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Court rules in favor of Riverview

Heather Blankenship, left, with 3-month-old son Michael, and Brittney Stanley, with her 3-month-old daughter Aralyn, take a walk last Thursday afternoon through Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly. See more at www.yourislandnews.com.

ABOVE: A boater makes his way under the Chechessee River bridge after spending a spring-like day on the

water. Mild temperatures have allowed for lots of outdoor activity normally not experienced this time of

year. RIGHT: Taking advantage of perfect weather, Ian Lorenzo, 5, takes a shot at a basket while playing after

lunch at the Honey Tree Preschool.

By Tess MalijenovskyLast week federal court Judge

Sol Blatt Jr. ruled in favor of Riverview Charter School in their legal dispute with the Beaufort County School District and Board of Education concerning current and future student enrollment at the school.

In a press release sent earlier this week, the school district wrote that Riverview sued the district because “Riverview claimed to be entitled to grow to 684 students” and wouldn’t accept the school district’s compromise of a 513 student enrollment cap. According the Riverview’s Director Alison Thomas, 684 is a reference to the school’s intentions for the number of K-8 students by the year 2019-2020.

Seeing as Riverview is still in its first five years of operation and that state regulations only allow five-year charter contracts at a time, the legal dispute was rather about the district wanting to limit student enrollment in the 2011-2012 school year.

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Riverview wrote: “In Fall 2010, Dr. Jackie Rosswurm with BCSD told Riverview that the District would only fund 342 students [as opposed to the pre-approved 418 students] at the charter school for the 2011 school year and further asserted that if Riverview enrolled more than 342, she would recommend revocation of the school’s charter to the Board of Education.” Riverview filed a declaratory judgment in SC State Court, which was removed to federal court, delaying the 2011 school year resolution.

Judge Sol Blatt Jr. ruled to cap enrollment at 494 students for Riverview’s first five years. The school estimates to have 456 students in the upcoming 2012-2013 year, an increase

of 114 students that will cost the district more than a million dollars, primarily of local taxpayer dollars.

“We hope that the addition of 114 students for next year will provide an opportunity for Riverview to do a better job of meeting the requirements of its charter and become more representative of the diverse community it serves,” said Board of Education Chairman Fred Washington, Jr.

Thomas agreed with Washington, testifying that “with 114 additional seats comes 114 additional opportunities to further the socioeconomic diversity of the student body.”

She also sympathizes with the taxpayers: “I’m certainly disappointed that we couldn’t reach an out-of-court agreement on the circumstances as again I continue to be acutely aware that all of the money that was spent on those legal proceedings were taxpayers’

dollars.” The larger enrollment number is

sure to appease parents who have shown demand for high quality public education. “We have not had one child tell us that they’re not coming back, which I think 100 percent retention speaks volumes about the quality of instruction that’s going on here,” said Thomas.

With more than 650 new student applications and every one of their current 342 students still enrolled, more than one thousand local students have made Riverview their choice in public education.

“We are certainly delighted,” said Thomas, “to have clarity as to the expectations and responsibilities of all parties involved as we look forward to the next 30 months regarding enrollment, and that we can look forward to serving the children, which is really what we’re all here to do.”

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By Taffy TamblynKomen Lowcountry’s mission is to

reduce the barriers to breast health care and treatment for men and women in our local communities. Our most vulnerable and underserved populations face obstacles every day that many cannot even imagine. Everyone deserves equal access to quality care and our grants help provide that. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we.

Many do not realize donations made to the Lowcountry Affiliate stay here to care for our local service area. It does not go to our parent organization, except for a small portion for research grants. Our staff of four works closely with our partners and the community, establishing personal relationships that extend far beyond an educational pamphlet. We are a family. If our funding decreases, we must face our grantees and those they serve with the news that we can no longer provide for their much-needed programs. No words can describe how difficult it is to tell a woman, who’s already terrified about the strange lump in her breast, that there are no funds for her care.

Every county and every population we serve is unique in its needs. However, all are feeling funding cuts from every direction. Without Komen Lowcountry, many life-saving programs could not continue and thousands would have nowhere to go for help. Since 2005, we have

invested over $2 million in our large grants program alone, providing over 7,493 mammograms and leading to the detection of more than 60 breast cancers directly through our grantees. An additional 2,125 people have been referred for mammograms through our grants programs. Many times, Komen Lowcountry grants have provided a safety net for those who fall through the cracks, including young women, men, and the working poor. Breast health education is also a key component and our grantees have reached over 425,000 individuals with the information we provide.

More than $4.5 million has been invested locally in our mission programs since 1999. Our grants are made to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and state institutions that are located in or serve one or more of the 17 counties in our service area: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Marion, Orangeburg, and Williamsburg. Allendale Community Hospital, St James Santee Rural Health Care, Georgetown Hospital, Roper-St. Francis, MUSC, Greater St. Paul’s AME, Share Our Suzy, and the South Carolina Cancer

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Grant making decisions are based on the needs identified in our 2011 Community Profile. This needs assessment was compiled from extensive research, including input from neighborhood focus groups and healthcare providers. Our funding priorities are to:

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We appreciate the continued support of our many donors, sponsors, and volunteers. It is because of you that the women and men of Komen Lowcountry’s service area are able to access the care they so desperately need.

Komen lowcountry details positionTaffy Tamblyn is the Executive Director of the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Komen Lowcountry wants to clear the air on recent issues from the national branch and remind our Lowcountry supporters what it is exactly that the local affiliate does in our community.

LOWCOUNTRY BROILDid you get a boot on your car parking downtown or is the traffic light on your street ridiculously slow? Or would you like to thank a stranger for a random act of kindness? Here’s your chance to sound off about what you love and hate. Send your comments to [email protected] and you could see them in our new column called Lowcountry Broil. Don’t worry: They’re all anonymous. (Any specific negative references to people or businesses will not be published.)

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Beaufort County officials want to remind citizens that only specific, approved materials should be placed inside the gas/oil mixture recycling tanks for disposal at solid waste and recycling convenience centers. The reminder was prompted by an incident recently at the St. Helena convenience center after someone placed what is believed to be muriatic acid in the gas/oil receptacle. A county employee on duty sustained minor injuries after inhaling toxic fumes set off by the acid. The employee saw what appeared to be smoke coming from the container and was exposed when she attempted to take a closer look. A list of approved materials which may be placed in the tank is posted on site. Anyone who is unsure of how to dispose of a particular substance should call 255-2735.

Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling will speak to the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 8 a.m. at Beaufort County Realtors Association Headquarters, 22 Kemmerlin Lane, Palmetto Business Park, Lady’s Island Drive.

Keyserling was elected mayor in November 2008. Before assuming his present office, he served one term as a member of the Beaufort City Council and two terms as District 124 Representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He has served as a staff member at the U. S. Senate and the House of Representatives and has directed numerous political campaigns for elected officials ranging from local to national levels and directed a bipartisan international human rights initiative. A graduate of Brandeis University with a MS from Boston

University, his experience in the private sector includes being owner of a public affairs and marketing/communications business, founder of two local businesses and he is a licensed Real Estate Broker. Mayor Keyserling has been requested to include in his discussion with our members the following subjects:

• How did the City of Beaufort avoid a serious financial crisis in the recent economic downturn?

• Why is the City of Beaufort promoting inter-city development versus aggressive annexation?

• What is the Office of Civic Investment and what is its role in city government?

• Is the redevelopment of Boundary Street an economically viable plan?

• What is the role of Lady’s Island in the City of Beaufort’s plans for the future?

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The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Betty Davis as the new Account Executive. She will be responsible for new membership sales efforts to strategically grow not only the organization, but also area businesses within the community that benefit from a chamber membership. Betty comes to the chamber with more than 12 years of sales experience from the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire. A few of her previous employers include The Adventure Radio Group, The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and The City of Beaufort, all of which enabled her to master the skills she’ll apply in her new position. Blakely Williams, President of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, stated Betty will play a crucial role in the organization of continuing to build and strengthen relationships with area businesses to portray the value the chamber has within the community. Betty can be contacted at [email protected] or at 843.525.8524. Questions regarding a membership with the Beaufort Regional Chamber offered by the chamber may be directed to her.


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Al Amely with the City of Beaufort hangs a new traffic light at Ribaut and Waddell roads Thursday. A Beaufort County crew origanly started the project until their truck broke down and the city took over, according to John Snedeker of the Beaufort County Traffic Engineering department. Photo by Bob Sofaly.

Talks under way for casino in HardeevilleAs time draws nearer for Governor Nikki Haley

to approve or deny the proposed development in Hardeeville that will include a level three casino, town and business leaders gathered recently to discuss the impact, the potential and possible challenges. Although the word casino evokes an emotional response in many, the information may deserve further research. The development will include a resort, four star hotel, restaurants and the opportunity for almost

4,000 residential units. In a time and area where jobs are scarce, the project offers up to 2,700 new jobs, not including the jobs that could follow with satellite businesses. The developer out of Myrtle Beach requires no monetary contributions from the state and speaks confidently about the Cherokee nation that allows a gaming option in our area.

Attendees of the meeting asked about the regulations, the intent and the supposed impact of the project. After

answering and addressing concerns, the marketing firm offered a petition and suggested that attendees contact Governor Haley if they felt the project needed to move forward. Most of the attendees encouraged the developer and gladly signed the petition. The idea of opportunity arising in a challenging economy seemed to be a welcomed theme. If the governor accepts the proposal, the development could begin within as early as 18 months.


arts events‘The Exonerated’ is a staged reading at aRTworks

“The Exonerated” a staged reading at ARTworks, produced by Misspent Youth Productions directed by Stephen Murray, February 10 & 11 at 7:30 p.m.; all seats $7. Culled from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record, “The Exonerated” tells the true stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row in their own words.

Moving between first-person monologues and scenes set in courtrooms and prisons, six interwoven stories paint a picture of an American criminal justice system gone horribly wrong and of six brave souls who persevered to survive it.

In this 90-minute intermissionless play, we meet Kerry, a sensitive Texan brutalized on death row for twenty-two years before being exonerated by DNA evidence; we meet Gary, a Midwestern organic farmer condemned for the murder of his own parents and later exonerated when two motorcycle-gang members confess. We meet Robert, an African-American horse groomer who spent seven years on death row for the murder of a white woman before evidence emerges that the victim was found clutching hair from a Caucasian attacker. We hear from David, a shy man with aspirations to the ministry, bullied into confessing at 18 to a robbery/murder he had nothing to do with, scarred from a youth spent in prison and struggling to regain his faith; and from Sunny, a bright-spirited hippie who, along with her husband, spent 17 years in prison for the murder of two police officers while another man confessed and was ignored by the courts. And we meet Delbert, a poet who serves as the play’s center, convicted of a rape/murder in the Deep South of the 1970s and later freed when evidence surfaced showing that he was not even in the town when the crime occurred.

‘The Pillowman’ is a staged reading at aRTworks

“The Pillowman” a staged reading at ARTworks, produced by The Palmetto Theater Xperiment and directed by Matthew Donnelly, February 17 & 18 at 7:30 p.m.; all seats $7.

With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, “The Pillowman” centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.

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Poetry society of south Carolina presents poet for seminar

Starkey Flythe, one of South Carolina’s most published contemporary poets, will present a seminar at ARTworks on Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Presented by the Poetry Society of South Carolina, the seminar is $10 for society members and $15 for non-members. To register, contact PSSC at http://poetrysocietysc.org and [email protected].

Starkey Flythe’s literary career spans from Africa to the Saturday Evening Post where he was editor. His poem “Greeks” was published in the New Yorker in 2011 and his short story “New Deal” was a winner of the Piccolo Fiction Open in 2000, in addition to numerous publications, from Ploughshares to books from Furman University’s Ninety-six Press (Paying the Anesthesiologist) and Snake Nation Press (The Futile Lessons of Glue.) He is a Georgia Poetry Circuit

winner, as well as a Yaddo and Breadloaf fellow, and helped found the Sand Hills Writers Conference.

“The Ant & the Elephant” seminar “reduces the poem from Britannica to Pocket Book.” Start with the smallest possible subject (instead of love or time or death,) say with a flea (see the 16th Century poets) instead of a hippo, a hummingbird instead of an albatross. The seminar will be an exercise in moment (see Emily Dickinson,) intensifying emotion, including the extra — murdering, as they say, “your little darling.”

author C. Hope Clarke to speak about motivation to write

C. Hope Clark, an author and freelance writing business expert, will speak at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Tuesday, February 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event is presented by Beaufort ProWriters, and tickets are $10, at the door and in advance by calling ARTworks at 379-2787.

A resident of Chapin, Clark is the author of a newly-released novel, “A Lowcountry Bribe,” the first book in the new Palmetto State Mystery Series from Bell Bridge Books. On February 21, Clark will sign copies of her new mystery, and give a presentation on the numerous ways of “finding the motivational and financial means to write,” based on her extensive experience as founder of FundsforWriters.com, an online resource for grants, contests, markets and funding sources for writers. Her site is one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best for Writers for the past 11 consecutive years: “writing can be sweet if you decide to make it so.”

Clark’s newsletters at www.fundsforwriters.com reach 42,000 readers each week. She is also published in Writer’s Digest, The Writer Magazine, Landscape Management, Voices of Youth Advocates (VOYA), Chicken Soup for the Soul, and many other online and print publications, and she speaks at conferences throughout the United States.

Beaufort ProWriters is a monthly meeting for professional writers or wannabe professional writers of any genre, from magazine articles to novels to technical writing. For more info, contact Katherine Tandy Brown at [email protected] or (843) 379-5886.

award-winning photographer to teach series on Photoshop

Award-winning digital photographer, Phil Dunn will be presenting a three part series on Photoshop. All workshops in this series will be hosted on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the Historic Beaufort campus, in room #111 in the Sandstone building.

The series begins on February 24 with An Introduction to Photoshop CS5: Building a Workflow in Camera Raw, enabling participants to master

the seven steps necessary to optimize the quality of every image. In this session, students will become accomplished with Adobe’s Camera Raw interface.

The second workshop in this series, Mastering Tools, Layers, Selections and Curves in CS5, will be held on March 30. This session will focus on acquiring the skills to use basic and advanced features in Adobe Photoshop, and how to manipulate images after optimization.

The final workshop, High Dynamic Range Photography, is scheduled for April 20th. The focus of this session will be extending your camera’s ability to respond to a wider range of light. Students will practice using Photoshop to simulate HDR by double processing images and delve into true HDR imagery by combining a range of exposures into one HDR image.

“Moderately priced digital cameras make it possible for individuals to document the world around them in exciting ways,” explains Dunn. “The challenge is optimizing the image before and after it’s been captured. This series will teach pre- and post-capture workflow that will allow them to realize their photographic vision.”

In order to participate in this workshop series, participants must possess a digital camera with at least a 10-megapixel sensor. Cost to attend these workshops is $275 for the entire series or $100 per session.

To register, contact Erica Breton with USCB Continuing Education at 843-521-4112 or [email protected]. For more information about Phil Dunn or to view his artwork please visit, www.phildunnart.com.

Thrilling young violinist to perform on Fripp Island

Don’t miss an incomparable musical experience, 5 p.m., Sunday, February 26, when fresh, thrilling violinist Emma Steele takes the stage at Fripp Island Community Centre.

The supremely talented Steele, a senior at Carnegie Mellon University, is a star pupil of the legendary violinist Cyrus Forough. Selected as concertmaster of the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic because of her virtuosity, she previously was concertmaster of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Encore Chamber Orchestra. At age 20 Emma was among only six finalists in the prestigious 2010 Sibelius Violin Competition. This is perhaps THE premier worldwide violin competition, held in Finland once every five years.

Tickets at the door $20; students $10. Your admission includes a sumptuous post-performance reception by Harold’s Catering, at which you can meet other music lovers and chat with the artist in a congenial setting. Free Fripp gate pass for all concertgoers. More info: (843) 838-6655.

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Trusting your Authentic Voice: From the Mat to the Page

Connect with memories that beg to be told. Tap into and trust your inner voice. Only you can tell your own story from your truth within. Yoga’s tradition of wisdom will open your heart and mind to allow you to clearly hear that authentic voice, and through a method of writing that releases the niggling self-critic, you will breathe life into your wisdom on the written page.

Join Kathy Folsom and Katherine Tandy Brown on Saturday, February 25th from 1 until 5 p.m. for an inspiring combination of yoga and writing in Yoga Chandra’s lovely waterfront studio at Lady’s Island Marina. During the afternoon, participants will relax and energize through breathwork, guided meditation and asanas or poses, and will write slices of memoir using Natalie Goldberg’s time-tested writing practice.

The fee for the afternoon of yoga and writing is $45 per person. Space is limited, so sign up now! Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the workshop begins. Wear comfortable, soft clothing. Bring a journal and several pens. Light refreshments will be available.

For further details, contact Katherine at (843) 379-5886, [email protected] or Kathy at (843) 812-6099, [email protected].


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By Tess MalijenovskyBeaufort, a setting for so many iconic

movies in the past, has been waiting for its next film. Local screenwriter, Teresa Bruce, hopes her latest screenplay—a romantic comedy called “The Wedding Photographer” based in Beaufort, SC—will impress the right producer at the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF). “I wanted to write a screenplay that could be filmed here,” said Teresa.

“The Wedding Photographer” was inspired one evening walking along Waterfront Park with her husband, photographer Gary Geboy, observing a couple awkwardly and uncomfortably posing for engagement photos. Teresa and her husband thought of their friend photographer, infamous for his cynicism of the South, and how hilarious it would be if he were forced to shoot “Bridezillas” in the Deep South. “It was just a really fun ‘what if ’ that launched this idea for the screenplay,” Teresa said.

Seeing Beaufort as somewhat of a destination spot for weddings, Teresa decided to do her research on wedding photography right here in the area. She tagged along as an “assistant” with well-known local wedding photographer Susan DeLoach to learn the ins and outs of the business. While the shoots were invaluable in helping Teresa learn terminology, they were useless in character development. Susan was as polite and graceful as a Southern Bell, whereas Teresa’s protagonist is a very cynical man from Chicago that hates weddings, hates the South, but ends up falling in love.

This will be the third year that Teresa’s screenplays have been accepted

in the BIFF. Her first was “Mask of the Innocent,” recently the winner of a Mexican film festival. The second was “The Scarlet Registry” about a man who is wrongly accused of exposing himself to his daughter and ends up on the national registry for sex offender, which was read at Beaufort Film Festival’s first table-read. Teresa is excited to bring a little humor to the crowd (after the wine and cheese reception) with 10 minutes of “The Wedding Photographer.”

This year’s Screenwriters Table Read BIFF event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Finalist screenwriters select 10 minutes of their work for six to seven actors on stage to read aloud and act out. Afterwards, members of the audience, writers themselves, can ask each author questions from what was that characters motivation to what inspired you to write the screenplay.

The best part of setting her screenplay in Beaufort, Teresa says, was working in references to the people and places that make this place so unique; Harold’s Country Club, for example.

Teresa has also done collaborative work with her husband in the photographic book “Transfer of Grace: Images of the Lowcountry,” in which her narrative is sprinkled throughout. “It made me stop and think about why I treasure this place and what it means to me,” Teresea said.

Don’t miss a good time at the USCB Center for the Arts with the wine and cheese reception at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. To find out more about the work of Teresa Bruce, go to her website at www.teresabrucebooks.com or visit her blog: http://teresabrucebooks.wordpress.com.

By Tess MalijenovskySiblings Brian and Jocelyn Rish of Summerville, S.C., will represent South

Carolina at the Beaufort International Film Festival with their 16-minute short “Saying Goodbye.”

“Saying Goodbye” is a heart-warming drama inspired by Oscar, the death-predicting cat who lives in a Rhode Island nursing home and accurately predicts the deaths of the home’s residents. When Jocelyn caught wind of the story from her brother it inspired her to write this short story, which won the 2008 South Carolina Fiction Project and later on the SC Film Commission’s Film Production Fund to produce the short film.

As part of the SC Film Commission’s Film Production Fund’s vision for southern stories, Brian and Jocelyn produced the film in Columbia, S.C. Nineteen University of South Carolina students and five Trident Technical College students were selected to work with hired professionals on the film.

The film and its Southern flavor was also inspired in part by Brian and Jocelyn’s grandmother who recently passed away in a nursing home.

“She loved cats so when I read about the story I thought, ‘Well how would our grandmother react to this death-predicting cat?’ I think it would have brought her a lot of comfort. My grandmother was very, very Southern, hence the character is modeled after my grandmother — it had to be Southern!”

Having grown up in South Carolina, Jocelyn said that they wanted to give the film a warm and gentile feel since the film touches on death as a subject. “We wanted it to feel warm and comforting and to me that is what the South is,” she said.

“Saying Goodbye” tells the story of Alma (played by Rebecca Koon), who arrives at a nursing home heartbroken after losing her family in a tragic accident. Her spunky new neighbor Eunice (played by Edith Ivey from “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”) befriends Alma and encourages her to enjoy living again.

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By lanier laneyWhen Chocolate Tree founder Pat

Green retired, she didn’t have to worry that Beaufort’s iconic candy store would pass into the hands of strangers. The new president, Joy King, is Pat’s youngest sister and has been at the store since day one 32 years ago and the Production Manager Gene Green is Pat’s son and literally grew up in the store. He’s been making chocolate there since high school so there have been absolutely no changes in their high quality chocolate formula or how it’s made. In fact, many of the folks making the chocolate have been there for decades.

Says Pat Green, “The shop was my baby and you don’t want to hand your baby off to a stranger. I know that Joy and Gene are going to do a great job. I feel totally confidant that they can carry on the tradition.”

Before becoming president and owner a year ago, Joy King had been the general manager of The Chocolate Tree for 25 years. The Providence, R.I., native came to Beaufort at an early age to visit her sister Pat who had been transferred here earlier from Providence with her Marine husband, Norm. Joy ended up meeting and marrying a Marine in Beaufort, Cliff King, and they have been here for 36 years. Their sons, Josh and Cliff, have also worked in the store.

Says Joy, “I’ve always loved the creativity of producing a product you could be proud of. At The Chocolate Tree, we always try to maintain a certain

quality in our confections by using only the finest quality ingredients while keeping up with the newest trends.”

This is where her nephew Gene, the production manager at the store since 2004, comes in. A few years back he was sent to study at the Pulakos Candy School at Gannon University in Pennsylvania. And he also has a degree in Fine Art from USC. The art training gave him a foundation for the creative thought and design that goes with confection.

Gene said, “I came back to Beaufort to take over at the store when my mom brought up the idea of retirement. I wanted to make sure that The Chocolate

Tree came into the next generation and all of my mother’s hard work prevailed. This store has become a landmark to this community. We have worked very hard to keep up the high standards of our product.”

Gene loves working at The Chocolate Tree. “One of the best things about making the candy, is that I have the pleasure of seeing people enjoying our hard work. Whether you are 1 or 100, there is something magical about chocolate candy, especially ours. We like to say that something from The Chocolate Tree is always ‘a gift in good taste,’ ” said Gene with a smile.

Gene met his wife, Amy, at USC and

they have been married since 2006. They have two daughters, Cadence and Morgan.

The Chocolate Tree opened in 1980 and became an instant Beaufort landmark for natives and tourists alike. Pat Green had originally started making chocolates for PTA bake sales. The parents who bought the chocolates were amazed by her handiwork so she decided to open a store with the help of her sister Joy. Now Gene says, “Many people in this community don’t remember a time when there was not a Chocolate Tree. Teachers are taking their classes and children on tours of our facility that they themselves took when they were in school.”

Adds Joy, “This business is wrapped in celebration, for the most part, holidays, birthdays, a treat for doing good in school or just enjoying your vacation. The faces on the children, the wide-eyed expression when they visit for the first time, the delight in the parents eyes as they watch their children’s faces. It is just a happy place to be.”

I always like to think that Valentine’s Day is better in Beaufort than any place else thanks to The Chocolate Tree. If you want to instantly get in the Valentine spirit, I suggest you make a visit to see all the wonderful heart-shaped delights on display. Special thanks to the Green and King families and all the hardworking employees at The Chocolate Tree who have brought so much to Beaufort over the years. Here’s hoping you have the best Valentine’s Day ever!

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Oscar Shorts (Animation)Friday, Feb. 24, 7pm

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Take ShelterFriday, March 2, 7pm

In Mexico, Spain and South America, the most prominent Hispanic families hold a Quinceañera celebration for their daughters when they turn 15. It’s the equivalent of American debutante parties where the daughters are “introduced” to society. I was lucky to attend the Quinceañera of the beautiful and elegant Diana Altamirano, daughter of Mario Alonzo and Yadira Altamirano of Beaufort. The religious part of the ceremony was held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and was accompanied by lovely music and a sermon by the priest who welcomed her into this new chapter of her adult life. Afterwards, there was a wonderful dinner and dance held in her honor attended by her many well wishers, relatives and friends at Penn Center on St. Helena Island.

Introducing Miss Diana Altamirano

A great time was had by all at the 4th Annual Oyster Roast & BBQ for The Humane Association of the

Lowcountry (HAL) who hosted their big annual fundraiser at Pleasant Point Clubhouse this past Saturday. People danced, drank, and bid on great silent auction items to raise money to help the plight of our homeless furry friends.

HAL was formed to enhance the Beaufort County Animal Shelter’s foster care program and improve its adoption rates. They’ve done an amazing job placing puppies and kittens, as well as dogs and cats, in foster homes until they are ready to be spayed or neutered and put up for adoption. HAL provides food, litter and other supplies. The group also pays for a portion of medical expenses. HAL holds adoption fairs and places pictures and descriptions on Petfinder to help foster and rescue animals find forever homes. HAL is an all-volunteer nonprofit charity, and all money donated is used to help the animals. (To volunteer or donate, go to: www.halsc.org)

I’m sure if the many animals they have helped over the years find happy homes could speak, they would give big thank-yous to all the ticket buyers, and hardworking volunteers and board members Rob studley, Tia Painter, Jan Hughes, sheila Munson and foster parent coordinator Carolyn Bolster. Special thanks go to Helen spalding and Diane Kenny for the great photographs they took for you at right:

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By Will McCulloughThe home that my family and I live

in smells. Badly. But there’s a catch: I’ve never personally noticed the smell. Heck, we’ve never even had anyone tell us it stinks. So how do I know our home smells? Simple, because we have pets. Now don’t get me wrong, we love our pets and they bring a great deal of joy to our family. But if you have pets in your home, there’s also a very good chance that you have pet odor. So, from one pet lover to another, let me give it to you straight. You may not notice the smell but when the time comes for you to sell your home, potential buyers will. Please don’t despair! There are many tried and true methods that a home seller can use to eliminate pet odor.

What I don’t recommendCover ups: Spray and plug-in air

fresheners are normally viewed by a potential buyer as exactly what they are, a cover up. Same thing goes for baking cookies. While this is a nice touch in an odor-free home, in a home with pets, the underlying pet odor tends to mingle with that of your freshly baked treats. I’ve yet to meet anyone whose mouth waters at the scent of Labrador-flavored cookies.

Taxidermy: I admit, at first glace this might seem like a win-win option.

You get a home free of pet odor and the kids get to permanently enjoy Marley in one of their favorite poses. However, I’m fairly certain that family therapy expenses would quickly outweigh any perceived positives.

What I do recommendInvite a friend: Please know that I

don’t mean just any friend. I mean that one friend you have who isn’t afraid to speak to you honestly. Most of your friends probably won’t tell you if your home has an odor. You need the one who will. Invite them over, explain to them that you are putting the house on the market and that you need them to tell you honestly if your home smells. If they say “yes,” thank them and, by all means, don’t disown them. We’re going to be needing them again later.

steam Cleaning: Whether done professionally or by yourself, this can often work wonders on mild pet odors. The professionals, with their experience

and materials, obviously have the upper hand in this arena, but if you’re working within a tight budget, the rental units you find at grocery store can do a fine job. Just be sure to also get the attachments so you can clean the upholstery in addition to the carpets.

arm & Hammer: These guys make a “Pet Fresh” powder that actually seems to do a good job at eliminating minor pet odors. While maybe not the best choice for the initial removal of odors, it can be a great option to help keep odors away after a more detailed treatment.

scoe 10x: This product has a reputation for doing an excellent job at eliminating pet odors in general and the odor of urine specifically. When used in conjunction with a black light to find old urine spots, it can be a powerful tool. Find it online at scoe10x.com.

Roomshocker: This product can be found at biocidesystems.com and has an excellent track record for eliminating not just pet odors but smoking odors as well. As the name implies, it’s an “entire room” treatment as opposed to a spot

treatment.Ozone Generators: Found online

at sites like odorfreemachines.com, these machines are reputed to work in a manner similar to the “RoomShocker” product above. They treat the area with ozone (O3) which reportedly breaks down the pet odor molecules. These units carry a large price tag and I have to honestly say that I have no personal experience with them.

Professional Cleaning services: It should go without saying that these folks deal with issues like this on a daily basis. Don’t hesitate to call in the pros for an initial consultation. It may well mean the difference between selling your home or not selling your home.

No matter what pet odor treatment you use, my recommendation is that you invite your honest friend back over once it’s been completed. Ask them for an updated opinion and, if you get the “thumbs up,” you’ll know that you’re now good to go. As a matter of fact, as a token of your appreciation, you may even wish to consider offering them a batch of freshly baked cookies.


From one pet lover to another, let me give it to you straight. You may not notice the smell, but when the time comes for you to sell your home, potential buyers will.

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

• Thursday, Feb. 9, Beaufort academy’s 5th graders Lat-in skit, 9 am. Also, pre K-4 students will host Author’s Night at the Kindergarten Building, 6:30 p.m.• Through Feb. 13, students at lady’s Island Middle school can purchase Candy Grams for their friends. The Candy Grams will be delivered Feb. 14. • Friday, Feb. 10, come out for the last basketball game of the season for Riverview and st. Peter’s at lady’s Island Middle school. Boys play at 5:15 and Girls play at 6:15 p.m. There is a charge for admission at the door and concessions are available.• Friday, Feb. 10, Valentine Dance “Sock Hop” from 3:30-5:30 p.m. ($1 in advance/$2 at the door). Also, ev-ery Friday is Jeans Day at lady’s Island Middle school ($5 for February and April, $8 for March).• Monday, Feb. 13, is Riverview’s Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m.• Monday, Feb. 13, lady’s Island Middle school will have a SIC meeting at 5 p.m. and a PTO meeting at 6 p.m.• Tuesday, Feb. 14, Beaufort academy will have a special assembly, “Loving Our Military Families” at 2:15 p.m.• Wednesday, Feb. 15, Beaufort academy has its Latin Honor Society Induction, 12:30 p.m.

BHs all Region BandCongratulations to the following Beaufort High School students for making the SCBDA All Region Band in Region 4:

Stephen Mikell, 1st ChairShelby Russell, 3rd ChairMikell Hannah-Harding, 4th ChairKatelin Miller, 12th ChairThis is a major accomplishment considering the students competed against schools like the Charleston School of the Arts and The Governor’s School. Hats off to them for their hard work.

Beaufort academy top finishers at sCIsa state literary MeetCongratulations to all the participants in the SCISA

State Literary Meet. Beaufort Academy joined 32 other schools for the State Meet and had six top finishers:• Second place — 2nd grader Caroline Marek for Lower School Storytelling and 4th grader Thomas Holladay for Lower School Poetry Recitation• Third place — Senior Katherine Neal for Upper School Oral Interpretation and Senior Madeline Griffith for Upper School Extemporaneous Speaking• Fourth place — 8th grader MacMillan Griffith for Middle School Oral Interpretation and 7th grader Preston Coleman for Middle School Extemporaneous SpeakingOther team members are Jared Heubel, Witt Compton, Ansleigh Pingree, Lauren Bartlett, Lawrence Lindsay, Emma Hincher, Skyler Nuelle, Katie Smith, Mary Mar-garet Achurch, Jock Joyce, Caroline Fontenot, Michael Bible, Jack Griffith, and Eddie Shacklett.

aMEs accepting applicationsAMES Academy is now accepting applications for the 2012–2013 school year. There will be an informational meeting at Broad River Elementary on Tuesday, Feb. at 6 p.m. Interested parents are invited to attend the infor-mational meeting and/or call 322-2600 to schedule an appointment with Jennifer Morillo (principal of BES/AMES) for more information and a tour. Find an online application at http://bes.beaufort.k12.sc.us.

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HOnOr rOLLLady’s Island ElementarysECOnD GRaDEHonor Roll Second Quarter Principal’s listDazia Draper Regan HillJason Fripp Alyssa HinesMaliyah Holmes Christian Ibanez-DonjuanArecely Rodriguez-Lopez Quinn JohnsonJennifer Ramirez Madalyn LalukTrinity Williams Caton McLamXavier Chaplin Caitlyn BaughmanChase Garrett Nash MillsKalysse Rivers Ashleigh SeabrookZachary Jindrich Billy TateJenna DerrickBailey HerronTHIRD GRaDEa-B Honor Roll second QuarterConnor FraserElijah Fess Genesis HernandezSam BaileyClay MiddletonLizbeth GuzmanNicholas HolmesJoshua PringleTalia MorganMarlon BeldenAlexis BonoMegan Bono

Brody ConnellLily DangerfieldJenna GaskinRebekah GaskinWes GravesKevin HagoodEli SmithSpencer SzalaiAbi WileyPrincipal’s list all-a’sMorgan GecyAly HeaterBurak HendersonKyla GollihughEvan HeftyAlex Wyman Sean Michael Kongkiat Jack Jepson Carolina Mohler Aniyah Pinkney Nolan Savarese Molly SmithFOURTH GRaDEa-B Honor Roll second QuarterLucy AydletteFatima Alarcon-Lozano Marley Bolding Parker ElliottMaria Bernabe Gabe Cairnes Justin CrosbyNyja Deville Genesis FrippAshanti Hart Michelle Higuera-Bernabe Bernard HolmesKamri JohnsonCarter PayneHenry ManleyEdmund McAlisterCharles Newcomb

Chloe PoloschanJohn PorterHunter SchafferLogan StatlerJyyan SimmonsAlaina WillifordEllie PayneCaroline RobinsonJazmin SmallsSequoia SmallsCarson TaylorKiani WrightPrincipal list all-a’sRhykera Brown Madison Fripp

Makayla SavoiJulian YslasCaitlin Ulmer Chelsea VanVulpen Deahn HolmesCharlie JindrichSandra RamirezMaureen WaunchJack Dangerfield

Clemson UniversityThe following local residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the fall 2011 semester:• Timothy William Britton of Beaufort, who is majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management).• Margaret Maclaren Elliott of Beaufort, who is majoring in Undeclared.• Samantha Elise Pettigrew of Beaufort, who is majoring in Language and International Trade.

• Leland Crumpton Stoddard III of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.• Chelsea Rae Wallace of Beaufort, who is majoring in Early Childhood Education.• Joshua Andrew Ward of Beaufort, who is majoring in Agricultural Education.• Tyranika Mildrell Bearden of Beaufort, who is majoring in Management (General Management Emphasis).• Trevyn Alexander Hey of Beaufort, who is majoring in Materials Science and Engineering.• Amanda Michelle Keenum of Beaufort, who is majoring in Undeclared.• Bonnie Elizabeth Alexander of Beaufort, who is majoring in Food Science.• Chelsey Marie Beals of Beaufort, who is majoring in Civil Engineering.• Kelly Sue Bickle of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Sciences.• Maeve Amanda Budi of Beaufort, who is majoring in Polymer and Fiber Chemistry.• Samantha Leigh Burnsed of Beaufort, who is majoring in Architecture.• James Christopher Huckabee of Beaufort, who is majoring in General Engineering.• Whitney Marie Rauenhorst of Beaufort, who is majoring in English.• David Theodore Tempel III of Beaufort, who is majoring in Horticulture.• Nancy Elizabeth Thomas of Beaufort, who is majoring in Biological Science (Prerehabilitation Science).• Kathrin Kelsey Trimmier of Beaufort, who is majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.• Megan Adrienne Turcotte of Beaufort, who is majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.

Pictured, left to right, back: Katherine Neal, MacMillan Griffith, Madeline Griffith. Front: Thomas Holladay and Caroline Marek. Not Pictured: Preston Coleman.

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2012 MEsas ContestsThe South Carolina Academy of Science is sponsoring a mail-in contest for the Middle/Elementary School Academy of Science, which can be found online at www.cas.sc.edu/cse/jordan. Students can also prepare a research paper or science project and present a 10-minute oral presentation in the Middle/Elementary School category at the SCAS Annual Meeting. Sometimes monetary awards are issued to the top five or 10 oral presenta-tions. The deadline for abstracts is Feb. 17, 2012. Please send them to Dr. James Privett, Judging Coordinator/ USC Sumter/ 200 Miller Rd. / Sumter SC 29150-2498/ Phone: (803) 938-3758/ Fax: (803) 938-3713/ email: [email protected].

Mossy Oaks’ chili cook-offThe Mossy Oaks Elementary School PTO held a chili cook-off on Friday, Jan.27. Girl Scout Troup #10 made the overall winning recipe. The winner of both the spicy category and the Mayor’s choice award was Ramona Montoya. Thomas Gnann, a 4th grader at MOES, won the traditional category. A group of (mostly) MOES alumni known as “The Three Amigos” won the non-traditional category with their white chili recipe. A special thank-you to Mayor Keyserling for participating and to Waffle House for their donations.

Mossy Oaks Elementary yearbooks

Yearbook order forms have been sent home. The cost of a yearbook is $20.00 and orders will be taken until March 12.

Broad River’s 100th Day of schoolBroad River Elementary School students in pre-k and kindergarten celebrated the 100th Day of school today with won-derful “100 Day” posters decorating the hallways. They found many different ways to count to 100 by 1’s, 5’s and 10’s, using different things to count with like buttons, pennies and cotton balls. The festivities carried out into their center time where they decorated “100 Day” hats and made beautiful necklaces using (yes,

you guessed it) 100 pieces of cereal!BHs Boys Varsity Basketball FundraiserBeaufort High Boys Varsity Basketball Team are also sponsoring a fund raiser at the San Jose Mexican restaurant on Lady’s Island every Friday and Saturday from 3-10 p.m. Tell them that you are there on behalf of the Beaufort High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to-ward the team. This will be held until the end of the school year.

sport officials support Breast Cancer awarenessThrough Feb. 10, SCISA Officials

Association referees are showing support of Breast Cancer Awareness by using pink whistles during games. In support of the referees and Breast Cancer Aware-ness, Beaufort Academy JV and Varsity Boys and Girls basketball players wore pink sweatbands during every game the week of Jan. 30.

Kickball with firefighters Lady’s Island Elementary School stu-dents played kickball with the Lady’s Island-St. Helena fire department as a reward for great behavior. Students earn magic dollars for doing the right thing. They redeem them at the school store or save them for special events such as the quarterly kickball game against the firefighters. Students could pay to play or be a spectator.

new salad bar at Broad RiverStudents at Broad River Elementary are excited about their newest addition to the cafeteria—a salad bar! Students have a variety of choices of meats and vegetables so they can create their own special salad. Broad River, winner of the Healthier U.S. Schools Bronze Award, is excited to offer their students this healthy, tasty choice.


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Friends of Caroline Hospice. Working on the project were Carol Clark, Kathy Adams, Frank and Carol Nocilla, Marisa and Bob Sherard, Nancy and Dick Steeves, Sherrie Suback, Marie Colucci, Marianne Hamilton, Maritza Schmidt, Mary Cieplowski, Richard and Maryanne Bender and, last but not least, Amy Stoeffler. We spent about three hours folding, sealing, yakking and laughing ... all for a wonderful cause.

At the most recent meeting of the Royal Readers, the book “Goodnight Mr. Tom” by Michelle Magorian was discussed. According to Pat Davidyock, who is the group’s leader, “Everyone agreed this was a powerfully inspiring read that they would recommend to young readers as well as old. Set in England’s countryside during WWII, this book deals with the dark side of child abuse balanced by the healing light of love this boy learns from kindly elderly Mr. Tom.” For February the club is reading “The Red Tent” by Anita Daimant. This book is a personal favorite of mine, I look forward to their review.

Maritza Schmidt has returned to Royal Pines! Maritza spent a month in Chicago helping her daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Michael Haught, adjust their schedules to coincide with their new daughter, Elisabeth. Michael Haught is the son of Bill and Marci Haught, also of Royal Pines. These two families have good news as Jessica, Michael and Elisabeth are moving back to South Carolina. Although, not returning to Beaufort, they will be a short distance away in Columbia. Happiest of all that Maritza is home is her husband Fred who will no longer be left to his own devices.

Maritza and a few of her Royal Pines friends gathered to celebrate her birthday. Friends Nancy Steeves, Sherrie Suback, Kathy Adams, Mary Cieplowski, Betty Fulcher, Carol Clark, Barbara Gilbert Amy Stoeffler, Marisa Sherard and Carol Nocilla. A friend named Carol Wilson was invited but turned out to be a no show!

Speaking of Wilson, Cathy and Bob Wilson spent time in Connecticut with their 2-year-old granddaughter Mackensey McNeal Wilson and her little 4-month-old sister Morgan Murray Wilson. According to Cathy, the girls are planning to open their law firm sometime during 2027! Their older cousin, 7-year-old Caitlin Elizabeth Wilson of Pennsylvania, was also visiting.

A 50th anniversary party was held in honor of Carol and John Clark at the home of Richard and Maryanne Bender. Many Royal Pines friends attended and one escapee, Barb Gilbert, came back for the party. It was a wonderful party for a wonderful couple.

A reminder: Best buy for salon services is the Technical College of the Lowcountry. A new class is on hand to serve your every need. Also, Karen Clymer of Medimorphosis in Port Royal can take care of all your Valentine’s Day facial and spa needs.

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By Kim HardingImagine skipping out on your bond

and hiding out in a Texas hotel room, flinching with every little noise, terrified that the police are going to raid the place at any minute. And then you hear the soft voice of a woman outside your door. You peek through the peephole and see an attractive blonde in the hall. Disarmed, you crack the door to see what this petite, lovely lady might need. But as soon as the door cracks just a bit, she kicks it in and points a pink mace gun at you.

Next thing you know, you’re being escorted out in pink handcuffs.

Sound like a “Charlie’s Angels” story? Think again. It’s one of the many outrageous, true stories from Beaufort’s most unlikely bounty hunter, Ashley McElveen.

McElveen was born in Barnwell and has lived in Beaufort ever since she was 4 years old. She graduated high school from Agape Christian Academy in 2001 and continued her education at TCL in 2003. Just a year later, Ashley laid her eyes on the love of her life, Ricky McElveen, a friend of her sister’s. They now share four children, three businesses and the love of tracking down a client

who has skipped out on the bond that their company, McElveen Bail Bonding, puts up. For seven years now, they’ve been working side by side.

Ashley has an interesting work history. She learned graphic design so that she could design logos for her sign company, A Sure Sign. She worked at the city jail for a stint. She helps manage Ricky’s businesses, Tire Buster’s and McElveen Marine. And now she owns her own bail bond company. Ashley is basically a serial entrepreneur who learns skills on an as-needed basis to run her businesses. A true street savvy woman who knows what she wants and how to get it.

The bondsman career developed from

her long-standing interest in criminal justice, which she harnessed at Polk Bail Bond School in Columbia. In bail bonding, she could make her own hours and still have plenty of time to spend with her small children. Contrary to what many might assume about her job, Ashley says she has a heart of gold and that, rather than being a “tough” gal, she

simply knows what she has to do and does it.

One time she arrested a defendant in her office for failure to appear in court and he escaped in his handcuffs while she was filling out the paperwork.

“I looked over and the defendant was gone!” she said. Ashley followed a tip that the defendant was on Broad River Boulevard. “I searched and searched and finally had to make the call I never wanted to make to dispatch,” Ashley said. But, she found the defendant the next day.

It’s not an easy line of work, but one that has also inspired Ashley’s father, James McPartland, to work with her as a bail bondsman.

“If I can only help change one person in my career, that will be enough for me to hang my hat on,” Ashley said. “Every time a new defendant walks into my office, the first thing I do is let him know that this was only a speed bump in your life. Today you can make a change! Each one of us has an opportunity to make something of ourselves, and today is the first day of the rest of your life.”

Ashley does everything she can to help her defendants better themselves, even if it means giving them a ride to court.

By Ellen EvansI remember when my daddy, mama,

sisters and brothers worked on the farm. It was cold and daddy always used to go out and plant tomatoes, okra, and mustard and turnip greens and cotton. He would take the cotton to the mill and sell it. At that time we didn’t have any coats so we would all go sit on the bus because the bus was warm. We also had to go to different family members houses because we didn’t have enough space to stay.

Beaufort Then & nowThis moment in Beaufort’s history is an excerpt from the book “Beaufort ... Then and Now,” an anthology of memories compiled by Holly Kearns Lambert. Copies of this book may be purchased at Beaufort Book Store. For information or to contribute your memory, contact Holly at [email protected] or [email protected].

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From left, Amelia Mitchell, Marion Simmons and Olivia Lee sit by the side of the pool during swim safety lessons at the Wardle family YMCA.

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Above: Ricky and Ashley McElveen. Right: Ashley at work tracking down a client for

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Beaufort Garden Club to hold workshop

The Beaufort Garden Club will present a day long seminar/workshop, “Get Ready ... Get Set ... Grow!” on February 28 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North Street, in Beaufort. Local experts will lecture and present workshops on Miniature Flower Arranging, Making Hypertufa Planters, Camellias 101, Container Gardening, Food Among the Flowers and Modern Floral Design. Master Gardener Betsy Jukofsky will lecture on “Native Plants” and Landscape Architect Jay Weidner will talk about “Pruning Practically Everything.” The cost for this event is $35, which includes lunch. Seating is limited, so reserve your space now. For email registration form or more information, contact [email protected] or 524-0339.

Historical society presents guest speaker

Beaufort County Historical Society presents Joseph McGill at noon on Thursday, Feb 9. All meetings are held at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club,

Meridian Road, Lady’s Island. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend at no charge. This event is in partnership with the SC Humanities Council. McGill will discuss the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in first person and in uniform. Joseph McGill, Jr. is a native of Kingstree, S.C., and is currently a Program Officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was the regiment portrayed in the award-winning movie “Glory.” As a Civil War re-enactor, Mr. McGill participates in parades, living history presentations, lectures, and battle reenactments.

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B.C. United Soccer Club (U10 boys team) took first place at the James Island Soccer Festival in Charleston on Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5. The coach is Yoshihisa Tanaka. Pictured above is, top row, left to right, Alex Hernandez, Gabriel Guadaguno, Sebastian Laverde, William Tumlin and Ethan Goodwin. Bottom row is Benjamin Trask, Thomas Holladay, Merritt Patterson, Aki Carter and Sonny Quintanilla. Find out more about the team at www.bcunitedsoccerclub.com.

BHs wrestling championsThe Beaufort High School wrestling team had five region champions who won their weight class at the Region 8 AAAA tournament last week. Coach Bill Damude, who has been the wrestling coach at the school for 24 seasons, said the team was very successful this year and boasts a 28-9 dual meet record.

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By Terry sweeneyThe best way to describe the Sean

Minor 2010 Sauvignon Blanc is “music for the mouth.” Something magical happens when the bottle is opened and the first notes of fresh ruby grapefruit come wafting their way up carried on a citrusy tropical breeze. OK, you’re thinking, how much of this stuff has he had tonight? And was it wise to open his laptop and write his column? Maybe he should have slept it off and seen how he felt in the morning.

Never mind how I felt in the morning. I still think this Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect kick-back-put-your-feet-up-forget-your-troubles-c’mon-get-happy wine you can ever hope to find. And I wasn’t even looking. It’s not my fault it was 75 degrees in February and suddenly I was sweating in a T-shirt and shorts with a warm Old World cabernet in my hand making me feel even warmer. But good news! Apparently, thanks to global warming, you can now break out your summer whites long before Memorial Day without public scorn or social embarrassment. The time just seemed right for my summer beverage of choice — sauvignon blanc.

I was yearning for a nice, cold, crisp, m o u t h w a t e r i n g grapefruit solo to

play on my palate. Who knew it would bring fresh melon and fig and limes and the rest of its flavor packed orchestra? Sean Minor, that’s who. He’s a genius. He’s the “Mozart of the Vine” and somehow he has taught his grapes to sing. For his sauvignon blanc, he has perfected a brilliant process: putting a portion of his juice in small neutral French oak barrels and the majority of it in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Then he expertly combines the two using his gifted

palate to produce this symphony of tropical fruit flavors. OK, I’m sure his super talented consulting winemaker Will Bucklin helps (after all, the guy started his career at the historic Chateau Lafitte Rothschild).

But somehow I feel it is Sean Minor who ultimately wields the baton and keeps his “vinstruments” tuned and performing at their best.

And by the way, it’s not just me talking or the fact that this wine sells for UNDER $2 DOLLARS! This Sauvignon Blanc 2010 of which I speak won a Double Gold ... Best of Class ... at the California State Fair Wine Competition in 2011. This naturally made me want to feel the music in his other wines. And so I tried a chardonnay, his cabernet sauvignon, and a red blend, all of which were absolutely deliciously on key. He’s won award after award for his compositions since he founded his Sean Minor Four Bears Winery in Sonoma in 2005, and rightfully so.

I’m too old to intern or I’d get a backpack, thumb my way to Sonoma and pitch a pup tent in his vineyard just to learn at the feet of this Wine Master. So instead I guess I’ll just have to settle for drinking gallons of it right her on my porch and let Sonoma come to me. Cheers!

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By Jack sparacinoIsn’t it comforting, the old expression

that “with age comes wisdom.” Given the millions of things I have yet to figure out, maybe we need to launch an adage re-visitation team (A.R.T.) to see if this saying really holds water. In the meantime, here are a mere 15 of the everyday things that continue to puzzle me.

1. Mechanical pencils. OK, I guess they’re convenient if you

just can’t be troubled with finding a pencil sharpener (or even a sharp knife). But the lead seems awfully thin and the points sure break easily. Plus they’re more expensive than good old fashioned wooden lead pencils. Pencil me in for wood.

2. Pizzas with anchovies.Yes, I’ve tried them and yes, some

people keep ordering them. As much as I absolutely love anchovy flavor in a Caesar salad and sure like pizza in general, anchovy pizza just seems strange looking and tasting. Not bad, exactly, just strange.

3. The rarity of accents among southern TV newscasters.

Don’t most people like Southern accents? Certainly I do. So the constant parade of otherwise competent newscasters with interchangeable voices is a bit dull. Seems like there are more sportscasters with pleasant, local accents.

4. Korean air TV commercials.What in the world are they talking

about, specifically? The voice over, or is it just the song lyrics, seem almost indecipherable. (The long-legged flight

attendants I get.)5. McDonald’s coffee ad lyrics.What language are they speaking/

singing and why can’t they just say something like, “Hey our coffee is hot, fresh, and a heck of a lot less expensive than you know who’s. C’mon in and try a cup!” Too boring?

6. Paperback books that cost more than $5.

How much can paperbacks possibly cost to publish? Aren’t they mass produced? Don’t the publishers want to keep you away from Kindle?

7. Maps without mileage scales.Alright, we’ve located our destination.

But how far away is it? Do we have to get on the computer and go to Mapquest or Google Maps? What happened to those little scales at the bottom of the map that said something like “one inch equals 25 miles”? OK, OK, map makers are “scaling back.”

8. Imitation vanilla extract.You’ve decided to bake something

terrific, maybe a birthday cake for someone special, or some pastries. You’ve got your flour and sugar ready, maybe some eggs and shortening. Seems questionable to substitute imitation vanilla extract for the real thing. Save a few cents here and there? Sure. But jeepers, imitation vanilla extract is made from artificial flavorings, most of which come from wood byproducts or coal

extracts. No wonder if it doesn’t taste nearly as good as real vanilla.

9. The terrible downside of flip flopping.

Seems like if you never change your position or viewpoint, you’re often ignoring new information as it becomes available. As Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.”

10. no layout diagrams in department stores.

I need to buy something. It’s in the store somewhere, probably in house wares. But where are house wares? Is that what that sign says way over there? Is that lady an employee or a shopper? Should I just ask her anyway? Hmm, those watches under the counter here look nice. Now what was it I was looking for?

11. no penmanship classes for doctors?

Yikes, their handwriting is often even worse than mine, and that’s going some. Don’t they understand how dangerous it might be if someone misreads their instructions? Of course they do. Maybe they can text their messages more often if the handwriting classes are full.

12. Dogs are not allowed in this hotel?Many wonderful hotels (the Waldorf

Astoria, for example, in New York City) and countless nice motels welcome dogs. So how come you guys don’t allow dogs?

13. The relative rarity of really large brim hats in the lowcountry (and elsewhere) compared to baseball hats, for example.

Sombreros look cool, don’t they? Also your basic big

floppy hat (note I said floppy, not flip floppy!). So where are they, hiding in people’s closets? Blown overboard? Sitting in the corner waiting to be exiled to a tag sale?

14. The derivation of “cat got your tongue”?

Yick, this one sounds a little gross. But cats are nice, and so is silence sometimes. Even “Ask Yahoo” concedes that no one is positive about the origins of this expression. Hmm.

15. Why “slippery slopes” are almost always supposed to be bad.

Surely skiers like their slopes slippery enough to ski down, and dry and crumbly or sticky slopes can’t be all good. Plus, it seems a fair bet that there’s something nice at the bottom of that slope. You know, like a department store with a diagram that tells you where to find real vanilla extract, sombreros, or wood pencils. And, oh yes, fish free pizza!

Clearly, I need to live longer so I can acquire a little more wisdom. In the meantime, I’m going to keep quiet about all the things I don’t understand. The cat has my tongue.

Each morning begins with a balancing act that consists of basic necessity, socially accepted

behavior, missing keys, matted make up and the attempt to make it out the front door with all necessary clothing. Certainly there is a long list of pros of being a woman; many of which can be used at the drop of a hat when needed, conjured up to perfection when pushed into a corner, and delivered with a powerful punch in moments. However, it is without a doubt a power that comes with great responsibility and even greater challenges.

Early training of these fine female faculties began with the simple understanding that my father could, in fact, be swayed. His firm stance on no pigs in the house was one deserving of debate. Porky was my friend, my pet and most times better behaved than my sibling. It was during this momentous stand I learned, as so many women do, that a smile combined with just the right head tilt topped with a bright-eyed stare could be a most effective negotiation technique. Porky learned to sit and Daddy learned to compromise.

I learned “no” means find another way to present your case.

It is a common misconception that tears are a cure all for our population. Most of us learn that tears can be misinterpreted, misconstrued, and for all practical purposes, a waste of good mascara. It is not within a woman’s tears where power is found. It is in adaptability, versatility, and compatibility with a slightly less complex gender. Men see blue; women see white, turquoise, muted navy, and a possible need for pink. Once understood, this difference can be maximized for incredible return.

Southern women have a way of mastering the head tilt, the bright-eyed stare and the astonishing ability to create a masterful argument for just about anything. Examples of this phenomenon

are easily found in restaurants, shopping centers and homes all over our great nation. Although I haven’t served in the halls of Congress, I am certain there is an ample amount of bright-eyed stares driving legislation. This in no way suggests weakness or naivety, instead it channels years and years of proper training to communicate a reservoir of strength and perseverance.

Having learned that displays of aggression are appropriate coming only from the male masses, women have risen to the occasion of modification in the graceful way only women can. Throwing a fit, a plate, a shoe, even a golf club may have its time and place; however, throwing a devil-be-damned stare changes courses of action. Throwing a plate only changes a dinner setting.

Clearly it is socially, even Southernly, acceptable for a man to express aggression,

often it is even poetically painted as passion. Women, on the other hand, have a one-way ticket to the crazy couch when participating in bouts of aggression or passionate debate. It is a learned behavior to find more suitable methods of persuasion. A Southern woman can hush a crowd with a cut of her eyes, even disarm an army with a silent glare. Any skeptic is welcomed to join my grandmother during a Sunday worship service — with one look she can quiet even the most mischievous pew of participants. Still doubtful? Find a woman, any woman and try to take her chocolate. Immediately, you will be reduced to salt and oxygen with the blink of an eye.

In an industry dominated by my male counterparts, I have found my skill set to be as complimentary as it is confusing. Surrounded by testosterone, I have learned to adapt, overcome and even enjoy my female mystique. That which handicaps me in the eyes of many catapults me in the eyes of those that matter. A woman who knows her worth, manages her powers, multiplies her reach, even allowing her to change a man’s mind. And teach a pig to sit.

Southern women have a way of master-ing the head tilt, the bright-eyed stare and the astonishing ability to create a masterful argument for just about anything.

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Jack Sparacino has a Ph.D. in psychology from The University of Chicago. He has published over 20 articles in psychological and medical journals. He is retired from United Technologies Corporation and now lives with his wife, Jane and their two dogs on St. Helena Island. His hobbies include fishing, clamming, crabbing, shrimping and writing.

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The March of Dimes held the official kick off for the 2012 March for Babies fundraising campaign on Wednesday, January 25, at the Outback Steakhouse on Boundary Street.

Veronica Vereen, Community Director for the March of Dimes, served as emcee at the event which brought together representatives from family and corporate teams from the Beaufort community. “This kick off is a wonderful opportunity to get our teams’ fundraising efforts started, so they have plenty of time to recruit team members and raise money for healthier babies,” said Veronica.

Teams use this time to promote special events that they are planning for fundraising efforts. The Ambassador team name is FiremanSavingBabies. They are planning an event called “SHOW UP in TURNOUT for Babies” the day for the walk on Saturday, April 21. Firemen and friends are encouraged to come out in their turnout gear and walk the three miles with their team.

“Our March for Babies event will be held on Saturday, April 21st at the Naval Heritage Park. Funds raised for March for Babies support vital research to help prevent premature birth and birth defects and supports community programs that help moms have full-

term pregnancies. Last year the March of Dimes distributed nearly $500,000 in community grant funding to projects improving the health of South Carolina’s moms and babies,” said Veronica.

South Carolina currently has a premature birth rate of 14.3% — one of the highest in the country. Premature babies often struggle to survive and many have lifelong health and developmental consequences. In half of all cases there is no known cause for premature birth.

During the kick off, participants from March for Babies 2011 who raised more $1,000 or more were recognized as part of the Circle of Champions. “Our Circle of Champions are leading the way so more babies will have a healthy start in life, and more families will know the joy of having a healthy baby.” said Veronica.

One family that knows the journey of premature birth is the Connellys, who are serving as this year’s Beaufort Ambassadors. Ryan and Ashley Connelly are thankful to have Emilia and Olivia. Ashley commented, “March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization that, among many things, funds research concerning prematurity, low birth weight and birth defects. A drug implemented because research funded by the March of Dimes saved Emilia and Olivia.”

To register yourself or a family or corporate team, please call the March of Dimes office at 843-571-1776 or visit marchofdimes.com/southcarolina.

In the Beaufort community, March for Babies is sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Beaufort Pediatrics, Beaufort OB/GYN, MCAS of Beaufort, and Stokes Honda, Toyota, and Used Cars. March for Babies is sponsored nationally by the March of

Dimes and corporate supporters Kmart, Farmers Insurance Group, CIGNA, Famous Footwear, Sanofi Pasteur, FedEx, Mission Pharmacal Watson Pharmaceuticals, First Response and United Airlines.

Each year, the South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes invests in mission initiatives statewide, including research grants and local community programs. Through these programs, the March of Dimes continues working to prevent birth defects and infant death, reduce South Carolina’s premature birth rate, increase access to prenatal care and educate men and women about having healthy babies.

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By Martha O’ReganDo you ever wonder why some

members of your family or certain people in your office seem to catch everything that comes down the pike, even though you are all sharing the same air space? They are the ones who get “sick” with everything that is “going around.” They may even say things like, “oh, now that my kids are back in school, I will be sick within the week,” and they do. Or, they ate the same thing you did, yet they got “food poisoning” and you didn’t. Perhaps it is the other way around and you are the one who seems to get sick at the drop of a hat. Do you ever wonder why those folks who are around sick people all day long, like doctors, nurses and teachers, aren’t always sick with the latest virus going around? Yes, they probably have better hand washing habits then the general public, but truth be known, not always.

The difference is the person’s G.A.P. (General Adaptive Potential). The wider the G.A.P., the greater your ability to adapt to life’s dramas and traumas and to “ward off ” the “germ du jour.” No question that “stress” causes this syndrome and that disease but since we all have stress, why don’t we all have every illness in the book? This is due to our individual G.A.P.s.

When the G.A.P. is narrow, the body is more contracted and more sluggish in

cellular frequency, which isn’t allowing the body to adapt as efficiently as it is designed, causing frequent illnesses, weight issues or a general reduction in vitality. Being dynamic beings, our vibrations are always changing which is why some days we feel better than others. These are the days we can “roll” with life’s situations with humor and ease, while other days, we just can’t get past that silly little fight with our teenager or the guy who cut us off at the light.

Our G.A.P. is directly proportionate to our lifestyle choices and can be improved by achieving balance in the six essentials of life — what we eat, what we drink, how we rest, how we exercise, how we breathe and, most importantly, how we think. I believe that as a society, we are beginning to realize

that change is not as hard as it used to be. Healthier foods are easier to come by, the benefits of simply walking 30 minutes a day are touted by the experts, we’re understanding the power of the breath as well as the benefits of water and proper rest. We’re also getting tired of the drama of the news and politics and choosing to put more enlightened messages and music into their minds. All of these areas contribute to our G.A.P.

Highly contractive foods — such as meat, dairy and salt — affect us internally as a tightening or restricting, showing up as a quick temper, negativity, impatience, nervousness or frantic behavior from being overly scheduled — the “toe-tappers.” Highly expansive products, such as sugar, coffee, chocolate, alcohol and medications relate to an inflating, or an opening-out feeling. This feeling expresses itself as the inability to concentrate, disorganization, un-groundedness, or lack of motivation — the “worry warriors.” If you notice yourself in these generalizations, consider reducing some of the culprits while adding more foods found in nature.

Awareness is the key — if you are not aware of things that contribute to your G.A.P. — how can you change it? Here’s to awareness and your choice to change. Live Well ... Have Fun!


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Now, before I go any further, let it be stated that this article — or any for that matter — is written to be fun and light-hearted, yet motivating, informative and maybe even a little silly. My word is not law, but I do try my best to write about things that are close to my heart, as well as address and respond to the views, opinions and feedback from my readers and clients.

The subject of beauty being a pain originated from the many clients who visit my salon for threading services. Not so much the eyebrows, but particularly the ultra sensitive and sacred upper lip area, causes quite a stir and reaction. Yet, as moving as this beauty treatment is, the clients keep coming back for more.

The determination for repeat visits lies within the fact that the service resolves an unwanted issue. This fact is applicable to any beauty treatment we can wrap our thoughts around. The service of choice simply resolves, restores, covers or removes the client’s desired point of interest.

So whether it be enduring hours of a day at the salon or seconds ripping wax stripes from your legs, the bottom line is that in some way, shape or form, there is a slight to maximum level of discomfort when it comes to beauty. Viva la revolucion de beauty!

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When the Lunch Bunch ate at Luther’s last week, the place was filled inside and out because the weather was so gorgeous, perfect for dining on their outdoor patio that overlooks Waterfront Park and the Beaufort River.

We were pleased to be part of the crowd and our enthusiasm showed when we ordered a whole slew of starters. Kim wanted the hot, buffalo fried oysters; Gene got mild buffalo wings; and I had been craving the warm crab and shrimp dip that comes with soft bread and Bugles. It’s so good! The whole group agreed that the dip was delicious, and that Bugles are rarely seen anymore but need to make a comeback.

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Kim enjoyed her turkey, bacon and brie wrap, but admitted she was

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I chose the somewhat healthy spinach salad made with hard-boiled eggs, bacon, cheese, and I opted for grilled shrimp and viniagrette dressing. I also brought home teriyakki wings for my husband because he loves the food at Luther’s, too.

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Monthly tasting and they’re all mixed upWell, really, I mean the wines were all

mixed up, not the tasters. (Although, we all know some of the people we taste and drink with are definitely mixed up.) And by mixed up, I mean mixtures of grapes — blends as are they are called in wine-speak. The group was the group I taste with every month on Hilton Head, some really experienced, some less so but looking to learn. The important thing is we’re all friends so it’s a chance to see each other and enjoy some libations.

Our tasting this week was five red wine blends, four from California and one from Washington state. They were all in the $12 to $15 range, not all the same grapes in each one but some were sort of similar to others and none of them were the ones that most of this group expected. I’m sure you know by now that I like blends because of the added layers of flavors and textures that come from using more grape varieties. The hard part of this, though, is that even wines that are named for one grape variety are not necessarily all that one grape. United States’ wine regulations, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, say that a wine has to be a minimum of only 75% of the grape named on the label. That means that many of the Cabs we drink, that are made in this country, are not all Cab. They may be, but they may not be. And, if they aren’t, no one has to tell what the percentage that isn’t Cab is. All of which means, when we drink a Cab, we may be drinking a blend. For the wines that aren’t named for a grape variety, the producers are allowed to use whatever name they choose. Some of these names reflect what the wine is, where it’s from, or, just for fun, yada yada. (I have to tell you the versions of what you remember of some of these names, after drinking them and then coming into the store later, can come close but not always. Makes me wonder why they don’t think to use easier names.)

Anyhow, our first wine was Joel Gott Relative Red. Most of us have drunk at least one of the Joel Gott wines. The Cab, the Chard, the red Zin — whichever. The name “Relative Red” comes from the Gott winery’s family

of workers, their sense of working and belonging together and what being part of their extended family means to them all. This wine was hard to place in order for the tasting because its primary grape would suggest that it belonged later in the line up, but, overall, its body was lighter than the others. It is mostly Zinfandel with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. As expected, the Zin delivers a punch of aromas right up front, then a real smoothness comes with the flavors. The intensity of the Zin flavors are tempered by the Syrah and enhanced by the Cab. Of all the wines, this one was the lowest price, but no one knew that except me. (And now you do too, obviously.)

Wine number two was Guenoc Victorian Claret. “Claret” is the old British name for red wines from Bordeaux. Usually when an American blend is called “claret,” it implies that the five traditional Bordeaux red grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot), or most of them, are in there. For this wine, all five are used. It is full of cherry and black fruit flavors like blackberry, dark plum and blueberry. From vintage to vintage, we never get to find out the exact blend, but year after year there is not much variation in how good it tastes. This wine is medium bodied so not too much in warm weather and not too much for seafood and poultry too. I enjoy if often with salmon and tuna so you see what I mean.

Moving on, Waterbrook Melange noir was our third wine. This is the one from Washington state. Still with the French references in the name — “melange” is French for mixture and “noir” if French for black but, as we all know, it means dark skin grapes in wine-speak. (Has it occurred to anyone that wine people make up words and insist that

we all use them. Great game if you can get a copy of the rules!) Considering it’s from Washington and a cooler growing climate, most of us thought this wine would have been lighter bodied than it is. The exact blend of grapes and their percentages vary in this wine from year to year, but the list is longer than any of the others we tasted. It’s usually mostly Merlot, close to 35%, then Cabernet Sauvignon, somewhere near 20 or 25%. After that, look out! There’s Malbec, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Mourvedre, Counoise, Cinsault, Carignanne and maybe more. This wine was really deeply colored in our glasses and most of us thought that it was the best balanced of the five as well — rich fruit flavors with good tannins and a nice finish. It was the highest priced at $14.99.

Fourth, we tasted st Francis sonoma Claret. This one was also made with the five Bordeaux varieties (36% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc and 7% Petit Verdot). Darker colored than the Guenoc Claret, the flavors and textures are deeper and more intense. As usual with St Francis’ style, there is a lovely juicy texture in this wine that most of us really enjoyed. And if that doesn’t make it easy drinking, nothing can.

Last but not least, we tasted Marietta

Old Vine Red. Since we usually see the phrase “old vine” associated with red Zinfandels, I’ll bet it’s a safe assumption that this wine is a Zin-based blend. The rest of the blend we may never know. Marietta admits to the Zin being the main grape, but no more. They have been making the wine for over 30 years and we are currently on Lot 56. Since they are not telling us what the other grapes are, we can taste it without any preconceived notions or expectations. As the first wine in the line up this would have been tough. But, as the last, with the others still fresh in our heads, we were more able to taste with less information. (Part of that could be a bit of alcohol too.) This wine was the fullest bodied of all, although not heavy. It had more dark chocolate, almost cocoa, and rich dark fruits — it sort of reminded me of chocolate-covered cherries and blueberries. Yum yum.

So, that’s the mix. We each had our favorites, but we all agreed they were all good and, at the right times and with the right foods, one that might not have been our personal favorite would be better. When your tasting group admits that you know you’ve had a good mix of wines. And you know each winery made a good mix of grapes. And, if you all go home happy, you know you have a good mix of friends. Enjoy!


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

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

BACK PORCH GRILL: 950 Ribaut Road, Beaufort; 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.

BERRY ISLAND CAFE: Newpoint Corners, 1 Merchant Lane, Lady’s Island; 524-8779; Soups, salads, ice cream; 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.

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

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

DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT: 1699 11th St. W, Port Royal; 524-7433; Seafood; D.

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

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

FOOLISH FROG: 846 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island; 838-9300; L.D.

FRYED GREEN TOMATOES SOUTHERN EATERY & CAFE: 2001 Boundary St., Beaufort; 379-9601; Buffet-style Southern cooking; B.L.D.

FUJI RESTAURANT: 97 Sea Island Parkway, Hamilton Village, Lady’s Island; 524-2662; Japanese steak house; L.D.

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

GILLIGANS: 2601 Boundary St., Beaufort; 838-9300; Seafood, steaks; L.D.

GOURMET ON WHEELS: 812-8870; Healthy home-cooked meals delivered to your door weekly; D.

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

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

HECKLERS: 2121 Boundary St., Suite 100, Beaufort Town Center Beaufort; 379-2090; 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; Japanese; 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.

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

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

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; Ice cream and sandwich cafe; B.L.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PIZZA INN: 2121 Boundary St., Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort; 379-8646; L.D.

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

PORT ROYAL PASTA COMPANY: 1340 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 379-0146; D

Q ON BAY: 822 Bay St., Beaufort; 555-

1212; Barbecue, Southern cooking;L.D.

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

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.

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

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

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

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: 1638 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.

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

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

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

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DOWN1. Spew profanities2. Aid and ____3. Jolt, e.g.4. Home to Buccaneers5. Right-leaning characters6. Goes with flows7. *___ Rawls, Grammy-winning soul singer8. Forfeit9. Type of seabird10. Bottle to a baby?11. Like a devoted fan12. Network of nerves15. Full of grief20. Make corrections22. ___-D.M.C.24. NBC’s logo25. Will Ferrell as G. W. Bush, e.g.26. “__ ___ costs”27. Mozart and Einstein, e.g.29. ____ ex machina31. Often precedes “necessary”32. Baseball Hall of Famer Ryan33. Foolish34. *Recipient of most 2012 Grammy nominations36. *Taylor Swift’s hit38. *MusiCares Person of the Year42. Type of fishing net45. Tiny antelope49. Formerly OSS51. Assuage or conciliate54. Hen’s call56. Scallywag57. Done in loads58. *Grammy of sports59. Froze, as in kicker60. Basmati, e.g.61. *Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta’s title62. Soviet gymnast Korbut63. Oaf64. They’re average?67. Famous T-Rex

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For years we have been encouraged to add fish oil to our diets and the diet’s of our Best Friends.

The Omega-3 fatty acids help dogs with osteoarthritis, improving mobility and reducing inflammation and can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Every retail outlet you visit these days has a section devoted to fish oil. My question: where is it all coming from? To be effective, fish oil should come from North Atlantic cold-water fish. There cannot be that many cold-water species in the North Sea to provide the millions of jars of encapsulated fish oil available in all the big box stores nationwide. Seems fishy to me.

The newest, and perhaps, more reliable nutritionally loaded oil is something you’ve probably been avoiding for years — either that, or you think it’s a suntan lotion. Yep, we’re talking about coconut oil. As an important ingredient in America’s processed foods for most of the 20th century, coconut oil is one of the world’s few saturated-fat vegetable oils. That designation alone gave it a terrible reputation and by the 1990’s it had all but disappeared from our food supply. The vegetable oils that replaced it caused more harm than coconut oil ever did and, consequently, coconut oil is enjoying a revival.

The one you want to get to know is the unrefined “virgin” oil that is made from fresh coconuts. (The other, usually labeled RDB — Refined, Bleached, Deodorized — is made from copra or dried coconut meat and then treated with chlorine and hexane to remove impurities. It is inexpensive, bland and odorless, usually labeled as a skin or hair care product.) You’ll most likely find the virgin, organic oil in a glass jar at a health food store or in the better oils section of the grocery. Depending on the

temperature, coconut oil will be solid or liquid. Below 75 degrees it is solid and white; above that, it is a transparent liquid.

Most of coconut oil’s health benefits come from medium chain fatty acids, mainly lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid. This combination of goodies creates the same disease-fighting derivative monolaurin that babies get from mothers’ milk, while capric and caprylic acids are best known for their antifungal effects. Capric acid also balances insulin levels. While protecting the body against infection, they also are metabolized to provide an immediate source of fuel and energy, enhancing athletic performance and aiding weight loss.

While there have been no clinical trials on the effects of coconut oil in a dog’s diet, anecdotal evidence is impressive. Many reports involve beneficial results with itchy skin, cuts, wounds and ear problems. Dogs with flea allergies, contact dermatitis and/or dull coats typically stop scratching

after coconut oil is added to their food. An added benefit, I noticed, was with a smelly dog friend of mine, Ramone. You know the kind of dog I mean — the one that smells like damp carpet all the time. Bathing Ramone was a waste of time and you had to change your clothes and wash your hands immediately after playing with him. Ramone’s owner began to routinely dribble the leftover coconut oil he used to cook breakfast eggs onto Ramone’s chow. In less than a

month, Ramone and his owner enjoyed a stench-free life and Ramone could receive the daily body rubs he deserved.

The best way to give coconut oil is in small amounts throughout the day — a dab here and there, depending on the dog’s weight. I will “butter” a dog cookie with a scrape through a designated dog jar of coconut oil for a special treat in addition to stirring a spoonful into a meal. Like Ramone’s dad, the easiest way I’ve found is to fry something in coconut oil and then make a little extra for the dog du jour.

Of course, as with anything new, you’ll want to start small. Introduce a little coconut oil gradually a little at a time in divided doses — 1/4 tsp for a tiny dog up to a teaspoonful for a big dog. Because coconut oil kills harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeasts and fungi, the burden of removing dead organisms may trigger symptoms of detoxification. Headaches, fatigue, diarrhea and flu-like symptoms are common in humans who consume too much too fast and the same can happen with dogs.

Try it. It’s tasty, sustainable and good for everyone.


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While there have been no clinical trials on the effects of coconut oil in a dog’s diet, anecdotal evidence is impressive. Many reports involve beneficial results with itchy skin, cuts, wounds and ear problems.

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support group helps post-abortion womenIf you are a post-abortion woman struggling through the pain of issues relating to an abortion experience, there is healing and hope. The Beaufort Women’s Center is offering abortion recovery assistance through “Healing Hearts”, a 10-week support group that will meet at the center on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 9 p.m. beginning February 9. All inquiries are confidential. Seating is limited so call 843-525-0300 and let the healing begin. Ask for Susanne or Donna.

sportfishing & Diving Club will meetThe Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club’s February meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road, on Lady’s Island. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be nationally renowned charter captain, humorous radio star and fisheries trivia expert Captain Fuzzy Davis of Hilton Head Island. He will reveal his secrets of winter fishing. Guests are welcome. For additional information, call Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.

Presentation focuses on stress reductionAnnouncing the 4th Annual Mid-Year Stress Reduction presentation for anyone — area counselors, social workers, employee in human services,etc. — who needs a boost to make it through the second half of the fiscal/school year. The presentation will feature two Beaufort locals, Jan Spencer and Martha Schein, offering humor, music, activities and fun. The free event will be on Thursday, February 9, at USC-Beaufort Performing Arts Center (801 Carteret Street) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cosponsored by the Collaborative Organization of Services for Youth and the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department. Contact: Wade Bishop, Director of Prevention Services

Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department (843)255-6013 E-mail: [email protected].

DaR chapter to hold monthly meetingThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their February meeting at the home of Mrs. Carroll Crowther, 18 Old Ferry Cove, Lady’s Island on Thursday, February 9 at 2 p.m. “Property Rights of Women from the 18th Century to Today” is the topic to be explored with Mrs. Carol Ruff of Ruff & Ruff, LLC. This will be proceeded by the business meeting and the afternoon will end with refreshments. For more information or directions, please call Regent Nancy Crowther at 521-0134.

Chamber of Commerce holds networking eventBeaufort Rentals will host the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours on Thursday, February 9 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at their location at 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, the Landmark Building, in Beaufort. Beaufort Rentals, LLC is a full service property management company, and handles all aspects of the rental process. They manage residential and commercial rental units located throughout Beaufort County. Business After Hours events provide networking opportunities for chamber members and guests. The event is open to chamber members for $10 and all others for $20. Please RSVP to Sarah Brock at (843) 525-8537, via email at [email protected].

lions Club has annual pancake breakfastThe Annual Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive. Prepared by Beaufort Lions Club, the breakfast includes eggs, grits,

sausage, toast and of course, pancakes. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children.

Upcoming classes offered at artloftsHere are upcoming art classes offered at ArtLofts, located at 208-B Carteret St,:• Feather Jewelry with Susan Stone will be Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. - noon. Cost is $30 plus materials. Contact [email protected] or 843-441-7493.• “Improv” Your Painting with Susie Stockholm will be Feb. 18 from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $35 plus supplies. Contact 843-473-7706 for details.• Oil Painting Workshop with Mary Grayson Segars will be held Feb 27, 28, 29 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Cost is $150. Call 812-9509 or go by ArtLofts to register.

Omni hosts Palmetto Open weightlifting meetThe 2012 Palmetto Open Weightlifting Meet will be held on February 11 at Omni Health & Fitness in Jean Ribaut Square. Hosted by Team Beaufort Weightlifting Club, weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. with lifting beginning at 10 a.m. The meet will feature the two Olympic lifts, the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk, with the best of each lift added together to determine a lifter’s total. Medals will be awarded to the top three totals in each gender, age, and weight class. There is no charge for spectators and everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in the raffle drawings for prizes.

Pi Beta Phi sisters hold Hearts & Heritage TeaThe sisters of The Lowcountry AC of Pi Beta Phi will hold a “ Hearts & Heritage Tea” on Sunday, February 12, at 3:30 p.m. on Dataw Island. We will vote on officers for the 2012-2013 club year and discuss the upcoming philanthropy project. For more information and to RSVP, contact Sue at 838-6629.

Books sandwiched In to discuss ‘Bleak House’Friends of the Beaufort Library (FOL) continues the 26th year of Books Sandwiched In Monday, February 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St. Robert R. Googins will present “Bleak House” by Charles Dickens. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. You are invited to bring your lunch. Coffee and cookies are available at no charge. For additional information and to listen to the podcast by Robert R. Googins, go to www.citytrex.com/books-sandwiched-in.

speaker to hold day of personal transformationTherapeutic Solutions: A Creating Wellness Center is honored to welcome Dr. Sue Morter, internationally recognized authority on bridging science, spirit, and human possibility www.suemorter.com for “Manifesting the Vision for you Life,” a full day of personal transformation. Using the power of quantum mechanics, meditation and BioEnergetics, you will learn to remove subconscious interferences in your personal energy fields to move the flow of your life toward manifesting your most profound goals and visions. The event will be held on February 18 at Quality Inn Town Center from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please call 524-2554 for more info or for tickets to this life changing event.

Catholic social Teaching to meetHave you ever asked how can I respond to Catholic Social Teaching in these challenging times? Are issues such as poverty, jobs, health care, economic inequality, social safety net, and housing a concern to you? Join others in exploring a response on Sunday, February 19, 3- 5 p.m. at 17 Wina Road, St. Helena Island. For more information, email [email protected].

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nO sHOW HERE: Last Sunday, a male subject called the police asking to meet up with an officer for unspecified reasons. When the officer arrived, the subject was intoxicated, drinking a beer on the steps of the police station. He was charged with public drunkenness. So if you’re looking for a good time with a man in uniform, be sure not to call the actual police at 2:09 in the morning.

FaCEBOOK REVEnGE: Last Friday an ex-boyfriend was charged with impersonation for hacking into his ex-girlfriend’s social media account. He posted fake messages posing as the victim. Real mature, friend.

BOTTlE BRUIsE: Can’t imagine the kind of hangover the victim of last Sunday’s beer bottle brawl incurred when he was hit on the head with a beer bottle after-hours at Club Encore. The violator was charged with assault and battery. Police said, “No one could articulate why the fight started.” And here I thought trying to break bottles over people’s heads was only a stunt for the articulate.

THE BULLY: He didn’t stop bullying just because everyone graduated high school. This Bully verbally intimidated a victim into handing over his hat and money last Friday. The victim was just outside of Sports Nutz in the Beaufort Town Center when he had to cough up his hat and $200. Once a bully, always a bully.

GaME OVER: A “belligerent” female was charged with disorderly conduct last Sunday at 2:25 a.m. for refusing to give police officers the car keys after her driver had been pulled over for a DUI. Honey, is that ever how you get your way? What game were you trying to play?

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

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