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(14560, 4, '2014-01-02 09:40:28', '2014-01-02 14:40:28', '', 'DSCF6659', 'President of HELP of Beaufort Steve Curless and Mike Covert of Covert Aire look at the cans of food at HELP on Tuesday, Dec. 31', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'dscf6659', '', '', '2014-01-02 09:40:28', '2014-01-02 14:40:28', '', 14534, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF6659.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(14561, 4, '2014-01-02 09:41:21', '2014-01-02 14:41:21', '', 'DSCF6651', 'Mike Covert, left, unloads food donations from his truck to HELP of Beaufort at 1910 Baggett St.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'dscf6651', '', '', '2014-01-02 09:41:21', '2014-01-02 14:41:21', '', 14534, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF6651.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(14563, 4, '2014-01-02 09:44:09', '2014-01-02 14:44:09', '', 'Will Lutz engagement', 'A toast to the happy couple: Will Lutz and \nElizabeth Walker.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'will-lutz-engagement', '', '', '2014-01-02 09:44:09', '2014-01-02 14:44:09', '', 14527, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Will-Lutz-engagement.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(14564, 4, '2014-01-02 09:45:17', '2014-01-02 14:45:17', '', 'IMG_1326', 'Bruce and Susie Walker of Highlands, N.C.; Elizabeth Walker, \nWill Lutz and Maxine and Benton Lutz.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'img_1326', '', '', '2014-01-02 09:45:17', '2014-01-02 14:45:17', '', 14527, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1326.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(14566, 4, '2014-01-02 09:47:05', '2014-01-02 14:47:05', '', 'DSCF6644', 'Longtime HELP of Beaufort volunteer Rosemary carries donations', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'dscf6644', '', '', '2014-01-02 09:47:05', '2014-01-02 14:47:05', '', 14534, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF6644.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(14567, 4, '2014-01-02 09:48:00', '2014-01-02 14:48:00', '', 'DSCF6640', 'Steve Curless greets Mike Covert and thanks him for his generous donation to the nonprofit HELP of Beaufort. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'dscf6640', '', '', '2014-01-02 09:48:00', '2014-01-02 14:48:00', '', 14534, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF6640.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(14578, 4, '2014-01-09 10:12:06', '2014-01-09 15:12:06', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nI have a dog friend with a bark that could cut glass.  She is a well mannered, clever blonde poodly-sort loaded to the gills with otherwise good-dog attributes. But when she lets loose with her song, humans within range grit teeth and hold on until it stops. Her mom and I are working toward establishing a positive interrupt sequence so we can all remain friends.\r\n\r\nSo, what’s with the barking? In the wild, adult canids rarely bark and only in specific situations: in defense of the den or pups, a warning, a protest, a threat or an actual attack.  By comparison, our housedogs are virtuoso barkers, capable of a variety of melodies but also barking for specific reasons. Genetics plays a role in the style and quality of a dog’s tune. Those dogs selectively bred as “scent” hounds (beagles, coonhounds, foxhounds) give voice, usually a hearty Ah-Roo! to announce the presence of their prey. Herding dogs, the Type-A’s of the dog world, will short-yap continuously while managing their sheep. Sight hounds (greyhounds, afghans) prefer to chase quarry rather than bark and guarding breeds (akitas, mastiffs) will save their barks for serious provocation while quietly escorting you off the property. Dog barks can communicate a message, attract attention or express excitement.\r\n\r\n<b>Alarm barking</b> is common to most breeds. It is a dog’s way of telling you that Timmy’s in the well or that something is amiss in his domain. My poodly friend alerts Mom to strangers on the property (a good thing), but also random nature noises — wind, branches brushing the eaves, squirrels crunching in the leaves (not a good thing). Given that alarm barking is bound to occur, it’s useful to teach your dog a positive mid-bark interrupt. Dogs generally do better when told what to do (“come over here for a goodie!”) rather than what not to do (“stopitstopitstopit!”). Redirecting behavior occupies a dog’s brain instead of leaving a behavior vacuum to be filled with more barking.\r\n\r\n<b>Demand barking</b> occurs because your dog has learned that he can get something he wants — usually attention or snacks — by telling you, over and over and over. The best way to extinguish a demand bark is to completely ignore the dog — no eye contact, no conversation, even turning around so you’re not even facing him. If you turn toward him and say “Quiet!” you lose, he wins, and you’ve just reinforced unwanted behavior.\r\n\r\nDogs, as social creatures, become lonely and bored when left alone all day and often, all night. <b>Boredom barking </b>is monotonous and continuous, is annoying to neighbors and if you’re lucky will likely to elicit a knock on the door from Animal Control. The solution to boredom barking is simple: bring the dog in the house.\r\n\r\nI have a neighbor who keeps four dogs in a box, the ubiquitous “huntin’ dogs” that somehow lose their ability to do what they are bred for if they are allowed to have a moment of life. These four dogs have boredom barked non-stop since October 9, 2011. If you want to come out and hear what boredom barking sounds like, let me know.\r\n\r\n<b>Stress barkers</b> are fearful, anxious or panicked about something real. At kennel, I once hosted a huge, ungroomed Newfoundland who, in addition to looking like a yak, was wearing an enormous Elizabeth collar for medical reasons.  Alex, the golden retriever in the next room, went nuts because he had just never seen anything like that before. It smelled like a dog, but it sure didn’t look like one. (Alex spent the rest of his visit in the house with me.)  Separation anxiety falls into the stress-barking category and is often manifested in hysterical, shriek-attenuated, non-stop barking. SA is serious business and usually requires intervention of a professional.\r\n\r\n<b>Play barking</b> is common in herding dogs, the “fun police” of the dog world.  As other dogs or humans romp, the play-barker skitters around the edges, barking and sometimes nipping at heels. Merlin, a Border collie friend at kennel, never got in the game; he “managed” from the perimeter. Great fun for him but annoying to we humans who had to listen and the other dogs that just wanted to play.  This behavior is inappropriate with children and should be handled by removing the dog from the scene or enforcing a “time out” each time the behavior manifests.\r\n\r\n<b>Greeting barking</b> is a dog’s version of “Hooray! Mom’s home!” It’s one thing to be greeted by a wagging, wiggling dog and another to be greeted by a cacophony of maniacal barking. Unfortunately, sometimes one leads to the other. To temper the reaction, simply wait at the door for the cacophony to subside and then enter calmly. (It may take a while at first.) No dramatic re-entry, no hugfest or squealing “Mommy’s missed you, too!”\r\n\r\nA dog’s voice can be a useful thing, especially the bark that lets us know if he needs to go out, or when he wants to come in. Dogs warn us of intruders or of impending emergencies. We <i>want</i> them to have their voice. We want to thank them when they use their voice appropriately and tell them how wonderful they are when they stop barking.\r\n<div></div>', 'Is the voice a vice?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-the-voice-a-vice', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:12:06', '2014-01-09 15:12:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14578', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14580, 4, '2014-01-09 10:12:42', '2014-01-09 15:12:42', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nThis week’s new wine will take us on a trip to the Alsace, France, region. A very interesting and, in many ways, unique area that is located in northeastern France, right next to their border with Germany. This location has had a huge influence on the area — its history, its culture, its food, its wines, and even its language. Almost all the wines from Alsace are white, 90 percent of them. Many of them are made from aromatic varieties, including Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These are the only AC wines in France that are labeled for their grape variety. And, Alsace wine laws ensure they are 100 percent of the named variety.\r\n\r\nAlsace lies between the Vosges Mountains and the German border along the Rhine River. It is a long, thin region (about 115 miles from north to south and 25 miles from east to west). Almost all the vineyards are situated on the east and southeast facing slopes, on the lower hillsides. This is a colder region, but the mountains serve to protect the vines from the rough north winds blowing in from the west. In addition, these same mountains keep too much rain from falling on the vines. The soils in the hillside vineyards have sandstone, granite and volcanic rocks while clay-rich limestone and marlstone soils are in the plains vineyards.\r\n\r\nThe history of Alsace is partly French and partly Germanic. In Roman times, the area was the border between the Roman Empire and Prima Germania. Close to the year 0, Emperor Augustus decided to build a city on the site of an ancient Celtic settlement, today’s Strasbourg. This city was strategically located where the roads and rivers met. The Roman legions needed their wine, and by the third century, forests had been cleared and vineyards planted on a fairly large scale.\r\n\r\nIn 357 AD, Germanic people, known as the Alemanni, fought with the Romans. Initially, they lost but 10 years later, when the Empire was beginning to weaken everywhere, they won. In the beginning of the 5th century, the Alemanni were established in Alsace and much of what is now Switzerland. The Francs invaded Alsace in 496 AD. The 843 AD treaty of Versailles, created by Charles the Great, established separate parts of what was the Empire. The western part became France, the eastern part became the German-Roman Empire, and the middle became the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxenbourg, Alsace and Lorraine. From this point on, until the Versailles treaty of 1919, at the end of World War I, Alsace “bounced” back and forth between being part of France and part of Germany. This bouncing, though, created the Alsace we know today. Food, wine, architecture, religion, language — all are now a blend of the two.\r\n\r\nOne more thing to for this week’s wine is the category it falls into. Yes, Alsatian wines are labeled for their grape variety. Except when they are a blend. And that category is known as Edelzwicker. “Zwicker” means “blend,” and the added “Edel” means “noble.” (The best pronunciation guide I have for this is “idol-svicker.”  A “w” in German is done as a “v.”) This term designates any blended wine that is AC Alsace. They are made from white grapes, with no indication of which ones or percentages. The different grapes can be vinified (made into wine) separately, or together. And, vintage dating on the bottle is optional. Historically, the blended grapes came from one parcel of vineyard land. Wines designated “Gentil” are also an AC Alsace blend, of superior quality. These wines must be a minimum of 50 percent Riesling, Muscat and/or Gewurztraminer (the three “better” Alsatian varieties), with Sylvaner, Chasselas and/or Pinot Blanc making up the rest. Each of the grapes here must be vinified separately, and each of them must be AC Alsace wine on its own. “Gentil” wines are subject to quality control certification before they can be sold. In French, “gentil” means nice. Nice for us also, they’re good wines.\r\n\r\nOur winery for this week’s wine is Hugel. Yep, a German name. The Hugel family can trace its history in Alsace back to the 15th century. In the 17th century, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riwuewihr and, in 1639, he was made a freeman of the city. Hans took charge of the Corporation of Winegrowers, a very powerful organization. In 1672, his son built a fine house with the family crest over the doorway. That crest is still their winery’s logo. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hugel reputation for wine-growing skills and meticulous vineyard cultivation was established. In 1902, Frédéric Emile Hugel built new premises for the family business, in the center of Riquewihr, where they are still located. Through the generations, over 370 years and 12 generations, the Hugels maintained their reputation and leadership in Alsace’s wine industry and the production of their quality wines.\r\n\r\nAnd, an interesting tidbit?  The Hugel company was the instigator of a “Grand Cru” rating system in Alsace. This is a vineyard rating where the best land grows the best grapes. Over half of the land Hugel owns is rated Grand Cru. But?  Today, Hugel prefers not to use the Grand Cru classification on any of their wines. Why?  Because recent expansions of some of the boundaries of some Grand Cru vineyards and the addition of some not-quite-as-good vineyards makes it mean less. So, they let their wines speak for themselves. Nice!\r\n\r\nOur wine is the Hugel Gentil. The grapes for this “edelswicker” come from both Hugel owned vineyards and growers with whom they have long-term contracts, all located around the village of Riquewihr.\r\n\r\nAfter fermentation, the wines are allowed to settle, a natural clarification process, over the winter, and, then, they are fined and gently filtered before bottling. The exact blend of Hugel Gentil varies a bit from year to year. The advantage being it tastes close to the same every time, every bottle.\r\n\r\nBeginning with the 2009 vintage, all Hugel bottles have the DIAM closure — no way you can get a bad cork that way. (Just so you know, these are made from real cork, but more processed, including cleaning.)\r\n\r\nThese wines show fresh aromas of fruit and flowers. They are dry, refreshing and very pleasant. Delicious on their own, their pair superbly with Asian flavors such as soy sauce, ginger, lemongrass, curry and Chinese Five Spice. And they go well with a lot of food especially shellfish, white fish, poultry and salads.\r\n\r\nMost of us drink way more red blends than white blends. Now, we have a white blend that is unique and delicious and only $12.99. Nice!  Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'This week’s wine sure is nice', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'this-weeks-wine-sure-is-nice', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:12:42', '2014-01-09 15:12:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14580', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14582, 4, '2014-01-09 10:13:26', '2014-01-09 15:13:26', '<b>Glenn Brantley, Sr.</b>\r\n\r\nGlenn W. Brantley, Sr., 71, husband of Drema Gollihugh Brantley, of Seabrook, SC, died Friday, January 3, 2014 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. in The Baptist Church of Beaufort with interment in Beaufort Memorial Gardens.\r\n\r\nThe family suggests that donations be made to The Baptist Church of Beaufort, P. O. Box 879, Beaufort, SC  29901.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Patti Bostick</b>\r\n\r\nPatti Major Bostick, 88, twin sister of Benjamin E. Bostick, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at her residence in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services were held on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort Churchyard.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Tommy Cooper, Sr.</b>\r\n\r\nCaptain Tommy Barker Cooper, Sr., 62, husband of Judy Cooper, of Port Royal, SC, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. in Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Shirley Ann Lane Crosby</b>\r\n\r\nShirley Ann Lane Crosby, 72, widow of Melvin Crosby, Jr., died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her residence in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Monday, December 23, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.\r\n\r\nMrs. Crosby was born on May 10, 1941, in Beaufort, SC. She is the daughter of the late Herbert W. Lane and Pearl Viola Lightsey Lane.\r\n\r\nSurviving are three sons, Larry Crosby and Mark Crosby, both of Beaufort, SC, and Randy Crosby of Lexington, SC; three daughters, Cathy Diaz of Beaufort, SC, Tammy McTeer of South Carolina, and Connie Fountain of LA; one brother, Leon Lane of St. Helena Island, SC; and sisters Frances Hudson of Lady’s Island, SC, and Lois Latham of Beaufort, SC; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Bank of America, Attn: Mark S. Crosby. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Ron Hines</b>\r\n\r\nRon Hines, 65, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at his residence in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nAn informal service will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at noon at The Sands in Port Royal, S.C.\r\n\r\nBorn January 5, 1948, Ron loved Elvis, car racing, photography and talking with people in the community. He worked for Chandler Trask Construction and was the delivery person for The Island News for six years.\r\n\r\nHe is survived by his daughter Lesley Whitman of Dudley, N.C.; granddaughter Lindsay Whitman of Dudley, N.C.; two sisters, Gwen Bronson of Lexington, NC, and Marie Howard of Rose Hill, N.C.; and two brothers: Mike Howard of Rose Hill, N.C., and Terry Hines of Auburndale, Fla.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Ida Pauline Holt</b>\r\n\r\nIda Pauline Holt, 88, of Beaufort, SC, died Monday, December 16, 2013 at her residence.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services were held on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nMrs. Holt was the wife of the late Wilburn E. Holt.  She was the daughter of Cecil and Ida Williams of Rock Hill, SC. She retired in 1994 from the Beaufort County Environmental Health Department after 20 years of service.\r\n\r\nShe is survived by four daughters, Sidney Roberta Hord of Boca Raton, FL; Ronni Robles of Tuscon, AZ; Sandra H. Martin of Beaufort, SC; and Carol Holt-Cooper of Columbia, SC.  She has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Friends of Caroline Hospice, 1110 13th Street, Port Royal, SC, 29935.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Frank McKnight</b>\r\n\r\nFrank S. McKnight, 81, formerly of the Broomfield community on Lady’s Island, and brother of Albertha Ramsey and Ruth M. Antoine, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Signature Healthcare in Orange Park, Fla.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Floyd ‘Deareld’ Peebles</b>\r\n\r\nFloyd “Deareld” Peebles, 83, father of Laina “Sandi”  Martin of Beaufort, SC, and Teresa Beardsley of Arizona, died Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Riverside Health and Rehab in Charleston, SC.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Monday, January 6, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.\r\n\r\nMr. Peebles was born on December 8, 1930, in Oak Park, Ga. He is the son of the late Robbie Lee Peebles and Mattie Fields Peebles.\r\n\r\nHe served our country in the U.S. Army proudly during the Korean War. He worked for Merritt Motors, Napa and J. C. Lewis Ford. His favorite pasttimes were playing the guitar and piano, golfing and spending time with his family. He attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to his daughters are one brother, Pastor Earl Peebles (Becky) of Charleston, SC; one sister, Dorothy Brown of Beaufort, SC; three grandchildren, Daniel Beverly, Jr., of N.C., William M. H. Martin (Myka) of N.C., and James P. Martin (Angela) of SC; and nine great-grandchildren.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty, and infant son, Deareld, Jr.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 702 Battery Creek Road, Beaufort, SC  29902.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Betty Walker Rhoads</b>\r\n\r\nBetty Walker Rhoads, 80, widower of Richard Thomas Rhoads, Sr., went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, passing at her residence in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nMrs. Rhoads was born on June 23, 1933 in Hopewell, Va. She is the daughter of the late Wilmer Dunn Walker and Ethelyn Nichols Walker.\r\n\r\nMrs. Rhoads was married to Richard for 48 and a half years and they had six wonderful children.\r\n\r\nBetty was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church, where she served as pianist for 22 years.\r\n\r\nShe was manager at local school cafeterias for 10 years, music director at Laurel Bay Baptist Church for 30 years, soloist for S.C. Baptist Singing Church Women and director for Come Celebrate Jesus for 22 years and music director for the Fifth Sunday Sings for 18 years. She also was a piano teacher for 37 years, treasurer and soloist for National Federation of the Blind for 6 years, soloist and pianist for Daughters of America for 10 years, soloist and music chairman of Christian Women’s Club for 6 years, soloist and pianist for Anderson Funeral Home for many years, state councilor and pianist for the Daughter’s of America for 16 years.\r\n\r\nSurviving are one daughter, Betty Lynn Rhoads Ennis of Beaufort, SC; four sons, Richard Thomas Rhoads, Jr., of Sylvester, Ga., Jeffrey Scott Rhoads of Beaufort, SC, Cameron Edward Rhoads of Fort Worth, Tx., and Paul Douglas Rhoads of Ridgeville, SC; two sisters, Jeanne Jasinski of Hampton, Va., and Jo Carol Walker of Havelock, N.C.; two brothers, Burl Alexander Walker of Plymouth, N.C., and John Wayne Walker of Miami, Fla; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.\r\n\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; one son, Daryl Bruce Rhoads; one grandson, Edward Glenn Rhoads; and one brother, Wilmer “Sonny” D. Walker, Jr.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Meadowbrook Baptist Church, P. O. Box 118, Beaufort, SC, 29901.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Ezekiel Warren</b>\r\n\r\nEzekiel Earnest Warren, “Long Boy,” 95, of St. Helena Island and widow of Annie Robinson Warren died Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home. A wake service was held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on St. Helena Island. Burial will be in the Frogmore Cemetery on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Joethan Washington</b>\r\n\r\nJoethan “Blunt” Washington, 66, formerly of the Scott community of St. Helena Island and son of Helen Jefferson, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Mount Pleasant Manor in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Trina Williams</b>\r\n\r\nTrina Williams, 47, wife of Joseph Williams, of Beaufort, SC, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at her residence.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Beaufort Memorial Gardens.\r\n\r\nMrs. Williams was born on August 13, 1966 in Savannah, Ga. She is the daughter of Carolyn Weaver Birckbichler and the late Francis Birckbichler.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to her husband and her mother is one son, Joshua Cleland of Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Joseph Young, Sr.</b>\r\n\r\nJoseph “Gus” Young, Sr., 43, of Beaufort, SC, died Thursday, December 12, 2013.\r\n\r\nA memorial service was held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 12 p.m. at The Sands in Port Royal, SC.\r\n\r\nGus was born on February 22, 1970 in Beaufort, SC. He is the son of the late Harris Manuel Young and Patricia Morris Young.\r\n\r\nSurviving are his loving companion, Mary Nelson; one step-daughter, Claudia Davis; one son, Joseph “Joe” Young, II; three brothers, James Collins, Michael Collins and Alan Young; and three sisters, Samantha Ramos, Candy Stirewalt and Pam Brown.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Anderson Funeral Home, P. O. Box 21, Beaufort, SC, 29901.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-39', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:13:26', '2014-01-09 15:13:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14582', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14584, 4, '2014-01-09 10:14:29', '2014-01-09 15:14:29', 'Dr. James Marcum, voted by <i>USA Today</i> as one of the most influential physicians in his field, is coming to Beaufort to help those looking to make a new start in the New Year.\r\n\r\nDr. Marcum will present six free health seminars at the “New Year, New Start, New You!” Health Fair &amp; Blood Drive on Sunday, January 12 at the Beaufort Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Marcum, a practicing cardiologist and author of the books “The Ultimate Prescription” and “Medicines that Kill,” will provide practical, self-empowering information on a variety of topics, including heart care, cancer prevention, reversing diabetes, and effective long-term weight loss. After each presentation Dr. Marcum will answer audience questions, as he does every week on his nationwide radio and television programs “Heartwise” and “The Heart of Health LIVE!”, respectively.\r\n\r\nFree health services will be offered in addition to Dr. Marcum’s seminars.  Lauren Scholar, an occupational therapist and pain management specialist, will consult with those who suffer from pain in their joints, muscle, and soft tissue. NuVision personal trainers will provide free weight and body fat percentage assessments.  Attendees can also have their blood pressure and glucose levels checked, as well as learn what their real health age is.  The Omni Health &amp; Fitness Center will provide free two week memberships to all who attend the fair.\r\n\r\n“This health fair is designed to help someone know where they are with their health and then learn what specific steps within their control can be taken to feel and function better,” said Pastor Jason Belyeu.  “No one needs to perish for lack of knowledge.”\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance’s mobile unit will also be on site from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with a goal of receiving 23 donations.  Every person who donates blood at the health fair will have a chance to win a $25 VISA gift card. Reservations to donate can be made online at www.igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\nThe Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide Protestant Christian denomination whose members advocate a healthy lifestyle. The Beaufort Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1507 Salem Road in the Salem Village Shopping Center. To learn more about the health fair, contact Pastor Jason Belyeu at 843-441-8664 or email pastorjasonbelyeu@gmail.com.', 'Church to hold health fair, well-known doctor to speak', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'church-to-hold-health-fair-well-known-doctor-to-speak', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:14:29', '2014-01-09 15:14:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14584', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14586, 4, '2014-01-09 10:19:25', '2014-01-09 15:19:25', 'The grounds of historic Seaside Plantation, ca. 1800, also known as the Fripp House, will be the site of a traditional oyster roast held by Historic Beaufort Foundation on Friday, January 17 as a fundraiser for its preservation activities. The public is invited.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14587\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/HBF-Oyster-Roast-image-ellis.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14587\" alt=\"Painting by Ray Ellis\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/HBF-Oyster-Roast-image-ellis-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Painting by Ray Ellis[/caption]\r\n\r\nLong-time caterer to HBF’s annual roasts, Michael Reeves will be back to serve oysters, pulled pork, barbecued chicken, red rice, salad, and dessert in two separate servings at 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. Two bar drinks will be included in the ticket price with additional drink tickets available at a cash bar. The annual oyster roast exemplifies the best in outdoor Lowcountry experiences — great food and beverages around open fires, the live music of the Bull Grapes of Frogmore all against the  backdrop of the marshes and creek. The plantation is located on Seaside Road near its intersection with Club Bridge Road.\r\n\r\nTickets are $50 per person for members, $60 per person for non-members. Parking is conveniently located at the plantation. Reservations may be made by calling HBF at 379-3331 or by ordering online at www.historicbeaufort.org/shop.', 'HBF hosts annual oyster roast fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-hosts-annual-oyster-roast-fundraiser', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:19:25', '2014-01-09 15:19:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14586', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14589, 4, '2014-01-09 10:20:40', '2014-01-09 15:20:40', '[caption id=\"attachment_14590\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Cover-New-year-baby.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14590\" alt=\"For Kathleen Jackson and Jimmy Armstrong of Lady’s Island, January 1, 2014 was more than the start of a new year — it was their new baby’s birthday. At 8:32 p.m. on New Year’s Day, Jaylin Carter Armstrong arrived at Beaufort Memorial, the first baby born at the hospital in 2014. Jaylin, who weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. and was 20 inches long, spent his first day with family and friends. His 6-year-old brother, Kayleb, looks forward to welcoming him home.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Cover-New-year-baby-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> For Kathleen Jackson and Jimmy Armstrong of Lady’s Island, January 1, 2014 was more than the start of a new year — it was their new baby’s birthday. At 8:32 p.m. on New Year’s Day, Jaylin Carter Armstrong arrived at Beaufort Memorial, the first baby born at the hospital in 2014. Jaylin, who weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz. and was 20 inches long, spent his first day with family and friends. His 6-year-old brother, Kayleb, looks forward to welcoming him home.[/caption]', 'New Year, New Baby', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-year-new-baby', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:20:40', '2014-01-09 15:20:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14589', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14592, 4, '2014-01-09 10:22:57', '2014-01-09 15:22:57', '<strong>Fundraiser combines private dinner parties with gala event</strong>\r\n<div>It’s the most anticipated invitation of the year — the Valentine Ball dinner party.</div>\r\nOrganizers of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation black tie gala will soon be making up the guest lists for some 50 private dinner parties that serve as the warm up for the main event. Two weeks before the Feb. 8 ball, invitations will be sent out to those who purchased tickets, revealing the dinner party they will attend.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14593\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BMH-Valentine-Ball-Moss.Trask_.Gibson.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14593\" alt=\"Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss, left, and longtime Valentine Ball supporters Becky Trask and Weezie Gibson review memorabilia from past balls. Trask and Gibson have both been involved with the annual fundraiser since its inception, with Gibson serving as co-chair of the first Valentine Ball. She and her husband Jim will once again co-chair this year’s 25th Anniversary event along with Dr. Aaron and Melissa Bliley.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BMH-Valentine-Ball-Moss.Trask_.Gibson-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss, left, and longtime Valentine Ball supporters Becky Trask and Weezie Gibson review memorabilia from past balls. Trask and Gibson have both been involved with the annual fundraiser since its inception, with Gibson serving as co-chair of the first Valentine Ball. She and her husband Jim will once again co-chair this year’s 25th Anniversary event along with Dr. Aaron and Melissa Bliley.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“The pre-ball dinner parties are so much fun,” said Allison Coppage, who is co-hosting one of the parties at her Lady’s Island home with husband, Ben, and friends Elizabeth and Andy Klosterman. “Everyone pulls out their best china and crystal. It’s an elegant, intimate affair.”\r\n\r\nTo get an invitation, you need to purchase your ticket by Jan. 15.\r\n\r\nAfter the deadline, a committee will meet to select groups of four to 12 couples for each dinner, being careful to create different and diverse groups every year.\r\n\r\n“The dinner parties are the highlight of the ball,” said Coppage’s mother, Cindy Collins, who will be hosting a party herself with husband Dr. Brad Collins. “You get the chance to socialize with folks that you normally wouldn’t meet. And you’re helping raise money for hospital needs that are not met through the regular budget.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to providing the venue for the parties and developing their own menu, hosts might decorate their homes in addition to underwriting all dinner costs, helping maximize proceeds to support Beaufort Memorial.\r\n\r\n“Our friends and supporters have provided dinners for as many as 800 people,” said Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss. “It’s a huge part of our recipe for success.”\r\n\r\nSince its inception 25 years ago, the Valentine Ball has raised nearly $4 million to improve services at the nonprofit hospital. This year, the money has been earmarked for the expansion of the Intensive Care Unit from eight to 12 beds.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Memorial Foundation board of trustees came up with the idea for the pre-ball parties as a way to entice participants to the inaugural event held in 1990.\r\n\r\n“We thought people would be more likely to attend the ball if they had dinner with friends first and then went to the gala,” recalled Weezie Gibson, who was serving on the foundation board in 1990 and went on to co-chair the inaugural gala with her husband, Jim. “In later years, we changed it and began mixing up social groups for each party. That’s especially nice with a steady stream of newcomers who are looking to become involved in their community.”\r\n\r\nIn celebration of the Valentine Ball’s 25th year, the Gibsons once again will co-chair the event. They are sharing the top post with Dr. Aaron Bliley and his wife Melissa.\r\n\r\n“My husband and I are big fans of Beaufort Memorial,” said Gibson, who has hosted numerous pre-ball dinner parties over the past quarter century. “It’s so important to have a good hospital in the community. Until you end up in the emergency room or the intensive care unit, you don’t realize just how important it is.”\r\n\r\nThe fundraiser will begin with dinner at a private residence, followed at 9 p.m. by the gala in the new Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center on Ribaut Road across from the main hospital campus.\r\n\r\nAt the ball, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy dessert and coffee, dance to live music and participate in a silent auction.\r\n\r\nTickets to the Valentine Ball start at $150 per person and include several levels of sponsorships. 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(14597, 4, '2014-01-09 10:25:57', '2014-01-09 15:25:57', '<b>BJWSA manager to </b><b>be guest speaker to LIBPA</b>\r\n\r\nMr. Ed Saxon, the General Manager of the Beaufort-Jasper Water &amp; Sewer Authority (BJWSA), will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, January 14 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort County Realtors Association Headquarters in the Palmetto Business Park on Lady’s Island Drive and is open to the public.\r\n\r\nSaxon is a graduate of University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After college he worked for DuPont followed by employment with Conoco until 1989 when he joined BJWSA as its chief engineer. In January 2013 he was appointed as the general manager. He is a registered S.C. Professional Engineer and presently serves as president of the South Carolina Water Association.\r\n\r\nMr. Saxon has been active in the community serving on the boards of the United Way of the Lowcountry and the Beaufort Chamber, past president of the Sea Island Rotary Club and was the 2001 Beaufort Water Festival Commodore.  He and his wife Melaine live on Lady’s Island and have three children and one grandchild.\r\n\r\nMr. Saxon has been requested to include in his discussion with our members the following subjects:\r\n\r\n• In the Beaufort and Jasper county area what steps should be taken to prepare for the water and sewer requirements of the next decade?\r\n\r\n• What are the long range plans for water and sewer on Lady’s Island?\r\n\r\n• On islands such as Lady’s Island, to protect the water quality, should sewer service be mandatory for all new development of a certain size?\r\n\r\n• Are Beaufort and Jasper counties facing an eventual water crisis?\r\n\r\n• With the anticipated growth south of the Broad River is salt water intrusion in the aquifer inevitable?\r\n\r\n• Has the purchase of the Port Royal rail bed provided the benefits to BJWSA originally anticipated?\r\n\r\n• What has been the impact of assuming responsibility for water and sewer services on the two local military bases?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Recycle electronics at special county event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling is holding a special Electronic Goods Collection and Document Shredding event Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations.\r\n\r\nResidents are encouraged to bring their broken computers, televisions, and other electronic items for recycling.  S.C. Law 48-60, enacted last year, prohibits dumping electronic items in the landfill or at County convenience centers. In addition, shredding of personal and tax documents will also be provided at no charge.\r\n\r\nTwo county public works sites will accept the items: the Public Works North site at 140 Shanklin Road site near the Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort; and the Public Works South site at 9 Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions concerning the Electronics or Shredding Event, please call Carol Murphy at the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 843-255-2734 or go to www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Pay property taxes at BB&amp;T bank locations</b>\r\n\r\nIn addition to the three Treasurer’s office locations, (Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island) full cash or check payments for current real estate and personal property taxes (excluding motor vehicles) will be accepted in person at the BB&amp;T branches listed below.  A receipt will be provided at the time of payment.\r\n\r\nYou must present your tax bill at the time of payment.\r\n\r\nPayments will be accepted at the BB&amp;T locations only through January 15, 2014.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Main BB&amp;T: 1 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island;\r\n\r\n• Beaufort: Port Republic BB&amp;T, 905 Port Republic Street;\r\n\r\n• Hilton Head Main BB&amp;T, 1008 William Hilton Parkway\r\n\r\n• Bluffton Main BB&amp;T  -  2 Burnt Church Road\r\n\r\n• Yemassee: 33 Salkehatchie Road.\r\n\r\nTaxpayers may also mail payments. Those will be processed by lockbox, which is an electronic processing system. Mail your property tax payment to Beaufort County Treasurer, Property Tax, P.O. Box 580074, Charlotte, N.C., 28258-0074.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s Office investigating robbery</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the armed robbery of a Burton gas station.\r\n\r\nAt approximately 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, Sheriff’s deputies responded to Sunhouse Petroleum (3448 Trask Pkwy) in reference to a robbery occurring moments earlier.\r\n\r\nUpon arrival, deputies met with a 45-year-old female clerk who advised that an unknown black male had entered the store and asked for cigarettes. When she turned around to get them, the suspect stepped behind the counter and placed a gun to her back. After emptying the cash registers, the suspect fled the store, leaving the clerk unharmed.\r\n\r\nThe suspect was described as a black male between 25-30 years old, approximately 5’07”, 170 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a black “Yankees” baseball cap.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Sgt. J. Kelleher at 843-255-3418 or Crimestoppers.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-71', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:25:57', '2014-01-09 15:25:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14597', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14599, 4, '2014-01-09 10:26:50', '2014-01-09 15:26:50', 'As a result of his many spirited public contributions to the Lady’s Island community, Mr. Everett Ballenger was selected to receive the 2013 Lady’s Island Community Spirit Award. The award will be presented to Mr. Ballenger at the January 14 meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association to be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association Headquarters. Mr. Ballenger is the owner and broker in charge of Ballenger Realty and is a past president of the Beaufort Realtor’s Association.  For the last six years LIBPA members have enjoyed his articles in the monthly newsletter in which he provides an analysis of the local real estate market.\r\n\r\nThrough his company, for the last decade, he has sponsored the landscaping of one of the medians along Sams Point Road and he and his associates have conducted monthly trash cleanups along the four-lane portion of Sams Point Road as part of the Keep America Beautiful program.  Ballenger Realty is a strong supporter of the annual Water Festival parade and boat races and actively participates in the “Toys for Tots” and March of Dimes programs. Mr. Ballenger presently serves as a member of the board of directors of Main Street Beaufort, and the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club.\r\n\r\nBallenger Realty operated from two locations, Beaufort and Lady’s Island, from 2004 to 2008 and in 2008 consolidated the business at his present location on Boundary Street. Over the years he and his company have continued to be active members of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association and strong supporters of the Lady’s Island community. Our sincere appreciation is extended to Mr. Ballenger for his many contributions to our community.', 'And the spirit award goes to: Everett Ballenger', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'and-the-spirit-award-goes-to-everett-ballenger', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:26:50', '2014-01-09 15:26:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14599', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14601, 4, '2014-01-09 10:27:20', '2014-01-09 15:27:20', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nIf your 2-year-old has yet to learn the meaning of Barney’s “Clean Up” song, your 4-year-old is still in Pull-Up’s, your 8-year-old demands you cut their meat at the dinner table, and your neighbors roll their eyes when they find out any of your children will be in attendance at local birthday parties, you might be in trouble.\r\n\r\nThe problem is that you’re so tired all of the time, and to be honest, you were the same way when you were a child and you eventually grew out it. But it may have been a rude awakening when you got married and the stuff that worked with your parents didn’t work so well on your spouse. So as you start the new year, it might be time to aim for a long-term peace with your children, as opposed to the short-term peace that a piece of candy buys you.\r\n\r\nSetting a few limits now might save your child from divorcee court later.\r\n\r\nHow do you do that?\r\n\r\nThe fundamentals are, of course, be consistent, and have rules in place that you are willing to adhere to. Beyond that, I decided early on to learn the “ABC’s” of my child’s behavior, for example, what was going to trigger my child. The ABC’s are as follows: Antecedents (hungry and tired); Behavior (loses temper more easily); Consequences, natural (you hit your brother, he hits you back), or judicial (you’re grounded).\r\n\r\nIt’s kind of like detective work, combined with the Biblical “eye for an eye” sort of parenting.\r\n\r\nThen, I was handed a book called, “No More Meltdowns,” by Jed Baker, and it changed my life, or at least my behavior. That’s right, my first read through the book gave me some tips on how to manage MYSELF better, and the rationales for why I “act the way I do” in certain situations.\r\n\r\nFirst, I assessed myself just as you would assess your child’s temperament, through the “nine dimensions of temperament.” The assessment is kind of like a “Who Moved My Cheese” for children.\r\n\r\nNext, I considered myself and the children I know. Do we tend towards dealing in facts, and therefore have a hard time with abstract thinking? For example, when it comes to any of your children, do they argue fiercely against fairy tales situations such as, “cows can’t use typewriters!” as they can’t imagine it? If so, they may not be able to put themselves in another person’s shoes very easily — as they can’t imagine how the other person is feeling with any ease.\r\n\r\nFinally, was I inflexible in my thinking? If I want to go to my favorite restaurant, but it’s 11 a.m., and it doesn’t open until noon, do I waste time fuming, or do I consider my options? For me, it depends on the day. What about your child? Is waiting an issue?\r\n\r\nHaving to wait is one of the “Antecedents” identified by the author for meltdowns. Others are internal or biological triggers (hungry or tired), lack of structure (you demand your child get their coat on, but they don’t know where they are going or why, or even where their coat is!), threats to self-image (feeling shame because they have made a mistake, or were being teased, or criticized), demands (requests to do homework, get out of bed, or kiss Aunt Bertha, etc.).\r\n\r\nYou can make sure your children are not hungry, or too tired, and explain why they need to do something, or distract them when they get out sorts when their favorite restaurant isn’t open. But they still have to do their homework and get out of bed, and sometimes politely decline kissing Aunt Bertha. So now what? Discover some answers in my next column in two weeks.', 'Your kids on holiday: Part II', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'your-kids-on-holiday-part-ii', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:27:20', '2014-01-09 15:27:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14603, 4, '2014-01-09 10:29:36', '2014-01-09 15:29:36', '[caption id=\"attachment_14604\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-06-10.49.10.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14604\" alt=\"The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week was Seaside Getaways. The staff was presented with breakfast from Sonic.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-06-10.49.10-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week was Seaside Getaways. The staff was presented with breakfast from Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Upcoming events:</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>• Business After Hours</b>\r\n\r\nThursday, January 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m.\r\n\r\nHosted by Kazoobie Kazoos &amp; New South Shirts at 12 John Gault Road, Beaufort. Free and all are welcome! Everyone gets to build a kazoo.\r\n\r\n<b>• Business for Breakfast</b>\r\n\r\nWednesday, January 15, 8 to 9:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nHosted by Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn at 1500 Queen Street, Beaufort. $10 Members/ $20 Non-members.\r\n\r\nTopic: Bullying in today’s society, “When You See Something, Say Something.” Speaker will be Beaufort High School Drama Department\r\n\r\n<b>• Coffee With Colleagues</b>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 17, 8 to 9 a.m.\r\n\r\nHosted by The Stillness Gym located at 1105 Middleton Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFree networking opportunity for chamber members. Bring your business cards!', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-6', '', '', '2014-01-09 10:29:36', '2014-01-09 15:29:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14603', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14606, 4, '2014-01-10 09:25:30', '2014-01-10 14:25:30', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort has a new man on campus in charge of fundraising for the Center for the Arts as well as all other fundraising for USCB including the Historic Beaufort Campus, now dedicated to arts education, and the Hilton Gateway Campus. His name is Mike Bonnette, and he is the assistant vice chancellor for development.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14609\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Amy-Laura-Mike-Carson-Bonnette.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14609\" alt=\"The Bonnette family: Amy, Laura, Mike and Carson.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Amy-Laura-Mike-Carson-Bonnette-300x174.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" /></a> The Bonnette family: Amy, Laura, Mike and Carson.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMike was raised in Orangeburg, SC, but now, after being here a year, he says that Beaufort definitely feels like home to him and his wife, Amy.\r\n\r\n“Beaufortonians feel like ‘home folks’ to us. We are most comfortable around the oyster-shucking table or walking along the water at chambers park,” he said.\r\n\r\nAmy, a Greenville native, met Mike at Clemson where he got an undergraduate and Masters degree. They have been married for 13 years with two children they adore — son Carson, 6, and daughter Laura, 3.\r\n\r\nMike is currently working to finish a Ph.D in Educational Leadership in the next two years.\r\n\r\nAmy has worked in donor relations and special events in higher education and nonprofits for many years, and is currently working a part-time job in human resources while raising their two young children.\r\n\r\nMike is a big man — over 6 feet tall with wide shoulders. He got that way by working hard from a very young age on his father’s dairy farm where he also learned a lot about business. He was headed for a career in agri-business in North Carolina, but because of a great experience he had had at Clemson University as a graduate assistant for the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, he decided to dedicate his life to Alumni Relations and Fundraising for higher education and spent the next nine years of his life doing that at two top Division 1 institutions in South Carolina and Mississippi before coming to Beaufort.\r\n\r\nSays Mike, “After working in the business world for six years, I felt the pull back to higher education and am very happy to now be doing what I love in a part of the country I love.  Being back in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and positively affecting the lives of students who grew up like me is very rewarding.” He adds, “I looked for a way to be a part of higher education but interact with folks in a business-like way.  Fundraising has given me the opportunity to do that.”\r\n\r\nMike has high praise for Chancellor Jane Upshaw. He said, “USCB has grown so much in recent years under Dr. Upshaw’s leadership and I am truly honored to be a part of the future. We are working to build the foundation of quality donor interaction and continue to grow our sense of history and tradition as a four-year institution. My past experiences have enabled me to bring knowledge of how those pieces come together over time to make a truly unique student and donor experience. I see this line of work as a partnership of support for an institution we care very much about. That is exciting to be a part of!”\r\n\r\nHe adds, “I think it is important to note that USCB is working hard to raise money in support of the Center for the Arts in Beaufort. We see this as an important opportunity for outreach in the community and have for a long time. We are supporting the institution by putting money into arts education at Historic Beaufort campus, but need support from the community to keep the Center for the Arts in top form as it provides a much-needed cultural gathering space for patrons of the arts in Beaufort. I look forward to working with all the constituency groups of the Center For the Arts to find these support dollars.”\r\n\r\nSays Center for the Arts Executive Director Bonnie Hargrove, “Mike is the perfect addition to the team at USCB. He understands the importance of the historic campus to students and our community. Mike’s winning smile and infectious laugh make him a joy to work with and I know great things are in store for USCB’s historic campus because Mike will lead the way.”\r\n\r\nMike also has a personal interest in the continued success of the Center for the Arts because he is an avid music fan, both as a guitar and piano player and listener. Says Mike, “I very much like to know the history and back story of songs and their recording artists. I often drive my friends (and wife) crazy with useless music trivia. I also like to listen to all kinds of music very loud so I can pick up on the intricacies of the arrangements and instrumentation.”\r\n\r\nAs for the future, Mike says he “looks forward to being an agent for continued growth of USCB.”\r\n\r\nHe invites all those who believe in the Beaufort Campus and Center for the Arts to please contact him and help contribute to the facility and its programs that will benefit them and future generations.\r\n<div></div>', 'Mike Bonnette is Beaufort’s new big man on campus', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mike-bonnette-is-beauforts-new-big-man-on-campus', '', '', '2014-01-10 09:25:30', '2014-01-10 14:25:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14612, 4, '2014-01-10 09:31:43', '2014-01-10 14:31:43', '<b>By Takiya Smith</b>\r\n\r\nFor the past couple of years my children and I have made it a New Year tradition to create our own unique Vision Boards. January 1 has come to be our time of reflection over the previous year as well as a resolution of the new one to come.\r\n\r\nA Vision Board is nothing more than a simple arts and craft project with a twist of creativity, individuality and a focus to make those things a reality. No matter what day the first falls on, I take that day and time off to spend it with my kids flipping through magazines, newspapers and literature to pull, cut out and piece together my wants, desires and goals for the new year. We all have dreams but it’s not until we can see a vision that those dreams begin to take on the shape and form necessary to give it life. A Vision Board helps to give us that constant reminder of our dreams so that we can keep focus on formulating a plan that leads us to that dream.\r\n\r\nSo let’s talk beauty, health and wellness as a part of that dream. The holidays are over, the guest have all gone and the leftovers are just left. For most, the chart-topping new year’s resolution is to lose weight, be healthy or to get fit. Nothing wrong with that except the fact that for most, this resolution sits stagnant as just a dream never becoming a true vision nor reaching reality. Coupled with unrealistic goals, lack of commitment or time management, the task seems more daunting than rewarding.\r\n\r\nA Vision Board can not only be a fun and quirky way to set goals but it also allows an underlying message to yourself to stay focused on the task at hand. Whether it’s tackling weight loss, trying a new hairstyle, saving money, running your first marathon, creating world peace or investing in a new wardrobe see the dream, set the pace and focus on the vision.\r\n\r\n<i>Takiya La’Shaune Smith, licensed cosmetologist, mentor and owner of Beautique Lash &amp; Brow, is an author and beauty columnist promoting inner and outer beauty, self-esteem, preservation and awareness. Follow her blog at www.blb-boutiques.com, find her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TakiyaLSmith, email her at Takiya@Takiya-LaShaune.com or contact her at 843-263-0426.</i>', 'A vision of beauty', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-vision-of-beauty', '', '', '2014-01-10 09:31:43', '2014-01-10 14:31:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14612', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14614, 4, '2014-01-10 09:37:02', '2014-01-10 14:37:02', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nFor Slade Heath, the idea of selling his belongings and packing up and moving his whole family to a country more than 8,000 miles overseas seemed daunting at first. But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that the opportunity to teach and live on the island of Okinawa, Japan, was a once in a lifetime opportunity that he couldn’t turn down.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14615\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Heath-family.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14615\" alt=\"The Slade family in Okinawa, Japan, during the holidays in 2012. From left: Caleb, Slade, Gabriel, Kaeley and Tiffany.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Heath-family-300x300.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> The Slade family in Okinawa, Japan, during the holidays in 2012. From left: Caleb, Slade, Gabriel, Kaeley and Tiffany.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter talking it over with his wife, Tiffany, a nurse who works in the birthing center at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and his three children — Kaeley, 15, Caleb, 13, and Gabriel, 11 — they agreed to go for it.\r\n\r\n“It takes a lot of faith to up and move your family,” Slade recalls.\r\n\r\nSo in 2011, they sold their cars and furniture and rented out their house on Lady’s Island. The rest of their items they had to ship, which he admitted can get pretty expensive.\r\n\r\nThe trip just to get there involved flying from Savannah to Charlotte, then from Charlotte to Newark, then from Newark to Tokyo, Japan, and finally to Okinawa.\r\n\r\nBut once they arrived, he felt they had made the right decision.\r\n\r\n“For two years I don’t remember breathing,” Slade joked, “because we were so busy.”\r\n\r\nThis wasn’t his first time in Okinawa. After getting married in 1997, Slade joined the Army and was eventually stationed there. Even though he was somewhat familiar with the island, he said it was an entirely different experience returning in 2011 and living among the locals and working as a teacher at a private Christian academy.\r\n\r\nAt the school, where Slade said about half of the students were American and half were Japanese, he taught eighth, ninth and tenth grades. He taught a variety of subjects including history, government and religion, but his lessons went beyond books. The first two weeks of school he was involved with actually building his classroom on the third floor.\r\n\r\n“The whole operation was mission work. When you see people around you working hard, you get a sense of the people you care about,” he said.\r\n\r\nFor Slade, music is an important part of his life and he carried his trumpet all the way with him from the U.S. He even met his wife while he was in the Spirit of Atlanta Drum Corps band — he played the trumpet and Tiffany was in the color guard. So he brought music to the school and started a trumpet ensemble where he taught between 7 and 14 students how to play the instrument.\r\n\r\nAs the family settled into their new life and acclimated to a different culture, Slade continued to travel on mission trips around the world.\r\n\r\nDuring his first trip in 2000 to the Philippines on a medical mission, Slade said their team of about 15 people saw more than 1,000 people in need in only two or three days. “Seeing all the kids in need keeps us going back,” he said. And since then he has been on many more mission trips to places such as Jamaica, Trinidad, Costa Rica, and back to the Philippines.\r\n\r\n“There are many definitions of mission work. For me, it’s not just helping with physical needs but helping spiritually as well,” Slade said.\r\n\r\nFrom the mountains of Jamaica to small villages in the Philippines, Slade said there are many examples of helping those in need that keep him going back.\r\n\r\n“It’s easy for us to say we trust God, but when these people say it, they mean it, and that makes it worth it,” he said.\r\n\r\nSlade’s father, who fought in World War II and the Korean War, became a pastor and reached out to area migrant workers in the Lowcountry when Slade was growing up.\r\n\r\nNow, his desire to help those in need has spread through the family and his wife and daughter have accompanied him on several mission trips. During a trip to the Philippines in 2013, his wife was surprised by the conditions for labor and delivery. “It was an eye opener for her,” Slade said.\r\n\r\n“Seeing the Lord through the eyes of little kids is the heart of my work,” he said.\r\n\r\nHe described the Japanese culture as respectful and resilient, especially on Okinawa which is often hit with typhoons. Slade said his family saw 10 typhoons in the two years they were there. But the people on Okinawa are known for their long lives and they celebrate their longevity.\r\n\r\n“America is a wonderful place, but Japan is another wonderful place,” he said. “The people were so nice, we never locked our door because we felt safe.”\r\n\r\nSlade also said the food was excellent and he still misses it sometimes.\r\n\r\nThe family returned to Beaufort in July of last year and Slade admitted there was a bit of an adjustment for everyone.\r\n\r\nHe said his kids embraced the culture and there were little differences that they missed. “Instead of ice cream trucks, in Okinawa a man comes around selling sweet potatoes,” he said. “There is something about that place that creates a sense of home, it became our second home. But we’re glad to be back to our home with family and friends in Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nIn the six months that he has been back, Slade has spoken at local churches, telling the story of his missionary work. He said looking back has inspired him to plan for his next trip.\r\n\r\n“Looking forward, I am considering my first preventative mission trip,” he said.\r\n\r\nFor more information or how to get involved in overseas missionary work, contact Slade Heath at 843-505-0574.\r\n<div></div>', 'FOLLOWING FAITH: Beaufort family spends two years experiencing life in Okinawa, Japan', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'following-faith-beaufort-family-spends-two-years-experiencing-life-in-okinawa-japan', '', '', '2014-01-10 09:37:02', '2014-01-10 14:37:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14614', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14617, 4, '2014-01-10 09:41:55', '2014-01-10 14:41:55', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting the front of holiday cards for the recycle program at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Cards for any occasion can be donated, but must be free of any writing on the inside of the front of the card. (They cannot collect Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards for this program.) St. Jude’s Ranch for Children recycles used greeting cards and creates new holiday and all-occasion greeting cards.  Recycled cards are sold to support programs and services for abused, neglected and homeless children, young adults and families. Card fronts may be dropped off with Mrs. Grooms in the front office. Card fronts are accepted year\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14618\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-WBES-HYPE1213.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14618\" alt=\"Students from the “HYPE” group at Whale Branch Early College High School recently visited Whale Branch Elementary School. HYPE stands for Healthy Young People Empowerment, and the project promotes healthy decision making, positive peer communication, healthy relationships, culture and tradition, physical activity and focus on empowerment while encouraging students to think, learn, act, share and evaluate their own neighborhoods. This group of high school students will begin mentoring students at the elementary school level. Above is pictured members of the HYPE group with Whale Branch Elementary School principal Lynn Singleton. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-WBES-HYPE1213-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Students from the “HYPE” group at Whale Branch Early College High School recently visited Whale Branch Elementary School. HYPE stands for Healthy Young People Empowerment, and the project promotes healthy decision making, positive peer communication, healthy relationships, culture and tradition, physical activity and focus on empowerment while encouraging students to think, learn, act, share and evaluate their own neighborhoods. This group of high school students will begin mentoring students at the elementary school level. Above is pictured members of the HYPE group with Whale Branch Elementary School principal Lynn Singleton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nround for any holiday/birthday.\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is also participating in Souper Bowl of Caring and will be collecting cans of any kind of soup. Donation boxes will be available in the front office. The cans collected will be donated to the Grays Hill Baptist Church Food Pantry and to Love House Ministries Food pantry.  The last date to collect cans of soup will be January 31. See Mrs. Grooms for more details.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT JASPER ACADEMY FOR CAREER EXCELLENCE</b>\r\n\r\n• The Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence Agriculture Department will hold an Adult Education meeting on the second Tuesday of each month beginning on January 14 at 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.  Anyone interested in Animal Science or Horticulture is welcome to attend. Please call Agriculture teacher Mrs. Beth Ann Melton at 843-987-8107 or email meltonb@bjace.org for more information.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Jan. 14: BA Upper School participants to attend the SCISA State Math Meet.\r\n\r\n• Save the date for next Parents’ Association Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 8:30 a.m. (right after drop off).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14619\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Jayden-v2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14619\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy third grader Jayden Gibson teamed up with two Mary Kay Consultants and participated in Operation Adopt a Grandparent. Jayden also asked his classmates, local businesses, family, and friends to consider sponsoring a senior citizen for the holidays. Each $25 donation purchased a senior citizen a Mary Kay gift set along with other goodies. On Dec. 20, 2013, Jayden, along with two of his classmates, G Simmons and Katherine Taylor, delivered 40 gift sets to Senior Services of Beaufort -Burton Wells Senior Center.  G and Katherine were the first two who agreed to each donate $25 and help make this happen. Jayden was so excited about giving to those who are least likely to receive anything for the holidays. Senior citizens are often left out during the holidays, and his thought was maybe we can put a smile on a few of their faces.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Jayden-v2-300x269.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" /></a> Beaufort Academy third grader Jayden Gibson teamed up with two Mary Kay Consultants and participated in Operation Adopt a Grandparent. Jayden also asked his classmates, local businesses, family, and friends to consider sponsoring a senior citizen for the holidays. Each $25 donation purchased a senior citizen a Mary Kay gift set along with other goodies. On Dec. 20, 2013, Jayden, along with two of his classmates, G Simmons and Katherine Taylor, delivered 40 gift sets to Senior Services of Beaufort -Burton Wells Senior Center. G and Katherine were the first two who agreed to each donate $25 and help make this happen. Jayden was so excited about giving to those who are least likely to receive anything for the holidays. Senior citizens are often left out during the holidays, and his thought was maybe we can put a smile on a few of their faces.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Start the New Year right and register today for the Chilly Bean 5K and Chili Cook-off, to be held on Saturday, February 1, at Coosaw Point. Pre-registration by Jan. 25 is $30/adult and $15 for 18 and under. Race Day Registration is $35/adult and $20 for 18 and under. Tickets to the chilly cook off only are $10 each or family pass for $40. Register at BA or online at www.active.com.  Visit the event website, www.chillybeanrun.com, for all the information including on and off line registration.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• Bridges Preparatory School announces two open house events in Downtown Beaufort on Monday, January 13, and Tuesday, January 21, 2014, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the school’s Main Campus, located at 1100 Boundary St., and K-1 Campus, located at 1001 Hamar St. (http://bridgesprep.org/bps-open-houses/).\r\n\r\n• New student applications for the 2014-2015 school year are now available on the school’s website, www.bridgesprep.org/school-info/enrollment, and at the front desk. BPS will be accepting applications until January 31, 2014. Students currently enrolled are not required to fill out a new student application form, but rather an Intent to Return form, also available online.\r\n\r\n• BPS is holding an upcoming community outreach event Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Walgreens on Lady’s Island. For more information on this and other outreach events, please contact Amy Roberts at aroberts@bridgesprep.org.\r\n\r\n<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Parents of Special Needs Students: </b>Please join us for a parent workshop, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This workshop will benefit parents of students who are receiving specific modifications in classes. Topics of discussion include What is Section 504? Who is eligible for 504 Plan? How would a 504 Plan help my child? 504 Compliance and Requirements. The workshop will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Robert Smalls Middle School, Room J-1, 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Beaufort County School Parent/Community REACH Center and presented by Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina (PRO-Parents). This is a free workshop, refreshments served. All participants will receive a two-hour certificate of attendance. Call to register 1-800-759-4776 or 803-772-5688.\r\n\r\n<b>RIVERVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• The newly-elected Riverview Charter School Board of Directors for 2014 include Reece Bertholf, Lamarr Cooler, Jaime Dailey-Vergara, Jennifer Drugge, Edward Foster, Cathy Hoogenboom and Evy Trask. Denise Jones was also elected by the board to serve the remainder of the term for a recently vacated seat.\r\n\r\n• New Student Enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year began January 1. Applications for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade can now be downloaded via the school’s website. Riverview will be accepting new student applications through Friday, January 31, 2014. Options for returning completed applications to Riverview are as follows:\r\n\r\n1. Drop off to the front office at Riverview from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday;\r\n\r\n2. Via USPS mail to: Riverview Charter School, 81 Savannah Highway, Beaufort, SC 29906;\r\n\r\n3. Fax to Riverview at 843-379-0133;\r\n\r\n4. Scan and email completed applications to applications@riverviewcharterschool.org.\r\n\r\nIn addition, tours of the school are available at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays during the month of January, and an Open House will be held for all prospective students and their families at Riverview on Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nOnce applications are received, Riverview will mail a postcard confirmation within three business days to the address on the application.  If you do not receive a confirmation postcard by Thursday, January 30, please call the office at 843-379-0123.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER\'S</b>\r\n\r\n• The 5th grade class at St. Peter Catholic School is collecting nearly new (or new) books for Child Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Open Arms Shelter, in order to stock their library for the children who stay there. The goal is to be able to give each child a book to keep. 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(14623, 4, '2014-01-10 09:43:49', '2014-01-10 14:43:49', '<b>Clay &amp; Ink Workshops at ARTworks:</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Clay on Thursdays begins January 9 with Trevor Foster. </b>$125 plus $25 per 25 pounds of clay; hand-building and wheel-thrown sessions. To register, email thealligatorhunter@hotmail.com or call 803-707-5961.\r\n\r\n<b>• Polymer Clay &amp; Jewelry Making</b> with Natasha Lawrence: Saturday, January 25, from noon to 2:30 p.m., $45 pre-paid. Express your creativity with polymer clay and design a one-of-a-kind necklace and pendant. Projects will be baked, varnished and ready to wear. Children ages 6-12: $25 with adult.\r\n\r\n• Learn Calligraphy for Valentine’s Day: Beautiful Writing with Natasha Lawrence: Saturday, February 1, from noon to 2:30 p.m.; $45 pre-paid. Impress friends and family with this Valentine’s Day themed workshop in the art of beautiful writing in colors and a variety of lettering styles. For ages 12 and up. For details, visit www.southcarolinacalligraphy.com or www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>Afterschool at ARTworks:</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Watercolor, Drawing, Pen &amp; Ink with Jean Norton-Torjussen.</b> Starts Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10-16. Watercolor painting is combined with drawing fun. The class features watercolor brush techniques with pen and ink embellishment. The class will also become familiar with how to use and mix primary colors, the laws of perspective and overall good design while learning how to apply those tenets to exciting watercolor creations. Tuition: $55; supplies: $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Fun with Polymer with Deanna Bowdish.</b> Starts Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-10. This class will explore the many techniques used to work with polymer clay, such as hand building, coiling and patterning.  We will manipulate and transform the clay to create fun and inventive projects for each class, such as small sculptures, jewelry and mosaics. Tuition: $55; Supplies: $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Framing with Hank with Hank Herring:</b> Starts Thursday, Jan. 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10-16. During this class, students learn to measure, decorate and fit mats to frames. Students need: two 5x8 favorite photos or cards, a portrait or vertical perspective and a landscape or horizontal layout. Tuition is $55 and supplies are $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Printmaking and collage with Celia Pray. </b>Starts Thursday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., ages 6-10.\r\n\r\nStudents will make their own paper and paste paper to use in their collage. Students will create an accordion book demonstrating their new learned skills. Tuition $55; Supplies $10.\r\n\r\nThese four classes will be held at ARTworks located at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, visit artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Learn the Meisner Technique:</b> Instructor Gail Westerfield is preparing to teach a class in Meisner Technique at ARTworks. “The class will be an introduction to the fundamentals of Sanford Meisner’s work, a practice that trains actors to be fully ‘in the moment’ on stage. Through a series of exercises, both experienced and inexperienced actors will learn what Meisner called ‘living truthfully in imaginary circumstances.’ ” Work in the eight-week class will focus on relaxation and preparation, as well as creating character and building relationship with a scene partner. Westerfield has acted and directed for more than 30 years and trained intensively in Meisner Technique. Students must be age 16 or over. Classes will be Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 22 through March 19. ARTworks is at 2127 Boundary Street. Cost is $120. Payment plans are available, but $50 is required at the first class. Class size is limited. To register or ask questions, email e.gail.w@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Arts classes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-classes-2', '', '', '2014-01-10 09:43:49', '2014-01-10 14:43:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14623', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14625, 4, '2014-01-10 09:46:38', '2014-01-10 14:46:38', '<b>Garden &amp; Gates exhibit:</b> The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center For the Arts is presenting “Gardens &amp; Gates,” a new exhibit by local artists Sandra Baggette and Gloria Dalvini, from January 3 through March 31, 2014. “Gardens and Gates” showcases the different styles and shared excitement of two artists and friends for painting the inviting scenes of the Lowcountry. Both artists enjoy painting plein air, capturing their reactions to the colors, structures, sunlight, and shadows at play in the scenes that attract them. Their shared inspiration in this area’s beautiful natural and architectural features is the backdrop for their different artistic focal points and interpretations on display in this exhibit. The artists invite you to share the pleasure they take in exploring their favorite Lowcountry subjects and enjoy the creative energy produced by their different styles and artistic focal points. Please join Sandra and Gloria for the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 10 at the USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Sandra Baggette at 843-522-8911 or www.sandrabaggette.com, or Gloria Dalvini at 843-521-9776 or online at www.gloriadalvini.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Auditions being held for Disney’s ‘My Son Pinocchio Jr.’:</b> If you are between the ages of 7 and 18, Beaufort Children’s Theatre need you! Auditions for Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr.” have been set for Tuesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 15, at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. In Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio Jr.,” the classic tale of toymaker Geppetto’s little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved classic songs “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar- and Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz, tackling timely issues about what it means to be “the perfect child” — and what it means to be “a real father.” Production dates for “My Son Pinocchio Jr.” have been set for April 4-6 at the USCB Center for the Arts. If you are interested in auditioning, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to complete the registration information.  Please bring a non-returnable recent photograph of the person auditioning.  No experience is required, only a positive attitude. Auditions will be held Tuesday, January 14, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 6-9; and 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages 10-12. Wednesday, January 15, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 13-18; Call backs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is no fee to audition. If cast, there is a $110 fee per participant. For questions, please contact 843-521-4145 or email tgates@uscb.edu.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Savannah photographer will speak at Photography Club of Beaufort meeting:</b><b> </b>Award-winning Savannah-based photographer John Carrington will speak on his life as a photojournalist, at home and at war, and commercial photography. Working at a daily newspaper exposed John to an endless variety of subjects and events that has developed in him the versatility to handle most any photo assignment. In 2003 he was embedded with the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division during the invasion of Iraq. Back home, John provided all the photos for chef and author Damon Lee Fowler’s latest cookbooks, “The Savannah Cookbook” and “Classical Southern Cooking.” John has contributed to numerous publications including The New York Times, Los Angels Times, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal Constitution and many others. In addition he has provided work for countless trade journals and specialty publications, and websites. John has wide experience covering corporate, civic, and political events. The Photography Club of Beaufort meets Monday, January 13 at 7 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street. Visit www.PhotoClubBeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Fat Tuesday at Fat Patties:</b> The Beaufort Art Association announces its Fat Tuesday at Fat Patties fundraiser. Each Tuesday this local restaurant sponsors a “Community Give Back” program. Ten percent of the sales that evening are donated to a local charity, school or nonprofit. On Tuesday, January 21, the proceeds will be donated to the Beaufort Art Association. The funds will help with the group’s 2014 project to bring art to children and afterschool programs held at Thumbs Up will be the main focus this coming year. Eat at Fat Patties on January 21 and support the arts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Writers in the Round: Stories we tell and songs we made up:</b> On Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks, expect a delightful evening and bring along someone to share a good laugh. Carroll Brown, Big Frank Waddell and Michael Reno Harrell are accomplished writers, born and raised in the Carolinas, from the North Carolina Mountains to the South Carolina Lowcountry. They each tell engaging real-life stories, in rhyme and\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14626\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-CarrollBrownFrankWAddeell.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14626\" alt=\"Carroll Brown and Frank Waddell are singers and storytellers.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-CarrollBrownFrankWAddeell-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Carroll Brown and Frank Waddell are singers and storytellers.[/caption]\r\n\r\nsong and in knee-slapping prose. Some are humorous, and some will tug at your own memories. This gifted trio has performed around the country and across the world, together and separately, in festivals and concert venues, churches, pubs and house concerts. Come enjoy an evening of original music and knee-slappin’ Carolina story-telling. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>An evening with Cassandra King:</b> Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry presents a special evening with New York Times best-selling author Cassandra King. She will make a special appearance on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Chart House, 2 Hudson Road on Hilton Head Island from 4 to 6 p.m. King will talk about her latest book, “Moonrise” and share her insights about her inspiration, craft and more. Tickets are $60 per person and include hors d’ oeuvres and a signed copy of “Moonrise.” A cash bar will be available Seating is limited and all proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. The deadline to order tickets is Friday January 10. No tickets will be sold at the door.  To RSVP, call 843-815-6616 or email Dodi at daeschenbach1@lowcountryliteracy.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Vega String Quartet performs at Fripp:</b> After their Lincoln Center debut in 2001, The New York Times raved about the Vega String Quartet’s “playing that had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along ... the musicians took real risks in their music making.” And The Los Angles Times praised its “triumphant L.A. debut”. They tour throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and have recently performed in Brussels,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14627\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-Vega-Quartet.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14627\" alt=\"The Vega String Quartet\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-Vega-Quartet-150x150.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> The Vega String Quartet[/caption]\r\n\r\nParis, Cologne, Mexico City, New York, Tokyo, and Vancouver. They have been quartet-in-residence at the Van Cliburn Institute and on the artist roster of Carnegie Hall’s New York City Neighborhood Concert series. The quartet will perform Sunday, January 26 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 for students. All attendees receive an entry pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join the artists at a catered event following the performance. For more information, call 843-838-6655 or visit www.islc.net/friendsofmusic.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Auditions being held for ‘A Piece of My Heart’:</b> Open auditions will be held on February 4 and 5 for the award-winning “A Piece of My Heart,” a powerful, true drama that follows six women before, during, and after they serve in Vietnam. Roles are available for at least six women and one man. Director Gail Westerfield may expand the cast. No experience is necessary, and actors in their 20s to 60s are encouraged to audition. Particularly needed are an African American woman, an Asian or Amer-Asian woman, and a woman who can sing and play guitar. Auditions will begin at 7 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to fill out audition sheets and read through a side. 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(14629, 4, '2014-01-10 10:01:57', '2014-01-10 15:01:57', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nLast Saturday evening the local gym EarthFIT held an appreciation party for all its members as a way to say thank you for all their efforts and dedication toward health and growth. The guests, who ranged in age from 13 to 93 years old, were able to mingle with owner<b> Ian Hart </b>along with trainers <b>Bojan, Jeff, Chris and Khadine</b> at a lively party hosted by EarthFIT member <b>Sam Levin </b>at his lovely home in the Spanish Point neighborhood. Even though there was no alcohol (I guess that’s how healthy people stay thin), the event was catered by <b>Debbi Covington</b> so there was no shortage of delicious food. Ian also gave out awards for various accomplishments. Congratulations to the following: <b>Nancy Vista</b> for most inspirational; <b>Karen Bowers</b> for most dedicated; <b>Darrah and Doug Beasley</b> for fittest couple; <b>Wallace and Catherine Scarborough </b>for most dedicated couple; and <b>Bob Riddel</b> for most amazing transformation. Here are some pics from the event for you:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14630\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0132.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14630\" alt=\"Don’t be fooled by the smiles: These trainers are tough. From left, Jeff, Chris, Bojan, Khadine and Ian of EarthFIT.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0132-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Don’t be fooled by the smiles: These trainers are tough. 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(14648, 4, '2014-01-16 08:58:52', '2014-01-16 13:58:52', '<b>Suspect arrested in armed robberies</b>\r\n\r\nA Seabrook man has been arrested in connection with the armed robberies of two Burton area businesses.\r\n\r\nMarvin Ellis Frazier, 46, was arrested Friday, January 10 at his Delaney Circle home. Witnesses positively identified Frazier as the suspect in the January 2 armed robbery of the China Wok restaurant, 350 Shanklin Road, leading investigators to obtain warrants for charges of Armed Robbery, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Felon in Possession of a Handgun.\r\n\r\nDuring the course of interviews conducted subsequent to Frazier’s arrest, he was also identified as the suspect in the January 5 armed robbery of Sunhouse Petroleum, 3448 Trask Parkway. For that incident, Frazier has been charged with the additional charges of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime, Felon in Possession of a Handgun, and Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a person.\r\n\r\nThe investigations into both incidents remain ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Sgt. J. Kelleher at 843-255-3418 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (274-6372).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Recycle electronics at special county event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling is holding a special Electronic Goods Collection and Document Shredding event Saturday, January 18, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations.\r\n\r\nResidents are encouraged to bring their broken computers, televisions, and other electronic items for recycling.  S.C. Law 48-60, enacted last year, prohibits dumping electronic items in the landfill or at County convenience centers. In addition, shredding of personal and tax documents will also be provided at no charge.\r\n\r\nTwo county public works sites will accept the items: the Public Works North site at 140 Shanklin Road site near the Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort; and the Public Works South site at 9 Benton Field Road off Burnt Church Road, Bluffton.\r\n\r\nIf you have questions concerning the Electronics or Shredding Event, please call Carol Murphy at the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 843-255-2734 or go to www.bcgov.net/recycle.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-72', '', '', '2014-01-16 08:58:52', '2014-01-16 13:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14648', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14650, 4, '2014-01-16 09:00:55', '2014-01-16 14:00:55', '<b>By Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon</b>\r\n\r\nThe Parris Island tax center is scheduled to open Jan. 31, 2014, to provide free income tax filing assistance to Beaufort-area military personnel.\r\n\r\nThe center, located in building 911 on Cuba Street, is available to active duty service members, retirees, family members and activated reservists for help with both state and federal returns.\r\nThe tax center will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for appointments, except Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. for walk-ins only. Those with special circumstances who need assistance at different times will be considered on a case-by-case basis with priority given for drill instructors and deploying personnel.\r\nWhile all returns or extension requests must be filed by April 15 to avoid penalties, the center will remain open until April 30.\r\nIn coordination with the Internal Revenue Service, the Parris Island legal services support team supervises the annual operation of the center, which is staffed by Marines as part of the federally sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.\r\nLast year, Parris Island tax preparers prepared 1,005 federal tax returns and 935 state returns that resulted in approximately $2.6 million in refunds — saving personnel approximately $200,000 in preparation fees, said Capt. Richard Blanchette, tax center officer in charge.\r\nThe Marines assigned to the tax center have completed advanced tax preparer training and are certified, said Staff Sgt. Lawrence D. Smith, tax center chief.\r\nUsers of the tax center are asked to bring their military identification, Social Security cards for each family member claimed on the return, W-2, W-2G, 1099-R and 1099-Misc forms, last year’s return and any other documents that may relate to income.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 843-228-3547.', 'Parris Island to open 2014 tax filing center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parris-island-to-open-2014-tax-filing-center', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:00:55', '2014-01-16 14:00:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14650', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14652, 4, '2014-01-16 09:02:41', '2014-01-16 14:02:41', '<b>By Charles Tumlin</b>\r\n\r\nSome of the most effective market tools that we have used over the years to explain the importance of having an investment game plan are magazine covers. We often find that magazine covers typically present the most concise summary of investor psychology available.\r\n\r\nThe average investor, as is perhaps best illustrated in various studies from Dalbar and others, over-corrects to changes in the market as they shift their 401(k) based generally on the feeling\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14653\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Charles_Tumlin.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14653\" alt=\"Charles Tumlin\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Charles_Tumlin-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Charles Tumlin[/caption]\r\n\r\nin their gut. Simply put, investors who are left to their own devices will, in sum, make emotional, irrational decisions and underperform over time as a result. They will buy when it is comfortable and sell when it is uncomfortable and that makes providing for a more comfortable lifestyle down the road a much longer road indeed.\r\n\r\nMagazine covers typically help reinforce this modus operandi by providing a picture of the market’s collective conscious. For instance, the psychological effects of buying the “top” of the market is a tough one to overcome especially when media headlines are so bullish. At the end of the day, the fear of buying the top of the market ultimately comes from the lack of sell discipline. It is for this reason that we find mainstream magazine covers so useful, they simply provide a reflection of what is comfortable and palatable to investors at any given time. While we find magazine covers extremely useful, it is not because their advice is helpful, but to the contrary it reminds us of what market psychology has categorized as “certainty” and then forces us to think in a different direction, to think about what possibilities exist on the other side of that trade.\r\n\r\n<b>Why Magazine Covers Work?</b>\r\n\r\nAny editor worth his corner office is able to take all of the economic confluences that exist, both the lofty expectations and the latest disappointments, and distill them into one 9” X 11” glossy visage that evokes one thought from passersby: “I need to read what’s inside.” Typically, this is achieved by a strong confirmation of some generally accepted premise, or more importantly, rarely is it achieved by offering some innovative, against-the-grain, advice. Forbes magazine is no more likely to run a cover of who they think will be Company of the Year in 2014 today than Rolling Stone was to put Brittney Spears on their cover when she was a Mouseketeer. Instead, bullish covers often occur much closer to the landing than the takeoff of an investment flight.\r\n\r\nA few years ago a group of professors at the University of Richmond, unbeknownst to us, actually tried to put some numbers to this observation. They looked at headlines from Business Week, Fortune, and Forbes for a 20 year period. Of the 2,080 cover stories they found, 549 were actually included in the study as they dealt with a particular public company for which the aftermath of the stock could be measured. Of those 549 stories, the vast majority (350) were slanted to the positive side, while 99 were considered “neutral” and 100 were “negative.” Keep in mind the time period was 1983-2002, which naturally lent itself to both bullish covers and bullish outcomes. At any rate, according to their research paper, “Are Cover Stories Effective Contrarian Indicators?,” Tom Arnold, CFA; John H. Earl, Jr., CFA; and David S. North found the following: “Statistical testing implied that positive stories generally indicate the end of superior performance and negative news generally indicates the end of poor performance.”\r\n\r\nThe study was very interesting and it makes a great piece of research to forward any friend or neighbor who suggests one of “those ideas” that is based in nothing more than popular conjecture and that more importantly isn’t supported by your investment game plan. The results of the University of Richmond show that bullish covers are born of spectacular outperformance, but followed by much tamer returns. Meanwhile, bearish covers actually tend to be followed by the opposite of what investors would expect — stark outperformance! ‘\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Dorsey Wright and Associates and provided by Charles Tumlin, Vice President – Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Beaufort, South Carolina, 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.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Why magazine covers work to help investors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-magazine-covers-work-to-help-investors', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:02:41', '2014-01-16 14:02:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14652', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14655, 4, '2014-01-16 09:03:43', '2014-01-16 14:03:43', 'Have you ever truly paid attention to your eyebrows? I mean really taken a long, examining look at these two small, yet important, details of your face. Eyebrows, especially for women, however, as equally influencing for men, can be one of the single most attention grabbing features of your face. Our eyebrows grow in various shapes and colors, as well as different lengths and thickness.  Some sparse, some full, some shapely, and some rebellious and unruly. Yet, no matter your category, the great news is that there is an easy quick-fix to obtaining gorgeous, natural looking brows of your own.\r\n\r\nThe primary key to shaping perfect brows is to know them. As a trained brow specialist, I have consulted with a countless number of clients on how to consider your facial shape and its attributes. Is your face round and full, heart shape or angular? Likewise, do your brows have a natural, high arch, a slight curve to them or in some cases, absolutely no arch at all?  Knowing and following the natural shape and growth pattern of your brows is the foundation to achieving a great brow every time.\r\n\r\nIn order to achieve a brow shape that compliments your facial structure the use of a plain Kohl eyeliner pencil and a well-lit bathroom vanity will suffice. Standing in the mirror, take a good look at the present shape of your brows and using your eyeliner pencil, mark a small spot to reflect where they begin, arch and end. Now, holding the eyeliner pencil at a 45 degree angle, line it up with the outer corner of your eye so that it meets the eyebrow. This area, known as the tail, marks where you eyebrow should end. Be sure to mark a spot on this area to see the difference in your original placement. Next, holding the pencil at a 90 degree angle, place it directly in front of your eye near the outer corner of your iris. This marks the appropriate position of the arch, which varies individually. Lastly, still holding the pencil at a 90 degree angle, move it to the inner corner of your eye and place it against the skin to line up with the beginning of the brow, known as the bulb.\r\n\r\nTaking a step back, observe the previous markings compared to the latter. If your brows are pretty much within the confines of each other, you have already won half the battle to achieving superb brows. If your markings are too far apart, consider following these cues to achieve a look that works best for you.\r\n\r\nNow, let’s take a closer look at design and definition. No matter who you are, at some point and time, you have observed, wondered or even desired the look of full, thick and precisely arched eyebrows. Following the proper shape is the next key element to keeping brows neatly groomed and well maintained. Waxing and tweezing are traditional brow grooming services that can be done both at home or in a spa or salon. My choice pick and ultimate suggestion is the fast spreading method of Eyebrow Threading, which is a true art form that involves the simple use of an organic piece of cotton beauty thread. The thread is manipulated to target sections or individual segments of hair that are ultimately pulled directly out of the follicle with minimal to no pain, irritation, redness or swelling. Threading does not pull the skin, thus causes no incorporation of “sagging” and offers a clean, precise and highly defined eyebrow like no other.\r\n\r\nOnce the brow has been properly designed and shaped, the next step, if needed, consists of fillers, such as brow powders, pencils or tinting. Though pencils tend to lean on the harsher side, resulting in unnatural looking brows, a softer look can be achieved with the correct color match, a soft hand during application and light, swift strokes in the direction of the natural brow.\r\n\r\nAs a suggestion, my recommendation is soft hue brow powders that have the consistency of eye shadow. Brow powders blend so well and fill in sparse brows as well as make non-noticeable blonde or fair hair pop with color. Tinting, simply meaning to dye or color the brows is a semi-permanent approach to brow definition which could last three to six weeks.\r\n\r\nBe sure to keep a good polisher, such as clear mascara or a brow gel, to complete your brow kit. Brow gels help to set and hold your brows for a fresh, all-day look.\r\n\r\n<i>Takiya La’Shaune Smith, licensed cosmetologist, mentor and owner of Beautique Lash &amp; Brow is an author and beauty columnist. Find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TakiyaLSmith, email her at Takiya@Takiya-LaShaune.com or call 843-263-0426.</i>', 'Tips by Takiya: Eyebrow enhancement specialist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tips-by-takiya-eyebrow-enhancement-specialist', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:03:43', '2014-01-16 14:03:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14657, 4, '2014-01-16 09:04:23', '2014-01-16 14:04:23', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\nApparently, as a small child, this was how I nudged people in my family to get them to stir, but my mouth couldn’t form the “w” well so it sounded more like “ake up.” Don’t you just love those family stories about experiences that you can’t even recall and haven’t a clue whether they are true or not? Either way, they have landed in the legacy file that we carry with us throughout life only to pull out from time to time, sometimes when we least expect it, like right now as I write about awakening.\r\n\r\nSo, are you awake? If not, what will it take to nudge you?  And, if yes, then how awake are you? I believe each one of us goes through many stages of wakefulness in our life experience, often dancing back and forth through those phases based on our perspective of what is happening at that particular time.\r\n\r\nThere are times we feel like we just woke up from a long, hard slumber and it takes a while to get our bearings on where we are and how we got here. Often, our surroundings don’t feel familiar and we have a difficult time focusing. Maybe we feel a little stiff and sluggish as we begin moving our body in an attempt to get clarity of the moment. As we proceed, we feel like we are still in a dream or, at times, a nightmare and spend the rest of the day wishing we could go back to sleep where we don’t have to think or be what we don’t authentically feel is real. This state of wakefulness can last a day for some or weeks, months, years or decades for others.\r\n\r\nThe next stage usually begins when something really big happens in our life, like an illness, a tragedy, a job loss, divorce or financial failure, but awakening usually doesn’t happen right away.  At first, as we seek help from family, friends, counselors, sermons or books, we will begin getting information on how to deal with our particular problem and through that begin to see a glimmer of hope and trust that life doesn’t have to be so hard and that healing can occur. Then, we begin feeling our own nudges within to learn more, prompting a desire to take action, resulting in an awakening to our personal power to create change in our lives. Maybe we begin by fueling our body with better nutrition or moving our body in ways we never knew we could move or begin hanging around with more joyful people. Whatever the catalyst, there comes a time where we begin to look at that really big thing that happened as a gift that prompted the next phase of our growth and evolution as a human being and we feel alive again.\r\n\r\nOnce truly awake, we notice that we move through our day with a little more ease and focus, we find we are more grateful for the simple things in life, enjoy learning new things or taking on new activities. We generally feel better than we thought we could just a short time ago.\r\n\r\nThen, as life will happen, we often find ourselves getting distracted and falling away from those things that helped us to feel better or we just feel “stuck” and have a hard time remembering how good we felt just a short time ago and suddenly we are back in our slumber again as the cycle repeats.  But the good news is that it usually won’t take another huge life event to create the wake-up call, but rather the ability to sense and follow the nudges more clearly and quickly to get back on track with what we know helps us to feel better.  Life is so much more fun when we are awake, so wake up, wake up, wake up, I say!  Live Well ... Have Fun!\r\n<div></div>', 'Wake up, wake up, wake up, I say ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wake-up-wake-up-wake-up-i-say', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:04:24', '2014-01-16 14:04:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14657', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14659, 4, '2014-01-16 09:05:54', '2014-01-16 14:05:54', '[caption id=\"attachment_14660\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"240\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Health-Winning-smiles-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14660\" alt=\"Beaufort resident Ashton Giammona has been selected as Patient of the Month for Beaufort’s Winning Orthodontic Smiles. Ashton attends Beaufort High School and enjoys horseback riding and drawing. As the Winning Smile, Ashton received an all expense paid photo session with Susan Deloach Photography and Ashton’s photograph will be displayed in the treatment area of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle’s Orthodontic Practice located in the medical plaza across from the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Health-Winning-smiles-1-16-240x300.jpg\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" /></a> Beaufort resident Ashton Giammona has been selected as Patient of the Month for Beaufort’s Winning Orthodontic Smiles. Ashton attends Beaufort High School and enjoys horseback riding and drawing. As the Winning Smile, Ashton received an all expense paid photo session with Susan Deloach Photography and Ashton’s photograph will be displayed in the treatment area of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle’s Orthodontic Practice located in the medical plaza across from the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.[/caption]', 'A Winning Smile', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-winning-smile', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:05:54', '2014-01-16 14:05:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14659', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14662, 4, '2014-01-16 09:06:49', '2014-01-16 14:06:49', '<b>Ron Hines</b>\r\n\r\nRon Hines, 65, died Monday, December 30, 2013 at his residence in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nAn informal service will be held Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at 1 p.m. at The Sands Beach in Port Royal, S.C.\r\n\r\nBorn January 5, 1948, Ron loved Elvis, car racing, photography and talking with people in the community. He worked as the delivery person for The Island News for six years.\r\n\r\nHe is survived by his daughter Lesley Whitman of Dudley, N.C.; granddaughter Lindsay Whitman of Dudley, N.C.; two sisters, Gwen Bronson of Lexington, NC, and Marie Howard of Rose Hill, N.C.; and two brothers: Mike Howard of Rose Hill, N.C., and Terry Hines of Auburndale, Fla.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>William Swinehart I</b>\r\n\r\nWilliam Keith Swinehart I was born on October 19, 1916, on a farm in Norwich, Kansas. His father, Eugene, and his mother, Leatha, started a dairy business in Wichita, Kansas.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, in 1926, the business failed and the family suddenly had nothing. Moves were made to Pittsburg, Kansas, and ElDorado, Kansas, where Keith became a Boy Scout. To earn money for his scout uniform, Keith got his first job selling magazines. From that time on, realizing that he could earn his own money, he turned his dad’s bankruptcy into a lifelong gift. His sense of entrepreneurship came out.\r\n\r\nKeith’s life was greatly influenced by the Great Depression. He had to earn his way through school through his own devices. He sold sandwiches from his Sigma Chi fraternity room. He worked for the KU News Bureau as a news assistant. After graduating from Kansas University, when jobs weren’t readily available he worked as a mail boy for Cook’s Paint in Kansas City for $50 per month. In 1939 he found a good job with Capper Publications in Topeka, Kansas through his KU school connections. He married his wife of 62 years, Maxine, in June of 1940.\r\n\r\nHe entered WWII as a pilot in 1941. He made 102 crossings of the Atlantic: Miami to Natal, Brazil; across to Africa; over “The Hump” to Karachi, India and back to Miami. He considered himself a “glorified truck driver,” but with lots of time to learn and think about life after war. He came home from the war in October 1945.\r\n\r\nAfter the war he resumed his work in Topeka with Cappers and talked them into an airplane for his client travels. While doing that, his entrepreneurial itch prompted him to continually ask his contacts about how and where he could start his own business. Through a friend in Kansas City he located a small LP Gas business in McPherson, Kansas. The little company, Western States Gas, proved not to be the company of his dreams. He envisioned his two truck drivers as salesmen for the company, but they just wanted to be “truck drivers.”\r\n\r\nHis friend from the McPherson Country Club, Les Beard, asked Keith to invest in a small plastics extrusion business, Consolidated Plastics. They brought the business to McPherson in 1958. They funded construction of the manufacturing facility with Industrial Revenue Bonds, and were the first company in Kansas to use IRBs. By then, Keith and Les were 80 percent stockholders of the company. The name of the company was changed to Plains Plastics. They added PVC plastic pipe to their product line for rural water pipe and real growth started to happen.\r\n\r\nCertainTeed Products bought Plains Plastics in 1965 and Keith became a Vice President of the Plastic Pipe division of Certain Teed. PVC siding was replacing aluminum siding and having both PVC pipe and PVC plastic siding proved to be a huge boon to the company growth and development. The new plastic pipe company grew to six locations across the U.S. and became a leader in the PVC extrusion industry.\r\n\r\nKeith left Certain Teed in December of 1976 to start a venture to make a new, flexible plastic pipe called polybutylene that could withstand exposure to hot water. The target market for the new product would be the U.S. residential plumbing as a replacement for copper plumbing distribution tubing.\r\n\r\nA new building was constructed overlooking the Certain Teed manufacturing plant, once again using the now-familiar IRBs. The company grew rapidly and was featured by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Small Companies in the United States. His son, Keith II, his daughter, Dinah, and many great local people became part of his business. By now, Keith and Maxine had moved their residence on Hilton Head Island, S.C., overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.\r\n\r\nSuccess and growth by the company continued to occur without his McPherson presence. The Vanguard company had many ups and downs, new product lines, and raw material changes over the 29 years of business in the U.S. and international markets. Despite the many changes, interruptions and development problems, the business was thriving.\r\n\r\nIn the 1990s Keith had a successful major heart bypass. Maxine, his wife of 61 years, died of complications from a stroke in 2002. Although his wife was gone and his mobility was slowing, Keith remained happy and active. He lived alone in his beach home and still drove himself around Hilton Head.\r\n\r\nVanguard Piping Systems (as the company was now called) was highly successful in its efforts to market flexible plastic piping products across all of the United States and Canada and feed the booming residential construction market. Finally, in October 2005 Vanguard was purchased by Viega, GMB, a 130-year-old maker of plumbing products from Attendorf, Germany, and a 450,000 square foot facility was built in McPherson’s Industrial Park alongside Interstate I-135 for $40 million.\r\n\r\nKeith didn’t really want to sell Vanguard at the time. He wanted to see the company continue to grow although, ironically, in 1965 he couldn’t wait to sell Plains Plastics to the bigger Certain Teed so he could see his company grow. It didn’t take him very long to realize that he could enjoy the transition to another life of retirement at his Hilton Head home and enjoy his family and friends.\r\n\r\nKeith continued to live alone at his home on the beach. He and a long time friend, Margaret, liked to go out on the island every Wednesday and Friday night for dinner and cocktails, and have brunch on Sunday. They even took a trip together to Europe, and wheeled through the international airports in their wheelchairs. Keith enjoyed life to the fullest, even remarking to his son during a visit in November 2013, that he had never been happier.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, things must end if things are to keep growing. December 18, 2013, on his accustomed Wednesday night outing with Margaret, Keith’s life abruptly, but quietly, ended while walking in front of the Art Center of Coastal Carolina to see a play.\r\n\r\nKeith saw a lot of growth in his 97 years, and, through his entrepreneurial endeavors and business acumen, made a lot of growth happen. He never really knew pain. He always looked on the optimistic side. He never feared failure, and never allowed it to happen. He let those people around him grow, and encouraged that. He was a mentor to many. Keith led a charmed life, and lived it well. He is loved by all those who knew him.\r\n\r\nKeith is survived by his children, W. Keith Swinehart II and Dinah S. Brock; two grandchildren, Andrea and Summer Swinehart; and his special friend, Margaret Gough.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held Saturday, December 21 at 11 a.m. at The Island Funeral Home and Crematory, 4 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nDonations may be made to The Deep Well Project, P.O. Box 5543, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29938.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Dan H. Thompson</b>\r\n\r\nDan “Spot” H. Thompson, 87, husband of Helen M. Thompson, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Monday, January 13, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Carteret Street United Methodist Church with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.\r\n\r\nThe family suggests that donations be made to Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902 or to the charity of one’s choice. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-40', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:06:49', '2014-01-16 14:06:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14662', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14664, 4, '2014-01-16 09:08:43', '2014-01-16 14:08:43', '<b>The Blood Alliance has January blood drives   </b>\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance hosts blood drives in January. Government-issued photo I.D. is required to donate (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc) For more information or to make an appointment, please call 888-998-2243 or visit www.igiveblood.com. Here are the locations:\r\n\r\n• Sunday, January 19: Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Lady’s Island, 8 a.m. to noon.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, January 23: Join Rotary Drive, The Blood Alliance Donor Center, 1001 Boundary Street, Suite A, Beaufort, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Friday, January 24: Beaufort Academy, 240 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Monday, January 27: Anytime Fitness, Suite 250, 274 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Thursday, January 30: Whale Branch Early College High School, 69 Detour Road, Seabrook, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Apply, attend training as Hope Haven volunteer   </b>\r\n\r\nHope Haven of the Lowcountry, the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center is accepting applications for volunteers and interns to attend the January/February 2014 Hope Haven volunteer training. Hope Haven volunteers serve as hospital advocates to child and adult survivors of sexual assault, and are also trained to answer crisis calls from the 24-hour hotline. Experts in law enforcement, counseling, and the medical field will present information regarding working with sexual assault victims. The 25-hour training also includes multi-media presentations, group discussions and role plays to equip volunteers with the skills necessary to help victims in crisis situations. Training will be held January 27, January 29, January 31, February 4, February 6, and February 8. The weekday sessions will be from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the Saturday session from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  All six sessions must be attended for crisis intervention volunteers to be fully trained. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please call Christine Smith at 843-524-2256.\r\n\r\n<b>Returning Catholics Series offered at church </b>\r\n\r\nReturning Catholics Series begins Saturday, Jan. 18 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The church is again offering a six week series for those considering a return to the Catholic Church or for those who have returned but are desiring to learn more about their faith. Presentations and discussions are planned to help Catholics who have been away for awhile to return home.  Meetings are held on the six consecutive Saturdays from Jan. 18 through Feb. 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Adult Ed Room at St. Peter’s. The series is free. Contact Theresa Pulliam at 524-2604, pulliamins@hargray.com or Deborah Richard 575-3742, deborahm@catholic.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Professor to speak to county historical society </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Historical Society, established in 1939, is entering its Diamond Anniversary. For 75 years, the all volunteer society has been dedicated to the study and preservation of Beaufort County history. On Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, USCB Professor Dr. Brent Morris will present information on William H. Brisbane, a Beaufort County plantation owner, an abolitionist, a man both revered and hated in during the 1800s in the Lowcountry. On Jan. 1, 1863, Brisbane was given the assignment of publicly reading the Emancipation Proclamation to an audience that included some men and women who had once been his slaves. Dr. Morris’ talk will begin at noon and is free and open to the public. There is an optional light lunch catered by Debbi Covington at 11:30 a.m. for $10. For more information, contact President Mary Lou Brewton at maryloubrew@aol.com or 912-604-3634 or at www.beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Building company has real estate open house </b>\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders is holding an open house for Beaufort real estate agents on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Live Oak Builders’ design and remodeling center, 1402 Boundary Street, Beaufort, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Realtors can meet the builder, Todd Bradley, and his staff. They can answer questions about building or remodeling in Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The purpose of the event is to encourage partnerships between Live Oak Builders and Beaufort real estate agents. Light refreshments and cocktails will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>New AARP Safe Driver Class will be held  </b>\r\n\r\nThe new 2014 AARP Safe Driver Class will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014  at Summit Place of Beaufort, 1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr., Beaufort, SC, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. This course is open to all drivers age 26 and older. A certificate for a  discount on your auto insurance is issued upon completion. Class size is limited, register now. Call Instructor Harry Ammon at 843-521-1941.\r\n\r\n<b>Free presentation helps people get organized </b>\r\n\r\nThe National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is a group of approximately 4,000 professional organizers dedicated to helping individuals and businesses bring order and efficiency to their lives. Each year in January NAPO members reach out to help our communities Get Organized (GO). On Friday, Jan. 24, professional organizers Crystal Eakle and Roxanne Cheney will present a free community education/service class called “The Organized Home: Two professional organizers talk about what it takes” at the Beaufort County library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. The goal will be to help attendees bring time management, organization, storage solutions and productivity into their lives. The two organizers will “show and tell” participants how to organize their homes and offices. Learn how to create an organized foundation that will help you and your family be more productive and joyful. For more information, call 843-252-1118, email Roxanne@RoxanneOrganizes.com or visit www.napocharleston.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Bartender fundraiser to support Healing Heroes   </b>\r\n\r\nA Celebrity Bartender fundraiser will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sweetgrass Restaurant on Dataw Island, 100 Marina Drive, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. Refreshments will be served by celebrity bartenders Kevin Holmes and Larry Spruill, on-air personalities from WJCL and Fox 28 in Savannah, and Les Vann, president and general manager of both TV stations. Join mixologists Les, Kevin and Larry as they make to order your favorite liquid refreshment. Proceeds to benefit the Beaufort based Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund.\r\n\r\n<b>Band ‘The Remnants’ to perform at oyster roast   </b>\r\n\r\nOn Friday, January 24,  an oyster roast will be held at Traditions restaurant on Parris Island. The local band “The Remnants” will be performing at the event from 5 to 9 p.m. The oyster roast is open to the public and it’s $15 per person for all you can devour. There will also be wings, burgers, quesadillas and chicken fingers served. To RSVP, call 843-228-1566.\r\n\r\n<b>Local church holding men’s wildlife supper   </b>\r\n\r\nCommunity Bible Church to hold a Men’s Wildlife Supper on Friday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. Venison, wild boar, shrimp, alligator, turkey side dishes and dessert will be served at this free event. Speaker will be Dr. Bob Reccord and a surprise guest. The church is located at 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort. Call 843-525-0089  for questions or to register.\r\n\r\n<b>Challenge helps those looking to lose weight   </b>\r\n\r\nThe new year has just begun and many have made the resolution to lose weight. A solution to help you reach your goals: Join the 12-week Challenge. In this challenge, you will receive free wellness evaluation, free meal plan, your own personal coach, 12 weeks of helpful tips and information on good nutrition  and long-term health, and group support. The Challenge is beginning now and meetings are held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and last about 30-45 minutes. The cost is $35 and the money goes towards building the winners pot at the end. What do you have to lose, but the pounds? For more information and location, call Margie at 843-592-5109.\r\n\r\n<b>Guest speaker to discuss</b><b> communication skills </b>\r\n\r\nStart out the New Year with improved communication skills by attending “The Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Marriage, Dating and Care Giving” on Friday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Alan Poe, who has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship coach and eight years of experience as a hospice chaplain, will lead the interactive group session for those wanting to improve their communication skills and their marital, dating and caregiving relationships. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. He has used his counseling experience to provide insight and resolution in areas such as relationship health, grief recovery and support groups, depression and anxiety. The session is free and open to the public. For more information, call Alan Poe at 843-323-9128 or by e-mail at alankpoe@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>CODA holds sessions for training volunteers </b>\r\n\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in February. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 11, 12, and 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<b>Black Chamber of Commerce will meet  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its annual meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites located at 2225 Boundary Street in Beaufort at 9 a.m. All members are asked to be present to hear about the year in review and the goals for the new year. Membership input is valuable to us, so plan to come and share your ideas. For more information, contact Wilma Holman, Office Manager, Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-121', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:08:43', '2014-01-16 14:08:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14664', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14666, 4, '2014-01-16 09:10:12', '2014-01-16 14:10:12', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nIn 2010, the problem of dog excrement was one of America’s biggest gripes, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. Despite posted signs, HOA regulations and looks of disapproval from passersby, some dog owners just don’t clean up after their pets.  Really, people, this is a key part of the “I want a dog” deal.\r\n\r\nAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, pet waste has been identified as a major cause of “non-point source pollution” (NPS). In just one example cited by the EPA, “for watersheds of up to 20 square miles draining to small coastal bays, two to three days of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs ... contribute enough bacteria and nutrients to temporarily close a bay to swimming and shellfishing.” Given that we ARE that watershed, this is a fact to consider.\r\n\r\nAccording to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), there are 74.8 million dogs in the U.S. As the dog count rises, more dog owners are looking for a simple solution to an unavoidable problem: the average dog leaves approximately 23 piles of poop a week. This amount of waste can seriously damage our ecosystem if not disposed of in a mindful fashion.\r\n\r\nCanine waste also contains lots of nasty bacteria with almost unpronounceable names: <i>fecal streptococcus</i> and <i>fecal coliforms</i> are just two examples. In sufficiently high amounts, these bacteria can make people very sick. For example, <i>E. coli</i> bacteria often causes gastrointestinal infections, as well as infections to the ear, eye, and throat. Another bacteria, <i>campylobacter</i>, can cause diarrhea in humans. Still another form of poop-loving bacteria, <i>salmonella</i>, can cause infections that trigger fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea.\r\n\r\nWhat can you do? From the no-brainer category, what you do is carry a bag, pick up the deposit and dispose of it properly like a considerate human being. The quickest, easiest way to get rid of a dog’s poop is to put it in a plastic bag and either drop the bag in a trash can or flush the bag’s contents down a toilet.\r\n\r\nYou do not have to purchase fancy designer bags that attach to your leash. Simply re-use and recycle the hundreds of bags that come into your household every month: the newspaper bags, the free produce bags from the grocery store, the plastic bag from the frozen vegetables, the liner bag from the cereal box, the empty Dorito bag, magazine wrappers, or anything else you can get your hand into, turn and fold over.  Keep a box of all these various sacks near wherever you keep your leash.\r\n\r\nAfter you have a large enough bag, it’s easy to gather up the poop. For the uninitiated, here’s how:\r\n\r\n1. Pull the plastic bag over one hand like a glove. If you’re cleaning up while walking your dog, loop the leash around your wrist and pull the bag over the leashed hand.\r\n\r\n2. Pick up the poop with your bagged hand.\r\n\r\n3. With your other hand, grasp the open end of the bag and pull the bag inside out. The poop will now be inside the bag, all tidy and hygienic.\r\n\r\n4. Knot the bag and drop it into the nearest trash can.  Alternatively, take the bag inside and flush the contents down the toilet. Throw the plastic bag in the trash.\r\n\r\nOf course, if there’s no trash can nearby, you’ll need to carry the bagged poop until you find a suitable receptacle. But take heart. Soon, not even the thought of having to tote a turd around town will gross you out. It’ll just be another fact of life.', 'Let’s talk dirty', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lets-talk-dirty', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:10:12', '2014-01-16 14:10:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14666', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14668, 4, '2014-01-16 09:11:05', '2014-01-16 14:11:05', '<strong>The label on this week’s wine features part of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nEdgar Allan Poe comes with our wine this week, there was no avoiding it. Sometimes, you see a bottle and you just know you have to try it and you just know you’ll like it. All you have is the label and the name, but, sometimes, something grabs you and there will never be a single objective idea about it. Not the best wine you ever tasted? Doesn’t matter. Not your favorite grape variety? Doesn’t matter. Not your favorite price range? Doesn’t matter. You’re going to like that wine. Period.  And no one is totally immune to this phenomenon. So, let’s learn more about the origins and background of this wine. Maybe, even lacking any objectivity, it will be phenomenal. How lucky can we get? Evermore?\r\n\r\nWe are in Washington state, the Columbia Valley specifically. The first grapes were planted here in 1825, near Fort Vancouver. But, apparently, there is no hard evidence that any wine was ever made from these vines.\r\n\r\nThe wine industry in Washington started, for real, in the Walla Walla Valley when Italian immigrants planted Cinsault grapes in the 1860s and 1870s.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950s and 1960s, what have become the state’s biggest wineries — Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Winery — were established. In the decades between then and now, every 10 years or so, a new varietal found success in the state — Riesling and Chardonnays in the 1970s, Merlot in the 1980s, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah in the 1990s.\r\n\r\nWashington was one of the very first states to start Prohibition. It went “dry” in 1917. (Really?) Most of the state’s wineries and grape growers went out of business. Luckily, not nevermore.\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t until the second half of the 20th century that the industry really came back, though. There are now more than 740 wineries in Washington, most of them in the eastern part, with total production second only to California. There are currently 12 legally established AVAs in the state.\r\n\r\nWe should probably look at the Columbia Valley AVA. It was declared in 1984 and covers more than one-third of the state. (Really, it even crosses over into Oregon!) Mainly, though, because our wine this week is made here. There are several other AVAs located within this larger one. Many of the vineyards here are situated on semi-arid plateaus at altitudes of 1,000 to 2,000  feet above sea level. The climate is continental, but there are a range of microclimates also. There are an average of more than 300 cloudless days each year and an average of over 15 inches of rain each year.\r\n\r\nMoving on, our grape variety for this week is Syrah. We must remember that this grape is also known, in some parts of the wine world, as Shiraz. Wines made from this grape are basically labeled as “Syrah” when the are more French and European style, and “Shiraz” when they are the New World, more Australian style. The history of Syrah has been debated for a long time. But, DNA tests prove it is the offspring of Dureza (Dad) and Mondeuse blanche (Mom). Neither Dad nor Mom ever did as much as their much better known son. (Please note, I can only guess that a red grape is a son.) Nor did they manage to travel far from home or survive and succeed like Syrah. In 2004, due in part to the explosion of Australian red wines (at a huge variety of price levels and quality levels), Syrah was the fourth most planted variety in the world. Personally, I used to like the stories about Syrah originating in Syracuse, Italy, or in a town in Iran (formerly Persia) named Shiraz. But, nevermore. No factual data to support those fairy tales.\r\n\r\nSyrah grapes usually make dry red wines. In fact, these wines generally fall into four categories:\r\n\r\n• First, varietal wines, like Hermitage from the northern Rhône Valley in France, or Australian Shiraz.\r\n\r\n• Second, Syrah can be blended with a small amount of Viognier, like in Côte Rotie in the northern Rhône.\r\n\r\n• Third, it is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, like in Australia, and then it is labeled Shiraz-Cab.\r\n\r\n• And, fourth, Syrah can be used as one of several varieties in a blend such as with Grenache and Mourvedre, and others, to make Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines in the southern Rhône and also in Australia. (Ever here of a “GSM” wine from down under? It stands for Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre varieties of grape.)\r\n\r\nSyrah wines are often full-bodied with powerful flavors. Depending on the soil and climate they are grown in, and specific wine making techniques, aromas in these wines can range from violets to dark berries, chocolate, espresso and black pepper. There is not one or two aromas, or flavors for that matter, that show up in all Syrah wines, but many get blackberry and black pepper. Underneath the primary aromas and flavors, there are earthy and savory notes that include leather, truffles and, sometimes, smoked bacon or other meats. It is one of my all-time favorite varieties because of these layers and unique aromas and flavors. Evermore!\r\n\r\nFinally, the winery we are highlighting this week is The Owen Roe Winery in Walla Walla, Washington, and their value label Corvidae. The Lenore Syrah is from this value label, made with fruit from the Columbia Valley AVA. On this wine’s label, part of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem “The Raven” is quoted: “For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore, nameless here forevermore.”\r\n\r\n<b>The Lenore Syrah</b> is made from 95 percent Syrah and 5 percent Grenache. This wine is spicy with tremendous black fruit flavors in a deep purple pool of color. The texture is rich and smooth, and moderately full. It is good when you first pour it and good when you sip your way through the bottle. This is a wine made for everyday enjoying and pairs well with hearty food such as burgers, ribs and stews.\r\n\r\nWhere does the name “Corvidae” come from? It is the name of the family of birds that includes crows and ravens. It seems that not only do crows and ravens have a long history in mythology and poems, but a lot of crows tend to circle over the Owen Roe Winery. Hmmm ... Quoth the raven, nevermore? No. One look at this bottle and, of course, we have to like the wine. Evermore. For $14.99. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Quoth the raven ‘Nevermore’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quoth-the-raven-nevermore', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:11:05', '2014-01-16 14:11:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14670, 4, '2014-01-16 09:12:51', '2014-01-16 14:12:51', 'It was envisioned as Beaufort’s social affair of the season. The inaugural Valentine Ball was going to be an elegant black tie soiree unlike any other charity function in the community.\r\n\r\n“We were trying to think of a big event that would be different from other Beaufort fundraisers,” said Weezie Gibson, who was serving on the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation board of trustees when the concept for the gala was conceived 25 years ago. “People were just winding down from months spent helping victims of Hurricane Hugo. The ball would be a great way to lift their spirits.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14671\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/chairwomen_meet.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14671\" alt=\"Co-chairpersons Melissa Bliley and Weezie Gibson meet to plan the Beaufort Memorial Foundation Valentine Ball.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/chairwomen_meet-300x221.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" /></a> Co-chairpersons Melissa Bliley and Weezie Gibson meet to plan the Beaufort Memorial Foundation Valentine Ball.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo spark even more interest, organizers came up with the idea of having private dinner parties all over town where small groups of friends could meet up before going to the main event.\r\n\r\nThe plan worked like a charm.\r\n\r\n“So many people bought tickets, we didn’t have enough dinner parties to accommodate everyone,” said Gibson, who co-chaired the 1990 Valentine Ball with her husband Jim. “We had to find a party for 30 people.”\r\n\r\nWith little time left to recruit volunteer hosts, the Gibsons decided to host a party themselves at the Beaufort Yacht &amp; Sailing Club.\r\n\r\n“It was a men’s club, so it was a very casual setting,” Gibson recalled. “To spruce things up, we brought in linens and all our good china and silver. We used camellias to decorate the tables and candles to create ambiance.”\r\n\r\nYacht club chef Larry Taylor prepared a delicious dinner of prime rib and roasted potatoes. Around 9 p.m., the group joined the other guests at the Officers’ Club on Parris Island for the gala.\r\n\r\n“It turned out to be a huge success,” Gibson said. “We had hoped to raise $10,000 for the hospital, but ended up generating $30,000. That was a lot of money back then.”\r\n\r\nOn the 25th year of the Valentine Ball, Gibson and her husband have stepped up to once again co-chair what has become one of Beaufort’s most anticipated parties. They will share the top post with dentist Dr. Aaron Bliley and his wife, Melissa.\r\n\r\nThe Feb. 8 black tie gala will be held at the new Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center on Ribaut Road across from the hospital.\r\n\r\nApproximately 600 people are expected to attend the 2014 ball. Everyone who buys a ticket by Friday, Jan. 17 will receive an invitation to one of the 50 privately hosted dinner parties taking place throughout Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“The dinner parties are the key to the ball’s success,” Gibson said. “It’s fun going to a home where you’ve never been, meeting new people and enjoying a nice meal.”\r\n\r\nAfter the intimate dinners, guests will make their way to the ball venue for dancing, dessert and a silent auction. Among the many unique items up for bid is a dinner for eight at the South Carolina Yacht Club’s wine cellar. Guests will be transported to the Hilton Head Island club by boat for a five-course meal that will include perfectly paired wines with each course.\r\n\r\nProceeds from this year’s ball will be used to expand the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit from eight to 12 beds. To date, the fundraiser has generated nearly $4 million for upgrades to Beaufort Memorial’s facilities, technology and services.\r\n\r\nTickets to the Valentine Ball start at $150 per person and include several levels of tickets and sponsorships. Reservations should be made by Jan. 17 in order to attend one of the dinner parties. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.valentineball.org or call 843-522-5774.\r\n<div></div>', 'Valentine Ball: A tradition continues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'valentine-ball-a-tradition-continues', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:12:51', '2014-01-16 14:12:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14670', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14673, 4, '2014-01-16 09:14:16', '2014-01-16 14:14:16', 'Approximately 70 on-street parking spaces will be organized on three streets at Beaufort’s much-used Basil Green Park through an agreement among the city, Beaufort County and the state Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\nThe parking improvements are part of Beaufort’s Civic Master Plan and have been needed for years. On a typical night of soccer or baseball, parked cars and trucks jam the narrow greenways surrounding the athletic fields, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n\r\n“This is going to make a huge difference not only to the people who visit and use the Basil Green Park, but also to all those people who live along the roads near the park,” Dadson said. “On a busy sports night, some residents couldn’t even pull out of their driveway because of all the cars parked every which way.”\r\n\r\nIn a Joint Use Agreement adopted by both city and county leaders, they agree to use S.C. Park and Recreation Development (PARD) grant funds for approximately 70 on-street parking spots around Basil Green. This includes about 38 parallel spaces on Rodgers and Lafayette streets and 33 angled spaces on Nairne.\r\n\r\nThe city and county will each contribute $21,772 to the project in a combination of grant money and local match money. Beaufort leaders have worked with the S.C. Department of Transportation in the design of the on-street parking and use of the right of way.\r\n\r\n“The County Parks and Leisure Services team really stepped up to make this a true partnership, recognizing the importance of the Basil Green complex to county recreation and the issue we face with parking,” Dadson said.\r\n\r\nThe local legislative delegation, led by S.C. Sen. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort), approved the project and its use of grant funds.\r\n\r\nAlmost two years ago, Beaufort Planning Director Libby Anderson presented a plan to formalize and add parking at Basil Green to bring the number of spaces to 244. She noted in the February 2012 meeting with the Beaufort Redevelopment Commission that parking at the complex was haphazard and created inconveniences for all involved.\r\n\r\n“Obviously this is something we’ve been working on for a long time,” she said today. “Now that we have all the necessary parties in agreement, and we have a way to pay for it, we’ll get it moving as quickly as we can.”\r\n\r\nRedevelopment Commission Chairman Jon Verity said the park is an important hub of activity in the center of Beaufort. Located downtown near the Beaufort National Cemetery, Basil Green Park is among the most-used recreational sites in Beaufort and Port Royal.\r\n\r\n“I’m glad we are going to get this done and taken care of,” Verity said. “It’s so important to the people who live here, and to the people who may someday live here, that we maintain and improve our recreational facilities. Certainly part of that is providing adequate parking.”', 'City, county use grant funding to improve parking at Basil Green', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-county-use-grant-funding-to-improve-parking-at-basil-green', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:14:16', '2014-01-16 14:14:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14675, 4, '2014-01-16 09:15:55', '2014-01-16 14:15:55', 'With the renovations of the new Beaufort County Coroner’s office complete, the staff officially moved into the building Friday, January 10.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14676\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/coroners-office-new-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14676\" alt=\"The new County Coroner’s office is located on Old Shell Road in Port Royal.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/coroners-office-new-2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The new County Coroner’s office is located on Old Shell Road in Port Royal.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe eight-month process transformed the former Disabilities and Special Needs Building on Old Shell Road in Port Royal into a 6,300-square-foot building that now houses the coroner’s office, morgue and offices for Victim and Juvenile Services. This is the first time the Beaufort County Coroner has ever had its own building and morgue, which will enable Coroner Ed Allen to offer more family services and perform required administrative functions in a central location.\r\n\r\n“The new building allows me and my deputy coroners to provide a more private area to speak with grieving families as well as more space to efficiently keep records,” said Allen.\r\n\r\nThe project, which cost $850,000, came from bond sales.\r\n<div></div>', 'New Beaufort County Coroner’s Office complete', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-beaufort-county-coroners-office-complete', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:15:55', '2014-01-16 14:15:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14678, 4, '2014-01-16 09:19:08', '2014-01-16 14:19:08', '<b>MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ANNUAL PARADE</b>\r\n\r\nThe annual parade, sponsored by the Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance, will take place Monday, January 20, at 10 a.m. and will follow the traditional parade route through downtown. For more information, contact Carrie Allen at 843-846-8050.\r\n\r\n<b>EVENTS AT PENN CENTER</b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14679\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"224\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Going-To-Town-by-Diane-Britton-Dunham.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14679\" alt=\"Going To Town by Diane Britton Dunham.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Going-To-Town-by-Diane-Britton-Dunham-224x300.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a> Going To Town by Diane Britton Dunham.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>• Penn Center Community Sing:</b> Join in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the Spirituals as they were traditionally intoned in the Sea Islands. There will be a special re-enactment of the “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Edward Johnson at this free event Sunday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frissell Community House, 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, S.C. Contact Penn Center at 843-838-2432.\r\n\r\n<b>• On Exhibit at Penn Center’s York W. Bailey Museum: Gullah Visions: </b>This exhibition features artists Arianne King-Comer, Charles Desaussure, Diane Britton Dunham, Bruce Ingram, Leonard Jones, Francina Smalls-Joyner, Min. Johnnie Simmons, Brenda Singleton, Geraldine Smith, Saundra Renee Smith, Jery Bennett-Taylor, Irene Tison and Gwen Williams. Exhibit will run through January 25. The York W. Bailey Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nContact the museum at 838-8550.\r\n\r\n<b>• Created Equal Film and Discussion Series:  “The Drum Major”: </b>This short docudrama about the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an official selection of the Amnesty International Human Rights\r\n\r\nFilm Festival in 2010 and was written, directed and produced by Michael Mack. It will be shown Wednesday, January 22, from noon to 3 p.m. at Penn Center’s Frissell Community\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14680\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-Baptism-by-Gwen-Williams.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14680\" alt=\"The Baptism by Gwen Williams\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-Baptism-by-Gwen-Williams-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> The Baptism by Gwen Williams[/caption]\r\n\r\nHouse.\r\n\r\n<b>• Created Equal Film &amp; Discussion Series “Freedom Riders”: </b>PBS American Experience documentary on civil rights activists who challenged segregation, simply by traveling on buses and trains in 1961. See it Wednesday, January 29, at 1 p.m. at Penn Center’s Frissell Community House.\r\n\r\n<strong>CLOSINGS FOR THE MLK HOLIDAY</strong>\r\n\r\n• All Beaufort County offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.\r\n\r\n• The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed Monday, January 20 for the state holiday. For more information about hours, visit www.scdmvonline.com.\r\n\r\n• Most schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, as well as many area daycare facilities.', 'In Honor of MLK Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-honor-of-mlk-day', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:19:08', '2014-01-16 14:19:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14682, 4, '2014-01-16 09:21:31', '2014-01-16 14:21:31', '[caption id=\"attachment_14683\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-10.42.06.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14683\" alt=\"The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week was The Collectors Antique Mall, 102 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Owner Jane Tarrance was presented with breakfast from Sonic.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-10.42.06-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week was The Collectors Antique Mall, 102 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Owner Jane Tarrance was presented with breakfast from Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Upcoming events: Coffee with Colleagues</b>\r\n\r\nFriday, January 17, 8 to 9 a.m. Hosted by The Stillness Gym located at 1105 Middleton Street, Beaufort. Free networking opportunity for chamber members. Bring your business cards!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-7', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:21:31', '2014-01-16 14:21:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14685, 4, '2014-01-16 09:25:03', '2014-01-16 14:25:03', 'The chamber’s Business After Hours was held last Thursday, Jan. 9 at Kazoobie Kazoos &amp; New South Shirts. The event attracted a record-breaking crowd. Here are some pics for you from Captured Moments Photography:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14686\" alt=\"business after hours1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours1-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14687\" alt=\"business after hours4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours4-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14688\" alt=\"business after hours2\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14689\" alt=\"business after hours7\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours7-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours8.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14690\" alt=\"business after hours8\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/business-after-hours8-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>', 'Chamber Business After Hours', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-business-after-hours', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:25:03', '2014-01-16 14:25:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14685', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14692, 4, '2014-01-16 09:34:28', '2014-01-16 14:34:28', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen Virginia native Leigh Ann Pingree was growing up, she had no idea that being the oldest of nine children would be the perfect training for her present occupation as founder and chef of The Kitchen, a take-out dinner place for families.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14693\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1743.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14693\" alt=\"Leigh Ann Pingree, right, and her sister Michelle Clark at The Kitchen.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1743-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Leigh Ann Pingree, right, and her sister Michelle Clark at The Kitchen.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSays Leigh Ann, “My father, Col. Andrew Bauer,  was in the Marine Corps and away from home a lot. Our mother, Claire Bauer,  was a stay-at-home mom and raised nine children mostly on her own. We grew up with family dinners every night and I learned to cook with my mother — and also learned to cook for large groups because of our large family gatherings.”\r\n\r\nAt The Kitchen, which is located in Newpoint off Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island where Berry Island once operated, Leigh Ann and her younger sister Michelle Clark provide family-style dinners for take out. They email a different menu each week with different entree options such as chicken parmesan, lasagna, meatloaf with mashed potatoes, shrimp and grits, chicken piccata, herb encrusted pork loin with roasted onions and coconut rice. Each entree comes in two sizes — small, which typically feeds two to three people, and large, which typically feeds four to five people. They also usually offer a soup and a salad.  The meals are available for pickup on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2 and 5 p.m. They also do special orders and catering.\r\n\r\nLeigh Ann moved with her large family to Beaufort in 1982 as a young teenager and met her future husband, Richard Pingree, five years later.\r\n\r\n“Richard and I have known each other for 25 years — we were friends for 10 years before we began dating,” Leigh Ann said. “We have been married for 13 years and have three wonderful children — Ansleigh, 11, Ledare, 9, and Sumner, 6 — all whom attend Beaufort Academy.” Her husband, Richard, is a well-respected developer and contractor and owner of Coastal Home Construction.\r\n\r\nLeigh Ann said she loves working with her sister Michelle Clark, who is number seven out of the nine siblings.\r\n\r\n“I asked her to join me in this new venture because we are very close and do everything together, I truly value her contribution — she is a huge asset and I could not do it without her!”\r\n\r\nMichelle is married to Pete Clark, who works for The Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. They have three children — Andrew, 28, Brittany, 25, and Erin, 23 — who make their parents proud.\r\n\r\nWhen Leigh Ann first moved to Beaufort as a teen after living in cities New Orleans and San Diego, it took some getting used to small town life.\r\n\r\n“When we first moved here, I couldn’t wait to move to a big city. After high school, I left Beaufort and moved to Columbia to attend USC. Then I couldn’t wait to get back to Beaufort. I guess I didn’t last long in the big city,” said Leigh Ann with a laugh.\r\n\r\nShe loves the beauty of the area and the great people here, and thinks it’s a perfect place to raise children. In fact, raising children led to her opening The Kitchen.\r\n\r\nLeigh Ann explains, “When I was thinking about going back to work, now that my three children are in school full time, I was trying to decide what I wanted to do — what did I enjoy doing? I love cooking and thought I could provide busy families a home-cooked dinner option instead of the typical restaurant take-out.”\r\n\r\nShe adds, “I knew going back to work would leave me with the dilemma that many other busy parents face: How to somehow fit preparing dinner into a busy (crazy) schedule. So I thought I could try to give them a healthy, good tasting option and an alternative to fast food or take-out.”\r\n\r\nShe opened The Kitchen in April 2013, and it’s been a hit since day one.\r\n\r\nAs far as outside interests, Leigh Ann says she grew up on a tennis court and loves the sport — the whole family plays. But these days, with the success of The Kitchen, which has gotten rave reviews from busy moms and dads, she has had less time for the game. It doesn’t bother her though because she is doing what she loves.\r\n\r\nSays Leigh Ann, “I love to cook and I love to feed people and, ultimately, I think that love is carried out through my food.”\r\n\r\nAs for the future of her business, Leigh Ann said, “Right now we just try to offer great ‘comfort dinners’ for take out, but eventually may offer lunch items as well. We might offer either more dinner items or more variety in sizes, maybe individual sizes, it just depends on what people want.” She adds, “We also like to do healthy juices. We offer a basic juice of kale, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, celery, ginger, green apple and lemon — sometimes beets if we have them — and I would love to see more people stop in for that. 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(14695, 4, '2014-01-16 09:47:59', '2014-01-16 14:47:59', 'Making a difference in our community is what The Lending Room is all about.  As an all-volunteer organization dedicated to accepting and distributing gently used medical equipment, the mission is simple.  Anyone in need of rehabilitative equipment for long or short-term needs can call and receive it regardless of income or insurance.\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room has long roots in Beaufort, first established in 1961 as a way to obtain equipment easily since there was only one drug store, Luther’s, in town and insurance delays were often prohibitive of immediate rehab equipment needs.\r\n\r\nAs it celebrates a new nonprofit status, The Lending Room has many to thank for support. First and foremost, Natalie Haskell for her vision in 1961 and Becky Trask for her loving devotion for 40 years. Although the organization is all volunteer, there have been countless behind the scenes individuals along the way who have played a vital part of it becoming a nonprofit and the growth that has taken place in the past years.\r\n\r\nWilliam Harvey and Eugene Parrs of Harvey and Battey Law Firm were instrumental in helping to secure the nonprofit status. Without them, The Lending Room would be unable to apply for funding to continue the mission of reaching out to the community.\r\n\r\nDick Stewart’s support in providing storage space for The Lending Room is crucial for the volume of equipment received.\r\n\r\nThe Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina and Beaufort County Human Services Alliance offered financial support so operational expenses can be met and The Lending Room can continue to build awareness in the community by establishing a website, printing fees and other PR related costs.\r\n\r\nSteve Curless, president of HELP of Beaufort has partnered with The Lending Room by allowing our volunteers to “set up shop” during HELP hours since The Lending Room does not have a store front. People in need of equipment can stop in to pick it up at the HELP location at 1910 Baggett Street.\r\n\r\nLikewise, Rose Ewing from Helena House in Port Royal allows individuals to stop in and pick up or drop off equipment at the facility with prior notice.\r\n\r\nIt’s humbling to realize how many individuals and organizations have been so generous of their time, talents and financial commitment to help encourage the continued growth of such a valuable service.\r\n\r\nThe Lending Room has many dedicated volunteers willing to give of their time to “man a shift,” fix equipment or do pick up and deliveries of larger items, but there is still a need for more. Area churches help to publicize our mission and continued need for volunteers as well as other agencies and civic organizations.\r\n\r\nWe wish thank the many individuals who have donated equipment as well. Without their generosity we would be unable to meet the needs of others. Even Beaufort County convenience center employees keep their eyes out for people disposing of equipment and rescue it for The Lending Room. It is the goal of The Lending Room that the more others hear of these services for those in need of medical equipment, the more donations will be received and the more people can be assisted.\r\n\r\nFor more information or for equipment inquiries, call 843-524-2554 or e-mail at lendingroom@yahoo.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'The Lending Room makes a difference', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-lending-room-makes-a-difference', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:47:59', '2014-01-16 14:47:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14695', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14697, 4, '2014-01-16 09:48:52', '2014-01-16 14:48:52', '<b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Washington’s big spenders are joined by Beaufort County Council and the county administrator. Not satisfied with the monumental property tax increases voted in 2013, they are hunting new ways to tax and spend.</span></b>\r\n\r\nCounty Administrator Gary Kubic requested council to identify new spending so to ask voters for a sales tax increase to follow the five-year one just completed for roads. That project was overspent by $52 million early last year and is far from finished. A December 9 Freedom of Information request for an update on the road spending is  slow coming. By comparison, the school district has up-to-date construction spending reported on its website.\r\n\r\nCounty Council is considering increasing general fund reserves from 25 percent of expenditures to nearly 42 percent for disasters. However, Kubic states it could be dipped into for providing incentives to bring business here. Disaster? Sounds like a slush fund.\r\n\r\nStu Rodman, chairman of the County Council Finance Committee, stated the school district  needed only a 10 percent reserve. Councilman Jerry Stewart claims  the county has more risk in a disaster because of roads. The state and towns are responsible for most of the roads. The schools have nearly 40 buildings plus entrance roads and other facilities — arguably more exposure than county.\r\n\r\nThe financial expert used by the county and school district has often stated  that reserves should be at least 15 percent to maintain the current excellent bond ratings. So why 42 percent? Additional funds would come from taxes or spending reductions — like library hours. The current 25 percent sounds reasonable.\r\n\r\n<b>Jim Bequette, Lady’s Island</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Letter to the Editor: Questioning County Council increasing fund reserves', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-questioning-county-council-increasing-fund-reserves', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:48:52', '2014-01-16 14:48:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14697', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14699, 4, '2014-01-16 09:49:39', '2014-01-16 14:49:39', '<b>JANUARY</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Sonny Bishop, Local History Book Talk:</b> St. Helena Island resident Sonny Bishop tells all about his recent book, “A Place Called Home, about Beaufort and St. Helena Island, South Carolina” in this program sponsored by the Beaufort District Collection. Ages 12 to adult. Tuesday, January 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Contact 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Technology Club: Using Facebook to Connect:</b> Join us in a discussion on how using Facebook has helped to connect with family and friends. Learn tips and tricks from your fellow adult peers. This is NOT A CLASS, just an informal discussion. Open to adults ages 18+, no registration required. No basic computer skills required, just come with lots of ideas and an open mind. Tuesday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Windows Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC. Contact 843-255-6547 or mflorencio@bcgov.net or visit www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Open Lab: 3D Animation:</b> Have you always wanted to learn 3D Modeling and Animation? Join us for an informal demonstration on creating characters that move on a timeline. Limit of four students, first come first serve. Open to ages 8 and up. Tuesday, January 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Mac Lab, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC. Contact 843-255-6547 or mflorencio@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Fancy Nancy/American Girl Tea Party:</b> It’s high tea time at the Lobeco Library. Join us for tea, cookies, games and more. This program is suitable for children ages 4-12. Call 255-6479 to register or stop by the Lobeco Library. Thursday, January 23 at 4 p.m. at Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC. Contact 843-255-6479 or tracyeb@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Mystery Madness:</b> Find the clues to solve the library’s monthly mystery. This program is suitable for ages 8-12. Stop by the Lobeco Library or call 255-6479 to register. Saturday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at the Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC. Contact 843-255-6479, tracyeb@bcgov.net or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Inspirational Book Club:</b> Every month the group will discuss a different inspirational book, as selected by members. This program is intended for adult readers. Saturday, January 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920. Contact 843-255-6487 or acox@bcgov.net for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>• Poison Pen Mystery Book Club:</b> Enjoy a discussion of mysteries new and old over coffee and treats. January’s book is “Murder Must Advertise” by Dorothy L. Sayers. When an ad man dies after an apparent accident, Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover as an advertising copywriter and discovers a suspicious set of clues that involve cocaine dealing, blackmail and wanton women.\r\n\r\nMonday, January 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free.\r\n\r\n<b>• Read, Relax and Stay Warm: Adult Winter Reading Program:</b> The Adult Winter Reading is an opportunity for adults to read books and win prizes during the dreary winter months. Earn prizes for reading anything you want. This will be held during the months of January and February at the Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Everyone is welcome; register at the Reference Desk. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net for questions.\r\n\r\n<b>• Reserve a Librarian:</b> Request a one on one appointment with a librarian for assistance with any of the services we offer. Example: computer assistance, ebooks, using our online catalog to place books on hold, etc. Call and reserve a day and time that is convenient for you. Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort. Free! Everyone is welcome. Please register at the Reference Desk. Please call Stacey Edmonds at 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net for questions.\r\n\r\n<b>FEBRUARY</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Saturday Movie:</b> Relax with a movie at the library. Free popcorn provided. Movie is intended for adults. Saturday, February 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact 843-255-6487 or acox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• 30 Going On 13:</b> You’re never too old to enjoy a fab teen read. Adults, revisit your teen years one novel at a time. February’s book is “Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass” by Meg Medina. When Piedad “Piddy” Sanchez hears that Yaqui Delgado is going to crush her, she has no idea why she has become a target of one of the roughest girls in her new Queens school. But as the bullying escalates from threats to physical attacks, Piddy finds herself living in constant fear. This program is intended for adult readers. Wednesday, February 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact 843-255-6487 or acox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• Find Your Roots with Grace:</b> Beaufort District Collection Manager Grace Cordial shows you how to get your African-American family research started at the library with the Ancestry Library Edition database and other genealogical resources in this program in honor of Black History Month. Ages 12–adults. Thursday, February 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Free.\r\n\r\nContact 843-255-6468 or gracec@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• First Fridays Crafting Hour:</b> Bring your current craft project and enjoy the company of other crafters. Library will provide basic supplies. Everyone is welcome. Friday, February 7, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island. Contact 843-255-6487, acox@bcgov.net.', 'Library events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'library-events-2', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:49:39', '2014-01-16 14:49:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14699', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14701, 4, '2014-01-16 09:50:12', '2014-01-16 14:50:12', 'Confederate and Federal forces will clash once again when the Battle of Pocotaligo Civil War Reenactment returns to Frampton Plantation on January 25-26. Taking place on the actual 1862 battle site in Point South, this second annual living history event is hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Colonel Charles Jones Colcock Camp #2100, the South Carolina Palmetto Battalion and the Lowcountry &amp; Resort Islands Tourism Commission.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the afternoon battles, visitors are welcome to explore a Civil War encampment complete with Sutler Row and period demonstrations, as well as tour a life-size replica of the CSS H.L. Hunley, the first submarine in history to successfully sink an enemy warship.\r\n\r\nOn October 21, 1862, a Union Force of 4,200 men under the command of General John M. Brannan sailed up the Broad River from Hilton Head Island and Beaufort and then marched on the village of Pocotaligo. Warned by Confederate pickets of this attempt to destroy the Charleston to Savannah Railroad and hinder a major supply line, Colonel W.S. Walker of Georgia telegraphed General Beauregard in Charleston. “I am holding &amp; intend to hold my position at Old Pocotaligo,” read his urgent telegram. “Hurry up the reinforcements for Gods sake.”\r\n\r\nThanks in large part to a series of earthwork trenches General Robert E. Lee had ordered dug throughout the Lowcountry, a Confederate force of fewer than 450 men, including eight Confederate artillery pieces, two cavalry companies, three companies of the 11th South Carolina Volunteers and the First South Carolina Sharpshooters, managed to stall the Federal advance.\r\n\r\nGates open at 9 a.m. with battle reenactments at 2 p.m. Daily tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children; and free for ages 8 and under. Admission into the Frampton Plantation House/Visitor Center &amp; Gift Shop and the Hunley Traveling Exhibit are free. For additional information on the Battle of Pocotaligo, visit www.battleofpocotaligo.com. To learn more about Frampton Plantation and the Lowcountry &amp; Resort Islands Tourism Commission, call 843-717-3090 or visit www.southcarolinalowcountry.com.', 'Frampton Plantation has Civil War reenactment', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'frampton-plantation-has-civil-war-reenactment', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:50:12', '2014-01-16 14:50:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14701', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14703, 4, '2014-01-16 09:51:29', '2014-01-16 14:51:29', '[caption id=\"attachment_14704\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Sea-Island-Quilters-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14704\" alt=\"Pictured, from left, are the new officers for the Sea Island Quilters: President Diana DeWitt, Vice President Debi Bacon, Treasurer Wendy Pepe and Secretary Marie Kositzka. The quilters will meet Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. For details, contact Veronica Miller at 838-4575.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Sea-Island-Quilters-1-16-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Pictured, from left, are the new officers for the Sea Island Quilters: President Diana DeWitt, Vice President Debi Bacon, Treasurer Wendy Pepe and Secretary Marie Kositzka. The quilters will meet Thursday, January 16 at 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. For details, contact Veronica Miller at 838-4575.[/caption]', 'Quilting club elects officers ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quilting-club-elects-officers', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:51:29', '2014-01-16 14:51:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14703', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14706, 4, '2014-01-16 09:52:00', '2014-01-16 14:52:00', '<b>ARTworks Open House:</b> ARTworks will host an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, to celebrate the new year and new creative pursuits, and to meet the new Managing Director of ARTworks, Laura Maxey. Ms. Maxey holds an MFA from New York University, has lived in the Lowcountry since 1998, and brings with her experience in nonprofit arts organizations, contract administration, local government, and grant writing. This event will be surrounded by a gallery show from the Photography Club of Beaufort located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, 29902. For more information, visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>Fat Tuesday at Fat Patties:</b> The Beaufort Art Association announces its Fat Tuesday at Fat Patties fundraiser. Each Tuesday this local restaurant sponsors a “Community Give Back” program. Ten percent of the sales that evening are donated to a local charity, school or nonprofit. On Tuesday, January 21, the proceeds will be donated to the Beaufort Art Association. The funds will help with the group’s 2014 project to bring art to children and afterschool programs held at Thumbs Up will be the main focus this coming year.\r\n\r\n<b>Writers in the Round: Stories we tell and songs we made up:</b> On Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks, expect a delightful evening and bring along someone to share a good laugh. Carroll Brown, Big Frank Waddell and Michael Reno Harrell are accomplished writers, born and raised in the Carolinas, from the North Carolina Mountains to the South Carolina Lowcountry. They each tell engaging real-life stories, in rhyme and song and in knee-slapping prose. Some are humorous, and some will tug at your own memories. This gifted trio has performed around the country and across the world, together and separately, in festivals and concert venues, churches, pubs and house concerts. Come enjoy an evening of original music and knee-slappin’ Carolina story-telling. Tickets are $17 per person, $12 for students (13+), $7 for children (12 and under) and $12 for groups of 10 or more. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>An evening with Cassandra King:</b> Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry presents a special evening with New York Times best-selling author Cassandra King. She will make a special appearance on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Chart House, 2 Hudson Road on Hilton Head Island from 4 to 6 p.m. King will talk about her latest book, “Moonrise” and share her insights about her inspiration, craft and more. Tickets are $60 per person and include hors d’ oeuvres and a signed copy of “Moonrise.” A cash bar will be available Seating is limited and all proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry. To RSVP, call 843-815-6616 or email Dodi at daeschenbach1@lowcountryliteracy.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Vega String Quartet performs at Fripp:</b> After their Lincoln Center debut in 2001, The New York Times raved about the Vega String Quartet’s “playing that had a kind of clean intoxication to it, pulling the listener along ... the musicians took real risks in their music making.” And The Los Angles Times praised its “triumphant L.A. debut”. They tour throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and have recently performed in Brussels, Paris, Cologne, Mexico City, New York, Tokyo, and Vancouver. They have been quartet-in-residence at the Van Cliburn Institute and on the artist roster of Carnegie Hall’s New York City Neighborhood Concert series. The quartet will perform Sunday, January 26 at 5 p.m. at the Fripp Island Community Center, 205 Tarpon Boulevard, Fripp Island, SC, 29920. Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 for students. All attendees receive an entry pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join the artists at a catered event following the performance. For more information, call 843-838-6655 or visit www.islc.net/friendsofmusic.\r\n\r\n<b>Auditions being held for ‘A Piece of My Heart’:</b> Open auditions will be held on February 4 and 5 for the award-winning “A Piece of My Heart,” a powerful, true drama that follows six women before, during, and after they serve in Vietnam. Roles are available for at least six women and one man. Director Gail Westerfield may expand the cast. No experience is necessary, and actors in their 20s to 60s are encouraged to audition. Particularly needed are an African American woman, an Asian or Amer-Asian woman, and a woman who can sing and play guitar. Auditions will begin at 7 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time to fill out audition sheets and read through a side. Bring a non-returnable current photo or headshot and a theatrical resume, if you have one. For more information on the play or auditions, contact Gail Westerfield at e.gail.w@gmail.com.', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-56', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:52:00', '2014-01-16 14:52:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14706', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14708, 4, '2014-01-16 09:52:45', '2014-01-16 14:52:45', '<b>Clay &amp; Ink Workshops at ARTworks:</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Polymer Clay &amp; Jewelry Making</b> with Natasha Lawrence: Saturday, January 25, from noon to 2:30 p.m., $45 pre-paid. Express your creativity with polymer clay and design a one-of-a-kind necklace and pendant. Projects will be baked, varnished and ready to wear. Children ages 6-12: $25 with adult.\r\n\r\n<b>• Learn Calligraphy for Valentine’s Day:</b> Beautiful Writing with Natasha Lawrence: Saturday, February 1, from noon to 2:30 p.m.; $45 pre-paid. Impress friends and family with this Valentine’s Day themed workshop in the art of beautiful writing in colors and a variety of lettering styles. For ages 12 and up. For details, visit www.southcarolinacalligraphy.com or www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n\r\n<b>Afterschool at ARTworks:</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Watercolor, Drawing, Pen &amp; Ink with Jean Norton-Torjussen.</b> Starts Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10-16. Watercolor painting is combined with drawing fun. The class features watercolor brush techniques with pen and ink embellishment. The class will also become familiar with how to use and mix primary colors, the laws of perspective and overall good design while learning how to apply those tenets to exciting watercolor creations. Tuition: $55; supplies: $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Painting Spectacular with Deanna Bowdish.</b> Starts Tuesday, January 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 6-10. This class will explore the vast and varied tools and materials that can be used to create a painting, we don’t always have to use a brush. We will experiment with traditional and non-traditional techniques and tools. This class will celebrate the imagination, so that’s the only tool you’ll need. We may get messy, so make sure you don’t wear your Sunday best.\r\n\r\n<b>• Framing with Hank with Hank Herring:</b> Starts Thursday, Jan. 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10-16. During this class, students learn to measure, decorate and fit mats to frames. Students need: two 5x8 favorite photos or cards, a portrait or vertical perspective and a landscape or horizontal layout. Tuition is $55 and supplies are $10.\r\n\r\n<b>• Printmaking and collage with Celia Pray. </b>Starts Thursday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., ages 6-10. Students will make their own paper and paste paper to use in their collage. Students will create an accordion book demonstrating their new learned skills. Tuition $55; Supplies $10. These four classes will be held at ARTworks located at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort Town Center, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.', 'Arts classes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-classes-3', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:52:45', '2014-01-16 14:52:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14708', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14710, 4, '2014-01-16 09:53:59', '2014-01-16 14:53:59', 'The film “The Great Beauty,” directed by Paolo Sorrentino will be shown at USCB Center For the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, on Monday, January 20 at 7 p.m. This Italian film with English subtitles is about journalist Jep Gambardella (played by Toni Servillo) who has been a fixture in Rome’s literary and social circles since the legendary success of his one and only novel. Armed with a roguish charm, he has seduced his way through the city’s lavish night life for decades, but when his 65th birthday coincides with a shock from the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties and cafes to find Rome in all its glory: A timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.\r\n\r\nTickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.', 'The Indie Film Corner: ‘The Great Beauty’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-the-great-beauty', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:53:59', '2014-01-16 14:53:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14710', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14712, 4, '2014-01-16 09:55:25', '2014-01-16 14:55:25', '“Some people call it ‘the sane version of Method acting,’ ” said instructor Gail Westerfield, who is preparing to teach a class in Meisner Technique at ARTworks. “The class will be an introduction to the fundamentals of Sanford Meisner’s work, a practice that trains actors to be fully ‘in the moment’ on stage. Through a series of exercises, both experienced and inexperienced actors will learn what Meisner called ‘living truthfully in imaginary circumstances.’ ”\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/actors-on-the-floor-LN-EDE-15-12-39.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14713\" alt=\"???????????????????????????????\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/actors-on-the-floor-LN-EDE-15-12-39-224x300.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a>Work in the eight-week class will focus on relaxation and preparation, as well as creating character and building relationship with a scene partner. No previous training is required.\r\n\r\nWesterfield has acted and directed for more than 30 years and trained intensively in Meisner Technique as an intern at Actors Express in Atlanta as well as extensively on her own since.\r\n\r\nA free showcase March 22 at ARTworks will provide an opportunity to see the students perform the monologues and scenes they have worked on in class.\r\n\r\nStudents must be age 16 or over. Classes will be Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm, January 22 – March 19.  ARTworks is at 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Cost is $120. Payment plans are available, but $50 is required at the first class. Class size is limited. To register or ask questions, e-mail e.gail.w@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Class teaches Meisner Technique', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'class-teaches-meisner-technique', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:55:25', '2014-01-16 14:55:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14715, 4, '2014-01-16 09:56:39', '2014-01-16 14:56:39', 'Enjoy a musical journey of handmade wind instruments, and a few other surprise instruments too, constructed by Yannis Pantazis, a musician, composer and instrument artisan.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14716\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-One-Stone-at-ARTworksinbeaufort.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14716\" alt=\"Musician Yannis Pantazia will perform at ARTworks on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arts-One-Stone-at-ARTworksinbeaufort-300x179.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a> Musician Yannis Pantazia will perform at ARTworks on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHis harmony, melody and rhythm tell a story using a mythological narration to explain the development of primitive wind instruments, from the double-flute, to the tsabouna (Greek bagpipe).\r\n\r\nThe presentation includes “One Stone: A tower raising campaign” — a look at the renovation of Pantazis’ exhibition space and workshop in La Ponta, a 13th century Venetian tower of the Castle of Akrotiri on Santorini Island in Greece.\r\n\r\nThis presentation is also interactive — bells and handmade Cycladic Greek drums are put in the hands of the audience. The message is that music is a toy, this is why these musicians say “I PLAY music,” educating and uniting people through music and ancient Greek and folk instruments.\r\n\r\nThis experience is perfect for musicians, world travelers, historic preservationists and families. All are welcome on Sunday, January 26 at 3 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nTickets are $20 per person, $8 for children 12 and under; and $14 for groups of 10 or more. Visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787 for more information.', 'PanAulos: A Wind Through Time', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'panaulos-a-wind-through-time', '', '', '2014-01-16 09:56:39', '2014-01-16 14:56:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14718, 4, '2014-01-16 10:02:13', '2014-01-16 15:02:13', 'Despite the chilly temps last Wednesday, Jan. 8, close to 40 women attended the first Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14719\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2-e1389884298234.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14719\" alt=\"Some of the women who won door prizes at Island Girls Night Out.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-2-e1389884298234-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Some of the women who won door prizes at Island Girls Night Out.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe event, sponsored by The Island News, was an opportunity for local women to meet, network and have fun. A big thanks to Irene Goodnight for organizing and being the MC at the event. And also much thanks to Bella Luna for opening up their restaurant and providing appetizers and a friendly atmosphere for all the guests.\r\n\r\nIrene gave out more than 15 door prizes. Here are some of the women and the items they won: Julie Cowles, Reiki session; Diane Valkenburg, evening bag; Cynthia Stewart, Lands End Tour; Martha Cooper-Hudson, item from The Clothes Line; Karen Burke, Avon products; Arlene Peck, Mary Kay products; Barbara Handbury, Organika Salon; Susan Dickson, Reiki session; Nancy Navarro,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14720\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-4-e1389884397867.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14720\" alt=\"More women who attended Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe and won door prizes.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-4-e1389884397867-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> More women who attended Island Girls Night Out at Bella Luna Cafe and won door prizes.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n31 key chain; Ree Williams, Shelly Kohli artwork; Bonnie Dunbar, beautiful necklace from Reflections; Elizabeth Finger, bag by Shelly; Shelly Kohli, jewelry from Reflections; Mary Accardi, candle by “In the Park.” Thanks again to all the businesses that donated prizes.\r\n\r\nThe second Island Girls Night Out will be held next month.', 'First Island Girls Night Out a success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-island-girls-night-out-a-success', '', '', '2014-01-16 10:02:13', '2014-01-16 15:02:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14718', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14722, 4, '2014-01-16 10:03:37', '2014-01-16 15:03:37', '<b>By Martha Cooper-Hudson</b>\r\n\r\nAll of us are faced with impossible situations from time to time throughout our lives. But the incredible thing is that within the word “impossible” two other words can be found: “possible” and “I’m possible.”\r\n\r\nThe Bible states that “All things are possible for them that Believe.” So during the holiday season I took some well-deserved time off to mediate and seek guidance for what direction He wanted me to go in for 2014 in order for me to walk in my passion and purpose on this earth.  The dreams, the pictures, and the words He spoke to me would seem impossible through the natural eyes, but when you start to trust Him with all thy heart and lean not on your own understanding and in all ways acknowledge Him, he will direct your path.\r\n\r\nA wise man once said, “People with purpose are powerhouses with possibilities.”  We are each unique beings in every way. We all possess distinctive fingerprints, irises, and voice patterns, and we have an original combination of personality traits, feelings and thoughts. We all see life through the lens of our own unique experiences, beliefs and perspectives.\r\n\r\nWhen we embrace our individuality, our gifts and talents become energized. Our authentic self has permission to shine through. When we conform in order to fit in, be accepted, and avoid rejection, we shut down and give our power away. As we learn to practice self-acceptance and honor our differences, we feel safe to be our true self.\r\n\r\nWe all wish to be seen for who we actually are. In order for this to happen, we must first take the time to know, honor, accept and celebrate what makes us different from others. When someone recognizes and acknowledges our true essence, we feel seen and known on a deeper level.\r\n\r\nIf you don’t embrace your uniqueness, you can spend your entire life striving to conform and comparing yourselves to others. By celebrating what makes you different rather than wasting time trying to be like others, you will discover your unique and special gifts. This discovery will lead you to Living Your Truth. Therefore, I ask each of you to take the time to discover the masterpiece within you and embrace the differences so that you may live life on purpose as you inspire someone else.\r\n<div> <b>Ladies, join me and other awesome women at our monthly Classy &amp; Sassy Tasty Tuesday Women Night Out With a Purpose event, on Tuesday, January 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the Old Bay Market Loft located at 917 Bay Street, Beaufort. We will have live entertainment by soultry singer Mahoganee, women-owned businesses that caters to the needs of women, great networking, amazing food, great door prizes, awesome music, and lots of empowerment, inspiration and motivation. We will have a filming crew visiting for this very special event so please come camera ready.  (Shhhh, don’t tell, we will have a surprise reveal.) Purchase tickets at www.Tastytuesday.Eventbrite.com or email to womenofgreatness@gmail.com.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>\r\n</div>', 'Discover and embrace your purpose in 2014', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'discover-and-embrace-your-purpose-in-2014', '', '', '2014-01-16 10:03:37', '2014-01-16 15:03:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14724, 4, '2014-01-16 11:15:45', '2014-01-16 16:15:45', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nWhat was once Carolina Wings in Port Royal has now been transformed into The Carolina Tavern. Local owners Larry and Stephanie Fries have been hard at work updating the restaurant, not only the decor but with new menu options, and the Lunch Bunch was excited to see all the changes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14725\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-21.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14725\" alt=\"Appetizer sampler: pretzel dippers and fried mushrooms.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-21-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Appetizer sampler: pretzel dippers and fried mushrooms.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe started with the appetizer sampler, which allows you to choose three appetizers, so we tried the Twisted Pretzel Dippers, Buffalo Chicken Dip and the fried mushrooms. The giant pretzel, served warm, was really good especially dipped in either the honey mustard or cheese sauce. Kim and I discovered that The Buffalo Chicken Dip — made with shredded chicken tossed in hot sauce, Bleu cheese and cream cheese — is completely addicting.\r\n\r\nFor an entree, Kim ordered the Corned Beef Brisket, which is slow cooked in house. I’ve had corned beef and I’ve had beef brisket, but never had them together and I found the flavor of the thin-sliced beef savory and unique.\r\n\r\nI tried one of the new flatbreads, the Club, and it was yummy. It’s hard to go wrong with a soft,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14740\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Flat-bread.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14740\" alt=\"Club flatbread with sweet potato tots.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Flat-bread-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Club flatbread with sweet potato tots.[/caption]\r\n\r\nyet crunchy, flatbread covered with fried turkey, baked ham, bacon, melted cheese, with lettuce, tomato. It comes with ranch dressing and a side of sweet potato tots, which were awesome. (Where were these when I was growing up?)\r\n\r\nIrene was intrigued by the Beer Can Chicken entree — a half chicken marinated in Guinness and slow-baked golden brown.\r\n\r\nElizabeth chose healthy options with a bowl of French Onion soup and a trip to the salad bar where she could build her own salad with the large variety of fresh veggies and fruit.\r\n\r\nGuest Lunch Buncher Kathleen ordered the classic hot wings and they were tasty. Larry said\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14741\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Wings2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14741\" alt=\"Hot wings.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Wings2-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hot wings.[/caption]\r\n\r\nthey have added many new sauces for the popular wings.\r\n\r\nCarolina Tavern is a great place to bring the family or to watch sports. Now, the variety of new food — from sandwiches to burgers to ribs — makes it better than ever. The restaurant is located at 1714 Ribaut Road, Port Royal. Call 843-379-5959 for take out.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14742\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Salad.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14742\" alt=\"Salad from the salad bar at Carolina Tavern.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Salad-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Salad from the salad bar at Carolina Tavern.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Same owners and location but a new menu and makeover at The Carolina Tavern', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'same-owners-and-location-but-a-new-menu-and-makeover-at-the-carolina-tavern', '', '', '2014-01-16 11:15:45', '2014-01-16 16:15:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14724', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14727, 4, '2014-01-16 11:08:13', '2014-01-16 16:08:13', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is collecting the front of holiday cards for the recycle program at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Cards for any occasion can be donated, but must be free of any writing on the inside of the front of the card. (They cannot collect Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards for this program.) St. Jude’s Ranch for Children recycles used greeting cards and creates new holiday and all-occasion greeting cards.  Recycled cards are\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14728\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Mossy-Oaks-Rebecca-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14728\" alt=\"Rebecca Scheper, a student in 4th grade at Mossy Oaks Elementary, scored a perfect score on the Fall WordMasters Challenge. The WordMasters Challenge is a national vocabulary competition based on completing analogies. Rebecca was the only 4th grader from the state of South Carolina to score a perfect score.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Mossy-Oaks-Rebecca-1-16-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Rebecca Scheper, a student in 4th grade at Mossy Oaks Elementary, scored a perfect score on the Fall WordMasters Challenge. The WordMasters Challenge is a national vocabulary competition based on completing analogies. Rebecca was the only 4th grader from the state of South Carolina to score a perfect score.[/caption]\r\n\r\nsold to support programs and services for abused, neglected and homeless children, young adults and families. Card fronts may be dropped off with Mrs. Grooms in the front office. Card fronts are accepted year round for any holiday/birthday.\r\n\r\n• The BCHS SADD Club is also participating in Souper Bowl of Caring and will be collecting cans of any kind of soup. Donation boxes will be available in the front office. The cans collected will be donated to the Grays Hill Baptist Church Food Pantry and to Love House Ministries Food pantry.  The last date to collect cans of soup will be January 31. See Mrs. Grooms for details.\r\n\r\n• The Red Carpet Affair Talent Show will be held at Battery Creek High School on Friday, February 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Auditions will be January 22 and January 23 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets:  $5; at the door tickets are $8. The talent show is open to all Beaufort County students, grades 9 through 12, in good standing. Contact Ms. Carizma Thomas at 322-5593 for more information.\r\n\r\n• On Monday, Jan. 13 the MCJROTC Marksmanship Team traveled to the Colleton County High School Annual Lowcountry Match where they won first place of seven teams. Team members were Jackson Canaday, Christian Navarro, Judson Arnett, and Marc Corlett.  Team Captain Jackson Canaday was the high team shooter and had the second highest individual score of all shooters in the match with a 231 out of 300.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Thursday, Jan. 16: Next Parents’ Association Meeting at 8:30 a.m. (right after drop off).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14729\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6024.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14729\" alt=\"The Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Beaufort Academy were surprised to find snow at the end of their journey on the Polar Express. Many thanks to Triangle Ice and the Potter Family for donating the snow, to BA parent Will Gibbons for delivering it, and to BA parent Scott May for helping to prep it.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6024-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Beaufort Academy were surprised to find snow at the end of their journey on the Polar Express. Many thanks to Triangle Ice and the Potter Family for donating the snow, to BA parent Will Gibbons for delivering it, and to BA parent Scott May for helping to prep it.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Friday, Jan. 17: Rootbeer float fundraiser during first through 12th grade lunches for the junior class.\r\n\r\n• Monday, Jan. 20: No school in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Jan. 21: No school for PreK – 4th grade students due to parent/teacher conferences and faculty professional development.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date: Friday, Feb. 14: Beaufort Academy Homecoming Basketball Games.  Homecoming queen to be crowned during halftime of the Boys Varsity game.\r\n\r\n• Start the New Year right and register today for the Chilly Bean 5K and Chili Cook-off, to be held on Saturday, February 1, at Coosaw Point. Pre-registration by Jan. 25 is $30/adult and $15 for 18 and under. Race Day Registration is $35/adult and $20 for 18 and under. Tickets to the chilly cook off only are $10 each or family pass for $40. Register at BA or online at www.active.com.  Visit the event website, www.chillybeanrun.com, for all the information including on and off line registration.\r\n\r\n<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b>\r\n\r\n• Joshua Forbes of Beaufort, S.C., has been named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Coker\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14730\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Tiger-Express-Grant.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14730\" alt=\"Mr. David Mixson of Tiger Express presented a check for $1,000 to Beaufort High School. This grant money was funded in part by the 2013 Educational Alliance sponsored by ExxonMobil. Mr. Mixson wrote the grant on Beaufort High’s behalf and ExxonMobil awarded the school $500. Mr. Mixson generously matched that amount from his business and presented the school with a check for $1,000 to be used for math and science resources. Pictured above: Assistant Principal Cindy Rini accepts the $1,000 grant check from David Mixson.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-Tiger-Express-Grant-300x254.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" /></a> Mr. David Mixson of Tiger Express presented a check for $1,000 to Beaufort High School. This grant money was funded in part by the 2013 Educational Alliance sponsored by ExxonMobil. Mr. Mixson wrote the grant on Beaufort High’s behalf and ExxonMobil awarded the school $500. Mr. Mixson generously matched that amount from his business and presented the school with a check for $1,000 to be used for math and science resources. Pictured above: Assistant Principal Cindy Rini accepts the $1,000 grant check from David Mixson.[/caption]\r\n\r\nCollege for earning a 3.75 or higher grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).\r\n\r\n• The following students are among more than 1,400 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the Fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.0 GPA:\r\n\r\n• Amber Ferguson of Beaufort. Ferguson is a Sophomore Business major.\r\n\r\n• Benjamin Robinson of Beaufort. Robinson is a Junior Business Administration major.\r\n\r\n<b>RIVERVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• New Student Enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year will take place through Friday,\r\nJan. 31. Applications for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade can now be downloaded via the school’s website. Options for returning completed applications to Riverview are as follows:\r\n\r\n1. Drop off to front office at Riverview from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday;\r\n\r\n2. Via USPS mail to: Riverview Charter School, 81 Savannah Highway, Beaufort, SC 29906;\r\n\r\n3. Fax to Riverview at 843-379-0133;\r\n\r\n4. Scan and email completed applications to applications@riverviewcharterschool.org.\r\n\r\nIn addition, tours of the school are available at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays during the month of January, and an Open House will be held for all prospective students and their families at Riverview on Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nOnce applications are received, Riverview will mail a postcard confirmation within three business days to the address on the application.  If you do not receive a confirmation postcard by Thursday, January 30, please call the office at 843-379-0123.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14732\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"168\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0109.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14732\" alt=\"Lady’s Island Middle School students Nicole Marsh and Chloe Gartner delivered Christmas cards in person to all the residents at Bayview Manor Nursing Home. The girls spent their afternoon reading the cards to the residents and wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_0109-168x300.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a> Lady’s Island Middle School students Nicole Marsh and Chloe Gartner delivered Christmas cards in person to all the residents at Bayview Manor Nursing Home. The girls spent their afternoon reading the cards to the residents and wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>SCHOOL DISTRICT</b>\r\n\r\n• Superintendent Jeff Moss has put forward an initial proposal to redraw many school attendance zones across the district to make room for future growth, reduce the need to rezone frequently in high-growth areas, balance student demographics and further the concept of “community schools” that serve specific neighborhoods. The superintendent made his proposal to the Board of Education’s Student Services Committee, which requested that information on several alternate plans be compiled for discussion at two additional meetings scheduled for Jan. 23 and 30.  Parents, educators and community members are invited ask questions and make comments at those meetings, both set for 4:30 p.m. at Okatie Elementary School.\r\n\r\n• Just four months after being honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School, Okatie Elementary was named as one of two elementary school finalists for prestigious statewide 2014 “Palmetto’s Finest” honors.\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER\'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL</b>\r\n\r\n• The 5th grade class at St. Peter Catholic School is collecting nearly new (or new) books for\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14731\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-St-Peters-check-1-16.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14731\" alt=\"St. Peter Catholic School’s Homes for the Holidays Tour raised $45,000 for the school’s tuition assistance fund. The November gala and weekend tour has been taking place for 13 years and has become one of Beaufort’s sparkling holiday events. Thank you to all those in the school, parish and the community who made this possible. Pictured above, from left, is Rev. Father Paul MacNeil, Principal Joseph Benning, Mary Cunningham, Elizabeth Dardes and Heather Burton. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/School-St-Peters-check-1-16-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> St. Peter Catholic School’s Homes for the Holidays Tour raised $45,000 for the school’s tuition assistance fund. The November gala and weekend tour has been taking place for 13 years and has become one of Beaufort’s sparkling holiday events. Thank you to all those in the school, parish and the community who made this possible. Pictured above, from left, is Rev. Father Paul MacNeil, Principal Joseph Benning, Mary Cunningham, Elizabeth Dardes and Heather Burton.[/caption]\r\n\r\nChild Abuse Prevention Association’s (CAPA) Open Arms Shelter, in order to stock their library for the children who stay there. The goal is to be able to give each child a book to keep. Beginning January 6 and continuing through the month, book donations may be dropped off at the school office. Please contact the school at 843-522-2163 with any questions or if you are interested in helping deliver the books when the collection ends.\r\n\r\n<b>WHALE BRANCH ELEMENTARY</b>\r\n\r\nMildred Saunders, custodian at Whale Branch Elementary School was recently recognized as employee of the month.', 'School notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-53', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:22', '2018-07-12 15:03:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14734, 4, '2014-01-16 11:09:30', '2014-01-16 16:09:30', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nLast Friday night, while standing at the bar at Breakwater, The Island News’ Happy Wino Columnist <b>Terry Sweeney</b> got “a call from Hollywood” asking him to guest star in the hit ABC Family sit-com “Baby Daddy” the following week.  So Terry and myself were on a plane heading to Los Angeles the next morning at 5 a.m. (Won’t do a flight that early again. Whew!) For those of you who don’t know, Terry is an alumnus of “Saturday Night Live” (he was famous in the 80’s for his imitation of Nancy Reagan) and has guest starred on numerous sit-coms such as “Seinfeld” and “Family Matters” before moving to Beaufort.\r\n\r\nL.A. is beautiful and sunny this time of year (not as beautiful as Beaufort though!) and we arrived in time to experience the hustle and bustle of limos headed to the Golden Globes, taking place just a few blocks away from where we are staying. Local news here reported that because of the crowds, commodes were stopped up at the Golden Globes and a pipe had broken and sewage was flowing down the red carpet. Apparently, actresses had to hike up their designers gowns to wade through it! They didn’t show you THAT part on TV! Stay tuned for more from Hollywood next week.', 'Lowcountry Social Diary goes to Hollywood!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-social-diary-goes-to-hollywood', '', '', '2014-01-16 11:09:30', '2014-01-16 16:09:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14736, 4, '2014-01-16 11:19:49', '2014-01-16 16:19:49', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nRight after Terry got the “You’re going to Hollywood!” call while at Breakwater, owner <b>Donna Lang</b> told me that they are adding several big new Happy Hour Specials starting this week in honor of longtime bartender <b>Terry Guinn’s</b> return from a stint in New York City.  House liquor drinks are just $4 from 5 to 7 p.m.! Bubbles and house wine will be at those same low $4 a glass prices! Also, shrimp pot pie and lamb chops are back on the menu. And for Happy Hour they are now offering a special tapas pasta and delish flatbread pizza that will change weekly based on local ingredients in season and chef’s inspiration. BTW ... I’ve heard the pickled fried Brussel sprouts have been a huge hit. Yum!\r\n\r\nHere are some pics from Breakwater this past weekend for you.  Terry Guinn is pictured below between <b>Pat Dudley and Kimberly Smith</b>. <b>Amber and Jared</b> are also great bartenders there too!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1400.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14737\" alt=\"IMG_1400\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1400-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1392.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-14738\" alt=\"IMG_1392\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1392-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1398.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14744\" alt=\"IMG_1398\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1398-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1393.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14746\" alt=\"IMG_1393\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1393-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1394.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14747\" alt=\"IMG_1394\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_1394-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Happy Hour just got happier at Breakwater', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-hour-just-got-happier-at-breakwater', '', '', '2014-01-16 11:19:49', '2014-01-16 16:19:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14736', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14751, 4, '2014-01-23 09:46:42', '2014-01-23 14:46:42', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nPet lovers usually say they’ll do anything for their pets. But when the price of veterinary care starts bumping into thousands of dollars for a single procedure, “anything” begins to look a little different.\r\n\r\nThat’s where pet insurers say they can help. For monthly premiums of $30 to more than $90, they promise to pay a portion of your pet’s bills for medical and surgical care. What you pay depends on where you live, your pet’s breed and age, the deductible and the coverage.\r\n\r\nAlthough pet insurance has been around for a couple of decades, what has changed, perhaps because pet insurance has been around for a couple of decades, is the state of veterinary science as well as the economics of running a veterinary practice. Vets now offer treatments for our pets that were unheard of a few years ago at prices that make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.\r\n\r\nIsotope therapy, kidney transplants and facial reconstruction are now available for our animals. Once-fatal conditions are now treatable at costs ranging from $1000 to more than $10,000 per procedure. Vets now have access to increasingly sophisticated and costly diagnostic tools, such as MRIs, allowing them to detect problems that would have previously gone unnoticed and untreated but also result in boosting the cost of exams to unaffordable levels for the Regular Joe pet owner. Even the “affordable” clinics are no longer affordable.\r\n\r\nMaybe pet insurance can help offset the cost. Maybe not. Consider this:\r\n\r\n<b>Coverage limitations:</b> All pet insurers exclude pre-existing conditions just like human health care policies. Pre-existing conditions for pets can include hereditary conditions (the dreaded hip dysplasia), allergies, fractured teeth, eye disorders, diabetes, and urinary tract malfunctions. An insurer might also exclude a pet’s condition from coverage upon policy renewal.\r\n\r\n<b>Cost sharing: </b>On top of the monthly premium there’s a deductible, co-pay or both with most insurers. There might be a maximum limit for individual illnesses, or on the yearly, or lifetime reimbursement.\r\n\r\n<b>Claim quirks:</b> With some plans you foot the bill up front and wait for reimbursement. With most plans, the older your animal, the more you’ll pay in premiums. Some insurers do not cover pets older than nine. There’s also the aggravation factor of doing battle with a customer service representative when what you thought was covered, what you read was covered in your policy is suddenly not covered for no apparent reason.\r\n\r\n<b>Costly or unnecessary add-ons: </b>Some carriers let you add “wellness” (whatever that means) coverage to accident and illness policies, but it’s generally not worth the cost.\r\n\r\nWhile it’s impossible to predict your dog’s odds of contracting a costly illness or accident, you can take a number of steps to keep him healthy and minimize vet visits:\r\n\r\n<b>Shop with your eyes open: </b>Do the research when it comes time to get a puppy. Don’t pick a breed that is congenitally prone to a known disorder you’ll have to treat for the next 16 years. Some breeds are mighty cute but come with the problems built in and waiting to happen.\r\n\r\n<b>Spay or neuter:</b> Neutered animals are less likely to roam or scrap. Spaying reduces the risk of mammary cancer and, oh, repeated pregnancies and lots of puppies.\r\n\r\n<b>Feed a clean and healthy diet: </b>So many ailments are a result of or exacerbated by poor nutrition — obesity, arthritis, diabetes, skin allergies, cancers, auto-immune disorders and chronic ear goo to name a few. Eliminate or drastically cut back on chemical intrusions — vaccinations, topical pesticides, household cleaners and dog perfume, my personal “pet” peeve.\r\n\r\n<b>Get the annual checkup:</b> Head off a possible medical problem before it grows into something unmanageable. But don’t be afraid to say “no, thank you” if you feel a test or procedure is beyond your budget or beyond the borders of common sense. Just because they can doesn’t mean you have to accept it.\r\n\r\nPet insurance may a good plan if you have unlimited disposable funds. But here’s another idea — call three pet insurance companies and ask for quotes based on your dog’s particulars. Average the cost of all three. Then contribute monthly that amount to an interest bearing savings account ear-marked only for your pet’s medical needs. With common sense and good dog maintenance, in 16 years you’ll be able to roll that amount into your child’s college fund.\r\n<div></div>', 'What about pet insurance?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-about-pet-insurance', '', '', '2014-01-23 09:46:42', '2014-01-23 14:46:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14753, 4, '2014-01-23 09:55:13', '2014-01-23 14:55:13', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nA wine with an attitude. Imagine that. An attitude will get you through a bad day. An attitude will help you do things you don’t like to do. An attitude will make you who you are. An attitude is one thing, and a glass with an attitude is something else, which we are about to learn. With good attitudes we can discover the history and winemaking techniques before we taste our new wine for this week.\r\n\r\nThe wine is from France, the Loire Valley. The Loire is a river that runs from south of Paris westward to the Atlantic Ocean. There are 87 appellations in this valley — AC, VDQS and “vins de pays.” The majority of Loire wines are white, made mostly from Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadet, aka Melon de Bourgogne. (The few red wines here are made mostly from Cabernet Franc, Gamay and Pinot Noir.) As a group, Loire Valley wines tend to have varietal fruitiness and fresh, crisp flavors, especially when drunk young.\r\n\r\nThe history of wine in the Loire is interesting and varied, depending on where along the 350 mile long river you pick to study. We are going to look at the most eastern end of the river, specifically the town of Sancerre. Sancerre was a medieval hilltop town, commune and canton, located in the area of Gaul that was settled by the Celtic tribe (Gaule Celtique) the Bituriges (or “kings of the world” as they liked to call themselves), and then the Romans. There is some evidence of a Roman temple dedicated to Julius Cæsar. It is possible that the town Sancerre’s name is a derivative of “Saint-Cere,” an anglicized version of its ancient name meaning “sacred to Cæsar.”  Sancerre is also a former possession of the Comtes (Counts) of Champagne. The town had six towers built around it, all meant to help protect it.\r\n\r\nThe Romans were probably the first to develop vineyards in Sancerre, in the first century AD. Besides being on a navigable river, the chalk-based soil fit the profile that Romans knew would grow good grapes. Also, being a hilltop town, the slopes around Sancerre made for perfect drainage for the vines. For a while, this end of the valley was linked to the Duchy of Burgundy. This is probably how Pinot Noir, Gamay and Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne) made their way into Loire vineyards.\r\n\r\nFor a long time, the wines from the Loire were more popular in the Netherlands than in France or England. The Dutch used the river as their main entry way into trade with Europe. (The British used the Bordeaux rivers and grew fonder of those wines.) Later, after World War II, Loire wines gained a reputation in Paris bistros. For a while, Loire wines were popular choices for many who couldn’t — or didn’t  want to — pay the higher prices for Burgundy and Bordeaux wines.\r\n\r\nThe white wines from Sancerre and its surrounding areas are made with Sauvignon Blanc. This variety traces its origins to this part of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Its name comes from the French words “sauvage,” for its wild origins, and “blanc,” for “white.”  Generally, its wines are crisp, dry, refreshing, and it is grown in most wine producing countries around the world. In the continental climate of the Loire Valley, these grapes ripen slowly and are allowed time to develop a balance between their acidity and their sugar levels. This balance helps the development of more intense aromas in the wines. The chalk and Kimmeridgean soils of Sancerre produce rich and complex wines. (More chalk in the soil produces more finesse and perfume in the wines, while more gravel produces spicy, floral and mineral nuances.) Sauvignon Blanc grows better in cooler climates — too warm and the grapes get over-ripe and the resulting wines have dull flavors and flat acidity.  (Wine-speak for OK, maybe, but not so great.) It’s interesting to note that global warming is even interfering here. Some growers are finding that they have to harvest their Sauvignon Blanc grapes earlier than they used to in order to maintain their acidity.\r\n\r\nSo, our winery for this week is the house of Pascal Jolivet. Founded in 1987, this is one of the most dynamic producers in the Loire Valley today. It is based in Sancerre and owns more than 70 acres of vineyards in Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé across the Loire from Sancerre and some surrounding areas. (So, actually Pouilly-sur-Loire is the town across from Sancerre. Their wines are called Pouilly Fumé.) In addition, the Jolivet domaine has long-term contracts with prime growers.\r\n\r\nPascal Jolivet is a believer in natural winemaking. He uses environmentally friendly techniques in the vineyards and in his winery.  This includes biodynamic vinification — a longer, slower process that makes wines with finesse, elegance and purity with clean aromas and flavors. Jolivet does use technology to control his fermentation, not to interfere, though. Too much technology can result in heavy wines that don’t go well with food. (The wines of Sancerre are known to be great food-pairing wines!)\r\n\r\nJolivet makes several different Sancerre wines, sourced from different, specific vineyards; some with more, less or no barrel aging. Jolivet is known to say, “I have a strong philosophy that our wine is a beverage meant to compliment food.”\r\n\r\nBut, of more importance to us this week, is his Sauvignon Blanc wine made from a nearby vineyard. This wine is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc, grown in a single, estate vineyard in the Chevery appellation. The wine is called “Attitude.” The 2012 Attitude is a brilliant straw gold color with a clear rim. Clean and fresh and youthful, it is classic Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc. It has delicate hints of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi. A soft entry on your palate and a supple texture make it pleasant with food and by itself. What food?  Shellfish, raw, steamed, or broiled; white fish; chicken breasts; and veal. And my favorite? Goat cheese. In particular, Chevre. Up and down the Loire Valley, almost each town has its own version of goat cheese. Chevre is the goat cheese from Sancerre.  Try this wine with some Chevre and you too can have an attitude, even if you don’t usually like goat cheeses. Like we said, an attitude can help you do things you don’t like to do. A glass of Attitude can too! A glass of Attitude might help you like some new things. It sure can’t hurt. And that is a good attitude. For $16.99. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'A wine with attitude', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-wine-with-attitude', '', '', '2014-01-23 09:55:13', '2014-01-23 14:55:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14753', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14755, 4, '2014-01-23 10:27:46', '2014-01-23 15:27:46', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nThe recent opening of Sisters restaurant will come as a welcome addition for Beaufortonians hungry\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14789\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0177.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14789\" alt=\"Owners Sanya and Jerome Wearrien.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0177-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Owners Sanya and Jerome Wearrien.[/caption]\r\n\r\nfor more choices to the local dining scene. Located in Beaufort Town Center in the former spot of The Irish Rose, Sisters is owned by Sanya and Jerome Wearrien, who have several other locations around Savannah. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and, as their motto says, specialize in real Southern\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14756\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0173.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14756\" alt=\"Fried chicken with green beans and collard greens.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0173-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Fried chicken with green beans and collard greens.[/caption]\r\n\r\ncooking.\r\n\r\nFor appetizers, the Lunch Bunch tried the “Sisters Sisters Shrimps” and the fried okra, and both were tasty.\r\n\r\nIrene ordered the fried chicken with green beans and collard greens as sides. She said the chicken was crispy and juicy, and the collards were great. Her whole plate represented classic Southern cuisine.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Special includes one meat and two sides, so I chose the baked chicken with collard greens and okra and tomatoes, and it was all very good.\r\n\r\nNikki enjoyed her Hamburger Steak with sides of collard greens and squash.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14788\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0166.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14788\" alt=\"Hamburger steak with collards greens and squash.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0166-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hamburger steak with collards greens and squash.[/caption]\r\n\r\nKathleen opted for the Philly Steak sandwich made with grilled onions and peppers and melted cheese.\r\n\r\nLike many people trying to eat healthy at the beginning of the year, April chose the garden salad with grilled chicken.\r\n\r\nKim and Elizabeth also went healthy and both ordered the Vegetable Plate. Between the two of them they had squash, collard greens, okra and tomato, fried okra, green beans, cabbage, and lima beans.\r\n\r\nWe sampled the white velvet cake and the banana pudding from the extensive dessert menu, and the savory sweetness was the perfect way to end a yummy meal and pleasant dining experience.\r\n\r\nSisters Real Southern Cooking is located at 2121 Boundary Street, Suite 100, Beaufort, SC, 29902. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are three other locations in Savannah and Pooler, Ga. For take out or catering, call 843-379-3223 or visit www.thesistersofthenewsouth.com.', 'New restaurant in town represents the best of real Southern cooking: Sisters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-restaurant-in-town-represents-the-best-of-real-southern-cooking-sisters', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:27:46', '2014-01-23 15:27:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14755', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14758, 4, '2014-01-23 10:00:41', '2014-01-23 15:00:41', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nYou survived the holidays. Time off from school is over (until Easter). Families can go back to the general squalling bedlam of homework, bath time, and bedtime.\r\n\r\nExperts believe that children need and actually enjoy structure, but how do you implement structure when all you or your children really know is controlled chaos?\r\n\r\nSometimes you can humor or distract your child, and avoid a problem, or even a tantrum. For chronic problems, however, such as getting ready to leave the house, or fighting with a sibling, you need more. You need a plan. That’s what the experts do.\r\n\r\n1. Specialists look closely at what happens just before a problem starts, and through a process of elimination they identify the “culprit.” Was your child tired, hungry, feeling left out, or simply confused or embarrassed? If at all possible, discuss the situation with the child after the child has regained composure. They are a valuable source of information. This juncture is also a good time to give your child insight into the “whys” and “wherefores” of other people’s behavior. Children who have behavioral troubles frequently can’t grasp other people’s feelings, or misinterpret the feelings of others.\r\n\r\n2. Next, as a part of the process, authorities in human behavior find out what is important to the child, so that they know how to reward the child with what has meaning — and what to take away. You should only take things away from a child after a plan is in place and the child understands the consequences.\r\n\r\n3. In addition, you the parent, will need to teach your child how to calm themselves down. That can be as easy as asking your child. They may have some ideas, or you can help them develop a list of options.\r\n\r\n4. Finally, many experts develop charts for the child to look at as a reminder when it comes to “what to do next.” Or the chart may provide information, such as what “clean” really means when completing a chore.\r\n\r\nAt home you might set a timer to help your child wait, or promise that you will spend time with them at a particular point in the day, and keep that promise. Jed Baker, Ph.D., in his book “No More Meltdowns” suggests a red light, green light card system for when you can or can’t talk with mom; an area filled with things to do while waiting; or keeping pencil and paper handy for your child to write down their question so that anxiety about forgetting what they want to say while they “wait” doesn’t trigger a meltdown.\r\n\r\nThe most important thing is that parents want change for themselves and their family, so take action!', 'After the holidays: Back to the real world', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'after-the-holidays-back-to-the-real-world', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:00:41', '2014-01-23 15:00:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14758', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14760, 4, '2014-01-23 10:02:17', '2014-01-23 15:02:17', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nThis past week I’ve been on the Hollywood studio set of “Baby Daddy” — the ABC Family sitcom where Island News Wine Columnist <b>Terry Sweeney</b> has been guest starring. The talented cast of the show have all been super friendly and great fun to work with, Terry said. The new season of “Baby Daddy” just premiered. Terry’s episode will air in June as it is the next to the last episode of the season.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14761\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14761\" alt=\"Terry Sweeney and with the cast of “Baby Daddy” on set in Hollywood.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Terry Sweeney and with the cast of “Baby Daddy” on set in Hollywood.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile on the lot, we saw <b>Valerie Bertinelli </b>(on crutches from a broken foot) and the legendary <b>Betty White</b> who was so very nice and said she was a fan of Terry’s from his SNL days.  Remember her from the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Golden Girls”?\r\n\r\nValerie and Betty both star in “Hot in Cleveland” on TVLand which tapes next door to the “Baby Daddy” studio.\r\n\r\nFriends in Beaufort have asked me what I have found new about LA since the last time I was here a few years ago. Here are my observations:\r\n\r\n• Vegan restaurants everywhere and vegan items on every menu. It’s the new trend in food here for its healthy heart and humane reasons.\r\n\r\n• Southern food is also everywhere, with even the highest end restaurants offering fried chicken on the menu, as well as red velvet cake.\r\n\r\n• Hoppin’ John, a Lowcountry dish, was on the specials list of the first restaurant we ate at, which we found surprising.\r\n\r\n• “Cold press juices” are major here. They have whole storefronts dedicated entirely to “Supergreen” juices to-go that cost anywhere from $7 to $10 a bottle. There was not just one, not just two, but three storefronts selling only “cold pressed juices” which still have the pulp) in the shopping district a few blocks from where we were staying.\r\n\r\n• Finally, every supermarket charges shoppers 10 cents a bag for every bag you use to bag your groceries, if you were so foolish not to bring your own bags from home.  Hope Publix and Bi-Lo don’t hear about that trend!', 'How\'s life in Hollywood?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hows-life-in-hollywood', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:02:17', '2014-01-23 15:02:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14763, 4, '2014-01-23 10:32:32', '2014-01-23 15:32:32', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nGuests to Historic Beaufort Foundation’s oyster roast fundraiser were greeted with beautiful weather and a spectacular sunset over the water followed by a big orange moon rise at the picturesque Fripp Plantation, generously donated for the occasion by owners <b>Joe and Lin Mix</b>. HBF’s <b>Isabelle Reeves</b> did a superb job pulling the whole thing together with great music by Bull Grapes and delicious food by Reeves Catering. A big thanks to the major sponsors — Gilbert Law Firm and Land Rover Hilton Head — who helped make it possible with their generous donations. More than 200 people attended this year’s annual event last Friday, Jan. 17.  Here are some photos for you from Captured Moments Photography:\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9243.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14791\" alt=\"DSCF9243\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9243-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF4857.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14792\" alt=\"DSCF4857\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF4857-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9264.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14793\" alt=\"DSCF9264\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9264-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9348.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14794\" alt=\"DSCF9348\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9348-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9354.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14795\" alt=\"DSCF9354\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9354-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9362.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14796\" alt=\"DSCF9362\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9362-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9358.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14797\" alt=\"DSCF9358\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSCF9358-300x197.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" /></a></div>', 'HBF hosts beautiful oyster roast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hbf-hosts-beautiful-oyster-roast', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:32:32', '2014-01-23 15:32:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14765, 4, '2014-01-23 10:04:50', '2014-01-23 15:04:50', 'Colla Voce, a 20 member choral ensemble made up of professional musicians from the Columbia, SC area, will present a concert at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, on Friday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Their repertoire ranges from classics to Broadway. The program will include works by Handel, Howells, Britten, Moses Hogan’s arrangements of Spirituals, and more.\r\n\r\nColla Voce is directed by Dr. Larry Wyatt, director of Choral Studies at the University of South Carolina. In addition to directing the concert choir, he supervises the master’s and doctoral programs in choral conducting and the Graduate Vocal Ensemble.\r\n\r\nThe program is open to the public. Donations will be accepted. Contact Charles Frost at the church, 843-525-0696, for more information.\r\n<div></div>', 'Colla Voce to perform', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'colla-voce-to-perform', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:04:50', '2014-01-23 15:04:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14765', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14767, 4, '2014-01-23 10:05:29', '2014-01-23 15:05:29', '<b>In A World:</b> Lake Bell (“Children’s Hospital”) stars in “In a World,” a hilarious romantic comedy about a struggling vocal coach who strikes it big in the cutthroat world of movie-trailer voiceovers, only to find herself in direct competition with the industry’s reigning king — her father. Written and directed by Bell, who won the Sundance 2013 Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for the script, “In a World” also stars Fred Melamed (“A Serious Man”), Rob Corddry, Demetri Martin, Michaela Watkins (“Enlightened”), Ken Marino (“Burning Love”), Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation”), Alexandra Holden (The Hot Chick) and Tig Notaro (“The Sarah Silverman Program”). The film will be at USCB Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call the box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance.\r\n\r\n<b>The Invisible War:</b> The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Beaufort County (NAMI) is partnering with Hope Haven of the Lowcountry and USCB to present the Academy Award® nominated film “The Invisible War” on Tuesday, January 28, at 6 p.m., at USCB’s Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nFocusing on the powerful stories of several young veterans, “The Invisible War” is a moving examination of the staggering personal and societal costs of sexual assaults in the US military. Combining interviews with high-ranking military officials and members of Congress with the devastating testimony of veterans, the film catalogues the conditions that have protected perpetrators and allowed this epidemic to continue. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. After the screening there will be a panel-led discussion. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Contact Laura Conway at 843-681-2200, ext. 2#, or email nami@hargray.com to reserve your seat.', 'The Indie Film Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-indie-film-corner-3', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:05:29', '2014-01-23 15:05:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14769, 4, '2014-01-23 10:06:06', '2014-01-23 15:06:06', '<b>ONE Yoga Sanctuary holds studio open house</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend a “new moon” studio open house on Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. at ONE Yoga Sanctuary. To find out more about the studio, its teachers, classes and events, visit oneyogasanctuary.com or on Facebook. Owner and director, Dragana Pavic-Zappia, who was mentored for years by Kim Cech, the founder of Yoga Chandra, envisions a studio where all yoga traditions are honored and people of all ages are welcome. ONE Yoga Sanctuary is located on the second floor of the Lady’s Island Marina, 73 Sea Island Parkway. 843-476-1388, oneyagasanctuary@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Herban Marketplace hosts living food classes   </b>\r\n\r\nHerban Marketplace, an all-organic and all-natural grocery, will host “8 Weeks of Living Foods with Myrtle Weinreich” raw food classes and more, starting Sunday, Jan. 26. This series is designed to give an overview of living food preparation, the principles, techniques and equipment used, as well as providing recipes and samples. Classes are limited to 10 participants. Cost is $45 per class per person. Register at Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle St., or call 843-379-5550.\r\n<div></div>', 'Business briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'business-briefs-11', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:06:06', '2014-01-23 15:06:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14769', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14771, 4, '2014-01-23 10:07:04', '2014-01-23 15:07:04', 'On Saturday, January 18, 2014 at approximately 9:55 p.m., Beaufort Memorial Hospital Emergency Room personnel contacted Beaufort County Emergency Dispatch and reported a gunshot victim had been dropped off by an unknown male subject.\r\n\r\nThe victim, identified as Tyrice Washington, 27, of Seabrook was pronounced dead at that time. Within several minutes, a white Chevrolet Tahoe operated by Quinton Delaney Jr. was stopped by Beaufort City Police Department patrol units on Highway 21 near the Highway 170 intersection.\r\n\r\nThrough investigation it was determined Delaney had dropped the gunshot victim off at the hospital and there was a handgun in plain view on the floor of his car. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, where it actually occurred and Delaney Jr’s role, are currently under investigation. He was charged with unlawful carrying of a handgun and unlawful possession of a handgun with an obliterated serial number, along with speeding.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Fraser (843-255-3416), Corporal Jason Malphrus (843-255-3426) or CrimeStoppers (1-888-CRIMESC/1-888-274-6372).', 'Shooting death now under investigation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shooting-death-now-under-investigation', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:07:04', '2014-01-23 15:07:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14771', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14773, 4, '2014-01-23 10:08:40', '2014-01-23 15:08:40', '<b>Fripp Audubon Vulture presentation:</b> Fripp Audubon &amp; Naturally Fripp Community Habitat present “Our Unique Vulture Culture.” Expert Dot Bambach’s will share unique insights into these fascinating birds, ubiquitous in the Lowcountry. She’ll explain characteristics shared by vultures everywhere, dispel myths and highlight their essential ecological role in the Lowcountry and beyond. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at Fripp Island’s Community Centre. Free presentation and free pass at Fripp gate. A meet-n-greet starts at 6 p.m. Contact pete.richards@comcast.net, call 843-441-2153 or visit www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\n<b>Church to host speaker from Oxford University:</b> John C. Lennox, a renowned scientist and defender of the Christian faith, will deliver a sermon at the Parish Church of St. Helena in Beaufort on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the 8 and 10:15 a.m. services. His topic will be “Why Should I Believe the Eternal World is Real?” from 2 Peter 1:16-21. He also will speak at the 9:15 a.m. Rector’s Bible Forum on the topic “In the beginning ... God.” Dr. Lennox is Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science, and Pastoral Advisor at Green Templeton College, Oxford.\r\n\r\n“In an age of uncertainty and doubt, Professor John Lennox is a voice of clarity and reason. We are delighted to have one of the world’s foremost scientists and one of the Christian faith’s ablest defenders and spokesmen with us at St. Helena’s,” said the Rev. Jeffrey S. Miller, Rector.\r\n\r\nDr. Lennox lectures extensively in North America and Europe on mathematics, the philosophy of science and the intellectual defense of Christianity and has debated New Atheists Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.\r\n\r\nThe Parish Church of St. Helena is located at 505 Church St., Beaufort, SC. For more information, visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\n<b>American Cancer Society looking for volunteers: </b>If volunteering in the Beaufort area is on your list for 2014, the American Cancer Society has two opportunities available where you can make a difference in a cancer patient’s life.\r\n\r\nThe first volunteer opportunity is for licensed beauty professionals to be trained as Look Good Feel Better® (LGFB) volunteer facilitators.  The LGFB program is a national service program that helps women currently undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives. The LGFB program is product-neutral, makes no medical claims, and is free.\r\n\r\nAn LGFB certification training will be held Monday, January 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center conference room, 1680 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, volunteer opportunities are available to help cancer patients in getting to and from their life-saving cancer treatment. The society is recruiting volunteers in Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper counties to drive cancer patients to and from their treatment through the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program. Requirements for volunteering for the Road To Recovery program include a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a vehicle that is in good working condition. Drivers must be 18 or older.\r\n\r\nFor more information on any of these volunteer opportunities or to RSVP for training, contact Fronde Merchant by calling 843-744-1922 or email at fronde.merchant@cancer.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Democratic Party hosts Sen. Vincent Sheheen:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort County Democratic Party will hold its 2014 grassroots organizing kickoff and workshop Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hidden Cypress in Sun City. Keynote speaker will be Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sen. Vincent Sheheen. All Beaufort County Democrats who want to participate in the 2014 election campaign, and anyone interested in getting involved in the local party, are urged to attend. The event will include an organizing workshop with campaign staff, as well as provide information about the county and state conventions. The workshop will be from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a barbecue and meet and greet with Sen. Sheheen. The workshop is free; the barbecue is $11 per person. Call 705-2674 for more information and to RSVP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>HBF presents Dinner and a Lecture Series:</b><b> </b>“Plantation Revival: The South Carolina Lowcountry Country House 1910 – 1940” will be the topic of January’s Dinner and a Lecture at the Verdier House, Monday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. A look at classic designs built in the Lowcountry during the 1920s – 1930s will be provided by Evan Thompson, executive director of the Preservation Society of Charleston and former executive director at Historic Beaufort Foundation, 2004 until 2010.\r\n\r\nBeginning in the 1910s, wealthy Northern industrialists acquired neglected South Carolina rice plantations and converted them into hunting preserves. They constructed country houses in the classical revival style, often on the footprint of burned or demolished antebellum plantation houses. Thompson will talk about these landmark structures and the stories behind them.\r\n\r\nKnown for his scholarship of architectural history, Thompson has brought educational programs to Beaufort and to Charleston that illuminate architectural history and environment.\r\n\r\nDuring his tenure at HBF, he directed major initiatives to restore the Verdier House, the Smalls-Nash Cottage, the McGrath -Scheper House, the Sons of Beaufort Lodge and the Thomas Young House.\r\n\r\nA wine and hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30; the program is 6 to 7 p.m. Admission for members is $15/$25 per member/couple. Non-member admission is$20/$30 per person/couple. Call 379-3331 to make reservations.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Basketball Cheer Clinic at Beaufort High:</b><b> </b>Students in Pre-K through middle school are invited to learn basketball cheers, chants, jumps and a dance from Beaufort High cheerleaders during the winter Cheer Clinic on Feb. 1. The clinic, held at Beaufort High’s gym from 1 to 4 p.m., costs $35 which includes instruction, a cheer clinic T-shirt, group photo and refreshments. Clinic participants will be invited to perform during halftime of the Beaufort High boys’ varsity basketball game Feb. 4 and admission to the game is free for the cheer clinic student. Check-in for the clinic starts at 12:30 p.m. Cheer clinic forms are available at http://bhs.beaufort.k12.sc.us, at the front-door office at Beaufort High, or can be emailed directly by contacting Cindy Graves at cgraves@harveyandbattey.com. Forms and payment may be returned via a BHS cheerleader or mailed to Cindy Graves, 77 Tuscarora Avenue, Beaufort, SC, 29907. You may also drop it at the Beaufort High front office. Checks should be payable to the “Big Green Booster Club.” For more information, contact Mrs. Graves at cgraves@harveyandbattey.com or 843-812-8616.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort TEAParty holds monthly meeting:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort TEAParty’s monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will feature special guest speaker State Senator Lee Bright, candidate for U.S. Senate. Bright is running against Senator Lindsey Graham and was the sponsor of the Nullification of Obamacare Bill. Come listen and ask questions at Fuji’s Restaurant, 97 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 202, Lady’s Island, SC. For more information, contact Annie at Beaufort TEAParty@gmail.com or call 843-473-7712.\r\n\r\n<b>Local women’s group to meet:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, January 28 at 6 p.m. in Building 23 on the TCL campus. Guest speaker Scott Marshall, director of Parks and Leisure Services (PALS), will discuss local community services. After his presentation, there will be a silent auction. For details, contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-122', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:08:40', '2014-01-23 15:08:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14773', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14780, 4, '2014-01-23 10:16:33', '2014-01-23 15:16:33', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\nDennis and Elizabeth Jenkins grew up in the same small Wisconsin town where their parents were friends. They used to walk home together from catechism class and fell in love in eighth grade. They were married at 19 and have been very happily married now for 45 years.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14781\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Dennis-Andrea-Elizabeth-Jenkins.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14781\" alt=\"Dennis, Andrea and Elizabeth Jenkins.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Dennis-Andrea-Elizabeth-Jenkins-300x293.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" /></a> Dennis, Andrea and Elizabeth Jenkins.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThey both attended the University of Wisconsin where Dennis got a pharmacist degree. Elizabeth realized she had a passion for cooking and pursued that dream by attending the Vermont School of Culinary Arts, the Le Cordon Bleu School in London and eventually the prestigious Culinary Arts of America’s graduate school in St. Helena, California.  She also studied under famed Chef Jacque Pepin. Her first job as a chef was for the Palm Cafe in Bar Harbor, Maine, that became a favorite fine dining spot for the wealthy set that summered there in the 1980s.\r\n\r\nSays Dennis, “Elizabeth is the most amazing person I have every known. She has always been an adventuress, looking for anything new and exciting. She talked me into leaving our little, secure hometown to head to Bar Harbor, Maine, with a 4 and 5 year old and not knowing anybody there with only a promise of my first pharmacy job. She was eager, with an attitude like ‘damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead, what do we have to lose?’ Me? I got a rash that didn’t clear up for a week after we got there!”\r\n\r\nAlong with her job as a chef, Elizabeth decided to also open a catering business in Bar Harbor called Compliments Catering. Word of her great cooking spread and quickly her clients became the rich and famous summering in the area. Her clientele list read like the social register of America: The David Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, the Bass Family, the secretary of defense, Casper Weinberger, Martha Stewart, Diana Wister (who owns Godiva Chocolates) and Campbell Soup heir Tristam Colket, to name just a few.\r\n\r\nSays Elizabeth, “Yes, I catered for Casper and Jane Weinberger for years, in fact, did the 80th birthday party celebration for Casper which included  George Bush, George Schultz and others. Jane Weinberger asked me one day to make puff pastry for a luncheon she was doing for a special guest. I said I was happy to make homemade puff pastry but who was it for? ‘Julia Child is coming to my home for lunch, but I want her to think I made it. Are you OK with that?’ said Jane with a smile. Fortunately, Julia LOVED the Coulibac of Salmon! So I was definitely OK with that!”\r\n\r\nShortly thereafter, Elizabeth was named the first female executive chef at The Pot and Kettle Club in Bar Harbor, a famous 100-year-old summer men’s club consisting of wealthy and powerful political members in Washington.\r\n\r\nThe Jenkins spent May to October in Maine, but to escape the seasonal cold began spending winters in Sonoma, California. Elizabeth said, “We drove from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Sonoma, California, for 10 years, as we wintered in California and couldn’t fly our dog. That’s over 3,000 miles each way for 10 years for a grand total of over 60,000 miles.  I loved every minute of each trip. Dennis rides well; best friends make the best husbands.”\r\n\r\nMany Beaufortonians may recognize Dennis as the friendly pharmacist face from Bi-Lo, Publix and Walgreens. Currently, Dennis is a part time pharmacist with Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health Services. He also continues to run First Exposure, a company that provides photographic services via a network of nationwide photographers to the vacation tour industry in the U.S. and Europe. Tauck Tours — which offers specialty tours, including buses, cruises and rail journeys to all seven continents — has been his client, among others, for 30 years.\r\n\r\nThey are justifiably proud of their son David and  beautiful daughter Andrea. David Jenkins, 43, spent 20 years as a major in the U.S. Coast Guard assisting the DEA in exotic locales such as Columbia and Bahrain. He is now a reservist, the father of 8-year-old twins, (Will and Hannah), and a sales executive for Hewlett Packard. His wife Sally has worked in the tech industry for over two decades and was most recently the EVP of Global Marketing at Symmantec. David and his family live in Los Gatos, California.\r\n\r\nTheir daughter Andrea is also a veteran of the tech industry, having worked as a graphic/web designer at companies such as Wired Magazine, CNET and Microsoft, and currently is a senior interface designer for Major League Baseball.\r\n\r\nElizabeth says, “Many may know Andrea locally as she lived in Beaufort for seven years at Habersham, and designed logos for many local businesses such as Fat Patties, City Java, Joli, and Shoofly Kitchen. She is now happily living in Los Angeles and designing for the LA Dodgers. She and her dog, Indie, love being back on the West Coast where they are rubbing elbows with various celebrities and their dogs. (They most recently met Michael C. Hall of “Dexter” and his pup Salamander!)”\r\n\r\nSays Dennis, “We have lived in some gorgeous places, but nothing has captured our hearts like Beaufort. We were living in Sonoma and decided to take a trip to Beaufort after seeing some press in Coastal Living Magazine. We were here less than a week and decided to purchase in Coosaw Point. We have never looked back.”\r\n\r\nElizabeth adds, “My career has included wine consulting, teaching, business development and work as a private chef. I conceptualized and opened Small City Cooking School and Market in Port Royal in 2006 and loved teaching and sharing my knowledge.  These days  I love to do small parties, 30 and under, but will do weddings and parties up to 125. I am trained in classic French cuisine, but can really rock Italian. Most private chef gigs are for a period of a month or so but I can do one night and can fit into most budgets.”\r\n\r\nShe would also love to do small group cooking classes in people’s homes. “The only stumbling block to being a great cook is the fear that you may fail. But if you love good food, you will succeed,” she said.\r\n\r\nHer catering and private chef clients here have included Caroline and John Trask, Dick Stewart, as well as residents of Spring and Brays islands.\r\n\r\nSays Dennis about his beloved wife: “I am happily married to a remarkable woman. She is strong, intelligent, detailed, ambitious, humble, extremely talented, has vision and filled with love for the people who are dear to her heart! I got lucky picking her, since there were only eight girls in my high school class! I’d follow her anywhere. After all, she got me to Beaufort!”\r\n\r\nFor more about Elizabeth’s catering and private chef  services or cooking classes, email her at elizachef@gmail.com  or call 843-597-3216. Find Dennis’ travel service business First Exposure at www.firstexposureusa.com or contact him at djfexpo@gmail.com or 843-597-3215.', '\'We have never looked back\': With successful careers that led them from Maine to California, Dennis and Elizabeth Jenkins are now proud to call Beaufort home', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-have-never-looked-back-with-successful-careers-that-led-them-from-maine-to-california-dennis-and-elizabeth-jenkins-are-now-proud-to-call-beaufort-home', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:16:33', '2014-01-23 15:16:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14783, 4, '2014-01-23 10:37:55', '2014-01-23 15:37:55', 'Women just love to laugh! And they love to laugh most with each other about common trials and tribulations. “The Hen Party” at USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, Jan. 30 will keep you laughing with an evening of hilarious introspection that ponders the question, “Do these feathers make my butt look big?”\r\n\r\nKaren Mills, one of the original “Southern Fried Chicks,” teams up with Mia Jackson and Sheri Taylor to find the funny in the everyday life of women, wives, mothers, daughters and friends.  Low-rise jeans, teenage children, memory loss and new-fangled technology are just a few of the topics these funny ladies will explore, all delivered with liberal doses of good-natured humor, love and laughter.\r\n\r\nOpening the Hen Party show will be Beaufort’s own “The Beaufortettes — Tap Dancing Divas” shaking their tail feathers. These “ladies of a certain age” can keep up with spring chickens half their age, with great legs to match. They are first place winners of a number of dance competitions and hold the title of National Adult Dance Champions.  Their director, Aleisia Ashlaw of Beaufort Academy of Dance, keeps them in shape with two “tapercize” dance classes every week which, according to Dance Captain Janet Gregory, keeps them young in mind, body and spirit.\r\n\r\n“She keeps us on our toes and our kicks high,” said Gregory.  “Years ago none of us thought we would be up on a stage in tights at our ages, but now we love the fact that we are Medicare’s version of the Rockettes!”\r\n\r\nThe 11-member dance team ranges in age from 65 to 80 and have several bionic parts among them.  All but three are retired from careers that include a microbiologist, a biochemist, two college professors, a computer programmer, a commercial scuba diver, a school teacher and a buyer for Ralph Lauren. Two others are dedicated travelers and the last is a local businesswoman who must juggle her demanding professional schedule with classes and performances.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufortettes have been dancing together since 2006, and this September they really will be “living their dream” when they perform aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship to the Bahamas.\r\n\r\n<b>Hen Party chicks keep the laughter coming</b>\r\n\r\nStandup comedian Karen Mills has been playing in theaters and clubs across the country for more than 20 years.  She had a rough patch while battling cancer last year but never lost her sense of humor. In fact, her illness has provided her with some new material to inspire people to see the love and laughter in their common challenges.  The national touring comedian appears regularly on Sirius XM Laugh USA and recorded a one-hour special for Blue Collar Radio.\r\n\r\nMia Jackson has appeared on Oxygen Network’s “Girls Behaving Badly” and TLC’s “Wild Weddings.”  She was a finalist in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta and taped a spot for “NickMoms’ Night Out.”\r\n\r\nSheri Taylor comes from a background in theater, radio, voice work and improv, and worked with comedians James Gregory and Jimmy Walker.  Currently she is on the morning radio show “Love in the Morning.”\r\n\r\nSo gather up your girlfriends for a great evening of laughs suitable for the whole family on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $22; seniors, $20; students are $15, and can be purchased online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling the box office at 843-521-4145. All seats are assigned.\r\n<div></div>', 'USCB presents ‘The Hen Party’ and ‘The Beaufortettes: Tap Dancing Divas’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-presents-the-hen-party-and-the-beaufortettes-tap-dancing-divas', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:37:55', '2014-01-23 15:37:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14785, 4, '2014-01-23 10:34:56', '2014-01-23 15:34:56', 'Only one month into the New Year, and 25 Beaufortonians are fulfilling their first New Year’s resolution. Whether to get in shape, build healthier habits, or simply run further than they have in years, these individuals joined Beaufort’s first Couch to 5K program in early December and will participate in the Chilly Bean 5K on Saturday, February 1, at Coosaw Point on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14800\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-22.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14800\" alt=\"From left: Nancy Coldiron, Maggie Mitchell, Tim Roddey and Megan Taylor run on the Spanish Moss trail.  \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/photo-22-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left: Nancy Coldiron, Maggie Mitchell, Tim Roddey and Megan Taylor run on the Spanish Moss trail.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMotivated each by personal goals and led by one of eight volunteer coaches, the group started building their endurance in December, in addition to learning about healthy eating habits. Made up of individuals, couples, a mother and daughter duo, and even an entire family, many participated in their first group training run on January 7.\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s first Couch to 5K program was put into action by Shannon Roberts, a local runner and the Chilly Bean 5K organizer. “I have been amazed and so proud to see the transformation of self-proclaimed non-runners into full-blown runners,” said Roberts.  “Our participants are already asking their coaches to go farther and faster on each run. Some of them have even looked toward their second race, a 10K in April. They are inspiring each other, their friends and families.”\r\n\r\nThe Couch to 5K runners have a goal of taking part in the Chilly Bean 5K, a family-friendly event that will benefit the Parents’ Association at Beaufort Academy. The 5K begins at 10:30 a.m., and is open to all runners and walkers.\r\n\r\nPre-registration is $30 for adults and $15 for 18 and under. Registration includes an event T-shirt and two tickets to the chili cook-off following the 5K. Electronic timing for the 5K will be provided by Palmetto Running Company. Spectators are invited to come and cheer on the participants, including the Couch to 5K group.\r\n\r\nThe Chili Cook-off at the Coosaw Point Crab Shack will begin at 11:30 a.m., with judging at noon. Anyone can enter their chili in the cook-off. Tickets are $10 each (for those not participating in the 5K), and children 5 and under are free. A ticket includes all the chili you can eat. Adult beverages will also be for sale. For children, there will be a Kids Fun Zone.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.chillybeanrun.com. Registration for the 5K is available on www.active.com. Also, go to the Chilly Bean Run Facebook page to follow the Couch to 5K group.', 'School promotes Couch to 5K program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-promotes-couch-to-5k-program', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:34:56', '2014-01-23 15:34:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14802, 4, '2014-01-23 10:44:58', '2014-01-23 15:44:58', '<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The weather was perfect for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Monday, Jan. 20, as hundreds of people participated in the celebration of the birthday of the slain civil rights leader. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14804\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14804\" alt=\"Members of local civic clubs wave fans with the likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. as they make their way down Boundary Street.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-1-300x212.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></a> Members of local civic clubs wave fans with the likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. as they make their way down Boundary Street.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14806\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"223\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14806\" alt=\"It wouldn’t be a parade without marching bands. Both Battery Creek and Beaufort High School bands participated and performed. Here, a trumpeter from Beaufort High plays his horn.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-7-223x300.jpg\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" /></a> It wouldn’t be a parade without marching bands. Both Battery Creek and Beaufort High School bands participated and performed. Here, a trumpeter from Beaufort High plays his horn.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14807\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14807\" alt=\"Children wave to the enthusiastic crowd from their float during the annual MLK Day parade on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/01202014-MLK-3-300x216.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a> Children wave to the enthusiastic crowd from their float during the annual MLK Day parade on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'A parade fit for King', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-parade-fit-for-king', '', '', '2014-01-23 10:44:58', '2014-01-23 15:44:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14809, 4, '2014-01-30 10:55:13', '2014-01-30 15:55:13', '<b>By State Farm™</b>\r\n\r\nWhat’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quarter-million families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals.\r\n\r\nIn cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central reasons: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. Both plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze, and recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple as calling a plumber. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, serious structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold.\r\n\r\nIn the United States, frozen pipes cause a huge amount of damage each year; unlike natural disasters, this disaster is largely preventable. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself the mess, money, and aggravation frozen pipes cause.\r\n\r\n<b>Your Best Bet: Don’t Let It Happen</b>\r\n\r\nThere are a number of preventative steps you can take to keep your pipes from freezing. Here are a few simple tips:\r\n\r\n<b>Before The Cold</b>\r\n\r\nRemember the three central causes of frozen pipes? Quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. You can prepare by protecting your home during the warmer months. Here’s how:\r\n\r\n• Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic, even if you live in a climate where freezing is uncommon. Exposed pipes are most susceptible to freezing. Remember: The more insulation you use, the better protected your pipes will be.\r\n\r\n• Heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes. Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or interior). Closely follow all manufacturers’ installation and operation instructions.\r\n\r\n• Seal leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Look for air leaks around electrical wiring, dryer vents, and pipes, and use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out. With severe cold, even a tiny opening can let in enough cold air to cause a pipe to freeze.\r\n\r\n• Before winter hits, disconnect garden hoses and, if possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.\r\n\r\n<b>When The Mercury Drops</b>\r\n\r\nEven if you’ve taken the right preventative steps, extreme weather conditions can still harm your pipes. Here are a few more steps you can take:\r\n\r\n• A trickle of hot and cold water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing. Let warm water drip overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall.\r\n\r\n• Keep your thermostat set at the same temperature during both day and night. You might be in the habit of turning down the heat when you’re asleep, but further drops in the temperature – more common overnight – could catch you off guard and freeze your pipes.\r\n\r\n• Open cabinet doors to allow heat to get to un-insulated pipes under sinks and appliances near exterior walls.\r\n\r\n<b>Before You Leave</b>\r\n\r\nTravelling in the winter months might be good for the soul, but don’t forget to think about your pipes before you leave. What can you do?\r\n\r\n• Set the thermostat in your house no lower than 55°F (12°C).\r\n\r\n• Ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it’s warm enough to prevent freezing.\r\n\r\n• Shut off and drain the water system. Be aware that if you have a fire protection sprinkler system in your house, it may be deactivated when you shut off the water.\r\n\r\n<b>If Your Pipes Do Freeze</b>\r\n\r\nWhat do you do if your pipes still freeze, despite your best preventative measures? First step: Don’t panic. Just because they’re frozen doesn’t mean they’ve already burst. Here’s what you can do:\r\n\r\n• If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, leave the faucets turned on and call a plumber.\r\n\r\n• Do not use electrical appliances in areas of standing water: You could be electrocuted.\r\n\r\n• Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame because it could cause a fire hazard. Water damage is preferable to burning down your house!\r\n\r\n• You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with the warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section of pipe.\r\n\r\n• If your water pipes have already burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house; leave the water faucets turned on. Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shutoff valve is and how to open and close it.', 'Preventing frozen pipes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'preventing-frozen-pipes', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:55:13', '2014-01-30 15:55:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14809', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14811, 4, '2014-01-30 10:56:09', '2014-01-30 15:56:09', '<b>Arley Hussin</b>\r\n\r\nArley Dale Hussin, 55, of the Tom Fripp community on St. Helena Island and husband of Wanda Roberts Hussin died Tuesday, November 5, 2013.\r\n\r\nA Celebration of Life was held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1700 Lafayette Street, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Laverne Smalls</b>\r\n\r\nLaverne Cooper Smalls, 64, of the Fripp Point community on St. Helena Island and wife of John Smalls died Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Joyce Ann Snow</b>\r\n\r\nJoyce Ann Snow, 68, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nMemorial Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Richard Wiggins</b>\r\n\r\nRichard Wiggins, 103, of the Eddings Point community on St. Helena Island and widower of Louise Wiggins died, Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-41', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:56:09', '2014-01-30 15:56:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14811', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14813, 4, '2014-01-30 10:57:05', '2014-01-30 15:57:05', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nWhen I ask clients if they clip their own dogs’ toenails, on average, only one in eight takes on the challenge. That means the remaining seven either neglect their dogs’ nails completely or spend upwards on to $30 a month for a dog pedi. That’s lots of money over the course of a dog’s lifetime.\r\n\r\nGranted, it is a rare pooch that enjoys the rigors of grooming. Some endure maintenance as their contribution to the dog-human bond. Sure, I’ll put up with this as long as you provide food, a squeaky and car rides.\r\n\r\nThere is the other dog preferring to live his life in complete grime, sporting toe nails like an aging movie star. But it’s not good for him. To get technical, <b>proprioception</b> is how your dog inhabits his body; in part, it is how his feet hit the ground. When long, gnarly nails shift his weight abnormally backward or if the dog’s weight is not equally distributed, because his nails are inches long, the proprioceptive picture is distorted. When the footfalls are unbalanced, you’ll have an animal whose mental balance isn’t what it could be. Besides, long, curling nails are unattractive and they hurt.\r\n\r\nNail trimming is usually at the top of the list of doggie “I Don’t Wanna’s,” a decision borne of a bad and painful nail-trimming experience or simply a matter of poor introduction. Conversely, it is also at the top of the list of pet owner “I Don’t Wanna’s” because of the fear of injuring the pet. As a wise dog-wrangler friend, and faithful reader recently said, “Trimming nails is the cost of doing business”.  The trick is to doing business is to do it a tiny bit at a time, never pushing to the point where either party panics, gets sweaty or squealy.\r\n\r\nFirst: get good tools. (They don’t come from big box stores.) Dull blades that smash instead of cut, tools with poor visibility and cheap construction can turn nail trimming sessions into nightmares.  Search for “grooming tools” online for a reputable source. Choose a product that you would be comfortable using, either scissor-type or guillotine.\r\n\r\nDesensitizing your dog to nail trimming can begin as simply as leaving the tool in plain sight for a few weeks, making it part of the environment.  Look at it from Dog’s point of view: “once a month she gets all uptight, pulls that Thing out of the bottom drawer, wrestles me to the floor, screams at me and then slashes at my toes for no reason!”  When Dog shows interest in the tool, make a happy noise, treat him and leave it alone. Do this every day for a few week then move to Step Two.   Hold the chosen device in your hand, and then put them down. As the week moves along, touch it to Dog’s flank, legs and feet, praising and treating even if he looks at you like you’ve lost your mind.\r\n\r\nDuring this time, too, pay attention to the anatomy of Dog’s nails. If you are lucky, he will have a few whitish nails with the quick (the inner blood supply) visible. Nail color is often determined by the color of the host foot. Make a mental note of how far the quick is from the end of the nail.\r\n\r\nWhen you’ve reached the day you can park your anxiety and can approach nail maintenance as a business arrangement, and you can touch the trimmer to Dog’s feet without him being interested in what you’re doing down there, slide in and do one nail. Then STOP. And treat. If he’s amenable, continue. If he shows discomfort or anxiety, put the tool down and both go do something else.\r\n\r\nAs long as you are centered and calm, he is centered and calm.  Over the course of a week you’ll trim all his nails with no struggle or mental trauma for either participant. There is no rule that says dog nails have to be trimmed to show-ring-style or even trimmed all the same day.\r\n\r\nUntil you become more confident of your dog’s anatomy, only trim off the very end of the nail. When Dog becomes comfortable with the process and will allow you to experiment, try making a few shallow shavings per each nail to come closer to the quick.  When you see a small dark-colored circle within the diameter of the nail, you’ve gone far enough. Rough edges will buff naturally if you follow the trim with a long walk on concrete. A long, fast run is also a great reward for a job well done.\r\n<div></div>', 'Nailing the nail', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nailing-the-nail', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:57:05', '2014-01-30 15:57:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14813', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14815, 4, '2014-01-30 10:59:20', '2014-01-30 15:59:20', '<b>Building company has real estate open house </b>\r\n\r\nLive Oak Builders is holding an open house for Beaufort real estate agents on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Live Oak Builders’ design and remodeling center, 1402 Boundary Street, Beaufort, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Realtors can meet the builder, Todd Bradley, and his staff. They can answer questions about building or remodeling in Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The purpose of the event is to encourage partnerships between Live Oak Builders and Beaufort real estate agents. Light refreshments and cocktails will be served.\r\n\r\n<b>ONE Yoga Sanctuary holds studio open house</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend a “new moon” studio open house on Thursday, January 30 at 6 p.m. at ONE Yoga Sanctuary. To find out more about the studio, its teachers, classes and events, visit oneyogasanctuary.com or on Facebook. Owner and director, Dragana Pavic-Zappia, who was mentored for years by Kim Cech, the founder of Yoga Chandra, envisions a studio where all yoga traditions are honored and people of all ages are welcome. ONE Yoga Sanctuary is located on the second floor of the Lady’s Island Marina, 73 Sea Island Parkway. 843-476-1388, oneyagasanctuary@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Guest speaker to discuss</b><b> communication skills </b>\r\n\r\nStart out the New Year with improved communication skills by attending “The Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Marriage, Dating and Care Giving” on Friday, Feb. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. Alan Poe, who has more than 35 years of experience as a relationship coach and eight years of experience as a hospice chaplain, will lead the interactive group session for those wanting to improve their communication skills and their marital, dating and caregiving relationships. Mr. Poe has a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in divinity. He has used his counseling experience to provide insight and resolution in areas such as relationship health, grief recovery and support groups, depression and anxiety. The session is free and open to the public. For more information, call Alan Poe at 843-323-9128 or by e-mail at alankpoe@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>CODA holds sessions for training volunteers </b>\r\n\r\nCODA (Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse) will be holding a volunteer training in February. The training is comprised of four sessions which will be held February 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and February 11, 12, and 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s shelter or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals can download the application by visiting CODA’s website at www.codalowcountry.org and clicking the “volunteer” tab.  Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Theresa Lacey at 843-770-1074, ext. 225.\r\n\r\n<b>Support group discusses long-term care insurance</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nDo you want to learn about long-term care insurance from someone who isn’t trying to sell you a policy? If so, you are invited to the next Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. when Eric Fennell will explain what to look for when considering long-term care insurance. Mr. Fennell holds a master’s degree in health services administration and is residence director at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort and has 15 years of experience in the senior living industry as both a local and regional manager. He is licensed as a long-term care administrator in both North and South Carolina. The Parkinson’s Support Group meetings are held from 1:30-3 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Shell Point Baptist Church on Parris Island Gateway, across from the Bi-Lo Shopping Center in Port Royal. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Ostrander at 843-525-1229 or Rose Ewing at 843-252-3001 or rewing@alcco.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff P.J. Tanner to speak to military officers</b>\r\n\r\nMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA)/Low Country Chapter protects the rights and interests of all present and past U.S. commissioned and warrant officers — active duty, reserve, National Guard, former and retired. Join MOAA on Tuesday, February 4 at Dataw Island Club Tabby Room when Beaufort County Sheriff P. J. Tanner tells all. At 11:30 a.m. there will be a cash bar, and luncheon at noon. The cost is $20 per person, casual dress. For reservations, call or e-mail Pres. Rich Baker, tl9198@embarqmail.com, 843-525-0795 or 843-694-1329 or Past Pres. Nick Russell, captnick@hargray.com, 843-524-5577 or 843-812-9697; or online at www.lcmoaa.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Councilman organizes community meeting</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson (District 1) has organized a community meeting Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the James J. Davis Elementary School on Keans Neck Road in Dale to discuss the proposed seafood processing company at the former Lobeco Chemical Company property. There will be a presentation from a representative of the seafood processing company as well as from Mr. Steve Giese, who will speak on behalf of the Millenarian Trading Company. The public will have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed operations and community impact.\r\n\r\n<b>First Volksmarch will be held at Hunting Island</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island announces a new annual event, the Volksmarch, or People’s Walk. These walks are popular in many countries and Hunting Island is a spectacular location for a walk along the natural beach and through the maritime forest. The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 and walkers can start from the lighthouse anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk can be completed in 1.5 hours following signs along the paths. The purpose of the walk is to enjoy the beauty of the state park while benefitting from the outdoor exercise. A contribution of $10, to benefit the Discover Carolina Program for local schools, is requested of any walker who wants a participation pendant.  So get friends and neighbors together and take part in the Volksmarch on Saturday, February 8.\r\n\r\n<b>Singing Valentines again available from quartet</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Harbormasters will offer again this year a unique Valentine present.  A quartet will suddenly appear at the designated place at the designated time and sing two love songs, present a rose and a card (and if requested, a pound of Chocolate Tree chocolates) to the lucky person. This Valentine, available both for men and women, is guaranteed to be the highlight of the day, a Valentine never to be forgotten.  For more information and to register, visit www.beaufortharbormasters.org or call 843-838-2401.\r\n\r\n<b>Sea Island Fly Fishers to meet with Capt. Scott</b>\r\n\r\nCaptain Tuck Scott, Head Guide at Bay Street Outfitters, will be the speaker for the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishers.  His subject, “Recon: The Hunt for New Fish,” is just the topic to help Lowcountry anglers seeking new places to find redfish. New fish may not live it the usual spots and the hunt he recommends may surprise you. Capt. Scott will also cover the tools needed and how the hunt should change with different seasons,  as well as general tips for successful fishing. The public is welcome to attend this free event and refreshments will be provided at 6 p.m., 815 Bay St., Beaufort. Visit www.flyfishingbeaufort.com or call Jack Baggette at 843-522-8911 with questions.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Lions Club to hold pancake breakfast</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Lions Club Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, February 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links and sausage patties, grits, toast, coffee, milk, and orange juice will be served with a smile. For questions, contact Honika S. Plowdeniz at 843-715-1221.\r\n\r\n<b>Women’s group holds Valentine Luncheon</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nAll are welcome to attend a Valentine Luncheon, to be held Saturday, February 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Cat Island. Please join TLC Women’s Fellowship for a time of fun, food and fellowship. The cost of the meal is $10. The highlight of the luncheon will be creating Valentine Cards for the Bayview nursing home residents. Please RSVP to Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Support Exchange Club of Beaufort’s flag display</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nOn President’s Day, February 17, the Exchange Club of Beaufort will host a Field of Honor flag display. The Field of Honor flag displays began on the first anniversary of the 9/11 attack. The Exchange Club has chosen this event to honor the men and women who have or are serving in the military and to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. A flag can be flown to honor your serviceman or women for $10 each. All donations will be granted to Pillows For Patriots. ”We recently have more requests for pillows than we have funds, so let’s please not forget our troops still there, and about to deploy,” said Barb Farrior, coordinator. Pillows For Patriots sends pillows to the brave men and women in our military in Afghanistan and Iraq. To sponsor a flag, please contact Angel Flewelling at 843-525-0102.\r\n\r\n<b>Marine Corps League holds spaghetti dinner</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe Yellow Footprints Detachment of the Marine Corps League presents the Second Annual Charity Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Saturday, February 22, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the AMVET Hall located at 1831 Ribaut Road, Port Royal.  Tickets are $10 at the door, take-out and cash bar available. There will also be a Silent Auction. The public is welcome. For more information, contact Bernie Eveler at 843-342-4834 or eveler110@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Clemson Extension holds 2014 Turf School</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nThe 2014 Turf School is scheduled for Monday, February 17, and includes one day of information on the technical challenges of maintaining high quality turfgrass. This program is for professionals who work in a variety of turfgrass environments. Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded. The class will be at Palmetto Electric Cooperative New River Office, 1 Cooperative Way, Hardeeville, SC. Register at the Clemson Service Online Shopping Mall https://shopping.clemson.edu or contact Laura Rose at lrose@clemson.edu or 843-255-6060, ext. 117.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-123', '', '', '2014-01-30 10:59:20', '2014-01-30 15:59:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14815', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14817, 4, '2014-01-30 11:00:23', '2014-01-30 16:00:23', '<b>Residents need to be vigilant of car break-ins</b>\r\n\r\nIn light of recent vehicle break-ins, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office wishes to remind residents to secure their property.\r\n\r\nSince the beginning of the year, 72 vehicles have been reportedly broken into in Northern Beaufort County. In all of these cases, the vehicles had been left unlocked, with no forced entry observed. These thefts tend to occur between the hours of 12 to 5 a.m., and are usually not discovered until daylight. No suspect(s) have been identified, however, several witnesses have reported seeing one or more suspicious white males walking and/or driving through neighborhoods.\r\n\r\nThefts have thus far been concentrated in the areas of Cat Island, Battery Shores, Iron Gate, Mink Point, Royal Pines, Shell Point, and Tanglewood. Sheriff’s Office investigators are continuing to work closely with Beaufort Police Department investigators as similar thefts are occurring within both jurisdictions.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to secure their vehicles each time they are left unattended, and to remove items of value that may entice the would-be thief to make entry. Residents are also asked to be on the lookout for and immediately report any suspicious person(s) or activity observed by calling the Beaufort County Dispatch Center at 843-524-2777 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect for murder </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Bernard D. Chisolm at 6:10 p.m. on January 25 for the murder of Herbert Evans, which occurred early that morning at 17 Qualls Lane.\r\n\r\nChisolm was apprehended in the yard of his residence in Burton without incident and was charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. He was transported to the Beaufort County Detention Center after an interview by Sheriff’s Office Investigators.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with any information to contact Cpl. Adam Zsamar at 843-255-3408.\r\n\r\n<b>Suspect arrested in shooting death</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a suspect in the January 18 shooting incident that killed a 27-year-old Seabrook man.\r\n\r\nQuinton Darnel Delaney, Jr , 21, has been charged with one count of Murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Tyrice Washington. Delaney, who was arrested the night of the shooting during the course of a traffic stop conducted by Beaufort Police Department, was served with the warrant for Murder on January 22 at the Beaufort County Detention Center.\r\n\r\nDuring the course of the still ongoing investigation, it was determined that Delaney and Washington were hanging out together, drinking in a vehicle parked in the area of 96 Delaney Circle. Both men were reportedly both handling firearms when there was a brief verbal disagreement that led to Delaney shooting Washington.\r\n\r\nFollowing the shooting, it is believed Delaney drove around before eventually dropping Washington off at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital emergency room. Washington was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.\r\n\r\nWithin minutes of Washington being dropped off at the hospital, Beaufort Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on Delaney in the area of Walgreens on Palmetto St. He was arrested for Unlawful Carrying of a Handgun, Unlawful Possession of a Handgun with an Obliterated Serial Number, and speeding as a result of the traffic stop.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sgt. J. Fraser at 843-255-3416, Cpl. J. Malphrus at 843-255-3426 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.\r\n<div></div>', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-73', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:00:23', '2014-01-30 16:00:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14817', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14819, 4, '2014-01-30 11:02:40', '2014-01-30 16:02:40', '<b>By Wendy Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nIn case you’re like me, had a well-intended New Year’s resolution at the beginning of the month, tried it for a few weeks and slowly descended in the opposite direction of success, then I say, let’s start over. Why not try again for a more attainable resolution with a reasonable goal? I’ve got one. Let’s give blood. Let’s all give blood twice this year. It’s so easy, it costs nothing and it could save a life. And, it’s our civic responsibility.\r\n\r\nI am healthy, and I am able to give. I am one of roughly 40 percent of the population that qualifies to donate. Sadly, only less than 10 percent actually do. I want to help that statistic exponentially increase in Beaufort. And I know that it can. We are a giving community, always have been. But donations don’t always have to be in the form of dollars. It’s time we remember that the most important investment we can collectively make is not through a financial bank. It’s through a blood bank.\r\n\r\nWe are fortunate that we have a blood bank right here in Beaufort, The Blood Alliance, located at 1001-A Boundary St. in Newcastle Square. You’ve probably seen the bus parked on Charles Street, one of The Blood Alliance’s newest resources. Anyone can come in to donate, and the best part is that the blood donated here stays here. That’s right. Unlike other blood banks that distribute globally, The Blood Alliance ensures that its supply is used within our community.\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance has been enriching lives since 1942 providing blood to more than 30 hospitals in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. It is the sole provider of blood to the Lowcountry and its area hospitals that include Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Hilton Head Island Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital, East Cooper Medical Center, Winn Army Hospital and Effingham Health System.\r\n\r\nEspecially in need at present is Blood Type O Negative. In fact, there is a nationwide shortage. The Blood Alliance is fortunate to be part of the AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) that assists with importing and exporting blood in demand. The problem is that no one has O Negative. It’s a big problem! Please, if you are type O Negative, The Blood Alliance needs your help. If you don’t know your blood type, come to The Blood Alliance. They will develop an online donor profile for you, in addition to checking your blood pressure and cholesterol.\r\n\r\nWe’ll never know when an emergency will arise, whether it be a mass catastrophe, a complication during surgery or a car accident. But, we can be prepared. Giving blood can save lives. That’s all there is to it. It can save your neighbor’s life, and it can save yours. And the more we have in Beaufort County, the better.\r\n\r\nIf donors gave just two times a year, shortages could be prevented. To become a blood donor, you need to be at least 17 years old, over 110 pounds, and in good general health.\r\n\r\nThe need for blood is constant. It does not take a break; in fact, during the summer, donations tend to decrease as donors go on vacation and off their regular work schedules, while the need for blood increases with more people on the roads resulting in more accidents. The most important donation is the next one. Blood cannot be manufactured or harvested, making each of us the only resource for life.\r\n\r\nWhole blood is made up of three components: plasma, red blood cells and platelets. It only takes about an hour to give blood, and your one donation of whole blood can be broken down into those three components to save three different lives. The most important part of giving the gift of life is taking that first step to donate with The Blood Alliance.\r\n\r\nDr. Bradford Collins, Pathologist at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, has been the Medical Director at Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) since 1996, and BMH has been affiliated with The Blood Alliance since 2002.\r\n\r\n“Through generous support, the partnership between The Blood Alliance and Beaufort Memorial Hospital has secured a steady and reliable blood supply in our area and also has improved the service we’re able to provide as an organization. We can’t possibly begin to thank the everyday donor enough,” says Dr. Collins.\r\n\r\nAnd BMH’s next patient could be you or a loved one. So, it’s time for you to donate, and you’re probably eligible. For a list of possible deferrals, please visit The Blood Alliance’s website at www.igiveblood.com.\r\n\r\nThe Blood Alliance Donor Center is at 1001-A Boundary St. in Beaufort. Donors can give blood from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, go to www.igiveblood.com or call 843-522-0409.\r\n\r\nGive blood today. It is the gift of life.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong>UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>The Blood Alliance Donor Center is at 1001-A Boundary Street in Beaufort. Donors can give blood from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, go to www.igiveblood.com or call 843-522-0409.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Jan. 30: Whale Branch Early College High, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Jan. 31: Whale Branch Early College High, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Feb. 10: Spring Island, 8 a.m. to noon</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Feb. 10: Callawassie Island, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 2: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7:30 a.m. to noon</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 3: Battery Creek High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 9: The Link at Wardle Family YMCA, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 10: Beaufort High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 11: Beaufort County Government Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 23: Tidal Creek Fellowship Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 25: Beaufort County School District, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• March 27: Technical College of the Lowcountry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>\r\n</div>', 'Make a resolution to give blood', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'make-a-resolution-to-give-blood', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:02:40', '2014-01-30 16:02:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14819', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14821, 4, '2014-01-30 11:03:38', '2014-01-30 16:03:38', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital has extended its free one-on-one assistance program through the end of March, and added additional days and hours in order to accommodate uninsured area residents wishing to sign up for coverage available under the Affordable Care Act.\r\n\r\nThe service is now available Tuesday through Friday at the Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center located at 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, across from the main hospital campus. Hospital employees who have completed training as federally certified application counselors are available to answer questions and guide individuals through the through the new Health Insurance Marketplace online application.\r\n\r\nUnder the new Health Insurance Marketplace or “exchange,” Beaufort and Jasper county residents have the choice of several insurance plans offered by three companies. The plans are divided into three levels of coverage — bronze, silver and gold — based on how much the plan will pay for your health care and what services are covered.\r\n\r\n“The counselors are not selling plans,” said BMH Chief Financial Officer Jeff White. “They can tell you if your doctor or hospital is a member of a particular plan. They can answer questions and help you get through the application process. But what plan you choose will be up to you.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial coordinated the program with AccessHealth Lowcountry, a network of area healthcare providers that serves as a clearinghouse of medical services for low-income uninsured residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Some 32,000 people in the two counties are believed to be uninsured. Most of them will need to purchase insurance by March 31 to avoid paying a tax penalty of $95.\r\n\r\nTo schedule an appointment with a BMH counselor to learn more about signing up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, call 843-522-5585. Counselors are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, and Wednesday afternoons.\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital extends Affordable Care Act application assistance program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-extends-affordable-care-act-application-assistance-program', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:03:38', '2014-01-30 16:03:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14821', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14823, 4, '2014-01-30 11:08:52', '2014-01-30 16:08:52', '<strong>Two shows by Hank Herring celebrate Black History Month</strong>\r\n\r\n“Imagination Unlimited” is the newest solo show to be gracing the walls and occupying the feature gallery at ARTworks, the result of Hank Herring’s latest creative endeavors. Herring will be featuring three distinct series in the show — masks, Adinkra symbols and functional pieces encompassing his lifelong journey of creating, learning, living and inspiring.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14824\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"146\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Changing-Of-The-Guard.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14824\" alt=\"&quot;Changing of the Guard&quot; by Hank Herring\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Changing-Of-The-Guard-146x300.jpg\" width=\"146\" height=\"300\" /></a> \"Changing of the Guard\" by Hank Herring[/caption]\r\n\r\n“This show will be a tribute to all the people that have made an impact in my life from friends and acquaintances to ancestors and mentors, I’m taking the lessons I’ve learned in my life and applying them to my art,” states Herring.\r\n\r\nHerring’s love of “rescued materials” will be the true focus of this show. “As a whole, we have become such a throwaway society,” he said.\r\n\r\nHank’s goal is to bring these once random and unconnected objects together to create a unified and engaging piece of art. Whether it is made of wood, paper, textiles or metal, it matters not, he beautifully melds all these materials together. “Imagination Unlimited” showcases Herring’s years of knowledge and skill with materials and tools. His first creative tool was a whittling knife his grandfather gave him as a small boy, and creating has been his life’s passion since.\r\n\r\nAs a bonus, Hank Herring will also be gracing the stage at ARTworks with his one-man show “Frederic Douglas, Making of a Man.” Herring will be telling the story of Frederic Douglas and reciting one of his famous speeches. Douglas is an inspiration to all — an escaped slave who taught himself to read, write and even created one of the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14825\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Hank-D.-Herring.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14825\" alt=\"Hank Herring\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Hank-D.-Herring-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hank Herring[/caption]\r\n\r\nfirst African American newspapers.  Herring sees the lessons he learned in his life following a similar path to that of Douglas, a beautiful pairing to celebrate Black History month.\r\n\r\nAll of this can been seen at ARTworks, 2127 Boundary St. Opening reception for “Imagination Unlimited” will be Friday, February 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. “Frederic Douglas, Making of a Man” will be at ARTworks on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.\r\n<div></div>', 'Many mediums, just one man', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'many-mediums-just-one-man', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:08:52', '2014-01-30 16:08:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14823', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14827, 4, '2014-01-30 11:12:00', '2014-01-30 16:12:00', 'The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District hosted its annual awards banquet recently and honored a number of members for outstanding service in 2013. The highlight of the evening was the acknowledgment of Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur as the Fire Officer of the Year and Firefighter Branden Beaton as Firefighter of the Year.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14828\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6772_1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14828\" alt=\"Firefighter Scott Harris receives the Gallantry Award for his rescue of a man from the Beaufort River.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6772_1-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Firefighter Scott Harris receives the Gallantry Award for his rescue of a man from the Beaufort River.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Pleasant Point Clubhouse served as a warm backdrop as friends and family of the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District gathered to reflect on the past year and honor those who have gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. Awards were granted for members of specialized rescue teams who have put in countless hours of training, accolades were bestowed upon those who have conducted hundreds if not thousands of hours of community outreach, and special attention was paid to the families who support members every day.\r\n\r\nThe highlights of the night, however, were three awards presented by Fire District Chief Bruce Kline to three very deserving members of the department.\r\n\r\nFirst, Firefighter Scott Harris was honored by his colleagues for his amazing rescue last summer of a man he and his wife witnessed falling from the Woods Memorial Bridge. He and his family successfully rescued the gentleman who suffered only minor injuries in some small part because of Harris’ quick action.\r\n\r\nSecond, Battalion Chief Will Vaigneur was awarded the 2013 Fire Office of the Year award as voted on by all members of the agency. Chief Vaigneur was heralded for his leadership and the example he sets for everyone in the district as was noted on one member’s nomination form: “Chief Vaigneur, despite being of lesser rank than I, serves as a shining example to me both in my professional life as well as my personal life.” His dedication to the safety of those who are lucky enough to call Lady’s Island or St. Helena home is equaled only by his dedication to his fellow firefighters.\r\n\r\nFinally, Firefighter Branden Beaton was awarded the 2013 Firefighter of the Year award, again voted on by all members of the district. Firefighter Beaton was given this honor for his infectious positive attitude, in all that he does for those he works with and those he has dedicated his life to protect.\r\n\r\n“It is his strength of character that has endeared him to us all as he is a true lead-by-example man!” said one member. Beaton has been described as soft spoken with the biggest heart. His commitment to our community extends far beyond the fire district, as he mentors and assists the Beaufort High School Football teams.\r\n\r\nIn all, the evening proved to be a welcomed opportunity to reflect and celebrate all that has been accomplished by the fire district. In 2013, the Lady’s Island-St.. Helena Fire District responded to a total of 2,332 emergency calls for assistance. While that number serves as a minimal decrease from the previous year, the fire district welcomes 2014 with renewed dedication to customer service and the brotherhood of the firefighters that are considered family.\r\n<div></div>', 'Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District has awards banquet', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-st-helena-fire-district-has-awards-banquet', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:12:00', '2014-01-30 16:12:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14827', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14830, 4, '2014-01-30 11:25:24', '2014-01-30 16:25:24', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nLife magazine once dubbed Beaufort as the “Most Romantic Town on the East Coast.” In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, this distinction had us thinking: What about our little city makes it such a romantic destination?\r\n\r\nWithout question, our unique and well-preserved historic sites provide a window into days gone by and represent 300 years of culture, identity and sometimes even strife. These treasures of the past often come to mind when trying to define Beaufort’s romantic qualities.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14848\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0364.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14848\" alt=\"Old Sheldon Church  in Yemassee. Photo  by Daniel Brownstein.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0364-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Old Sheldon Church<br />in Yemassee. Photo<br />by Daniel Brownstein.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHere are some of our favorite romantic historic spots:\r\n\r\n<b>• Old Sheldon Church:</b> Pictured above, the majestic ruins of this church are popular for weddings, or at least for wedding pictures.\r\n\r\nLocated off a small road in Yemassee, Old Sheldon Church feels remote even by today’s standards. The towering brick columns and the sun shining through the Spanish moss hanging from the surrounding live oak trees make for a beautiful scene that is well worth the drive.\r\n\r\n(And while you’re in Yemassee, stop by Harold’s Country Club for good food and an experience you’re not soon to forget.)\r\n\r\n<b>• Fort Fremont:</b> Out near the Lands End community on St. Helena Island, Fort Fremont sits nestled in the hillside. Although perhaps not exactly “romantic” by typical standards, the forgotten fort feels fascinating and mysterious. The ladders and stairs to nowhere, the rumors that it’s haunted — not to mention the small, dark spaces — all add to the allure of this hidden landmark.\r\n\r\nEvery time I go there with my husband we have the whole place to ourselves to explore and discover.\r\n\r\nYou can also walk along the small Lands End beach and watch the sun set: What’s more romantic than that?\r\n\r\n<b>• The Old Point: </b>Strolling through the streets of this historic neighborhood in downtown Beaufort excites the senses with beautiful architecture, quirky details around every turn, friendly fellow pedestrians, preserved open space and water views. In the spring especially, the smell of flowers in well-kept gardens or wisteria growing wild is enough to make anyone fall in love.\r\n\r\nEarly in our relationship, my husband and I packed a picnic lunch and found the perfect place to sit and eat and look out over the water. We always remember that spot as we walk through the area years later with our two kids and it sparks fond feelings that make me smile at the romance that surrounds us here.\r\n\r\n<i>Next week in our Romantic Beaufort series will feature bed and breakfasts.</i>\r\n\r\n<b>Do you have a favorite place in Beaufort that feels romantic to you or perhaps a memory of a romantic day spent here? Tell us about it by emailing theislandnews@gmail.com or post it on The Island News Facebook page. </b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Romantic Beaufort: Treasures of the past', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'romantic-beaufort-treasures-of-the-past', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:25:24', '2014-01-30 16:25:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14830', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14832, 4, '2014-01-30 11:17:08', '2014-01-30 16:17:08', 'Two former Beaufort County building codes enforcement employees were sentenced to prison on Thursday, January 23 for accepting bribes in 2012.\r\n\r\nLarry Fields, 63, of St. Helena Island, and Harold Cosby, 67, of Shell Point, each pled guilty to one count of bribery. The Solicitor’s Office recommended a sentence of two years in prison and the defendants’ attorneys requested probation. The sentencing was left up to Judge Brooks Goldsmith, who sentenced both men to one year in prison.\r\n\r\nIn 2012, after receiving information that both men were accepting bribes in exchange for preferential treatment, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office assigned Master Sgt. Brian Baird and Lt. Matt Averill to investigate. A building contractor informant agreed to give Fields $600 in building materials in advance of an electrical inspection in Belfair.\r\n\r\nThe same informant then met with Cosby, who was responsible for issuing permits, in the parking lot of the county offices. He gave Cosby $300 in cash and received a certificate of occupancy for a home.\r\n\r\n“By accepting the bribes, the employees violated the trust of the community and compromised the integrity of the building permitting and inspection process,” said assistant solicitor Francine Norz, who prosecuted the case. “We expect these essential functions of government to be performed professionally, by the book and with no preferential treatment.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Former building inspectors sentenced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'former-building-inspectors-sentenced', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:17:08', '2014-01-30 16:17:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14832', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14834, 4, '2014-01-30 11:17:47', '2014-01-30 16:17:47', '<b>By Jim Colman</b>\r\n\r\nSometimes we forget how lucky we are to live here.  My wife and I visited the St. Louis area over the New Year’s holiday. On our last day there it snowed and was 11 degrees on our way to the airport. The day after we left, a cold front moved in. We were happy to get back to our Lowcountry home and typically mild weather.\r\n\r\nWe have, however, experienced colder than normal temperatures this winter in the Lowcountry.  Most have experienced or at least noticed a lot of plant die-back this season, much more so than in recent memory.\r\n\r\nThe questions are:  What to do with the dead foliage? And, what will come back?\r\n\r\nFirst, the foliage: If you can stand the appearance, it would be best to leave it until after the danger of the last frost passes. This would be around end of March. The died-back foliage serves as insulation to protect the rest of the plant and the root system, which gives greater protection and greater potential for the plant to survive. I could not wait because I hated the way my property looked so I cut it all back.  I’m hoping there will be no more deep or protracted cold weather.\r\n\r\nWhat will come back?  Well, we just can’t be certain because it was colder for longer than normal. In years past, philodendron, ginger, dianella, liriopes, roses and many other ornamental plants have all bounced back after extreme cold.  My guess is that they will again.  Anyway, I sure hope so.\r\n\r\nA couple words on other topics such as irrigation. There is no need for irrigation right now unless for annual beds. Otherwise, leave it off until spring.  Don’t forget to check it out or have it checked out for any possible cold weather damage. And, just a reminder, it’s best to water too little than to water too much.\r\n\r\nFebruary is a good month to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your turf areas. This helps keep seed heads from germinating and ultimately helps control weeds in turf during Spring/Summer months. Do not fertilize warm season grass until around first of May to avoid early green up and exacerbate potential for damage by late winter cold snaps.\r\n\r\nShrubs will benefit from general purpose fertilization around the beginning of April.\r\n\r\n<i>For more information, call Jim Colman at Lawn Solutions, 522-9578 or visit www.lawnsolutions.us.  Lawn Solutions is a U.S. veteran owned small business serving Beaufort since 1998.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Beating  the cold weather blues', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beating-the-cold-weather-blues', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:17:47', '2014-01-30 16:17:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14834', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14836, 4, '2014-01-30 11:20:05', '2014-01-30 16:20:05', '<b>Upcoming events:\r\n</b><b>• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee: </b>8 a.m., Chamber Offices, 701 Craven Street.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 6: Beaufort Networking: </b>8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn, 1500 Queen Street. Topic: Identity Theft in the Workplace and discussion about how this growing crime is affecting businesses and their employees. Speaker will be Lou Vellia, Harvard Risk Management.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 13: Education/Workforce Development Committee: </b>8:15 a.m. at chamber offices, 701 Craven Street.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 13: Business After Hours:</b> 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Beaufort Medical Equipment and ValPak, 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 5, Beaufort. Free, all are welcome.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Feb. 20: Coffee With Colleagues: </b>8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Marine Federal Credit Union, 819 Parris Island Gateway, co-hosted by Second Helpings. Free networking opportunity for members. Bring your business cards. If you bring a canned food item you will be entered in the drawing for a special door prize.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14837\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/columbia3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14837\" alt=\"Leaders of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce along with members of the local Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) made a trip to Columbia last week to meet with elected officials to advocate for important issues impacting our region. From left: Col. John Payne, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Jimmy Boozer, Robb Wells, Rep. Weston Newton, Stephen Murray, Blakely Williams, Will Achurch, Rep. Bill Bowers and Jaime Dailey-Vergara.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/columbia3-300x116.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"116\" /></a> Leaders of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce along with members of the local Military Enhancement Committee (MEC) made a trip to Columbia last week to meet with elected officials to advocate for important issues impacting our region. From left: Col. John Payne, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Jimmy Boozer, Robb Wells, Rep. Weston Newton, Stephen Murray, Blakely Williams, Will Achurch, Rep. Bill Bowers and Jaime Dailey-Vergara.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14838\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fwdg2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14838\" alt=\"This week, the Chamber of Commerce surprised FWDG as the Business of the Week and delivered a free breakfast to their staff, courtesy of Sonic.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/fwdg2-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> This week, the Chamber of Commerce surprised FWDG as the Business of the Week and delivered a free breakfast to their staff, courtesy of Sonic.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-9', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:20:05', '2014-01-30 16:20:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14840, 4, '2014-01-30 11:21:34', '2014-01-30 16:21:34', '[caption id=\"attachment_14841\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Church-ski-trip-1-30.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14841\" alt=\"Members from St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island took a ski trip to Sugar Mountain in North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 17. They had 19 kids and 15 adults and had a fantastic time on the slopes. Seen at left at the summit of the mountain, from left to right:  Pastor Shannon Mullen, David Gay, Candace Fritz, Perry Dukes, Nancy Dukes and Paul Mannheim. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Comm-Church-ski-trip-1-30-300x168.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> Members from St. John’s Lutheran Church on Lady’s Island took a ski trip to Sugar Mountain in North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 17. They had 19 kids and 15 adults and had a fantastic time on the slopes. Seen at left at the summit of the mountain, from left to right: Pastor Shannon Mullen, David Gay, Candace Fritz, Perry Dukes, Nancy Dukes and Paul Mannheim.[/caption]', 'Hitting the slopes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hitting-the-slopes', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:21:34', '2014-01-30 16:21:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14840', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14843, 4, '2014-01-30 11:22:09', '2014-01-30 16:22:09', 'Beaufort Masters Swim Team placed fifth in a nationwide competition in which all swimmers swam 3,000 yards for time in their respective pools. The vast majority of those 17 swims were performed in the Beaufort YMCA pool; the team is very appreciative of YMCA for its support and friendship.\r\n\r\nThis National Championship event, along with 5 and 10 kilometer swims as well as a one-hour swim for distance, is called “Postal” and is administered by United States Masters Swimming. Roughly 400 swimmers from all over the United States took on this challenge and “quality” points, reflecting how close the swimmer came to the national record for their age and gender, are awarded.  To put meaning to the 3,000-yard swim, that is 60 50-yard swims.\r\n\r\nMedals were awarded for top 10 times.\r\n\r\n• Two Beaufort Masters swimmers, Coach Mary Eklund and Peter Wyman, also swam the daunting 6,000-yard challenge and were awarded ninth and sixth place medals, respectively.\r\n\r\n• Twelve Beaufort Masters Swim Team women cumulatively earned a fourth place nationally in the 3,000-yard challenge, earning 7,397 points between the individual and relay events.\r\n\r\n• Bonnie Downs was awarded a medal for eighth place.\r\n\r\nFour female relay teams received Top Ten medals:\r\n\r\n• Meredith Anderson, Heather Gnau and Amanda Babbitt;\r\n\r\n• Candace Fritz, Heidi Taylor and Susan Thomas;\r\n\r\n• Mary Eklund, Loretta Bootle and Donna Altman;\r\n\r\n• Laura Richardson, Bonnie Downs and Amy O’Dell.\r\n\r\nFive Beaufort Masters Swim Team men cumulatively earned a 10th place medal in the 3,000-yard challenge — with 3,385 points between the individual and relay events.\r\n\r\n• Scott Graber received a sixth place medal\r\n\r\n• Pete Palmer received one for second place.\r\n\r\nOne male relay team received a Top Ten medal:\r\n\r\n• Scott Graber, Peter Wyman and John Harris.\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort Masters mixed (male and female) relay teams received Top Ten medals:\r\n\r\n• John Harris, Donna Altman, Laura Richardson, and Peter Wyman\r\n\r\n• Scott Graber, Susan Thomas, Bonnie Downs and Pete Palmer.\r\n<div></div>', 'Masters of the pool', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'masters-of-the-pool', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:22:09', '2014-01-30 16:22:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14843', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14845, 4, '2014-01-30 11:23:25', '2014-01-30 16:23:25', '[caption id=\"attachment_14846\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sports-Carol-ann-Rosenblum-gymnastics.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14846\" alt=\"Island Gymnastics team member Carol Ann Rosenblum was one of six gymnasts from the state of South Carolina to compete in the National Judges Cup Championship in Seattle, Washington, on January 10. Carol Ann competed at level 7 in the senior division and scored 9.225 on vault and earned eighth place, 8.600 on bars (18th place), 8.450 on beam (18th place), 9.100 on floor (19th place), and 35.275 All Around for 19th place. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sports-Carol-ann-Rosenblum-gymnastics-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Island Gymnastics team member Carol Ann Rosenblum was one of six gymnasts from the state of South Carolina to compete in the National Judges Cup Championship in Seattle, Washington, on January 10. Carol Ann competed at level 7 in the senior division and scored 9.225 on vault and earned eighth place, 8.600 on bars (18th place), 8.450 on beam (18th place), 9.100 on floor (19th place), and 35.275 All Around for 19th place.[/caption]', 'Athlete of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'athlete-of-the-week-39', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:23:25', '2014-01-30 16:23:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14845', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14850, 4, '2014-01-30 11:28:12', '2014-01-30 16:28:12', 'Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services (PALS) is excited to offer two new youth sports this spring. Lacrosse will be offered for boys ages 7-10 years. Tennis will be offered to girls and boys, ages 6-12 years.\r\n\r\nRegistration for lacrosse is currently open and will close February 14. The season will run from late February through May. It costs $60 for each participant, which includes a reversible team jersey, helmet, pads and mouth piece.\r\n\r\nRegistration for tennis is now open and will close February 10. Tennis is limited to the first 36 participants who register. This clinic will be held Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., February 19 through March 30 at the Bluffton Center on Ulmer Road. The tennis clinic costs $65 for children ages 6-10 years, which includes a mini racket, three practice balls and a T-shirt. For ages 11-12, the clinic costs $50, which includes three training balls and a T-shirt.\r\n\r\nApplications for both sports are available at the Burton Wells Park and Recreation Center in Burton, 843-255-6680 or online at www.bcgov.net/PALS.\r\n<div></div>', 'PALS offering tennis and lacrosse in the spring', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pals-offering-tennis-and-lacrosse-in-the-spring', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:28:12', '2014-01-30 16:28:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14850', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14852, 4, '2014-01-30 11:31:12', '2014-01-30 16:31:12', '<b>The Indie Film Corner:</b> USCB Center for the Arts will be showing the 2014 Oscar-nominated short animated films on Monday, February 3 at 7 p.m. Animated shorts up for Oscar nominations include: “Get a Horse!” (Lauren MacMullan and Dorothy McKim, English, 6 min.) Mickey Mouse and his friends are enjoying a wagon ride until Peg-Leg Pete shows up with plans to ruin their day. “Mr. Hublot” (Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares, Non-dialogue, 12 min.) is about the eccentric, isolated Mr. Hublot who finds his carefully ordered world disrupted by the arrival of Robot Pet. “Feral” (Daniel Sousa and Dan Golden, 12 min.) is about a wild boy who has grown up in the woods and is found by a hunter and returned to civilization. “Possessions” (Shuhei Morita, 14 min.) tells about a man seeking shelter from a storm in a dilapidated shrine who encounters a series of household objects inhabited by goblin spirits. “Room on the Broom” (Max Land and Jan Lachauer, in English, 26 min.) is about a genial witch and her cat joined on their broom by several friends as they set off on an adventure. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets for adults are $7, seniors $6, students $5. Call USCB Center for the Arts box office at 843-521-4145 or purchase day of performance. Box office opens one hour prior to show time.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort International Film Festival:</b> Tickets are available now for the 8th annual Beaufort International Film Festival scheduled February 12 -16. Purchase tickets online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 713 Craven St., Beaufort or at the Beaufort Film Society office located at 708 Carteret St., Beaufort.  The full schedule of events and screening times are also located on the website. Ron Tucker, president of the Beaufort Film Society, said nearly 8,000 people participated in last year’s festival and he expects as many this year. “We will present 28 screenings to include feature films, shorts, documentaries, animated films and student productions. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the film Forrest Gump. We have many special events planned to pay tribute to the film to include a special screening of the film on Friday evening, February 14, at 7 p.m.”\r\n\r\nThe Opening Night Reception takes place on Wednesday, February 12 at Old Bay Marketplace in Beaufort. The awards ceremony is Saturday, February 15 at USCB Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n<b>Winthrop Choirs to perform in Beaufort:</b> The Winthrop University Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform a free concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena’s at 505 Church St., Beaufort, on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. Also featured will be Beaufort High School’s Voices under the direction of choral director Jordan Norris.  This choir has earned numerous awards in festival competitions and will feature music by Gawthrop, Hogan, and Aguiar.\r\n\r\n<b>‘Artscapade’ Fundraiser:</b> “Artscapade,” an evening of art auctions, wine tastings, fun and friendship, will raise money to be shared with public school teachers across northern Beaufort County. The Northern Beaufort County Public Education Foundation’s event will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center on Boundary Street.  “We have an amazing selection of artwork for sale, including works by regional artists and by our Beaufort County students,” said Laura Eggers, vice-chair of the foundation. “The money we raise helps support grants to teachers in public and charter schools across northern Beaufort County.” Admission is $20 per person and includes wine tastings provided by Southern Wine &amp; Spirits and Bills Liquors and Fine Wines. For more information, visit www.beaufortteacherfund.com.', 'Arts events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-events-57', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:31:12', '2014-01-30 16:31:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14852', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14854, 4, '2014-01-30 11:54:39', '2014-01-30 16:54:39', 'USCB’s Festival Series continues on Sunday, February 9, at 5 p.m. at the Center for the Arts. Artistic Director Edward Arron has planned a rich, varied program of some of the finest chamber music featuring works by Mozart, Brahms, Turina, and Schumann and is bringing in extraordinary artists for the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14858\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"144\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arnaud-Sussman-copy-bw.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14858\" alt=\"Arnaud Sussman\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Arnaud-Sussman-copy-bw.jpg\" width=\"144\" height=\"225\" /></a> Arnaud Sussman[/caption]\r\n\r\nperformance.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14855\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"141\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Edward-Arron.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14855\" alt=\"Edward Arron\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Edward-Arron.jpg\" width=\"141\" height=\"229\" /></a> Edward Arron[/caption]\r\n\r\nMozart played the violin and viola and had an intuitive feel for each. He wrote to their strengths in his <i>Duo for Violin and Viola, K.42</i>3. The instruments trade brilliant technical passages and voice-like melodies in a work of charm and energy.\r\n\r\nBrahms is represented with three solo-piano <i>Intermezzi, Opus 116</i>, from a collection of seven miniatures titled <i>Fantasies</i>. They are concise, simple, personal, inward-looking pieces that project a sense of resignation. Written late in life, they present Brahms’ musical craft and inner thoughts in their most distilled and rarefied form.\r\n\r\nSpanish composer Joaquin Turina set about creating a national style of music. His goal was to integrate the style and flair of Andalusian and Gypsy music with conventional Western art-music forms. In this he was spectacularly successful with his <i>Piano Quartet in A Minor, Opus 67</i>, written in 1931. Turina draws on passionate emotional\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14856\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"148\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B-Hochman.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14856\" alt=\"Benjamin Hochman\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/B-Hochman.jpg\" width=\"148\" height=\"225\" /></a> Benjamin Hochman[/caption]\r\n\r\nintensity, driving rhythm, suave and seductive lyricism, and the familiarity of folksong-style tunes to create a vibrant and colorful montage of Spanish sights, sounds, and culture.\r\n\r\nThe program concludes with Robert Schumann’s <i>Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Opus 47</i>, composed in 1842, at the height of his powers. It is weighted toward the piano, Schumann’s instrument, and conceived with the collaboration of his wife, Clara Wieck, one of the 19th century’s greatest pianists. She played the piano part at the premiere. Its four movements cover the emotional gamut from spectral to thunderous. The third movement is especially memorable, featuring one of the most beautiful, poignant melodies in the entire chamber music repertoire.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14857\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"148\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Max-Mandel.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-14857\" alt=\"Max Mandel\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Max-Mandel.jpg\" width=\"148\" height=\"225\" /></a> Max Mandel[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe music will be brought to life by four outstanding performers: pianist Benjamin Hochman, violinist Arnaud Sussman, violist Max Mandel, and cellist-host Edward Arron. Each of the artists is in the middle of a major international career which has taken him to the most prestigious venues and concert series throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. They have come together to share their insights, formidable techniques, and love of music-making with the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nFor a more complete program, please go to www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.\r\n\r\nThe concert begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 9 at the USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street. For advance tickets, call Staci Breton at 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are also available at the door and start at $40.\r\n<div></div>', 'Schumann’s Piano Quartet to anchor concert', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'schumanns-piano-quartet-to-anchor-concert', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:54:39', '2014-01-30 16:54:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14854', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14860, 4, '2014-01-30 11:55:28', '2014-01-30 16:55:28', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\n“Have you ever stopped to think and forgot to start again?” When I saw this bumper sticker many years ago, I laughed out loud with a response of, “Yep, all day long!”\r\n\r\nHow many times a day do you get distracted by all the “bright shiny objects” that continuously vie for our attention?  Do you get to the end of a day with that to-do list still full? And, who doesn’t walk into a room and wonder “why did I come in here” and have to retrace your steps to remember? Or, is it just me?\r\n\r\nWe come by it naturally because, the truth is, we live in a world of information and stuff overload and our brains are so jumbled with conflicting data from so many experts or too much stimulation from all of our technological gadgets, making it difficult to focus, even when we desire it.\r\n\r\nUnless we are living on a deserted island, we all have the propensity for one of the many “alphabet soup” syndromes labeling our inability to give undivided attention to a specific task. Understanding how the brain works helps to create methods to teach ourselves ways to focus our attention on what is important for a healthy, joyful life, ultimately eliminating procrastination and self-sabotage.\r\n\r\nEvery morsel of information that we are exposed to through our five senses goes into the brain and either begins building a new neural pathway or gets connected with one already formed.  If we repeat our experiences or emotions, or receive certain information continuously, that pathway gets more grounded and familiar, contributing to our behaviors and patterns — both good and bad.\r\n\r\nSo, just by living in our current world,  we are continuously bombarded with too many bits of unimportant, unfiltered, and nonsensical information that just gets jumbled in with the other bits of the same, never really taking hold, resulting in confusion or deficits in our attention.  If we could periodically “defrag” our brain like we do with our computer, we could clean out or organize the bits of data that are just floating around in there.  But, that hasn’t been discovered ... yet.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, one tool we all have is self awareness. Becoming aware of each moment allows us to focus on just that moment, not the other gazillion moments on the horizon.\r\n\r\nStart by tuning into those times when you feel overwhelmed, scattered or unfocused and just note where or how you feel it in the body.  Then, allow yourself to stop or slow down for a moment, close your eyes if practical, take a deep breath and just be in gratitude for clarity and focus. Continue this process until you feel less scattered or a direction reveals itself to you.  Quieting the mind allows that small, still voice — often referred to as our “inner wisdom,” “higher self” or God — to be heard.  Being still and quieting the chatter, allows our intuition and inspirations to occur with greater clarity and wisdom than we can achieve with our own ego mind running amuck thinking it’s large and in charge.\r\n\r\nAs you practice self-awareness, you will begin to hear and sense the differences between the frazzled mind and the calm one. One is fast talking, loud, scattered and/or repetitive, while the other is more subtle and surprising.   One is based on your knowledge while the other is based on your knowingness, which comes from deeper within and is far more brilliant.\r\n\r\nWhen we learn to honor the wisdom and guidance that this still, small voice provides, we can begin to trust that we truly know more than we think we know, allowing life to flow more gracefully with clarity and ease. This sure beats expending unnecessary energy zigging and zagging through life confused, lost and upset.\r\n\r\nSo, next time you stop to think, take a moment to breathe and allow that small, still voice to rise up from deep within and re-direct you for your highest good.  It just might surprise you.\r\n\r\nLive Well ... Have Fun!\r\n<div></div>', 'Have you ever stopped to think ...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'have-you-ever-stopped-to-think-2', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:55:28', '2014-01-30 16:55:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14860', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14862, 4, '2014-01-30 11:56:04', '2014-01-30 16:56:04', '<b>A Bin for All Seasons:</b> This time of year, many retailers stock up on plastic bins of all shapes and sizes as loss-leaders — meaning they price them low because they are counting on people to go into the store to purchase them and buy other items while they’re there. Take advantage of the sale prices while they last, and you will have enough bins to get you through the year. We’re big fans of color-coding for each season, but if that’s not an option, prominently placed labels will do the trick.\r\n\r\n<b>Buy Multiples, Not Mega:</b> When you want to store a lot of items, it’s tempting to buy one huge storage crate, but beware: If it’s too heavy or so big that you need to tuck it back in a dark corner, you are less likely to pull it out — or put it away properly — when you need it. Instead, buy lots of medium-sized bins with tightly-fitting lids and handles. That way, you can easily stack them and shuffle things back into place once you have what you need.\r\n\r\n<b>Take a Picture, It Lasts Longer:</b> This is especially helpful when you’re storing seasonal décor. Tucking a picture in the bin of its contents (or, better yet, taping it to the outside) will tell you exactly what’s in there and how you might wish to use it next time.\r\n\r\n<b>Plastic Isn’t Always the Future:</b> As useful as plastic bins are, they aren’t always the way to go. Here are some items that are best stored in other materials:\r\n\r\n• Clothing: Over time, plastic can emit gasses that penetrate your clothing and leave a permanent odor. It is better to store your clothing and linens wrapped in acid-free paper, then in clean white sheets or cloth or canvas garment bags. Fabric needs to breathe, so avoid keeping it in anything air-tight.\r\n\r\n• Photos: Many plastics contain chemicals that could ruin your photographs. For best results, avoid allowing your pictures to come in contact with plastic (even the plastic pages of a photo album) unless the label clearly states that the product has passed the Photographic Activity Test (PAT).\r\n\r\n• Cleaning supplies and household chemicals: It’s one thing to have a plastic tub under the sink filled with the products you use on a regular basis, but avoid using plastic for deep storage of potentially hazardous chemicals. If a leak were to occur, there’s no guarantee the plastic would not be corroded, causing further damage and possibly dangerous fumes.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Merry Maids of Beaufort at 843-522-2777.\r\n<div></div>', 'Organize your storage areas once and for all', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'organize-your-storage-areas-once-and-for-all', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:56:04', '2014-01-30 16:56:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14862', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14864, 4, '2014-01-30 11:57:08', '2014-01-30 16:57:08', '<strong>The “Les Crestes” vineyard, with Garnacha vines, gives its name to our wine of the week</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nI suppose somebody, or something, needs to crow. At least if it’s a bottle of wine we can all get in on the crowing and enjoy ourselves. The subject of our crowing, meaning this week’s wine, comes to us from Spain. A new region this trip, but a familiar main grape variety. Just, as it happens, a change of region, meaning a change of soil and climate, makes a huge difference in how it all tastes.\r\n\r\nSpain has more acres of vineyards planted than any other wine producing country in the world — almost 3 million acres! Interestingly, though, they are third in total wine production, behind France and Italy. In part, this is due to much lower yields from their vineyards. (And these lower yields are due to dry and not too fertile conditions and really wide spacing between many Spanish vines.)\r\n\r\nThere is archeological evidence of grapes growing in Spain from as far back as 4,000 to 3,000 BC, a long time before any of the very early Mediterranean civilizations we usually associate wine grapes with even existed. Through the Phoenicians (who founded the trading post of Cadiz in 1,100 BC) and then the Romans and then the Visigoths and the Moors, wine production and trading continued on the Iberian Peninsula. The whole time, including now, adapting to the various climates and soils there.\r\n\r\nCatalon is one of the Spanish wine regions, located in the northeastern corner of Spain, on the Mediterranean coast. The city of Barcelona is the capitol and the focal point of the Catalan wine industry. There is a long history of winemaking in Catalan, in particular the making of Cavas — the main sparkling wines of the country.  Catalon was also the first wine region in Spain to start using stainless steel fermentation. And, further, a lot of corks are produced in this region. In Catalon, there is archeological evidence that the Phoenicians were making wine here before the Romans came. The Phoenicians traded these wines with the ancient Egyptians. Of course, after the fall of the Roman Empire, and the Moors came into Spain, the wine business was crippled somewhat. But, by the 14th century, Catalon wines were strong, dense, high in alcohol and high in quality. The area is strongly influenced by the Mediterranean — warm weather with moderate rainfall, along the coast at least. Inland, it becomes much drier and cooler in places. There is a range of soil types, mostly calcereous mixed with clay and Alluvium. Some of the best vineyards are located on small deposits of limestone.\r\n\r\nCava was “invented” in 1872, in the Penedès area in Catalon. But we need to move on to our sub-region which is Priorat. Wine has been made in Priorat since the 12th century. Carthusian monks founded a monastery and established a priory. This gave its name to the local wine. Many wineries still show the original monastic influences on their wines by including the word “Clos” as part of their vineyard name.  Priorat wines are one of only two in all of Spain with the designation “DOCa,” the other being red Rioja wines. This is the highest, and best, qualification for all Spanish wines.\r\n\r\nThe soil in the Priorat “county” is volcanic in origin. It is reddish and black slate with small specs of mica. In Catalán (a local form of Spanish) it has a special name — “llicorella.”  The mica pieces in this soil reflect the sunlight onto the grapes which keeps them warmer. The topsoil layer of “llicorella” is almost 20 inches thick, so the vines’ roots are forced to work through it to find water, nutrition and minerals. The “llicorella” does have a profound impact on the flavors of Priorat wines.\r\n\r\nGarnacha is the traditional grape variety in Priorat. (Yep, the same Garnacha we looked at a couple of weeks ago.) Garnacha Tinta is still found growing in the older vineyards along with other, now authorized, varieties such as Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Cariñena is being used less and less, Cabernet and Merlot are small amounts, and Syrah is becoming more popular.\r\n\r\nYields in Priorat are very low. The rocky soil does not let much water accumulate and the vines are planted further apart than most areas so that each vine can get enough. Fewer vines mean less juice and less wine made. There are guidelines, by Spanish wine laws, but many producers do not follow them closely. They make, generally, aged wines that have been barrel aged for 18 months followed by six months in their bottles. These are best two years later. The spread out vines, the sparse and hard to reach soil nutrients, the aging — all this tends to make Priorat red wines wonderful, intense, smooth, full bodied and a tad pricey.\r\n\r\nOur Priorat comes from Cellar Mas Doix, a family winery founded in 1998. But, don’t get nervous. This new winery still has a heritage going back to 1850, when Juan Extrems Doix, grandfather to the current owner, was making wines. Actually, Grandpa won a gold medal, in 1888, at the Universal Exhibition in Barcelona and a silver medal, in 1878, at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Some of the grapes for today’s Priorat are grown in vineyards that are more than 100 years old. These vineyards are located on hills, with “llicorella” slate soils. Family tradition and their love for their wine has let the Doix maintain about 10 acres of Carineña vines, planted in 1902, 80-year-old Garnacha vines and more. The “Les Crestes” vineyard, with Garnacha vines, gives its name to our wine. (“Les Crestes” refers to the “crown” or “crest” on a rooster’s head.) One look at the label on our bottle should make it easy to remember its name.\r\n\r\nThis wine is made from 80 percent Garnacha, 10 percent Carineña and 10 percent Syrah. These vines are planted at over 1,300 feet above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand, machines cannot do it on the steep slopes of these vineyards, hand sorted and selected, then fermented in small, stainless steel tanks. Cool temperatures are maintained and maceration takes 18 days. After blending, the wine is aged for 10 months in fine grain, French barrels. The longer than normal maceration time helps to enhance the ripe fruit flavors and complexities in the wines. And ripe and complex is what a good Priorat should be. So, old vines, rough terrain, struggling grapes, blending and aging time all come together for us. And, for $26.99, this is a well-priced Priorat. Les Crestes: A wine we can all crow about. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'As the rooster crows', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'as-the-rooster-crows', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:57:08', '2014-01-30 16:57:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14864', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14866, 4, '2014-01-30 12:31:42', '2014-01-30 17:31:42', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nAlthough the Lunch Bunch just recently sampled the new breakfast menu at The Original Steamer, we are always pleased to return to this locally owned restaurant that has been serving up delicious local seafood for 30 years.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14900\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0058.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14900\" alt=\"Bucket of oysters\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0058-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Bucket of oysters[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor appetizers, we had the hush puppies and snow crab legs. The big, warm hush puppies are so tasty, and the entire table was excited to crack open the crab legs to reveal the slender pieces of succulent meat.\r\n\r\nElizabeth couldn’t resist the classic bucket of raw oysters, and she skillfully shucked those suckers and topped them with a dab of hot sauce.\r\n\r\nKim ordered the shrimp and grits, another classic signature seafood dish that Steamer has perfected, and she said it was so yummy and filling.\r\n\r\nNikki tried a cup of the gumbo made with sausage and shrimp, as well as the fried shrimp, and she ate it all.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14902\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0064.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14902\" alt=\"Grouper sandwich with fries\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0064-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Grouper sandwich with fries[/caption]\r\n\r\nNikki’s son, Dalton, joined us and didn’t even have to look at the menu before ordering the grouper\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14901\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0062.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14901\" alt=\"Fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0062-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake.[/caption]\r\n\r\nsandwich with a side of big steak fries. He said the blackened fish with lettuce, tomato and pickles on a soft hoagie roll is his favorite item for lunch.\r\n\r\nI couldn’t get enough of my spinach salad made with tomato, bacon, onion, blue cheese crumbles and blackened shrimp. The hot bacon dressing is divine as well.\r\n\r\nIrene chose the daily special of fried shrimp and vodka cream sauce over a grit cake, thus confirming my suspicion that she always orders the best item because her dish looked amazing, and she said that it tasted just as good.\r\n\r\nThe Original Steamer Oyster &amp; Steakhouse is located at 168 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; then lunch and dinner are served until 9 p.m. For more information, call 843-522-0210.', 'For local seafood, you can never get enough of a good thing at The Original Steamer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'for-local-seafood-you-can-never-get-enough-of-a-good-thing-at-the-original-steamer', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:31:42', '2014-01-30 17:31:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14866', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14868, 4, '2014-01-30 11:59:00', '2014-01-30 16:59:00', 'Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) will hold its second annual Race4Love 5K Run/Walk on Cat Island on Saturday, February 15, beginning at 9 a.m. The USATF-certified course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods and Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island, located at 8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nPalmetto Running Company is providing event management and race timing.\r\n\r\nFees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$25 for race day registration. Group discounts are available at race4love.com. Prizes will be given to the top two male and female overall and the top three in each of the seven age divisions will receive medals.\r\n\r\nIn light of this event being family/kid friendly, all kids 9 and under will receive medals. There will also be a prize for the best Valentine’s Day-themed costume. For more information and to register online, visit the Race4Love website.\r\n\r\nProceeds from Race4Love will benefit CODA and local survivors of domestic abuse. CODA has been providing an array of services to victims of intimate partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties for more than 27 years.  Since 1986, CODA has assisted over 12,000 Low Country survivors of domestic violence through a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, legal assistance, and transitional housing.  CODA relies on grants and donations to provide all of these critical services free of charge.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Race4Love, contact codarace4love@gmail.com or call 843-593-4871.  Please visit www.codalowcountry.org to learn more about domestic violence and CODA’s services.\r\n<div></div>', 'CODA Race4Love 5K run/walk fast approaching', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coda-race4love-5k-runwalk-fast-approaching', '', '', '2014-01-30 11:59:00', '2014-01-30 16:59:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14868', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14870, 4, '2014-01-30 12:36:10', '2014-01-30 17:36:10', '<strong>By Lanier Laney</strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Who:</b> “Tidal Fource” is the name of one of the singing foursomes from The Beaufort Harbormasters Barbershop Quartets.\r\n\r\nThe head of Tidal Fource is Hal McCann, a retired educator, who talks about the members of his singing group and their role in the community:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14904\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Tidal-Fource.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14904\" alt=\"Tidal Fource, from left to right: Tenor John Devlin, former fire department chief in Colorado; baritone Hal McCann, retired educator from Massachusetts; Bass George McMurtry, entrepreneur from California; and lead Jim Rowe, Washington bureaucrat. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Profile-Tidal-Fource-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Tidal Fource, from left to right: Tenor John Devlin, former fire department chief in Colorado; baritone Hal McCann, retired educator from Massachusetts; Bass George McMurtry, entrepreneur from California; and lead Jim Rowe, Washington bureaucrat.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>What do you do? </b>“We are a 501c3 singing charity that has fun! Throughout the year we sing to the sick and infirm at all the nursing homes and assisted care facilities in Beaufort, at the hospital several times each year, and we are the entertainment at various club meetings (such as the Lions and Rotary clubs) and upon occasion at the military bases and local churches. It is a win-win for us: we love what we are doing and we bring joy to others. Music is magic!”\r\n\r\nHal adds, “We are a part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the largest singing organization in the world, an international choral society that has 23,000 members. While this society is celebrating its 75th year, we are celebrating our 15th year here in Beaufort. The late Peter Stephenson (The Spirit of Old Beaufort) started the organization and it has continued and grown. I am a chorus member and head of Tidal Fource, which is the name of one of our Barbershop quartets.”\r\n\r\nHe said, “When possible, we donate to other local charities, most recently to the Boys &amp; Girls Club and to Friends of Caroline Hospice. This year we will support the Voices choir of Beaufort High School.”\r\n\r\n<b>Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser:</b> “We provide Singing Valentines — a quartet appears at the appointed place and time to sing two love songs and deliver a rose and a card to the lucky person or office staff. And, if additionally ordered, a box of Chocolate Tree chocolates. The standard singing Valentine costs $35, and delivers an unforgettable Valentine surprise, guaranteed! We have delivered everywhere: gyms, golf courses, restaurants, private homes, assisted care facilities and many more. This activity is a fundraiser. It also is the most fun singing we do all year.” Call 843-838-2401 to book a singing Valentine for friends and loved ones.\r\n\r\n<b>Who are the members of Tidal Fource?</b> “This is one of the wonderful parts of the Harbormasters, the camaraderie that results from a tremendously diverse group of men — we come from all over and represent many different ages, professions and parts of the country. Most of us met in the Harbormasters. In Tidal Fource we have me, baritone Hal McCann, a retired educator from Massachusetts; Lead Jim Rowe, a former Washington bureaucrat; George McMurtry, bass, an entrepreneur from California; and tenor John Devlin, a former Colorado fire chief.”\r\n\r\n<b>How can people make tax deductible donations to your group?</b> “We accept donations and  request them at the time of our annual show: This year it is in March at the Beaufort High School Auditorium. The full Harbormaster chorus, 21 in all, and the chorus of the Beaufort Belles, also with 21 members, will each sing songs. Tidal Fource and two other quartets — one from the Harbormasters, Eu4ia, and one from the Belles, Sea Island Sound — will all be singing. This is a full show, with a lot of Irish songs (it is still March) and our favorites from our 15 years of performing.”\r\n\r\nThe shows will be Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at Beaufort High. Tickets are $15. Call 843-838-2401 to order tickets or purchase them at the door. The shows will last about two hours.\r\n\r\nFor more information, go online to www.Beaufortharbormasters.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'Members of Beaufort’s barbershop quartets singing with \'Fource\'', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'members-of-beauforts-barbershop-quartets-singing-with-fource', '', '', '2014-01-30 12:36:10', '2014-01-30 17:36:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14870', 0, 'post', '', 0);
