FREE FASHION Fashion columnist Laura Trask presents the new “It” girl see page 14 PROFILE Read how the Wil- liams “think globally and act locally” see page 10 WHAT’S INSIDE? INDEX News 2-3 Business 5-6 School 7 Social Diary 8-9 Profile 10 Sports 13 Voices 15 Lunch Bunch 16 Happy Winos 17 Games 19 Pets 20 Events 21 Directory 22 Classified 23 The Island News COVERING NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY WWW.YOURISLANDNEWS.COM JANUARY 19-25, 2012 LOWCOUNTRY SOCIAL DIARY relive historic beaufort foundation’s oyster roast, Pages 8-9 Mardi Gras at e Shed A fundraiser for the arts e Mardi Gras Take Over on Saturday, January 28, 2012, is a great way to be a part of the creative movement—and to dance your booty off to Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraiser. e Hellraisers are direct from New Orleans, in their third year of fueling this dance party with flaming accordion and a mean washboard. Guests should dress festively and warm up their dancing muscles for a night of conga lines, boogeying, stompin’ and generally putting on the ritz. e event also includes a silent auction, a cash bar, a parade of beady delights and food by Berry Island Café—jambalaya and white chocolate bread pudding, the signature New Orleans dessert. Kings and Queens will be chosen! e event is at the Shed on Paris Avenue in Old Village Port Royal, and tickets close Jan. 23, 2012. ARTworks, the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands, works year- round in order to heighten quality of life and cultural assets with after school classes, community theater, American roots music, a clean well-lit gallery to peruse and ponder paintings (located 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort 29902). Tickets to Mardis Gras at the Shed are $75: 843- 379-2787, http://www. artworksinbeaufort.org. Check out Grammy winning artist to perform benefit concert at USCB for Lowcountry Food Pantry Grammy Award winning pianist and composer Paul Sullivan will perform a solo piano concert at the USCB Center for the Arts on ursday January 26th at 7 p.m. Sullivan, who is making his first visit to Beaufort, describes the evening as a “Getting to Know You” concert, and is offering the concert free of charge, asking only that people bring a contribution of non-perishable food for the Lowcountry Food Pantry. Sullivan has performed all around the world, as a soloist and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort. He is a gifted improviser and storyteller, and he has a friendly and relaxed style, with a great sense of humor. His career has brought him into contact with such dignitaries as GRAMMY continued on page 4 MLK PARADE Beaufort’s e MLK Parade took place Monday, Jan. 15, 2012 along the Rogers Street parade route. Photos by Captured Moments Photography
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FASHIONFashion columnist Laura Trask presents the new “It” girl
see page 14
PROFILERead how the Wil-liams “think globally and act locally”
The Mardi Gras Take Over on Saturday, January 28, 2012, is a great way to be a part of the creative movement—and to dance your booty off to Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraiser.
The Hellraisers are direct from New Orleans, in their third year of fueling this dance party with flaming accordion and a mean washboard. Guests should dress festively and warm up their dancing muscles for a night of conga lines, boogeying, stompin’ and generally putting on the ritz. The event also includes a silent auction, a cash bar, a parade of beady delights and food by Berry Island Café—jambalaya and white chocolate bread pudding, the signature New Orleans dessert. Kings and Queens will be chosen!
The event is at the Shed on Paris Avenue in Old Village Port Royal, and tickets close Jan. 23, 2012.
ARTworks, the arts council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands, works year-round in order to heighten quality of life and cultural assets with after school classes, community theater, American roots music, a clean well-lit gallery to peruse and ponder paintings (located 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort 29902).
Tickets to Mardis Gras at the Shed are $75: 843-379-2787, http://www.artworksinbeaufort.org.
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Grammy winning artist to perform benefit concert at USCB for Lowcountry Food Pantry
Grammy Award winning pianist and composer Paul Sullivan will perform a solo piano concert at the USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday January 26th at 7 p.m.
Sullivan, who is making his first visit to Beaufort, describes the evening as a
“Getting to Know You” concert, and is offering the concert free of charge, asking only that people bring a contribution of non-perishable food for the Lowcountry Food Pantry.
Sullivan has performed all around the world, as a soloist and as a member of
the Paul Winter Consort. He is a gifted improviser and storyteller, and he has a friendly and relaxed style, with a great sense of humor. His career has brought him into contact with such dignitaries as
GRAMMY continued on page 4
MLK ParadeBeaufort’s
The MLK Parade took place Monday, Jan. 15, 2012 along the Rogers Street parade route.
Photos by Captured Moments Photography
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Family left homeless after home is destroyed by fire
Just after 6:30 pm January 15, the Lady’s Island St. Helena Fire District was called to the report of a house fire in the Cee Cee Road neighborhood of St. Helena. Callers stated that their neighbor’s home was on fire with flames visible high above the roof. First arriving units were on scene in a matter of minutes and found that the house was completely enveloped by fire. Personnel quickly learned that the occupants were not at home at the time and there was no life safety hazard to be dealt with. Teams of firefighters entered the structure but were soon pushed out by heavy fire as the roof collapsed in. Firefighters fought for nearly an hour to bring the fire under control as wind driven flames and the previous collapse made their work that much harder.
“The home was set back off the road in a rural neighborhood and likely burned for some time before the attentive neighbor noticed anything out of the ordinary” stated Lee Levesque,
fire department spokesman. In the end the home was unfortunately a complete loss but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is officially undetermined as the residence was so badly damaged that little was left to lead investigators to the specific cause. The fire solicited a response of 20 firefighters, paramedics from Beaufort County EMS, and officers from the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office. The family is now being assisted by the Palmetto Chapter of the Red Cross as they work to recover from this event.
CAPA to meet
Robin Boozer, president of the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), announces the organization’s 2012 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hargray Building (room 156) of the USC Beaufort Hilton Head Gateway Campus in Bluffton. The meeting will include elections for board of directors and officers, recognition of volunteers and staff, an update on the state of child abuse and the release of the 2011 Annual Report. The agency will showcase its programs prior to the meeting.
CAPA, a United Way agency accredited by the Council on Accreditation, has provided child abuse prevention and intervention programs to the Beaufort community for more than 30 years. CAPA’s mission is to break the destructive cycle of child abuse and neglect by equipping parents, children and their caregivers with necessary skills, knowledge and values. CAPA’s outreach programs include school-based safety and character development programs for children, teen pregnancy prevention programs, parent education and support groups, and mandated reporter training for community members. CAPA’s Open Arms Shelter for Abused and Neglected Children has cared for over 2,000 child residents since opening its doors in 1985. The shelter serves children from Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton and Allendale counties. CAPA’s Closet thrift shop is a valuable resource to the community and accepts tax-deductible donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, books and more. CAPA envisions a community in which every child is free from maltreatment, safely nurtured in a loving family; a state in which every community is committed to the safety and well-being of children; and a community where this commitment is demonstrated in policies and actions that place the needs of children first.
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SAD FACE: Not again... The same word-fumbling drunk customer reeking of alcohol comes up to you at 7:30 in the morning. It’s way too early for this, you think. You are either a) half awake, b) a few hours away from getting off an agonizing nightshift, or c) recovering from a massive hangover yourself and don’t want to deal. Even so, I sort of feel bad for the “drunken subject” that was reported at the BP gas station off Robert Smalls Pkwy last Saturday. “When the officers made contact with him they found he also had a trespass notice for the business.” Even the BP rejects his company.
PROPS TO THE BUS DRIVERS: Bus drivers, God bless ‘em, go through a lot—they deserve a thanks. Thanks for dealing with the youngins crying because they’re on the wrong bus or have puked. Thanks for putting up with the kids throwing paper, shouting out at the other cars, moving up and down the isle as your driving or talking over one another the entire two hours you’re driving. And can we really blame the driver that pulled into the police station parking lot when two girls starting fighting on the bus last Friday? Nope, we give her props.
TIRE THIEF: Some time between 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 15, and 3 a.m. on Jan. 16 an unknown subject stole a tire and rim of a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. And again, between 5 p.m. on Jan. 14, and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 16, an unknown subject attempted to steal a truck near Home Source Rentals, tampering with the ignition system, and settling for their spare tire. What can we say? Times are rough when individuals begin stealing spare tires from each other.
Compiled by Tess Malijenovsky. Crime Blotter items are chosen from the files of the Beaufort Police Department. Please contact the police with any insider information on these cases.
By Veronica C. MillerKeep Beaufort County Beautiful,
Beaufort County Public Works and volunteers mulched over 3,000 Christmas Trees this year.
Keep Beaufort County Beautiful would like to thank those who helped make the 2012 Grinding of the Greens a success.
Michael Murphy and his crew of Preservation Tree Care Division of Bartlett Tree, who provided machinery and manpower for three sites, Southern Tree Services, Signs Now, The Town of Port Royal, The Town Of Hilton Head, The
Family Tree Christmas Tree Farm, Merritt Patterson, Paul Trask, Jr., thirty four volunteers from Naval Hospital Beaufort, Branch Dental MCRD, Branch Medical MCRD, Branch Medial MCAS, also Air Traffic Control Marines, Rotary Club of the Lowcountry, WTOC-TV, Bluffton Today, Beaufort Gazette, The Island News, Huddle House and Waffle House on Boundary Street, Beaufort County Public Works, Solid Waste and Recycling and Roads and Drainage North and South Divisions. More than 3,000 trees were mulched saving landfill space and local tax dollars.
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Shooting leaves one injuredThe Beaufort County Sheriff ’s
Office is investigating a shooting incident that left one man injured.
Just after 7 p.m. Jan.12, 2012, Sheriff ’s deputies responded to a reported gunshot victim at a Billy Hill Rd residence. While en route, it was learned that the victim had been transported away from the incident location by a friend to the nearby Food Lion (350 Shanklin Rd). There, deputies made contact with a 39-year old male suffering from a gunshot
wound to his lower torso.The victim’s friend, a 29-year old
Beaufort man, advised that he and the victim had been hanging out with other friends outside the residence at 6 Billy Hill Rd when an unknown white four-door vehicle pulled up. A subject described as a light-skinned black male with dreadlocks reportedly exited the car and began shooting.
Following the shooting, the victim
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Starting your children off with the right view of finances is so important these days - especially when debt seems to be a common way of life for so many. We can, however, change the way our own children look at money. Here are some important lessons to teach your children about their money:
1. Money Does Not Grow On Trees. Children do not understand, at least not at first, that there is not an unlimited supply of money at the bank, or on the credit card. Explain to them the process that they can only buy what you have money to pay for.
2. Saying “No” To Some Unnecessary Things. One of the most valuable lessons a child can learn is to willingly choose to say “No” to some purchases - even if they want it. Do not give them money every time they want it - this teaches them that there is a bottomless supply - when there isn’t.
3. It Is Important To Save. Besides saving for something that they really want, which is a good reason in itself, teach them to save for unexpected things. For instance, if they receive a regular allowance, or, are working after school and earning some money on their own, teach them to put aside a regular percentage - say 10-15%.
4. Establish A Budget. Once your child is receiving a regular amount of money, you will want to show them how to plan for a wise use of that money. Help them to know how to set money aside for basically three different things: money to spend now, money for special purchases that require savings, and long-term savings.
6. Teach Them About Credit Cards. Credit cards and checking accounts are similar in that they provide ease of purchase, but without the necessity of carrying cash. Your children only see you handing
over the plastic, or another piece of paper. But they never see that cash is involved - it is behind the scenes to them. Show them how that you must pay monthly for both and that you should never buy more than what you can afford - except for some larger purchases - because the bills for it will come!
7. Give Regularly To Good Causes. Probably one of the greatest joys that a child can have in the use of their own money is the joy that comes from willingly giving their money to causes greater than themselves. By learning to give some of their money often to causes such as their church, or a charity, they learn that their money can be a blessing to others.
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and his friend fled the area, calling law enforcement to report the incident once they reached Food Lion. The victim was subsequently transported by EMS to Beaufort Memorial where he remains for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
No motive for the shooting has been established and no further description of the suspect has been made available by witnesses at this time.
The Sheriff ’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Cpl. A. Zsamar at 843-255-3408 or the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777.
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Leonard Bernstein, Dave Brubeck, Yo Yo Ma, and the Princess of Japan, but he also plays regularly at the schools, fundraisers and nursing homes of his community in Maine. He is best known for his original compositions, which blend jazz and classical styles in a unique and delightful way. He has recorded over 14 CDs.
Sullivan studied at the New England Conservatory, St. Paul Choir School, Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale, and then made a career in New York City playing in jazz clubs, concert halls and Broadway shows.
Paul’s concert will feature a variety of music and styles that appeal to all tastes, and the main theme is always “fun”.
Contact Bonnie Hargrove at USCB Performing Arts Center for more information.
GrammyContinued from page 1 “Upheaval in Charleston:
Earthquake and Murder on the Eve of Jim Crow,” a gripping account of natural disaster coupled with turbulent social change will be the topic at January’s Dinner & A Lecture at the Verdier House, 801 Bay Street, January 23rd at 5:30 p.m.
This latest work of non-fiction by Charleston historian Stephen Hoffius and scholar Susan Millar Williams reads like fiction, but it is a real- life account of a volatile time in a city struggling to determine how blacks and whites would coexist a generation after the Civil War.
Set against the backdrop of the earthquake of 1886 and with the city of Charleston itself as a character, the story illuminates the growth of Jim Crow attitudes and their inhibition of Charleston’s economic and cultural progress. At the center, standing against decadence and corruption, was Francis Warrington Dawson, the British expatriate editor of the News & Courier.
In trying to find common ground between the races, Dawson lost his life.
Hoffius is most recently known in Beaufort County for co-editing “Northern Money; Southern Land: The Lowcountry Plantation Sketches of Chlotilde Martin.” Martin’s articles printed in the Charleston papers in the first half of the 20th century are largely credited with beginning preservation awareness in Beaufort. Williams teaches American literature and creative writing at Trident Technical College and is author of a biography of Julia Peterkin, South Carolina novelist and 1929 winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction.
A wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; the program is 6-7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is $20/$30 per person/couple. Call 379-3331 to make reservations. Reservations for Saltus’s three-course dinner for $19 may be made by calling Saltus at 379-3474.
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Lowcountry native Greta Lynne is getting ready to watch months of preparation, planning and excitement come to life on Friday, January 20, as her newest venture, Herban Marketplace, opens its doors to the Beaufort community. The market will be open for business beginning at 10 a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening party slated for 5:30–7 p.m.
Herban Marketplace is an all-natural, all-organic gourmet grocery store striving to meet the growing needs of a population desiring the best life it can possibly have. Lynne, a former critical care nurse at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, believes whole-heartedly in the value of taking real care of yourself.
“We all know diet and exercise is important,” Lynne said “But in addition to that, there’s not a doubt in my mind that how you eat plays an integral role in how you live. What I’m after on this Herban Marketplace journey is life, vitality, and the opportunity to help others be the very best they can be. Authentic, simple, healthy—that’s Herban Marketplace.”
Whether you seek food, personal care products or products for your home, Herban Marketplace is committed to offering a wide variety of organic products for every member of your family. From baby food to ready-to-order smoothies, a pet care section and choose-your-own fresh herbs, Herban Marketplace truly offers one stop shopping. Those
dealing with food allergies, s e n s i t i v i t i e s or in need of specialty food items need not look any further.
“I’m sure many of us have been forced to shop at multiple stores to get all the items on our lists. That’s one of the factors that influenced me to open Herban. No longer will folks have to travel 30 miles or more to get the healthy, nutritious and organic items they’re looking for,” said Lynne. “We are truly your neighborhood grocer.”
Herban Marketplace aims to make an impact through education, product demonstrations, cooking classes and its health kiosk located inside the store. Committed to bringing the very best organic products together to make planning meals and living a healthy lifestyle as easy as possible, Herban Marketplace works diligently to find and offer exactly what its customers request.
Located at 1211 Newcastle St. in Newcastle Square, Herban Marketplace invites you to join them for a Local, Urban, Organic 2012! Business hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 12-4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 843-379-5550, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.herbanmarketplace.com.
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By Holly AndersonNew research from State Farm®
shows that though texting while driving remains a concern on the nation’s highways, drivers are accessing other mobile web services at much higher rates. These behaviors may pose equal or greater concerns in the battle against distracted driving.
In a new survey of nearly 900 motorists, the company found that use of mobile web services has increased dramatically over the last two years. For drivers 18-29:
•Accessing the internet while on a cell phone while driving increased from 29 percent in 2009 to 43 percent in 2011.
•Reading social media networks while driving increased from 21 percent in 2009 to 37 percent in 2011.
•Updating social networks while driving increased from 20 percent in 2009 to 33 percent in 2011.
“Calls from the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) and others to ban cell phones are focusing now on both texting and web use while driving. The mobile web is a growing issue for safety advocates concerned about distractions while driving,” said David Beigie, State Farm Public Affairs Vice President. “Additionally, while the focus has been on young people, the data also indicates that motorists of all ages are increasing their use of the mobile web while driving.”
For all drivers, the data showed:•Accessing the internet while on a
cell phone increased from 13 percent in 2009 to 18 percent in 2011.
•Reading social media networks while driving increased from 9 percent in 2009 to 14 percent in 2011.
•Updating social networks while driving increased from 9 percent in 2009 to 13 percent in 2011.
Ironically, the study showed that use of texting while driving was remaining flat or decreasing in some instances:
•For drivers 18-29, 71 percent said they engaged in texting while driving
in 2009. That number dropped to 64 percent in 2011.
•For all drivers this number stayed relatively flat coming in at 31 percent in 2009 compared to 32 percent in 2011.
About the surveyIn August 2009 and 2010, and
in July 2011, State Farm’s Strategic Resources Department used an outside panel vendor to conduct an online survey of U.S. consumers ages 18+. Survey responses were received from consumers who identified themselves as having some insurance and financial responsibility for their household. Only responses from consumers who had a valid drivers license, owned a cell phone, and reported driving between 1 and 80 hours per week were used when reporting the findings of behavior-based questions. Driving was defined as any time the car was en route to a destination, including being stopped in traffic or at a stoplight.
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school newsA focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County
school briefs• Thursday, Jan. 19, Red Cedar Elementary will host its RESPECT Ceremonies: 2nd and 3rd grade’s ceremony is at 9 a.m.; 4th and 5th grade’s ceremony is at 9:45 a.m. PTO will meet in the Art Room at 6 p.m.• Thursday, Jan. 19, Riverview Charter School has its Open House at 6 p.m. Also, a home basketball game at Beaufort Middle School against St. Peter’s. Boys 4 p.m., girls 5 p.m.• Thursday, Jan. 19, Books & Blanket Day for Beaufort Elementary. • Thursday, Jan. 19, Beaufort Academy Homecoming Games vs. Coastal Christian. Games times 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30pm. (Spirit Week continues! Thursday—Blue & White, Friday—Dress to Impress)• Thursday, Jan. 19, SCISA Spelling Bee.• Friday, Jan. 20, No School.• Saturday, Jan. 21, is Beaufort Academy’s Annual Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at The Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. Four-man Captain’s Choice format. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m, shot gun start at 12 p.m. Also the Annual Oyster Roast, 5:30 p.m. to midnight at the Cat Island Grill and Pub at the Sanctuary Golf Club. Tickets $30, includes food, live music, silent auction, and beer
and wine. Also, Winter Ball, Neon Revolution!• Monday, Jan. 23, report cards go home for Mossy Oaks, Red Cedar and Beaufort Elementary School students. • Monday, Jan. 23, science fair data is due to homeroom teacher at Red Cedar Elementary.• Jan. 23-25, Mossy Oaks Elementary will have its 2nd Session Awards Ceremony: 1/23 first grade 8:30 a.m., Kindergarten 9:30 a.m.; 1/24 second grade 8:30 a.m., third grade 9:30 a.m.; 1/25 fourth grade 8:30 a.m., fifth grade 9:30 a.m.
• Jan. 23-27, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be at Beaufort Elementary School and will be eligible to children in Pre-K - 5th who are: enrolled in free or reduced lunch; enrolled in Partners for Healthy Children (Medicaid); in need as identified by their teacher, nurse, social worker or principal.• Wednesday, Jan. 25, Beaufort Elementary School will have a 1:30 p.m. fundraiser celebration in café.
Presidential election at BRESStudents at Broad River Elementary are learning about the election process by doing one of their own! Students in 3rd-5th grade listened to speeches and then voted for their favorite candidates for President and Vice President in a primary held last week. This week the finalist were invited to give their speeches during the W-BRES Morning News Show. Students will cast their final vote during the General Election which will be held this Friday. nate the Gnat visits St. Peter’s“Nate the Gnat”, from the Savannah Sand Gnats, recently visited St. Peter’s School encouraging the students to read for enjoyment, through the Savannah Sand Gnats Book Bug Reading
Program. As incentives, goals will be set for the students to reach. As they pass by each “base” a prize will be offered, such as a fantastic bookmark, a calendar of Sand Gnats games, and a Sand Gnats Book Bug pencil. As the students reach the “home base goal” they will receive a ticket to a Sand Gnats game in Savannah. The students were eager to begin reaching their goals.
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lowcountry social diaryShowcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.
HBF oyster roast a hit!
‘Baby it was cold outside...’ but it did not dim the warm hearts and fun at the annual Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Oyster Roast fundraiser on the grounds of historic ‘Marshlands’, Brantley Harvey’s beautiful home on the Point downtown in Beaufort.
Probably over a thousand oysters were downed at the sold out event. Special thanks to all the hard-working volunteers who made it all happen so well.
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New restaurant sneak peek!I had an amazing Duck Pappardelle at the new Griffin
Market and Restaurant that has opened at 403 Carteret St (corner of Craven across from the Arsenal). It had hand-made chestnut flour pasta ribbons made with Saffron, in a Duck and Porcini Mushroom Ragu. Authentic Italian re-gional cuisine made by Executive Chef Laura Bonino who along with her husband, wine director and manager Ric-cardo Bonino, trained under the renowned Roberto Donna at his Gallileo restaurant in D.C. which was named ‘one of the top ten Italian restaurants in America’ by Wine Spectator Magazine. We are lucky to have this level of talent choose Beaufort to open their new restaurant where they hope to start serving dinners on Jan 20th depending on their liquor license. Presently, just open for lunch. To take a look at their menu online, go to: http://griffinmarket.blogspot.com/p/lunch-menu-january-2012.html
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Both Blakely and Blair Williams have family roots deep in South Carolina’s local history. Blakely
comes from generations of family in Clinton, SC where she grew up as the Mayor’s daughter. And Blair’s family is from Charleston where he spent his youth hunting and fishing with his brother and grandfather among the vast network of creeks and streams along the ocean in the Lowcountry.
After being “set up” on a blind date eight years ago, they married and decided to stay local, moving to Beaufort in 2007 where Blakely became in charge of Member Services for the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce; and Blair worked for the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) in Environmental Quality Control, where he spent time analyzing water quality and enforcing the laws that protect the Lowcountry’s pristine aquatic environment.
Today Blair manages a staff of nine, providing oversight in the wetlands division of DHEC’s Office of Coastal Resource Management. He administers the permits and state certifications that call for modifications to critical areas such as the coastal waters, tidelands, beaches and freshwater wetlands. It’s Blair’s job to think “globally” because what happens across the oceans—whether at an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico or a reactor in Japan—can potentially negatively impact the quality of our local water. To help prevent any more of those “worst case scenarios” in the future, Blair now serves on a State-appointed regulatory task force that explores alternative energies, including offshore and wind options.
Blakley also thinks “globally” in her strong commitment to attracting tourists (and their dollars) to Beaufort businesses. Many Canadian tourists are in town this time of year; and just
the other day there was a whole group of Danish tourists walking around downtown buying from the shops and eating in the restaurants. “Tourism marketing is a creative, tangible way to promote the place that we all call home. Our Chamber recently restructured our organization to attract more people to travel to our Beaufort region, fall in love with Beaufort and maybe even relocate,” said Blakely.
She was appointed President of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce in June and has since pursued a strong agenda helping improve the business environment in Beaufort:
“Beginning my Chamber career in the Member Services Department, I strongly believe in taking care
of our members. Recruiting and retaining memberships in the business community is a fun and challenging job. As the designated marketing organization, accountability is the name of the game. Taking care of the local business community from an advocacy point of view is important too. I also believe it’s paramount that we diversify the economic base with new businesses. Having a business-friendly community, ready for new opportunities is our vision. It is certainly my pleasure to work with talented and competent folks every day. We have an amazing team and they make it a fun, stimulating place to work”.
What they like about BeaufortBoth Blakely and Blair love the small
town feel, the water, the view and most importantly the people of Beaufort and say they can’t imagine being anywhere else. They are happy to be raising the newest member of their family here. “We have the most darling daughter, Quinn. She will be two in February and is the absolute best part of our lives,” said Blakely.
Thanks to Blair’s commitment to protecting what’s been called “America’s cleanest estuaries” and Blakely’s commitment to helping build a strong economic base for Beaufort in its upcoming years, they will help ensure that Quinn and her children and their children can continue to enjoy the same great quality of life that we all do today.
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BEAUTY/HEALTH
natural remedy skin care secret #1: Petroleum JellyBy Takiya Smith
Petroleum Jelly, also known as petrolatum, is commonly referred to by its trademark and household name Vaseline. PJ, as we will call it, is a lubricating emollient that can be used to smooth out rough, dry skin as well as protect it from damage such as wind chill, sunburn and dehydration. As an emollient, PJ helps not only to repel and keep out unwanted moisture but also acts as a filler and locks in much needed moisture for dry, cracked skin. From head to toe, PJ can be used to transform dry, flaky skin to soft and supple.
Hair: Though PJ is not recommended for hair, it makes a great filler to protect the scalp prior to applying relaxers, dyes and other
chemicals. Using a small comb to part and section the hair, PJ should be applied minimally and directly to the scalp to create a barrier that is impenetrable of harmful chemicals and dyes. Applying to the hairline also assists in accidental skin discoloration during the coloring process.
Face: Aging can often induce the onset of drier, thinner skin, which can also lead to peeling and flaking. The use of PJ after your regular nightly cleansing routine can keep skin moisturized and
supple. A moderate amount of PJ can be applied directly to the face in place of lotions and creams before bedtime to promote soft, glowing and healthy looking skin. PJ will not diminish wrinkles; but, due to softer looking and feeling skin, it will make them less noticeable.
Lips: Dab a small amount onto lips. Using a moistened toothbrush make small circular motions, gently brushing the lips to slough off dead skin cells. Rinse and pat dry. In place of balms, chapstick and gloss, swipe a fingertip of PJ on lips to keep plump and soothing.
Hands & Feet: PJ can be applied directly to tired, overworked hands and dry cracked heels to soften and smooth rough calluses. While PJ can be
used any time of the day, my preferred routine focuses on a nightly regimen. After showering, PJ can be slathered onto hands and feet for an ultimate treatment. Wearing socks and a thin pair of gloves not only keeps your sheets free of a sticky mess, but the warmth and heat produced helps to lock in further moisture.
Body: After showering, massage PJ into wet, dampened skin to help seal in moisture. Again, the moisture locked in keeps out elements that can be damaging to skin, keeping skin healthy and fresh.
Beauty Tip: Mix petroleum jelly with sea salt for an all over exfoliating agent. Use on face, hands, feet and body.
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Already broken your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? Get back on track
with the “Freedom from Smoking” program being offered at Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s LifeFit Wellness Center.
Developed by the American Lung Association, it’s considered the “gold standard” in smoking cessation
programs, offering you your best chance at kicking the habit for good. Classes will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. each Tuesday from Jan. 24 through March 6.
“Smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease,” said Program Coordinator Kitty Parker, a Beaufort Memorial respiratory therapist with 30 years experience
treating patients with smoking-related illnesses. “What better way to start the New Year than by quitting the habit and improving your health.”
In the first three classes, participants will examine their own patterns of smoking, learn how to handle triggers and urges and receive training on stress management techniques that can help them get
through the quitting process and life after cigarettes.
During the eight-class program, they’ll watch several DVDs and receive a Freedom From Smoking workbook, a relaxation CD and various helpful handouts.
Cost for the course is $60. Class size is limited, so reserve your seat soon. To sign up, call 843-522-5635.
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sports&recreationFrom fishing to football, the hard work of athletes of all ages deserves recognition
The 2012 Year Round Fishing Tournament began January 1st 2012. Captain Frank Gibson of the Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club and Tony Constant, manager of the Port Royal Landing Marina cleared the board for the 2012 series. The various categories for over 20 species of fish are as follows: Male Angler, Female Angler, Youth Angler (17 and under) and 10 x 10 (ages TEN and under.) All species must be caught while fishing in a boat and
must be weighed at Port Royal Landing Marina. They can be transported by boat or vehicle. The Tournament Committee will follow the guidelines specified by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and South Carolina DNR rules and regulations. Brochures outlining the Tournament can be found at most fishing outlets. For additional details please contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020 and/or Port Royal Landing Marina at 843-525-6664.
B.C.United took 2nd place and B.C.United Green took 3rd place at the 3v3 By the Sea in Hilton Head Island last Saturday. Both teams are now qualified for 3v3 Challenge National Championship on August 3-5 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.
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By Laura Trask“How will we get our fashion and
style in the new year? Who will wow us? Who will inspire us? Will it be a hot new designer? An entertainer?” These were the questions I was asking myself. I was trying to think of ways we could distract and entertain ourselves while trying to hang on to our new years resolutions!
I ran across an article on fashion’s latest ‘It’ girl. This is the girl who gets front row seats at all the runway shows. The girl who has designers literally delivering the latest fashions (often inspired by her) in stacks to her front door. The girl who gets the iconic title of “Muse”. The question is how do you get such a gig? Who do you have to know? What planet must you hail from? Do you create ‘It’ or does ‘It’ create you?
Well, the ‘It’ girl phenomenon is certainly not a new one nor is it one that is exclusive to the most notably beautiful women of the moment. As late 19th century English poet and author Rudyard Kipling wrote in his short story Mrs. Bathhurt: “It isn’t beauty, so to speak, nor good talk necessarily—it’s just It”
The girl that all fashion insiders are following at the moment (and I mean literally chasing down the streets of Manhattan) is Shala Monroque. What I find so fascinating about Miss Monroque is—unlike the majority of past ‘It’ girls who seem to have tipped over the edge of human to superhuman and who’ve had a more obvious springboard (typically as either a model, actress or socialite)—this 32 year-old native of St. Lucia seems to have created a frenetic buzz out of the ether. She has come on the scene with a sharp, startling force and yet has a very Holly Golightly affability.
Shala arrived in New York at age 20 and began her journey from virtual obscurity to style icon starting with a job as a photo assistant and leap-frogging over the next 12 years to hostess in some of the hippest downtown restaurants in Manhattan. But Shala found her love of fashion when her aunt, who was a dresser at designer fashion shows, took her to a Jean Paul Gaultier party and she felt immediately in her element.
Over the years Shala’s unique style and ability to mix flea market finds with the few designer pieces she could afford made her stand out and made influential fashionistas take notice. She started getting invited to fashion shows and in 2010 she had her defining moment at the Prada show in Paris.
Shala got everyone’s attention in a flouncy black and green banana print skirt straight off the runway. The designer, Miuccia Prada was thrilled to see a young woman who so encapsulated the spirit of her designs and quickly appointed Shala as her fashion consultant at large and resident “Muse,” which
translates as a carte blanche entree into everything high fashion—lucky girl!
Shala joins an elite group of past ‘It’ girls that are not to be forgotten starting with Clara Bow, the original ‘It’ girl. A flapper era actress who plays a girl in a silent film called ‘It’. Others who seem to have possessed the essence of innate style are Babe Paley, Edie Sedgwick and Chloe Sevigny. Chloe often garners media attention for her outrageous fashion combinations. Smart ‘It’ girls are using their popularity to catapult themselves into stardom by becoming camera hosts, writers, bloggers etc. The possibilities are endless. When defining this effortless magnetism, Elinor Glyn the author of the 1927 film ‘It’ sums it up beautifully: “She must be entirely unselfconscious…indifferent to the effect she is producing. Self-consciousness destroys ‘It’ immediately.”
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A friend of mine has her mail set up so that each email ends in her personal philosophy: “Nothing is too good to be true.” But is it?
What is truly possible? Or even probable? Elizabeth Lesser echoes this thought with these familiar words, “Is this all there is to life? Will I always feel the same? Do I have some purpose to fulfill, some greater kindness to give, some inner freedom to taste? Most stick with what they already know, but don’t necessarily want.”
But you’re different, you say, you’re ready; but the whole process of a new you, a new life, seems rather daunting, It would be so much easier to “go back to sleep” when it comes to our greater desires, our dreams.
Rumi, a poet who lived over 800 years ago, tells us:
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Don’t go back to sleep....You must ask for what you really want....Don’t go back to sleep....People are going back and forth across
the doorsill....Where the two worlds touch....The door is round and open....Don’t go back to sleep....“Don’t go back to sleep,” he writes,
implying something has woke us up…but we don’t know how to start, and it feels unsettling to even dream about making some big change: living in our dream location, adventure, travel, going back to school, or our more daily goals of finally losing the weight and eating vegetable like we always mean to but never get around to doing.
Mel Robbins, one of the top career and relationship coaches in America tries to shake up her audience with statements like, “Guess what? You’re never going to
feel like it, when it comes to change, or the other thing it’s called—getting what you want.” So change, while at times uncomfortable, can be the conduit to getting out of life what you want, what you wish and what you dream!
And where do you find the courage to make some great change or even those small daily changes?
Joseph Campbell, writer and author, and the originator of the often-used phrase, “follow your bliss,” had this to say:
“We have not even to risk the adventure alone, for the heroes of all time have gone before us. The labyrinth is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the thread of the hero’s path, and where we had thought to find an abomination, we shall find a god. And where we had thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves. Where we had thought to travel outward, we will come to the center of our existence. And where we had thought to be alone, we will be with all of the world.”
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You are not aloneVOICES
By Backwoods BarbieOnce again the deadline looms as I
find myself staring at a blank screen with an equally blank mind. Funny how that works, I can write a novel in two days, if it isn’t required. Quality quips, meticulous metaphors and optimistic opinions flow as freely as my strong black coffee; as long as it is the result of free will and not a ticking timeline. There comes a point each week when I realize Shakespeare himself couldn’t pull it off; the guilt sets in comfortably as I dodge anyone who may read my quirky column. All it takes is a “I missed your column this week,” and I am immediately transported to my third grade English class with no excuses, where not one single hall pass remains.
It is the comments from the readers that prompted me to forego this week’s guilt guillotine. I was reading through many of the comments of my past articles and a few deserve a response.
“I truly enjoy your column when you aren’t touting your opinions. It seems you have an opinion on just about everything. I would like to see you write about something more meaningful.”
Bless your heart. There are two things I have never lacked: freckles and opinions. I don’t suppose I will be able to rid myself of either anytime soon. I find meaning in the mundane, joy in the trivial and inspiration in insult. Of course, that is just my opinion.
“Your optimism is refreshing, but I don’t think you understand what it is like to have to work hard to support a family.
Your writings are encouraging, but it seems like you have it made. I wish my life was as charmed as yours.”
The most charming aspect of my life is the misconception that it is or ever has been
easy. I can mend a fence, drive a tractor, cook a nine course meal, change a flat; most of which was mastered out of necessity by the age of seven. The fact that I do it in heels and with a smile doesn’t suggest simplicity. Maybe life is charmed, by choice.
“After reading your articles, I want to buy a house just to witness a few of the shenanigans you seem to fall into ever so gracefully. “
It is without hesitation I confess to an uncanny ability to fall into, over, around, even up. This notable talent has been a reoccurring theme throughout my life. Anyone who knows me well, has witnessed the halo of horror that glows from a life of learning to transform a trip into a twirl, a stumble into a stunt and humiliation into humor. I have spent most of my life getting up, it is great practice for just about any challenge.
“Each time I read your article I hear the voice of Dolly Pardon or Ellie Mae Clamped, that makes me laugh.”
I take that as a compliment, it certainly could be worse. I don’t imagine too many people reading my column
hear Dan Rather or Barbara Walters. If they do, there is reason for immediate concern.
This last comment was by far my favorite. It was written to me after my encounter with “Little Miss Morning Person” who coined me as Backwoods Barbie:
“I grabbed a handful of the newspapers and spent the day mailing your article to women who have run away from situations where they were being put down. I found myself cheering for you while reading and wanted to whop that woman over the head too. Women can be so mean and you turning this around this way just makes me wanna hug your neck. Maybe you are a little backwoods and that is alright with me.”
Obviously, I do not in anyway endorse whopping anyone over the head (in any situation where it can be proven). It wasn’t my finest moment but the responses I received from that article alone, made looming deadlines a little more important. Apparently there are many backwoods barbies in Beaufort. Thank you for the encouragement. Your comment is taped to my notebook to remind me that being publicly humiliated isn’t always a bad thing.
Alas, I now have an article primed for submission. I appreciate all the comments and suggestions I receive from those who find time to read my column. It isn’t brain surgery, it isn’t world changing, but it is real; as real as a backwoods barbie.
Drawing a blank...
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food&drinkA spotlight on fabulous local restaurants; entertaining musings from the Happy Winos
PapayaBy Tess Malijenovsky
Breaking from the day for lunch at Papaya, the new Thai/sushi bar restaurant off Boundary Street, was quite the treat. Its sleek yet exotic interior was mirrored by the presentation of each dish, garnished with a fuchsia orchid on a clean white plate.
It was difficult enough choosing just one item from the reduced-priced lunch menu (sushi or Pad Thai? Pho or curry?), but guests have also the option of ordering from the full menu.
Elizabeth tried the Tom Kah soup with shrimp, a lime-flavored coconut milk soup with sweet shrimp, Siamese ginger, straw mushrooms and lemon grass ($4.95), and crispy shrimp sushi ($5). She remembered the soup being so delicious her first time at Papaya that she made no hesitation to re-order soup her second go-around.
Buck asked for the Sweet Basil Chicken ($8.95) and Gene for the
Mussaman Thai Curry ($7.95), both of which looked amazing.
Our newest Lunch Bunch member, Louise, ordered the Tom Yum soup, the hot and sour soup with mushrooms, lemon grass and lime leaf, with great satisfaction.
Neither she nor I could resist ordering the crunch roll ($5) a tempura style roll of sushi with salmon, eel, cream cheese, asparagus and masago topped with eel sauce—phenomenal.
Attracted by the long list of $1 nigiri and curious to try a fish I’ve never seen
on a menu before, I decided to give tako (or flying fish) a shot; but, according to our lovely waitress, the tako had flown away. By her recommendation I ordered instead hamachi, or yellow tail, nigiri and the Ahi Tuna Salad ($9.95). I was thoroughly impressed by Papaya’s high-grade cuts of raw and seared fish, fresh like a dessert.
And speaking of desserts, make sure you save the room because they were the best part! Fried banana with either mango, coconut or green tea ice cream;
and Elizabeth’s favorite—sweet sticky rice with fresh mango and strawberries.
Compliments to Chef TC of Savannah whose ten years of restaurant experience in Naples, Fla., Savannah, Ga., Atlanta, Ga., and now Beaufort wowed us all.
For a wonderful atmosphere and authentic cuisine, be sure to visit Papaya Thai and Sushi. 1001 Boundary St., Suite D, Beaufort, SC, 29902. 843-379-9099. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. open until 10 p.m.; and Sun. 12-3 p.m., 4:30-9:30 p.m.
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BEAUFORT MEMORIAL LOWCOUNTRY BONE & JOINT SURGERYis located at 1251 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort. Appointments are also available at Bluffton Medical Services, 11 Arley Way, Ste. 102, Bluffton.
Call 524-3015 for information or to schedule an appointment.
Beaufort Memorial is pleased to announce the addition of Lowcountry Bone & Joint Surgery, the private practice of H. Kevin Jones, MD, to the hospital’s growing network of physician practices. Dr. Jones and his staff will work in partner-ship with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and the practice will be managed by Beau-fort Physician Partners, a division of the hospital.
Dr. Jones is joined in his practice by his wife Becky, who is a Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Evan C. Reese, Jr., MD, an orthopedic surgeon. �e office will remain at its current location, 1251 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, and the office number remains the same 524-3015. Dr. Jones also will continue seeing patients at Bluffton Medical Services, 11 Arley Way, Ste. 102, Bluffton.
Dr. Jones, a native of Hilton Head Island, specializes in hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery, with a special interest in minimally invasive techniques.
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Me-Oh-My!By Terry Sweeney
Every so often a Pinot Noir comes along that you just know you shouldn’t get mixed up with. It’s just too luscious and velvety. Its undertones of vanilla and leather are too hard to forget. And the price under $20 —too good to pass up. What is the name of this garnet temptress? Meomi (pronounced May-OH-Mee), which according to the back of the bottle means “coast” in the language of the California Wappo tribe. Oh really? That’s what the Indians told you, white man. I think much more likely it means “toast” because that’s what you are after—a bottle or two of this stuff. Maybe “Wappo’s Revenge” is actually a better name for this irresistible elixir.
Of course “coast” is appropriate in that it is a blend from three of the coolest growing regions along California’s lengthy Pacific border: Monterey County, Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County. Each region lends its own succulent tones and aromas. The ripe beautiful berries of Sonoma, the spice and silkiness of Santa Barbara and Monterey’s lush earthy terroir; all so perfectly balanced that the words Me-Oh-My just naturally pop out of
your mouth with your very first sip and again when you are down to the last drop in the bottle.
This wine may have spent nine months in French Oak Barrels, but
it spends about nine minutes in my house before it’s gone. A friend of mine who was on the Interstate called on her way back to my house. She was cranky and had cramps so I think we all know what time of the month it was. When I picked up, all she could manage were three desperate whispered words, “Meomi…Get Meomi.”
See that’s the thing about this wine. You think about it. You crave it. You can almost smell its seductive aromas of cola, blackberries and that unforgettable sweet note of cedar beckoning you. Leave me alone, Meomi! Go drive somebody else crazy! Once I bought a case of the stuff so I could have it on hand to dazzle friends and show off. Well my friends were dazzled alright. Six hours later their
ruby-stained lips were still asking for more and the next morning their car was still in our driveway where they had left it. Their walk of shame back to my house said it all—Meomi! To this day when I’m invited to their house for dinner and offer to bring a bottle of wine, the wife still hastily blurts out, “Anything but Meomi. We have to go to work in the morning!” I totally understand. Before you know it, Meomi is doing the dance of the seven veils on your tongue and bedeviled, you’re sticking $20 bills in her g-string. Nooooo not again!
I’m not even going to tell you how beautifully Meomi pairs with pork. (Uh oh, I just told you.) There isn’t a pig anywhere that doesn’t tremble with fear and head for the nearest pigsty to hide when it hears the turn of Meomi’s screw-top.
Now I hope I’ve scared you off this bug juice, and the next time I go to the liquor store I won’t hear how (quite to the contrary) they are sold out of Meomi. It certainly would not be good for business to see a grown man in the parking lot dabbing at his weepy eyes with a hanky and muttering to himself, “Me-oh-my! Me-oh-my! Me-oh-my!”
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