Royal at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 6, $150.00 per boat

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Saturday, June 14 – Horseshoe Tournament sponsored by WoodTech Cabinets, Beaufort High School Practice Fields behind the school, 8:30 am check-in; 9:00 am start, $40.00 per two-person team Saturday, June 14 – Volleyball Tournament sponsored by Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm, Beaufort High Practice Fields behind the school, 9:30 am check-in; 10:00 am start, $65.00 per three-person team, $15.00 per junior team Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 22 – Men’s Golf Tournament sponsored by Quality Electrical Systems, Fripp Island Ocean Point & Ocean Creek Courses, 8:00 am check-in; 9:00 am shotgun start, $175.00 per player Saturday, June 28 – Cornhole Tournament sponsored by DA Roofing, The Shed in Port Royal, 9:30 am check-in; 10:00 am start, $40.00 per two-person team To register for these and other events, to purchase tickets, and for all things Festival, please visit us at

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Make summer chores fun for kids Now that school’s almost out, parents and kids might have very different ideas about how to spend the stretch of summer months ahead. Parents probably have a few household projects in mind, while kids are planning long, lazy days.

Local cleaning expert Bob Cunningham with Merry Maids of Beaufort has some great ideas for helping families find a happy medium, including: • Setting a timer: It can be daunting to think about cleaning a whole room, but anyone can clean for a few minutes.

Determine an amount of time that is mutually acceptable to spend cleaning (for smaller children, this might be 10 or 15 minutes, for teens up to a half hour) and set an alarm to notify parent and child when time’s up.

• Developing a schedule: By reviewing their family’s summer calendar now, parents can assign regular chores that make sense around everyone’s activities.

• Planning a purge a month: Growing children tend to be magnets for too much stuff. If parents ask kids for their help in downsizing a little each summer month, the kids will have an easier time letting go of last year’s school projects, forgotten toys and outgrown clothes.

• Making time for fun: Most parents have a list of great summer activities that they want to enjoy with their family. If they keep reminding the kids that when everyone does their part there is more time for fun, chores will start to seem like just another part of the daily routine.

Celebrate National Garden Week

To celebrate National Garden Week, Lady’s Island Garden Club will be sponsoring “The Beaufort Tree Walk” on Thursday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. to noon starting at the corner of Carteret and Craven streets in Morrall Park in downtown Beaufort.

Refreshments and tree walk booklets will be available for free on-site that morning.

The Tree Walk is a self-guided tour of beautiful and noteworthy trees located in The Old Point. Join the members of the garden club and stroll this lovely historic neighborhood and celebrate “Historic Trees in Historic Places.” For more information, please contact Betsi Hilton at 843-770-0349.

Local journalist receives military writing award A Beaufort resident received the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s “General Roy S. Geiger” award for journalistic excellence.

Randy Gaddo, a retired Marine Corps officer, earned the award for an article he wrote and photos he took for Leatherneck Magazine about the groundbreaking methods employed by Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron-501. The squadron literally wrote the book on operational and maintenance procedures that will transition the new F-35B “Lightning II” joint strike fighter jet into the Corps.

Gaddo, a Beaufort resident, went to Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where the squadron was stationed for more than a year, to interview Marines and photograph their operations.

The squadron is slated to relocate to Beaufort during 2014.

The article and photos he produced were featured in the January 2013 issue of Leatherneck Magazine, produced by the Marine Corps Association. He is a contributing editor for the magazine.

Gaddo was a combat correspondent as an enlisted Marine and later a public affairs and media officer before retiring after 20 years of service as a Chief Warrant Officer-4. He worked as a

director in municipal government for 15 years before forming his company, RG Communications, a strategic communications and writing business Randy Gaddo specializing in a wide range of written products for the media, businesses, non-profits and individuals. He provides professional writing services and products in areas such as photojournalism, speech writing and presenting, event plans and narrations or master plans.

Additionally, Gaddo provides public affairs and public administration consulting. He earned a Bachelor’s in International Affairs and a Master’s in Public Administration.

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation was founded in 1979 to tell and preserve the uniquely American story of contribution and sacrifice, valor and victory of the United States Marine Corps. It was designed in a complex of facilities which include the National Museum of the Marine Corps as well as Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, artifact restoration

and storage facilities and an on-site conference center and hotel.

Each year, the foundation presents a series of awards to both Marines and civilian community members, recognizing their exemplary work in advancing and preserving Marine Corps history. Awards are presented in areas such as leadership, print and broadcast journalism, book writing, combat art and others in 18 separate categories.

“I am honored that the foundation chose the article about VMFAT-501 because their transitioning process for the F-35 is truly unique and should go down as a watershed event in Marine Corps aviation history,” Gaddo commented.

“When squadron Marines bring the F-35B home to Beaufort they will bring a great sense of pride and accomplishment with them.”

Beaufort is slated to receive two operational and two training F-35B squadrons.

The Marine Corps “B” variant of the F-35 will replace and perform the roles of three venerable but aging aircraft: the F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8B Harrier II and EA-6B Prowler. The F-35B is the only Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter variant that features short take-off and vertical landing capabilities.

beaufort’s best bets • Yoga Fest: The teachers of ONE Yoga Sanctuary, located at 73 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island, are hosting Yoga Fest, a day of free and varied yoga and movement classes for all levels on Saturday, May 31.

Owner Dragana Pavic-Zappia extends this offer to the community annually in hopes of expanding the reach and benefits of the

practice to all. Some of the classes include Therapeutic Yoga Floorplay with Kathy and Dragana, Holy Yoga with Carrie, Qi Gong with Dottie, Lil’ Yogis with Erin: Soulful Playtime, and Flow with Laughter with Brittney. For more information about the studio and its offerings, visit www. oneyogasanctuary.com.

• Garden-a-Day Tours: From June 2 to 6, stroll through lovely gardens at the annual Garden-a-Day tour sponsored by the Beaufort Garden Club. This marks the 20th anniversary of this no-charge garden tour. To help with the event, area Master Gardeners act as docents in the gardens each day. Here are the homes on

the tour: On Monday, June 2, visit 606 North St. (The Point). Tuesday, June 3, see 1 Blythewood Road, Lady’s Island.

Wednesday, June 4, go to 315 Laurens St. On Thursday, June 5, visit 715 New Street.

Friday, June 6, will be at 38 Sundown Bend in Burton. Come rain or shine, the tour runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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31. *Last of the pre-flood Patriarchs in the bible 32. Employees, often preceded with “new” 33. Legal excuse 34. *U.S. President with the most children 36. Furnace output 38. *This Russian father was famously terrible 42. Swelling 45. Sweatshop activity 49. Orinoco or Grande 51. Misprints 54. Get ready for a date 56. Company department 57. *John-John’s father 58. Fairytale’s second word?

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wine

Learn about the where, what, winery behind Fleur du Cap

By Celia Strong

When it comes to trying new wines, finding a new favorite can be very subjective — partly because one person’s new favorite wine may or may not be the next person’s new favorite, or partly because some people aren’t looking for new favorites. Many people like having a lot of different wines in their tasting repertoires so they have choices when needed, but no real favorites. Some wine drinkers have lists of what they like, but the choices they make change depending on weather, day of the week, who they’re drinking with, what they’re eating, and other variables. These all sound like good reasons for trying new wines; something good will come of it.

This week there will be more tasting, more new wine, and more learning about the three “w’s”: where the wine is from, what kind of grape it is, and winery information.

Where: South Africa South African wine history dates back to 1659, with the Dutch East India Trading Company. Their first vineyards were on the western, Atlantic Ocean, coast of the country. This area is now known as the Western Cape, the fourth largest province of nine total in South Africa. Cape Town is the capital of the province and the province is responsible for making the majority of all South African wines. Yearly production for the country is over 270 million gallons per year — that makes them among the top 10 producers in the world. Within the Western Cape region, or Geographical Unit as their wine laws call it, there are smaller regions, and below these there are districts and then wards. The Western Cape includes the regions of Constantia, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, probably the best known, for us at least, of the country’s wine areas. Our wine this week is from the Western Cape — a Geographical Unit that was established in 1993.

Despite a range of distinct microclimates and soil types in the Western Cape, growing grapes in this area can be trying. The vines are trellised to let their leaves grow upright. This allows plenty of sunshine to get to grapes with just enough coverage to keep them from getting sunburned. At harvest time, heat

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

can be a problem so it is not uncommon for wineries to harvest at night in cooler temperatures.

Irrigation is necessary in most vineyards because of low rainfalls.

Slowly, vineyard managers are learning that some water stress on the vines can produce higher quality grapes. In addition, vineyard pests like mealy bugs, downy and powdery mildew, botrytis near harvest time (botrytis is only good if they want to make dessert wines), and other hazards are all part of every year’s worries. But, still, great wines come from the Western Cape.

What type of grape: Chardonnay Even though it is one of the most widely planted white varieties in the Shooting Star Chardonnay and Syrah. world, Chardonnay is still a relatively new variety in South Africa, really only Some South African winemakers are getting established there in the last two trying blends of Chardonnay with Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc with decades.

At first, the Chardonnays grown success as well.

Winery: Fleur du Cap in South Africa were really not even “The flower of the cape. The cellar Chards but another, lesser variety. It was an effort to start making “authentic” in the mountains,” as the Fleur du Cap Chardonnays. It is now the third most winery Die Bergkelder is known, was planted white variety in the country and built in 1968, in Stellenbosch. It was the has become one of their most popular first mountain cellar in South Africa and was named after the annual clay pigeon exports.

Chardonnay has found a unique set of shoot.

The Bergkelder has established flavors in South African, and in Western Cape wines. in particular. Fermenting itself as an innovator in this country’s and/or aging Chardonnay wines in wine industry. During the 1970’s, it oak barrels is the most popular way to was a driving force encouraging the enhance the flavors in these wines. For planting of classic European varieties — beginning winemakers, over oaking is an Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet easy misstep, and what are considered Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

Die Bergkelder is more than just to be good Chardonnays take some a wine cellar, though. It has a wine experience to learn how to make.

In addition to the wood, cinnamon, museum, an extensive wine shop, tours nutmeg, toast, nutty flavors that most limited to 25 guests, and more. In 1979, Chardonnays can develop, South the winery was the first producer to African Chards can develop spicy, exotic use small, new French oak casks for characteristics like mango, pineapple maturing its wines. In 1998, the winery and coconut as well as floral notes. These launched a set of wines, Fleur du Cap, wines are fruity and delicate with crisp that was unfiltered, unique at the time, acidity and they are very food friendly. with the intention of maintaining the

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absolute flavors and varietal characters of each grape. Currently the Bergkelder makes over 12 million liters of wine each year. (Doing the math here, 12 liters is more than 3 gallons. So 12 million liters is over 3 million gallons. A lot of wine, for sure!)

Today, a tasting of Fleur du Cap at the Bergkelder is still a completely unique event. Die Bergkelder has a close affinity to its surroundings, including many unrefined salts in its proximity.

They offer a wine and salt tasting. They make small, savory little tastes, from local ingredients, many cured with local salts, and taste them with five wines. The food morsels are served on salt blocks. A Sauvignon Blanc is tasted with sulfuric salt. A Chardonnay with green olive pesto and Black Lava salt. A full bodied Merlot goes with prosciutto or chicken liver pâté with Murray River salt. The Cabernet with sun dried tomatoes, aged Gouda cheese and Khoisan salt. And, last, the late harvest wine with Malden salted fudge. It would be nice to think we might be able to replicate these tastings, but I’m sure at least one trip to Die Bergkelder for research is needed.

The grapes for this week’s Fleur du Cap Chardonnay were picked from mid-February to early March. Then small amounts of the whole were each handled in specific ways to enhance the flavors and textures of the final wine.

Twenty percent was fermented in tanks and completed in 80 percent French oak and 20 percent American oak barrels.

The other 80 percent of the wine was fermented in tanks with 50 percent French oak and 50 percent American oak staves. Both the 20 percent of the wine and the 80 percent were kept in contact with wood for six months and stirred repeatedly with their lees.

The aromas of this Chardonnay include melon and lime and stewed fruits and hints of oak spices (the cinnamon, nutmeg, nuttiness we mentioned earlier). This wine has great finesse, acidity and balance. And it will drink wonderfully — now and for a couple of years more. It will go well with rich white sauces, seafood and shellfish, fried foods, cheeses, and more. Maybe even salty foods?

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lunch bunch Savor the refined excellence and authentic Italian fare at the exceptional

GRIFFIN MARKET

By Pamela Brownstein

The Lunch Bunch was treated to a wonderful dining experience last week at Griffin Market in downtown Beaufort.

Owner Riccardo Bonino is a master at his craft of creating unique dishes with local ingredients that represent authentic Italian cuisine. He also has an impeccable attention to detail that shines through in his food and his friendly demeanor when greeting and serving and making thoughtful recommendations for his customers.

For starters, we each ordered something different so we were able to sample all the enticing dishes. The biggest problem we had was deciding which one we liked best because they were all seriously amazing.

Clockwise from above: Insalata di Mare; Asparagus with a fried egg; Caprese starter; Irene ordered the Insalata di Mare made Insalata d’Anguria: a watermelon salad with basil; Alici starter made with pickled with baby octopus, calamari, shrimp and anchovies; and Petto di Pollo alla Milanese: chicken breast with arugula and fennel salad. mussels in herb vinaigrette, and everyone liked it. I can’t remember the last time I ate ripe cherry tomatoes and Griffin Garden coveted Soft Shell Crab.

Basil. I’m a big fan of Caprese salads too, I can’t emphasize enough how innovative octopus, and all the seafood was so fresh. and this was excellent.

I tried the Crostini and incredibly delicious the food is at Elizabeth was so pleased with the Alici: pickled anchovies in tarragon and capers and it was awesome. Ricotta, fresh herbs Griffin Market. It is an exceptional vinaigrette with sieved eggs, while Nikki and white truffle honey on garlic rubbed restaurant that you must try for yourself.

Griffin Market is at 403 Carteret Street, enjoyed her Insalata d’Anguria — ripe ciabatta — we were all impressed.

While the starters all packed a wow Beaufort, and is open for lunch Thursday watermelon and Griffin Garden Basil in blood orange-infused olive oil. I loved factor, the entrees were equally as tasty. through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nikki’s starter because it was so refreshing Elizabeth loved her roasted asparagus and dinner is 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday topped with Taleggio Cheese, fried Yard through Saturday, and Sunday from 6 to and flavorful.

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Reiki: Energy healing for dogs and their people

By Tracie Korol

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive, drugfree way to accelerate healing, relieve pain, restore balance, and revitalize and enhance well being in humans and animals.

Reiki has the potential to improve the results of medical treatment, reduce negative side effects, shorten healing time, decrease or eliminate pain, reduce stress, and help create optimism. It also improves the effectiveness of all other types of therapy by maximizing the effectiveness of the healing energy within.

For those of you who are more empirical and prefer a scientific explanation, it is the same “energy” that can be transmuted into matter and back again through varying harmonic frequencies in the Unified Field Theory proposed by Albert Einstein, mastered by Nikola Tesla, and readapted in recent times by Capt. Bruce Cathie, the earth grid guy.

In Southern vernacular, Reiki is simply “laying on of hands”. It is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us, and causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. It’s exactly the same for dogs.

The name Reiki, pronounced ‘’Raykey’’, comes from the Japanese words ‘’rei’’

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meaning spirit, and ‘’ki’’ meaning energy.

It is usually translated as ‘’universal life energy.’’ This treatment modality applies to animals and people alike. For that matter, one can Reiki anything. I will Reiki my avocados to extend their vital energy until I can mash them into guacamole.

The longer dogs live with man, the more problems they seem to develop. Eckhart Tolle, author of “The Power of Now” and Oprah’s favorite,“A New Earth,” comments that he is surprised dogs are able to stay as sane as they do. With an occasional Reiki boost, we can help our dogs weather the many physical and emotional issues we foist upon them.

For dogs that are healthy, Reiki helps to maintain their health, enhances relaxation and provides an emotional sense of peace and contentment. For dogs that are ill, Reiki is a safe complement to western medicine or Traditional Chinese

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Medicine. For example, Reiki can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy or support an acupuncture treatment. For dying animals, Reiki is a powerful yet gentle way to provide comfort, relief from pain, fear, and anxiety, and to ease the transition to death.

I am currently working with Mr. S, a 10-year-old schnauzer. He is struggling with the effects of a hammered immune system, often referred to as “allergies”; his doctors, out of ideas, have sent him home to die. His owner is simply not ready to accept that supposed finality. Using Reiki, we have been able to calm Mr. S’s chewing-his-feet anxiety, channeling that energy into healing. Mr. S is now “eating clean” and taking supplements to rebuild and support his immune function. With regular Reiki sessions Mr. S is returning to

the ornery old guy he has always been. He has returned to playing and enjoying his daily walks. While Reiki is not a mystical cure-all, it balances energies and clears the way for the body to heal itself. It is a powerful tool in the healing toolbox.

Many Reiki practitioners use Reiki on the dog’s chakras (energy centers) to balance the dog. Then they concentrate on the specific area that may be of concern.

For example, a treatment begins with asking a dog’s permission; a response can be a lean, a gentle head-butt or a paw on my arm. I will place my hands on specific areas of a dog/client, balance his chakras using Reiki, and then go back to concentrate on the area of concern. It is similar to a treatment for humans, but shorter in length. Dogs will “take breaks”, get up, circle and return. I will know when the treatment has concluded when the dog gets up to get a drink of water. A deep and restful nap usually follows.

If you are curious about Reiki, there is a “share” at Palm Key (Ridgeland area) every first Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m.

Shares are free to the public. If you want more information as in where at Palm Key exactly and who is hosting, please send me a note and bring your Best Friend!

what to do Church sponsors three wellness workshops

Grace Chapel AME Church will sponsor three Health and Wellness Workshops on Saturday, May 31, at the church. The workshops on high blood pressure/stroke, Living with Lupus, and Coping with Arthritis are from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

Lunch will be served. The church is located at 502 Charles Street. Call 525-0708 for more information.

Democratic club to hold anniversary celebration

Former S.C. Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Jerry N. Govan, Jr. will be the keynote speaker for the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club’s 11th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 31. The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beaufort’s historic Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle St. It’s free and open to the public. Govan has represented Orangeburg’s House District 95 since 1992 and is currently a candidate for S.C. Superintendent of Education in the June 10 Democratic Primary. To reserve a seat, contact NBCDC President Theresa White at 597-2482, or Second Vice President Rev. Charlie Pearson at 843-263-5909.

Church offers concert, Vacation Bible School

Wade Hammond, the 2013 Music Evangelist of the year, will perform a concert Sunday, June 1 at 6 p.m. at Shell Point Baptist Church, 871 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC, 29906. Shell Point Baptist Church is also holding Vacation Bible School for ages 3 through adults from Sunday, June 8 through Thursday, June 12.

The meal will be at 5:30 p.m., VBS will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-register at 843522-8616.

Workshops help people create legal living will

As a person ages, it is important they discuss their needs and desires with loved ones. To help with this difficult process, “Planning Ahead & Five Wishes” will be presented Thursday, June 5. The two interactive group discussions will help each participant create a simple document to convey what their medical, personal, emotional and spiritual wishes are, so their families aren’t left to guess. A notary will be available to notarize the document making it a legal living will. The sessions are free and open to the public. The 10:30 a.m. – noon session will be held at Helena Place Senior Living at 1624 Paris Ave., in Port Royal. The 1:30-3 p.m. session will be held at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway in Port Royal. To register for either session, email rewing@enlivant. com or call 843-252-3001.

American Red Cross holding blood drive

The next opportunity to donate blood to the American Red Cross in Beaufort will be on Thursday, June 5 in the CSUMC Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. It is extremely helpful if donors would make an appointment; please call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org. To be eligible to donate you must be 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds; each donor

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will have a thorough medical screening to ensure safety of the blood supply. For questions, call Merle Hoagland 522-2073 or merle13@embarqmail.com.

Speaker to discuss Harriet Tubman exhibit

The Beaufort District Collection Collaboration welcomes Dr. Eric Poplin back to Beaufort on June 9 at 6 p.m. The Archaeology Society of South Carolina Beaufort is pleased to be a part of an effort to bring Dr. Eric Poplin, senior archaeologist of Brockington & Associates in Charleston, back to discuss a newly installed exhibition on the story of Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid that resulted in widespread destruction of rice plantations along the river and the freedom of more than 700 enslaved people in June 1863. The meeting will be held in the Children’s Programming Room on the first floor of the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott Street at 6 p.m.

Beaufort sportfishing and diving club to meet

The Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club’s June meeting will be held Thursday, June 12 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road.

The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Well known local Captain Wes Chesnutt of Southern Spots Fishing Charters will lead a discussion on summertime fishing for flounder, redfish, and trout. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.

Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament to be held

The Beaufort County Gamecock Classic Golf Tournament sponsored by DuPriest Construction Co. will be on Saturday, June 14. It will be held at the Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. This is a 4 person scramble, Captain’s Choice format starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit USC Scholarship Athletes. Entry fee of $100 per player includes a green fee and golf cart, gift bag, sausage or chicken biscuits for breakfast, awards lunch, beverages (on the course), and hole contests and prizes. Call Linda McCarty at 843-521-1445 for details.

Fellowship choir holds annual summer concert

Organizations have flag retirement ceremony

Next Level Living, a non-profit organization that mentors children and families from all walks of life, with special emphasis on families facing economic hardship, is holding Diva’s Night Out “Creating The Life You Really Want.” This event will take place June 20 at the Quality Inn Town Center, 2001 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC, 29902. The speaker will be Lucinda Cross, a creative life activator and a pay-to-play empowerment partner. Her work is about helping women live a life of fire, fun and freedom. Lucinda Cross is the best-selling author of “The Road to Redemption: Overcoming Life’s Detours Obstacles and Challenges” as well as a nationally known speaker seen in Ebony Magazine, ABC Money Matters, NBC, Daily News, NY 1, Dr. Oz and The Bethenny Show. The event will also be honoring individuals in the community who have made strides in the following areas: Business: Pastor Donald Goodwine, St. Paul/Piggly Wiggly; Education: Priscilla Drake from Whale Branch High School; Community Endeavors: Fred Leyda of Beaufort Alliance; Ministry: Apostle Larry Green; and Bridging the Gaps in Community recognizes Pastor Randy Roberts of Love House Ministries and Mike Green of The Link Church. For more information, contact Elder Phyllis Smart at 843-473-9776, or Sis Shontell at 843-263-2504.

There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at the intersection of Boundary Street and S.C. 170. This will be put on by Chapter 12, Disabled American Veterans, The Exchange Club Of Beaufort and The Boy Scouts Troop 251. The Beaufort Fire Department will be in attendance. If you have a flag that is battered or torn, you may drop it off that morning. For more information, please contact Ron Voegeli at 812-2796 or email Rvoegeli@hargray.com.

Annual golf tournament Beaufort Church of hosted by Rotary Club Christ holding revival The 10th annual Memory Links Alzheimer’s Benefit Golf Tournament will be hosted by Rotary Club of the Lowcountry on Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m. at the Ocean Creek Course on Fripp Island. It is four man, captain’s choice and the $85 entry fee includes golf, cart, beverages, prizes, goody bag and lunch after the tournament. There will also be a putting contest, longest drive, closest to the pin, team prizes and a hole-in-one contest.

For more information, call 843-575-2366.

AARP sponsoring a safe driver course

An AARP Safe Driver Class will be given at Summit Place of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Drive, Beaufort, SC, on Friday, June 13. This class is open for drivers age 26 and above. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. The class will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Completion of this course will earn you a certificate good for a three year discount on your auto insurance.

Learn how to become a safer driver. Class size is limited; you must register now by calling Harry Ammon, instructor, at 843521-1941.

Lowcountry” where teams cook their favorite dishes in the Lowcountry theme.

The local band Deas Guys will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wristbands are $20, active military, $18. There will also be a VIP tent Friday night, sponsored

by The Island News. Tickets are $50 per person and include seating under the tent, unlimited samples while they last, two drink tickets per person and a dessert. Saturday, June 7, is the barbecue competition. Gates open to the public 12 until 4 p.m. Broke Locals will entertain. Wristband price is $15, active military $14, kids under 12 free.

Two-day ticket price is $30, active military $27. For more information, visit www. highonthehogbeaufort.com or call Habitat at 843-522-3500.

The public is invited to the Beaufort Church of Christ, “Where All the Doors Swing Loose on Welcome Hinges to You and to Yours!” for the Gospel Meeting and Revival, June 8 to 13. The theme is “A Pure Fountain But A Contaminated Stream” Proverbs 3:5-6. Guest speaker will be Brother Samuell Pounds, Minister from Winter Haven, Fla. Sunday, June 8 is Family & Friends Day, services are 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13, services will be 7:30 p.m. All services are held at the Beaufort Church of Christ, 170 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906. For more information, email jg@ jonasbonus.com or call 843-524-4281 or visit www.BeaufortCoC.com.

Habitat for Humanity holds High on the Hog

The third annual CBC National Bank High On The Hog BBQ Festival to benefit LowCountry Habitat for Humanity will be held the first weekend in June at the old Whitehall Plantation on Lady’s Island. Friday, June 6, from 6 to 10 p.m., will be “Everything

The Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Summer Concert with familiar hymns and contemporary music at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 2002 Greene Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, June 21, at 5 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact 843812-6111.

‘Diva’s Night Out’ being held by local nonprofit

Black chamber course to help small businesses

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Service Corps of Retired Executives to offer a course on developing a business plan, acquiring a business loan, and other financial strategies to help small existing businesses and start-ups. Sessions will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 16, 18, and 20 at the chamber office at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. Enrollment is $25, which will be reimbursed upon completion of all three sessions. To enroll, call 843-986-1102.

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The Collectors Antique Mall

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Jane Tarrance Furniture, Glassware, Collectibles 843524-2769 102 C Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island Center Beaufort, South Carolina 29907

INSURANCE

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Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531

We handle deceased and living Estate Sales. Store full of Furniture/ Accessories/ Gifts Consignment 60% to you 1013 Charles Street, Beaufort, SC 843-812-8899 ask for Kathy Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

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Attorney

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

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Collins Pest Control

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting

Merry Maids

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Broad Marsh Animal Hospital

A professional animal stylist with many years of experience, Sarah Ellis grooms all breeds, including cats. To reduce anxiety, we offer twilight sleep with medical supervision at no extra charge.

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CONSTRUCTION

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Manufactured Housing Insurance 242 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC, 29906 John D. Polk: 843-524-3172, ext. 15 Leslie Lynam: 843-524-3172, ext. 14 Fax: 843-524-6928

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PHYSICIANS Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN and Pelvic Surgery

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PLUMBING

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Service, New Construction, and Remodeling.

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property management

Palmetto Shores

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Lura Holman McIntosh, BIC Telephone: 843-525-1677 Website: www.palmettoshores.com PROPERTY MANAGEME Email: marshview@palmettoshores. com

realtor LURA HOLMAN McINTOSH Carolina Realty of the OFF Broker-In-Charge Lowcountry FAX E-Mail: lura@palmettoshores.com Bill Hatcher www.palmettoshores.com 843-521-7429 billhatchersells@gmail.com www.carolinarealtyotl.com “Selling the Lowcountry one dream at a time” Call me today for a free market analysis of your property.

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tree service

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

websites

Beaufort Mobile Website Design Paul Richardson 843-441-8213

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DELIVERING BABIES EXCLUSIVELY AT THE BEAUFORT MEMORIAL BIRTHING CENTER.

Christopher Benson, MD An OB/GYN trained in da Vinci robot-assisted surgery and single-site laparoscopic procedures, Christopher Benson, MD, came to Beaufort Memorial earlier this spring after 17 years of practice as a partner with Rock Hill Gynecological and Obstetrical Associates. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine on a military scholarship and completed his residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center following a deployment to Iraq as squadron surgeon.

_______________________________________________________ Gregory Miller, MD A physician and partner with Rock Hill Gynecological and Obstetrical Associates for 18 years, Gregory Miller, MD, arrived at Beaufort Memorial this spring. He is trained in both da Vinci robot-assisted procedures and single-site laparoscopic surgery. He attended the Medical College of Virginia on academic and military scholarships, completed his internship and residency at the University of Florida and served three years at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.

_______________________________________________________ Berniece Redmond, MD After 17 years in practice in North Carolina, OB/GYN Berniece Redmond, MD, moved to the Lowcountry in January to help launch Beaufort Memorial’s new OB/GYN practice. After starting her career as a nurse, she graduated with honors from East Carolina University School of Medicine, completed her residency at the university’s medical center and went on to open her own practice. Her interests include urogynecology, pelvic-floor problems and menopause.

_______________________________________________________ Claude Tolbert, MD

In practice in the Lowcountry for 14 years, Claude Tolbert, MD, was most recently chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville and completed his post-graduate training at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he was named Gynecology Resident of the Year. Trained in minimally invasive da Vinci robot-assisted surgery, his professional interests include diabetes in pregnancy and infertility management.

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