The Island News February 21, 2013

Two local women will host a blood drive at a Riverview Charter School later this month, offering donors the opportunity to honor two beloved members of the Riverview staff.

Joy O’Kelley, school receptionist, and Jon Strebe, physical education teacher and coach — both young parents — are also battling cancer.

The drive in their honor, to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 7:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. at Riverview, 81 Savannah Highway, Beaufort, is the third “Appreciation Drive” to be organized by friends Kim Durham

and Ryan Christian of Beaufort for The Blood Alliance, a not-for-profit community blood bank that is the sole provider of blood to Beaufort Memorial and all other

nonmilitary hospitals in Beaufort and Jasper counties

In 2009, a rare bleeding disorder in the wake of a miscarriage nearly claimed Durham’s life. So grateful was she for the doctors at Beaufort Memorial Hospital who saved her — and for the unusual number and variety of blood products the hospital had on hand the night she desperately needed them — that she vowed to help others as she had been helped.

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BBQPROFILEAlice Moss shares her foundation of giving.see page 10

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HEALTHDance for your Health at free well-ness celebration.see page 5

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SOCIALA look back at the Beaufort Film Festival Red Carpet. see page 8

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Joy O’Kelley, left, and Jon Strebe, right, are battling cancer and work at Riverview.

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The 4th Annual Bands, Brews and BBQ to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 23 in the Town of Port Royal. Friday night will feature wings, bands and brews, and Saturday will be the first sanctioned event of the year for the South Carolina Barbecue Association as cookers compete for the best barbecue and ribs. This year’s featured bands include a myriad of regional voices and talents, but leading the array will be the Blue Dogs from Charleston. SEE PAGE 22 FOR MORE.

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“When you’re young and healthy, you don’t think you’re ever going to need blood,” said Durham, a Beaufort CPA who serves as the accountant for her husband Stephen’s dental practice. “But what happened to me could have happened to anyone. We’re all busy, but we need to make the time to give blood. If the people who donated the blood I received hadn’t taken the time, I would be dead.”

Christian, who shares Durham’s commitment to blood donation, having working for the Red Cross in Atlanta prior to moving to Beaufort, happily agreed to collaborate and the two of them began to host an annual “Appreciation Drive.”

“When I brought Kim a meal after her near-death experience, she asked me, ‘what on earth do you do for someone who saved your life?’ ” said Christian. “But our conversation revolved around how much blood she received, how impressed she and medical professionals from other areas were that our local hospital was so well-stocked with the blood products that ended up saving her. That led to the idea of hosting a blood drive in honor of the two physicians who were instrumental in reacting and responding to her condition so quickly.”

The first “Appreciation Drive” honored Durham’s doctors, Robert Bell and Glenn Werner. The second brought friends and family together again to replenish blood stores for The Blood Alliance. And the drive on Feb. 27 is dedicated to O’Kelley and Strebe, favorite staffers at the charter school attended by Christian’s three sons.

“Joy and Jon aren’t just staff members at Riverview, they are beloved community members, church leaders, parents, spouses and friends of people way beyond just the scope of the school,” said Christian.

“There are just so many casseroles one can make for someone going through such hard times, and giving blood saves lives, encourages the two people who we are honoring, and turns something bad like cancer into an opportunity to show our love and support for people who mean so much to us.”

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, e-mail Liz Murdaugh at [email protected]. Walk-ins are welcome; babysitting will be available.

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Curtis and Jenny Bostic celebrate the opening of Bostic’s Beaufort County Election Headquarters on Monday at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The new headquarters is located at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 202 in Beaufort. Bostic is a Repulican candidate for the 1st district Congressional seat.

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Ten parking meters that accept coins and credit/debit cards will be installed on Beaufort’s Bay Street next month as part of a 60-day test before the city orders replacement meters for the rest of downtown.

The new meters will look the same as the current ones, but provide users the option of paying by credit or debit card along with coins.

“We write very few parking tickets in the Downtown Marina lot, possibly because those meters take credit and debit cards and people can easily buy the most time available on the meter, as opposed to paying with handfuls of quarters and dimes,” said Lundy Baker, project manager for Lanier Parking Solutions which manages Beaufort’s parking.

The combination coin/card meters cost $595 each compared to $450 for the coin-only versions. That cost difference typically is recouped over the first year because people buy more time using their credit cards

and debit cards, Baker said.“We need to order new parking

meters because the ones on the streets now are about 14-years-old and they are beyond efficient maintenance,” Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said. “Also, we have heard from many downtown shoppers and merchants that they like the idea of having the choice of paying with a credit or debit card.

“Trying out 10 of these new meters in various locations along Bay Street will let us track their usage and see how many people actually do pay for parking with credit or debit cards,” Dadson said.

The test meters will be placed along Bay Street’s three blocks of Beaufort’s core commercial area, Baker said. The meters look the same as the current ones and aren’t the larger “parking kiosks” tried out in Beaufort three years ago.

Hourly rates remain unchanged. The meters won’t accept dollar bills.

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Today, Thursday, Feb. 21, you can splurge with a meal out and help hungry families across Beaufort County through a special ‘Eat Out!’ promotion with United Way of the Lowcountry.

Participating restaurants will donate a percentage of their sales that day to United Way of the Lowcountry.

“This is a wonderful way for our restaurants to join the campaign to help advance the common good across the Lowcountry,” said Clarece Walker, president of United Way of the Lowcountry. “Patrons can enjoy a nice meal out, and the restaurant owners contribute an agreed-upon percentage of sales that day to United Way.”

Dine out for breakfast, lunch, dinner or all three! Your splurge will

help raise funds for hungry families across Beaufort County.

Although additional restaurants are joining daily, participating favorites so far include Plums, Panini’s and Saltus in Beaufort.

Contributions made through the “Eat Out!” campaign join other donations in the ongoing effort to raise $2.8 million to meet needs in Beaufort and Jasper counties. United Way leaders urge anyone with a pledge card on their desk or their “To Do” basket to please return it as soon as possible.

For more information or to make a secure donation online, visit www.uwlowcountry.org. For more details about ‘Eat Out!’ contact Bethany Marcinkowski at 843-842-2000 or [email protected].

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By Martha O’ReganYou may be alive, but are you really living?

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ABOVE: Beaufort resident Jenny Brown was pleased with the results of her recent single-site gallbladder surgery at BMH. LEFT: Beaufort Memorial physicians Stephen Sisco, MD and Deanna Mansker, MD are the first surgeons in the region to perform the new single site procedure. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.

In celebration of American Heart Month, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is hosting its annual “Dance for Your Health” event, a free community wellness celebration designed to get you movin’ and groovin’ your way to better health.

The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, this Saturday, Feb. 23, at Sun City’s Pinckney Hall and will feature dance demonstrations, health screenings, light refreshments, door prizes, mini dance classes and a hula hoop contest.

“Dancing is a fun way to engage your cardiovascular system and keep your heart healthy,” said Emily Harris, who is helping coordinate the program for BMH. “It’s exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise.”

Instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Bluffton will be offering 20-minute lessons in salsa, cha-cha, shag and dancercize, a low-impact workout performed to Latin rhythms. Dance performances also

will be presented every half-hour on the main stage.In addition, BMH specialists in cardiology, vascular

surgery, orthopedics, and nutrition will be on hand to answer questions. Blood pressure and glucose screenings will be available for free along with $10 cholesterol screenings (cash and checks only). Fasting is required for the glucose and cholesterol tests.

There will be a number of health education stations dispensing information on a variety of medical issues.

Guests who visit all of the stations will be eligible for door prizes. Those who visit the cardiology area will have the opportunity to win a free EKG test to be performed during the event in the LifeFit Mobile Wellness Unit, which will be parked on site.

Participants also will have the chance to check out the new da Vinci Si, an advanced robotic surgical system being used at Beaufort Memorial Hospital to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, including single-site surgery. Drs. Stephen Sisco and Deanna Mansker — the first two surgeons in the area to perform single-site gallbladder surgery using the robot — will be on hand to demonstrate the robot’s enhanced capabilities.

Dance for Your Health is open to both adult men and women. The event is free, but registration is required to participate. To sign up, visit www.bmhsc.org or call (843) 522-5585.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the first healthcare provider in the area to offer robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomies, has once again jumped ahead of the curve with the introduction of single-site surgery.

Using an advanced version of the da Vinci robot, surgeons are able to remove a patient’s gallbladder through a single, one-inch incision in the belly button. Traditional laparoscopic surgery requires four small cuts in the abdomen.

It has exceeded my expectations,” said Dr. Stephen Sisco, one of two physicians at Beaufort Memorial performing the cutting-edge procedure. “The cosmetic results are pretty amazing.”

Jenny Brown, one of the first patients to have single-site gallbladder surgery at BMH, couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

“You can’t see the scar,” the Beaufort resident said. “It’s hidden in my belly button.”

Brown had been experiencing pain in her belly caused by gallstones, hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Rather than a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Sisco offered to perform the new single-site procedure using the revolutionary da Vinci Si, the third generation of the robotic surgical system.

Equipped with instrument arms

capable of rotating 360 degrees, the da Vinci enhanced surgical precision, control and stability, making it possible for general surgeons to perform more complex procedures.

The robot also features 3D-HD optics offering 10 times the magnification of the operative field.

“It’s true three-dimensional visualization,” Sisco said. “It provides us with a more accurate picture of the anatomy.”

Sisco and Dr. Deanna Mansker — the first physicians in the region to perform single-site surgery — will show off the robot’s superior capabilities at Beaufort

Memorial’s free Dance for Your Health community wellness event being held from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 at Sun City’s Pinckney Hall.

Attendees at both events will have the chance to try out the surgical system for themselves. They’ll be invited to sit at the surgeon’s console and manipulate the computer-controlled robot, rotating its instrument arms to pinch and pick up objects. Admission to Dance for Your Health is free, but participants need to register in advance at www.bmhsc.org or by calling 843-522-5585.

Last December, Intuitive Surgical, Inc., makers of the da Vinci Si, upped their

game, introducing FDA-approved single-site instrumentation for the robot. Able to fit through a one-inch hole, the three-pronged attachment can hold a camera and the surgical tools needed to remove the gallbladder.

Preferring one incision instead of four, Brown opted for the new single-site procedure. She went in for the surgery at 6 a.m. and was out by 2:30 p.m. Her stomach was a little sore, but she didn’t need any pain medication. And the belly ache that she had been having three or four times a week was gone.

When she returned to work, she compared scars with a colleague who had her gallbladder removed with traditional laparoscopic surgery.

“She has four small scars,” Brown said. “Mine is hardly visible.”

Drs. Sisco and Mansker are the only surgeons in Beaufort County offering the single-site gallbladder surgery.

“They didn’t even offer robotic surgical training when I was in med school,” said Mansker, who finished her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina two years ago. “That’s how new it is.”

For more information on Beaufort Memorial’s da Vinci surgical program, visit www.bmhsc.org or contact Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists at 524-8171.

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Bauer Financial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm, is honored to recognize Palmetto State Bank with its highest 5-star rating. To earn this rating, Palmetto State Bank excels in areas of capital, asset quality, profitability and much more. Palmetto State Bank has earned this highest rating for the last 78 consecutive quarters which qualifies it for the even more elite group of “Sustained Superiority Banks.” Only 9 percent of the nation’s banks can claim this distinction. Karen L. Dorway, president of the rating firm, said, “Palmetto State Bank has stayed true to its purpose of serving its community in a prudent and responsible manner.”

local business named Blue Ribbon Award Winner Kazoobie Kazoos of Beaufort, SC, was named a Blue Ribbon Small Business

Award® winner last week by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This company was recognized for its dedication to the principles of free enterprise and its contributions to restoring jobs and prosperity.

“The Blue Ribbon Award winners show that, even facing uncertainty and economic challenges, small businesses can grow and succeed,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. “They are America’s economic engine, driving growth and job creation all across this country.”

The awards program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas including strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

coosaw Point dubbed ‘Happiest community’Coosaw Point is the recipient of RealEstateScorecard.com’s 2013 Bliss Award

for Happiest Community of the Year. Only five minutes from historic downtown Beaufort, Coosaw Point is an established coastal community featuring beautiful Beaufort County real estate, Lowcountry cottage homes exuding southern charm. Coosaw Point has a private community boat dock leading to the St. Helena Sound and Beaufort River, as well as an impressive 11,000-square-foot River Clubhouse that has a swimming pool area, a fitness center, tennis courts, a dog park, playground, crab shack and lakeside pavilion with an outdoor fireplace.

ScBT holds ribbon cutting for remodeled officeSCBT held a ribbon cutting

ceremony last week on its newly remodeled Beaufort Main office located at 1121 Boundary Street. “The staff at SCBT is proud of the bank’s new look. We invite everyone to come in and see our beautiful new location with the same friendly faces that have been serving Beaufort County since

1985,” said Matt Richardson, branch manager, SCBT Beaufort office. Pictured above is Matt Richardson, SCBT Beaufort branch manager, and Bruce VanHorn, SCBT Northern Beaufort county executive, presenting Steve Curless with HELP of Beaufort a $500 donation in celebration of the grand opening.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated a thermal imaging camera worth more than $9,200 to Hampton Fire Department on Tuesday, Feb. 19. The donated camera will detect body heat and hot spots in burning buildings, allowing firefighters to reach victims and remove them from dangerous situations in a timely manner. Pictured above, from left is Mahesh Desai, Firehouse Subs area representative Mary Paquin, Hampton Fire Department Chief Lewis Ramsey, Firehouse Subs franchisee Mitul Desai, Vilas Desai and Firehouse Subs area representative Bryan Paquin.


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By Katie PhiferThanks to a range of factors —

including medical advances, healthier eating habits and better fitness — Americans are living longer lives. Life expectancy in the U.S. recently hit a record 78.7 years,1 and the number of Americans living past age 90 has nearly tripled during the last 30 years. But while living well into our nineties is a dream for many of us, the possibility of outliving our savings serves as an eye-opener.

“It’s a universal concern: No matter how much you have accumulated, everybody is worried about making their money last through retirement,” says Donna Peterson, Senior Vice President in Retail Retirement at Wells Fargo. A recent survey found that more than half of baby boomers fear outliving their savings more than they do dying.2

Fortunately, making a few changes to your financial situation now can help increase the chance that your savings will last your lifetime — no matter how long it spans.

create ongoing income. Peterson suggests aiming to replace 80 percent to 100 percent of your working income in retirement, but she admits that will vary with time. “Early in retirement, while you’re young and active, you may need to replace 110 percent of what you earned,” she says. “As you age and become more sedentary, your costs may go down.”

Aim to keep growing. On the cusp of retirement, some investors may be content to shift their funds from stocks into certificates of deposit or other conservative investments in order to protect all they’ve saved in their nest egg. But that may be a mistake.

Since retirement can last several decades, you’ll likely need to harness the growth potential of stocks to keep inflation from eroding your savings. Although they come with increased risk, stocks offer better potential for long-term growth than bonds and cash investments. Your financial advisor can help you find a mix of stocks, bonds and cash investments that offers an appropriate balance of risk and return potential.

Plan for long-term care. As you age, you’re more likely to sustain an injury or develop an illness that requires long-term care. But that care — whether in a nursing home or through an in-home health

provider — can be very expensive. One strategy to these potential medical costs is long-term care (LTC) insurance, which is designed to cover expenses if you become physically or cognitively impaired.

consider keeping a paycheck. A simple way to stretch your retirement savings is to work longer. Economists Alicia H. Munnell and Steven Sass from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College note that delaying retirement by just three to four years — from 62 to 66, for instance — may boost your retirement income by a third.3

Working longer can help by:• Boosting your monthly Social

Security benefits• Increasing the time you spend

accumulating a 401(k) balance• Giving you access to employer-

provided health care• Reducing the amount of time you

rely on your retirement savings A very long retirement is a blessing

and a risk. Fortunately, it’s a risk you can plan for, by choosing the financial strategies that make the most sense for you, and reviewing your retirement plan regularly. Just don’t wait — by planning now, you’re more likely to enjoy the luxury of time later.

1 U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, ht tp://www.cdc .gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr60/nvsr60_04.pdf.

2 Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America, h t tps ://www.al l ianz l i fe . com/content/pub l ic/Literature/Documents/ENT-993.pdf.

3 Center for Retirement Research, “Working Longer: The Solution to the Retirement Income Challenge,” 2008, http://crr.bc.edu/images/stories/myths_and_realities.pdf.

This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie Cuppia Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company.

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

Beaufort Film Festival Red carpet EventBy lanier laney

“Bravo” to Ron and Rebecca Tucker of the Beaufort Film Society who pulled off another fabulous Beaufort International Film Festival. All their hard work this past year brought hoards of visitors from out of town to Beaufort (which made local business owners very happy). Everyone I spoke to was having a great time seeing all the films and shorts and hearing what the filmmakers had to say. If you had fun at the festival, be sure and go to www.beaufortfilmsociety.org and join. You will be supporting next year’s film festival and be able to hear about all their neat upcoming events. A big thank you to the many volunteers who helped make it all come together so beautifully. Here are some pics from the opening night Red Carpet event for you:

Ron and Rebecca Tucker at the 7th annual Beaufort International Film Festival.

Last row of pictures by Captured Moments Photography


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By lanier laneyBeaufort’s former First Couple Pam

and David Taub hosted their 12th annual Birthday Paw-ty and King Charles Cavaliers of the South Fun Match at their lovely pink home on the Point last Saturday.

Attendees cames from all over the state and local helpers included Bella Gregory, Grace Davis, Madeline McKnight, Kali Parker, Zykeria Hamilton and Amelia McKnight who pitiched to help with all the pretty

pampered pooches. Both two-legged and four-legged guests had a royal good time.

Cavalier ‘Paw-ty’ on the Point

From left: Bella Gregory, Grace Davis, Madeline McKnight, Kali Parker, Zykeria Hamilton and Amelia McKnight.

Left: Laurie Wyatt visiting from Mt. Pleasant. Right: More adorable attendees. Above: Pam Taub and her furry friends.

In 1988, Alice Moss began her job at Beaufort Memorial Hospital as the first person hired by them to start a

fundraising department — a new position at the time. Twenty-five years and millions of dollars raised later, her dedicated work as executive director of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation has impacted all of us in Northern Beaufort County now for nearly a generation.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) was and still is the only not-for-profit hospital between Charleston and Savannah. Says Alice, “When I was hired, it was a half-time position and only me. No support. No one at the hospital knew what to think. The idea of ‘fundraising’ made most folks a little squeamish, even though the hospital was having a difficult time financially. My office was first in a small room in the OR area, next door to endoscopy, then I was moved to the basement.”

Through a lot of hard fundraising work, community outreach, and the creation and success of the Valentine Ball as an annual hospital fundraiser, Alice was a key member of the team that helped the hospital turn the corner and progress towards a much brighter future. She said, “The extraordinary visibility that the Valentine Ball was building along with the success we were having recruiting more doctors to Beaufort and committed volunteer leadership to our foundation board — lots of things came together at just the right time. The path and the opportunities to help the hospital grow and build resources for the future became clearer for all of us.”

Today, the team supporting the BMH Foundation consists of five full time and one part-time staff. The foundation has provided more than $22 million to BMH to underwrite projects as small as the annual summer camp for children with asthma and as large as the multi-million dollar projects of the Cochrane Heart Center, the Emergency Room improvements, and paying 50 percent of building and equipment costs for the Keyserling Cancer Center.

One of Alice’s most significant achievements has been her role in establishing a permanent endowment fund. The foundation seeded the fund in 1991 with a $10,000 bequest, setting up a long-term investment management philosophy, a 4 and a half percent annual payout rate to the hospital, and a trigger of $5 million that they had to reach to start the payout. Today, the endowment value is $10 million, even after paying out $3 million to BMH. These endowment payouts are in addition to the foundation’s annual underwriting of specific equipment and programs. But these dollars are unrestricted to the hospital and can supplement the drastically shrinking revenue now being paid for patient care. When Alice

encourages members of the community to “leave a legacy” she is working to further build that endowment to help BMH weather the inevitable financial challenges that lie ahead, so that our community can continue to have the best healthcare possible.

Says Alice, “Yes, the dollars are in the millions now, and that’s what it takes to effectively impact hospital finances with increasing costs and declining revenues. But not every gift is large. I never lose sight of the fact that our community lacks a strong corporate or industrial base ... so 97 percent of our contributions come from individual donations (which is very unusual for a hospital), in gifts of all sizes. The fact that Beaufortonians have pulled together to make such a commitment to our hospital, our neighbors and our healthcare speaks volumes and sure makes me proud to be a part of this community.”

Alice Beddingfield Moss came to her profession in a unique way, that looking back

on it, was perfect preparation for her future job of helping our nonprofit hospital here in Beaufort County. Her Harvard-trained father decided to return to his rural North Carolina roots to help the people he grew up with.

“Daddy was a country doctor — Ed Beddingfield, Jr. MD. We lived in Stantonsburg, N.C., population 800 (only two zeros is correct!). He was a very caring person, was on call 24/7 and sometimes just got paid in either rabbits, squirrels or collards,” recalls Alice with a laugh. “When I was very young, we lived upstairs over his clinic. The clinic had exams rooms, labor and delivery rooms, an X-ray — this was the 1950’s. Sometimes I helped sterilize and powder the rubber gloves. I often went on housecalls with him. He delivered many in-home babies. In the ’70’s he became active in medical politics and some of the early efforts to develop physician extenders and other solutions to the emerging issues of healthcare access for the poor and elderly, especially in rural areas. Growing up in a small town and around medicine make this job a natural fit and give me the passion for what I do.”

Alice graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a masters degree in Regional Planning and held prestigious jobs in the N.C. Dept. of Natural Resources and Community Development and the Arizona’s Governor’s Office of Economic Planning and Development before coming to Beaufort. Today, as executive director of Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, she helps build relationships between the hospital and the community, and develops and oversees philanthropic support for BMH. Says Alice, “I participate in strategic planning and leadership of the hospital, which helps me serve as an advocate for the community within the hospital while I am also advocating for the hospital throughout the community.”

About her job, Alice says, “The people at Beaufort Memorial are incredible. I have so much respect and appreciation for what they do at the bedside and behind the scenes. Our leadership gets stronger and stronger both in running the hospital as a business and in modeling our core values. I honestly feel privileged to work there. We are so fortunate to have a hospital the caliber of Beaufort Memorial in a town our size.”

Alice’s work philosophy? “Believe in what you do. Pursue and persist but keep perspective. Never be above laughing at yourself.”

As for the future, Alice says she sometimes thinks about the “r” word (retirement), “But I’m loving the work and all the opportunities to really make a difference for the future of the hospital and the community.”

For the health of Beaufort, let’s hope Alice will keep working for a long time!

In 1990, Executive Director Alice Moss was anxious to kick off the fledgling BMH

Foundation’s community fundraising efforts. Foundation trustees Becky Trask and Weezie Gibson joined with Moss to establish the Valentine Ball as an annual

fundraiser. Pulling together the initial ball on a short timeline, the two trustees offered to invite early respondents to come to their homes for a bite to eat prior to going to the

ball. More trustees and doctors quickly followed suit. This set the stage for the

privately hosted dinners that have become a hallmark of the Valentine Ball. More

than 700 people recently enjoyed “pre-ball dinners” in more than 50 homes for the

24th annual Valentine Ball. The event has now raised nearly $4 million for Beaufort Memorial Hospital and continues to raise awareness of the hospital among longtime residents and newcomers alike. For more

information, or to get involved, call Brenda Molony at 522-5774.

histoRy oF the valentine ball

On Saturday, March 23, Duke Symphony Orchestra will perform at USCB Center for the Arts in a concert benefitting Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center and Healing Arts programs. Honorary chairs are Martha

Lynn and Charley Webb. Patron ticketholders will enjoy a special conductor’s reception at “The Castle” on the Point. For tickets, call the BMH Foundation at 522-5774 or visit BMHFoundationSC.org

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AlIce moSS AND A fouNDAtIoN of gIvINgBy lanier laney

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Denice Davis’ accomplishments: This is Denice’s second time completing the Marine Corps Marathon (Distance 26.2 miles). This year, Denice completed the marathon in a total of 3 hours 32 min. Moreover, she was the Tybee Overall Half

Marathon Female Master Champion with a time of 1 hr and 34 min. Denice will also be running the Boston Marathon in April.

Heather Brunner’s accomplishments: This is Heather’s second time completing the half IronMan. This year, Heather was the third place division winner finishing in 5hrs, 59min! Half IronMan Distances: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run totaling 70.3 miles.

Battery Creek High School had three girls who were selected as All-American Cheerleaders by Elite Cheerleading of University of Pittsburgh. The three girls performed in the Dierks Bentley half time show of the Capital One Bowl. From left to right is Ashby Kane, senior; Illyona Johnstone, junior; and sophomore Kyleigh Alman. The girls had to go through a try-out process during their squad’s private summer camp to be chosen for this honor.

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club KaRate to host 20th annual goodwill touRnamentClub Karate will be hosting its 20th Annual Goodwill Tournament on Saturday, February 23. The event will be held at Beaufort High School, 84 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, SC 29907. Demonstrations start at 10 a.m. with the Junior Divisions beginning at 11 a.m. Adult Divisions will immediately follow. The events include a special division for kids 5 and under, Flag Sparring, Forms, Weapons Forms and Fighting for Junior and Adult Divisions. Registration will be $50 at the door. The spectator fee is $5 at the door. Children 6 and under are admitted free. The Goodwill Tournament is “A fun tournament designed to bring out the positive side of competition.” For more information, contact Chuck Elias at 843-252-7283.


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LEFT: Whale Branch High School’s Dee Delaney looses control of the ball after he was fouled by a C.E. Murray High School player during the second quarter of their Class 1A basketball play off game Tuesday night at Battery Creek High School. Whale Branch won 67-60. MIDDLE ABOVE: Whale Branch High School’s Simeon Middleton, left, goes up for two points during the first half of the playoff game. RIGHT ABOVE: Whale Branch High’s Denzel Daniel maneuvers into position before going up for two points. Photos by Bob Sofaly.


By cherimie crane WeatherfordNo alien abduction, no failed GPS and no slow sinking

misery in pluff mud: However uneventful it may sound, I have just been busy. Although writing for me is like a warm pair of slippers on a cold day, it takes a collection of quiet minutes that recently have been rare. Scowls, scorns and attacks of unsuspecting interrogation while in the produce section of Publix have gently urged me to sit for more than 2.5 seconds and attempt to write my column.

Not one of my sincere explanations can justify my extended absence, but it has been quite the ride. Comforting as it would be to splatter my experiences in black and white for coffee consuming contemplation, time is precious and fleeting therefore a list seems awkwardly appropriate.

1. Some people change careers: It happens, y’all. It is not cause for bouts of anger, fits of fury or endless dialogue. Routines are for dancers, not for women with big hair and short attention spans.

2. Fabric steamers are Satan’s first cousin: No, I didn’t read this in Genesis, but I believe it to be true. My past with power tools did nothing to prepare me for this wicked water-wielding weapon of mass destruction. It may reduce wrinkles in clothing but it does nothing for those on my forehead.

3. Men are confused: Able to describe more than 100 complicated plays during one single quarter of football, most men are simply unable to accurately describe their wife’s preference or size in clothing. Strong, dark and handsome immediately becomes strange, deaf and helpless when it comes to female fashion. It is quite remarkable.

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5. Women are nicer when my husband is around: This strange phenomenon has actually kept me up at night (or maybe it is the 22 cups of coffee). From Self-hating Sally to Sweet Southern Sugar, women are well behaved in the company of my hubs — all women except for his wife. He calms the masses as if he is the Pied Piper.

Oh, the stories I can, and will tell once the onslaught of the minute to minute panic of starting a new business subsides. The world of women is full of fabulous fodder, odd occurrences and even moments of such pure emotion that is only seen and shared within the feminine mystique. My days are as different as the style and personality of women walking through my door each and every day. There is no lull, no counting ceiling tiles or long meetings about absolutely nothing. There is laughter, conversation and acceptance that whoever sizes jeans is just mean.

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Read your email carefully: Billions of emails are sent every day. There are bound to be a few spam files that make it into your inbox. Even if the email looks real or if it is sent by someone in your address book, be sure to look it over thoroughly. If something looks suspicious, DON’T OPEN IT. Thousands of computers are infected every day through email. Usually a second look is all it takes to stop an infection.

check where the link is taking you: Most people don’t know this but if you are about to click on a link to anywhere in the Internet, you can hover over the link and the destination will show up in the bottom of the screen. This can save you a lot of trouble in the long run. Let’s say you are downloading OpenOffice (a great, free alternative to Microsoft office) on a random download site and you are about to click on the “DOWNLOAD NOW” link. If you see an address that looks completely random, don’t click on it. Usually, if you are on sites that offer free software, it is full of fake links that lead to malicious programs. This leads me to my next tip ...

Download from trusted sources: There are a lot of websites out there that claim that they have free software and other things that will help your computer when on the contrary, they do nothing but harm your PC and can cause a whole mess of trouble. If something on the Internet seems too good to be true, it most usually is. You want to make sure that when you are downloading a program, it is from the developer’s site or a trusted site like CNET.com.

While installing, read every page carefully: Programs sometimes like to hide inside the installer of other programs. While installing a program, make sure only the check marks that you are wanting are the ones that are checked. If there is another program that is wanting to be installed along with it (Mcafee is notorious for this) make sure you “uncheck” the “install this” mark.

It is very easy to become infected while downloading programs and email attachments into your computer, But, it is just as easy to protect yourself. Just be sure to keep a watchful eye on everything that you are bringing into your computer. If something looks suspicious, stay far away. Just be proactive and you will save a lot of headaches in the future!

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school notesBATTERY cREEK HIGH• Teenagers from Battery Creek High School SADD joined forces with other teens and scientists across the United States as part of “National Drug Facts Week.” The weeklong health observance, organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, and campaign partner SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) took place Monday, January 28 through Sunday, February 3. The week celebrates the inquisitive minds of teens by giving them a space to ask questions about drugs and to get scientific answers. As part of the celebration, Battery Creek High School SADD students hosted a unique school assembly featuring Sylvia L. Rivers, Community Outreach and Education Coordinator at the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, who used a human brain in her presentation to shatter the myths about drugs and provide students with concrete facts on drug use and abuse.

BEAUFORT AcADEMY• Thursday, Feb. 21: Eagles Eat Out at Q on Bay, 6-9 p.m.• Friday, Feb. 22: 1st and 2nd graders to see Wona Womalan West African Drum & Dance ensemble in Hilton Head.• Saturday, Feb. 23: Upper School Math Teams to compete at College of Charleston High School Math Meet.• Monday, Feb. 25: Standardized Testing week begins• Monday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 1: BA Book Fair in the gym• Tuesday, Feb. 26: Middle School Quiz Bowl Team to SCISA State Competition• Wednesday, Feb. 27: Health presentation by Dr. Clark Trask for 5th & 6th grade boys.

BEAUFORT ElEMEnTARY• The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group of Beaufort County is having a day of education for parents

and grandparents for free. The “Grandparents Leading the Way” Conference will be held Saturday, February 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaufort Elementary School. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Cynthia Hayes, an educator for more than 30 years, who has spent most of her career working with disabled students. Lunch and child care will be provided for those who attend. To reserve a seat contact, Ashley at 843-521-2399.

TEcHnIcAl cOllEGE OF THE lOWcOUnTRY• TCL to host free college financial aid application workshopThe Technical College of the Lowcountry will host a free financial aid workshop for college-bound students Saturday, February 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MacLean Hall Student Center at the Beaufort Campus on 921 Ribaut Road. The “College Goal South Carolina” workshop is designed to help any and all college-bound students and their families

with the financial aid application process and will provide assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

WHAlE BRAncH ElEMEnTARY• Friday, March 1: In recognition of Youth Art Month, The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will hold its First Friday event at Whale Branch Elementary School at 6 p.m. In addition to a student art exhibition, representatives from SC Mortgage Help and various local businesses will be on hand to provide information. The public is invited. • Tuesday, March 5: Partners in Print (K-2nd grade parents); 5:30 to 7 p.m.• Tuesday, March 5: The Concert Choir will perform at the Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m.

ZOnTA clUB• Zonta Club of Beaufort is accepting applications for scholarships. They will be awarding

one $1,000 scholarship to a high school female planning to enter an undergraduate program at anaccredited institution. This may be used at any university, college or institute offering accreditedcoursed and degrees. The other $1,000 scholarship is The Gertrude P. Brown Scholarship which isawarded to a working women studying at the graduate, undergraduate, certificate or technical level. The applicant for this scholarship must be

working currently. Applications are now available at all the guidance counseling offices or by requesting an application via email at [email protected]. Scholarship eligibility and requirements along with complete instructions for completing the application are included on each application. For more information contact Lisa Brais at 843-489-1131.

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By Grace StewartSchool: an institution where instruction is given,

especially to persons under college age. School is school, students hate Mondays and yearn for Fridays, and by nature will procrastinate to the extreme. While I was thinking about a topic for this week’s article, I had to gear up and put my thinking cap on a day early because my week didn’t start until Tuesday, thanks to President’s Day. Who really wants to do work when there is no school tomorrow? Somehow I gathered up my intrinsic motivation because isn’t that really the ultimate theme of attending school, to do that which will prepare us for an indefinite reward in the future with very little immediate gratification?

So what really motivates us to get up on a Monday morning, pack that heavy backpack and get ready for that long seven hour day ahead of us? The fact remains

that every little calculus problem, memorization of war dates and biology experiment allow us to get to senior year and be able to look back on kindergarten and reminisce on how far we have come since learning how to neatly print our names.

As a senior, it is hard to relate to underclassmen (especially middle-

schoolers) the importance of being earnest in studies in order to be able to graduate successfully so as to have the ability to choose a desired future path. Through these words of guidance, seniors are just trying to show how learning the basics will be needed to learn more abstract concepts in years to come. Whether their future lies in freshman year algebra or biostatistics in medical school, one plus one is always going to equal

two.So what am I trying to say about school? About life?

No matter what, we all need the internal motivation to go to our first period class, that early work meeting, or that 5:45 a.m. spin class because we all know that it will reward us sometime in the future. I doubt I knew that in eighth grade going to school each day and learning with my fellow classmates about algebra or World War II would eventually shape who I am, my bonds with friends and teachers, and help contribute to the accumulated knowledge that I will pack with me on that ever-approaching road to college.

Finally, just to give everyone something to think about, a man by the name of Tom Bodett once wrote, “In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.”

Well said, Bodett, well said.

Lady’s Island Elementary School showed up in force to compete in the CODA 5K race at Cat Island last weekend. Guidance Counselor Kelli Harper and Media Specialist Amy Trask both came in third place in their age group. Students Marlon Belden and Nash Mills came in first and second place in their age group and placed in the top ten overall. Students Connor and Emma Fraser and Teachers Kristin Brady, Stephanie Riedmayer and Jan Samuel completed the race. The Lady’s Island Ospreys had a great time supporting a great cause.

E.C. Montessori students get the opportunity to learn quilting by making their own quilt with the help of volunteers at the Penn Center.

Beaufort Academy students from Lower, Middle, and Upper School attended the annual SCISA State Literary Meet last week. Storytelling: Alex Compton (4th place), Jared Huebel, Caroline Marek (3rd place), Jack McDougall (1st place). Poetry Recitation: Nathaniel Keenan, Kevin Rogers, Cady Wilson, Emmy Wilson. Oral Interpretation: Julianna Dunphy (4th place), Lawrence Lindsay, Jeffrey Miller, Miciah Pendarvis. Extemporaneous Speaking: Jack Olsson, Gavin Palmer, Stewart Trask. Essay Writing: Drummond Koppernaes, Xavia Lemott, William Lindsay, Skyler Nuelle. Debate: Jake Bhoi, Mike Bhoi, Ben Hetherington, David Mathai, John Mathai, John Manos, Alex Mazzeo, Sarah Suber, Xavier Westergaard.Pictured are lower school students Caroline Marek, Alex Compton, Emmy Wilson, Kevin Rogers, Jack McDougall and Jared Huebel.


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St. Helena Elementary: Our Moment, Our TimeBy Pamela Brownstein

Last week, I was privileged to attend St. Helena Elementary School’s Black History program “Our Moment ... Our Time: A Celebration of African-American Rhythm, Song and Dance.”

I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I have to confess, since I didn’t grow up here, I don’t have a strong connection to the schools. But every time I visit one I am impressed by the hard working educators and the engaged students — and my trip to St. Helena Elementary was no exception. Actually, I was absolutely amazed by the quality of the performances, the talented students and the spirit of the message.

At the opening, Miss Merriam Browne, the Mistress of Ceremony, reminded the crowd that this is a chance to celebrate history and culture and to show everyone what makes their school great. “We do have something to be proud of at St. Helena,” she said to a room of cheers.

The fourth graders, directed by Miss Hannah Lea, started off on stage with “We Haz Jazz.” Then the school’s Gospel Club took to the stage and three fourth grade singers wowed the audience with their beautiful voices.

The Beaufort High School Umoja Ujima Step Team also gave a special performance. Their dancing and style is truly awesome.

Then the Beaufort High Infamous 843 Drumline stole the show with their rhythm and infectious beats. The younger students loved it, and at one point I looked back and smiled to see the bleachers alive with little dancers.

I thought back to my school days and tried to recall an assembly that was filled with so much interaction and enthusiasm. Our programs seemed sterile in comparison.

The students at St. Helena Elementary have much to be proud of. And they should embrace the closing remarks from Principal Kay Keeler: “This is our moment, let’s claim it.”

Congratulations to the St. Helena Elementary School Black History Month Committee for organizing such a meaningful program, and a personal thank you to media specialist Deborah Martin for letting me be part of it.

Clockwise from top: Fourth graders present “We Haz Jazz,” directed by Miss Hannah Lea; Beaufort High School’s Umoja Ujima Step Team; Fifth grade ushers.

• State Superintendent of Education Mick Zais announced that the South Carolina Department of Education has received the first deliveries of new school buses. This is the first state purchase of newly manufactured buses since 2008. After all deliveries are completed, 342 new school buses, equipped to transport students with and without disabilities, will be in service in state-owned bus shops across South Carolina. Each bus cost $82,030, and $28,054,260 was spent from lottery revenues, general fund carryforward revenues, and revenues from the sale of scrap metal from decommissioned school buses. Beaufort County school district will receive 9 new buses.

• The Beaufort County School District recently unveiled a new website that is simpler to use and easier to navigate. “The chief complaint we heard about the old site was that it was overly complicated and not very intuitive,” said Acting Superintendent Jackie Rosswurm. “We believe the new design addresses both of those issues.” The new website was also ranked as the most transparent among South Carolina’s 10 largest districts, according to a national watchdog organization. The district received a grade of A- from Sunshine Review, a nonprofit group that rates government websites. For school districts, grades are based on the availability of such information as budgets, audits, public records, academics, board meetings and directory information for elected and administrative officials.

• Ninety-three percent of Beaufort County’s middle and high school students have maintained their academic eligibility to participate on athletics teams under new district requirements. Of 1,212 middle school athletes during the first two quarters of the current academic year, 1,125 met the minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average requirement established by the Beaufort County Board of Education. Eighty-seven students did not meet the requirement. The average athletic GPA district-wide for middle school students during the first two quarters of 2012-13 was 3.42. Of 1,713 high school athletes in the district, 1,615 met the academic requirement during the first two academic quarters and 116 did not. The average athletic GPA district-wide for high school students was 3.46.

• Five Beaufort County School District high school students have been announced as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The three Beaufort High School students (Michael Alexander Cook, Adam Lipsitz and Reagan Palmer) and two Hilton Head Island High School students (Alexander Reamy and Marianna Parlagreco) are now among 15,000 nationwide competing for 8,300 college scholarships worth a total of more than $32 million.

• In a flurry of balloons, oversized checks and beaming smiles, 13 Beaufort County teachers from 12 public schools were surprised today with the news that they had won Innovative Teacher Grants from the Foundation for Educational Excellence, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Grants totaled more than $5,200 and ranged from $200 to $500. This grant cycle was funded by First Citizens Bank as part of a three-year, $15,000 award received from the bank last year. Local teachers winners include:• Shelia H. Cato, Beaufort High School, Grade 9 ($498.95) • Michele Dubbs, Coosa Elementary, Grade 1 English Language Arts ($500) • Kelli Harper, Lady’s Island Elementary school counselor ($315) • John W. O’Connell Jr., Port Royal Elementary, Grade 4-5 science ($484.75) • Patricia Horton and William Gallagher, Broad River Elementary, Grade 4 ($485.10).


‘booKs sandwiched in’ with Joan gilchRistThe Books Sandwiched In Series continues Monday, Feb. 25, with Walter Isaacson’s book “Steve Jobs: A Biography.” The event, sponsored by Friends of the Library, will be at noon at the USCB Performing Arts Center, 801 Carteret St. Bring your lunch or purchase it at Outtakes Cafe. The book will be reviewed by Joan Gilchrist, who owns a company that consults with Israeli high-tech companies and their work with major corporations such as AT&T and Verizon. In addition to her 45 years in the high-tech communications business, Joan has 25 years in the real estate investment business. She is also an artist and a member of Dataw Island Country Club.

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A favorite son of Savannah and the Lowcountry, Mercer wrote lyrics for over 1,500 songs from the 1930’s through the 1960’s, including such hits as “That Old Black Magic,” “Moon River,” “Satin Doll,” “Come Rain or Come Shine” and “Autumn Leaves,” to name just a few.

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The Beaufort Art Association Gallery will feature a collection of works by local painter Sebastian Polanski. There will be a reception to meet the artist on Friday evening February 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 913 Bay Street.

A relative newcomer to the local art scene, Sebastian’s latest collection of works, VISTA, explores the beauty within the framework of every day views. Whether encapsulating the energy of the nightlife from bustling Manhattan street corners or observing the ever changing landscape transform from

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Pianist Arthur Tollefson will return to join the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto at the USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday Matinee, March 3, at 3 p.m. He and Music Director Federick Devyatkin have formed a close bond over the past decade, delighting concertgoers, while interpreting music for piano and orchestra together with the orchestra. In addition to the concerto, the orchestra will perform Brahms’ Symphony #2.

Mr. Tollefson, a resident of Callawassie, is a busy musician in the Beaufort County area. He has frequently appeared as a recitalist and also as an accompanist for the Sea Island Chamber Singers.

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• “Artscapade,” an evening of art auctions, wine tastings, fun and friendship at USCB in downtown Beaufort, will raise money for competitive grants to public school teachers across northern Beaufort County. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation’s event will be held today, Thursday, Feb. 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at USCB’s Center for the Arts on Carteret Street. “We have artwork to be auctioned off starting at $50, everything from small watercolors to larger oils and also sculptures, textile art, photography, jewelry and other beautiful original work by local artists,” said Jim Grimsley, chairman of the Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation. Tickets are $15 per person and are available this week at USCB Box Office between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and at Bay Street Gallery, 719 Bay Street. Tickets also will be sold at the door.

• Greg Rawls’ “Kiln-Fire” Sale is the week of February 25-March 2, closing his two month “Reflected Awesomeness” show in the gallery at ARTworks. Most glass art is half-price that week only, browse Tuesday-Saturday and special events. Then, join us Friday, March 1, 6-8 p.m. for a reception with Greg Rawls and dare devil performance artists — expect a very hot surprise around 8 p.m.! Free and open to the pubic. ARTworks is located at 2127 Boundary Street Beaufort 29902, www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org, 843-379-2787.

• On behalf of the Burton-Dale-Beaufort Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the community is invited to attend the first Malcolm X lecture. The lecture will feature J. Herman Blake, PhD, distinguished professor of the Medical University of South Carolina and his research about the life and work of Malcolm X. The lecture is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort, Building 12, main auditorium. The focus of the lecture is to educate the public about Malcolm X’s contributions to the accomplishments and gains of Africans and African Americans. This event is open and free to the public. For more information, please call Darryl T. Murphy at 843-271-0376 or Oadejola Olatunji at 843-441-0414.

Aunt Pearlie Sue and The Gullah Kinfolk, in partnership with the Community Circle of Hope Coalition, are sponsoring a Gullah Caribbean Celebration to raise money for youth programs in Beaufort’s inner city and the Gullah Traveling Theater, Inc.

The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 23 at 7 p.m. at the Jasmine Room of the Quality Inn, 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort.

Organizer Anita Singleton-Prather, who performs as storyteller Aunt Pearlie Sue, said there will be a steel drum band, Gullah Caribbean buffet, live stage entertainment and dancing, dancing and mo’ dancing!

“If you like reggae and rhythm and blues, please wear your dancing shoes. If you like good food put on your fat pants and join us. We are going to have a great time and help a worthy cause. We must provide opportunities for our young people or they will be lost,” Singleton-Prather said.

Funds raised will be used for youth activities planned by the coalition at the Charles “Lind” Brown Recreation Center, Green Street, Beaufort and the newly incorporated non-profit Gullah Traveling Theater.

Coalition programs began last year after

Beaufort County Council approved the group’s proposal to offer activities at the center. The coalition, led by Singleton-Prather and her friends and neighbors in the northwest quadrant, is working on its federal non-profit status. Volunteers offer such activities as basketball, art, tutoring, karate lessons, double-dutch jump rope, and chess with track and field, Gullah cooking classes, performing arts, GED/ Literacy program, job training, entrepreneurial, community garden and equestrian lessons soon to come.

Tickets are now on sale at $50 for regular seating and $65 for VIP seating. Reservations for the celebration can be made by calling 843-263-5229, the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102 or the Beaufort Regional Chamber 843-986-5400.

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In 2005, a small group of St. Peter’s School Dads decided to throw an oyster roast and try to raise some funds for their children’s school. The athletic department needed equipment and uniforms but as is often the case with private schools, these items were not in the budget. That first oyster roast was held in early March at “Palms on the Parkway” and was a huge success. That was then ...

A tradition was born and an oyster roast and microbrew festival has been held every year since. Each year, the school leadership presents the committee with a wish list of needed items that are not typical budget items.

“The whole intent of the fundraiser,”

said founder Douglas Massalon, “is to be able to fund something special each year, something that could not otherwise happen.”

Some of the items that have been purchased include an outdoor basketball court, drama stage equipment and lights, and Promethean Boards for each classroom. Teachers are able to submit “mini-grant” applications to the committee to fund smaller items that would enhance their classroom environment. Projector microscopes and interactive curriculum sets are examples of these items.

The Oyster Roast Committee has a loyal core group that has been together since the beginning. They commit themselves

each year to planning an event that will contribute to the student experience at St. Peter’s. “This is a great event for the entire community. Our goal is for everyone to have fun!” says committee member Matthew Hurtt.

Fun is indeed the recipe of the day, starting with a 5K race through Port Royal at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2. Sign up at active.com or at Palmetto Running Company. Get $10 off admission to the main event with your registration.

The festivities continue that day at 1 p.m. in Live Oak Park with the Steppin’ Stones band from Hilton Head, made up entirely of youngsters. Enjoy lots of oysters, sample some microbrews, bid at the silent auction,

and then gear up for the big live auction. There is literally something for everyone, with a free and secure children’s area, too. Kids under 14 are free. “This is our way of encouraging families to attend the event. We don’t want folks to worry about a babysitter. We keep the kids occupied and safe” said Mike Brock, who has developed the children’s area into an attraction of its own.

This is a fundraiser, so sponsorships are available and appreciated. The committee will hang your company or organization banner at the event if you are a sponsor. Tickets to the event are available at the school office and at Bill’s Liquors and Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.

Oyster roast and microbrew benefits St. Peter’s


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Playing Friday February 22 from 7:30 to 10 p.m., the Blue Dogs is a bluegrass band that has been playing shows and releasing CDs and DVDs for 25 years. The band’s style is solid yet varied, able to stick to bluegrass roots, while then managing to incorporate African djembe drums seamlessly into the show. As music critic Beatle Bob wrote, “Musically they stay close to the roots with their stellar ensemble pickin’, but their snappy original material and their ability to transform roots-rock chestnuts proves that there’s nothing retro or neo in this gang. It sounds like rib meat falling off a bone.” What better anchor band for a barbecue festival!

Supporting acts to the Blue Dogs are:

• Cluster Shucks: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., February 22: This local trio of musicians plays the gamut from Bon Jovi to bluegrass to R-Kelly.

• The Bull Grapes: 12 to 1:30 p.m., February 23: This rockin’ blues group from Frogmore plays rock, country, blues and old time.

• The Accomplices: 1:30-3:30 p.m., February 23: This Lowcountry string band from Savannah is a unique sort of rock and groove-based bluegrass with overtones of jazz and bohemian country. With acoustic/effected guitars, upright bass, percussion, mandolin and fiddle, their playing is one cross-genre blend of musical style

and influence that will engage every type of listener.Bands, Brews & BBQ is a major fundraiser for

Friends of Caroline Hospice, a non-profit organization that offers end-of-life services to patients and their families at no cost.

Tickets are $20 each day or $35 for both days. Children under the age of 12 are free. There will be activities for children Saturday that include Jumping Jaxx, Chuck the Clown, PB&J from Hobbit Hill and ice cream from Brusters Real Ice Cream.

Tickets may be purchased online at friendsofcarolinehospice.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the following locations: Carolina Wings & Ribs, 1714 Ribaut Road; Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, 701 Craven Street; Lowcountry Produce Market & Café, 302 Carteret Street; Q on Bay, 822 Bay Street and 94.5 the Coast in Habersham. Or call 843-525-6257.

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Calling All Dresses! The Junior Service League of Beaufort ( JSLB) is hosting the JSLB Prom Boutique on Saturday, March 3. They are looking for gently used formal and semi-formal dresses for young women who wish to attend their high school prom in Beaufort County but may not be able to afford a dress. All sizes, lengths and styles are appreciated.

The mission of the JSLB Prom Boutique is to promote the confidence and self-esteem of the young women of Beaufort whose families have been affected by these hard economic times. The purpose of the project is to provide a gown and coordinating accessories free-of-charge for these young women to wear to the prom.

The JSLB Prom Boutique is also, in

large part, about rewarding these young women for staying in school and being good citizens. The aim is to communicate that no woman is bound by social or economic circumstances and that they can achieve whatever they wish; that for them the possibilities are endless.

With the help of the community and school administrators, the Junior Service League of Beaufort will invite girls to attend the JSLB Prom Boutique from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Academy of Career Excellence, 80 Lowcountry Drive, in Ridgeland, where the girls will have the boutique to themselves to try on as many dresses as they want with a friend or family member. All that is required for access to the one-day event is a student

identification card from girls attending public high school; a note signed on school letterhead by a teacher, guidance counselor or school administrator from girls attending a private school; and all girls are invited to bring one friend or family member with her to the prom boutique to help her pick out the perfect gown.

JSLB envisions this project as an uplifting way to give a Beaufort County student the opportunity to enjoy her prom, and we greatly appreciate the participation and support of our friends, families, and fellow Beaufortonians. JSLB is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of women, children, and

families in the community.The following drop-off sites are

available to collect donations of new and gently used semi-formal and formal dresses, prom gowns, bridesmaid gowns, special occasion shoes, handbags, costume jewelry, and accessories: Palmetto Smiles of Beaufort on Lady’s Island, or Sea Island Ophthalmology in Beaufort. JSLB will also pick up dresses and accessories in Savannah, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Walterboro and Charleston. Tax donation forms are available at drop off locations or by request.

For more information about the 2013 JSLB Prom Boutique or to schedule a pickup of items, call 843-566-4686 or go to www.jslbprom.com.

calling all dresses! JSlB hosting prom boutique

Civil rights exhibit, tribute will be at Penn CenterCelebrate The Civil Rights Movement

with “Civil Rights Through The Lens of Cecil Williams” exhibit at Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum, located at 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, through February 28.

Mr. Williams, a native of Orangeburg, is most well known as the chronicler of the civil rights era. His historic photographs are considered the most

comprehensive collection of the civil rights era and have been featured in 135 books, 31 newspapers, and 22 television documentaries.

He began taking documentary photographs of his community after he acquired a hand-me-down camera when he was 9 years old. By 15, he was working professionally as a freelancer for Jet, the Afro-American, the Pittsburgh Courier,

and the The Associated Press.Schools will also participate in

The Civil Rights Movement at Penn Center through Youth Day Program on Thursday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per student; all schools should contact Penn Center’s History and Culture Program.

Also on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Natalie Daise will perform a soulful

tribute to the Civil Rights Movement at Penn Center’s Darrah Hall.

“Miss Natalie” is recognizable from “Gullah Gullah Island” on Nick, Jr., the mother who liked to sing and smile.

Tickets are $25 for adult, $10 for student and include museum entry and light refreshments.

For more information, contact Penn Center 843-838-2432.


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By Pamela BrownsteinThe Lunch Bunch gladly gathered

at Luther’s Rare & Well Done on Bay Street on a sunny Friday afternoon.

Although Kim and Elizabeth were out of town, we made up for it by bringing guests: I brought my husband, Daniel, Nikki brought her son, Dalton, and Buck never goes anywhere without his son and work colleague, David.

We started with their famous appetizers, and were pleased to hear that there were new options on the menu. The waitress recommended the pot stickers, which we all inhaled, as well as the mac n’ cheese bites. The warm, fried bites of cheese with dipping sauce were so good. Nikki described them as “out of this world.” We also had to order the crab and shrimp dip that comes with bread and Bugles because it is a classic and everyone loves Bugles.

The boys took advantage of the extensive beer selection: Dalton had a Bud Light bottle while Daniel had his favorite: Guiness on draft. Nikki sipped a glass of chardonnay (and I had a water and felt a tinge of envy at their drinks).

I ordered the teriyaki chicken special that came with the chicken, stir-fry vegetables and brown rice all rolled up

in a wrap, and it was delicious. Daniel was so excited that they added nachos to the menu, that he tried them as his main meal.

Buck had the grilled chicken sandwich, which he declared one of the best in town. David ordered the classic Brewsky burger — one of my favorites too — that comes with bacon and blue cheese.

Nikki and Dalton both tried the grilled grouper po’boy special and they

were both extremely pleased with their choice.

The friendly service, laid-back atmosphere, fabulous views of Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and consistently great food make this restaurant a stand-out for locals and visitors alike.

Luther’s is located at 910 Bay Street, downtown Beaufort. Call 843-521-1888 for take-out.

Clockwise from above: Grilled grouper po’boy with fries; shrimp and artichoke dip appetizer with bread and Bugles; Mac n’ cheese bites; grilled teriyaki chicken wrap special; the Brewsky burger.


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By celia StrongJust so you know, the name of our

winery this week actually translates to “pretty winery.” It’s nice to think about, and, of course, tasting the wines is nice to think about too. We’re in Argentina this week. For three wines — a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay and a Malbec. (We can’t do Argentina without doing a Malbec.) But, as you’ll see, all three are really good and different from others we’ve tried.

As more and more wines become available from this country, more styles of more grapes become available. When you think about it, the expanding availability of any region’s or country’s wines opens all kinds of doors for those of us willing to explore them (that means taste and drink). Lucky us!

The Arizu family is responsible for our wines this week. In 1901, Leoncio Arizu founded Bodega Luigi Bosca. Currently, the third and fourth generations are managing the winery. This makes them one of the few in Argentina that is still owned and operated by the founding family. This long record makes Luigi Bosca a paradigm in Argentina’s wine industry. Closely tied to their land and their vines, they have worked for more than 110 years to make wines that are true expressions of Argentina and their grape varieties. (It seems that most wineries and winemakers follow this direction also, but few are as true to their sources as this bodega.) Four generations have concentrated on global expansion, a reputation based on expertise passed down from one generation to the next, sustained quality in all their wines and the perpetual search for excellence through innovation and state-of-the-art technology. In the world of super premium Argentine wines, Bodega Luigi Bosca is a leader. In particular, in the last 15 years, they have offered wines that express the essence of Mendoza terroir and people and traditions. Every day for this family is a blend of their past and their future, always changing and always moving forward.

In the region of Mendoza, Luigi Bosca owns seven wine farms. “Finca” is a Spanish word that means property, estate or farm. Or, more loosely, it can mean winery. One

of these seven is La Linda. And what does “la linda” mean in Spanish? The pretty one. So our wines this week, labeled Finca La Linda, come from the pretty winery. The climate at Finca La Linda is similar to that of the other six farms. Chilly evenings in the spring, warm days and cool nights during the summer, early frosts in the fall and harsh winters make for a particular micro-climate, well suited to wine grape growing.

The Vistalba Valley, where La Linda is located, has soil with alluvial deposits of white and red clay and fairly steep slopes which give the vines excellent drainage. You might remember, way back at some point, we talked about organic growing in our country’s vineyards. At Luigi Bosca, the biodynamics of lunar cycles are used for some versions of some grapes, like Malbec. Planting when the moon is waning helps to strengthen a vine’s roots. And harvesting when the moon is waxing yields better fruit. And, vines never grow alone in a vineyard at this bodega. Olive trees and chestnut trees keep them company. Finca La Linda is located at about 1,000 meters elevation. Some experts claim this land was once covered by sea water. (Yikes, a really high tide!)

The different varieties of grapes planted at La Linda, and the other six farms, came from Europe at the end of the 19th century. Today, the varieties chosen for each farm are the result of years of learning which grapes made the best wines where. Over time, there

was much inter-mixing of clones, all leading to sturdier and more distinctly Argentine grapes. These wines are now exported to over 50 countries, about 60 percent of their total production. That leaves them with a strong presence in their home country too. And, if you’re lucky enough to fly on the right airlines, you can enjoy Luigi Bosca wines.

And, now, let’s talk wine. For a change, let’s go in reverse alphabetical order. That means Malbec, which makes sense because it is Argentina’s wine of renown. As we said a bit earlier, as more and more Malbecs find their way to us, it is fun not only to notice there are real differences between them, but that we really like some better than others. The Finca la linda Malbec is 100 percent Malbec, from several of the Bosca farms. The vineyards are 30 years old. Grapes are hand picked, de-stemmed and picked over, and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Remember, cool fermentations bring us lots more fruit flavors in our glasses. Then, the wine is barrel aged for a few months. We get a medium-bodied, smooth-textured wine with plum, dark berry flavors, chocolate (more like cocoa powder to me), and light smoke notes. This wine will go with beef, or course, but it’s also great with game birds and duck, seafood and so much more.

The Finca la linda chardonnay is

a surprise all around. No oak! Again, it is from 30-year-old vineyards and 100 percent its variety. After careful selection and de-stemming, these grapes are chilled for four hours before pressing and cool fermented with selected yeasts. It has intensely fruity aromas (green apple, white peach, pear) and long lingering flavors on our mouth. The acidity is crisp but not biting. I suspect, for some of us, we have just found our new favorite sipping white wine.

Last, but not least, the Finca la linda cabernet Sauvignon. Like our first two wines, this is also one hundred percent Cab, from thirty year old vineyards, hand picked, de-stemmed and cool fermented in stainless steel tanks. Like the Malbec, it is aged in barrels for three months. Blackberries, black pepper and mulberries lead the list of flavors here, and, my favorite, a hint of baking spices. Soft in your mouth in the beginning, moderate tannins do show up. Also a red meat wine, I think this is a good wine with much more. Like Sunday afternoon while it gets dark outside? Yes, perfect.

So, there we are. Three pretty wines from the pretty winery. And pretty easy to enjoy pretty often. Each of them is $10.99, a pretty good price. The only problem is how much wine it will take us to keep ourselves pretty happy and feeling pretty good. Enjoy.

Pretty winery, pretty wines

A cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and a malbec from Finca La Linda in Argentina.

What does “la linda” mean in Spanish? The

pretty one. So our wines this week come from Finca La Linda, the

pretty winery.


a guide to dining

• All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch• D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email [email protected].

dining guideA listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat

ALVIN ORD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.

AMATA THAI FUSION: 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; Thai, Asain cuisine; L.D.

ATHENIAN GARDENS: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-9222; Greek; L.D.

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

BARBARA JEANS RESTAURANT & BAR: 47 Ferry Road, Lady’s Island; 524-2400; Home-style Southern; B.L.D.

BELLA LUNA: 859 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-3188; Italian; B.L.D.

BERTOS GRILL TEX-MEX: 9 Market, Habersham Marketplace; Mexican; 644-1925; L.D.

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

BLACKSTONE’S DELI & CAFE: 205 Scott St., Beaufort; 524-4330; B.L.

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

BREAKWATER RESTAURANT & BAR: 203 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-0052; Upscale dining, tapas; D.

BRICKS ON BOUNDARY: 1420 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-5232; Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sports bar; L.D.

CAROLINA DOG & DELI: 968 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 379-2122; L.

CAROLINA WINGS & RIB HOUSE: 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-5959; Wings, ribs, sports bar; L.D.

CAROLINE’S DELI: 102 Lady’s Island Shopping Center, Lady’s Island; 843-525-1520; L.

CAT ISLAND GRILL & PUB: 8 Waveland Ave., Cat Island; 524-4653; Steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, more; L.D.

CITY JAVA & NEWS: 301 Carteret St., Beaufort; 379-JAVA (5282); Sandwiches, soups, muffins, desserts, coffee drinks,; B. L.

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 71 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island, Beaufort; 524-7433; Seafood; D.

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

FAT PATTIES: 831 Parris Island Gateway, Port Roya; 843-379-1500; 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.

GRIFFIN MARKET: 403 Carteret St., Beaufort; 524-0240; Authentic Italian; 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.

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

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

HOUSE OF TOKYO: 330 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort; 521-9011; L.D.

ISLAND GRILL: 7 MLK Drive, St. Helena Island; 838-2330; L.

IRISH ROSE PUB & BISTRO: 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort; 843-379-3811; L.D.

JADE GARDEN: 2317 Boundary St., Beaufort; 522-8883; Chinese and Japanese cuisine; L.D.

JIMMY JOHN’S: 2015 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center; 379-3009; Sub sandwiches; L.D.

JOHNSON CREEK TAVERN: 2141 Sea Island Parkway, Harbor Island; 838-4166; L.D.

KOOKY MOOKY’S: 101 Scott St., Beaufort; 521-4445; L.D.

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

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

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

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

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE: 910 Bay St., Beaufort; 521-1888; L.D.

MAGGIE’S PUB & EATERY: 17 Market, Habersham; 379-1719; L.D.

MAGNOLIA BAKERY CAFE: 703 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; Sandwich cafe; B.L.

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

MIKKI’S: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-4322; All-American Cuisine; B. L.D.

MIZU: 1370 S. Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 524-6498; Japanese steakhouse, sushi; L.D.

MOONDOGGIES CAFE: 930 10th St., Port Royal; 522-1222; L.D.

MUCHO MARGARITS: 5 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 524-4001; Mexican; L.D.

NIPPY’S: 310 West St., Beaufort; Seafood, burgers; 379-8555; L.D.

OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA: 1638 Paris Ave., Port Royal; 843-524-1995; L.D.

PALM & MOON BAGEL: 221 Scott St., Beaufort; 379-9300; B.L.

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

PAPAYA THAI AND SUSHI: 1001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9099; L.D.

PIACE PIZZA: 5-B Market, Habersham, Beaufort; 379-3287; L.D.

PLUMS: 904 1/2 Bay St., Beaufort; 525-1946; Sandwiches, seafood, live music;L.D.

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

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

ROSIE O’GRADYS PUB: Suite 3, Beaufort Town Center, Boundary Street; 843-379-7676 Irish-American cuisine; L.D.

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.

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

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

SGT. WHITE’S: 1908 Boundary St.; Beaufort; 522-2029; Southern cooking; L.D.

SHOOFLY KITCHEN: 1209 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9061; B.L.

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

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

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

STEAMER: 168 Sea Island Parkway; Lady’s Island; 522-0210; L.D.

SUSHI SAKANA: 860 Parris Island Gateway, Port Royal; 379-5300; L.D.

SUWAN THAI: Paris Ave., Port Royal; 379-8383; Thai cuisine; L.D.

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

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

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

WREN: 210 Carteret St., Beaufort; 524-9463; Local seafood, steaks, pasta; L.D.

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

Maryland Fried Chicken is frequently voted best fried chicken by Beaufortonians, and the honor is well deserved. The restaurant is located at 111 Ribaut Road, Beaufort — you’ll recognize the iconic sign next to Piggly Wiggly. Call 843-524-8766 for take-out orders or to ask about specials.

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Jessie BusbyJessie W. Busby, 84, widow of Wilfred E. Busby, of Beaufort, SC, died Thursday,

February 13, 2013 at her residence. The family received friends on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. Private graveside funeral services will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to Agape Hospice, 658 Bells Highway, Walterboro, SC 29488. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

June FogJune Fog, 86, of Beaufort, SC, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her

residence. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Mary Phyllis WatersMary Phyllis Waters, 85, mother of Roxanne W. Cheney, died Wednesday,

February 13, 2013 at her residence in Beaufort, SC. A memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 2:00pm in the First Presbyterian Church. The family suggests that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Beaufort, SC or Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, SC. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the family.

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By Tracie KorolA friend took his dogs, a Golden and a

Lab, to the beach for an afternoon run in the surf. A runner was approaching from a distance so my friend called his dogs to his side and had them sit. When the runner saw my friend and his dogs waiting at the treeline, he turned and walked directly toward the trio, causing my friend some anxiety. These days you can’t assume a stranger is a benign entity. Within too-close-for-comfort range, the runner stuck out his hand. He did not speak to my friend, ask permission to approach or address the dogs. In a split second the dogs were up, on alert and in another split second, nipped the runner in the calf, a definitive “back off, dude!” warning. The authorities were called. But whose fault is it?

We know the importance socializing our dogs and are always on the lookout for opportunities to expose them to new experiences. But what about the well-meaning but inexperienced dog lover who rushes up to our dogs with no warning? Or, my personal-horror-movie-waiting-to-happen, the squealing, flapping, unattended 3, 4 or 5-year-old charging at an unknown doggie?

Invariably these good people make direct, unblinking eye contact, and step quickly and directly toward the dog while making high-pitched “ooh!” noises or in the case of the runner what could be perceived as a silent menace. They’ll walk up to the dog from the rear and enthusiastically rub her cute little bum. They’ll approach a dog by looking directly

at her with arms extended and clap, clap, clap their hands or click their fingers right at the dog’s face. They’ll crouch over at the waist, outstretching their arms and very slowly slink toward the dog while looking directly into her eyes. Or they’ll assume that because they love dogs, all dogs love them, too, and that they possess a special affinity for dogs and they with them, and therefore they can forego the formalities that ordinary humans should observe.

Dogs have their own language and protocols for meeting strange dogs (and people) and it’s high time we learned what they are. After all, it just doesn’t seem fair that the full burden of figuring out how to live with another species should fall entirely on our dogs. We need to hold up our end of the relationship by learning to politely greet a stranger.

So ... how do you greet a strange dog? Here are some do’s and don’ts:

Do not approach an unfamiliar dog. Rather, pretend you are ignoring the dog. Dogs prefer not to be zeroed in on by strangers. Have you ever noticed how well-mannered dogs meeting for the first time turn their heads away from each other? Ask the dog’s person for permission to

meet their dog. Assuming they say yes, follow the steps below:

1. Stay relaxed. You can yawn, put on an easy smile, or slowly blink your eyelids. Keep your body loose. All these signal to the dog that you are not a threat.

2. Do not look the dog in the eyes. While eye contact signals trustworthiness to human Westerners, in the dog world it signals aggression or threat.

3. Turn your body so you are not facing the dog. Again, being face-to-face is polite

to most of us, but can signal threat or aggressive intentions to a dog. Notice how well mannered dogs greet – as they approach they make a half-moon curve as they pass each other and turn nose to butt.

4. Stand straight or squat. Do not crouch over the dog. I doubt you want to be crouched over by a stranger and neither does your dog. It’s threatening and creepy.

5. Allow the dog to come to you. Most dogs are naturally curious and they will let you know if they are interested in you. If not, don’t take it personally.

6. If the dog shows interest by sniffing you with a relaxed posture, tail wag (not all dogs will wag and not all wagging is friendly), perhaps looking at you with soft eyes — then you can slowly offer the dog your hand (fingers in) for investigation.

7. Let the dog sniff your hand, if she wants to, and then gently touch the dog on the shoulder, neck or chest, not the top of the head.

8. The dog will clearly tell you if she wants more interaction or if she is finished with you. Listen to her.

9. If at any time during the interaction the dog backs away, stop what you are doing.

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Meet Josie. She is approximately 15 months old. She loves to sleep in the sun and enjoys being

around people. Josie is spayed, microchipped and current on her vaccinations. You can meet Josie

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Meet the candidates at town hall forums

Representative Shannon Erickson continues to hold a series of public Town Hall forums for the candidates for the First Congressional District special election. The evenings are reserved for two candidates each night to attend, introduce themselves and answer questions from the public. Each candidate will be on stage for an hour, either 6 until 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.

Dates for these forums are:• Thursday, February 21: TBA 6

p.m./Senator Larry Grooms (R) 7 p.m.• Monday, February 25: TBA• Monday, March 4: Mr. Keith

Blandford (R) 6 p.m. / Representative Peter McCoy (R) 7 p.m.

• Thursday, March 7: Representative Andy Patrick (R) 6 p.m./TBA 7 p.m.

Each TOWN HALL will be held at the Technical College of the Lowcountry Auditorium, 921 Ribaut Road, Building 12 in Beaufort. For more information, contact Representative Shannon Erickson, [email protected], 843-263-1867.

Military officers group to hold meeting

The Military Officers Association of America Low Country Chapter invites active, retired, National Guard and all former U.S. officers to join them Friday, Feb. 22, at Dataw Island Club. A retired FBI agent will tell his amazing Pennsylvania 9/11 account! The noon luncheon includes club triple wrap, pasta salad, fruit, chips, brownies, iced tea at $20 per person. Call Nick Russell for reservations by Feb. 18, at 843-524-5577 or 843-812-9697 or email [email protected].

American legion to hold golf fundraiser

Beaufort American Legion Post 9 is holding the 15th annual golf fundraiser to benefit the junior and senior Ospreys on Monday, February 25. This year is a pro-am and they hope to have a pro on all teams. The event will be at the Legends of Parris Island golf course. For more information, visit www.bftamlegpost9,org. Call the golf course at 843-228-2240 or George Miller at 843-812-7287 or contact Rich Delmore, Post Adjutant at 843-473-5534.

Sea Island Quilters to meet, welcome speaker

The Sea Island Quilters will meet Thursday, February 21 at Praise Assembly, 800 Parris Island Gateway, 6 p.m.. The speaker will be Peggy Moyer discussing the Challenge Quilt. For details call Nan Brown at 828-989-7477 or Diana DeWitt at 843-379-3353.

Therapy Dogs chapter to have certification test

Therapy Dogs International Savannah Chapter 131 will be having a test for dog/handler certification on Sunday, Feb. 24. For more information please contact Chapter Director Kelly Meyer at 912-238-3170 or e-mail: [email protected] or Beaufort’s Chapter Director Dick Hoagland at 843-522-2073.

Silhouettist to cut profiles at Verdier House

Silhouettist Clay Rice will be available to cut profiles Sunday, February 24 at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, as part of activities associated with an exhibit of his grandfather’s work, “The Art of Carew Rice: Silhouettes of the Lowcountry” now hung by Historic Beaufort Foundation. Cuttings are two cuts for $42 per person. Appointments are necessary and may be made by calling Historic Beaufort Foundation at (843) 379-3331. You can also attend “The Art of Scissor Cutting Accompanied by Story & Song” with Clay Rice from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The program is $15 per person. Refreshments will be served. Call (843) 379-3331 to reserve a seat.

Fripp Audubon: Around the World with 80 Birds

Fripp Audubon and Naturally Fripp Community Habitat welcome one of the most celebrated international birders of all time, Romney Bathurst. But Ms. Bathurst has tapped into 9,000 bird species on seven continents. Come and find out why she says, “Birding is a great excuse to travel and travel is a super opportunity to bird!” Thursday, Feb. 28, Fripp Island’s Community Centre, 7 p.m. Presentation is free and free pass at gate. “Meet-‘n’-greet,” 6 p.m., please bring plate of nibbles to share. Contact [email protected], 843-441-2153 and visit www.islc.net/audubon.

American Association of University Women meet

The American Association of University Women will meet on Tuesday, February 26, 6 p.m. at Technical College of the Lowcountry in building 22. The guest speaker will be Jean Keefe, the Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator for Friends of Caroline Hospice of Beaufort. For details contact, Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or [email protected].

Historical society holds meeting with author

Beaufort County Historical Society presents Alexander Moore on Thursday, Feb. 21 at noon at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. Mr. Moore will discuss his new book “The Fabric of Liberty: The Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina.” Alexander Moore is acquisitions editor of the University of South Carolina Press. His book is the history of a fraternal patriotic organization established at the same time our state and nation were created. The work is illustrated with 66 black and white and 10 color images. Mr. Moore will have books available and will be signing after the talk. All Speaker Series meetings are free and open to the public. There is an optional light lunch catered by Debbi Covington at 11:30 for $10. For more information contact: Pamela Ovens-President [email protected] or call 843-785-2767 www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Experts discuss caring for aging or ill loved ones

Are you caring for an aging or ill loved one? Would you like to know what care options are available as you or a loved one ages? If the answer is “yes” to either of these questions, there is help. Dr. Carl Derrick, III, an internist at Lowcountry Medical Group, will discuss the many resources available to those who are aging or ill at an open discussion on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Lowcountry Medical Group. Also on hand to answer questions will be experts in the fields of hospice, in-home care, assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.Lowcountry Medical Group is located at 300 Midtown Drive in Beaufort (next to the Bi-Lo Shopping Center). The Community Room is located on the first floor next to the lab. Please call (843) 605-3155 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Beaufort Irish Festival to be held at Habersham

Many would-be-Irish (and some who are Irish) join in this joyous celebration of Irish history, music, food, and culture featuring an ‘Evening in Ireland’ in conjunction with the Beaufort Irish Festival on Friday, March 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Habersham Marketplace. The evening street festival, as a part of the ongoing First Friday series sponsored by 94.5 the Coast and Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep, will feature authentic Irish music by award winning entertainer Frank Emerson and local favorite Billy Drysdale. An array of fine Irish foods such as cottage pie, corned beef, and Irish stew will be served from select Marketplace restaurants along with pints of Murphy’s Irish Ale. Join your friends on the street with a pint or glass of wine and tap your feet to the sounds and culture of Ireland.

Waste Management has 19th cAPA golf tourney

Area golfers are gearing up for the 19th Annual CAPA Golf Challenge, hosted by Waste Management, set for a 12 p.m. shotgun start on March 8 at Old Tabby Links, Spring Island. Men and women of any golf skill level are invited to play. Teams of four will play using the Texas Shamble format. The entry fee is $175 per player or $660 for a four person team. All players receive a round of golf with cart, practice range and balls, tee gift, box lunch, course beverages. A Players’ Award Party for all sponsors and golfers to be held on-site immediately following play. All proceeds will go to the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) of Beaufort. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information and a sponsor form, please visit our website at www.capabeaufort.org.

Black chamber presents Young Artist Showcase

The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) and Whale Branch Elementary School are presenting the Young Artist Showcase 2013, an arts celebration in recognition of Youth Art Month. The event will feature artwork from students in grades K-4 and will be held at Whale Branch Elementary School located at 15 Stuart Point Road on Friday, March 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will serve as a First Friday Networking event for the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce. All business owners, parents, and residents of the community are invited to attend. This event is free. For more information, call 843-986-1102.

Beaufort Junior Shag club has March dance

The Beaufort Shag Club is pleased to host the Junior Shag Club March Dance Party on Sunday, March 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at AMVETS Post 70, 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. The dance is free and open to juniors age 8 to age 18 who want to learn the SC state dance, the Carolina Shag. Instructors will be on hand to teach beginner, intermediate and advanced steps. Parents welcome and encouraged. Visit the Junior Shag page at www.Beaufortshagclub.com.


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christopher J. Geier Attorney at Law, LLCCriminal Defense & Civil LitigationLocated on the corner of Carteret and North StreetOffice: 843-986-9449 Fax: [email protected]://geierlaw.com

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Southern Tree Services of Beaufort, Inc. Ronnie Reiselt, Jr.P.O. Box 2293 Beaufort, SC 29901843-522-9553 Office843-522-2925 Fax

Furbulas Dog Grooming and Pet Sitting Brittany Riedmayer843-476-2989 • [email protected]• Member of National Dog Groomers Association of America. • Change your dog from Fabulous to Furbulas with a personal touch.

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INSURANCE

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

For All Your Insurance needsAmy Bowmanphone: (843) 524-7531

Robbie [email protected] Insurance Agency33 Professional Village CircleBeaufort, SC 29907843.524.4500 ext 310843.812.7148

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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lawn SolutionsJim Colman843-522-9578www.lawnsolutions.usDesign, Installation, Maintenance

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Beaufort chiropracticDr. Kristie Wallace703 Bladen St. 843-522-1115BeaufortChiropracticCare.comLicensed Massage Therapy & Nutritional Exams Available.

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that’s a wrap!the sixth annual international beaufort film festival was a success,

drawing in record crowds, page 23

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FOODLunch Bunch goes to Habersham for Piace Pizza.

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happY wINOsLet’s have some wine for breakfast.see page 15

prOFILEBeverly Porter is a true friend to our community.see page 9

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T.I.N. Favorites contest continuesIn case you didn’t already know, The Island News wants to find out

what you like best about Beaufort by voting for at least 10 businesses or community leaders you consider to be your favorite. It’s fun and easy! Simply go our website at www.yourislandnews.com, look at the categories, then choose your favs. Once the votes are counted from the 127 categories, we’ll announce the winners later in March. You have only until midnight on Sunday, March 11, to cast your votes for T.I.N. Favorites. Show support and make your votes heard!

Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.

ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14.BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.

Two Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while

BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee. Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.

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Remnants • Rolls • Rugs

What the Presidents Say:

“Walk softly...

on Thick Plush Carpet.”

“I am not a crook.Southern Carpet Wholesaleprices are really that low.”“Mr. Gorbachev, tear

down that walland Feel this Carpet.”

“The only thing to fear...is

High Carpet Prices.”

“Read my lips...Buy New Carpet.”

“All Carpet Stores are

NOT created equal!”

“I can not tell a lie...

I love Southern Carpet

Wholesale.”

“Ask not what you can do for CarpetAsk what Carpet can do for you.”

The Island News February 21, 2013

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Transcript of The Island News February 21, 2013