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Runners support Island Charities 5K on Cat Island. see page 14

GIFT GUIDE

Start the holidays with local gift ideas. see page 16 Volunteers gather food donations at the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal for “The Giving” on Sunday, Nov. 23 and Monday, Nov. 24. This multi-church effort will provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need.

Parents and families gathered with students at Hobbit Hill Preschool in Shell Point last Friday, Nov. 21, to give thanks and to celebrate at the school’s annual Thanksgiving Feast.

Sea Islands featured in travel magazine The Sea Islands have been included on National Geographic Traveler magazine’s annual Best of the World list, which highlights 20 must-see places to visit in 2015, as chosen by the magazine’s editors.

Best of the World 2015 appears in the December/January issue of National Geographic Traveler, and will be on newsstands December 2. The Sea Islands are listed along with global destinations such as Corsica; Koyasan, Japan; Choquequirao, Peru; Hyderabad, India; and

Mont St. Michel, France.

The article provides travel tips and describes when to go, where to stay, where to eat and drink, what to buy, and other helpful tips.

Victoria Smalls, director of history, art and culture at Penn Center, said she was excited to see Penn Center Heritage Days included in the article, as well as a mention of Red Piano Too Art Gallery on St. Helena Island.

Read the full list online at http://travel. nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-trips-2015.

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Sheriff ’s Office acquires helicopter The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office has added the element of air to its collection of tools available to assist in search and rescue missions throughout the county.

Utilizing the Department of Defense Excess Property Program (DoD 1033), the Sheriff ’s Office has acquired a 1971 206A (Civilian) OH-58 Kiowa helicopter. This program allowed the Sheriff ’s Office to receive the aircraft for free, with the operational costs already in the Sheriff ’s Office current budget.

The helicopter will be piloted by Rob Wright of Beaufort County Mosquito Control and co-piloted by David Galm

of the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office Emergency Management Division.

Missions will focus on: Search response (in conjunction with US Coast Guard and SC Department of Natural Resources as applicable):

• Missing/overdue boaters, swimmers • Missing children • Missing vulnerable adults (Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients) • Otherwise endangered persons • Manhunts for violent offenders (when there is high probability of success) • Locating stolen vehicles/other outdoor criminal activity Support response: • Special operations (ex: flying a bomb technician to another county for rapid support) • Enforcement for special events requiring crowd control (ex: St. Patrick’s Day Parade).

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Fire district improves insurance classification The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District is proud to announce that after a complete review of the Fire District’s operations and training the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has rated the District as a Class 3.

Effective December 1, the rating will drop from a Class 4 to 3. The rating is based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the best.

According to ISO, there are 48,000 registered fire districts in the United States with approximately 2,000 fire districts receiving the Class 3 rating.

ISO is an independent company that serves insurance companies, communities, fire districts, insurance

regulators, and others by providing information about fire risks.

ISO evaluates three specific areas: • The effectiveness of communications between a fire district and its local 911 communications center; • The efficiency of the water supply system used to fight fires, including the availability of hydrants; • Characteristics of the fire district itself, including firefighter training efforts, staffing levels and firefighting equipment.

“The new rating reflects good management of the resources available to the fire district, and excellent

oversight and planning from the Fire Commission. The success of lowering the rating is to a great extent, attributed to the hard work and dedication from the firefighters. None of this would be obtainable without the support of the citizens of the fire district,” according to Chief Kline.

Chief Kline said, “This has been a successful year for the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District. We moved into the new headquarters station, which placed all homes on Cat Island within the ISO required 5 mile response. The district took delivery of two new fire engines, and now the news of lowering our insurance rating.”

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news brief The Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office announces the mailing of the 2014 real and personal property tax bills, totaling $327,478,633.

New this year: Taxpayers with rental property will notice a new tax form was created to improve communication. If a taxpayer receives a rental property bill but does not rent their property, they should contact the Beaufort County Auditor’s office at auditor@bcgov.net or sign and return the coupon on their bill.

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Friends and supporters of Christian Rene RyanHenegar hold hands and pray during a brief candlelight vigil last Thursday evening at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Ryan-Henegar was taken to the Joseph Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga., after Thursday morning’s fire in her Lady’s Island apartment. Tragically, the young woman passed away Friday, Nov. 21, according to social media posting by her family. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

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graphic design In addition to paying online at www. bcgov.net/tax payment, by mail, or at one of the three Treasurer’s Office locations, full cash or check payments for real estate and personal property current taxes due will be accepted at the BB&T branches listed below. Taxpayers paying at BB&T will be provided with a receipt at the time of payment.

• Beaufort Main BB&T: 1 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island • Beaufort Port Republic BB&T: 905 Port Republic Street • Bluffton Main BB&T: 2 Burnt Church Road

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Number of new U.S. Marines scheduled to graduate with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

• Yemassee Branch: 33 Salkehatchie Road.

Please note: Payments will be accepted at these locations through January 15, 2015. You must present your tax bill at the time of payment.

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The fire was extinguished in less than 30 minutes but the home suffered heavy damage.

Fire claims Grays Hill home Burton Fire District responded to a house fire just before the Thanksgiving holiday in what fire officials state was a particularly tragic event.

On Friday, November 21 just before 9 a.m., Burton firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in the 300 block of Bruce K Smalls. Fire crews from the Grays Hill fire station arrived on scene in less than five minutes and found heavy smoke coming from the home. It was unknown if anyone was inside.

Burton Fire Lieutenant Tradd Mills was one of the first firefighters on scene and quickly noted children’s toys on the front porch. “That was particularly unnerving,” stated Mills. “The house is on fire, you don’t know if anyone’s inside, and see children’s toys on the front porch.

We knew we had to get inside quick.”

Mills and his crew had to force the locked front door and did a search inside rapidly deteriorating home. Once the home was searched and found clear, firefighters engaged the fire which was starting to break through the roof. The family dog was rescued by firefighters.

The family had just left for the day and was dropping their children off at school when the fire broke out. The home was heavily damaged in the fire with the family losing virtually everything.

“Every fire we respond to is a sad event, but this fire being just before the holidays and in the home of children made it a bit more tragic,” stated Mills.

The cause of the fire is believed to involve improper use of electrical cords.

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, BMH Foundation provides ‘slice of pie’

The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation dished up an early Thanksgiving treat to representatives of the hospital departments being awarded funding next year — a real slice of pie.

The primary purpose of the firstever “Come Get Your Slice of the Pie” celebration was to review the process of accessing grants from the Foundation and to ask recipients for their help in documenting the ways the money will be used to better care for patients.

“What they shared was truly heart- BMH Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss (far right) serves up a “slice of the pie” warming” said BMH Foundation in terms of Foundation grants to several BMH department representatives. Pictured Executive Director Alice Moss. “There here enjoying both their pie and their funding are: (front row) Danielle Williams, Daniel was a compelling need behind each Mock, Veronica Smalheiser, Chris Nietert; (second row) Kassie Moore, Marla Slock, request, and it was wonderful to hear first- Diane Razo, Mark Senn, Ronnie Jones, Kelly Hoffman, Alice Moss; (back row) Dana hand what a difference these Foundation Schroeder, Kevin Kremer, Carrie Confare, Frank Miriello. grants would make in patient care” and most treatable stages.

• A longed-for replacement “bubble For Fiscal Year 2015, which began • Bridge to Home program COPD kits, tube” for HealthLink for Children. This October 1, the Foundation Board has containing all of the supplies discharged floor-to-ceiling interactive sensory device already committed to give $537,252 to patients will need to help them maintain is both calming to children with sensory ringtheYour Electronics Itemsandfortheir Recycling hospital for a variety of projects health at home disorders and a prime motivator for other programs, big and small, including: • A9 blanket the Emergency children receiving care. ns, Saturday, September 13, 2014, a.m.warmer to 3forp.m.

• A Dilon 6800 Gamma Camera that Department The celebration was capped with a County the opportunity dispose of willisbeoffering used to residents perform molecular breast to•securely Continuing education software for decadent display of pies — apple, cherry, old computers and other electronic appliances on: imaging.

Nuclear medicine can help pediatric nurses, helping to ensure that pecan, banana cream, and of course, doctors detect breast at its pumpkin, all created by the hospital’s everyone is up-to-date 3th,from 9 a.m. to cancer 3 p.m. atearliest the two County Public Works Sites

Executive Chef Eric Sayers and his staff.

Everyone left with a boxed up slice of pie and an appreciation for all the foundation does for the hospital and the community.

As a not-for-profit hospital, any net revenue Beaufort Memorial generates is reinvested in the hospital to help ensure that BMH is providing the very best patient care with the most advanced technology. But with over $20 million spent each year on charity and indigent care, patient revenue alone can’t provide everything that Beaufort Memorial needs to stay cutting-edge in equipment and training.

That’s where the BMH Foundation comes into play. The foundation oversees the management of charitable funds to benefit the not-for-profit hospital. Thanks to gifts of all sizes from the community, the BMH Foundation has been able to support important programs and services and purchase valuable equipment.

“The hospital couldn’t do all that it does without funds from the foundation,” said Rick Toomey, BMH’s President and CEO. For more information, visit www. bmhfoundationsc.org.

120 Shanklin Road site off Hwy 21 near the Marine Corps Air Station n site at Ulmer & 9 Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road.

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Electronic goods will be accepted free of charge including: nters, scanners, power supplies, monitors, UPS, hard drives, servers, laptops, diskettes Don’t change the edge, let the edge change you. The edge of things is where growth happens. Take the edge of the river where it meets the land: different species meet surge protectors, switch boxes, sound equipment, tape drives, power supplies, and change and nourish each other. Yet we change that edge by building into it, on it, and beside it. What if we let the edge change us by seeing it and letting it be? The same py machines, VCRs, DVD players, electric motors, cash registers, overhead projectors, is true us — we cell havephones growing need to be nourished and left to grow, rather than manipulated and changed into what we think others want us to be. Benton test equipment,for telephones, andedges otherthat goods.

Lutz is a psychotherapist in private practice in Beaufort. and all items will be taken FREE

TE: NO PAPER SHREDDING: check www.bcgov.net/recycle for paper shredding dates and locations .

BEAUFORT COUNTY ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT December 6, 2014

tronics Recycling keeps hazardous materials out of the waste stream while reusing valuable resources through recycling.

For additional information or for instructions regarding large quantities,

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9:00 am to 3:00 pm 120 Shanklin Road, Beaufort, SC Public Works 29906 AND Public Works South 9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 **Residential Quantities Only**

While you’re stuffing your turkey, Lulu’s already stuffing stockings…

Bring Your Electronics Items for Recycling

Two Locations, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Beaufort County is offering residents the opportunity to securely dispose of old computers and other electronic appliances on:

Saturday, Sept 13th,from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the two County Public Works Sites Beaufort site at 120 Shanklin Road site off Hwy 21 near the Marine Corps Air Station Bluffton site at Ulmer & 9 Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road.

Electronic goods will be accepted free of charge including: Electronic goods will be accepted free of charge including:  Computers, • Computers, printers, scanners, power supplies, monitors, UPS, hardprinters, scanners, power supplies, monitors, UPS, hard drives, servers, laptops, diskettes  Cables & wires, surge protectors, switch boxes, sound equipment, tape drives, power supplies, drives, servers, laptops,  Calculators, copy machines, VCRs, DVD players, electric motors, cash registers, overhead projectors,  Transformers, test equipment, telephones, cell phones and other goods.

• Cables & wires, surge protectors, switch boxes, sound equipment,  Television sets and all items will be taken FREE tape drives, power supplies, NOTE: NO PAPER SHREDDING: check www.bcgov.net/recycle • Calculators, copy machines, VCRs, DVD players, electric motors, for paper shredding dates and locations . cash registers, overhead projectors, Electronics Recycling keeps hazardous materials out of the waste stream while reusing valuable resources through recycling.

• Transformers, test equipment, telephones, cell phones For additional information or for instructions Shop regarding large quantities, here first. and other goods. please call the Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 255-2734. www.bcgov.net/recycle • Television sets and all items will be taken FREE

Or get stuck with leftovers.

Funding for event made possible through a grant from the SC DHEC Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling

NOTE: NO PAPER SHREDDING Electronics Recycling keeps hazardous materials out of the waste stream while reusing valuable resources through recycling.

For additional information or for instructions regarding large quantities, please call the Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling at 255-2734. www.bcgov.net Funding for event made possible through a grant from the SC DHEC Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling

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Cosmetic surgeon offers ‘Blankets for Botox’ When the temperatures started to dip last month, Dr. Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery began to worry about the many animals waiting in shelters to find a home. Dr. Klenke, a member of the medical staff at Beaufort Memorial, has two rescue dogs of her own — a bull terrier (Matilda) and a beagle ( Jebodiah).

“When I bundle up to walk my dogs, I can’t help but worry about animals that don’t have a warm place to call home,” she said.

Dr. Klenke wanted to find a creative way to do something worthwhile for local animal shelters this year. So, she and her staff came up with an idea to collect items for shelters by offering customers a special gift. Called “Blankets for Botox,” the concept is simple: anyone who donates a new or gently used blanket or pet toy for a shelter animal, will receive a gift card worth $50 off a Botox treatment of $199 or more.

Pinnacle will kick off the campaign next Thursday, December 4 by inviting the

Trevor and Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery and their rescue dogs, Jebodiah and Matilda. The Klenke’s are kicking off a “Blankets for Botox” promotion on Thursday, Dec. 4 to raise awareness for shelter animals.

public to bring a blanket or pet toy to their holiday party. The celebration runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and guests will be treated to an array of holiday themed refreshments

and door prizes. Several furry friends from Palmetto Animal League are expected to attend, as well.

Collection of the supplies will continue through December 23, 2014 at Pinnacle’s Sheridan Park office, 7 Mallett Way in Bluffton, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. One blanket or pet toy is all it takes to get a $50 gift card that can be used toward a Botox treatment, but it is limited to one gift card per person.

All of the blankets and toys donated will go to Palmetto Animal League (PAL), a private, non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization, which will share the supplies with local shelters in need.

“We can only take in so many animals from these shelters at a time, so sharing supplies is another way we can help make the animals more comfortable and cared for while they are waiting for a home,” says PAL’s president, Amy Campanini. “These are small rural shelters that have little resources, but big hearts, and they make

the most of what they have.”

Pinnacle will also accept other donations — including cash or gift cards to places like Target or Walmart, enabling PAL staff to purchase food and other necessities — however these gifts are not applicable to the special offer.

“This mission is very close to our hearts,” says Dr. Klenke, pointing out that every member of her Pinnacle Plastic Surgery team cherishes at least one family pet — and that she’d have several more if her husband would let her.

“Our goal with Blankets for Botox is two-fold. We want to collect as many blankets as possible to keep our fourlegged friends cozy, but we also want to draw attention to the hundreds of animals waiting for a ‘furr-ever’ home this winter.”

For more information about Blankets for Botox, call Pinnacle at 815-6699 or visit PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD. com. For more information about the Palmetto Animal League, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.

pink braces support cancer research Lisa Garber, center, a breast cancer survivor, presents a $1,000 check from Winning Orthodontic Smiles to Connie Duke, Cancer Program Director for the Keyserling Cancer Center for Breast Cancer Research.

The $1,000 resulted from 200 orthodontic patients sponsoring the fundraiser by wearing pink braces for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pictured on left is Dr. Travis Fiegle, co-owner of Winning Orthodontic Smiles.

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The word ... according to me

By Susan Stone

About a month ago, a dear friend was doing a session with me and he mentioned how much he enjoyed my last article. He went on to say that he noticed how often I quote other people like Nelson Mandela and my teacher, Marian. As though Spirit was speaking directly to me, he asked; “So what is the word according to Susan?

I was stumped. I was speechless, and I had no answer. If you have ever met me, you will know I have an answer for everything.

So I knew this was big. I thought I was Susan writing/speaking my Stone truth. I have sat with this question now for over a month and I have had several discussions on this topic with many people whom I consider great teachers.

I even called Marian. But no one had the answer I was looking for. And really, how could they? The question was not, “What is the word according to them.”

My answer had to come from within.

Have you ever thought about what you really know? Is it possible to even have an original thought? Every morsel of information we have gathered in our brain has come from somewhere else!

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Our parents taught us first and then our teachers filled our heads full of quotes, facts and philosophy. We extract our knowledge and belief systems from the world, but do we even ask the question: Is it true? Do we pause long enough to run it through our own filters and discern for ourselves the authenticity of the message? Or, do we go with the flow? Do we jump on each other’s band wagons because we want to belong to something greater than ourselves?

Finding your own still and quiet voice is not as easy as it sounds, and yet it is. The key here is being still and quiet. This does not come naturally for me. I am compelled to do, to work, to create. Sitting still is for people who eat brown rice. And yet, it is always in stillness that I find my answers and my peace.

I was taught to keep the peace from the time I was able to talk. We were not to rock the boat in my house. No one cared

We extract our knowledge and belief systems from the world, but do we even ask the question: Is it true? Do we pause long enough to run it through our own filters and discern for ourselves the authenticity of the message? Or do we just go with the flow? what a child had to say, nor were they interested in how we felt about any given situation. I was raised in a “children are to be seen and not heard” sort of household.

So from the start, I was taught to “stuff ” whatever unpleasant feelings I had back inside where it wouldn’t make anyone else feel uncomfortable. When I grew older, I became the ultimate diplomat. I have counseled and refereed so many disputes over the years, it sort of astonishes me. I have been known as a peacemaker for as long as I can remember.

My fuse is so long that it gives people the impression that they can say anything, or do anything to me and I won’t get angry and I won’t run away. I will stay and resolve any transgression with as much love as I can muster. And if the relationship cannot be repaired or the conflict cannot be resolved, I send them off with my blessing and wish them a happy life.

Well, this was not the case yesterday!

I guess I was tired. I need a root canal. I haven’t been able to eat for two weeks and I’m hungry! So the perfect storm presented itself, and I blew. Not just angry, I came unhinged and lost complete control of myself. I screamed and yelled and wore myself out!

Boy, did that feel good. I have been holding this particular thing inside for far too long. I was angry and I stopped pretending that I wasn’t. I felt so relieved!

I finally spoke the word (plus a few four letter words) according to me. And you know what? The world did not end.

So, what is the word ... according to you?

You can find Susan Stone at Beaufort Chiropractic. She is an Intuitive healer, Reiki Master, minister and counselor. Author of “We Heard You,” available on Amazon.com You may contact Susan at theriverangel.ss@ gmail.com.

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from the front safety message from the beaufort county sheriff’s office:

Traveling during the holiday will increase this year Thanksgiving is almost here and you can almost smell the turkey cooking already but please do not be in too much of a hurry to get to your destination that your safety is jeopardized.

This year AAA Travel projects a record 46.3 million Americans traveling during the Thanksgiving weekend, airport officials remind air travelers to watch what they pack and law enforcement warns about more drivers on local roads.

For Air Travel: The Thanksgiving travel period is Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 30. The number of Americans journeying 50 miles or more from home this weekend is expected to be the highest since 2007, AAA Travel reports. Of those, 3.6

million will fly, with 172,500 in Florida and 96,812 in Georgia. Almost all will pay about 1 percent more for airfare.

Long before they hit the metal detector, passengers should make sure their carryon bags are empty of prohibited items.

But with more people doing carry-on to avoid luggage fees, more wrong stuff is showing up, which includes: 1,813 guns confiscated last year by TSA nationwide, and 1,850 already as of Nov. 9 this year — a 25 percent increase. About 80 percent were loaded.

For Road Travel: AAA predicts 2.1 million people will drive to holiday events in Florida during Thanksgiving weekend, with another 1.2 million in Georgia. They also say 656,000 South

Church hosts annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the community

Carolinians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, and 90 percent of them are driving to their destination.

That means 24,000 additional South Carolinians are taking a road trip, compared to last Thanksgiving.

“Lower prices at the pump have encouraged more people to hit the road this Thanksgiving holiday to spend time with their family and friends,” said David E. Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. “With Thanksgiving being the busiest travel weekend of the year, we want to remind families to take extra measures to ensure safety on the highways.”

Thanksgiving is one of the most dangerous holidays for motorists due to

its five-day length and the heavy traffic caused by the high number of travelers on the road. Last year, five people died in crashes on South Carolina highways during the holiday weekend. South Carolina Department of Transportation prohibits lane closures on interstate highways and high-volume multi-lane routes during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, considered to be from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26, until 6 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 1.

Hopefully these simple reminders will help all those traveling to and from Beaufort County. The Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office wants every traveler to arrive safely and enjoy their holiday with family and friends.

rotary gives back Each year the Rotary Club of Beaufort conducts a food drive in memory of Barney Marshall, a former member who is remembered for many selfless acts of community support. The club members are asked to fill a shopping bag with non-perishable food items, or alternatively give money, to be used by HELP of Beaufort to furnish food baskets for needy families, This year the club donated $573 in cash and checks, and 33 bags of food to provide assistance at Thanksgiving.

Graham Holcombe, shown receiving the bags, coordinated the effort. Submitted

by George Crist.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner, worship service set Nov. 27 at St. Helena’s The Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 35th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Worship Service on Thursday, November 27.

The service will be at 11 a.m. in the historic church at 505 Church St., followed by the dinner in the Parish Hall at 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. All are welcome.

Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Carryout meals will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. for those who want to take meals to the elderly or homebound.

The dinner is a gift to the community. Donations are always gratefully accepted, but the admission price is a smile and a thankful heart.

For details, contact Rosalind Dixon at 843-812-8772 or rdixon@ sthelenas1712.org or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.

Plant the Seed Ministry is offering a free Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 27 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The meal will be offered in the parking lot of the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort. For more information, to volunteer or donate, contact Joy Kircher at 843-5752200 or joykircher028@gmail.com.

Local holiday closures All Beaufort County offices will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday and Heritage Day. These closures include all Beaufort County Public Library Branches and Parks and Leisure Service (PALS) buildings. Please note that all branches of the library will close Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m.

All Beaufort County Convenience Centers will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2014 but will be open Friday, November 28. Please visit www.bcgov.net/recycle for the hours of operation at each center.

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed November 27-28 in observance of the Thanksgiving state holidays.

Please remember that the days before and after a holiday are often extremely busy at DMV. Customers may want to choose another time to visit their local DMV office or process their transactions online at the website at www.scdmvonline.com. the island news | november 26 - december 3, 2014 | www.yourislandnews.com

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Shop local, support Small Business Saturday The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce supports Small Business Saturday on November 29 and launches this year’s Holiday Shop Local Campaign to support local businesses and restaurants.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our community and during this holiday season and always, we encourage everyone to shop and dine locally,” said Blakely Williams, President and CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Shopping local boosts our local economy and helps support all of the things that make this community a wonderful

place to live and work. When you shop local, you are supporting our friends and neighbors, who in turn support many organizations and programs throughout our community.”

In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need, getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement in our community and across the nation. For more information, visit www.shopsmall.com.

Holiday shopping for wee ones

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As holiday shopping kicks off this year, you’re likely making a list and checking it twice — for recalls and age appropriateness.

Let’s be honest, how many of us do that when we’re storming the stores to find the perfect gift for the little ones in our lives?

While recalls and lead violations are down; 180,000 toy-related child injuries were reported last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The commission released a report about toy safety. Buyers are warned to be vigilant, even as stronger federal rules and safety-conscious toy makers and sellers are

making an impact when it comes to toy safety.

“Strong toy standards support the production of safer toys in the marketplace,” said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. “Parents and toy shoppers also always need to be vigilant by choosing age appropriate toys and keeping small parts, balls, and balloons out of the hands of young children.”

The commission reports toy-related deaths to children younger than 15 increased to 17 fatalities reported in 2010, up from 15 reported in 2009. Nearly half of these toy-related fatalities were attributed to choking on balloons, small balls, and rubber balls.

As you’re shopping this year, here are a few safety tips from CPSC to keep in mind: • Balloons: Children can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons.

Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8 years old. Discard broken balloons at once.

• Small balls and other toys with small parts: For children younger than age 3, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking.

• Scooters and other riding toys: Riding toys, skateboards, and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at all times, and they should be sized to fit.

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• Keep toys appropriate for older children away from younger siblings.

• Charging batteries should be supervised by adults. Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to young children.

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business 303 Associates hires Tritschler 303 Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Richard Tritschler to the property management team.

Richard brings a depth of commercial and community experience that will assist the company in its growth including eight years of experience in the local real estate market and professional experience in retail management.

Rich served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy and has served our community as a member of the Beaufort County School Board. The company welcomes Rich’s experience and energy as they continue to strive to provide real estate solutions for clients in the Beaufort and Port Royal area.

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Boutique celebrates grand opening On Friday, Nov. 21, an official Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held at Fabulous Girl Boutique at 110 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island.

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber member and surprises them with a meal courtesy of Sonic of Beaufort. The Business of this Week is Sea Eagle Market.

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Upcoming chamber events:

The Annual Legislative Reception to be held on Monday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. this year at the Old Bay Marketplace Loft & Rooftop, 917 Bay Street. Hear from elected officials about their goals for the upcoming legislative season and the chamber will reveal its 2015 Legislative Agenda. This event will be catered by Summit Place of Beaufort. Cost is $40 for members, $60 non-members.

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

Montessori school breaks ground for new building Students, board members, teachers and staff at Lowcountry Montessori, along with Rep. Shannon Erickson, helped celebrate breaking ground on the school’s permanent facility on Thursday, November 20.

Thomas Construction Group is building the 20,000-square-foot facility which will be two separate

buildings that will house more than 250 students. The school plans to relocate mid-year when the facility is finished in the spring.

“We are thrilled to have a facility that will meet the needs of a Montessori classroom and our students. It is fantastic to see the concept of our school become a reality and it is happening,” stated

Amy Horn, director of Lowcountry Montessori.

Laura McKeown, Lowcountry Montessori assistant director, said, “We are fortunate to be the first charter school in the area to design and build our own building.”

The foundation work will begin shortly and the school hopes to see walls going up soon.

school notes BATTERY CREEK HIGH • Battery Creek High School Fine Arts Department will hold a Winter Gala on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m., at John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, but canned goods will be accepted for local charities. Participants include the school’s Concert Band, Chorus, Drama Department, Strings Orchestra and Visual Arts.

BEAUFORT ACADEMY • Friday, Nov. 28: Beaufort Academy Alumni Soccer Game begins at 2 p.m. Game to be played in memory of Eagle Alumni William Trask (BA ’69) and Alex Apps (BA ’07).

Please contact Bethany Byrne if you’re interested in playing in the game at 843-5243393 or bbyrne@beaufortacademy.org. All are invited to come cheer on the alumni players.

• During the month of December, BA will once again partner with FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) for the annual Coat Drive. Donations are being collected at school from December 1 through 19.

Send your classroom events or school information to theislandnews@gmail.com.

More than 40 Lady’s Island Elementary School students went on a field trip to the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center. This field trip was instructed by Tim Price, naturalist for the center. Students collected water samples, took data, did sketches from the marsh and touch tank and went on a boat ride. The trip educated students about the local water shed and inspired them for their art and poetry work for River of Words.

Riverview Charter School is engaging in “Fall Service Learning: Conflict and Cooperation.” After reading “A Long Walk To Water” by Linda Sue Park, the fourth graders discovered the shortage of water in Africa and were inspired to give up all beverages for two weeks, except water, to raise money to build wells in Southern Sudan.

The fourth grade class raised $646.29.

The Beaufort Academy Chess Team won the Elementary Division First Place Team Trophy at the Golden Isles Chess Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Brunswick, Ga. Whit Suber won the Primary Division 5-0, Jack McDougall won the Elementary Division 5-0, and Kevin Rogers came in 3rd in Middle School, 4-1. Pictured from left: Jack McDougall, Whit Suber, Kevin Rogers, G Simmons, Kendra Rogers, Maxwell Winters.

Troy University to host open house in Beaufort Troy University in Savannah is taking their open house on the road. There will be an information session about the school in Beaufort on Wednesday, December 3 at the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce from 1 to 7 p.m. The staff will be available to answer any questions

about admissions, transfer credits, financial aid, degree programs, and career development. They are also offering free applications to those attending who wish to apply to a degree program at Troy. Snacks, refreshments, and Troy University gear will be available.

Troy University is a public university founded in 1887 in Troy, Alabama, with extension sites all over the Southeast as well as international locations. The online programs were ranked No. 5 in the nation by “The Military Times” in 2014. The Savannah location serves

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Bridges Prep reorganizes leadership to move forward Bridges Preparatory School, a statesponsored charter school in downtown Beaufort, agreed to part ways with Head of School Bob Cook. Josefina Blanc, an integral part of Bridges Prep since it opened over a year ago, will serve as interim executive director.

“With a growing enrollment, a strong facilities plan and a recent assessment of our strengths and needs, we realized that we needed to alter our course to meet our goals and the needs of our students and their families,” Bridges Prep Chairman John Payne said.

“We are excited that Ms. Blanc has agreed to serve as our interim Executive Director for the remainder of this school year, and we wish Mr. Bob Cook all the best,” Payne said. Cook’s last day at Bridges will be Dec. 19, 2014, the last school day before the Winter Holiday.

The arrangement was finalized Monday.

Bridges Prep serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, but will begin adding additional grades each year, starting with seventh grade in the 2015 school year. The school opened in August 2013 with all its classrooms filled and has about 150 students on a waiting list.

Cook previously served six months as Bridges’ Interim Head of School and came to Beaufort’s state-chartered school with experience in Charlestonarea schools as well as DeMatha Catholic

High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.

“Our Needs Assessment clearly identified areas we need to strengthen, and chief among those was our internal leadership,” said Eve Miller, treasurer for the Board of Directors. “The Executive Director will serve basically as our CEO to keep everything moving forward – our academics, professional development for our staff, our finances and certainly our facilities plans.

“We need to make sure our teachers follow our proven model of Paideia education, and we need to be sure each of our students is learning in the best and most appropriate ways to ensure their academic success,” Miller said.

“With her local experience as a teacher and in the private sector in New York City, Josefina Blanc has agreed step in as our interim leader as we move through the rest of this school year,” Miller said. “We have a strong supporting cast and expect our enrollment to continue to grow as Bridges Prep continues to push forward.”

Kay Keeler, a longtime Beaufort County educator and principal, will serve as Interim Head of School at Bridges Preparatory School when Cook leaves.

“With our interim Executive Director and Head of School, with dedicated teachers and staff, and with parents who actively participate in their children’s education, we look forward to a wonderful second semester,” Payne said.

Blanc has served as Bridges’ director of communications and technology, and also taught Spanish, though she’s fluent in French and English as well. Previously, she taught World Languages in Beaufort County’s public schools. Before entering the education field, she worked in media management, production and advertising in New York City and Latin America for major firms such as Young & Rubicam, Big magazine, BlackBook, and Art+Commerce.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and Linguistics, with a minor in French and she graduated Cum Laude from Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Blanc also earned a Master’s degree in Media Studies from The New School University in New York City, and participated in New York University’s College of Arts & Science Exchange Program.

“We have potential to be an exceptional charter school, and my goal is to help us achieve all that we can be,” Blanc said.

“I believe in this school, this staff and these students. I know that if we take this as an opportunity as a united staff to show that a distributed leadership model can work, if we focus on clear duties, relationships, involvement and effective support systems, we can demonstrate to our board, to the county and the state that we do have a unique, grand vision,

and that it is possible to reform public education,” she said.

Last May, Bridges Prep, a Paideia and STEM-infused charter school located in downtown Beaufort, finalized an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club to purchase the facility at 1100 Boundary Street. The facility purchase is the first of its kind for area charter schools and allows Bridges to control its future.

Bridges Prep officials are filing the USDA loan application package this week for funding of the new addition and renovation of what will become the new K-8 facility. If approved, construction is proposed to begin in the spring.

As a state charter school, Bridges Prep is open to all students in South Carolina and students come from Beaufort, Port Royal, Burton, St. Helena Island, Okatie, Bluffton, and Jasper and Hampton counties.

“Being in the heart of historic Beaufort means our local community truly is our extended classroom — USCB, the Technical College of the Lowcountry, the city’s parks and athletic fields, the downtown county library,” Blanc said.

“It’s one part of what makes Bridges so special to many of our families; we are the one area charter that is purposefully redefining the relationship between education and urbanism.”

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school news south carolina department of education 2014 school report cards

School district earns second Good rating The Beaufort County School District earned its second consecutive Good rating – and the number of schools rated Good or Excellent improved to an all-time high – on 2014 School Report Cards issued today by the South Carolina Department of Education.

The district’s on-time high school graduation rate – the percentage of students who complete high school “on time” and get a diploma in four years – improved to 78.3, up from 75.3 in 2013 and 69.1 five years ago.

“Last year was our first-ever districtwide Good rating, and we’ve maintained that rating this year,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “But our goal is an Excellent rating, and we’re going to keep pushing toward that.”

The number of district schools rated Good or Excellent improved from 19 last year to 21 this year. Looking at fiveyear trend data, the number of schools rated Good or Excellent has increased from seven in 2009 to 21 in 2014 (25 percent to 68 percent).

The number of schools rated Excellent, Good or Average decreased slightly, from 31 last year (100 percent) to 29 this year (94 percent). Looking at fiveyear trend data, the number of schools rated Average, Good or Excellent has increased from 21 in 2009 to 29 in 2014 (75 percent to 94 percent), according to the South Carolina Department of Education.

Six district schools improved their ratings, three dropped a category and the rest retained the same ratings from last year.

Each South Carolina school and district receives a rating — Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average or AtRisk — based on student test scores.

Rating formulas are based on student achievement levels set by the Education Oversight Committee, created by the General Assembly to guide implementation of South Carolina’s Education Accountability Act of 1998.

Report Card data also include studentteacher ratios, dollars spent per student, absentee rates for students and teachers, amount of instructional time, average teacher salaries and the socio-economic status of students’ families.

Beaufort County’s 2014 ratings were boosted by generally higher elementary and middle school scores on Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) exams and by improved scores on high school exit and end-of-course exams.

In addition, the district’s four-year “on-time” high school graduation rate continued to improve.

Overall, the district had 11 schools rated Excellent, 10 rated Good, eight rated Average and two rated Below Average.

Schools rated Excellent were Beaufort High, Bluffton Elementary, Bluffton High, Coosa Elementary, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Hilton Head Island High, Okatie Elementary, Pritchardville Elementary, Red Cedar Elementary, Riverview Charter (elementary grades) and Riverview Charter (middle grades).

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other 2014 report card highlights • Six schools — Coosa Elementary, Bluffton High, Okatie Elementary, Hilton Head Island High, Riverview Charter (elementary grades), Riverview Charter (middle grades) — posted Excellent Absolute and Excellent Growth ratings. That was improvement over four schools last year.

• The six schools that improved their ratings were Coosa Elementary (Good to Excellent); Mossy Oaks Elementary (Average to Good); Bluffton Elementary (Good to Excellent); Red Cedar Elementary (Good to Excellent); Hilton Head School for the Creative Arts (Good to Excellent); and Hilton Head Middle (Average to Good). rating purposes because it serves both elementary and middle grades.

Schools rated Good were Battery Creek High, Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort Middle, Bluffton Middle, Hilton Head Island International Baccalaureate Elementary, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, Hilton

Head Island Middle, Michael C. Riley Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary and Port Royal Elementary.

Schools rated Average were Broad River Elementary, H.E. McCracken Middle, Joseph Shanklin Elementary, Lady’s Island Elementary, Lady’s Island Middle, Robert Smalls International Academy, Whale Branch Elementary and Whale Branch Early College High.

Schools rated Below Average were St. Helena Elementary and Whale Branch Middle.

Battery Creek High’s on-time graduation rate improved from 77 percent in 2013 to 78 percent in 2014; Beaufort High’s rate declined slightly from 79.7 to 79.2 percent; Bluffton High increased from 71.1 to 75.8; Hilton Head High improved from 83.5 to 86.9 percent; and Whale Branch Early College High improved from 74.1 percent to 77.3 percent.

Looking at trend data, Battery Creek High’s four-year on-time graduation rate went from 71.4 percent in 2009 to 78 percent in 2014. Beaufort High improved from 66.3 percent to 79.2 percent; Bluffton High improved from 67.7 percent to 75.8 percent; and Hilton Head Island High improved from 72.7 percent to 86.9 percent. Whale Branch Early College High, a newer school, only has three years of grad rate data available.

State School Report Card ratings are calculated based on different formulas from ratings under the federal No Child Left Behind Act that were released in October.

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Pinckney picks up offer from Alabama

Whale Branch High School defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney — who is 6’3” and weights 290 lbs and is one of the nation’s top high school football players — has picked up an offer from the University of Alabama.

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Pictured from left: Four BA runners — Mitchell Russell, Cameron Keenan, Nathaniel Keenan, and Jack Carter Worrell — qualified for nationals at the championship race.

BA runners compete in Region 16 Championship Seven Beaufort Academy cross country runners — Quinn Fleming, Nicky Cency, Cameron Keenan, Nathaniel Keenan, Davis Raschella, Mitchell Russell, and Jack Carter Worrell — competed in the USA Track and Field South Carolina Region 16 Cross Country Championship in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Four of the runners — Nathaniel Keenan, Cameron Keenan, Jack Carter Worrell and Mitchell Russell — qualified for this year’s nationals.

Two BA swimmers named to SCISA all-state team A pair of Beaufort Academy swimmers — one female and one male — have been honored with All-State selections. BA swimmers Sarah Averna and Grant Hetherington have both been named to the 2014 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) All-State Swim Team. Averna and Hetherington, who excelled throughout the 2014 swimming season, joined swimmers from across South Carolina as honorees.

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

Race for Charity Runners and walkers helped to raise money during the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run last Saturday at Cat Island.

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Chilly, breezy weather didn’t stop runners and walkers of all ages from raising money for The Island Charities on Saturday, Nov. 22 during the fourth annual 5K run/ walk on Cat Island. Nearly 70 people participated in the event, according to Randy Wentworth, event organizer.

Holly Zapp of Cat Island was the top women’s finisher with a time of 23:12.

Two women near the finish line during the Island Charities 5K Run on Cat Island.

TOP: The overall winner of the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run was Derek Comerford of Lady’s Island with 22:33.

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Aubraey, a 5-year-old West Highland Terrier was all bundled up against the cold as he and his human, DeeAnn Sanders of Ridgeland, get ready to run in the fourth annual Island Charities 5K.

Children make a dash for the finish line, doing their part in raising money last Saturday for the fourth annual Island Charities.

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Delatorre awarded Beaufort American Legion Scholarship For the third consecutive year, University of South Carolina Beaufort pitcher Junior Delatorre has been awarded a scholarship from the American Legion Posts 9 and 207 of Beaufort.

The $1,000 award is given annually to a USCB baseball player from Beaufort County. After going to former Battery Creek High School and Beaufort Ospreys standout Weldon Smith in 2011, the scholarship has been awarded to Delatorre each of the last three years.

Post 9 Adjutant Rich Delmore and Athletic Director George Miller were on hand Friday to award the scholarship to Delatorre, a former Beaufort High School and Beaufort Ospreys right-hander who is entering his fourth season at USCB.

After an outstanding freshman season in which he compiled a 1.42 ERA in one start and 14 relief appearances, Delatorre has been one of the Sand Sharks’ most consistent starters the past two seasons. He went 4-3 with a 3.71 ERA as a sophomore and was 6-2 with a 3.16 ERA last season. He has pitched in 44 games (23 starts) in his career, going 10-5 with a 3.12 ERA, two shutouts and 111 strikeouts in 170 1/3 innings. Delatorre ranks fourth on USCB’s career list in ERA and strikeouts and fifth in wins.

Delatorre and the Sand Sharks open the 2015 season at home against Northwestern (Ohio) with doubleheaders on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

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Pike headed into sophomore season with USC Gamecocks Beaufort High School graduate Weber Pike is headed into his sophomore season with the University of South Carolina baseball program. Pike is an infielder for the Gamecocks.

In the spring, Pike played in 14 games with two starts while hitting .333 (6for-18) with a run scored and three RBI for the Gamecocks. He pinch-hit singled in a 15-1 win over Wofford on May 7 and went 2-for-3 in first career start as a designated hitter in 1-0 win over Brown March 9.

Pike delivered the game-winning two-run single in 4-2 win over Stetson on March 5.

The Beaufort High School product’s first career hit in came in a hard-fought 2-0 win over Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 22.

Also excelling in the classroom, Pike was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Pike, who redshirted in the 2013 season, thrived throughout Weber his high school career. He earned 2012 South Carolina AAAA Pike All-State honors and was chosen for the 2012 SC North/ South 1A-4A All-Star Game Pike was rated as the No. 8 best prospect in state of South Carolina by Perfect Game USA. As a senior in 2012, Pike batted .544 with 20 RBI. He was named

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As a junior in 2011, Pike hit .385 with nine doubles and 17 RBI. Pike also played for Diamond Devils AAU team.

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arts&entertainment don’t be a scrooge: get out and see

A Christmas Carol Get out of the kitchen and off the couch and experience a perfect holiday feast: an ageless classic’s words mixed with a dash of wacky British/situational/sketch comedy, a dab of modern irony, a dollop of darling children, a generous pinch of gender-bending, and a hearty portion of incredible local talent ranging from a 5-year-old — possibly the only genuinely adorable contestant ever to be on “Toddlers and Tiaras” — to an 80-something grande dame who finds playing a wicked character to be “so much FUN!” Before the holidays become something you can’t wait to be over, even after Black Friday sales make you question the state of humanity — indulge your inner Scrooge — and let his joy be your own at Misspent Youth’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” an original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless, moving yet side-splitting classic at ARTworks, November 28 (That’s right, just when you couldn’t wait five more minutes to escape the house...) through December 6.

“It’s the perfect way to start off your holiday season,” according to Lady’s Island resident Kelly Hall, who, like most of the troupe that director (and play adapter) Travis Hornsby has assembled from throughout Beaufort County, plays a couple of different roles in “A Christmas Carol.”

The cast, diverse in every way, describes their experience in bringing Hornsby’s vision of Dickens’ brilliant work to the stage as “awesome,” “hilarious and heartwarming,” and “a very funny play, and the ending makes me happy!” (That last comment comes from Lily Beck, 8-year-old stage veteran and Monty Python fan.)

In addition to the new look at a 150-year-old classic, this production seeks to be “an antidote to each of our inner Ebenezers,” according to producer Gail Westerfield. “We wanted to create a little holiday oasis at ARTworks; it’s our way of giving the gift of art to the community — and we’re totally into your opening our gift ‘early.’ ” Hornsby agrees: “Dickens designed ‘A Christmas Carol’ to show society the importance of community, charity, and Christmas cheer. Our production has all three! Plus, you can pick up some extra cheer — wassail, cocoa and more spirits than Scrooge finds in

ABOVE: Scrooge, at right, stands above the ghost of Jacob Marley, and is afraid of the three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. BELOW: Bob Cratchit and his family, with Tiny Tim on his lap. An adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be at ARTworks starting this Friday, November 28, with an opening night reception at 7 p.m.

his room on Christmas Eve — at the ARTworks bar for a donation.

Carry those concoctions into the theater and enjoy!”

While Hornsby was aware that some consider “A Christmas Carol” to be “stodgy or old-fashioned,” he wanted to create a stage story with

humor both gentle and broad and found that while adapting Dickens’ play, he continually noted how relevant much of the play’s nearly 150-year-old themes are today.

Blufftonian Ellie Friedman Beck, who auditioned to play Fan, Scrooge’s sister, nearly two decades ago but was never cast, gets to watch her daughter, Lily, take on that role.

A lifelong fan of “A Christmas Carol,” Beck recalls, as a little girl, turning “an empty wrapping paper tube into a crutch, pretending to be Tiny Tim! I’d go around the house saying, ‘God bless us, every one!’ and forced my parents to speak with English accents.”

Other ensemble members are Alan Lathan, Henry Drier, Benjamin Morgan, Eddie Watson, Alan Purdy, Anne Errington, Jessica Lopes, Christian Philip Osborne, Matthew Osborne, Aidan Dreier, and Sophia Dickinson.

Everyone is invited to an Opening Night reception November 28, with free champagne and tasty treats to toast this great cast and crew’s dedication to bringing every one of its audiences what Jonah Szeder, who plays eternally cheerful urchin Tiny Tim, promises will be “a play that people all over the world want to come and see. Like all the way from South America and North America.”

Live pre-show entertainment begins a half-hour before every performance, and the show is best enjoyed with free homemade holiday goodies, before the giddy trip through Dickens’ masterful tale of miserable miserliness made good.

Curtain for November 28 and 29 and December 4, 5, and 6 shows is at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 30 show will be at 3 p.m.

So that others in our the community may also enjoy a bounteous feast like Scrooge bestows on the Cratchits, donations of non-perishables or cash to a food drive for HELP of Beaufort will receive discount coupons to upcoming Misspent Youth shows.

Tickets for “A Christmas Carol” are $17 for adults, $15 for students, and $12 for active duty military and children. Group discounts are available. Call 843379-2787 or order online at www. beaufortcountyarts.com.

ARTworks is located at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort, next to OMNI in Beaufort Town Center (between Kmart and Bi-Lo).

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arts & entertainment arts notes • A Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish: A full stage musical chronicling the Gullah story from Africa to America will be live at the USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Local artists will be featured and Gullah food will be served. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door; and $10 for ages 7-17. For tickets and details, contact the Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102, www.bcbcc.org.

• Holiday at the Pops: The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Frederick Devyatkin will weave musical magic with traditional and contemporary “pops” arrangements of some of the season’s most popular tunes with “Holiday at the Pops” on stage Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island. Tickets are $37.50 at the door; student tickets are $5. Visit www.beaufortrochestra.org or order online at TIX.com or call 1-800-595-4849.

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

• Holiday Vendor Craft Fair: The Beautification Committee is responsible for the stewardship and improvements of the The Green, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for Beaufort on October 6, 1988. The Craft Fair will be held December 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, a.k.a. “The Green,” is located on the corner of U.S. 21 and M.L.K. Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island, SC. Craft fair visitors can expect to find vendors and artisans of quilts, crochet and knitted pieces, jewelry, holiday cards, soaps and more. There will also be music and food vendors. Contact Ethel Sumpter at 843-838-2982 or email mlkparkcommittee@gmail.com.

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

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

An Evening with Pat Conroy’s Story River Books at USCB Ever wonder what it would be like to sit in an audience with an iconic public figure and a group of peers participating in a panel discussion, every word spoken by the panel shaping the views of its listeners? Such a narrative scene harkens straight from a clip in HBO’s first episode of “The Newsroom” when Jeff Daniel’s character Will McAvoy rallies his best journalistic self to the surprise and adulation of the audience. The difference here, a lively discussion about works of fiction by South Carolinian authors on a stage with Pat Conroy.

The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press presents an evening with New York Times best-selling author and Story River Books editor-at-large Pat Conroy on Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. with Beaufort writers John Warley (“A Southern Girl”); Bernie Schein (“Famous all over Town”); Maggie Schein (“Lost Cantos of the Ouroboros Caves”); and artist Jonathan Hannah.

“This evening provides a tremendous opportunity to listen to the featured authors’ personal stories behind the stories they write,” says Bonnie Hargrove, director of USCB’s Center for the Arts.

Story River Books brands and expands University of South Carolina Press’ commitment to publishing top-notch regional fiction under Conroy’s editorship and actively seeks to publish writers who share their anchorage to South

Carolina. Open to original novels and short story collections, the imprint emphasizes an inclusive representation of Palmetto State writers by race, gender, and geography. Story River Books publishes books in which South Carolina is the main if not always exclusive setting. While the books may diverge greatly in style and themes, they collectively present new perspectives on the dynamic, complex, and oft-contested past and present of a recognizable South Carolina for readers both within and beyond the Palmetto State.

“South Carolina has given me a million stories and no writer who ever lived had such riches to choose from. This is the reason I offered to edit the Story River Books series for USC Press.

What I owe South Carolina is not repayable, but I started out as a kid in Beaufort who wanted to be a writer and I didn’t have the slightest notion how to become one. With this new fiction imprint, I believe I can help bring out voices in this state that might not be heard otherwise, and those as-of-yet unheard voices can help reshape our world,” says Conroy.

Tickets are $20 and can be ordered online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling the box office at 843-521-4145. New releases by these Story River Books authors and illustrator will be available for sale and autographing after the presentation. Mr. Conroy’s books may be purchased locally at the Beaufort Bookstore or McIntosh Book Shoppe and brought to the event for autographing.

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Charles E. Holbrook (center), of Beaufort High School, was selected as the Thomas Heyward, Jr., Chapter, NSDAR, 2015 Outstanding Teacher of American History and was presented with a certificate by chapter Regent Harriett Bosiack (left). Mr. Holbrook teaches American History and AP History. His nomination was sent forward to compete at the state SCDAR level. Also pictured is Elizabeth Crowther, right, a former student of Mr. Holbrook. Photo by Charlene Shufelt.

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The Parris Island Rod and Gun Club came alive with shotgun fire during club’s 51st annual turkey shoot on Saturday on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Jim Van Dam, club president, said participants were allowed to bring their own shotguns or borrow one from club members. Smaller .410 shotguns were also available for children to shoot under strict adult supervision.

There was reunion-like atmosphere as old friends came together near a 55-gallon drum with a lively fire burring in it; questions of family health and how many grandchildren had come into the world since they had seen each other last. Whole families, some with three generations at once, participated and shot in multiple relays hoping to win one of the big birds.

Van Dam said the nonprofit club had 46 relays with 20 shooters per relay, each paying $2 per shell for a chance to win turkeys, hams and full meal prizes as well as three door prizes.

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voices

Playing games in my dreams

By Lee Scott

Last night, I dreamt that I was in a mall, driving a little dune buggy, climbing up escalators, cascading along walls, hopping on ramps and zooming down past numerous stores. And my name was Luigi.

When I woke up I realized two things.

First of all, I am not a mall person and second, as far as I know, there are no malls close to me. Where did that dream come from? Suddenly it dawned on me: The Super Mario Brothers.

I have actually been practicing the video game Mario Kart on my Wii (a gift from my daughter). My husband will tell you that I am a bit competitive, so my lack of skills at this race car game is bothersome.

I know that playing Mario Kart is not top on my list of the things to do here

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.

in the Lowcountry, but evidently, my subconscious is telling me something. I must practice before I see my 5-year-old grandson Finnegan.

He is ruthless in the game and I can hear his voice the last time we played: “I have passed you again, Nina,” he smirks with those big dimples. How do I ever beat this kid? My player, Luigi, did not

cooperate and my poor little dune buggy kept getting turned around and going backwards. I was totally out of my league with Finn as he soared past me multiple times and said “I’m on lap 3.”

I was born in a generation where the most significant equivalent to a video game was a little portable plastic pinball machine. You pulled the red lever, the

ball would snap out and your task was to maneuver the ball to the end of the maze.

I think Cracker Jack had a miniature cardboard version of this game.

Now, I do think it is important for young children to know the thrill of winning but frankly, I think he is the one who should be deferring to me.

Hence my dreaming about a mall. But it dawned at me that I don’t need to go running around malls on a video game.

When Finn comes to visit, I will let him beat me a few times at the game. Then I will take him out for some memorable games, such as counting shooting stars, or seeing who can see the sun rise first at Hunting Beach or counting dolphins in the creek. Now those are games I can dream about.

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A vision for compassionate service in Port Royal

By Laura Nehf

We all know people who begin one career and transition into another.

Often these transitions are the result of a feeling that talents or skills are better suited in a new direction.

But what if that feeling was the result of a heartfelt call, or vision, to become a pastor? Moreover, what if that call required you to move your career from your hometown after more than 30 years to a new community and launch a service ministry clothing the needy and feeding the hungry? How many of us would heed or act on such a call?

Such was the vision and response of the Rev. Anne Bridgers of Port Royal United Methodist Church. A happily married wife and school teacher in Ridgeland, SC, for more than 29 years, Anne Bridgers heeded a call to a life of ministry and compassion after her husband passed away in 2009. Less than two years after his death, Anne’s

call had been verified by the Methodist church and she had completed every required entrance test for her pastoral ministry — including psychological, financial, educational and vocational exams. She continues her studies at Duke University Divinity School.

Upon her installation as a Methodist pastor in July, 2011, Anne (now Rev. Bridgers) was appointed to the Port Royal United Methodist Church in the Walterboro District. In 2012, after witnessing first-hand members of the surrounding community search for clothes and food for their families, Rev. Bridgers asked the women of her church to help the community by establishing a free clothing ministry known as “Phoebe’s Closet.” Donated clothes, shoes, baby items, school uniforms and household goods are assembled by the church’s women volunteers.

The formerly one room “closet” is now expanding to three rooms full of daily

necessities and is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon for the needy.

Not long after establishing Phoebe’s Closet, Rev. Bridgers and her welcoming volunteers once again responded to a community need, this time, hunger. At first, they were distributing 650 pounds of food a week to those in need. Now, every Friday morning, more than a dozen volunteer assistants meet the Second Helpings truck in their church parking lot and immediately set to work to distribute 2,000 pounds of food to more than 50 waiting recipients, some of whom have been patiently standing in line since 5:30 a.m. The recipients, in turn, share what they receive with their families, elderly neighbors who are house bound, children without parents, and military families without sufficient resources, nearly 400 people each week.

True to her calling, Rev. Bridgers does more than hand out food. She says a greeting prayer with the recipients, asks

about their health and well being and seeks assistance for those who ask for help with medical or other needs.

How fortunate for the Port Royal community that Anne Bridgers heeded her call.

If you feel a call to serve or assist, Rev. Bridgers and her team could use your help. Phoebe’s Closet is located at the Port Royal United Methodist Church, 1602 Columbia Ave., Port Royal, SC. For more information, contact the church at 843-524-2005. They especially need small shampoos, soaps, baby diapers, toilet paper, and paper towels. The Friday feeding ministry can always use assistants.

Come be a part of a compassionate life.

Compassionate Beaufort Communities (CBC-SC.org) collects and shares stories of kindness by the many non-profit, charities, churches, and individuals that make a difference in our Beaufort area.

Can Whitehall be saved for future generations’ enjoyment?

By Jim Hicks

Is there any way that the waterfront portion of the Whitehall property could be secured for public use? This is the question that was posed recently by a group of individuals interested in finding a way to allow the waterfront portion of the property to remain accessible to the present and future members of the public. This is a popular objective and one which would merit the support of both the residents of Lady’s Island and the City of Beaufort. The tough part is the finding a realistic way to finance such a project.

Certainly, we could do nothing and hope that a very generous and wealthy benefactor would appear on the scene, purchase the property and maintain it in its present undeveloped status available for public use. As great as that would be, the simple truth is that it is not going to happen. The property is presently in a

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foreclosed status and owned by a bank. It is listed on the market with an asking price of $10.5 million. To provide the basic infrastructure necessary for development could cost in the neighborhood of another $3 million. To make the development of the property a profitable venture will require intense development. For example, a previous owner of the property planned to build 45 single family homes, 125 condominiums, a hotel and a variety of commercial buildings. It would appear there are only two alternatives to development of the Whitehall property.

Either allow the property to be developed in such a manner as to make the project economically viable or come up with some form of public-private venture which would retain the waterfront portion for public use.

In regard to a public-private venture the first vehicle which comes to mind for generating public funds for such

a venture is the Tax Increment Finance District (TIF). TIF’s capture the future gains in tax revenues which are generated by growth in the tax Jim Hicks base of a designated Lady’s Island area. The Lady’s Business Island Village Center Professionals established one of the Association first TIF Districts in Beaufort County in 2000. However, at the end of 5 years there was insufficient growth to generate a significant amount of funds and the TIF was allowed to expire. An alternate method of establishing a public private venture for the Whitehall property could be the purchase of the property by a private developer who was willing to sell a portion of the waterfront property for development into a passive type of park.

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For example, the Open Land Trust or the Rural and Critical Land Program might purchase the actual property, followed by development of the land by the City of Beaufort and with the financial help of Beaufort County, transforming it into a passive park similar to the present Waterfront Park.

For the waterfront portion of the Whitehall property to become a passive park could be a win for all concerned (developer, City of Beaufort, Beaufort County and Lady’s Island). For such a thing to actually happen would require the stars to align exactly right and an almost unprecedented degree of cooperation, between a developer and a wide variety of organizations and governments. But wouldn’t it be great if future generations could continue to enjoy a portion of the Whitehall property as a passive park. If given such an opportunity in the future, should we not at least give it a try?

community

27th Annual Festival of Trees benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice Friends of Caroline Hospice in Beaufort, SC, celebrates the arrival of the holiday season. Join friends and neighbors at the 27th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Friends of Caroline Hospice from Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6 at The Shed in Port Royal.

Festivities begin with an Opening Reception Gala on the night of December 4 at 6 p.m. at The Shed. The opening reception is a ticketed event that includes live music and heavy hors d’oeuvres by some of the finest local chefs.

There will be a silent auction with more than 80 unique items and experiences to bid upon. The gala will offer a first glance at all the beautifully decorated trees, where attendees will find a new category this year: Designer Trees. Have some interactive fun and participate in this year’s #linkthelightsFOT Scavenger Hunt sponsored by CenturyLink. Someone

may be the winner of an iPad Mini or another great prize at the end of the weekend.

For the children, there will be a Coloring Giveaway sponsored by Sumter Utilities, Inc. Kids from the ages 3 to 12 can print and color the image provided at www. friendsofcarolinehospice. org. All should bring it with them to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves at the event. Just place it in the mailbox for Santa and they will be entered to win gift certificates from places such as Bruster’s, YoYo’s and Plaza Stadium movie theater.

Get in the holiday spirit and participate in the fun. There will be trees, festival shoppes, book signings, yoga and much, much more. Don’t forget a picture with Santa Claus.

For a full listing of events and what you can do to support Friends of Caroline Hospice, please visit www. friendsofcarolinehospice.org.

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What’s a great Champagne? Here’s a clue...

By Celia Strong

From the popular board game, “Clue,” the characters Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard and others were involved in a mystery of who killed whom and how and in what room. In the spirit of that game, we are going to learn about a new wine.

We’re playing in Champagne. It’s that time of year again, and I have tried to find new and/or better priced Champagnes so we all get to learn about our latest and greatest favorite discovery.

As a review, so we’re all in the same page, Champagne is a sparkling wine made in the region of northern France with that name. There are many, many sparkling wines, but just those made from grapes grown in the Champagne region and produced in that region can be called Champagne. “Real” Champagne tends to cost more than many sparkling wines, for several reasons. One is the difficulty of growing grapes at that northern a climate. The region is roughly on a parallel with New York City. Less warm weather, earlier cold fronts every year, including possible frosts before the grapes are harvested, make it hard for the grapes to fully develop their flavors and textures. The majority of Champagnes are blends of several vintages of grapes.

They are allowed to use three varieties — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Different vintages do better or worse for each variety. Because they have to hold onto batches of wines, by grape variety and by vintage, there is an expense for the storage itself. Plus, we have to assume there is a charge, like interest, for not getting their money for every vintage as it is produced. Reserved wines for blending can go back even 10 years. That’s 10 years’ storage charge and 10 years’ interest charge. And, watch out if there was any inflation anywhere in those years.

Added in come expenses from very specific laws in the Champagne region that control how the wines have to be made. For non-vintage Champagne, where grapes from multiple harvests are blended together, this is the basic process: In the spring of a given year, the winemaker from House X will go

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

into his blending room and get beakers of still wines, all three grape varieties as still wines, and mixes and tastes until he gets a “recipe” that tastes like their house cuvée. This “recipe” is then made in bulk and the cuvée is bottled. A bit of yeast and a bit of grape sugar for the yeast to work with are added into bottle.

And a metal cap is put on to seal the bottle. Hundreds of bottles are made, thousands and millions even, and laid down in the cold cellars. Champagne cellars are very deep and very cold. The wines lay on their sides, with the yeast creating a second fermentation within the bottles. (The first fermentation made the grape juice into the still wines.) As the second fermentation progresses, carbon dioxide is produced (a byproduct of fermenting), but the bubbles of this gas are caught in the sealed bottles. These are the bubbles that make sparkling wine. Legally, this second fermentation has to take a minimum of six months. There are Champagne houses that extend this to a year or a bit more. The longer it takes, and the cooler the temperature it occurs at, the smaller the bubbles will be. Smaller bubbles are a sign of better Champagne.

After the second fermentation, the now sparkling wines have their metal caps popped off. All done in a specific way so that the bubbles are not lost. A bit of alcohol, usually, is added to bring the total alcohol level up to 12 percent — the point where Champagne tastes the best — and some grape sugar is added to determine the level of dryness or sweetness of the Champagne. Brut is allowed 0 to 15 grams of sugar per liter of Champagne. Legally. Then, the cork is forced into the bottle, the wire basket is wrapped around it, and the bottles lay down again. For non-vintage, this nap has to be a minimum of 15 months.

“They know you and you know them”

And, again, good houses do more than the minimum. All of this means, if the blend made in the spring included still wine from the harvest of the Fall just before, it’s over two years since they picked the grapes that no one has been paid for anything. Minimum. When you think of the older reserve wines, from previous harvests, that were used to make the cuvée, it’s an even longer time.

Think we pay for that long wait? For sure we do.

For vintage Champagne, which cannot be made every year because the grapes are not good enough every year, the laws and time minimums are stricter and longer. Some houses choose to not make, “declare,” a vintage as often. That way their reserve wines are better quality and their non-vintage Champagnes are better. When there is a vintage Champagne made, its price is definitely higher.

Our Champagne find, for this year, is Moutard (moo-tard) Grande Cuvée.

Moutard Père et Fils (father and sons) has been making wine for several generations, since the 17th Century.

Like most Champagne producers, they own some vineyards and buy from others to get the quantity and quality of grapes they need. Their main vineyards are located in the Côte des Bar area in the southern part of the region, where the soil is made of clays and limestones: Perfect for the Champagne varieties.

They are based in the town of Buxeuil, in Champagne, where old records show the family’s long commitment to “local wines.”

The Moutard Grande Cuvée comes from the Moutard Pere et Fils winery that has been making wine since the 17th Century in Champagne, France. This non-vintage Champagne is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir, and it is vibrant, lively, elegant and rich with butter, brioche and almond notes.

Their Grande Cuvée, our wine for this week, is a non-vintage Champagne made from 100 percent Pinot Noir. A true Blanc de Noirs (white wine from black grapes) and a very rare thing in the world of house cuvées. The vines for this wine are 10 to 20 years old and the grapes are hand harvested. The first fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks. The sparkling wine, after the second fermentation, rests in their cellars for three years, long beyond the minimum 15 months. This Champagne is a brut, with 10 grams of sugar per liter. Moutard makes only 200,000 bottles at a time. Not many at all when you consider this is their primary wine.

So, having some is a rarity. The wine is vibrant, lively, elegant and rich with butter, brioche and almond notes.

The Moutard Grande Cuvée has an easy name to remember, especially if you realize “moutard” is French for mustard.

Then you can think of Colonel Mustard and the drawing room and your “Clue” mystery game. And, then you can sip a glass or two.

Despite the small production of this Champagne, and the uniqueness of it being all Pinot Noir, Moutard is very affordable. So don’t let it be a mystery at your house. For $35.99. Enjoy.

This Champagne can be purchased at Bill’s Liquor on Lady’s Island.

With our area merchants relationships and trust are as much a part of doing business as profit. These businesses are run by hometown people who have a stake in this community. They know you and you know them. They stand behind what they sell. Shop and invest locally whenever you can.

Lady’s Island 145 Lady’s Island Drive 524-3300

Burton 2347 Boundary St. 524-4111

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dining guide

A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat AGAVE MEXICAN GRILL: 1430 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-379-0232; L.D. ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

MAGNOLIA CAFE

RANCHO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 41-B Robert Smalls

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

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

ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut

Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3,

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

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

BEAUFORT BREAD COMPANY:

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS:

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

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

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

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

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

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

9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.

BIG JOE’S BAR-B-Q: 760 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort; 770-0711; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

Magnolia Bakery Cafe and Garden Gift Gallery is located at 703 Congress Street, Beaufort. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 843-524-1961 or visit www.magnoliacafebeaufort.com.

Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT:

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

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway, Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D.

LOWCOUNTRY PRODUCE: 302 Carteret St.; Beaufort; 322-1900; B.L.

BOUNDARY STREET CAFE: 1209

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE:

Boundary St., Suite C, Beaufort; 379-1811; B. L. Brunch.

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052;

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; L.D.

BURLAP: 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort; B, L.

CAROLINA TAVERN: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

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

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St.,

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

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St.,

THE SPAGHETTI CLUB: 27 Market

GREAT GARDENS CAFE: 3669 Trask Parkway, Beaufort; 521-1900; L.

GROUCHO’S DELI: 81 Sea Island

Parkway, Lady’s Island; 522-0230; L.D

Parkway, Beaufort; 524-4545; L.

HAROLD’S COUNTRY CLUB BAR & GRILL: Highway 17-A & Highway 21, Yemassee; 589-4360; Steaks, wings; L.D.

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

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

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN: 111 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 524-8766; L.D.

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-

4322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D. SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SWEETGRASS: 100 Marine Drive, Dataw Island; 838-2151; L.D.

UPPER CRUST: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 521-1999; L.D.

MJ’S SOUL FOOD: 1634 Sea Island

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

THE OLD BULL TAVERN: 205 West

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

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

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

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

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott

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

Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

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

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

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

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB: 139 Francis Marion Circle, Lady’s Island; 522-9700; L.D.

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D.

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D. PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

LA NOPALERA: 1220 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 521-4882; Mexican; L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

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

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

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

Beaufort; 466-0735; B.L.

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

Beaufort; 470-0188; Sandwich cafe; B.L.

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

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

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

FILLIN’ STATION: 57 Sea Island

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

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

THE DOG HOUSE: 381 Sea Island

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

SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.

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

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island

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

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

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

Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

SO HOT MONGOLIAN GRILL:

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

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port

SMOKIN’ PLANKS BBQ: 914 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-522-0322; L.D.

Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; L.D.

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea

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

SHRIMP SHACK: 1929 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2962; L.

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

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

DUKE’S BBQ: 1509 Salem Road,

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

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

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

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

910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; L.D.

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.;

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 524-7771; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.

A GUIDE TO DINING • All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email theislandnews@gmail.com.

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obituaries Franklin L. Coaxum

Franklin “Tamper” L. Coaxum, 58, of the Scott community of St. Helena Island, died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements made by Chisholm Galloway Home For Funerals.

Barbara J. Coine

Barbara J. Coine, of the Tom Fripp community of St. Helena Island and daughter of Arabelle Williams, died Friday, November 21, 2014 at her home.

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Vernon Phillip Cuthbert Vernon Phillip Cuthbert, 56, of the Capers community of St. Helena Island died, Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the home of his sister, Thelma Barbara Cuthbert, in Yeadon, Pa. Viewing was held Sunday, November 23, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Monday, November 24, 2014 at New Life Deliverance Temple on St. Helena Island.

Burial will be in the St. Helena Memorial Garden. Arrangements made by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.

Larry Eldridge

Larry Eldridge, 70, of Lady’s Island, died Friday, November 21, 2014 at the home of his sister, Willie Dee Middleton on Lady’s Island.

Arrangements made by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.

Deshadre Sampson

Deshadre Sampson, 21, formerly of the Frogmore community on St. Helena Island and grandson of William Sampson and the late Corliss Williams Sampson, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC.

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pets

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

The last goodbye: Remembrances

By Tracie Korol

Our spiritual beliefs can play a part in how we process our pets’ passing. Those who practice a religious faith may turn to their church, temple, or synagogue or might seek out other religious and spiritual supports.

Humans have a fear of death; animals do not. Humans are also fear-based; animals are not. We tend to project our human emotions onto our dogs.

I believe that animals do not view the moving from one life form to another the in the same way we do. As a Reiki practitioner I look at an animal’s passing as it’s “transition”. I also believe, even when they are physically gone, they don’t ever leave us. There is a gypsy saying that if just one person remembers a loved one, that loved one is still alive in spirit.

If you are willing to look at death as a natural, profound and even beautiful part of life, it becomes easier for your animal to relax and either gets well or leaves peacefully. I often counsel, when the time nears, to sit quietly with a Best Friend, listen as best you can, make peace with your animal friend, remember your life shared together, thank them for their time and devotion and finally, let them know that you are willing to let them go.

Selfishly, the day before Bea died I told her she couldn’t go, that I needed her and that it was too hard to see her

BowWOW!

Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

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

Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www.wholedog.biz.

Memorializing our pets is a way to preserve memories and honor our canine friends plus, it helps to process our loss. Rituals can focus, center and calm us and convert something painful into something less painful. fail. I put the burden on my friend to handle my feelings by requiring her to continue living. The next day she told me she had to go. I took a picture of her at that moment. There is no mistaking the look in her eyes. We spent time that last day in thanks, and love and with Reiki, I could ease her transition gently.

While the loss of Bea’s physical presence was crushing, the connection to her spirit helps me put the whole process in perspective. Her energy transitioned from a physical form that I was able to share for 17 years to one that I am now aware of, but just can’t see.

Memorializing our pets is a way to preserve memories and honor our canine friends plus, it helps to process our loss.

Rituals can focus, center, and calm us and convert something painful into something less painful. Ted Kerasote writes in his book, “Merle’s Door,” of the tribute paid by his entire community, to Merle, his amazing, yet run of the mill

PET OF THE WEEK Wendy is an adorably smart girl needing a forever home. She is just over 1 year old and is a bit shy; she is still unsure if humans are all good, but that doesn’t keep her from needing love. She is currently waiting at the Tabby House for a kind and gentle family to come and adopt her. Please contact Jessica at 843255-5031 or stop by the Tabby House located off Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center, near Kmart. For more information, contact Sea Island Animal Hospital at 843-524-4551.

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dog, upon his death.

Merle was sent on his journey in a Native American tradition but the list of remembrances for our personal pets can be endless. For instance: light candles, plant trees or flowers, write poetry or music in tribute and memory to your Best Friend. Create a memorial plaque: I still have the marker my son, then aged 9, made for Oblio, (the best cat ever) a testament to heart, creativity and amateur carpentry. It’s one of the most precious things I own. Create a special place in your home for ashes, photos, flowers, and mementos such as collars or favorite toys. Or, send a donation, in your pet’s name to an animal related cause.

Planning for and subsequently dealing with the loss of a canine companion is possibly one of the hardest, most painful situations we encounter. Preparing for the loss will be difficult, but might be the best decision you can make to help your friend transition peacefully and with honor. Once he is gone and your pain is omnipresent, remember that with the gift of time, you will recover and the pain will go away. Wonderful memories will remain.

what to do Watch Carolina/Clemson game at Fat Patties

MyCarolina Alumni Association will be hosting a viewing party for the Carolina/ Clemson game at Fat Patties on Saturday, Nov. 29. It will be a noon kickoff and all the money raised will go toward the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Event to honor Jewish members of community

Breslov of South Carolina invites the community to “The First Jewish Beaufortonian.” Start the Jewish holidays on the Saturday (Motzei Shabbat) after Thanksgiving, November 29 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Locals Bruce and Miriam Lipsitz will share about growing up Jewish in Beaufort, and beyond. “The Jewish Beaufortonian” will honor a famous Beaufortonian to come and honor the crowd with their stories and share a talk on the Torah portion of the week. A nosh will follow. RSVP by calling Reb Zusha Kalet at 843-532-3992 or via email Reb@ BreslovSC.org. For more information, see www.BreslovSC.org.

Event to discuss Santa Elena settlement history

More than 40 years before the English settled Jamestown, the Spanish established a foothold in the new world — a town and fort on the shores of Port Royal Sound. Learn more about Santa Elena, the 16th century settlement on Parris Island, in a program sponsored by the Leadership Beaufort Alumni Association and feature organizers of the Santa Elena Foundation. The event begins at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 2225 Boundary St. in Beaufort.

The presentation will include a brief history of the events leading to Spanish colonization in the Port Royal Sound, the establishment of the first European capital in the present-day United States, and the historical and cultural context of the Spanish community on Parris Island from 1566-1587. Also to be discussed is the foundation’s effort to preserve this history and open an interpretive center to showcase it. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call Bennett Schiller at 843-379-5006.

Franciscan Center holds Christmas Yard Sale

A Christmas Yard Sale will be held at The Franciscan Center, 85 Mattis Road, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920, on Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many treasures await including children’s toys, Christmas items, home décor, collectibles, housewares, electronics, bedding and linens, books, cds, tapes, furniture, designer clothing and jewelry. For more information, contact the Franciscan Center at 843-838-3924.

Local Military Officers Association to meet

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is committed to a strong national defense and protects the rights and interests of all U.S. commissioned and warrant officers: Active, reserve, National Guard, former and retired. Come meet the Low Country Chapter at its quarterly lunch and business

Plaza Stadium Theater Wed. 11/26 - Sat. 11/29 Interstellar A “PG13” 9:10 Dumb & Dumber To “PG13” Wednesday: 2:00-4:15-7:00 Thanksgiving Day: 4:15-7:00 Fri-Sat: 2:00-4:15-7:00 Big Hero 6 2D “PG” Wednesday: 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Thanksgiving Day: 4:15-7:00-9:15 Fri-Sat: 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Hunger Games Mockingjay “A” “PG13” Wednesday: 1:45-4:15-7:00-9:20 Thanksgiving Day: 4:15-7:00-9:20 Fri-Sat: 1:45-4:15-7:00-9:20 Horrible Bosses 2 “R” Wednesday: 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Thanksgiving Day: 4:15-7:00-9:15 Fri-Sat: 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:15 Penguins of Madagascar 2D “PG” Wednesday: 2:00-4:00-7:00 Thanksgiving Day: 4:00-7:00 Fri-Sat: 2:00-4:00-7:00 Penguins of Madagascar 3D “PG” Showing DAILY 9:00

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meeting on Tuesday Dec. 9, at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Officers Club.

Speaker will be S.C. Adjunct General, Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr. The meet and greet starts at 11:30 a.m.; noon will be luncheon buffet, $20 per person; casual dress. For reservations, call or e-mail Acting Treasurer Rich Baker at TL9198@embarqmail.com or 843-6941329 by Dec. 1; or visit online at http:// www.lcmoaa.org.

DAR to hold meeting, annual Christmas Tea

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

Riverview Baptist holds Christmas Celebrations Baptist

Church,

Port Royal holds fifth annual Golf Cart Parade

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

The parade will advance down Paris Avenue to 8th Street, then to London and end at Live Oak Park. Everyone wanting to partake in the Christmas revelry is encouraged to line the parade route. All are invited to enjoy hot refreshments and snacks under the pavilion at Live Oak Park where the winners of the golf cart decorating contest will be announced.

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

Downtown Beaufort presents holiday fun

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Riverview

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

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

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Main Street Beaufort, USA, proudly presents the 29th Annual A Night on the Town. This opening of the holiday shopping season takes place on Friday evening, Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m., and ending at approximately 9 p.m. A long standing tradition in the community, A Night on the Town is a mix of traditional and the contemporary. An evening with a surprise around every corner and a number of things that will entertain, delight and get you in the holiday spirit. Shops will stay open late to welcome regular and new customers. The evening also includes the City of Beaufort’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, entertainment by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band and choral performances. New to this year’s event is a Living Window Display contest.

Vote for your favorite businesses’ living window display at the event. Take your pick of holiday parades by land or sea.

Join Main Street Beaufort, USA, and the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. for the Light Up the Night boat parade on the Beaufort River. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Hot chocolate will be available courtesy of The Greenery.

The traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade will be Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., through the streets of downtown Beaufort.

Floats, bands, groups of walkers and personal cars and trucks are expected to participate. Application forms for Light Up The Night Boat parade and Beaufort Christmas Parade are available at www.downtownbeaufort. com/anightonthetown.

For more information, contact Main Street Beaufort, USA at 843-525-6644 or email info@downtownbeaufort.com.

Open house supports LowCountry Food Bank

Edward Jones is having an Open House on Thursday, December 11 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the local office located at 1702 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, SC. Refreshments will be served. Jeff Baumhoer is also supporting The LowCountry Food Bank by using his office as a drop-off location for a food drive. Visitors to the open house may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the office.

Group celebrates Yule, the Winter Solstice

Encounter the longest night of the year with merriment, mirth and magic. Come join Ancient Sea Island Continuum for Yule, the Winter Solstice, mankind’s oldest continuous celebration. Bring a dish for the potluck feast and a non-perishable food donation for Help of Beaufort. Child care provided but this indoor celebration is kid-friendly on Saturday, December 20, at 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort. Smudging begins at 6 p.m. For questions, email asic.herald@gmail.com.

TCL Women’s Holiday Luncheon to be held

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

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

Drop off Toys for Tots at Merry Maids office

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

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

Support ‘Adopt A Child’ gift giving drive

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

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

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FURNITURE

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property management

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realtor LURA HOLMAN McINTOSH Carolina Realty of the OFF Broker-In-Charge Lowcountry FAX E-Mail: lura@palmettoshores.com Bill Hatcher www.palmettoshores.com

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Call us for ALL of your roofing needs.

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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

WEBSITE DESIGN

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hysician Assistant Nancy Thomas, a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina with a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies, has joined Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists, where she will work with general surgeons Drs. Perry Burrus, Deanna Mansker, Tim Pearce and Stephen Sisco.

Call 843-524-8171 for more information or for an appointment.

Most major insurance plans are accepted, including commercial insurance, Medicare and Tricare.

A magna cum laude graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Thomas spent a year as a student and clinical volunteer at MUSC’s CARES Clinic and was a respite care giver at the Tribble Center in Seneca from 2011-12.

Thomas has clinical experience in a wide range of medical fields from internal and emergency medicine to pediatrics and women’s health. As part of her graduate studies at MUSC, she worked in the operating room at Beaufort Memorial assisting the general surgeons with a diverse set of cases.

1055 Ribaut Road, Suite 30, Beaufort, SC 29902 beaufortmemorial.org

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