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Sept. 9 - Sept. 15, 2010
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Vincent Sheheen Speaks at Fundraiser in Beaufort By Wendy Pollitzer
Local supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Vincent Sheheen, hosted a fundraiser for the candidate on Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the home of Harriet Keyserling. As he spoke to the large crowd, Sheheen focused his address on moving South Carolina forward. “Division does not move us forward, and quite frankly, I’m tired of this State moving backwards,” exclaimed Sheheen. “I believe that hard work really matters, and I’m committed to bringing hard work back to the Governor’s Mansion,” Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Laura Trask, John Trask III, Sheheen and Mayor Sam Murray said Sheheen. Sheheen spoke these words after recognizing two people in the
crowd who served South Carolina’s constituents. “Brantley Harvey (former Lieutenant Governor) and Harriet
Keyserling (former South Carolina State Representative) are two figures that represented SC in a time when
Pat Conroy and Vincent Sheheen the people worked together, when we respected our leaders. We can be that way again.” SHEHEEN continued on page 3
Beaufort Branch Library Celebrates 50 Years We Will Never Forget of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Saturday marks the 9th anniversary of the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks that devastated our Country on September 11, 2001. There will be a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony held at the Water Front Park in Downtown Beaufort at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a captivating coming-of-age tale set in a fictional southern town poisoned by prejudice. Since its first publication on July 11, 1960, this classic novel has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis of an Academy Award winning movie, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. To celebrate the legacy of Harper Lee’s first and only novel, the Beaufort Branch Library is hosting a To Kill a Mockingbird 50th Anniversary Party at
the Beaufort Branch Library on Monday, September 13th from Noon to 1 p.m. This 50th Anniversary party, which is free and open to the public, includes dramatic readings of selected scenes, book discussion and a sampling of delicious Alabama Lane Cake (as mentioned in the novel). Guests will also have the opportunity to share their favorite To Kill a Mockingbird memories and sign a “Thank You” card to be sent to Harper Lee. As a special treat, Harper Lee biographer Charles J. Shields will phone-in to moderate the book discussion portion LIBRARY continued on page 3
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