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(26084, 4, '2015-11-05 08:59:37', '2015-11-05 13:59:37', '<em>Photo above: The Dolphins of Battery Creek High School take to the field against Whale Branch Early College. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School Dolphins showed solid defense on Friday (10/30) as they defeated cross-town rivals Whale Brach Early College, 21-14. The Dolphins improved their record to 4-5 overall and 3-1 in conference play. This week BCHS hosts Bishop England who is 5-4 overall but undefeated in conference play. Game time will be 6:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"26088,26089,26086,26087\"]\r\n\r\n<em>From left: Battery Creek’s Altrel Chatman #24 is stopped by several Whale Branch defenders; Battery Creek quarterback Darius Brown (#6) gets pressured by Whale Branch’s Malik Brown; the Battery Creek mascot was dressed as pirate for Halloween on Friday night as his Dolphins beat cross-town rival Whale Branch; Battery Creek’s Altrel Chatman, center, is stopped by Whale Branches Stephon Eugene (#40). Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Battery Creek defeats Whale Branch in a crosstown showdown', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-defeats-whale-branch-in-a-crosstown-showdown', '', '', '2015-11-06 09:03:22', '2015-11-06 14:03:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26084', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26093, 4, '2015-11-12 07:36:53', '2015-11-12 12:36:53', '<b>Port Royal Sound Maritime Center will celebrate 1st birthday</b>\r\n\r\nJoin us on Saturday, November 14th for a birthday party like no other from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s going to be a fabulous day full of free fun &amp; learning for all ages to enjoy! Art activities, fly fishing and casting demonstrations, live animals (in addition to what’s already in our tanks!), sweet grass basket making, boats of all types and even antique and classic cars! Representatives from many local agencies and organizations will be on hand including SCDNR, Waddell Mariculture Center, Master Gardeners, Beaufort County Open Land Trust, Coastal Conservation League, Clemson Extension League, YMCA, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Beaufort Arts Council and so many more. Bricks on Boundary, Downtown Catering and Kona Ice are a few of the food vendors that will be on hand offering food and refreshments. And what would a birthday party be without cake or cupcakes!? Come out and join us for all the excitement! PRSF Maritime Center, 310 Okatie Hwy (SC 170) in Okatie just over the bridge. For more information, call (843) 645-7774.\r\n\r\n<b>Zonta Club invites all to annual oyster roast</b>\r\n\r\nThe Zonta Club of Beaufort invites you to its 17th Annual Oyster Roast  on Saturday, November 14th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal. Entertainment by Chris Jones. Enjoy oysters, beer, hot dogs, chili, soft drinks and desserts, raffle prizes and fun! Tickets are $25.00 per person. Children under 10 are free. Money raised helps to fund our many community activities and scholarship program Purchase tickets in advance at: Hair Studio 280, Parris Island Gateway, 843-525-1224 Myrna Breland, CPA, 1 Professional Drive, 843-986-1175 or email zontabeaufort@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Fly Fishers to hold casting clinic</b>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Fly Fishers meeting on November 14th will be a casting clinic. The clinic is open to the public and is free of charge. It will be held beginning at ten o’clock, on the athletic field behind St. Peter Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Dr. Beaufort. Expert fly casting instructors will be on hand to help with beginners or more experienced fishermen. Bring your fly rod or use our loaner equipment. Prizes will be awarded for winners. Lunch will be offered following the clinic for $10 a person. BBQ plus all the trimmings will be featured. Call Jack Baggette at 843-441-4023 with questions, or www.seaislandflyfishers.com.\r\n\r\n<b>PAL holds charity golf tournament Nov. 16</b>\r\n\r\nPalmetto Animal League’s annual ‘Putt for PAL’ charity golf tournament will be held on Monday, November 16th at Belfair’s Fazio West Course in Bluffton. Lunch, golf, prizes and heavy appetizers, plus wine and beer upon completion will all be included in the $160 entry fee.  The format will be a 4-person shamble starting at 12:00 p.m.  All proceeds will be used to fund rescue, rehabilitation and adoption programs at PAL’s Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park.  Register online to play or to purchase a hole sponsorship ‘in memory of’ a beloved pet at www.palgolf.golfreg.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Black Chamber teaches </b><b>financial strategy</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will offer a business class focusing on developing a business plan, accessing a business loan and other financial strategies. The class will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on November 16, 18, and 20, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 843-986-1102 to enroll. Classes will be held at the chamber office located at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. Cost for the class is $25 which will be reimbursed once the course has been satisfactorily completed.\r\n\r\n<b>AAUC women meet and host guest speaker</b>\r\n\r\nThe American Association of University Women-Beaufort Branch will meet on Tuesday, November 17; at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Cora Newcomb, AAUW member and storyteller. Monthly meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1201 North Street. For details contact Lynn Lance at 843-770-0075 or lynnbobbeauf@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>American Kennel Club </b><b>test for good citizenship</b>\r\n\r\nThe American Kennel Club presents Responsible Dog Ownership Day to be held on November 21st between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Paws Hotel and Treats at 34 Savannah Highway, next to Graybar Fencing. Get your pup tested for Canine Good Citizenship, or get their nails clipped or get them microchipped to keep them safe. Small fees will apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Monthly study group held for healthcare professionals in area</b>\r\n\r\nHealthcare professionals are invited to attend a monthly study group of the Healing Arts Fellowship Group to explore and strengthen the character values that help a health care professional heal others better the way Jesus shows us. The group will meet on Tuesday, November 24th between 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 705 Bladen St. in Beaufort. Contact Renee Sutton at (843) 770-9947 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>BCHS invites all to help holiday drivers </b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School SADD Club will be holding <em>Wake Up South Carolina!</em> at the SC Welcome Center on I-95 on Tuesday, November 24th from 3 to 10 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 25th from Noon to 10 p.m. <em>Wake Up South Carolina!</em> is a service project developed and implemented by the BCHS SADD Club nine years ago. This project serves free hot beverages (coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea and hot cider) to holiday travelers in an attempt to keep drivers alert as they travel through South Carolina. Donations of sugar packets, creamer packets, boxes of hot tea (all flavors), and jugs of water are needed. Anyone wishing to make a donation should leave items in the Front Office of Battery Creek HS, labeled SADD.\r\n\r\n<b>Integrative Healing Arts </b><b>Sampler scheduled at Beaufort Chiropractic  </b>\r\n\r\nJoin our health care volunteers at Beaufort Chiropractic for a 20-minute session of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Counseling, Healing Touch, and more on Nov. 28th from 9-11 a.m. at 705 Bladen St. in Beaufort. These creative therapies of holistic healing in clinical, nurturing delivery are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services. Cost of $10 per session goes toward scholarship recipients and integrative healthcare research. Prayer and applications onsite. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Local church presents Fifth Sunday Advent Hymn Sing  Nov. 29</b>\r\n\r\nA Fifth Sunday Advent Hymn Sing will be presented at 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 29 at the Port Royal United Methodist Church, 1602 Columbia Avenue at 16th Street, Port Royal. Please call the church at 843-524-2005 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Act-So Program closes enrollment on Dec. 30</b>\r\n\r\nThe next scheduled meeting will be at the Upper Crust Restaurant located at 97 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island on Saturday December 12 at 1 p.m. The enrollment period for the Act-So Program is still open. Applications will be accepted until December 30, 2015.\r\n\r\n<b>Save the date for a special event on Jan. 30</b>\r\n\r\nA special event of the Beaufort Arts Council, The Harlem Renaissance, is being held January 30, 2016 at Tabby Place from 7 to 11 p.m. This event recognizes the unique cultural contributions of African-Americans and the period known as the Harlem Renaissance. All proceeds will benefit the Beaufort Arts Council’s programs and services. Enjoy the music, dance, food, silent auction, cash bar, and extraordinary entertainment when you join us for the Harlem Renaissance. Tickets are available at the Beaufort Arts Council at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort or online at www.beaufortartscouncil.org.', 'What To Do the week of November 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-november-12th-18th', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:38:03', '2015-11-12 12:38:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26096, 4, '2015-11-12 07:40:57', '2015-11-12 12:40:57', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PETS-ramsey.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26098\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PETS-ramsey-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - ramsey\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26098\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ramsey is a playful 5 month old boy. He loves outdoors time, playing fetch, and cuddling.  Meet with Ramsey today! He is spayed, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.</p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PETS-credit.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26097\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PETS-credit-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - credit\" width=\"277\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26097\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Credit is a sweet 4 year old girl. She enjoys playing with feather toys and lounging in the sun. Meet with Credit today! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.</em></p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-19', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:42:08', '2015-11-12 12:42:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26096', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26102, 4, '2015-11-12 07:46:20', '2015-11-12 12:46:20', '<em>Photo above: Always Adopt volunteers getting ready for the Super Dog Adoption Day.</em>\r\n<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nThis week I want to share with you a new way that my friend, Louise Anderson Nicolosi is getting more than 300 dogs adopted at a single event that she runs. Aunt Louise, as I call her, lives in Rhode Island and about four years ago she became obsessed with an idea she got while attending a conference hosted by Best Friends, an amazing animal rescue in Utah.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Getting-ready-to-me-future-adopters.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26105\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Getting-ready-to-me-future-adopters-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Getting ready to me future adopters\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26105\" /></a>So Louise conscripted two of her good friends who both had marketing and operations backgrounds and off they went to put together a new way to get a lot of great dogs into their furever households in a very short timeframe.\r\n\r\nAlwaysAdopt.com was born from a determination to maximize the efforts of local shelters in getting applicants approved and the dogs marketed to the world of possible adopters. The first Super Dog Adoption Day was held at a large horse farm Aunt Louise just stopped in to see if she could find the owner. The wonderful owner gave Louise the farm for a day in May and off we went.\r\n\r\nLouise’s vision was to aggregate about 15 shelters to all put their dogs up for adoption at the same time, at the same event, where she would recruit and train the volunteers, handle the site organization, do the marketing and PR, and staff the event. The goal was to get about 60-75 dogs at the event and there would be no crates as each dog would have their own “ambassador” and there would be “a ton” of people who were interested in adopting them. There would be onsite trainers to work with potential adopters and a Vet to make sure all the dogs were in good health.\r\n\r\nOn that fateful day, as my Mom stood at the top of the driveway wondering if anybody would actually come to this event everyone had worked so hard on? More than 150 dogs were available for adoption and 1,000 potential adopters came to meet the pups. Twice a year these events happen. And twice a year some lucky dogs get their chance at a safe and happy future.\r\n\r\nThis past Saturday, the 7th Super Dog Adoption Day was held at a wonderful facility that is a large nursery until October 31st and then turns into a magic location where 350 dogs came to meet their new families. More than 150 volunteers were there with an equal numbers of helpers from the various rescues who represent the pups. Multiple trainers and Vets were also on hand to make sure everything they could do to get the right dog to the right people happened.\r\n\r\nThe single biggest change that has taken place over these last couple of years is that there is now a common application that all the rescues have to agree to in order to participate - kind of like what the colleges did a few years back with their “common app”. There were 460 applications for this past event and Louise’s screeners approved 360 of their applications – that’s checking references, personal interviews, and home checks. These lucky people who are approved get to come into the adoption area ahead of the general public so they can wander and meet the dogs that are available before the hordes arrive.\r\n\r\nThe marketing that gets the attention of all these potential adopters is a combination of three elements: a huge roadside sign announcing the event, local posters throughout the area, and funny or poignant enhanced commentary from some of the dogs themselves along with their picture on Facebook. I translate what the pups want to say and type it up for Facebook. Some of these guys are really funny. And others have just amazing stories about how they got to their rescues.\r\n\r\nImagine 350 dogs in a room and not a bark from anybody. They know this is their big shot. Some will have four or five applications apiece and it will be up to their rescue to determine which family is the best fit for the dog. Most rescues have about a 10% return rate where a family might find the dog they chose might not get along with their cat or likes to chew designer shoes. At Louise’s events, the return rate is less than 1%, if that.\r\n\r\nSo the point of all this is to encourage you to share this story with your friends in rescue. We should also all be trying all kinds of ways to get these well deserving dogs into their furever homes. If you could see the faces of these guys when they head home with their new families and know they are safe. It makes all the hard work so worth it. If you would like to learn more about this amazing organization go to www.AlwaysAdopt.com.\r\n\r\n<em>Photos by J. Nicolosi Photography.</em>\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26108,26107,26106,26104,26103\"]', 'A new way for shelters to get dogs adopted', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-new-way-for-shelters-to-get-dogs-adopted', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:46:20', '2015-11-12 12:46:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26111, 4, '2015-11-12 07:48:22', '2015-11-12 12:48:22', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nWe sort of have a special wine this week. Not expensive special, but just sort of a rarity. And a really good learning experience for us. Because of where it comes from and the grape that makes it. So, let’s just get to it?\r\n\r\nWe’ll start with where it comes from. The Loire Valley in western France. From a commune, and an appellation, known as Saumur. (so-mer). The history of this town goes back for centuries and has connections to French royal families, the French resistance of World War II and, most importantly, it is the heart of the Loire Valley wine industry. The appellation Saumur covers reds (55%) and white wines (45%). Their white wines are mostly from Chenin Blanc, about 80%, with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc used for the rest. There are over 2,000 acres planted with white varieties and yearly production, of white wines, is just over 500,000 gallons. The vineyards have calcium and limestone soils and the climate is temperate and maritime. There are hills in the area, mostly facing the Loire River, that act as buffers and protect the vines from cold winds that can blow in from off the Atlantic Ocean. We have to remember that centuries ago, the Loire Valley was where Parisians went during the hot months of July and August. Or, at least those who could afford a nice stone chateau along the river. This entire area is full of large and small chateaux. Makes for a different type of skyline, for sure.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is a white Saumur, made from 100% Chenin Blanc. I realize most of us are not big fans of Chenin wines. But, maybe, that’s because we haven’t had the opportunity to try some of the more obscure Loire Valley versions? Obscure only because they’re not well known, so they’re not easily found. A “Catch 22!” According to ampelographer Pierre Galet, Chenin originated in the Anjou area of the Loire Valley in the 9th century. Its name may be partly from being planted near Mont Chenin near the city of Tours. Recent DNA testing has shown that Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc may be related.\r\n\r\nChenin Blanc vines bud early and the grapes ripen mid to late in their growing season. In warmer vintages, when they reach full ripeness, they can make wines with great complexities and finesse. The age of the vine also has a lot to do with making more complex wines. (Often, in the Loire Valley, full ripeness isn’t easy to achieve, so many less ripe grapes are used to make wonderful sparkling wines.) It is said, by Chenin producers, that the climate where Chenin is grown will determine sweet or dry style of a wine, while the soil determines the body and flavors of a wine. Heavy clay soils can produce weighty, botritized dessert wines. Well drained and less organic soils produce wines with minerality. Limestone soils produce wines with heavy acidity. In Vouvray, where the soil is calcereous clay, the wines can be weighty and acidic. (Yes, to all of you who have enjoyed Vouvray. It is Chenin Blanc!) Up and down the Loire River, there are towns, whose names are also their wine appellations that make Chenin wines that are incredible. Loire Valley Chenin wines account for just 1.2% of all French wines.\r\n\r\nImportant for us, today, are the food pairings that these fuller bodied, dry Chenins can do. They are way more versatile than we would expect. (I sense this is partly a surprise because of our unfamiliarity with these wines. It’s hard to know them when American Chenins are so different.) Care has to be taken, though, to know which style of Chenin you have. Obviously lighter styles go with lighter dishes. Sweeter styles go well with hot, spicy foods, especially Asian and Hispanic. Medium body, medium dry styles can do well with rich cream sauces and pâtés.\r\n\r\nOur wine is Lieu-Dit Les Epinats Saumur. Lieu-Dit is a label from a group of about 40 winegrowers. They came together in 1957, all smaller growers, and grouped together. The grapes for this Saumur grow on north-facing hills, with forests nearby that act as wind barriers. The soil is shallow pebbles, flint, some clay and some limestone. After pressing, the grapes are fermented at low temperatures for about two weeks. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks with a thin layer of its lees for three to four months. This wine is pale yellow in color, with green tints. It has a strong bouquet of lemon and lime and it is full bodied in your mouth. And, yes, it is good with all types of foods. Most particularly, it needs to be tried with a turkey dinner! Dry and full and a huge surprise. And a huge treat! Who’d have thought? For $12.99. A special Thanksgiving dinner white wine. A limited supply, though. Sorry. Enjoy!', 'From the heart of the Loire Valley to the center of your Thanksgiving table!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'from-the-heart-of-the-loire-valley-to-the-center-of-your-thanksgiving-table', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:49:10', '2015-11-12 12:49:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26111', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26113, 4, '2015-11-12 07:50:27', '2015-11-12 12:50:27', '<h3>By Susan Stone</h3>\r\nWalking through my garden this week I noticed my Narcissus coming up! Otherwise known as Paper Whites, these little bulbs grow beautifully indoors to bring a little spring to our short winter days.\r\n\r\nNovember is a good time to ‘force’ bulbs for holiday gifts. Amaryllis and Paper White bulbs are readily available at this time of year (some already potted). But if you’re a do-it-yourselfer, Southern Living give some easy advice…place the bulbs in a well-drained decorative container. Start with a small pot. Of course, potting soil is best. Don’t plant too deeply. For Amaryllis, just place in a sunny spot and enjoy. For Paper Whites; after watering, place pot(s) in a cool room around 55 to 60 degrees for 7 to 10 days to stimulate roots. Then move to a warm spot (around 70 degrees) with bright light to encourage foliage and flowers. As leaves emerge, rotate your pot every few days to keep stalks straight (staking the stems helps). As buds swell and open, move the pot to a cooler spot out of direct light to extend the life of the flowers. Keep soil slightly moist. You can also grow your paper white bulbs in pebbles (not recommended for Amaryllis). Purchase ‘fine’ gravel from your local pet store. Gently add gravel to a shallow, clear dish or wide-mouthed canning jar. Place bulbs, and then add a little more gravel, if needed. Remember to keep at least one-third of each bulb above gravel level. Add water until it reaches the base of the bulbs. (Always keep water at that level.) From there, follow the same directions you’d use for planting in soil. You can expect plenty of foliage by Christmas and blooms by Jan/Feb.\r\n\r\nPlant Asparagus Crowns this month. If you have room and patience, this is a great addition to any garden large or small. Asparagus produces eatable stalks in about 3-4 years, but definitely worth the wait! If you already have a patch, wait to cut back fern growth till after frost has turned them yellow and brown.\r\n\r\nHappy Gardening!', 'Paper Whites help to brighten short winter days', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paper-whites-help-to-brighten-short-winter-days', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:50:27', '2015-11-12 12:50:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26113', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26115, 4, '2015-11-12 07:51:41', '2015-11-12 12:51:41', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nNovember is my favorite month of the year. Not only do we celebrate Veterans Day but Thanksgiving too. It is also the month I was born so it has particular meaning to me. Each of these three Holidays all seem to stretch out over a week. First of all, Veterans Day is technically on November 11th. Most of the time this date falls on a weekday so many communities move their parades, golf tournaments and other events to the previous weekend or following weekend. That way you have plenty of time to say “Thank you” to a Vet. If you can’t find a Veteran, consider giving to one of the charities that support Vets. This past Sunday, in my community, we had numerous men and women putting up hundreds of flags along the main road. Seeing them out in the pouring rain doing their part to say “Thank you” was moving.\r\n\r\nThen of course there is Thanksgiving- truly a wonderful event where families and friends come together to enjoy a meal. For those people that don’t have a place to go, there are many churches that offer a free Thanksgiving dinner where you can get good food and find lots of good companionship. This holiday is also stretched over several days because so many people have to travel to get to their turkey dinner. And anyone who has to cook a Thanksgiving dinner knows that the shopping and preparation are also outside of Thanksgiving Day.\r\n\r\nLast is my birthday which is my own personal day of thanks. This celebration begins with a reminder on November 1, to my husband and my children that it is my birth month. I don’t expect expensive gifts, just acknowledgement that they are happy I was born. I used to put a countdown on my refrigerator for my birthday, but my husband says it is no longer needed as it is permanently embedded in his brain. Of course now as I have gotten older, the birthday cards of old ladies in bathing suits remind me how thankful I am for my hysterical friends.\r\n\r\nBut each of these November holidays are about being thankful. Thankful that we live in the United States, thankful that there are men and women willing to serve in the military, thankful that we have food to eat and family to love and thankful for another year of life.', 'November – and all of the things to be thankful for', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'november-and-all-of-the-things-to-be-thankful-for', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:51:41', '2015-11-12 12:51:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26115', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26117, 4, '2015-11-12 07:52:44', '2015-11-12 12:52:44', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nEach morning begins with a balancing act that consists of basic necessity, socially accepted behavior, missing keys, matted make up and the attempt to make it out the front door with all necessary clothing. Certainly there is a long list of pros of being a woman; many of which can be used at the drop of a hat when needed, conjured up to perfection when pushed into a corner, and delivered with a powerful punch in moments; however, it is without a doubt a power that comes with great responsibility and even greater challenges.\r\n\r\nEarly training of these fine female faculties began with the simple understanding that my father could, in fact, be swayed. His firm stance on no pigs in the house was one deserving of debate. Porky was my friend, my pet and most times better behaved than my sibling. It was during this momentous stand I learned, as so many women do, that a smile combined with just the right head tilt topped with a bright eyed stare could be a most effective negotiation technique. Porky learned to sit and Daddy learned to compromise. I learned “no” means, find another way to present your case.\r\n\r\nIt is a common misconception that tears are a cure all for our population. Most of us learn that tears can be misinterpreted, misconstrued, and for all practical purposes a waste of good mascara. It is not within a woman’s tears where power is found. It is in adaptability, versatility, and compatibility with a slightly less complex gender. Men see blue; women see white, turquoise, muted navy, and a possible need for pink. Once understood this difference can be maximized for incredible return.\r\n\r\nSouthern women have a way of mastering the head tilt, the bright eyed stare, and the astonishing ability to create a masterful argument for just about anything. Examples of this phenomenon are easily found in restaurants, shopping centers, and homes all over our great nation. Although I haven’t served in the halls of congress, I am certain there is an ample amount of bright eyed stares driving legislation. This in no way suggests weakness or naivety instead it channels years and years of proper training to communicate a reservoir of strength and perseverance. Having learned that displays of aggression are appropriate coming only from the male masses, women have risen to the occasion of modification in the graceful way only women can. Throwing a fit, a plate, a shoe, even a golf club may have its time and place; however, throwing a devil-be-damned stare changes courses of action. Throwing a plate changes a dinner setting.\r\n\r\nClearly it is socially, even southerly, acceptable for a man to express aggression. Often it is even poetically painted as passion. Women, on the other hand, have a one way ticket to the crazy couch when participating in bouts of aggression or passionate debate. It is a learned behavior to find more suitable methods of persuasion. A Southern woman can hush a crowd with a cut of her eyes; even disarm an army with a silent glare. Any skeptic is welcomed to join my grandmother during a Sunday worship service; with one look she can quiet even the most mischievous pew of participants. Still doubtful? Find a woman, any woman, and try to take her chocolate. Immediately, you will be reduced to salt and oxygen with the blink of an eye.\r\n\r\nIn an industry dominated by my male counterparts, I have found my skill set to be as complimentary as it is confusing. Surrounded by testosterone I have learned to adapt, overcome, and even enjoy my female mystique. That which handicaps me in the eyes of many, catapults me in the eyes of those that matter. A woman, who knows her worth, manages her powers, multiplies her reach, changes a man’s mind, and teaches a pig to sit - now that is a successful southern woman.', 'Beware of a woman’s devil–be–damned stare', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beware-of-a-womans-devil-be-damned-stare', '', '', '2015-11-12 07:52:44', '2015-11-12 12:52:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26117', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26119, 4, '2015-11-12 07:53:39', '2015-11-12 12:53:39', 'Last week several teachers from Coosa Elementary were surprised with balloons and oversized checks by members of the BCSD Foundation for Educational Excellence. These teachers applied and were awarded Innovative Teacher Grants for the fall award cycle! Mrs. Jernigan was awarded a grant for our Media Center titled “Get Graphic: The World in Worlds and Pictures” to purchase graphic novels for all students to enjoy. Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Pulaski, Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. Pope were awarded funds for “Nothing could be finer than teaching SC History” to assist in teaching our 3rd graders about South Carolina History through literature. Congratulations to these proactive teachers who saw a need and a way to fill it for the students!', 'Coosa Elementary School teachers receive big grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coosa-elementary-school-teachers-receive-big-grants', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26119', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26121, 4, '2015-11-12 07:54:42', '2015-11-12 12:54:42', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SCHOOLS-LIMS.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26122\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SCHOOLS-LIMS-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - LIMS\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-wp-pid=\"26122\" /></a>The National Junior Honor Society of Lady’s Island Middle School adopted Crayton Middle School in Columbia, SC for their fall service project. Many CMS families were affected by the recent flooding and our NJHS led a drive to assist the students of CMS. The theme of their service project was “We’ve got your back, Crayton!” and they collected backpacks and school supplies brought in by LIMS students &amp; faculty. The students in the picture starting at the top and moving clockwise are Joshua Aiken, Sean Moran, Sarah Geisler, Nicole Hamner, Reanna Konarski, Kiani Wright, Payton Alexander, Keara White and Skyler Rodriguez. The NJHS sponsors are Lori Howell and Hope Rugemalira.', 'Lady’s Island National Junior Honor Society adopts Columbia school in need', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-national-junior-honor-society-adopts-columbia-school-in-need', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26121', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26124, 4, '2015-11-12 07:57:05', '2015-11-12 12:57:05', '[caption id=\"attachment_26126\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SCHOOLS-Beaufort-Academy-1st-graders-honor-Veterans.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26126\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SCHOOLS-Beaufort-Academy-1st-graders-honor-Veterans-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy 1st graders with representations of their veterans. \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-wp-pid=\"26126\" /></a> Beaufort Academy 1st graders with representations of their veterans.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Captain Michael Ryan (Ret.) with 4th grade students.</em>\r\n\r\nVeteran’s day is a time to honor all heroes, and BA embraced the holiday by celebrating Veterans more than just one day. In preparation for Veterans Day, BA students were busy learning about Veterans’ wartime experiences and reflecting on the meaning of Veterans Day by participating in a variety of interactive projects. Students are busy collaborating across grade levels and learning from veterans and special guests too.\r\n\r\nThe fourth grade invited a special Veteran to class, retired Captain Michael Ryan, a BA grandfather and Vietnam Veteran. The students asked probing questions, learned about life as a soldier in a combat zone, and reflected on the importance of our nation’s commitment to personal liberties and the blessings of freedom. As Mr. Ryan said, “War gave me the ability to count my blessings and it is great to be alive!” This was a special opportunity for both the Veterans and the students!', 'Beaufort Academy honors Veterans', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-honors-veterans', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26129, 4, '2015-11-12 08:01:02', '2015-11-12 13:01:02', '[caption id=\"attachment_26132\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-BCHS-FBALL.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26132\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-BCHS-FBALL-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"BCHS’s Daquan Dilbert tries get through the Bishop England defense.\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" data-wp-pid=\"26132\" /></a> BCHS’s Daquan Dilbert tries get through the Bishop England defense.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: BCHS’s #6 Darius Brown looks to connect during the first half against Bishop England.</em>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School’s chances of winning the Division I Class AA regional football Title, the first in the school’s history, faded as fast as Friday night’s heavy fog did as they lost a pivotal region game to Bishop England, 42­6 at Dolphin Stadium. However they are still headed to the playoffs as the 6th seed finishing their season at 4-6. The Dolphins will meet third seed Timberland (8-2) in the first round of the playoffs. <em>Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Battery Creek misses title', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-misses-title', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:01:02', '2015-11-12 13:01:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26129', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26134, 4, '2015-11-12 08:08:11', '2015-11-12 13:08:11', '<em>Photo above: Dataw Island Assistant Golf Pro, Chris Fearn, with supporters.</em>\r\n\r\nChris Fearn, the Assistant Golf Pro at Dataw Island, played a golf marathon last week raising over $16,000 to benefit the Green Beret Foundation.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26136\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-Chris-Fearn-Golf-Shot-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26136\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-Chris-Fearn-Golf-Shot-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Fearn golfing though the rain.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-pid=\"26136\" /></a> Chris Fearn golfing though the rain.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“The Green Beret Foundation is such a worthy cause,” Fearn said. “They provide support for the Green Beret Community and their families. I am so happy to be able to help support our troops and so grateful to everyone who donated, supported and cheered me on!”\r\n\r\nHis marathon began at a sprint with glow-in-the-dark golf balls at 4:30 a.m. and continued through pouring rain, cold and obvious exhaustion until 5:30 p.m. Chris played 156 holes, and got 19 birdies and 1 eagle on Dataw Island’s Morgan River course.\r\n\r\nThis is the latest project in a very productive year for Chris. In September, he coached the American team in the Simpson Cup Golf Tournament at Royal St. George’s in Sandwich, England. The Simpson Cup is an annual tournament between teams of 12 injured Servicemen and veterans from the USA and their British counterparts. All competitors involved in the Simpson Cup are members of the On Course Foundation—an organization that supports the recovery of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and Veterans through golf. Though the American team didn’t win this year, they came within ½ point of retaining the Cup.\r\n\r\nSoon, the Simpson Cup team will be getting back together at Dataw Island to play in the 8th Annual Purple Heart Golf Classic. Two hundred supporters and 30 wounded veterans from all across the U.S. will be competing in this year’s tournament on Dataw’s Cotton Dike and Morgan River Courses. This year the tournament will continue to raise money for the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships for dependents of those killed or injured in the service.', 'Asst. Golf Pro raises $16,000 to benefit Green Beret Foundation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'asst-golf-pro-raises-16000-to-benefit-green-beret-foundation', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:08:11', '2015-11-12 13:08:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26134', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26137, 4, '2015-11-12 08:04:47', '2015-11-12 13:04:47', '<h3><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-FISH.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26138\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-FISH-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - FISH\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" data-wp-pid=\"26138\" /></a>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nMike Edmonds, weigh-master of the second annual Fall Lowcountry Slam Fishing Tournament hosted by Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply in Port Royal weighs in a red drum and speckled trout this past Saturday.\r\n\r\nThe winning aggregate catch was turned in by Caden Lloyd of Beaufort with fish totaling 6.42 pounds. There were a total of 20 boats in this year’s tournament said Michele Tanis, store manager. Fisherman said the water was “dirty” and churned up by the wind. Still Saturday’s thunderstorms stayed away just long enough for a successful event.', 'Lloyd wins Fall Lowcountry Slam Fishing Tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lloyd-wins-fall-lowcountry-slam-fishing-tournament', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:04:47', '2015-11-12 13:04:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26137', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26140, 4, '2015-11-12 08:05:33', '2015-11-12 13:05:33', 'The Beaufort High School girls’ cross country team finished seventh and the boys’ team placed eighth in the Class 3-A Lower State qualifier on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Beaufort High girls’ team compiled a score of 196. The boys’ team turned in a score of 198. Complete individual results for the Beaufort High School girls’ and boys’ cross country teams from the Class 3-A Lower State qualifier follow:\r\n\r\nBeaufort girls (196): 32. Taylor Maddox 23:07; 35. Adriana Heath 23:21; 42. Charlene Malphrus 24:05; 43. Oliva Crisologo 24:11; 44. Rebekah Heape 24:12; 49. Briana Denman 24:32.\r\n\r\nBeaufort boys (198): 27. Justin Campbell 18:56; 34. Peyton Langford 19:09; 36. Wyatt Kenninger 19:16; 49. Jaxson Lyles 19:51; 52. Jonathan Pozas 19:53; Christopher Hernandez 20:05.', 'BHS Girls’ finish seventh, Boys eighth in state qualifier', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-girls-finish-seventh-boys-eighth-in-state-qualifier', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:05:33', '2015-11-12 13:05:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26140', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26142, 4, '2015-11-12 08:06:53', '2015-11-12 13:06:53', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-12-at-8.06.24-AM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26143\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-12-at-8.06.24-AM-273x300.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-11-12 at 8.06.24 AM\" width=\"273\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26143\" /></a>Omar Cummings makes a lot of things look easy. Touchdowns are one of them. In last week’s game against Berkeley, which was a must-win for Beaufort HS in order to qualify for the playoffs, Omar scored every touchdown. All eight of them setting a new Beaufort High School record. And BHS needed each one.\r\n\r\nCummings performance ranked as one of the best single-game offensive performances in South Carolina high school football history. The Eagles, under the direction of head coach Mark Clifford, won without 1,000-yard rusher Wyatt Sherpensky who is out for the season.\r\n\r\nCummings stats for the game were:\r\n\r\n• 35 carries for 404 yards total\r\n\r\n• Eight touchdowns of 2 yds, 42 yds, 58 yds, 64 yds, 13 yds, 22 yds, 16 yds &amp; 15 yds.\r\n\r\nWith the hard-fought win over Berkeley, Beaufort High evened its record to 5-5 and qualified for the state playoffs. Beaufort is a No. 4 seed and will face No. 1 seed Midland Valley (6-4) on the road in the opening week of the postseason this coming Friday, Nov. 13th. Beaufort High and Midland Valley have not met since 1989.', 'Cummings sets touchdown record', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cummings-sets-touchdown-record', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:06:53', '2015-11-12 13:06:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26142', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26145, 4, '2015-11-12 08:07:34', '2015-11-12 13:07:34', 'In girls’ high school tennis, determined Beaufort High outlasted Brookland-Cayce 4-3 to improve to 10-11 and advance to the second round of the Class 4-A Lower State Playoffs on Monday, Nov. 2. Complete results (singles and doubles matches) from the Beaufort High-Brookland-Cayce girls’ tennis match follows.\r\n\r\nSingles: 1. Madison Canwell (B-C) def. Sarah McMullen 7-6, 6-3; 2. Morgan Morrissey def. Libby Mathius 6-3, 3-6, 10-7; 3. Anna Smith def. Graham Caulk 6-1, 6-0; 4. Bailey Randon (B-C) def. Marah Aulabaugh 6-3, 6-4; 5. Mary Bruns def. Kelsey White 6-2, 6-3.\r\n\r\nDoubles: 1. Canwell/Randon (B-C) def. McMullen/Smith 8-7 (7-2); 2. Hannah Morrissey/Morgan Louw def. Ambry Elliser/Minoya Muhammed 6-1, 6-1.', 'Beaufort High edges Brookland-Cayvce, 4-3', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-edges-brookland-cayvce-4-3', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:07:34', '2015-11-12 13:07:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26145', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26147, 4, '2015-11-12 08:10:37', '2015-11-12 13:10:37', '[caption id=\"attachment_26151\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-NEW-BLACK-BELTS.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26151\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-NEW-BLACK-BELTS-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"1st Degree Black Belt recipients\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-pid=\"26151\" /></a> 1st Degree Black Belt recipients[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: 3rd Degree Black Belt, Rome Wallace, demonstrating flying side kicks.</em>\r\n\r\nAs any martial artist can tell you, it takes years and years of training to work your way up through the ranks of belt promotions to achieve that ultimate black belt status. After six or more years of intense training, fifteen members of Club Karate showed up and proved that those years of training really do pay off.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, October 24, the United Fighting Arts Federation, the governing body of the Chuck Norris System (also known as Chun Kuk Do), held their Region 7 promotions at the McCleary Premier Martial Arts Studio in Powder Springs, Georgia. In order to be invited to this promotion, members had to successfully pass a videotaped pre-test that was evaluated by the Region 7 board. Each of the Club Karate members that pre-tested successfully passed and were invited to test live in front of the board. There were a total of 18 students testing in Region 7.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26149\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-2ND-AND-3RD-DEGREE-BLACK-BELTS.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26149\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-2ND-AND-3RD-DEGREE-BLACK-BELTS-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belt recipients\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-pid=\"26149\" /></a> 2nd and 3rd Degree Black Belt recipients[/caption]\r\n\r\nEach candidate must go through a series of fighting techniques, traditional techniques, one steps, katas’ and sparring during the test. Each degree of black belt has a different set of requirements that must be met during the test. The higher the degree, the longer the training, and the more complex and in depth the requirements. After three and a half hours of evaluations, the following candidates were promoted.\r\n\r\nThe new 1st Degree Black Belts are: Catsie Castrechino, age 15, homeschooled; Travis Cato, age 12, Lady’s Island Middle School; Dan Crowden, age 50; Rob Gallagher, age 35; Merritt Patterson, age 13, Riverview Charter School; Meg Rogowsky, age 22; Sarah Tanis, age 15, Beaufort High School; Rhogue Wallace, age 12, Lady’s Island Middle School.\r\n\r\nNew 2nd Degree Black Belt ranks were awarded to: Melinda Cato, age 46; Brandon Disbrow, age 39; Timothy Edwards, age 14, homeschooled; Jessica Lehnert, age 49; Ron Marcell, age 54; Charlie Spears, age 74.\r\n\r\nA 3rd Degree Black Belt rank was awarded to: Rome Wallace, age 17, Beaufort High School.\r\n\r\nClub Karate is owned and operated by Chuck Elias, who is an 8th Degree Black Belt in the Chuck Norris System. Club Karate was founded in 1988 and has produced 59 black belts since its opening.', 'Club Karate of Beaufort rocks regional black belt testing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'club-karate-of-beaufort-rocks-regional-black-belt-testing', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:11:23', '2015-11-12 13:11:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26147', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26153, 4, '2015-11-12 08:13:13', '2015-11-12 13:13:13', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ARTS-Art-PopWLogo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26154\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ARTS-Art-PopWLogo-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - Art PopWLogo\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" data-wp-pid=\"26154\" /></a>The Beaufort Arts Council is announced recently they are now accepting submissions for the ArtPop Beaufort Program. In partnership with ArtPop and Adam’s Outdoor Advertising, ArtPop Beaufort will shine the spotlight on talented local artists who reside in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties by displaying their artwork on Adams Outdoor Advertising 10’6” x 22’9” billboards that will be seen by thousands of local residents and visitors as well.\r\n\r\nEach billboard will include the artist’s work along with his or her name. A page on the Beaufort Arts Council website will feature the winning artists as well as having links to each artist’s website if they so desire. A jury of 7 leaders in the local arts and business community will be responsible for judging this open artwork competition and selecting the 10 entries to be reproduced for display\r\n\r\nBAC Board Member and Chairman for the ArtPop Beaufort Program Marc Hayward says, “The Beaufort Arts Council is excited to offer this opportunity to the community. We’re truly making this a community wide effort and encourage all artists interested, to go to our website and submit their artwork. We are very fortunate to have Adams Outdoor Advertising as our partner. Adams is generously donating all of the billboard space as well as graphic support to make this event a reality. Stay tuned for more updates on ArtPop Beaufort as well as other exciting programs and events that BAC will be rolling out.”\r\n\r\nVisit www.beaufortartscouncil.org for full details, program eligibility, and entry instructions.', 'Beaufort Arts Council announces ArtPop Beaufort Program, asking for submissions from local artists', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-arts-council-announces-artpop-beaufort-program-asking-for-submissions-from-local-artists', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:13:13', '2015-11-12 13:13:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26153', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26156, 4, '2015-11-12 08:13:54', '2015-11-12 13:13:54', 'Do you suffer from hip and knee pain? Beaufort Memorial will host a free seminar on Monday, November 16 at 9 a.m. in Room 364 of the hospital’s Medical and Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Rd. (directly across the street from the main hospital campus). Orthopedic Care Coordinator and Physical Therapist Andrea Sadler will provide information about signs and symptoms of joint-related problems, and treatment options to relieve or resolve pain. From in-home exercise and medical management, to physical therapy and surgery, she will explain appropriate options that can be personalized for a patient’s specific needs. The seminar is free but registration is requested. To learn more or make a reservation call (843) 522-5585.', 'BMH to offer free joint pain seminar', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-to-offer-free-joint-pain-seminar', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:13:54', '2015-11-12 13:13:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26156', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26158, 4, '2015-11-12 08:17:53', '2015-11-12 13:17:53', '[caption id=\"attachment_26162\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ARTS-WOMEN-IN-GOLD-elegantdesserts.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26162\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ARTS-WOMEN-IN-GOLD-elegantdesserts-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant desserts for an elegant evening. Photo by Tom Brady.\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" data-wp-pid=\"26162\" /></a> Elegant desserts for an elegant evening. Photo by Tom Brady.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Dataw Island Art Club’s Women in Gold, Diana Carter and Jayne Krebs. Photo by Brooke Schuster.</em>\r\n\r\nFifty members of the Dataw Island Visual Arts Club enjoyed an evening of history, film and decadent desserts. “Woman in Gold,” the story of one woman’s fight to recover a painting by Gustave Klimt, was screened in a golden décor created by Jayne Krebs and her committee.\r\n\r\nDr. Robert Wellborn introduced the film with a concise review of world events from the 1930’s to the Nazi invasions of private homes and the theft of valuable works of art. The film “Woman in Gold” recounts the efforts of Maria Altmann, an elderly Austrian woman, who uses the legal system to regain possession of a priceless canvas stolen from her family by the Nazis 60 years earlier.\r\n\r\nKlimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I,” is a regal painting encrusted with gold leaf and is considered by many to be the Mona Lisa of Austria. The audience enjoyed Helen Mirren’s portrayal of the refined but formidable Maria and then toasted the evening with champagne and enjoyed dessert.\r\n\r\nCommittee members included Brooke Schuster, Dale Martin and Barb Carakostas.', 'Dataw Island Visual Arts Club members toast to elegance', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-island-visual-arts-club-members-toast-to-elegance', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:17:53', '2015-11-12 13:17:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26158', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26164, 4, '2015-11-12 08:18:53', '2015-11-12 13:18:53', '<h3>By Martha O’Regan</h3>\r\nNotice how folks are suffering right now with sore throats, sinus or chest congestion, sneezing, and coughing? No fever and not really bad enough to stay home but enough to bring discomfort and a wonder about what they are “coming down with”. In our culture, we call it a cold but more often than not, it is merely a ‘seasonal cleanse’, a natural cleansing process in response to change of seasons—moving from the expansive season of summer to a contractive season of fall.\r\n\r\nWhen we truly grasp that everything in all of creation is energy that follows predictable seasonal cycles, we can then begin to support certain changes in our body rather than immediately suppressing them, like we’ve been programmed to do. These expected rhythms come naturally through the foods we eat, the thoughts we think, and the activities we enjoy. As summer turns to fall, with cool mornings and warm afternoons, our bodies are following suit. We begin dressing in layers and enjoying foods that warm us up, the leaves begin to shrivel up and drop, and animals, following their innate wisdom, finish their preparations for winter. We experience the variation of temperatures in our environments as we move from warm homes or offices to cold cars or spend hours at a football game without enough layers. Because our body follows nature, these variations ultimately force the trillion cells in our body to go from an expanded state into a contractive or state. This ‘squeezing’ process results in a detoxifying or cleansing process, which is often felt through our mucous membranes as a runny nose, sore throat and watery eyes. Our individual lifestyles and the amount of toxins our body is attempting to rid itself may make some of us feel worse than others as our body cleanses.\r\n\r\nAs soon as we begin to notice our body going through a ‘seasonal cleanse’, we can recognize that the ‘symptoms’ we are feeling are a perfect response to the nature around us. It is actually good (albeit not always pleasant) and a natural occurrence based on basic laws of nature. Learning to begin with being grateful that our body is getting rid of the ‘gunk’ and supporting the process by drinking plenty of water and herbal teas, allows us to take control of our own health and wellbeing by getting adequate rest, utilizing essential oils, and flushing our sinuses with a neti pot or a simple saline spray.\r\n\r\nIt is most important to prevent the ‘gunk’ from getting stuck, and becoming an ‘itis’, another word for inflammation. When the ‘gunk’ gets ‘stuck’ in the sinuses, and causes the tissues to become inflamed, it becomes ‘sinusitis’ and likewise, ‘goop’ getting ‘stuck’ in the bronchioles in the lungs, becomes ‘bronchitis’. Support the body by using contrast therapy (hot/cold) on your sinuses or your chest using ice packs and hot baths or showers. One good trick for sinuses is to stand at the kitchen sink with 2 bowls—one with ice cubes and one with a warm compress, preferably with a few drops of eucalyptus, thyme or lavender essential oils. Alternate holding the warm compress on your face over your sinus areas (above and below the eyebrow just at the bridge of the nose and along the bottom of the cheek bone), breathing deeply (until compress cools) then rubbing the same areas with the ice cubes. Keep the cubes moving, staying in each of the six locations for several seconds. Repeating at least 3 times finishing up with the ice will bring relief as you help keep the ‘gunk’ moving---let it flow, let it flow, let it flow!\r\n\r\nRemember that you body is always communicating with you so as you enjoy the change of seasons, become aware of how your body responds to it. When you take the time to listen and support its natural processes, you can learn to live in your body with much more ease and vitality. Live Awake...Have Fun!', 'Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'let-it-flow-let-it-flow-let-it-flow', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:18:53', '2015-11-12 13:18:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26164', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26166, 4, '2015-11-12 08:21:01', '2015-11-12 13:21:01', '<em>Photo above: LifeFit Wellness Coach motivates others to keep trying.</em>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nAs many of you know, I decided to try the Body Makeover program that is provided by LifeFit and Beaufort Memorial in an attempt to begin to live a healthier lifestyle. And so far, so good. The program participants are divided into groups that have a set three days where they meet at the same time. My group is led by a stellar trainer and team captain named Amy Mulnix who is just an amazing young woman and mother of two youngsters.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26168\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"272\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_1535.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26168\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/DSC_1535-272x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amy with her pup, Toby.\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26168\" /></a> Amy with her pup, Toby.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAmy is originally from Wilkesboro, NC and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science from UNC Wilmington. Her formative years were very sports centric with a family who supported her involvement in basketball (Division I), swimming, soccer and track. By now you have figured out Amy is an excellent athlete.\r\n\r\nTall and lanky, she has the physique of a swimmer but her long red hair gives you a hint about the competitiveness that simmers just below her surface. So how do you take all that competitiveness and channel it into encouraging, mentoring, coaching and pushing a bunch of little old ladies, of which I am one, to become better and healthier individuals? That, my friends, is where the real talent lies.\r\n\r\nAs I look back on all of the failed times I have attempted to make the transition to “healthier” I can finally see why those times didn’t work and this time I think it will. It is simply a matter of getting the right person in the right job at the right time.\r\n\r\n“I have always had a passion for the health and wellness world and enjoy sharing that passion with others through coaching, mentoring and training. Once I moved to Beaufort, an opportunity to work at LifeFit came up and I was greatly blessed to get the job. I’ve always been geared more towards working with children in a sport related sense, so this opportunity was a huge challenge for me but one I was very excited to accept. I grew up with coaches and personal trainers all my life, went to school to learn the science of it all, and really wanted to give back to others in the same way I had been rewarded. The game of sports taught me incredible life lessons; the value of a hard work ethic, team work, time management, loyalty, integrity, commitment, perseverance and compassion. With the Body Makeover Program, these were areas in which I could use my strengths and passion to share with and motivate others in hopes to impress upon them the importance and advantages of leading a healthy lifestyle.”\r\n\r\nAmy created a “team” of us old ladies that provided multiple benefits for each of us. We became friends besides teammates. We shared each other’s successes and when we fell off of the “healthy eating” wagon (which was more often than Amy probably hoped for) we encouraged each other to “get back on track”, and we all got bitten by the fitness bug.\r\n\r\nAmy’s ability to encourage each of us in different ways is amazing to watch. It shows her ability to lead, and we all followed with a smile on our faces except between 12-1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s when we might have been seen calling her every name we could think of until our hour of class was over.\r\n\r\nAmy was selected to participate in Leadership Beaufort which she is enjoying immensely. “I decided to take the ultimate step and apply for the program when I realized I wanted more from living in Beaufort. I have always had a passion for serving and volunteering, but how was I going to do this when all I did was work all day and then come home to take care of my little ones? I’m not the most out-going individual in new environments, so seeking these opportunities and getting involved wasn’t going to be easy for me. So I took the leap and was accepted into the program.”\r\n\r\n“Growing up a mountain girl, I never really saw myself living on the coast. Even though I graduated college from a coastal community, it was always my dream to live in a cabin in the mountains and have true winters every year. Coming to Beaufort, I think everyone’s first reaction is to see how beautiful the community truly is from an aesthetic sense. Water, everywhere! Boats, sailboats, sunsets and sunrises as vivid as the eye could imagine, a natural, commercial-less coast line, the best local seafood around, beautiful plantations, and a diverse ecosystem unlike any other. But what I love most about Beaufort is not just the visual presentation. It’s the diversity in the people who live here. The ancient cultures that still thrive here and the influence they bring to the community. The history of Beaufort and how it came to be. And lastly, how we truly seek to be one united community that provides a framework to make Beaufort like no other place in the world. There is love here amongst individuals and a shared respect for our beautiful surroundings. We are truly in God’s country here and you can feel everyone embrace that responsibility.”\r\n\r\nAmy has an old nursery rhyme that she grew up by and it certainly provides the mantra that she lives by:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Good. Better. Best.\r\nNever let it Rest.\r\nUntil your Good is your Better\r\nAnd your Better is your Best!</p>\r\nThis little ditty now lives on my refrigerator as a reminder that life really is a journey and not a competition. It’s not something you win or lose, but how much you enjoyed life as you move through it. Amy has become a friend, coach, tormentor, slave driver, therapist, and sometimes masseuse. She has pointed me in the right direction and continues to nudge me forward. Thanks Amy for all you do for me and for all of us lucky enough to know and work with you.', 'A fitness and nutritional trainer for all ages', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-fitness-and-nutritional-trainer-for-all-ages', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:21:01', '2015-11-12 13:21:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26166', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26170, 4, '2015-11-12 08:22:52', '2015-11-12 13:22:52', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-12-at-8.21.55-AM.png\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26171 \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-12-at-8.21.55-AM-1024x235.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-11-12 at 8.21.55 AM\" width=\"596\" height=\"137\" data-wp-pid=\"26171\" /></a>Beaufort County has released offical results from the November 3rd election for the Town of Bluffton and the Town of Port Royal. Samuel E. Murray was reelected as Mayor of Port Royal. Jerry Ashmore and Tom Klein were elected to serve as Council Members of Port Royal. Please find detailed results in charts above.', 'Town of Port Royal Municipal Election results, Murray reelected', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'town-of-port-royal-municipal-election-results-murray-reelected', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:23:23', '2015-11-12 13:23:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26170', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26174, 4, '2015-11-12 08:25:50', '2015-11-12 13:25:50', '<em>Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Candlewood Suites! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ribbon1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26176\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ribbon1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ribbon1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-pid=\"26176\" /></a>Beaufort Realty Consultants Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting:</b><b> </b>Congratulations to Beaufort Realty Consultants on their official Grand Opening at 910 Charles Street in Beaufort.  Same great team with a new local name!\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, November 12: Business After Hours,</b> from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by Friends of Caroline Hospice, 1110 13th Street, Port Royal. This event is free for members, $5 for guests.\r\n\r\n<b>• Wednesday, November 18: Lunch &amp; Learn,</b> from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce offices (701 Craven Street). The topic is 60 Ways to Grow your Email Marketing List with speaker Anissa Freeman Starnes from Constant Contact. You’ll leave with ideas and strategies to capture new contacts, grow  your list and take action to help move your business forward. This event is $15 for member and $20 for nonmembers. Please RSVP to Valerie Althoff by calling 843-525-8537 or emailing Valerie@BeaufortSC.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, November 20: Coffee With Colleagues,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by D.R. Horton, Inc., 1 Beauregard Court, Picket Fences Model. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards!', 'The Chamber Corner for November 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-november-12th-18th', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:26:29', '2015-11-12 13:26:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26174', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26179, 4, '2015-11-12 08:26:57', '2015-11-12 13:26:57', 'Raymond James has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross and $25,000 to the Coastal Community Foundation toward relief efforts in response to recent devastating flooding in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“The devastation from this 1,000-year storm impacted so many of our friends and neighbors. We just knew we had to do something to help,” said Courtland Williams, complex manager of Raymond James’ Haywood Road branch in Greenville.\r\n\r\nSince its founding in 1962, Raymond James has been committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Its advisors, associates and affiliates donate time and resources to benefit programs and organizations across America.', 'Raymond James donates to SC Flood Relief', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'raymond-james-donates-to-sc-flood-relief', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:37:51', '2015-11-12 13:37:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26179', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26181, 4, '2015-11-12 08:27:55', '2015-11-12 13:27:55', 'The Sea Island Quilters (SIQ) recently donated 35 handmade quilts to The Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA). Christina Wilson, Executive Director of CAPA graciously accepted the quilts for the children who will each receive a quilt to keep for their very own. SIQ meets every third Thursday at Praise Assembly 800 Parris Island Gateway at 6 PM. The next meeting will be Thursday, November 19. For details contact Brenda McLeod at 843-846-8820 or claudemcleodjr@gmail.com.', 'Quilts for CAPA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quilts-for-capa', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:27:55', '2015-11-12 13:27:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26181', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26184, 4, '2015-11-12 08:28:27', '2015-11-12 13:28:27', 'The Parish Church of St. Helena will host the 36th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Community Worship Service on Thursday, Nov. 26. The service will be at 11 a.m. in the church at 505 Church St., followed by dinner across the street in the Parish Hall, 507 Newcastle St. in downtown Beaufort. All are welcome. Dinner will be served from noon to 2 p.m. Carryout meals will be available from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall breakfast area.\r\n\r\n“Come have a meal and take a meal– for you, a neighbor or someone who is alone,” says coordinator Rosalind Dixon. “This dinner is for anyone who doesn’t have the time, the strength or the opportunity to make Thanksgiving dinner at home.”\r\n\r\nVolunteers will also deliver dinners to those who are homebound. To arrange a delivery, fill out the form at www.sthelenas1712.org or call the church office at 843-522-1712.There is no charge for the meal, though donations are welcome.\r\n\r\n“This dinner is a gift to the community,” Dixon says. “The admission price is a smile and a thankful heart.” For further details, contact Rosalind Dixon at rdixon@sthelenas1712.org.', 'Parish Church of St. Helena to host Community Thanksgiving dinner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parish-church-of-st-helena-to-host-community-thanksgiving-dinner', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:28:27', '2015-11-12 13:28:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26184', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26186, 4, '2015-11-12 08:29:49', '2015-11-12 13:29:49', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COMMUNITY-heritage.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26187\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COMMUNITY-heritage-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - heritage\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26187\" /></a>The Heritage Days Planning Committee invites the entire community to celebrate with them on historic St. Helena Island at Penn Center, Inc. November 12-14, 2015 at the 33rd Annual Heritage Days Celebration. This year the theme of the celebration is “Sea Island Roots: A Celebration of Reconnection.”\r\n\r\nThe three day event will bring to life the traditions that the Gullah/Geechee community of St. Helena Island are rooted in while also assisting many of the African Diaspora with researching their Gullah/Geechee genealogy. The entire event is a homecoming which will enrich the knowledge of all that attend while providing them with a cadre of entertainment that shows the vast array of artistic talents that have emerged from the Sea Islands.\r\n\r\nThe Heritage Days Celebration begins on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 3 p.m. with a Founders Memorial and Opening Ceremony in dedication to the founders of Penn School, Laura Towne and Ellen Murray. It will also honor the first teacher of African descent at Penn School, Charlotte Forten. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Francis Jr. who is an educator in his own right.\r\n\r\nIn order to assist the next generation of students with their educations, Frissell Hall at Penn Center will be the site of the “College Fair” on Friday from 9 am to 2 pm. Twenty colleges will be present to provide information on applying for admission as well as financial options to pay for higher learning. Grade school, homeschoolers, and college students are encourage to attend the fair.\r\n\r\nThe York W. Bailey Museum will be a central location on the campus for art enthusiasts. Not only will everyone get to meet and greet the “Heritage Days Artist of the Year,” St. Helena Islands own, Saundra Renee Smith who is a Gullah/Geechee painter at the artist reception on Thursday evening at 8 p.m., they will also be able to purchase art and books from “Artists and Authors Row” on Friday, November 13, 2015 and Saturday, November 14, 2015.\r\n\r\nOn Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, those who have been seeking to learn first-hand about Gullah/Geechee cultural heritage and crafts will be able to learn in the “Gullah Roots Village.” Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, Afroculinary specialist, Michael W. Twitty, Majied Drummers, Gullah/Geechee traditional quilter, Carolee Holmes, Brown, and Gullah/Geechee cast net maker, Captain Legree will be on site educating in the “Gullah Roots Village” as part of “Youth Education and Famlee Fun Day.”\r\n\r\nThose that love Gullah/Geechee cuisine will want to go over to the “Taste of the Sea Islands” that will be held in the cafeteria at Penn Center, Inc. beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday evening. A range of Gullah/Geechee traditional foods will be served and Afroculinary specialist, Michael W. Twitty will briefly speak on the foodways traditions to open the evening. The rest of the evening will be one filled with music and dining.\r\n\r\nThe Gullah/Geechee spirituals traditions will continue the music of the evening at the historic Brick Baptist Church which served as the site for initial classes at Penn School. The “Traditional Prayer Service” will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe St. Helena Branch Library which recently received an international honor as a landmark institution is the site of Friday and Saturday’s “Sea Island Scenes Film Festival” which is being sponsored by the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition. Numerous documentaries on the history, language, and legacy of Gullah/Geechees will be shown in the Community Room.\r\n\r\nThe St. Helena Branch Library is also the site of the Researching Gullah/Geechee Roots Symposium. This event which begins at 1 p.m. is open to the public and is FREE with advance registration. Michael W. Twitty will provide a keynote address on tracing your family roots back to Africa.\r\n\r\nFriday evening the fish fry takes place and the “Vendor Village” and “Artists and Authors Row” are places that participants engage on the grounds of While this is going on, at 6:30 p.m. the doors of Darrah Hall will open for the 2nd Annual Juke Joint Jam featuring Gentlemen of Distinction and southern soul blues national recording artist, Jeff Floyd. This event is for adults 25 years old and older and celebrates the juke joint traditions of the Sea Islands with a live band.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday morning Highway 21 closes at 8 a.m. for the largest parade of Gullah/Geechees that exist. The annual Heritage Days Parade will come down Highway 21 and turn on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and conclude at Main Stage at Penn Center, Inc. Main stage will be MC’d by Dr. Amir Jamal Toure of Savannah, GA. Queen Quet, who is the co-chair of the Heritage Days Celebration for the 3rd year, will provide the welcome address. Featured artists are African traditional dancers and drummers Wona Womalan, WoSe of Charleston, and the Learning Tree, re-enactor, Bruce Ingram, Gullah/Geechee storytellers Louise Miller Cohen of Hilton Head Island, and Natasha Robinson of St. Helena Island. Storyteller Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk will also do a special session for youth in the St. Helena Branch Library on Saturday afternoon. The Main Stage will be headlined by R &amp; B artist Latrese Bush who is a native of Bluffton, SC and is now touring the world and national recording artist, Noel Gourdin who became famous for his song, “The River.” They will release their new duet single at the 33rd Annual Heritage Days Celebration.\r\n\r\nVIP All Access Passes are available for $60 for ALL activities for the entire weekend. These passes will also afford the holders immediate entrance to the event and all activities. They will not stand on lines. VIP All Access Passes, as well as tickets to individual events, and registration for the genealogy symposium can be purchased online at EventBrite http://www.eventbrite.com.For more details and a complete program of events, go to Heritage@PennCenter.com.', 'All are invited to the 33rd Annual Heritage Days Celebration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'all-are-invited-to-the-33rd-annual-heritage-days-celebration', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:29:49', '2015-11-12 13:29:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26186', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26189, 4, '2015-11-12 08:32:15', '2015-11-12 13:32:15', '<em>Photo above: Every year The Beaufort Fund supports dozens of nonprofits in the Southern Lowcountry with hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants.</em>\r\n<h3>By Gloria Duryea</h3>\r\nMany individuals, businesses, organizations, and families tirelessly give of their money, time and talents to improve our communities. Each year since 1986, November 15th has been named National Philanthropy Day to officially recognize and celebrate this magical world of giving.\r\n\r\nThis month, chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) all across the country will hold events recognizing the generosity and dedication of philanthropists. Our local chapter, AFP Lowcountry, hosts their annual awards luncheon on Thursday, November 12th in Charleston.\r\n\r\nThankfully, philanthropy isn’t limited to one day a year. At Coastal Community Foundation, we have the privilege of working with philanthropists every day – it’s our business. Through the generosity of many, we are able to offer financial support in the form of grants to nonprofits both in and out of our service area (Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties).\r\n\r\nThe impact of this support in our county and surrounding counties is huge. In the past twelve months, funds from Coastal Community Foundation have benefitted nonprofits, schools and houses of worship in our section of the state as follows:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">$1,172,790 awarded through 136 grants to Beaufort County</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">$383,996 awarded through 60 grants to Colleton County</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">$373,478 awarded through 46 grants to Hampton County</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">$464,192 awarded through 46 grants to Jasper County</p>\r\nWe want to express our heartfelt appreciation to all who serve as philanthropists. Your gifts to our communities, whether big or small, make a difference in Beaufort – and our neighbors in Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper.\r\n\r\nAll of us at Coastal Community Foundation are here every day of the year to help you make the biggest impact possible. Thank you to all who have joined us on our journey to improve quality of life in our communities and we look forward to serving together in the days to come.', 'Be sure to make every day Philanthropy Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'be-sure-to-make-every-day-philanthropy-day', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:32:15', '2015-11-12 13:32:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26189', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26192, 4, '2015-11-12 08:29:25', '2015-11-12 13:29:25', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COMMUNITY-TLC.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26193\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COMMUNITY-TLC-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - TLC\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" data-wp-pid=\"26193\" /></a>The 2015 Technical College of the Lowcountry faculty and staff giving campaign, <em>WE GIVE,</em> broke College records for giving and participation. More than 80 percent of faculty and staff contributed nearly $17,000 to support the college’s students and academic programs.', '2015 faculty, staff give record-breaking amount for WE GIVE to support TCL', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2015-faculty-staff-give-record-breaking-amount-for-we-give-to-support-tcl', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:33:10', '2015-11-12 13:33:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26192', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26195, 4, '2015-11-12 08:34:46', '2015-11-12 13:34:46', '<em>Photo above from left: (front row) Etta Mann, Catherine Gaines, Diana Smalls, Joyce Burton, Claudette Humphrey, Veronica Miller; (second row) Daisy Dean Bolles, Gerry Berry, Alva Brown, Terry Marquez, Lottie Miles; (back row) Marcella Knight-McCrea, Mia Johnson, Marie Gadson, Hazel Murray.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Ladies Who Lunch North of the Broad recently enjoyed a scrumptious lunch at the Gullah Grub on St. Helena Island. Bill Green owner and chef prepared, smoked ribs, BBQ chicken, collard greens, red rice and a peach cobbler which the ladies devoured. Bill shared his vision for the restaurant to include working with the youth in the community, writing a cook book and launching a cooking show. The ladies will donate their next lunch proceeds to the Palmetto Chapter of the Red Cross to benefit SC flood victims. For details about future lunches contact Veronica Miller at veronicamiller34@gmail.com.', 'Ladies Who Lunch visit Gullah Grub', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladies-who-lunch-visit-gullah-grub', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:34:46', '2015-11-12 13:34:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26195', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26198, 4, '2015-11-12 08:36:23', '2015-11-12 13:36:23', 'The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District is nearing completion of the renovation project at one of our St. Helena Stations. Station 22 located at Sea Island Parkway and Fripp Point road has been under renovations for the last several months. We anticipate completion of the upgrade by December 1st 2015.\r\n\r\nThe renovation included a complete upgrade of the living space. With the changes we elevated the floor above flood plain, installed hydraulic flood gates throughout the facility, installed a fire alarm and a fire protection sprinkler system, upgraded all electrical and plumbing, all to meet existing codes. The renovated living space will now have individual sleeping quarters, exercise room new kitchen and bathroom facilities. The appearance of the exterior of the station and main entrance was changed to face Sea Island Parkway.\r\n\r\nThis station is home to 5 personnel 24 hours a day, 3 firefighters and 2 EMS personnel. The Fire District runs a 3-man engine company out of this station and it also houses our 2nd ladder truck. EMS unit #5 responds from this station with 2 personnel.', 'St. Helena Fire Station renovations on track', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-fire-station-renovations-on-track', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:36:23', '2015-11-12 13:36:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26198', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26202, 4, '2015-11-12 08:43:40', '2015-11-12 13:43:40', '<em>Photo above: Mr. James Outlaw (left), Master Mason presents award to Paramedic Lindsay Tuten (right).</em>\r\n<h2>Beaufort EMS names Lindsay Tuten Professional of the Year</h2>\r\nBeaufort County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to announce that on Saturday November 07, 2015 the Harmony Masonic Lodge #22 presented the Asa C. Godowns EMS Professional of the Year award to Paramedic Lindsay Tuten.\r\n\r\nLindsay Tuten has been a paramedic with Beaufort County EMS for over 6 years. When Tuten is not on duty at EMS she is helping with the Child Passenger Safety Program at Beaufort County EMS. She does this by educating and assisting new parents and grandparents in proper car seat installations. Tuten also helps with the employee liaison committee to better the communication between all EMS personnel. Tuten is extremely passionate about her job and takes great pride in her chosen profession.\r\n\r\nLindsay now shares this experience by being a preceptor trainer for new paramedics and new hires. Lindsay works tirelessly to give back to the EMS profession. Lindsay is one of the best paramedics in the state. She has represented Beaufort County EMS in regional and state wide Paramedic skills competitions. Recently she has taken on the task of bring Beaufort County EMS to the public by developing and maintaining the Beaufort County EMS Facebook page, which has over 550 likes already.\r\n\r\n“I am honored to win this award. Thank you to my peers and supervisors for nominating me,” Tuten said, “I am so proud to work for Beaufort County EMS.”\r\n\r\nHarmony Masonic Lodge presents the EMS Professional of the Year award annually to someone who has demonstrated outstanding contributions and professional service to the citizens of Beaufort County through the field of Emergency Medical Services. The award is named for Asa C. Godowns, the Deputy Director of Beaufort County EMS for over 24 years who was killed in an auto accident in March 2001. Nominations for the awards are submitted by fellow EMS employees.\r\n<h2>Veteran firefighter named Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Chief</h2>\r\nLongtime Beaufort firefighter Capt. Reece Bertholf is the new Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Chief effective Jan. 15, 2016. Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop announced the promotion recently after a lengthy review of highly-qualified internal candidates, he said. Bertholf will assume his new duties upon the retirement of current Fire Chief Sammy Negron but will be working closely with Chief Negron to ensure an orderly transfer.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26203\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COMMUNITY-Chief-Reece-Bertholf-2016-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26203\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COMMUNITY-Chief-Reece-Bertholf-2016-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Capt. Reece Bertholf\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"26203\" /></a> Capt. Reece Bertholf[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Captain Bertholf brings so much to the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department and to the City of Beaufort. We look forward to his leadership as our new Fire Chief,” Prokop said.\r\n\r\nA Minnesota native, Bertholf joined the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department in 2001 after serving in the Marine Corps. Since then, he has steadily increased his firefighting responsibilities while also earning a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree.\r\n\r\n“He has a very strong drive, a very strong work ethic, and he is determined to continually improve this fire department,” Chief Negron said. “I am thrilled at his selection as the next chief.”\r\n\r\nBertholf enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps when he graduated high school. His military service included time with Combat Assault Battalion in Okinawa Japan and with MWSS 273 in Beaufort. Bertholf also was a member of the 1999 Marine Corps Summer Pistol Team.\r\n\r\nWhile still in the Marines, Bertholf began volunteering with the City of Beaufort Fire Department in May of 2000 until his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in August of 2001. He started his firefighting career with Beaufort in 2001 and was assigned to Shift 1.\r\n\r\n“What a great honor, what a privilege,” Bertholf said of his promotion to Fire Chief. “I am thankful for the opportunity to help the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department continue to move forward, and I am grateful for everything that Chief Negron and everyone else have taught me.\r\n\r\n“We have some of the best firefighters in the Southeastern United States working here in Beaufort and Port Royal, and I am proud to work alongside them. They have a deep commitment to the community and they work hard every day to protect lives and property,” Bertholf said. “I’m excited to follow in Chief Negron’s footsteps.”\r\n\r\nBertholf earned his Master’s in Business Administration from The Citadel in 2013, and also holds a Bachelor’s degree in business from USC-Beaufort and Associates degrees in business and Fire Service Administration from the Technical College of the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nSome of his key achievements with the Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department include:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Helping the department earn an $84,000 federal grant to improve air quality inside fire stations</li>\r\n	<li>As part of team, helped create a new fire department vehicle plan that reduced overall fleet size by 21 percent while purchasing $750,000 in new and more efficient vehicles</li>\r\n	<li>Participated in successful efforts to improve the fire insurance ratings for Beaufort and Port Royal</li>\r\n	<li>Bertholf was awarded the City of Beaufort life-saving award three times</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nCaptain Bertholf’s awards and recognitions include Academic Honor Graduate from USMC Combat Engineer School, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year for the year 2000, 2008 Business Division Honor Graduate TCL, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Class of 2008 TCL Student Commencement Speaker, and Deans List 2009 USCB.\r\n\r\nNegron is retiring effective Jan. 15, 2016, because of health issues. He is battling multiple sclerosis and wants to dedicate his full attention to his family and his health. Negron became Fire Chief in 2010. He joined the department two years before Bertholf, and they have served together since 2001.\r\n<h2>President of the SC Federation of Republican Women elected</h2>\r\nBeverly Brady of Saint Helena Island was recently elected President of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women. In an election held during the Federation’s Biennial Convention at the Marriott Spartanburg Hotel on October 30/31, she was unanimously elected to the office of President for the years 2016-2017. She had previously served as the Treasurer and First Vice President of the organization. In addition to the State Federation, Beverly was the Membership Chair, Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Beaufort Republican Womens Club. She has been active in Republican politics since her retirement to Beaufort County 14 years ago.\r\n<h2>Smith named 2015 SC Public Safety Communications Official</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26204\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"168\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-SMITH.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-26204\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-SMITH.png\" alt=\"Melanie Smith\" width=\"168\" height=\"240\" data-wp-pid=\"26204\" /></a> Melanie Smith[/caption]\r\n\r\nMelanie Smith of the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division was named the 2015 South Carolina Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)/National Emergency Numbers Association (NENA) Training Coordinator of the Year at an awards banquet on October 23rd in Myrtle Beach.\r\n\r\nThe department said, “As evidenced by her performance in her current role as the Emergency 911 Dispatch Training Coordinator, Melanie possesses and regularly demonstrates excellence in all aspects of her job. Melanie started as a dispatcher with the Sheriff Office in 1998 and now trains new employees to receive and properly handle 911 calls. She is responsible for implementing and coordinating the training and development needs of the communications center for Beaufort County. Often behind the scenes and thankless, Melanie’s role is critical to the timely and competent actions taken on a daily basis by our emergency dispatchers.”\r\n<h2>Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District firefighters promoted</h2>\r\nAfter a thorough assessment and interview process, six firefighters were promoted to the Officer Corps of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District. We are proud to announce the following promotions; Robert Anderson, Brandon Beaton, John Bekemeyer, Keith Kelley, Keith Kersey and Billy McKay have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. “We had sixteen excellent candidates for the six positions, which made the selection process extremely difficult. I believe the six selected will do an outstanding job of providing services to the citizens of this Fire District”, stated Chief Kline. These promotions took effect November 1st 2015. Also on November 1st, Fire Marshall, Captain Scott Baldwin and Training Officer, Captain Jamie Earle were promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Baldwin has been the Fire Marshall for the Fire District for the last 12 years. Battalion Chief Earle has been the Training Officer for the Fire District for 4 years.', 'Who’s News for the week of November 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-november-12th-18th', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:43:40', '2015-11-12 13:43:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26202', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26207, 4, '2015-11-12 08:45:21', '2015-11-12 13:45:21', '<em>Photo above: Rotarians brave the rain to start steaming fresh oysters Saturday night at Live Oak Park in Port Royal. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nIt’s a good thing oysters, and those that love them, aren’t bothered by a little rain. Because rain it did on Saturday night which gave a soggy start for the annual Rotary Club of The Lowcountry Oyster Roast at Live Oak Park in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nHeavy rain prior the start had event organizers worried about participation as one Rotarian said, “another line of rain is coming based on a recent weather check.” based on a weather check he did. But, the party gods were nice and after the initial downpour, the weather cooperated and good time was had by all.', 'Celebrating another successful southern tradition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrating-another-successful-southern-tradition', '', '', '2015-11-12 08:46:03', '2015-11-12 13:46:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26207', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26210, 4, '2015-11-12 08:49:58', '2015-11-12 13:49:58', '<em>Photo above: Marines march out the birthday cake during the traditional cake cutting ceremony. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26211\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-TOP_DSC0024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26211\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-TOP_DSC0024-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Gen. George Crist, left, (USMC retired) shares a story with Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, commanding general at MCRD Parris Island, prior to the traditional cake cutting ceremony. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" data-wp-pid=\"26211\" /></a> Gen. George Crist, left, (USMC retired) shares a story with Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, commanding general at MCRD Parris Island, prior to the traditional cake cutting ceremony. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe United States Marine Corps is the third-oldest military branch in the United States, after the Army and the Navy. The Continental Congress on Nov. 10, 1775 approved a resolution to establish two battalions of Marines able to fight at sea and on shore, as the war for independence from Britain neared.\r\n\r\nThis resolution established the Continental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, these first Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations, including their first amphibious raid into the Bahamas in March 1776, under the command of Captain (later Major) Samuel Nicholas.\r\n\r\nThe first commissioned officer in the Continental Marines, Nicholas remained the senior Marine officer throughout the American Revolution and is considered to be the first Marine Commandant. The Treaty of Paris in April 1783 brought an end to the Revolutionary War and as the last of the Navy’s ships were sold, the Continental Navy and Marines went out of existence.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26215\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-TOP_DSC0162.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26215\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-TOP_DSC0162-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, commanding general of MCRD Parris Island, poses for pictures in front of a living history re-enactment of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" data-wp-pid=\"26215\" /></a> Brig. Gen. Terry Williams, center, commanding general of MCRD Parris Island, poses for pictures in front of a living history re-enactment of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFollowing the Revolutionary War, increasing conflict with Revolutionary France led to the formal re-establishment of the Marine Corps on 11 July 1798. Since then, Marines have participated in all the wars of the United States, and in most cases were the first service members to fight. To date, Marines have executed more than 300 landings on foreign shores.\r\n\r\nOn October 21, 1921, Major Edwin North McClellan, in charge of the Corps fledgling historical section, sent a memorandum to Commandant John A. Lejeune, suggesting the Marines’ original birthday of November 10th be declared a Marine Corps holiday to be celebrated throughout the Corps. Lejeune so ordered in Marine Corps Order 47.\r\n\r\nThe Corps birthday celebrations were formalized and standardized by Commandant Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. in 1952, outlining the cake cutting ceremony, which would enter the Marine Drill Manual in 1956. By tradition, the first slice of cake is given to the oldest Marine present, who in turn hands it off to the youngest Marine present, symbolizing the old and experienced Marines passing their knowledge to the new generation of Marines. The celebration also includes a reading of Marine Corps Order 47, republished every year, as well as a message from the current Commandant, and often includes a banquet and dancing if possible. In many cases, the birthday celebration will also include a pageant of current and historical Marine Corps uniforms, as a reminder of the history of the Corps. Marines are reputed to celebrate the birthday, regardless of where they may be in the world, even in austere environments or combat.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26216\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-TOPDSC0095.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26216\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-TOPDSC0095-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Marines dressed in authentic period uniforms give a brief description of the highlights of the Marine Corps history during that era. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" data-wp-pid=\"26216\" /></a> Marines dressed in authentic period uniforms give a brief description of the highlights of the Marine Corps history during that era. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nToday, there are more than 200,000 active-duty and reserve Marines, organized into three divisions stationed at Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton and Okinawa, Japan. Each division has one or more expeditionary units, ready to launch major operations anywhere on short notice. Marines expeditionary units are self-sufficient, with their own tanks, artillery, and air forces. The motto of the service is Semper Fidelis, meaning “Always Faithful” in Latin.\r\n\r\nIn every war, the Marines are known to have been first to fight. There are some traits that have differentiated Marines from their counterparts in other military branches for 240 years. There are reasons behind the pride in everything they do.\r\n\r\nAmericans appreciate the Marine Corps for the longstanding traditions and professionalism which Marines have worked hard to preserve. From the second they step on the yellow footprints at boot camp, to the moment they sign their DD-214 (the final document that turns a Marine into a veteran); members of the “tip of the military spear” live and breathe mission success in everything they do. Thank you past, present, and future Marines. Beaufort is happy to help you celebrate!', 'Happy Birthday Marine Corps!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-birthday-marine-corps', '', '', '2015-11-12 18:34:49', '2015-11-12 23:34:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26407, 4, '2015-12-03 09:46:11', '2015-12-03 14:46:11', '<strong>Don\'t miss Island Girls Night Out - Wednesday, December 9th</strong>\r\n\r\nThe next Island Girls Night Out will be held at Modern Jewelers on Bay St. in downtown Beaufort from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year, we ask that all our Island Girls bring an unwrapped gift for a little boy or girl between 3 – 10 years old. New toys or clothes are appropriate but nothing will be turned away. All gifts will be donated to the Neighborhood Outreach Connection here in Beaufort that provides help to families in need through multiple channels. For each gift you bring, you will receive an extra raffle ticket increasing your chances of winning a wonderful holiday raffle prize. Maybe even something truly wonderful from our host, Modern Jewelers? See you soon!\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Arbor Day with free trees</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Clemson Extension Service celebrates Arbor Day every year by giving away native bare root seedling trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with planting tips.  Selections include swamp chestnut oak, redbud, persimmon, dogwood, Virginia pine. Limit of 5 trees per family.  Stop by 102 Beaufort Industrial Village Road in Beaufort, on December 4, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For questions, contact lrose@clemson.edu.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Solid Waste and Recycling to offer electronics recycling</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office continues to offer a free electronics recycling event for County residents. The next event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort on Saturday, December 5. If you have questions concerning this or other recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-255-2736 or visit their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Thumbs Up shows off antique and classic cars</b>\r\n\r\nThe 5th annual Antique and Classic Car Show fundraiser for Thumbs Up of Beaufort &amp; Port Royal will be held of December 5th. The show will benefit A Children Learning Center in Beaufort. The car show is on Market St. in Habersham from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come out for great music, food, fun, and view the oldies. Admission is free. This event is sponsored in part by Butler Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Chamber Singers to perform</b>\r\n\r\nA staple holiday tradition throughout the world, on December 5th, The Sea Island Chamber Singers will present Part I of Handel’s famous oratorio, <em>Messiah</em>, at USCB Center for the Arts. The choir is part of the Music Ministry of Sea Island Presbyterian Church and is under the direction of Charles D. Frost, Minister of Music at the Sea Island Church. Come together as a community and join us for this iconic event of the holiday season. There are two opportunities to experience the magic of Handel’s <em>Messiah</em>: on Saturday, December 5th 2015 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $25, senior tickets are $20, and student tickets are $15. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, by calling the box office at 843-521-4145 or in person at the Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street.\r\n\r\n<b>ArtiZen hosts free yoga for the military</b>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, December 10th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ArtiZen Yoga will offer a free all-level yoga class exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, our certified Ashtanga teacher, and a military spouse of 13 years. (Childcare will be available for a small fee of $5 per child. See you at ArtiZen located at 1121 Newcastle St. Suite Unit 2F in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>USCB invites all to eat lunch with an author</b>\r\n\r\nUSCB Lunch with Author Series will feature Allegra Jordon on Thursday, December 10 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. A former book reviewer for <em>USA Today,</em> Allegra Jordan brings to light a real historical debate at Harvard over how to honor students who had fought for the Kaiser. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Allegra lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she is a board member of the Harvard Club and vice-chair of the Southern Documentary Fund.\r\n\r\nLunch is served at noon and the all-inclusive price is $42. Reservations are necessary and can be made at 843-521-414, defurman@uscb.edu or online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA opens winter sports registration</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration for youth and adult basketball is now underway at the YMCA of Beaufort County. Youth basketball (age 3-12) registration is open until Dec. 29 with games starting January 4. Cost is $55 per person for Y members and $70 for non-members. Adult (age 18+) basketball registration is open until Dec. 21 with games starting Jan. 11. Cost is $40 per person for Y members, $50 for non-members, and teams are $250.\r\n\r\nRegistration for our Cheerleading Clinic (ages 4-10) is also underway at the YMCA through Jan. 3, 2016. Class is once per week for 5 weeks starting Jan. 3, 2016. Cost is $ 50 for Y members and $ 70 non-members. Class size is limited. Register for any of these programs at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave., in Port Royal, online at ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<b>Reserve your seat at the Legislative Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nReserve your seat or table at the Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Callawassie Island Club sponsored by the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, Lockheed Martin, and South Carolina Lowcountry Tourism Commission. Registration and networking begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members. A formal lunch will be served. Individual seats and tables of 8 or 10 are available. RSVP today by calling 843-525-8500 or emailing Valerie@BeaufortSC.org.\r\n<h2>Upcoming library events</h2>\r\nTo be held at the <b>Lobeco Branch Library</b> at 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco.\r\n\r\nEvent:<b> Donate to the Tribute Tree or honor loved ones\r\n</b>Date: All throughout the month of December — whenever the library is open!\r\nDescription: Have you lost a loved one this year? Donations to the Tribute Tree at the Lobeco Branch will help with purchase of a book in the memory of your loved one. This project supports the Friends of the Library which helps buy library materials for the Lobeco Branch.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Lobeco Matinee Movie\r\n</b>Date: Saturday, December 12 at 11 a.m.\r\nDescription: These little yellow guys are out to conquer the world—without Gru! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Beaufort Library. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Build a Gingerbread House\r\n</b>Date: Saturday, December 19th 2:00 p.m.\r\nDescription: Build and eat your own gingerbread house! All ages welcome. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Lobeco’s Noon Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration\r\n</b>Date: Thursday, December 31st 11:15 a.m.\r\nDescription: Dress elegantly and countdown to our Noon Year’s Eve Celebration beginning at 11:15 a.m. We will be making New Years’ noises makers and hats! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library.\r\n\r\n<em>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</em>', 'What To Do the week of December 3rd-9th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-december-3rd-9th', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:46:11', '2015-12-03 14:46:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26407', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26223, 4, '2015-11-19 07:22:00', '2015-11-19 12:22:00', '<b>BHS debunks bullying in popular play</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Theatre Department presents See Something, Say Something and encore performance of the popular play that talks about ways to combat bullying. November 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS auditorium. For more information call 843-322-2152. This is a great family show for ages 10 and up.\r\n\r\n<b>Fripp Audubon hosts monthly meeting and speaker, Ben Dyar</b>\r\n\r\nDon’t miss this month’s speaker at the Fripp Audubon meeting, Ben Dyar presenting “Oyster Shell Recycling and Oyster Habitat Restoration” Thursday, November 19th at Fripp Community Centre. Meet and Greet at 6:00 p.m. Program at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Nov. 20 organ concert </b><b>to feature Clara Gerdes</b>\r\n\r\nThe fall series of organ concerts will conclude at noon on Friday (Nov. 20) with a performance by Clara Gerdes at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort. Gerdes is the Featured Young Organist for the fall series. She will perform on the church’s historic Taylor &amp; Boody organ as the final guest organist in the fall series. Concerts are free and open to the public, and last about 50 minutes.\r\n\r\n<b>American Kennel Club tests good citizenship</b>\r\n\r\nThe American Kennel Club presents Responsible Dog Ownership Day to be held on November 21st between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Paws Hotel and Treats at 34 Savannah Highway, next to Graybar Fencing. Get your pup tested for Canine Good Citizenship, or get their nails clipped or get them microchipped to keep them safe. Small fees will apply.\r\n\r\n<b>Monthly study group held for healthcare professionals in area</b>\r\n\r\nHealthcare professionals are invited to attend a monthly study group of the Healing Arts Fellowship Group to explore and strengthen the character values that help a health care professional heal others better the way Jesus shows us. The group will meet on Tuesday, November 24th between 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 705 Bladen St. in Beaufort. Contact Renee Sutton by calling (843) 770-9947 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>BCHS invites all to help holiday drivers </b>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School SADD Club will be holding <em>Wake Up South Carolina! </em>at the SC Welcome Center on I-95 on Tuesday, November 24th from 3 to 10 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 25th from Noon to 10 p.m. <em>Wake Up South Carolina! </em>is a service project developed and implemented by the BCHS SADD Club nine years ago. This project serves free hot beverages (coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea and hot cider) to holiday travelers in an attempt to keep drivers alert as they travel through South Carolina. Donations of sugar packets, creamer packets, boxes of hot tea (all flavors), and jugs of water are needed. Anyone wishing to make a donation should leave items in the Front Office of Battery Creek HS, labeled SADD.\r\n<h2><b>Upcoming library events </b></h2>\r\nTo be held at the <b>Beaufort Branch Library</b> at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Night on the Town\r\n</b>Date: Friday, December 4th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.\r\nDescription: Join us for this long standing community tradition. We will have refreshments, crafts, and much more. Please contact Ann Cox by phone at (843) 255-6458 or by email at acox@bcgov.net for more information.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Holiday Cookie Exchange\r\n</b>Date: Wednesday, December 9th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.\r\nDescription: Take a break from the hectic season and stock up on holiday treats! Bring 6 dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange and go home with a large variety of goodies. Registration required. Please contact Ann Cox by phone at (843) 255-6458 or by email at acox@bcgov.net for more information.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Color Me Happy Adult Coloring Club\r\n</b>Date: Tuesdays in December from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.\r\nDescription: Studies have proven that coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Treat yourself to some free time to color, listen to relaxing music, eat snacks and socialize. We’ll supply the coloring sheets and colored pencils. This program is for ages 16 and up. For more information, please contact Stacey Inman by phone at (843) 255-6458 or by email at sinman@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<em>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</em>', 'What To Do the week of November 19th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-november-19th-24th', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:23:10', '2015-11-19 12:23:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26223', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26226, 4, '2015-11-19 07:24:06', '2015-11-19 12:24:06', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nThanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, right behind Christmas and just before Easter. I love to visit with my mom to friend’s houses and watch them celebrate by eating and drinking too much. Not always, and not everybody, but definitely some do. I always preach moderation but it seems to go out the window at Thanksgiving. Know that Veterinarians see an uptick in visits from both dogs and cats after the holiday. Why? Because said pet gets into things they shouldn’t and either gets sick or worse, hurt. So what do you need to pay attention to? Glad you asked.\r\n\r\nPlease don’t succumb to the temptation of giving ol’ Fido a big bowl of everything that is on the buffet. That’s a really bad idea. Fatty foods can lead to an upset stomach, diarrhea, or a life-threatening condition called pancreatitis. If you insist that they join the celebration, a few strips of turkey mixed into their regular dinner is a great treat. Do not give in to the “please just a little bit” eyes that tug at your heart. And, knowing how little will power most owners have when they see those eyes — talkin’ to you Uncle Tom W. — keep in mind that turkey skin can wreak havoc with a dog’s digestive system, so make sure they get only skinless, boneless turkey.\r\n\r\nJust like chicken bones, turkey bones can present a huge danger to your pets. They’re sharp, and potentially very dangerous. You may not know a dog has a turkey bone lodged in their digestive system for days. Please don’t leave plates with bones lying around for an occasional counter-surfer like me to get into. Same goes for the turkey carcass. Hungry dogs have been known to run off with the remains of a carved turkey. It can happen in the blink of an eye. You notice the turkey is gone. You notice the dog is gone. And maybe you find them before something bad happens and then again, maybe you don’t. Make plates or platters unreachable if they aren’t in eye-sight or on the table.\r\n\r\nAnd unless your dog is already on a raw diet, no giving them some raw turkey in their bowl. The change from their regular diet will undoubtedly upset their tummies and yucky things may wait for you on the new carpet.\r\n\r\nBut more importantly, keep your pup away from the uncooked dough for bread, rolls or pie crusts. This is what Bobby Flay, my meat man, taught me. What helps make dough rise? Heat. If your dog eats raw dough, what’s it going to do in your dog’s tummy? Get all warm. The dough rises, and if the dog has eaten enough, it can cause pain, vomiting, and bloating — conditions that can send you to the pet ER on Thanksgiving. Bring your credit card.\r\n\r\nSage and some other herbs have essential oils that can cause tummy upset and central nervous system depression if a dog eats them in large quantities. Sage is really, really bad for cats but personally I think gnawing on sage would make me throw up. And onions are toxic to both dogs and cats. Honest. They can lead to all kinds of yucky things. No pearl onions, red ones, or yellow ones even if they come from Vidalia!\r\n\r\nI am particularly fond of finding the plastic wrap or aluminum foil that has covered something that is being served and taking it away because it smells and tastes so good with some of those marshmallows on it. But it is really hard to just eat the food that is stuck to it and not get any of the plastic or foil. Neither of those are easy to digest but that usually doesn’t stop me from devouring whatever is on it. Now, Mom makes sure all the wrappings are out of reach which for me means they are in a trash can with a top and something really heavy on the top. I’ll try anyway but it usually doesn’t work. She is wise to my ways. Except for that one time at the Gleason’s for Easter…. Never mind, I’ll save that story for another time.\r\n\r\nOh, I bet this will surprise you, but some pets, both cats and dogs, like alcoholic drinks. It is not a good idea to leave your cocktails where your four-legged friends can get at them. Imagine a slightly toasted Great Dane? Or worse, a Siamese who decides to sing along with the TV? Pets and booze are a bad mix. Most of us don’t drive but none-the-less, abstinence is a good thing so watch where you — and others — put their drinks, especially if you have a curious pup.\r\n\r\nSo that’s pretty much what you shouldn’t do. What should you do? I have two ideas for you. Do you have a Kong? Put a bit of your dog’s regular food plus a little boneless turkey, and a smidgen of gravy in the Kong and I promise you, your dog will be busy for a long, long time.\r\n\r\nMy second idea is good for both you and your pup. Everybody should get lots of exercise - both before the big feast and definitely after the pants are tight around your middle. A rousing game of fetch- the- tennis- ball is always good or a nice long family walk will keep everything moving. A tired pup is the one who won’t look at you with those pleading eyes but will be curled up by the fireplace or on Aunt Patti’s favorite chair instead.\r\n\r\nHaving said all that, I wish that everyone has a great, and safe, Thanksgiving.', 'How to keep your dogs and cats safe on Thanksgiving', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-keep-your-dogs-and-cats-safe-on-thanksgiving', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:28:04', '2015-11-19 12:28:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26226', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26228, 4, '2015-11-19 07:20:20', '2015-11-19 12:20:20', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PETS-Aeris.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26229\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PETS-Aeris-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Aeris\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Aeris is a joyful 2 month old girl. She loves outdoors time, playing fetch, and cuddling.  Meet with Aeris today! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pets-junior.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26230\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pets-junior-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"Pets - junior\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Junior is a very friendly boy who will always greet you at the door. He is very talkative and loves to warm your lap. Come make friends with Junior today! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.</em></p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '26228-2', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:27:01', '2015-11-19 12:27:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26235, 4, '2015-11-19 07:28:51', '2015-11-19 12:28:51', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nThis past weekend, some of us were lucky enough to enjoy a great tasting. Saturday was National Hugel Day, so we tasted seven different wines. I thought, since these are great wines for the holiday meals we have this month and next, we could go over them this week and let everyone in on what we learned and on some deals.\r\n\r\nHugel is a family owned winery in the Alsace region of France. Founded in 1639, the twelfth generation since then is now running them. In Alsace, most of the wines are white, like 90% of them. This region is located in northeastern France, with vineyards that face the Rhine River and Germany. Many the grape varieties grown there are what we usually think of as German grapes. Riesling is Alsace’s great grape, but they also have Gewurtraminer (spicy from the town of Tramin), Muller-Thurgau, Muscat and Sylvaner, as well as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Their wines are always bottled in the tall, thin, green glass that the Mosel region of Germany uses. The wines labeled for a grape variety are always 100% that grape. And, except for specifically made dessert wines, these are all dry wines. Really dry. (Which I emphasize because, between the grape names and the German looking bottles, many people think they are going to be sweet wines.) There’s a lot more we could discuss about Alsace and the house of Hugel. But, if we do, we won’t have time for our seven wines. And, let’s face it; the wines are why we’re here.\r\n\r\nSo, in the same order we tasted them on Saturday night. Hugel Gentil is their blend. It uses Riesling for elegance and minerality, Pinot Gris for body, Gewurtraminer for aromas, Muscat for fruit and Sylvaner for refreshing elegance. The name “Gentil” translates as “nice.” Which was exactly what everyone thought of this wine. Nice tasting and a nice surprise. For $13.99 or $9.97. (Hang on and we’ll see what two prices mean.)\r\n\r\nHugel Pinot Blanc was our second wine. Very different, very dry. This grape is related to the other Pinot varieties. Over previous discussions we’ve tasted some California ones. Pinot Blanc is often able to replace a Chardonnay. And with a nice change of flavors. For $16.99 or $13.47\r\n\r\nHugel Pinot Gris was our third wine. Really, really nice. More like an Oregon Pinot Gris. And the fun label! Not heavy, this wine is a natural expression of this variety. No oak, no lees. Even someone who didn’t like Pinot Grigio - any Pinot Grigio, loved this wine. Yay! Another convert. For $19.99 or $14.97\r\n\r\nFourth, we tasted Hugel Gewurtraminer. This is, by far, one of the most distinctly flavored grapes. But, it also is a great food grape. Several years ago, the Hugel Gewurtraminer was chosen as the “Best of Show White Wine” at the Hilton Head Winefest. From over 1,000 wines. Despite being a white wine, it always pairs well with certain beef dishes - like curry! Hugel considers this their flagship wine. For $26.99 or $19.97.\r\n\r\nNext, we tasted Hugel Riesling. This is a lovely sipping wine. Dry and crisp and refreshing. The Riesling grape has an affinity for almonds. Sometimes, just some roasted, salted almonds and a bottle of this wine make a great dinner. In Alsace, Riesling is their great white variety. In this soil, it shows great fruit and minerality. And does taste quite different than other Rieslings. For $22.99 or $15.97.\r\n\r\nNow, we get to the last two. For the first five wines, everyone sort of just moved at their own pace. Because the last two were special, we tasted them together. The Hugel Riesling Jubilee is a spectacular wine. From the great 2007 vintage, this wine is a yardstick to measure all other Rieslings against. The grapes for the Jubilee wines from Hugel come from their own Grand Cru vineyards. And the grapes are rigorously selected from the harvest. For $59.99 or $50.97. More than very limited. Less than one case in the state.\r\n\r\nLast, we tasted Hugel Pinot Noir Jubilee. Wow! Red Pinot Noir makes up only eight percent of the 110,000 they produce each year. From the 2008 vintage, this wine tasted like Chinese Five Spice powder. Light, smooth, still cherry red in color, despite being seven years old. Not everyone’s idea of what a Pinot Noir is, but an opportunity to taste an Alsatian one is very rare. I loved it. And dreamed of duck breasts for dinner. For $54.99 or $46.97. Very limited also.\r\n\r\nNow, though, we need to discuss food and these wines. As a group, they go with lots of different foods. If you realize that Alsace is right next to Germany, many of what they eat goes well. All the pork dishes - roasts, chops, pâtés, sausages, chicken and game birds, mild cheeses. And, from the other side of the world, Asian flavors. Soy, coconut milk, lemongrass, curry, spicy foods are all delicious with these wines. And, one last meal that excels with any of these wines? Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner. Isn’t it nice Hugel Day is so close to our holiday? A perfect chance to drink them. And what about the two prices? Buy any three bottles and you get the lower price. An even nicer way to try them. Enjoy.', 'Not everyone has a corkscrew on their face', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'not-everyone-has-a-corkscrew-on-their-face', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:28:51', '2015-11-19 12:28:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26235', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26237, 4, '2015-11-19 07:30:54', '2015-11-19 12:30:54', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nI’m not a golfer. But last Thursday, working on this story, I visited the four “public” golf courses in the Beaufort area: The Lady’s Island Country Club, The Sanctuary at Cat Island, The Golf Club at Pleasant Point, and Legends at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nThursday, November 12th, was the first sunny day after what seemed like two weeks of rainy gloom. It was a day for golfers to get back out on their favorite links.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-19-at-7.29.59-AM-1.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26238\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-19-at-7.29.59-AM-300x120.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-11-19 at 7.29.59 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" /></a>Here’s what I saw. Participation at the three privately-owned golf courses: Cat, Pleasant Point and the Lady’s Island Country Club was lackluster. Yes, there were some golfers out, but there were also lines of unused golf carts in front of the pro shops.\r\n\r\nNot so at Parris Island. At Legends there were golfers everywhere. The parking lot was full, and so were the restaurant and pro shop. Legends had it going on.\r\n\r\nMy one day observation is substantiated by the facts: Parris Island is doing about 40,000 rounds a year. That number is about equal to what the other three courses are doing together.\r\n\r\nSo why is Legends killing it? Like most stories where dollars are changing hands at various levels, the answer includes arrogance, greed and, yes of course, public policy.\r\n\r\nHere’s the story. In 2000 Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) took over operations at the Marine Corps’ golf courses, restaurants, bowling alleys, theaters and the other non-core mission facilities. In 2000 what the Marines did was to civilianize their Morale, Welfare and Recreation function, and MCCS was the entity they stood up to take it civilian. The agency, a “Category C revenue-generating MWR program,” reports to the Commandant.\r\n\r\nAs a government agency MCCS doesn’t pay sales, property or gas taxes. The money they make they put back into the various enterprises they manage which of course saves taxpayer dollars and further serves the military community. A government-backed business, neither does MCCS incur the costs of either purchasing or leasing the facilities they operate.\r\n\r\nAnticipating that MCCS would open the government facilities up to the non-military general public, and to assure that the government’s operations didn’t unfairly compete with local private sector businesses like restaurants, banquet facilities, golf courses, bowling alleys, pro shops and other retailers, in 2000 the Marines designated our Chamber of Commerce as the “community leader” that would determine whether MCCS was unfairly competing with Beaufort’s local businesses. By this 2000 agreement it became primarily the Chamber’s responsibility to advise MCCS and its commanders on how to keep the playing field level, although the views of local elected officials, the agreement indicates, are to be considered as well.\r\n\r\nEarlier this year, responding to complaints from Chamber members that their businesses were being squeezed by MCCS’s aggressive marketing and price-cutting, the Chamber quietly took up the issue. Alleged inequities included that it costs $2500 to rent the upstairs of the Old Bay Marketplace that can accommodate a wedding reception of up to 300 people. But the Lyceum at Parris Island that can also accommodate 300 party-goers advertises on its “Weddings” website that it is available for $1000.\r\n\r\nOr, the pro shop at Legends will sell you a Callaway Big Bertha driver for less than you can get it at Wal-Mart or Dick’s Sporting Goods, especially when you consider that Legends won’t charge you 6% SC State sales tax.\r\n\r\nAnd of course there are the greens fees. When considering them it is important to know also that the Marines invested about $5.5 million into Legends in 2000, making it clearly the nicest of the local courses that are open to the public. Since that time the privately-owned courses have faced bankruptcies, restructurings, shutterings, changes of ownership and other issues. The Lady’s Island Country Club, for example, currently has 18 of its 36 holes closed.\r\n\r\nWhen the Chamber took their look earlier this year they declined to intercede. In this military town that – justifiably and commendably -- so treasures and protects its military bases, it is virtually impossible to find a civic leader who might rein in MCCS.\r\n\r\nAll this would probably have stayed under the radar screen except that the Chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, banker William T. Achurch, recently resigned from the Chamber Board over this issue. In his resignation letter Achurch noted that of the five military golf courses in South Carolina, Legends is the only one that is open to the public; that MCCS’ leadership refuses to meet with the golf club owners to seek to agree on the issue of parity of fees and that the Chamber won’t compel them to do so; and that private enterprises should not be put into the position of competing head-to-head against unfettered government-backed businesses.\r\n\r\nChairman Achurch is gone and at the moment it appears the Chamber is standing firm in its no intercession stance. However, according to Capt. Clayton Groover, Public Affairs at MCAS Beaufort, MCCS now says it will meet with the golf club owners if price parity is not the only issue on the table.\r\n\r\nWilliam T. Achurch declined to be interviewed for this article, and representatives of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce didn’t return phone calls.', 'Beaufort’s golfers whiff socialism’s sweet scent', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauforts-golfers-whiff-socialisms-sweet-scent', '', '', '2015-11-20 09:56:46', '2015-11-20 14:56:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26240, 4, '2015-11-19 07:31:42', '2015-11-19 12:31:42', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIn the late 1980s, there was a character on a sitcom television show by the name of Eldin Bernecky. He was the painter at Murphy Brown’s house that became a part of the family. I am relating to this character because I have my own “Eldin” living in my house right now.\r\n\r\nThis all started about eight weeks ago when my husband and I decided that it was time to paint the living room, kitchen and dining room. The house we bought was in drastic need of painting when we bought it but our next door neighbor Sally cautioned us to wait for one year. The reason she explained was because the light changes in the Lowcountry and the paint on the walls comes across as different colors from what you would expect. Now after a year, we decided to hire a painter. We had several recommendations from neighbors and ultimately chose “Eldin”. He walked in, reviewed the job, gave us a quote and then said. “Now you have to pick out paint colors.” This turned out to be the hardest part for us.\r\n\r\nYes, we knew the Color Wheel - the primary colors: blue, red and yellow and secondary colors: orange, violet and green. But thanks to Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore there are thousands of colors. Hundreds of shades of blues and greens, yellows and whites. We were overwhelmed. So we started runs to the paint store to get samples. Before long, the living room wall was a mosaic of colors from off white to forest green to sea blue. And just like Sally said, the lighting changed and so did the colors on the wall. When “Eldin” came in he shook his head and told us to start eliminating colors we really did not like. Some were too yellow or too green and some were really ugly. Ultimately we made the decision and Eldin bought the paint.\r\n\r\nI am not ashamed to admit that we picked several shades of beige and tan for the living room and kitchen. We were a little more adventuresome in the dining room. But ultimately we are the ones that have to live here and the neutral colors give us the flexibility to change out furniture and paintings. Besides, “Eldin” liked the colors. So my suggestion if you are planning on doing something like this is do your homework, make the investment in paint samples and please use “Eldin.” It is time he found a new home.', 'When Eldin Bernecky came to live in my house', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'when-eldin-bernecky-came-to-live-in-my-house', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:31:50', '2015-11-19 12:31:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26240', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(26242, 4, '2015-11-19 07:33:03', '2015-11-19 12:33:03', 'The process for eliminating debt is anything but an easy-to-solve financial equation. Many people wonder if they should pay off their debt as quickly as possible or invest their money, letting debt payments run their course.\r\n\r\nThe answer depends on whom you ask. Theories about balancing investing with debt vary widely.\r\n\r\nSome financial experts say freedom from debt is the most important goal. Others say it’s more about the math: Your money should go toward investing if your investments earn a higher rate of return than your debts cost you. Still others focus on the emotional aspect: how comfortable are you with a certain level of debt?\r\n\r\n<b>Neither one nor the other</b>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, perhaps, is a balanced approach to wealth management. If you’re like most people, you’ll need to manage finances for both present and future needs. That means paying off some debt today while simultaneously investing with an eye on the future.\r\n\r\nAlthough your decisions should take into account your own needs and circumstances, consider the following guidelines for handling debt in light of investing goals:\r\n\r\n<b>Save for a rainy day. </b>Before paying down debt (beyond required payments) or settling\r\non an investment strategy, make it your first priority to put funds aside for an emergency reserve. We recommend six months or more of living expenses; an absolute minimum is three months’ worth. These funds should be in traditional savings or very short-term, highly liquid, non-volatile investments.\r\n\r\n<b>Your future first. </b>As a general rule, your long-term investment plan should take priority over applying extra amounts toward debt. Be careful as well not to let “lifestyle creep,” a tendency toward more expensive tastes and luxury consumption, impede your investment outlook.\r\n\r\nBy contributing to a long-term investment plan as early as possible, you may set yourself up for a brighter future. If paying down debt is also a priority, you’ll want to examine your personal budget to decide how much to direct each month toward investing and how much toward debt repayment.\r\n\r\nJust remember, there are no magic numbers. In general, the best advice is to make sure your investment strategy fits your financial expectations for the future.\r\n\r\n<b>Prioritize your debts.</b> With an emergency fund in place and your investment strategy up and running, putting any extra money toward your debts is also a smart way to go. But how do you decide which debts to pay down first?\r\n\r\nOne approach is to start with the smallest debts first to eliminate at least some of your debt burden and interest payments in a timely manner. It also makes sense to pay off high-interest debts like private student loans and credit card debt more quickly.\r\n\r\nFederal student loans and mortgages might be lower priorities, because their rates are often lower and their terms are longer. Vehicle loans might fall somewhere in the middle. Tax considerations might also come into play.\r\n\r\n<b>It’s personal.</b> As you divide and conquer debt, don’t forget to consider the emotional side of your strategy. If paying off a certain debt will help you feel more secure, you might want to go with your gut feeling.\r\n\r\nYou’ll enjoy a growing sense of financial freedom as you stay on course and get your debt under control. As it shrinks over time, you may find you have more funds available for enjoying the present and focusing on the future.\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie Cuppia Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. ©2015 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. </em>', 'Investing vs. paying off debt', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'investing-vs-paying-off-debt', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:33:03', '2015-11-19 12:33:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26242', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26244, 4, '2015-11-19 08:12:55', '2015-11-19 13:12:55', '<em>Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bah-nov1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26245\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/bah-nov1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"bah-nov1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Business After Hours:</b><b> </b>Friends of Caroline Hospice hosted Business After Hours on Thursday, November 20th.\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, November 20: Coffee With Colleagues,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by D.R. Horton, Inc., 1 Beauregard Court, Picket Fences Model. This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards!', 'The Chamber Corner for November 19th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-november-19th-24th', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:11:56', '2015-11-19 13:11:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26244', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26248, 4, '2015-11-19 07:38:00', '2015-11-19 12:38:00', '<h3>By Alan Schuster</h3>\r\n“When a great interpreter comes along, the part can be hers and almost hers alone. Right now, that Lulu is Marlis Petersen.” Opera News. “Lulu is ungraspable for all men, and this is why they go crazy. She’s everything and nothing to them at the same time.” Marlis Petersen. “She can never fulfill all the desires of both being the femme fatale and the faithful, quiet wife, just as the men can never be the people that Lulu hopes they will be. And in each case, this impossibility of desire ends in disaster. Director William Kentridge.\r\n\r\nViennese composer Alban Berg (1885-1935) based his tragic opera on a pair of dramatic works which were once banned in Germany as obscene. Even today, audiences can be a little shocked by Lulu’s rise and fall. And yet, given the score’s intense reputation, some of Lulu is quite funny. Act II’s final scene is hilarious, ending with five men, a lesbian countess and a young boy, all of whom find her irresistible – and with a loaded gun added to the mayhem which is taking place.\r\n\r\nSummaries of Lulu’s plot provide readers with a wide range of choices. The Met’s reliable interpretation runs a compact 900 words, more than this entire article. Wikipedia, on the other hand, offers two versions: a chunky 2,500 words or a somewhat shorter take about one-tenth that size - beginning next.\r\n\r\nIt is late nineteenth century in Vienna. Lulu is married to Dr. Göll, a doctor. Lulu, who goes by the name Nelly, is having her portrait painted by Walter Schwarz, an artist who is in love with her. Dr. Ludwig Schön, a newspaper editor and widower, and his son Alwa, a composer, are briefly present. The artist pursues Lulu, enraging her husband, who suffers a fatal stroke. Lulu marries the artist, and they appear to prosper due to Schön’s help. However Lulu is troubled when she discovers Schön has become engaged. He visits her and reveals how he has taken her from the street and raised her, but they have been in a relationship. He tells her that Schigolch, an elderly beggar is her father. When Schön tells the artist about Lulu’s past, he kills himself. Schön then puts Lulu on the attack where she creates a scene over his fiancée and compels him to write a letter breaking off the engagement. Lulu marries Schön, who is jealous of her admirers, of which there are many including his son Alwa, on whom he eavesdrops, from which he learns that Lulu has poisoned his wife. He gives her a gun and tells her to shoot herself. Instead she kills him, for which she is tried and imprisoned, but contrives to escape after changing places with her lesbian friend, Countess Geschwitz. Alwa and Lulu flee to Paris, from where they once again flee, destitute to London, where Lulu is obliged to work the streets, but brings home Jack the Ripper who murders her!!!\r\n\r\nMarlis Petersen’s role as Lulu not only makes huge demands for a high range, it also demands real acting from its star. The NY Times Anthony Tommasini writes that “with her effortless coloratura, Ms. Petersen suggests the young woman’s flighty, ungrounded nature. But when crises come, Lulu’s vocal lines turn crazed, with zigzagging leaps and sky-high sustained tones that Ms. Petersen sings with frightening intensity.” Heidi Waleson (Wall Street Journal) credits the world’s reigning Lulu with “inhabiting the role with astonishing command. Physically and vocally lithe, she sang the jagged, punishing part with razor-like intensity and a Mozartean lightness and precision that made it sound easy.”\r\n\r\nNYT: “The mezzo-soprano Susan Graham balances fragile dignity and poignant neediness in her performance as Countess Geschwitz. WSJ: “Susan Graham brings a rapturous yearning to her role.”\r\n\r\nWSJ: “Johan Reuter sang a powerful bass-baritone as the obsessed Dr. Schon and later turned cold and sadistic as Jack the Ripper.”\r\n\r\nNYT: “Conductor Luther Koenigs [who replaced James Levine who had to withdraw from the project earlier this season] proved adept at building the tension of each scene and conjuring up both frenzy and beauty with the virtuosic Met orchestra. And the production matched it impeccably.”\r\n\r\nThe next performance will be Bizet’s “Les Pecheurs des Perles” [The Pearlfishers] on Saturday, January 16, 2016.\r\n\r\n<b>Please note that the starting time for this performance will be at 12:30 p.m. Tickets for all opera presentations are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at 11:30 a.m. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.</b>', 'The Met Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: A preview of Berg’s Femme Fatale opera “Lulu”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-a-preview-of-bergs-femme-fatale-opera-lulu', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:38:00', '2015-11-19 12:38:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26248', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26250, 4, '2015-11-19 07:39:18', '2015-11-19 12:39:18', '[caption id=\"attachment_26251\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ARTS-Lowcountry-Sunset-by-Lynn-Long-1-of-1-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26251\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ARTS-Lowcountry-Sunset-by-Lynn-Long-1-of-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lowcountry Sunset by Lynn Long\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Lowcountry Sunset by Lynn Long[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Photography Club of Beaufort will be showcasing a number of member photos at the new Circa 1838 Salon in Port Royal. Salon owner David Watson approached Sharon Wise, the exhibit chairperson of the photo club, with the suggestion that a grouping of their fine art would enhance the original brick walls of the former Custom House. Together they chose six photographs to begin the rotating exhibit. Every three months the exhibit will change. The theme is Our Magnificent Lowcountry since Salon 1838 has such a “magnificent” setting. The newly renovated building sits on the edge of the port and offers sweeping water views. A true Lowcountry experience, patrons can often see shrimp boats through the expansive windows, as their hair is being styled. Circa 1838 is located at 610 Paris Avenue in Port Royal. For more information on the Photography Club of Beaufort, go to www.photoclubbeaufort.com.', 'Salon 1838 opens photo show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'salon-1838-opens-photo-show', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:39:18', '2015-11-19 12:39:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26250', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26253, 4, '2015-11-19 07:40:39', '2015-11-19 12:40:39', 'A staple holiday tradition throughout the world, on December 5th, the Sea Island Chamber Singers will present Part I of Handel’s famous oratorio, <em>Messiah</em>, at USCB Center for the Arts. An auditioned choir consisting of 28 singers, the Sea Island Chamber Singers have expanded their ranks to 42 singers for this special performance of <em>Messiah</em><i>. </i>The choir is part of the Music Ministry of Sea Island Presbyterian Church. While some of the singers are members of the Sea Island Church, a number of them are from the larger Beaufort community as well as other churches. Under the direction of Charles D. Frost, Minister of Music at the Sea Island Church, this group formed seven years ago to fill a need in the community for another choral group. With a select group, he is able to concentrate on more technical issues of vocal technique, sound, and\r\nmusical interpretation.\r\n\r\nCome together as a community and join us for this iconic event of the holiday season. There are two opportunities to experience the magic of Handel’s <em>Messiah</em> on Saturday, December 5th 2015 at 3 p.m. and 7 p,m. Adult tickets are $25, senior tickets are $20, and student tickets are $15. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, by calling the box office at 843-521-4145 or in person at the Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort.', 'Start your holidays with Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah at USCB', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'start-your-holidays-with-handels-famous-oratorio-messiah-at-uscb', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:40:39', '2015-11-19 12:40:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26255, 4, '2015-11-19 07:42:07', '2015-11-19 12:42:07', 'Seven Beaufort County Elementary Schools will begin working on school-wide student productions thanks to the Foundation for Education Excellence.\r\n\r\nThe schools are winners of the Peggy May Memorial Performing Arts Grants, which range from $1,000 to $1,450 and which will impact more than 4,200 students. Foundation officials visited the schools this week to personally announce the awards.\r\n\r\nThe performing arts grants were established to utilize funds donated to the foundation during the past year in memory of Peggy May, a past Board member and chair who passed away in July 2014. During May’s 28-year teaching career, she produced full-length Broadway shows with her elementary school students. Peggy did this because of her love of the theater and to teach her students that they could do almost anything if they put their minds to it.\r\n\r\n“When the Foundation received almost $6,000 in memory of Peggy, we felt we needed to do something special for students in her name,” said Jackie Rosswurm, the Foundation’s chair. “What better use could there be of these funds than to help elementary schools give students the opportunity to perform?”\r\n\r\nAlthough the Foundation initially planned to award only four grants, the group increased that number to seven because so many applications were received. Grant recipients are required to have their selected performances during the 2015-2016 school year. Each school will be presented a commemorative plaque at their performance, acknowledging their production.\r\n\r\nPeggy May Performing Arts Grant recipients and production titles:\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary School – <em>Suessical the Musical</em>, Mossy Oaks Elementary School – <em>The Aristocat Kids</em>, Red Cedar Elementary School – <em>The Lion King</em><i>, </i>Riverview Charter School – <em>The Holly Jolly Pirates of Pinataville</em>, Whale Branch Elementary School – <em>Annie, the Broadway Musical</em>, Hilton Head Island Elementary School IB – <em>Dear Edwina JR</em>, Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts – <em>SCA Character Counts</em>', 'Education Foundation announces seven winners of Peggy May Memorial Performing Arts Grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'education-foundation-announces-seven-winners-of-peggy-may-memorial-performing-arts-grants', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:42:33', '2015-11-19 12:42:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26255', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26257, 4, '2015-11-19 07:44:40', '2015-11-19 12:44:40', '[caption id=\"attachment_26258\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-OR-SCHOOLS-CHEERLEADERSBHS-State-qualifiers-11-14-15-brt-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26258\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/SPORTS-OR-SCHOOLS-CHEERLEADERSBHS-State-qualifiers-11-14-15-brt-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort High Varsity Cheer team photo just prior to competing in the S.C. qualifying event Saturday at River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC.\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" /></a> Beaufort High Varsity Cheer team photo just prior to competing in the S.C. qualifying event Saturday at River Bluff High School in Lexington, SC.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor the second straight year, the Beaufort High Varsity Cheer Team is heading to the South Carolina 3A Cheer Championship following a strong performance at the qualifying event recently held at River Bluff HS in Lexington, SC.\r\n\r\nBeaufort is one of 16 3A teams from across the state to qualify for the State Finals. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Colonial Life Arena at the USC campus in Columbia. “I am incredibly proud of the athleticism and versatility of this year’s team,” BHS Cheer Coach Corrie Zimmerman said. “We had a few injuries, but everyone pulled together to make sure that we earned a second consecutive year at State Competition.\r\n\r\n“These athletes balance school, work and cheerleading in a way that continues to inspire me daily,” she said. Last year, the Beaufort High Cheer Team earned the Lower State Championship. This year, the S.C. High School League eliminated the Lower/Upper State categories and went to a statewide qualifying event, which was held Saturday, Nov. 14 at River Bluff High in Lexington, SC. “We saw some pretty strong teams at the (Qualifying) event at River Bluff, but we have a determined team and we are ready to take it to State,” Zimmerman said.', 'Beaufort High School Cheerleaders qualify for State 3A Championship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-cheerleaders-qualify-for-state-3a-championship', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:44:40', '2015-11-19 12:44:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26257', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26260, 4, '2015-11-19 07:47:01', '2015-11-19 12:47:01', '<em>Photo above: Coosa Elementary’s entire student body and faculty with all of their flags.</em>\r\n\r\nCoosa Elementary is a “Leader in Me” School. They practice the seven habits as outlined by Stephen Covey in his books, <em>The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Happy Kids</em>. As part of Coosa Elementary’s leadership initiative their students and teachers work together to choose a class mascot and write a class mission statement. Mascots are painted on the front of flags and student handprints are on the back. The flags are hung along the driveway entering the school. As you enter the school you can see all of the mascots. As you leave the school it looks as if all of the students are waving goodbye. Coosa Elementary’s flags are unique to their school school. They are happy to be a “Leader in Me” school.', 'Covey provides a leadership plan for local school', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'covey-provides-a-leadership-plan-for-local-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26260', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26263, 4, '2015-11-19 07:48:36', '2015-11-19 12:48:36', 'Beaufort Academy lower school students and teachers participated in an event to raise money for “Leo’s Pride” an organization that supports Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness and helps families affected by the disease. BA students all went home with a collection envelope and they gathered donations in return for a certain number of laps they pledge to run around the football field. The final amount earned was $1,877!\r\n\r\nThe organization, “Leo’s Pride,” stems from a special little boy, named Leo, who was born with the terminal disease, SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). SMA is a related disease to ALS (which is what the ice-bucket challenge was raising awareness for), but it only affects children. Leo’s family was extremely thankful and appreciative of the money BA was able to send last year &amp; so our students decided to do it again!\r\n\r\nThank you to our 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Abby Mitchell for getting the students involved. It’s a great way for the students to feel like they were really helping someone in need.', 'Beaufort Academy runs “Laps for Leo” fundraiser!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-runs-laps-for-leo-fundraiser', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:48:49', '2015-11-19 12:48:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26263', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26266, 4, '2015-11-19 07:49:38', '2015-11-19 12:49:38', '<h3>By Susan Stone</h3>\r\nWhat in the world have we done to our children? 137 died in Paris over the weekend and 43 the week before in Beirut. According to Wikipedia, there have been 307 terrorist attacks around the world so far in 2015. The death toll has topped 6,650 souls lost to horrific violence. It made my heart hurt calculating those deaths…as I scrolled down the list, I could not ignore the fact that each one of those people had a family…even the bombers and shooters. What in the world have we done to our children? And how can we help?\r\n\r\nLast year I wrote an article called ‘Poison Arrows’, perhaps it is timely to recap a portion of that article.\r\n\r\nWe all send them. Poison arrows are the negative thoughts, words and actions that we put out in to the world. We may not do it intentionally, but we send them none the less. The concept of poison arrows was presented to me for the first time just after the bombing at the Boston Marathon when I was visiting my dear teacher, Rev. Marian Starnes.\r\n\r\nDuring her sermon, she spoke about the effect of our thoughts and words that echoed like the ripple effect of a stone thrown into a pond. Marian described the event like this; my angry thoughts connect to your angry thoughts and join the angry thoughts of others until it builds to the point where it manifests. Then the weakest link in the human chain will act it out…and BOOM, a bomb goes off! Or a war breaks out…or someone gets beat up after school.\r\n\r\nThe good news is that every time we send a loving thought, say a prayer or help another person, we are sending goodness and love in to the ethers. Energy being energy, it also builds, connects and combines. So when it reaches critical mass, a miracle occurs or someone gets the help they desperately need. It works both ways. Energy isn’t particular or personal, it’s just energy. How we use our energy and what we send out is more important than you could possibly imagine.\r\n\r\nWhich side are you feeding? It matters! What we think becomes matter…literally. There is no thing you can name that did not begin with a thought. Matter only changes form, it cannot be destroyed. A fire can change a tree to ash and water can dissolve sugar, but only the form has been changed. The same is true with our energy, only the form changes.\r\n\r\nEarlier I asked the question, what have we done to our children? The question really is; what are they trying to tell us? They have taken our greed, our anger and our intolerance and they are holding up a huge mirror for us to look at. They are crying out and acting out. They are screaming at the top of their lungs! Are we paying attention? Or do we just want to blame someone else? We cannot solve this by pointing fingers. We must stop and listen. The children are our only hope.\r\n\r\nI am not suggesting that we pour sweet tea all over our negative emotions and pretend that they do not exist. We’re human after all and it is natural and healthy to get angry, sad, resentful and disappointed. Imagine though, if you will, how important YOU are. If you knew how much difference ONE person could make…would you forgive a little sooner? Would you say an extra prayer for the children of our world? Would you send out good vibes on purpose? Would you try to help restore balance?\r\n\r\nIf we keep doing what we’re doing, we’ll keep getting what we’re getting. So let’s try something different…for the sake of our children and our world.', 'What in the world have we done to our children?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-in-the-world-have-we-done-to-our-children', '', '', '2015-11-19 07:49:38', '2015-11-19 12:49:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26266', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26268, 4, '2015-11-19 08:06:27', '2015-11-19 13:06:27', 'Island Girls Night Out was just a wonderful evening at the Collectors Antique Mall on Lady’s Island last week. Over 100 guests showed up to enjoy a gorgeous buffet of delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts donated by the Beaufort Bread Company and home made by several of the 30 vendors who sell their collectables in the Antiques Mall. Additionally, Appraiser Libby Holloway was on hand to give her educated opinion on lots of family items from wonderful heirlooms like a gold pocket watch to very old porcelain dolls. Christmas gifts were found, new shoppers discovered what a gold mine the Antiques Mall is and we all enjoyed a great time! Check out Facebook to see additional photos from this fun evening and don’t miss our next Island Girls Night Out on December 9th at Modern Jewelers on Bay St.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26294,26289,26286,26282,26280,26281,26279,26278,26276,26285,26270,26271,26269,26284,26288\"]', 'Collectors Antique Mall hosts a night to value', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'collectors-antique-mall-hosts-a-night-to-value', '', '', '2015-11-20 21:14:34', '2015-11-21 02:14:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26268', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26301, 4, '2015-11-19 08:11:08', '2015-11-19 13:11:08', '<em>Photo above: Jennifer Marsh (left) and Christine Spado show off Jennifer’s new hair in front of Shear Miracle.</em>\r\n<h3>By Gloria Duryea</h3>\r\nSouth Carolina ranks first in the nation in the rate of women killed by men. Since purple is the color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jennifer Marsh voluntarily dyed her entire head of hair purple for the month of October to raise awareness for this issue – though it didn’t hurt that purple is her favorite color.\r\n\r\nInspired by a video she saw on social media and encouraged by her friends who are survivors of domestic abuse, Jennifer partnered with Christine Spado, owner of Shear Miracle Beauty Salon on Hilton Head Island, to bring light (and color) to a dark topic – domestic violence. For a $10 donation, folks received a purple hair extension or a purple gift. Christine donated the products and her time so that 100% of funds given went straight to CODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse).\r\n\r\nThe response was tremendous, raising $2,255. Both men and women dyed their hair. “It was amazing to me that people would come and sit in my chair and open up about how domestic violence has affected them or loved ones and how willing they were to donate,” said Christine.\r\n\r\n“I didn’t think it would take off like it did – the overwhelming response brought me to tears,” said Jennifer, who also matched all funds raised. To honor her word, Jennifer asked that a check go to CODA from the Caroline Marsh Fund of Coastal Community Foundation. The fund is named in memory of Jennifer’s mother who passed away in 2007. Jennifer, along with her father, is happy to have a way to honor Mrs. Marsh and keep her memory alive.\r\n\r\nKristin Dubrowski, CODA’s executive director stated, “Jennifer and Christine Spado at Shear Miracle did an amazing job turning Jennifer’s idea into a huge success – not only because of the funds they raised, but also because they helped raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence and the fact that help is available locally through CODA.”\r\n\r\nWith Jennifer’s energy and passion, along with the generosity of Christine and her clients, awareness has spread. Through this, Jennifer has also been bitten by the fundraising bug – she’s already thinking about next year!', 'Purple for a purpose', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'purple-for-a-purpose', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:11:08', '2015-11-19 13:11:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26301', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26303, 4, '2015-11-19 08:10:12', '2015-11-19 13:10:12', 'Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded a $1,000 grant to each of five local nonprofit organizations which were randomly selected from the pool of organizations with completed profiles in the Community Foundation’s online database, The Giving Marketplace.\r\n\r\nThe five nonprofits are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Santa Elena Project Foundation, Beaufort</li>\r\n	<li>Helping Hand Center, Pineland</li>\r\n	<li>First Books of Beaufort, Beaufort</li>\r\n	<li>Love for Therapeutic Riding, Beaufort</li>\r\n	<li>Boys &amp; Girls Club of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nThe Giving Marketplace, www.cf-lowcountry.org/thegivingmarketplace, is a web-based initiative providing detailed, comprehensive information about 501(c)(3) organizations in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton Counties. It’s an effective tool for donors and funders to use as they make informed giving decisions. Each nonprofit profile includes extensive information about financial, programmatic, operational, governance and management practices.', 'Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'community-foundation-awards-grants-to-local-organizations', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:10:12', '2015-11-19 13:10:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26303', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26305, 4, '2015-11-19 08:17:41', '2015-11-19 13:17:41', '<em>Photo above: Pre-K students from Beaufort Christian Academy wave their flags prior to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance during the annual Veterans Day ceremony.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nThousands of people lined Carteret and Bay Streets honoring our Veterans last Wednesday during the annual Veterans Day parade.\r\n\r\nFloats, marching bands, color guards and every Veterans group in the area marched in the annual parade. Pre-K school children recited the Pledge of Allegiance while others marched with their Veteran parents or rode on floats waving American flags.\r\n\r\nAt least one parent, USMC Veteran Paul Thayer was on hand and saluted all the color guards as they presented “Old Glory”. His six-year-old son, Harrison, of Cub Scout Pack 200, Den 1, also gave a crisp scout salute, honoring his father and all Veterans.\r\n\r\nFollowing the parade, about 150 people assembled in the Beaufort National Cemetery to listen to patriotic speeches and lay a wreath to pay tribute to those Veterans who, according to President Abraham Lincoln, “gave their last full measure of devotion”.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26309,26316,26315,26308,26314\"]\r\n\r\n<em>From left: Gen. Dan McNeill, (US Army, retired) and Chris Swan, commander of Beaufort Chapter #12 of Disabled American Veterans, lay a wreath of flowers at Beaufort National Cemetery; Marine Corps veteran John Bergen gives a crisp salute as one of several color guards makes its way along Boundary Street; an Army veteran wears his “Cavalry” hat as he waves to the crowd; Cpl. Aidan Louks of the Parris Island Marine Corps Band plays the echo taps at the conclusion of the annual Veterans Day ceremony. Not shown but also playing echo taps is Sgt. Jason Russell; many veterans groups were represented during Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Veterans Day Parade – nothing short of wonderful', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'veterans-day-parade-nothing-short-of-wonderful', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:17:41', '2015-11-19 13:17:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26305', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26320, 4, '2015-11-19 08:19:39', '2015-11-19 13:19:39', '<em>Photo above from left: Alice Howard, Beaufort County Council; Bill Herbkersman, S.C. House of Representatives; Gen. Arthur E. Brown Jr., TCL Commission Chairman; Paul Merritt, TCL Director of Military Training &amp; Education; Christina Welsch-Copeland, TCL Transitioning Military Training Program Administrator; Dr. Richard Gough, TCL President; and Weston Newton, S.C. House of Representatives. Photo by Jordan Long.</em>\r\n\r\nAppropriately held on Veterans Day, the national holiday that honors all those who have served in the military, Technical College of the Lowcountry hosted a grand opening of its Veterans Resource Center (VRC).\r\n\r\nThe VRC, located in MacLean Hall at the TCL Beaufort Campus, will provide assistance and coordination of veterans’ education benefits, admissions, registration, financial aid and transition resources to active-duty service members, veterans and their families.\r\n\r\n“The VRC is the perfect way for TCL to show our appreciation and give back to these great American men and women who themselves have given so much,” President Richard Gough said. Paul Merritt, director of military training and education agrees. “The process of choosing a career, enrolling in college and then paying for it can be very overwhelming and complex, especially for our veterans. The VRC provides a way for us to personally walk them through the process and help them get where they want to be,” Merritt said.\r\n\r\nThe VRC is the latest addition to TCL’s renewed commitment to offering exceptional services to the military community. In November 2011, the college began its Transitioning Military Training Program to assist transitioning military members with refining their skills to match the demands of employers throughout the region. Since then, the program has helped more than 50 individuals attain their FAA license and more than 80 individuals attain their FCC license. Many of these students now work in civilian companies such as Boeing, Gulfstream, Pilatus Aviation, Interstate Turbine Management, Mobile Communications Incorporated and more. Other graduates have chosen to remain on active duty, where they have applied their newly attained knowledge and skills to positively impact their units.\r\n\r\nTCL’s aviation technology programs are growing and feature a new aviation lab complete with an operational Cessna 150, a JT-60 jet engine and a variety of high-tech aviation maintenance and manufacturing equipment. TCL also has staff available on both Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station and classes are being held on base.\r\n\r\nThese accomplishments have been greatly dependent on funding by the State as well as personal gifts. Other contributions have been used to establish two new veteran scholarship funds to support educational costs unmet by the GI Bill and State and Federal assistance programs. The Moss Creek Marines Heroes Helping Heroes Scholarship provides financial support for marines and sailors enrolled in TCL workforce certification programs. The Veterans Scholarship Forever Fund provides support for military veterans and their dependents.\r\n\r\nTCL, named a “Military Friendly School,” is an approved institution for administering the educational benefit programs of the Veterans Administration (VA) as well as a member of the Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium and the SOC Degree Network System.', 'TCL celebrates grand opening of Veteran Resource Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-celebrates-grand-opening-of-veteran-resource-center', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:19:39', '2015-11-19 13:19:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26320', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26323, 4, '2015-11-19 08:25:36', '2015-11-19 13:25:36', '<em>Photo above: The American Association of University Women-Beaufort Branch elected new board members. Seated left to right: Dr. Diana Steele (Immediate Past President/Public Policy/Bylaws Chair), Celeste Nalwasky (Vice President/Program Chair), Lynn Lantz (Communication Coordinator), Diane Goodrich (Membership VP). Standing left to right: Peggy Fryer (Inspirational Leader), Laura Burcin (Education Foundation Coordinator), Dr. Rebecca Cooper (President), Barbara Mattingly (Treasurer), Veronica Miller (Publicity Chair).</em>\r\n<h2><b>BMH Foundation welcomes new officers, board members</b></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26327\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-Sarah-Dyson-e1447939341887.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-26327 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-Sarah-Dyson-e1447939341887-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"WHOS NEWS BMH Sarah Dyson\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Sarah Dyson[/caption]\r\n\r\nAt its annual meeting, held November 17, the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation installed a new slate of officers comprised of Hugh Gouldthorpe as chairman, Paul Mannheim as vice chairman, Ty Reichel as treasurer and Arthur Levin as secretary. In addition, three new members, Sarah Dyson, Marjorie Gray and Mac Sanders, were named to the board.\r\n\r\nSarah Dyson is returning to the BMH Foundation Board, having served previously from 2002-2011. A graduate of Converse College, she worked for the Historic Charleston Foundation before traveling widely with her husband Greg during his stint in the Army. The couple retired to Beaufort in 1990, and have been actively involved in serving our community ever since.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26326\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-Marjorie-Gray-e1447939393601.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-26326\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-Marjorie-Gray-e1447939393601-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Marjorie Gray\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Marjorie Gray[/caption]\r\n\r\nMarjorie Gray, a lifelong Beaufortonian, is a graduate of both the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina. She practiced as a dentist before starting and heading up the Home Décor Department at Grayco Hardware and Home, and is also actively involved in several other local family businesses including Yoyos and her new River Happy clothing line.\r\n\r\nMac Sanders is a Beaufort native and life-long farmer who graduated from Clemson University and currently serves on the State Agricultural Commission and Farm Bureau. He is President and part-owner of the iconic Seaside Farms, and appreciates the value of having our hospital close at hand for both his family and employees.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26325\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-Mac-Sanders-e1447939435582.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-26325\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-Mac-Sanders-e1447939435582-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mac Sanders\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Mac Sanders[/caption]\r\n\r\nRotating off the Foundation Board at the annual meeting, having each served three full terms, were Foundation Chair Bill Harvey, Marilyn Harcharik, Dr. Brad Collins and Allan Winneker.\r\n\r\nThe BMH Foundation was chartered in 1984 to develop and manage charitable support for our not-for-profit community hospital. It is led by a board of highly regarded members of the community, along with a professional staff who are diligent in seeing that every donated dollar is invested and used wisely.\r\n<h2><b>Bridges Preparatory School...</b></h2>\r\n<h3><strong>...adds two to Board of Directors, Corbin and Feuerbacher</strong></h3>\r\nNewly elected James Corbin and Peggy Feuerbacher join Dee Matthews, Chris Protz, Calvin White, Caroline Lovell and Marty Miley on the Bridges Preparatory School Board of Directors.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled at the number of families who participated in the balloting and we had an excellent slate of candidates,” Bridges Prep Board Chair Dee Matthews said. “Now it’s time for this new board to roll up its sleeves for some hard work, including getting our new campus construction ready to start.”\r\n\r\nBridges Prep received an almost $10 million loan this fall from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development team. The money will pay for renovations and expansions to the school’s main campus on Boundary Street in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nBridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown by 42 percent. For the 2016-2017 school year, Bridges Prep will expand to ninth grade.\r\n\r\nCorbin works with the information technology department at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He lives on Lady’s Island, is married and has three children at Bridges Prep. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University and an Associate’s degree in industrial technology from the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Mr. Corbin chaired the Bridges Prep Technology Committee in spring 2015.\r\n\r\nFeuerbacher is a retired teacher with a Master’s degree in education and is National Board Certified, who now sells real estate. Her daughter-in-law is a teacher at Bridges and she has a grandson who attends the school. She spent 19 years as a classroom teacher and was named Teacher of the Year at Norfolk Preparatory High School in Norfolk, VA. She also was the first National Board Certified teacher in Hampton, VA.\r\n<h3><strong>...extends term of Interim Head, announces Asst. Head of School</strong></h3>\r\nInterim Head of School Dr. Robert Bohnstengel will continue through the school year after the Board extended his contract to June 30, 2016. Bohnstengel, a charter school veteran, previously had been under contract only through December.\r\n\r\nThe Board and Bohnstengel announced that Kate Olin is the school’s new Business Development Director and Assistant Head of School. Olin’s duties include fundraising; grant writing; and supporting the school’s communications, strategic planning, resource development and instructional services support including compliance with the charter and South Carolina state educational standards.\r\n\r\nFurther, she will work closely with staff and students especially in the areas of budgeting, developing external financial support, and assisting with disciplinary procedures, Matthews said.\r\n\r\n“We are a growing school with a lot going on, and we need people with excellent efficacy and experience to help guide us,” she said. Along with Bridges Prep’s planned growth into the high school grades starting in fall 2016, the school also is creating a new campus plan expected to be under construction in 2016.\r\n\r\n“We are all about the children of Bridges Prep, and every day the staff and the Board look at what we’re doing to improve the education we provide here. We are excited at what the future holds, and we are excited at the Board of Directors and administrative team that will work with our teachers, our staff, our families and our community to achieve that future,” Matthews said.', 'Who’s News for the week of November 19th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-november-19th-24th', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:27:20', '2015-11-19 13:27:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26323', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26330, 4, '2015-11-19 08:30:52', '2015-11-19 13:30:52', '[caption id=\"attachment_26333\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-NOC-4A.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26333\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-NOC-4A-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers and students checking out the new equipment.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Volunteers and students checking out the new equipment.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Mayor Billy Keyserling (left) with dignitaries before the ribbon cutting.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), in partnership with the Beaufort County School District (BCSD), celebrated the Grand Opening for the NOC Learning Center at Marsh Pointe in Beaufort last Saturday.\r\n\r\nEarlier this year, a $163,500 grant from a special committee of the SC Department of Education was awarded jointly to NOC and the BCSD to open two NOC Learning Centers in the city of Beaufort – one at Marsh Pointe and the other at Park View Apartments.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Housing Authority donated and renovated the Marsh Pointe community center for the NOC Learning Center there. The Atlantic Housing Foundation donated and renovated a unit at Parkview Apartments for NOC’s Learning Center in that complex.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26331\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-NOC-1A-e1447939785580.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26331\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/COVER-NOC-1A-e1447939785580-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"NOC supporters at the grand opening at Marsh Pointe.\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a> NOC supporters at the grand opening at Marsh Pointe.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNOC has found that being physically present in the community builds trust and relationships. It allows both NOC and the BCSD to have a direct connection with the parents of its more than 45 students at the two centers and involve the community at a deeper level, empowering not just the children, but the entire neighborhood.\r\n\r\nNOC, a nonprofit organization, along with BCSD teachers and volunteers, provides after school and summer school programs for low-income, minority children right in their own neighborhoods. In addition to school teachers, NOC students have access to technology with laptop computers to accelerate the learning process.', 'NOC Learning Center opens at Marsh Pointe apartments', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'noc-learning-center-opens-at-marsh-pointe-apartments', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:32:11', '2015-11-19 13:32:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26330', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26337, 4, '2015-11-19 08:39:04', '2015-11-19 13:39:04', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Festival_of_Trees_2014_40.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26339\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Festival_of_Trees_2014_40-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Festival_of_Trees_2014_40\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>The 2015 Festival of Trees continues a tradition that started twenty-eight years ago and is stronger today than ever. The Festival benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice by showcasing beautifully decorated trees that are judged for their originality and creativity. Many of these trees will be available for purchase at the end of the Festival saving many of us holiday stress.\r\n\r\nThis year’s event will be held at Tabby Place located at 913 Port Republic Place in downtown Beaufort between December 3rd through the 8th. Mark your calendars now so you won’t forget this great family event.\r\n\r\nThe Festival of Trees kicks off with the Opening Gala on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and tickets cost $50 per person. The event will feature a silent auction, music, wine, beer and scrumptious appetizers from local restaurants. The Chairs of this year’s event are Dr. Marc Reichel and his wife Ty, and Mr. Bennett Schiller and his wife, Karoline. The presenting sponsors are Lowcountry Anesthesiology and Vaden of Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Festival_of_Trees_2014_55.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26341\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Festival_of_Trees_2014_55-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Festival_of_Trees_2014_55\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The Festival will be open daily from Friday, December 4th through Tuesday, December 8th for the general public and will include opportunities to view the trees, visit with Santa and his Elves and browse in the Festival Shoppes. There will be “Yoga in the Trees” Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. which is a unique and wonderful chance to soak up the holiday smells and ambiance from the trees. Following on Sunday is “Snow Day” from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. which is guaranteed to be a time when special memories are made for both the old and young alike. When else can you play in real snow in Beaufort? General admission is $3 per child, $5 per adult.\r\n\r\nThe Festival has raised close to a $1 million dollars and this treasured event would not be possible without the amazing support of businesses, community groups and individuals who donate their time, talent and treasures to make this event a success.\r\n\r\nFriends of Caroline Hospice is committed to providing the highest quality end-of-life care to patients and their families. Friends is a local, non-profit, Medicare-certified hospice provider that has built a “Legacy of Trust” over the past 35 years. Friends of Caroline Hospice serves individuals and families in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton Counties and provides hospice care, bereavement and caregiver support services to all individuals in the community regardless of their ability to pay.', '2015 Festival of Trees moves to downtown Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2015-festival-of-trees-moves-to-downtown-beaufort', '', '', '2015-11-19 08:39:04', '2015-11-19 13:39:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26337', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26346, 4, '2015-11-25 20:33:17', '2015-11-26 01:33:17', '<b>Celebrate Arbor Day with free trees</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Clemson Extension Service celebrates Arbor Day every year by giving away native bare root seedling trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with planting tips.  Selections include swamp chestnut oak, redbud, persimmon, dogwood, Virginia pine. Limit of 5 trees per family.  Stop by 102 Beaufort Industrial Village Road in Beaufort, on December 4, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For questions, contact lrose@clemson.edu.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Solid Waste and Recycling to offer electronics recycling</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Office continues to offer a free electronics recycling event for County residents. The next event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beaufort County Public Works, 140 Shanklin Road, Beaufort on Saturday, December 5. If you have questions concerning this or other recycling events, please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Office for more information at 843-255-2736 or visit their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Candice Glover to present Gospel Concert</b>\r\n\r\nThe Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center will present “A Christmas Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover and Friends” on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the Battery Creek High School Performing Arts Center in Beaufort and will include guest choirs: the Battery Creek High School Choir and the MLK Community Choir. Advance tickets sales are $35 (general seating), and a limited number of VIP tickets for $75 (include both reserved seating at the Gospel Concert and a December 11th Dataw Reception). All proceeds will benefit the Thumbs Up Educational Fundraising Campaign to support tuition and transportation costs for at-risk students in the after-school and summer programs. Tickets may be purchased Monday-Friday in-person or by mail from Thumbs Up, Inc., 914 Hamar St., Beaufort and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 4 p.m. for $35 the day of the concert. For more information, call (843) 379-8882 or email: thumbsupbft@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Reserve your seat at the Legislative Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nReserve your seat or table at the Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Callawassie Island Club sponsored by the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, Lockheed Martin, and South Carolina Lowcountry Tourism Commission. Registration and networking begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30 a.m. The Legislative Luncheon is sponsored by Lockheed Martin. The cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members. A formal lunch will be served. Come and hear from your state delegation on their plans for the upcoming legislative session. Individual seats and tables of 8 or 10 are available. RSVP today by calling 843-525-8500 or emailing Valerie@BeaufortSC.org.', 'What To Do the week of November 25-December 2nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-november-25-december-2nd', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:33:17', '2015-11-26 01:33:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26346', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26348, 4, '2015-11-25 20:34:36', '2015-11-26 01:34:36', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nMy husband’s car just pulled out of the driveway with our dogs faces pressed against the window, staring at me. Five minutes before he had yelled to them, “Hurry Bailey and Brandy, we have to get out of here! It is the dreaded “Company is Company Cleaning Day!”\r\n\r\n“Funny” I muttered under my breath as he sped away. Coward. But he has learned through the years that when company is coming, I become a bit obsessed with cleaning my house. It’s not that it is dirty, but when you start looking at your house through the eyes of guests, you become a bit more vigilant.\r\n\r\nOn the top of the list is clean bathrooms and floors and then there are the fresh linens and sufficient paper products. I find myself looking at the number of coffee mugs that actually match - the little things that guests may notice. Although he teases me, I tell my spouse that at least I am not as obsessive as my friend Alice. She is good. Very good. Not only is her house spotless, but she has chocolate for the guests pillows when they turn in at night; bottles of water on a tray, a card with the Internet connection code and twigs of cinnamon for fragrance. Truly thoughtful.\r\n\r\nThen again, I am not as bad as my friend Tia either who is on the opposite end of the spectrum. Tia believes that mismatched mugs are homey and it helps people recognize which one is theirs. When she tells people to “Make themselves at home” she means it because she does not cook and if they want breakfast they are on their own.\r\n\r\nThen finally there is my friend Buffy who never worries about company because she does not invite them. Her idea of a dinner party is meeting people at a restaurant. Relatives are discouraged from visiting, but she and her husband think nothing of going to visit them. Her philosophy is that she has entertained all her life and she does not want to do it anymore.\r\n\r\nI truthfully like to have company over. The dreaded CCC Day is worth it especially on those mornings when the coffee pot is going strong and people wander out in their pajamas to sit on the porch and chat for hours. It is then that I remind myself and him that the cleaning is worth it, even with the mismatched coffee mugs.', 'The dreaded CCC Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-dreaded-ccc-day', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:34:36', '2015-11-26 01:34:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26348', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26350, 4, '2015-11-25 20:35:23', '2015-11-26 01:35:23', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nIt’s time to scorch a few turkeys, antagonize a few relatives and simultaneously give joyful thanks for them both. It is the season to find reason to indulge, enjoy and aggravate! After rushing the isles of Publix, decking the halls and cursing all your many blessings, please consider your holiday shopping list this year.\r\n\r\nIf long lines, riotous crowds and no sleep make your spirits bright, then by all means make your merry way to the big box stores to see the empty shelves where your prize once rested. Find questionable parking places, plan impressive strategies and guard yourself against the jolliest of the highly caffeinated. After all, Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without that one item you just have to give which sadly is forgotten in exactly two weeks because the batteries are never included. Never.\r\n\r\nThe current political climate offers the thinking type fodder of endless inspiration. The debates, debacles and discourse alone give hours of confusing pleasure asking for no reprieve. The choice of shopping small gets lost in the mix of enticing topics. It lacks the sensationalism and controversy that otherwise would gain notoriety. Would life really change if you chose small over all?\r\n\r\nBeaufort small businesses know your name and how to spell it. They have written countless checks supporting your tiny dancer, your serious slugger and your churches softball team. When the time arrives for donations for your socially conscience soiree, is it the big box store that comes to mind? Possibly. Most likely you go the corner cafe, the local boutique, the hardware store. Just like that, they give.\r\n\r\nSmall businesses can’t compete with Amazon, Target, and the countless big box organization that don’t care if your charity event is a success or your boy scout reaches his goal. We can’t cut prices on three “hot” items to entice you to purchase 237 others at the regularly inflated price. We don’t send our annual profits to CEO’s that don’t know the smell of pluff mud, the mystique of the sandbar or the sounds of Parris Island. We continue to sweep our porches, wipe our windows and pour our profits into the punchbowl of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nWe offer personality for your streets and charm for your visiting friends. We employ your neighbors, your children and those sitting next to you at church. Without our quirky names, our signature signs and our willingness to constantly give back to the community, things would look much different here in Beaufort. Dance cards, baseball shirts, cheerleading tees and silent auctions would highlight names of businesses that don’t know the names of the recipient.\r\n\r\nThis holiday season, while you are on your way to stand in long lines, stop by the small retailers in Beaufort for a little local shopping. We won’t be open on Thanksgiving, because we are most likely sitting right next to you at church or waiting for you to arrive at a feast for friends and family. Go ahead and visit a local business. You may find a few things to take off the list, see a few friends and contribute to an economy that sustains Beautiful Beaufort by the Sea. We can’t offer it all but what we do offer makes all the difference. Happy Shopping Beaufort, SC!!!', 'We can’t offer it all, but what we offer makes ALL the difference', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-cant-offer-it-all-but-what-we-offer-makes-all-the-difference', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:35:23', '2015-11-26 01:35:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26350', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26352, 4, '2015-11-25 20:36:06', '2015-11-26 01:36:06', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nYes. Finally. We have hit the big time. But, I’m jumping ahead. So, to begin with, you have accomplished one holiday dinner. (Or, if you read this just before Thanksgiving, you’ve almost accomplished one.) Hopefully everyone had a great Thanksgiving! But that leaves us two to go. And not just two big and very special meals, but also a season of gift giving. Lots of eating and drinking and gifting. If we do it all well, it’s a big deal. If we don’t get everything done in time, it’s a big deal. If we do or don’t find the right menu, the right time, the right gifts, blah blah blah. Stress, stress, stress. Maybe, though, our wine today can be a help.\r\n\r\nLesson time! Our grape variety this week is Pinot Noir. This grape is grown in every wine producing country around the world. Ours, today, is from California, so we’ll review some of what we’ve learned before? Even though it makes some of the world’s greatest red wines, Pinot Noir is difficult to grow. Its berries (grapes) are tightly packed together in their bunches on their vines. This makes it an easy target for vineyard hazards like rot. Also, Pinot Noir grapes have thin skins and low levels of phenolic compounds. (No big deal. Phenolic compounds and polyphenols just affect the color, flavor and texture of wines.) Pinot Noir winemakers always have to struggle against wines that are lightly colored, light or medium bodied, low in tannins, susceptible to dumb phases, and may or may not age well. Because of all this, many California Pinot producers have had to choose to blend in percentages of Merlot, Syrah and other varieties in order to make more drinkable wines. Many of these blended wines can still be labeled “Pinot Noir,” as long as Pinot makes up at least 75% of the wine. And we continually drink many of them. Without knowing.\r\n\r\nWhen grown in California, Pinot Noir has found success in many areas - Sonoma County, including the Russian River Valley, Napa County, Santa Barbara AVA and more. With many different styles that range from cool, minerally and pungent like red Burgundy wines to super ripe, soft and chocolatey sweet made from grapes that are very ripe with high sugar levels. Two different styles, but the one you love you first Pinot Noir from is the style you prefer. And, here, we have another reason for California producers tend to blend their Pinot Noir wines. Not with other varieties, but with different styles of Pinot grapes. The results being very good and very complex wines. Nice!\r\n\r\nRow Eleven Wine Company makes our Pinot Noir for this week. Founded in 2004, this company makes wines under several different brand names. Row Eleven is one. Their Pinot Noir grapes, for our wine, come from special vineyards in three appellations. All the grapes are sustainably grown, and each bringing its own particular characteristics to the wine. Our wine, Row Eleven Vinas 3, is a blend of Pinot grapes from Sonoma, Santa Barbara and Monterey vineyards. These Sonoma County grapes grow in sand and loamy soils. Some of them from the excellent Dutton Ranch vineyard in the Russian River AVA. The Santa Barbara grapes grow in clay, silt, sand and gravel soil. And, the Monterey grapes grow in sandy loam and alluvial soil, with ocean and bay breezes blowing on them all the time. Vinas 3 is the fulfillment of a contract that Row Eleven has with their consumers. A luscious wine that is all about this grape. Besides three different vineyards from three appellations, Vinas 3 also uses three different Pinot Noir clones - Pommard, Dijon and Martini. A pretty big deal. Our wine has crisp acidity, loads of cherry pie flavors, a moderate alcohol level and a silky smooth texture and finish. Although Vinas 3 is made to drink young, it is still able to age for several years. For Pinot Noir lovers, new and old, this wine is a find. So, yes, for holiday dinners, especially turkeys, ducks, and other birds we have a great new wine.\r\n\r\nAnd gifts? Oh, yes. It’s always nice to share a new favorite with family, friends and anyone else who needs a gift. Imagine their delight if you’re able to give them a magnum? A liter and a half of Vinas 3? A 750ml for $18.99. The big magnum for $36.97. (Limited supply!) Shoot, yeah! We’ve hit the big time! Enjoy.', 'Finally. We have hit the big time with Vinas 3!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'finally-we-have-hit-the-big-time-with-vinas-3', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:37:33', '2015-11-26 01:37:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26352', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26356, 4, '2015-11-25 20:39:13', '2015-11-26 01:39:13', 'These are not normal times investors are living in. The Fed has held short-term interest rates at zero for six years now, a policy experiment never seen before. This has many investors eager to see what happens if and when this returns to “normal.”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/BUSINESS-RAYMOND-JAMES.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26359\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/BUSINESS-RAYMOND-JAMES-300x158.png\" alt=\"BUSINESS - RAYMOND JAMES\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" /></a>One of the biggest psychological challenges of investing is that there is always something out of the norm. I wonder at what point somebody would have described the times as normal. Take a look at the table below which highlights different periods in which investors had to live through and the extreme performances that accompanied them:\r\n\r\nUnderstanding how different it always is should be a great reminder why no strategy will work in all market environments. Knowing the limitations to what you are doing- whatever you’re doing- is critical. The ability to stick with your plan during the bad times will determine if you’ll be around for the good ones.\r\n\r\nSo what is an investor to do? I see a couple options:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li>Employ some form of static asset allocation and hope for the best. 25% fixed income, 25% US Equity, 25% International Equity, and 25% Alternatives and rebalance annually.</li>\r\n	<li>Employ some type of forecasting to try to be opportunistic in asset\r\nclass exposure</li>\r\n	<li>Employ some form of trend-following tactical approach to asset allocation</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nThe static allocation approach may ultimately perform okay over long periods of time, but will investors have the risk tolerance to continue with long stretches of an asset class being out of favor / going through severe drawdowns? Maybe? Maybe not. Chances are the forecasting approach will end very badly, as forecasting usually does. The third option makes much more sense to me. Simply systematically deal with trends as they unfold. This is the approach we use with our Global Macro separately managed account, which happens to be our most popular SMA strategy. Thank goodness we gave ourselves as much flexibility as we did with the way that this portfolio is constructed because this decade has been entirely different than the last decade. As one example, consider how well commodities performed in the last decade compared to the train wreck that they have been so far this decade.\r\n\r\nNormal doesn’t exist. A disciplined way to be flexible is the key to successfully navigating the ever-changing financial landscape.\r\n\r\n<em>**This article was written by Dorsey Wright and Associates, Inc., and provided to you by Charles Tumlin, Managing Director, TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Charles Tumlin is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary Street, Suite 220, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or charles.tumlin@raymondjames.com .</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Opinions expressed in the attached article are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Raymond James. Raymond James is not affiliated with nor endorses the author or his firm. All opinions are as of this date and are subject to change without notice.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>The information contained herein has been prepared without regard to any particular investor’s investment objectives, financial situation, and needs. Accordingly, investors should not act on any recommendation (express or implied) or information in this material without obtaining specific advice from their financial advisors and should not rely on information herein as the primary basis for their investment decisions. Information contained herein is based on data obtained from recognized statistical services, issuer reports or communications, or other sources believed to be reliable (“information providers”). However, such information has not been verified by Dorsey, Wright &amp; Associates, LLC (collectively with its affiliates and parent company “DWA”) or the information provider and DWA and the information providers make no representations or warranties or take any responsibility as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein. Nothing contained herein should be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security. </em>', 'Waiting for normal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'waiting-for-normal', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:21', '2018-07-12 15:12:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26356', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26361, 4, '2015-11-25 20:40:56', '2015-11-26 01:40:56', '<h3>Provided by State Farm</h3>\r\nYour friend or family member wants to take out a loan — but they don’t qualify. They could, however, if someone co-signs, so they ask you. Before you jump in to help, understand how the decision potentially impacts your credit. Consider the following carefully.\r\n\r\n<b>What Happens When You Co-sign </b>\r\n\r\nThere are potential risks when co-signing a loan. You are 100% responsible for the debt. When you co-sign, you agree to pay the loan back in full — plus any late fees or collection costs — if the primary borrower defaults or misses just one payment. If you can’t pay, the lender could sue you or garnish your wages. It can lower your credit score. The primary borrower’s late or missed payments can prevent you from qualifying for personal loans or other lines of credit in the future.\r\n\r\n<b>Before Co-signing: Factors to Consider </b>\r\n\r\nThink about the following before agreeing to co-sign a loan. Is the borrower able to make payments on time? If the primary borrower doesn’t have a steady source of income, making on-time payments may become an issue. How can you protect your credit? Ask the borrower to make any missed payments within 30 days to ensure your credit score (theirs, too) doesn’t take a hit.\r\n\r\n<b>Your Investment Is Key </b>\r\n\r\nIf you’re comfortable co-signing a loan, treat the debt like it’s your own. Set a timeline. Agree on a specific date to get your name off the account. To do this, the primary borrower must refinance the loan or close the credit card. Monitor the account. Review online statements to make sure the primary borrower is regularly making payments.', 'What to know about co-signing a loan', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-know-about-co-signing-a-loan', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:24:57', '2018-07-12 15:24:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26361', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26363, 4, '2015-11-25 20:41:41', '2015-11-26 01:41:41', '<h3>By Dr. Stephen W. Durham</h3>\r\nWaking up with a headache or a sore jaw might be the only signal we get of Bruxism – that’s the medical term for clenching or grinding your teeth. Most everyone does it from time to time, often in our sleep. But when grinding or clenching goes on consistently it can wear down your teeth, even fracture or loosen them. There are effective treatments, but the hardest part seems to be finding out that the problem exists.\r\n\r\nYour dentist can help. Signs of unusual wear show up when your teeth are examined, and that’s not unusual. Deciding to deal with it is the important thing.\r\n\r\n<b>Many Causes, Many Masks</b>\r\n\r\nA poor bite alignment, crooked or missing teeth, stress or anxiety – even sleep disorders can lead to Bruxism. When the clenching and grinding start, it’s important to interrupt that cycle, the sooner the better.\r\n\r\nOften people just don’t get to it because those feelings in the jaw, that headache, just seem normal. Even clenching and grinding during wakeful hours can be easy to overlook, blending in with our everyday experience.\r\n\r\n<b>Simple Solutions, and Lots of Them</b>\r\n\r\nWays to address Bruxim range from a simple mouth guard to a custom-fit orthotic that rests the jaw in your own perfect alignment. With computer imaging, qualified dentists can determine the unique position that relaxes your jaw and the powerful muscles around it. There’s still some art to the perfect solution, but the guesswork has been replaced by science.\r\n\r\nThe answer may be much easier than you imagine. The first step to a more comfortable jaw, a lighter expression, and pain-free days and nights can start with a conversation at your dentist’s office. You’ll be glad you made the time.', 'It’s a pain we can do without', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-a-pain-we-can-do-without', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:08', '2018-07-12 15:30:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26363', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26365, 4, '2015-11-25 20:46:59', '2015-11-26 01:46:59', '<em>Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - BeaufortPics (Located at 910 Port Republic Street in Beaufort)! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26366,26368,26369,26370,26371\"]\r\n\r\n<b>Small Business Saturday:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce encourages you to Dine, Shop, Spend Local on Small Business Saturday, November 28, and throughout the holiday season.', 'The Chamber Corner for November 25th-December 2nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-november-25th-december-2nd', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:46:59', '2015-11-26 01:46:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26365', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26374, 4, '2015-11-25 20:52:05', '2015-11-26 01:52:05', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20141205-xmasparade-20047.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26376\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20141205-xmasparade-20047-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"20141205-xmasparade-20047\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>A big weekend in downtown Beaufort just got bigger. The Shrimp Festival which so many of us love, and that had its’ second day rained out last summer, is coming back and coinciding with the popular Light Up the Night Boat Parade, part of Main Street USA Holiday Weekend.\r\n\r\nWhat a great way to start your holiday festivities than with your friends, a beautiful day or evening downtown enjoying wonderful local wild shrimp dishes from super restaurants and then to cap it all off with the Light Up the Night Boat Parade! The festival is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.\r\n\r\nThe new Holiday Shrimp Festival will feature eight or more local restaurants that will compete for a variety of awards including Best Shrimp Dish, Best Booth Decoration, The People’s Choice and the all-important, coveted Silver Cup that’s awarded to the overall restaurant winner.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20141205-niteontown1-0182.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26375\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/20141205-niteontown1-0182-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"20141205-niteontown1-0182\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>Enjoy a day of live music and great food from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. followed by the Light Up the Night Boat Parade right in front of Waterfront Park at 5:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe Holiday Shrimp Festival is produced by Main Street Beaufort, USA, the SC Shrimpers Association and many fine sponsors within our wonderful community.\r\n\r\nOther great events to put on your calendar for Beaufort’s Holiday Weekend include A Night on the Town, Friday, December 4th from 6 to 9 p.m., The Light Up the Night Boat Parade, Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m., and the traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6th at 3 p.m. And don’t forget to stop in the Festival of Trees which kicks off with a gala on Thursday, December 3rd and will then be open to the public throughout the weekend and beyond. You will find the Festival of Trees at the new Tabby Place on Port Republic St.\r\n\r\n<em>Photos by Captured Moments Photography.</em>', 'Shrimp Festival starts 2015 Beaufort Holiday Weekend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shrimp-festival-starts-2015-beaufort-holiday-weekend', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:52:05', '2015-11-26 01:52:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26374', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26379, 4, '2015-11-25 20:55:23', '2015-11-26 01:55:23', '<em>Photo above: 1862 Circle Gala in 2013. Live art auction with the artist Amiri Farris, his artwork won by Deborah Peterson (on left) and for Penn Center PACE Program participant, Christopher Smalls (in middle).</em>\r\n<h3>By Monica Tanouye</h3>\r\nTucked away on Saint Helena Island lies the site of Penn School, one of the nation’s first learning centers for formerly enslaved West Africans, and the organization that calls it home today, The Penn Center. Dedicated to promoting and preserving the history and culture of the Sea Islands, Penn Center’s busy and successful year has led them to start the first annual “A Day For Penn”, a Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 1st) campaign.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26380\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PHILANTHROPY-Penn-Center-Campus-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26380\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PHILANTHROPY-Penn-Center-Campus-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Penn Center Campus on Saint Helena Island.\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> Penn Center Campus on Saint Helena Island.[/caption]\r\n\r\n2015 marks 153 years since the Penn School was founded. This year, the organization has saved 115 acres of heirs’ property, helping local African-Americans keep their land and their homes, and hired a new executive director, Dr. Rodell Lawrence.\r\n\r\nHowever, it was Lowcountry Giving Day in May that encouraged Penn Center to kickstart Day For Penn. Victoria Smalls, the organization’s new Director of Development and Marketing, explained “Our participation [in Lowcountry Giving Day] provided the needed training, skills and experience to launch Penn Center’s very own “A Day For Penn.”’\r\n\r\nBeyond fundraising for Penn Center, “A Day For Penn” will include a volunteer breakfast and an evening reception with live music by Mahoganee Amiger plus art on display from Saundra Renee Smith, among others. The reception will take place at the York W. Bailey Museum from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1st.', 'A day for Penn – a day for giving', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-day-for-penn-a-day-for-giving', '', '', '2015-11-25 20:55:51', '2015-11-26 01:55:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26379', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26383, 4, '2015-11-25 20:58:13', '2015-11-26 01:58:13', '<em>Photo above: David Mock is congratulated by Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss and hospital CEO Rick Toomey.</em>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital’s Senior Director for Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Services Daniel Mock received the BMH Foundation’s Spirit of Giving Award at its 2015 Annual Meeting earlier last week. Daniel was recognized not only for his personal generosity but also for his consistent and energetic efforts to help others see the value in supporting the hospital foundation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Mock receives the Spirit of Giving Award from BMH', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mock-receives-the-spirit-of-giving-award-from-bmh', '', '', '2015-11-25 21:02:45', '2015-11-26 02:02:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26383', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26386, 4, '2015-11-25 21:03:33', '2015-11-26 02:03:33', '<em>Photo above: Karen Rivers receiving her award from the Association’s President and CEO, Tim Rogers. </em>\r\n<h2>Rivers receives In-Home Aide of the Year award</h2>\r\nThe South Carolina Home Care &amp; Hospice Association presented its 2015 HOME (Honoring Outstanding Merit &amp; Excellence) Awards at their Annual Conference &amp; Expo November 2. These awards recognize the true heroes in home care, home health and hospice: those who serve on the front line every day, encountering numerous challenges often with a smile on their face and a fierce determination to persevere on behalf of their patients.\r\n\r\nThis year’s recipient of the In-Home Aide of the Year Award is Karen Rivers with THA Group/Island Hospice. Ms. Rivers lives in Seabrook, SC and has been with THA Group’s Island Hospice for six years, during which she has worked in every part of the company: private duty, home care and hospice. She demonstrates a willingness to fill in wherever needed, and the capability to provide top-level care for all patients. In addition to being an outstanding in-home aide, Karen goes above and beyond by serving as a patient and family advocate, voicing concerns of her patients and their families to the interdisciplinary team. Perhaps her most notable quality is her caring heart, for this is not something that can be taught. Rather, it is a part of who she is.\r\n<h2>Caitlin C. Reid joins Levin Gilley &amp; Fisher, LLC</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26388\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-REID-e1448503316369.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-26388\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/WHOS-NEWS-REID-e1448503316369-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Caitlin C. Reid\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Caitlin C. Reid[/caption]\r\n\r\nLevin Gilley &amp; Fisher, LLC is pleased to announce that Caitlin C. Reid, Esq., has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney concentrating in the areas of Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, and Business Formations.\r\n\r\nCaitlin graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. She continued her studies at the University Of South Carolina School Of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2015, earned CALI Awards for Excellence in Contracts, Real Estate Transactions I, and Legal Research and Writing, and graduated Cum Laude as a Member of the Order of the Wig and Robe. Caitlin was recently admitted to the practice of law in South Carolina by South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Costa M. Pleicones.\r\n\r\nCaitlin is married to Officer Joshua Reid of the Department of Natural Resources. She may be reached at the firm’s Beaufort office, located at 811 Craven Street, Beaufort, or by telephone at (843) 522-9000.', 'Who’s News for the week of November 25th-December 2nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-november-25th-december-2nd', '', '', '2015-11-25 21:03:33', '2015-11-26 02:03:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26386', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26391, 4, '2015-11-25 21:07:34', '2015-11-26 02:07:34', '<em>Photo above: Chet Houston, Exec. Director of LowCountry Habitat for Humanity (on left), congratulates new homeowner Allisha Adderly and her daughter at the ribbon cutting of their new home.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26393\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AdderleyFamily.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26393\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AdderleyFamily-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"The Adderly family proudly stands in front of their new home.\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" /></a> The Adderly family proudly stands in front of their new home.[/caption]\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the dedication of our 43th home located in the Mint Farm neighborhood to the Adderley Family. Alisha Adderley, a hardworking single mother of seven, is finally realizing the dream of home ownership. In 2011, she applied for the Habitat Homeownership Program and was overjoyed when she was accepted into the program.\r\n\r\nAfter completing over 400 hours of Sweat Equity, the Adderley family is ready to begin building a bright future in their new home. They couldn’t be happier to own a safe, decent affordable home and take pride in the work they accomplished to get to this point.\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat congratulates the Adderley family on this huge accomplishment and wishes them the best of luck as they turn one dream after another into a reality.\r\n\r\nHabitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Habitat ReStores were developed to provide Habitat affiliates with another income stream for building houses while providing a place where still useful building materials and supplies can be recycled and gently-used home furnishings can be resold to new owners reducing the burden on local landfills.', 'Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'habitat-for-humanity-dedicates-new-home', '', '', '2015-11-25 21:07:34', '2015-11-26 02:07:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26391', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26392, 4, '2015-11-25 21:12:12', '2015-11-26 02:12:12', '[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"26399,26395,26403,26400\"]\r\n\r\nVMFA-251’s return from deployment to the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort and are met by their families on the tarmac. Welcome home pilots and crew and thanks for keeping us safe. Photo by Lance Cpl. Johan Lovy.', 'Home for the holidays', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'home-for-the-holidays', '', '', '2015-11-25 21:13:47', '2015-11-26 02:13:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26392', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26397, 4, '2015-11-25 21:09:47', '2015-11-26 02:09:47', '<em>Photo above from left: Elizabeth Dukes, Commander Jack Oehm, and Will Dukes.</em>\r\n\r\nCreative Interiors Carpet One was honored with a visit from Jack Oehm, Battalion Commander, FDNY (Ret.), who is a board member of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Commander Oehm provided the guests with an update on the Building for America’s Bravest program which builds hi-tech “smart homes” for service members returning from war who have been catastrophically injured. Carpet One, and its manufacturing partner Mohawk, have committed to providing flooring materials and installation for 46 of these “smart homes.” Will Dukes, owner of Carpet One, said “We are so very proud to support this worthy cause and we’re delighted to give them a check on behalf of our staff and clients.” As a “thank you” for their efforts, Creative Interiors Carpet One was given a small piece of one of the main girders from the World Trade Center towers housed in a shadow box.', 'The World Trade Towers come to Beaufort via Carpet One', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-world-trade-towers-come-to-beaufort-via-carpet-one', '', '', '2015-11-25 21:09:47', '2015-11-26 02:09:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26397', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26409, 4, '2015-12-03 09:47:43', '2015-12-03 14:47:43', '<h3>By Prof. Percy Pussycat</h3>\r\nDr. Percy Pussycat here to share some very exciting news. As you know, we felines are interested in fish–all fish–and that is the genesis of our story today. I was diligently working at my desk, sitting on Mom’s laptop, when this article came across my email. I thought I would share it with you in its entirety. It is from my friends at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and introduces you to Harry-Ette!\r\n\r\n“Somewhere off the coast of the Carolinas, a large shark is wearing a new bit of high-tech bling. S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists recently deployed a satellite transmitter on a 12-foot, 4-inch female tiger shark in Port Royal Sound. “Harry-Ette” is the latest animal to be tagged by a collaborative project that’s using the technology to unravel long-standing questions about this remarkable species and the importance of South Carolina’s waters to its success.”\r\n\r\n“In recent decades, large coastal sharks have generally suffered declines along the Atlantic coast. Studies showed diminished numbers of the distinctly patterned tiger shark along the East Coast in the late 1990s, but more recent surveys have suggested their numbers are increasing.”\r\n\r\n“Because tiger sharks are relatively fast growing and have larger litters of pups, they’ve been able to bounce back quicker than other large sharks,’ said Bryan Frazier, DNR wildlife biologist and principal investigator on the tiger shark tagging project.”\r\n\r\n“But efforts to better understand these animals in the Atlantic Ocean have been complicated by a lack of data - until recently, researchers knew little about the tiger shark’s life history (how long they live, how often they reproduce), when and where they migrate, and how they use different habitats, especially the coastal waters of the southeastern United States.”\r\n\r\n“That’s where Harry-Ette comes in. She’s the twelfth tiger shark fitted with a satellite transmitter off the South Carolina coast in a joint effort between DNR, nonprofit research organization OCEARCH, the College of Charleston, and Captain Chip Michalove of Outcast Charters in Hilton Head.”\r\n\r\n“The project crew has tagged 27 tiger sharks in total, although only twelve have been fitted with satellite tags. All 27 sharks were tagged in Port Royal and St. Helena Sounds. The information gathered about each animal—and the data points their satellite transmitters log each time their dorsal fin breaks the ocean’s surface—is bringing into focus an unexpected story about how tiger sharks use the sounds of southern South Carolina.”\r\n\r\n“The recent capture of “Harry-Ette” as well as another mature female tiger shark, both with fresh mating wounds, leads us to believe that Port Royal Sound and South Carolina nearshore waters are likely important to the reproductive cycles of tiger sharks, perhaps even functioning as a mating area,” said Frazier. “We look forward to following Harry-Ette over the next few years, and hope she will help us better understand the reproductive cycle and movements of mature/pregnant tiger sharks.”\r\n\r\n“You can track Harry-Ette—and all of the other tiger sharks tagged in South Carolina—by accessing OCEARCH’s near-real time, free online Global Shark Tracker or by downloading the Global Shark Tracker App available for Apple and Android platforms.”\r\n\r\n“About Harry-Ette’s name: Harry-Ette’s satellite transmitter was sponsored by the Hampton Wildlife Fund Inc., a nonprofit whose mission is to receive private funds to assist in educational and other endeavors designed to contribute to the conservation and protection of the wildlife and marine resources of the state of South Carolina. The Fund, established in 1981, is named for Harry R.E. Hampton, South Carolina’s first true conservationist. “Harry-Ette” is named in his memory.”', 'Twelve-foot tiger shark tagged in local waters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'twelve-foot-tiger-shark-tagged-in-local-waters', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:47:43', '2015-12-03 14:47:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26409', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26411, 4, '2015-12-03 09:48:54', '2015-12-03 14:48:54', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nWell, the month of December and the holiday season are upon us. For better or worse. The one really good thing about this time of year is that most of us get to have a really good bottle of Champagne. At some point. Thank goodness! For this year, we’ve have a particularly good one. Unique in many ways. So way more special. Unlike most weeks, I have to reveal the wine’s name earlier than usual. If I don’t, all the special and unique things about it don’t get to be discussed. And what kind of a lesson would that be? Our wine is the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs.\r\n\r\nMaison Ruinart is the oldest winery to make Champagne, established on September 1, 1729, by Nicholas Ruinart. Sure, there were wineries all over the region, but Ruinart was the first to produce Champagne as we know it today. (In 1728, King Louis XV passed an edict that authorized the transportation of wine in bottles. Before this, wine had always been shipped in barrels. And, as we should know, leaky barrels were no way to ship “wine with bubbles!” Nicholas had good timing, for sure.) Backing up a bit, before the house was established, we need to “meet” Dom Thierry Ruinart. A Benedictine monk in the city of Reims who lived from 1657 to 1709 when Louis XIV was King of France. When he was 23 years old, Ruinart left Champagne and went to live in Paris. There, he was exposed to a much more worldly way of life. Specifically, wine with bubbles from his home region. Even though he was at the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Ruinart was a great scholar and had a keen sense of business, as well. On visits home, to see his brother and nephew, he told them how successful he thought Champagne wine with its bubbles could be. It was his nephew, Nicholas Ruinart, who opened Maison Ruinart. Twenty years after Dom Ruinart died.\r\n\r\nOnce it was open, the first delivery of “wines with bubbles” from Ruinart was sent in January, 1730. The first deliveries were business gifts to cloth merchants, the original business that Nicholas and his father were in. Champagne was a second business, with no guarantees. In just six years, the Ruinarts stopped all their cloth selling. After Nicholas, the next generations of Ruinarts continued to expand their Champagne business. They were the first company to use the old Roman chalk galleries that had been dug under the city of Reims as aging cellars for their wines. These cellars are 125 feet below the ground and just less than five miles long. With an average temperature of under 52 degrees Fahrenheit. They sent their first shipment to the United States in 1831.\r\n\r\nToday, at Maison Ruinart, they concentrate on very few wines. They are a Chardonnay based house, making their style very elegant and pure. A non-vintage Blanc de Blancs is their flagship wine. Completely Chardonnay. There is also a non-vintage Rosé, made from Chardonnay and only about 16% Pinot Noir. And there are two vintage wines - Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, first made in 1962, and Dom Ruinart Rosé. All Ruinart wines come in a traditional bottle, dating back to the 18th century. Like the first Champagnes.\r\n\r\nNow, let’s see about our wine. The Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a blend, cuvée, of Chardonnay wines from various years and vineyards. About a quarter of the wines come from the previous two years. Many of them grow in from Premier Cru vineyards located in the Côte de Blancs and Montagne de Reims areas of the Champagne region. Then, too, some come from the northern Vesle valley. Together, these vineyards give aromatic refinement, maturity, lightness and freshness. All the grapes are hand-picked and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. One hundred percent malolatic fermentation is done. (About now, hopefully, some of us are tasting this wine?) This Champagne is pale golden yellow in color. With slight tinges of green. It is very effervescent with bubbles that last and last. (This is because they extend the legal minimum aging of their wines in those cold, cold chalk galleries.) The aromas start with citrus notes, lemons and limes, followed by white flowers, white peaches and pineapple. Its texture is round and balanced. Extremely appealing in your mouth. And, the finish shows minerality and more citrus notes and lasts and lasts. A spectacular Champagne!\r\n\r\nWhen should we drink this one? “Anytime we can!” Seems like a good answer. If, though, you’d like to try it with food think seafood. Sea bass, lobster, scallops, clams, and other shellfish. Cold, poached, dipped in butter. But remember pâté. Mild cheeses. And, my favorite, a cold bottle under the Christmas tree for when you open presents. (You should know, I’ve been practicing with this Champagne for months. Just so I am completely ready for the “under the tree cold bottle.”) Usually, this Champagne sells for anywhere from $80 to $100 a bottle. For us, it’s $62.99. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.', 'The very first Champagne of them all', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-very-first-champagne-of-them-all', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:48:54', '2015-12-03 14:48:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26411', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26413, 4, '2015-12-03 09:54:21', '2015-12-03 14:54:21', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nHere’s my take on how civilians can do their part in combating terrorism.\r\n\r\nSeveral weeks after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, a business story appeared in The Wall Street Journal that described how transcontinental flights from the Eastern U.S. were then virtually empty and that the airlines, protecting their routes, were offering deeply discounted fares for those legs. In all four instances where planes had been hijacked to be used as bombs on 9/11, readers may recall, the planes were transcontinental flights loaded with enough jet fuel at East Coast airports to make the trip. Travelers knew this and they were staying away from the east-to-west transcontinental flights.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26414\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/VOICES-BILL-Paris-hotels.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26414\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/VOICES-BILL-Paris-hotels-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"This screenshot from last Sunday’s (11/29) Orbitz website indicates two travelers could have booked flights then from Atlanta to Paris and back (flying on Dec. 21&amp;27), and get a comfortable hotel room near The Louvre for five nights for under $2000 each, or for less than $400 a day. Not bad, let’s see how these deals look in a week. \" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" /></a> This screenshot from last Sunday’s (11/29) Orbitz website indicates two travelers could have booked flights then from Atlanta to Paris and back (flying on Dec. 21&amp;27), and get a comfortable hotel room near The Louvre for five nights for under $2000 each, or for less than $400 a day. Not bad, let’s see how these deals look in a week.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe story went on to say that house rentals and timeshares in Hawaii had for the same reason dried up for the upcoming Christmas season. Wary travelers were giving up their deposits and planning to celebrate their holidays locally.\r\n\r\nFrequent readers know I like to say, “In adversity there’s opportunity.” Here in Beaufort the tragic events in Paris present us with at least two opportunities.\r\n\r\nIn October, 2001 I called my friend in Maui, Sandy Wall, and asked him if he could find me a bargain on a beach house rental. He said he could find me a dozen. Our 2001 holiday trip to Maui was one of the best we ever took. We visited with Sandy and his family. The locals could not have been more welcoming. Everything from the plane fares to the house to the surfboard rentals was at 50-75% off. And, just by showing up and having a good time we gained the satisfaction of knowing we had struck a blow against terrorism.\r\n\r\nHaving learned this lesson in 2001, I proposed to my wife last week that we go to Paris for Christmas. “The restaurants will be empty,” I said, “and the French will be at their most hospitable. Just wait. The plane fares will soon be dropping through the floor. And in a week or two when they’ve seen clearly the handwriting on the wall, the hotels will be giving away rooms.”\r\n\r\nI thought it was a reasonable proposition, if perhaps delivered a little soon after the attacks. Timing is, of course, everything.\r\n\r\nLet me just say my wife’s and my conversation on the topic was brief, and the upshot of it was if I wanted to celebrate the holidays with the family it would be best if I made my plans around being in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nA little time having passed since then, you may have better luck with your suggestion.\r\n\r\nThat is the first opportunity: we can do our small part in combating terrorism now by going to Paris, and the intrepid that do go will be further rewarded in both euros and hospitality. The second is the relative safety the events abroad provide to us who live in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nConsider this the next time an F-35 fighter jet flies over. MCAS-Beaufort is one of a handful of testing facilities for the F-35. The F-35 program, currently costing out about $400 billion, is said to be the most expensive weapons-development program ever … anywhere. A great deal of this money was spent — and is still being spent — perfecting the aircraft’s aerial reconnaissance system that is beyond state-of-the-art. When they finally come on line, the F-35s will replace the AWACs as the primary aerial eyes on the airborne battlefield.\r\n\r\nIt goes without saying the Government is determined to keep secret the details of the F-35’s reconnaissance system, as well as its many other systems that are equally innovative. Everyone from the CIA, the DIA and the NSA to MCAS-Beaufort’s Provost’s Office to SLED to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Intelligence Center and the police departments in Beaufort and Port Royal knows this. All these agencies are watching all the time in a great variety of ways for any signs of mischief in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThat unusual vigilance when it is combined with Beaufort’s scarcity of “soft targets,” venues where thousands of people assemble, tends to reduce the risk of terrorist incidents here. Indeed, local law enforcement officials say that while they are in a heightened state of awareness now because of Paris no one is aware of any hint of a terrorist plot having ever been uncovered that involved Beaufort or the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nBecause Beaufort is Beaufort and everyone knows everyone, their cousins and their neighbors and their ex-girlfriends as well, and because our churches fill up on Sundays, law enforcement officials say that the soil here is particularly tough ground for the ill-willed to cultivate. Further complicating the situation for those who might seek to disrupt life here is that the whole place can be sealed off with two roadblocks: one each at the Whale Branch and the Broad River bridges.\r\n\r\nSo I’m looking forward to a cozy and safe Christmas holiday in Beaufort. But I’ll he thinking about Paris too. Those of my readers who choose to go, please be sure to drop me a photo of you and yours bringing in a great 2016 -- and striking a blow against terrorism too – by enjoying discounted cocktails in the Ritz Bar in Paris.', 'Paris or Beaufort at Christmas is a tough decision', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paris-or-beaufort-at-christmas-is-a-tough-decision', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:54:21', '2015-12-03 14:54:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26413', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26416, 4, '2015-12-03 09:55:21', '2015-12-03 14:55:21', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nWhen we moved to Beaufort we decided that we needed to get rid of some odds and ends that we no longer needed. In the past we had always donated furniture and clothing to Goodwill, but we soon discovered here that there were many non-profit thrift shops and missions in the area that would love our donations. It was during one of these trips to drop things off that I was reminded of the saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.”\r\n\r\nI was in the Saint Helena Mission Store and there on the shelf in front of me was the serving bowl that was missing from my dinnerware. I had to thrown my bowl out due to the large crack running through it; but there sat its replacement. Someone else’s discarded piece became my find. It was not long before I started my Treasure Hunt through the various non-profit shops in town. There is the Red Door that serves the Friends of Carolina Hospice; The Habitat for Humanity Thrift shop and The Cancer Thrift Store. Then there are the numerous church thrift shops. Treasures beyond my imagination. Occasionally, I will pick up a piece of china or a little curio and buy it regardless of the “made in china” stamp which is firmly implanted on the bottom. It is then that I rationalize my buying because I am contributing to a good cause.\r\n\r\nRecently, my friend Chris, who is also new to the Lowcountry, has joined me in the Treasure Hunt. We both acknowledge that we really do not need anything, but sometimes, the seeking is just as much fun as the finding. The joy of wandering around and seeing old china sets that our mothers owned, or toys that we owned as children keeps us going back for more. Sometimes we just have things to donate and do not buy, but as with most treasure hunters, we get hungry and the opportunity to find a new restaurant is also included in the hunt. So this time of the year, with good will on our minds, lets remember to donate to Goodwill and other non-profits that seek our donations. And do not forget to check out those shelves. You never know what hidden treasures you will find.', 'Treasure Hunting around Beaufort with a friend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'treasure-hunting-around-beaufort-with-a-friend', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:55:21', '2015-12-03 14:55:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26416', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26418, 4, '2015-12-03 09:55:56', '2015-12-03 14:55:56', 'Beaufort Academy senior football players Cain Richards, Michael Webb and Alec Melville have been selected to play in the SCISA’s 2015 North-South All-Star Football Game (8-man). Another Beaufort Academy football player, senior, Mac Griffith was selected as an alternate. Richards, Webb, Melville and Griffith helped to lead the Beaufort Academy football team throughout the 2015 season.\r\n\r\nThe All-Star game is slated for Saturday, Dec. 5th at 1:30 p.m. at Indian Field on the campus of Orangeburg Prep in Orangeburg.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the Beaufort Academy players, BA Coach Scott Richards has been selected as an assistant coach for the upcoming All-Star game. High school players and coaches from throughout the state will participate in the event.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy fared well under Coach Richards during the 2015 campaign and they are already preparing for the 2016 season.', 'Beaufort Academy players selected for All-Star game', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-players-selected-for-all-star-game', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:55:56', '2015-12-03 14:55:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26418', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26420, 4, '2015-12-03 09:56:55', '2015-12-03 14:56:55', 'Beaufort High Varsity Girls’ Basketball team competed in a Thanksgiving Holiday Tournament at the Military Magnet Academy (Charleston, SC) over the start of the holiday week. The Eagles won the championship by beating all three of their opponents and Imari Smalls was named MVP of the tournament.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Vs. Twiggs County (GA) on 11/23\r\n</b>Final Score: 60-38\r\nImari Smalls – 14pts\r\nMonique Jones – 12pts\r\nNaijuia Moyd – 12pts</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Vs. Garrett Academy on 11/24\r\n</b>Final Score: 57-27\r\nImari Smalls – 16 pts\r\nNaijuia Moyd – 12pts\r\nMonique Jones – 12pts</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Championship Game Vs. First Baptist on 11/25\r\n</b>Final Score: 43-40\r\nImari Smalls – 15pts</p>\r\nImari Smalls was named Tournament MVP and Beaufort High School was named “All Tournament Team.”', 'BHS Girls’ Varsity Basketball wins Thanksgiving Tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-girls-varsity-basketball-wins-thanksgiving-tournament', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:56:55', '2015-12-03 14:56:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26420', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26422, 4, '2015-12-03 09:57:21', '2015-12-03 14:57:21', 'A more standardized pre-match procedure requiring referees to perform skin checks or verify that skin checks had been completed on-site by an appropriate health-care professional was approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee at its yearly meeting in Indianapolis.\r\n\r\nThis clarification of the skin-check rule for dual meets and tournaments, along with one other change recommended by the committee for the 2015-16 season, were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.\r\n\r\nUnder Rule 3-1-4a, the new pre-match procedure further clarifies the duties of wrestling referees before a dual meet begins. A new rule (3-1-5) will add the same inspection requirements before tournaments. The actual requirements were not changed, only written in clearer, more specific language.\r\n\r\n“The skin-check rule has always been in the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book, but the committee felt it needed to be clarified and specified that this needed to be done,” said Bob Colgate, NFHS director of sports and sports medicine and liaison to the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee.\r\n\r\nAlan Beste, executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and chair of the Wrestling Rules Committee, said there continues to be national concern about communicable skin conditions in wrestling. Some of those conditions can pose significant health risks that may have lifelong effects.\r\n\r\n“The two major rules changes reflect the committee’s feeling that it is important to emphasize this concern and give referees, who are the impartial parties at every competition, more responsibility in determining a wrestler’s readiness to compete safely,” Beste said.\r\n\r\nThe other rule change was to Rule 10-2-9, regarding a situation where two wrestlers in the championship bracket simultaneously cannot continue a match and the score is tied. A new criterion was added to the rule. The new criteria states, “the wrestler whose opponent has received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty at any time during the match will continue in the consolation round.” If neither wrestler received an unsportsmanlike penalty, then the previously set criteria will be used to determine advancement to the consolation bracket. The committee added this new criterion to emphasize sportsmanship during competition.\r\n\r\n“I think it’s a good change,” Colgate said. “It puts more emphasis on sportsmanship in wrestling, which the committee feels is very important.”', 'Pre-match requirements for referees clarified in high school wrestling', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pre-match-requirements-for-referees-clarified-in-high-school-wrestling', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:57:21', '2015-12-03 14:57:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26422', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26424, 4, '2015-12-03 09:58:40', '2015-12-03 14:58:40', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SPORTS-SAND-SHARK-Mascot.png\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-26425 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SPORTS-SAND-SHARK-Mascot-e1449154708650-179x300.png\" alt=\"SPORTS - SAND SHARK Mascot\" width=\"179\" height=\"300\" /></a>The University of South Carolina Beaufort has partnered with Street Characters Inc. to develop the school’s first official mascot character, the athletics department announced recently. Four potential names have been chosen for the new mascot – Chomp, Finnegan (Fin), Sandy, and Thrasher.\r\n\r\nThe winning name will be announced Friday ahead of the mascot’s first public appearance at the Bluffton Christmas Parade on Saturday.\r\n\r\nHere is the original story:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>In late 2015, researchers from USCB’s Coastal Ecology and Conservation program discovered a rare amphibious sand shark on a Lowcountry beach. Although their ability to communicate with the creature was limited, the researchers were able to ascertain that he was a young pup when USCB launched its athletics department in 2007 and had grown up cheering for the Sand Sharks. Using his ability to walk on land, he would go ashore occasionally and bring back reports of the many successes of USCB’s sports teams and student-athletes, spreading Sand Shark Pride throughout the Atlantic Ocean.</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>It was on one of these trips ashore that he encountered the USCB researchers, immediately recognizing the logo on their shirts as that of his favorite teams. After agreeing to go with the researchers for further evaluation, the sand shark fell in love with the USCB campus and decided to make it his new home. He looks forward to cheering on the Sand Sharks in person, interacting with students at campus events, and helping inspire Sand Shark Pride by attending community events such as parades and festivals and accompanying USCB student-athletes when they volunteer in the community.</em></p>\r\n“We are thrilled to take this next step in developing the Sand Shark brand, and what better place to introduce our new mascot to the community than the Bluffton Christmas Parade – one of the most festive events of the year in the Lowcountry,” USCB Director of Athletics Quin Monahan said. “We are confident the new mascot will be instrumental in helping fulfill our mission to inspire Sand Shark Pride on our campus, in our communities, and among our alumni.”', 'USCB announces first official mascot character', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-announces-first-official-mascot-character', '', '', '2015-12-03 09:58:40', '2015-12-03 14:58:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26424', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26427, 4, '2015-12-03 10:02:05', '2015-12-03 15:02:05', 'The Beaufort Children’s Theatre performed Disney’s “Peter Pan” right before the holidays at USCB Center for the Arts. The sold out performance featured ten Beaufort Academy students, playing lead roles. Congratulations to the following students on a truly unforgettable show: Campbell Dukes (Peter Pan), Sam Schools (Lost Boy), Jack McDougall (Michael Darling), Maris Staley (Pirate), Trip Nellen (Pirate), Whit Suber (Pirate), Rowan Higgins (Pirate), Caroline Schools (Native American), Mary Alden Cooper (Fairy), and Riley Gates (Native American).', 'Beaufort Academy stars in Peter Pan!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-stars-in-peter-pan', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:02:05', '2015-12-03 15:02:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26427', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26430, 4, '2015-12-03 10:03:43', '2015-12-03 15:03:43', '[caption id=\"attachment_26431\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-BAA-Angel-of-Mercy.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26431\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-BAA-Angel-of-Mercy-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"Angel of Mercy by Anne M. Jennings using mixed media.\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" /></a> Angel of Mercy by Anne M. Jennings using mixed media.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Art Association is the oldest on-going art and art education organization in Beaufort County. Located at 913 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, they are hosting an opening reception on Friday, December 4th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for their Annual Holiday Show and Boutique which will run through January 9, 2016.\r\n\r\nThis is the Art Associations only all member gallery effort for the year. General members will be hanging with regular gallery members in a show sure to be festive and varied. Many of the general members are well known in the Lowcountry and will unveil their latest creations at this show. It is an excellent opportunity for locals and visitors alike to view some of the best in Lowcountry Art and Jewelry.\r\n\r\nIn conjunction with the Member Show, the Art Association is once again sponsoring a Holiday Boutique. This popular holiday shopping tradition includes original art cards, hand-made ornaments, jewelry and lots of other exciting original Christmas artisan crafts. Known for its reasonably priced holiday inventory, the boutique is a must for art lovers.', 'BAA to host Annual Holiday Show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baa-to-host-annual-holiday-show', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:03:43', '2015-12-03 15:03:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26430', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26433, 4, '2015-12-03 10:05:55', '2015-12-03 15:05:55', 'What could possibly bring you inside on a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon? You got it! Some sizzling chamber music. Stunning works by composers from Austria, France, and the United States. Works that span more than two centuries and present four distinct styles, ranging from classical elegance to urban intensity. The USCB Center for the Arts is the place to be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, for a USCB Festival Series Chamber Music Concert. Listen to the suave grace and conversation of Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola, K. 423. Savor the dark colors of Gustav Mahler’s teenage Piano Quartet in a minor. Gasp at the nonstop clamor, high octane intensity, and brilliant virtuosity of American John Musto’s Piano Trio (1998). And be brought back to earth with the dramatic story telling and lush, impressionistic warmth of Fauré’s Piano Quartet in g minor. There is something for everyone. Depart with Mozart! Holler for Mahler! Greet Musto with gusto! Hooray for Fauré!\r\n\r\nFour outstanding artists, all verteran performers on this series, will combine to produce an enormous range of colors and emotions. The biographies of pianist Phillip Bush, violinist Yehonatan Berick, and violist Nicholas Cords differ in the details but are remarkably similar in the arc of their careers. All combine wide-ranging eclecticism and curiosity for a broad swath of music history and have garnered international critical acclaim as concert soloists, chamber musicians, and pedagogues. Not to be outdone, cellist and host Edward Arron returns to please with his artistry, wit, and insight. Come indoors and be released into the musical universe!\r\n\r\n<b>Information and tickets are available on www.uscb.edu/festivalseries, by calling 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday and at the door the day of the concert. The USCB Center for the Arts on 801 Carteret Street opens at 4:00pm on the day of the concert, and the performance begins at 5:00 pm. The USCB Performing Arts Center on Carteret Street is remarkable for its superb acoustics, and through the years musicians have given it high praise for chamber music performances.</b>', 'USCB Festival Series features sizzling chamber music on Dec. 13', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-festival-series-features-sizzling-chamber-music-on-dec-13', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:05:55', '2015-12-03 15:05:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26433', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26435, 4, '2015-12-03 10:07:17', '2015-12-03 15:07:17', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-WRITERS-AT-HOME.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26436\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-WRITERS-AT-HOME-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - WRITERS AT HOME\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" /></a>Beaufort County author Cassandra King will celebrate the launch of the essay and photograph collection <em>Carolina Writers at Home</em> with a holiday signing event at McIntosh’s Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nIn the book, King writes about her courtship with Pat Conroy and his insistence that she have a writing room in the house they share together. King’s essay is the lead-off essay in the book. She will be available to sign her other books as well.\r\n\r\n<em>Carolina Writers at Home</em> is a unique new collection of essays with photographs of popular North and South Carolina authors in their homes. From Beaufort to Boone and a dozen places in between, <em>Carolina Writers at Home </em>is a rich collection of true stories showcasing the houses where some of the most notable Southern authors, including Bret Lott, Nikky Finney, Allan Gurganus, Clyde Edgerton, and Roger Pinckney, have forged their writing lives.\r\n\r\nThe homes in these twenty-five essays range from the classic bungalow and mid-century modern ranch house to wilder locales: a church, a trailer, and a sparsely-inhabited barrier island. Alongside the essays, Rob McDonald’s evocative photographs capture the writers in their habitat, preserving their distinct personalities as well as the particular character of the house and place they inhabit.', 'King invites all to a book signing event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'king-invites-all-to-a-book-signing-event', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:07:17', '2015-12-03 15:07:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26435', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26438, 4, '2015-12-03 10:08:46', '2015-12-03 15:08:46', '<em>Photo on right: 2015 Fellowship Concert Choir.</em>\r\n\r\nFellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert with familiar Christmas Spirituals with a new twist and some other surprises on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the United Church of Jesus Christ for all People located at 1801 Duke Street; Beaufort, South Carolina. This is a free concert and is and open to the public. For more information, contact information, call 843-812-6111 or email scotta1@hargray.com.<i> </i>', 'Fellowship Concert Choir annual Christmas Concert at local church', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fellowship-concert-choir-annual-christmas-concert-at-local-church', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:08:46', '2015-12-03 15:08:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26438', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26441, 4, '2015-12-03 10:11:17', '2015-12-03 15:11:17', '<em>Photo above: Thibault Gallery features local artist.</em>\r\n\r\nMary Jane Martin is a Lady’s Island artist working in mixed media. She uses acrylics and acrylic mediums on canvas or paper. By layering colors and texture she creates depth and interest in her paintings of ordinary subject matter.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-Thibault-2Blue-Palm-On-Yellow-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26443\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-Thibault-2Blue-Palm-On-Yellow-300x298.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - Thibault 2Blue Palm On Yellow\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" /></a>As featured artist at Thibault Gallery during December, Mary Jane Martin has revisited a previous subject matter – specifically palm trees and branches from a different perspective using bright color and composition to involve the viewer. Mary Jane’s work has been seen in State, national and international juried shows.\r\n\r\nShe is a Signature Member of the South Carolina Watermedia Society and a Nautilus Member of the International Society of Experimental Artists.\r\n\r\nMary Jane’s current body of work has evolved through many years of experimentation using various water mediums. She is strongly influenced by her surroundings here in the Lowcountry. Her contemporary style blends well with her love of nature and her environment.\r\n\r\nPlease join Mary Jane Martin at Thibault Gallery for Night on Town, December 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 815 Bay Street in Beaufort. Mary Jane will be there to discuss her work and answer any questions. For more information, contact Mary Thibault at Thibault Gallery by calling 843-379-4278.', 'Local mixed media artist is featured at Thibault Gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-mixed-media-artist-is-featured-at-thibault-gallery', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:58:42', '2015-12-03 15:58:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26441', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26445, 4, '2015-12-03 10:12:32', '2015-12-03 15:12:32', 'Premier Medical, a low-cost medical laboratory, celebrated its first birthday on Lady’s Island recently. Premier Medical is known for having the patient as their primary responsibility and they offer a variety of services that deliver both high performance and value. Their entire team is guided by their drive for excellence and customer care. For them, this means you can expect high quality, accuracy, and efficiency. According to Seth Streitler, Premier Medical’s spokesperson, there are four things patients have said to them in blind research that sets them apart. They are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>They have a friendly staff</li>\r\n	<li>They accept all insurance</li>\r\n	<li>They are a convenient alternative to using the hospital</li>\r\n	<li>They offer friendly self-pay service</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nYou will find Premier Medical at 10-A Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island (next to Dr. Laffitte ‘s office) or call them at 843-525-1110.', 'Premier Medical celebrates  first year on Lady’s Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'premier-medical-celebrates-first-year-on-ladys-island', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:12:32', '2015-12-03 15:12:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26445', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26447, 4, '2015-12-03 10:13:50', '2015-12-03 15:13:50', '<h3>By Dr. Mark S. Siegel</h3>\r\nNo one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious eye injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 265,000 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms in 2012, and almost half of these injuries affect the head or face – including the eyes. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26448\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HEALTH-glasses.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26448\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HEALTH-glasses-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Give children the appropriate protective eyewear along with their new skis, snowboards, and sleds.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Give children the appropriate protective eyewear along with their new skis, snowboards, and sleds.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>‘You’ll shoot your eye out’</b>\r\n\r\nSome propelling toys, like air soft guns, BB guns, paintball guns and darts can be particularly hazardous, with the potential to cause serious eye injuries such as corneal abrasion, ocular hyphema (bleeding inside the eye), traumatic cataract, increased intraocular pressure and even permanent vision loss.\r\n\r\nAnother dangerous toy category is those with laser components, which have increased in power and decreased in price over the years. Lasers can be especially hazardous when used in toys that are aimed, such as a laser gun. Blue light lasers are particularly dangerous, as they are more likely to cause retinal injury compared with green or red lasers. Studies show that exposure for even fractions of a second to high-powered blue handheld laser devices can cause serious eye injuries – including macular holes – which often require surgical intervention. In addition, the FDA warns that laser pointers are not toys and should only be used with adult supervision.\r\n\r\nThe good news is that following these toy safety tips can easily prevent most eye injuries:\r\n\r\nTop Toy Safety Tips:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts.</li>\r\n	<li>Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause an eye injury.</li>\r\n	<li>Ensure that laser product labels include a statement that the device complies with 21 CFR (the Code of Federal Regulations) Subchapter J.</li>\r\n	<li>Along with sports equipment, give children the appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check with your ophthalmologist to learn about protective gear recommended for your child’s sport.</li>\r\n	<li>Check labels for age recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity.</li>\r\n	<li>Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nIf your child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention.', 'Choose safe toys this holiday season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'choose-safe-toys-this-holiday-season-2', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:13:50', '2015-12-03 15:13:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26447', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26450, 4, '2015-12-03 10:14:23', '2015-12-03 15:14:23', '<h3>By Brittney Hiller</h3>\r\nThe air is rich with smells of moisture, spices, and, at times when cool enough, the robust smokiness from neighboring fireplaces. This is the time when we gather to reconnect with our families and share with one another what it is that we are thankful for.\r\n\r\nI had an interesting experience with some kiddos that I have the pleasure to teach yoga to. Before leaving I asked each one of them to share what they are thankful for. The answers were mostly filled with toys and material items, but at four I imagine I would have said the same thing. However, a few children stuck out in the crowd of action figures and dolls – one said they were thankful for their Mom and their pet, the other was thankful for their brother, and one for her grandmother and parents.\r\n\r\nPeople, thankful for other people in their lives – amazing and these people are four to five years old! When we begin to teach children at a very young age that it is WHOM you have in your life, not WHAT that is the most important; we begin to shift their vision and perhaps change their idea of the world around them.\r\n\r\nChildren are much wiser than most of us give them credit for. Having taught them yoga for over five years, I have learned that they not only catch on quickly, but also have a keen sense of when to call your bluff. I have had children often call me out on my bluff either through actions or quite surprisingly to me, with their words. It is best that we begin to practice gratitude with them while they are young. Teach them that the people in their life matter – not what shoes look great with what outfit – or what toy is the most popular. Kids get it and they want to please, therefore teach them to help, to give thanks to those that are in their life and show them what it means to be thankful for the people in your life.\r\n\r\nAfter someone asked out loud, “what are YOU thankful for Mrs. Brittney??” I ended that class with this simple message: “I am grateful for all of you! Do you know why? If it wasn’t for any of you, I wouldn’t be able to sit here and teach you yoga, which I LOVE to do. I am thankful that you come to class and let me teach you, so I say to all of you thank you for being YOU!”\r\n\r\nThese past few weeks have been rough especially if you have been watching the media. Paris, Syria, thoughts on refuges –all people, all lives, all souls. We have to come together for each other, the world is not doomed; it is just hurting right now. Hurt people, hurt people, loved people, love others, those who have been helped, help others, let us share this Thanksgiving holiday with a new mindset – to be thankful for all of the people we have in our lives, how they have helped us and made our world a little brighter than it was before. Just as I did with the children, tell them why you are thankful for them – they need to hear this from you. My friend YOU are THE example that they live by. I am grateful for you! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to learn a little more on how you can make this season even more amazing.', 'So I say to all of you, thank you for being you!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'so-i-say-to-all-of-you-thank-you-for-being-you', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:14:23', '2015-12-03 15:14:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26450', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26452, 4, '2015-12-03 10:15:33', '2015-12-03 15:15:33', '<em>Photo above: Program participants, trainers, administrators and support teams at the gala dinner prepared by Chef Eric.</em>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nWow. My 12 weeks of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital/Lifefit Body Makeover Program are officially over. And I have to admit that I am slightly overwhelmed with angst about the coming holiday weeks and all the calories that can be consumed. But I refuse to give back what I have worked so hard to gain.\r\n\r\nWe celebrated the end of the program with the 24 program participants, trainers, administrators and support teams, at a bittersweet gala dinner created by Chef Eric at the hospital. It was good to see you could create and enjoy a whole “gala” feast and still be within your goals for dinner in terms of fats, carbs and proteins. Although I’m not sure about those amazing cookies we had with dessert. They were too good to be healthy. Having said that, one of the things I have learned during these 12 weeks is that it really is all about substitution. I now know how to balance those wonderful cookies with my food intake for the rest of the day and not have the scale move the next morning.\r\n\r\nWas the program worthwhile for me? Absolutely. I am so happy I had the courage to not only start the program but to finish it as well. And it was my team members and coach who really provided the glue to “start as a team” and “finish as a team.” I lost 21 pounds and 23 1/2” during those 12 weeks and I saw my blood pressure get better, my triglycerides drop considerably, and almost a 4% decrease in the body mass index. Do I look like a skinny model now? Hardly. A few people notice that I have the beginnings of a chin but that is about it. My clothes fit much better and my cleaning lady said I now look like a “Saggy A@#’d old lady” which I think was a compliment.\r\n\r\nBut this program cannot end for me here and I won’t let it. I have to keep going and make this into a lifestyle and not just another shot at trying to get healthy. Remember I mentioned our baseline fitness testing when we began? Well they do that at the end of the program as well to see how you have improved. And I have improved. In everything. I went from not being able to do a single push-up to being able to do 13. And I managed to take 10+ minutes off my walk/run mile and a half test. Honestly, I am more proud of that than I am of the inches and pounds I lost.\r\n\r\nOur group had all the little old ladies in it, and one exception. The joke at the end of the program was that in 12 weeks we had all progressed enough to be able to get off the floor. When we started, Amy, our coach, has to help us back to a standing position. Now we can all do it ALL BY OURSELVES!\r\n\r\nHere are some remarks I pulled off our closed Facebook page from other participants in the BMO program. I have left off names as this really is a private journey with new friends and I didn’t want to embarrass anyone. See what they have to say:\r\n\r\n“Okay guys. It has been about 20 yrs. since I was able to put on a pair of jeans that you had to sip up and button. I bought a pair of jeans a year ago. Could not wear them. One of my goals was to be able to wear them. Well I put them on this morning and I was able to sip and button them up. Makes me want to work harder. Thanks Lifefit Body Makeover for coming into my life.”\r\n\r\n“I feel immeasurably blessed! I joined Body Makeover and LifeFit at the same time - the day before BMO Orientation. I felt like I was throwing myself to the wolves. I didn’t know anyone. I hadn’t been to a gym and hadn’t exercised regularly in years. I am so thankful for David Purser and my team for encouraging and believing in me. Even with my setback with my hospitalization at the beginning of the program, BMO friends kept my spirits up. Thanks to everyone! Judy Sessions, did a random act of kindness by bringing me a towel one day while I was on the treadmill. That was the beginning of a friendship and a feeling of being on a bigger team than just Team David. I was on Team BMO and proud of it! I will be sure to pay it forward. I feel like a little kid and am so happy tonight! Thanks everyone — can’t wait to see you in the gym!”\r\n\r\n“Just had my green protein shake for breakfast. Getting ready for my last class with Team Amy. Excited...happy...sad...can’t wait to see my friends/team for one last fun workout session. Kick butt. Yeah us!!!”\r\n\r\nSo, there you have it. Was it worthwhile? More than I can express. Things that we all thought were impossible in August, seem like the ordinary today. If you had told me I would climb 17 flights of steps in a single class I would have thought you were totally delusional three months ago. But not today. Today I can do it, I want to do it, and I hope you will want to join me. The next Body Makeover Program starts in January so if you have a desire to get the tools to change your life, think about signing up. And just so you know, since the end of the program I have lost another five pounds. I am not stopping this time. Remind me of that when you see my eyeing the Krispy Kreme donuts in Publix…', 'Life after the Body Makeover Program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'life-after-the-body-makeover-program', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:15:48', '2015-12-03 15:15:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26452', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26455, 4, '2015-12-03 10:17:49', '2015-12-03 15:17:49', '<h2><em>Brendlen’s Lowcountry Christmas Light Display &amp; Benefit</em></h2>\r\nChelsea Malcuit Brendlen and her family puts on a huge Christmas light display in Ridgeland and collect donations for various charities every year. This year they are collecting for the family of Fire Fighter Stuart “Stuey” Hardy of the Burton Fire Department who died while on duty last fall. They are selling these red t-shirts for $15 each with all proceeds going to the Hardy family.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tshirt.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26456\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tshirt-243x300.png\" alt=\"tshirt\" width=\"243\" height=\"300\" /></a>Chelsea says, “We are a family of first responders. I was in dispatch and my daughter is a volunteer Fire Fighter and my son is a junior cadet. Being a first responder is very near and dear to our family, so it is with great honor that we dedicate our light display and donations to Stuart “Stuey” Hardy. Stuart left behind his wife and 3 young children when he passed away in September.”\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in buying a t-shirt, please contact Chelsea at the number listed below. And come out to see this amazing light display. Head for 1570 Driggers Lane in Ridgeland (GPS doesn’t always work, feel free to call for directions) and enjoy seeing over 80,000 lights on more than 90 different yard displays including: Santa playing basketball ~ A fishing scene with a jumping fish &amp; frog ~ Toyland ~ Santa’s workshop ~ Nativity scene over 30’ long ~ Ice skaters ~ A four car train over 20’ long ~ Firetruck and police car and many more including lights that dance to the sounds of Christmas!! There is no charge for this display, but donations are welcome!\r\n\r\nFor more information on the Brendlen’s Lowcountry Christmas Light Display or on ordering t-shirts, please contact Chelsea at (843) 305-0141.', 'One family can make a difference', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'one-family-can-make-a-difference', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:18:18', '2015-12-03 15:18:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26455', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(26459, 4, '2015-12-03 10:21:49', '2015-12-03 15:21:49', '<em>Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Penn Center! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/shop6-e1449156046844.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26461\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/shop6-e1449156046844-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"shop6\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" /></a>Dine, Shop, Spend Local!</b> Thank you to all who supported our local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday.  The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage you to Dine, Shop, Spend Local throughout the holiday season!\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, December 10: Business After Hours,</b> from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by Crowley, Weschler &amp; Associates, LLC, 1411 Queen Street. Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater and don’t forget your unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. A $50 gift card to Tanger Outlets will be awarded to the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest. This event is free for members, $5 for guests.\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, November 20: Coffee With Colleagues,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by Beaufort River Glass, 79 Sea Island Parkway (yellow building in front of the marina). This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards!\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, December 31: Founders’ Night Fireworks,</b> from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Beaufort’s Waterfront Park. Founders’ Night Fireworks are sponsored by City of Beaufort, Waste Pro, Keith’s House of Plumbing, Sea Island Auto Glass, Whitehall Park, LLC, SP+. Fireworks begin at 7 p.m. More details to come!\r\n\r\n<b>• Save the Date - Wednesday, January 6: Legislative Luncheon,</b> from 11:00 a.m. at the Callawassie Island Club. Reserve your seats today!', 'The Chamber Corner for December 3rd-9th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-december-3rd-9th', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:22:25', '2015-12-03 15:22:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26459', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26464, 4, '2015-12-03 10:23:01', '2015-12-03 15:23:01', 'With an eye toward possibly tapping solar energy to help power municipal buildings, Beaufort joins three other South Carolina cities in encouraging residents and businesses to try solar power for energy needs.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort City Council met recently and, adopted a proclamation partnering with Solarize South Carolina, a community-driven program supported by SmartPower, a non-profit organization helping South Carolinians and all Americans make smart energy choices.\r\n\r\n“Our goal is to provide Beaufort residents and businesses with the knowledge to make an informed decision and the tools to go from contemplating solar to installing it,” said Jim Kubu, community outreach manager for Solarize South Carolina.\r\n\r\nSolarize SC is an award-winning and proven solar program that is accelerating the growth of solar in many communities across the United States. Solarize provides access to pre-screened solar installers as well as financing options to make it easy to go solar. Other South Carolina cities already participating include Spartanburg, North Charleston and Columbia.\r\n\r\n“We have abundant sunshine here in the Lowcountry, so we hope this awareness campaign will get more people to try solar energy for their homes,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said. “It’s clean energy. We are reviewing our city-owned facilities to see which we might be able to convert to solar power.”\r\n\r\nSolarize South Carolina is a campaign to triple the amount of residential solar across South Carolina in just two years. SmartPower is the nation’s leading non-profit marketing organization for energy efficiency and clean energy.\r\n\r\nFor participating in the program, Beaufort will earn a free residential-size solar system donated when 60 residents or businesses sign solar contracts. The five kilowatt system can be installed in a building of the City Council’s choice.\r\n\r\nSolarize South Carolina is a partnership between SmartPower; Dividend Solar, a national solar financing company; and local South Carolina solar installers. “Our campaigns have more than doubled the amount of residential solar within a community in just 20 weeks than those communities had seen over the previous seven years combined,” Kubu said.', 'Beaufort leaders promote solar power option', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-leaders-promote-solar-power-option', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:23:01', '2015-12-03 15:23:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26464', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26466, 4, '2015-12-03 10:25:43', '2015-12-03 15:25:43', 'Now that you are getting the tree ready, it’s time to get your 7th annual commemorative/collectable ornament from The Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County (ABLE) before they are all gone. Each year the ornament honors something from our Lowcountry area and this year the “blue crab” was selected. The cost for each ornament is $10.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COMMUNITY-ABLE-ornament-e1449156322363.jpeg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26467\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COMMUNITY-ABLE-ornament-e1449156322363-278x300.jpeg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - ABLE ornament\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" /></a>ABLE is a nonprofit organization that supports services and programs assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. ABLE’s ornament sales help fund Camp Treasure Chest for ages 6-21 with special needs. Without this camp many children would likely not have a summer camp experience because of their severe needs. Many families also do not get any help or assistance in the summer months with care so this also gives them a small break. Funds from the state for summer services have been virtually eliminated and the camp is almost solely supported through local fundraising, grants, ornament sales and a few other organizations.\r\n\r\nOrnaments are available at several locations in the Beaufort area including: New Image Salon, 1615 Paris Avenue, Port Royal; Smiles by Wyle’s Dentistry, 27A Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island; Budget Print, 510 Carteret Street, Beaufort; Lime Lite Salon, 612 Carteret Street, Beaufort; Deals, 724 Bay Street, Beaufort; LuLu Burgess, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort; Technical College of the Lowcountry(TCL), Testing Center, Bldg. 1, Ribaut Road, Beaufort; Dawn Frank CPA, 23 Professional Village Circle, Ladys Island; Offices of Disabilities and Special Needs Dept., 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort\r\n\r\nPlease visit us on Facebook or check out our website at www.ablefoundation.org for more information.', 'Don\'t miss the ABLE 2015 collectable ornament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-the-able-2015-collectable-ornament', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:25:43', '2015-12-03 15:25:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26466', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26469, 4, '2015-12-03 10:26:06', '2015-12-03 15:26:06', 'The Beaufort Republican Women’s Club is sponsoring a Cocoa Social on the steps of The Wells Fargo Bank on Bay Street on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The event is free and open to all children and families watching the parade. The parade begins at 3:00 p.m. and the viewing is excellent from the area of the cocoa stand. Plus you can purchase tickets to win some wonderful raffle baskets that will be on display. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event. Come on down and get into the Christmas spirit with a cup of free hot chocolate and a great location to watch Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade.', 'Beaufort Republican Women’s Club to sponsor Cocoa Social', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-republican-womens-club-to-sponsor-cocoa-social', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:26:06', '2015-12-03 15:26:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26469', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26471, 4, '2015-12-03 10:26:36', '2015-12-03 15:26:36', 'Join the Community at the St. Helena Branch Library on December 12th from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the 3rd Annual Night Pun Disya Iland: A Gullah Night on the Town. This is a community potluck event. Meat and drinks are provided, please bring a side dish. Drawings will be held for special door prize giveaways for children, teens, and adults. To RSVP or for information on traditional African holiday side dish recipes, contact the St. Helena Branch Library staff at 843-255-6487 by 5 p.m. on Dec. 11th. For additional information, contact Maria Benac, Branch Manager, at 843-255-6548.', 'St. Helena Branch Library to host Third Annual Night Pun Disya Iland: A Gullah Night on the Town', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-branch-library-to-host-third-annual-night-pun-disya-iland-a-gullah-night-on-the-town', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:26:36', '2015-12-03 15:26:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26471', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26473, 4, '2015-12-03 10:30:27', '2015-12-03 15:30:27', '<em>Photo above: Familiar faces at The Beaufort Fund Grant Reception, February 6th, 2015.</em>\r\n<h3>By Gloria Duryea</h3>\r\n#GivingTuesday has come and gone, but it’s not too late to support nonprofits before the year is up. In fact, many nonprofits depend on it. Upwards of 40 percent of all individual donations are made in December.\r\n\r\nWe’re in the business of philanthropy, so it’s always giving season at Coastal Community Foundation. With donor surveys showing that two-thirds of individuals do not research nonprofits before making their donation, we want to share what we know about charity to give your dollars the most impact this season.\r\n\r\n<b>Mission </b>\r\n\r\nEvery nonprofit has a mission, and sticking to it is a strong indicator of organizational focus, responsibility and ability to create lasting change. Nonprofits use their mission to guide decision making and focus impact, so a clear mission statement is a must.\r\n\r\n<b>People </b>\r\n\r\nHuman capital is every nonprofit’s most important resource. This includes everyone from staff to board members and other volunteers. Organizations need to commit to their people, but just as important are the people’s commitment to the organization. Some important indicators are the level of board giving and leadership.\r\n\r\n<b>Inclusion </b>\r\n\r\nDiversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are critical to the long-term health of any organization, especially purpose-driven ones like nonprofits. While successful DEI might vary across programs and issues, all nonprofits can strive towards more equitable and inclusive internal environments with staff, board and volunteers. It is especially key to include communities served in internal\r\ndecision making.\r\n\r\n<b>Sustainability </b>\r\n\r\nIs the organization planning for the future financially? Do they have a diversified revenue stream? Are they reaching out to current and potential donors online? Nonprofits planning for the future, and all of the changes that entails, will be ready to manage your contributions responsibly.\r\n\r\n<b>Programmatic Success </b>\r\n\r\nMeasuring what matters is different for every nonprofit, but every nonprofit should know that measurement and be able to readily share it with you. The most important thing to see is the nonprofit making strides towards more and more rigorous evaluation techniques that reach the heart of what matters for their mission.\r\n\r\n<b>Collaboration </b>\r\n\r\nIs the nonprofit in question collaborating with their peers? Working together gives nonprofits a more holistic perspective about the communities they serve. It helps them advocate for their cause, think of new ideas and strengthen community leadership. Perhaps most importantly, it speaks to an organization’s commitment to the cause – not just themselves.\r\n\r\n<b>Online Tools </b>\r\n\r\nFinally, there are a plethora of online tools available to access basic information about all nonprofits, especially financial details. Guidestar is one very comprehensive database, and IRS Select Check is a simple tool to determine an organization’s nonprofit status. For South Carolina, make sure they are in good standing with the S.C. Secretary of State as well.\r\n\r\nUltimately, one of the most effective ways to decide which nonprofits to support is to build relationships with them. In doing so, you can ask all of your questions and truly understand where they need your support.', 'Choosing the right non-profit for your holiday gift', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'choosing-the-right-non-profit-for-your-holiday-gift', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:30:27', '2015-12-03 15:30:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26473', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26476, 4, '2015-12-03 10:35:07', '2015-12-03 15:35:07', '<em>Photo above: Linda Robinson left, dishes up some dressing for Gregory Theodore at Tabernacle Baptist Church’s meal. </em>\r\n<h3>By Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\nThanksgiving is a time of giving and sharing and none more wonderful than providing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those who couldn’t make it themselves for whatever reason. Although many churches in town provide holiday meals, this year we visited the St. Helena Episcopal Church and the Tabernacle Baptist Church to share their efforts to really embody the spirit of the holiday. If you have never volunteered on a holiday to help with one of these types of dinners, you should. It is really what the holiday is all about.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26482,26480,26479,26477,26478\"]\r\n\r\n<em>From left: Deacon John Evans of Tabernacle Baptist Church loads a serving tray with fresh baked ham and roasted turkey; Rev. Kenneth Hodges, right, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, spends time with George Koczou, left, and Fr. Paul Holovatch of West Haven, Connecticut during the church’s annual Thanksgiving meal. Fr. Holovatch and long-time friend George Koczou have no living family left so they spend Thanksgiving in other areas of the country learning about the local culture. Koczou said they decided to come to the Sea Islands to learn more about the Gullah culture; Savanah McLeod, left, and her twin brother Mark celebrated their birthday on Thanksgiving Day during the Community Meal at St. Helena Episcopal Church. The twins turned 13; Don Campbell, center, finds the perfect slice of pie while Betsy Mumaw, right, eyes the cupcakes on display on the dessert table during St. Helena Episcopal Church\'s Community Meal on Thursday. Hundreds of meals are served in the social hall as well as carry-out dinners are provided for the homebound; community members sit together and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday at St. Helena Episcopal Church. </em>', 'The real meaning of Thanksgiving', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-real-meaning-of-thanksgiving', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:35:07', '2015-12-03 15:35:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26476', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26484, 4, '2015-12-03 10:36:55', '2015-12-03 15:36:55', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1206131536c.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26485\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1206131536c-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"1206131536c\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>For the past four years, the women of First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort have held “A Nativity Celebration” as a gift to the community. Inspired by a similar theme at Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, the First Presbyterian Church showcases beautiful displays of nativities from around the world (some by local artists) collected by members and friends.\r\n\r\nIt is amazing to see how the Christmas Story is depicted by different countries and from different regions of the United States as well. Last year there were 98 nativities made from banana leaves, oyster shells, wood, fine porcelain and in every media in-between.\r\n\r\nAdmission is free. There is a donation basket and all the money collected is given each year to a different charity that has a specific need. This year, donations will go to the Flood Victims Relief in Columbia. The display will take place December 11th and 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on December 13th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort Fellowship Hall, Corner of Church and North Streets, in Beaufort.', 'Church showcases nativity scenes from around the world', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'church-showcases-nativity-scenes-from-around-the-world', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:36:55', '2015-12-03 15:36:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26484', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26491, 4, '2015-12-03 10:38:42', '2015-12-03 15:38:42', '<em>Photo above: Members of Beaufort-Port Ryal Fire Department in front of Ladder 1.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-Port Royal Fire Department took delivery of the Pierce aerial ladder truck late last month. Firefighters are outfitting and prepping the truck for full service. A new fire truck, Ladder 1, is serving Beaufort and Port Royal and soon will be housed in the new fire station on Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\n“It’s an exceptional vehicle that will serve us well into the future,” Beaufort Fire Chief Reece Bertholf said. The fire truck has specific features that make it ideal for serving Beaufort and Port Royal.\r\n\r\n· The truck has a single rear axle and a shorter wheelbase, allowing it to make tighter turns which is important on narrow streets, such as in Beaufort’s historic district.\r\n\r\n· When designing the vehicle, its overall height was kept as low as possible because of the many low-hanging tree branches in the area.\r\n\r\n· The truck is called a “quint” because it has five capabilities. It carries onboard water, and has a water pump, ground ladders, an aerial ladder, and fire hose. It has all the capabilities of a fire pumper and a ladder truck.\r\n\r\n· Ladder 1 is a Pierce Velocity, the same model as the department’s updated fire pumpers purchased since 2009. That means it has many of the same systems, which streamlines maintenance on all three frontline fire vehicles.\r\n\r\n· The Ladder 1 crew has been training to be an “all hazards” team capable of firefighting, rescue and medical emergency responses in all types of environments.\r\n\r\n“Ladder 1 will be a ‘first out’ apparatus, meaning it will respond to all sorts of emergency calls for the new Station 2 when it opens on Ribaut Road,” Bertholf said. “It is equipped for multi-uses and our firefighters are trained for multiple responses.”\r\n\r\nWith the addition of Ladder 1, Beaufort and Port Royal are served by two fire pumpers, two fast response squad vehicles, and an aerial ladder on a daily basis. The department still has Tower 2, an 85’ platform aerial fire truck, which will be kept in reserve and at the ready for large-scale incidents.\r\n\r\nThe new fire truck replaces a ladder truck built in 1973 and bought by the city as a used vehicle in 1986, and also replaces a 1999 platform ladder truck that was too big to adequately maneuver through many of the local streets, Fire Chief Berthold said. Both of those vehicles were sold to help pay for the new\r\nLadder 1 truck.', 'Fire department welcomes new ‘Ladder 1’ truck', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fire-department-welcomes-new-ladder-1-truck', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:38:42', '2015-12-03 15:38:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26491', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26494, 4, '2015-12-03 10:46:46', '2015-12-03 15:46:46', '<em>Photos above: from left, Michael Gable and Annsley Troxell.</em>\r\n<h2><em>The Island News</em> adds new sales associate</h2>\r\nMichael Gable recently joined the advertising sales team of The Island News. Michael is a local real estate agent as well as working for the newspaper. He has over 25 years of sales experience working for large companies on “key accounts”. Michael’s plan is to transfer that experience to his new clients helping them move their businesses to the next level. “I am able to help people navigate the sometimes confusing arena of media placement and sales while always keeping with my personal “client first” commitment to everyone I work with.”\r\n\r\nMichael and his wife recently moved to Beaufort from Greenville, SC with their dog Briana and their cats Lili and Princess. Currently he serves on the boards of Marsh Harbor Owners Association and the South Carolina chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.\r\n<h2>Physician Assistant joins Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists</h2>\r\nAnnsley Troxell has joined the staff at Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists and will be working with board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Chad Tober.\r\n\r\nTroxell earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Medical University of South Carolina. In between her two years of graduate studies, she participated in a Seacoast Church/Emoyeni Medical Mission to South Africa.\r\n\r\nFor the past year, Troxell served as a primary care provider at Anderson Family Care in the Upstate. Her experience also includes two years as a volunteer at the free clinic at Clemson University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Biological Sciences.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists is located at 1055 Ribaut Rd., Suite 30 in Beaufort. Along with Dr. Tober, who also sees patients at Beaufort Memorial’s Bluffton Medical Services in Westbury Park, the practice includes a team of four general surgeons; Drs. Perry Burrus, Deanna Mansker, Tim Pearce and Stephen Sisco.', 'Who’s News for the week of December 3rd-9th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-december-3rd-9th', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:46:46', '2015-12-03 15:46:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26494', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26497, 4, '2015-12-03 10:50:00', '2015-12-03 15:50:00', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>to “Dabo’s Promise” speech when promoted to head coach at Clemson on December 1, 2008</strong></p>\r\n<em>\"Clemson football has got a tremendous legacy and tremendous tradition that’s stood the test of time and is known throughout the country. I wholeheartedly believe in the Clemson traditions and the values that are here. We will play with great effort. We’ll play with passion. We’ll play with enthusiasm. We’ll play with the tough and the second to none. <b>And my goals will be simple; to go recruit the very best student athletes that we can recruit, to graduate them, and to win a championship</b>.\"</em>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 390px;\">- Dabo Swinney, 2015 ACC Coach of the Year</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">#clemson #allin #solidorange #byog #gotigers</h2>\r\n<em>Photo above courtesy of Clemson Athletic Communications.</em>', '#throwbackthursday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'throwbackthursday', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:55:50', '2015-12-03 15:55:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26497', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26500, 4, '2015-12-03 10:52:16', '2015-12-03 15:52:16', '<em>Photo above: by Captured Moments Photography.</em>\r\n\r\nMain Street Beaufort, USA is hosting a weekend full of wonderful holiday events you won’t want to miss. Starting this Friday, December 5th, <em>A Night on the Town</em> kicks off our holiday celebrations with a perfect evening to get in the mood while you stroll down Bay Street, stopping in stores to wander and wish. Downtown businesses will stay open from 6-9 p.m. so that you can enjoy a little nosh and nibble while you stroll around downtown. Entertainment by local choirs, dance groups, and clubs will be happening all evening. And don’t be late to see the Christmas Tree lighting with Santa himself at the Beaufort Downtown Marina!\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, the first ever Holiday Shrimp Festival is scheduled to take place in the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This one day event will feature eight or more local restaurants who will offer their best shrimp dishes and compete for the coveted Silver Cup award. Purchase tickets for $1 each and use them at food &amp; beverage booths throughout the park. Food items usually cost 2-8 tickets. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite restaurant in the People’s Choice Award when you have tried all the delicious shrimp dishes.\r\n\r\nThere will also be live entertainment all day on Saturday. Enjoy listening to Nicholas Brandon Wright entertain between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Rose Family Band will play between 3 to 5 p.m. followed by a special performance by the Parris Island Marine Corps Brass Band at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nAnd in the middle of all this festivity, join the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron as they present the magical display of decorated boats ambling up the Beaufort River in the Light Up the Night Boat Parade in front of the Waterfront Park. This long standing tradition is the perfect event to bring the whole family. Watching this enchanted display of decorated boats with cookies and a cup of hot chocolate are what holiday memories are made of. The parade runs from approximately 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. but come early to get a spot along the seawall to see these inspiring boats in all of their holiday spender.\r\n\r\nAfter a night of dreaming about the Sugar Plum Fairies, make your way downtown once again on Sunday. Dec. 6th for the traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade which starts at 3:00 p.m. You will see friends and acquaintances marching through the streets of downtown Beaufort on floats, performing in bands, and just being holiday merrymakers in personal cars and trucks.\r\n\r\nAnd if this isn’t enough, stop by the Festival of Trees which has moved this year to Tabby House on New Republic Street. The festival runs from Friday December 4th – Tuesday, December 8th and is a benefit to support the Friends of Caroline Hospice.\r\n\r\nSo work on your HO HO HO’s and find that red hat in the back of the closet before you head out to begin the holiday celebrations as only Beaufort knows how to do! See you downtown!', 'Santa Claus is coming to town!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'santa-claus-is-coming-to-town', '', '', '2015-12-03 10:54:03', '2015-12-03 15:54:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26500', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(26523, 4, '2015-12-10 07:43:31', '2015-12-10 12:43:31', '<b>Beaufort High to host winter dance &amp; concert</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School Dance Department presents their Annual Winter Dance Concert on Thursday and Friday, December 10th and 11th at 7:00pm in The Arts Center at Beaufort High School. This year’s concert includes “Clara’s Dream, the Nutcracker with a Twist” along with student and class choreography. The performance will blend classical, contemporary, jazz and hip hop. Tickets are $7.00 general admission with children 5 and under free. For more information, contact the BHS Dance Ensemble at Teresa.baker1@beaufort.k12.sc.us or 843-322-2000.\r\n\r\n<b>Therapy dog chapter holds certification test  </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Chapter No. 229 of Therapy Dogs International will host a therapy dog test from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at BayView Manor, 11 S. Todd Dr. in Beaufort. To take the test, dogs must be more than one year old and must have attended a TDI pre-test clinic. Fee for the test is $10 per dog, and each dog requires a separate entry form. Dogs also must have a completed vet form, which will be sent to handlers when their completed registration form is received. Space in the test is limited. To see the test requirements, go to the TDI website, www.tdi-dog.org. To register for the test or for more information, contact Lynn Stratton at TDI229Beaufort@gmail.com or 843-522-0798.\r\n\r\n<b>Act-So Program closes enrollment on Dec. 30</b>\r\n\r\nThe next scheduled meeting will be at the Upper Crust Restaurant located at 97 Sea Island Parkway on Lady’s Island on Saturday December 12 at 1 p.m. The enrollment period for the Act-So Program is still open. Applications will be accepted until December 30, 2015.\r\n\r\n<b>Candice Glover to present Gospel Concert</b>\r\n\r\nThe Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center will present “A Christmas Gospel Concert featuring Candice Glover and Friends” on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the Battery Creek High School Performing Arts Center in Beaufort and will include guest choirs: the Battery Creek High School Choir and the MLK Community Choir. Advance tickets sales are $35 (general seating), and a limited number of VIP tickets for $75 (include both reserved seating at the Gospel Concert and a December 11th Dataw Reception). All proceeds will benefit the Thumbs Up Educational Fundraising Campaign to support tuition and transportation costs for at-risk students in the after-school and summer programs. Tickets may be purchased Monday-Friday in-person or by mail from Thumbs Up, Inc., 914 Hamar St., Beaufort and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 4 p.m. for $35 the day of the concert.  For more information, call (843) 379-8882 or email: thumbsupbft@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<b>USCB offers a series of chamber music</b>\r\n\r\nThe USCB Center for the Arts is the place to be at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, for a USCB Festival Series Chamber Music Concert. Listen to the suave grace and conversation of Mozart’s Duo for Violin and Viola, K. 423. Savor the dark colors of Gustav Mahler’s teenage Piano Quartet in a minor. Gasp at the nonstop clamor, high octane intensity, and brilliant virtuosity of American John Musto’s Piano Trio (1998). And be brought back to earth with the dramatic story telling and lush, impressionistic warmth of Fauré’s Piano Quartet in g minor. There is something for everyone. Depart with Mozart! Holler for Mahler! Greet Musto with gusto! Hooray for Fauré! Tickets start at $42. Call the office or purchase them online at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA opens winter sports registration</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration for youth and adult basketball is now underway at the YMCA of Beaufort County. Youth basketball (age 3-12) registration is open until Dec. 29 with games starting January 4. Cost is $55 per person for Y members and $70 for non-members. Adult (age 18+) basketball registration is open until Dec. 21 with games starting Jan. 11. Cost is $40 per person for Y members, $50 for non-members, and teams are $250.\r\n\r\nRegistration for our Cheerleading Clinic (ages 4-10) is also underway at the YMCA through Jan. 3, 2016. Class is once per week for 5 weeks starting Jan. 3, 2016. Cost is $ 50 for Y members and $ 70 non-members. Class size is limited. Register for any of these programs at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave., in Port Royal, online at ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<b>Reserve your seat at the Legislative Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nReserve your seat or table at the Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Callawassie Island Club sponsored by the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, Lockheed Martin, and South Carolina Lowcountry Tourism Commission. Registration and networking begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members. A formal lunch will be served. Individual seats and tables of 8 or 10 are available. RSVP today by calling 843-525-8500 or emailing Valerie@BeaufortSC.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Retina specialist to speak in Hilton Head </b>\r\n\r\nPeter Liggett, M.D., a Hilton Head retina specialist, will conduct an educational seminar on macular degeneration from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, at the Country Club of Hilton Head at Hilton Head Plantation. The seminar will take place before the Lions Club luncheon. The public is invited to attend the seminar and the luncheon. To register for the seminar, call Heather Bragg at 843-415-3490 or RSVP at www.hhmr.org/lionsclub. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided during the seminar. Separate registration is required for the luncheon. To gain entry into Hilton Head Plantation, attendees only need to tell the plantation security guard that they are attending Dr. Liggett’s presentation.\r\n\r\n<b>Save the date for a special event on Jan. 30</b>\r\n\r\nA special event of the Beaufort Arts Council, The Harlem Renaissance, is being held January 30, 2016 at Tabby Place from 7 to 11 p.m. This event recognizes the unique cultural contributions of African-Americans and the period known as the Harlem Renaissance. All proceeds will benefit the Beaufort Arts Council’s programs and services. Enjoy the music, dance, food, silent auction, cash bar, and extraordinary entertainment when you join us for the Harlem Renaissance. Tickets are available at the Beaufort Arts Council at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort or online at www.beaufortartscouncil.org.\r\n\r\n<b>History Museum announces new exhibit  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort History Museum announces a new exhibit comprised of striking, evocative photographs of St. Helena Island and the Beaufort area which portray the historic sea islands as they were over a hundred years ago and through much of the early to mid-20th Century. The exhibit, titled “A Place Called Home,” and based on a book of the same name, features the work of lifelong St. Helena Island residents and authors Sonny Bishop and his daughter, Elizabeth Bishop Later. It tells a story of growth, change, adversity, and the meaning of “home”. “A Place Called Home” will run through January 31. Tickets are available at the Visitors Center on the first floor of The Arsenal at 713 Craven St. in downtown Beaufort, at a cost of $5 per person, $4 for seniors and free for children and active duty military.', 'What To Do the week of December 10th-16th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-december-10th-16th', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:43:31', '2015-12-10 12:43:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26523', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26525, 4, '2015-12-10 07:46:37', '2015-12-10 12:46:37', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nIt’s that wonderful holiday season and sometimes we forget that the plants and other “greens” we put in our houses can cause real harm to our pets and even young children. Dogs eat plants just because they are a dog. Plants have vitamins in them and tend to be helpful to their digestion. That’s why some dogs eat grass. Cats are carnivores so they don’t typically eat plants but they have learned that it can benefit them by binding hair in their stomach and making it easier to regurgitate. And then there is the real answer, “I have absolutely no idea dogs and cats and sometimes children eat plants.”\r\n\r\nLike with most things, some of these plants are highly toxic and can cause death and others will just cause mild indigestion and some stomach discomfort. But the smart thing is to know your plants. That will help you put plants out of harm’s way and still keep the house looking festive.\r\n\r\n<b>Poinsettia</b>\r\n\r\nThe most typical plant that you hear about being toxic is a Poinsettia. This has been a consistent worry for many years but it may be slightly overblown as a warming based on new evidence. Today researchers have found the poinsettia plant’s brightly colored leaves contain a sap that is irritating to the tissues of the mouth and esophagus. If the leaves are ingested, they will often cause nausea and vomiting, but it would take a large amount of the plant’s material to cause poisoning, and most animals and children will not eat such a large enough amount because of the irritating taste and feel from the sap.\r\n\r\nHowever, if the plant has been treated with a pesticide, the pesticide can cause more serious problems than ingesting the leaves. The size of your pet and the amount of ingested plant material will be the determining factors how sick your pet will become. Young animals -- puppies and kittens -- are at the highest risk. Severe reactions to the plant or to the pesticide it has been treated with include seizures, coma, and in some cases, death.\r\n\r\n<b>Holly and Mistletoe</b>\r\n\r\nHolly and mistletoe are also popular holiday plants. These plants, along with their berries, have a greater toxicity level than the poinsettia. All parts of the mistletoe plant are poisonous, though it is the berries that may be most attractive to young children. Eating 1-2 berries probably won’t cause a problem for a child, but a small pet could be endangered by eating a few leaves or berries. If your child or pet eats mistletoe, it’s a good idea to seek medical advice.\r\n\r\nMistletoe contains multiple substances that are toxic to both dogs and cats. Mistletoe is well known for causing severe intestinal upset, as well as a sudden and severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems, and even hallucinations. Please keep both of these away from both dogs and cats. And remember holly berries are severely toxic to everybody; pets and children alike so don’t leave them on the floor if they fall.\r\n\r\n<b>Lilies and Daffodils</b>\r\n\r\nBoth lilies and daffodils are popular gift items at this time of year but plants in the lily and daffodil category can be toxic to pets. While lilies are well-known as a serious danger to cats, certain varieties are highly toxic to dogs as well. The peace lily, calla lily, lily of the valley, autumn crocus and the common houseplant, giant Dracaena or palm lily, are all deemed dangerous to dogs by the ASPCA. In cats, Lilium and Hemerocallis genera lilies are the most dangerous – these are typically day lilies. Eating even a small amount of the plant will have a severe impact on a cat’s system, causing severe symptoms such as gastrointestinal issues, arrhythmia, and convulsions. Daffodils are also toxic to both dogs and cats, especially the bulbs.\r\n\r\n<b>Amaryllis </b>\r\n\r\nThe beauty of the flowering Amaryllis is matched only by its toxicity. The bulb of the plant is reputed to be even more dangerous than the flowers and stalk. The Amaryllis also goes by other names, including Belladonna, Saint Joseph Lily, Cape Belladonna, and Naked Lady. Keep both cats and dogs away from this beauty.\r\n\r\n<b>The Christmas tree</b>\r\n\r\nThere are several things you need to be aware of with your Christmas tree that can harm your pets besides your tree climbing cat, ornaments that can fall and break, lights that look like they would be fun to chew and those enticing needles. The oils produced by fir trees can be irritating to a pet’s mouth and stomach, causing excessive vomiting or drooling. The tree needles, meanwhile, may cause gastrointestinal irritation, and can cause a puncture hole in the stomach or intestines. And remember that you need to water your tree during the holidays. If dogs will drink out of a toilet, what is to stop them from sipping the tree water? Christmas tree water can contain bacteria, molds, and fertilizers which can cause your pet to become extremely sick with only a few laps.\r\n\r\nOthers plants to keep an eye on are Cyclamen and Jerusalem Cherries. Both are poisonous.\r\n\r\n<b>So what do you do?</b>\r\n\r\nBe careful. Think about where would a safe place be to put a plant that your pet can’t reach. Cats, especially, need to be considered, since they can jump to high shelves. If your cat is a known plant chewer, you will probably be better off choosing imitation plants over the real things. But, if your dog or cat does manage to ingest any part of these holiday plants, call your veterinarian or poison control immediately to find out what you should do to minimize the damage. Common signs to watch for with either a cat or a dog are:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Excessive drooling</li>\r\n	<li>Lethargy</li>\r\n	<li>Vomiting</li>\r\n	<li>Abdominal pain</li>\r\n	<li>Diarrhea</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nI recommend you head right to the Vet if you think a plant might be the source for your pet’s condition. Also, know there is a website dedicated to pet poisoning called Pet Poison Helpline which has people on duty 24 hours a day to answer any questions you may have. There is a cost for their counsel but it will give you a place to start if getting to a Vet is problematic. Their phone number is 855-764-7661 and you can find them on the web at www.petpoisonhelpline.com.', 'Toxic holiday decorating – facts vs. myths', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'toxic-holiday-decorating-facts-vs-myths', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:46:37', '2015-12-10 12:46:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26525', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26528, 4, '2015-12-10 07:48:10', '2015-12-10 12:48:10', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nMore precisely, it all comes out in Washington State. Meaning the flavors and textures in their wines. We all know, really well, that wines we have spilled on carpets and new furniture and special sweaters do not come out in the wash! But, forward we go. To learn study and taste.\r\n\r\nThe state of Washington is the source for many excellent wines. Although, different stylistically from the warmer climate wines that come from California. Washington is second behind California for total wine production in the United States. The first grapes in Washington were planted in 1825 at Fort Vancouver. German and Italian immigrants, though, were the first to produce wines in Washington. Starting in the 1860s and 1870s. In 1917, Washington was one of the first states to begin Prohibition. This, basically, stopped their wine industry and most of their commercial wineries went out of business.\r\n\r\nIn the middle of the 20th century, some University of Washington professors turned their home winemaking into a commercial operation. They became Columbia Winery. In 1988, five Washington wineries had wines in the “Wine Spectator’s” top 100 list. Then, in 1991, a report on “60 Minutes” talked about the “French Paradox.” Seems Frenchmen, despite all the butter and rich sauces and cheeses and foie gras that they ate, were extremely healthy. Red wine was given the credit. Americans immediately started drinking more red wine. And Washington State Merlots flew of store shelves and restaurant wine racks. Of course, Merlots were popular at that point in time because they were not as heavy and intense as so many of the Cabernets. Especially from Napa. Washington was known for great Merlots, and their place in the United States wine industry was solidified.\r\n\r\nToday, Washington red wine production is lead by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. In that order. Slowly, the focus is moving Syrah up the ranks. The success for Syrah in Washington State comes from the growing conditions. Seems we’ve heard before that the growing conditions make a big difference. They have warm, hot summers. With the nights being as much as 40 degrees cooler. The soil is a mix of volcanic pumice and dense, loamy soil. Climate and soil particulars that make for intensely complex flavors and textures. And good fruit acidity. Syrah is one of the few varieties that can survive temperatures up to and over 100 degrees and also survive the brutally cold winters of the northwest. Washington climate also helps Syrah because it has very long daylight hours, with the best vineyards facing south. Currently, there are only about 3,100 acres of Syrah planted in Washington. Compared to California’s 19,000 acres, that’s not much at all.\r\n\r\nIn the world of Washington Syrah’s, there are two styles. Some have more savory notes, with tobacco and olive flavors, and these tend to be higher priced. This style is more like the Syrah wines of the northern Rhone Valley in southern France. The other style is more juicy, jam-like fruity wines. And a bit higher in alcohol levels. Two different styles that are both good. If, by any chance, one were interested in aging some of these wines, the former style will fare better. Either way, there are experts who are predicting that Syrah wines will soon be out ranking both Cabernets and Merlots from Washington.\r\n\r\nSo, what do Washington Syrah’s taste like? Again, the two styles. But, the flavors in both are extensive. Blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, olives, pepper, clove, vanilla, mint, licorice, chocolate and cocoa powder, allspice, rosemary, cured meats, smoked meats, bacon, tobacco, herbs, smoke. Phew. Quite a list. Usually, and this is good because all these flavors at once could be overpowering, a taste of Syrah starts with the black and blue fruits, wanders a bit in your mouth, fades and finishes, finally, with pepper and smoke. Besides all these layered flavors, Syrah can make some of the darkest colored, most full bodied wines. So, I’m wondering why we don’t drink more Syrah’s.\r\n\r\nNow, we come to our wine for this week. Lujon Syrah from the Walla Walla AVA in Washington. A winery we have visited before. Remember? Lewis and John Derthick are father and son who started working together in 2005. At Lujon Wine Cellars. (“Lujon” is a combination of their two first names.) Lewis had been a wine lover for years. And John had worked in the wine industry for twenty years. As John says, “I think Oregon is in a unique position. We not only grow some of the best cool climate grapes in the world, but we are also blessed with some of the most diverse warm climatic regions as well. This is exciting from my perspective because I’m able to make great wines from a huge variety of grapes from all over the Northwest.” Yes, they are in Oregon, but make a Washington Syrah.\r\n\r\nThe grapes for Lujon Syrah are two thirds from Walla Walla, one third from the Columbia Valley. It is a fruit forward style with berry, plum, vanilla and licorice flavors. As you sip you way through a glass, though, more herbal and earthy notes start to show. And the dimensions continue to increase with each sip. A wine that actually grows with you? How perfect is that! It can all come out in the wash. Oops, glass. For $18.99. Enjoy.', 'It all comes out in the wash...Washington State', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'it-all-comes-out-in-the-wash-washington-state', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:48:10', '2015-12-10 12:48:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26528', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26530, 4, '2015-12-10 07:49:00', '2015-12-10 12:49:00', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIt has already begun. The television stations have started their “Look back at 2015” segments. They show the people who have died, married, divorced and remarried. They show us the sport’s victories and defeats. All the important events of the year are crammed into a thirty minute show. Then there are the newspaper articles outlining the 2015 political missteps and social changes. And yet, as I look at these shows and read the articles, I have to ask these questions. Where did the year go? Wasn’t it just New Years Day? Weren’t we just making predictions for 2015? How could 2015 be slipping away so quickly when it took me three months to stop writing 2014 in my checkbook? My mother warned me about this phenomenon. She said, the older you get the faster time goes by. She was right. My internal clock has been speeding up for years. As a child it seemed like the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas took forever. Now, it goes by in the blink of an eye.\r\n\r\nMy friend Cheryl recently posted a picture on Facebook of herself, her husband and her college bound granddaughter. “Morgan?” I wrote in my post. “How could that be Morgan?” I remember when Cheryl’s daughter was pregnant. Was that twenty years ago? I recall the pictures Cheryl would show me of Morgan growing up, but a college freshman already. It seemed unreal.\r\n\r\nIt was because of this time issue that I started writing an annual Christmas Letter. It was about ten years ago and I wanted to prove to myself that the year had actually gone by quickly for a reason. Work, family, vacations and other obligations filled my days. Soon the days turned into months and before I knew it, the year had ended. My Christmas Letter reminds me that the months did fly, but they were filled with\r\nwonderful memories.\r\n\r\nSoon we will be inundated with segments on predictions and New Year Resolutions for 2016. Advertisements for gyms and diet classes to help us with our bodies in 2016 will be rampant and we will be planning for the next year. But right now, when the last days of the year are slipping by, I am going to try to slow down time a little bit and just savor the remainder of 2015.', 'The older you get, the faster time goes by', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-older-you-get-the-faster-time-goes-by', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:49:00', '2015-12-10 12:49:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26530', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26532, 4, '2015-12-10 07:50:08', '2015-12-10 12:50:08', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nHurriedly we say our seasonal pleasantries, sashaying from task to time-trimming task only half heartily observing the moment as anything other than obligatory obedience to a tradition notably less magical than years past. Stockings neatly hung, trees gently sparkle and socially expected calendars burst at the seams as we celebrate the art of celebration. Where is Christmas?\r\n\r\nMixed in the muddle of Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas is an occasional admittance, a nod of notoriety at the absence of that certain something. Perhaps it is the weather, we lay blame on Mother Nature’s warm wishes or possibly our work is the culprit for draining our desire to deck the halls. It just doesn’t feel like Christmas. Where is Christmas?\r\n\r\nDecorated homes, storefronts covered in red and green along with colorful cards declare the magic of the season. We rush from gift to gift claiming victory when our list is finally complete. Exhausted we continue to build impossible expectations of things unable to give feelings that can’t be wrapped. We search for joy, we listen for love and we wait impatiently. Where is Christmas?\r\n\r\nAs a child, solace was easily found in the velvet blanket of rye grass underneath a limitless sky. The strength of Mammaw’s hugs would send an energy that no amount of caffeine can conjure. Uninterrupted time with Mommy and Daddy surpassed any designer doll or desired device. The encouraged belief that dreams come true, love lasts and hope conquers all was the gift that needed no bow. It was there I first found Christmas.\r\n\r\nChristmas is a reminder of a time of wonder, a time when the entire world really is bright. It is the soft whisper that everything is going to be alright. It is a return to peace, a revisit to values and a treaty with turmoil even if only for one day. Christmas is tranquil, rhythmic like a lullaby, as it illuminates the darkness with twinkles of kindness and hope. Christmas is found in a new Mother’s rest or a sick child’s comfort. It is seen in the generosity of those who give without expectation. Christmas is a husband holding the hand of his wife, a friend carrying the burden of another and a stranger lifting a silent prayer. It is within the quiet corners of celebration that Christmas shines most brightly. Amidst the chaos of obligation, it is the moments of love, minutes of memories and the mere seconds where the whole world stops to take a deep breath.\r\n\r\nChristmas can’t be bought and it can’t be sold. It can only be given, shared and experienced in the quiet corners of the hearts of friends, family and those willing to believe that goodness, faith and joy aren’t an event, but a necessity. Merry Christmas Beautiful Beaufort from my family to yours, we hope you find Christmas.', 'Stockings hung, homes decorated, but where is Christmas?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'stockings-hung-homes-decorated-but-where-is-christmas', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:50:08', '2015-12-10 12:50:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26532', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26534, 4, '2015-12-10 07:58:25', '2015-12-10 12:58:25', 'Alligator to zebra. Stir in a toad, a few statuesque pigeons, a couple of egrets, a smiling pig and you will have only just begun to describe what’s hanging on the walls of the USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Chickens-04.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26536\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Chickens-04-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chickens 04\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>These are just some of the creatures, plants, architectural details, Lowcountry landscapes, and scenes that have caught the eye of Beaufort photographer Paul Keyserling. His photographs are the legacy of his childhood interest in photography and his twenty-seven years of video production with the South Carolina Educational Television Network.\r\n\r\nWhile his still photography has appeared in regional and national publications it has been mostly, and remains primarily, a self-indulgence. He enjoys taking his time to examine the way the world around him presents itself. It might be the form of something that catches his eye. Or its texture. Or how light or shadow play on it. It could be the juxtaposition of objects, or as likely the negative space.\r\n\r\n“What I most enjoy is trying to see beyond the obvious; to find a subject that becomes interesting because of its composition” Keyserling said. “These images are all around us if we take the time to look for them.”\r\n\r\nHis photographs will be at The Gallery at USCB Center for the Arts until December 21. They can also be found at the Charles Street Gallery at 914 Charles Street in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<em>Photos by Paul Keyserling.</em>', 'Local photographer on display at USCB Center for the Arts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-photographer-on-display-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:58:25', '2015-12-10 12:58:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26534', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26539, 4, '2015-12-10 07:53:22', '2015-12-10 12:53:22', 'Hear the Christmas story like you’ve never “heard” it before! In the first performance of this kind, The Link Church presents <em>Shine: A Christmas Rock Opera</em> on Sunday, December 20th at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the YMCA, 1801 Richmond Avenue in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n<em>Shine: A Christmas Rock Opera</em> is a modern rock musical re-telling of the Nativity. A full band and ensemble will perform an hour of popular songs like “Takin’ it to the Streets” by The Doobie Brothers and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” that have been rewritten to tell the greatest story of all time.  It’s a thrilling production full of classic hits, clever lyrics, and entertaining musical performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat!\r\n\r\nThere is no admission fee and no tickets are required. Merry Christmas from the Link Church.', 'The Link Church to present Shine: Christmas Rock Opera', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-link-church-to-present-shine-christmas-rock-opera', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:53:22', '2015-12-10 12:53:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26539', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26541, 4, '2015-12-10 07:54:23', '2015-12-10 12:54:23', '<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-EPHROM-NightSleeptight2_2-07092014-SM-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26542\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-EPHROM-NightSleeptight2_2-07092014-SM-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - EPHROM NightSleeptight2_2-07092014-SM\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>Join us and hear from New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron (sister of Nora) as she talks about growing up in Hollywood in a family of writers, and about coming into her own as a writer in the shadow of a talented and complicated mother. Though she was the last of the four sisters to get with the program, she’s since made up for lost time. She’ll also talk about her latest work, her ninth novel <em>Night Night, Sleep Tight </em>which is inspired by an infamous murder that took place around the corner from the house where she grew up in Beverly Hills, and her research for an upcoming book set in Beaufort. She will sign books at the conclusion of her talk. Don’t miss this fascinating chance to meet a member of a truly remarkable family. She will be here on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Ann Cox at (843)255-6458 or acox@bcgov.net for more information.', 'NY Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron to visit Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ny-times-best-selling-author-hallie-ephron-to-visit-beaufort', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:54:23', '2015-12-10 12:54:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26541', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26544, 4, '2015-12-10 07:55:31', '2015-12-10 12:55:31', '[caption id=\"attachment_26545\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-NO-GREATER-LOVE-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26545\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-NO-GREATER-LOVE-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Courtesy Chaplain Justin Roberts.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Courtesy Chaplain Justin Roberts.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFormer U. S. Army Chaplain and Writer/Producer/Director Justin D. Roberts will be presented the Santini Patriot Spirit Award at the 10th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival being held February 10 - 14, 2016 in Beaufort, SC. The award will be presented for his film <em>No Greater Love</em>, during the festival awards ceremony on Saturday, February 13.\r\n\r\nThe “Santini “ is awarded to that filmmaker whose portrayal of the American active duty military, veterans, or their families in a feature film, documentary, or short reflects the highest standards of service and sacrifice for the good of others. The award is named after Marine Corps Colonel Donald “The Great Santini” Conroy. father of Academy Award® nominated screenwriter and best-selling author Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\nJustin graduated from the Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Biblical Studies and a Masters in Media Arts and Communication. For his tour in Afghanistan that is featured in <em>No Greater Love</em>, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal for Valor. He also served as the Co-Executive Producer for <em>The Hornet’s Nest</em>, another military documentary, and his footage has been featured in an Emmy Award winning Nightline Memorial Day Special. He now resides with his family in Lake Charles, Louisiana. More about the film at http://www.nglfilm.com.', 'Roberts to receive award at the Beaufort International Film Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'roberts-to-receive-award-at-the-beaufort-international-film-festival', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:55:31', '2015-12-10 12:55:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26544', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26547, 4, '2015-12-10 07:58:09', '2015-12-10 12:58:09', 'Beaufort County has a new theater company. Sea Island Classical Studio, which opened late last month, plans to teach classical acting skills and hopes to make classical theater a main stream within the rich Lowcountry theater scene.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26548\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-L_Ricardo_Headshot-1-e1449752276953.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-26548\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARTS-L_Ricardo_Headshot-1-e1449752276953-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Libby Ricardo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Libby Ricardo[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe company’s Artistic Director Libby Ricardo, a theater graduate of New York University and the University of Georgia, said she found early in her schooling that, “the classics are unavoidable.”\r\n\r\n“These works have shaped our shared experience,” said Ricardo, who was recognized as Best Director in the 2014 South Carolina Broadway World Awards. “That’s why they’ve lasted and why they’re anything but dull.”\r\n\r\nThey were prevalent in her studies at NYU, she said, because they call for healthy vocal practices, body awareness and critical analysis of the text.\r\n\r\n“To be encouraged to bring our intelligence to the work was reassuring and refreshing,” she said. “Applying the same discipline to contemporary material added depth and resonance to the performance.”\r\n\r\nCollaboration is the key to Sea Island’s approach, Ricardo said. “There is a discourse between the actor and the audience in theater, and we intend to implement that principle in our teaching and our productions.”\r\n\r\n“The point of training is to give everyone tools and a common vocabulary, because each actor will eventually shape her own approach,” said Ricardo, who also teaches at the University of South Carolina Beaufort and conducts private coaching and classes. “Different artists take different routes, and so a theater company focused on training becomes a kind of workshop where methods collide, interweave and enrich one another.”\r\n\r\nLowcountry audiences have a wide array of productions to choose from due to an abundance of talent, venues and interest in the area. These conditions create the opportunity that Ricardo and other Sea Island founders have identified.\r\n\r\n“The students I’ve met in my own teaching practice are inspiring, the theater artists in the community exhibit a commitment to training and the audiences prove again and again that their appetite for theater is healthy and vast,” Ricardo observed.\r\n\r\n“We share the same bountiful source of actors and audience, and the same inspiration to share, so we intend to cooperate with other theater companies,” Ricardo said. “We’re thrilled at the choices people enjoy here and we will support and celebrate that by working together.”', 'Sea Island Classical Studio opens to teach, produce, perform', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sea-island-classical-studio-opens-to-teach-produce-perform', '', '', '2015-12-10 07:58:19', '2015-12-10 12:58:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26547', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26551, 4, '2015-12-10 07:59:48', '2015-12-10 12:59:48', 'Adopt-a-School held its Book Distribution at St. Helena Elementary School on Thursday, December 3rd. Twice a year, Adopt-a-School gives a new book to every student in the school. The students take these books home. Adopt-a-School is a Non-Profit, 501C, organization that supports St. Helena Elementary School. They provide volunteers, materials, cultural enrichment activities, and books to the school. For more information, please contact Alison Barton, Adopt-a-School Volunteer Coordinator, at (843) 838-2561.', 'St. Helena Elementary students receive new books', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helena-elementary-students-receive-new-books', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26551', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26553, 4, '2015-12-10 08:00:41', '2015-12-10 13:00:41', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SCHOOLS-BA-DRAMA.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26554\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SCHOOLS-BA-DRAMA-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - BA DRAMA\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" /></a>Beaufort Academy’s Lower School Performing Arts Group performed their rendition of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at “Night on the Town” in Downtown Beaufort this past Friday night on the Bay Street Stage! This was their first performance since the group was created this fall. The Performing Arts Group is made up of about 20 students from grades 1-6 with an interest in dancing, singing and acting. Thank you to all who came out to this great family event and supported our BA students and local businesses! Stay tuned for more performances by Beaufort Academy’s Performance Arts Group!', 'Beaufort Academy’s Performing Arts Group debuted last Friday!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academys-performing-arts-group-debuted-last-friday', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26556, 4, '2015-12-10 08:02:18', '2015-12-10 13:02:18', '<em>Photo above: New members pictured are Jabari Brabham, Arthur Singleton, Akeim Cohen, Aric Robinson, Lucas Cole, Z’niyah Alexander, Kasey Fields, Talisha Prince, Jamerrah Bellinger and Zackary Jones. Not pictured is Jade Sabillion.</em>\r\n\r\nLady’s Island Elementary School inducted 11 new members into the Junior Beta Club. The organization promotes academic achievement, character, service and leadership. Ms. Jalissa Newton and Mrs. Charlotte DiOrio are the advisors of the club. There are currently 23 members of the Beta Club at Lady’s Island. Their first service project is a food drive to help families in need during the holiday season.', 'LIES recognizes outstanding qualities', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lies-recognizes-outstanding-qualities', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:57', '2018-07-12 14:58:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26556', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26560, 4, '2015-12-10 08:04:53', '2015-12-10 13:04:53', 'Host Battery Creek beat longtime rival Beaufort High 65-46 in a boys’ high school Basketball game on Friday night. With the win, Battery Creek moved to 2-0. Beaufort High dropped to 0-2 with the loss.\r\n\r\nThree Battery Creek players reached double figures in the scoring column. Leading Battery Creek to the win, Markell Smalls scored a game-high 22 points. Smalls proved to be hard for the Eagles to contain in the early-season boys’ high school basketball matchup, scoring on key possessions in each half.\r\n\r\nFollowing Smalls in the Battery Creek boys’ basketball team’s scoring column, Isiah Mays scored 14 points for the Dolphins. Another productive Battery Creek player, Kobie Wilson, netted 11 points.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High found itself playing from behind during the contest. Battery Creek owned numerous leads enroute to the 19-point victory.\r\n\r\nA pair of Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column, Monty White paced Beaufort High with 12 points. Accompanying White in double figures, Dajour Cleveland added 11 points for the Eagles.', 'Battery Creek turns back Eagles', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-turns-back-eagles', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:04:53', '2015-12-10 13:04:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26560', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26562, 4, '2015-12-10 08:05:32', '2015-12-10 13:05:32', 'Four entered Battery Creek High School Athletics Hall of Fame: Former wrestler Anthony Brooker, girls’ basketball players Saundra Jackson, boys’ basketball player Erving Rivers and coach Joseph Stroman were inducted into the Battery Creek High School Athletics Hall of Fame prior to the tip-off of the Battery Creek-Beaufort High boys’ basketball game.', 'BCHS inducts four to Hall of Fame', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bchs-inducts-four-to-hall-of-fame', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:05:32', '2015-12-10 13:05:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26562', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26564, 4, '2015-12-10 08:06:02', '2015-12-10 13:06:02', 'The Beaufort Academy girls’ basketball team won its home opener, pulling away to defeat visiting John Paul II 48-21 on Friday night. With the win, Beaufort Academy moved to 2-0.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles, under the guidance of head coach Scott Huebel, limited John Paul II in each quarter of the early-season girls’ high school basketball game to win convincingly. Beaufort Academy dominated inside, owning a large advantage over John Paul II in the rebounding department during the home opener.\r\n\r\nThree Beaufort Academy players reached double figures in the scoring column. Pacing Beaufort Academy for the second straight game, Sissy Mungin scored a game-high 14 points. Directly behind Mungin in the Beaufort Academy scoring column, Amelia Huebel added 12 points. Huebel also ranked as Beaufort Academy’s leading rebounding.\r\n\r\nAccompanying Mungin and Huebel in double figures, Mary Keane contributed 10 points as part Beaufort Academy’s balanced scoring attack. The Eagles excelled both offensively and defensively in the home opener. Beaufort Academy has additional regular-season games scheduled versus Charleston Collegiate, St. Andrew’s, Faith Christian, Hilton Head Prep, Bible Baptist, Thomas Heyward Academy, Hilton Head Christian Academy, Patrick Henry Academy and Colleton Prep Academy.', 'Beaufort Academy girls top John Paul II and move to 2-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-girls-top-john-paul-ii-and-move-to-2-0', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:06:02', '2015-12-10 13:06:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26564', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26566, 4, '2015-12-10 08:06:39', '2015-12-10 13:06:39', 'What a difference a year makes. Beaufort is home to one of the state’s most improved girls’ high school basketball teams. Beaufort High moved to 5-0 with a 64-49 win over host Battery Creek in an early-season rivalry game on Friday night.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles, who won convincingly over rival Battery Creek in the girls’ high school basketball matchup, surpassed their win total from the 2014-15 season thanks to the victory. Beaufort High exited the 2014-15 season with a 4-19 overall record. In each of the previous two seasons, Beaufort High had posted four wins.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles, under the guidance of head coach Reginald Jones, converted on the offensive end throughout the early-season contest versus longtime familiar foe Battery Creek.\r\n\r\nLeading Beaufort High to the win, Imani Smalls scored a game-high 26 points. Only two Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column. Brittany Whitmore contributed 11 points, joining Smalls in double figures for the Eagles. Narrowly missing double figures for Beaufort High, Bre White netted nine points.\r\n\r\nSeveral Beaufort High players were able to get involved offensively during the early-December outing.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek also featured pair of scorers in double figures. Kendriana Shoigreen paced Battery Creek with a team-high 13 points. Joining Shoigreen in double figures, Brianna Tolbert pushed in 12 points for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek dropped to 1-1 with the loss.\r\n\r\nFollowing its initial five-game stretch, Beaufort High’s regular-season schedule features games versus Colleton County, Whale Branch, Bluffton, Battery Creek, Berkeley, Stall, Hilton Head, Hanahan and Orangeburg-Wilkinson.', 'Beaufort High beats Battery Creek for 5-0 start', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-beats-battery-creek-for-5-0-start', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:06:39', '2015-12-10 13:06:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26566', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26568, 4, '2015-12-10 08:12:16', '2015-12-10 13:12:16', '<em>Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Carolina Lowcountry Block Ltd H&amp;R Block! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, December 10: Business After Hours,</b> from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by Crowley, Weschler &amp; Associates, LLC, 1411 Queen Street. Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater and don’t forget your unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. A $50 gift card to Tanger Outlets will be awarded to the winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest. This event is free for members, $5 for guests.\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, December 18: Coffee With Colleagues,</b> from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. hosted by Beaufort River Glass, 79 Sea Island Parkway (yellow building in front of the marina). This is a free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards!\r\n\r\n<b>• Save the Date - Wednesday, January </b><b>6: Legislative Luncheon,</b> from 11 a.m. at the Callawassie Island Club.', 'The Chamber Corner for December 10th-16th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-december-10th-16th', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:12:16', '2015-12-10 13:12:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26571, 4, '2015-12-10 08:14:22', '2015-12-10 13:14:22', '<em>Photo above: Advanced practice providers like Paul Schaefer, PA-C and Ronda O’Connell, ANP-BC, are playing an increasingly crucial role in today’s primary care environment. “It’s a collaborative effort,” says Schaefer, a physician assistant who divides his time between Beaufort Memorial’s Lady’s Island Internal Medicine and Beaufort Primary Care. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.</em>\r\n<h2><em>Nurse practitioners and physician assistants filling a key role in today’s healthcare</em></h2>\r\nGot a nagging sore throat and need medical care? Make an appointment with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. All across the country, MDs are relying more and more on these Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to help them meet the growing demand for primary care services.\r\n\r\n“They’re worth their weight in gold,” said Dr. Kurt Gambla, Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer. “They’re able to take care of routine health issues as well as a doctor and they often have more time to spend with patients.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26573\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HEALTH-PAA-2-JaimeCuffCNP.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26573\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HEALTH-PAA-2-JaimeCuffCNP-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Some APPs, including orthopedic nurse practitioner Jaime Cuff, CNP, work with specialists. Beaufort Memorial currently has advanced practice providers seeing patients in its vascular and general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics and OB-GYN practices. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Some APPs, including orthopedic nurse practitioner Jaime Cuff, CNP, work with specialists. Beaufort Memorial currently has advanced practice providers seeing patients in its vascular and general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics and OB-GYN practices. Photo by Paul Nurnberg.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn the last several years, BMH has hired a dozen APPs for its busy primary care practices to better serve patients by addressing many of these routine medical needs. Several more are working with specialists in fields that include gastroenterology, vascular and general surgery, orthopaedics and obstetrics and gynecology.\r\n\r\n“It’s a collaborative effort,” said Paul Schaefer, a physician assistant who joined Beaufort Memorial in March and currently divides his time between two of the hospital’s primary care practices. “And one of the other advantages of seeing an NP or PA is that you can usually get in faster to see them.”\r\n\r\nThe crisis in primary care developed as a result of a perfect storm of healthcare quandaries: an aging and growing population, the expansion of insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act and fewer medical students choosing primary care as their field of medicine.\r\n\r\nFifty years ago, about 70 percent of all U.S. physicians practiced primary care. Today, it’s down to 30 percent. And it’s only going to get worse. At current graduation and training rates, the U.S. could face a shortage of as many as 150,000 doctors in the next 15 years, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.\r\n\r\nAPPs are starting to fill that void. “With us in the office, there’s always someone who can see patients if the doctor is in surgery,” said Jaime Cuff, a nurse practitioner who works with BMH orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Edward Blocker. “Or we can take their hospital rounds and leave them to see patients in the office.”\r\n\r\nWhile NPs and PAs take different educational tracks to get their advanced training, both can perform a wide range of preventative, acute health care services and take care of many other issues a patient might have.\r\n\r\nThey can diagnose and treat common health problems, order and interpret imaging tests and lab work, prescribe medication, refer patients to specialists and manage chronic health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma.\r\n\r\n“For most routine complaints, they do just as well as a physician,” said Gambla, who worked with APPs as a primary care doctor. “Having them in a practice treating minor issues leaves the physicians time to take care of more complex cases.”\r\n\r\nAlthough they are always under the supervision of a doctor, some nurse practitioners and physician assistants have gone on to develop their own loyal patients.\r\n\r\nHowever, many APPs like Ronda O’Connell, a nurse practitioner at Beaufort Memorial Primary Care, are still finding it necessary to educate the public on their qualifications and the role they play in today’s healthcare environment.\r\n\r\n“But once they’ve been treated by an advanced practice provider and begin to comprehend all that we can do, they understand we have the education and training needed to take care of their needs,” she said.', 'The Advanced Practice Provider can see you now', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-advanced-practice-provider-can-see-you-now', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:14:22', '2015-12-10 13:14:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26571', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26575, 4, '2015-12-10 08:16:41', '2015-12-10 13:16:41', '<h3>By Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS</h3>\r\n<b>Food as Medicine</b>\r\n\r\nThe science clearly shows that nutrient-dense foods are medicine. They allow every cell in our body to survive and thrive. The trick is knowing what these foods are and what they are not.\r\n\r\n<b>Nutrient-dense foods</b>\r\n\r\nAnimal proteins should be pastured and wild caught—not grain fed or farmed. Organ meats are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet—liver, brain, heart, kidney (you may need to acquire a taste for these). Healthy fats are your friends, contrary to popular belief. Saturated fats from grass fed beef or pastured pork are healthy; coconut oil is healthy; avocados are healthy; butter from grass fed cattle is healthy. All non-starchy and deeply colored veggies are healthy. Seaweeds like kelp and wakame are healthy. All dark colored fruits like berries in moderation are healthy. Nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, and fermented foods are healthy. Homemade bone broth is extremely healthy for your gut. And don’t forget clean, filtered water.\r\n\r\n<b>A healthy plate of food</b>\r\n\r\nIn order to get the combination of micronutrients and macronutrients your body requires and craves, you could think about eating in this way:\r\n\r\nFor every meal or snack you eat, visualize it like a plate of food.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>More than 1/2 of the plate should be non-starchy veggies with healthy fat like ol-ive oil or melted butter from grass-fed cattle.</li>\r\n	<li>Up to 1/4 could be a protein like salmon or pastured chicken or grass fed beef with its own healthy fats.</li>\r\n	<li>And less than 1/4 could be a few nuts or a few blueberries or maybe a small sweet potato – again with some healthy fats if possible.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<b>Here is what to avoid:</b>\r\n\r\nGrains, processed foods (including pasteurized milk products), sugars, industrial oils, and leg-umes (because of antinutrients and high carbohydrates) should be avoided. Animal products from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) should definitely be avoided. CAFOs are cluttered, unhealthy factories where antibiotics, hormones, chemicals, and other toxic sub-stances often are administered to the livestock. Then these meats are processed for sale.', 'We were born to be healthy: Part 6 of 7', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-were-born-to-be-healthy-part-6-of-7', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:16:41', '2015-12-10 13:16:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26575', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26967, 4, '2016-01-14 00:06:03', '2016-01-14 05:06:03', '<h2>Beaufort Academy Middle School</h2>\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (5th grade): Brycen Ambrose, Brock David Bekemeyer, Katherine Elise Taylor.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (5th grade): Mary Grace Carter, Katherine Brooke Luckey, John Olin McDougall III, Ansh Patel, Alexander Jay Roberts, Benjamin Elliot Steen.\r\n\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (6th grade): Leith Gray, Mary Hanna Hiers, Nealie Catherine Nix, Jack Staley.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (6th grade): Robert Dirk Cooper Jr., Emma Grace Dinkins, Cameron James Keenan, Benjamin Smiley Lubkin, Lily Karis Melville, Luke Rhatigan, Thomas N. Tram, Jack Carter Worrell.\r\n\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (7th grade): Margot Packard, Camille Pendarvis.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (7th grade): Emma Selene Dillinger, Madison Riley Gates, Griffin Harley, Kristin Mackenzie Levesque, Alyssa Katherine Lewis, Ansleigh Pingree, Judith Emily Wilson.\r\n\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (8th grade): John Peter Dastous, Joseph Edward Maraska, Cady Evelyn McNair Wilson.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (8th grade): Lauren Tacey Bartlett, Dawson Haynes Coleman, Grace Landon Cope, Jenny Rebecca Harry, Albert Calvin Harvey, EmilyAnn Halford Hiers, Amelia Lewis Huebel, Nathaniel Philip Keenan, Emma Grace Melville, Elizabeth Ray Muniz, Elizabeth Bryant Nix, Olivia Packard, Maris Caroline Staley, Josephine duBignon Trask, William Charles Tumlin Jr.\r\n<h2>Beaufort Academy Upper School</h2>\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (9th grade): Mary Alden Cooper, Priscilla Campbell Dukes, Caroline Quinn Fleming, David Morgan Mathai, Alyssa Patrick, Joseph Scott Stowe Jr.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (9th grade): Margaret Louise Lachicotte Aimar, Julian Hale Alicknavitch, Hunter Leigh Harley, Emma Dyan Hincher, Russell Lawrence Lindsay, Caroline Wilson Moss.\r\n\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (10th grade): Breanna Dawn Meek, Emily Lawton Potter, Allison Suber, William Warren.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (10th grade): Eliza Albritton Akers, Joseph Nathaniel Bhoi, Sarah Blocker, Brycen Elizabeth Bridwell, Virginia Nolte Dukes, Milana Lee Ingraham, Malia Lynn Kaneshige, Andrew Walker Maraska, Kathleen Hampton Simkins, Jennings Tumlin.\r\n\r\nHeadmaster\'s List (11th grade): Joelle Magalie Zingg.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (11th grade): Luke Whetsell Harper, Amanda Hope Kahn, William Shannon Lindsay III, John Ryan Muniz.\r\n\r\nHonor Roll (12th grade): Maya Christine Dixon, Cain Mikell Richards, Mary Alice Strohmeyer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort Academy names Honor Roll and Headmaster\'s List students', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-names-honor-roll-and-headmasters-list-students', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:56', '2018-07-12 14:58:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26967', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26579, 4, '2015-12-10 08:18:26', '2015-12-10 13:18:26', '<h3>By Susan Stone</h3>\r\nThe acronym for fear is False Evidence Appearing Real. Fear is paralyzing. Fear is contagious. Fear compromises our health and it isn’t even real.\r\n\r\nNotice right now an invisible hoola-hoop around your waist. Notice that everything inside the hoola-hoop is just fine. Your personal space is good…nothing wrong is happening inside the hoop right now. NOW is the key. Just notice how good it feels to have nothing wrong right now in this moment. If God could give you a watch, it would say NOW. It’s the only time we have. A second ago it was then and second from NOW isn’t even here yet.\r\n\r\nMost fear is either a memory of the past or a projection of future. We are afraid of what might happen, or of what happened before. None of it is happening inside your hoola-hoop right now…unless it is... fear, a natural response to danger. We are wired to do the impossible when we really need it. Adrenalin is a powerful drug. Fear has a function, but we’re wearing it out. It’s like the old story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. After so many false alarms, help didn’t come. We can literally wear ourselves out with worry.\r\n\r\nUnless you are in a fight or flight situation, fear is not healthy and it clouds our judgment. There is a peace in knowing that you are safe…right now inside your hoola-hoop. From this position of personal power you can be more effective to help the situations you are concerned about. I know there is a lot going on around the world and I send them my prayers. I’m not helping by jumping in to the mire with them.\r\n\r\nWe think the adrenalin junkies are the risk takers. Those brave souls who join the Special Forces or jump out of perfectly good airplanes, but the real junkies are the ones who are glued to the news and those who wring their hands over situations they cannot control. A continuous stream of what has happened, followed by what could happen next is enough to drain our energy and make us tired at the very least or afraid to leave our own home in extreme cases.\r\n\r\nI heard a beautiful quote in a sermon last week by Frederick Buechner; <b>“Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid.”</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s true…beautiful and terrible things happen every day and always have. Can you remember a time when you were at peace, a time when you felt safe in the world? It doesn’t matter how long ago. In that moment in whatever year it was, when you were feeling particularly good, terrible things were happening in the world at the very moment. So it is possible. You can have a glorious life, a wonderful day, a safe and peaceful sleep…even now. Nothing has changed except you. Feeling scared or angry or full of worry does nothing to help the situation you are concerned about. It only takes a toll on you and your poor body. That takes us back to our hoola-hoop. You can and do control everything inside that space. Everything that fits inside of your hoola-hoop is yours to control. You can control your thinking, your attitude, your speech and your actions. And that is where your control ends. Everything outside your hoola-hoop is the world.\r\n\r\nThere is a beautiful peace inside your hoop…can you feel it? Pause for a moment right now to notice it. Doesn’t it feel good to notice that everything is really okay in there? When the world tries to pull you out of your hoop, pull back. Get back inside, where it’s safe. Ahhhh, all is well.', '“Here is the world...Don’t be afraid.”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'here-is-the-world-dont-be-afraid', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:19:26', '2015-12-10 13:19:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26579', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26583, 4, '2015-12-10 08:21:13', '2015-12-10 13:21:13', 'Burton firefighters will be busy this holiday season ensuring not only holiday cheer, but also that citizens have a safe and happy holiday.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26584\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COMMUNITY-Burton-Fire-Photo-2-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26584\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COMMUNITY-Burton-Fire-Photo-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Firefighter Joe Lee hands Santa letters from local children as part of a county wide program where Santa mailboxes can be found at every fire station.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Beaufort Firefighter Joe Lee hands Santa letters from local children as part of a county wide program where Santa mailboxes can be found at every fire station.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSanta delivery – Santa Claus has again requested the assistance of Burton firefighters for his annual trip through the neighborhoods to meet with local children until December 21st. On school nights, Sunday through Thursday, Santa will be riding on Burton fire trucks from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Santa will ride from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Santa will have holiday candy for the children.\r\n\r\nSanta and firefighters ask citizens to please understand that emergency calls and Santa’s schedule may change the times he will be around. Just listen for sirens to know if Santa is in your neighborhood.\r\n\r\nSanta Mail – As part of the Beaufort County fire service program at all county fire stations, Santa’s to be sent to the North Pole. Santa promises all letters mailed by December 16th will be answered that have a return mailing address.\r\n\r\nKeeping the Wreath Green – Green holidays wreaths are up and decorated at all Burton fire stations. When firefighters respond to a house fire during the holiday season a green bulb will be replaced with a red bulb. Burton firefighters are asking for residents to help keep their wreaths green.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials are happy to help spread holiday cheer this year and also use this time to remind citizens about fire safety during what can be a dangerous time of the year.', 'Santa and firefighters team up for safe and happy holiday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'santa-and-firefighters-team-up-for-safe-and-happy-holiday', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:21:13', '2015-12-10 13:21:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26583', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26586, 4, '2015-12-10 08:22:11', '2015-12-10 13:22:11', 'Howard Family Dental has been proudly serving Southern Georgia and South Carolina since 1980 and is pleased to announce their new Beaufort location and that Dr. Mark Squicquero has joined the group.\r\n\r\nThe new office is located at 35 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 103 in Beaufort. Dr. Squicquero is originally from Youngstown, Ohio. He earned degrees in Biology and English at Youngstown States University and went on to achieve his doctorate at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He completed a hospital-based General Practice Residency, one-year program in Advanced Restorative Dentistry and extensive training in: orthodontics, implants, cosmetic and restorative techniques, TMJ therapy, periodontics and periodontal surgery and endodontics. He taught Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology at Youngstown State University in addition to lecturing many study groups, dental societies and residents on TMJ, facial pain and occlusion.\r\n\r\nDr. Squicquero is looking forward to serving the Beaufort community. He will begin seeing patients Monday, December 7th. The office will be open Monday through Thursday each week and is offering Free Exams and X-rays for New Patients during the month of December.', 'Howard Family Dental opens new offices with free offer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'howard-family-dental-opens-new-offices-with-free-offer', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:22:11', '2015-12-10 13:22:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26586', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26588, 4, '2015-12-10 08:23:57', '2015-12-10 13:23:57', '<em>Photo above: 20 students in Thumbs Up’s program.</em>\r\n<h3>By Taylor Shawver</h3>\r\nThumbs Up is a nonprofit focused on enhancing the lives of children whose parents face pervasive economic, educational, linguistic, and mental health barriers preventing them from helping their children in school. The organization is currently run by one full-time employee, one part-time employee and around 60 volunteers.\r\n\r\nTo celebrate their 20th year anniversary, the Thumbs Up Children’s Learning Center is hosting the Candace Glover Christmas Gospel Concert on December 12th at 5 p.m. at Battery Creek High School. Candace Glover is known for her Season 12 win on American Idol, after two prior rejections. Miss Glover, who is from St. Helena, has remained close to her hometown and generously gives back to her community in order to inspire young people to chase their dreams. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Thumbs Up Educational Fundraising Campaign. The campaign’s goal is to raise money in support of tuition and transportation costs for at-risk students in Thumbs Up’s after school and summer programs.\r\n\r\nJoseph “Woody” Rutter, who has been on Thumbs Up’s Board for 10 years, explained “To me, this is a perfect way to celebrate both the 20-year anniversary of Thumbs Up and its founder Sister Mary Trzasko and to recognize one of Beaufort’s most famous citizens, Candace Glover.”\r\n\r\nOver the years, Thumbs Up has impacted many students’ lives. The organization’s building can accommodate 20 students, and although they wish they could help hundreds of students, the impact they make on their 20 is invaluable. The program focuses on the child’s academic success, but they help in every aspect of a child’s life with the belief that children cannot succeed in the classroom without the fulfillment of basic human needs. “It’s really a full human service organization with a primary focus on academics,” Woody says.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call (843) 379-8882 or email thumbsupbft@islc.net.', 'Thumbs Up – Helping children succeed in life', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'thumbs-up-helping-children-succeed-in-life', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:23:57', '2015-12-10 13:23:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26588', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26591, 4, '2015-12-10 08:29:12', '2015-12-10 13:29:12', '<em>Photo above: Co-Chairs of the Gala event: Bennett &amp; Karoline Schiller on the left with Ty &amp; Mark Reichel on the right. They are joined by Andree Lloyd, Community Outreach Director of Friends of Caroline Hospice and her husband Jay in the middle.</em>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nThe much anticipated Festival of Trees kicked off their 5 day event last Thursday night with a Gala attended by literally hundreds. Beautiful trees, special gifts, everyone looking their best, all make for a great evening. The Festival of Trees benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice, one of Beaufort’s beloved non-profit organizations. The Festival continues a tradition that started twenty-seven years ago when members of the community decided to showcase beautifully decorated trees that are judged for their originality and creativity to benefit a local charity.\r\n\r\nBesides shopping for your personal holiday tree, or donating one to a local military family, the Festival offers so much more. Imagine how relaxing it was to enjoy an hour of yoga among the festively lit trees on Saturday morning? Or let the kids play in real snow that had been trucked in on Sunday morning? Thanks Festival of Trees. Now I’m really ready for the holidays to begin!\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"26592,26595,26598,26599,26600,26601,26593,26602\"]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2015 Festival of Trees Winners</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Traditional</b></p>\r\n1) “Trannie &amp; Cindy’s Tree”, sponsored by Lulu Burgess, decorated by Nan &amp; Co.\r\n2) “ Home for the Holidays”, sponsored by Bitty’s Florist, decorated by Melissa Florence for Bitty’s, *Also Best Tree Skirt\r\n3) “For God So Loved the World”, sponsored and decorated by Community Bible Church *Also Best Holiday Spirit\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Whimsical</b></p>\r\n1) ” White Christmas”, sponsored and decorated by Sweet Bay * Also Best in Show\r\n2) “Seas &amp; Greetings from the Lowcountry”, sponsored and decorated by Tupper, Grimsley &amp; Dean Law Firm\r\n3) “Let the Good Times Roll”, sponsored and decorated by Jayne Krebs\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>School</b></p>\r\n1) “Hoe Hoe Hoe, Let It Grow”, sponsored and decorated by Beaufort Academy Lower School\r\n2) “In My Christmas Garden”, sponsored by Beaufort Water &amp; Soil Conservation District, decorated by Children in Our Community\r\n3) “Ahoy Matey” Sponsored by Geier Law Firm, decorated by Bridges Preparatory School NJHS\r\nHonorable Mention: “You Can’t Catch Me”, sponsored and decorated by Beaufort Academy Preschool\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Collegiate</b></p>\r\n1) “UNC is a Slam Dunk”, In Honor of Ginny Meeks, sponsored and decorated by Katherine Hefner and Tracey Hines\r\n2) “Spurs &amp; Feathers”, donated by Howell, Gibson, and Hughes PA, decorated by: Lorin Seigel\r\n\r\n<b>Most Delightful: </b>“Honoring the Hands of Time” sponsored by Summit Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, decorated by Residents\r\n\r\n<b>Best Handcrafted: </b>“Happy as Clams”, sponsored by Low Country Anesthesia, decorated by Riverview 3rd Grade\r\n\r\n<b>Best Beaufort Theme: </b>“Lowcountry Christmas”, sponsored and decorated by Beaufort Water Festival\r\n\r\n<b>Best in Awareness: </b>“Flying from the Purple World of Alzheimer’s” sponsored and decorated by Alzheimer’s Family Services\r\n\r\n<b>Best Representation of a Business: </b>“Sweet Tooth” sponsored and decorated by Dr. Aaron Bliley &amp; Team\r\n\r\n<b>Most Pinkalicious: </b>“ Pink PINEapple”, sponsored and decorated by Picklejuice Productions\r\n\r\n<b>Most Elegant:</b> “Horse Angels”, In Memory of Horses Tragically Lost Last Christmas, sponsored and decorated by Camelot Farms Equestrian Center\r\n\r\n<b>Most Patriotic: </b>“To Those Who Served” sponsored by Lowcountry Real Estate\r\n\r\n<b>Best Tree Topper:</b> “In Honor of Charleston Emanuel AME Church Victims”, sponsored by Complete Air\r\n\r\n<b>Best Children’s Theme: </b>sponsored and decorated by Palmetto State Bank\r\n\r\n<b>Best Tree Honoring Our Military: </b>“Ho Ho Heroes”, In Memory of all Lowcountry Insurance Services’ Friends &amp; Family Members, sponsored and decorated by Lowcountry Insurance Services\r\n\r\n<b>Most Colorful: </b>“Flower Power”, sponsored and decorated by Dataw Island Garden Club', '2015 Festival of Tress begins Beaufort’s holiday season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2015-festival-of-tress-begins-beauforts-holiday-season', '', '', '2015-12-22 19:46:33', '2015-12-23 00:46:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26591', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26604, 4, '2015-12-10 08:31:00', '2015-12-10 13:31:00', 'A new development ordinance called the Beaufort Code will be under public review through late spring. The project updates the City’s Unified Development Ordinance and is designed to simplify traditional zoning, streamline the permitting process and promote economic development.\r\n\r\n“We want to make it a lot easier and simpler to understand ‘zoning’ in the City of Beaufort, and to streamline the whole permitting process,” Beaufort City Manager Bill Prokop said. “The Beaufort Code will give staff more flexibility to work with developers to meet the intent of the Civic Master Plan.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort began updating it’s zoning regulations in late November to promote walkable, mixed- use neighborhoods guided by the city’s civic master plan. A series of technical reviews and community meetings are scheduled through next spring.\r\n\r\nThe review committee is led by Bill Harris, an architect with Allison Ramsey Architects and a member of the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Other committee members include City Councilmen George O’Kelley and Phil Cromer along with members of several city boards and commissions.\r\n\r\n“We’ve been working on these revisions for quite some time, along with the Town of Port Royal and Beaufort County. It’s a lot of work, but the result will be worth it for our citizens, our business community and developers,” Prokop said.\r\n\r\nCity planners listed key goals of the Beaufort Code:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>It is easy to read, understand and use by the public</li>\r\n	<li>Streamlines the development review process</li>\r\n	<li>Makes the outcome of the development process more predictable</li>\r\n	<li>Preserves historic, natural and cultural resources while promoting appropriate new development</li>\r\n	<li>Encourages change as envisioned by the Civic Master Plan</li>\r\n	<li>Results in appropriate infill in existing developed neighborhoods</li>\r\n	<li>Promotes economic development</li>\r\n	<li>Supports public capital infrastructure investments that have been made and will be made</li>\r\n	<li>Allows opportunities for diverse housing types</li>\r\n	<li>Encourages walkable urban places.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n“In addition, this code update will ensure the City’s ordinance is compatible with the new, similar form-based ordinances that have recently been adopted by Beaufort County and the Town of Port Royal”, said Libby Anderson, planning director for the City of Beaufort. This coordinated form- based development code process is one of the first in the country, and is something that the municipalities have been working on since 2010.\r\n\r\nThe new Beaufort Code won’t eliminate the Historic Review Board, which examines major exterior changes to structures within the city’s National Historic Landmark District.\r\n\r\nThe ordinance addresses development based on the surrounding context, from rural areas to neighborhoods to urban corridors such as Boundary Street. There are still “use requirements” that are applied based on a property’s zoning district. “A common misperception is that form-based codes address only how properties look and fit in on the outside, regardless of what goes on inside, and that’s not true,” Anderson said.', 'New ‘Beaufort Code’ to simplify zoning, permitting and economic development in the City of Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-beaufort-code-to-simplify-zoning-permitting-and-economic-development-in-the-city-of-beaufort', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:31:00', '2015-12-10 13:31:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26604', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(26606, 4, '2015-12-10 08:32:10', '2015-12-10 13:32:10', '[caption id=\"attachment_26607\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COMMUNITY-BLUE-STAR-REDEDICATION-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26607\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/COMMUNITY-BLUE-STAR-REDEDICATION-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Sandie Duerksen, West Lowcountry District Director, Garden Club of South Carolina who placed the wreath with Donna Berger, President, Lady’s Island Garden Club. Lady’s Island Garden Club member, Anne Peters, made the wreath.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Sandie Duerksen, West Lowcountry District Director, Garden Club of South Carolina who placed the wreath with Donna Berger, President, Lady’s Island Garden Club. Lady’s Island Garden Club member, Anne Peters, made the wreath.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island Garden Club held a rededication ceremony recently for their Blue Star Memorial Marker originally placed on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nThe Blue Star Memorial program began after World War II when garden clubs wished to honor the men and women who fought so successfully for freedom and peace. In cooperation with highway officials, they planted avenues of trees along the roadway, creating a living memorial. These highways became known as Blue Star Highways. Then a marker was designed featuring a blue star taken from the small service flag used by families during the war to honor their sons and daughters in the military. These became known as Blue Star Memorial Highway Markers. The appearance of rust in the center of the sign represents the blood that was shed.\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island Garden Club marker was originally placed at the Lady’s Island/St.Helena Fire Station on Highway 21 and dedicated on May 9, 1986. This Blue Star Marker was the first one installed in Beaufort County. After years of deterioration by age and elements, the Marker was moved because of the closing of the fire station in St. Helena and the marker is now on Lady’s Island Drive at a more suitable location for the public’s viewing.\r\n\r\nIn attendance were: Chaplain Courtney Peeples, Chapter 1948, Military Order of the Purple Heart who gave the Invocation; Paul Sweet, Chapter Commander, No. 1948, Military Order of the Purple Heart; Captain Greg Carroll, Director, Public Affairs, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island; Lt. Col. Edward J. Danielson, Commanding Officer, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, MCRD, Parris Island; Maj. Gen. Michael Akey (Ret.), USAF, President, Lowcountry Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; Tommy Logan and many other dignitaries and Club members. The Color Guard from Parris Island Marine Corps Depot also participated.', 'Local Garden Club rededicates the Blue Star Memorial Marker', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-garden-club-rededicates-the-blue-star-memorial-marker', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:32:10', '2015-12-10 13:32:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26609, 4, '2015-12-10 08:34:15', '2015-12-10 13:34:15', '[caption id=\"attachment_26610\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"205\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/DSC0006.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26610\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/DSC0006-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting the Port Royal Christmas Tree are from left, Vernon DeLoach, Tom Kleine, Mary Beth Heyward, Mayor Sam Murray and Joe Lee. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a> Lighting the Port Royal Christmas Tree are from left, Vernon DeLoach, Tom Kleine, Mary Beth Heyward, Mayor Sam Murray and Joe Lee. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Katie Vargo, of Port Royal Elementary School, leads her choir in song prior to the arrival of Santa. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nAbout a hundred local families didn’t let a little rain stop them from attending the annual Port Royal Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Port Royal Elementary School. But the rain did cut short the program and, after the tree was lit, everyone went indoors to wait for a visit from the jolly old elf himself. And as promised, Santa Claus arrived on the back of a fire engine and listened to every child’s wishes for Christmas and gave them each a little gift.', 'Port Royal Christmas Tree lights up despite the rain', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royal-christmas-tree-lights-up-despite-the-rain', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:34:15', '2015-12-10 13:34:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26609', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26615, 4, '2015-12-10 08:35:18', '2015-12-10 13:35:18', 'Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.\r\n\r\nAccording to Wikipedia, “The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.” They help more than 7 million children every Christmas.\r\n\r\nOnce again, Merry Maids is an official drop-off location for Toys for Tots. If you are interested in donating this year, bring your present to 829 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Drop off times/days are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.', 'Merry Maids supports Toys for Tots as a drop-off location', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'merry-maids-supports-toys-for-tots-as-a-drop-off-location', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:35:18', '2015-12-10 13:35:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26617, 4, '2015-12-10 08:36:30', '2015-12-10 13:36:30', '<em>Photo above: Grant recipients with Community Foundation board of directors members.</em>\r\n\r\nCommunity Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded $157,250 in grants to five Beaufort and Jasper County nonprofit organizations on Dec. 2nd. The organizations and their projects are:\r\n\r\n<b>American Red Cross</b>, Bluffton: $20,950 to purchase smoke alarms and printed materials for their Prepare SC: Ready 365 Smoke Alarm Canvassing project.\r\n\r\n<b>Antioch Education Center</b>, Ridgeland: $75,000 for a down payment to purchase a building which will house the Antioch Medical Education Center. This center will offer medical training, including Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician\r\ncertification programs.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry Amateur Radio Repeater Association</b>, southern Beaufort County: $10,800 for the Digital Repeater Network, a program to upgrade and install repeaters to be used during emergencies and disasters.\r\n\r\n<b>Santa Elena Project Foundation</b>, Beaufort: $30,000 to fund the Santa Elena Center’s Opening Exhibit, which will tell the story of Europe’s race to settle the New World 450 years ago.\r\n\r\n<b>Sandbox an Interactive Children’s Museum</b>, Hilton Head Island: $20,500 to fund a consultant to determine the best use of space for a new children’s museum that will be built as part of the Coligny redevelopment project.', 'Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards $157,250 in grants to local nonprofit organizations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'community-foundation-of-the-lowcountry-awards-157250-in-grants-to-local-nonprofit-organizations', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:36:30', '2015-12-10 13:36:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26617', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26620, 4, '2015-12-10 08:38:34', '2015-12-10 13:38:34', '<em><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Train-show-2014-2-of-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26622\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Train-show-2014-2-of-5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Train show 2014 (2 of 5)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Photo above: All ages enjoying the 22nd annual Christmas Train Show. All photos courtesy of the Beaufort Railroaders.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Railroaders Model Train Club will present its 23rd annual Christmas Train Show at the Beaufort Branch of the Beaufort County Library System December 15th through 19th at 311 Scott St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nOn exhibit will be several different scales of model and toy train layouts, large and small, some with realistic themes and some pretty fanciful. The train show is a Christmas tradition, and has been enjoyed over the years by thousands who appreciate detailed modeling, action, lights, color, fun and nostalgia. Returning this year are some old favorite layout exhibits from past shows - now rebuilt and ready to entertain!\r\n\r\nThe trains will be available for viewing at the following times:\r\n\r\n<b>Tuesday, December 15th - </b>10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, December 16th - </b>10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, December 17th - </b>10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Friday, December 18th - </b>1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Saturday, December 19th - </b>10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, contact the library at (843) 255-6430.', 'Annual Christmas Train Show returns to local library', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'annual-christmas-train-show-returns-to-local-library', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:38:34', '2015-12-10 13:38:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26620', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26627, 4, '2015-12-10 08:40:48', '2015-12-10 13:40:48', '[caption id=\"attachment_26628\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"217\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bettle-Norman-MD-01.16.12.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26628\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bettle-Norman-MD-01.16.12-217x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Norman Bettle\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dr. Norman Bettle[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Norman Bettle, a board-certified neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with Coastal Neurology, has been named chief of staff at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, replacing the outgoing Dr. Chad Tober.\r\n\r\nA native of Germany and graduate of Humboldt University of Berlin, Dr. Bettle spent two years training in various medical and surgical positions in the United Kingdom before moving to the states to complete an internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center followed by a residency in Neurology and fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the University of California in San Diego. In 2004, he joined the Coastal Neurology group.\r\n\r\nIn his new position as chief of staff, Dr. Bettle will be responsible for enforcing and interpreting Beaufort Memorial’s bylaws, rules and regulations for the hospital’s physicians. He also will be the spokesman for the medical staff and represent their views and needs to the hospital board and CEO.\r\n\r\nWorking in cooperation with BMH department and committee chairs, Dr. Bettle will oversee the process of credentials review and continuing education and improvement activities for the medical staff. In addition, he will serve as an ex-officio member of the hospital board and interpret polices of the board for physicians.', 'Dr. Norman Bettle named Beaufort  Memorial Hospital’s Chief of Staff', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dr-norman-bettle-named-beaufort-memorial-hospitals-chief-of-staff', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:40:48', '2015-12-10 13:40:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26627', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26630, 4, '2015-12-10 08:47:38', '2015-12-10 13:47:38', '<em>Photo above: Shepherds, angels and three wise walk behind a float with a live Nativity scene.</em>\r\n<h3>Covered by local photographer Bob Sofaly</h3>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Christmas Parade</span></h2>\r\nThe traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade was held last Sunday afternoon showcasing friends, families, and organziations as they walked through the streets of downtown Beaufort. Floats, bands, groups of walkers and personal cars and trucks were all present.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26631,26634,26636,26637,26638\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Light Up the Night Boat Parade</span></h2>\r\nBeaufort Sail and Power Squadron and Main Street Beaufort, USA, celebrated another festive holiday season with the magical display of decorated boats ambling up the Beaufort River in the Light Up the Night Boat Parade at the Waterfront Park. Families enjoyed this wonderful display of decorated boats with cookies and cups of hot chocolate as they stood by the seawall on a perfect Beaufort night. And the winners are:\r\n\r\nPower Boats under 25’: First Place – Sassy Rose, Capt. Eddie Adams; Second Place – Beau Cat, Capt. Daniel Walsh\r\n\r\nPower Boats 25’ &amp; over: First Place – Tipsy, Capt. Ed Livingston; Second Place – Tardis, Capt. Bob Corsaro\r\n\r\nSailboats 30’ &amp; over: First Place – Spartina, Capt. Simon Jenkins; Second Place – Christine, Capt. Robert Morris\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26639,26640,26641,26642,26643\"]\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Holiday Shrimp Festival</span></h2>\r\nIf you missed the make-up day for the annual Shrimp Festival and the Light up the Night Parade on Saturday at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, you can’t blame the weather this time.LaNelle Fabian, Executive Director of Main Street Beaufort, USA, said she has had several requests from people suggesting they do the same type event involving food during the day and the boat parade at night for next year. “This is something the board will discuss for next year”, she said.\r\n\r\nFabian said about 2,500 people showed up for the twin event. “We had a steady stream of people all day, she said. “It got really busy for the Parris Island Marine Band and the boat parade.” So maybe next year it will be another full day of food and fun culminating with the festive boat parade as Beaufort only knows how to do!\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26644,26645,26646,26647,26648\"]', 'Downtown Beaufort Celebrations for Holiday Weekend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'downtown-beaufort-celebrations-for-holiday-weekend', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:47:38', '2015-12-10 13:47:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26651, 4, '2015-12-10 08:54:18', '2015-12-10 13:54:18', '<em>Photo above by Alexandra Leung.</em>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Dataw-Xmas-15-10-of-38-e1449755609864.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-26655\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Dataw-Xmas-15-10-of-38-e1449755609864-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"Dataw Xmas 15 (10 of 38)\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" /></a>Continuing a holiday tradition of helping others, the residents of the Dataw Island Club collected over 200 toys for children of deployed military personnel from the Marine Corps Air Station during the 14th annual Santa Claus Open Day, held Sunday, December 6, 2015. Over 65 children picked a toy of their choice and took pictures with Santa after a delicious and kid-friendly lunch.\r\n\r\nFamily members assigned to VMFA AW 224, VMFA 312 and a number of individual augments (marines who are picked out of their units to go on deployment with another unit based on need) were in attendance and accompanied by Colonel Peter Buck, MCAS Beaufort Commanding Officer and Colonel Robert Cooper, MAG-31 Commanding Officer.\r\n\r\nAfter lunch was finished and toys were distributed, Colonel Buck and Colonel Cooper gave short speeches expressing gratitude for the continuation of this Dataw tradition saying, “We are so thankful for everything this community does to show support.”\r\n\r\nAll additional toys collected for the event were packed up and sent to the MCAS Beaufort ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign.\r\n\r\n“This is a long standing tradition at Dataw Island,” said Ted Bartlett, Dataw Island General Manager. “We are very proud of our members who took part in the recent Santa Claus Open Day and helping to provide Christmas toys for the children of Beaufort-area armed service personnel. Hosting charity outings such as this is a positive way to help the community and to assist those who are sacrificing for our freedoms.”\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"26659,26658,26656,26654,26653\"]', 'Santa goes to Dataw for party with children of deployed local military', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'giving-receiving', '', '', '2015-12-10 08:54:58', '2015-12-10 13:54:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26651', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26663, 4, '2015-12-17 20:54:27', '2015-12-18 01:54:27', '<b>Sea Island Carriage offers holiday rides </b>\r\n\r\nSea Island Carriage Company brings Holiday Carriage Rides to Old Village Port Royal every weekend all December long. Sea Island Carriage Company will be operating Holiday Carriage Rides through the Old Village of Port Royal to see the lights, meet and feed the horses and have lots of holiday fun while supporting the efforts of Friends of Caroline Hospice.\r\n\r\nA special staging area has been set up behind The Shed along 8th Street Extension where attendees can meet and feed the horses treats and get a photo too. Enjoy a hot chocolate station, holiday treats and more. Blankets will be provided or you can bring your own to stay warm as you ride through the streets of Port Royal and enjoy Christmas music while taking a look at the decorated houses of the Old Village.\r\n\r\nRides will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and last approximately 30 minutes each. Departure times are 5:45, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45 and 9 p.m. nightly and tickets are only $12 each, with children under 3 free. Call 843-524-TOURS for reservations. Proceeds benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice.\r\n\r\n<b>Historic Penn Center hosts holiday events </b>\r\n\r\nJoin us this yuletide season, as we deck the halls and open the doors of the beautiful houses &amp; cottages built by Penn School students and the St. Helena Island community. The houses have been decorated by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., CHUMS, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lowcountry Ladies, The Magnolias, The Pierians, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Mrs. Cedar Lawrence.\r\n\r\nWe welcome all to the Historic Penn Center for tours, treats, storytelling, music, wine tasting &amp; special pricing at the Welcome Center gift shop.\r\n\r\nTake a picture with Santa on Dec. 19th from 12 to 2 p.m. and Dec. 20th from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a Bowman Winery tasting on Dec. 20th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe annual live Nativity Scene &amp;andCommunity Choir Concert will be held at the Frissell Community House on Dec. 20th at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Mrs. Marie Lewis, Event Coordinator, at (843) 252-3863, Ms. Ingrid Owens, Director of History, Arts and Culture, at (843) 838-2474, or email info@penncenter.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Adaptive golf event to be held at Legends Parris Island</b>\r\n\r\nMerry December and Happy Christmas! Santa won’t deliver the perfect swing. So…if you want to work on your swing join us this weekend. What better way to burn off some of those Christmas Cookies?\r\n\r\nIt may not be as warm as last weekend, but we’ll have a great time on the range. We hope to see everyone out there December 19th at The Legends of Parris Island from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. To register or for more info contact Andy at (843) 228-2240 or email hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org, or contact Steve at (843) 522-5850 or email sgiammona@bmhsc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Integrative Healing Arts </b><b>Sampler scheduled at Beaufort Chiropractic </b>\r\n\r\nThe Integrative Healing Arts Sampler is coming Saturday, December 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at 705 Bladen St. in Beaufort. Give a healing gift to the ones you love for this holiday season. Join our health care volunteers for 20-minute sessions of Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Counseling, Healing Touch, massage, and more. These creative therapies in a clinical, nurturing, and integrative environment are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services or without insurance for counseling. Cost of $10 per session goes toward the non-profit operating expenses. Prayer, scholarship applications for free services, and gift certificates also available onsite. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org for more information or call 843-770-9947.\r\n\r\n<b>Church invites all to Christmas Eve Service </b>\r\n\r\nPort Royal United Methodist Church will be having Christmas Eve Service December 24 at 5pm at 1602 Columbia Avenue, Port Royal. Communion will be served, and all of the public are welcome to attend. Please call 843-524-2005.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA opens winter sports registration</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration for youth and adult basketball is now underway at the YMCA of Beaufort County. Youth basketball (age 3-12) registration is open until Dec. 29 with games starting January 4. Cost is $55 per person for Y members and $70 for non-members. Adult (age 18+) basketball registration is open until Dec. 21 with games starting Jan. 11. Cost is $40 per person for Y members, $50 for non-members, and teams are $250.\r\n\r\nRegistration for our Cheerleading Clinic (ages 4-10) is also underway at the YMCA through Jan. 3, 2016. Class is once per week for 5 weeks starting Jan. 3, 2016. Cost is $ 50 for Y members and $ 70 non-members. Class size is limited. Register for any of these programs at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave., in Port Royal, online at ymcabeaufortcounty.com or call 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n<b>Reserve your seat at the Legislative Luncheon</b>\r\n\r\nReserve your seat or table at the Legislative Luncheon on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Callawassie Island Club sponsored by the Beaufort County Association of Realtors, Lockheed Martin, and South Carolina Lowcountry Tourism Commission. Registration and networking begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for members, $50 for non-members. A formal lunch will be served. Individual seats and tables of 8 or 10 are available. RSVP today by calling 843-525-8500 or emailing Valerie@BeaufortSC.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Retina specialist to speak in Hilton Head </b>\r\n\r\nPeter Liggett, M.D., a Hilton Head retina specialist, will conduct an educational seminar on macular degeneration from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, at the Country Club of Hilton Head at Hilton Head Plantation. The seminar will take place before the Lions Club luncheon. The public is invited to attend the seminar and the luncheon. To register for the seminar, call Heather Bragg at 843-415-3490 or RSVP at www.hhmr.org/lionsclub. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided during the seminar. Separate registration is required for the luncheon. To gain entry into Hilton Head Plantation, attendees only need to tell the plantation security guard that they are attending Dr. Liggett’s presentation.\r\n<h2>Upcoming library events</h2>\r\nTo be held at the <b>Beaufort Branch Library</b> at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Beaufort Book Club\r\n</b>Date: Thursday, January 21st 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\r\nDescription: Each month will be a discussion of a different type of book—some fiction, some memoir, some nonfiction—selected and voted upon by club members. Anyone who wants can join us for dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant. In January, we’re reading <em>The Sound of Glass</em> by Karen White. For more information, please call or email Brendagael Beasley-Forrest at (843)255-6436 or bbeasley@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Color Me Happy - Adult Coloring Club\r\n</b>Date: Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\r\nDescription: Studies have proven that coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Treat yourself to some free time to color, listen to relaxing music, eat snacks and socialize. We’ll supply the coloring sheets and colored pencils. This event is for ages 16 and up. For more information, please call or email Stacey Inman at (843) 255-6458 or sinman@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Beginning/Gentle Yoga\r\n</b>Date: Saturdays (starting January 9, 2016) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.\r\nDescription: Our new Gentle Yoga class is aimed at getting people going and teaching alignment in the poses. The result is improved flexibility and circulation, a stronger body and a calmer mind. Instructor Cindy Gilmore is trained to teach this physical practice and the mental focus on breathing. Pose modifications will be available. Please bring own mat and optional accessories (blocks, water, etc.). For more information, please call or email Ann Cox at (843)255-6458 or acox@bcgov.net\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>One on One Computer Help\r\n</b>Date: Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please call to confirm availability.\r\nDescription: Need help with computers? Stop by the Beaufort Branch Library on Monday or Thursday evenings; a tech expert will be standing by to assist you with all your technology needs! Please contact Stacey Inman at (843) 255-6458 or sinman@bcgov.net for more information.\r\n\r\nEvent: <b>Reserve a Librarian\r\n</b>Date: By appointment only.\r\nDescription: Need time with a librarian? All inquiries welcome. Please contact Stacey Inman at (843) 255-6458 or sinman@bcgov.net for more information\r\n\r\n<em>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</em>', 'What To Do the week of December 17th-23rd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-december-17th-23rd', '', '', '2015-12-17 20:54:27', '2015-12-18 01:54:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26663', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26665, 4, '2015-12-17 20:57:23', '2015-12-18 01:57:23', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/PETS-Malachi.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26666\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/PETS-Malachi-169x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Malachi\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Malachi is a wonderful 7 year old senior boy. He may seem shy at first but will quickly warm up. He loves to be pet. Meet with Malachi today! He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/PETS-Roxanne.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26667\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/PETS-Roxanne-285x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Roxanne\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Roxanne is a lovely 2 year old girl. She loves outdoors time, walking on the leash, and receiving belly rubs. Meet with Roxanne today! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Mon. - Sat. from 12 to 7 p.m. </em>\r\n<em>Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more info.</em></p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-20', '', '', '2015-12-17 20:57:23', '2015-12-18 01:57:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26665', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26669, 4, '2015-12-17 20:58:21', '2015-12-18 01:58:21', 'For over 30 years I have had the honor and privilege of taking care of the cats, dogs, cows, horses, sheep (yes we have some sheep), pigs, and goats of Beaufort, Jasper, and sometimes Colleton county. Some other species such as hamsters, guinea pigs, big birds, little birds, big snakes, little snakes and turtles have been carried through our doors. I have loved almost every minute of it. However, the sadness is real when a beloved pet has to be ushered out of this world humanely when he or she can go no further. The good far outweighs the bad. Over the years my chosen profession has necessitated me to have 7 different orthopedic surgeries (thank you Dr. J). Hospital bouts with Salmonella, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme’s Disease were sandwiched in there as well. None of these setbacks approached what happened this year.\r\n\r\nIn February I was charged and arrested by D.H.E.C officers for 3 violations of their code. The drugs involved were the male hormone testosterone- given back to D.H.E.C. in its entirety- and scripts for a medication to control seizures in two patients. The arrest and my picture made the front page of the Beaufort Gazette. My medical license was subsequently temporarily suspended. No indictment was ever brought down. No grand jury was ever given the case for an up or down vote. In October eight months after the arrest the charges were dismissed. In November my medical license was reinstated. Now in December I am practicing again at our Boundary Street office.\r\n\r\nThe last eight months have been very difficult. Our patients and clients had to look elsewhere for care. When clients would ask, I had no information to give other than we were all waiting on the legal system to come to a conclusion. To the clients and patients that I could not help, I am very, very sorry. We will be open 6 days per week to serve our client families. To the many, many clients who had to leave, we understand. If a family wants the type of care that we gave previously we would love to see you again. If you are happy where you are, please stay. Beaufort has many good veterinarians. Our office will offer drop off care, day boarding, boarding, grooming, and bathing in addition to our medical and surgical services. We will be in the office 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Come by to say hi if you would like, or call us at 843-524-2224.\r\n\r\nI have the best job in the world. I love all of my patients and their owners (some species are still a little iffy). My profession was taken away from me for 8 months but now we can do what we love again. Please stop in at 2511 Boundary St. Our telephone number is still 843-524-2224. That number will be answered by a real human 24 hours a day. Thank you to everyone that called, sent cards, posted to social media, or just hugged me in the grocery store. I will never forget those kindnesses. A special thanks goes out to Fred Kuhn, Esq. and all of his staff at Moss, Kuhn, and Fleming. I will try to be an empathetic, good, and dedicated doctor of animals for at least another 10 years or so, the good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise (at least not too much anyway). Until then be well and be strong.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 540px;\">– C. Allen Henry, DVM</p>', 'A personal note from Dr. C. Allen Henry, DVM', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-personal-note-from-dr-c-allen-henry-dvm', '', '', '2015-12-17 20:58:21', '2015-12-18 01:58:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26669', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26671, 4, '2015-12-17 21:00:58', '2015-12-18 02:00:58', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nChristmas is my favorite time of year. Why? That’s easy. There is food everywhere and some of it is sure to drop on the floor and Mom makes sure I have a stocking and stuff under the tree on Christmas morning just like everybody else. My friend Percy and I have been cruising the internet to see what might pique our fancy as “our big” gift for this year. So you won’t have to work hard, we thought we’d share them with you.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1-Alligator-by-Kong.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-26672 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/1-Alligator-by-Kong-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"1 Alligator by Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" /></a>First is Ali the Alligator by Kong. These gators have a super-soft, plush fabric outer layer that makes them so squishy that I love to toss them in the air. Then there is a second layer of nylon fabric for added durability in case a pup like me gets too excited. The internal squeaker is also protected with its own durable fabric pouch for lasting fun! And getting the bite on a gator living in South Carolina makes me feel invincible – at least until I meet one in person.\r\n\r\nNext up is an interactive dog bowl from Aikiou. I tend to gobble my food (who doesn’t) and it kind of makes Mom nuts so she wants to get me this torture machine which has five compartments and makes me work for my food. She says it will improve my digestion, create a sense of calm during feeding time and improve my overall health. Yeah right! I’ve had a chat with Santa and I think somehow this little item is going to get lost in that big red bag of his.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/9-cat-crib.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-26674\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/9-cat-crib-150x150.png\" alt=\"9 cat crib\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Percy found the perfect gift if your cat is fond of hiding under furniture. Ever heard of the Cat Crib? Me either but it is a space-saving cat hammock your feline will love. This is cat furniture that doesn’t mess up the esthetics of your rooms or make them seem cluttered. The cat hammock fits under just about any chair and provides a place to hide and sleep. The patented strap design won’t slip either and unless they eat it, your cat will have a great space all to himself.\r\n\r\nPercy says that almost all cats love to play in and with boxes. So he found Catty Stacks which provides basically boxes. But very cool boxes. Designer colors and shapes will provide him hours of fun.\r\n\r\nSo there you have it. Don’t feel you have to get your pet all of these great presents but, I am sure they were really good this year so a reward might be in order don’t you think? At least get them a whole shelf full of treats. And no coal. Definitely, no coal. Merry Christmas everybody. Have a wonderful time with your family and friends. And if it is just you and your pet this Christmas, snuggle and go for a long walk together. The together part is so much more important than all of these presents…except maybe the alligator one…', 'Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-forget-your-furry-friends-this-holiday-season', '', '', '2015-12-17 21:00:58', '2015-12-18 02:00:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26671', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26676, 4, '2015-12-17 21:02:14', '2015-12-18 02:02:14', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nWhoa! Wait a minute! There is no such thing. At least, that’s what we’ve all been told. Relax. All that we have learned is still good. And correct. It’s just that we get to learn a whole new wine this week. And, after we taste our new wine, I suspect we will have had our eyes opened wider. Always a good thing when it comes to new wines.\r\n\r\nSo, off we go to Italy. To a region that we don’t know well. Mostly because we don’t drink a lot of their wines. Lombardy, one of the twenty wine regions in Italy, Lombardy is located in the northwestern part of the country, east of the Piedmont region. It is just over 9,000 square miles and about ten million people (a sixth of the country’s total) live there. Milan is the capital city of Lombardy. The region’s name goes back to a Germanic tribe, the Lombards, who ruled the area in the 6th century. This is a region with lots of lakes, all from glacial origins. Including Lake Garda and Lake Como. The wine region of Lombardy has 15 DOCs, 3 GOCGs and 13 IGTs, geographically typical wines. They produce red, white and rosé wines. But, for many wine drinkers, their best is the DOCG Franciacorta. This is a sparkling wine, and, yes, it has been compared to French Champagne. Favorably compared. Let’s see why. . .\r\n\r\nTo begin with, Franciacorta is made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Sometimes a small amount of Pinot Blanc. We know that the first two of these varieties are the basis for Champagne’s wines. And, they are not the usual for Italian sparkling wines. (Think of Prosecco and Moscato. Way better known as Italian bubbles!) Franciacorta wine comes both non-vintage and vintaged. Like Champagne. There are rosé versions and Blanc de Blancs. When “experts” gather to taste Franciacorta wines, the descriptions are very similar to Champagnes. Biscuit, brioche, lemon, creaminess are all common terms for both appellations. Basically, Franciacorte is considered to be Italy’s best bubbly.\r\n\r\nThere are some differences, though, between Champagne and Franciacorta. First, Champagne production dates back 350 years; Franciacorte has only 65 or so years of history. This sparkling wine is a newcomer in the world of Italian wines. The first one ever made was in the late 1950’s. It was an attempt to make a “Champagne” style wine, not just a sparkling, but something to compete with Champagne in quality. The first was very well done, and well received. And more Franciacortas followed quickly. The second big difference between Champagne and Franciacorta is the amount wine they produce. The French produce more than seven million gallons a year. One hundred times more than Franciacorta. Which means Franciacortas are harder to find. And can be costly.\r\n\r\nIn 1967, Franciacorte was established as a DOC wine. In 1995, it was elevated to DOCG. Italian wine laws say that these wines are bottle aged on their lees, to enhance flavors and complexities. For non-vintage wines, the aging is 18 months. For rosés and satèn (their name for blanc de blancs) wines it’s 24 months, and, for vintage dated wines it’s 30 months. Reserve Franciacorta wines are 60 months. All these directives are meant to raise the quality level of the wines. Besides these laws, Franciacorta producers are helped by an almost perfect climate and soil. Warm, sunny summer days and cooler nights. Resulting in good acidity and developed flavors in their grapes. The vineyards have gravely, stony soils that are well drained and mineral-rich.\r\n\r\nHopefully, with just this bit of new knowledge, we are all ready for our Franciacorta? Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut. The Ferghettini winery was established, in 1992, by Roberto Gatti. Roberta had spent years working in the local vineyards and was well-respected by others in the wine industry. His reputation let him acquire contracts for some of the very best grapes in the appellation. Today, he has 445 acres of vines, in nine Franciacorta districts. Besides top quality grapes, Roberto and his wife and their two children also emphasized top quality equipment and vineyard management. The family is supported by 15 employees and they produce 350,000 bottles a year.\r\n\r\nThe Ferghettina Franciacorta Brut is made from 95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir. There are 250,000 bottles of this wine per year. The first fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Grapes from each vineyard are fermented separately (like Champagne), and then rest in steel tanks before the second fermentation. The wines are blended, sugar and yeasts are added, and the wines are bottled for their second fermentation. Like Champagne. Four weeks for the second fermentation, followed by 24 months of sitting in its lees in the bottles. Then, finally, disgorging and corking is done. Our wine is straw yellow in color. With aromas of hazelnuts, sweet fruits and white flowers. Delicious. And ready to drink by itself or with cheese or seafoods. Any where you would enjoy a Champagne. Good news is the cost. $24.97. Bad news is there is a very limited amount. I guess, though, that has to be expected if Champagne producers make 100 times more than Franciacorta producers. An eye opening new wine! For Christmas or before. Enjoy.', 'And this week, we will discuss Italian Champagne', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'and-this-week-we-will-discuss-italian-champagne', '', '', '2015-12-17 21:02:14', '2015-12-18 02:02:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26676', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26678, 4, '2015-12-17 21:03:09', '2015-12-18 02:03:09', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThis is the time of the year when we run around buying gifts for loved ones and struggle to find the perfect one. In O. Henry’s classic Christmas story, The Gift of the Magi, we are reminded that giving presents should come from the heart. How sad that we cannot find the right gifts for the people we love when the two characters in the story sold their prized possessions to go out and buy a gift for their loved one. She cut and sold her hair to buy him a fob chain for his prized watch, an heirloom from his grandfather. And he sold his watch so he could buy beautiful combs for her hair. Talk about gifts from the heart.\r\n\r\nI am embarrassed to say that I thought of this story as I stood in line purchasing an i-Tunes card for my grandson. And I am not the only one either. Many people revert to giftcards instead of trying to buy gifts. I was justifying this purchase because my grandson loves to play electronic games. But what happens when he is my age and he is thinking of the gifts he received from me. Will he remember the i-Tunes giftcard? Where is the gift from my heart?\r\n\r\nNow looking around my home office I realize that I have gifts received throughout my life sitting in my book cabinet. The book Madeleine was given to me when I was six years old soon after I had my appendix out just like Madeleine. The book Heidi was given to me for my eighth birthday after seeing my favorite Shirley Temple movie. There are Poetry books from my father and wonderful books from my son, daughter and daughter-in-law; all of them with personal inscriptions. And then there are the treasured letters and cards from my parents where I am reminded of birthdays and events we shared. These are the gifts I still treasure.\r\n\r\nAnd so, Master Finnegan is still getting the i-Tunes card. But his two main gifts will be a book called Gulliver’s Travels with a personal inscription from his grandmother; “May you enjoy a lifetime of reading”. He will also receive a letter from me describing our time together this year. These are the gifts from my heart that hopefully he will treasure in years to come.', 'Recalling the Gift of the Magi this Christmas', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'recalling-the-gift-of-the-magi-this-christmas', '', '', '2015-12-17 21:03:09', '2015-12-18 02:03:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(26680, 4, '2015-12-17 21:04:48', '2015-12-18 02:04:48', '<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nThe next time a young person asks you what is the business of the future, you might consider telling them “bulkheads.” “Bulkheads are very popular in Beaufort County,” County Planning Director Tony Criscitello told me on Monday.\r\n\r\nAnd they will likely become more popular.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_26681\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/VOICES-RAUCH.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-26681\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/VOICES-RAUCH-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"This screenshot from NOAA’s website shows what The Green at Pinckney and Kings Streets in Beaufort would look like at high tide, were the seas to rise by 36 inches. A prominent climate scientist said Monday that his researches indicate the global sea level has risen two inches in the past 15 years.\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" /></a> This screenshot from NOAA’s website shows what The Green at Pinckney and Kings Streets in Beaufort would look like at high tide, were the seas to rise by 36 inches. A prominent climate scientist said Monday that his researches indicate the global sea level has risen two inches in the past 15 years.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThree low-lying Pacific nations, Kiribati, Tokelau and Tuvalu (within the Marshall Islands), caught the world’s attention last week when their leaders told negotiators at the global warming summit in Paris that they believe their nations will be largely under water by 2090, The Wall Street Journal reported. Their claim was based upon the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s findings that sea levels will rise by “as much as 87 centimeters (nearly 3 feet) by 2090.”\r\n\r\nWhat does that mean for us? One of the world’s foremost experts on sea level rise, climate scientist Robert Kopp, Associate Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University, told me Monday that for a variety of very complicated reasons that include where the Antarctic glaciers are melting fastest and the earth’s orbit and its relationship to the earth’s curvature, sea level rise in Beaufort and the Carolina Lowcountry in the upcoming years will be “slightly above the global average, while the Marshall Islands will be about average.”\r\n\r\nWhat would three feet of sea level rise mean for Beaufort? To see, go to https://coast.noaa.gov/slr where the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put up a handy interactive map that shows which lands everywhere in the USA will be underwater at 1-6 feet of sea level rise. The map shows that “The Green” at Pinckney and King Streets would be more than 50% underwater at high tide if the mean sea level were to rise by three feet.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, NOAA has been studying the rise in “nuisance flooding.” The agency’s oceanographers have found that the number of days that Charleston has had salt water flooding in its streets rose from 8 in 1960 to 33 in 2014. The 2015 tally isn’t in yet, of course, but with the recent king tides the number won’t be small. NOAA’s September, 2015 nuisance flooding report attributes the rise in flooding in coastal communities around the country to “higher sea levels and more frequent storm surge, compounded by the strengthening El Niño.”\r\n\r\nHow much have the seas actually risen? “About two inches since the year 2000,” Professor Kopp says. Brady Phillips, a climate expert at NOAA further explained that the recent rise is due almost entirely to the thermal expansion of water at one degree Celsius higher. The effect of the much-publicized melting glaciers has largely not yet been felt, he said.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, the year after Hurricane Sandy killed 43 New Yorkers and caused $71 billion in property damage, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the $20 billion “Stronger, More Resilient New York Plan” that took for its premise “We can fight for and rebuild what was lost, fortify the shoreline, and develop waterfront areas for the benefit of all New Yorkers. The city cannot, and will not, retreat.” The plan calls for a variety of measures like bulkheads, elevating low-lying streets and better drainage systems.\r\n\r\nJapan too — also in the wake of a natural disaster, in their case the 2011 tsunami that badly damaged the Fukushima Nuclear Facility — has undertaken an aggressive shoreline protection program. Japan’s plan calls for more than 300 miles of seawalls, some several stories high.\r\n\r\nNo one at Beaufort County was aware last week of any similar grand plans to fortify infrastructure that the county or its municipalities have developed. But one thing’s for sure: like New York and Tokyo, Beaufort County and communities on all three coasts will not retreat. If it comes, they will face the threat.\r\n\r\nIn a modest way, without formally acknowledging it, the County is doing so already. Eddie Bellamy, Beaufort County’s Public Works Director, the man on the front lines, told me this on Monday: “This global warming, I don’t know what causes it, but I darn sure know it exists. Those king tides we just had, those were higher tides than anybody I work with can remember.”\r\n\r\nBellamy’s present primary focus in the face of salt water flooding, he said, is on keeping the county’s roads above sea level, and on the most low-lying ones he says the county’s been trucking in dirt to get their elevations up.\r\n\r\nThe last time this happened, Professor Kopp added, was 125,000 years ago. Then, according to the professor’s researches, the Earth was 5 degrees warmer than it is today and the seas were 7-9 meters (22-28 ft.) higher.\r\n\r\nThat’s a lot of bulkheads that will be built between here and there.', 'Paris talks focus attention on rising seas', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paris-talks-focus-attention-on-rising-seas', '', '', '2015-12-17 21:04:48', '2015-12-18 02:04:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=26680', 0, 'post', '', 0);
