CODA continued on page 2 What are the ingredients for a fabulous festival? Start with a fun crowd. Mix in live music and family friendly activities. Include talented local chefs, and, oh yeah, TONS OF SHRIMP domestic violence awareness month FREE The Island News COVERING NORTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY WWW.YOURISLANDNEWS.COM OCTOBER 4 - 10, 2012 INDEX News 3 Arts 6-7 Profile 8 Social 10-11 Sports 12-15 School 16-18 Lunch Bunch 24 Wine 25 Dine Guide 26 Games 27 Pets 28 Events 29 Directory 30 Classified 31 SOCIAL An engagement party, and a tropical themed fundraiser. see page 10 PROFILE Verdier House docents bring history to life. see page 8 WHAT’S INSIDE? Friday, October 5th , 6-10 pm • Saturday, October 6th, 11am-5 pm • www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com CLUB Newly Renovated Athur Hills Course! Updated Dining Venues! You Don’t Have to Live Here to Belong Memberships Available for Non-Property Owners See page 13 for complete details You don’t have to live here to belong! Costume fun at pirate trunk party Greetings Buccaneers and Buccinettes, Pirates and Privateers. Your dream to own a fabulous pirate costume is about to come true on Sunday Oct, 7. Pirates Provision Co. is throwing an All Pirate Sunken Trunk Sale starting at 4 to 9 p.m., refreshments will be served. Come and try on men’s and women’s adult pirate fashions from hats down to boots and everything in between, including your sword, dagger, spyglass, rum cup and much more. Items can be purchased at the trunk sale, and if they don’t have your size or color, there’s still time to get it before Halloween. e Sunken Trunk Sale will be held at Nuances, 106 Paris Ave., across from the Port Royal Town Hall. Fair winds and good fortune to ye, till then. M ain Street Beaufort, USA and the South Carolina Shrimpers Association are sponsoring the 18th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, to be held Friday, Oct. 5, and Saturday, Oct. 6, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. e festivities kick off at 6 p.m. Friday and include live music and area restaurants previewing their shrimp dishes for Saturday’s competitions. ere will be a 5K Saturday morning, then the events continue at 11 a.m. with live music, children’s games and activities and arts and crafts. Local restaurants will put unique spins on fresh local shrimp and will compete for the prestigious “Silver Cup.” e Sea Island Rotary Club will host its annual Charity Shrimp Race, and there will be competitions for shrimp heading and peeling. For details, visit www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com. Reaching out with CODA By Pamela Brownstein For 26 years, the local nonprofit organization Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, or CODA, has been focused on supporting victims of domestic violence. But with all the complexities surrounding the issue, the group is now reaching out to the community to change people’s perceptions of domestic abuse.
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Costume fun at pirate trunk partyGreetings Buccaneers and
Buccinettes, Pirates and Privateers. Your dream to own a fabulous pirate costume is about to come true on Sunday Oct, 7. Pirates Provision Co. is throwing an All Pirate Sunken Trunk Sale starting at 4 to 9 p.m., refreshments will be served. Come and try on men’s and women’s adult pirate fashions from hats down to boots and everything in between, including your sword, dagger, spyglass, rum cup and much more. Items can be purchased at the trunk sale, and if they don’t have your size or color, there’s still time to get it before Halloween. The Sunken Trunk Sale will be held at Nuances, 106 Paris Ave., across from the Port Royal Town Hall. Fair winds and good fortune to ye, till then.
Main Street Beaufort, USA and the South Carolina Shrimpers Association are sponsoring the 18th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, to be held Friday, Oct. 5, and Saturday,
Oct. 6, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. Friday and include live music and area restaurants previewing their shrimp dishes for Saturday’s competitions. There will be a 5K Saturday morning, then the events continue at 11 a.m. with live music, children’s games and activities and arts and crafts. Local restaurants will put unique spins on fresh local shrimp and will compete for the prestigious “Silver Cup.” The Sea Island Rotary Club will host its annual Charity Shrimp Race, and there will be competitions for shrimp heading and peeling. For details, visit www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com.
Reaching out with CODA
By Pamela BrownsteinFor 26 years, the local nonprofit
organization Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, or CODA, has been focused on supporting victims of domestic violence. But with all the complexities surrounding the issue, the group is now reaching out to the community to change people’s perceptions of domestic abuse.
Kristin Dubrowski, executive director who has been with CODA for eight years, said it’s important to raise awareness so people can identify the problem and hopefully break the cycle of abuse. “We are finding a message that can get the community involved,” she said, so victims can have more access to resources and won’t feel marginalized or isolated.
The group has programs that start in middle school to educate students, especially young men, about how domestic violence affects families.
They also work with law enforcement and those in the court system to try to deal with the challenges of victims not wanting to press charges against their
abusers, or feeling re-victimized by the legal process. Kristin said having a full time attorney on staff to represent abuse cases has made a difference.
A recent report ranked South Carolina as number two in the nation when it comes to domestic violence murders.
CODA board member Catherine Stewart said, “As bad as the numbers are, there are many that go unreported.”
The group provides a crisis hotline
and a shelter for victims and their children, but their assistance goes beyond emergency situations. Through a transitional housing program, they are able to provide ongoing support and help victims get back on their feet. They also offer a free weekly abuse support group where women come together and tell their stories and help each other through their shared experiences.
“It’s interesting that it’s something that people don’t like to talk about,” said Kristin.
But with October designated as domestic violence awareness month, it’s time the community starts having serious discussions about abuse and how everyone can work to end it.
To send donations or become a volunteer, contact CODA at 843-770-1070 or visit www.codalowcountry.org. For help, call the 24-hour emergency hotline at 800-868-CODA.
CODA continued from page 1 Join lads and lassies, sprogs and pups
to Walk a Mile Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, Oct. 20, at noon at Port Royal’s Festival of the Sea. Meet by the stage at the corner of 8th Street and Paris Avenue. Wear something purple and bring signs to declare: “We arghhh against domestic violence!”
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What’s happening this weekend?Chamber of Commerce hosts networking event
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host Beaufort Networking on Thursday, October 4, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street, Beaufort. Mayor Billy Keyserling will be the featured speaker, discussing economic development. The event is free and open to the public.
Does exercise help fend off effects of Parkinson’s?
Senior certified personal trainer Denice Davis will demonstrate how specific exercises can help those suffering from the disease at the Parkinson’s Support Group of the Lowcountry’s next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 1:30 p.m. at Helena House on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. For more information, contact Rose or Whitney at 843-982-0233 or e-mail [email protected].
Edwin mcCain Trio to perform at UsCB
The Edwin McCain Acoustic Trio will open the University of SC Beaufort’s Center for the Arts 2012- 2013 Season on Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. Blending equal parts folk, soul and rock, platinum-selling artist Edwin McCain is best known for his top ten hits “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More.” To purchase tickets call the USCB Center for the Arts at 843-521-4145. Seating is reserved. Tickets are $35 in advance, student tickets are $30 and all seats are $40 the day of the show. For more information, visit www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.
library discussion looks at role of America
Event: America’s Role in the World: What Does National Security Mean in the 21st Century? Join a moderated discussion examining three options for America’s role in the world.
Registration is required. FreeTime and Date: Friday, October 5
at 2 p.m., Beaufort library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902. Call 843-255-6464, [email protected] or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/ocroc.
Black Chamber of Commerce holds event
The Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event on October 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. hosted by the Hampton Inn Beaufort located at 2342 Boundary Street. There will be refreshments. Open to the public. For more information, call 843-986-1102.
‘Blues and Brews’ night at First Friday series The Habersham Marketplace will welcome Charleston’s Holy City Brewing as the featured beer vendor at its second annual “Blues and Brews” night Friday, October 5. With a regionally expanded farmer’s market, arts, crafts and specialty food vendors and live blues music by Beaufort’s The Blue Dots, this event is part on a free, ongoing First Fridays event series held annually in the Marketplace. Sponsored by Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Beaufort, “Blues and Brews” will also feature a display of several classic cars. Holy City Brewing will offer $5 beer tastings, from 5-7 p.m. The Blue Dots, with Chris Jones on guitar, Kelley Adams on Drums and Billy Drysdale on bass, is known throughout the Lowcountry for performing Blues, Rock ’n’ Roll, Swing and Surf music, and will perform from 6-9 p.m. The expanded farmer’s market begins at 4 and is ongoing throughout the event.
lunch and learn series has final class for year The popular Lunch and Learn series at the Port Royal Farmer’s Market in Heritage Park offers free, open air classes at the gazebo. Presented by
the Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association, classes begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 6, the topic will be Winterizing Your Garden: Tips and advice on protecting in ground and potted plants from winter damage.
Author Janet Garrity to hold book signings
Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” on Saturday, October 6, from Noon to 3 p.m. at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay St.
Celebrate fall migration with Fripp Audubon
Thousands of birds stage through the Beaufort Barrier Islands Important Bird Area (IBA) in fall. The IBA includes Fripp and Harbor islands and Hunting Island State Park, where the first-ever Fall Migration Celebration takes place Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, open to all and sponsored by Fripp Audubon. Enjoy expert lectures & guided beachwalks. See www.beaufortbarrierislandsiba.com to get details. Tickets are $35 “at the door,” Hunting Island Nature Center; includes Sat. and Sunday access to Fripp, Harbor and Hunting islands, all programs, Saturday lunch and evening reception. For more information, contact Pete Richards at [email protected].
Kickoff Relay for life Beaufort at Q on Bay
Kick off the 2013 Relay for Life Beaufort event at Q on Bay at 822 Bay Street with pulled chicken and pork with different sides. Waterfront Park will be the new venue for 2013. The kickoff will be Sunday, October 7, from 2-5 p.m. There will be door prizes and prizes for those who bring new people to the event to get involved in this great event to support the American Cancer Society.
The Deputy Solicitor of the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office won the statewide award for prosecution excellence this week.
Sean Thornton won the 2012 Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution for his outstanding work in General Sessions Court. The award was presented by U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles recently at the annual Solicitor’s Conference in Myrtle Beach.
Thornton, 41, is a 1998 graduate of the Mercer University School of Law in Macon, Georgia. That same year he relocated to South Carolina, where he began work at a public defender’s office and
then as an Assistant Solicitor at the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Thornton’s prowess as an aggressive and diligent trial lawyer soon became quite apparent. He was promoted in 2006 as the Deputy Solicitor tasked with managing four of the five counties of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit and was again promoted in 2011 to oversee all five counties.
As Deputy Solicitor, Thornton manages dozens of employees who are spread out among six offices in five counties. In addition to many administrative duties, he prosecutes some of the office’s most difficult cases. For the past three years, he was the
senior attorney on the Career Criminal Prosecution Team. Last year alone, the team was responsible for eight life sentences.
“Some prosecutors are excellent administrators and some are great trial lawyers,” said Solicitor Duffie Stone. “Sean Thornton is both. We are fortunate to have him here.”
Peggy Grill, victim’s advocate in Hampton County, won the 2012
Golden Advocate Award at the annual Victim Advocates Forum held during the Solicitor’s Conference in Myrtle Beach.
Grill, a native of North Carolina, moved to Varnville in 1987. After
her two boys were grown, she began working as a victim’s advocate.
“I loved it right from the start,” she said. “This job is another way for me to be a mother, to help crime victims navigate the criminal justice system and to help them as they begin moving on with their lives.”
Grill has been with the office for 11 years.
“The empathy and care she shows victims is indicative of someone who views her position not as a job, but as a calling,” Stone said. “Peggy has a great heart. She cares about the community, the office and the victims she represents. This is an overdue recognition for her.”
saturday is last day to register to vote
Voters must be registered to vote no later than October 6, 2012, to vote in the November 6 general election. The Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration will be open on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon to accommodate last-minute registrations at the Beaufort office only, located at 15 John Galt Road.
To qualify for registration in Beaufort County, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of Beaufort County, at least 18-years-old on or before November 6, and not currently serving a sentence for a felony or an offense against election laws. For more information, visit www.bcgov.net/vote.
Rep. Erickson to speak at liBPA meeting
Rep. Shannon Erickson will be the guest speaker at the October 11 Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association meeting to be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtors Headquarters in the Palmetto Business Park. The meeting is open to the public.
Mrs. Erickson was first elected to represent District 124 in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2007 to fill an unexpired term. She was elected to a full term of office in 2008,
re-elected in 2010 and is seeking re-election (unopposed) in the November General Election. She presently serves as chairperson of the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee. She is
owner and director of Lowcountry Building Blocks, Inc. (Hobbit Hill Preschools) and is a former teacher. Her past contributions to the community include serving as a member of the Beaufort Regional
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Child Care, President of the South Carolina Child Care Association and member of the Beaufort County First Steps to School Readiness Board.
Rep. Erickson has been requested to include in her discussion with LIBPA members the following subjects:
• What should be the top priority items for the next legislative session?
• What action is needed to make the Lowcountry more economically viable?
• Must we continue to fight for more equitable educational funding on a yearly basis?
• Are the redesigned political districts a benefit or a detriment to the Beaufort area?
Shannon Erickson
Sean Thornton
Peggy Grill
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The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 26 for the new restaurant Fat Patties. The event featured food and beverage samples from the unique menu, which specializes in burgers. Fat Patties is located at 831 Parris Island Gateway in Port Royal.
business briefsHargray completes integration of Charter
Hargray Communications completed its network and customer integration activities related to its acquisition of Charter’s Beaufort cable system, announced in May.
“We are pleased to have successfully completed this transition on schedule and are grateful to our new customers, each of whom worked with us to ensure its success,” said Chris McCorkendale, Hargray’s Vice President of Operations and Engineering. “By converting to the Hargray network, each customer can now receive a wide variety of high-definition channels and videos-on-demand.”
With the integration complete, Hargray is poised to bring even more advanced services to its customers in Beaufort. Next month the company will begin offering even faster data plans to all of its customers with enhanced download capabilities and more than double the upload speed.
Allen Patterson wins home building award
Home building industry professionals were awarded the Home Builders Association of South Carolina’s most prestigious awards last week in Columbia.
The Tenth Annual Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony was held to honor the recipients of the Pinnacle Awards, which recognizes the craftsmanship of the best home builders and remodelers in the state. In the category of New Home Construction — Best Overall Green Construction the winner was Allen Patterson Residential, LLC, Allen Patterson (HBA of the Lowcountry).
Grace & Glory holds ‘Girls for Girls’ event
Grace & Glory Uptown is holding its “Girls for Girls Gathering” on Saturday, October 20 which honors Breast Cancer awareness month by donating 10% of its proceeds from the event to www.breastcancer.org. The “Girls for Girls Gathering” starts at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the shop located at Newcastle Square on Boundary Street. The event will offer a drawing for discounts ranging from 20-50% off an item, refreshments and treats.
The event was a huge success last year and the girls hope to increase their donation this year. The boutique is open Monday – Saturday from 10-5. For more information, call Grace & Glory at 843-521-4050.
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By martha O’ReganCan you simply say thank you when
someone does something kind for you or offers their help? Or do you run off into the “no, I’ve got it’s,” “you shouldn’t have’s,” or “I can’t possibly accept that” auto-responses? The balance between giving and receiving is a challenge we have been taught since we were little people to share our toys, or it’s better to give than receive, or “if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” These statements should be integrated with a few “if I don’t take care of myself, I can’t be my best for others,” “yes, I appreciate your help” or simply “thank you” statements.
If you say yes to every committee or project, or are committed to being and doing for everyone else all day long, week after week, month after month, this article is for you. Have you reached exhaustion
yet? Frustrated? Does your family wish you were available to them as much as you are to your committee? Are you able to give your attention to everything you are involved in or are there areas that are falling through the cracks? If you see yourself in any or all of these statements, it is time to consider what it means to create balance in being and doing.
Many will find themselves where they are doing and being for everyone else in their lives to the detriment of their own health and well being. Getting up before the family to get started on laundry or breakfast, running all day long either in their own job or volunteering at the school or organizing a fundraisers, then staying up late to finish the laundry and bake the two dozen cupcakes for tomorrow’s bake sale, only to collapse into a restless sleep because they are worrying about all the things that didn’t get done yesterday or needs to be done tomorrow. Am I singing your song? You are not alone.
Our ego wants us think that we are the only person who can handle the daily tasks and no one can do it as well as we can. It may be true, but do the tasks really have to be done to the perfection that our ego dictates, or can we allow our children
to fold the laundry their way? Can we give others freedom to do their assigned task without taking over? Our need to feel needed along with our challenge of accepting change can lead to some rigid behaviors that eventually affect our health and well being. With awareness and choice, we can change with great ease by allowing others to step up and shine. Observe in yourself whether you are the taskmaster or the control freak, lovingly step back and decide to release just a smidge of control in one area of your life, like allowing your children to empty the dishwasher and being OK if they don’t line the glasses up the way you like it. I am amazed at how many teens are never allowed to help with chores because parents can’t release control of “doing it right.” Learning to graciously receive help from others allows them learn and grow and relieves some of the pressure off of you. Experience the freedom of being in charge as you allow yourself to slow down and breathe a little deeper. Live Well ... Have Fun!
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Bring Your Electronics Waste & Paper Shredding for RecyclingTwo Locations, Saturday, Oct. 69 a.m. to 3 p.m.Beaufort County is offering residents the opportunity to securely dispose of their documents, old computers and other electronic appliances on Saturday, Oct 6th,from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the two County Public Works Sites Beaufort site at 140 Shanklin Road site off Hwy 21 near the Marine Corps Air Station Bluffton site at Ulmer &
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Electronic goods will be accepted free of charge including:· Computers, printers, scanners, power supplies, monitors, UPS, hard drives, servers, laptops, diskettes
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· Transformers, test equipment, telephones, cell phones and other goods.
· Television sets and all items will be taken FREE
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Events at ARTworksThe satire Diaries: Too stupid to Fail
“The Satire Diaries” is a musical revue of social satire that lampoons movies, popular culture, dating, men and women, arts, politics, and much, much more. Four actors and a pianist perform acts such as a news medley of current events; the “Bathroom Mirror Ballet” of a couple getting ready for their first date; and an operetta called “Fertilization Explained!” The Satire Diaries is directed by and features Stan Gill, following his 2011 production of “Mark Twain’s Final Tour.” The play will be on stage October 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the black box theater at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. Tickets are $17 for general admission and $12 for groups of 10 or more. For more information, visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.
Expect the Unexpected with Candace lovelyCandace Lovely invites you to a private artist’s reception (otherwise known
as a party) on Thursday, October 11, from 6-8 p.m. in the Artist’s Lounge at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. Featured images “Bar Hopping in the Lowcountry” and” God Bless America from Candace Lovely” from her exhibition that will be
on display through October. At the reception, count on live music and gracious discussion by all. RSVP by calling ARTworks at 843-379-2787, or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org.
Work with clay with master potter Trevor Foster“Clay on Thursdays” begins Thursday, October 11. Learn basic techniques or
refine your skills and explore new techniques. Trevor Foster is a master potter, well known for his large-scale, statuesque urns and raku firing sessions. The handbuilding session is 10 a.m.-noon, and wheelthrown classes are 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., or 6 to 8 p.m. Glazes and firing are included: cost is $125 plus $25 per 25 pounds of clay. To register, email [email protected], call 803-707-5961, or visit www.ArtWorksInBeaufort.org.
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By Dennis Tavernetti“sleep Walk With me” from The
indie series presented by Emerging Pictures in HD at UsCB Center For the Arts monday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m.
synopsis: Comedian, turned-playwright-turned-filmmaker, Mike Birbiglia wears his incisive wit on his sleeve while portraying a cinematic surrogate. We are thrust into the tale of a burgeoning stand-up comedian struggling with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship threatening to race out of his control, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore. Based on his successful one-man show, the film engages in a kind of passionate and personal storytelling that transfigures intimate anguish into comic art.
Ratings & Reviews: Internet sites IMDb: 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes: Critics/86 and Audience/85. Very good marks indeed. Roger Ebert: “... I like this movie”; USA Today: ”A dream for fans of offbeat, well-written…”; San Francisco Chronicle: “... fine, funny exercise in
disheveled self-deprecation...”; The Wall Street Journal: “…funny…”.
Previewer Comments: This dramatic comedy is really about the lead’s relationship with his girl friend and his reluctance to commit and his failing standup comedy career. Then he hits up on using his relationship in his standup comic routine as fertile ground for humor, seemingly unconcerned about the impact on his girl friend. Will both survive at the end? The sleep walking bits are very good examples how to turn a dangerous malady into slapstick comedy. If you have been to a comedy club and enjoyed it, you will love this movie! If you haven’t been to one, go to this move and save lots of cash by not having to buy dinner and all those drinks!
Rated: Not rated but likely to be considered PG-13 for sexual humor.
Awards: Winner at 2012 Sundance and Nantucket Film Festivals.
Tickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.
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The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce its 28th concert season. It promises to be an exciting and enjoyable season. The season opens on October 11 and 14 with symphonic showcase and will include Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture, Haydn’s Symphony No. 45, Farewell, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
‘Tis the season will help celebrate the holidays with Christmas and holiday favorites. Roger Moss, well-known soloist from Savannah, will be the featured guest artist. The concert will end with the traditional Christmas Carol Sing with the audience. These concerts will be December 13 and 16.
Bavarian Bastions will feature Brahms’ Symphony No.2 and Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Arthur Tollefson returns as guest piano soloist by popular demand. These concerts will be February 28 and March 3, 2013.
The season concludes on April 18 and 21 with Hollywood Extravaganza, Film score in Reverse. The orchestra will accompany some silent classics.
Frederick Devyatkin is musical director and conductor of the orchestra.
Season tickets are available at www.beaufortorchestra.org or call 1-800-595-4TIX (4849). All concerts are held at the USCB Center For the Arts auditorium, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort.
Verdier House docents bringBeaufort history to life
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By lanier laneyThe word docent comes from the Latin
word docēns, which means “to teach.” And that’s exactly what the dedicated docents of the historic 208-year-old John Mark Verdier House museum downtown do at 801 Bay Street. They teach the history of Beaufort using the house and its exhibits as textbooks.
Says Betsy Kinghorn, a docent for eight years, Historic Beaufort Foundation Board member and former Verdier House Committee Chairperson, “People are in Beaufort from all over the world. We want them to leave here loving Beaufort, and knowing why this place is important. We always attempt to give people a real sense of Beaufort’s history and the people who have lived here. In the Verdier House, we have added exhibits that go beyond the time of the Verdier family to Beaufort’s wartime history with the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery and Bay Street during the Civil War, and on to Robert Smalls and Beaufort’s Reconstruction history.”
David Hecht, also a docent for eight years, adds, “We try to be entertaining and friendly and to make them feel welcome and relaxed during the tour. We have had visitors from all over the world, including England, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, Korea, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Australia, to name just a few. Several years ago one of my tours consisted of two couples, who were sitting in the basement of the Verdier House as the tour began. When I asked where they were from, one couple named a village in the Southwest of England. To everyone’s surprise, the other couple responded that they too were from the same village! While they had never previously met, they were last seen having lunch together.”
Betsy said, “The Verdier House is the only antebellum home in Beaufort that is regularly open for tours. As such, it is a great introduction into the lifestyles of pre-Civil War Beaufort and the beautiful details of the houses that were built then. The house is also the first house in Beaufort that was intentionally preserved from demolition in the 1940’s by a concerned committee of Beaufort citizens. That Committee to Save the Lafayette Building (named so because the Revolutionary War hero General Marquis de Lafayette spoke on the porch during his visit in 1824) evolved into Historic Beaufort Foundation, which then proceeded to have a big hand in rescuing a long list of other Beaufort homes and buildings. Just as HBF is intensely involved in the preservation of Beaufort’s historic buildings, we are also interested in educating students and adults about Beaufort’s history. The Verdier House is an ideal venue to begin to tell the story of Beaufort
— why it developed just where it did on the river, why it was a vital part of America’s history in those antebellum years, and what happened to the town and its people and how everything changed after the Civil War to make us what we are today. We love to be able to tell the stories, then send people out to Parris Island’s museum or Penn Center and other nearby places to help people understand this unique area.”
But the tours haven’t occurred without their funny moments. The knowledgable Sandy Patterson, volunteer coordinator and house manager of the Verdier House, has been a docent for the past 12 years and is always amazed at what comes out of visitors’ mouths — sometimes literally. Sandy said, “I once was half way through a tour when a woman exclaimed, ‘Wait! — I left my tooth at the restaurant!’ The woman ran out the front door and across the street. After a few minutes she came running back in with her big front tooth
in a napkin. She then proceeded to pop it back in and we went on with the tour.”
Sandy always loves what kids have to say. “Once we had a family whose 8-year-
old son watched intently as I described the beautiful fireplace mantelpiece and how it was made. I was happy he was so eager to learn. Then when I finished, he pointed above the mantel and exclaimed, ‘That would be the perfect spot for a big flat screen TV!’ ”
Betsy Kinghorn also recalls happy occasions. “I will never forget the veteran who came with his parents to the house just before the Lt. Dan Weekend two years ago. He had lost a leg in Iraq and was on crutches. I told him about all our steps, but he did not seem concerned. And he climbed every set of stairs in the house faster than I did — a courageous, strong Wounded Warrior who also loved Beaufort’s history.”
This being the month of Halloween, the question most often asked by visitors: “Is there a ghost in the house?”
And the answer from the docents is a resounding “yes!” — and more than one. In one of the upstairs rooms, the docents remark that there is often a sudden chilly feeling, or someone will get goosebumps for no apparent reason — even on the warmest of days. Visitors comment on it even when the docents don’t mention it. And activity seems to increase around certain times of the year.
Sandy described an ominous and sad feeling she once felt in part of the house: “I went upstairs to check on the house when I came one morning and found a few things in disarray, doors were open which I know I had closed, stuffing was on the floor from a cushion, and several other things were out of order. So I
straightened everything up and went downstairs to begin the daily tours. I had a group of visitors for the first tour and everything was going fine until I got to the upstairs back room. As I walked from place to place in there, I had a strong feeling that there was someone on the side of the bedroom. But no one could be seen. We next went in the drawing room next door and it felt like many other people were in there besides just the people on the tour. A cold feeling of sadness came over me and suddenly the wind blew one of the shutters closed and I must have jumped a foot. But I didn’t say anything to the tourists. When I came downstairs I told my supervisor and she said she had felt things upstairs that day as well. The executive director at that time did some research and it appears that John Mark Verdier Jr., the son of the builder of the house, was very ill and dying in that bedroom around that date; and that there were family members and friends in the drawing room waiting for him to die.”
Ghosts aside, when it comes to the Verdier family, Mariann Golobic, a docent for 12 years, said that many descendants have visited the house over the years and that she loves learning new things from people on the tours.
Says Mariann, “I like being involved in just this small way with downtown Beaufort and sharing what I have learned about what life was like here in the 1800’s, the effects of the Civil War and the preservation effort that is ongoing in the city. I learn something new everyday I’m at the Verdier House, often from one of our guests who visit from all over the map; Dubai and Wales most recently.”
Grace Harrigan, the longest serving docent at 21 years, said, “When I first moved to Beaufort, a neighbor asked me to get involved with HBF and the Verdier House. That was in 1991 and I am still loving it!”
In fact, adds Betsy, “We need more docent volunteers who want to learn and share Beaufort’s history. It is a job that can fit into a variable time schedule, because each docent can sign up for the times that his or her schedule permits. Training is provided, and docents learn so much history as they lead others to appreciate it.”
The job has more ramifications than one can imagine. These “oral historians” and the other half dozen who also volunteer at the Verdier House, stand as guardians and transmitters of Beaufort’s past, helping it come to life for scores of visitors from all over the world for whom they may be the only Beaufortonians they ever talk with or get to ask questions of about Beaufort’s unique past. They are true ambassadors of the town’s history and its buildings and how “we came to be” in this corner of the world and why; by sharing their passion for Beaufort and its history daily with many varied visitors.
• Verdier House is open Monday-Saturday, with docent-guided tours every hour on the half hour from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. $10. Phone: 843-379-6335. Closed Sundays and holidays.• If you would like to be a part of their work at the Verdier house or join the Historic Beaufort Foundation and learn more about all their programs, go to www.historicbeaufort.org or call 843-379-3331. • Upcoming Historic Beaufort Foundation events include the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens from Oct 26-28; and “Palates for Preservation at Panini’s Wild Carolina Italian Wine Dinner.” This fundraiser will be at Panini’s Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m.
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lowcountry social diaryShowcasing the most happening events, people and gatherings Beaufort has to offer.
FAllinG in lOveThe engagement party of Emily Huey and Chase Cuppia this past weekend in Kathy and Glen
Kilgore’s lovely home on Spanish Point kicked off Beaufort’s fall social season. Chic “little black dresses” were in abundance as attendees toasted the future newlyweds whose wedding is Nov. 24 (yes, the same weekend as the Carolina-Clemson game). If you can’t attend because of that, at least you know where the bridal registry is — Modern Jewelers, of course. Emily, a Pennsylvania native, came to Beaufort to cheer up her sister whose Marine husband got deployed. She had no idea she would end up falling in love and making a life here. Here are some pics for you from the event:
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The Festival of Trees committee along with the help of logan Crowther, Worth liipfert, luke lackman, Fran nolan and Dr. Heath simmons held the annual “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” event to benefit FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice last Saturday, September 29, at Port Royal Landing Marina. The event dodged the rain and instead was given a big beautiful fall moon over the water. The fundraiser wouldn’t be the same without the involvement of mike lewis and Bill and
Cheryl mote who worked as the expert grillers cooking up wonderful cheeseburgers for everyone to enjoy. All proceeds went to FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice, Beaufort’s local hospice providing loving care to our community completely free of charge for over 33 years. Special thanks to all those that attended plus the following sponsors: Bill’s Liquor, Carolina Wings & Rib House, Fripp Island Resort, Laneco Express II, Port Royal Landing Marina, Palmetto Brewery, Palm Key Catering and the Town of Port Royal. Here are some pics by Jane Abrahms from the fun event:
Event serves up ‘Cheeseburgers in Paradise’
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down a Goose Creek back. Photos by Todd Stowe.
Friends of Hunting Island is once again joining with Hunting Island State Park to sponsor its 4th annual 5K Run/Walk along the park’s beautiful refurbished trails. The Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 13, starting at 10 a.m. Runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the park’s Nature Center, the entrance is just short of the Fripp Island Bridge.
This event is for the serious runner and it’s also a fun, family run or walk. Chip
timing is provided by Play Hard Event Timing. The event begins and ends at the Nature Center and follows the Nature Center Trail to the Lagoon Trail and then crosses over to the Maritime Forrest Trail back to the Nature Center. Volunteers will be stationed at each turn. Strollers are permitted but no pets.
New this year is the Team Competition. Teams will consist of 5 members each with two age categories: under 18 or 18 and over. Registration is
$25 for 5K runners, $100 for 5K Teams, and $15 for walkers.
Friends of Hunting Island encourages whole families to come out and “take a walk” and enjoy the state park’s lovely trails, some cool breezes, and unparalleled forest views. Funds from this event will be used to support Friends’ work with the Discover Carolina Program, which brings third, fifth and seventh grade students to the park for a day of nature programs and hands-on learning.
Register online at http://www.active.com/running/hunting-island-sc/hunting-island-5k-runwalk-2012. For more information, visit www.friendsofhuntingisland.org. The online registration deadline is 5 p.m. October 12. Walk-up registration is welcome on the day of the event from 9-9:30 a.m., along with all participant packet pick-ups. For more information, please contact the event co-chairs at [email protected] or [email protected].
Friends of Hunting island holds annual 5K Run/Walk
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Representatives of Dataw Island Club have announced the completion of a $5.4 million renovation of the Cotton Dike and Morgan River golf courses within the private, gated community located near the historic town of Beaufort. The renovation project was done in two phases starting with the Tom Fazio designed Cotton Dike Course in 2010, and finishing with the reopening of the popular Arthur Hills Morgan River Signature Course on September 12.
The Morgan River Course, renowned for its massive oaks and water challenges, features dramatic vistas of the Morgan River and the savannas beyond. The renovation of this par-72 course was completed on time and within budget. “In searching for the right word to describe the Morgan River Course,” said designer Arthur Hills, “I came up with the word delightful!”
The decision to renovate the golf courses was made by a vote of the golf membership back in 2010, and the renovations began on the Cotton Dike Course in April 2010. “The completion of this extensive project is something the membership at Dataw Island has been anticipating for quite some time,” said Ted Bartlett, general manager and chief
operating officer of the Dataw Island Club. “Our golf courses were already outstanding, but these renovations have updated them to meet modern golf standards, improve playability for members and guests while enhancing some of the natural features of these great designs.”
The renovations include irrigation replacement on both golf courses, straightening and repair of cart paths, coring and re-contouring greens including the putting green and
chipping areas near the clubhouse, improving bunkers on both courses with new drainage, sand and contouring and lake bank restoration in numerous areas, tree pruning on both courses to allow more sunlight on fairways and greens, replanting fairways with newer, shade tolerant turf and golf cart parking improvements at the driving range.
“The renovation project turned out better than we ever expected and will be a great improvement in maintaining course conditions,” said David Warren
marketing director of the Dataw Island Club. “This project is a testament to the Dataw Island Club’s commitment to maintaining the finest amenities, and is a bold investment in the club’s future.”
Respected golf course designer company Billy Fuller Golf Design from Atlanta oversaw the work on this project. Fuller launched a golf design company in 2004 after 15 years as a golf course superintendent at several top golf courses in the Southeast, including five years at the esteemed Augusta National Golf Club. Fuller has completed many major renovations of prestigious golf courses across the country, and his work has been praised by Golfweek, the LPGA Tour and Sports Illustrated. “It’s a great privilege and honor to work with Dataw Island Club through the renovation of Cotton Dike and Morgan River,” said Fuller. “Our intent was to bring the course specifications up to par; and by incorporating modern golf design principles, we can ensure the club remains competitive with the marketplace for the next 20 to 30 years.”
For more information about Dataw Island and new membership opportunities, call 843-384-3571 or visit www.Dataw.com.
Cotton Dike, Morgan River golf courses get $5.4M upgrade by Dataw Island Club
Dataw completes renovation of golf courses
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Beaufort High School Senior JaClay Mixon had 263 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns during the varsity football game on Sept. 21. He also had a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown. During the game on Sept. 28, he had 114 yards and a touchdown.
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• Battery Creek High School Senior Willie Doe (#99) led the Dolphin defense with 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 4 assists on tackles to earn the team’s defensive player of the week honors. He graded out the highest among the defensive linemen and also performed well on special teams. • Battery Creek Sophomore David Frazier (#4) was chosen as the team’s offensive player of the week for his outstanding performance at wide receiver. David graded the highest among the receivers and made critical catches for first downs that led to Dolphin scores. • Battery Creek Junior quarterback/kicker Zach Mahan was chosen as the team’s special teams player of the week for his outstanding kicking during the Dolphin’s game vs. Bishop England. Zach made 100% of his PAT attempts while also serving as the team’s punter and kickoff person. Zach also plays safety and wide receiver for the Dolphins.
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The Dolphins of Battery Creek High School take to the field Friday, Sept. 28. Bishop England, the defending Class-AA state champions, defeated Battery Creek 42-21. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Bishop England quarterback Kevin Herbst, center, finds some running room along the Battery Creek sideline.
Bishop England’s Griffie Loy gets stacked up by Battery Creek’s Steven White, bottom, and Isaiah Sloan.
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Three members of the Wolf Pack XC racing team swept the 10U age group at the Hampton Lake’s Tiger Bass 5K in Bluffton on Saturday, September 29.
Nash Mills (pictured at left, above) placed first with a time of 22:13. Marlon Belden (middle) was second in 23:34. Eli Smith (at right) finished third with a 27:10.
The Wolf Pack is a group of youth runners from the Beaufort area who train and race together. Anyone interested in more information on the club can contact Coach Howard Mills or Coach Harry Smith at [email protected].
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The Island Charities 3rd Annual 10K & 5K Race and 5K Walk will be held Saturday, October 20, at 5 p.m. on Cat Island. This year’s beneficiaries are Cat Island Builds for Habitat and, as always, a portion will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Pamela Beales Wentworth.
There will be a Morgan Dash for children 6 and under. This race is
donation only for each entrant and is named after Morgan Porter, a 3-year-old whose family lives in Olde Tabby Park on Cat Island — and now has a new heart. All proceeds from the dash will go towards The Island Charities Scholarship Fund.
Organizer Randy Wentworth said the purpose of the event is to help those who have a need. “We want to do our
small part knowing that we have left the world a better place for all, and our race is just a small part of giving back to our community,” said Randy.
There will be music, drinks and a party atmosphere afterward. The race is $30 for 10K, $25 for 5K, and $20 for 5K walk. To register and to find out more about the event, visit www.theislandcharities.com.
The Island Charities holds third annual 10K/5K race, 5K walk
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school newsA focus on students, teachers and educational events in northern Beaufort County
school notesBATTERy CREEK HIGH SCHool• Battery Creek High School senior Kallie Brown was selected as a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, an academic competition established in 1964 by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to recognize outstanding African-American scholars. Kallie has a 4.55 cumulative GPA and has excelled in Advanced Placement and Honors courses. She participates in college-level dual enrollment courses at the Technical College of the Lowcountry and also served as a math tutor.• The Annual Miss Battery Creek High School Pageant will be held on Saturday, October 13, at 6 p.m. in the John McVey Performing Arts Center. There will be five young ladies competing for the title: Ms.Alexandra Bazemore, Ms. Kallie Brown, Ms. Ayanna Cobban, Ms. Shakayla Jenkins and Ms. Asia Taylor.
BEAUFoRT ACADEMy• Thursday, Oct. 4: Fourth grade Estuary Walk, 1:30 p.m.• Thursday, Oct. 4: Parent Conferences.• Friday, Oct. 5: Half day for all students, early dismissal at 11:30 a.m.• Monday, Oct. 8: Columbus Day, no school.• Tuesday, Oct. 9: The Lady’s Island Smoke Truck will be here to work.• Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 9-11, Senior Class fundraiser, Spirit Strands.• Oct. 10: Flu Vaccine Clinic at BA by Lowcountry Urgent Care, 8-9:30 a.m
• Beaufort Academy’s SAT scores were once again higher than the national average, exceeding it by 163 points. All BA students take the nationally-administered Scholastic Assessment Test, and scored a cumulative 1,661 on the three parts of the exam. In addition, BA students who took the ACT (85% of seniors) also scored higher than the national average, averaging 23.3• Thursday, Oct. 11: Parents Academy, Nutrition for Kids presented by Jenny Craft from Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Beaufort Academy. Free, community event for parents. Childcare will be provided, RSVP required. Contact MJ Simmons to reserve your space at 843-524-3393 or [email protected].
ST. HElEnA ElEMEnTARyThe tail wagging tutors are back! Students at St. Helena were very excited to meet the therapy dogs that will be working with students this year. Therapy dogs are dogs that are given special certifications to go into schools, hospitals and nursing homes after they attend a training class to earn this title. The dogs will be at St. Helena every week reading with students. The presence of the dogs comfort students and help them to create positive associations with reading. The owners of the dogs ask students comprehension questions during reading to give students more practice using their reading strategies.
ST. PETER’S CATHolICSt. Peter’s Catholic School hosted this season’s first cross country meet at Lady’s Island Country Club on Sept. 26. The teams included Riverview, St. Gregory the Great, Sea Pines Montessori and Lady’s Island Middle School. Congratulations to St. Peter’s for placing 1st place in the boys and girls categories. • Oct. 11: Geo challenge 3:15 – 4 p.m.• Oct. 15-19 Book Fair. Open to the public.• Oct. 17: Cross Country meet at St. Francis 4:30 p.m.• Oct. 17: 8th grade sponsoring spaghetti dinner from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Call for details. 522-2163. Proceeds to benefit class trip. • Oct. 18: Chick-fil-A Day 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Students in Beaufort County improved their performance on state tests administered at the end of key high school courses in 2012, according to results released by the South Carolina Department of Education.
South Carolina students’ scores on end-of-course exams count for 20 percent of final grades in Algebra 1, English 1, Biology and U.S. History and Constitution.
Beaufort County students’ mean scores on 2012 end-of-course exams exceeded state averages in three subjects: Algebra 1, English 1 and Biology. Improvements were reported in all four subjects:
• Algebra 1 — Mean scores increased from 76.3 in 2008 to 82.1 in 2012 (state 2012 mean was 81.0).
• English 1 — Mean scores increased from 74.9 in 2008 to 83.9 in 2012 (state 2012 mean was 78.2).
• U.S. History and Constitution — Mean scores increased from 68.1 in 2009 to 70.1 in 2012 (state 2012 mean was 71.2). These scores were first reported in 2009.
• Biology — Mean scores increased from 78.0 in 2011, the first year of reporting, to 83.9 in 2012 (state 2012 mean was 80.8).
District students’ passing percentages in 2012 exceeded state averages in two of the four subjects tested: English 1 and Biology.
“Educators look for trends in student test scores over time, and the trends here are very positive,” said Acting Superintendent Jackie Rosswurm. “Are students where we want them to be? No, certainly not. But we’re on the right track, and we need to keep working hard and improving, not only in our high schools but in our elementary and middle schools as we prepare students for high school-level courses.”
A series of eight public forums next week — along with the availability of an online survey — will offer Beaufort County residents the opportunity to help guide the search for the school district’s next superintendent.
Last month, the Board of Education hired Ray and Associates, an experienced education executive search firm, to coordinate the nationwide search to replace Valerie Truesdale, who retired after a five-year tenure as superintendent. One of the search firm’s first steps will be collecting broad-based input from parents, students, educators, community
and business leaders about the personal and professional characteristics that candidates for the job should possess.
The first public forums will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10:
• Noon: Whale Branch Early College High School media center
• 7 p.m.: Whale Branch Early College High School media center
The second set of public forums will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11:
• Noon: Beaufort High School• 7 p.m.: Beaufort High SchoolAn online survey is available at www.
surveymonkey.com/s/7B85292.
scores on high school end-of-course exams improve
teacher mini-grants availableTeachers in northern Beaufort County public schools are encouraged to apply
for grants to use in classrooms the second semester of the 2012-13 school year. The deadline for applications is noon, Nov. 16, and grants up to $500 per teacher will be awarded in January. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation, founded almost 20 years ago, recently distributed more than $5,000 to 11 teachers, for use this semester. The foundation awards grants only to teachers in public schools located north of the Broad River.
“We had some very strong grant proposals last spring and we are pleased to be able to help these deserving teachers carry out special lessons that might otherwise not be possible because of tight school budgets,” said Jim Grimsley, chairman of the Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation.
“Our goal is to target public schools in northern Beaufort County, which historically have not had the outside support enjoyed by schools in other parts of the county, and to assist teachers in doing things they might not ordinarily be able to do because of lack of funding,” Grimsley said.
Successful applications should encourage imaginative, innovative projects that can be targeted to a specific goal, for which funds are otherwise not available.
For more information or to obtain an application, email the foundation at [email protected] or to Williams Group PR at [email protected].
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The Technical College of the Lowcountry will hold two open houses in October to highlight its programs in health sciences that include massage therapy, nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology and surgical technology. Applications will be accepted January 3, 2013, through April 1, 2013, for fall 2012 entry into these programs.
“Hospital TCL,” the first open house, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, October 20 in building 4 at the TCL Beaufort Campus, 921 Ribaut Road. Visitors will be able to tour TCL’s health education labs and observe current students in action as they demonstrate the latest health care techniques using TCL’s onsite, state-of-the-art simulation equipment.
“The ‘Hospital TCL’ demonstration provides a unique opportunity for an inside look at how our students learn while using the latest technology and allows prospective students to explore various health care fields first hand,” said Marge Sapp, dean of TCL’s health sciences division.
The second open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, October 25 at the TCL New River Campus, 100
Community College Drive in Bluffton. The job outlook is exceptional for all
of TCL’s health career programs, Sapp said.
“Just read the classifieds, and you’ll see that jobs exist today in all of these health career fields,” Sapp said. “And these are high-paying jobs with good benefits.”
Health care will generate 3.2 million new jobs between today and 2018, more than any other industry, largely in response to rapid growth in the elderly population.
Call 843-525-8267 for more information, or visit www.tcl.edu/health.
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TCl Radiologic Technology Instructor Glenn levicki (left) supervises a TCl student as he demonstrates the use of radiographic equipment during a simulation learning exercise in the radiologic technology classroom.
- Jess Laboy Bluffton, SC
A suspicious mammogram can make any woman anxious, but Jess Laboy was terrified. She’ d already endured the loss of two family members to breast cancer. Unnerved at the prospect of waiting days for ultrasound results, shechose Beaufort Memorial and got results the very same day. Jess was grateful for every second free of worrying and waiting, and for more time to celebrate with her family.
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The Wardle Family YMCA is hosting its 3rd Annual Boots & Bling capital fundraiser and silent auction on Saturday, October 13, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Butler Marine on Lady’s Island.
Boots & Bling is this year’s major fundraiser for capital improvements to the Y. “Depending on the success of the event, we have projects in the pipeline to help improve the Y. Boots & Bling will be filled with great people, great food and entertainment, so stop into the Y today and purchase your tickets,” said Michael Bostwick, CEO of Wardle Family YMCA.
Your ticket purchase includes DJ entertainment, more than eight food stations featuring local favorites and your choice of wine, beer or margaritas. There will also be an opportunity to bid on more than 50 different items in the silent auction. Items range from local artwork to private parties and mini-trips, with some bids starting as low as $15.
Tickets are $50 for individuals and $90 for couples. You can purchase your tickets at the Y front desk at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. For additional information, please contact Kelly Collins at [email protected].
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Beaufort
branch Executive Board members met recently to plan for the coming year. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. New members are welcomed to attend monthly meetings. By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. For details, contact Dr. Diana Steele at 843-522-2796 or email [email protected].
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Don’t worry, columnist Terry Sweeney isn’t off traveling across Africa or picking grapes at an Italian vineyard. He’s nearly finished writing
his book, which means he’ll be back soon writing about the joy of wine. His humorous approach deals with everything from where to find great deals in town to how to gracefully handle awkward social drinking situations. Cheers!
WHERE IS THE HAPPY WINO?
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There are so many wonderful occasions to celebrate in life such as baby birth announcements, birthdays, engagements, weddings and
anniversaries. The Island News wants you to send us information about your celebrations so we can share the excitement with the community. You can send a photo and a write up to our email at [email protected] with a tagline that reads: Celebrations. Please keep the write up to less than 150 words. Be sure to send your information before noon on Monday so it will run in that week’s paper. We look forward to featuring your important celebrations!
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contestParents, we know you’ve been secretly planning fabulous Halloween costumes for your kids all year! Whether store bought or homemade, costumes take a lot of time and deserve to be seen. Post a picture on The Island news’ Facebook page of your children all dressed up between now and oct. 16, and the top five photos with the most “likes” will go on our website, www.yourislandnews.com, where readers can vote for the cutest costume. The winner will be featured in the paper and will also win prizes. Get creative, and Happy Halloween!
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The stories that don’t get told hide secrets that affect lives. The Child Abuse Prevention Association, one of United Way of the Lowcountry’s partner agencies, takes a multi-pronged approach to help prevent abuse and to provide support and shelter to abused children.
• “Through CAPA’s outreach programs in the schools, students become knowledgeable on steps to take to prevent/alleviate child abuse and neglect,” one student said.
• “After CAPA presented to my class, I’ve observed my students using the safety steps before bringing their issue to me. This established self-respect within children,” said another.
• “The programs offer great examples of bullying and harassment,” a student said.
“CAPA is a keystone agency in the Lowcountry, and we all are fortunate to have their caring and highly qualified staff to serve children in need,” said Clarece Walker, CEO of United Way of the Lowcountry.
“Dollars given locally to United Way of the Lowcountry stay local, helping organizations such as CAPA provide safe, secure shelter for children who cannot remain in their homes with
abusive caretakers,” she said. “We hope people will dig deep this year to help us reach our 2012 goal of $2.8 million needed to fun our agencies, partners and services.”
United Way of the Lowcountry is launching a tutoring initiative in eight schools. The goal: Ensure that 80 percent or more students are reading at grade level when they enter fourth grade.
The United Way of the Lowcountry Board of Directors announced gifts and pledges have been received totaling $871,508, about 31 percent of the 2012 Fall goal of $2.8 million.
“When we all work together to advance the common good, that’s what it means to Live United,” he said. “It’s time we all come together in Beaufort and Jasper counties, under the United Way umbrella, and help each other.”
To learn more about United Way and its work to make our community a better place, call 843-982-3040 or visit www.uwlowcountry.org.
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history, volunteers
Founded in 1862, the Penn School was one of the first academic schools in the South established by two Northern missionaries, Laura M. Towne and Ellen Murray, to provide a formal education for formerly enslaved Africans. The Gullah people have continued to survive today and represent the most tangible living example of one of the outcomes of the Port Royal Experiment, a plan by the federal government to “test the capabilities of the Negro for freedom and self-support” during the Civil War.
In 1901, the Penn School expanded to become the Penn Normal, Agricultural and Industrial School after adopting the industrial arts curriculum taught at Hampton and Tuskegee Institutes. As a result, African Americans benefitted greatly from the quality educational training at Penn School, which stood at the forefront of progressivism and reform as it helped to advance an entire generation and community into the Industrial Age after slavery. Later, in the 1960’s, Penn Center took up the mantle of social justice by ushering in the Civil Rights Movement and serving as the only location in South Carolina where multiracial groups, such as Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the Peace Corps, could have safe sanctuary in an era of mandated de jure segregation.
Penn Center’s mission is “to promote and preserve the Sea Islands’ history and culture.” As the Penn Center commemorates its 150th Anniversary in 2012-2014, it has continued to endure both as a national monument promoting historic preservation, as well as a catalyst for economic sustainability throughout the Sea Islands. Its far-reaching impact on local, national and international communities has been the greatest legacy of the Penn Center’s history.
Penn Center has many programs and events that require many dedicated community-minded individuals giving support and service. Volunteers are needed immediately to assist in various capacities. Persons interested in volunteering please contact Ms. Victoria Smalls the History & Culture Coordinator at Penn Center 838-2432.
ABOVE: Patricia Collins, left, and Joan Sanger on Friday browse through one of the many tables of books during the Friends of Beaufort
library’s annual fall book sale under the pavilion at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The group raises thousands of dollars for the public
library during the three-day book sale. Photos by Bob Sofaly. RIGHT: William Robinson, a U.S. Army veteran, tries to figure out how many
more books he wants to buy from the military table.
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“In towns and cities where there is a strong sense of community, there is no more
important institution than the local paper.” - Warren Buffet
NEWSPAPERS STILL LIGHT THE WAY
More than 2.6 million South Carolinians read their local paper each week.
The 114 newspapers comprising the membership of the South Carolina Press Association work hard to provide local news and information to folks from Hilton Head to Wahalla to Myrtle Beach and everywhere in between. In fact, more than 2.6 million South Carolinians pick up a local newspaper each week. We’ve been in towns and cities across our state longer than most any other business. And we’re here to stay. There is strength in numbers and there is power in print.
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National Newspaper WeekOctober 7-13, 2012
By Charles BierbauerAs a teenager in Pennsylvania, I
delivered The Morning Call and The Evening Chronicle to customers in a suburb of Allentown. On rainy days, I’d try to make sure the paper stayed dry inside the screen door. Now, I get The State and The New York Times delivered to my driveway in plastic bags, though the Times delivery is erratic. I can, of course, also read the Times on my iPhone, iPad and desk top computer.
As disseminators of news, we still deliver. True, some choose to call us “content providers,” as though news were an anachronistic four-letter word,
There is no question that the industry has gone through a seismic transformation, though an industry built on the transitory nature of events should hardly be static itself. A recent Reynolds Journalism Institute survey shows publishers across the country are largely optimistic about the business, including its paper-and-ink editions.
Most noteworthy, publishers of
papers with smaller circulation are the most positive. They are, like many of you, serving communities that are best reached through the local newspaper. Whether daily, weekly or something in between, it’s the newspaper that delivers what’s happening at city hall, on Main Street and on the local ball fields. Local television can’t match that; radio is nearly
nonexistent, alas. Broadcast media are best at weather and traffic, though you might keep pace with Twitter and a swift, interactive website.
The challenge, however, is to ensure that the jobs in
those smaller or mid-sized markets are meaningful and rewarding. At a time when a teenager may have more Facebook “friends” than a small town paper has readers, how are we competing to hire better journalists to tell more compelling stories? What will make them stay once they’ve got a handle on your community?
Part of my job as dean of a communications college is to assure prospective students — not to mention their parents — that journalism is still a viable profession. I wouldn’t say that if I did not believe it. The appeal should lie in the dynamic of the profession as it is now practiced across media. I tell
those students they certainly don’t want yesterday’s job, probably don’t want today’s job, and I can’t quite tell them what the job they really want will look like when they graduate in four years. But it should not be diminished by the fact the delivery system is changed. Editors and news directors still tell me “content is king.”
Year after year, though, we have bright-eyed 18-year-olds who want to be journalists. Yes, print journalists, though we are, frankly, deleting the distinctions across media. Our faculty has significantly revised our curriculum for all disciplines to strengthen writing for a variety of media and maximize flexibility, yet allow students to find a focus. We’ve got to deliver so you’ll continue to deliver.
Charles Bierbauer is dean of the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies at the University of South Carolina. As a journalist, he worked as a television, radio, wire service, web and newspaper reporter.
small town newspapers, journalists still deliver
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By Pamela BrownsteinI didn’t always love newspapers. In
high school, I was blissfully unaware of current events and could have cared less about my local government.
As a journalism major in college, I had friends who wrote for the student paper, and I started realizing the importance of being informed about topics being discussed on campus, as well as decisions being made by elected officials.
But it wasn’t until my first newspaper job at The Beaufort Gazette that I really understood how city government works, and saw the important role that the local newspaper plays in the community. And I was hooked.
I fell in love with Beaufort for the same reasons that attract so many — the natural beauty, the history, the friendly people — but I also loved knowing everything that was happening in town while experiencing the thrill of working on deadline and learning the tricks of the
trade as a copy editor and page designer.Fast forward several years, I met my
husband when we worked at a paper together, and I introduced him to Beaufort, and then he was hooked.
My husband and I often joke that we became journalists about 10 years too late. As is painfully obvious, the print newspaper industry has taken a hit with competition from online media, not to mention the economic hardships that affected many large media companies.
But the need for local news and the desire of the community to have a paper they can connect with and be proud to read is just alive as ever, and that is the role we strive to fill at The Island News.
So call me naive or a hopeless romantic, but I love this paper and this town more than ever, and we are working hard to continue providing the local content and attractive product that our readers have come to expect. We appreciate your support, and hope you get hooked too.
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Any reservations I might have had were tossed out the window when the Lunch Bunch ate at the new Smokin’ Planks BBQ last week. The interior looks good, and they are in the process of setting up picnic tables for an outdoor seating area. And the food is pretty outstanding.
Owner and chef Larry Plank described their food: “Everything is cooked naked,” meaning customers add their own sauces to the meat and fish. “We want you to taste what you are already getting,” he said. The variety of barbecue sauces include Original, Golden, Spicy Vinegar and Citrus Chipolte.
Buck tried the half chicken platter with a side of barbecue beans and corn on the cob. The chicken was smoked and tender — and huge, even though it was only a half. Buck said the chicken was delicious, and he liked it with the Original sauce.
David chose the smoked salmon special with a side of mac n’ cheese and a corn on the cob. His fish was flaky with a smoky flavor and so good. The corn on the cob
was tasty too, with a grilled glaze on it. Elizabeth ordered the pulled pork
sandwich, served on Texas toast, with a side of red rice and a bag of chips. While the rest of us were chatting and sampling each other’s dishes, Elizabeth was quickly inhaling her food. Her entire plate was literally clean; she ate everything, and said the Spicy Vinegar sauce was her favorite.
Kim had the full rack of beef ribs, and these babies were giant. She called them caveman-sized ribs, and even though they were messy, she couldn’t stop eating them.
I tried the smoked shrimp salad special,
that was shrimp salad on a bed of greens, as well as a side of mac n’ cheese. We all agreed that the mac n’ cheese (which I also ordered as a side) was a must-have. I have tried many a mac n’ cheese in my day, and this the quintessential comfort food — big noodles and a blend of melted cheese — was excellent, some of the best in town.
Even though we were all so full, we had to try the desserts — mini funnel cakes drizzled with chocolate (seriously awesome) and little s’mores bars that were just sinfully good.
I liked the touches that give Smokin’ Planks a homey-barbecue-joint feel, such as Cheerwine soda at the drink fountain and the big slices of Texas toast that come with almost every meal.
Smokin’ Planks BBQ is located at 914 Paris Avenue, Port Royal, SC, and is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 843-522-0322. Follow them on Facebook for information about upcoming events as well as daily specials.
At far right, Smokin’ Planks owner Larry Plank rests his hands on the shoulders of his wife, nancy. Seated is their daughter, Brooke Plank-Buccola, who also works at the restaurant, and standing is manager Joe Abell.
Full rack of beef ribs.
Half chicken platter.
By Harlene DeaneWaiting all year for the Shrimp Festival? Well, your
wait is finally over! As you head out to taste all the wonderful shrimp dishes with your family and friends, keep this recipe in mind.
Salad:• Metal skewers• 2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined• 3 large ears of corn, husked
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices• Olive oil• 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika• 12 cups spring lettuce mix (Publix)• 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubesDiRECTiOnsDressing: Whisk first four ingredients in a small bowl to blend. Slowly whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. This can be made two hours ahead.Salad: Prepare grill (medium heat). Thread shrimp on
skewers. Place shrimp skewers, corn, and bread slices on two large rimmed baking sheets and brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides of shrimp with paprika. Grill corn until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; grill bread slices until browned; grill shrimp until cooked through.Transfer corn, bread and shrimp to work surface. Cut the kernels off the cob and place in a large bowl. Add shrimp, lettuce and avocado. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Serve with the ciabatta. Serves 4-6. Uncork the wine and you’re all set! Enjoy!
By Celia strongThis week we’re going Southern in more ways than
one — all the way to Argentina in the Southern hemisphere to introduce two new wines. I’ve noticed, and I suppose you have too, that we’ve done two wines a week several times now. It makes our repertoire so much bigger, so much faster, doesn’t it? A good thing, I think.
Argentina is a large country that’s full of all kinds of history. Unfortunately, we are limited to looking at just small pieces of it, little bits at a time. But, it’s interesting and all of it comes back, in part at least, to play a part in the Argentine wine industry — geography, climate and people. You may remember that, in the beginning, Argentine wine makers were more interested in quantity than quality. Ninety percent of the wine they made was drunk by their own citizens. In the early 1990s, Argentina produced more wine than any other country outside Europe. Too bad most of it was not worth even trying to export. But, the beginning of exportation in the 1990s encouraged the industry to make better wines, and the devaluation of the Argentine peso in 2002, opened the door to major investing in their wineries, lower operating costs and tourism to introduce their wines to the world. Mendoza is the best known Argentine wine region, located in western Argentina, right next to the Andes Mountains. It produces about 60 percent of all the wines made in the country.
There are many different grape varieties grown in Argentina, also evidence of their complex and varied history. The French brought Malbec, which became the country’s great red wine making grape, as well as Syrah, Chardonnay and others. The Italians came with Bonarda, a red variety that we don’t see all that often from anywhere else, but is worth searching for in Argentine wines. (Actually, there is some mystery about this grape in Argentina and its exact origins and which exact form of the grape is there. But, I’m sorry to tell you, too much mystery for us here today.) And, Argentina itself has Torrontes, a member of the Malvasia grape family, known for aromatic white wines.
In Mendoza, archeological studies show that the first inhabitants date from the Holocene age, but not enough remains of them to really know how they lived. The earliest sites of human occupation are twelve to thirteen thousand years old. In 300 BC, a group of people lived near the Atuel River, hunting and growing corn, pumpkins and beans. These people were the predecessors of the Agrelo culture, in turn the ancestors of the Huarpes.
During the 15th century, the Huarpes interacted with the Incas. Then, around 1550, the first Spanish
conquerors arrived in Peru. Mendoza was founded in 1561, by the conquistador Pedro de Castillo.
Viticulture was introduced to Argentina by its Spanish settlers and the Christian missionaries who closely followed them. In 1556, father Juan Cedron established the first vineyard in Argentina with cuttings from the Chilean Central Valley. Ampelographers — experts in the study and classification of cultivated varieties of grape — suspect that the grapes that came were related to Chile’s Pais and California’s Mission varieties. During the second half of the 16th century, settlers and missionaries not only planted vineyards in Mendoza, but they also constructed irrigation channels that ran water (melting snow) down the mountains to their vines. Some of these are still used today! In 1885, Argentina’s first railway was completed, in large part to make it possible to move wines down from the provinces to coastal cities. With the coming of many more European immigrants in the 19th century, they then had customers. And, further, the immigrants, many of them leaving vineyards in Europe because of the devastation of phylloxera, brought skills and knowledge to Argentina’s new industry.
The mid-1990’s gets us to our winery for this week’s two wines. Concha y Toro, one of Chile’s leading wine companies, announced their purchase of a collection of vineyards in Argentina, about 3,185 acres, in Mendoza. Rumors on both sides of the Andes were numerous that the winds of change were blowing. Very soon after
the purchase, a state-of-the-art winery was built. It has all the most modern and up-to-date equipment. Wine maker and staff from Chile, Argentina and Europe were hired. Today, the winery is a prime example of how good high altitude viticulture can be. So what is the winery? Trivento. Named for the three winds that blow around their vineyards. At Trivento, like so many other wineries, they make several tiers or levels of wines. We are going to their lower tier. Lower, though, refers only to lower price, not lower quality. Amado Sur means “love of the south.” And we get a red wine and a white one.
Amado sur red is labeled as a Malbec. In fact, it is a blend, mostly Malbec, with small amounts of Bonarda and Syrah — if that’s not a perfect example of the blend of Argentine heritage! The exact percentages of each grape vary some from year to year, but they tend to stay in that order. Every bottle has the exact blend on it so you’ll always know. This wine is a deep red color, with hints of dark purple. The aromas are full of dark fruits mixed with black pepper, anise, cinnamon and chocolate. The flavors are plump and juicy, plums and berries, with smooth tannins and a long finish. At Trivento, they believe the Malbec grape has found in Argentina the rich soil it needs to make decadent wines. Only in the beloved south!
Amado sur white is also a blend. Predominantly Torrontes, with small amounts of Viognier and Chardonnay. Again, history in a bottle. The percentages of these grapes also vary from year to year, and they are also on the label so you know. We just have to remember that, in both these wines, by adjusting the percentages, Trivento can maintain similar flavors and textures in the wines vintage after vintage. Amado Sur white wine is a delicate yellow color with hints of green. Its aromas are floral, including roses and jasmine, with lemon notes. The wine has a refreshing acidity, but it’s also lush with white peach, apricot and orange peel flavors. The acidity follows these flavors through to the crisp finish. The three varieties in this wine also develop their best in these Mendoza vineyards.
Both of these wines are terrific when you first taste them. But they are both really well suited to a wide variety of foods. Another tug from their history? The Malbec is well suited to meats, beef, lamb and pork, some spicyness and fruit sauces. The white will go well with seafood, salads, Thai and other Asian flavors and more. For me, the first thing I thought of for them was Thanksgiving dinner. Their weight, textures and flavors all just hollered turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, beans and more and more. And, at $10.99 each, they can keep us all pretty well covered. So think Southern, in more ways than one. Enjoy!
As an international flight attendant for 28 years, Harlene Deane wrote a column for flight attendants on where to go and what to eat while on layover in various cities. After retiring, she started her personal chef business — the home chef on Fripp Island. Contact her for recipe ideas or questions at [email protected].
about the chef
The Trivento winery — named for the three winds that blow
around the vineyards — is located in Mendoza, Argentina’s
best known wine region. The red and white wines featured
this week are Amado Sur, which means “love of the South.”
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Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor & Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.
A love of the south
the home chef ... shrimp salad with corn and avocado
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dining guideA listing of local restaurants in northern Beaufort County:Your resource for where to eat
AlVIn oRD’S: 1514 Ribaut Road, Port Royal; 843-524-8222; L.D.
AMATA THAI FUSIon: 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center; 843-379-9197; Thai, Asain cuisine; L.D.
• All area codes are 843 • B = Breakfast • L = Lunch• D = Dinner • To feature your restaurant in the SPOTLIGHT, email [email protected].
Sake House has many lunch specials, as well as happy hour specials from 4 to 7 p.m. The hibachi tables accommodate large groups, so it is a great place to bring family or friends to celebrate a special occasion. Sake House is located at 274 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 200, Beaufort. They are open Monday - Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:30 to 10 p.m. Call 843-379-5888.
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games pageStay busy and entertained with themed crossword puzzles and Sudoku
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There is something wrong with your dog. It’s not a sprained shoulder or a sore paw. It’s cancer.
Your vet describes the options: surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Your dog may be eligible for a clinical trial, there are veterinary oncology specialists in Savannah and Charleston, there are complementary and alternative therapies available, you may want to say good-bye now, please decide within 24 hours, this is a medical emergency. Holy cow! You struggle to comprehend median survival times, treatment plans, side effects, quality of life issues, and new demands on your schedule — not to mention your bank account. Meanwhile, your old friend stares at you with trusting eyes.
If the cancer is detected early and the tumor is still small, odds are your vet will recommend that it be removed surgically. This involves removing not only the tumor but also a margin of surrounding tissue. Radical surgery, such as amputation, has a longer recovery time and more complications than minor surgery. The relative good news is that improvements in anesthesia and innovations such as laser surgery make surgeries safer and more effective.
Other treatments of cancer include:Radiation therapy. Radiation therapy
damages and then kills rapidly developing cancer cells. It is delivered in small doses, often daily over a period of time lasting several weeks. Small doses reduce this therapy’s most common side effect, damage to normal tissue. Some veterinary clinics will implant radioactive beads in tumors (brachytherapy); some will use tomotherapy, which zaps the tumor with a rotating beam source, targeting from different angles. Some clinics will replace radiation with photodynamic or drug-laser therapy.
Chemotherapy uses drugs that damage and kill cancer cells when administered orally or intravenously or in combination with surgery and/or radiation. These drugs are harsh DNA-damaging chemicals that interfere with cell growth. It is recommended
for cancers that have metastasized and for tumors that cannot be surgically removed. Side effects vary, though dogs tend to have fewer adverse reactions than humans. Chemo treatments are usually discontinued once a cancer has gone into remission; for other dogs, chemo is an ongoing, permanent protocol.
Anti-angiogenic therapy is a medical strategy that is still relatively new to humans, let alone dogs. Anti-angiogenic therapy starves tumors and prevents growth by cutting off the blood supply with drugs. This therapy is a treatment option that helps stabilize cancer as a chronic manageable disease. It is often used in combination with conventional therapies.
Alternative therapies treat the whole animal, mobilizing the body’s immune system to heal itself. This approach to healing, used alone or in conjunction (complementary) with conventional cancer therapies provides homeopathic, herbal, energetic and nutritional support (feed the dog, not the cancer). It encompasses acupuncture, static magnetic and infrared therapy, Healing Touch, Reiki, and transfer factor supplementation that protects the body from “opportunistic” infections which often occur during conventional treatments.
Also, there is my personal favorite therapy, The Power of Positive Thinking.
Cancer isn’t necessarily a death sentence for your dog. But when a lengthy and expensive treatment with no guarantee of a successful outcome is prescribed, it’s no shame to think about yourself as well as your dog. If you decide to forego treatment (which is a personal decision, and your business alone), talk to your vet about all of the ways you can make your pet as comfortable as possible, and then make a conscious effort to enjoy every minute of your time together.
pets for adoptionThese friendly and adorable dogs and cats are looking for “Fur Ever Homes.” They are current on vaccines and have already been fixed. For more information, call the Broad Marsh Animal Hospital at 843-524-2224 or stop by the office.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG HAS CANCER: DON’T DESPAIR, JUST CARE
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BowWOW! is a production of Tracie Korol and wholeDog. Tracie is a holistic behavior coach, a canine massage therapist (CCMT), herbalist, and canine homeopath. Want more information? Have a question? Send a note to Tracie at [email protected] or visit www.wholedog.biz.
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sea island Fly Fishers to meet at Bay st Outfitter
The Sea Island Fly Fishers will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. at Bay Street Outfitters in Beaufort. A two part program will be presented. John Gribb, an experienced outdoor writer and photographer, will share his expertise and help us take better fishing photos. Alan Dechovitz, an avid fisherman and boater, will help us get the most out of our tide logs. The public is invited to join for a social hour and the program. Persons interested in fly fishing, especially salt water, are encouraged to join us. Call Jack Baggette with any questions at 522-8911 or visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com.
sportfishing and diving club holds meeting
The Beaufort Sportfishing & Diving Club’s next meeting will be held Thursday, October 11 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Local, well-known Captain Brian McCaffree of Holden On Charters will give a presentation titled, “The Fall Bite.” Captain Brian will discuss where and how to catch various types of fish during this time of year. You do not need a reservation and guests are welcome. For more information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2020.
Baseball team hosts golf tournament fundraiser
The Beaufort Riptide Baseball Team will host a golf tournament fundraiser on Saturday, October 13, at Lady’s Island Country Club. The tournament will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. Along with the golf tournament, there will be a silent auction. Anyone interested in more information should contact Brett Westerfield at 843-812-1245. The Riptide is hosting the tournament to help defray costs for uniforms for the players as well as tournament fees. The team is a 10-under travel baseball team made up of players from northern Beaufort County.
Flapjack fundraiser fights human trafficking
The Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking is hosting a flapjack fundraiser at the Applebee’s on the north-end of Hilton Head Island on Saturday, October 13. From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., volunteers will be serving up short stacks for a tall cause. All proceeds will be used to raise awareness of human trafficking and to provide community training sessions for first-responders, medical professionals and other interested parties. Tickets cost $6 and are available by calling Daniel Brownstein at 843-255-5911.
Carteret street United methodist holds bazaar
The Carteret Street United Methodist’s Church’s annual Fall Bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 408 Carteret Street in Beaufort. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees
will be able to purchase baked goods, frozen foods and other edible delicacies; participate in the silent auction; prepare for fall planting with sod and bedding plants from the Garden Shop; or find treasure in the good “junque,” tools, crafts, toys and game booths. Concessions will be sold throughout the day. The Pumpkin Patch will be open, and there will be kids games. This event is fun for the entire family. All proceeds benefit church missions and programs. For more information, call 524-3841.
military officers invited to leadership dinnerThe national nonprofit Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the local MOAA Low Country Chapter need your help. Active, retired, National Guard, Reserve and former officers of any U.S. uniformed service — you’re all invited! Details, call 843-524-5577. Join us at Beaufort’s Holiday Inn, 2225 Boundary St., on Monday, Oct. 15. Social hour from 6-7 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $25.50 per person. Contact Rich Baker at [email protected] or call 843-525-0795 or visit www.lcmoaa.pcriot.com.
Church has open house for child care programThe Parish Church of St. Helena is hosting an open house for its Mom’s Morning Out program. The program is a 3-hour per day weekday program for children 6 months to 3 years old. We provide flexible schedules along with Christian and early childhood curriculums weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon in a loving and supportive environment that builds social and independence skills. The Open House will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. For more information, contact Rosalind Dixon, Director of Nursery Ministry, at 522-1712, ext. 220, or email [email protected].
Christian Women’s Connection to meetBeaufort Christian Women’s
Connection will hold their October Meeting on Thursday, October 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 205 Boundary Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The cost of the luncheon and program is $13. The feature presentation and music is Peggy Beck who will demonstrate how to make a cornucopia. The speaker is Pam Morin and the title of her talk is “A Diamond in the Rough.” Call or email Karen Whitehead at 838-7627 or [email protected].
Wesley United methodist has bazaarThe Wesley United Methodist Church Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wesley Education Building located at 810 Duke Street. On sale will be baked goods, plants, canned goods, farmers’ market, books, clothes, art works and frames. Lowcountry fish or rib dinners go on sale at 10:30 a.m., live entertainment begins at 11 a.m. Contact number on the day of the bazaar is 843-524-9487.
Bark for life fundraiser will be at Habersham
A Bark for Life fundraiser will be held Saturday, October 20, at Habersham Marketplace. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join The American Cancer Society as we honor our canine caregivers and friends! The event will feature Agility Exhibition; Dog Adoptions; Microchipping, on-site vet; Obedience Demonstration; Music/DJ; Face Painting, Bouncy House; Doggie Halloween costume contest; Fun, prizes and more. The cost is $10 per dog to register, go online at www.relayforlife.org/barkbeaufortsc, including a free BARK FOR LIFE bandana. Day of registration also available. All dogs must be on a leash, licensed and shots current. For more information, email [email protected] or call 843-757-7450.
spring island Trust holds native plant sale
Spring Island Trust Fall Native Plant Sale will be Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mobley Oaks Baseball Field, Spring Island (across from the Nature Center). For more information, log on to www.springislandtrust.org and click on the Native Plant Project tab. For directions: Enter on Callawassie Drive (off S.C. 170). Detailed directions will be given at security gate. Please note payment by cash or check only. Proceeds benefit the Spring Island Trust.
morning of Reflection to be offered at st. Peter
“Morning of Reflection” to be offered at St. Peter Parish in Beaufort on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Ed Room, Parish Hall of St. Peter’s Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive. Please come, bring a friend, bring your spouse. The Year of Faith is an opportunity to experience a conversion — to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with Him. The “door of faith” is opened
at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are called to open it again, walk through it and rediscover and renew their relationship with Christ. If childcare is needed, please contact Deborah at [email protected] or call 575-3742.
studio features Pedal in Pink fitness fundraiser
The Studio Fitness and Nutrition features Pedal in Pink. Spin-It Indoor Cycle classes will be going on from 4 to 7 p.m., on Thursday October, 25. Please reserve a bike: 4, 5 or 6 p.m. times are available. Minimum $10 donations, cash or check only; 100% of proceeds go to Susan G. Komen. The Studio is located at 1304 Boundary Street. Call 843-379-FITT(3488) or visit www.thestudiofitnessandnutrition.com. The After Party will be held just a few doors up at Bricks on Boundary at 7 p.m. with trivia games and specials all night.
Ameris Bank announces third annual food drive
Ameris Bank announces its 3rd Annual Helping Fight Hunger food drive initiative. During the month of October, members of the community are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items between now and October 31 at local Ameris Bank locations and supporting businesses. At the end of October, a food bank in every town with an Ameris Bank location will receive the donation of goods collected at the local Ameris Bank branch, plus a monetary donation from Ameris Bancorp. Donated items will be delivered to Our Lady Food Pantry in Beaufort.
For more about the Ameris Bank Helping Fight Hunger food drive initiative, visit http://www.amerisbank.com/helpingfighthunger.html.
Belk Charity Days support local nonprofits
Belk Charity Sale is a private, four-hour sale dedicated to supporting local non-profit organizations. Participating charities will have the opportunity to raise money for their organization while private sale customers receive 20% - 70% off Belk purchases storewide, including special savings on rarely discounted brands. Charity Sale will be held on Saturday, November 3, from 6 to 10 a.m. in every Belk store. Organizations raise funds when participating charities sell $5 tickets to this event. Organizations keep 100% of the proceeds from every ticket sold. By purchasing a ticket, customers can support a worthy cause and enjoy storewide discounts during the private sale.
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Irish recording artist Harry O’Donoghue entertains the crowd with traditional Irish folk music last Saturday during the fifth annual Beaufort Irish Festival. Photo by Bob Sofaly. See more about the Irish Fest, pages 12-13.
ABOVE: The Bands, Brews & BBQ event served up barbecue at its annual fundraiser in Port Royal. See page 14.BELOW: ARTworks holds “Re-Nude” exhibit and fundraiser. See story, page 10.
Two Beaufort students take home wins during a recent South Carolina chess tournament. Beaufort Academy third grader Kevin Rogers won the K-3 state title while
BA kindergartner Whit Suber won Kindergarten State Champion. This is the third straight year a BA chess team player has won this title. Beaufort Academy Chess Coach Darrin Rogers said, “The team is playing phenomenal chess.” The chess team will be tested in May when they attend the K-6 national chess tournament in Tennessee. Pictured at right is Whit Suber; far right is Kevin Rogers.
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BUTLER(843) 522-9696
*Dealer retains all rebates. See Dealer for details. Pictures are for illustration uses only. Dealer retains all rebates. 39 month lease. 10,000 miles a year. $2,900 due at inception. Plus tax, tag and first payment. See dealer for details
www.ButlerCDJ.com1555 Salem Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
