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Dempsey Farms

By Tess Malijenovsky

About a 60 acre plot of history grows out on St. Helena Island by the name of Dempsey U-Pick Farms. The local farm, now passed along three generations, began in the 1950s when Davis Dempsey’s father bought the plot of land and built a house for his family. Davis took over in 1968, continuing the family tradition of running on tomatoes and cucumbers, and the “u-pick” came about a decade later with the 1978 trucker’s strike.

DEMPSEY continued on page 14

PROFILE

Trevor Strever creates serene water gardens, landscapes. see page 6

ARTS

An interview with ‘Quilting’ playwright Grace Cavalieri. see page 9

SPORTS

Beaufort Academy cheerleaders take first in competition. see page 17 INDEX

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s the first year of the Civil War Sesquicentennial draws to a close, historians, educators and Civil War buffs will have a unique opportunity to journey through The Civil War in 3-D on Friday, November 11 at the University of South Carolina Performing Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Civil War photography expert, Bob Zeller, will present “Lincoln in 3D,” a complete stereoscopic slide show on the history of the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and the battlefield photography of America’s epic Civil War. CIVIL WAR continued on page 14

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Tree Board recommends pilot areas for burying utility lines Three Beaufort neighborhoods are recommended as pilot areas for moving overhead power and communications cables underground, according to a report from the Beaufort Tree Board.

Still under study: How to pay for the estimated $1 million pilot project.

Options include special assessments on utility bills; the city’s partner, SCE&G, allows for such joint ventures between utility and customer through its NonStandard Service Agreement. Using similar funding from other low-voltage providers is one possible avenue of funding.

Sections of the historic Point, nearby Pigeon Point and Mossy Oaks should be the first locations where power poles are removed and cables buried. That’s largely because of the existing tree canopy and number of quality live oaks impacted, Tree Board Chairwoman Barb Farrior said.

The Tree Board, working with city staff and at the City Council’s direction, began meeting about a year ago to find ways to improve Beaufort’s protection of live oaks and other trees, to improve safety and to stop or reduce the utility companies’ major limb trimming that happens every five years.

“This is an important first step that will help shape our work to come,” Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said of the recommendations. “Every journey starts with a few steps, and these initial steps are important to set the tone for what will come as we move forward.

“Ultimately, Beaufort will look better ... and we’ll allow our tree canopy to grow in a more natural way without the hacking that’s required for power line clearance.”

Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson “Ultimately, Beaufort will look better, our residents will be better served by lines that aren’t knocked down by falling tree limbs during thunderstorms, and we’ll allow our tree canopy to grow in a more natural way without the hacking that’s required for power line clearance,” he said.

The City Council gave the first of two required approvals this month to an ordinance that basically requires that, as electrical power lines are relocated and/or moved underground, the low-voltage communications and cable TV lines move with the power lines. The goal: Reduce the number of poles and overhead lines crisscrossing the city.

Beaufort officials are partnering with SCE&G to relocate overhead power lines underground. As that is being done, low-voltage lines that typically carry cable TV and phone signals also should be buried, Dadson said.

Wil Saleeby, an engineer with power provider SCE&G, helped the Tree Board. He suggested they concentrate on two-block areas where lines could be easily “looped” once placed underground.

“The Tree Board scouted the city, neighborhood by neighborhood, evaluating trees as they interfaced with areas of easily looped single phase power lines, the ones that connect houses to the main power lines,” said Eliza Hill, landscape architect for the Beaufort Planning Department.

“The board’s conclusion and recommendations are based on the ease of looping each circuit, the quantity of significant trees, the health of those trees and, of course, cost,” Hill said.

Over the course of the year, the Tree Board met with utility and cable companies on two occasions and members of the Point Bury Beaufort Cables Committee.

Early projects put the cost of burying overhead lines in two blocks of the Point at about $197,000, including power, cable and phone lines. The area is bordered by Federal, Pinckney, King and East streets.

The projected cost to relocate lines on two blocks of Pigeon Point — Woodward Avenue, Nairne, Emmons and Pigeon Point Road — is about $379,000. The conversion cost in the recommended area of Mossy Oaks along Langhorne Drive, Duncan Drive and Waverly Way is about $500,000.

“The (Tree) Board will continue to research and evaluate potential funding sources for supplemental financing of this conversion project,” Farrior said, thanking “the concern by Beaufort’s citizens regarding the protection of our urban forest.”

Citizen input sought for future of St. Helena Members of the St. Helena Island Community Preservation/ Cultural Protection Committee and the Beaufort County Planning Department hope island residents will participate in a series of design and planning workshops which will affect the future of their communities.

The first workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at St. Helena Island Elementary School. Children are invited and refreshments will be served. It is being called a “Visioning Kickoff ” by County Planning Director Tony Criscitiello.

“Citizens of St. Helena are urged to attend. We understand how loyal St. Helena residents are to their culture and to their community. Without their opinions, ideas and concerns, we cannot develop a good plan. We need to take the best of the past and see what the community values most and put that in the planning toolbox to envision what happens next.”

Consultants with Opticos Design of Berkeley, Ca., will also participate. The company is known for its work in form based codes, which are a response to modern challenges of suburban sprawl, deterioration of historic communities 2

if you go • Visioning Kickoff planning workshop: Thursday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. at St. Helena Elemnetary School • Second workshop: Monday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., at St. Helena Elementary School • Planning workshop: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., St. Helena Elementary • Public design studio: Monday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

and neglect of pedestrian safety in new development. The codes offer an opportunity for local communities to address these issues and they provide the regulatory means to achieve a vision of what residents want their communities to look like in the future.

Members of the committee have been meeting for several years with county planners to understand the implications of the form-based code and to educate residents and landowners about it.

The current committee was selected

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Mary LeGree, of St. Helena Island. It includes representation from different geographical areas of the island and is chaired by Jonathan Brown, who is also the leader of the Corner’s CP Plan.

The committee studied the entire island and considered the value of land preservation, economic development, rural land uses, access to water, and cultural and environmental heritage sites. Along with county planners, the committee identified areas where development is most likely to occur.

A second workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 at St. Helena Elementary School. It will focus on plans for the Lands End and Scott communities. A workshop featuring plans for the Corner neighborhood is planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 29 at the elementary school.

A public design studio will also be held at Penn Center on Monday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents may drop by and observe the progress of the design and planning process.

For more information, call the Beaufort County Planning Department at (843) 255-2141.

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news HANDS-ON FIRE SAFETY LESSON AT SCHOOL SAVES LIVES A five-year-old Beaufort girl who learned about fire safety this month during a classroom lesson helped save her mother and five other children from an apartment fire earlier this week.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at about 3 p.m., the young girl alerted her mother that she saw smoke and that they needed to get out of the apartment in the 2200 block of Southside Boulevard. Firefighters from the Beaufort / Port Royal Fire Department, assisted by crews from the Burton Fire District, responded to the smell of smoke and were able to locate and extinguish the fire quickly, Fire Chief Sammy Negron said.

“This young child learned how to react to a house fire in a recent fire prevention class conducted by Beaufort-Port Royal firefighters in her school as part of October’s Fire Safety Month,” Negron said. “The training session included classroom instruction along with hands-on education on what to do in case of a fire. By paying attention, this young lady may have helped save lives.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage was minimal, largely because the child’s quick response limited the blaze to a utility room and prevented the fire from spreading, Negron said.

Beaufort/Port Royal firefighters were assisted by Beaufort police, Beaufort County Emergency Services, the American Red Cross, the Burton Fire District and the Northern Beaufort County Fire Service Investigation team.

If you would like to speak to a firefighter about making your home safer, please call the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department at 525-7055 or send an e-mail to city-fire@cityofbeaufort. org.

Iraq veteran, head of Parris Island to headline Veterans Day events The Beaufort County Office of Veterans Affairs hopes residents will turn out in good numbers on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 and show their support for our retired and active duty military.

Edward Ray, Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Officer, said small tributes like attending the parade and ceremony go a long way in showing appreciation. “Our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen deserve a great deal of appreciation for preserving our freedom and our American way of life.

The gratitude of our citizens means a lot to them.”

Sgt. Major Carl R. Green, USMC, (Ret.), a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom was selected parade grand marshall and Brigadier General Gen. Lori Reynolds, USMC, Commanding General, MCRD/ERR, Parris Island, will be the keynote speaker at the 11 a.m. ceremony at Beaufort’s National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street.

The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and will follow the downtown Beaufort parade route which begins at Rogers Street near the national cemetery, moves along Boundary Street toward downtown, turns right onto Bay Street, right onto Bladen St. and back to the cemetery.

The Whale Branch Early College High School Band will perform in both the parade and the ceremony. Other participants include several area high school bands and the color guards of each branch of the service along

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Various local business, school groups, civic organizations and fire departments will also participate as will state and local elected officials, the Water Festival Pirettes and the Patriot Guard Riders. A reception has been scheduled immediately following the ceremony at the AMVETS Post #70, 1831 Ribaut

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Councilman Sommerville to be LIBPA guest speaker District 7 County Councilman Paul Sommerville will be the guest speaker at the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association November 8 meeting which will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtor’s Association Headquarters (in the Professional Village behind BB&T on Lady’s Island Drive).

Sommerville was first elected to represent District 7 as a member of Beaufort County Council in 2006 and reelected in 2010. He is a Beaufort native, a U. S. Army veteran and a management consultant with extensive experience in labor relations. In addition to serving as Vice Chairman of County Council, he serves as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Chairman of the

Development Agreement Negotiations Committee and a member of the Finance Committee and Public Facilities Committee.

Councilman Sommerville has been requested to include in his discussion the following subjects: • Can we afford an extension of the Rural and Critical Land Program?

• Should we begin now defining the projects to be included in the next (2012) 1% sales tax referendum?

• Is the development of Crystal Lake as a park financially feasible in this time of limited revenue?

• What steps should be taken to improve the economic picture of Beaufort County?

weekend crime REPORTS EMBODY: Who doesn’t love an excuse to dress up and pretend to be someone or something else, just for one night? Well it’s all fun and games till the law gets involved because someone takes his costume a little too far, like the guy last weekend who slashed two unsuspecting car tires valued at $350. Just because you’re a cow on Halloween doesn’t mean you can milk yourself; and just because you dress up like a knife-happy criminal doesn’t mean you can go around slicing things open, please.

PUNCH DRUNK LOVE: Saturday night, 30 minutes till last call at Panini’s a female called the police after she was reportedly punched in face for no good reason. The woman throwing punches was said to be starting trouble with the victim, then BAM. She left the victim with a bloody lip and wondering, where is the love?

DOPE DUMMY: A marijuana “manufacturer” on Cedar Grove Circle was caught last Saturday growing plants with evidence of intent to sell. Officers obtained a search warrant after “observing marijuana in plain view.” Such an obvious and forgetful mistake is perhaps why such dealers have the dumb and dull stereotype. When running a drug operation, at least close the blinds.

NOT SO HOT BOY: At 2:49 p.m. on Friday, October 28, a man who stands 5’3” tall, weighs 130 lbs and goes by the nickname Hot Boy gave his nickname a whole new meaning when he pulled out a pistol and fired at two victims leaving the Ambrose Run apartments in their car. The shots hit the car and narrowly missed the occupants. The victims sped off to a safe location and called police.

Hot Boy was an acquaintance of the pair and was identified as 16 year-old Mykel Deyshawn Johnson. He is being charged with two counts of attempted murder. Hot Boy ain’t so hot anymore.

BAD JOKE: Two African Americans and a ginger walk into a cup cake boutique ... What could have been a hilarious introduction reality turned to a bad joke when in real life the three men robbed a woman opening up the Crave Cupcake Boutique on Boundary Street as she was opening up the restaurant that morning at 8 a.m. last Friday.

Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Report items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.

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trevor strever creates serene garden features Trevor Strever never imagined he would one day be know as the “water feature expert of the Lowcountry” when he married Sharon Carter, a Kingsport, Tenn., native, 21 years ago in the remote bush country of Transkei, Africa.

Trevor was a game ranger there, having gotten a biology and nature conservation degree from the College of Praetoria in his native South Africa, the country next door.

Sharon was there doing physical therapy for children with polio in the remote villages with a medical group of visiting doctors. She had signed up for three months but ended up staying for three years.

After Sharon and Trevor met on a guided nature hike, they fell in love and married in the tiny remote village of Umtata.

Sharon eventually had to return to the United States and Trevor was apprehensive at first about coming to America because he loved his job in the wilds of Africa. But he found a job as a biologist for the Florida Department of Natural Resources studying redfish in Tampa Bay and began to enjoy the great diversity and outdoors in the U.S. On a visit to good friends who lived in Beaufort, they fell in love with the town and the area. They decided to move here and Trevor started and ran a successful fishing guide business for many years while they raised two children, Matthew,

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Pond and water feature designer Trevor Strever.

and they awarded him a Certified who is now 16, and Caroline, 14.

What started out as a backyard Aquascape Contractor degree after he completed his project to studies and they create a wildlife “I find that water reviewed several habitat with a pond eventually features can help turn projects he did for clients. This turned into a your landscape into led to his current thriving business something special, licensed and as friends asked Trevor to create providing a focal point insured business: Island Garden similar beautiful and attracting wildlife.”

Features. ponds and water Trevor Strever, owner Says Trevor, features for them. of Island Garden Features “I specialize Trevor then went in design and to Acquascape construction of college in Ohio to learn all he could about low maintenance water features, creating successful water features which brings nature to your

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home with the soothing sound of waterfalls, fountains and ponds. I also build garden bridges, pergolas and natural flagstone walkways and stone walls. I find that water features can help turn your landscape into something special, providing a focal point and attracting wildlife.”

And in case you might be worried that your new water feature will attract bugs, Trevor adds, “Our installed ponds are complete ecosystems with the best filtration to ensure clear water with low maintenance. There are no mosquitoes at all and the water is continually moving and being filtered 24 hours a day to keep it clear.”

You can see examples of two ponds that Trevor has done at Grayco in the outside garden department.

Both have clean, clear water and a variety of beautiful blooming plants, many growing in the water.

Trevor has done water features for clients all over Beaufort, Spring Island, Bray’s Island, Bluffton and Hilton Head. And he also does regular follow-up maintenance.

The cost of fountains can start at $300 and the cost of ponds depends on the size, number of waterfalls and complexity of plantings. For more information on what Trevor can do, go to his website at www. islandgardenfeatures.com or email him at strever4@earthlink.net or call 843-575-1997.

Can the da Vinci robot really shorten recovery time?

Just ask Kathleen Linn, who simply did not want the weeks of “downtime” she expected while recovering from major surgery. Kathleen was thrilled to learn the physicians at Beaufort Memorial use a state-of-the art da Vinci robot surgical system for gynecologic procedures, which enables the surgeon to perform the most precise, minimally invasive procedure available today. That means less pain, less scarring, and days — rather than weeks — of recovery.

- Kathleen Linn Lady’s Island, SC

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• Met Live in HD: SEIGFRIED – Wagner. Saturday, Nov. 5 at noon. In part three of the Ring, Wagner’s cosmic vision focuses on his hero’s early conquests, while Robert Lepage’s revolutionary stage machine transforms itself from bewitched forest to mountaintop love nest. Jay Hunter Morris sings the title role and Deborah Voigt’s Brünnhilde is his prize. Bryn Terfel is the Wanderer.

Fabio Luisi conducts. USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street Beaufort.

Adults $20, Olli Members/Seniors $16.

Contact 843-521-4145 or bhargrov@ uscb.edu or visit http://www.uscb.edu/ community-outreach/center-for-thearts/index.php.

• Brighton Rock – Emerging Cinema Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Directed by Rowan Joffe, Starring Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren, John Hurt, Phil Davis, Andy Serkis Rated R. The movie will be shown at USCB Center for the Arts – 801 Carteret St. Adults $8, Senior and Military, $7, Students $6.

‘The Sound of Music’ at Hilton Head Prep

Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Performing Arts Department will perform the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “The Sound of Music,” which opens Thursday, Nov. 3. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., at Hilton Head High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.hhprep.org or at the door. Prices are $20 for adults, $10 for students and $15 for seniors for matinee shows. Or call (843) 304-6280.

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elping set the future by studying the past, Beaufort Count y students will celebrate Beaufort’s 300th birthday year Nov. 10 with a special public presentation, “300 Years of History Through Song and Dance.”

The event is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. at The Arts Center at Beaufort High School on Lady’s Island.

Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit the Beaufort 300 Tricentennial memorial monument and the Foundation for Excellence in Education for teacher mini-grants, said project coordinator Jennifer Woods.

“These young people are going to help guide the next 100 years of Beaufort’s future, so we wanted to find fun and educational ways for them to learn about and celebrate the first 300 years,” she said.

The student show is based on the highly successful Founders’ Night Dec. 31 that kicked off Beaufort’s 300th birthday year celebration.

“Students will provide first-person narratives, in the voices of local historical characters, and perform songs and dance that help bring Beaufort’s history to life,” Woods said.

“South Carolina standards provide a good backbone for the state’s history, but we took it a few steps farther with this in-depth look at what’s made Beaufort so special for so long.

“The performance demonstrates the infusion of fine arts into history lessons and it provides an opportunity for Beaufort Cluster schools to work together. Beaufort High School Principal Dr. Dan Durbin is the producer of the showcase,” Woods said.

Participating schools include Beaufort Elementary, Coosa Elementary Lady’s Island Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary, Port Royal Elementary, Riverview Charter School, St. Helena Elementary, Beaufort Middle, Lady’s Island Intermediate/Middle and Beaufort High.

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling will open the show to set the stage for what’s already been celebrated in the Tricentennial, what’s to come, and why a city’s 300th birthday is so special.

“It’s critical that these students not only understand but appreciate that the Lowcountry’s past helps steer the future, but ultimately, they’ll be the ones in the driver’s seat,” Keyserling said. “I salute the school district for finding an imaginative way to engage these young men and women.”

Children under age five are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at participating schools and will be available at the door.

Organizers of the Beaufort 300 Project are in the final stretch to raise funds for a new historical marker.

For a $300 investment in Beaufort’s future, donors’ names will be featured on a permanent historical monument in the Waterfront Park. For details, call Erin Dean at 524-1116 or visit www.cityofbeaufort.org.

Beaufort was founded in 1711 by the English, although its beginnings date back to Spanish explorers in 1514. Beaufort was named for Englishman Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort (1684-1714), one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina. It was on Jan. 17, 1711, that Beaufort’s formal charter was created.

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The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts Gallery will be exhibiting “Icons of the Lowcountry” by Barbara James from October 18th – November 20th. James describes the inspiration for her fiber art as, “inspired by the lush and exotic landscapes of my home on the Sea Islands of South Carolina. The tide, moon, marshes grass, and black-water rivers wrap around you like the soft silk of my art.” For more information, please call 521-4145.

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Josh Hisle in concert at ARTworks on Nov. 4

Fresh from his tour with Stephen Stills, the Iraq War veteran Josh Hisle brings his songs, soul, guts and guitar to Beaufort. Hisle’s work with Neil Young and CSN in the film “Deja Vu” has pushed him into a life of songwriting and performance, following his experiences as a Marine. His extensive knowledge of guitar, banjo and piano bring a show that will bring both smiles and tears in the same sitting. Tickets are $10, online and at the door. 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort 29902; 843-379-2787, www. artworksinbeaufort.org.

Sign up for upcoming art classes at ArtLofts

• Oil Painting Workshop with Mary Grayson Segars: This class will be held November 29, 30 and December 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ArtLofts. Mary will do a daily oil painting demonstration and will discuss major points of composition and color mixing. Cost is $150. Call 812-9509 for details or to register.

• Drawing in Color/ Beginning Pastel Art Classes with Susan Mayfield: This class will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, December 6, 7, 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A 3-session introductory class into painting with pastel. Working with still life and the landscape, we will explore the fundamentals of composition, value, and color in this vibrant medium.

No experience with pastel necessary, although some drawing or painting experience is preferred. Professional pastel supplies will be available for purchase to use in the class, for a $15 additional fee, or a supply list will be provided upon request. Tuition fee is $210 for the three sessions. Classes will be held at the Art Lofts in downtown Beaufort, 208-B Carteret Street, 843410-8815. To register, please send check for full tuition. If paid before Nov. 15, $190. If paid after Nov. 15th, $210. Send to: Susan Mayfield c/o W.A. Mayfield 212 Wandolea Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. For more information, call 843 327-4193, or visit www.susanmayfield. blogspot.com, www.susanmayfield.net or email susanmayfieldart@gmail.com.

Grace Cavalieri’s play, Quilting the Sun, will be on stage at ARTworks, directed by J.W. Rone, November 1013 and 17-20.

It has been Rone’s dream since 2003 to produce this play by his close friend Grace Cavalieri, who has had 22 plays produced throughout the country, including three productions in New York City at the Quaigh, WPA & Common Basis Theaters. Cavalieri also produced 20 years of The Poet and the Poem on public radio, and currently transmits the series from the Library of Congress via NPR satellite. She is the author of 15 books and chapbooks of poetry, most recently “The Poet’s Cookbook” (Bordighera Press, 2009).

Cavalieri has received the PenFiction Award, the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Silver Medal, and awards from the National Commission on Working Women, the WV Commission on Women, the American Association of University Women, and more. She won a Paterson Prize for “What I Would do for Love,” and The Bordighera Poetry Prize for “Water on the Sun.” She received the inaugural Columbia Merit Award for “significant contributions to poetry.” She writes fulltime in Annapolis, Maryland where she lives with her husband, sculptor Kenneth Flynn.

Here, Cavalieri talks about her play: What do you look forward to in this production of Quilting the Sun? I’m interested to see if the slave narrative materials I used as the basis for the narrator ( JUJU Man) are received well by the audience. I also hope to know if the script is comprehensible as it’s somewhat pointillistic, not linear, and calls for the audience to cross some invisible bridges of thought. Poets who write for theater are often incorrigible.

What aspect of Harriet Powers — the art-quilter and freed slave who lived in Georgia in the 1800s — interests you most?

The Harriet I invented is the only one I know. And she embodies compassion and strength. I also think she has wry humor. Also I’m very interested

Beaufort Quilter Mary Campbell re-created one of Harriet Powers’ quilts to dress the set of Quilting the Sun at ARTworks.

in women who have genius and are blocked by the world.

How do you feel seeing your work on the stage?

I feel grateful and tearful and amazed and humbled that anyone (EVERYONE) would have spent so many hours turning an imagined reality to a stage spectacle. I also know Harriet is watching so that is my way of saying “We get what you did” and “Look what these theater people are doing. You’re alive!”

Have any fun plans for your visit to Beaufort?

I hear it’s beautiful so I want to take in the southern atmosphere. Some of my children are coming and taking a walking tour. I long to have some moments with JW and Jenny Rone who are heart connections. I’m also taking a detour to Sun City to see my 94 year old uncle and his 100 year old girlfriend.

How do you know J.W. Rone?

(Rone is also the executive director of ARTworks.)

J.W. is a personal hero to me. I knew of his work in Baltimore at the now famed Theater Project. Then I moved to West Virginia in 1988 so my sculptor husband could have more land for a studio, and J.W. was Artistic Director for the theater activities in Berkeley Springs, near where I lived.

When the iconic “Ice House” theater was completed, he premiered a staged reading of my play, “Pinecrest Rest Haven.” He’s a force of nature and we don’t see courage like his very often.

All tickets to ARTworks theater performances are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. Thursdays are Pay What You Can, $5 minimum. 843-379-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org.

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lowcountry social diary Showcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.

Junior Service League Halloween Bash a hit!

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By Lanier Laney

here was great music, wonderful costumes and a big turn out for the Junior Service League’s Halloween Bash fundraiser this past weekend. The money raised will be used to benefit women, children and families in Beaufort County. Kim Ackerman was this year’s committee chair (good job, Kim!). Joining her were her hard-working committee members: Carson Bruce, Dawn Freeman, Delene Miller, Emily Harris, Elizabeth Klosterman, Jen Pearce, Julie Good, Kristi Rosengarten, Lauren Small, Lorin Siegel, Sheila Miley and Stephanie Perrill who pulled off a great event. Special thanks goes to Barrier Island Marine for the location donation, Carolina Containers and Chick-fil-A. Judges for the costumes this year were Lydia Ballesteros and Roman Hill, both of Aqua Med Spa. Here are some pics for you from the fun event.

Dr and Mrs. Andy Jackson

Jamie and Fripp Langford: They won best couple.

Meg Elizabeth, Katie Phifer and Emily Huey.

Dawn Brown and Dawn Freeman

Emily and Patrick Harris

Dr. Aaron Sarathy, second year in a row as best costume winner.

Dr. Jennifer Wallace and Kim Ackerman

Mark Siegel and Patrick Harris

Erica Freeman and Stacey Canaday

First Casting for Recovery in South Carolina a success Congrats to Capt. Lanny Kraus for successfully leading the first Casting for Recovery Coastal South Carolina Retreat at Bray’s Island this past weekend. This was the first time a Casting for Recovery Retreat was held in the state since the national program was founded 15 years ago. It involved 14 women who are survivors of breast cancer in a two and a half day retreat to help them heal, both physically and spiritually.

The casting motion provides a gentle exercise for joint and soft tissue stretching.

Fly fishing provides stress-relief and promotes a sense of calm, while the social 10

interactions offer women a chance to share, laugh and rejuvenate.

The program combines counseling, medical information and fly fishing to build a focus on wellness and empowerment instead of illness. The two-and-a-half day retreats are offered at no cost to women at any stage and age of breast cancer treatment and recovery. Casting for Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Special thanks goes to the volunteer staff for the Casting for Recovery weekend: Marsha Graham, Starr Nolan, Simons Welter, Connie Duke, Cemo McConnell, Caroline Hassell, Sara Manucy, Linda

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Good, Martha Weeks, Sarah Galloway, Sherri Hightower and Audrey Graham.

The names of the fishing helpers for Sunday were Bryan Bowers, Jack Baggette, Lanny Kraus, Allan Crowther, Eric Brown, Alan Dechovitz, Steve Weeks, Scott Davis, Paul Puckett, Sarah Hyle, along with Bray’s Island staff members.

Special thanks to Perry Harvey, a Bray’s Island member and Yasmin McClenahan of Bray’s Island Realty who helped make this event possible.

Casting for Recovery Coastal SC is grateful to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Bray’s Island Realty, The Charleston

Angler, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Mountain Bridge Trout Unlimited, Maritime Events, Bay Street Outfitters, Saluda River Trout Unlimited, Coastal Community Foundation, Amanda McLenon and many individuals and organizations for their generous support for the Bray’s Island Retreat.

For more information, donations or to apply for a retreat, please contact Marsha Graham, Coastal SC Program Coordinator, Casting for Recovery at 843856-9477 or 843-860-0475, marsha@ mgaccountingsupport.com, or visit www. castingforrecovery.org

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‘Tis the season for the Beaufort Crud

By Backwoods Barbie

For every action there is an opposite but equal reaction; every cloud has a silver lining; for the yen there is the yang, and if you eat too many cupcakes your tummy will hurt. It is the ultimate balance of all things.

The great equalizer, that makes otherwise unfair, unimaginable, or unexplainable gifts and/or pains tolerable.

Living in beautiful Beaufort by the Sea is no different. We have glorious sunsets accompanied by nerve- wrecking no-seeums. It simply would be inconceivable to have such beauty, peace, and solace without occasional bouts of “$%@! Hand me the bug spray.” We have festivals that bring families and friends closer while placing discernible distance between what is right, and what is fun. Our tides remind of us the ever cleansing power of change, and the poignant fact that not everyone should drive a boat. The gift of serenity is doted on each of us as we begin our daily

travel. Our commute is graced with views of sailboats slowly, very slowly — at times excruciatingly slow — making their way through the one bridge we should Cherimie have crossed 20 Crane Weatherford minutes ago.

As seasons change, our days shorten as our sleeves lengthen. Hesitantly, we say farewell to flip flops and hello to fleece. Winter isn’t our choice, but we understand why it must come. The holiday gatherings, and pumpkin flavored everything will somehow lessen the sting of change. Our quaint streets fill with holiday visitors who envy our permanency in paradise. In order to maintain the globally excepted impossibility of perfection, we do have one thing that somehow justifies an

otherwise splendid existence.

Roses have thorns, puppies have incredibly small bladders, and Beaufort South Carolina has the infamous Crud.

Anyone who has lived in Beaufort for any amount of time can sympathize almost as quickly as they can offer you 235 home remedies. As the cool winds blow, so shall our noses. We leave our summerdrenched sandbar and congregate around the ever compassionate Walgreens cashier. Like well-trained cattle, we move in sync from decongestant to cough suppressant sharing empathetic glances through itchy red eyes.

Production takes a bit of a hit, as Nyquil sales rise. Once peppy, sunkissed patrons searched for sunblock and socializing now seek the comfort of Sudafed and Snuggies. Most anything can be excused and or justified by the onset of the Beaufort Crud. Full conversations can be had with no recollection as the

little drummer boy plays on in your left ear. Required coffee shop small talk can be waived by the gesture of patting ones chest after a signature cough. Summer diets are surrendered to anything that activates the dulled taste buds and calms the throbbing throat. The sweet scent of suntan oil is replaced with Vicks vapor rub and anything menthol.

It is only fair that Beautiful Beaufort by The Sea share domicile with the infamous Crud. It would be impossible to justify living anywhere else if we didn’t suffer a little. It builds character, it builds humility, and it builds up in your chest like an inner city high rise. There will forever be debate over the source of this unwanted ailment.

Some say it is the Spanish moss, others say our trees are to blame, yet the answer seems quite clear to me. Florida has devastating hurricanes, New York has pollution, California has the Terminator and Beaufort has the Crud. It is only fair.

Asking yourself some good questions

By Jack Sparacino

There’s a fun to read questionnaire, answered by celebrities, that appears in the back of Vanity Fair magazine. It’s named for the famous French writer, Marcel Proust, who made his mark in the literary world about a hundred years ago. I took the liberty of tilting it slightly toward us Lowcountry types and answered the questions myself. It was interesting and I thought others might want to give it a try!

What is your idea of perfect Lowcountry happiness?

Realizing that if I had the choice of doing anything, anywhere in the world, I’d be doing exactly what I’m doing right here.

What is your greatest fear living in the Lowcountry?

Hurricanes that might threaten when I’m not feeling my best. Followed by missing my favorite tide when the trout are around. Followed by never learning how to throw a cast net properly for shrimp.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Teddy Roosevelt. Except for the jungle

adventures including leeches and malaria.

Which living person do you most admire?

Any national politician who is far more interested in doing the right thing than in getting re-elected. Maybe there are two of them.

What is the trait that you most deplore in yourself?

Being slow to embrace new technology and new ideas.

What is the trait that you most deplore in others?

Ignorance, even when the facts are right there in front of them.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Avoiding all physical work that hurts my back. Trying, anyway.

What is your favorite local journey?

Driving to Hunting Island or to Charleston.

On what occasion do you bend the truth?

Sometimes when someone asks me how I’m feeling.

What do you dislike most about your appearance?

I wouldn’t mind having a full head of hair again.

Which words or phrases do you most

overuse?

Trust me.

What is your greatest regret?

Not having given more thought to a possible career in medicine.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

Easy one. Ever since I’ve known her, 30 years now, my wife.

When and where in the Lowcountry were you happiest? How about elsewhere?

Kayaking with my wife. Vacationing on Nantucket.

What is your current state of mind?

Relaxed. And skeptical.

If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be?

Getting our son more free time to come down here more often from Boston.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Helping to raise our son, a very wonderful young man.

What is your most treasured possession?

My sanity and ability to have fun. Also my crab trap.

What do you consider the lowest depth of misery?

Feeling like there is no way out.

What is your favorite endeavor when you are in Beaufort County?

Harvesting enough fresh seafood to have friends over.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Skepticism.

What do you most value in your friends?

The ability to make me look at things differently and laugh.

Who are your favorite writers?

Painters?

Mark Twain. Renoir.

Who are your heroes?

My dad, Lincoln, FDR, Churchill.

What do you like most in the Lowcountry? How about dislike?

The fabulous views. The insects, especially fire ants.

How would you prefer to die?

Extremely quickly and by surprise.

If you could chose what to come back as after you die, what would it be?

A dolphin. They look like they have a lot of fun and I like seafood.

What is your motto? Did you have one before you saw this question?

Keep it simple. Yes!

Why is personal hygiene so impersonal?

As always, most of my beauty articles come from topics of discussion amongst clients and myself, so this week’s article poses no difference in that respect. With that said, I want to enlist the intricate minds of men and women alike, to go deeper into discussion about the subject of hygiene.

I’ve found this area to be a sensitive matter and, though it clearly needs to be addressed, I want your views and opinions. Hygiene, whether it deals with hair, teeth, skin, nails or body, can be like the icing on the cake or the nail in one’s coffin. It’s either good or bad and we’ve all got to choose a side.

Hanging out with girlfriends or talking to a loved one doesn’t seem to

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weigh heavily on the ease of comfort in pointing out the fact that a tic-tac is needed or that an individual smells as if they literally bathed in their cologne.

Yet, when it comes to informing a less than familiar target, such as a co-worker or maybe even the boss, the level of ease drops insistently low. Most times, leaving both the target and the well-intentioned informant in a position of discomfort

and uncertainty that could possibly lead to resentment. Resentment may lead to discussing the issue with others and discussing the issue with others could lead to undesirable gossip. Gossip, in no way, shape or form is ever attractive or appropriate, nonetheless, with the entire office now involved in the knowledge of the target’s less-than-appealing state, the matter at hand is still not resolved.

So, how does one approach the issue of bad hygiene habits? Depending upon the situation and the individual, is it anyone’s place to do so? Then, in all fairness, when placed in a public setting or any role that offers involvement with others, should a person not be owed the right to speak up or inform one of such

hygienic violations? Take, for instance, a beauty industry consultant. Working directly with the public in a position that is viewed as marketing oneself, it would make absolutely no sense at all to have a bad hair day, damaged, dirty fingernails, bad breath and tattered clothing. A proper and managed image is expected, of course, because one can’t sell beauty if they are not beauty. So, again, I ask, what about any other industry or setting that involves close confinement or interaction amongst others?

How do you address informing others of personal hygiene issues, what is your approach and in what manner?

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school news

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

High schools sponsor College Application Day More than 360 high school seniors across Beaufort County got a head start on applying to college today with help from school guidance counselors, parents, community volunteers and representatives of colleges and universities.

“College Application Day,” a joint project of the Beaufort County School District, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the South Carolina Department of Education, provided coaching and advice to students at all five district high schools as they filled out actual college applications on line. Many students reported completing three applications during the day, and all participants completed at least one.

“College Application Day does several things at once,” said Superintendent Valerie Truesdale. “Some students

“Some students can be intimidated by the process of applying to a two or four year college, and we provided oneon-one assistance to address that. This event also nudged students toward an early start with their paperwork.”

Beaufort County School District Superintendent Valerie Truesdale can be intimidated by the process of applying to a two- or four-year college, and we provided one-on-one assistance to address that. This event also nudged students toward an early start with their paperwork. Perhaps the biggest benefit, though, was teaching the skills and tips that students need to complete successful applications.”

Raychelle Lohmann, the district’s lead high school guidance counselor, said 366 students were coached as they completed online applications for specific colleges

or generic applications that provide template information for use in applying to any college.

High school counselors, representatives from colleges and the Commission on Higher Education, and volunteers from the county’s business community were on hand to provide one-on-one coaching. In addition, parents were invited to attend with their children and sit with them.

“This is the first time we’ve done this on a district-wide basis,” Lohmann said, “and our turnout today was terrific.”

At Whale Branch Early College High School, parent and community volunteers joined college representatives in the school’s computer lab throughout the day to help students with their online applications.

Lohmann said that a particular emphasis was placed on helping minority students and students who would be the first in their families to attend college. “For many students, College Application Day can provide a final boost of encouragement to students who might not apply otherwise,” she said.

Lohmann added that the district would sponsor workshops for parents on how to finance their children’s college educations.

For residents in the northern part of the county, the workshop will be held Nov. 16 at Beaufort High School, from 6-7:30 p.m. Both programs are free.

Top USCB students learn from regional leaders For the past seven weeks, influential members from the Lowcountry community have been coming to the University of South Carolina Beaufort to share their experiences and thoughts about leadership to selected students in a special class entitled Leadership in Practice, hosted by Chancellor Jane Upshaw.

State senator Tom Davis, USDA rural development state director Vernita Dore, Beaufort mayor Billy Keyserling, CEO of Hilton Head Healthcare Mark O’Neil, Commanding General of Parris Island Lori Reynolds, and Beaufort Country school education superintendent Valerie Truesdale have each spoken to the class thus far.

Six more community leaders are scheduled to appear before the end of the semester, including former Penn Center Director Emory Campbell and CEO of the South Carolina Lottery Paula Harper Bethea.

State Senator Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, speaks to USCB students.

As noted by Chancellor Upshaw, “It is heartening to have busy and important community and business leaders who are willing to share their time and life experiences with USCB Leadership in Practice students.” Upshaw added that the idea for the class was presented to her by USCB’s Department of Social Sciences chair, Dr. Charles Spirrison,

who had experience with similar classes at other institutions prior to assuming his current position at USCB. In order to enroll in the class, students had to be recommended by two professors and demonstrate leadership on campus. They were also required to submit a written essay, a resume, and were subjected to a formal interview process.

Of the 25 students invited to apply, 10 were selected to participate. According to Chancellor Upshaw, “The Leadership students represent USCB well through their reflective and probing questions. It has been fascinating to see the interaction of our students with these leaders.”

Nine of the 10 students enrolled are seniors with varying backgrounds, including presidents of campus organizations, student athletes and editors of the school newspaper.

Erica Moore, USCB’s student body president and the sole junior in the class, says she is enjoying the class, and appreciates having been selected.

“Everyone who comes to speak with us is so interesting, and has so much to offer to this batch of leaders that will be coming out of USCB,” Moore said. “We’re all so grateful to be a part of this, and are hoping that one day we can follow in their footsteps, becoming leaders in our community.”

Beaufort County School District makes health an initiative

By Tess Malijenovsky

Since the Beaufort County School District was invited last month, Oct. 17, to the White House lawn for winning the Healthier U.S. School Challenge award, their November newsletter continues to focus on healthy snacks and exercise as an initiative.

Schools can take a leadership role in helping students learn how to make healthier eating and active lifestyle choices, according to Michelle Obama. School meals are now trying to fill half the plates with fruits and vegetables, make half the grains whole grains, and switching to fat free or 1 percent

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milk rather than whole. Also, kids are encouraged to drink water instead of sugary drinks and to become aware of high sodium levels in soups, breads and frozen meals.

The November newsletter featured a cooking recipe for herb roasted vegetables and also a produce of the month featuring sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes have a high source of Vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium, copper and manganese. Research shows that sweet potatoes can help stabilize and lower blood sugar. They’re also high in fiber, which promotes a healthy digestive tract, and virtually fat and cholesterol free. The school

district also sent out two long lists of healthy snacks for kids from yogurt parfaits to fruit and cheese kabobs.

Schools all over the county have tuned into this health initiative by teaching students more about healthy choices in an interactive and fun way. Beaufort Elementary School students dressed up as different health foods during lunchtime. The children learned cheers and songs expressing their feeling about healthy choices.

Schools can now help teach health consciousness in a positive light for lifelong positive changes in students.

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Beaufort Elementary School students dress up as health foods to bring awareness at lunchtime.

school news school briefs • Thursday, Nov. 3, don’t throw your pumpkins away! Beaufort Elementary School will take them between 8:30-10:30 a.m. They will be cut up and uses as part of a yearlong school wide composting in the courtyard project run by students in the fourth grade.

• Thursday, Nov. 3, Beaufort Academy High School’s Parents Association Meeting will be at 7 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 4, Whale Branch Early College High School’s Marching Warrior Band will perform at Belk from 2-4 p.m. Congratulations to the band on being recognized as WTOC’s Band of the Week for the week of October 17.

• Friday, Nov. 4, St. Peter Catholic School is closed for teacher in-service.

• Saturday, Nov. 5, Fall Ball at Beaufort Academy, 8 p.m.

• Sunday, Nov. 6, Fall back — Day Light Savings.

• Tuesday, Nov. 8, Beta Club induction at St. Peter Catholic School.

• Wednesday, Nov. 9, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Dr. Wall Memorial Fountain Dedication at Beaufort Academy, 2 p.m., followed by the 6th Grade Greek Peek Dinner Theatre, 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Nov. 9, is Picture Day for the underclassmen at Whale Branch Early College High School.

Volunteers needed for LIMS’s Book Fair Lady’s Island Middle School’s Book Fair is right around the corner and parent

Clean Marine

By Tess Malijenovsky

Students, faculty and staff all dressed the part, wearing pink, to take part in Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Beaufort Academy High: Natalie Simkins, Kelly Walker, Katya Ontko, McKenzie Blake, Emma Everidge and Grace Stewart. volunteers are needed to work mornings and afternoons at the fair Nov. 14. Please contact Paige Lancaster at 843-524-0549 or email her at aelancaster@embargmail.com.

Rett Syndrome Awareness Congratulations to St. Peter Catholic School for raising $803 in October for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.

Students celebrated the on Oct. 26, with a dress down day wearing purple to support Sofia Giordani’s little sister Isabella who is 23 months old and was diagnosed with a variant of Rett Syndrome.

Stop that bully Beaufort Elementary Principal Morillo is bringing awareness to the nationwide problem of bullying and cyberbullying

in schools. Bullying can be physical or psychological intimidation, from hitting and stealing to spreading rumors, teasing or social exclusion. Cyberbullies can make their identities and make attacks 24/7 via computers, cell phones or other electronic devices. “Parents, you play a key role in whether or not your child becomes a bully,” said Principal Morillo. “Parents who have a good relationship and talk openly with their child, raise children who are less likely to bully others.” Kids need a positive adult attitude to follow as an example. If you or your child is bullied, remember you have school counselors, social workers, nurses, administrators and teachers to talk to.

School briefs are compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. To have your school events published, email schoolnews@beaufortislandnews.com.

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Dylan Murphy of Beaufort, a past Beaufort High School student currently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Studies at the College of Charleston, created a “Clean Marine” application for the Android for his senior thesis project. The application allows boaters at sea to take a picture and report the GPS coordinates of debris in the water to proper authorities, such as the Ocean Coastal Resource Management (OCRM).

Murphy participated in a Clean Marine partnership program with the OCRM and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, in which they asked volunteers to take pictures and hand write coordinate data. Seeing the need for a digital presence in the data collection process, Murphy was inspired to combine a hobby of his and his love for the water into his senior project.

Murphy took a few computer courses in high school and college, but for the most part taught himself Google’s Android operating system.

Dylan Murphy grew up on St. Helena Island where his deep respect for clean water is rooted: “I grew up camping, kayaking, boarding and tubing, that sort of thing. And the only other place I’ve ever lived is here in Charleston, so I’ve pretty much always been beside the water.”

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from the front

Civil War

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Wearing 3-D glasses, viewers will feel as if they literally stepped into the tableaus of many iconic photographs of the Civil War era, including more than a dozen portraits of Lincoln, photographs of both of his inaugurations, his visits to Antietam and Gettysburg, his summer home, the White House, the city of Washington, the hanging of the assassination conspirators, and many of the most famous images from the battlefields of the Civil War. The 45-minute digital presentation will be shown in the original stereographic format. An estimated 70% of all Civil War documentary photography was shot as 3D “stereoviews”, the equivalent of today’s videos. Most of the 3D photographs of the war that are shown in books and in documentaries were originally meant to be seen that way by the famous Civil War photographers who shot them.

The show also includes three of the earliest photographs of St. Helena Island — vivid and depth-filled images taken in 1866 that form the very foundation of the Penn Center’s rich and unique photographic archive of its long history.

The Center for Civil War photography has consulted with the Penn Center on the significance and history of their collection of stereographs.

Bob Zeller, who narrates the show live, is co-founder and president of the nonprofit Center for Civil War Photography (www.civilwarphotography.org) and is one of the leading collectors of original Civil War photography.

The panel presentation will also include Dr. Stephen Wise, historian and Director of the Parris Island Museum, who will present on “The Battle of Port Royal,” and Dr. Larry Rowland, distinguished professor at USCB, who will speak about his new book, “The Civil War in South Carolina.” Re-enactor Donald Sweeper will begin with an opening monologue on Robert Smalls, Civil War hero and statesman.

The Penn Center will also present a living history program by the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Re-enactors on Saturday, November 12 at the Heritage Days Celebration, beginning at 11 a.m.

For reservations or tickets, please call the Penn Center at (843) 838-2432 or visit their website at www.penncenter. com. This event is sponsored by the Penn Center, the University of South Carolina/Beaufort and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Beaufort.

Tickets are $15 for adults.

A little boy and his father look like ghosts during this time exposure of the entrance to Ron Riley’s Port Royal home.

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by Bob Sofaly.

RIGHT: Ron Riley of 1615 Columbia Avenue in Port Royal as been entertaining trick-ortreaters for more than 40 years. FAR RIGHT: Sofie Mejia, 6, daughter of one of about a dozen volunteers, shows off her missing tooth.

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“We had tomatoes in the field and we couldn’t ship them because the truckers went on strike,” says Davis.

He remembers giving his son Davey a small field patch off to the side for growing tomatoes at age 9. “He went down there and sold his first 120 buckets of tomatoes and got them all in one dollar bills. He came back home with a stack of bills, I tell ya’. ” Ever since, customers have made their way to the farm to pick their fresh vegetables and fruits. Just ask Ed Craft of Dawtaw Island who’s been coming to the farm for 11 years. “I love Dempsey — good and good for you,” says Ed. “ They have a better selection than anybody else, and of course this double crop is outstanding. I just pine for strawberries coming up in March.”

The double crop, or second crop, is the fall crop — a variety of winter squashes, peppers, tomatoes,

cucumbers, watermelons, joi choi Chinese cabbage, eggplants, okra, sweet corn and, of course, pumpkins.

This is the Dempsey’s third year growing pumpkins, a challenge most South Carolinian farmers won’t trouble with on account of the disease that plagues the crop.

“Fall is hard,” says the professional.

“You have so many things against you in the fall: hot weather, disease, most bugs and worms. You make a fall crop, you’re lucky. You’re real lucky.”

There’s still time to come out for fresh pickings, but it all depends on the first winter frost, so call ahead. “You win some, you lose some, that’s farming.

The good Lord blesses everything and he controls everything,” says Davis.

Yet with 60 plus years of farming experience, the Dempseys manage to harvest a variety of fresh vegetables every three to four days. Davis and son Davey Dempsey say the same thing about their career in farming: “I just didn’t know nothing else to do.”

But for anyone who has ever managed to grow a plant from a seed, let alone a variety year after year, the

miracle of growing is a long education.

The strawberries are already being planted for the spring. The pumpkin patches are being cleared this November to make way for next year’s watermelons. And come the first winter frost when second crop dies, the farmers will repair their equipment, work the soil and plant cover crops like snap peas and sudan-sorghum grass.

Not only does the tall sudan-sorghum grass replenish soil with nutrients, but it also makes up an eight-acre maze for family exploration.

“The maze and hayrides are for the children and families,” says Davey, standing out on the pumpkin patch with Riverview Charter School’s second graders. The kids are devouring uncooked sweet corn and running all over the patch looking for their perfect Halloween pumpkin.

Hiking over the earth and pumpkin vine with nothing in sight but the tree line and sky, it’s to no one’s surprise on Dempsey Farm that sunny afternoon why Mr. Davis Dempsey would say, “My favorite part [of farming] is going on the tractor and getting in the field.”

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Tuesday, November 8, John Keith will be putting the finishing touches on his apple butter. Made from just ripe North Carolina mountain apples, it’s cooked in a huge copper kettle over a wood burning fire for 18 hours and stirred constantly! Come on by from 12-6, pick up your vegetables, fruits and other treats and try some of John’s delicious apple butter. Pick Pocket Plantation is located across from Regions Bank on Robert Smalls Parkway (Rte. 170) in Beaufort. For more information, go to www.pickpocketplantation.com.

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

Annual Paddlefest to be held on Hunting Island Higher Ground of Beaufort is gearing up for its Ninth Annual Paddlefest to be held Saturday, November 5, at 1 p.m., at the Lagoon in Hunting Island State Park.

Paddlefest is a recreational racing event open to kayakers, canoers and stand up paddlers. Competitors may participate in a three or six mile race and awards will be given in each racing category and age group.

Proceeds from Paddlefest will, for the third consecutive year, directly benefit Friends of Hunting Island, an organization established to support Hunting Island State Park in its mission of providing recreation, conservation, protection, education and interpretation of natural and cultural resources.

“We love participating in this event,” said Higher Ground owner Tim Lovett.

“It’s a fantastic way for us to serve our community and offer a really fun outdoor event.”

Sponsors of The Ninth Annual Paddlefest include: AC Harvey’s Screen Printing, Adagio Creative, Beaufort Water Search and Rescue, Carolina Sportscare and Physical Therapy, Dinah and Barry Brock, Emily’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Epic Kayaks, Friends

of Hunting Island, Higher Ground, Hunting Island State Park, Immersion Research, The Kayak Farm and Marek Realty Group.

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It’s just a pony ride, right?

By Melanie McCaffree

What is the attraction that children have for horses?

Is it their soft wonderful noses, their smell or the power and freedom that The Horse represents? Personally, I think it is the sheer joy of having a 6-foot-tall friend who whinnies every time I enter the barn — that is so cool. Everyone is different though and there are about as many reasons why kids love them as there are reasons we should introduce children to the wonderful world of horses.

My (few) non-horsey friends think horses are expensive and quite frankly unnecessary. They are expensive, that is true but unnecessary? I think NOT. Horseback riding is an active sport. It gets kids outside in the fresh air and in tune with nature, something that happens far too little in this “techy” world we live in. Riding also improves balance, coordination and posture, and as a child progresses they develop confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

Riding can also be a wonderful bridge for those who might typically avoid team sports and activities. With such organizations as 4-H, local and national pony clubs and events associated with youth riding, children are encouraged to participate in group lessons and to join these various clubs. However, finding the perfect instructor and barn is not easy, but it is a must for a successful horse experience.

A good instructor will help your child build her confidence while not only learning to ride but learning life lessons about patience, clarity and building partnerships. Instructors walk a fine line of empowering students to ride with confidence without

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Melanie McCaffree is proprietor of Short Stirrup Stables, a child-centered riding academy located on 596 Broad River Blvd. in Beaufort. If you have an upcoming equestrian event and would like it to be added to the calendar, please send an email with details to bally. lynch.ire@gmail.com, or ivist www.shortstirrupstables. com, or call 843.473.0882.

being reckless. Here are some suggestions on finding that perfect match.

1. Ask everyone you know and certainly friends currently riding at a barn.

2. Call your local veterinarian. They can be a great resource.

3 Take your time and ask questions. For example, how many kids ride at this barn? What are the ages?

Are the lessons group or private? Do you have size appropriate horses/ponies? (Your 8 year old should not be riding a 16 hand horse). Then schedule a time to go out and simply observe a lesson. Any reputable instructor would love to have you audit a session.

4. If you and your child like with you see then schedule an introductory lesson with the instructor.

• Polo at the Point: November 5, starts at 1 p.m.

At the Limehouse Polo Field in Walterboro, $10 for general admission, 7201 N. Jefferies, Walterboro.

• Foxhunting Clinic at Huspa Equestrian Park: November 6, starts at 9 a.m. If you plan on hunting this season then don’t miss out on this informative clinic. For more information go to www. huspaequestrianpark.com.

• Junior Hunt Clinic at Short Stirrup Stables: November 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. This is a great clinic for all junior riders and junior hopefuls to meet like minded juniors and learn the ends and outs of foxhunting. No horses are needed for this clinic.

596 Broad River Blvd. Call me at 473-0882 or Christy at 912-925-1077 to reserve a spot.

• Opening Ceremony and Blessing of the Hounds, Aiken: November 24, starts at 11 a.m. If you’re looking for a new Turkey Day Tradition, here it is.

The entire town of Aiken turns out with festive drinks to watch the Blessing of the Hounds at the Memorial Gate in the Hitchcock Woods.

5. If you have made it this far then your child should be will on their way to an exciting new equestrian world.

With the holidays upon us, it’s a great time to start your child in a lesson program. What could be better than waking up to a stocking stuffed with a gift certificate for riding lessons? Well, maybe a pony, but let’s start slow.

American Legion helps local baseball talent attend USCB American Legion Posts 9 and 207 from the USCB baseball coaches for their amazing Beaufort donated a $1,000 scholarship to support.” According to Head Baseball Coach local USCB baseball player Weldon Smith Rick Sofield, “There hasn’t been any more who played at Battery Creek High School. deserving player in our program to receive The local American Legion provides a an award than Weldon. He is one of finest scholarship each year to a baseball player individuals I have been associated with at any at USCB who is from level. I’m proud to The local American Legion Beaufort County to help know him.” bridge the gap between Such scholarships provides a scholarship each local baseball talent in also motivate student year to a baseball player at Beaufort County with to remain USCB from Beaufort County. athletes the Sandsharks at USCB. at USCB for their According to George E. entire four years Miller, Athletic Director, American Legion of baccalaureate education. According to Post 9, “The local American Legion baseball Athletics Director Ty Rietkovich, “Many local teams are supported by and dependent upon people still view us as a short-term campus, local businesses and individuals. As such, we with the intent of transferring elsewhere after want to help local ballplayers get a solid four two years. But, more and more our athletes are year college education right here, at home.” viewing USCB as destination. This year we Smith, who received the scholarship, stated, will be graduating our biggest class of student “I am so thankful to the American Legion and athletes to date. And there’s more to come.”

Standing, from left: Scott Mullen, the Beaufort High School Baseball Coach; Rich Delmore, Adjutant, American Legion Post 9; Artie Heape, American Legion Commander, Post 9; Brian Lewallyn, USCB Assistant Baseball Coach. Sitting, from left, George E. Miller, Athletic Director, American Legion Post 9; and Weldon Smith, USCB Baseball Player.

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BEAUFORT HIGH VARSITY FOOTBALL Photos by Todd Stowe

Beaufort defeats Colleton, 28-7

Senior running back D’Vonta Cohen waits for the ball to be snapped near the end zone early in the first quarter.

Senior receiver Jordan Broussard beats the Cougar receiver and pulls down a catch from Alex Gregory for a touchdown.

Junior linebacker David Tilton splits two Colleton County Cougars. This was Beaufort’s first region game of the season.

Senior Luke Smith takes the ball away from a Colleton County receiver in the second half for an interception.

Beaufort defeats Summerville, 17-7

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Beaufort Academy Varsity Cheerleading Competition Squad took first place in the 2011 SCISA Regional Competition in Charleston on October 29. There are two regional competitions before state, they took third in the first one two weeks ago, and first in this one. Their next competition is state, on Saturday, November 5, in Summerville. BA has had a competition squad for three years, placing fifth in 2009 and third in 2010. Pictured above: Back row, from left: Grace Stewart, Alo Rodriguez, Coach Jessica Miller, Mary Alice Strohmeyer, Maya Dixon, Lauren Noonan, Kirsten Floyd. Middle row from left: Bridget Baggerly, Julianna Dunphy, Hope Gray. Front row from left: Mary Margaret Achurch, Cali Blocker, Frances Stowe.

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A fall fishing day in the Lowcountry with Cabrera Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, Trigger Fish and Vermillion Snapper. Pictured are Sam Chestnutt and Richard Gray.

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Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers has started this chess season very strong.

Kevin has attended four chess tournament so far.

Over these four tournaments, he has gone undefeated three times with a record of 18 wins and 1 defeat. Kevin is his team’s captain and he always thinks of his team and teammates first. At tournaments the first question he would ask is, “how is the team doing?” The Beaufort Academy chess team has placed first in three out the four tournaments and won second place in the other.

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Are you waiting for a government bailout?

It’s been said before and it’s true today, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” So it goes with rebuilding our lives after a disaster, like a hurricane. If you think there will be funds available from the Federal Government to rebuild your home, business and jobs ... think again.

Since 2003, the federal disaster-relief fund has been depleted six times stopping thousands of reconstruction projects. In late August, FEMA’s cash supply fell to such a low level that the agency suspended $550 million in funding for thousands of long term recovery projects nationwide.

Those projects included rebuilding parts of Katrina-ravaged Louisiana and in areas of Miami still recovering from a Nov 2000 storm. We can expect that

FEMA will make every effort to tighten up the criteria for qualifying for disaster aid. In other words, expect money that is not available to be even harder to get.

Are you willing to put your life on hold for a promise that the Federal Government will help you out?

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2. Are the limits of my coverage equal to the replacement cost of my home?

How can I reduce the cost of insurance?

Will a higher deductible be acceptable?

3. If my policy does not include windstorm coverage, what will it cost to buy coverage?

4. What is the cost of flood insurance?

5. What is the financial standing of my insurance carrier? Is my company an admitted company in SC? What does that mean and how does it affect me and my ability to collect under my policy?

6. Who do I report claims to?

7. What coverages do I need for high value personal items like jewelry,

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Wellness center welcomes new coach Martha O’Regan, owner of Therapeutic Solutions: A Creating Wellness Center is pleased to welcome Danette Vernon to her expanding team, as Wellness Co-coordinator and Creating Wellness Coach.

Danette finalized a degree in Social Psychology at Park College, and also completed all of the Art Therapy classes offered at Converse College in the Upstate.

She has worked for, or volunteered at a variety of organizations that are cherished locally, or nationally known: Boys & Girls Club, CAPA, Healthy Families of America, CODA, Coastal Empire Mental Health, and lastly, prior to coming to work for Therapeutic Solutions, our local school district as a parent dducator for teen moms.

Danette wrote for Lowcountry Weekly in the summer of 2005, while fulfilling a Natural Housing Apprenticeship in California. She reports that every morning she woke to the sound of the seals, and every day involved a shovel. In 2010, she spent three weeks in Australia, and plans a backpack tour through Europe in the fall of 2012. She is the kind of person who ardently sings along with Van Morrison, “Fight mediocrity every day.”

With Danette’s very extensive background of working with individuals on so many levels, O’Regan is “thrilled to welcome Danette to the wellness team. As Wellness Co-coordinator,

she will meet with each new practice member for the initial consultation and evaluation, utilizing our stateof-the art Insight technology and/or Danette Creating Wellness Vernon assessment.

She will then help determine the best course of action based on health and wellness goals. Whether it be for pain relief, stress management, weight loss, disease management/ prevention, or just getting ‘unstuck’ in a current situation (relationships, careers, finances, etc.), Danette will create a personalized program utilizing the various practitioners and modalities offered. Through her relationship with the practice member, she will assist, as needed, with education and accountability to stay on track.

In addition to her roles as Wellness Co-coordinator, coach, art therapist, she will serve as the liaison that bridges our various practitioners and unique services to the very diverse populations in our community. Much of what we offer can be shared in classes and group settings so our intention is to become a stronger presence to those seeking balance in their health and well being.”

As Danette voiced in her first week of training, “I had no idea that you offer so

much in this little building.” Therapeutic Solutions wants more folks to have access to the simple tools and concepts to those served each day and believes Danette is the perfect conduit.

They strongly believe that each and every person can improve some or all areas of their life, just by saying “Yes” to themselves and choosing to do, see and feel things a little differently, which physically changes neural pathways in the brain.

As Danette has recently experienced and shares, “Serendipity always leads the way — if you let it. And so my start at Therapeutic Solutions came about through a seemingly random phone call. I simply had to say ‘Yes’ to the opportunity to be ‘here’, where the focus is always on wellness ... in all aspects of the human experience. As a new employee, I have naturally tried many of the wellness modalities and have been thrilled with the results. Clouds have cleared in my thinking and I have been refreshed emotionally by the work of B.E.S.T., the neuro-alignment service that we offer — I literally feel happier. As I move toward completion of the initial training, I look forward to affecting the same on others, with pure glee!”

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Dr. Cusumano comes to Beaufort Memorial from The Cleveland Clinic.

A Fellow in the American College of Physicians, he was a member of the active staff of Meridia Hillcrest Hospital and was a Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University Medical School and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College.

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Local Actor Michael Kane is releasing his inner “Jack” as he is questioned by Local Actor and Beaufort High student Eliott Chucta (in the role of Tom Cruise )

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he Beaufort Film Festival recently did a parody of the famous scene, “you can’t handle the truth”, with Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise from the movie “A Few Good Men.” It was a lot of fun and all there enjoyed the day. Special thanks to the City of Beaufort for making the Court Room available for the shoot. Coming soon will be the TV spot and Web version video for the 2012 BIFF promo.

Director Ron Tucker sets up the next scene with cameraman Steve Cooney.

BI-LO donates to local charities On Friday, October 28, BI-LO was joined by various charities from the Beaufort area for its “10 Days of Giving” event, in which BI-LO distributed funds raised from the 2011 BI-LO Charity Classic golf tournament this past June. The Grant Awards Presentation was held at Beaufort City Hall, City Council Chambers, including check presentations awarded to the Beaufort area charities.

BI-LO Charity Classic funds were raised from sponsorships by local businesses, BI-LO’s generous vendor community, and customers.

There was also special grant presentation from BI-LO Charities to The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort and The Little Red Dog Foundation. The local BI-LO Store in Beaufort, on Boundary Street, has been committed to serving The Little Red Dog Foundation for many years. The Little Red Dog Foundation provides specially equipped therapeutic threewheeled cycles for people who are mobility challenged. The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort also supports local children with disabilities. Because of the

Final Classic Car Cruise-in held The final official trophy cruise-in of the Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort was held on Friday, October 7 at the Grayco parking lot on Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. The club would like to thank Mr. Richard Gray, owner of Grayco Hardware, for his extreme generosity and community spirit in giving us the opportunity to hold this highly successful event at his facility. The event gave so many young boys and girls, who aspire to be a “Speed Racer.” a chance to be photographed sitting in a professional race car.

We would like to thank the many hundreds of fans who showed up and voted for their favorites in both the race, classic and specialty car and truck classes.

A special thanks to: • The record holding Little Red Corvette crew, Johnny McGrady (owner), John Lynam (Driver), Jeff Dowling (Crew Chief ) and all the other hard working crew members.

• Woodman Tire for bringing some significant historic race cars (Lola/Nissan LMP and Argo/ Mazda GTP), • Bob & Corrine Woodman (owners), Brooks Thomas (crew member) and the rest of the Woodman Tire staff.

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Kiwanis Club President Fred Krumm, center, and past president Al Truesdale, right, receive a check for $11,000 from BI-LO Charities.

Battery Creek High School students Benjamin Barbosa, Tyler Essennacher and Valerie Reed receive a $5,000 check from BI-LO for their robotics program.

close association between the two organizations, The Little Red Dog Foundation provided the bikes while The Kiwanis Club of Beaufort assembled the bikes.

“The Little Red Dog is an organization our store has chosen to support over the

years, and we are honored to present the bikes to these deserving children,” said Bill Bradshaw, BI-LO Store Director of Beaufort.

Grants were donated to more than 18 charities, including $7.000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry.

nu delta donates supplies Members of Nu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. donated more than 50 book bags filled with school supplies to the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

The school supplies will assist families who have had children involved in the juvenile justice system. Pictured from left is: Robert Beattie, Beaufort director of SCDJJ; Zelphine Smalls, Nu Delta Omega member and DJJ Community Specialist; Andrea Allen, Nu Delta Omega member; and Joseph Bonaparte, Jasper director of SCDJJ.

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Exchange Club to hold 24th auction and party The Exchange Club of Beaufort will host its 24th Annual Auction and Party on Saturday, November 19, at The Shed in Port Royal. Proceeds from this event benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), Beaufort’s local shelter for abused and neglected children. Over its 23-year history, the auction has helped raise more than $573,500 for CAPA. “For over 24 years, the Exchange Club of Beaufort has been a strong advocate for child abuse prevention in our community,” said Susan Cato, executive director of CAPA. “We have seen an increase in the need for services and the funds raised from the Auction allow

us to continue to provide the needed educational and support programs for the children, parents and families in our community.”

CAPA’s Open Arms Shelter for Abused and Neglected Children accepts placements from Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Allendale and Colleton Counties. The shelter provides a safe haven and emotional support to children in their greatest hours of need.

Since opening the shelter’s doors in 1985, over 2,000 children, from birth to 21 years old, have resided in the shelter.

CAPA also offers outreach programs at low or no cost to the community. These programs include character building

classes for children and youth, parenting classes and support groups, and teen pregnancy prevention education. Local teachers, youth workers and others who come in contact with children through their line of work receive training from CAPA on how to identify and report abuse.

The event boasts more than 150 donated items for both live and silent auctions. The items include handcrafted tables and original oils and watercolors painted by local artists and admission to Ace Basin Tours, Chimney Rock, Jacksonville Zoo, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Carolina State Museum, Carolina Opry, Asheville Art Museum,

an Annual Park Passport to all state parks and tickets to Disney World.

Join us for an “evening of hope for the children.” Dress is casual. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased ahead of time or at the door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the silent auction begins once doors open and the live auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. Cash bar available and light appetizers will be served.

Grab some friends and roll up your sleeves for an evening full of fun and fundraising for a good cause. For ticket information or to make a donation, call Ron Voegeli at 843.812.2796 or email the club at exchagneclubbft@gmail.com.

Visit www.exchangeclubofbeaufort.org.

Memories of Beaufort land, sky and language

By Cynthia Gregory-Smalls

My fondest memories of living in Beaufort are the beauty of the land, its people, and the language.

First, the skies are most radiant at night. Sometimes the stars seem to scoop down so low into our troposphere that you feel you can just reach out and touch them, but you know if you altered one thing it would be missing from creation.

Second, is the beauty of the land, especially on St. Helena Island. It cannot The Chapel of Ease on St. Helena Island. be compared to any place I have visited in my lifetime. The wonder of it and its my survival was necessary. And more beauty can only be compared to heaven importantly, the language is inspiring, encouraging and engaging. in my eyes.

In summation, these three components Third, is the language. I know how it of my fondest memories of Beaufort, began and why: survival. This language sends my heart and my head to a South Carolina, are components that I peaceful place. It helps me to know that treasure and hold dear.

Beaufort Then & Now This moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert.

Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at lowcountrymemories@hotmail.com or beaufortmemories@gmail.com.

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CAPA’s Closet moves to new home On Friday, September 30, the Child Abuse Prevention Association purchased a new location for its CAPA’s Closet Thrift Shop. The building, currently known as Keith’s Place, has been a staple in the Beaufort community for years. It has been a drive-up restaurant and a pool hall and has always been known for great food and service. With opening planned for early 2012, CAPA is looking forward to setting up shop on Ribaut Road and continuing to provide quality clothing and home goods to the community at low prices.

“This purchase would not have happened without a generous gift from Bartlett Tree Experts donates time and energy to sprucing up the yard behind CAPA’s newly purchased building in Port Royal. a family who believes in our mission and wanted to help us take this bold step vines and prune the rest. The crew at CAPA’s Closet helps pay for the many toward sustainability. The $150,000 gift Bartlett donated their time and talents child abuse prevention and intervention made it possible for us to move ahead and helped CAPA make the first visible programs offered by CAPA including with the plan to purchase and renovate improvements to the newly purchased school-based safety and character the existing building. While we will space. development education programs for “Preservation Tree Care always children, parent education and support have a mortgage, it will be less than we currently pay in rent,” said Susan Cato, enjoyed helping the community,” said groups, and CAPA’s Open Arms Shelter Michael Murphy, former owner of for Abused and Neglected Children.

CAPA Executive Director.

The community is hard at work to Preservation Tree Care and current CAPA will remain in its current turn the building into a retail space for manager of Bartlett Tree Experts. location next to Bi-Lo on Parris Island CAPA’s Closet Thrift Store. Bartlett “Now that we are Bartlett Tree Experts, Gateway until the new building is ready.

Tree Experts, formerly Preservation we hope to continue to help make a Please continue to stop by to shop Tree Care, spent most of the day on difference in our local community.” and drop off items Monday through CAPA’s Closet Thrift Store first Saturday. If you are interested in Wednesday, October 26, clearing out the back yard of the future home of opened its doors in 1995 and relies volunteering at CAPA’s Closet or willing CAPA’s Closet. The crew worked hard 100% on community donations and to help with the move, please call Bobbi to remove dead or drooping trees and volunteers. Every dollar earned from Aimar at 843.524.0281.

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show and sale of oriental rugs to benefit Historic Beaufort Foundation will be held Friday, November 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Beaufort at 910 Port Republic St. M.Z. Akbari, a leading rug purveyor from Jacksonville, Fla., will show an array of old and new rugs in a variety of sizes. All rugs will be available for sale with proceeds benefiting the foundation.

Call 379-3331 for more information.

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A spotlight on fabulous local restaurants, wine advice and a dining guide

It’s hard to beat the fresh selection of proteins at

ISLANDS MEAT MARKET

By Pamela Brownstein

Lunch Bunch felt like a family style picnic as we sat outside and feasted on the blend of gourmet-comfort food offered at Islands Meat Market.

Owners Julian and Lin Johnson run a true local mom and pop shop that specializes in quality meats and ingredients. The store is full of fresh cut meat on one side, freezers teeming with everything from Moes’ Lowcountry Shrimp Dogs to ostrich on the other side, and racks of marinades, sauces and seasonings in the middle.

The market has such a variety, here are just a few savory and unique items: steaks, pork chops, deli meats and cheeses, ribs, sausage, homemade chili, Italian meatloaf, liver pudding, pepper bacon, hot crab dip, even packages of homemade dog and cat food.

Our meal started with an extravagant spread of cheese and crackers. There were three kinds of pimento cheese — regular, olive and jalapeño — and a shrimp dip. At our little table, Heather, Elizabeth and I couldn’t stop eating all the cheeses and we totally finished the shrimp dip, the chunks of shrimp and other fish were so fresh, it was a satisfying flavor burst with every bite. Julian said people come in to buy containers of the pimento cheese this time of year because they are perfect for tailgating.

Islands Meat Market has an extensive daily lunch sandwich menu — delicious choices that range from roast beef to chicken salad to liverwurst — all for only $5. They also have daily platter features, which we sampled.

Elizabeth tried the Shepherds pie, a plate full of cheese and mashed potatoes over steak, instead of the traditional ground beef. She said it was great, and very filling.

Heather ordered the beef brisket sandwich made with cheddar cheese and horseradish sauce. She could barely get her mouth around the huge hunk of a

Beef brisket with cheddar sandwich.

Barbecue baby back ribs.

Pork stir fry with rice.

sandwich, the slices of brisket and cheese were so big, which made it awesome.

I had the pork stir fry with rice and loved it. The pieces of pork were marinated and cooked to perfection and were much bigger than the skinny slices usually associated with stir fry. The big green snap peas and red pepper slices gave my plate ultimate color appeal, and were a crunchy compliment to the tender meat.

At the other table, Kim, Buck and our guest Lunch Buncher Sarah also enjoyed their meals.

Kim chose the barbecue half chicken and said it was delicious. The giant portion made for lots of leftovers for later.

Buck went with the classic barbecue baby back ribs. The plate started out piled high with ribs, but only bones were left after he got through with them.

Sarah, Kim and Elizabeth’s youngest sister visiting all the way from Dallas, Texas, tried the Shrimp pie. Served piping hot, the dish was similar to a chicken pot pie, except made with shrimp. Sarah said she’s never had one before but she really liked it.

For dessert, Julian brought out his wife’s key lime pie. The unique recipe had a tart, cleansing flavor and was topped with shaved lime. Customers can also pick up Lin’s homemade pies to go.

Spotted by the Lunch Bunch was Mr. Richard Gray, owner of Grayco, located in the same shopping center.

He told us the barbecue sandwich is his favorite, and they also have the best

steaks in town.

Julian confirmed this sentiment when he said that steaks are their best-selling item. He also said they cook ribs and chicken outside on Saturday mornings and start selling them at 11:30. He warned to get there early because the food is usually all gone within an hour and a half — it’s that popular.

Islands Meat Market is located at 136A, Sea Island Parkway, on Lady’s Island.

It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sundays. To place an order or for more information, call 843525-6162.

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We’re off to Sonoma County in California this week. And, actually, to a winery we’ve looked at a long time ago.

But, it’s a new wine and it is yum yum.

The winery is St. Francis. For more than 35 years, St. Francis has produced wines in Sonoma from mountain and valley vineyards that are bold flavored and fruit forward and represent the soils and climates that they come from.

St. Francis began it journey in 1971, in the Sonoma town of Kenwood. A San Franciscan businessman, Joe Martin, and his wife, Emma, bought 100 acres known as the Behler Ranch. In 1979, after growing and selling their grapes to local wineries, they decided, along with a partner Lloyd Canton, to build their own winery. St. Francis Winery was established and christened after St. Francis of Assisi, in recognition of the saint’s role as a protector of the natural world and in acknowledgment of the Franciscan order, thought to have been responsible for the beginning of European grape growing in the New World. In 1999, St. Francis built and moved into a new facility about one mile from their original winery.

Then, in 2001, their Visitors Center was finished and the next step of their vision was complete. The Visitors Center looks out over Wild Oak Vineyard (one of their best land holdings) and offers three separate tasting bars, a beautiful slate patio with panoramic views of many surrounding vineyards, gardens full of lavender and other herbs and plants and vistas of Sonoma Valley behind all of this. If you’ve never visited St. Francis,

and barrels to keep them cool; winery on water is cleaned naturally to irrigate Bill’s Best VALID THRU OCTOBER 15, 2009 the 120 acres of vineyards on the Wild B est S THANK YOU ervic For being our customer! & e Oak site; all winery refuse goes to the All Liquor Stores Are NOT Created Equal.

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Celia Strong works county transfer station where it is sorted SCHUG FRANCISCAN SWANSON VINES at Bill’s LiquorCHANDON FOUR MAVERICK CARNEROS for Single Stream Recycling; all paper & Fine Wines on is picked up by local businesses, 97 $ $2399 $1297 $13 $1997 Lady’s Island.

1797 waste shredded on site and recycled locally; ESTANCIA TOASTED glass HEAD bottles are 100% recyclable and Black & White can be recycled endlessly without any Scotch this$is why they built the Visitors Center 97 $997 1.75lt 8 loss in purity or quality; St. Francis $16.99 and it is one of two reasons you should is committed to using a minimum of go. (The1 3 2other S e a Ireason s l a n d P is a r ktheir w a y . wines, 522-3700 50% recycled material; the 2009 Farm duh.)

Like many other wineries, in this Plan was established to move towards country and around the world, “going practicing sustainability to enhance green” is a coming trend for health, vineyards and make the wines better; quality and environmental reasons. As the slate used on the walls of the winery the President of St. Francis says, “We and the Visitors Center, and the slate continue to enjoy tremendous success used for drainage areas, was naturally by focusing on Sonoma County where sourced from the Wild Oak vineyard; we grow 100% of our grapes. With the metal roof structures for the Winery success comes responsibility to future and storage buildings were built with generations who will live and work here 70% recycled steel. And, that’s not the as well. Engaging in green practices is whole list, but it does show their level the right thing to do, which makes it the of commitment. (In 2009, St. Francis Winery received the “Best Practices right way to run a business.”

All that sounds good but I, at least, Award” from the Sonoma County found this list of what that means at St. Business Environmental Alliance.)

Francis very interesting. I hope you do And, if they’re that committed to their too: in 2004, St. Francis installed a 457 green policies, just think how that moves kilowatt solar electrical system on their over to their wine making.

One more second, though, before we roof in order to conserve the equivalent of 32,000 barrels of oil, 14.5 million go to the wine. There is another award pounds of coal or 190 million cubic that St. Francis Winery has won recently feet of Natural Gas; also in 2004 they — the 2011 Winery Dog of the Year, retrofitted the lighting in the winery For any of us who have visited wineries switching to energy efficient T5 fixtures in California, and Sonoma especially, with 221 motion sensors and saved 55% a dog or two is almost expected as in energy usage; maintenance crews use part of your greeting when you arrive. electric carts on the property; night Max, at St. Francis, is a 7-year-old air is “trapped” among the stored cases Goldendoodle. (That means cream s Best Price

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colored, soft, curly, couple-inch long hair and a great disposition for all the petting and attention he gets.) Congratulations, Max! Finally, now, our wine. Get your glass ready because this one is new and wonderful. It’s the St.. Francis Syrah.

Holy cow! This wine is such a treat. All of St.. Francis’ wines are smooth and juicy textured in your mouth. This one is so juicy it makes my mouth water.

Plus the juicy texture lingers on you tongue and holds the flavors there so it never leaves you. You may realize by now how I like to sip my way through a couple of glasses and see how the wine does — how it lingers, how it changes, how I change with it, the whole show.

The more I ooh and ah going through the couple of glasses the more I like the wine. First glass of this wine I run though flavors of chocolate and baking spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg, second glass I pick up more fruit flavors like blackberries, intense dark strawberries and then white pepper and cocoa. Yum, yum. This wine would be lovely with grilled salmon and tuna, roasted chicken, Wednesday night meatloaf, a bath on Saturday night, you get the idea. St.. Francis Winery this month recommends sauteed mushrooms over herbed goat cheese polenta, or grits to us. Yum. Let’s not forget to talk about the price also. This wine is somewhere between $19 and $22 retail. Unless, of course, you shop well, then it’s $13.99.

(Yep, another one of our deals.) So, for $13,99, we can all enjoy another great wine. And, don’t forget to toast Max. Enjoy!

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A listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D. BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 525-9824; L.D.

SPOTLIGHT ON:

RANCHO GRANDE

BARBARA JEANS RESTAURANT & BAR: 47 Ferry Road, Lady’s Island; 524-

RYAN’S FAMOUS PIZZA & SUBS: 14 Savannah Highway, Shell Point Plaza, Beaufort; 379-3479; L.D.

SAKE HOUSE: 274 Robert Smalls

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

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway,

SAN JOSE: 5 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001, and 2149 Boundary St., Beaufort, 524-5016; Mexican; L.D.

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint

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

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX:

SAND DOLLAR TAVERN: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3151; L.D.

2400; Home-style Southern; B.L.D.

St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D. Corners, 1 Merchant Lane, Lady’s Island; 524-8779; Soups, salads, ice cream; B.L.D.

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

SANDBAR & GRILL: 41B Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 524-3663; L.D.

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

SEA ISLAND PIZZA: 136 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort; 522-1212; L.D.

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205

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

BLUE DOG CAFE: 736 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, inside The Lowcountry Store; 838-4646; L.

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT: 760 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 8380821; D.

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

Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.; Formerly La Hacienda, Rancho Grande is a family owned restaurant run by the friendly and capable manager Pedro Solorio. The menu options are seemingly endless. They serve many varieties of fajitas, at least 30 combination plates and more than 20 lunch specials. Rancho Grande is located at 136 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 4 & 6, in the Grayco shopping center on Lady’s Island. Call 843-524-0405.

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

HECKLERS: 2121 Boundary St., Suite

Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D.

100, Beaufort Town Center Beaufort; 3792090; L.D.

CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal;

HEMINGWAY’S BISTRO: 920 Bay

379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

St., Beaufort; 521-4480; bar & grill; L.D.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert

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

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St.,

11th St. W, Port Royal; 524-7433; Seafood; D.

EMILY’S TAPAS BAR: 906 Port Republic St., Beaufort; 522.1866; D.

FACTORY CREEK FISH COMPANY: 71 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 379-3288; Seafood; L.D.

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island

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

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE:

2001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9601; Buffet-style Southern cooking; B.L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island

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

FUMIKO SUSHI: 14 Savannah Highway, Beaufort; 524-0918; L.D. GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St.,

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

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870;

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

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

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

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St.,

Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; 524-3122; L.

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

LIGHTHOUSE DELI: 81 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island; L.D.

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

LOS AMIGOS: 14 Savannah Highway; Beaufort; 470-1100; Mexican; L.D.

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; Burgers, salads, seafood, bar and grill; L.D.

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SOUTHERN GRACES BISTRO:

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway;

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

MARILYN’S LUNCH AT SOUTHERN SWEETS: 917 Bay St., Beaufort; 379-0798; Sandwiches, soups; L.

MARKETPLACE NEWS: 917 Bay St.,

Beaufort; 470-0188; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.

Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D. SUWAN THAI: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

SUZARA’S KITCHEN: Newcastle Square, Beaufort; 379-2160; B, L.

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

MEDICAL PARK DELI: 968 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-0174; B.L.

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood,

L.T.’s HOMECOOKED MEALS: Sea

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

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

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN:

Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

St., Beaufort; 379-9061; B.L.

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

Port Royal; 522-1222; Steaks, salads; L.D.

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St.,

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17

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

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

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

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St.,

burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

PALM & MOON BAGELS: 221 Scott

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

TOOTING EGRET BISTRO: 706 Craven St., Beaufort; 521-4506; B.L.

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

UPTOWN GRILL: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-3332; L.D.

PANINI’S CAFE: 926 Bay St., Beaufort;

WEEZIE’S CRAB SHACK: 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-2197; Seafood, burgers; L.D.

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham,

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

PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort

YES! THAI INDEED: 1911 Boundary St., Beaufort; 986-1185; L.D.

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

379-0300; Italian, wood-fired pizzas; L.D. Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

Town Center, Beaufort; 379-8646; L.D.

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 5251946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D. Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 5551212; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D. REAVES FISH CAMP: 1509 Salem Road, Beaufort; 522-3474;; L.D.

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

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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THEME: WILD WEST ACROSS 1. Widest key on keyboard 6. Sold at the pump 9. Roman public space, pl.

13. A Hawkeye 14. Female reproductive cells 15. Los ____, CA 16. Fork tooth 17. In king and queen sizes 18. *It kept the corral closed?

19. *Gateway to the West 21. *Calamity Jane’s partner 23. Old age, archaic 24. EU money 25. French lake 28. Show off, as in muscles 30. Moral principals 35. “____-steven” 37. *Chuckwagon 101: “No one ____ until Cookie calls” 39. Symbol of a clan, especially American Indians 40. ____ receiver 41. What dryer does 43. East of Java 44. Offered by Abraham as sacrifice to God in Old Testament 46. ____ pea 47. Incision 48. Kinda 50. She starred in last “Pirates of the Caribbean” 52. Affirmative response in some northern states 53. W on a light bulb 55. *Bola, e.g.

57. African quarter in which the citadel is located 60. *Oklahoma was famous for this 64. Alfred Hitchcock in his own movie, e.g 65. Judge at Simpson trial 67. Sheep’s clothing to wolf 68. Oneness 69. ___ de toilette 70. Ceremonial elegance and splendor

71. Warren Beatty’s Oscar-winner 72. *Type of trader 73. They can be dangerous for boats DOWN 1. Small drinks 2. Rotterdam or Singapore, e.g.

3. Absent soldier 4. *Water carrier 5. Completely cover 6. Loads 7. “___ Maria” 8. Hindu holy man 9. “Don’t give me any ____!”

10. Bismarck or Hahn, e.g.

11. “Big ____ Candy Mountain” 12. Left after fire 15. Novelist Louisa May ______ 20. Moved lazily 22. Wrath 24. Gone the way of the dodo 25. *Meriwether 26. An advice or dispatch boat 27. Mothball substitute 29. Van Gogh started with two of these 31. Gremlins 32. Mediterranean boot 33. Similar to Cecilia 34. *Trailblazer Jedediah _____ 36. *How cowboys preferred whiskey?

38. Singe, as in ahi tuna 42. Phlegms 45. *One is harder to find to these days 49. Flight boss 51. Caustic remark 54. Rick Riordan’s “The Lightning _____” 56. Derive 57. Walking helper 58. Among 59. Several of these in a tennis match 60. Frown 61. Irritate 62. Defender of skies 63. New Jersey’s NBA team 64. Mutt 66. Greek “t”

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pets

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

The last goodbye: Remembrances 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 its “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.

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 leave 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 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 dog, upon his death.

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BowWOW!

Facts, observations and musings about Our Best Friends

BowWOW! Is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath. Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at letstalk@wholedog.biz or visit www.wholedog.biz.

There are many ways to remember your pet: 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.

Merle was sent on his journey in a Native American tradition but the list of remembrances is 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, 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.

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PET OF THE WEEK Peanut 6 year old female Coonhound mix that was found running loose on the base. She is friendly and outgoing and loves to go for rides. She needs a family to love and hang-out with on the couch. Citizens who visit the Beaufort County Animal Shelter and Control to turn in an animal or look for a lost pet may do so anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Those who wish to adopt an animal must do so between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sunday. The facility is located at 23 Shelter Church Road off US 21, north of the Marine Corps Air Station. For more information, call (843) 255-5010.

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what to do AGLOW Area Team has annual conference

South Carolina AGLOW Area Team is having its annual Leadership Development Training Conference on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Beaufort Town Center. For cost or additional information, contact Gloria Gourdin at 843 407-6667 or scaglowareateam@yahoo.com.

Black Chamber of Commerce has EXPO

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Expo is set for November 4-5 at the Sea Island Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort. Workshops are scheduled, and registration is open. The event will open on Friday, November 4 with exhibits at 5 p.m. and a networking reception beginning at 6 p.m. Exhibits, educational workshops and a guest speaker will be featured on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Conference registration is $39 for members of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and $59 for nonmembers. Contact Liz at 843.902.4799 or email beaufortblack@gmail.com for more information.

Pottery for PRISMS fundraiser to be held

The third annual Pottery for PRISMS fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coosaw Point Clubhouse on Lady’s Island. The fundraiser will benefit Parents and Researchers Interested in Smith Magenis Syndrome, a very rare syndrome. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to www.PRISMS.org.

Plaza Stadium Theater Fri. 11/4 - Thurs. 11/11 In Time “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:05-4:20-7:05-9:10 Paranormal Activity 3 “R” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 Puss N’ Boots “PG” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 3 Muskateers “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:05-4:20-7:05-9:10 Tower Heist “PG13” Showing DAILY 2:00-4:15-7:00-9:10 41 Robert Smalls Pkwy, Beaufort (843) 986-5806

com. For additional information, please contact Kelly Collins at kellymelvincollins@gmail.com.

Rotary Club hosts 15th annual oyster roast

Rotary Club of the Lowcountry is hosting its 15th Annual Family Oyster Roast on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at Live Oaks Park at Paris Avenue, Port Royal. All proceeds benefit local nonprofits. A $25 advance ticket gets you all the oysters you can eat, beer, wine, hot dogs, and chili for the nonseafood lovers. Tickets are $30 at the gate, kids under 10 are free. For tickets, call 476-9872 or stop by the UPS Store at Cross Creek Plaza.

Workshop teaches art of SCV to hold monthly gentle writing critique meeting on Monday On Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. - noon, Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Beaufort Campus will hold The Art of Gentle Critique workshop for $59. To register, call (843) 525-8205. Whether you’re in a writers’ group or helping a fellow writer determine the readability of a story, critiquing is indeed an art. A rip ‘em up, harsh critique can feel extremely personal and actually can be detrimental, especially to an unseasoned writer, while a gentle critique can offer constructive criticism and positive encouragement to move forward. This workshop will teach writers the difference between the two forms and how to shine at gentle critiquing.

YMCA’s Boots & Bling fundraiser returns

The Wardle Family YMCA is hosting its second annual 2011 Boots & Bling Fundraiser and silent auction on Saturday, November 5, from 6:30 -11 p.m. at Butler Marine on Lady’s Island. Boots & Bling is this year’s major fundraiser for capital improvements to the Y. The event will feature five food stations, DJ entertainment, beer, frozen drinks and dancing. Tickets are $60 for individuals and $100 for couples.

Purchase your tickets at the Y front desk at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal or online at www.ymcabeaufortcounty.

Beaufort County’s Gen. Richard H. Anderson Camp #47 Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, November 7.

Meetings are held in the Harmony Masonic Lodge located at 2710 Depot Road in Beaufort at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Camp Compatriot James Scott who will share excerpts from his Great Great Grandmother’s diary. Alice Duvall watched from a nearby hill as the First Battle of Manassas was fought. Those interested in learning more about the SCV are encouraged to attend or review the Camp’s web site scvcamp47beaufortsc. com. Please contact Commander Paul Griffin with any questions, 843-524-8792.

Commercial Pesticide training class to be held

There will be a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Training on Monday, November 7 at the Lowcountry Council of Government, 634 Camp Ground Road (I-95, exit 33), Yemassee (Point South). The training will be on “Wood Damage Identification and Treatment, Calibration and Pesticide Safety.” The training will begin at 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The training program is sponsored by Clemson University Extension Service. To register for the

training or for additional information, please call the Clemson Extension Service in Hampton at (803)943-3427 or Beaufort at (843)255-6060. The cost for the training is $50.00. Lunch is included.

Beaufort Writers meet

Beaufort Writers meets every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Lady’s Island Airport Conference Room The next meeting is November 8.

Sea Island Fly Fishers meeting to be held

The next Sea Island Fly Fishers meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort.

Following a social hour, the program will feature a video on Bonefish Charlie and another short fishing segment. There is no charge and the club welcomes anyone interested in the sport, especially beginners. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort. com for more club information, or call Jack Baggette at 522-8911.

Beaufort Film Festival holds fundraiser

Fall Beaufort International Film Festival Fundraiser will be at Panini’s on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. Passed and buffet hors d’oeuvres, additional buffet appetizers, and at 6:45, we sit for a mouth watering dinner. Each dinner includes two drinks, the latest in Film Festival 2012 news, and one ticket for a drawing to win free BIFF movie and event admissions and a Golden TicketAll Events pass for Two. Price per person: $40 plus tax and gratuity. Call Panini’s for reservations 843-379-0300.

Beaufort snowboarding and ski club to meet

Next meet/greet of the Beaufort Ski and Snowboarding Club will be at Brick’s, 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. We’ll be discussing NC ski trip and confirming Park City trip. We will be electing officers as well. Free appetizers and great drink specials provided by Josh, the owner of Brick’s/member of our club.

For details, contact Julie McKay at 843729-8061.

Holier Spot of Ground: Confederate Monuments and Cemeteries of South Carolina” and the history of the Beaufort U.S. National Cemetery. For more information, contact Pamela Ovens at sail@singlestar.us or call 843-785-2767.

Sport Fishing and Diving Club to meet

The November meeting for the Beaufort Sport Fishing and Diving Club will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Doctor Al Segars, the South Carolina DNR veterinarian will present a new exciting program on “Human impact on wild life in the Low Country.” Guests are welcome and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, call Captain Frank Gibson at 522-2020.

Fletcher to address Democratic Club

Organizing for America Fall Fellow Kent Fletcher will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 10 meeting of the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club. The meeting will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch of the Beaufort County Public Library, 311 Scott St., in Downtown Beaufort. The program and business meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be preceded by a social mixer at 6 p.m. Fletcher, a Bluffton resident and former 2008 Obama for America presidential campaign volunteer and staffer, will help spearhead OFA’s Get Out The Vote efforts in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties. For more information, contact Theresa White at 843-597-2482.

Vaccine and Wellness Clinic for cats and dogs

Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. there will be a Vaccine and Wellness Clinic for Cats and Dogs. Microchipping and Heartworming available as well.

24 Market Street (Beaufort Dog at Habersham). Dr. Rob McBrayer servicing.

Call 379-9617 for an appointment.

Church of Daughters of American Beaufort Christ holds revival Revolution will meet The Beaufort Church of Christ — “where The Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold this month’s meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North St., Beaufort. DAR annual Good Citizen Awards will be presented to seniors from local high schools who have consistently exhibited the traits of fine American citizens. A tea reception will follow to honor the award winners. For more information, call Regent Nancy Crowther at 521-0134.

Historical society holds Fall Speaker Series

The Beaufort County Historical Society is pleased to announce their Fall Speaker Series. All meetings are held at noon at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, Meridian Rd., Lady’s Island. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend free. On Nov. 10, Kristine Dunn Johnson will speak on her book “No

all the doors swing loose on welcome hinges to you and to yours!” — will hold its 6th Anniversary Gospel Meeting-Revival.

This year’s theme is:“Is There Any Word From The Lord!” Sunday, November 13, is our family and friends day. The Guest Evangelist is Bro. Frank McElveen, Minister Emeritus of the Azalea Drive Church of Christ in North Charleston.

Host Minister is Jonas Gadson, DTM. Worship Service Times for Sunday November 13 are: • Lord’s Day School for all ages – 10 am • Morning Worship Service – 11:15 a.m.

• Afternoon Worship Service – 3:30 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday, November 14 – 17, worship service starts at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The Beaufort Church of Christ is at 170 Robert Smalls Parkway. The public is invited to these free events. For more information, call (843) 524-4281 or email jg@jonasbonus.com.

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2011 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SLT 2011 $33,685 MSRP Ram -3,750 Rebate1500 -3,288 Butler Discount -2,500 Cash or Trade Crew Cab SLT

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2011 Chrysler 300

42 month lease - $2,680 down, $12,038 residual

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36 month lease - $2,800 down, $11,060 residual

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(843) 522-9696 1555 Salem Road, Beaufort, SC 29902

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