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Local event gives back To the Badges David Ott, founder of To the Badges, explains the rules of the “Turkey Shoot” to kids 10 and under.

All the children won turkeys and walked away with big smiles.

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By Wendy Pollitzer Beaufortonians came out by the hundreds to support local law enforcement Sunday at an event that has grown steadily over the years to become a nonprofit, To the Badges, an organization founded by Beaufort County Deputy Coroner David Ott and his wife, Kitty.

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Bill Evans speaks about School Board District 7. see page 4

‘steel magnolias’ When: Nov. 11-13, 8 p.m.; Nov. 14, 3 p.m.; Nov. 18-20, 8 p.m.; Nov. 21, 3 p.m.

Cost: Nov. 11 and 18: pay what you can. Other nights, tickets are $15, and $10 for students and groups of 10 or more Where: ARTworks, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center Details: Call 843-379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org

At the salon, Annelle (Shawn Sproatt, left) and Truvy (Simone Griffeth) comfort M’Lynn (Gail Westerfield.)

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Three islanders compete in 35-mile ECOthon. see page 10

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When: Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 at 3 p.m.

Cost: Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children.

Where: USCB Center for the Arts Details: Call the USCB box office at 843-521-4145.

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he theme for the 2011 Beaufort Memorial Valentine Ball is Love in Any Language. Anne Helm and Lisa Mazzeo, co-chairs of the annual ball, selected the logo, designed by Charles Woods.

The 2011 Valentine Ball is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12. The ball will include elegant dinner parties in hosts’ homes, followed by an exciting silent auction, live music and desserts in the Lyceum at Paris Island. This year, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation again is designating all funds raised toward expansion and enhancement of the George N. Pratt MD and Sarah Meyer Pratt Emergency Center.

Charles Woods is a graphic designer who has worked in Beaufort since leaving the Marine Corps in 2001. His creative pursuits range from traditional graphic design, fine art and sculpture to 3D modeling, animation and visual effects for commercial and film projects.

Mallory Baches is designing a new school building. see page 18 INDEX

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News CALL FOR ART: CELADON FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

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omes for the Holidays co-chairs Elizabeth Dardes and Mary Cunningham (left) play with decorating ideas for the upcoming Tour of Homes in Ashdale on Lady’s Island, Nov. 20 and 21.

Seven private homes with be trimmed for Christmas by local design professionals.

Sister-team designers Mary Jane Bucci and Maggie Engstrom (below), owners of Sweet Bay on Bay Street, will be featured on the tour. New to the area, the sisters are excited and delighted to put their signature touches on the event this year. Tickets can be purchased at Sweet Bay, The Chocolate Tree and The Butterfly Shop.

Artists are invited to apply to the three-day Celadon Fine Arts Festival, to compete for cash prizes totaling $3,000.

The festival is produced by The Celadon Community Arts Trust Association and ARTworks, The Arts Council of Beaufort Port Royal & the Sea Islands. The goal of this May 20-22, 2011, juried show is to select and present the highest caliber of fine art and crafts to our knowledgeable and discriminating audience.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2011, and the application fee is $25. Please visit http://www. beaufortcountyarts.com/celadon. htm for show specifics, and for the online application. Contact ARTworks at 843-379-2787 for dialogue.

The festival venue is the beautiful Celadon Community on Lady’s Island in Beaufort.

Artists will be surrounded by oak trees, ponds, and the architecture that is Celadon. Visit www.

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‘Beaufort 300’ campaign begins for city’s birthday

Held at the former O.C. Welch car dealership on Robert Smalls Parkway, the after church picnic featured barbecued chicken, games, face painting, jump castles, a car show and an emergency vehicle display. Ott also organized a popular “turkey shoot” played with darts.

The purpose of To the Badges is to raise funds for local police, EMS and firefighters and their families who are battling illnesses and/or struggling with other tragedies.

“We want to be able to buy an airline ticket or a tank of gas for someone in need looking for a way to pay for expenses associated with a lengthy illness or tragedy,” explains Ott. The event was staffed with volunteers and families of EMS and law enforcement personnel as well as members from the Beaufort Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lowcountry Lodge 16.

Butler auto group and Manager Tim Stewart also played a large role in organizing the event.

Richard Swilpa, President of the Lowcountry Lodge 16 explained, “Our organization is very proud of the work that David (Ott) has done over many years. He is a tremendous guy. He puts out for the community in all respects.”

‘Beaufort 300’ is a unique opportunity to invest in Beaufort’s future by recognizing its past — the contributions will help pay for a permanent memorial monument to the city’s first 300 hundred years.

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling and others involved in the ‘Beaufort 300’ fundraiser kicked off the project Tuesday, Nov. 9, at City Hall. Kevin Cuppia, a longtime downtown merchant and civic leader, handed Keyserling a ceremonial “first check” for $300 to jumpstart the campaign.

The goal is for 300 people to contribute $300 toward Beaufort’s 300th birthday.

Corporate sponsorships also are available at $500, $1,000 and greater. All funds will be used for the Tricentennial monument and festivities related to the yearlong celebration.

Mayor Keyserling said, “The Beaufort 300 campaign will create a lasting monument to donors and an important addition to our historical markers downtown.”

The Tricentennial monument will be an updated series of historical markers in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park showcasing Beaufort’s three centuries. Investors’ names will be included on the monument for posterity.

The first contributors will be recognized Jan. 17 at a public birthday party for Beaufort at Waterfront Park. To kick off the yearlong Tricentennial celebration, Beaufort leaders will host a “Founders’ Night” Dec. 31 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Waterfront Park.

For more information, visit www.cityofbeaufort.org.

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District 7 school board news I hope this will be the first of many conversations we have about our schools and the happenings within the school district. Please keep in mind that these will be reflections or perspectives from a personal point of view and will not represent the official position of the school board or district administration.

First, let me thank all of you who went to the polls on November 2.

The turnout was significant, almost 4,200 votes, and speaking for both Bob White and myself I think we are both overwhelmed with the support and interest evidenced in the recent campaign. Bob was a wonderful opponent, very capable, and I greatly appreciated the fact that we could stick to the issues important to our students, parents and school staff; this was facilitated by events such as the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association (LIBPA) Forum, the event co-sponsored by the Beaufort Chamber, Beaufort Gazette and again LIBPA and the Dataw Island Republican Club Forum that was also open to the school board candidates as a result of the non-partisan nature of the school board elections.

Bill Evans was recently elected to the Beaufort County Board of Education to represent Lady’s Island, District 7

As we look forward to upcoming activities, there is an initial opportunity for the new board members to listen and learn at the Board Work Session on November 12-13. Several issues involving school utilization, test performance, attendance zones, financing, etc. will all be part of this event. I will continue to take a major interest in the same issues that we focused on during the campaign: first, securing fair and consistent funding from the state (I hope that as this becomes reality we can begin to replace some of the teaching positions lost over the last two years of forced budget cutbacks); second, prioritize instruction primarily through an expansion of the time administrators and curriculum specialists spend in classrooms observing teachers, supporting them and improving

CHURCH HOSTS 31ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING

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he Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 31st Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Service on Thanksgiving Day at 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. The Community Thanksgiving Service will be held in the historic Parish Church at 11 a.m. with the dinner following across the street in the Parish House. Dinner will be served from Noon to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Take away meals are available from 10 a.m. to noon for the elderly or home-bound. The dinner is a gift to the community with admission being a smile and a thankful heart, all deliveries are the gift of community drivers.

instruction where it is needed; third, continue to press for the development of new instructional approaches that may include more online programs, magnet schools, charter programs and alternative schools that are staffed by professionals with deep experience in adolescent psychology and behavior modification; fourth, community outreach that improves the dialogue between home and school and increases parent/guardian involvement in school activities; fifth, continue the focus on early childhood education, expand it where possible, and continue to support the district’s under-performing schools with additional resources; last (for now), establish the policies and practices necessary to attract the best professional and support staff possible to serve our children, this means looking at salaries (for teachers, administrators and classified staff ) and maintaining a practice of national searches for the high quality personnel we need to staff our schools.

Again I want to thank you all for the privilege of representing you.

The website started during the campaign is still open to contact me: BillEvansSchoolBoard@gmail.com.

BEAUFORT COUNTY closings for convenience centers n Thursday, November 11, 2010, Veterans Day. All Centers CLOSED Centers will reopen Friday or their next scheduled day. n Thursday, November 25, 2010, Thanksgiving Day. All Centers CLOSED Centers will reopen Friday or their next scheduled day.

TCL to hold ‘On the Spot’ registration fair The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold an “On the Spot” Registration Fair from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19 at each of its three campuses: • Beaufort Campus: Coleman Hall, Bldg. 2, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, S.C., 843.525.8211 • Hampton Campus: H. Mungin Center, 54 Tech Circle, Varnville, S.C., 803.943.4262 • New River Campus: 100 Community College Dr., Bluffton, S.C., 843.470.6000 The event is geared to assist those looking to begin their college careers and to help returning TCL students complete the registration process for

the spring semester, which begins January 10.

Experts from TCL’s admissions, financial aid and academic divisions will be available to walk students through the entire application process as well as answer questions that students may have about the college.

Parents are also invited to attend.

TCL offers degree, diploma and certificate programs in industrial technologies, business technologies, arts and sciences, transfer programs and health sciences.

Federal and state financial aid options are available through the TCL financial aid office. Additionally, most South Carolina residents qualify for

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S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance, which is not based on need or income and can pay more than half of TCL tuition.

“With the lottery tuition assistance, TCL’s full-time tuition is around $850 a semester,” said Cleo Martin, TCL director of enrollment management and financial aid services. “This makes going to college more affordable, which is so important during these tough economic times.”

Also, residents of Chatham and Effingham counties in Georgia qualify for in-state tuition at TCL. Students can apply and register online anytime at www.tcl.edu/apply.

Visit the web site or call 843.525.8211 for more information.

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Supporters rally final push for new F-35 jets Operation F-35Beaufort encourages residents to post comments online With public comment closing later this month on the Department of the Navy’s final decision on the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter coming to Marine Corps Air Station-Beaufort, supporters offer an easy way to register comments at two local restaurants on Veteran’s Day. The Beaufort County Military Enhancement Committee, working with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, will have Internet access laptop computers available from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at two locations.

Participating restaurants are The Office, 2121 Boundary St. in Beaufort Town Center, and the Old Coffee Haus, 614 Paris Ave. in Port Royal.

The Department of the Navy’s preferred alternative stated in the Environmental Impact Statement is to base three operational F-35B squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort with two F-35B training squadrons and simulation centers.

Bringing five squadrons of F-35B Joint Strike Fighters to Beaufort County will add more than $300 million in new base construction, more than 1,200 construction jobs, and could bring 200 high-paying civilian jobs to help with the training centers, said Carlotta Ungaro, president of the Beaufort Regional

Chamber of Commerce.

As part of the promotion, both restaurants will be offering discounts to patrons who participate in the online rally. The timing is designed to celebrate Veterans Day, the Marine Corps’ 235th birthday, and the highly anticipated announcement next month about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter assignment.

“Posting comments online is the easiest and most efficient way for people to share their thoughts and support for this critical component of Beaufort County’s economy and culture,” said retired Marine Lt. Gen. Garry Parks, chairman of the Beaufort County Military Enhancement Committee.

“People certainly can comment online from their homes or businesses, or write a letter for the U.S. Mail, but there’s also a sense of community in joining others who feel these new jets are such an important part of our future,” Parks said.

“That’s what this one-day rally is about.”

The Defense Department EIS and comment sections are available until Nov. 22 at http://www.usmcjsfeast. com/Comments.aspx.

Background information about the new stealth strike fighters and their impact on Beaufort can be found at www.f35beaufort.com.

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For more about the Joint Strike Fighters coming to Beaufort, visit www.f35beaufort.com or on Facebook, find Operation F35Beaufort. the East Coast F-35B squadrons between Beaufort and Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. The “B” model is capable of short takeoffs and vertical landings. Military officials estimate that 80 percent of local takeoffs will be traditional rolling takeoffs.

Local leaders also are promoting the idea of an auxiliary landing field away from Beaufort where most practice landings could take place.

Congress and Defense Department leaders continue to talk about scaling back the purchase plan for the Joint Strike Fighter. Given that likelihood, the Navy’s preferred basing solution — Alternate 1 — brings great advantages for Beaufort County, said Parks.

In that scenario, Beaufort would receive the first batch of Joint Strike Fighters, probably within 48 months, with new Air Station construction contracts going out in a few months.

If the Navy were to instead go with

what’s called Alternative 3, sending eight operational squadrons to Beaufort but no training centers, those squadrons likely would arrive no sooner than 2020.

That delay, Parks said, could be devastating should military budgets be cut, F-35B purchases be curtailed, or the Beaufort Air Station be considered unnecessary.

On June 22, an estimated 750 area residents shared their support and their questions about the Joint Strike Fighter at the Beaufort Holiday Inn. In addition to the Beaufort Air Station’s exceptional training areas offshore and the Townsend Bombing Range in Georgia, the region has a highly qualified workforce made up of former military personnel, said Kim Statler, executive director of the Lowcountry Economic Network & Alliance. With the Boeing project in Charleston and Gulfstream in Savannah, the Lowcountry is well positioned for aeronautics business, she said.

The arrival of the F35-B Joint Strike Fighter will help with attracting new industry to our region while bolstering existing businesses that focus on technology, aeronautics and defense, Statler said. The jets are expected to arrive in 2014, replacing the F/A-18 Hornets.

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Beaufort Children’s Theatre is back on stage at the USCB Center for the Arts with Disney’s “Mulan, Jr.” one weekend only. Join 70 aspiring actors, ages 6 – 18, while you to travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan.”

The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor.

It is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get your audience up on its feet!

USCB proudly supports the creativity, educational experience, and community spirit involved in Beaufort Children’s Theatre productions.

“Mulan Jr.” cast members include: Shelby Morris as Mulan; Trissy Long as Mushu; Aghanee Daise as Matchmaker; Angela Chancey as Grandmother; Rebecca Johnson as FaLi; Michael Dan Hodges as Fa Zhou; Ellen Hodges as Chi Fu; Ivan Estrada as Ling; Ryan Arbuckle as Yao; Preston Coleman as Quian Po; Conor Gallagher as Chan Yu; Zachary Wells as Shang; Grace Stewart as Yun; Rosie Stewart as Hong, Courtney Shannon as Zhang; Natalie Alverez as Laozi; Racquelle Williams as Lin; Zachary Van Curen as Emperor.

Supporting cast: Mary Margaret Achurch, Kiara Aguilar, Brycen Ambrose, Pat Balmediano, Delores Bell, Yasmine Bolden, Lexie Cannon, Laila Cobb, Sara Correll, Caleb Cronbaugh,

Gracie Cunningham, Jenna Dean, Sam Derrick, Erin Duffy, Amelia Evans, Julianna Fiduccia, Sydney Fosnight, Allie Fraley, Maisie Gayken, Morgan Gecy, Ashton Giammona, Jefferson Gibson, Kevin Hagood, Hunter Hodges, Jada Hudgins, Chandaa Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Jacquelyn Johnson, Brinlee Johnson, Colette Kemmann, Maggie Kinton, Mabrey Kolb, Grace Lubkin, Madison Maddox, Austin Major, Becca Mandell, Mary Hampton McNeal, GiGI Morgan, Savannah Mullen, Akasha Nelson, Lily Rose Parker, Caitly Parker, Abby Parker, Jessa Norton, Tara Norton, Isabella Page, Hannah Parr, Ansleigh Pingree, Megan Proce, Anthony Ranches, Keating Reichel, Katherine Ryan, Jacob Rye, Hailey Seekinger, Sydney Smith, Kitty Strawn, Avery Thomas, Stewart Trask, Ajanae Washington, Diamond Young.

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FWDG kicks off 20th annual coat drive Cooler weather ushers in thoughts of Thanksgiving and Christmas, but to hundreds of Lowcountry families, the chillier temperatures bring discomfort and danger. Your donation of a coat, jacket or heavy sweater can be an investment in helping fellow Beaufort County residents make it through another winter.

For the past 19 years, FWDG Coat Drive founders Robyn and Larry Mark have helped collect and distribute more than 33,000 coats to Lowcountry families in need. Last year, despite the recession and a colder-than-normal winter, locals contributed 3,166 gentlyused coats.

This year, the goal is 3.483 coats, jackets and thick sweaters, with dropoff locations across the county, including several public schools and BB&T bank offices.

“Our community continues to grow, and there are still a lot of families in need,” said Larry Mark, president of Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery, also known as FWDG. “Recycling jackets, coats and sweaters is good for our environment, but more importantly, it’s good for our community. The economy has put hundreds more families in a position where a used coat or jacket can make a big difference in them being comfortable

this winter.”

The coat drive runs through Dec. 31.

For the second year, Williams Group/ PR is leading the public relations behind the drive. “It’s a privilege to be a part of such an important event that helps so many,” said John Williams, owner of the Lady’s Island agency.

The Marks like the timing of the coat drive, right before the Lowcountry’s cold weather usually hits.

“This is the season of Thanksgiving and the season of giving,” Larry Mark said. “It is our hope that less fortunate families can be thankful for warm coats, and others can ‘pay it forward’ by giving their outerwear to our coat drive.”

While the annual coat drive was founded by FWDG 20 years ago, it has grown to include many local organizations.“This truly is a community event,” Larry Mark said. “From the area businesses, schools, churches and civic clubs that are collecting coats on behalf of FWDG to the distribution outlets that ensure these coats and jackets go to those in need, it’s the very special people of the Lowcountry who make this a success,” he said.

Distribution of coats and jackets is handled by Bluffton Self Help, the Deep Well Project and HELP of Beaufort, organizations already in the business of

helping families.

The coat drive was started 20 years ago by Larry and Robyn Mark, longtime Lowcountry residents and business owners. Located at 745 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, one mile east of the Broad River Bridge, FWDG at Perimeter Walk is the only one-stopshop for home furniture and fixtures in Beaufort. FWDG features displays for top-quality furniture makers including Norwalk, Rowe, and Kincaid.

FWDG and its owners have received numerous awards recognizing the business and their involvement in the community. Awards include: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, Small Business Person of the Year, Beaufort Gazette’s Reader’s Choice Award for best Furniture Store for 11 straight years, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award for Business.

For additional information about FWDG or the coat drive, please call Larry Mark at 843-524-8695.

Business, civic clubs, churches and other organizations often hold one- or two-day coat drive blitzes within their organization. They can designate a central coat collection point at their business or organization. Interested?

Call Larry Mark at 843-524-8695.

WHERE TO DONATE Donations can be dropped off now through Dec. 31 here:  FWDG, Perimeter Walk, 745 Robert Smalls Parkway, SC 170  Bluffton Self Help, 1264 May River Road (Hwy 46), Bluffton  BB&T branch offices in Beaufort County:  1008 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, Hilton Head Island  200 Main Street, Suite 101, Hilton Head Island  2 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton  1 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island  905 Port Republic Street, Beaufort  Carolina Stamper, 203A Carteret Street, downtown  Beaufort Police Department lobby at Boundary Street  Many local schools are participating in the Coat Drive; check with your local school to see if they are a collection point.

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News Spirit of Women program now on Facebook, Twitter Facebook. Twitter. YouTube. Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Spirit of Women program is now using these popular online communities to offer health tips and other valuable information which can help women take charge of their health and their family’s health.

“More and more hospitals are realizing the value of sharing important health facts directly with women through these extremely popular online communities,” said Beaufort Memorial spokesman

Courtney McDermott. “More than 500 million people worldwide are now communicating through Facebook. n addition, over the last three months, Twitter has experienced a surge of an additional 30 million user sign-ups.

Through our social media outreach, we’re hoping to go beyond simply sharing information. Our ultimate goal is to build ongoing relationships with the women we serve.”

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“Much of the information will come directly from physicians on the medical staff at Beaufort Memorial Hospital,” said McDermott. “This will allow followers or fans, as they are known in

SALES OF PECANS BENEFIT LOCAL ALZHEIMER’S GROUP

Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort kicks off their annual Pecan Sales this week. For almost 10 years the group has been selling bags of fresh shelled mammoth pecan halves.

These pecans are so fresh that their delivery date is based on the date they are picked. This year our pecans were picked the first week of November and will arrive at our office early this week.

Even though the wholesale cost has gone Lowcountry School of Performing Arts recently invited parents to Observation up since last year’s crop we will still sell Week. Pictured here are students in Deanna Kreszewski’s Hip Hop class. our bags of pecans at the great price of only $10 a bag. Pecans will be available PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER! STARTS AT $49.99 for purchase this year at Hometown Realty on Lady’s Island (522-0066), at both the Lady’s Island and Port Royal locations of Low Country National Bank and at our office in the United Way building on Boundary Street in Beaufort. To reserve yours or for more information, please call 521-9190 or visit our website at www.afsgb.org As a nonprofit agency, Family Services of Greater Beaufort relies heavily on donations and annual fundraisers to help off-set the cost of services which are well below industry standards for the services they provide.

For more than 20 years, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort has provided support, education and much needed respite for caregivers of persons with the Alzheimer’s disease in our community.

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an in-home respite service. Our caregiver support groups provide a setting where caregivers can meet other caregivers and share their experiences as well as gain valuable insight from others facing the same frustrations and situations, and once a month we invite all former and current caregivers to lunch as our guest.

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Firefighters recognized for saving child’s life On Oct. 28 at the Golden Corral in Beaufort, in front of family, friends, and coworkers, Burton Fire District Firefighters Johnny Wynn and Chris Alewine were named Beaufort Exchange Club Firefighters of the year for 2010.

The Beaufort Exchange Club’s Firefighter of the Year is an annual award that seeks to enhance the public’s level of respect, admiration and appreciation for the sacrifices which firefighters make.

Both firefighters Wynn and Alewine were selected for this award for not only their daily contributions to the citizens of Burton, but also their professional and skillful actions as first responders during an emotional emergency scene that saved the life of a small child.

On July 18, just before 4:30 p.m, the Burton Fire District was summoned to an emergency situation most firefighters hope to never experience during their career — a child was dying. Burton Engine Company 824, crewed by Firefighters Johnny Wynn and Chris Alewine, responded promptly to the scene arriving in just two minutes.

They found a 2-year-old boy who had been removed from a pool and was unconscious and near lifeless. After assessing the child’s condition, they confirmed the infant was not breathing.

Knowing irreversible brain death is imminent within four to six minutes of oxygen deprivation, and thus any chance of a full recovery for this young child, and that by the time they arrived at the child’s side that time was near expired, Firefighters Wynn and Alewine prepared to apply their lifesaving skills under the most challenging of circumstances.

“We were impressed by the level of commitment and professional focus that these two firefighters showed in an extremely stressful situation.”

Exchange Club of Beaufort President Leigh Copeland

Firefighters Johnny Wynn and Chris Alewine receive Beaufort Exchange Club’s Firefighter of the Year award for saving a 2-year-old from drowning.

While putting the naturally strong, and sometimes crippling, emotions of dealing with a severely injured child and that of their parents aside to focus on the task at hand, Wynn and Alewine worked to open and control the child’s airway by providing rescuing breathing to give the boy’s starving brain the oxygen it needed to sustain life. Within minutes, the young child began to show signs of life.

However, this continued to challenge Wynn and Alewine as they struggled to keep that airway open and clear as the child’s natural instinct to breathe began to come alive and expel the excess water that had entered his lungs.

Within 30 minutes of the incident occurring, the child who was within minutes of death was now on the road to recovery. Just days later, he was able

to visit Engine Company 824 and his guardian angels, Firefighters Johnny Wynn and Chris Alewine. This was surely a highlight in Beaufort County’s tragic season of drowning.

When 16-year veteran Firefighter Johnny Wynn is not responding to emergencies, he is in charge of special projects for the department and uses his carpentry skills to make repairs and improvements to any one of the Burton Fire District’s five fire stations; thereby not only improving quality of life for the firefighters, but saving thousands in tax payer dollars by taking care of expensive repairs himself. Most notably, when the daughter of a Burton Fire District member was severely injured in an automobile wreck leaving her paralyzed from the neck down and confined to a

wheel chair, Firefighter Wynn led the upgrades to her home to make it more accessible and comfortable for her and her family.

Firefighter Chris Alewine has taken his interest in public safety to a higher level by taking intense, specialized rescue classes on his own and voluntarily joining South Carolina’s Urban Search & Rescue Team. By being a member of this team, Alewine stands ready to deploy to any disaster — anywhere — at any time and place himself in highly unstable and dangerous/rudimentary environments to rescue those in need, regardless if the disaster occurs in South Carolina or another state or country.

“We were impressed by the level of commitment and professional focus that these two firefighters showed in an extremely stressful situation. They saved the life of a small child — what greater achievement is there?” Exchange Club of Beaufort President Leigh Copeland said. “In addition, it was clear that both of these men are truly devoted to their jobs. This award is just a small way to show how grateful we are for their commitment at keeping our communities safe.”

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The Beaufort Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc hosted the Annual Fall State Meeting at the Marriott Hotel on Hilton Head Island on October 28 and 29.

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School News Actress tells BA students: ‘Believe in yourself ’ When Beaufort Academy students came to school on Wednesday, they were greeted with a surprise visitor.

Actress Monique Coleman from “High School Musical” and “Dancing with the Stars” came to BA to talk with the middle school students about bullying.

For approximately an hour, Monique shared her experiences growing up, her professional experience in the entertainment world, her commitment to the youth of the world as a special envoy for the United Nations and its Year of Youth and her new career focus with Gimme Mo’. She also answered questions from the students, posed for photos and talked with them individually after the presentation.

Gimme Mo’ is an online talk show that launched in September. Monique Coleman is the creator, executive producer and host of the show. Her intention is to start a Mo’vement that empowers today’s youth. She will be facilitating safe conversation about real issues, bringing awareness to organizations that are serving teens and conducting celebrity interviews.

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Islanders compete in ECOthon Three men from Lady’s Island recently competed in the sixth Annual Barrier Island ECOthon, held at the Isle of Palms. The ECOthon is a sprint-style adventure race with swimming, biking, running and paddling. A unique fundraising event, the ECOthon is a 35-mile journey through South Carolina’s barrier islands of Capers, Dewees, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s, near Charleston.

After paddling three miles on the Intracoastal Waterway to the South end of Dewees by kayak, canoe and paddleboard, the trio ran two miles up Dewees Beach. Then, they swam a Bud Fidrych, Jack Cunningham and Jon Rembold competed in the 35-mile solo course quarter mile to Capers Island, and ran at the 6th Annual Barrier Island ECOthon. three miles up the Boneyard of Capers Beach. Then, they reversed course and They biked 18 miles across the Breach Fort Moultrie before returning to the ended up at the Isle of Palms Marina. Inlet bridge to Sullivan’s Island, past Isle of Palms.

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BEAUFORT ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM RECEIVES HONORS

12:00 PM ET -10 No. 13 Iowa at +10 Northwestern 12:00 PM ET -3 Miami (FL) at +3 Georgia Tech 2:30 PM ET -6 No. 14 Utah at +6 Notre Dame 3:30 PM ET +8.5 Georgia at -8.5 No. 2 Auburn 3:30 PM ET -3.5 No. 20 Virginia Tech at +3.5 North Carolina 7:15 PM ET +13.5 No. 19 Miss. State at -13.5 No. 12 Alabama 7:15 PM ET +6.5 No. 23 South Carolina at -6.5 No. 22 Florida

Beaufort Academy’s football team has had five players named to SCISA 8-Man All Region Team. Seniors Nathan Akers, Matthew Bass and Bennett Fultz are joined by junior Jack Griffith and sophomore quarterback Gibson Achurch. The three seniors were also chosen to play in the SCISA North-South All Star game to be held December 4 at Patrick Henry Academy. In addition, Beaufort Academy

head coach Wheatley Alford has been chosen as a coach for the South team.

Bass finished the season with 112 tackles and 5 fumble recoveries. Fultz was 64 and 3 for the same stats and Griffith has 95 tackles and 5 fumble recoveries.

Nathan Akers had 1541 all-purpose yards and Achurch threw for 1,387 yards.

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Each game is worth one point with the national championship being worth ten points. The person with the most points after the National Champs are crowned wins the whole thing. We will also announce a 2nd place and 3rd place winner. If the season ends in a tie, we will have a tiebreaker (total points of the national title game). Whoever is closest will be crowned the winner. At the end of the year, whoever has the best winning percentage will win a round of golf for 4 at a local golf course! So here goes nothing!

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8:00 PM ET -6 No. 10 Oklahoma State at +6 Texas 8:00 PM ET +7 Clemson at -7 Florida State

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Beaufort’s Terry Poore was recently inducted into the Anderson Athletics Hall of Fame. Poore finished his twoyear career at Anderson College with an unblemished mark in the Western Carolinas Junior College Conference in Men’s Tennis before playing at Florida State University. He claimed the team’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1963 after taking second in Doubles in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships in Illinois.

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ELATION: At Beaufort High School, homecoming candidates compete by raising money for charity and by donating service hours. Homecoming Prince and Princess was David Avard and Becca Petry. They represented the swim team.

ROYALTY: Homecoming King and Queen, Hanah Durbin and Kevin Guess represented Student Government.

BEAUFORT HIGH JV BEATS SUMMERVILLE

The Beaufort High School Eagles JV Football team beat Summerville on the road Oct. 28, 23-22. Coach Rast talks to the young men after the game.

LADY’S ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION RESULTS Game: Individual Point Quota Date played: November 4, 2010 Flight A: 1st Alan Westcob 2nd (tie) Tom DeGray & Frank Vasata

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The Beaufort Bombers 14u fastpitch softball team took third place in the ISA Softball Tournament held Nov. 6-7 in Sumter. Pictured left to right, front row, is Madison Norris, Molly Clark, Presley Thomas, Michelle Brown, Gabbie Maynard, Augusta Shubert. Second row: batgirl Margaret Shubert, Kim Kerney, Rebekah Heape, Megan Ceiplowski, Mari Cook, Maddie Berry, and Natalie Moore. Congratulations to the Bombers and their hard working, dedicated coaches, Jim Cook and Lincoln Maynard.

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Lowcountry Social Diary

Elizabeth and Earl McMillan on their yacht “Freedom,” pictured below.

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lizabeth and Earl McMillan hosted their first party of the winter season this past weekend on their yacht, which recently arrived here from Newport, its summer home.

First launched on July 4, 1926, the 104-foot-long mahogany-and-fir beauty was christened “Freedom” to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

It spent most of the glamorous 1930s based out of Palm Beach, owned by the daughter of F.W. Woolworth, the wealthiest woman in the country at the time. It was the sister ship of the presidential yacht “Sequoia” (1925), both designed by the famous John Trumpy.

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Kudos to Jered and Deanna Kraszewski and the hardworking committee who pulled off such a great new charitable event at Coosaw Point this past weekend. Katie Huebel did the beautiful decorations and Saltus provided the food. The event was created by Jered, owner of Get Fit on Lady’s Island as a way to raise money to improve and purchase new gym equipment for the Boys & Girls Club on Boundary Street in downtown Beaufort. Local weight loss expert Dr. Clark Trask gave an eloquent speech about the importance of preventing obesity in children before it leads to life long health problems for them. Special thanks to all the people who bought tickets to this sold-out event. The children of Beaufort will directly benefit from your kind-hearted gift. For more information about donations or or how to get involved, contact the nonprofit ‘FIT FUND’ at 843-524-2FIT. Here are some pics from the fun party under the stars.

Jered and Deanna Kraszewski at the ‘Shindig at The Shack’ fundraiser at Coosaw Point.

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Lunch Bunch

Savoring Keith’s Place before renovations

By Wendy Pollitzer We’ve been waiting for this one for a long time. For months, Beaufortonians have recommended Keith’s Place for lunch; and finally, it worked out that we could all go.

Keith’s Place, owned and operated by Keith Potts, is a local favorite. The food is absolutely delicious. It’s the kind of food you dream of after a big night out. Just about everything on the menu is worth ordering; it’s all got the perfect amount of grease to satisfy the hungriest appetite, and Keith makes sure he gives you large portions.

And the variety of sandwiches is incredible. You can choose from a huge list of toppings, meats, cheeses and breads if you aren’t in the mood for a hot meal.

I really don’t know why we asked for a sampler platter of onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers and fried ravioli.

We knew we were about to get stuffed with our entrees; but we ordered it anyway. Oh man, you can never go wrong with a plate

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of flour-battered fried food. We polished it off pretty quickly.

The cheeseburger came highly recommended. So I ordered it all the way with a side of fries. I have to say, it might be the best in Beaufort!

Pamela, our new copy editor, opted for the chicken wrap while Elizabeth got the Italian sub. Heather asked for eight medium wings with ranch on the side. All the girls were very pleased and definitely needed boxes for leftovers.

April, still counting Weight Watchers points, ordered the roast beef and turkey on wheat. To date, April has lost 9 pounds. We are so proud of her.

It took strong will power to opt for a healthy choice at Keith’s!

Lastly Barry, our new ad rep, got the Buffalo chicken sandwich and fries. Barry never needs a to-go box. The boy can eat! And he devoured this meal.

Spotted by the Lunch Bunch: The Mitchell brothers and Dr. Gene Grace.

By the time this article comes out, Keith’s Place will likely be closed or almost closed for renovations. It will reopen in six to eight weeks as Keith’s Steak and Seafood. Keith has beautiful plans to expand the restaurant and revamp the popular Ribaut Road spot as a family-style eatery.

The food will stay the same, but the pool tables will disappear. Gone will be the days of the smoke-filled bar and grill. Keith hopes to make the restaurant more inviting to a more diverse crowd to include children. That’s good news for me, Abbie (7) and Julia (6)!

So why write an article about a restaurant about to temporarily

Quiet possibly the best cheeseburger in Beaufort. Order it all the way with a side of fries for a satisfying lunch.

close? Well, we wanted to give you a heads-up about Keith’s plans and excite you about the February reopening. Also, we want to remind you that Keith will continue to cater during the holidays. Give him a call at 521-9345 to arrange a catered event.

Keith didn’t give a definite date of closure, but said it would be soon. So, it’s also worth a call

this week to check to see if they are open. You better get in there quick for a last meal of 2010.

Keith would love a mad rush before the chaos of renovations.

Thanks Keith and Linda, our super-sweet server who pampered us with refills and Southern charm. We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and look forward to coming back in February. Your food rocked!

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An American wine for an American For white wines, there have been holiday, the Duckhorn Decoy Zin some standouts — a really good is phenomenal. The third red that is selection of different wines and varied always a crowd pleaser is the Nouveau prices. Recently, we recommended Beaujolais that comes from France the the Franciscan Cuvee Sauvage weekend before Thanksgiving. Really Chardonnay. It’s higher priced, but a young and grapey, this is the first wine of very special wine if your table is set for this year’s harvest and fits the celebration two. Or, if you owe the kitchen workers mood. a nice surprise while they cook. (Take For those of you having something care of the cook and the cook takes care other than turkey, numerous other of you!) The Decoy Chardonnay from wines do well. For heavier meats and Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa is also a game, heavier reds do well. Syrahs like good one. It’s brand new in our area and the Christopher Michael, cabernets, perfect for celebrating. Going back a and, my favorite category — red blends O

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Yep, it’s here again. That great American holiday when we all eat too much, make a huge mess of the kitchen and multiple other spots in the house, see family and friends and consider ourselves lucky if it all goes well, and, of course, try to pick out the perfect wine to go with all of it. Little do we know that we’ve probably had bottles all year long that will do just fine. And, if that’s the case, maybe we can not stress over finding the perfect bottle and re-enjoy ones we know we already like. (Like my new made-up word “re-enjoy?”) So, with that in mind, let’s just re-look at some we’ve tried and enjoyed over the last year.

To start, we have to accept that Thanksgiving dinners are not designed to go well with any one wine. First because they are not all the same foods, but also because we all like different wines and different parts of the total food assortment. This makes it hard, and easy too. Hard is finding one wine to cover everything and everyone. Easy is letting go of the idea that you need just one wine. With that theory in place, we can do a red and a white, two different reds, a bubbly if you have bubble drinkers or, and I like this option, a whole array of different bottles and let everyone choose the one (or ones) they want. See, easy!

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all can work. The Bogle Phantom red blend that we all liked for Halloween is a good choice, and won’t be in stock much longer either. Other red blends like the MontGras Cuatro from Chile that I like so much is another good choice. You know how much I like most blends so you can be safe in thinking we’ll have plenty to recommend. For ham dinners, which is really a pink meat, a pink wine always works well. Go back to last May when we found the Santi Rose of Bardolino from Italy. Yum, yum! Finally, don’t forget the two Italian wines from just last week — the dogs. Flavors, textures, weights all perfect. If they weren’t such great wines, I couldn’t tell you how great the two bottles will look on your table. (Don’t ever tell anyone I said this, but the labels of these two bottles will look so “fall holiday” on your table; they’re just beautiful!)

It’s nice looking back at what we’ve enjoyed all year, wine-wise at least.

Truly, we’ve had some really nice wines.

It’s not a bad idea to re-enjoy some of them as the year ends. I’m sure next year will bring many more new good ones.

But sometimes older is better. Happy holidays! Enjoy and re-enjoy!

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NO CHANCE FOR THIS RATTLESNAKE

Patrick Dennis recently shot this lengthy rattlesnake at a local fish camp. Patrick went to “the camp� with his dad, Jay, uncle, Scott and cousin Rob. The boys had a nice weekend getaway on the first cold snap of the year.

Please step up and step out to join the Lowcountry Chorale on Saturday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, on Highway 802 on Lady’s Island. For the first time in the 16year history of the group, Lowcountry Chorale is offering a dessert concert.

With the cost of a $10 donation, the audience can step up and step out with music that will take you back into your romantic past. Tunes such as “Embraceable You,� “Stardust,� “I Only Have Eyes For You,� and “S’Wonderful� will entertain you in a relaxed setting around tables for comfortable viewing and eating, This year will also feature an ensemble of talented singers who will put a new spin on such wonderful tunes as “Unforgettable� and “Singin’ in the Rain.�

Director Cliff Kosier has chosen the title of the program to be, “A Night of S’Wonderful.� Kosier brings years of ‘DENIM musical&talent and a fresh look to the The Exchange Club of Beaufort presents the 23rd Annual

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group. He has a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Tennessee and was also selected and awarded a scholarship to perform and participate in the Robert Shaw Chorale organization in New York City with performances at Carnegie Hall.

The accompanist, Gloria Bockelman, has a degree from the University of Toledo in Electronic Engineering Technology. She has played the piano for over 30 years, and has been with St. John’s Lutheran Church since 1990.

For ticket information, please call (843) 521-1017.

PEARLS’ Charity Auction and Party

The Exchange Club of Beaufort presents the 23rd Annual

The presents Exchangethe Club23rd of Beaufort The Exchange Club of&Beaufort Annual ‘DENIM

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Saturday, November 20 PEARLS’ Officers’ Club Marine Corps Air Station

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Charity Auction and Party

Saturday, November 20 Officers’ Club

$10 per person Marine Corps Air Station Hwy 21, Beaufort Doors open at 6:00 pm Silent Auction begins at 6:00 pm $10 per person Live Auction begins at 7:00 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm Cash bar and light refreshments served Silent Auction begins at 6:00 pm

Outstanding is an underestimate for this movie! Megamind is a blue space kid who has grown up in jail. But when he does breakout, he tries to destroy his enemy Metroman. The animation is great and the comedy is amazing! A movie about good vs. evil, but this is only good!

Live Auction begins at 7:00 pm Cash bar and light refreshments served For additional information, call Ron Voegeli, auction chairman, at 843.812.2796 or email exchangeclubbft@gmail.com.

‘DENIM & PEARLS’

For additional information, call Ron Voegeli, auction chairman, at 843.812.2796 or email exchangeclubbft@gmail.com.

Proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort

presents the 23rd Annual

Charity Auction and Party

Saturday, Nov. 20 Officers’ Club Marine Corps Air Station $10 per person Doors open at 6 pm Silent Auction at 6 pm Live Auction at 7 pm Cash bar and light refreshments.

Call 843-524-4350 for info.

Proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort

Saturday, November 20 Officers’ Club Marine Corps Air Station Hwy 21, Beaufort $10 per person Doors open at 6:00 pm Silent Auction begins at 6:00 pm Board Certified, American Board Live Auction begins at 7:00 pmof Ophthalmology Cash bar andEye lightPhysician refreshments & served Surgeon

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For additional information, call Ron Voegeli, auction chairman, at 843.812.2796 or email exchangeclubbft@gmail.com.

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22nd Annual Festival of Trees in full swing AUCTION PARTIES Implemented in 2005, Auction Parties have become a hallmark of the Festival of Trees. Held throughout the year, these parties raise additional funds for the event.

Volunteers host auction parties in their homes, inviting guests who each bring an auction item with them. The items are auctioned off throughout the evening, and all funds raised go to the Festival of Trees.

The parties are wildly varied but one thing is for certain — they are all a lot of fun. This past summer, Vicki and Jon Verity hosted a quote-themed auction party. Guests were invited to select a quote and bring an auction item reflecting that quote. One couple donated a nice bottle of wine matched with Ben Franklin’s quote, “Wine is proof that God loves us and loves us to be happy.” Another couple used the quote by Joseph Conrad, “This was the East of the ancient navigators, so old, so mysterious, resplendent and sombre, living and unchanged, full of danger and promise”, to donate a cocktail buffet amidst Asian artwork at their Dataw home. And yet, another was inspired by the quote, “Teach a man to fish ...” to donate a one-hour fly-casting lesson. Most importantly, significant funds were raised for Friends of Caroline Hospice and, as Vicki Verity says, “Jon and I had a blast!”

Other auction parties are simple, casual affairs. For years, Sally Mitchell has hosted a Foodie Party, in which guests bring food that can be frozen and used later. As she recaps the events, Sally laughs, saying, “You wouldn’t believe what some folks will pay for a casserole, particularly when there’s bidding involved and when Friends of Caroline Hospice is involved.

Indeed, throughout the years, the auction item donors

and bidders have been extremely generous when remembering that all proceeds benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice.

Auction Party chairmen, Verna Scott and Susan Markham, aim to make the auction party process easy for both hosts and guests. They will help plan and staff the event. If you are interested in hosting or attending an auction party, please contact Verna Scott at 5922425 or Susan Markham at 441-1269.

PIZZA WITH SANTA On Tuesday, November 9, Santa visited Pizza Inn in Beaufort Town Center. This was the perfect opportunity for children of all ages to visit with him to let him know if they have been naughty or nice. It was also a great opportunity to squeeze in photos with Santa in time for holiday cards.

Santa was visiting Pizza Inn as part of the Festival of Trees Doughraiser. Ten percent of the night’s sales, plus tips and donations, will be donated to the Festival of Trees. As volunteer chair Kathy Mitchell states, “ We thought a doughraiser would be a great way to get people excited about the festival, as well as off-set some of the production expenses.”

GRAYCO PROVIDES THE TREES Grayco will once again be a major sponsor of the Festival of Trees by serving as this year’s tree provider.

Grayco works diligently with the festival to provide beautiful live trees at reduced prices. Grayco, a leading building supply, hardware and rental equipment provider to professional contractors and local residents for more than 40 years, as been a faithful supporter of

the festival.

RADIO STATION SHOWCASES EVENT The Festival of Trees is grateful for its new media partnership with 104.9 The Surf, a locally owned and operated radio station featuring live and local news, weather and information. 104.9 The Surf plays only the greatest hits of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Festival organizers are very excited to be working with 104.9 The Surf on promotion for the Festival of Trees and look forward to their participation in the 2010 festivities.

Trees are still available for sponsorship. For a minimal $225 sponsorship fees, Tree Sponsors not only support Friends of Caroline Hospice, they receive exposure to the over 3,500 Festival of Trees attendees.

For more information, please contact Vicki Verity at 263-4108 or Vivi Nellen at 522-9386. Information is also available on the Festival of Trees Facebook page.

The Festival of Trees, benefitting Friends of Caroline Hospice, will be held December 6-11 at the Charles L. Brown Neighborhood Activity Center (formerly the Greene Street Gym). As Beaufort’s premier holiday event, the festival includes a showcase of beautifully decorated trees, a grand opening reception with silent auction, a gourmet and gift shop and daily lunches.

During these remarkable five days, the gym is transformed into a holiday wonderland, where simply stepping through the doors puts you in the holiday spirit.

In the past 21 years, Festival of Trees has raised more than $770,000 for Friends of Caroline Hospice.

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Mallory Baches: Designing a new school

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iverview Charter School opened its doors at its temporary location on Burroughs Avenue on August 17, 2009, just one month after getting final approval from the Beaufort County School Board.

Now, a little over one year later, students, faculty and parent volunteers are very rapidly bursting out of every crevice at the temporary location, which used to house the Humanities School and Beaufort Elementary School.

Now, Riverview Charter School’s Board of Directors is set on a path to finding a permanent solution with a purpose of defining those elements central to the vision of the school’s charter.

Mallory Baches, Facilities Chair on the Riverview Board, is determined to start the design process in a public format to best meet the goals and objectives of Riverview’s philosophy as well as the school’s programming and curriculum needs. And there are many stakeholders in the growth plan.

Baches and other board members think it’s important to have a public workshop to get feedback from parents, faculty, charter committee members, governmental jurisdictions, landowners and the public at large. The entire team can balance all of the key elements necessary to collectively deliver a permanent facility based on the philosophy of Riverview Charter School.

It is the purpose of the board to share dialogue and conversation regarding growth with the public. Baches especially emphasizes the conscious effort made by the board for the larger good of the school’s population.

“It’s satisfying to know that this group will implement the best fit for the community. The board would not be able to succeed if they were motivated by personal effort. The board is thinking about the legacy of Riverview, not just for today. And it’s all based on environmental stewardship. From a facilities standpoint, and in keeping with our philosophy, we want this new building to last for 100 years or longer,” she said.

The students are used to hearing the words, “stewardship” and “cooperation” on a day-to-day basis. In fact, it’s not uncommon to hear them say these words to each other in everyday context.

“We have core values that the staff reinforces everyday,” explains Baches. “That’s why we want to create a permanent facility that will reflect a day in the life of a student or teacher at Riverview. We want to use the space as efficiently as possible and allow for more hands-on, tangible space and more flexible opportunities to reflect what the kids are learning, both outdoors and indoors.”

The public is invited to a weekend workshop from December 6-8 at Beaufort City Hall. Go to yourislandnews.com for more information.

riverview’s building requirements Riverview Charter School will provide a permanent facility that serves those who use it by being sustainable, safe, efficient, economical, “green,” accessible, flexible and appropriate. Riverview will meet these objectives in identifiable and measurable ways. The site will be selected for its location within an area of population, where the community and the school can collaborate in a supportive way. The campus will be designed to create a secure environment, where visitors as well as children and staff are accounted for as they arrive and depart. The facilities will adhere to a carefully studied budget that maximizes benefits and minimizes drawbacks of the choices it requires. The facilities will be designed to achieve a LEED certification level of energy and environmental achievement. The buildings will be in keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The floor plans will be considered so as to allow for ultimate flexibility of programmatic use, and the facades will be created to be in keeping with the vernacular of the area.

about the architect Mallory Baches co-founded and is a partner of DPZ Pacific, a planning and design firm that provides services for a wide variety of projects in Asia. Baches has been a member of the Congress for New Urbanism since 1999.

An architect and urban designer by training, Baches is responsible for project design/architecture and code development using the innovative planning techniques of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company. Prior to co-founding DPZ Pacific, Baches was one of four project managers at Duany Plater-Zyberk in Miami, Fla., and the youngest ever promoted to the position. In her five years with the firm, she managed a variety of projects ranging from community revitalization to resort development throughout North America. Her design skills in both urban form and building architecture were first developed at the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture five-year program, the only fully accredited Classical School of Architecture and Urban Design in the United States. Baches and her husband, Demitri, came to Beaufort by chance. As many Beaufortonians have done, the couple decided to stay. Their jobs allow them to live anywhere in the world; and fortunately for Riverview Charter School, they found a home in Habersham. They have one daughter, Iris.

New Image Salon Welcomes New Addition We would like you to help us in welcoming a new addition to our community and the New Image Salon. Alisha Craven has been a stylist for more than 13 years and has trained with a world-renowned color specialist while living in California. She keeps herself educated with all the latest styles and trends. She believes that every person’s beautiful transformation can be achieved through the perfect cut and color.

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news What is important in order to eat organically?

Question: I read a lot about the health benefits of eating organic but I just can’t always afford to do that and the food goes bad very quickly. What is really important when it comes to eating organically?

Answer: This is a great question.

People are becoming more and more health conscious (which is great!) but still need to figure out a way to do it without breaking the bank.

Let’s start by defining exactly what organic means.

Back in the day the organic motto was “know your farmer, know your food.”

That’s not the case anymore. Even big companies like Dole and Heinz are maximizing the adjective “organic.” The word organic has become quite the marketing tool.

So what are the guidelines in order to qualify as organic, according to the OFPA (organic food production act)?

You can count on foods labeled organic to meet the following guidelines: • 100% organic — single ingredient such as a fruit, vegetable, meat, milk.

• organic — multiple ingredient foods which are 95-100% organic.

• Made with organic ingredients — 70% of the ingredients are organic.

• Contains organic ingredients — contains less than 70% organic ingredients.

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In December 1997, the USDA published its first proposed standards for using the word organic in labeling of food products. To earn certification, producers follow very strict guidelines — among other things, they cannot use genetic engineering, fertilize with sewage sludge, or treat their animals with growth hormones or antibiotics. While organic foods cannot be treated with synthetic pesticides, they can be treated with an array of natural chemicals to kill pests. There is some debate about whether theses natural chemicals are any safer than the synthetic ones. Bottom line, your health is an investment and eating organic fruits, vegetables, and meats definitely trumps its non-organic competitor, but you can still prioritize your shopping list.

For this, I recommend the information that comes from the Environmental Working Group’s Pesticides in Produce report. They feature a list of the “Dirty Dozen” (12 fruits/vegetables with the

most pesticide residues) and the “Clean Fifteen” (15 fruits and vegetables that contain the least amount of pesticide residues).

For the sake of the wallet, it’s best to prioritize based on the Dirty Dozen as you have less to worry about with the Clean Fifteen.

When shopping for organic foods it’s important to only buy what you plan to eat within a few days. Another great way to save is to join a local co-op and purchase only fruits and vegetables that are in season. Be sure to avoid the marketing trap by remembering that “natural” and “organic” are not the same.

Local farmers markets are a great place to pick up your produce and avoid the middle man. However, not all produce from local farmers is organic so be sure to ask.

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Dirty Dozen: (Fruits and veggies with the most pesticide residues) 1. Celery 2. Peaches 3. Strawberries 4. Apples 5. Blueberries 6. Nectarines 7.

Bell peppers 8. Spinach 9. Kale 10. Cherries 11. Potatoes 12.

Grapes (imported) Clean Fifteen: (Fruits and veggies with least amount of pesticides) 1. Onion 2. Avocado 3.

Sweet corn 4. Pineapple 5. Mango 6.

Sweet peas 7. Asparagus 8. Kiwifruit 9. Cabbage 10. Eggplant 11. Cantaloupe 12. Watermelon 13. Grapefruit 14.

Sweet potato Honeydew melon 15.

Beaufort High students inspired by ‘River of Words’ Project expresses an appreciation for the environment through art and creative writing Beaufort High School students in the school of Arts, Communication, and Technology have been participating in a special project this fall. As part of an international initiative for watershed awareness, students have been learning about Beaufort’s creeks and rivers, what makes them environmentally unique, and the importance of taking care of them. Students in Heather Doray’s Biology class and Scott Gordon’s drawing classes took a multidisciplinary approach to this project by combining art and creative writing. The students will submit the work created to an international contest and a districtwide art show.

Mid-October brought some special guests to the new Performing Arts Center. Mr. H.H. “Bubba” Von Harten and his daughter, Laura Von Harten, came to speak to the students about the cultural history and development of Factory Creek. Specifically, they came to tell them stories about the seafood industry that used to be based there. They talked about the old oyster

factory, the shrimp docks, and the seafood market that used to flourish there. Many students had no idea that the shift from a working waterfront to a residential waterfront had even occurred. The students also participated in a discussion of the different environmental impacts from these changes.

The Von Hartens brought along a great slide show to enhance their discussion.

Then on October 28, a small group of these students got to participate in a field trip to Factory Creek itself. The students were treated to guided activities from Captain Bo Von Harten and his wife and master naturalist Amber Von Harten. The students were split into small groups. They learned how to throw cast nets.

They dropped in crab traps and later pulled them up. They studied invertebrate growth on the dock pilings. They caught shrimp. All of these activities were designed to show them the health of the marsh ecosystem and the importance of taking care of it. The activities were also designed to inspire them to create art. The afternoon ended with various on-site drawing

sessions from the water.

Subsequent trips are planned for the other groups. They will walk to Factory Creek, study water quality, and sketch onsite as well.

One of the final planned activities is an artist residency with Kim Keats. Ms. Keats will be conducting workshops with Scott Gordon’s painting classes.

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She is an environmental artist who works with fibers and natural materials that she finds on the barrier islands.

The students will be painting watercolor papers in random, abstract fashions. Then they plan to cut the paper up and use it to weave vessels or baskets out of. An informal weekend field trip is planned

to collect natural materials from barrier islands. These materials will supplement the supply found on walking trips around Beaufort High and Factory Creek. They will weave these natural materials into the painted paper. This idea is inspired by native Maori weaving known as “Four Quarter Plates.” Finally the students will be writing Haikus based on their experiences.

All of these special experiences have been inspired by a nonprofit organization known as “River of Words.”

This organization also sponsors the international contest. The watershed art and poetry submitted to River of Words is exhibited around the globe and is seen by millions of people each year, both in person, and reprinted in magazines, books, annual reports and other media. Every painting, every poem contributes to an informed appreciation of the natural world and the interconnectedness of all beings. This project has provided an ideal opportunity for students to connect with the environment in their own backyards.

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Pets • A good substitute for gravy for your dog is a little turkey broth. If you cook the giblets in water for stock, before you turn it into gravy, save a little to moisten his kibble or the dry white meat.

• It doesn’t make sense to offer Dog a big plate full of turkey, veggies and potatoes all at once if he normally eats only dry kibble. Keep in mind that if your pet is one that routinely gets a fatty table scrap here, a potato chip there, his gut is primed for the possibility of a pancreatitis attack should he gobble his way through a pile of fat and calories. It’s not okay to indulge him even if it’s “just this once” or “just for the holiday.” Things can turn bad in a heartbeat and with the chaos of the holidays you may not be as alert to the first symptoms, or may pass them off as just nerves, stress or having a little too many “treats”. Pancreatitis is scary, really messy and the trip to the vet on Thanksgiving Day is going to be expensive, guaranteed. Dog will be happy with a few small bits of lean turkey and a few veggies topping his regular kibble.

• If your dog lurks under the

A day of thanks

Thanksgiving is the day we are entreated to acknowledge what we have to be thankful for. I’ll be the first to admit that dogs are at the top of my list: giving love unconditionally and unfailingly and asking for very little in return. So when T-day rolls around I am always adamant about including my dog friends in the festivities, right down to the dinner.

One of the biggest mistakes we make, especially during holidays, is to “treat” our dogs to foods they aren’t used to eating — foods smothered in rich gravies, sugars, salt, etc. It may seem fun going in, but such a heavy diet, even for just one night, can wreak havoc coming out, if you know what I mean.

If you want your dog to able to enjoy a true Thanksgiving meal,

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yet still keep it healthy, read through the suggestions listed below that have worked for me.

• Don’t feed the dog turkey skin. If we’re not supposed to eat it, neither is your dog. As tempting as it is, the skin is not only high in fat and hard to digest, but also holds any marinade, butter and oils, or spices used in baking, which can cause stomach upset for everyone. Instead, offer your

Best Friend bits of the white meat that is usually fairly dry and less appealing sans gravy.

• As you prepare side dishes, set aside some of the good stuff for Dog before adding all of the cream, salt, butter, wine, etc. A scoop of plain mashed sweet potatoes, a cup of cooked carrots, broccoli or green beans, even a small gob of dressing before butter and gravy will be a treasure for your dog.

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table during dinner, denying him those irresistible flavors and sweet temptations may seem impossible, especially if your guests mean well, but can’t say no to his pathetic “I haven’t eaten since Easter” face.

One way to help the off-limit foods stay that way is to place a few “treat cups” around the table as part of the décor. Fill these with small pieces of plain sliced turkey, cooked veggies and pieces of bread - anything sensible. Guests will still get a kick out of sneak-feeding the dog, but it will be much healthier than what is on most people’s plates. And once the bowls are empty, that’s it!

Oh, and for dessert? Instead of apple pie a la mode, how about some sliced apples with a scoop of mashed potatoes (pre-butter and cream), and maybe some applesauce on top?

Pumpkin is also very good for Dog’s diet, but make sure it’s not pie filling.

Thanksgiving should be fun and fulfilling — a special treat on a special day. By carefully preparing your dog’s meal, the holiday can be enjoyable for every member of the family.

What 2 Do Sportfishing and Diving Club to Meet The November Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club monthly meeting will be held Thursday November 11th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off of Meridian Road on Ladys Island. The social begins at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7:00. The topic of November’s meeting will be bottom fishing inshore and near shore and particularly on or near local artificial reefs. Hand outs will be given out for all of the 14 local artificial reefs showing the locations of materials of opportunity and the exact coordinates. A special treat will be several of Beaufort’s local charter Captains will be available to answer questions and present their special rod, reels, and particular rigs for bottom fishing. Each of these Captains have various expertise on different reefs. Also, there will be a discussion on live bottoms and bottom fishing during the fall and winter months.

You do not need reservations and guests are welcomed. For additional information please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.

The speaker will be Dr. Lynn McGee who will talk about “USCB: Deeply Entwined in Our Region’s History and Future”.

Also at this meeting the DAR Good Citizen Awards will be given to a winning senior from each of the area high schools; Beaufort Academy, Beaufort High School, and Battery Creek high School.

artifact identification by leading Archaeologists and a Silent Auction.

For further information: George Stubbs843-363-5058 www.assc.net

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information or directions please call 843-5224-4919 or email osbcscgs@yahoo.com.

DAR Meeting Information The Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next meeting on Thursday, November 11th. The meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 1201 North Street in Beaufort at 2:00 pm. Co-hostesses will be Betty Waskiewicz, Anita Henson, Cathy Crocker and Christine Swarm.

For more information call Nancy Crowther, Regent at 521-0134.

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Beaufort Writers Beaufort Writers meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Lady's Island Airport Conference Room.

The next meeting is November 23.

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A new school year… a new season of singing! Ken Burger to Sign Mark your calendars now for the two Copies of Sister Santee premier concerts of the Beaufort High School Voices: BHS Voices Winter Concert: Wed & Thursday, December 1 & 2 at 8 PM at the Arts Center at Beaufort High School. $7. Doors open at 7:30 PM BHS Voices Spring Show: Tuesday & Wednesday, April 12 & 13 at 8 PM at the Arts Center at Beaufort High School. $7. Doors open at 7:30 PM

Head Chapter will be holding their last in the 2010 lecture series on Nov. 16th with guest speaker Dan Elliott of Savannah, Ga. The meeting which is free and open to the public will be held at the Discovery House at the Coast Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Plantation at 7 pm.

Elliott will be discussing the Yuchis’ of the Savannah River basin. Small bands of Yuchi moved into South Carolina in the early 1660’s, living along the Savannah River. The Yuchi fought with the Yemassee and other tribes against settlers in the Yemassee War of 1715.

Elliott earned his M. A. in Anthropology in 1980 at the University of Georgia, Athens, GA and his B. A. in Anthropology in 1976 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. He is currently Senior Archaeologist with Golder Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia and a Research Associate at LAMAR Institute, Inc., Savannah, Georgia The public is always invited and welcome to attend our Chapter meetings at no charge.

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KEN BURGER, Nationally acclaimed sports writer for the Charleston Post and Courier, will be signing copies of his new book, SISTER SANTEE, on Saturday, Nov. 20th from 11 - 3 PM at McIntosh Books. According to his bio, Mr. Burger "graduated dead last in his class at the University of Georgia, has been married 5 times, is a gratefully recovering alcoholic, a cancer survivor and a happy man". His first novel, Swallow Savannah, was published in 2009. McIntosh Books is located on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. 524-1119.

Archaeology Society South Carolina Geneo- of SC/Hilton Head American Association logical Society to Host Chapter Meeting, Nov. 16th of University Women Monthly Meeting to Host Dinner The Old Saint Bartholomew Chapter, The Archaeology Society of SC/Hilton SCGS of Walterboro, SC will be having its monthly meeting on Sunday November 14th at 3 PM (EST) in Walterboro, South Carolina at its Research Center at 609 Black Street. Mr. Jack Parker author of PARKER'S GUIDE TO THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA will be guest speaker. His presentation will focus on events that took place in the local area during the American Revolution. Parker will have copies of his book available for sale at $37.75 per copy. More information about Parker and the book are available at this web site http://www. screvwarguide.com/

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The Beaufort Branch of American Association of University Women will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 16 in the education building at the First Presbyterian Church on North Street. A social starts at 6pm and dinner is at 6:15. Dinner reservations should be made by calling Marietta Pulliam at 322-9809.

This month’s meeting will be about hunger in Beaufort County. Lolita Watson, Information Specialist with B.C. Human Services Alliance will be the guest

Unstoppable “PG13” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:20-7:00-9:00 Showing Mon-Thurs 4:20-7:00-9:00 Megamind 3D “PG” Showing Fri-Sat-Sun 2:00-4:20-7:00-9:00 Showing Mon-Thurs 4:20-7:00-9:00

speaker.

For additional information call program co-chair Peggy Fryer at 521-9562.

Pet First Aid Training Would you know what to do if your pet stopped breathing, got a major gash, or went into a seizure? Join us for a Pet First Aid training session Saturday, November 13th at Beaufort Dog at Habersham from 9-3.

Cost is $75 and includes certification.

Can’t make it? We will be offering a taped version on DVD. Call us to register at 379-9617.

Your You LOOKED customers will to! here.

Dec. 7th- Chapter Christmas Social.

Open to the Public Jan. 18th- Speaker TBA Jan. 22nd, 2011 2nd Annual "What the Heck is it?" Program-Discovery House at the Coast Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Plantation 1-5 pm. Free

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Odor & Mold Remediation, Duct Cleaning Attic & Crawl Space Encapsulation Dehumidifiers, HVAC Services

843-470-0130 or 877-459-8590 www.purairrestoration.com

KFI Mechanical, LLC 399 Sam’s Point Rd Lady’s Island, SC 29907 Tel. 843-322-0018 Beaufort Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC John C. Haynie President Beaufort, South Carolina 843-524-0996

FIREARMS INSTRUCTION

Man Alone Tactical

The Novak Law Group, LLC Douglas L.Novak, Esquire Certified Family Court Mediator *Criminal Defense * Family Law * Personal Injury *Civil Litigation 843.379.2000 www.novaklawgroup.com

Christopher J. Geier,

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

Chavis Moving & Storage Company Lloyd H. Griffin, III 843.846.2627 Lady's Island Resident

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

PEST CONTROL

Inner Peace Massage

Collins Pest Control

$50 ~ 1 hr. Swedish Massage!

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

843.694.3962 - Beaufort Hot Stone ~ Prenatal ~ Sports Deep Tissue ~ Out Call Services Christina Byrne, LMT #7017 innerpeace4u2.vpweb.com *Hurry! Special ends 11/30/10

PET SITTING/DOG GROOMING

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Attorney

MOVING & STORAGE

Best Friends Dog Grooming Conveniently located at Oakwood Plaza II - 53 Sam’s Point Rd. Suite G (Behind Comcast) 34 years exp. Show Quality • hand scissoring. Very good with older and timid dogs.

843.522.9800

Home services

Let Me Help Freshen Up Your Home for the Holidays!

Management - Rentals - Home Services Special Projects Pressure Washing - Painting - Concrete Work

Ricki Heape (843)575-4200 heape3@hargray.com Insured

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting

Brittany Riedmayer 843-476-2989 * 843-522-3047 furbulasdoggrooming@hotmail.com -Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America.

- Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

INSURANCE

For All Your Insurance Needs Amy Bowman phone: (843) 524-7531 Andy Corriveau phone: (843) 524-1717

PHYSICIANS Randy Royal, MD- OBGYN &Pelvic Surgery

Cabinetry

Nit Pickers II Cabinets

by Dean Williams

Specializing in Cabinets & Countertops

Dean Williams - visit our showroom at 26 Professional Village - Lady's Island cabinetsbydeanwilliams.com 843.982.5555 / 843.575.6139 NO JOB TOO SMALL

CLEANING SERVICES

Merry Maids ~

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Tom Aydlette- Nationwide 125 Sea Island Pkwy 843-521-4663 Better Prices. Better Coverage

Piano lessons

Private Piano Instruction

Andrea G. Heys over 25 years experience, BA, MM & Doctoral Work in Music. All ages welcome! Beginner - Intermediate LIMITED OPENINGS call or email NOW: 843-812-6292 agheys@embarqmail.com Pleasant Point

INTERIOR DESIGN

Carol Waters Interiors

12 Celadon DriveLady’s Island - Off Sam’s Point Road at the Clock Tower 843-524-2329 * M-F 10-5:30

PLUMBING

Lohr Plumbing, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION

Broad River Construction

Chandler Trask (C): 843.321.9625 (P): 843.522.9757 Chandler@BroadRiverConstruction.com www.BroadRiverConstruction.com

Kole Construction, Inc.

Bernie Kole New Construction, Renovations, Additions, EPA Certified Renovator NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Serving Beaufort since 1994 843.252.7109 or B.Kole01@comcast.net

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY

Dawn H Freeman MSW LISW-CP Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 43 Sea Island Parkway 843-441-0627 dawnhfreeman@gmail.com

DENTISTs

Palmetto Smiles

Jennifer Wallace, DMD843-524-7645 palmettosmilesofbeaufort.com

LAWN CARE

Lawn Solutions Jim Colman 843-522-9578

www.lawnsolutions.us Design, Installation, Maintenance

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Pressure washing

Palmetto Custom Cleaning

“The Powerwashing Professionals” Call Brad at (843) 441-3678 Licensed and Insured See the difference at www.powerwashingbeaufort.com

Marketing

Gene Brancho

Marketing Consultant Full service marketing consulting for your smaller business. Social Media Marketing - Marketing Representation - Networking ...and more. Phone: 843-441-7485 email: genebrancho@hargray.com

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Brett DoranServing the Lowcountry for over 20 years.

Service, New Construction, and Remodeling. (843) 522-8600 www.lohrplumbing.com

tree service

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

VAN CLEVE REMODELING

Call 986-4663 to inquire.

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Specializing in home repair and renovation.

State Licensed General Contractor since 1975 Certified in wind resistive and coastal construction. Decks, porches, windows, siding, stairs, kitchens, Baths, room additions. Free consultation. All calls returned. Small jobs welcomed.

843-525-9503

Classifieds ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOMES FOR RENT

DIVORCE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN $125.00. With FREE name change documents and marital settlement agreement. Fast and easy. Call us 24hrs./7days: 1-888-789-0198; www.CourtDivorceService.com

HANDICAP READY–CLOSE TO EVERYTHING 3 bedroom, 2 bath, new carpet, new appliances, fenced back yard, enclosed garage.

Was occupied by owner’s parents Near Beaufort High and all shopping 34 Sunset Blvd. $1100/month 843-5243255

2 BR/1BATH 1100 SQ.FT. Apartment near Publix on Lady’s Island; very clean, wash dryer, central heat/air, convenient to both bridges. $650/mo. 843-524-2141.

AUCTIONS NEED BIDDERS? Advertise your auction in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.7 million readers. Call Jimmie Haynes at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1-888-7277377.

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BEAUFORT RENTALS, LLC All of our available rentals, from residential to commercial properties can be viewed by visiting our website. BeaufortSCRentals. com or call us at (843) 252-4249 for more information HOMES FOR SALE SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA Charming 3 BR, 2 BTH, Newly painted, hardwood floors, nicely landscaped yard, garage. $199,900 Call Martha # 252-4405 Coastal Carolina Realty

New Image Salon - 1615 Paris Ave (Downtown Port Royal) New Image Salon has expanded its current location in downtown port royal and has a booth for rent. Call Margie and get started today 843-524-4030

RENOVATED 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome w/fireplace in Port Royal. Less than 1 mile to the Parris Island gate. Call Melissa w/ ERA 263.3443 $850 /mo or purchase for $129,900.

CONDO FOR RENT

BEAUFORT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB Annual oyster roast/fundraising event on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the park in Port Royal (next to the elementary school).

It will be from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Cost will be $25.00 for singles and $40.00 for couples. Beer, wine, and oysters provided.

Mark Bond will be the entertainment as well as a silent auction and door prizes.

There is also a raffle for a 50” Panasonic Plasma TV chances are $5.00 each.

WATERFRONT CONDO FOR RENT. 3 Bedroom/3 Bath is Marsh Harbor on Lady’s Island. Pool and Tennis Courts.

Appliances including Washer/Dryer. $950 monthly, call 843-729-2525.

FINANCIAL SERVICES CASH NOW! Cash for your structured settlement or annuity payments. High payouts. Call J.G. Wentworth. 1-866-SETTLEMENT (1-866-738-8536). Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

HELP WANTED INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED. Most earn $50K-$100K or more. Call our branch office at 803-7332999. Ask for Dave Ervin or e-mail dave. ervin@insphereis.com. Visit www.insphereis-columbia.com ABLE TO TRAVEL? Hiring 6 people, free to travel all states, resort areas. No experience necessary. Paid training & transportation. Over 18. Start ASAP. 1-866-7345216 NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 weekly potential. $48.95 info. 1-985-646-1700 Dept. SC-2794 HELP WANTED - DRIVERS LAID OFF? PLANT CLOSING? Need that new job? Call Xtra Mile & enroll in CDL Class-A training today! Several locations in SC, including Charleston. 1-866484-6313 / www.xtramiledrivertraining. com OTR FLATBED DRIVERS earn .45 cpm loaded, .57 cpm O.D. loads. Good home time. $1000 sign on bonus for qualified drivers. Call: 843-266-3731 bulldoghiway. com EOE IS YOUR COMPANY looking for qualified drivers?

ADVERTISE your driver positions to more than 2.7 million South Carolina newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 111 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Call Jimmie Haynes at the South Carolina Newspaper Network, 1-888-727-7377.

HELP WANTED - SALES COLONIAL LIFE is seeking business to business sales representatives and managers to market insurance products and services.

Commissions average $56K+/yr. Training & leads. Call Natalie at 803-348-0312.

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Absolute Auction 27 Homes In South Carolina Lender Ordered Auction on Behalf of USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Housing

AUCTION LOCATION

Wingate Inn at I-20 and Hwy 378 - Columbia, SC Saturday November 13, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Auctioneer: Michael Moore, SCAL #3931

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828-286-1666 own/brkr

888-313-8504

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All Properties Subject to Prior Sale

Counties: Beaufort, Berkeley, Chesterfield, Colleton, Florence, Georgetown, Greenville, Kershaw, Horry, Jasper, Laurens, Marion, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg Buyer’s Premium Will Apply Open House Schedule on Website

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WE BUY VEHICLES CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, SPORT UTILITIES, WE NEED INVENTORY

2008 FORD MUSTANG

LOW, LOW MILES

8 8 9 , 1 2 $ 2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 ONE OF A KIND

8 8 9 , 3 3 $ 2010 JEEP PATRIOT AUTO, CD, FOLD DOWN SEAT FOR EXTRA STORAGE

8 8 9 , 7 1 $ 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring Low Mileage, Local Trade

8 8 9 , 6 1 $ 2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML 500, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, LOADED

8 8 8 , 2 $2

2009 NISSAN 370z

2DR COUPE, LIKE NEW

8 8 9 , 1 3 $ 2006 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE ALL OPTIONS, LOW MILES

8 8 9 , 4 3 $ 2009 DODGE CARAVAN SAVE THOUSANDS

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