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(21594, 4, '2015-03-12 20:36:05', '2015-03-13 00:36:05', 'Personally, I am sure I am allergic to anything green. When I see string beans or broccoli I start to feel sick. My solution is to just ignore them and leave them in my dinner bowl but for others who might be having an allergic reaction, Percy and I think it is best to see your vet.\r\n\r\nPets’ allergies most commonly arise from allergens, such as pollen, mold spores, house dust, and mites. Remember those “dust balls” we are accused of creating? Bad stuff can hide in them. Although any dog can develop allergies Percy tells me there are no particular cat breeds that appear to have a predisposition to allergens. Typical.\r\n\r\nIn addition to environmental allergens, allergic reactions in animals may be caused by food allergies, fungi, and parasites, such as fleas and mites. Hate them all. Some allergies are easy to treat and some not so easy. The best plan is to work with your vet to come up with a plan. Good luck.', 'Pets have allergies too', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-have-allergies-too', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:36:36', '2015-03-13 00:36:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21594', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21597, 4, '2015-03-12 20:37:36', '2015-03-13 00:37:36', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker and Prof. Percy Pussycat\r\n\r\nHi everybody. Meet the new PAWS Here column writers – I’m Dr. Parker T. Barker my furry friend Professor Percy Pussycat. Together we will give you the scoop on all things pet related every week.\r\n\r\nWe thought we would tackle a very important subject first. Volunteers. Volunteers are special people. They are compassionate, giving, kind and they can make a huge difference to pets that are stuck in a shelter or animal control facility. But what makes a good volunteer besides a love of animals and a big heart? Here are our collective favourite character traits.\r\n\r\n1.  Creativity &amp; Imagination: We can probably all agree that people who are creative and have good imaginations are great to be around. The level of passion and excitement they bring doesn’t allow the craziness of the unknown to overwhelm them or the drain of the mundane to get them down. Volunteering doesn’t need to be stressful. But it is surely rewarding.\r\n\r\n2.  Integrity: Volunteers are often trusted with various levels of responsibility. Therefore, one of the most critical traits of being a great volunteer is integrity. When people are sincere in their everyday life, it enriches their volunteer work in a way that speaks louder than words. The way you serve really shows who you are and how much you care.\r\n\r\n3. Sacrifice/Selflessness: Volunteering is just that - sacrificing of one’s time, energy and services without expecting anything in return. But the more you give the more you get back. The more you scratch behind the ears of a kitten, the more kisses you will get. And we all love those kisses!\r\n\r\n4.  Flexibility: In the volunteer world things change all the time. Projects can unravel, challenges can leap out of nowhere and puppies you were attached to get adopted and move on. It takes someone willing to adapt and be flexible to thrive as a volunteer. A good way to describe it is as gaining some practice for the real world.\r\n\r\nSo, please consider giving some of your valuable time at a local shelter or animal control facility. As much or as little time as you can give will make a real difference to a dog or cat who is waiting for their furever home.\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Dr. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'Volunteers are special people', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'volunteers-are-special-people', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:38:17', '2015-03-13 00:38:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21597', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21601, 4, '2015-03-12 20:39:26', '2015-03-13 00:39:26', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSounds interesting, don’t you think? This week we are going to explore some brand new things. A new wine, for sure. But, also, we’re going to take a pretty close look at a grape variety we’ve only mentioned in the past. And, why have we only mentioned it? Because it’s almost always just a small part in some blended wines. But, promise, this is going to be good.\r\n\r\nSo, let’s start at the beginning. With our grape. Petit Verdot. We must take note of the spelling of “petit” here. The masculine spelling. So, we may be safe in assuming its wine may be big and bold and masculine too? Let’s see. Petit Verdot is a red variety that is still one of the five reds classified to make Bordeaux red wines. Unfortunately, Petit Verdot takes more time to ripen, sometimes about two weeks more. In Bordeaux, its main growing ground, the climate can turn cooler before it is ripe enough, and this has meant it is being used less and less there. Historically, Petit Verdot predates Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bordeaux region. There are records of it from the eighteenth century, when it was used more in the Médoc (southern warmer part of Bordeaux) by many chateaux. Today, it seems that Petit Verdot only ripens completely one out of every four years. The parents of this grape are Tressort and Duras - both of which the Romans may have brought into The Bordeaux area. The name “Petit Verdot” actually means “small green.” It refers to the small bunches of unripe, green grapes its vines so often produce.\r\n\r\nThe characteristics of Petit Verdot are unique. In small amounts, it is used in blends, like red Bordeaux wines, to add tannin, color and flavor. It also is used to help “stiffen,” enhance and build up, the mid-palate of a wine. Further, it can enhance the aromas of a wine. Young Petit Verdot has banana and pencil lead aromas. When more mature, there are violet and leather notes. Of course, we have simplified this a bit. The actual list of flavors and aromas in Petit Verdot is much longer. Violets, lavender, rosewater, graphite with the pencil lead, cola, plums, blueberries, leather, banana esters, blackberries, mulberries, fennel, star anise, white floral blossoms (jasmine), vanilla, caramel, black olives. And more. Anybody besides me starting wonder why it’s used only in small percentages in blends? Hmmmm.\r\n\r\nIn France, almost all the Petit Verdot that is planted in Bordeaux. There are small amounts of this variety also grown in Italy and Portugal. In the New World, Chile and Argentina have plantings, as well as Australia and the United States. In Australia, with proper ripening, the grape develops spicy notes, a lot like Shiraz. Australia does claim to have more Petit Verdot growing than any where else. In our country, Petit Verdot is used in many blends. The more consistent, warmer weather of California makes its ripening much more dependable. And, isn’t that part of where we’ve heard about it before? Still in small percentages, but in blends? We’ve always listed it as part of wines using the five red grape varieties of Bordeaux. Remember?\r\n\r\nDespite how good our list of Petit Verdot’s aromas and flavors sounds, it is rare that it is ever allowed to stand alone, as the whole wine. All of which makes it hard, especially for students like ourselves, to really learn what it tastes like. With research, we can find blended wines that use it. And, maybe, with very concentrated efforts, we can get a grasp on this variety. Part of our problem is going to be the varying percentages used from one vintage to the next. Some years more, some years less. I have found several United States blends that include some Petit Verdot. Regularly. Coppola Diamond Series Claret does will. Usually ten to fifteen percent. Donati Claret uses a much tinier amount, less than five percent. Gravel Bar Alluvial Red, from Washington State, includes a small amount. And, also from Washington, Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red does too. But, still, I’m not sure any of these wines have enough Petit Verdot in them for us to really learn it.\r\n\r\nNot to worry, though. As luck would have it, for the first time ever, we have a wine that is made from one hundred percent Petit Verdot! From Argentina, even. It’s the Zolo Black Petit Verdot. All these years, and this is the first one. These grapes are sustainably grown at almost thirty-five feet above sea level. After harvest, they are cold macerated for five days and, then, fermented in cold tanks for fifteen days. The wine then rests on its lees for sixteen days. And, one hundred percent malo-lactic fermentation is followed by aging the wine in French oak barrels for eighteen months. Now, here’s the thing. This is still a very young wine. A first quick taste from the bottle is OK, but it sort of leaves you wondering “What’s the big deal?” There are some fruit flavors, some hints of pencil lead and leather, some tannins, just nothing great. Do it right, though. With our sample bottle, we went back four days later and retasted this wine. OMG! It’s big and bold and full of really dark fruit flavors, spices and vanilla, flowers like dark roses and dark violets, tannins to go with a great steak, it is a total package. Now, I know we don’t all have four days to let an open bottle come alive. But we do have decanters? Or wine aerators? Take a small taste, like we did, as soon as you open the bottle. See what you think. But, help it be all it can be. Work with it and help it open up. This wine is a truly great and rare experience. And, just like not many wines of a hundred percent Petit Verdot are made, we only got a limited few. Less than three dozen bottles. It may be named for a small bunch of unripe grapes, but this is one big treat. For $33.99. Enjoy.', 'A Petit surprise', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-petit-surprise', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:39:26', '2015-03-13 00:39:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21603, 4, '2015-03-12 20:43:30', '2015-03-13 00:43:30', 'By Bill Rauch\r\n\r\nWith the dozen-years-in-the-making, the Port of Port Royal sale now scheduled to close in June, and with Parris Island’s centennial celebration kicking off in May, the Town of Port Royal has a lot to look forward to. Taken together, however, the steps the town has taken over the past few years are just as impressive.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21604\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"253\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/VOICES-Van-Willis-headshot.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-21604\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/VOICES-Van-Willis-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Van Willis, Town Manager\" width=\"253\" height=\"228\" /></a> Van Willis, Town Manager[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast month’s Bands, Brews and BBQ Festival that attracted over a thousand participants as a fundraiser for The Friends of Caroline Hospice is a reminder of all the music events the town hosts these days: the Soft Shell Crab Festival in April, the concert series on alternate Saturday summer evenings, and the Oktoberfest for starters.\r\n\r\nWhen sequestration ended Parris Island’s longstanding July 4th fireworks show, who was standing by to pick it up? Port Royal.\r\n\r\nWhat’s the 12th safest city in South Carolina today, according to the www.safewise.com website? Port Royal. The only other Beaufort County municipality on www.safewise.com’s list is Bluffton at #31.\r\n\r\nWho harvested the Farmer’s Market when its Beaufort lease was up? Who reeled in The Maritime Center? Who rebranded a string of drainage ponds into a nature tourism destination? Who got to yes with Greg Parker and landed the cheapest gas around? Who’s got the friendliest website that features the funkiest virtual tour of their town?\r\n\r\nYup. All that in little Port Royal… except the town’s not so little anymore.\r\n\r\nPort Royal’s heritage may be shrimpers, stevedores, and scalawags, but that was then. Today the shops and cafes along Paris Avenue play host to bankers, builders and well-heeled retirees by the bushel. That’s not to say the town has lost altogether its cool painters and poets in flip-flops and patched cut-offs personna. But there are some conspicuously well-pressed new layers in today’s demographic.\r\n\r\nOver the past decade under the firm hand of Town Manager Van Willis and with the steady support of Mayor Sam Murray and the Port Royal Town Council, Port Royal has created excitement. And excitement is the best thing there is for business. This didn’t just happen. Port Royal public policy made it happen. And it’s still happening.\r\n\r\nThe town’s new “cool, coastal, far from ordinary” marketing campaign is a recent case in point. “That was Van’s idea,” Town Councilman Joe Lee told The Island News last week. “He’s very progressive in the area of marketing.”\r\n\r\nPort Royal’s not just doing billboards and t-shirts. Nor are they sitting back and waiting for the Chamber of Commerce to do all their lifting. The town produces a show on WHHI that markets Port Royal as a daytrip for Hilton Head’s visitors, and they contribute regularly to the 843 TV series that can be found on YouTube.\r\n\r\nBut Willis isn’t just a marketer, he runs a tight town hall too. “I take a proposal to Beaufort,” a local builder observed to The Island News recently, “and the planners there say ‘Hold it right there. We’re going to need to see these three studies you’ll need to commission from an engineer, an architect and an environmental engineer. Then come back with your lawyer and we’ll make a determination.’ I take a proposal to Port Royal and [Port Royal Town Planner] Linda Bridges says, ‘Thank you for bringing this in. There are three ways we can go forward with this. Let’s go through them.’ It’s night and day.”\r\n\r\nWith Liberty Point, Shadow Moss, Ashton Point and more new development out towards Habersham now filling up, and with in-fill development steadily increasing densities in Port Royal’s Old Village section, there’s no disputing that Port Royal is growing. The town’s 2010 population was 10,687, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up from 2,985 in 1990. Business license fee revenues are up sharply too.\r\n\r\n“You know,” Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville observed last week, “Van’s head’s just in the right place. He’s an aggressive advocate for the town. But he can be patient when he needs to be patient. Look at the port.”\r\n\r\nWhen the port redevelopment deal closes it will green light a new marina on Battery Creek just south of Dockside, as many as 250,000 square feet of new commercial space, and 425 new residential units too, according to the most recent PUD documents.\r\n\r\n“When we heard about [former Beaufort City Manager] Scott Dadson’s departure from Beaufort,” Town Councilman Joe Lee recounted sternly last week, “the first thing we did was call up [Beaufort Mayor] Billy Keyserling and say ‘Keep your hands off Van.’”\r\n\r\n<em>A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008.</em>', 'It’s springtime in Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-springtime-in-port-royal', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:43:30', '2015-03-13 00:43:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21603', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21606, 4, '2015-03-12 20:44:29', '2015-03-13 00:44:29', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nI saw it last week - a woman in her red mini-cooper driving next to me over the bridge near Parris Island. It was one of those beautiful days when the thermostat was heading towards eighty degrees and the sky was a clear blue. The February chill was finally behind us. The top was down on her convertible and I heard her as her arms went up in the air, “Lowenstein, Lowenstein!” I knew what she was doing that day. Anyone who has read the book “Prince of Tides” by Pat Conroy or seen the movie “Prince of Tides” will recognize it. Tom Wingo, the main character in the book, says it as he crosses one of the bridges out of Charleston that take him home in the evening. He says it “as prayer, as regret, as praise”. “Lowenstein, Lowenstein! It is soulful.”\r\n\r\nThe Lowenstein impulse hit me the first time I drove over the old railroad bridge into Charleston. It was the fall of 1996 (right after Hurricane Fran struck the east coast). My daughter and I were doing the tour of colleges and we were headed to the College of Charleston. As we drove over the bridge in her little VW Cabriolet, I put up my arms and said, “Lowenstein, Lowenstein.” You can imagine my seventeen year olds reaction, but when I told her the story, she understood. She told me that later after she had started classes at the College of Charleston, she would say it too, especially on those days that were particularly spectacular.\r\n\r\nFor me, who moved around a lot as a child, my birthplace does not hold the same significance it would have had I grown up there. My father was Civil Service and although I was born in Rhode Island, I only spent three short months there before we moved. When people ask where I am from, it is a tough question to answer because I have lived so many places. Children of military families say they have the same problem. But sometimes, you feel a connection to a place.\r\n\r\nIt has been almost twenty years since my daughter and I did that trip and I never expected to see myself driving over the Low Country bridges as I do now. Here I am in Beaufort finding myself looking up through the sunroof of my car and saying it. “Lowenstein, Lowenstein.” It is the sense of being thankful for life; but also now for being home. When I saw the woman in the mini cooper with her arms in the air, I thought of how many people must be inspired to do the same thing. As with Tom Wingo we are headed home.', 'The Lowenstein impulse', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-lowenstein-impulse', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:44:29', '2015-03-13 00:44:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21608, 4, '2015-03-12 20:46:07', '2015-03-13 00:46:07', 'Glass is an eternal medium that has been worked, in one form or another, for several thousand years. Fused glass art was found in ancient Egyptian excavations and was a revered art form. Glass has always fascinated Greg. His interest in glass started about 30 years ago when he learned how to make stained glass windows. It was a work transfer to Frederick, Maryland in 1998 that led Greg to a stained glass supply shop to buy glass to make windows for the new house. The shop offered a class in glass fusing. Greg said “At last! Something I can use my glass scraps for!” He later learned that you had to use special fusing glass, but a new world opened up.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21609\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ARTS-Greg-Rawls.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21609\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ARTS-Greg-Rawls-300x258.png\" alt=\"Greg Rawls\" width=\"300\" height=\"258\" /></a> Greg Rawls[/caption]\r\n\r\nFused, or kiln-formed glass is a very difficult art medium due to issues of glass compatibility and the inherent fragility of glass. Greg immediately started making fused glass bowls and panels. A year later another work transfer took him to Charleston and Greg set up a studio making glass part-time. Soon he was showing in galleries in the Charleston area. In 2004, he won second place in the Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition. The next year he won first place. In 2006, a glass panel he made was selected for the Piccolo Spoleto Petite Pavilion poster. In 2008, a piece of his glass titled “Linear Regression” was selected to be shown at the South Carolina Museum 20th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibition.\r\n\r\nGreg retired in 2012 and moved to Beaufort for what he calls his “re-boot,” which was moving from a long career in industrial health and safety to being a full time glass artist. Since then, he has shown twice at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan – placing in the Top 100 both times. He’s had solo shows at ARTworks in Beaufort and the Edward Dare Gallery on Broad Street in Charleston.\r\n\r\nThe achievement he is most proud of is having a glass panel he made selected for the 2012 Cooper River Bridge Run poster. It was a silhouette of the bridge against a glorious Lowcountry sunrise – all done in glass. “This was the first time they have ever selected anything other than a painting or drawing for the poster. The Bridge Run is in the top ten 10K races in the world with over 36,000 runners. That’s a lot of tee shirts and posters!”\r\n\r\nGreg says “I am fascinated by the way light plays off glass, either transmitted or reflected, giving the work new meaning with changing light and viewing angle. I want my work to be simple and expressive, yet convey a sense of color and light in harmony. I have always been inspired by the colors of the Lowcountry. The marsh, ocean and incredible sunsets form my palette.” Greg’s glass can be seen at the Thibault Gallery, 815 Bay Street, Beaufort, where he is the featured artist of the month for March.', 'Artist of the month at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street: Greg Rawls under glass', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artist-of-the-month-at-thibault-gallery-on-bay-street-greg-rawls-under-glass', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:46:07', '2015-03-13 00:46:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21608', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21611, 4, '2015-03-12 20:47:27', '2015-03-13 00:47:27', 'This spring local music lovers will be treated to another series of concerts on the historic Taylor &amp; Boody organ at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort. Concerts begin at 12 noon on five Fridays in March and April.  They are free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>March 20:</strong> Sarah Mahler Kraaz, Ripon College, Wisconsin\r\n\r\n<strong>March 27:</strong> Henry Fairs, University of Birmingham, Alabama\r\n\r\n<strong>April 10:</strong> Jay Yau, Oberlin Conservatory, Ohio (Featured Young Organist)\r\n\r\n<strong>April 17:</strong> Steven Young, Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts\r\n\r\n<strong>April 24:</strong> JeeYoon Choi, Charleston, South Carolina\r\n\r\nThe Taylor &amp; Boody organ at St. Helena’s is modern (installed in the church in 1985), yet reminiscent of the “golden age” of organ building and organ music in Europe between 1600 and 1750. The two-manual organ has 19 stops and more than 1,150 pipes housed in a beautifully crafted oak case. Please direct questions to Patricia Gould, 843.522.1712, ext. 214 or pgould@sthelenas1712.org; or Kelly Newnham, 843.522.1712 or knewnham@sthelenas1712; or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.', 'St. Helena’s Spring Organ Concert Series to begin', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'st-helenas-spring-organ-concert-series-to-begin', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:47:27', '2015-03-13 00:47:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21611', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21613, 4, '2015-03-12 20:48:57', '2015-03-13 00:48:57', 'By Alan Schuster\r\n\r\nIf one should never judge a book by its cover, the same analogy can often be made about world premieres of operas. One of the best examples was Rossini’s “La Donna del Lago”, based on Sir Walter Scott’s narrative poem, which debuted in Naples in 1819. In Stendahl’s masterful biography, “Life of Rossini”, here’s how he described opening night. “There was nothing to restrain the exuberance of 1500 youngbloods and officers whose privilege it was to occupy the front rows when royalty was not present, and who earlier had arrived a little tipsy from celebrating a gala holiday. At the first note which sounded on the trumpets, they began stomping their feet in rhythm to the sound of galloping horses. Soon it was taken up by the rest of the audience until finally the composer collapsed, then left the theatre. Later that night, he took a coach to Milan and it was only two weeks later that he learned  that the following performance was a resounding success, enjoyed by the fair-minded and enlightened people of Naples who expressed their sober appreciation by applauding the composer with violent enthusiasm.”\r\n\r\nOpera historian Charles Osborne described Rossini’s work as being “a generously tuneful, delicately orchestrated opera with innocent romantic charm.” And from a singer’s viewpoint, the starring ‘lady’ herself, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, mentioned in a recent interview that the score has “some of the most Olympic-type singing you will ever hear.”\r\n\r\nJoin us at the at the USCB Center For The Arts Saturday, Mar 14th, at 12:55 p.m. for a wonderful afternoon of memorable opera.\r\n\r\nAll seats are general admission. Adults, $20; OLLI members, $18; Students, $10. Or order online at  www.uscbcenterforthearts.com. Box office opens at noon or call 843-521-4145.', 'The MET Opera Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: Rossini’s “La Donna del Lago” opera ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-opera-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-rossinis-la-donna-del-lago-opera', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:48:57', '2015-03-13 00:48:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21613', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21615, 4, '2015-03-12 20:50:44', '2015-03-13 00:50:44', 'Local artist, Linda Sheppard, will be the featured artist exhibiting at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery during April and May. The exhibit, entitled “Painting at Home and Abroad”, will include pastels, oils and watercolors of en plein air work in France, Switzerland, England, Turkey, Italy, and Greece as well as figurative work of locals and low country landscapes and seascapes. Linda was featured in the March issue of The Artists Magazine with her painting, “Memories at 98.”  She was selected as one of 10 finalists in the Over 60 Competition out of 2800 entries. Although they don’t award a first prize, her painting, with accompanying story, was featured as the centerfold. “Memories at 98” will be hanging in her upcoming exhibition at the BAA Gallery. In addition, the American Artists Professional League in New York City recently upgraded her status to Fellow Magna Cum Laude.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21617\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ARTS-Linda-Sheppard_bw.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21617\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ARTS-Linda-Sheppard_bw-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"Linda Sheppard\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" /></a> Linda Sheppard[/caption]\r\n\r\nLinda began painting over 50 years ago. She has developed an ability to not only paint in oils, pastels and watercolors, but she uses composition, colors, and shapes to tell stories to the viewers. “My goal”, she says, “is to identify the inner spiritual beauty of the person or landscape, or event and to express that in such a way that the viewers will connect. It may remind the viewers of a precious forgotten experience or captures the strength or characteristics of the person that will speak to future generations.”\r\n\r\nCurrently, Linda offers private lessons to adults and high school students. She reviews the student’s prior work before commitment and discusses what particular subjects or difficulties the student wants to concentrate on: building a solid composition, learning to identify color and value relationships, learning to draw or paint in a more painterly style or some weakness the student struggles with. They paint alongside Linda in her home studio in an atelier setting. Group workshops in pastel, watercolor, or oil are also offered as well.\r\n\r\nLinda Sheppard’s Featured Artist Exhibit at the Beaufort Art Association Gallery will open March 30 and run through May 30. An artist’s reception will be Friday, April 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where the works of over 70 other member artists will be on exhibit. The public is invited to attend.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Art Association Gallery is located at 913 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. Hours are Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12:30 to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.beaufortartassociation.com.', 'BAA presents featured artist Linda Sheppard', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'baa-presents-featured-artist-linda-sheppard', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:50:44', '2015-03-13 00:50:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21615', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21619, 4, '2015-03-12 20:51:53', '2015-03-13 00:51:53', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BHS-TENNIS.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21620\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BHS-TENNIS-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - BHS TENNIS\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe BHS Boys’ Tennis Team won the Consolation Finals at the 16 team Florence Invitational Tennis Tournament this past weekend. Coach Riedmayer says it was a “total team effort!”\r\n\r\nPictured in photo (L to R): Coach David Riedmayer, Alex Angus, Jack Louw, Merritt Patterson, Jaco Neimond, Evan Dadson, Taylor McDaniel, Kam Olin, Owen Stovall and Quinton Paton.', 'BHS boys’ tennis team wins consolation final ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-boys-tennis-team-wins-consolation-final', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:57:49', '2015-03-13 00:57:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21619', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21622, 4, '2015-03-12 20:53:09', '2015-03-13 00:53:09', 'It was a great day for the BHS Sailing Team as they competed in two regattas managing impressive finishes in both.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BHS-Sailing.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21624\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BHS-Sailing-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - BHS Sailing\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School Sailing Team finished 3rd overall and 1st in B Division out of 17 schools at the Charleston North Points Regatta held February 21-22.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BHS-Sailing-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21623\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BHS-Sailing-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - BHS Sailing 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBHS Sailing finished 1st overall in the Lake Jordan Points Regatta held March 7 with a  3rd place in A Division and 1st place finish in B Division out of 5 schools.', 'BHS sails to victory', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-sails-to-victory', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:53:09', '2015-03-13 00:53:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21622', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21626, 4, '2015-03-12 20:53:57', '2015-03-13 00:53:57', 'Beaufort High School track &amp; field athletes fared very well over the weekend in the Diamond Hornets Invitational Meet. Both the girls’ and boys’ track &amp; field teams finished second overall in the Meet.\r\n\r\nThree members of the Beaufort High School girls’ track &amp; field team won individual events. Finishing first for Beaufort High in the 400 meter race was Bre-Anna Heyward-White, who won in the event with a time of 58.81 seconds, Amanda Barnes won the pole vault event by clearing 11-8 ft. and prevailing in the discus was Kaitlin Hamilton with a throw of 110.0 ft.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High boys’ track &amp; field squad included one first-place finish, a second-place finish and a top relay unit. Beaufort High boys’ runners Michael Dixon and Daquan Cason were the top two finishers in the 110 meter hurdles respectfully. The Beaufort High boys’ track &amp; field team also won the 4x400 meter relay.', 'BHS track and field has success at the recent meet ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-track-and-field-has-success-at-the-recent-meet', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:53:57', '2015-03-13 00:53:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21626', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21628, 4, '2015-03-12 20:54:33', '2015-03-13 00:54:33', 'Beaufort High School wrestler Tom Murphy competed in the SCWCA North/South All-Star Classic in North Myrtle Beach last weekend, winning a pair of matches on Saturday. Murphy pinned Crescent’s Derek Scotland in his first match. In a match that followed, Murphy defeated Chesney’s Daniel Kimbrell 12-7. The SCWCA North/South All-Star Classic featured top high school wrestlers from throughout the state.', 'Wrestler Tom Murphy competes in All-Star Classic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wrestler-tom-murphy-competes-in-all-star-classic', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:54:33', '2015-03-13 00:54:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21628', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21630, 4, '2015-03-12 20:55:17', '2015-03-13 00:55:17', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort baseball team ran its winning streak to six games by opening a three-game Sun Conference series at Thomas with a 7-3 victory on Friday.\r\n\r\nZack Holt blasted a three-run homer, Kyle Thompson had three hits and Zack Saldivar had two hits and two RBIs for the Sand Sharks (17-4, 7-3 TSC). Junior Delatorre (4-0) pitched seven strong innings for the win and Blake Drew worked two scoreless frames for his school-record sixth save of the season as USCB stayed with one game of league-leading Northwood.\r\n\r\nThis is a team to watch!', 'USCB baseball extends winning streak', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-baseball-extends-winning-streak', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:55:17', '2015-03-13 00:55:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21630', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21632, 4, '2015-03-12 20:56:46', '2015-03-13 00:56:46', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BATTERY-CREEK.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21633\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-BATTERY-CREEK-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - BATTERY CREEK\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Jon Saullo who recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer for the Newberry Wolves next fall.  Newberry College was recently ranked 33rd by US News &amp; World Report for 2015 regional colleges in the south.\r\n\r\nPictured are Athletics Director John Drafts, Principal Edmond Burnes, Soccer Coach John Perry, and Soccer Coach Ted Wagner. Seated are Karen Saullo (mother), Jon, and Ashley Saullo (sister).', 'High school soccer stand-out signs with Newberry College', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'high-school-soccer-stand-out-signs-with-newberry-college', '', '', '2015-03-12 20:56:46', '2015-03-13 00:56:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21632', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21636, 4, '2015-03-12 20:58:56', '2015-03-13 00:58:56', 'The Beaufort County School District has revised its calendar to include a make-up day following a missed instructional day on Feb. 24, when classes were canceled due to the threat of ice. Changes to the calendar are:\r\n\r\n·  Friday, March 20 (previously on the calendar as a vacation day) will now be a half-day for students (A-Day).\r\n\r\n·  The afternoons of March 19 (4 to 8 p.m.) and March 20 (1 to 4 p.m.) are available for parent conferences.\r\n\r\n·  Friday, June 5 (previously a half-day of classes for students) will now be a full day.\r\n\r\n·  No school for students on June 8 and 9, which are now teacher workdays.', 'Public school calendar altered to accommodate weather make-up day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'public-school-calendar-altered-to-accommodate-weather-make-up-day', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:22', '2018-07-12 15:00:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21636', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21638, 4, '2015-03-12 21:01:41', '2015-03-13 01:01:41', '<strong>BEAUFORT ACADEMY\r\n</strong>\r\n• RSVP’s are due March 17th for BA’s Shadow Day, which will be held on March 20th!  Students in grades 1-11 are invited to spend the day shadowing a BA student, learning more about the school, and getting to know the teachers.  Lunch is included, so please RSVP soon to MJ Simmons at 843-524-3393 or mjsimmons@beaufortacademy.org.\r\n\r\n• Save the Date – The annual BA Junior Class Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 21st, in the BA gym.\r\n\r\n• The Beaufort Academy Eagles set a new school record during their Blood Drive on March 4th with 19 units collected! Kudos to BA School Nurse Gina Staley for her recruitment efforts and thank you to everyone who donated!  This beat the old record of 15 set back in September, 2011. They registered 21 people, deferred 3 and had one unusable unit. (16 BA students signed up and five BA faculty.)\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-BA-photo-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-21639\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-BA-photo-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Processed with VSCOcam with p5 preset\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-Bass-Naval-Hospital.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21640\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-Bass-Naval-Hospital-300x161.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - Bass Naval Hospital\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy juniors and seniors participated in Internship Week 2015 from February 23rd – 27th. The 52 students were placed in 39 different businesses and organizations both in and out of Beaufort County with the goal of educating students for leadership, citizenship, and service. Through these experiences, BA helps students bridge the gap between secondary school and future goals, while developing self-confidence and an ability to work in a diverse community. From medicine and law, to nature conservancy, government, public, and private companies, BA students participated in a wide variety of internships this year! BA would like to thank all of the businesses who hosted interns this year: Allison Ramsey Architects, Animal Medical Center, Aries Marine Corporation (LA), BA Kindergarten and Lower School, Bay Street Outfitters, BCSD Speech Pathology, Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Beaufort County Library, Beaufort County Open Land Trust, Beaufort Memorial Hospital - Dr. Ned Blocker, Dr. Susan Hohenwater and Dr. Heath Simmons, Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club, Bill Harris Forestry (GA), Bluffton Police Department, Chilton Simmons/Judge Marvin Dukes, Coastal Physical Therapy, Cormac Enterprises, Gold Mountain Entertainment (Charleston), Green Bug All Natural, Inc., Greenwood Genetic Center (SC), Gulfstream International Aerospace (GA), HealthLink for Children, Historic Beaufort Foundation, Hunting Island State Park Nature Center, Kazoobie Kazoos, Little Diversified Architects (NC), Natalie Paine, Esq. (GA), Naval Hospital Pharmacy, Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center, Rossignols, SC Rep. Shannon Erickson, SCAD Equestrian Center, Service Brewing Company (GA), Shakespeare Repertory Theater, Speights and Runyon Law, Spring Island Nature Center, Westglow Resort (NC), WHHI-TV, YMCA, YoungLife. Pictured above from left picture: McKenzie Blake with SC House of Representatives, District 124, Representative Shannon S. Erickson; Michael Bass at the Beaufort Naval Hospital Pharmacy.\r\n\r\n<strong>RIVERVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-RIVERVIEW-SCHOLARS.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21644\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-RIVERVIEW-SCHOLARS-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOL - RIVERVIEW SCHOLARS\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" /></a>\r\n\r\nRiverview Charter School congratulates our 8th grade students who qualified as South Carolina Junior Scholars for their outstanding performance on the PSAT. From left to right — front row: Gabriella Morales, Annalee Chiaviello; back row: Connor Brown, Luke Miller and Sam Stewart.\r\n\r\n<strong>LADY\'S ISLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-LIMS-WIND-ENSEMBLE.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21645\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-LIMS-WIND-ENSEMBLE-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - LIMS WIND ENSEMBLE\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island Middle School Wind Ensemble got an excellent (II) overall rating in BCSD Concert Performance Assessment. They also received one superior (I) in the category of other factors because of their appearance and discipline. Our SC Concert Performance Assessment will be March 24 at Charleston School of the Arts.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'School Notes for the week of March 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-march-12th-18th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:22', '2018-07-12 15:00:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21638', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21647, 4, '2015-03-12 21:06:43', '2015-03-13 01:06:43', 'BHS competed in the Project Lead The Way South Carolina State Engineering Championship. The competition was held at the University of South Carolina Engineering Center.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21648\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-BHS-ENGINEERING.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21648\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-BHS-ENGINEERING-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured from left to right: Coach Doug Plank, Anna Kate D’Angelo, Jackie Kim, Lucas Cato, Chris Richardson, Deven Singleton, Casey Allen.\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Pictured from left to right: Coach Doug Plank, Anna Kate D’Angelo, Jackie Kim, Lucas Cato, Chris Richardson, Deven Singleton, Casey Allen.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe BHS Principles of Engineering team won Best Presentation. Team members include Chris Richardson, Deven Singleton, and Casey Allen. Under time and cost constraints, the team designed, built, and tested a device to contain a product load released with a remote dump feature on the end of a support arm; all cantilevered off the edge of a table top.\r\n\r\nThe Introduction to Engineering Design Team took home the 2015 championship trophy as they captured first place by narrowly beating out a strong Dutch Fork team. Team members include Anna Kate D’Angelo, Jackie Kim, and Lucas Cato. The team reverse engineered a series of toys for a company whose engineering records had been destroyed by fire.\r\n\r\nBHS has participated in the state competition the last five years, winning two State Championships and one State Runners-up titles.', 'Beaufort High School 2015 Engineering State Champions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-2015-engineering-state-champions', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:21', '2018-07-12 15:00:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21647', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21650, 4, '2015-03-12 21:08:09', '2015-03-13 01:08:09', 'Lady’s Island Middle School’s Sewing &amp; Quilting Club has been adopted by the Sea Island Quilters, a local quilting guild. The quilting guild’s donations have included fabric, notions and sewing machines. In addition guild members have been donating their own time working with the students and sharing their own knowledge and expertise in the area of quilting and sewing.\r\n\r\nThanks to the guild’s generosity, students are learning how to sew and have been working on projects for themselves and others. Some completed projects include pillows, pin cushions, and clutch bags. Currently students are making lap quilts for themselves and quilts for children which will be donated to a local community organization.  The generosity of Sea Island Quilters is providing LIMS students with the opportunity to learn new skills, and pay it forward by donating quilts as a community service project.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"21651,21652\"]', 'Quilters get community support', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '21650', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:21', '2018-07-12 15:00:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21650', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21655, 4, '2015-03-12 21:09:44', '2015-03-13 01:09:44', 'Two teams from Beaufort High School took the top two positions in Beaufort County’s fourth annual Academic WorldQuest Competition.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Green Team finished No. 1, while the school’s White Team finished second. A team from Hilton Head Island High finished third.\r\n\r\nFirst-place Beaufort High Green Team members were Noah Kimbrell, Max Crisologo, Alex Mazzeo and John Manos. Second-place White Team members were Reagan Kilpatrick, Hays McDaniel, Isaac Norton and Rasikh Hamid. Teacher Debi Kidd coached both teams.\r\n\r\nThe World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosted the annual Academic WorldQuest Competition in partnership with the Beaufort County School District. During Saturday’s competition at Hilton Head Island High, eight high school teams faced a screen where multiple-choice questions were projected. Using electronic “clickers,” they had 30 seconds to answer each question posed. Audience members sat behind the competing teams and were able to see the questions as they were projected on the screen.\r\n\r\nThis year’s categories for questions focused on key national security issues as determined by the World Affairs Council leaders across the country. Those issues included current events; Russia/Eurasia; Asia and the New Global Economy; Africa Rising; the Future of Energy; Great Decisions; Youth, Jobs and Social Unrest; Food and Water, Human Trafficking; and Millennium Development Goals: 2015 and Beyond.\r\n\r\nThis year’s winning team from Beaufort County will travel to Washington for the national competition, said Carlton Dallas, a Hilton Head businessman who serves as the project director for WorldQuest in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“In a world that’s increasingly connected – and interconnected – young people who understand how that world works will be more successful in it,” Dallas said. “Tomorrow’s leaders must be knowledgeable about other countries and cultures.”\r\n\r\nThe second-place Beaufort High Green Team members each received a $100 Best Buy gift certificate, and the third-place Hilton Head Island High team members each received a $50 gift certificate.\r\n\r\nThe competition’s moderator was James Edward Alexander, a former broadcaster and attorney and a WACHHI member.\r\n\r\nAcademic WorldQuest is the flagship educational program of the national network of World Affairs Councils and is held annually in more than 40 U.S. cities.', 'Beaufort High takes top two spots in academic competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-takes-top-two-spots-in-academic-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:21', '2018-07-12 15:00:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21655', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21658, 4, '2015-03-12 21:13:34', '2015-03-13 01:13:34', 'Island Girls Night Out was hosted by Thibault Gallery, the Craftseller, Greenfish Gallery &amp; Monkey’s Uncle!  Held in conjunction with First Friday, there were yet again wonderful door prizes and fabulous libations along with yummy treats!!!!  Thank you to all who came out share in the event once again.\r\n\r\nEver hear “I never win door prizes or raffles” from your friend? Well, 15 lucky ladies shattered that myth during the Island Girls Night Out. Here are the winners and the wonderful stores that provided truly wonderful gifts:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>It’s Me</em>, Beautiful Fashion Scarf to Debbie Slazyk\r\n<em>Monkeys Uncle</em> T-Shirt and <em>Monkey’s Uncle</em> Gift Certificate to Jane Webb\r\n<em>Thibault Gallery</em>, 4 wine glasses to Gina Allen\r\n<em>Land’s End Kayak Tours and Bike Rentals</em>, Gift Certificate to Christine Devine\r\n<em>The Kitchen</em>, Gift Certificate to Charlotte Nelson\r\n<em>Guys and Dolls</em>, Hair Cut Gift Certificate to Megan Love\r\n<em>Fabulous Girl Boutique</em>, Gift Certificate to Linda Self\r\n<em>Salt</em>, Johnathan Green Calendar to Theresa Kanlyn\r\n<em>Coastal Carolina Rei-ta</em>, Gift Certificate session to Nancy Steeve\r\n<em>Surrey Up</em>, 1 hr. Pedal Gift Certificate session to Jeamie Blomquist\r\n<em>Low Country Store</em>, Gift Certificate session to Glenda Stecki\r\n<em>Yoga with Glenda</em>, Gift Certificate session to Nancy McHale\r\n<em>Greenfish</em>, Gift Certificate session to Susan Rushton\r\n<em>The Craftseller</em>, Gift Certificate session to Caroline Carmody\r\n<em>Pinnacle Plastic Surgery</em>, Gift Certificate session to Judy Klawe</p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"21659,21660,21661,21662,21663,21664\"]', 'Refreshments, fun company & wonderful local shops', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'refreshments-fun-company-wonderful-local-shops', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:15:56', '2015-03-13 01:15:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21658', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21667, 4, '2015-03-12 21:19:25', '2015-03-13 01:19:25', 'It’s not many 11-year olds who spend their summer raising money for a favorite charity, but that’s exactly what Beaufort native and Wofford College sophomore Laura Roddey did when she was 11. In the summer of 2006, Laura began selling t-shirts to support Little Red Dog Foundation, which her neighbor, Anne Guthrie, started in 2005. Handling promotion, sales, collections and delivery herself, Laura raised about $700 for Little Red Dog, which provides specially equipped three-wheeled cycles for people who are mobility challenged.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21668\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PROFILE-LAURA-AND-THOMAS-RODDEY.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21668\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PROFILE-LAURA-AND-THOMAS-RODDEY-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Laura Roddey and her brother, Thomas\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Laura Roddey and her brother, Thomas[/caption]\r\n\r\nFast forward to Christmas 2011. Laura and her brother Thomas, 17, who’s now a junior at Beaufort Academy, made a meat rub to give to family and friends as holiday gifts. The rub proved very popular and Laura and Thomas hatched a plan to sell the rub through a new company – Sea Island Seasonings – and donate 100 percent of net profits to charity. With help from parents Tim and Emma, Sea Island Seasonings was soon up and running.\r\n\r\n“With Sea Island Seasonings, Thomas and I have provided financial assistance for some of our favorite charities that have helped so many people near and far,” Laura says. “We’ve come to realize that nothing makes our efforts more worthwhile than seeing the smiles of people we get to help. Whether we’re under the same roof or 200 miles away, Thomas and I stick together to help change the lives of those we’ve never met.”\r\n\r\nLaura is chief executive officer of Sea Island Seasonings and Thomas is production manager. While she’s at college, Laura handles web design and public relations while Thomas is in charge of production. Both work on sales because, as Laura says, “Sales is a constant job!”\r\n\r\nSea Island Seasonings annually donates to the Little Red Dog Foundation and HELP of Beaufort, and recently donated to the Hope Center for Children in Spartanburg, Prevent Child Abuse America and the Military Heroes Campaign.\r\n\r\n“Sea Island Seasonings has given me a wonderful opportunity to meet some incredible people from all around this country and Canada,” says Laura. “The reactions of pleased costumers are incredible and surprising.”\r\n\r\nSea Island Seasonings was recently chosen as one of ten student-run companies to go to the finals of Wolford College’s Impact &amp; Launch Competition. Laura and the other finalists will compete in a head-to-head competition at the end of March for a share of $10,000 in cash and $10,000 worth of professional services.\r\n\r\nAsked about the future, the not-yet-20-year old says, “As far as what the future holds, that is a loaded question! I plan on graduating from Wofford College in 2017, and from there I just can’t tell you where I will be. I love Sea Island Seasonings and hope that it will continue to grow. But five years ago I would not have been able to tell you I would be a sophomore in college competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes for a business that, five years ago, didn’t even exist! So for now I’m enjoying the ride.”  Interested?  Check out their website at:  http://seaislandseasonings.wix.com/seaislandseasonings.', 'Laura Roddey started down the philanthropy path very early', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'laura-roddey-started-down-the-philanthropy-path-very-early', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:19:25', '2015-03-13 01:19:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21667', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21670, 4, '2015-03-12 21:22:02', '2015-03-13 01:22:02', 'By Chris Suddeth\r\n\r\nCan we consider college football the third rail of polite conversation? The short answer is “yes”, but let’s takes a closer look.\r\n\r\nPeople who know me are aware that I find the subjects of politics and religion extremely personal and extremely subjective and therefore extremely distasteful. It stresses me spending the precious NOW locked in pointless debate which is why I avoid such conversations and don’t even like to hear others going at it. I would like to think that even the most zealous among us can agree that too many wars, both large scale and personal, have been fought over all that is holy for as long as humans dare to recall. Creedence Clearwater Revival summed up politics with their hit, Fortunate Son. The line, “And when the band plays ‘Hail to the Chief,’ Ooo, they point the cannon at you, Lord,” stands out.\r\n\r\nI submit to you that college football, and most any other sport in general, can be mentioned in the same breath. Now, don’t think I am proposing anything as radical as having a Lifetime movie marathon on a Saturday afternoon in late October, so bear with me. I only began to realize the stressor that sports can be after a friend conducted a session on me in which college football became the focus. Keep in mind I’ve never been a rabid, foaming-at-the-mouth fan either. Spirituality demands following feelings, especially the yucky ones, to their core, so I had to look within.\r\n\r\nI am comfortable being painted as delusional as Clemson fans thinking that Darth Visor, a.k.a. one of the most successful coaches in SEC conference history, is done after losing only once out of the last six years. I know what I know. See, besides doing what I do, I have a unique point of view, because I call both Clemson and Carolina my home. Never thought you’d hear a native South Carolinian utter such heresy? On the few occasions growing up that we missed a Clemson home game, I could hear Tiger Rag whispering over the cow patties in the distance. In truth, Tiger Rag still gives me chills. When it was time to matriculate, the University of South Carolina became the home that would see many rites of passage of this young man. Columbia still has the feel of going home. All this being said, I literally felt the tear that sports can render upon one.\r\n\r\nCould this article be as pointless as Manziel and Clowney in the NFL? I won’t take the bait to that debate, but some won’t be prepared to examine dogma from their earliest memories. I’ll grant you that America doesn’t typically have riots the way South America and Europe roll, but are you going to tell me you have never seen grown adults treating others, even kids, in ways they would never dream of in everyday life simply for wearing the wrong colors at a game? Worse is the stress that sports cause in general. I know people who won’t come out of their house after a loss. And don’t dare call them unless you’re ready to rumble.\r\n\r\nI mean, really?! Granted, some of the rude behavior is a hand-full of people that can’t handle their liquor, but just check in on what you feel the next time your team wins or loses.\r\n\r\nIn case you have further doubts, tune into the Paul Finebaum show to hear fanatics raving about SEC vs. Big 10 like they are talking about Roe vs. Wade. There honestly isn’t any right or wrong, but there can be respect and learning from a diverse point of view. Take your meditation medicine and make sure to place sports in a healthy perspective in your life. College football will always hold a special place in my heart, but if I dare to brave the crowds, it’ll be at my personal Super bowl in Augusta where the spirit of Bobby Jones demands decorum from the patrons. Even the leaders kneel at the altar of Amen Corner on Sunday’s drama-filled back nine.\r\n\r\nWhen Chris Suddeth (Sutty) isn’t being Mr. Mom to 5 year old, Emma Belle, he balances his time between writing, real estate and supporting other’s healing through his personal blend of Reiki, Theta Healing®, Intuitive Healing, as well as teaching all three levels of Reiki attunement classes. You can contact him at 843/263-2397 or chrissuddethccr@gmail.com.', 'Politics, religion, & college football?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'politics-religion-college-football', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:23:25', '2015-03-13 01:23:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21670', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21673, 4, '2015-03-12 21:26:26', '2015-03-13 01:26:26', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Prescribing change</strong></p>\r\nBluffton Med-I-Assist is celebrating its tenth anniversary of providing affordable prescription drugs and eye care to low-income individuals in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. At the helm of the organization is their long-time program administrator and dedicated volunteer, Hamilton Boykin.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21674\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PHILANTHROPY-Hamilton-Boykin-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-21674\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PHILANTHROPY-Hamilton-Boykin-photo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hamilton Boykin\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hamilton Boykin[/caption]\r\n\r\nStarted as a program of the S.C. Department of Health &amp; Environmental Control, Bluffton Med-I-Assist\'s original set-up was to help people fill out prescription assistance paperwork. However, Hamilton and other volunteers at Bluffton Med-I-Assist wanted to provide more immediate help, so they partnered with outside pharmacies to provide low-cost options for basic prescriptions. Volunteers then focused on raising money to cover drugs that pharmacies couldn\'t subsidize.\r\n\r\nIn the last year and a half, Bluffton Med-I-Assist has also provided free eye exams and glasses through a voucher system with Wal-Mart. This program alone has increased program expenditures by 350%. Hamilton sees \"big built-up demand\" for eye exams and glasses, as these services often get overlooked when rent is due and the cupboards are bare.\r\n\r\nLooking forward, Hamilton wants to make sure Bluffton Med-I-Assist can keep up with increasing demand for its eye care and prescription services. Part of that will come from the group\'s participation in Lowcountry Giving Day, an online fundraiser happening May 5<sup>th</sup>, when an anonymous donor will match up to $10,000 in gifts made to Bluffton Med-I-Assist at <a href=\"http://www.lowcountrygivingday.org\">www.lowcountrygivingday.org</a>.\r\n\r\n“We see a scene repeated frequently at Bluffton Med-I-Assist,\" explained Hamilton. \"People come in who have not had their medicines in several months. They are starting to physically suffer, and they\'re scared. To be able to respond and meet their needs is truly rewarding.”\r\n\r\n<em>Each week, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. If you’re interested in learning more about philanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to our regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400.</em>', 'The Philanthropy Corner for March 12th-18th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-philanthropy-corner-for-for-march-12th-18th', '', '', '2015-04-16 16:30:50', '2015-04-16 20:30:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21676, 4, '2015-03-12 21:29:24', '2015-03-13 01:29:24', 'Beaufort County Council voted unanimously to lease its historic federal courthouse building to the Santa Elena Foundation, whose mission is the discovery, preservation, and promotion of Santa Elena, the 16th century settlement established on present-day Parris Island.Located on Bay Street in downtown Beaufort, the historic building will serve as the setting for a unique cultural interpretive center destined to become an important attraction for local, national, and international visitors. In addition, the building will include a planned archeological laboratory and serve as the first headquarters for the foundation.\r\n\r\n“The strategic purpose of the Santa Elena Foundation is to accurately position Santa Elena in the historical record by promoting the role of the early Port Royal Sound colonial communities in the settling of America,” said Dr. Andy Beall, Santa Elena Foundation Executive Director. “We are most grateful to Beaufort County Council for allowing us the use of this historical building and providing the foundation with an excellent location to share with the public this important story.”Foundation and County leaders hope that some of the interest, energy, and capital directed to the early settlements of Jamestown, Virginia and Saint Augustine, Florida will now be shared with Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n“We are very pleased to lease the federal courthouse to the Santa Elena Foundation,” said Beaufort County Council Chairman Paul Sommerville. “The proposed cultural interpretive center will serve as a major attraction for Beaufort County and as an introduction to this very important, little known American story.”\r\n\r\nThe foundation plans to move into the building July 1, 2015. An initial opening of the cultural interpretative center is planned for early 2016, followed by a grand opening later that year, 450 years after the founding of Santa Elena.  For more information about the Santa Elena Foundation, visit www.santa-elena.org.', 'Beaufort County leases historic courthouse ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-leases-historic-courthouse', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:29:24', '2015-03-13 01:29:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21676', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(21678, 4, '2015-03-12 21:32:37', '2015-03-13 01:32:37', 'On March 8th, The Outside Foundation hosted a Clean Up of the Broad Creek. Seventy-four volunteers participated in the event and collected over 400 pounds of trash, 98 percent of which was recycled. Most volunteers went out in kayaks, others chose to pick up trash by land or by power boat.\r\n\r\nThe event was made possible by a grant from Beaufort County Public Works’ “Keep America Beautiful” initiative. Atlantic Community Bank sponsored the event by providing clean up supplies and door prizes for volunteers. Publix Grocery Store provided snacks for volunteers. Local watersports company Outside Hilton Head provided free kayak rentals for volunteers.\r\n\r\nAmong the volunteers were 9 Marines, several members of the Whole Foods Market, Atlantic Community Bank and Outside Hilton Head teams, as well as volunteers from local non-profit Watercookies. The trash pulled out of the Broad Creek included a downed telephone pole, abandoned dingy, a pogo stick, assorted plastic tubing, part of a wheelbarrow and lots of fishing line.\r\n\r\nThe clean-up was the first of 2 planned for 2015 by The Outside Foundation. In 2014 the events collected over 500 pounds of trash and engaged over 200 volunteers.\r\n\r\n“Thanks to all who volunteered at the Broad Creek clean-up. Each person has contributed to improving the health of our Creek. We look forward to hauling more trash out of the Creek this Fall “ said Jean Fruh, The Outside Foundation Executive Director.\r\n\r\nThe Outside Foundation is a local non-profit with a mission to get kids outside and to protect and preserve our local environment. The Foundation is dedicated to creating awareness, expanding knowledge, and developing a responsible understanding of nature and the environment. Ongoing projects of the Foundation include trash clean-ups by kayak, donation programs and the Kids in Kayaks program, which aims to get every 7th grader in Beaufort County out kayaking.', 'Volunteers clean up Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'volunteers-clean-up-port-royal', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:32:37', '2015-03-13 01:32:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21680, 4, '2015-03-12 21:33:38', '2015-03-13 01:33:38', 'U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) recently announced the nominations of 48 South Carolina students to the United States Military Service Academies for the class of 2019. Senator Scott’s nominations, for the class of 2019 from the Beaufort area are:\r\n\r\n• Zachary Taylor Scott, Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, United States Naval Academy\r\n\r\n•   Lee Philip Levesque II, South Carolina Connections Academy, United States Air Force Academy\r\n\r\nTo be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by a Member of Congress or other authorized nominating source.  However, final admission is determined by the respective academy.', 'Local students nominated by Sen. Scott for Service Academies', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-students-nominated-by-sen-scott-for-service-academies', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:33:38', '2015-03-13 01:33:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21680', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21682, 4, '2015-03-12 21:35:47', '2015-03-13 01:35:47', 'The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County is accepting applications for summer 2015 camp staff positions including day camp counselors, assistant day camp counselors, certified teachers, lifeguards and swim lesson instructors.\r\n\r\nApplications are due April 1, 2015. Applicants will be contacted by phone prior to Interview Day on April 4, 2015.\r\n\r\nDetailed job requirements including an explanation of qualifications can be found on the YMCA website at www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com/employment-opportunities. The application is also available on the website for you to download, or visit the YMCA in person, located at 1801 Richmond Avenue in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nThe YMCA of Beaufort County is part of a 256 year old worldwide organization that enables the citizens of Beaufort County to develop values and behaviors that are consistent with our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County opened its doors in 1996. It is a locally autonomous organization made up of voluntary membership that is open to individuals of all ages, race, religion, incomes and abilities. Programs and services incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and the YMCA encourages and challenges its staff, members, volunteers and program participants to accept and demonstrate these values. The YMCA of Beaufort County currently serves approximately 8,000 individuals through the programs and services provided.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COVER-YMCA.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21683 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COVER-YMCA-e1426210599391-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"COVER - YMCA\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" /></a>', 'YMCA of Beaufort County hiring summer camp staff', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-of-beaufort-county-hiring-summer-camp-staff', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:36:48', '2015-03-13 01:36:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21686, 4, '2015-03-12 21:40:01', '2015-03-13 01:40:01', 'The 45th Annual Lafayette Soiree will be held in the spectacular riverside garden of Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams gracious home, The George Moss Stoney House (circa 1823) at 500 Port Republic St. which is located on The Old Point in downtown Beaufort. They have also donated a fireworks display to mark the 190th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Beaufort in 1825 as a bonus to this wonderful evening.  Sip champagne in the beautiful French garden, eat delicious hors d’ oeuvres from seven of our area’s best restaurants, and bid on wonderful Silent Auction items. Then dance under a full moon with Atlanta’s best dance band, The CEO Band, back again by popular demand from last year!  <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rack-card-image-front-1.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21688\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rack-card-image-front-1-133x300.png\" alt=\"rack-card-image-front-1\" width=\"133\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMoney raised from this event will go to not only save endangered historic buildings in Beaufort, but also help rehabilitate the historic Verdier House Museum, on whose porch, the Major General Marquis de Lafayette spoke during his visit in 1825.\r\n\r\nThis year’s Chairs are the dynamic Melanie McCaffree and her husband, Brian. Joining them are Co-Chairs Laura Dukes, Lanier Laney, Terry Sweeney, and Paula Verity rounding out the event team. Irvine Gaskin of Spring Island is coordinating the food from seven of the area’s top restaurants and the talented Melea Everidge of Grayco is the Design Director for the event. They all agree you should come dance under the stars at what’s been called “One of the South’s greatest parties.”\r\n\r\nHistoric Beaufort Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary this year of supporting the preservation, protection and presentation of sites and artifacts of historic, architectural and cultural interest throughout Beaufort County. In other words, during the past 50 years HBF has been instrumental in not only restoring, hands-on and financially, scores of historic buildings, but in the late 1960s and early 1970s they were behind the National Park Service designation of 300 acres of Beaufort’s downtown and 500 sites as a National Historic Landmark District. Thus, today Beaufort retains three centuries of historic architecture.\r\n\r\nPlease join the fun by ordering your tax deductible tickets today of $125 (group tickets with sponsorship opportunities also available) at www.historicbeaufort.org or call HBF at 843.379.3331. Ticket sales are limited to just 350 attendees this year so please reserve yours early as they will sell out.', 'Anchors away', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'anchors-away', '', '', '2015-03-12 21:40:01', '2015-03-13 01:40:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21686', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21700, 4, '2015-03-26 19:38:20', '2015-03-26 23:38:20', '<strong>Make it a night to remember in Beaufort</strong>\r\n\r\nThe production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Shakespeare Rep will be this Thursday - Sunday March 19-22 at USCB. Shakespeare Rep continues its Season of Wonders with a lovely, modernized interpretation of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set in 1967, the Summer of Love, A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings a lot of happy vibes and great music to help fuel the comic masterpiece. You can get tickets to the play by visiting http://www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or calling 843-521-4145. The tickets to the show are $20.  Plus, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights you can make it an evening to remember by starting with dinner hosted by Southern Graces at the Beaufort Inn. It will be four courses that promise to make your mouth water. And all this for only $25 per person. Reservations are required (843-379-0555).\r\n\r\n<strong>First in free organ concert series to begin</strong>\r\n\r\nDr. Sarah Mahler Kraaz will present the first in the free spring organ concert series on Friday, March 20th at noon at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort. Dr. Kraaz is Professor of Music and Chair of the Department and Organist of the College at Ripon College in Wisconsin, where she teaches piano, organ, harpsichord, music history, counterpoint, Women in Music, Topics in 20th-century American Popular Music, and Music and War. Her Scottish folk songs and sea chanteys have been published, and her anthem, “The Bitter Winter,” was premiered by the Ripon College Choral Union in 2008.\r\nConcerts are free and open to the public. For further information contact Patricia Gould, 843.522.1712, ext. 214 or email her at pgould@sthelenas1712.org; or visit www.sthelenas1712.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>March event at the St. Helena Branch Library</strong>\r\n\r\nThis event is a “Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre” on Friday, March 20th at 4 p.m. This is a fundraiser for teen services through the Friends of the Beaufort Library. Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson along with a host of book characters to solve the mystery of who killed King Henry, VIII. The cost is $10 per person (payable at the door) for dinner which gives you a choice of either Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo or Plain Pasta with marinara sauce and steamed broccoli. Dinners are served with beverage, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. All proceeds are tax deductible. The event will take place at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd; St Helena Island. For additional information or to RSVP, please call 843-255-6487.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lookin’ for just the right thing?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe annual Beaufort Academy Junior Class Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 21st – in the BA gym.\r\n\r\n<strong>Spring cleanup planned for Port Royal</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department, Solid Waste and Recycling Section, and Keep Beaufort County Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., are jointly hosting a Great American Cleanup event in the Town of Port Royal.  The event will take place on March 21st. Keep Beaufort County Beautiful will lead a land cleanup beginning at 7:30 a.m. Beaufort Kayak Tours will lead a water cleanup beginning at 10:00 a.m. from the Sands Beach to the Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve. Great American Cleanup events offer volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools, communities, businesses, and other groups to take action and get involved with their environment.  Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success. Those interested in volunteering for the land cleanup should contact Kathryn Madden at kmadden@bcgov.net and plan to meet at the Port Royal Town Hall located at 700 Paris Avenue. Individuals interested in the water cleanup should contact Beaufort Kayak Tours to reserve a kayak free of charge at info@beaufortkayaktours.com or 843-525-0810. Event organizers will provide trash bags and safety vests.  Volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring gloves and a bottle of water.\r\n\r\n<strong>Players invited to adaptive golf clinic</strong>\r\n\r\nAdaptive golf instructors will be out at The Legends at Parris Island this Saturday teaching players with disabilities how to enjoy the game of golf. The free monthly clinic, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial and Legends, is being held this Saturday, March 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. on the driving range. Civilians, veterans and active military personnel are invited to join the free two-hour session and learn how to use adaptive techniques and tools to tee off and putt better than ever. Whether you’re recovering from a stroke, spine or joint injury, amputation or traumatic brain injury, you can have fun playing golf and improve your balance and coordination in the process. Adaptive Golf clinics are held the third Saturday of each month and are open to everyone. Other events and tournaments also are scheduled regularly. For more information or to register, contact either Beaufort Memorial physical therapist Steve Giammona at (843) 522-5850 or Sgiammona@bmhsc.org, or PGA professional Andy Hinson at (843) 228-2240 or hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marines’ charity dinner helps military families</strong>\r\n\r\nDo two things at once. Enjoy a delicious spaghetti &amp; meatball dinner with all the fixins’ on Saturday, Mar. 21st between, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and at the same time, raise money to help military families. If you close your eyes you’ll think you’re dining in Italy…OK, Port Royal. This fine feast is provided by the nonprofit Marine Corps League Yellow Footprints Detachment chefs! Where will this feast be? At AMVET’s located at 1831 Ribaut Rd., The cost is only $10 for adults and kids eat for $5; Dine in or takeout plus a cash bar. Dinner, silent auction &amp; chances to win a home defense shotgun will benefit Youth Scholarships &amp; Marine Family Outreach programs. You can buy tickets from League members or at door. You can also get them at Spectrum Graphics, 196 Sam’s Point. Rd., Lady’s Is. &amp; Computer Dynamics, 399-B Parris Island Gateway. For additional information contact Bernie Eveler at (843) 525-1059 or email him at eveler1154@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are you ready to run? Ready to eat?</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin in the 7th Annual Beaufort Twilight Run 8K/5K in Habersham, on the weekend of March 20-21st beginning with a pasta dinner on Friday night and followed by a fun day of racing starting at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. There will be 1/4 mile Fun Run for kids and a Lowcountry Oyster Roast with live music from Tell Scarlet on Saturday night. The Beaufort Twilight Run supports Riverview Charter School opened in 2009. The school’s mission is to create a small, diverse learning community that actively engages students in meaningful and innovative learning experiences. Emphasizing “learning by doing,” family and community involvement, and engaged citizenship. For more information visit www.beauforttwilightrun.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dr. Ken Meyer gives lecture on Swallow-tailed Kites</strong>\r\n\r\nIf you love birds, and support the protection of our birds, don’t miss this important lecture on March 21st by Dr. Ken Meyer who founded and now directs the nonprofit Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI), located in Gainesville FL where they study and supports management and conservation of rare birds. Prior to the 1900s, Swallow-tailed Kites nested in 21 states, but a decline from 1880 to 1940 resulted in the present scattered population mainly in six southeastern states. The Swallow-tailed Kite is of critical conservation concern to all state agencies, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Partners in Flight, Audubon, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Since 1988, the staff of Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) has studied the yearround ecology and behavior of Swallow-tailed Kites to inform management and conservation planning. Ken will share with us critical strategies in place for conservation and the support of a rigorous population monitoring program. The Meet and Greet will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Fripp Community Center followed by the lecture at 7:00 p.m. If attending, please bring a small plate of nibbles. For additional information, please contact: patrick.r.cotter@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Welcome spring with Bridges Prep art auction</strong>\r\n\r\nHelp us raise funds for public restrooms to be added at the Washington St. Park. Join us on Monday, March 23, between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at our Main Campus located at 1100 Boundary St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Program honoring five local women  </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Hestelle Woodbury Women’s Missionary Society of Grace Chapel A.M.E Church presents it’s Annual Women’s History Month Program Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. The national theme for 2015 is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” Five women in the areas of education, social services, cultural arts, administration, and community services will be honored at the program. Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing five local women. For more information call 843-525-0708 or 843-524-6091.\r\n\r\n<strong>AAUW to host dinner and yoga info session</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet on Tuesday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m., at The First Presbyterian Church at 1201 North Street. Our dinner will be catered by Debbi Covington. Glenda Stecki, Yoga Instructor, will speak about “The Benefits of Yoga.” We hope all members will attend and bring a friend. We also invite new members to join our group, which works to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. For details, contact Dr. Diana Steele at 522-2796 or steele.diana@comcast.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tween event at the Lobeco Branch Library</strong>\r\n\r\nNail Art for Tweens is being offered FREE at the Lobeco Library. Come design your own nails, a perfect afternoon for 9-13 year olds, but registration is required so call early to reserve your spot. It will be on Thursday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway. For additional information contact the library at 843-255-6481. Website:  beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Join the second annual VOLKSMARCH</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island announce the second annual VOLKSMARCH or People’s Walk on Saturday, March 28th. Walks along the lagoon and through the maritime forest will feature major segments of the Hunting Island Trail System. Walkers can start from the Nature Center (next to the fishing pier) anytime from 9 a.m. to 3pm. Following signs along the path, the walk can be completed in 1.5 hours. Contributions ($10 for a participation pendant) will benefit the Discover Carolina Program for local schools.So, get your friends and neighbors together and join us! For more information, visit www.friendsofhuntingisland.org.', 'What To Do the week of March 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-march-19th-25th', '', '', '2015-03-26 19:53:39', '2015-03-26 23:53:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21700', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21709, 4, '2015-03-26 19:56:18', '2015-03-26 23:56:18', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PETS-CAT-OF-THE-WEEK-Rita.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21710\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PETS-CAT-OF-THE-WEEK-Rita-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - CAT OF THE WEEK Rita\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rita is a gorgeous cat who needs some time to get to know you. She is very playful, and her personality will light up when you bring out a laser. Come make friends with Rita at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-77', '', '', '2015-03-26 19:56:18', '2015-03-26 23:56:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21712, 4, '2015-03-26 19:57:39', '2015-03-26 23:57:39', 'Some people place a great deal of importance on the breed of pet they get. I don’t know why, but they do. Both Prof. Percy and I are Heinz 57 varieties and we seem to be doing just fine, thank you very much. Sorry, got side-tracked… Anyway, people can be drawn to a specific breed for many reasons including trivial things that a certain celebrity owns one. But many new pet owners don’t really understand breed differences so here are some very personal definitions which gain clarity as they all answer one question, “How many dogs/cats does it take to change a lightbulb?”\r\n\r\nI asked that question at the dog park I go to and this is what I heard:\r\n\r\nGolden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, and we’ve got our whole lives ahead of us. Why rush?\r\n\r\nBorder Collie: OK. And then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code.\r\n\r\nDachshund: You know I can’t reach that silly lamp!\r\n\r\nDoberman: Make me.\r\n\r\nLab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!\r\n\r\nAustralian Shepherd: First, I’ll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...\r\n\r\nSo how would a cat answer that question? “Silly. Cats don’t change light bulbs. My humans do. So when is dinner?”\r\n\r\nNeed we say more? Dr. Parker T. Barker signing off.', 'How many pets does it take to change a lightbulb?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-many-pets-does-it-take-to-change-a-lightbulb', '', '', '2015-03-26 19:59:52', '2015-03-26 23:59:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21715, 4, '2015-03-26 20:00:56', '2015-03-27 00:00:56', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker and Prof. Percy Pussycat\r\n\r\nThis week friends we are going to take a look at what makes a good cat toy and how can you tell a good cat toy from a great one. Professor Percy, (as we like to call him,) has shared with me his thoughts on the subject. So, what makes a great cat toy? The first criteria he looks for is high quality construction. Without that, you are wasting your money. Secondly, does it provide more than one activity for your cat to do? Can he chase it, bat it around, etc.? Multi-dimensional toys are infinitely better than ones that are just one trick ponies (a little joke). And lastly, will it appeal to many different kinds of cats – from kittens to seniors and Siamese to Alley Cats.\r\n\r\nOne of Professor Percy’s personal favorites is called a turbo scratcher. The concept is a round toy with a scratch area on the inside that spins and a ball in a track on the outside. Hours of fun here.\r\n\r\nNext up is called a crinkle cave. This ingenious toy serves as a good place to hide, or ambush unsuspecting prey, and definitely has the feel of being inside a box. But a colorful box. I will concede that the material on some of them isn’t the best (it can definitely rip) but repair is as simple as clear packing tape. And the price is more than reasonable for a multi-use cat item.\r\n\r\nAnd two of the simplest and most fun toys to play with are a regular old cork your cat  can bat around and a box or bag to hide in. You used to be able to find corks in the top of all wine bottles. You can still find them – and no, we are not advocating that you consume lots of wine just to find a cork  –  but they are around. And paper grocery bags (not plastic) or paper shopping bags are always a hit.\r\n\r\nSo, you can spend lots of money on cat toys, some money on cat toys, or simply do some recycling of packaging from liquids you have already consumed. Check for online reviews before you invest. Your cat is going to be happy with whatever you bought her so enjoy it together and remember to smile at the end of the day.\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'Here are a few suggestions for cat toys', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'here-are-a-few-suggestions-for-cat-toys', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:04:41', '2015-04-06 01:04:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21715', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21717, 4, '2015-03-26 20:03:16', '2015-03-27 00:03:16', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nNow, I know I’ve heard that name somewhere. Way back, some time. But, as usual, we have things to do and things to learn and things to taste, all before we talk a bit more about Nora. So, let’s move it on. Busy us. As usual.\r\n\r\nWe’re doing California this week. Napa Valley. A Pinot Grigio. I’m thinking, so that we can learn more about our grape and our winery, and who the heck Nora Desmond is, we should just say Napa and move on. OK? (Yeh, sure. Anything to get to the wine tasting quicker.) As we should remember, Pinot Grigio is the same grape as Pinot Gris. In the United States, which name is used on the label is more a marketing choice than anything else. Most Oregon wineries call theirs “Pinot Gris” because their soil and climate make wines that are more similar to French Pinot Gris from the Alsace region. So they use the French name. From California, Pinot Grigio sells better so, there we are. Ours is a Pinot Grigio.\r\n\r\nPinot Gris has been known in the Burgundy region of France since the middle Ages. It is probably a clone of Pinot Noir, the great red variety that has made Burgundy wines since the Romans and before. Pinot Noir was also one of the few varieties grown in Champagne, where they originally tried to duplicate the better wines from Burgundy. (Of course, that was before the winemakers of that region accepted their bubbles and moved on.)  Until the AC for Burgundy was passed, in the 1930’s, Pinot Gris was allowed as a blending variety in even their most expensive red wines. It seems the more modern style, meaning back then, was for darker colored wines with deeper flavors.\r\n\r\nPinot Gris was first introduced into the United States in 1965 by David Lett, at his Oregon winery, Eyrie. Pinot Gris/Grigio came to California in the 1980’s. Now, there are more than sixteen hundred acres of it planted, with more coming as the variety increases in popularity.\r\n\r\nThe flavors and textures of Pinot Gris/Grigio wines vary with where the grapes are grown and the winemakers’ style. The basics are this - Pinot Grigio often yields soft, low acidity wines. They can be slightly aromatic. They have stone fruit and citrus flavors. Less ripe grapes lean toward lime and green apple flavors. More ripe and we get Meyer lemons and white nectarines and peaches. Beyond the fruit flavors, there are possible almond, honeysuckle, clove, ginger and saline flavors. In California, because that’s where ours is from, the wines are more light bodied with crisp, refreshing flavors. And a sharp, nervy finish. All of which makes these wines very food friendly. Seafood, sushi, Asian meals, goat cheeses, dishes with green herb seasonings, vegetables and much more.\r\n\r\nOur winery for this week is Swanson Vineyards. Carl A. Swanson was a Swedish immigrant who settled in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1896. He opened a grocery store that eventually grew into an agricultural empire with poultry farms and creameries. His sons, Gilbert C. and W. Clarke became part of the family business and moved the company into prepared foods. The Swanson family became known for their frozen dinner brand, launched in 1953. A totally ground breaking idea in its day. Carl’s grandson, Clarke, Jr., had a career in business (newspapers, television and banking), but in 1985 decided to return to his agricultural roots. Napa Valley grape growing. In the mid-1980’s, they were one of the first producers of a Napa Valley Merlot. At a time before the valley was established as one of the great wine regions in the world. Since then, more family members have joined the team, and the winery has been able to hire top quality people. And, Swanson was the first vineyard to plant Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio in Napa. (A quick story. My first ever purchase of a California wine for myself, years ago, was Swanson Sangiovese. I had grown up with French wines, so that was a big deal!)\r\n\r\nSwanson Pinot Grigio, our wine for this week, is a treat. The grapes come partly from the Swanson estate vineyards in Oakville and partly from a cooler vineyard located in Napa’s Oak Knoll district and, sometimes, a bit from a Santa Barbara super premium vineyard. Whole clusters of the grapes are crushed and, then, cold fermented to total dryness in stainless steel tanks. The lees are stirred every week, adding flavors and complexities. No oak is used. The aromas of the finished wine include pears, lychee nuts, Meyer lemons with peach and melon flavors. And a touch of guava. It has some minerality, and some weight and body. More like an Alsatian Pinot Gris than an Italian Pinot Grigio. With food, this wine does really well with light pasta dishes, seafood, and - well you’ve seen the list. But the winemaker that the Swanson’s hired was Chris Phelps, after he studied oenology at the University of Bordeaux, and made wines with the Moueix family (from Chateau Pétrus) and then made wine at Caymus in Napa. I know that’s a bit of name-dropping, but the resume here has to be noted. And what does he eat with his Swanson Pinot Grigio. Oysters. For $18.99.\r\n\r\nWell, almost done. Phew. All we still have to cover this week is Nora Desmond. So, Nora Desmond was a character played by Gloria Swanson in the 1950 film “Sunset Boulevard.” Gloria Swanson, had a Swedish father, like our vineyard, but sadly not related. The actress, though, was one of the first to believe in the benefits of organically grown foods. In “Sunset Boulevard,” she drank Champagne. But she would have drunk our Swanson Pinot Grigio. Why? Because its grapes are sustainably grown. The circle is complete. Enjoy.', 'What would Nora Desmond drink?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-would-nora-desmond-drink', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:03:16', '2015-03-27 00:03:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21717', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21719, 4, '2015-03-26 20:04:37', '2015-03-27 00:04:37', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nA Weather Vane is an instrument for showing the direction of the wind. A “Weather Vain” is an obnoxious person bragging about their great weather. You know that person who has the uncontrollable urge to send texts and emails about the wonderful weather they are having while others are suffering. They send pictures of themselves wearing shorts and t-shirts out fishing while their brothers and sisters are shoveling snow. They brag about how many “inches” of sunshine they had that day. Clearly these “Weather Vains” have not read Dale Carnegie’s book, “How to win friends and Influence people”.\r\n\r\nThe residents of Boston who have endured over one hundred inches of snow this year are not prepared to see the “Weather Vain’s” Facebook post showing him drinking a martini on his back deck. On the other hand, they don’t mind seeing a Boston couple’s Caribbean vacation pictures posted because everyone knows they will be back in the cold by the end of the week.\r\n\r\nWe here in South Carolina have had a pretty chilly winter, but we must refrain from complaining about our forty degree days. There are people in the North who would have loved to just get out of the single digit temperatures. They are posting pictures on Facebook now of their thermostats above freezing – a warming trend. A friend of mine told me the story of her son who lives in Staten Island and takes the ferry to Manhattan. She said what used to be a short trip for him was turning into an hour long ordeal.\r\n\r\nThe last thing he wanted to hear was her complaining about our two nights of freezing temperatures. Their lives have been disrupted this winter. School delays and cancellations; bus, train and airplane  delays. Government offices shut down. Let’s face it, these people are just not in a good mood right now! Do not rub it in that you were playing golf all weekend! They do not want to know about your sunburn. That is just down right cruel.\r\n\r\nSo the next time you are chatting with a relative up north. Be sensitive. Understand that they have had a particularly bad winter. Of course, when they send you pictures next August enjoying their comfortable seventy degree weather while we are sweltering here,  you might want to provide them with the definition of a “Weather Vain”.', 'A “Weather Vain” ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-weather-vain', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:05:14', '2015-03-27 00:05:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21719', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21722, 4, '2015-03-26 20:06:23', '2015-03-27 00:06:23', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\n\r\nBeing in the new community arena of real estate, I often get the ‘why Beaufort’ question. Obviously, my instinctual reaction is one of disdain and contempt as if everyone with a freckle or a pulse should know the countless reasons to live by the sea. Withholding my unrequited flare for the sarcastic, I do my very best to answer without prejudice. Keeping it as simple and poignant as possible, I share some of the most basic of why’s. Having lived in the biggest of cities to the smallest of towns, I speak confidently in comparative terms.\r\n\r\nFirst, there is the water. A calming ebb and flow no matter the day, no matter the situation and no matter the company, the water delicately dances to and fro with no discrimination. It flows just as gently for the monetarily challenged as it does for the more economically comfortable. It cares not your political disposition, your background or your address. It nourishes our town, rinses clean the sediment and welcomes solitary debate. Never underestimate a population that draws strength from a natural ebb and flow.\r\n\r\nMention is often made of our seemingly limited egress. It is true many of our roads have two lanes. While the rest of the world highways and freeways, we find ways to slow down. Traffic jam consists of glimpses of sailboats, tug boats, shrimp boats and your neighbor’s boat doing that which we all secretly crave. Political conversations at length, won’t change the simple scenario that possibly our roads suit the lay of our land quite well. Part of our marsh side mystique is the ability to travel without four wheels. When surrounded by Mother Nature’s intricate interstate, travel is both subjective and liberating.\r\n\r\nI have found that home seekers from all over search Beaufort for that certain something.  Often I watch them scale down their mental checklist deciding if our small town measures up. Shopping, entertainment, health and the menu of modern “must haves” is as predictable as sand gnats in the summer. Their cars, purses and pockets are filled with printed accolades touting our area as one of America’s greatest small towns. Will they be happy? Can they see themselves living in beautiful Beaufort by the Sea? Travel magazines, retirement pamphlets and tourism treasures, although polished and precise, won’t come close. Unless they choose to call our quirky little town home, they may never know that we are connected by more than just a few bridges.\r\n\r\nCountless clichés arise depicting the life of our small town. Yes, everyone knows everyone even if by accident. We live in a fishbowl, a glass house. Not much can be done, said or thought without traveling faster and with more power than the common cold. Cheering for the wrong football team can cause long term rifts just as cheering for the right football team can cause long term hangovers. Friendships span the test of time, the test of proximity and the test of Water Festival. When one of our own, has their world shaken more knees are bent and prayers raised than any month of Sundays combined. The ties that bind, bind strongly and without fail.\r\n\r\nOver the next few months my office will house many conversations, comparisons and collective compromises. Our town will greet travelers, visitors and future residents with our infamous southern charm and grace. Many will dine in our waterside restaurants, tour our historic streets and shop in our small businesses; however, a few will hear the unspoken, feel the unpublished and love the untainted just enough to call Beaufort home. Just as many of us have already done. Happy Springtime beautiful Beaufort by the Sea.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Celadon Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</em>', 'Why choose Beaufort – a heartfelt answer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-choose-beaufort-a-heartfelt-answer', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:06:23', '2015-03-27 00:06:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21724, 4, '2015-03-26 20:08:32', '2015-03-27 00:08:32', 'The fifth year of the award winning gardening series, “Lunch and Learn” begins Saturday, April 18th. The Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association sponsors these free Saturday noon programs at the Gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers’ Market at Heritage Park. Lectures, workshops and classes are led by local professionals and Master Gardeners.\r\n\r\n“No where else can you find the kind of climate specific gardening help you get at ‘Lunch and Learn’. These classes are valuable sources of information from gardeners who have experience in gardening in this unique climate,” says the program’s producer, Sandra Educate.\r\n\r\nNo registration is necessary and the classes are free—just bring a folding chair to the Gazebo at noon. Every class has exciting door prizes and plants to give away. The series runs from April 18th through August 29th.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2015 “Lunch and Learn” Schedule</strong></p>\r\n•  April 18 - Program title: Making Good Bones with speaker J. Weidner. It all starts with “The right plant, in the right place, in the first place”.\r\n\r\n•  April 25 - Program title: Gardening for the Physically Challenged and Just Plain Lazy Gardener with speaker Alice Massey. Shortcuts, tips and tools to help you get up, down and around the garden with the least effort.\r\n\r\n•  May 2 - Program title: Hypertufa Containers with speakers Marti Webster and Sandra Educate. Learn how to make these concrete look-alike, but lightweight containers. We’ll give away what we make!\r\n\r\n•  May 9 - Program title: Air Layering with speaker Will Balk. A 2 foot clone of your favorite plant in the same time it takes to make a 2” inch cutting!\r\n\r\n•  May 16 - Program title: Drip Irrigation with speaker Hugh Jamison. Hands down, the best class for saving money in your garden. And yes, you can do it.\r\n\r\n•  May 23 - Program title: Going Bananas with speaker Pat Lauzon. Edible and ornamental. They can fruit here in the Lowcountry… If you treat ‘em right.\r\n\r\n•  May 30 - Program title: Camellias with speaker George Cannon. The mainstay of Lowcountry fall and winter gardens.\r\n\r\n•  June 6 - Program title: Trees and Shrubs with speakers Robbie Robertson and Sandra Educate. We’ll show you the correct way to plant by planting one right here at the Gazebo.\r\n\r\n•  June 13 - Program title: Orchids, Epiphytes and Succulents with speaker Martha Jamison. What other perennial plants do you know of that bloom for months and months?\r\n\r\n•  June 20 - Program title: Daylilies and Ground Covers with speakers Natalie Bowie and Susan Simmons. The Dynamic Duo will give you the straight skinny on both.\r\n\r\n•  June 27 - Program title: Carefree Plants with speaker Jenny Staton. Plant ‘em and forget ‘em. Almost. Just get them off to a good start.\r\n\r\n•  July 4 - Program title: Put Up Jobs with speaker Sandra Educate. Our grannies called it “putting up.” Preserve nature’s bounty by canning, freezing, drying and pickling.\r\n\r\n•  July 11 - Program title: Wreaths from Back Yards, Ditches, and Thrift Shops with speakers Peggy Allard and Sandra Educate. Spend pennies to make these look like designer florist creations.\r\n\r\n•  July 18 - Program title: Ornamental Grasses and Sedges with speaker Gary Baker. There is a grass for every place in your garden. Old favorites and new introductions.\r\n\r\n•  July 25 - Program title: Fall Vegetable Gardens with speaker Laura Lee Rose. Start now and you can harvest ‘till spring. As always, there will be seeds to share.\r\n\r\n•  August 1 - Program title: Rain Gardens Look Down My Rain Barrel Slide Down My Cellar Door with speaker Joe Allard. The beautiful answer for a place that floods or has poor drainage. And a Rain Barrel for a door prize!\r\n\r\n•  August 8 - Program title: Hummingbirds with speaker Sue Roderus. Invite these enchanting creatures into your garden.\r\n\r\n•  August 16 - Program title: Fall Color with speaker Carol Guedalia. Brighten your landscape and garden right into winter.\r\n\r\n•  August 22 - Program title: Gardening is for the Birds with speakers Jenny Station and Alice Massey. Or it should be! And a surprise visit from a feathered friend or two!\r\n\r\n•  August 28 - Program title: Keeping it Growing with speaker Amanda McNulty. Our signature end of season class. Put on your funny hats and come!', 'Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association kicks off their “Lunch and Learn” series ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-master-gardeners-association-kicks-off-their-lunch-and-learn-series', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:08:32', '2015-03-27 00:08:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21724', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21726, 4, '2015-03-26 20:17:40', '2015-03-27 00:17:40', 'The LowCountry Institute’s Master Naturalist class is a 12-session course given in partnership with Clemson University. The class introduces you to the habitats, inhabitants, and environmental issues of the Lowcountry through field-based, experiential learning. It is both fun and informative, and according to many of the 700+ former participants, a “must-do”.\r\n\r\nRegistration for the fall 2015 course will open March 15. The class will meet Sept. 21-Dec. 7 on Mondays. The class is always full, and has been filling very quickly! So if you are interested in participating, please plan to sign up in a timely manner. Visit the LowCountry Institute’s Master Naturalist page and click on the dragonfly icon on the left side of the page. If you have any questions, contact Kristen Mattson at kmattson@lowcountryinstitute.org or 843-987-2732.', 'Register today for Master Naturalist class', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'register-today-for-master-naturalist-class', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:17:40', '2015-03-27 00:17:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21726', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21728, 4, '2015-03-26 20:19:16', '2015-03-27 00:19:16', 'The Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association is proud to present Walter Reeves, the most respected garden guru in the south on Thursday, March 26th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Technical College of the Lowcountry located at 921 Ribaut Road, for a fascinating look at how to understand plant damage when you see it.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21729\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/OUTDOORS-Walter-Reeves.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-21729\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/OUTDOORS-Walter-Reeves-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Walter Reeves\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Walter Reeves[/caption]\r\n\r\nEver puzzled over a diseased flower or a shrub with holes in the leaves?  How can you figure out what is afflicting your plants without being a plant pathologist or an entomologist?  Atlanta’s garden expert, Walter Reeves, will teach you how to look for patterns in the plant damage you see. This will help you know whether a bug, a disease or something else has caused the problem. General Admission is $10.00.  Walter will conduct a plant clinic after the lecture, so bring your weeds, insects or plant damage for Walter to inspect and lend his expertise.\r\n\r\nWalter is the author of 9 books about gardening and hosts the TV show “Your Southern Garden” aired on public television. Learn more about Walter at his website at www.walterreeves.com.', 'Why do my plants have holes in the leaves?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-do-my-plants-have-holes-in-the-leaves', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:19:32', '2015-03-27 00:19:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21728', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21732, 4, '2015-03-26 20:20:57', '2015-03-27 00:20:57', 'In girls’ high school soccer, Beaufort Academy managed to edge St. Andrew’s 1-0 on Tuesday (March 10). Beaufort Academy won on a goal from Allison Alvarez. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 2-1 overall. Battery Creek dropped to 1-2 following a loss to Bishop England. Goalkeeper Tower Jones registered 18 saves as Bishop England blanked Battery Creek 9-0.', 'BA edges St. Andrew’s, BC loses', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-edges-st-andrews-bc-loses', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:20:57', '2015-03-27 00:20:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21734, 4, '2015-03-26 20:21:31', '2015-03-27 00:21:31', 'In boys’ high school tennis, Beaufort High beat Hilton Head Christian 5-2 on Tuesday (March 10). Beaufort High took to the court for the first time since finishing 3-1 in the Florence Tennis Tournament. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 4-1.', 'BHS handles HHC, 5-2', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-handles-hhc-5-2', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:21:31', '2015-03-27 00:21:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21736, 4, '2015-03-26 20:22:29', '2015-03-27 00:22:29', 'After becoming an outstanding football player at Beaufort High and being a second team All- American at Newberry College, Ron Parker recently completed his first year in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs where he played at both cornerback and safety positions. Parker started 15 of the 16 games and had 94 tackles and one interception.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21737\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"100\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-NEWS-Ron-Parker.jpg\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-21737\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SPORTS-NEWS-Ron-Parker.jpg\" alt=\"Ron Parker\" width=\"100\" height=\"135\" /></a> Ron Parker[/caption]\r\n\r\nParker is headed back to Kansas City having just signed a new five-year contract with the Chiefs for $30 million which includes a base salary plus incentives for interceptions and post season play.\r\n\r\nMany sports writers feel Parker’s play was critical to the success of one of the league’s best defenses last year and feel he will be a key element in how they do this coming season. We all wish Parker a successful and safe next couple of years and plan on watching a lot of him on Sunday’s. Go Chiefs!', 'Beaufort High’s Ron Parker resigns with Kansas City Chiefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-highs-ron-parker-resigns-with-kansas-city-chiefs', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:22:29', '2015-03-27 00:22:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21736', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21739, 4, '2015-03-26 20:23:17', '2015-03-27 00:23:17', 'The Hilton Head Island boys’ golf team won its season-opener at the expense of Beaufort High defeating the Eagles 141-167 at Dataw Island Club’s Cotton Dike Course on Wednesday March 11th. Keaton Butler and Matthew Campbell paced Beaufort High with a 39 apiece followed by Alex Porter 42, Tim Feltner 47, R.J. Heape 49.', 'Beaufort High drops match to Hilton Head Island ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-drops-match-to-hilton-head-island', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:23:17', '2015-03-27 00:23:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21739', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21741, 4, '2015-03-26 20:23:48', '2015-03-27 00:23:48', 'Beaufort High rolled past Berkeley in a boys’ high school soccer game on Tuesday March 10th, winning 6-0. With the win, BHS improved to 6-1-1 overall. Jack Gambla paced Beaufort High in the victory with a hat trick and one assist. Joining Gambla in the Beaufort High scoring column, Noe Caballero and Tyler Videtto netted one goal apiece. Defensively, Beaufort High limited Berkeley throughout the match.', 'Beaufort High blanks Berkeley, 6-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-blanks-berkeley-6-0', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:23:48', '2015-03-27 00:23:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21741', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21743, 4, '2015-03-26 20:24:34', '2015-03-27 00:24:34', 'Four different BA players netted a goal in a 6-2 win over St. Andrew’s on Tuesday March 10th. Reyn Robinson and Ryan Muniz paced Beaufort Academy with two points and one assist apiece. Jack Olsson and Joe Bhoi scored one goal each for BA in the win. The victory allowed Beaufort Academy to even its overall record to 1-1.', 'Beaufort Academy boys’ soccer team Posts Win over St. Andrew’s', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-boys-soccer-team-posts-win-over-st-andrews', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:24:34', '2015-03-27 00:24:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21743', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21745, 4, '2015-03-26 20:25:01', '2015-03-27 00:25:01', 'Battery Creek’s Eric Freeman has been selected to play in the North-South All-Star Basketball Game. Freeman will suit up for the South who will face the North squad at 3 p.m. on Saturday (March 21). The athletic Freeman averaged 15.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while battling a knee injury. He was instrumental in Battery Creek reaching the Class 2-A Lower State Semifinals.', 'Freeman selected for North-South All-Star Game', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'freeman-selected-for-north-south-all-star-game', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:25:01', '2015-03-27 00:25:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21747, 4, '2015-03-26 20:25:37', '2015-03-27 00:25:37', 'Freshman Franzi Knoetsch carded a 1-under-par 71 to earn medalist honors and lead the University of South Carolina Beaufort women’s golf team to a 37-shot victory in the Old South Intercollegiate on Monday.\r\n\r\nKnoetsch edged teammate Samantha O’Donnell by two shots for the individual title as the Sand Sharks posted a team score of 311 and easily defeated NCAA Division III schools Denison (348) and Wooster (354) and NAIA foe Columbia College (376). USCB’s B-team finished fourth at 367.\r\n\r\nLina Sekerkova, playing on the B-team for USCB, posted a 79 to finish third, while Emily Turner (82) was fifth, Moa Kristenson (85) tied for seventh and Tori DeGroodt (86) was ninth to round out the Sand Sharks’ top lineup.\r\n\r\nLindsey Mapes and Alexa Wilson posted 94s and Maggie Black shot 100 for the B-team.', 'USCB Women’s Golf wins Old South Intercollegiate Tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-womens-golf-wins-old-south-intercollegiate-tournament', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:25:37', '2015-03-27 00:25:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21747', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21749, 4, '2015-03-26 20:26:20', '2015-03-27 00:26:20', 'The Beaufort High baseball team managed to pull away from familiar foe Hilton Head Prep when the two teams hooked up for the first time in the young 2015 season last week. Beaufort High first baseman Mattison Pike belted a grand slam in the top half of the seventh inning to push visiting Beaufort High past Hilton Head Coach 12-6 on Wednesday (March 11). The productive Pike drove in six of the Eagles’ 12 runs. He narrowly missed smacking a pair of home runs. Pike clubbed a double that nearly cleared the bases in the fourth inning. Brady Cormier accompanied Pike as another heavy hitter for the Beaufort baseball team. Cormier provided additional RBIs for the Eagles in the victory. After high school is over, Pike is headed to Winthrop University. Hilton Head Prep had its opportunities in the early-season South Carolina high school baseball matchup. The Dolphins, however, couldn’t make the most of their offensive opportunities. Prior to the start of the game, former Major League Baseball pitcher Steve Trout threw out the first pitch.', 'Eagles double up Hilton Head Prep, 12-6', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eagles-double-up-hilton-head-prep-12-6', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:32:02', '2015-03-27 00:32:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21751, 4, '2015-03-26 20:27:11', '2015-03-27 00:27:11', 'In an early-season South Carolina high school baseball game, Kyle Lanning pitched Battery Creek past Wade Hampton as the Dolphins prevailed 9-4 on Wednesday (March 11). Following the victory, Battery Creek evened its record to 1-1. Lanning earned the win.  The Battery Creek pitcher thrived throughout the regular-season matchup. Closing the game out in strong fashion, Battery Creek pitcher Tyler Hoffman picked up the save. Offensively for Battery Creek, Deanthony Moore went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs.', 'Dolphins down Wade Hampton, 9-4', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dolphins-down-wade-hampton-9-4', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:30:54', '2015-03-27 00:30:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21754, 4, '2015-03-26 20:28:40', '2015-03-27 00:28:40', 'Behind a strong pitching performance by Michaux Gee, Battery Creek beat Whale Branch 14-2 in its season-opener on Tuesday March 10. Gee, strong from start to finish, allowed only one hit and didn’t walk anyone in the contest. Battery Creek used a balanced hitting attack to win convincingly against Whale Branch. Pacing Battery Creek at the plate, Victoria Hill went 3-for-4 with two singles, a triple and two RBIs. Hill provided the Dolphins with a boost at the plate in more than one inning. Also enjoying a multi-hit game for Battery Creek, Kyleigh Peeples went 2-for-3 with a double. Aiding the Battery Creek offensive attack, Julianna Greer delivered a triple and two RBIs.', 'Battery Creek wins season-opener over Whale Branch', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-wins-season-opener-over-whale-branch', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:28:40', '2015-03-27 00:28:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21756, 4, '2015-03-26 20:29:21', '2015-03-27 00:29:21', 'Playing at home, the Beaufort High softball team committed five errors and couldn’t make up for the defensive miscues, eventually falling to Colleton County on Friday. Visiting Colleton County pulled away to defeat the Eagles 11-3 in the early-season high school softball matchup. Following the loss, Beaufort High dropped to 1-2. Offensively for Beaufort High, Mari Cook and Rebecca Heate each went 1-for-2. Cook also had two walks in the game versus Colleton County. Beaufort High is scheduled to host Berkeley on Wednesday. The Eagles have additional upcoming games scheduled versus Hilton Head, Bluffton, Battery Creek, Berkeley and Thomas Heyward Academy.', 'Eagles commit five errors, fall to Colleton County', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eagles-commit-five-errors-fall-to-colleton-county', '', '', '2015-03-26 20:29:21', '2015-03-27 00:29:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21756', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21760, 4, '2015-03-26 20:34:07', '2015-03-27 00:34:07', '<strong>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</strong>\r\n\r\n•  Friday, March 20: BA’s Shadow Day!  Students in grades 1-11 are invited to spend the day shadowing a BA student, learning more about the school, and getting to know the teachers.  Lunch is included, so please RSVP soon to MJ Simmons at 843-524-3393 or mjsimmons@beaufortacademy.org.\r\n\r\n• Saturday, March 21: The annual BA Junior Class Community Yard Sale will be held in the BA gym.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday-Thursday, March 26th-28th: The Annual BA Science Expo.  The community is invited to attend on Thursday, the 26th, from 5 to 6 p.m.', 'School Notes for the week of March 19th-25th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-march-19th-25th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:21', '2018-07-12 15:00:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21760', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21763, 4, '2015-03-26 20:36:42', '2015-03-27 00:36:42', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-Choir-e1427416655540.png\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21764 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-Choir-e1427416655540-254x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Megan Alvarez, a 4th Grade student of AMES Academy, for being selected into the South Carolina Elementary Honors Choir. This group recently performed at the Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia. The Elementary Honors Choir provides a unique opportunity for SC students to perform high quality literature with other exceptionally talented young musicians and singers. It discovers and encourages vocal talent in SC Elementary Students by holding high standards of vocal performance.\r\n\r\nPictured above: Music teacher, Mrs. Peggy Copley, and Megan Alvarez at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.', 'Megan Alvarez selected for SC Elementary Honors Choir', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'megan-alvarez-selected-for-sc-elementary-honors-choir', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:21', '2018-07-12 15:00:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21763', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21768, 4, '2015-03-26 20:39:06', '2015-03-27 00:39:06', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-LIMS-Leadership.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21769\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-LIMS-Leadership-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOL NEWS - LIMS Leadership\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nOn March 7th the students of the Lady’s Island Junior Leadership class visited the Beaufort History Museum now located in the old Arsenal building in downtown. Students listened to President Anna Schaffer and Dan Regan discuss Beaufort’s past. Our afternoon session was devoted to the Beaufort National Cemetery under the direction of Ms. Pat Simmons. As we toured the grounds Ms. Simmons explained to us the significance of this historical landmark.', 'Lady’s Island Junior Leadership class', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-junior-leadership-class', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21768', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21771, 4, '2015-03-26 20:39:47', '2015-03-27 00:39:47', '“The dining-in is a formal dinner function for members of a military organization or unit. It provides an occasion for cadets, officers, noncommissioned officers, and their guests to gather together in an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, fun, and social rapport. It is important to emphasize that a dining-in celebrates the unique bond or cohesion that has held military units together in battle, rather than become just another mandatory function.”\r\n\r\nThe 2015 Dining-in, hosted by the Beaufort County School District, included the top 25 cadets from each high school’s JROTC program and offered a few elements of a real Dining-in event such as it was a formal affair with dinner, toasts, awards, and a guest speaker. The “exhibition drill” event is unique to our dining-in and that’s because we wanted to have an event that would continue the competition for the Superintendent’s Cup Trophy.\r\n\r\nLeadership Award Recipients:\r\n•  Battery Creek High School - Cadet Lt. Col. Bianca Zaragoza\r\n•  Beaufort High School - Cadet Lt. Col. Tucker Pettigrew\r\n•  Bluffton High School - Cadet Lt. Col. Cameron Etheridge\r\n•  Hilton Head Island High School - Cadet Lt. Andrew Fletcher\r\n•  Whale Branch Early College High School - Cadet Lt. Col. David Mitchell', 'Local students win JROTC Leadership Awards at dining-in event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-students-win-jrotc-leadership-awards-at-dining-in-event', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21771', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21773, 4, '2015-03-26 20:45:18', '2015-03-27 00:45:18', 'Mrs. Portia Johnson’s 6th grade World History classes recently held their annual “Black History Expo” at Lady’s Island Middle School. The Expo highlighted African Americans who have made “significant contributions” to our society.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21775\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-LIMS-BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH-Kaylee-Cayo-pictured-RIGHT.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21775\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-LIMS-BLACK-HISTORY-MONTH-Kaylee-Cayo-pictured-RIGHT-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"Taylor Cornish presenting George Washington Carver.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Taylor Cornish presenting on George Washington Carver.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21774\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-LIMS-Mr.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21774\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-LIMS-Mr-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"Garrett Smith, Ariana Watson, and Claire Davis presenting on Mr. John Burr.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Garrett Smith, Ariana Watson, and Claire Davis presenting on Mr. John Burr.[/caption]\r\n\r\nKaylee Cayo and her team members chose to present L.C. Bailey, the inventor of the first “folding bed”. Miss Cayo said that she “…really enjoyed working as a group and really enjoyed making the life size pictures of her subject while presenting to different people.”\r\n\r\nShe was not the only student to present, Taylor Cornish, for example, presented George Washington Carver. Miss Cornish said “What I enjoyed most about the project was doing the hard work and then being able to show it off.” George Washington Carver, as the readers may remember, helped the agriculture industry with his work in cotton, sweet potato, soy bean and peanut production.\r\n\r\nFinally, Garrett Smith said what he enjoyed most was using technology to do the research and learn new things about interesting people. Mr. Garrett worked with his team to complete research on Mr. John Burr, who is credited with inventing the modern rotary lawn mower.', '6th grade at Lady’s Island Middle explores Black History', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '6th-grade-at-ladys-island-middle-explores-black-history', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21773', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21777, 4, '2015-03-26 20:46:34', '2015-03-27 00:46:34', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-BHS-READ-ACROSS-AMERICA.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21778\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-BHS-READ-ACROSS-AMERICA-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOL NEWS - BHS READ ACROSS AMERICA\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a>\r\n\r\nHead Football coach Mark Clifford arranged for Beaufort High football players, cheerleaders and Driver’s Ed students to share their love of reading during the annual Read Across America celebration. This year, they visited classes at Port Royal and Lady’s Island Elementary Schools, where the “big kids” read favorite books to younger students. This is the 4th year that Coach Clifford has officially been part of RAA, and has also supported Beaufort High’s Reindeer Readers program that has included all of our feeder elementary schools. We appreciate the efforts of Coach Clifford and his students to highlight the importance of reading for all!', 'Beaufort High supports Reading Across America', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-supports-reading-across-america', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21777', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21780, 4, '2015-03-26 20:47:51', '2015-03-27 00:47:51', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-Riverview-Jr.-Scholars-2015.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21781\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOLS-Riverview-Jr.-Scholars-2015-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS -Riverview Jr. Scholars 2015\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" /></a>\r\n\r\nRiverview Charter School congratulates our 8th grade students who qualified as South Carolina Junior Scholars for their outstanding performance on the PSAT. Pictured from left to right: Front Row: Gabriella Morales, Annalee Chiaviello; Back Row: Connor Brown, Luke Miller and Sam Stewart.', 'Riverview Scholars', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-scholars', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21780', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21783, 4, '2015-03-26 20:48:58', '2015-03-27 00:48:58', 'Park University announces the availability of the Military Family Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The scholarship consists of a 15-hour award for the academic year commencing August 17, 2015 and ending July 31, 2016. The scholarship may be used at either the home campus in Parkville, MO or in the classroom at the Beaufort Campus Center.\r\n\r\nEligible applicants for the scholarship are individuals who have not been a Park University student for more than one year at the time of application and who are non-military family members of active duty military personnel residing in the Beaufort area. The only other requirement is a 3.0 grade point average for all college courses taken or a 3.0 high school grade point average for individuals who have not attended college. The application period is March 1 through March 31, 2015. Application forms may be obtained at the Park University  MCAS Beaufort office (Bldg. 596, Room 212) or the Parris Island office (Bldg. 923, Room 35). Additional information may be obtained by calling 843-228-7052.', 'Park University Military Family Scholarship available', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'park-university-military-family-scholarship-available', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21783', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21785, 4, '2015-03-26 20:50:30', '2015-03-27 00:50:30', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-BRIDGES.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21787\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SCHOOL-NEWS-BRIDGES-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOL NEWS - BRIDGES\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nMs. Newton’s kindergarten class at Bridges Preparatory School is counting down to Spring! First, they learned about worms and how they are beneficial to plants by building their very own worm dome, conducting different experiments to learn about worms and learning that they could grow up to be zoologist, biologist, or oligochaetologist (a worm scientist). The worms were then moved to a composting bin that will help plants in the school garden grow big and strong!', 'Youngsters learn worms are good', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'youngsters-learn-worms-are-good', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21785', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21790, 4, '2015-03-26 21:03:32', '2015-03-27 01:03:32', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Enjoy these photos from the recent HELP of Beaufort called Happy Days For HELP Prom Night 2015. HELP offers clothing assistance, family assistance, mobile meals, financial assistance, and more to more than 8,000 local residents. Since photos don’t lie, lots of fun was had at their annual fundraiser. There are many ways for you to Help HELP. From volunteering, to donating household items they need, to running a fundraising drive.\r\nIt all helps. Thank you to everyone who came out and made Prom Night 2015 such a success.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Captured Moments Photography</strong></p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"21791,21792,21793,21794,21795,21796,21797,21798,21799,21800\"]', 'Prom Night 2015 benefits HELP of Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'prom-night-2015-benefits-help-of-beaufort', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:03:32', '2015-03-27 01:03:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21790', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21802, 4, '2015-03-26 21:07:50', '2015-03-27 01:07:50', 'In high school and college, Lime Lite Salon owner Dawn Faivre was frequently asked by friends to style their hair for special events. “I would often forget to allow time for myself because I enjoyed helping them get ready,” Dawn says. “This is when I knew cosmetology was my passion and decided to pursue it as a career.”<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PROFILE-DAWN-LEFEVRE-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21803\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PROFILE-DAWN-LEFEVRE-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"PROFILE - DAWN LEFEVRE 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn 2001, the Greensboro, North Carolina native attended Trident Community College and received her cosmetology license. Since then, she’s been on a path to improve each client’s day.\r\n\r\nAccording to Dawn, running a salon is about “having a not so happy-go-lucky client transform into laughter and smiles or supporting someone through a hard time by just being there to listen.  It’s not just creating great hair, it’s also about the bonds and trust that are built.”\r\n\r\nOf course, as owner of Lime Lite Salon, Dawn is also responsible for banking, payroll, orders, day-to-day management, coordinating in-salon education and overseeing all operations in addition to her favorite part of the job – being a full time “behind the chair” stylist.\r\n\r\nAlthough Dawn recently celebrated Lime Lite Salon’s sixth anniversary, she opened the salon with David Watson in 2009.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21804\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"213\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PROFILE-DAWN-LEFEVRE-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21804\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/PROFILE-DAWN-LEFEVRE-3-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dawn, John, Caroline and Thomas Faivre\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dawn, John, Caroline and Thomas Faivre[/caption]\r\n\r\n“The process was scary, but so exciting. We started with four stylists. This past July, I went from co-owner to sole owner of Lime Lite Salon. Over the years we’ve been so grateful to receive the Readers Choice Salon award four times. Lime Lite was also recently featured in a full-page write up in American Salon magazine.  I plan to continue strong community involvement and providing the best service possible. I don’t believe things like this happen without the best stylists and customers a business could have. I am more than grateful and proud of the salon’s success.”\r\n\r\nDawn says that she learns something new every day, from what she calls “hair prickles” - confessions of what someone used as a styling product in a pinch – to details about wonderful trips around the world and a wealth of information people are willing to share.\r\nLime Lite Salon has supported many local charities and organizations including The Festival of Trees and Dragon Boat Race Day. They also offer free haircuts to anyone who is donating her or his hair.\r\n\r\nDawn’s family includes her husband John, daughter Caroline, who’s in fifth grade at Coosa Elementary School, and Thomas, a first grader at Riverview Charter School.\r\n\r\n“We recently added seven members to our family,” Dawn says slyly. “Our seven hens are very happy in their hen house that John built.  At first we didn’t know what we would do with the eggs, but now that’s not a problem at all.”\r\n\r\nA snow skier since she was 10, Dawn looks forward to an annual ski trip with her sister. Since snow is in short supply in the Lowcountry, Dawn says her second love is paddle boarding. But it’s obvious that Lime Lite Salon is very close to her heart.\r\n\r\n“Lime Lite’s staff is my second family,” she says. “Without this talented group the salon would not be what it is today. Looking back, I had no idea how rewarding being a hairstylist could be.”', 'Dawn Faivre: Lime Lite Salon owner believes in working hard and love what you do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dawn-faivre-lime-lite-salon-owner-believes-in-working-hard-and-love-what-you-do', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:07:50', '2015-03-27 01:07:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21802', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21806, 4, '2015-03-26 21:11:14', '2015-03-27 01:11:14', 'Will I have enough money in retirement? It’s a question more and more Americans are asking. Baby boomers in particular wonder if they’ll be able to live comfortably and securely when they leave the workaday world. The good news is that you may be able to retire with confidence and enough assets — if you get organized. That means thinking about what you want retirement to be, reviewing your current investments and benefits, and taking maximum advantage of some investment vehicles designed to provide retirement income. As with so many things, the key is to set clear goals and then pursue them.\r\n\r\n“People who are getting ready for retirement are more financially responsible than their counterparts who are not planning for retirement,” says David Karr, a CPA with the accounting firm of David E. Karr and Associates, LLC, in Rockville, Md. “People who spend less than they make and take maximum advantage of the opportunities presented them to save for retirement, these people understand that life is not all about today. If you want a nice retirement life, you need to start planning as early as possible.”\r\n\r\nSetting retirement goals is not just about dollars and sense. It’s also about drawing on your values and hopes to create a satisfying life. For some, that may mean continuing to work past age 65, or even starting a new career. Others, of course, may be ready to stop laboring and start relaxing, volunteering, traveling or pursuing a pastime.\r\n\r\nBecause each individual’s idea of the perfect retirement is different, everybody will have different financial needs. Try to determine what yours will be based on your vision of being retired. Don’t accept the conventional wisdom that says all of us will require 60 to 80% of our income when we stop working. Instead, try to estimate a budget for your specific vision of retirement.\r\n\r\nStart by noting what you spend on the basics — food, shelter, clothing, health care and transportation. Include expenses for raising children and the mortgage, if it still needs to be paid off. Also, if you keep working, account for any income you anticipate. Add costs for travel, hobbies, entertaining, donations and a second home, if that’s something you’ve worked toward attaining. Think about what might happen to your taxes and apply that information accordingly. While admittedly imprecise, this estimate should be a fair starting place for creating a retirement budget.\r\n\r\nAs you look ahead, be sure to consider that, realistically, you may be retired for a long time, and your finances need to reflect that fact.\r\n\r\n“If you retire at 65, you have a life expectancy of another 20 to 25 years. That’s a long, long time not to have a regular check coming in,” Karr says.\r\n\r\nOnce you have a sense of your financial needs, look at the benefits you’re confident you’ll receive. Make sure you know what you’ll get from your employer. This typically will take only a quick visit to the human resources department.\r\n\r\n“Make sure you talk to well-informed people. Make sure they know what they’re talking about. Get all the facts. Sometimes there are gross misunderstandings about what you’ll get. You want to focus too on when you get benefits,” Karr says.\r\n\r\nAlso, review your savings and investments. Then check on your Social Security benefits. Once a year, Social Security sends a statement of these. If you don’t have one, then use the benefit calculators at the Social Security Web site — www.ssa.gov.\r\n\r\nWhen you know your goals and estimated expenses and income, you can create a written retirement plan that covers investments held in retirement and nonretirement accounts. As you do, it’s a good idea to look at several sources of income that you can use to save and invest.\r\n\r\nBegin by considering using an Individual Retirement Account. Two types particularly deserve attention — traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Traditional IRAs tend to work best for people who believe they’ll be in a lower tax bracket during retirement and meet the criteria for making tax-deductible contributions. Earnings and contributions are taxable as ordinary income when withdrawn, and withdrawals prior to age 59½ may trigger a federal 10% penalty. Payments from the account must begin when the investor reaches age 70½.\r\n\r\nThe Roth IRA generally appeals to people who want tax-deferred earnings, are OK with the idea of making aftertax contributions now in exchange for tax-free distributions in retirement and who expect to be in the same or a higher tax bracket when they retire.1 Holders of Roth IRAs often use them because they also may need access to their savings. The Roth IRA requires no minimum distribution during the investor’s lifetime. With both IRAs, investors make periodic contributions and direct how the money will be invested.\r\n\r\nBesides IRAs, annuities2 also may have a place in your portfolio. An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company in which the insurer agrees to make periodic payments to you, beginning either immediately or at some future date. Annuities are designed to be long-term investments used for retirement. They have contract limitations, fees and charges that include, but are not limited to, mortality and expense risk charges, sales and surrender charges, administrative fees, and charges for optional benefits. There are limitations on the amount of funds that may be withdrawn without a charge, and withdrawals reduce annuity contract benefits and values. Additionally, withdrawals of earnings are subject to ordinary income tax, and a federal 10% penalty may apply to withdrawals taken prior to age 59½.\r\n\r\nAnnuities have two basic forms — fixed and variable. Fixed annuities appeal to conservative investors because they deliver a fixed payment at a regular interval. On the other hand, variable annuities generally offer a range of investment options, and the value of your investment will vary depending on the performance of the investment options you choose, which may directly impact the payments you are able to receive.\r\n\r\nUltimately, proper planning may help you get the retirement you desire, if you know what you want and what your options are — and pursue both with resolve and clarity.\r\n\r\nTogether, we can discuss:\r\n• Your vision and goals for retirement\r\n• How an annuity might help strengthen your retirement plan\r\n• Whether a traditional IRA or Roth IRA makes sense for you\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Katie Cuppia Phifer, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC at 843-982-1506.</em>', 'Income strategies for retirement', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'income-strategies-for-retirement', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:11:14', '2015-03-27 01:11:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21806', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21808, 4, '2015-03-26 21:13:18', '2015-03-27 01:13:18', 'By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nLife is extraordinary! There is nothing ordinary about it…nor has there ever been as far as I can remember. Ordinary people have extraordinary experiences every day! But many of us pretend that we don’t. The Edgar Cayce’s and the Sylvia Browns of this world are not as unique as you may think. Everyone has psychic gifts…everyone. It is our nature.\r\n\r\nHave you ever had an experience that you could not explain? Have you ever “felt” like something was wrong, only to find out later that something in fact had happened? Have you ever felt like you were protected, when you should have been injured? Have you ever thought of someone, only to have the phone ring and it was them? You are not alone. You have experienced something extraordinary. It is not as rare as you may think. In fact it’s quite common, if you pay attention. Some people have the unique gift of communicating with animals. Some report seeing and hearing angels. We have seen evidence in scientific experiments that prove people can communicate telepathically.\r\n\r\nMore and more, children are remembering who they were in another life. Their stories are fascinating. There is no way these children could know the details of a time long before they were born. People like Kim Russo and Theresa Caputo are famous for helping others with readings from their loved ones who have crossed over. The only real difference between us and them is that we have yet to discover our own gifts. If special gifts run in your family, you would have grown up knowing that it’s very real. But if you grew up in a family that had other beliefs, then you may have been told that isn’t possible, or worse.\r\n\r\nIf you think of mankind as an orchestra, some people are more gifted with wind instruments while others are better at strings or percussion. All are vital parts of the orchestra, but each has its own specialty, so to speak. Maybe your gift is knowing when the phone is about to ring. Perhaps you have prophetic dreams. Do animals come to you? What about Nature Spirits? Do you have the gift of healing? Insight?\r\n\r\nWe have a magical nature about us. There is more to us “ordinary” people than meets the eye. We know things we’ve never been taught. We know things that other people have never told us about themselves. We are capable of assisting in miraculous healings…how? How can we do these things? My Master Teacher, who you may know as the humble carpenter from Nazareth once said; “What I have done, you will do and more”. I don’t think he was joking. I also don’t think we do any of this by ourselves. In my experience as a healer, I am very clear that the energy which heals does not come from me, but through me. Over the years I have been witness to many miracles…spontaneous healings that cannot be explained by anyone, including their doctors.\r\n\r\nSkepticism is healthy. I can’t remember who said this; if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything…or something to that effect. Every day I exercise my right to disbelieve in anything that doesn’t feel right. I also do not believe everything I think…as I have proved myself wrong many times. Your personal experiences are what change your heart. And once you know, you cannot not-know.\r\n\r\nI believe we are here to help each other. And I think these Gifts of the Spirit are meant to assist us in that endeavor. What is your gift? What did you bring to the party to share? How can you help?\r\n\r\nAn Extraordinary life is awaiting you…will you join us?\r\n\r\n<em>You can find Susan Stone at Beaufort Chiropractic. She is an Intuitive healer, Reiki Master, minister and counselor. Author of “We Heard You,” available on Amazon.com You may contact Susan at theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.</em>', 'Life is extraordinary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'life-is-extraordinary', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:13:18', '2015-03-27 01:13:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21808', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21810, 4, '2015-03-26 21:17:46', '2015-03-27 01:17:46', 'By The Habitat for Humanity ReStore\r\n\r\nLast month we upcycled headboards and footboards as examples of unique projects for our do-it-yourselfers. Upcycling is the process of converting an item and giving it new life as something useful and often beautiful as well as creative. You can find all kinds of goodies to re-invent at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore or at consignment or thrift stores in the area. When you are poking around a thrift store your eye is often drawn to something that speaks to you, but in its present state it is not something you would want to use. So here are some great ideas you can do with picture frames.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DIY-SECTION-PICTURE-FRAME.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-21813\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DIY-SECTION-PICTURE-FRAME-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DIY SECTION - PICTURE FRAME\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Key Holder:</strong> Refurbish your frame, put a few hooks inside the top and hang!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DIY-CHALK-BOARDS.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-21811\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DIY-CHALK-BOARDS-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"DIY - CHALK BOARDS\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Chalkboard:</strong> Try making a chalkboard frame to hang on your wall or sit on the kitchen counter! It’s SUPER easy. You just need a picture frame, and a can of chalkboard spray paint you can find at the hardware store. You take out the glass, lay it on newspaper and spray the whole glass plate with chalkboard spray paint. You may need two coats. Once it’s totally dry, put it back in the frame, and you’re done. The frames provide you with the unique look. You can distress them, paint vivid colors, or match them and make a set.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DIY-TRAY.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-21812\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DIY-TRAY-150x149.jpg\" alt=\"DIY - TRAY\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tray: </strong> It is simple DIY to create a chic tray to display items or to serve on at parties. Select a picture frame with raised edges to look more like a tray. Finish it as desired. Cut a piece of wallpaper or decorative paper to insert into the frame. You can add handles on your tray as well. Purchase drawer pulls, which can be purchased at the ReStore, and screw them into the top of the frame. Or you can put little “feet” under the tray with wooden balls glued on.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jewelry Holder: </strong> Paint your frame or distress it. Fashion racks out of dowels or even twigs and hang necklaces from them. Or mount hooks (as in key holder) and hang necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.\r\n\r\nAs you can see, an exciting find can be turned into all kinds of useful and eye-catching things. We always encourage you to UPCYCLE when you can. It’s a great way to be an example to everyone of recycling in a different way.\r\n\r\n<em>The ReStore is a great place to pick up such items and all proceeds go to a good cause. The LowCountry Habitat for Humanity ReStore is located at 616 Parris Island Gateway in Beaufort and is open Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Donations welcome. Call 843-525-0055 to schedule your FREE pick up.</em>', 'Up with upcycling: the many uses of picture frames', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'up-with-upcycling-the-many-uses-of-picture-frames', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:17:46', '2015-03-27 01:17:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21810', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21815, 4, '2015-03-26 21:19:42', '2015-03-27 01:19:42', 'Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) of the Lowcountry will continue to offer its free tax preparation program until April 15. The program, which is intended to aid low-to-moderate income individuals and families, has completed more than 1,000 tax returns at its various sites around the Lowcountry, since commencing annual operations earlier this year.  VITA has multiple locations throughout the area and is operating an extensive weekly schedule which, while subject to change, is currently as follows:\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mondays</strong></p>\r\n•  Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\r\n•  Saint Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, Saint Helena, 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Thursdays</strong></p>\r\n•  Beaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.\r\nFridays\r\n•  YMCA, 1801 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Saturdays</strong></p>\r\n•  Lobeco Branch Library, 1862 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\r\n•  USC-Beaufort, Gateway Campus, 1 University Boulevard, Bluffton, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nMark Schneider, VITA Program Coordinator said, “Our VITA program sites are open on a rotating schedule, which should provide a convenient time and place for qualifying taxpayers to access our services. The lines and waiting times are shorter than earlier in the tax season, so now is a great time to use our services.”\r\n\r\nVisit www.vitalowcountry.org for more information about the program.', 'Free tax preparation program available', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'free-tax-preparation-program-available', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:19:42', '2015-03-27 01:19:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21815', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21817, 4, '2015-03-26 21:22:08', '2015-03-27 01:22:08', 'During the South Carolina Press Association’s annual meeting on Saturday, March 14, the 2014 News Contest Award winners were announced, recognizing journalism excellence for newspapers across the state. The Island News received six awards for photography, writing and page design.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21818\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COMMUNITY-NEWS-AWARDS-The-children-at-Kid-Fest-by-Bob-Sofaly-won-third-place-in-the-Feature-Photo-category.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21818\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COMMUNITY-NEWS-AWARDS-The-children-at-Kid-Fest-by-Bob-Sofaly-won-third-place-in-the-Feature-Photo-category-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"The children at Kid Fest by Bob Sofaly won third place in the Feature Photo category.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> The children at Kid Fest by Bob Sofaly won third place in the Feature Photo category.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAmong all 20 weekly newspapers with a circulation more than 4,500, photographer <strong>Eric Smith</strong> took second place in the Sports Action Photo category. In the same division, photographer <strong>Bob Sofaly</strong> won third place in the Feature Photo category.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pamela Brownstein</strong>, former editor of The Island News, received four awards. For weekly papers with a circulation more than 4,500, she took second place in the categories of Column Writing, Photo Page Design, and Page One Design Portfolio. She also won second place in the Feature Headline Writing category among all weekly newspapers in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21819\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COMMUNITY-NEWS-AWARDS-This-photo-of-the-Beaufort-River-by-Eric-Smith-won-second-place-for-Sports-Action-Photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21819\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COMMUNITY-NEWS-AWARDS-This-photo-of-the-Beaufort-River-by-Eric-Smith-won-second-place-for-Sports-Action-Photo-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"The photo of the Beaufort River by Eric Smith won second place for Sports Action Photo.\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> The photo of the Beaufort River by Eric Smith won second place for Sports Action Photo.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are proud of the hard work our staff puts into The Island News week-in and week-out and are delighted that they have received this much deserved recognition for their contribution to the paper’s success. Our readership continues to increase which is a reflection of our community’s appreciation of The Island News,” said publishers Kim Harding and Elizabeth Newberry.\r\n\r\nThis is the fourth year in a row The Island News has been recognized by the South Carolina Press Association, with 17 awards total.', 'The Island News wins six South Carolina Press Awards ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-island-news-wins-six-south-carolina-press-awards', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:22:54', '2015-03-27 01:22:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21817', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21822, 4, '2015-03-26 21:25:27', '2015-03-27 01:25:27', 'The South Carolina Senate recently passed a ban on powdered alcohol, agreeing that the substance is just too dangerous even after the federal government approved selling it.  A brand of powdered alcohol called Palcohol was approved for sale by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau last week.  On its website, Palcohol said it hopes to start selling its product in the summer. About half the states in the U.S. are currently considering similar bans.<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/NEWS-POWERED-ALCOHOL.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-21823\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/NEWS-POWERED-ALCOHOL-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"NEWS - POWERED ALCOHOL\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe bill faces one more procedural vote before it is sent to the House.\r\n\r\nOpponents of the bill said it made no sense for South Carolina to sell alcohol in liquid form, but not in powdered form.\r\n\r\nBill sponsor Larry Martin said the powdered alcohol is more dangerous because it has no taste or odor, can be put in anything from other drinks to food and would be easier to hide than a bottle or flask of booze. He warned people could even snort it if they wanted to.\r\n\r\nIf the ban had failed, powered alcohol would be “the hottest stuff on high school campuses,” said Martin, R-Pickens. “I predict it would be the hottest stuff on a middle school campus.”\r\n\r\nSenators seemed to be swayed by Martin’s argument that if powdered alcohol doesn’t cause problems in states where it was legal, then lawmakers can always change\r\ntheir minds.', 'Powdered alcohol + schools = big problems', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'powdered-alcohol-schools-big-problems', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:26:44', '2015-03-27 01:26:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21822', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21828, 4, '2015-03-26 21:28:52', '2015-03-27 01:28:52', '<em>Stanford University Talisman to perform at Penn Center to support Gantt Cottage and Civil Rights Museum.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Penn Center National Historic Landmark District welcomes the Stanford Talisman an a cappella group from Stanford University who will perform in concert on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the historic site.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21829\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COVER-Talisman-Group-from-Stanford-Univ..jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21829\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COVER-Talisman-Group-from-Stanford-Univ.-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"Stanford University Talisman \" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" /></a> Stanford University Talisman[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Talisman, founded over 25 years ago, is an exploration of substantive, cultural music. Composed solely of college students, this Stanford group brings together human stories of struggle, triumph, and solidarity through rich and vibrant song. The group has toured across California, the East Coast, and South Africa cultivating lasting relationships and sharing meaningful experiences with their audiences and collaborators. In addition to having the privilege of working with prominent South African gospel groups, such as the Soweto Gospel Choir and the Imilonji Kantu Choral Society, Talisman has also had the honor of performing at the White House, the Olympics, and Carnegie Hall.\r\n\r\nThe concert will serve as a fund/friend- raiser event to support the renovation of Gantt Cottage which will serve as a Civil Rights Museum on Penn Center’s 50-acre historic campus. The original Gantt Cottage was named after formerly enslaved Hastings Gantt, who donated the original tract of land for the Penn School. Hastings Gantt was a business man and politician, who served in the South Carolina Legislature as a representative from Beaufort during the Reconstruction era. Hastings Gantt was an inspiration to landowners and land toiler alike. The original cottage was destroyed by fire around 1940. The current cottage, built by Penn School students, is a replacement.\r\n\r\nTwo decades later, the Gantt Cottage was utilized as a residence and respite for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, during his numerous visits to Penn Center in the 1960’s with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Penn Center was one of only two sites in the South where multi-racial groups could meet at a time of de facto and de jure segregation. Dr. King found the Penn Center’s campus a pleasant, suitable location to visit, rest, and work.\r\n\r\nRecently, volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort (UUFB) have committed to providing service to Penn Center and are assisting with much needed restorations to the exterior of Gantt Cottage. Penn Center is grateful for the support from the UUFB and to the Stanford University Talisman for providing this wonderful fund/friend raising opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe public is cordially invited to attend the Stanford University Talisman concert on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. in Frissell Community House at the historic Penn Center located at 16 Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island. Admission for the concert is: $5/Adult, $3/Youth (Ages 17-13) and Free/ Ages 12 &amp; Under. Donations are greatly appreciated, and can be made payable to Penn Center, Inc. and earmarked for the Gantt Cottage as Penn Center attempts to reach its goal of $25,000. Penn Center, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization with a mission to promote and preserve the history and culture of the Sea Islands.\r\n\r\nFor more information regarding the Talisman concert and ways to support the Gantt Cottage and the Civil Rights Museum at Penn Center, please contact Victoria Smalls, Director of History, Art &amp; Culture (843) 838-2432 or email:\r\nvsmalls@penncenter.com.', 'A performance to preserve history ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-performance-to-preserve-history', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:28:52', '2015-03-27 01:28:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21828', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21831, 4, '2015-03-26 21:41:01', '2015-03-27 01:41:01', '[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"21836,21835,21834,21833,21832\"]\r\n\r\nMeet the Honor Flight Network. This amazing nationwide group provides three day trips to US war veterans so that they can see the war memorials in Washington and Arlington that honor their service to our country. This trip is provided at no cost to the veteran and is funded entirely by private and corporate donations.\r\n\r\nBesides the veteran, Honor Flight sends trained, volunteer “guardians” on each trip to help with logistics and other needs of the veterans. But perhaps more valuable to the veteran is not the trip, but the companionship of other veterans, new friends with similar experiences and men and women who have a true understanding and appreciation for the missions these soldiers accomplished.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21837\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COVER-HONOR-FLIGHT-e1427420513950.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-21837 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/COVER-HONOR-FLIGHT-e1427420513950-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" /></a> Left to right: Jay Lloyd, Paul Coffman, Coleman White. Jay and Coleman are owners of the Johnson Creek Tavern and all three are Honor Flight Guardians[/caption]\r\n\r\nSo when Owen Hand, an Honor Flight board member, was approached by Johnson Creek Tavern co-owner Coleman White one day at the gym where they both work out, Hand listened to White’s amazing offer. White suggested that all of the dollar bills that have been tacked onto the restaurants walls and ceiling in two rooms since 1999 would be donated to the Honor Flight Network. The only catch was that somebody had to take them all down. And in stepped 20 or so marines from the Marine Corp. Air Station to do the tedious work of pulling out lots and lots of small nails from the walls. In the end, almost $13.000 was given to the Honor Flight Network.\r\n\r\nThis very generous donation will make it possible for approximately 26 veterans to make this trip in May. Besides World War II vets, those who fought in Korea and Vietnam are also eligible to go.\r\n\r\nHand recounted his experience of being with veterans at the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington. “It was probably the most powerful and moving moment I have ever experienced. No way can we adequately thank these men and women for the sacrifices they all made on my behalf - and on your behalf. The Honor Flight Network has taken 1000’s of veterans to Washington and I hope we will be able to take 1000’s more. The Johnson Creek Tavern has certainly shown what it means to be supportive of our war veterans and personally, I cannot thank them enough.”\r\n\r\nNeither can we. For more information on the Honor Flight Network go to  www.honorflightsavannah.org.', 'How do you show appreciation to our war veterans?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-do-you-show-appreciation-to-our-war-veterans', '', '', '2015-03-26 21:42:09', '2015-03-27 01:42:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21831', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(21849, 4, '2015-04-05 20:58:10', '2015-04-06 00:58:10', '<strong>Tween event at the Lobeco Branch Library</strong>\r\n\r\nNail Art for Tweens is being offered FREE at the Lobeco Library. Come design your own nails, a perfect afternoon for 9-13 year olds, but registration is required so call early to reserve your spot. It will be on Thursday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Lobeco Library, 1862 Trask Parkway. For additional information contact the library at 843-255-6481. Website:  beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Circus to the max comes to Beaufort</strong>\r\n\r\nFeatured acts include: Judit and Juergen Nerger’s Tigers—the largest and most spectacular tiger act ever! High Wire Feats—high tension thrills performed in most unusual fashion: rather than using typical balance poles, our funambulists traverse the wire aided by umbrellas! Elephants: Yes, we have them! We love our elephants! And Clowns- lots and lots of clowns. The Circus will be held at 201 Cherokee Farms Rd., adjacent to Habersham Marketplace and performances begin at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on March 26th.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fish fry to support scholarship students</strong>\r\n\r\nPlease join the St. Helena/Lady’s Island Chapter of NAACP, support scholarships for the ACT SO High School Students scholarship competition, by purchasing a ticket for or attending the upcoming Fish Fry Fundraiser.  The fish fry will be held Saturday, March 28, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. near the Lady’s Island Shell Station at the corner of Chowan Creek Rd and Old Distant Island Rd.  To purchase tickets, gain more information, or make a donation please contact: Barbara Jean at 347-497-9326 or Tonya Johnson Phillips at 843-441-4985.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free merchandise at yard sale</strong>\r\n\r\nTheraVista, The Lending Room and Roxanne Cheney Organizes team up again for Spring Clean for Joy on March 28th 7:30 to 10 a.m. at TheraVista, 263 Brickyard Point Road South on Lady’s Island. This ‘yard sale’ where everything is FREE is held twice a year to get folks feeling joyful about clearing out those unused items that just sit in closets, drawers and garages then allow others to feel joyful in receiving items that they could use now. We are currently accepting donations of items in all categories from furniture, household goods, tools, clothes, etc. For more info on dropping off donations, email theravista@gmail.com or call 843.812-1328. Together let’s spread great JOY!\r\n\r\n<strong>YMCA to host pancake breakfast fundraiser</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Childcare Staff of the Wardle Family YMCA of Beaufort County will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, March 28th at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pancakes, sausage, bacon and beverages will be served from 8 to 10 a.m. There will be a special appearance by Tux the Clown and the Easter Bunny with photo opportunities as well as musical entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA Annual Scholarship Fund which directly aids our community members through financial assistance for YMCA childcare, membership, summer camp, sports and aquatic programs. The cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child and children aged 2 and under are free. Contact Hannah Manning, Early Childhood Director, hannahmymca@gmail.com, call her at 832.522.9622  or go to their website at  www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Need a car wash?</strong>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School Band is raising money by washing cars on March 28th, April 11th, and May 2nd. They will be having this event at Bojangles located at 109 Robert Smalls Parkway from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please come out and get your car washed and support the BCHS Band.\r\n\r\n<strong>Join the second annual VOLKSMARCH</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Hunting Island announce the second annual VOLKSMARCH or People’s Walk on Saturday, March 28th. Walks along the lagoon and through the maritime forest will feature major segments of the Hunting Island Trail System. Walkers can start from the Nature Center (next to the fishing pier) anytime from 9 a.m. to 3pm. Following signs along the path, the walk can be completed in 1.5 hours. Contributions ($10 for a participation pendant) will benefit the Discover Carolina Program for local schools.So, get your friends and neighbors together and join us! For more information, visit www.friendsofhuntingisland.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>20th Annual KidFest - free to the public!</strong>\r\n\r\nThe 20th Annual KidFest, a fun day of FREE activities, games, and entertainment for families is set for Saturday, March 28th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Shopping Center (near Belk and Best Buy).  The event is presented by Marine Corps Community Services-South Carolina in partnership with the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), The Exchange Club of Beaufort and the Department of Social Services (DSS).  Over 50 local agencies will be present to educate and entertain our community in celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The DoD/OSD theme for 2015 is “Children deserve to be protected.  Know the warning signs. Help Stop Child Abuse… before it happens.” This event is free to the public.  We invite all families to join us for snow cones, crafts, fire truck tour, face painting, animals, prizes, a talent show, and much more!\r\n\r\n<strong>Learn “Brainy &amp; Bendy” yoga backbends</strong>\r\n\r\nOne Yoga Sanctuary, located at 73 Sea Island Pkwy. in Beaufort, is offering “Brainy and Bendy,” a workshop dedicated to the art of backbends, on Saturday, March 28, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Instructors Carol Morrissey and Stacy Hannah from One Yoga will lead participants through an exploration of the movement necessary to achieve safe, satisfying backbends. The cost of the workshop is $25 and advanced registration is required as space is limited. Register online at oneyogasanctuary.com or call (843) 476-1388.\r\n\r\n<strong>Friends of Garden’s Corner to hold meeting</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of Garden’s Corner will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. under the oaks at Garden’s Corner. If it is raining, the meeting will be held in the vacant building (former furniture store) on the southwest quadrant of the site. The program will include Brad Hill of BPG: Beaufort Planning Group speaking on the beautification project plan. There will be a short business meeting, update on progress and projects, election of new officers and light refreshments will be serviced. For additional information, please contact Woody Collins at 843-846-2322.\r\n\r\n<strong>LowCountry Fly Fishing Expo this weekend</strong>\r\n\r\nThe third annual LowCountry Fly Fishing Expo to be held Saturday, March 28th is just days away and there are limited tickets left. This is a great way to start learning or advancing your knowledge of the sport of saltwater fly casting. Go to our website to see all of the events and who will be offering sessions on topics like Techniques of Fly Fishing Casting, How to Tie Flies and much more. If you still need information call us at 843-524-5250 or go to our website at www.baystreetoutfitters.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Next Level Living hosts discussion event </strong>\r\n\r\nMany of us have had shameful things happen in our past and we have allowed it to take ownership in our present. Bitterness, hurt, anger, or hopelessness does have the right to vent but it does not have the right to stay. So if you want to be free from this kind of stuff, join us Saturday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. at The Quality Inn Town Center 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort. This event is FREE to the public. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to this event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Family Easter carnival to benefit the YMCA</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Link Church and Decibel Church of Beaufort is hosting a free family Easter carnival Saturday, April 4th, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Naval Heritage Park (near the skate park in Port Royal). This annual event benefits the Beaufort County YMCA Preschool. Please consider donations of Kleenex, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, Styrofoam bowls, plastic forks and spoons, learning puzzles, dress up clothes and pretend kitchen items in exchange for free entry and event participation. Vendors and activities include The Blood Alliance blood drive, inflatable bouncers, games, Sno Cones, popcorn, music by The Brewer Band and much more. For information, visit www.thelinkbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cobia on the fly</strong>\r\n\r\nThe April 8th meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishing Club will be at 6 p.m. at Bay St. Outfitters, 825 Bay St. in downtown Beaufort. The speaker will be veteran Beaufort guide Capt. Doug Gertis. Doug will speak on cobia, the species that he helped make popular in our area. A pioneer cobia expert, Doug can remember when he had the Broad River to himself during cobia season. Today we see a fleet of boats chasing cobia during the season. His talk will include refusals and how to change tactics and be successful in spite of temperamental fish. Capt. Gertis’ boat until recently held the SC cobia record at 86 lbs., and he once had two over 70 lbs. in one day on the fly. The public is welcome to attend this free event and refreshments are available. Join us for fishing talk and cobia wisdom. Anyone interested in fly fishing should attend, or check out the club at www.seaislandflyfishers.com. Call Jack Baggette at 843-441-4023 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cobia on a spinning rod</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s next meeting will be held Thursday April 9th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. As the saying goes, “When the jasmine bloom the Cobia will arrive offshore and in Port Royal Sound and St Helena Sound’. Well known Fishin’ Coach Capt. Dan Utley will deliver a Cobia presentation. He will discuss locations, tides, baits of choice, rods, reels, and particularly rigging for this well-known local species. You do not need a reservation and guests are welcomed. For additional information call Captain Frank Gibson 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Celebrate Earth Day at the Port Royal Farmers Market</strong>\r\n\r\nSupport Earth Day 2015! Enjoy the many environmental displays, live critters, activities, giveaways, and have some just plain fun on April 18th at the Port Royal Farmers Market –Heritage Naval Park. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn how to make it easy to go green in Beaufort. Have breakfast or lunch and enjoy live music while you shop for locally grown foods. Call Beaufort Conservation District for details at 843-522-8100 or email shelby.berry@sc.nacdnet.net or visit www.portroyalfarmersmarket.com.', 'What To Do the week of March 26th-April 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-march-26th-april-1st', '', '', '2015-04-05 20:59:16', '2015-04-06 00:59:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21849', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21852, 4, '2015-04-05 21:01:19', '2015-04-06 01:01:19', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Cali.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21853\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Cali-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Cali\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Calli is an enthusiastic girl who will greet you with a wiggly body, wagging tail and will roll over for belly rubs. She adores people and loves to play with her toys. Adopt this sweet girl and you will have a wonderful and loyal companion for life. So come meet with Calli at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-78', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:01:19', '2015-04-06 01:01:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21852', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21855, 4, '2015-04-05 21:03:03', '2015-04-06 01:03:03', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker and Prof. Percy Pussycat\r\n\r\nMy mom is always watching what I eat. I don’t know why but she does. I got my degree in Hoovering and I was an A+ student. I will just about eat anything unless it is green. Hate green stuff! What I’ve witnessed is that in general good dog owners do pay close attention to what goes in the mouth of their beloved pets. What we eat is very important to our overall health and well-being.\r\n\r\nIn case you didn’t know, dogs are naturally and biologically built to be carnivores. We are direct descendants of wolves, who are internally wired eat raw meat and perhaps some vegetables. Although sled dogs and racing greyhounds have been fed raw food for a very long time, the idea to introduce the same kind of diet for household dogs like me was proposed only in the past two decades.\r\n\r\nI’ve been told that in 1993, Ian Billinghurst, an Australian veterinarian suggested that it may be best for domesticated dogs to be reintroduced to their ancestral ways - the raw food diet. Basically, this dog diet consists of mainly raw meat, bones, and pieces of vegetables His idea is called the BARF diet which stands for either “Bones and Raw Food” or “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food”. Personally, for me, BARF says it all… (Remember I’m a guy and consequently love bathroom humor.)\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Benefits of a Raw Food Diet</strong></p>\r\nAlthough I love what my Mom feeds me, I have read that although it is a convenient way to feed me, the evidence clearly indicates there is a nutritional deficit in kibble as compared to raw food.\r\n\r\nHere is what the guys in the know tell me:  In a nutritional comparison, commercial dog foods contain an unnecessarily high amount of carbohydrates that typically range between 46-74% or around four times the amount of carbohydrates present in raw foods (14%). On the other hand, a raw food diet contains a high protein and fat value of 56%, while commercial dog foods offered only an average of around 18-32%.\r\n\r\nWith the higher percentage of essential nutrients, the alternative diet has shown a number of substantiated benefits such as:\r\n•  Healthier and shinier coats and skin\r\n•  Smaller, firmer stools\r\n•  Better digestion\r\n•  Improved weight management\r\n•  Cleaner and healthier teeth\r\n•  Better sleep and energy\r\n•  Reduced allergic reactions\r\n\r\nMy Mom is hearing lots of dogs are getting more specialized diets recommended by vets to remove them from grains or other ingredients that may be causing problems with them, like skin allergies or watery stools.\r\n\r\nWhile these facts are accepted by the FDA and many mainstream veterinarians, the BARF (love saying that) for dogs does not come without some negatives.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Negative Effects of Raw Food</strong></p>\r\nThe BARF diet is expensive, time consuming to prepare and hard to sustain. Even if you are willing to put in the time and money, there are other issues you need to be aware of before switching from what you are currently feeding your pet to a raw diet.\r\n\r\nFirst, while rich in protein and fat, the raw food diet does not offer a lot when it comes to other vitamins and minerals. This is because dogs are known to digest raw vegetables poorly. Although this problem can be solved by lightly cooking the vegetables to aid in digestion, it adds additional time to the food preparation.\r\n\r\nSecondly, raw meats are highly susceptible to contamination by certain pathogens and other bacteria. Since a dog’s digestive system is shorter in length and highly acidic, they are resistant to such contaminations. However, it poses a threat for our owners. The bacteria from these foods will be coming out someplace and can easily be transferred to carpets and other household furniture as well. Yuck! Should this happen, use the necessary products to prevent the transition of these harmful bacteria.\r\n\r\nBut don’t just take our word for this. You should check with your vet before changing your pet’s diet. And you should become a good label reader. If meat is the first item listed in ingredients that food will be more nutritious than one that starts with byproducts or grains like flaxseed or seaweed meal. I am not eating seaweed no matter what it looks like. My Mom feels there is probably a good balance here between nutrition and the cost/timing issues. That is why we sometimes get some boiled chicken added to our meal to make sure we are getting enough protein. Somehow she doesn’t believe that ice cream should be handled the same way. Wonder why? Anyway, happy eating friends!\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'A look at pros and cons of raw dog food diets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-look-at-pros-and-cons-of-raw-dog-food-diets', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:03:40', '2015-04-06 01:03:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21855', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21857, 4, '2015-04-05 21:06:07', '2015-04-06 01:06:07', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSpring is official now. And with it come the Spring holidays and Spring clothes in all their lovely pastel colors. So, seems to me, it’s time for pastel wines too. True, we don’t, and can’t, get assorted pastel colors. Like lavender and baby blue and mint green and soft yellow. But we can get pink. Lots and lots of lovely pinks.  Of course, in the world of wines, we call them rosés. But lovely shades they are. And lovely flavors and great with foods and holidays and Spring.\r\n\r\nAs a reminder, we should probably review a few facts about rosé wines. First, we make a distinction between blush wines and rosé wines. Blush wines are sweeter style wines. They are made by fermenting grape juice into wine, but the fermentation is stopped before all the grape sugar is converted into alcohol. That means the wine is a bit sweeter. And, these wines are made into pink wines by adding a small amount of grape juice before bottling. Rosé wines are made exactly like red wines. The juice is fermented with the skins and these red grape skins give the wines their rosé color. These skins are only left to sit with the juice or the fermented wine for short periods of time. From several hours to several days. (Red wines sit with their skins for up to three weeks, give or take, so they have more color and flavors and textures.) These rosé wines vary in their flavors, as well, depending on which grape varieties are used to make them. As we said, the shades of color also vary - from light pink to rose petal to coral to cotton candy to cherry red to ruby to raspberry. Yes, lovely colors!  If they are aged in barrels, for rosés it is usually a very short time. Which gives us one more reason to think of rosé with the arrival of Spring. They both come at the same time every year.\r\n\r\nOur rosé this week is from Oregon, specifically the Willamette Valley. This AVA is probably the best known of all the AVAs in Oregon. It consists of the drainage basin of the Willamette River and covers over five thousand acres. That means it holds most of the state’s wineries. The Willamette AVA was established in 1984, and now has six newer AVAs within it. The climate in Willamette is fairly mild all year long. Cool and wet winters and dry and warm summers. The temperature only goes over ninety degrees for five to fifteen days every year. And, it only goes below zero degrees every twenty-five years. Not all of the Willamette Valley is suitable for vineyards, but what is suitable does a great job. Around the world, it is known for producing some of the very best Pinot Noir wines in the world. So, guess what? Our rosé is a Pinot Noir.\r\n\r\nElk Cove Vineyards is our winery. Founded in 1974, by Pat and Joe Campbell, Elk Cove is still family owned and operated. Son, Adam, joined his parents in 1995 as winemaker. The couple met when they were both teenagers picking strawberries for spending money. Pat’s family was already growing grapes, before Prohibition. Joe went to Harvard and Stanford Medical School. Pat and Joe chose their property for its shallow soils, steep, hilly terrain and fabulous panoramas. The property had been a farm and they converted the original barn into their winery. In the beginning, friends helped them in the vineyards - free labor and instant customers. In addition, Joe worked in a hospital emergency room. They chose their winery name, Elk Cove, because in 1974, when the family was still living in a trailer behind their barn, a herd of elk bedded down in a clearing around the trailer. From the beginning, and still now, the Campbell family has always had hand crafted wines as their goal. And, no, they did not realize that they were pioneers in the Oregon wine industry.\r\nA side note - besides specializing in hand crafted wines, Elk Cove operates as a certified “Salmon Safe” winery. This is an official organization that promotes farming practices that keep the land and the water safe for salmon. More than sixty thousand farms and wineries are members. And, some rosés are, in fact, salmon-colored. Good segue?\r\n\r\nAnd we arrive at our 2014 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosé. The 2014 vintage in Oregon is considered to be the vintage of a lifetime. A vintage with both high quality and high quantities. The growing season, in 2014, was warmer and drier than normal, yielding lots of small bunches of grapes. According to Adam Campbell, “the amazing summer weather led to the lowest disease pressure I have ever seen, creating a harvest that was the stuff dreams are made of - little rain, gorgeous fruit, and an easy tempo making for a relaxed and delightful crush.”  Makes even me want to go work out there.\r\n\r\nAll the Elk Cove grapes are hand-harvested. And all of them are estate grown. For the Rosé, they used both young vine and old vine fruit. This combination gives them full flavor development and aromatics. The juice comes partly from gently pressed whole clusters of grapes and partly from the Saignée method (free run juice that is bled off before fermentation begins). The pressed juice and the Saignée are fermented at cold temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Then, specifically selected lots of Pinot Noir fermented red juice are blended back in for color and texture. (Yes, this is another way to make a rosé wine.) The finished wine is completely dry. It is a dusky rose color with aromas of guavas, mandarins and floral notes like camellias. Its flavors include some spicy crystallized ginger, ripe Rainier cherries and caramelized orange. And, this is a fairly full bodied rosé.\r\n\r\nAll of which gets us to food pairings. Of course, we remember pink meat with pink wine. (The colors of Spring!) Keeping in mind Easter dinner hams. But pink meats include roasted pork and pink fish. Salmon, obviously, and tuna. But all the other foods we’ve listed over time for rosés work too. Asian flavors - ginger, basil, lemongrass, barbecue sauces, vegetable dishes, smoked seafood and meat, mild cheeses. Yum!  So Happy Spring!  Color-wise and wine-wise. For $15.99. Enjoy.', 'Time for pastels again  ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'time-for-pastels-again', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:06:07', '2015-04-06 01:06:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21857', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21860, 4, '2015-04-05 21:07:35', '2015-04-06 01:07:35', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\n\r\nAll jobs require a specific skill set, a particular professional swagger, an acquired air of ability that translates into an unquestioned competence. The world of real estate is no different. Unlike the thirty minute episodes of HGTV, pairing home seekers with a new home doesn’t always consist of a seamless path from point “A” to point “B”. More often than not it is as easily navigated as the thickest of thorn laden thickets. Instead of gracefully sashaying right to the front stoop of the perfect home, signing a few documents and calling it a day, the real world offers the occasional unexpected obstacle.\r\n\r\nThe ability to manage the unexpected with some amount of grace separates the successful from the well-rested. Contrary to the capacity to think prior to speaking, enthusiasm comes easily for me. Pairing home seekers with new construction is a mental exercise of which I never tire. Assisting a family in transforming a floor plan into a family plan brings me almost as much joy as red velvet flavored anything. Being so passionate, so enthusiastic and so excited can often lead to being so blind. Prior to meeting the winter weary travelers from some snowed in city of the North, I must have overlooked one simple step. Actually, I overlooked exactly five steps. The steps into the home had yet to be built.\r\n\r\nTypically, I am dressed for the journey through sawdust and sheetrock. My well-worn boots have hopped, climbed and traveled through countless construction zones. My excitement and innate talent of always being overdressed at the most inopportune times, has caused me many awkward moments. I remember standing at the front of a home being built and it became clear there was little hope of navigating through the sawdust in high heels. Having only moments before the clients arrived, I began searching for anything to assist in my vertical misfortune. Of all the skills I have acquired, growing three feet in ten minutes eluded me. I suppose it is an occupational hazard. I did the only thing I could do. I kicked off my shoes, prayed no one was within video range and reverted back to my running long jump days of yore. Inappropriate attire failed me, agility did not.\r\n\r\nOnce I finally gained entrance, sans shoes, I was able to devise a suitable ramp so that my unsuspecting clients could forego ninja type tactics. HGTV just doesn’t show the good stuff I suppose. The winter weary travelers walked through the framed home, room by room noting construction, discussing room layout and commenting on the ease of living in our sweet little town. With dirty feet and an accomplished smile, I answered their questions.\r\n\r\nAgain, all jobs require a specific skill set, a particular swagger and that acquired air of ability. Some jobs also require ninja moves, creative thinking, and occasionally dirty feet.  After all, if it was easy everyone would do it.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Celadon Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</em>', 'Inappropriate attire failed me; agility did not.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inappropriate-attire-failed-me-agility-did-not', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:07:35', '2015-04-06 01:07:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21860', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21862, 4, '2015-04-05 21:09:15', '2015-04-06 01:09:15', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nI have had my silver car for three years now so one would assume that I would know the actual color of it. However, when I walked out of the grocery store yesterday, I could not find it. Looking around, it appeared that there were a lot of yellow cars in the parking lot but no silver cars. So I did what most of us do when we cannot find our cars in a crowded parking lot. I took out my key fob and started to press the lock and unlock buttons over and over, pointing it in several directions. There she was in the corner under a bunch of pine trees. She was blinking her headlights and taillights as if to say, “Hey, Idiot, I am over here where you left me!” It was hard to see the lights going on and off because even the headlights and taillights were covered in yellow dust. Thank goodness there is a horn that accompanies her blinking lights.\r\n\r\nI walked over and looked at my “yellow” car and said, “Birdie, you look TERRIBLE!”.\r\n\r\nOf course, what do you expect when you park a car under pine trees this time of year? There is an incredible amount of pine tree pollen in the air turning everything a shade of yellow. I opened the trunk to put in the groceries and the surrounding pine needles and oak leaves fell into the trunk along with more yellow pollen. Getting into the car, I decided it was time to give my car a thorough cleaning. I patted the dashboard. “Not your fault girl. Time for a bath”.\r\n\r\nI headed over to the Boundary Street car wash where you have the option of cleaning both the inside and outside. There were about ten other yellow cars in line already. I sat debating how long I was going to wait when I decided to listen to the local weather forecast. Sure enough, rain was on its way in two days, so I could wait for the rain to wash off the pollen. But my poor car really needed a good cleaning, both inside and out. My little vacuum cleaner at home could not handle all the pine needles and oak tree leaves in the trunk.\r\n\r\nWe made it home after the car wash and she looked good for about two hours before the yellow dust started to cover her again. The good news is that the interior and trunk were perfectly clean at least for a little while. Plus, the Pine tree pollen will not last much longer. Thank goodness.', 'My yellow car!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'my-yellow-car', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:09:15', '2015-04-06 01:09:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21862', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21864, 4, '2015-04-05 21:14:55', '2015-04-06 01:14:55', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Rauch Report</em></h2>\r\nBy Bill Rauch\r\n\r\nAs the City of Beaufort approaches the FY’16 budget season, the city’s leadership faces challenges beyond rearranging the chairs on its Redevelopment Commission, seeking to influence US offshore drilling policy and buying vistas. Rarely has the city faced more, or more varied, personnel issues.\r\n\r\nBefore City Manager Scott Dadson left this past January, the city had six months to arrange for his successor. The city has now been without a full time city manager for nearly two months and has just announced its search has been pared down to three finalists. Moreover, now Beaufort’s popular, resourceful and stoic police chief has learned he faces health issues that will affect his ability to be on the job 24/7 in the upcoming months.\r\n\r\nThere’s more.\r\n\r\nThe national, state and local economies may appear to be getting stronger, but the early projections are Beaufort’s FY’16 revenues will be nearly flat.  That means there will be little or no “new money” in the next budget. Yet while serious crime across Beaufort County is mostly down, serious crime in the City of Beaufort is markedly up, according to the 2014 index crime totals the Beaufort Police Department and the other departments were required to submit recently to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Index crime offenses are willful homicide, forcible rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, larceny, and motor vehicle theft.\r\n\r\nBeaufort reported 1,023 index crimes for 2014, up from 943 in 2013 and 819 in 2009, figures that indicate about a 20 percent increase in serious crime in the city over the past five years. During the same five year period index crimes for all of Beaufort County (which include the Beaufort Police Department’s totals) increased from 5,170 in 2009 to 5,213 in 2014, an approximate .01 percent increase. Over the most recent 20 year period countywide index crime is down about 20 percent while the City of Beaufort’s efforts to stay up with the countywide decline have slipped substantially recently.\r\n\r\n(See graphs 1 and 2.)\r\n\r\nIndex crimes in no other part of Beaufort County increased at a pace comparable to Beaufort’s during the most recent five year period.\r\n\r\nAll 2013 and 2014 index crime figures cited in this article have been collected from the various submitting local law enforcement agencies. However all 2013 and 2014 figures are preliminary until they are certified by SLED. Although the Beaufort Police Department provided the submitted figures, an emailed request for a comment about the current effectiveness of the city’s community policing program last week to the Department\r\nwent unanswered.\r\n\r\nIn the City of Beaufort where population growth is said to be flat or declining the figures the police department provided indicate not only are index crimes up, but calls for service are up, and the number of sworn officers available to deal with the increases is essentially unchanged over the past 20 years.\r\n\r\n(See graph 3.)\r\n\r\nLaw enforcement professionals agree that when police officers must chase dispatch calls all day they don’t have the time to do the proactive policing that has come to be called “community policing.”\r\n\r\nExamples of proactive policing measures that can get left aside when officers get too busy chasing calls are: parking the patrol car in front of a suspected drug dealer’s house and then getting out and walking the neighborhood for an hour or so; visiting with the law abiding neighbors of buildings where there have been a history of police calls in the hopes the neighbors can provide information that will lead to arrests; working with neighborhood groups and city agencies to get vacant lots cleaned up and derelict houses boarded up or removed so that there are fewer places for those engaging in illegal activity to hide.\r\n\r\nThe City of Beaufort undertook community policing with award-winning success in the early 1990’s when Mayor David Taub and the City Council brought in Gary Cannon as city manager and Bill Neill as police chief to clean up what the previous chief, Jesse Altman, had been given to calling “The DMZ,” the area around Congress Street. “There was a lot of drug dealing out of derelict houses and from some clubs there,” former Mayor Taub recalled last week, “but over the course of a few years community policing ran the drug dealers out.”\r\n\r\nLocal law enforcement sources familiar with the current situation say illegally distributed drugs, both homemade and prescription -- and the gang members who now fight for the rights to territories within which to distribute the illegal drugs -- have returned to Beaufort, and it is their return that explains the recent rise in the city’s dispatch calls and serious crime totals.\r\n\r\n“There’s another problem in addition to the serious problem of people not feeling safe on the streets, or in the parks, or in their homes,” former Mayor Taub added. “Economic development, tourism, redevelopment efforts, a healthy business climate all go south in places that have high crime. That is what is also at stake.”\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21867,21866,21865\"]\r\n\r\n<em>Source: Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, City of Beaufort Police Department, Town of Bluffton Police Department, Town of Port Royal Police Department and The F.B.I. website.</em>', 'A closer look at crime in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-closer-look-at-crime-in-beaufort', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:36:37', '2015-04-06 01:36:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21864', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21870, 4, '2015-04-05 21:19:08', '2015-04-06 01:19:08', 'Beaufort Art Association’s 54th annual Spring Exhibit and Sale is now in its final days. The Show opened last Saturday, March 21 and will continue until Saturday, March 28 at Old Bay Marketplace Loft located at 917 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort. The Loft is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and entry is free of charge. Last week local artist and educator, Amiri Geuka Farris judged over 150 works of art by some of the finest artists in Beaufort. As sun streamed into the exhibit space, Mr. Farris looked for both technical excellent and creativity as he selected his top choices.\r\n\r\nThis year Best in Show was awarded to <strong>Joan Templer</strong> for “Dearly Beloved”, a striking monotone acrylic painting.\r\n\r\n1st Place – Bill Cochrane Memorial Award: <strong>Mary Segars</strong> for “The Catch, A Young Fisherman in Mozambique”\r\n\r\n2nd Place – Stuart Jones Memorial Award: <strong>Gloria Dalvini</strong> for “Side Gate”\r\n\r\n3rd Place – Dennis Fuller Memorial Award: <strong>Robert Ryzner</strong> for “Rousseau Revisted”\r\n\r\nCarroll Stevenson Memorial Award for Watermedia: <strong>Audrey Montgomery</strong> for “Saltwater Tackle”\r\n\r\nRick Stevenson Memorial Award for Photography: <strong>Ed Funk</strong> for “Misty Morning”\r\n\r\nHamption Wildlife Fund Natural Resources Award: <strong>Larry Kay</strong> for “Great Egret with Breeding Plumage and Babies”\r\n\r\nBAA Founders Award: <strong>Pat Kelly</strong> for “Put on a Happy Face”\r\n\r\nGay Torrey Mixed Media Award: <strong>Lynn Brown</strong> for “Flourish”\r\n\r\nLetty Lee Saville Award: <strong>Cynthia Zeiss</strong> for Just Imagine\r\n\r\nJoy Keyserling Award: <strong>Frank Anson</strong> for Tuba Bowl Take 2\r\n\r\nLeith Paul Trask Award: <strong>Robert Steinmetz</strong> for “Tethered II”\r\n\r\nE. Carew Rice Award: <strong>Sandy Dimke</strong> for “Havana: Through the Windshield”\r\n\r\nEvelyn Neidich Award: <strong>Mary Ann Putzier</strong> for “Tree Nymph”\r\n\r\nNorm Green Award: <strong>Tommie Tonier</strong> for “A River Runs Through It”\r\n\r\nBeaufort High, Battery Creek and Whale Branch High Schools also submitted over 100 works of art for the exhibit and judging. Best in Show for the High Schools: <strong>Rose Stewart</strong> (Beaufort High) for “A Freckled Reflection”. Other high school winners include <strong>Hakim Griffin</strong>, <strong>Jenny Mossage</strong>, <strong>Annette Burkey</strong>, <strong>Morris Williams</strong> and<strong> Joy Green</strong>.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"21873,21872,21876,21875\"]', 'Winning artists on display until Saturday, March 28th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'winning-artists-on-display-until-saturday-march-28th', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:23:13', '2015-04-06 01:23:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21870', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21879, 4, '2015-04-05 21:27:05', '2015-04-06 01:27:05', '<em>Annual concert raises funds for Healing Arts program at Beaufort Memorial Hospital</em>\r\n\r\nFor the 12th consecutive year, the Duke Symphony Orchestra is taking its show on the road to raise money for Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Keyserling Cancer Center and its Healing Arts program.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21880\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-DUKE.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21880\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-DUKE-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"This Saturday evening, Harry Davidson, conductor of the Duke Symphony Orchestra, will once again lead the 60-piece ensemble through a program of classical works by well-known and emerging composers.\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> This Saturday evening, Harry Davidson, conductor of the Duke Symphony Orchestra, will once again lead the 60-piece ensemble through a program of classical works by well-known and emerging composers.[/caption]\r\n\r\nSome 60 musicians from the North Carolina university will travel to Beaufort to perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. this Saturday at USCB’s Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\n“We love doing it,” says Orchestra Director Harry Davidson.  “It’s a win-win situation.  Every student who has ever made the trip has had a great time.  And the community seems to welcome them readily.”\r\n\r\nIn fact, each year, the community rolls out the red carpet for the young musicians. The students stay in the homes of area residents and are invited to a post-concert conductor’s reception.\r\n\r\n“The first year we presented the concert, the audience gave the orchestra a spontaneous standing ovation after the opening number,” said Alice Moss, executive director of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation, which organizes the fundraiser. “They’ve been a hit every year since.”\r\n\r\nOnce again this year, Davidson will lead the ensemble through a program of classical works by well-known and emerging composers. The USCB University Chorus will make a guest appearance, joining the orchestra on two of the evening’s selections.\r\n\r\n“It’s a big thrill for the students,” said USCB Choral Director Vic Varner. “It’s not often they get to perform with a full symphony orchestra.”\r\n\r\nAfter the concert, patrons will have the opportunity to join Davidson and the students for a special Conductor’s reception just across the street at the historic Elizabeth Barnwell Gough House, home of Dr. and Mrs. Mark Guilloud.\r\n\r\n“It’s always a wonderful after-party,” said Alice Moss. “The entire orchestra attends and, as you can imagine, everyone enjoys getting to know the students.”\r\n\r\nDr. John and Molly Gray are the honorary chairs of this year’s event. The Beaufort residents have been actively involved in the fundraiser since its inception, and are longtime supporters of both Beaufort Memorial and Duke University. They have often played host to Duke Orchestra members as well.\r\n\r\nTo date, the popular concert has raised more than $225,000 for the foundation. Proceeds from the event benefit Beaufort Memorial’s cancer center and its Healing Arts programs, designed to create an inviting, relaxed environment meant to calm patients and relieve their stress.', 'Duke Symphony Orchestra returns to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'duke-symphony-orchestra-returns-to-beaufort-3', '', '', '2015-04-05 21:27:05', '2015-04-06 01:27:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21879', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21882, 4, '2015-04-05 21:28:38', '2015-04-06 01:28:38', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOL-NEWS-Voices-Disney.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21883\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOL-NEWS-Voices-Disney-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOL NEWS - Voices Disney\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThis past weekend 37 members of the Beaufort High School Voices traveled to Orlando, FL to compete in the Festival Disney Choral Competition. They performed three songs on this past Saturday afternoon for a panel of 3 college professors of choral music, who were very complimentary. The group won two awards: a “Superior” performance rating and the Bronze Concert Choir award, presented by the Mouse himself! There were thousands of students participating this weekend in chorus, band, wind ensemble, and orchestra competitions.', 'Beaufort High wows Disney judges', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-wows-disney-judges', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:20', '2018-07-12 15:00:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21882', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21885, 4, '2015-04-05 21:30:10', '2015-04-06 01:30:10', '<strong>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</strong>\r\n\r\n•  Thursday, March 26th: Annual Science Expo, open to the community from 5 to 6 p.m. in the BA gym.\r\n\r\n•  Friday, March 27th: Annual BA Father Daughter Dance to be held at Coosaw Point.\r\n\r\n•  Tuesday-Thursday, March 31st-April 2nd: The 5th &amp; 6th grade overnight field trip to Camp Leopold and the 7th grade overnight field trip to Patriots Point/USS Yorktown.\r\n\r\n•  Friday, April 3rd: Save the Date! No school, Spring Break begins. Classes resume on April 13th.', 'School Notes for the week of March 26th-April 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-march-26th-april-1st', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21885', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21887, 4, '2015-04-05 21:31:16', '2015-04-06 01:31:16', '[caption id=\"attachment_21888\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOL-NEWS-FBLA-Edline.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21888\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOL-NEWS-FBLA-Edline-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"Paulina Gutierrez, Dajai Osborne, Greta Lucero-Quintana, and Trevon Bridges \" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a> Paulina Gutierrez, Dajai Osborne, Greta Lucero-Quintana, and Trevon Bridges[/caption]\r\n\r\nPaulina Gutierrez, Dajai Osborne, Greta Lucero-Quintana, and Trevon Bridges represented Beaufort High at the SC Future Business Leaders of America State Conference this past weekend in Charleston, SC. Greta placed in the top 10 in Accounting I and Trevon came in 2nd place in Desktop Publishing. Trevon qualifies to compete in the National FBLA competition to be held in Chicago, IL in June. We’re proud of these students who represent Beaufort so admirably!', 'BHS Future Business Leaders place in state competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-future-business-leaders-place-in-state-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21887', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21890, 4, '2015-04-05 21:35:09', '2015-04-06 01:35:09', 'Turning 50 is no small accomplishment and means many different things for many different people… for some, it’s a reason to buy a new car (BA recently purchased a new bus), for others it’s a reason to get a new look (BA has a new Headmaster), and for others it’s time for a huge party… and that’s exactly what Beaufort Academy is planning! <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/BA-parking-lot-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21891\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/BA-parking-lot-copy-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"BA parking lot copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" /></a>\r\n\r\nIn Beaufort, folks know how to have a good time! Whether it’s a Friday night downtown, a Saturday on the river, or an afternoon on the porch relaxing with friends, our community appreciates good people, good food, and a good time. On Saturday, May 2nd, all three will come together as Beaufort Academy celebrates its 50th Birthday Party… The Big Five-O!\r\n\r\nAs this landmark year comes to a close, it’s time to blow out the candles on the cake. BA’s Big Five-0 Birthday Bash is the grand finale that is a Party 50 Years in the Making! A party of this magnitude is no small feat. The committee organizing The Big Five-O, led by Chairwoman Katie Huebel of WED, knows it has to be exceptional. They have been planning since last fall for a birthday bash like no other birthday bash! The event will feature cuisine prepared by Cru Café of Charleston, the rocking Mike Veal Band from Atlanta, an amazing auction and lots of birthday surprises. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door, and include beer and wine (liquor will be available for purchase). Former BA faculty and staff please call 843-524-3393 for special pricing!\r\n\r\nAnd of course, you can’t turn 50 and not celebrate with all of your friends and family! BA has a separate committee working on bringing back alumni and faculty with whom they’ve lost touch, and of course they are inviting everyone from their history who has helped to make BA what it is today. On top of that, BA hopes the community will join them to celebrate this special event in Beaufort’s history.\r\n\r\nWhy would someone who has never gone to school at BA come to this party? Not only will it be the 50th birthday party to top all 50th birthday parties, but it’s a way for BA to honor and celebrate the entire Beaufort community who has supported the school the past 50 years.\r\n\r\nPrior to blowing out the candles on May 2nd, BA will also be inducting the first Athletic Hall of Fame recipients at a special assembly at the Beaufort Academy gym on May 1st, at 2:15 p.m. Please plan to come and see the induction of BA alumni athletes and coaches!\r\n\r\nThere is no charge the attend the Hall of Fame assembly, and tickets for the Big Five-O Birthday Bash can be found at the school’s website, www.beaufortacademy.org, or by contacting Emma Roddey at 843-524-3393 or eroddey@beaufortacademy.org. Don’t miss the opportunity to become a part of this historic milestone!', 'Beaufort Academy plans 50th birthday blowout!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-plans-50th-birthday-blowout', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21894, 4, '2015-04-05 22:08:12', '2015-04-06 02:08:12', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Beaufort Beauties hosted more than 300 guests at the The Shed in Port Royal. Strutting, dancing, and generally doing whatever it took to raise some money for good causes, was done by our wonderful cross-dressing gentlemen. Evening gowns never looked so good. The money raised by the 2015 Beaufort Beauties fundraiser will benefit Friends of Hunting Island, HELP of Beaufort, and Humane Association of the Lowcountry and Main Street Beaufort, USA.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Captured Moments Photography</strong></p>\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"21902,21901,21900,21899,21898,21897,21896,21895\"]', 'A beauty pageant like no other', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-beauty-pageant-like-no-other', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:08:12', '2015-04-06 02:08:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21894', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21904, 4, '2015-04-05 22:16:50', '2015-04-06 02:16:50', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">More than $210,000 was raised for Riverview Charter School in Shell Point during the 7th annual Twilight Run and Oyster Roast on Saturday at Habersham, according to event organizers. More than a thousand runners, including more than 300 children, took part in three different races, including a kid’s fun run, 5k run/walk and an 8k race.Runners, walkers and spectators were also treated to a live concert from the Tell Scarlet band and were treated to a feast of freshly roasted oysters by Sea Eagle Market.\r\nRiverview Charter School has a student body of 530 students.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong></p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"21923,21922,21921,21920,21919,21918,21917,21916,21915,21914,21913,21912,21911,21910,21908,21907,21906,21905\"]', 'Twilight Run and Oyster Roast', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'twilight-run-and-oyster-roast', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:16:50', '2015-04-06 02:16:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21904', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21909, 4, '2015-04-05 22:22:59', '2015-04-06 02:22:59', 'Born and raised in Beaufort, James Edwin McTeer II was inspired by the life of his namesake grandfather – James Edwin McTeer – for Minnow which will be published by Hub City Press in May of this year. Minnow won the “First Novel Prize” from the South Carolina Arts Competition in 2014.\r\n\r\n“[My grandfather] was High Sheriff of Beaufort County for thirty-seven years,” James says, “and also worked as a local witchdoctor. His forays into the strange world of voodoo were an inspiration for me as I tried to capture the weird and spooky atmosphere of the Lowcountry on the page.” <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-james-mcteer-e1428287052300.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21926\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-james-mcteer-e1428287052300-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"PROFILE -james - mcteer\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBen Fountain, author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk calls Minnow  “A gorgeous fever-dream of a novel. McTeer’s story of a young boy’s quest achieves a narrative drive and depth that are rare in any novel, much less a debut effort. Minnow picked me up by the scruff of the neck and carried me along as powerfully as a novel by Pat Conroy or Toni Morrison.”\r\n\r\nJames works as a school librarian at Polo Road Elementary School in Columbia. He ventured into teaching while completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. He then went on to receive his Masters of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.\r\n\r\nAccording to James, “My first job was as a substitute teacher, and I loved it right away. I was working on an English degree when I started subbing, and that degree became a great foundation for me as a writer. After that, I wanted to pursue a degree that would give me an avenue into teaching, which was such a fulfilling line of work for me as a substitute. I loved books, reading and writing, so I decided to become a school librarian.” <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-BOOK-Minnow.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21928\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-BOOK-Minnow-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"PROFILE - BOOK Minnow\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n“I grew up reading,” he says. “We read as a family when I was a child. As soon as I could read on my own I never stopped. Writing was a natural extension for me. I wanted to create the same sort of stories I was reading—the same sort of stories that engaged and excited me. So at night, I write stories. During the day, I live and work among the books, telling stories, teaching my students, bringing the world of literature to them.”\r\n\r\nJames believes in working hard, both as a writer and as an educator and has ready praise for both his dedicated co-workers and his publisher.\r\n\r\n“The educators I work with are heroes,” James says. “Educators are hard workers, and the work they do is hard, but the ultimate reward is being there for the kids, unconditionally. On the publishing front, I have the best support a writer could want in Hub City Press. They have guided me through the entire process. I’ve been given so many opportunities, so many chances to reach out to my audience, all because of the folks at Hub City.”\r\n\r\nJames says his life as a school librarian and a writer is full of surprises. “I don’t think I’ve worked a day and not had at least one genuine laugh or smile because of a student. The same thing happens when you sit down at the page. It’s not always a smile, but you’ll get something, no matter what. You may find excitement, or satisfaction, or happiness. You might find frustration. But you never know what the page will bring.”\r\n\r\nWhile the world waits for the debut of “Minnow,” James finds happiness and satisfaction with his work and his writing.  How can he not when Publishers Weekly calls Minnow “… a memorable coming-of-age story brimming with unexpected encounters with man, beast, and nature, and some magic thrown in for good measure.”\r\n\r\nFor more information on James, go to www.jamesmcteer.com.', 'James McTeer II: Local author and school librarian draws on family history for first novel', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'james-mcteer-ii-local-author-and-school-librarian-draws-on-family-history-for-first-novel', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:25:01', '2015-04-06 02:25:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21909', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21925, 4, '2015-04-05 22:21:37', '2015-04-06 02:21:37', 'By Brittney Hiller\r\n\r\nDo you ever find it difficult to just chat? To just take the moment to conjure up the words you want to say? Or find that perhaps, no words come to mind at all? Is this just me?\r\n\r\nGosh, I hope not! Recently I felt that way and all I could find myself doing was beating me up about it. Constantly telling myself how silly I was for not being able to say what I wanted or continuing the conversation or being clever. How dare I have a mental block!\r\nTo make matters more entertaining – not too long ago I experienced yet another chance to berate myself; I was LATE for my OWN workshop! “WHOA! Where did the time go?” I had nothing at all to blame it on, but myself. <em>(Isn’t that how we should all react to situations we find ourselves in? I mean, typically in these situations our own fault is to blame..)</em>\r\n\r\nWhile beating myself up again with a few ‘stupid’s’ here and a few ‘goof-ball’s’ there, I made it to my workshop.\r\n\r\nGuess what happened when I arrived?\r\n\r\nNothing - Nothing, but kind words from wonderful participants. The world didn’t end, they didn’t scold me, and we had a fabulous hour together! Creating, laughing, and meditating, it was an absolute pleasure!\r\n\r\nDo you find yourself doing this sometimes? In the moment where you are in a pickle - do you berate yourself as a WAY to feeeel better? Isn’t that odd that we do this?  I think so!\r\n\r\nSince this experience I have begun to implement more gratitude statements instead of dwelling or replaying what I could have done. When we give gratitude attention, for example, “I am so happy and thankful for...”, we shift our psyche, we open ourselves up to physically feel better, and we lower our anxiety. When we choose to dwell - we become anxious, frustrated, and perhaps even angry with ourselves - what good does that do for us? I don’t believe it does very much good, do you?\r\n\r\nHere is an idea that I would like to suggest - I learned this trick during my Teacher Training for Kids Yoga - as a way to encourage happy thoughts or gratitude statements for the teens I taught. Each student was given a penny and instructed to place it in their pocket the next day before they went to school.  Each time they felt the penny or saw the penny they were reminded to think of something they were grateful for.  Now, when I gave this as homework I don’t actually know if they tried it, but I hope that you do.\r\n\r\nWhen you do try it out - tell me how it worked for you and what you may have experienced, I’d love to hear!  You may notice you are thankful for things you didn’t realize you were thankful for - Like, say... that pillow that held up your journal as you wrote your latest gratitude’s.\r\n\r\nI am thankful for YOU!\r\n\r\n<em>Brittney Hiller is known as one of the happiest Yogini’s — she has practiced yoga for over a decade and can be found at every yoga studio in Beaufort. Find out more information on her at www.brittneyhilleryoga.com.</em>', 'How to overcome the “Woe is me” thought', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-overcome-the-woe-is-me-thought', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:21:37', '2015-04-06 02:21:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21925', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21932, 4, '2015-04-05 22:26:17', '2015-04-06 02:26:17', 'The Beaufort History Museum (BHM) is recruiting a spring class of volunteer Docents to lead tours and serve as community liaisons. BHM President Anna Schaffer announced the dates for the new class sessions, explaining that the growth of history tourism and interest in the Beaufort area has resulted in a dramatic increase in visitors to the Museum.\r\n\r\n“Our move back to The Arsenal last fall, coupled with a growing interest in the history of our area, has fueled an influx of visitors to the museum.  We now have a pressing need to increase the number of Docents to provide tours”, Schaffer said. “The training curriculum will cover all aspects of history relating to Beaufort.  Our educators will provide Docents with knowledge of the museum’s collections, history and mission, so that they will be fully capable of welcoming visitors and leading tours.”\r\n\r\nOnce Docents have completed the training process, they will be asked to serve approximately four, three-hour shifts per month and will commit to a one-year period of service to the museum. Docent training classes will be conducted on April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.\r\n\r\nAll sessions will be held at The Beaufort History Museum, which is on the second floor of The Arsenal at 713 Craven Street in Beaufort’s historic district. For more information on the Docent program, or other volunteer opportunities with the museum, contact Lorrie Burleyknoles at docent@beaufortschistorymuseum.com', 'Beaufort History Museum announces Docent Program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-announces-docent-program', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:26:17', '2015-04-06 02:26:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21932', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21934, 4, '2015-04-05 22:31:57', '2015-04-06 02:31:57', '<strong>BUSINESS OF THE WEEK</strong>\r\n\r\nCongratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - K’s Party Store! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring Business of the Week!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-03-20-15.09.39.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21935\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-03-20-15.09.39-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"2015-03-20 15.09.39\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>BUSINESS AFTER HOURS</strong>\r\n\r\nBusiness After Hours was held on March 19. It was hosted by the Historic Beaufort Foundation.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21936,21937,21938\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>COFFEE WITH COLLEAGUES</strong>\r\n\r\nCoffee With Colleagues was held on March 20. It was hosted by Praise Assembly.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21939,21940,21941\"]\r\n\r\n<strong>UPCOMING EVENTS\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Thursday, March 26</strong>: State of the Bases Breakfast sponsored by Atlantic Marine Corps Communities at Quality Inn - Town Center, 2001 Boundary Street. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Program begins at 8:30 a.m. Learn about what is going on at our local Military Bases and what events/programs are upcoming with keynote speaker Col Michael R. Bowersox, Chief of Staff for MCRD Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region. The even is $10 for members, $20 for non members. Please RSVP to the Chamber Office at 843.525.8500.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Chamber Corner for March 26th-April 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-for-march-26th-1st', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:32:11', '2015-04-06 02:32:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21934', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21944, 4, '2015-04-05 22:33:51', '2015-04-06 02:33:51', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Longtime employee to spearhead initiative developed by Toyota</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Beaufort Memorial has named its longtime Director of Performance Improvement, Leslie Suda, to head up an innovative initiative designed to improve patient care and financial performance at the not-for-profit hospital.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21945\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-BMH-leslie-suda-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-21945\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-BMH-leslie-suda-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Leslie Suda\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Leslie Suda[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As the new Director of Operational Excellence, Suda will spearhead BMH’s participation in the Carolinas Lean Hospital Culture Transformation Collaborative, created by the South Carolina and North Carolina hospital associations in partnership with The Duke Endowment to implement “Lean”, a quality improvement transformation philosophy widely used to identify and streamline business processes.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“This approach always starts with the patient perspective,” said Suda, who has served as BMH’s Performance Improvement Director for 18 years. “At the same time, we’re trying to remove all extraneous work that costs us unnecessary dollars.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Lean methodology—developed by Toyota—is fast becoming the quality initiative of choice in the health care industry. Using employee input to create a quality-driven culture, Lean will help BMH improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">BMH staff members selected to participate in the program will be relieved of their regular duties to brainstorm about ways to become more efficient while enhancing the quality of care.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“Many of our employees have great ideas to improve operations, but they don’t have the time to make the changes because they’re working at their assigned jobs,” Suda said. “In the past, they were lucky to meet every two weeks for an hour. With the Lean approach, they’ll have the opportunity to participate for a full week at a time.”</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The three-year collaborative is funded in part by The Duke Endowment. Over the past several months, members of Beaufort Memorial’s administrative team have attended training programs and visited Orangeburg Regional Medical Center—one of the first South Carolina hospitals selected to participate in the Carolinas collaborative—to see Lean in action.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Suda will serve as the hospital’s Lean facilitator, working with other members of the administrative staff to implement the performance-enhancing techniques. In the fall, after the 3rd Floor Unit, the Emergency Department will become the second unit to put the approach into practice.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"></p>', 'Improving Patient Care at Beaufort Memorial ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'improving-patient-care-at-beaufort-memorial', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:33:51', '2015-04-06 02:33:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21947, 4, '2015-04-05 22:37:08', '2015-04-06 02:37:08', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Building school programs for children who learn differently</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">“Always be open to evaluating your process. That’s what’s going to make a difference for the kids.” This was just one of many takeaways from Trident Academy guest speaker Nicole McLain at last week’s learning community hosted by The Learning Center Fund, a donor-advised fund of Coastal Community Foundation that supports nonprofits serving children with learning differences.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21948\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PHILANTHROPY-The-Learning-Center-caption-in-story.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21948\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PHILANTHROPY-The-Learning-Center-caption-in-story-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"Nicole McLain joins The Learning Center Fund Advisory Board, CCF Regional Vice-President Edie Blakeslee and CCF Board Member D.C. Gilley for a photo after her presentation. Left to Right: Malcolm Goodridge, Dr. Charles Kresch, Edie Blakeslee, Nicole McLain, D.C. Gilley, David House.\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" /></a> Nicole McLain joins The Learning Center Fund Advisory Board, CCF Regional Vice-President Edie Blakeslee and CCF Board Member D.C. Gilley for a photo after her presentation. Left to Right: Malcolm Goodridge, Dr. Charles Kresch, Edie Blakeslee, Nicole McLain, D.C. Gilley, David House.[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">McLain, a nationally recognized leader in learning differences education and the Director of the School for Asperger’s/HFA at Trident Academy in Mount Pleasant, used her presentation to demonstrate how to build quality programs for children who learn differently. With half of dyslexia cases going undiagnosed, she argued that the demand for programs tailored to children with dyslexia or other learning differences far surpasses current supply. McLain also emphasized the importance of allowing children to become experts and teach their peers, just as she underscored the need to empower all program staff to become leaders.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The diverse audience included representatives from the Beaufort County School District and Bridges Preparatory Academy. The Learning Center Fund united the audience, which was comprised of recent grantees of the fund. Advisory Board Members Malcolm Goodridge, Charles Kresch and David House created this learning community as a way to continue their support for children with learning differences, expanding capacity for organizations addressing their needs across Beaufort County.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Each week, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. If you’re interested in learning more aboutphilanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to our regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400.</em></p>', 'The Philanthropy Corner for March 26th-April 1st', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-philanthropy-corner-for-for-march-26th-april-1st', '', '', '2015-04-16 16:29:55', '2015-04-16 20:29:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21947', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21950, 4, '2015-04-05 22:37:49', '2015-04-06 02:37:49', 'DragonBoat Beaufort, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping local cancer patients and survivors, kicked off the 2015 season by launching their two dragon boats “Braveheart” and “Dragonfly” on Saturday. DragonBoat Beaufort is honoring the memory of their former members by placing their names on the side of Braveheart. Prior to launching the boats a brief ceremony was held to unveil the names. Andrew Nicholls, DBB’s president said “To lose this many members in such a short time saddens us, but highlights the work we still need to do in fighting cancer. Now whenever we paddle on the Beaufort River our friends will always be with us.”\r\n\r\nThe names added were: Robert Banfield, Milbrey Gnann, Carrie Freeman and Bonnie Breitenbecher.', 'Remembering those who have passed on', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remembering-those-who-have-passed-on', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:37:49', '2015-04-06 02:37:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21950', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21952, 4, '2015-04-05 22:39:56', '2015-04-06 02:39:56', '[caption id=\"attachment_21953\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"246\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-Celedon-Scott-Davis-and-David-Tilton-of-TD-Contractors.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21953\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-Celedon-Scott-Davis-and-David-Tilton-of-TD-Contractors-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"Celedon Scott Davis and  David Tilton of TD Contractors\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" /></a> Celedon Scott Davis and<br />David Tilton of TD Contractors[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter an extensive interview process, two Lowcountry builders have been chosen to join the Celadon Preferred Builders program – Scott Dennis and David Tilton of TD Commercial Builders and Henry Vala of Vala Building Contractors. Blue Sky, currently managing the Celadon development, is partnering with local businesses, so revitalization of Celadon will also bolster the local economy. Both companies were chosen for their quality craftsmanship, work ethic, and highly satisfied customers. For additional information, please contact Cherimie Weatherford, Real Estate Sales Executive, at Cherimie@CeladonLiving.com.', 'Two contractors make the cut for Celadon’s Preferred Builders program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-contractors-make-the-cut-for-celadons-preferred-builders-program', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:39:56', '2015-04-06 02:39:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21952', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(21955, 4, '2015-04-05 22:41:13', '2015-04-06 02:41:13', 'After a two-month long search, Beaufort City Council has narrowed the list of finalists for City Manager and will invite three candidates to participate in another round of interviews followed by a public “meet and greet.”\r\n\r\nThe finalists are David McCuen, City Manager of Abbeville, SC; Bill Prokop, Interim City Manager of Beaufort, SC; and Dianna Turner, Administrator in Travelers Rest, SC.\r\n\r\nFinal interviews are scheduled for March 31 from 1-5 p.m., with a public reception to meet the candidates  will be immediately following at City Hall.\r\n\r\n“We were very pleased that more than 80 competent candidates applied for the job and  we are grateful that the Municipal Association of South Carolina helped vet them with a team of former South Carolina city managers,” Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling reported. “That speaks to the desirability of working in Beaufort, and these three finalists bring a lot to the table.”\r\n\r\nThe City Manager leads the administration of the City of Beaufort and is responsible for all departments, including finance, planning, police and courts, fire, human resources and public works. The City’s 2015 fiscal year budget is approximately $17.5 million.\r\n\r\nIn addition to daily responsibilities, the new city manager will be expected to take the lead on the $30 million Boundary Street redevelopment project, building a new fire station on Ribaut Road, and finding ways to continue a high level of public services in the face of budget challenges.\r\n\r\nMeet the finalists:\r\n\r\n<strong>David McCuen</strong> has served as Abbeville, SC City Manager since 2013, and prior to that was Assistant City Manager from 2010-2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Presbyterian College and a Master’s degree in public  administration from Clemson. He also worked as a firefighter and EMT in Greer, SC.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill Prokop</strong> came to Beaufort as the Director of Human Resources in March 2014, then was tapped to serve as Interim City Manager in January. Prokop came to Beaufort from Keene, New Hampshire, where he worked as the Assistant City Manager and HR director from 2008-2014. From 2002-2008, he served as Town Administrator in Antrim, NH, and previously worked in the private sector. Prokop holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Bryant University and also studied labor relations at the University of Bridgeport and international finance at the London School of Business.\r\n\r\n<strong>Dianna Turner</strong>, of Traveler’s Rest near Greenville, SC has served as that town’s City Administrator since 2005. Prior to that she was the city administrator in Landrum, SC, and previously served as project manager for the Appalachian Council of Governments in Greenville from 1992-2002. Turner has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Winthrop University and a Master’s in public administration from Clemson.', 'Beaufort names finalists for City Manager', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-names-finalists-for-city-manager', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:41:13', '2015-04-06 02:41:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21955', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21957, 4, '2015-04-05 22:43:27', '2015-04-06 02:43:27', 'Week 10 of the Beaufort County Senior Leadership program kicked off with the objective of informing participants about Beaufort County and City Law Enforcement resources.\r\nSheriff P.J. Tanner started the day with an overview of the operations and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Department.  Highlights were K-9 Unit demos, live action sniper and SWAT team exercises, and a tour of all equipment used by various departments. Presentations by trained professionals included Divers, Robotics and Bomb Detection, Marine/Waterway Law Enforcement, Hostile Event Control, and Negotiation and Communication. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-safety-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21958\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-safety-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY -safety 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe afternoon program at the Port Royal Firehouse and Training Facility commenced with a series of informative sessions on topics such as emergency preparedness and disaster response; Port Royal Police Department’s operational platform, paramedic and emergency medical services capabilities and a thorough analysis of the enhanced Fire Department responsibilities.  The day concluded with hands-on EMS and Fire Department equipment demonstrations.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Senior Leadership thanks all of the first responders and safety professionals who help ensure that Beaufort County is a safe place to live.', 'Not your average day in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'not-your-average-day-in-beaufort', '', '', '2015-04-05 22:43:58', '2015-04-06 02:43:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21957', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21960, 4, '2015-04-05 22:49:44', '2015-04-06 02:49:44', 'Fourth graders participating in the AMES Academy program at Beaufort Elementary recently completed one of their most challenging projects to date. They designed and built the framework for a personal electric car. In order to do this, they had to research aerodynamic principles, draw a blueprint to scale, cut the wood frame using a saw, and then gluing the 3-D frame together. Mrs. Marianne Blake, their Science teacher said, ”…everyone did a great job on their cars. Besides lots of learning, a generally good time was had by all.”\r\n\r\nThe AMES Academy is a magnet program for gifted and high achieving students. The program is based on rigorous math and science foundational skills taught through the use of science and engineering projects.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"21962,21963,21964\"]', 'Lookout Tesla! Here comes the 4th grade!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lookout-tesla-here-come-sthe-4th-grade', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21960', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21967, 4, '2015-04-08 20:40:00', '2015-04-09 00:40:00', '<strong>Grief Support Group available in Beaufort</strong>\r\n\r\nAgape’ Hospice of the Lowcountry is offering a Grief Support Group to anyone in the community who has recently lost someone in their family or with anyone who is in need of grief support. This group is open to not only those served by Agape’ Hospice but also to the entire community. The meetings are led by Bereavement Coordinator Danny Swain of Agape’ Hospice and are held the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in our Beaufort Office located at 907 Boundary St. For more information on the group please contact Danny at 803-943-2278 or 803-842-9800.\r\n\r\n<strong>SADD Club at BCHS host food drive</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School SADD Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions Club) is conducting a food drive For HELP Beaufort  April 1st to April 30th. The SADD Club is collecting all types of pasta and rice products. Donations may be left with Mrs. Grooms in the front office.\r\n\r\n<strong>Next Level Living hosts discussion event </strong>\r\n\r\nMany of us have had shameful things happen in our past and we have allowed it to take ownership in our present. Bitterness, hurt, anger, or hopelessness does have the right to vent but it does not have the right to stay. So if you want to be free from this kind of stuff, join us Saturday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. at The Quality Inn Town Center 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort. This event is FREE to the public. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to this event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Hunting Island offers Easter Eggstravangza</strong>\r\n\r\nOn April 4th, Hunting Island State Park will host an Easter Eggstravangza. There is included at no additional cost with your park admission. Park Admission is: Adults: $5 • SC Seniors: $3.25 • Ages 6-15: $3 • Children 5 &amp; under: Free. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the picnic shelter by the lighthouse. The egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. Enter our creative coloring contest to win prizes! Age groups: ages 5 &amp; under and ages 6-12. For additional information, contact us at huntingisland@scprt.com or 843-838-2011.\r\n\r\n<strong>Family Easter carnival to benefit the YMCA</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Link Church and Decibel Church of Beaufort is hosting a free family Easter carnival Saturday, April 4th, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Naval Heritage Park (near the skate park in Port Royal). This annual event benefits the Beaufort County YMCA Preschool. Please consider donations of Kleenex, Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, Styrofoam bowls, plastic forks and spoons, learning puzzles, dress up clothes and pretend kitchen items in exchange for free entry and event participation. Vendors and activities include The Blood Alliance blood drive, inflatable bouncers, games, Sno Cones, popcorn, music by The Brewer Band and much more. For information, visit www.thelinkbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Easter at Riverview Baptist Church</strong>\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church, located at 2209 Boundary Street in Beaufort invites you to join them for Easter Sunrise Service on April 5th. Resurrection Sunday will begin with Easter Sunrise worship service on the banks of the marsh (behind the church) at 7 a.m. Morning worship will begin at 11 a.m. At the conclusion of the morning service, the 2015 Annual Consolidated Mission’s Offering will be collected. Following the conclusion of worship service and the Mission Offering, all folks are encouraged to join in for a Fellowship Lunch.  Bring your favorite covered dish and join in this time for Christian Fellowship.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wine tasting to benefit Under One Roof</strong>\r\n\r\nOn Wednesday, April 8 from 5 to 7 p.m., a free wine tasting will be held at Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties’ new Beaufort Office on North Street to promote Under One Roof: a growing local non­profit dedicated to helping aging residents who want to stay in their homes. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres while learning more about this important organization’s meaningful work. Five wines will be presented for tasting by Ta­ca­ron Trading Company in Okatie.  All wines will be available for purchase and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Under One Roof. The event is being held at Weichert Realtors Coastal Properties’ new office at the corner of North and Bay Streets, with spectacular views of the Bay. Throughout the event, guests will have the chance to chat with board members and view a presentation of the work that Under One Roof has completed in the community. Under One Roof founder Richard Drake (a Certified Aging in Place Specialist) says “we are thrilled to have this opportunity to raise awareness for Under One Roof as we seek to grow the organization and to help more Beaufort residents stay in their homes”. There will be another opportunity to learn more about Under One Roof on Sunday, April 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as the organization hosts Guest Bartender Night at Sweetgrass Restaurant on Dataw Island. An informational session with complimentary hors d’oeuvres will will precede the event, beginning at 5 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cobia on the fly</strong>\r\n\r\nThe April 8 meeting of the Sea Island Fly Fishing Club will be at 6 p.m. at Bay St. Outfitters, 825 Bay St. in downtown Beaufort. The speaker will be veteran Beaufort guide Capt. Doug Gertis. Doug will speak on cobia, the species that he helped make popular in our area. A pioneer cobia expert, Doug can remember when he had the Broad River to himself during cobia season. Today we see a fleet of boats chasing cobia during the season. His talk will include refusals and how to change tactics and be successful in spite of temperamental fish. Capt. Gertis’ boat until recently held the SC cobia record at 86 lbs., and he once had two over 70 lbs. in one day on the fly. The public is welcome to attend this free event and refreshments are available. Join us for fishing talk and cobia wisdom. Anyone interested in fly fishing should attend, or check out the club at www.seaislandflyfishers.com. Call Jack Baggette at 843-441-4023 with questions.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free yoga for military families at ArtiZen</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us on Thursday, April 9th (or the second Thursday of every month) from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. at ArtiZen Yoga.  This is exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, our certified Ashtanga teacher, and a military spouse of 13 years. Childcare will be available for $5 for per child.  ArtiZen is located at 1211 Newcastle St. For additional information call 843-298-0734.\r\n\r\n<strong>DAR set meeting with guest speaker</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 1208 North Street, Beaufort. The guest speaker will be Dr. Brent Morris, USCB Assistant Professor of History. For more information, contact Regent, Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cobia on a spinning rod</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s next meeting will be held Thursday April 9th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. As the saying goes, “When the jasmine bloom the Cobia will arrive offshore and in Port Royal Sound and St Helena Sound’. Well known Fishin’ Coach Capt. Dan Utley will deliver a Cobia presentation. He will discuss locations, tides, baits of choice, rods, reels, and particularly rigging for this well-known local species. You do not need a reservation and guests are welcomed. For additional information call Captain Frank Gibson 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free organ concert at Church of St. Helena</strong>\r\n\r\nJay Yau of Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio will present the third in the free spring series of Friday organ concerts at noon on April 10th at noon at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort. Yau, the Featured Young Organist for the spring series, is the organist and music director for the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Lorain, Ohio. He was the organist and assistant music director for Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Johns Island in 2012-2013.  He began studying organ in 2011 with Dr. Julia Harlow in Charleston. Concerts are free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Soft Shell Crab Festival is coming!</strong>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County will celebrate the 12th anniversary of its Soft Shell Crab Festival on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 5 p.m. on Paris Avenue in cool, coastal, far from ordinary Port Royal, SC. The festival is free and open to all. It will feature a variety of eclectic cuisine in addition to the Lowcountry’s soft shell crabs prepared in a variety of styles by area chefs. In addition to live music, there will be an all-ages cornhole tournament, a kids’ zone entertainment area, a craft/artisan fair and a car show by Beaufort’s Classic Car &amp; Truck Club. The festival will also feature Port Royal’s annual Crab Race where approximately 5,000 rubber crabs are “adopted” by individuals for $10.00 each. Proceeds from the Crab Race benefit the Rotary Clubs of Beaufort, which support several charitable causes. To adopt a crab and learn more about the charities, visit www.PortRoyalCrabRace.com. For more information about the Soft Shell Crab Festival, visit www.oldvillageportroyal.com or call (843) 592-2356.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort Water Festival</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s that time again. The 60th Beaufort Water Festival is coming so you need to get out your calendar and mark all this down because there is something here for everyone. Tickets for the nightly events are available online at www.bftwaterfestival.com. Besides specific event tickets, you can get a Seasons Pass that includes a ticket for each night (excluding the Teen Dance), at a cost of $95. You don’t want to miss:\r\n\r\n<em>Music &amp; Dancing</em>\r\n•  Teen Night — DJ Donna Patrick\r\n•  Motown Monday — Deaz Guys\r\n•  River Dance — Slippery When Wet (a Bon Jovi cover band) followed by Silicone Sister (opening act)\r\n•  Commodore’s Ball — Too Much Sylvia\r\n\r\n<em>Water &amp; Air Events</em>\r\n•  Paddle Battle — May 9th - Will be held at the Village of Battery Creek &amp; Parris Island Landing\r\n•  Kayak and SUP - 3 and 6 mile races will travel up and down Battery Creek\r\n•  Sailing Regatta – May 30th - Held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club\r\n\r\n<em>Fishing Tournament</em>\r\nJune 6th - Captain’s Meeting at the Shed, Port Royal SC, June 6th followed by - Awards Banquet at the Shed, June 8th\r\n\r\n<em>Water Ski Show</em>\r\nJuly 18th - Being brought back this year to the Waterfront Park\r\n\r\n<em>Air Show</em>\r\nJuly 26th - Moved to the final Sunday, and is following the Blessing of the Fleet. The show includes two aerobatic planes and parachute jumpers, each performing twice.', 'What To Do the week of April 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-april-2nd-8th', '', '', '2015-04-08 20:41:48', '2015-04-09 00:41:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21967', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21971, 4, '2015-04-08 20:44:53', '2015-04-09 00:44:53', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Crona.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-21972\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Crona-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Crona\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Crona is a sweet and playful little girl. Cute and petite she loves feather toys and wouldn’t mind cuddling in your lap. Come make friends with Crona today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-79', '', '', '2015-04-08 20:44:53', '2015-04-09 00:44:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21971', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21974, 4, '2015-04-08 20:47:19', '2015-04-09 00:47:19', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker and Prof. Percy Pussycat\r\n\r\nHi everybody. It’s Easter Time and Professor Percy and I know that a lot of families think it would be a great idea to get a bunny or two for the family. They are really cute especially if they have that iconic little white tail. And they are funny when they hop around. And they are really soft. Don’t do it! Bunnies do make wonderful pets. That goes without saying but getting one just because it fits in with the holiday isn’t a good idea. Seriously, would you get a reindeer for the kids just because it was Christmas? We thought not.\r\n\r\nBut bunnies should be included in Easter festivities so we suggest rather than getting a living, breathing bunny, go for the chocolate bunnies. They come in many sizes, shapes and colors and you won’t have to take care of them for 10 +/- years which is the average lifespan of a real bunny. Chocolate bunnies, bunny cakes and cookies, pictures of bunnies on your eggs, fake bunny ears, paper bunny feet leading you to your hidden basket. There are lots of ways to incorporate bunnies into the Easter celebration without bringing a live one home.\r\n\r\nBut Ol’ Percy and I know that you will probably ignore our good advice  so if  you are dead set on getting a bunny, think about adopting rather than just buying one from a pet store. Find a rabbit rescue in your town and give a bunny that is I tough straits, a chance at their furever home. They should be part of the family just the same way your cats and dogs are. Here are some tips on keeping your new bunny healthy and happy for the 10 years you have him…\r\n\r\n1. The first thing you have to do is decide where your rabbit will live. Rabbits can live in cages, exercise pens (like puppy pens), or allowed to free-range in your home (as long as your home is bunny-proofed).\r\n\r\nProvide your bunny with a safe area as his or her “home base”. A home base is a place for just your rabbit where it can relax and go to when it wants some alone time. A home base can be a cage, or if your rabbit lives in an exercise pen, a cardboard box with two entrances cut into it.\r\n\r\nNever bother your rabbit while it is in its home base, and don’t take it out of its home base – let it come out on its own. Provide a cover for their home base, as bunnies feel safe hiding under things.\r\n\r\nThe more time the rabbit spends in the home you make for it, the bigger it should be. Larger rabbits obviously need bigger homes. A rabbit home should allow the rabbit to run around and jump. The rule of thumb is that a bunny’s cage is big enough for him/her to hop across 4 times, and tall enough to stand on its hind legs.\r\n\r\n2. Provide your bunny with a correct diet. Your rabbit should receive unlimited timothy hay, a variety of fresh vegetables, and plenty of water. Hay is a large part of your rabbit’s diet and should be available at all times. Alfalfa is only recommended for rabbits younger than seven months; timothy or grass hays are better.\r\n\r\nFresh vegetables should be provided regularly with their food... Vegetables you can feed your rabbit include the green part of carrots, romaine lettuce (not iceberg), broccoli, asparagus, and flat-leaf (Italian) parsley.\r\n\r\nWater should be clean and plentiful and changed each day.\r\n\r\n3. Allow your rabbit to get plenty of exercise. Allowing them to roam free in a rabbit-proofed room during the day works very well if you have litter box trained your rabbit. Make toys available for chewing, exploring, and other appropriate toys to keep the rabbit occupied.\r\n\r\n4. Take your rabbit to the vet. Do some research first as not all vets are experienced at treating rabbits. And get your rabbit fixed. In addition, both sexes will mark their territory with urine if not fixed. Yuck!\r\n\r\nKnowing how to care for your bunny properly is the best gift you can give them. Do the research so you are well informed.\r\n\r\nHappy Bunnies Everybody!\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'Think twice before adopting the Easter Bunny', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'think-twice-before-adopting-the-easter-bunny', '', '', '2015-04-08 20:47:19', '2015-04-09 00:47:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21974', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21976, 4, '2015-04-08 20:50:20', '2015-04-09 00:50:20', 'The Island News received the following letter in response to the March 26th Rauch Report on the rise in crime in the city of Beaufort. We applaud Mr. Clement for being willing to share his story publically. Should you support Mr. Clement or have other comments, please respond directly to Bill Rauch at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<em>Mr. Rauch,</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I was delighted to read your report on the increased level of crime in Beaufort.  This is something that my wife and I have been trying to shed light on ever since a drug deal went bad in January of 2014, 30 feet from our infant son’s window where multiple shots were fired. Over the last year we’ve heard gunshots on too many occasions to recall and we’re within a block of multiple shootings with injuries and the most recent murder earlier this year.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Yet the current Mayor and city council repeatedly tell us that Beaufort is a safe place.  We’ve even had a neighbor of ours that works for the city, tell us if we didn’t like the crime we should move. The Mayor shares our emails that we send to him with others without our knowledge.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>We moved to Beaufort in 2010 to start family, start new careers (my wife is a nurse and I started my ad agency) and to renovate a downtown home. But, with the crime that is taking place around our home and the way that the current Mayor and city council responds to our pleas we don’t feel safe or welcome here anymore. Our plan has gone from calling Beaufort home for years to come (my wife’s family were all born and raised in Beaufort) to moving as soon as we can. We have another son being born in June and we hope to be out within a year after his birth.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Oh, I do have to mention that we were awakened again last night to gunshots near our home, 4 of them and the sounds of a car speeding away.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>I wish I could say that this is a surprise, but we’re growing accustomed to the sounds of gunshots in downtown Beaufort and we don’t want our sons to grow up with what surrounds us now.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Thank you for bringing this issue to light when the current status quo is to pretend it doesn’t exist.</em>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 330px;\"><em>Sincerely,</em>\r\n<em>Derek Clement</em>\r\n<em>Address Withheld</em></p>', 'In repsonse to the March 26th Rauch Report', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-repsonse-to-the-march-26th-rauch-report', '', '', '2015-04-08 20:51:25', '2015-04-09 00:51:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21976', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21979, 4, '2015-04-08 20:52:45', '2015-04-09 00:52:45', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nGood news, coffee is back in good graces with the “experts”. According to the Harvard Heart Letter, March 2015, Coffee is actually good for you. It is not just the caffeine which gives us the that great morning jolt, but coffee is also filled with other components called polyphenols which are beneficial  to our hearts. These antioxidants are making all the headlines now. This new report is contrary to what we were told in the past. Evidently the medical research done in the 1970s and 1980s did not account for poor choices like a sedentary lifestyle and/or cigarette smoking, so coffee got thrown into the “bad for you” category. It has taken forty years for coffee to be redeemed.\r\n\r\nPersonally, I have ignored what the experts said about coffee. No one was ever going to discourage me from drinking my cup of coffee. I am a devoted coffee drinker. Several cups early in the morning and then one cup mid-morning; occasionally one cup  after dinner.\r\n\r\nMy love of coffee came from my New England roots. It started at an early age. I grew up on all forms of coffee. We drank coffee syrup in our milk instead of chocolate syrup. We ate coffee ice cream cones and enjoyed coffee frosting on our birthday cakes. During the summer we would drink our iced coffee. The idea of someone telling me to limit my coffee was unacceptable.\r\n\r\nI am personally comforted knowing that employees working at night, like doctors, nurses and police officers have coffee to keep them awake. You probably noticed that the vending machines in hospitals and at the rest stops along major highways all have coffee available too.\r\n\r\nIt is amazing though the number of foods and drinks that we have been warned about through the years. Butter and eggs have only recently been put back into the “good for you” food category. And of course there were the big ones, red dye #2 and cyclamates never made it back into the food chain; although saccharin was eventually saved. If you do an internet search on “bad foods for you to eat” the list contains ketchup, popcorn, potato chips and sodas. Coffee is not the only product that has gone on this crazy roller coaster. The list of foods to avoid “according to the experts” is huge. So next year if the word comes out that coffee is bad once again, I’m sorry, I will still be sitting at City Java or Common Ground enjoying my cappuccino.', 'Coffee is back!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coffee-is-back', '', '', '2015-04-08 20:52:45', '2015-04-09 00:52:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21979', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21981, 4, '2015-04-08 20:55:23', '2015-04-09 00:55:23', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nWell, once more we are looking a holiday dinner in the face. It has to amaze you, as much as it does me, that these holidays come every year, all year. They stay the same. What is wrong with us that we can’t stop them from sneaking up on us? It can’t be all that hard. We have calendars. And electronic devices. Multiple electronic devices. They send us reminders. Written and loud bell bonging sounding ones. And still, here we are. Really?  Easter is this weekend? Are you sure? Geez! I need to get ready. Next year, I will be ready early. Promise! Really?\r\n\r\nSo, let’s not waste time, and get into our lesson for this week right away. Starting with another look at our Easter dinner. This is the last family dinner, each year, sitting down at the nice dining room table, until the big holiday dinners come in November and December. For these big holiday dinners, where we all have family and friends, there are many glasses of wine poured. These same groups over the summer tend to be more cookouts and casual. More beer and white liquor drinks, with ice. More outside events than the good dining room table events. But, Easter dinner is still special. Last week we looked at wine for a ham dinner. This week, we’re going to look at a wine for a lamb dinner.\r\n\r\nWhich brings up a small little discussion on lamb. (Please note - sometimes I find topics I want to learn about and you’re just stuck coming along for the ride. But we do keep drinking, so all is not wasted.) Lamb can pretty much be a local meat.  Most American lamb comes from larger animals, usually grass fed for most of it’s life. Giving lamb some grain feed, just before slaughter, leads to more mellow flavors and good marbling. American lamb is tender and dark colored. New Zealand lamb is cheaper and more gamey or mutton-flavored. It is also slightly tougher. Also, New Zealand lamb are smaller than American, and they are generally slaughtered younger to get milder flavored and more tender meat. Other sources for lamb, not that we can find them all, include Australia, Iceland and France.\r\n\r\nGoing back to our wine discussion, we now know that our source for lamb may influence our wine choice. Because it is easier for most of us to find, we’re going to serve American lamb. And an American wine. A Cabernet. From Napa. Because we know, now, that our lamb is going to be tender, milder flavored and marbled, we are going to pick an appropriate Cab. (Really, I already did pick it last summer when I first tasted this wine. I’ve just been waiting for this meal to come again.) A Cab is a Cab, but we all know they’re not all the same. Ours is from Round Pond Estate, located in Rutherford.\r\n\r\nRound Pond Estate is owned by the MacDonnell family for almost a quarter of a century. Currently, the second generation runs the vineyard. Their first Cabernet wine was produced in 1992. Because Round Pond is a smaller winery, every step of their wine production is hands-on. They walk every vineyard, every day. Control from soil to bottle is part of their way of getting the quality they insist upon. Their style?  A combination of Old World traditions and New World innovations. The Rutherford area is known for opulent Cabernet wines. The grapes get ripe and yield robust flavors.\r\n\r\nAll of Round Pond’s grapes are either organically or sustainably grown. For wine production, sustainable means everything they do is quality conscious, socially responsible and environmentally sound. Natural processes are used to promote soil health, to control erosion. For ground cover, native crops are used. And composting is done. Everything to promote positive plant-soil interactions.\r\n\r\nAnd, sustainable also includes all the workers; they are considered part of the process. They are treated with dignity and respect because their handling of the soil and vines and grapes cannot be ignored.  All the grapes are hand harvested. And hand sorted and hand destemmed. Fermenting is done in small batches. This helps enhance specific characteristics in each batch. Round Pond does make several “tiers” of Cabernet. (That means levels and prices.) Ours is the 2012 “Kith and Kin” Cabernet. “Kith and Kin” is Old English for “friends and family.”  Sounds to me that right there, that one phrase, makes this the perfect wine choice for Easter dinner!  And, remember the “Salmon Safe” winery practices from our Oregon wine last week. Round Pond Estate is a member of “Fish Friendly Farming.” Same exact idea, just not salmon.\r\n\r\nThe Round Pond “Kith and Kin” Cabernet is a blend of grapes from their Rutherford home vineyards and nearby appellations. After harvest, the grapes go through a short and cool temperature maceration. This ensures the wine has well balanced tannins, focused fruit flavors and is approachable. The Kith And Kin is aged in used French oak barrels and neutral French barrels. The wine ages for fifteen months in these barrels before bottling. This adds flavor nuances and enhances the fruit-forward flavors - bright strawberry, raspberry and cranberry, black cherry, too. And, toasted oak and vanilla flavors from the barrels. Our 2012 Kith and Kin is a blend of seventy-six percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty percent Petit Verdot, two percent Petite Sirah and two percent Merlot. The 2012 vintage? All season long the weather was good. Mild days let the grapes ripen easily. No excessive heat going into harvest time (officially, it started September 5) meant the picking was not rushed. Yields were better than normal, a true bonus with the grapes as good as they were. At pressing, the acidity was bright, the flavors explosive and sugar levels were low to moderate. Brian Brown, the head winemaker at Round Pond, expected the quality of the 2012 wines to be above par. Now that we have tasted his wine, we can agree. Easily.\r\n\r\nSo, buy your lamb, gather your kith and kin, and have a great holiday dinner.  For me?  Maybe no lamb. Just this wine. Kith and kin at our house are three cats.  Who may get to lick my finger if I stick it in my glass of wine? They may. Or may not. Depends on how many jelly beans they give me. For $26.99. Enjoy.', 'A dinner with Kith and Kin', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-dinner-with-kith-and-kin', '', '', '2015-04-08 20:55:39', '2015-04-09 00:55:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21981', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21983, 4, '2015-04-08 21:28:20', '2015-04-09 01:28:20', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts will presents Jaimee Paul in “At Last”, a powerful jazz tribute to the great female singers of our time, on Friday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Imagine a 1940’s jazz club with the voices of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Rosemary Clooney, and others. Jaimee Paul and her Jazz combo, led by husband Leif Shires, on trumpet, deliver just that. “At Last”, a tribute to that wonderful era and those fabulous female vocalists, will certainly take you back to the glory days of yesteryear.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21984\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-Jaimee-and-Leif-Serious-Dressy.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-21984\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-Jaimee-and-Leif-Serious-Dressy-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jaimee Paul and husband, Leif Shires\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Jaimee Paul and husband, Leif Shires[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Paul is blessed with a glorious voice (indeed there is significant evidence of [Aretha] Franklin’s raw majesty), one that deserves to travel under its own powerful steam...” Christopher Loudon “Jazz Times.\r\n\r\nPaul’s “Hymns of Prayer” was nominated for a 2013 Dove Award. Her “At Last” album ended 2012 as the #1 female vocalist in the Jazz Downloads category.\r\n\r\nRaised in Southern Illinois, steeped in the church choir, Paul was influenced by Gospel and Blues, cultivating a special place in her heart for Jazz.  She left her home town for Nashville Tennessee to study music business at highly acclaimed Belmont University. After graduation Jaimee quickly found work at various record labels handling marketing and radio promotion; simultaneously she began working part time as a studio session singer. Not long after, studio work began to take over her schedule and she became a full time musician. Jaimee’s talent was rapidly recognized, and soon after she began touring as background vocalist with country superstar Wynonna. She has toured with American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson on her North American co-headlining tour with MAROON 5, with the Judds and Jim Brickman.\r\n\r\n“What a beautiful songbird!” - Lynda Carter.\r\n\r\nTickets are on sale now. Adult $25, Senior $20, and Students $15. For more information visit the CFA website www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or call 843-521-4145.', 'USCB Center for the Arts presents a Jazz Sensation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-center-for-the-arts-presents-a-jazz-sensation', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:28:20', '2015-04-09 01:28:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21983', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21986, 4, '2015-04-08 21:29:29', '2015-04-09 01:29:29', 'Eric Smith well known local photographer and owner of Captured Moments Photography and artist Dusty Conner from Beaufort have together created some <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-Eric.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21987\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-Eric-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - Eric\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" /></a>truly memorable new art. USCB Center for the Arts will present an exhibit of these works plus each artist’s individual painting and photography beginning April 3rd and running through May 31st. “Pixels to Pigment: a provocative perspective from the camera to canvas” will open your mind to new possibilities under the category of art. In several collaborative pieces, Eric photographed local subjects, then Dusty painted right on top of the portraits to create a unique piece of art. The exhibit will also feature each artist’s individual works. Eric specializes in high impact landscape photography and unique heritage portraiture. Dusty is known for his floral paintings. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.', 'Pixels to pigment', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pixels-to-pigment', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:31:02', '2015-04-09 01:31:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21986', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21990, 4, '2015-04-08 21:33:59', '2015-04-09 01:33:59', 'This month’s featured artist in the ARTworks gallery is Amiri Gueka Farris, and the gallery feels lucky to have him. “All of a sudden, Amiri is everywhere! He’s the man of the hour”, says Laura Maxey, Managing Director of the Arts Council of Beaufort’s ARTworks space. She is referring to a spate of recent press involving the artist: exhibits at the Penn Center and the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head in January, the “Amiri’s Celebration of Food, Art, Music &amp; Dance” in February to benefit Project Connect and help fund art supplies for local teachers, featured as one of the 19 most “Intriguing People” by Hilton Head Magazine, and the launch of the new Daufuskie Island Rum Company for which he designed eye catching labels. But this is no overnight success story. Amiri has been steadily at work in the Lowcountry and garnering praise and awards nationally since his years at SCAD, where he earned both a BA in Illustration and Graphic Design and an MFA in Painting. His work has been featured in more than 50 solo exhibits and juried museum exhibitions across the U.S., including at US Capitol in Washington, D.C. In 2008, he was named Artist of the Year at the Penn Center and in 2014 he was one of 3 artists featured in a show curated by Jonathan Green for the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. Oh, and he’s a professor at USCB and SCAD and former professor at Georgia Southern University and Savannah State University.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21991\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"220\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-Amiri-Pic.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21991\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ARTS-Amiri-Pic-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amiri Gueka Farris\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" /></a> Amiri Gueka Farris[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlthough most associated with producing modern work which references Gullah culture, Amiri’s work encompasses other themes such as famous musicians, self-portraits, birds, and more. The work has also gotten looser and less literal over time, to the point where drips of paint and large areas of negative space have become part of the compositions. The pieces appear equally about capturing the subjects in a visual form as capturing them in an emotional form that the artist can convey to others. In one painting, the brightly colored and dripping paint emanating from the mouth of a trumpet seems to capture the tones and energy of the music the subject is playing. This should come as no surprise, though, to those who are aware that Amiri is also a musician who has recorded several CDs of his original music. “There’s such a beauty that comes from music, it just feels natural to paint what I hear and how music comes at you. “Whether expressed in music or art, Amiri Geuka Farris’ talent reaches out across time and genres, to thoroughly captive audiences.', 'Amiri Geuka Farris To exhibit at ARTworks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'amiri-geuka-farris-to-exhibit-at-artworks', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:33:59', '2015-04-09 01:33:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21990', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21993, 4, '2015-04-08 21:36:36', '2015-04-09 01:36:36', 'From the wetlands of the coastal south, comes the inspiration and creations of RL Brethauer exhibit called “Mother Nature designed, Artist refined”. An award winning artist, RL is recognized for his work in various artistic genres and works only with naturally aged wood, recycled metals, and vintage materials. Our vast shorelines and beaches provide a treasure trove of elements for him to use. The process of preparing these select pieces of wood collected from the coastal beaches, inland water ways, marshlands, and lakes, is a time intensive process which involves washing, scraping, and sealing the wood, all of which enhances the natural beauty of his creations. The sails in the photograph shown here are of vintage metal from buildings in Savannah and the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as copper reclaimed from the Scheper – Keyserling Building, which was built in 1887 in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_21994\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ART-Featured-Artist.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-21994\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ART-Featured-Artist-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"RL Brethauer\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" /></a> RL Brethauer[/caption]\r\n\r\nRL’s Viking and Pirate Ships Collection combines various elements of nature, including vintage copper and brass which provides a warm patina that comes only with age. No chemicals are used to create the magnificence of these patinas. His collections also include the Ladies of the Sea, Celestial, and Ghost Ships, all with stories that make these series unique. RL’s nature enhanced pieces of art will warm the soul, beautify the home, and provide a quality heirloom worthy of being passed to future generations.\r\n\r\nRL resides and has a studio in Savannah. RLs’ creations resonate with elegant simplicity but reflect Picasso’s Cubism and Remington’s realism. No piece is ever duplicated, as Mother Nature is selective in providing the materials; so RL refines what he uses to create these wonderful works of art so that they truly speak to you. Thibault Gallery is located on 815 Bay Street in Historic Downtown Beaufort.', 'Artist of the month at Thibault Gallery on Bay Street: RL Brethauer’s take on local treasures', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artist-of-the-month-at-thibault-gallery-on-bay-street-rl-brethauers-take-on-local-treasures', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:36:36', '2015-04-09 01:36:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21993', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21996, 4, '2015-04-08 21:38:52', '2015-04-09 01:38:52', 'The Beaufort High girls’ track and field team notched a top-10 finish in the 146-team field at the Bob Hayes Invitational Track &amp; Field Meet held at William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida. Pacing the Beaufort High Girls’ was Amanda Barnes, who won the pole vault event with a jump over 12 feet. In addition to Barnes’ first-place performance, Beaufort High’s Kaitlin Hamilton placed fifth in the discus and Savionna Glover finished seventh in the long jump.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High Boys’ Track and Field shined in the tournament as well.  Michael Dickson finished second over-all in the 110 meter hurdles setting a new school record of 14.06 seconds and finished 7th in the 200 meter race. De’Quan Cason finished 6th over-all in the 110 meters hurdles .\r\n\r\nThe tradition-rich track and field event, named after Olympic gold medalist Bob Hayes, was organized in the spring of 1964. In the 1964 Olympics, Bob Hayes ran in the slowest lane, tied the world record of 10.0 sec. in the 100 meter dash and won two gold medals. Hayes was once regarded as the “World’s Fastest Human” and in the 1963 AAU meet in St. Louis, set a world record of 9.1 seconds in the 100 yard dash. He won the 100 meter dash in Tokyo, Japan with a time of 10 seconds flat, tying the world and Olympic records. In addition to the 100 yard dash record, Hayes held world marks in the 60 and 70 yard dashes.', 'Barnes paces Beaufort High girls’ team at Florida meet ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'barnes-paces-beaufort-high-girls-team-at-florida-meet', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:38:52', '2015-04-09 01:38:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21996', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(21998, 4, '2015-04-08 21:39:53', '2015-04-09 01:39:53', 'A pair of Beaufort High players scored one goal apiece as the Eagles edged Hanahan 2-1 in a boys’ high school soccer game on Tuesday (March 17). With the win, Beaufort High improved to 8-1-2 overall. Jack Gambla and Jordan Burnsed each scored one goal for the Eagles in the victory. Defensively, Beaufort High goalkeeper Brooks Wilson recorded six saves and limited Hanahan to only one goal.', 'Beaufort High boys slip past Hanahan', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-boys-slip-past-hanahan', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:39:53', '2015-04-09 01:39:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=21998', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22000, 4, '2015-04-08 21:40:28', '2015-04-09 01:40:28', 'Beaufort Academy boys’ soccer team defeated Kings Academy twice in two days – scoring 6-1 and 6-3 respectively. Six different Beaufort Academy players scored goals as the Eagles outplayed KA on both days. Drummond Koppernaes, Clay Melville, Herbert Gray, Joe Stowe, Joe Bohi and Reyn Robinson netted one goal apiece for Beaufort Academy in the wins. Defensively, Ashton Guest played the entire game at goalkeeper for the Eagles. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 4-1.\r\n\r\nIn a girls’ high school soccer game, Beaufort Academy edged King’s Academy 2-1 on Saturday. Amanda Kahn and Mary Keane scored one goal apiece for BA for the win. Kahn also delivered an assist on Keane’s goal in the victory. Defensively, Katie Gay and Tucker Langehans both spent time at goalkeeper for the Eagles. With the win, Beaufort Academy Girls’ improved to 3-2.', 'Beaufort Academy sweep King’s Academy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-sweep-kings-academy', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:40:28', '2015-04-09 01:40:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22000', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22002, 4, '2015-04-08 21:41:25', '2015-04-09 01:41:25', 'John Saullo scored a pair of goals to lead Battery Creek past Whale Branch 4-1.   Daniel Pagoada and Juan Rojas netted one goal each for Battery Creek in the victory. Battery Creek goalkeeper Tristian Sander and Mason Carter combined to hold Whale Branch to one goal, finished with two saves each.', 'Battery Creek boys beat Whale Branch ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-boys-beat-whale-branch', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:41:25', '2015-04-09 01:41:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22002', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(22004, 4, '2015-04-08 21:41:58', '2015-04-09 01:41:58', 'Beaufort High goalkeeper Brooks Wilson registered four saves as the Eagles edged Bluffton 1-0 in a boys’ high school soccer game on Thursday.  Longtime rivals Beaufort High and Bluffton were locked in a defensive battle for the entire game. The Eagles dealt Bluffton its first loss in the 2015 season. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 9-1-2. Following the loss, Bluffton dropped to 6-1. Brandon Rodriguez scored Beaufort’s only goal off an assist from Alex Martinez. Bluffton, however, prevailed in the junior varsity match, defeating Beaufort 4-1.', 'BHS edges undefeated Bluffton', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-edges-undefeated-bluffton', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:41:58', '2015-04-09 01:41:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22004', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22006, 4, '2015-04-08 21:43:02', '2015-04-09 01:43:02', 'Battery Creek swept a soccer doubleheader from North Charleston on Tuesday (March 17), prevailing in both boys’ and girls’ games.\r\n\r\nFor the boys’ John Solo scored two goals and Alex Hudson netted one as Battery Creek Boys beat North Charleston 3-1 in a boys’ high school soccer game on Tuesday. Alex Hudson aided the Battery Creek offensive effort with an assist. Leading Battery Creek defensively, veteran goalkeeper Mason Carter delivered five saves. With the win, Battery Creek evened its record to 3-3.\r\n\r\nFor the girls’ team, Battery Creek pulled away to beat North Charleston 6-1. Excelling offensively Taylor Coritt scored three goals and handed out an assist to lead Battery Creek past North.  Directly behind Coritt in the Battery Creek scoring column is Tiffany Noboa who netted two goals while dishing out one assist. Another Battery Creek player, Kaitlyn Davis added one goal and one assist in the win. Defensively, Battery Creek goalkeeper Taylor Jones had three saves. Jones also recorded one assist for the winning club.', 'Battery Creek sweeps North Charleston', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-sweeps-north-charleston', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:43:02', '2015-04-09 01:43:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22006', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22008, 4, '2015-04-08 21:43:46', '2015-04-09 01:43:46', 'The 39th running of the Beaufort Track Classic will be April 4, 2015 at the Beaufort High Outdoor Stadium. There should be some outstanding performances turned in on the TRACK and in the FIELD, during this annual event.   This meet will definitely feature some very talented local athletes from both South Carolina and Georgia. Amanda Barnes and Michael Dickson of Beaufort High School are both returning Individual State Champions from the 2014 season. Amanda holds the school record in the Pole Vault at 12’9  and currently, Michael Dickson is ranked # 1 one in the State in the 110m Hurdles and number 10 in the entire country with a posted time 14.06 (also a school record).\r\n\r\nBoth the Beaufort High Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field Teams are in contention for the Team State Title this season. This is a meet that you don’t want to miss. In the past, several former athletes that currently play professional sports make sure they are home this weekend to enjoy the Festivities.  This meet will also feature the returning High School Boys’ State Champions in the 4x400m Relay from Beaufort High.', 'Beaufort Track Classic scheduled for April 4th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-track-classic-scheduled-for-april-4th', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:43:46', '2015-04-09 01:43:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22008', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22010, 4, '2015-04-08 21:44:21', '2015-04-09 01:44:21', 'BHS Track and Field Teams continued their streak when they overpowered opponents at the Marwin Kline Invitational at Whale Branch Early College High School. The track meet involved 10 different Schools from around the county and\r\nsurrounding areas.\r\n\r\nStandout performances boys’: Michael Dickson placed first in the 100m and 110m Hurdles, Malcom Simmons placed first in the 400m, 200m and the 4x400m Relay, Nathan Parker placed first in the 400m Hurdles and the 4x400 Relay, De’Quan Cason placed first in the 4x400m Relay and 2nd in the 110m Hurdles, Kyliek Middleton placed first in the 4x400m Relay and 2 in the 400m, and Brandon Pratt finished 2nd in the 3200m and 3rd in the 1600m.\r\n\r\nStandout Performances Girls’: Bre Anna Heyward-White placed first in the 200m, 400m, 4x100m Relay, and the 4x400m Relay, Katiltin Hamilton won both the Shot Put and Disc, Tamara Shields won the 400m Hurdles and 4x400m Relay, Kendra William won the 4x400m Relay and placed 2nd in the 400m Hurdles, and 7th grader, Adrian Brow, placed first in the 4x100m Relay, 4x400m Relay, and placed 2nd in the 400m.', 'BHS Athletes are standouts in Marwin Kline Invitational', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-athletes-are-standouts-in-marwin-kline-invitational', '', '', '2015-04-08 21:44:21', '2015-04-09 01:44:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22010', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22012, 4, '2015-04-08 21:52:49', '2015-04-09 01:52:49', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A new neighbor coming to north of the Broad</strong></p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PHILANTHROPY-NOC-student-photo-Island-News.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22013\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PHILANTHROPY-NOC-student-photo-Island-News-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"PHILANTHROPY - NOC student photo Island News\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\nNationally-recognized Hilton Head Island nonprofit Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) is coming to Beaufort. NOC works to eliminate poverty’s root causes by addressing education, health and workforce development directly inside the communities they serve. The Beaufort County School District has been in discussion with NOC over the past two years to bring their flagship program, a one-on-one afterschool tutoring and summer program, into two high-need communities North of the Broad: Parkview Terrace and Marsh Point.\r\n\r\n“What our model presents is a new partnership in dealing with the challenges we face in educating our children,” explained Dr. Narendra Sharma, Chair of the NOC Board of Directors. “The schools can’t do it alone. Larger organizations like the Beaufort County School District and Neighborhood Outreach Connection will have to work together to address the problems of the 21st Century.”\r\n\r\nProven effective in NOC’s four other locations; this engaging, cost-effective educational program brings technology and teachers directly to students, adding the equivalent of an additional 28 days of school to the year. Teachers work closely with local schools to get struggling students involved in the program.\r\n\r\nNOC wants to open its program center for Parkview Terrace and Marsh Point in May, just in time to kick off summer programming. So far, NOC has the support of elected officials, such as Mayor Keyserling and State Senator Tom Davis, the Beaufort County Board of Education and the local business community, among others. The Beaufort County School District, Parkview Terrace and Marsh Point are donating space to run programming and offices. On Monday, NOC and BCSD were also awarded a $163,000 South Carolina Community Block Grant as start-up funding for the new program.\r\n\r\nA generous anonymous donor has offered a matching gift of $50,000 to support the new program, which needs $100,000 annually to work with 100 children. The anonymous donor hopes to inspire Beaufort locals to support their neighbors North of the Broad by jumpstarting NOC’s new program center. NOC has currently raised $12,500 toward their matching goal $50,000 fundraising goal.  – visit www.noc-sc.org to donate today.', 'The Philanthropy Corner for April 2nd-8th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-philanthropy-corner-for-for-april-2nd-8th', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22012', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22017, 4, '2015-04-08 21:54:40', '2015-04-09 01:54:40', 'Support Scholarships for Beaufort County High School Students by attending the upcoming Academic, Cultural, Technological &amp; Scientific Olympics (ACT SO). To be held at the USCB Center for Performing Arts, May 2nd at 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The host is Dr. Marlena Smalls and special guest includes Deborah Valis-Flynn, Ms. South Carolina 2015. Tickets are $10 Adults, $5 Child (3-12yrs) and may be purchased at the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Penn Center Welcome Center or online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com. For questions contact Tonya Johnson Phillips 441-4985 or Regina Jefferson 812-6259.', 'ACT SO Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'act-so-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22017', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22019, 4, '2015-04-08 21:55:30', '2015-04-09 01:55:30', 'Lady’s Island Middle School’s Career Day welcomed two of the City of Beaufort’s “Finest” to speak to a select group of students about a career in law enforcement. Investigator Charles Raley and Officer Stephanie Karafa of the Beaufort Police Department talked to the students about how the can get started the different areas of work that are available in law enforcement and what it takes to be successful in this arena. Some of the questions were about life during their training time in police academy and sacrifices necessary to be successful.', 'Career Day at LIMS', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'career-day-at-lims', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:19', '2018-07-12 15:00:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22021, 4, '2015-04-08 21:57:47', '2015-04-09 01:57:47', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-HONOR-SOC.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22023\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-HONOR-SOC-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - HONOR SOC\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>\r\n\r\nPlease congratulate the following students on being inducted into the Lady’s Island Middle School Chapter of National Junior Honor Society. All of these students have worked very hard and have maintained grades of 90 of better on their report cards for their middle school career. The Honor Society induction ceremony was recently held and was attended by the families of these very dedicated students.  The current president of the Beaufort High School Chapter of the National Honor Society was the guest speaker.\r\n\r\nNewly inducted members are Joshua Aiken, Payton Alexander, Sarah Geisler, Nicole Hamner, Gabrielle Idsall, Reanna Konarski, Sean Moran, Sykler Rodriguez., Kiani Wright, and Alan Wiser.\r\n\r\nCurrent members include Quentin Butler, Sara Correll, Jacob Denton, Amelia Evans, Coby Greenwalt, Chase Guynup, Maxwell Kase, Riley Kase, Sydney Maddox, Taylor Maddox, Nicole Marsh,   Skye Pejsa,  NiQuava Pope, and Kerra White.', 'Lady’s Island Middle School inducts students to National Honor Society', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-middle-school-inducts-students-to-national-honor-society', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22021', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22025, 4, '2015-04-08 21:58:55', '2015-04-09 01:58:55', 'The Governor’s School for Science &amp; Mathematics (GSSM) is partnering with Beaufort County School District to deliver their iTEAMS Xtreme summer camp to rising 7th and 8th graders in Beaufort County. The day camp will be held June 15-18, at Bluffton Middle School. The online application is currently available at www.scgssm.org/iteams.\r\n\r\niTEAMS Xtreme aims to inspire students to pursue careers in the fields of computer science and technology through innovative hands-on, team-based projects. Working in teams and using the latest technologies, students will create mobile apps using App Inventor, create interactive objects using Makey Makey Invention Kit, and Scratch, and create 3D models using 3D printers.\r\n\r\niTEAMS Xtreme will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The cost is $185 per student, including daily snacks, instructional materials and lunch on the final day of the camp. An early bird rate of $165 is offered to students who apply and pay in full by April 13, 2015.\r\n\r\nThe application deadline is May 18, 2015. Acceptance to iTEAMS Xtreme is based on academic merit. GSSM’s financial partners for iTEAMS Xtreme in Beaufort include the SC Department of Commerce, Waddell &amp; Reed Hartsville – Russell F. Powell, First Citizens Bank, South Carolina Cable Television Association, Time Warner Cable, Bargain Box, Disney Hilton Head Island Resort, Gulfstream, and Hargray Communications.\r\n\r\nLearn more and apply online at www.scgssm.org/iteams. For questions, contact Darby Kirven at 843-616-4048 or darby@scgssm.org.', 'Technology and entrepreneurship day camp to be offered', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'technology-and-entrepreneurship-day-camp-to-be-offered', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22025', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22027, 4, '2015-04-08 22:03:57', '2015-04-09 02:03:57', 'A little rain didn’t deter the Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment from yet another spectacular performance at both Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort or Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The Drum and Bugle Corps, also know as “The Commandant’s Own, Marine Corps Color Guard and the Silent Drill Platoon, headquartered in Washington, DC, is the oldest post in Marine Corps.\r\n\r\nThe detachment, according to its website, travels more than 50,000 miles annually performing almost 500 events world wide.  World class musical performances by the marching band are done for both military and civilian audiences. The Silent Drill Platoon wow’s the audience with its precision close order drill…all done without verbal commands.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong></p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"22028,22045,22044,22043,22042,22041,22040,22039,22038,22037,22036,22035,22034,22033,22032,22031,22030,22029\"]', 'Attention music lovers!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'attention-music-lovers', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:09:04', '2015-04-09 02:09:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22027', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22047, 4, '2015-04-08 22:15:55', '2015-04-09 02:15:55', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">“It was more spectacular than the party at 12 Oaks in the movie Gone with the Wind!” raved Jay Weidner about last Saturday’s Lafayette Soiree at the home of Scott Sonoc and Marsha Williams. The fantastic CEO band from Atlanta kept everyone on the dance floor from their first song to their last. Even without hoop skirts, the Soiree was able to honor Beaufort’s naval history and raise substantial funds for the Historic Beaufort Foundation which will be used to stabilize the Verdier House and protect other endangered properties in Beaufort County. The evening was highlighted by an incredible fireworks display in honor of the 190th anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Beaufort, which was also enjoyed by hundreds of people in the nearby Waterfront Park. Many thanks to Scott and Marsha and the hardworking Committee of the Soiree who made it all happen so beautifully and flawlessly!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Captured Moments Photo</strong></p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"22062,22076,22075,22074,22073,22072,22071,22070,22069,22068,22067,22066,22065,22064,22063\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>graphy</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>', 'Lafayette Soiree 2015—in a word WOW!! ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lafayette-soiree-2015-in-a-word-wow', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:18:45', '2015-04-09 02:18:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22047', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22079, 4, '2015-04-08 22:37:02', '2015-04-09 02:37:02', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite All Around Restuarant</strong>\r\nBreakwater Restaurant</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Budget Friendly Restaurant</strong>\r\nPlums Restaurant</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Dining Atmosphere</strong>\r\nSaltus River Grill</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Dinner Spot</strong>\r\nEmily’s Restaurant &amp; Tapas Bar</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Lunch Spot</strong>\r\nWren Bistro, Bar &amp; Market</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Bakery</strong>\r\nBeaufort Bread Company</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Happy Hour</strong>\r\nThe Original Steamer</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Bar Atmosphere</strong>\r\nOld Bull Tavern</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Bar</strong>\r\nBricks</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Barbeque</strong>\r\nDuke’s Barbeque</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Ribs</strong>\r\nQ on Bay</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Breakfast</strong>\r\nBlackstone’s Cafe</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Sunday Brunch</strong>\r\nSouthern Graces Bistro</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Sushi</strong>\r\nSaltus River Grill</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Buffet</strong>\r\nGolden Corral</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Burger</strong>\r\nFat Patties</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Caterer</strong>\r\nCatering by Debbi Covington</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Bartender</strong>\r\nTerry Guinn – Breakwater</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Chef</strong>\r\nPenn TenEyck – Sweetgrass Restaurant</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Deli</strong>\r\nAlvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Fast Food Restaurant</strong>\r\nChick-fil-A</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Fried Chicken</strong>\r\nMaryland Fried Chicken</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Ice Cream Shop</strong>\r\nYoYo’s</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite International Restaurant</strong>\r\nYes, Thai Indeed</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Italian Restaurant</strong>\r\nGriffin Market</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Mexican Restaurant</strong>\r\nAgave Mexican Grill</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Margarita</strong>\r\nAgave Mexican Grill</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Outdoor Dining</strong>\r\nSaltus River Grill</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Pizza Parlor</strong>\r\nPiace Pizza</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Pizza Delivery</strong>\r\nRyan’s Famous Pizza &amp; Subs</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Specialty Pizza</strong>\r\nThe Upper Crust Pizza</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Signature Sandwich</strong>\r\nMoondoggies Cafe &amp; Grill – Beef On Weck</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Signature Salad</strong>\r\nRed Rooster Cafe</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Signature Desert</strong>\r\nSweetgrass Restaurant – Coconut Cake</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Cakes &amp; Pastries</strong>\r\nMagnolia Bakery Cafe</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Restaurant To Order Steak</strong>\r\nOutback Steakhouse</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Signature Appetizer</strong>\r\nMoondoggies Cafe &amp; Grill – Fried Pickles</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Seafood Restaurant</strong>\r\nDockside Restaurant</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Chicken Wings</strong>\r\nQ on Bay</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Sub Shop</strong>\r\nGroucho’s</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Favorite Family Owned Restaurant</strong>\r\nLowcountry Produce Market &amp; Cafe</p>', 'Winners  of The Island News’ Favorite Restaurants 2015', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'winners-of-the-island-news-favorite-restaurants-2015', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:37:51', '2015-04-09 02:37:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22079', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22082, 4, '2015-04-08 22:41:30', '2015-04-09 02:41:30', 'Kenneth Szarek is the Field Service Representative for Boeing and he’s in charge of the training and support of Marine Corps customers relative to the operation and maintenance of the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft at the Marine Corps Air Base Beaufort. A former Marine himself, Kenneth says he’s humbled and honored to support the USMC mission through his work.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22083\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-Ken-me-Fran-wife-Erinn-daughter-and-Eli-baby.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22083\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-Ken-me-Fran-wife-Erinn-daughter-and-Eli-baby-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Ken Szarek with his wife, Fran and daughters, Erinn and Eli.\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" /></a> Ken Szarek with his wife, Fran and daughters, Erinn and Eli.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“What they do every day is amazing and necessary,” he says. “I’ll do whatever it takes to support them.”\r\n\r\nKenneth’s USMC active duty aviation maintenance background, his MBA from Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri, and a lifelong appreciation of the engineering behind military aircraft led him to his current occupation. He’s also worked as an Adjunct Professor at both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and USC Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFather to 20-year old Errin, a Beaufort High School graduate now attending Coastal Carolina University, and 13-month old Elijah, Kenneth says nothing makes him prouder than being a dad.\r\n\r\nHe enjoys pick-up volleyball and basketball games and has visited five of the seven continents. He’s a writer, an inventor and owns “a 1958 Oldsmobile, a Russian motorcycle and other really cool stuff in my office.”\r\n\r\nA true example of the old adage, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”, Ken says, “I have been with Boeing for 20 years. I was with Marine aviation for even longer. I absolutely love going to work every day. For that, I am truly grateful.”  So are we, Ken. So are we.', 'Kenneth Szarek: Former marine supports military 24/7 ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kenneth-szarek-former-marine-supports-military-247', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:41:30', '2015-04-09 02:41:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22082', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22085, 4, '2015-04-08 22:45:28', '2015-04-09 02:45:28', 'By Dr. Mark S. Siegel\r\n\r\nMalignant “choroidal” melanomas arise from the blood-vessel layer “choroid” beneath the retina. In North America, 6 out of each million people will be diagnosed with a choroidal melanoma each year. Malignant choroidal melanomas can spread to other parts of the body.\r\n\r\nOphthalmologists can determine if you have a choroidal melanoma by performing a complete eye examination. This includes asking questions about your medical history, examining both of your eyes, looking into the eye through a dilated pupil at the tumor, performing an ultrasound examination, and specialized photography (to examine the circulation within the choroidal melanoma). <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HEALTH-melanomas.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22086\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HEALTH-melanomas-300x261.jpg\" alt=\"HEALTH - melanomas\" width=\"300\" height=\"261\" /></a>\r\n\r\nYour ophthalmologist will also request that you have a complete general medical check up and specific tests depending upon what they see inside your eye. Ophthalmologists can correctly diagnose an intraocular choroidal melanoma in over 96% of cases (without a biopsy). Though occasionally necessary, biopsies can be avoided because they require opening the eye (which risks letting choroidal melanoma cells out) and risk intraocular hemorrhage and infection.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Symptoms</strong></p>\r\nMost patients with choroidal melanoma have no symptoms and the melanoma is found on routine eye examination. If patients have choroidal melanoma symptoms, they are usually seeing “flashes of light,” noticing “distortion” or loss of vision, and floating objects (floaters) in their vision.\r\n\r\n1) If the choroidal melanoma is in the front of the eye (near the natural lens), it can push or tilt the natural lens causing an irregular astigmatism (blurring of vision).\r\n\r\n2) Choroidal melanoma can leak fluid beneath the retina, making the retina detach and cause symptoms of flashing lights and floating specks.\r\n\r\n3) If the choroidal melanoma is in the macula (center of vision), it can grow beneath the fovea making the patient far-sighted. The choroidal melanoma can also grow into and destroy the fovea causing distortion, loss of vision or changes in color perception.\r\n\r\nIt is important to note that most patients with choroidal melanoma have no symptoms at all. Their tumors are found when they visit their eye doctor for a “routine” eye examination. So everyone should have at least an annual eye examination (includingdilated ophthalmoscopy).\r\n\r\nOther, more unusual presentations of anterior choroidal (iris) melanoma are discoloration of the iris, a brown spot on the outside of the eye, an irregularly shaped pupil and glaucoma.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Treatment</strong></p>\r\n<em>Small Choroidal Melanoma:</em>\r\nPatients with a small choroidal melanoma can be treated after their first visit, but since growth helps to prove that the tumor is a cancer, your doctor may suggest “observation” or watching for a small amount of choroidal melanoma growth prior to treatment. Your ophthalmologist should discuss the relative risks and potential benefits of  “observation for growth” as compared to “immediate treatment” for choroidal melanoma. Once growth is documented, your ophthalmologist will recommend definitive treatment.\r\n\r\n<em>Medium-sized Choroidal Melanoma:</em>\r\nAround the world, most patients with a medium-sized choroidal melanoma are treated with either radiation therapy or removal of the eye. Though there are several forms of eye and vision-sparing radiation therapy, ophthalmic plaque radiation therapy is the most common and widely used.\r\n\r\nSince the results of the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) suggest that plaque radiation therapy and enucleation of the eye are equally effective for the prevention of metastatic choroidal melanoma, few patients with medium-sized choroidal melanoma are treated by removal of the eye.\r\n\r\nBecause both enucleation and plaque radiation therapy for choroidal melanoma are likely to harm your vision (in that eye), you should discuss the risks and benefits of these and other treatment options in consultation with your ophthalmologist.\r\n\r\n<em>Large-sized Choroidal Melanoma:</em>\r\nA patient with a very large choroidal melanoma may be treated by removal of the eye (enucleation). This is because the amount of radiation required to destroy a choroidal melanoma that fills most of the eye may be too much for the eye\r\nto tolerate.\r\n\r\nHowever, most patients with large-sized choroidal melanoma can also be treated with eye-sparing radiation therapy. After radiation for large choroidal melanoma, these eyes are at greater risk to have poor vision, to become uncomfortable and may have to be secondarily removed.\r\n\r\nIt is important to note that as compared to like-sized malignant melanoma of the skin, patients are much more likely to survive a choroidal melanoma. This is because it is much more difficult for a choroidal melanoma to spread from (get out of) the eye to other parts of the body. However, large (choroidal melanoma) tumor size decreases the chance that vision-sparing treatments will be successful. In general, the larger the choroidal melanoma the worse the prognosis for both vision\r\nand metastasis.\r\n\r\nPatients often ask why they have a choroidal melanoma. Choroidal melanoma is more common among patients with blue vs. brown eyes, those with outdoor occupations and in Australia where there is an ozone hole. Therefore, it seems reasonable to assume (though unproven) that choroidal melanoma is related to sunlight (ultraviolet exposure).\r\n\r\nBecause sunlight exposure has been linked to several eye cancers and diseases of the eye, I suggest that you think of Sunglasses as Sun Block for your Eyes and start wearing your UV blocking sunglasses. They make great gifts too!', 'Melanoma of the eye', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'melanoma-of-the-eye', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:45:28', '2015-04-09 02:45:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22085', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22088, 4, '2015-04-08 22:47:40', '2015-04-09 02:47:40', '[caption id=\"attachment_22089\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-OR-SCHOOL-Tiger-Direct-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22089\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-OR-SCHOOL-Tiger-Direct-2-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"Several BHS students surround  David Mixson (L) and Principal Corey Murphy.\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a> Several BHS students surround David Mixson (L) and Principal Corey Murphy.[/caption]\r\n\r\nDavid Mixson, representative for Tiger Express Gas Stations, presents Beaufort High School with a $1000 check from Exxon Mobile Education Alliance for Math and Science. The company has awarded over $8000 in grants this year in an effort to give back to the communities which support these stations. BHS is happy to be the recipient of this money, which will go to support purchasing advanced materials and computer programs for the math and science programs at the school.', 'BHS receives math and science donation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-receives-math-and-science-donation', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22088', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22091, 4, '2015-04-08 22:48:54', '2015-04-09 02:48:54', '[caption id=\"attachment_22092\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-CK-TO-TECH-COLLEGE.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22092\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-CK-TO-TECH-COLLEGE-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured from left to right are Berl Davis, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO; Mary Lee Carns, TCL Executive Director of Institutional Advancement; Dr. Vicki Leitz, TCL Foundation Chair; Joan Heyward, TCL Commissioner; and Dr. Richard Gough, TCL President.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Pictured from left to right are Berl Davis, Palmetto Electric Cooperative President and CEO; Mary Lee Carns, TCL Executive Director of Institutional Advancement; Dr. Vicki Leitz, TCL Foundation Chair; Joan Heyward, TCL Commissioner; and Dr. Richard Gough, TCL President.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Palmetto Electric Trust recently presented a $50,000 check to the Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation to establish The G. Thomas Upshaw Endowed Scholarship Fund, which honors recently retired Palmetto Electric President and CEO G. Thomas Upshaw. The scholarship will support students residing in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties in South Carolina who attend TCL, and preference will be given to United States active-duty military members and veterans and their families.', 'New scholarship created at local college', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-scholarship-created-at-local-college', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22091', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22094, 4, '2015-04-08 22:49:54', '2015-04-09 02:49:54', 'Get your PAWS on the KEYBOARD and start bidding in Palmetto Animal League’s online auction to help raise funds to support Palmetto Animal League (PAL) and your community Adoption Center in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park. BID FOR PAL goes live at www.pal.dojiggy.com on Friday, April 10 at 8 a.m. and closes Monday, April 13 at 10 p.m. You can browse now and pick out the items you want to win!\r\n\r\nThe Auction offers over 500 items from Hilton Head, Bluffton, Okatie, Beaufort and beyond in many unique categories. Find over 100 dining certificates for local restaurants and lots of certificates for local retailers. Treat Fido and Fluffy to grooming, boarding and veterinary services. Pamper yourself with an abundance of indulgent health, spa and beauty packages including massages, facials, pedicures, teeth whitening, Botox and body contouring treatments. Need a dental or an eye exam? It’s there. Golfers, you will find over 30 rounds including the May River Course at Palmetto Bluff, Belfair, Colleton River, and The Club at Savannah Harbor, Haig Point and Wexford. Golf and tennis lessons are available for the enthusiasts. Many other fabulous items from Car Detailing to Zipline Tours are available.\r\n\r\nThe Online Auction is a fun and easy way to win wonderful items for you, for your pets, or gifts for family and friends while helping the animals in the Lowcountry. A Pawsitively Purrfect Idea!\r\n\r\nFor information on the Online Auction, or to donate items, contact Wendy Schlegel, wendylynnes@gmail.com or go directly to www.pal.dojiggy.com. For information about PAL and its programs, contact Amy Campanini at 843-645-1725 or president@palmettoanimalleague.org.', 'A PAWSITIVELY great idea!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-pawsitively-great-idea', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:49:54', '2015-04-09 02:49:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22094', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22096, 4, '2015-04-08 22:51:47', '2015-04-09 02:51:47', '[caption id=\"attachment_22097\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-SENIOR-LEADERSHIP.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22097\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-SENIOR-LEADERSHIP-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort County Senior Leadership at the Marine Corps Air Station.\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" /></a> Beaufort County Senior Leadership at the Marine Corps Air Station.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Senior Leadership program enjoyed a fascinating day participating in their Military Ties and History Day. Everyone visited the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in the morning and then assembled at the Douglas Visitors Center where the graduating Marine families go to learn about Marine Basic training. SGT Tiffany Lemberger facilitated the briefing on Basic Training and answered many questions from the Leadership. The class moved to the Marine museum and received a briefing on the Mighty 8th Air Force museum. Moving on, the class went to the Marine Corps Air Station and received an outstanding briefing by Major Charlton Wilson, Executive Officer, VMFAT 501, on the F-35B fighter aircraft. The F-35B is different from the other F-35’s because it can do a short take-off and vertical landing. Major Wilson is an F-35B pilot and his call sign is “Puff”. He was followed by Jason Mann, Community Planner and Liaison Officer who briefed on the Marine Corps Air Station. After lunch we went to the VMFA (AW) 224, F18 Squadron receiving a briefing and visiting the F18 hangar. And last but certainly not least was visiting the Fire-Rescue Unit for the Air Station where a group of fire fighters demonstrated their equipment. A highlight of the day was observing an F-35B and an F-18 aircraft take off together underscoring the two fighters will be working together until the 2020’s.\r\n\r\nThe class thanked all the women and men for their service and for making the day a special one.', 'Senior Leadership ready to fly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'senior-leadership-ready-to-fly', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:51:47', '2015-04-09 02:51:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22096', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22099, 4, '2015-04-08 22:54:01', '2015-04-09 02:54:01', 'The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) $80,000.00 to launch its new Trauma Focused Home Visitation Program. The program aims to shift the conventional mindset of healing a child to healing and empowering a family.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22100\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-GRANT-FOR-CHILD-ABUSE.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22100\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-GRANT-FOR-CHILD-ABUSE-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Christina Wilson, Executive Director of the Child Abuse Prevention Association (L) accepting  $80k grant from Dr. Cindy Smith, Vice President for Grantmaking with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Christina Wilson, Executive Director of the Child Abuse Prevention Association (L) accepting $80k grant from Dr. Cindy Smith, Vice President for Grantmaking with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThrough a joint venture with the CDC and the Kaiser Permanente Foundation, researchers have discovered that adverse childhood experiences, or ACES, deeply impact the physical and mental health of adults. Without a strong support system to build resiliency, these adults often lack the capacity, knowledge and skills to parent. In an effort to stabilize families and stop the destructive cycle of abuse and neglect, CAPA is bringing the first National Exchange Club Parent Aide Program to South Carolina. The Parent Aide model is a trauma focused, family strengthening, multi-generational, best practice research proven program that provides supportive and in-home services. This is a voluntary home visitation program with family aides working with at risk families once a week for up to a year. CAPA is thrilled to bring this innovative program to the Lowcountry and dedicated to making a safe and healthy community for our children.', 'Child Abuse Prevention Association obtains funding for new trauma program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'child-abuse-prevention-association-obtains-funding-for-new-trauma-program', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:54:01', '2015-04-09 02:54:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22099', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22102, 4, '2015-04-08 22:57:04', '2015-04-09 02:57:04', 'On the heels of a successful 2013-2014 campaign, the United Way of the Lowcountry has once again met its goal of $2.4 million to fund its programs and services. The campaign formally kicked off last April and announced a $100,000 increase over the previous year’s goal. On March 24th the campaign received donations that met and exceeded the goal, with funding currently standing at $2,404,746.00.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22103\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-UNITED-WAY-Tina-Gentry-President-CEO-United-Way-of-the-Lowcountry.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22103\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-UNITED-WAY-Tina-Gentry-President-CEO-United-Way-of-the-Lowcountry-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tina Gentry, President &amp; CEO, United Way of the Lowcountry\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> Tina Gentry, President &amp; CEO, United Way of the Lowcountry[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Following success with success is never easy, but I’m proud of the way the community pulled together to make goal again,” said Ashley Twombley, United Way Board Chairman. “We have a dedicated group of volunteers who work to raise money on behalf of the programs we fund and I’m glad to see their hard work pay off for the benefit of those in need.”\r\n\r\nThe United Way of the Lowcountry will fund 48 programs through 33 non-profit partner agencies in Beaufort and Jasper Counties in 2015. Reaching goal allows the United Way to expand to cover four new programs run by four partner agencies new to the United Way fold this cycle. The $2.4 million also helps fund the United Way’s Early Grade Reading Program, currently employing over 200 volunteer tutors in eight local schools, as well as the United Way Helpline for those in need of both direct and referral services.', '$2.4 million goal met', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2-4-million-goal-met', '', '', '2015-04-08 22:57:04', '2015-04-09 02:57:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22102', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(22106, 4, '2015-04-10 17:07:33', '2015-04-10 21:07:33', '<strong>Free yoga for military families at ArtiZen</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us on Thursday, April 9th (or the second Thursday of every month) from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. at ArtiZen Yoga. This is exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, our certified Ashtanga teacher, and a military spouse of 13 years. Childcare will be available for $5 for per child. ArtiZen is located at 1211 Newcastle St. For additional information call 843-298-0734.\r\n\r\n<strong>DAR set meeting with guest speaker</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 1208 North Street, Beaufort. The guest speaker will be Dr. Brent Morris, USCB Assistant Professor of History. For more information, contact Regent, Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cobia on a spinning rod</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s next meeting will be held Thursday April 9th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. As the saying goes, “When the jasmine bloom the Cobia will arrive offshore and in Port Royal Sound and St Helena Sound’. Well known Fishin’ Coach Capt. Dan Utley will deliver a Cobia presentation. He will discuss locations, tides, baits of choice, rods, reels, and particularly rigging for this well-known local species. You do not need a reservation and guests are welcomed. For additional information call Captain Frank Gibson 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Free Organ Concert on Church St.</strong>\r\n\r\nJay Yau of Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio will present the third in the free spring series of Friday organ concerts at noon on April 10th at noon at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort. Yau, the Featured Young Organist for the spring series, is the organist and music director for the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Lorain, Ohio. He was the organist and assistant music director for Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Johns Island in 2012-2013.  He began studying organ in 2011 with Dr. Julia Harlow in Charleston. Concerts are free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beaufort County offers document shredding</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division is hosting a secure document shredding event for Saturday, April 11, 2015. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Public Works site located at 80 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.  Any types or colors of paper, file folders, or envelopes are acceptable.  Staples or paper clips do not need to be removed.  Materials can be brought in any container or bag and will be emptied into roll carts for immediate shredding.  All materials will be shredded on site for as long as the receptacle trucks have the capacity. Only residential quantities will be accepted. No materials from commercial businesses will be accepted. No electronics will be collected at this event.  For more information, contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Division by calling 843-255-2736 or visiting their website at www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<strong>Have you ever wanted to try Dragon Boating?</strong>\r\n\r\nDragonBoat Beaufort is hosting an open paddle event at Port Royal Landing Marina on Sunday April 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members will be on hand to talk about dragon boating and explain the link between dragon boating and cancer recovery. Cancer survivors especially welcome. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience paddling in a dragon boat.\r\n\r\n<strong>Book talk and singing at the Penn Center</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin us on April 12th for an afternoon of book talk and singing plus hear more about the book Blessed Experiences by Congressman James Clyburn. The event starts at 3:00 p.m. at Frissell Community House on St. Helena. This event is open and free to the public. For more information contact Penn Center: (843) 838-2432 or info@penncenter.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don’t miss the Soft Shell Crab Festival</strong>\r\n\r\nCelebrate the 12th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival with food, fun and festivities for all on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 5 p.m. on Paris Avenue in cool, coastal, far from ordinary Port Royal, SC. The festival is free and open to all. It will feature a variety of eclectic cuisine in addition to the Lowcountry’s soft shell crabs prepared in a variety of styles by area chefs. In addition to live music, there will be an all-ages cornhole tournament, a kids’ zone entertainment area, a craft/artisan fair and a car show by Beaufort’s Classic Car &amp; Truck Club. The festival will also feature Port Royal’s annual Crab Race where approximately 5,000 rubber crabs are “adopted” by individuals for $10.00 each. Proceeds from the Crab Race benefit the Rotary Clubs of Beaufort, which support several charitable causes. To adopt a crab and learn more about the charities, visit www.PortRoyalCrabRace.com. For more information about the Soft Shell Crab Festival, visit www.oldvillageportroyal.com or call (843) 592-2356.\r\n\r\n<strong>Harriott Powers, Extraordinary Quilter</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. A special presentation will be made by local quilter and guild member Mary Hampton Campbell on African-American quilt maker Harriott Angeline Powers, born into slavery in Georgia in 1837. How did her quilts make their way into collections of the Smithsonian and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts? Mary will tell Harriott’s story along with stories of the people who lovingly cared for her quilts so that they can be admired and enjoyed today - over 100 years later. She will also show a replica of Harriott Angeline Powers’ iconic Bible Quilt. For details contact Sharon Kimber at 838-2870 or skimber76@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena</strong>\r\n\r\nSteven Young of Bridgewater State University will present the fourth in the free spring series of Friday organ concerts at noon on Friday, April 17th,  at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort.  Dr. Young is a Professor of Music at Bridgewater, where he teaches music theory, music history, and choral techniques and is Director of Choral Activities, conducting the college’s two choral ensembles. He is also the organist and music director at the Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Taunton, MA. He holds degrees in organ performance from Barrington College and New England Conservatory of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts from Boston University. He also holds the Associate Certificate from the American Guild of Organists.  He will perform on the church’s historic Taylor &amp; Boody organ as the fourth guest organist in the spring series. Concerts are free and open to the public.  The spring concert series will conclude on May 1 with a presentation by JeeYoon Choi of Charleston.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community bible study brunch for visitors</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Women’s Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch on Thursday, April 23, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Parish Church of St. Helena’s Parish Hall, Beaufort. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2015-16 class study of the books of Daniel and Revelation beginning in September. Community Bible Study is non-denominational presenting an in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class meets weekly from September to May on Thursday mornings and is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited. Women may bring children to the brunch, but advance reservations are required for childcare. For more information call Sandi Fischer 838-0212 or visit the Beaufort CBS website at beaufort.cbsclass.org or Beaufort CBS on Facebook.\r\n\r\n<strong>Opportunity to try new healing methods</strong>\r\n\r\nIntegrative Healing Arts Sampler is on April 25th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Clinical style delivery of acupuncture, Christian counseling, massage, chiropractic, neuro emotional, Healing Touch, nutritional, holistic MD and more by licensed volunteer practitioners and Christian healing prayer team. The event will take place at 705 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC.  There is a $10 donation for a 20 minute session to raise funds for those with mental and a disability condition is requested. Scholarship applications for free services are available onsite. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and spots are limited but entry is free to public if you just want to visit. Samplers will occur on the last Saturday of each month. Sponsored by Ministries for Synergetic Wellness, Inc. a filed nonprofit to raise funds for those who cannot afford holistic mental health and integrative services. For questions email reneesutton@healthierhealing.com or see ministriesforsynergeticwellness.org.', 'What To Do the week of April 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-april-9th-15th', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:08:13', '2015-04-10 21:08:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22106', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22110, 4, '2015-04-10 17:10:59', '2015-04-10 21:10:59', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Cat-of-the-week-Chelsea.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22111 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Cat-of-the-week-Chelsea-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Cat of the week Chelsea\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chelsea is a beautiful girl who will be the first to greet you at the door. She loves to be brushed and loves to snooze in the sun. Come visit with Chelsea today  at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-80', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:10:59', '2015-04-10 21:10:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22110', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22113, 4, '2015-04-10 17:11:44', '2015-04-10 21:11:44', '“To protect your plants and flowers inside, there are certain plants that cats just don’t like. Coleus Canina, also known as Scaredy Cat Plant, is one of them. By placing it around your plant, it creates a buffer that makes them unattractive to me. And vases can be very alluring too. All those pretty flowers right in my line of sight. Sorry, I got sidetracked. Anyway, if you add some lemon juice to the water, I will probably leave them alone as cats and citrus don’t usually get along. Dogs don’t like the smell of citrus either. But honestly, cats are cats. Expect the worse and you may be surprised.”', 'A note from Professor Percy...', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-note-from-professor-percy', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:11:44', '2015-04-10 21:11:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22113', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22115, 4, '2015-04-10 17:13:19', '2015-04-10 21:13:19', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker and Prof. Percy Pussycat\r\n\r\nSo there I am. Strolling down the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with Peanut and Mom, or maybe the three of us are cruising around the Historic District thinking about what gorgeous house we are going to buy when we win the lottery. Probably about the same time as pigs fly…and I see a really cute Border collie walking with her owner. Typically, I start bouncing around, barking and generally showing off my great male physique and I want to go right over there and say hello nose to tail. Think this is a good idea? <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-yellow-ribbon-dog.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-22116\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-yellow-ribbon-dog-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - yellow ribbon dog\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\nBut then I notice something a little different about this dog. She has a yellow ribbon prominently tied to her leash. I’ve heard about that. The Yellow Ribbon Project is a global non-profit to alert children in particular that they should approach that dog with extreme caution, and like always, ask the owner for permission first before actually getting near the dog.\r\n\r\nThe yellow ribbon is to indicate that this dog has issues. It doesn’t mean she is mean or aggressive. She might just be skittish, or nervous, or prone to getting super excited. Or maybe she just had an operation or has hurt herself and playing with a gang might make that worse. A yellow ribbon means “Proceed with Caution!”\r\n\r\nSo how do I recommend you and your family approach a dog you don’t know who is on a leash? After Mom has determined it is ok, you can walk up slowly and quietly. Slow and quiet aren’t in my vocabulary so we usually just walk in a different direction and avoid the situation all together. But if there were children with us, please no screaming and jumping around so as not to make the dog anxious or excited. Next, if you want to pet her (and again it is ok with the owner), scratch her under her chin. Don’t pet her on top of her head or on her hind quarters.\r\n\r\nMany of us come from shelters or had a tough upbringing. A hand over my head reminds me of when my old owner used to hit me. It took me six years before I didn’t flinch when my Mom petted me on the head. I was sure I was going to get hit. But she never did hit me. And yes, I’m a slow learner but sometimes things just stick in your brain. If I think I am about to be hit, I usually react by either running away or biting. Being hit is NO fun. And you certainly don’t want to get bitten. So tickle me under my chin, please.\r\n\r\nSo when you see a dog with a yellow ribbon on her leash, I would recommend you give her space, lots of space, and let her enjoy her walk just like you are doing. This makes less stress for everyone.\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'Yellow ribbons aren’t just for returning Vets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'yellow-ribbons-arent-just-for-returning-vets', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:13:19', '2015-04-10 21:13:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22115', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22118, 4, '2015-04-10 17:18:33', '2015-04-10 21:18:33', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nOh, boy! Another trip. Another lesson. Another wine. If I didn’t know better, I could think we just keep drinking. But, I know better. We, actually, keep tasting (not the same thing as drinking) and learning. Every week is a little adventure. With a bonus. And the bonus may be different for each one of us. But, that’s OK. Why? Because the great thing about wine is that we each get to have our own favorites. Our very own. So everyone’s bonus is different. And special for each one of us. Sometimes it’s a bigger bonus. Because we really love the wine one week. Sometimes, it may not be our new favorite wine, but we know a new wine and can use it when the occasion comes up for its type of flavors. All we can be sure of is we are learning together and having fun together. And that is what wine is all about! So, this week, we get to visit Spain. Some of my favorite wines come from this country, so I’m pretty excited.\r\n\r\nOur region of “study” takes us to Valencia. Valencia is a city, with a wonderful food repertoire, and an official DO (Denominació d’Origen) for Spanish wines. Of course, thankfully, we have to look at both. The wine history in Valencia dates back to Neolithic times. The excavation of grave sites helped archeologists document how truly old the history of wine here is. Valencia is a port city, so the shipping of wine out to the rest of the world made it important. Today, Valencia is Spain’s third largest city and its largest wine exporting site. It is only in the last few centuries, though, that wine exporting has played a major role in the city’s economy.  Grapes have been grown in Valencia for thousands of years. Ancient writers, including Marcial and Juvenal, mentioned Valencian wines. Arnau de Vilanova, a native of the city, wrote a book about wine (Liber de Vinis) in the thirteenth century. Today, many of the Valancian wineries produce wines for exporting.\r\n\r\nThe Valencia DO is located very close to the eastern coast of Spain. Actually, this DO is divided into two separate zones. On a map of Spanish wine regions, it appears as two separate plots. Not touching each other at all. Around the city of Valencia is one of the most fertile belts of soil in the country. As usual, the pieces and parts of this region are based on their different soils. The subsoils vary from fluvial type at lower altitudes to sandier soil at intermediate altitudes and limestone at higher altitudes. All permeable soils so drainage for the vineyards is not an issue. The vineyards closer to the Mediterranean coast have milder, more Mediterranean climates. Duh! And the inland vineyards have a more continental climate. There can be up to a thirty degree temperature variation on a daily basis. Some of the vineyard areas can be arid, so drip irrigation is used sometimes. Hail and high winds, especially in higher elevations, can cause problems for some growers. The Valencia DO aging regulations are somewhat different than in the rest of Spain. A wine labeled “crianza” is aged only three months in casks. “Reserva” wines are aged in wood for a minimum of six months. And, “gran reserva” are aged for nine months. Some winemakers opt to use the longer, national standards, though. The main varieties in Valencia wines are mesequera, malvasia, tempranillo, monastrell and moscatel. (The first two are whites, the last three are reds.)\r\n\r\nThe food of this region is particularly interesting. And varied. Due to its location - close to the sea and the mountains - we should all be able to find things we like here. Paella is number one. There is a lot of rice grown here, so, of course, Spain’s famous rice dish is important. Versions vary from meat based (sausage, rabbit, poultry) to seafood to combinations of it all. They also make “Fidou,” a noodle based version of paella. And lots of garlic is used too. Yum. And, loads and loads of different kinds of seafood. Sardines, hake, red mullet, mackerel, mussels, shrimp, octopus. Fresh, smoked and salted. And, let’s not forget the saffron. A delicious smoky earthy flavor.\r\n\r\nNow, on to our wine. The El Sierro Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon. It seems that not much Tempranillo was planted in the Valencia DO. Until El Sierro winemaker, Joaquin Galvez, started using it. (We need to remember the great wines that Tempranillo can make in Rioja and some other, mostly northern, regions of Spain.) “Sierro” in Spanish means “saw,” but it refers to a ridge of hills in the area. Not any actual saw. (You can get a buzz from this saw, but it’s not a buzz saw. No, I did not just say that!) And, it was this area’s elevation for vineyards that Galvez thought would make good Tempranillo wines. El Sierro’s Tempranillo grapes are planted at one thousand to almost three thousand feet above sea level. At these altitudes, this variety ripens slowly and develops terrific aromatics and rich fruit flavors. About eighty percent of the wine is Tempranillo. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up the remainder of the blend. This grape gives the wine structure and a longer finish. The finished wine is deep ruby color. Very nice! It has red and black fruit aromas and flavors - dark cherries, raspberries and blackberries. Hints of vanilla and baking spices come from the Tempranillo and the barrel aging. The tannins are soft and leave a lovely lingering finish in your mouth. Like a lot of our favorite wines, it leaves you wanting another sip. And another glass. Nice, too! (Brings a new meaning to “buzz?” Nope, just the same as always.)\r\n\r\nSo, buzz or not, we have a delicious new wine. And, looking at the list of Valencian food, how close is that to our summer food? Seafood. Rice. Garlic and saffron. Seems we have had another good trip and tasting. And found ourselves another nice wine. For $9.99. Oops. Bonus time! Another great wine! Enjoy.', 'A buzz and a saw (but not a buzz saw!)', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-buzz-and-a-saw-but-not-a-buzz-saw', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:18:33', '2015-04-10 21:18:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22118', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22120, 4, '2015-04-10 17:19:35', '2015-04-10 21:19:35', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nMy mother–in–law once gave me valuable advice on clothing. She said, “If you remember wearing it the first time, then you are too old to wear it again.” I was reminded of this last week when I was getting my hair done. My hairdresser, Kelly had on a pair of DL 1961 flare jeans. I told her that I had a pair just like them forty years ago. I loved the hip hugger cut and the way the hem on each leg would start to fringe as I continued to drag them along the ground as I walked. Bell bottom jeans were the signature pants of my generation.\r\n\r\nNow years later, my mother- in- law’s comments suddenly make sense. Fashion styles do come around again, and although many of the old 60’s outfits are back, there are no flared jeans or mini-skirts in my wardrobe. My dresser does not have any tied-dyed shirts or God forbid a midriff top. The old saying “Been there, done that” popped into my head as I sat there talking to Kelly.\r\n\r\nWe live with so many of these old sayings that seem to dictate our lives. Like “Don’t wear white shoes before Memorial Day or after Labor Day.” or “Make sure your purse and shoes match”. And although you won’t catch me in some of the clothes I wore when I was young, I really liked those jeans that Kelly was wearing. Do I have to limit myself in everything just because I did it years ago? It was a real eye opener when I looked at my reflection in the mirror as Kelly was cutting away, and realized that my hairdo is the same one I wore forty years ago. Some things do seem to come around as the women in my generation are resorting back to the haircut we had in the 60s.\r\n\r\nLater, when I arrived home from the hair salon my husband greeted me by saying he was heading to the Department of Motor Vehicles to get his motorcycle license. I hesitated for just a moment and then said, “Go for it!” We are different people now than when we were in our 20s - when we thought we would live forever. We know now that is not true but we want to enjoy ourselves just as much now as we did then – maybe with a slightly different approach. I don’t have to limit myself. I have decided to buy some bell-bottom jeans. They will look good on me riding on the back of the motorcycle; although the 50CC Vespa does not have the same roar as the Harley Sportster had in the past. Yes, Mom, I remember wearing those forty years ago, but at least I will not be wearing the midriff top.', 'Bell bottoms and motorcycles', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bell-bottoms-and-motorcycles', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:19:35', '2015-04-10 21:19:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22120', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22122, 4, '2015-04-10 17:24:31', '2015-04-10 21:24:31', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Rauch Report</em></h2>\r\nBy Bill Rauch\r\n\r\nParris Island is putting together a team. The Naval Hospital is too. The Air Station, Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield and the Citadel have all been invited to do the same. ESPN is on notice.\r\n\r\nThere’s a little known opportunity next month on May 16 for the right team of civilian runners to snatch the “Parris Island Centennial 100k Relay Race” trophy away from the guys in uniform, and become unique (running world) heroes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22123\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/VOICES-RAUCH-Afghan-marathon_Heath.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22123\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/VOICES-RAUCH-Afghan-marathon_Heath-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"LCDR Heath, right, slips by on the inside in the 2014 Marine Corps Marathon in Afghanistan.\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" /></a> LCDR Heath, right, slips by on the inside in the 2014 Marine Corps Marathon in Afghanistan.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis is for lifetime bragging rights.\r\n\r\nThe upcoming contest is believed to be the longest and most competitive running race ever staged in the Carolina Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThe starting gun goes off for the 100k race, which is being designed to be run in twelve relay legs that vary from 4.2 miles to 5.5 miles in length, at 6:30 that Saturday morning. Registration forms are available on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Centennial Celebration website until May 8.\r\n\r\nThe race is the spectacular kickoff for a series of events that are now being planned that will take place on Parris Island and in the Town of Port Royal during the upcoming summer and fall, all of which are a part of the official celebration of 100 years of continuous Marine Corps training operations at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nThe Marines first came to Parris Island in 1896 to provide security for a Navy dry dock facility there. But when the Navy consolidated its yard operations in Charleston in 1915, at the urging of the South Carolina State Legislature the Marines took over the island and set up a barracks there. It is the transfer of title from the Navy to the Marines and the standing up of the barracks on Parris Island that is being celebrated this summer, according to Marine Corps Captain David Murray, the race’s and the centennial celebration’s principal organizer.\r\n\r\nThe historic approximately 62.1 mile race begins at the “We Make Marines” overpass opposite the Recruit Depot’s parade deck and proceeds from there around Parris Island, out the P.I. entrance causeway, up one temporarily closed off lane of Ribaut Road to the Old Village section of Port Royal, and then to The Naval Hospital where it then doubles back to Parris Island.\r\n\r\nTeams will be required to run the 31 mile course twice, so there will be plenty of opportunities for spectators to see the runners in action. Civilian spectators will be encouraged to view the race in Port Royal along Paris Avenue or at the skate park. The organizers are expecting 15-20 teams at this time, according to Port Royal Police Captain Andre Massey.\r\n\r\nThere may be more. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screen-Shot-2015-04-10-at-5.22.19-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-22124\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screen-Shot-2015-04-10-at-5.22.19-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-04-10 at 5.22.19 PM\" width=\"235\" height=\"641\" /></a>\r\n\r\nRegistered teams must contain at least six participants, Captain Murray explained last week. This is for two reasons: to honor the Marines’ tradition of teamwork, and to keep the speeds up and thus the traffic lane closures to a minimum. Teams that cannot keep up a 9 min. 30 sec. per mile pace throughout the distance won’t finish, he added.\r\n\r\nNavy LCDR Aileen Heath who will run, and who is helping put together the Naval Hospital’s team, said last week excitement about the race among the local running community is building. Heath, who has run Marine Corps Marathons in both DC and in Afghanistan, and the Boston Marathon as well, predicted teams will address the legs differently with some longer distance runners running back-to-back legs while other 5-8k specialists might run one leg out and then take a short rest while their teammates wear the belt before they strap it on again for another later leg. “And then there will be one Marine,” LCDR Heath added smiling, “these guys are amazing, you watch – who doesn’t register, who doesn’t get a number, who just silently appears in the group at the start and who runs the whole thing. And then he goes and gets a taco.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Directions:</strong> Start/Finish. East on Blvd De France. North on Santo Domingo. South on Mexico. East on Tripoli. South on Nicaragua. West on China Hutung. South on Cuba. Merge with Yorktown Blvd intersection. North on Wake Blvd. West on 3rd Bn Pond Rd. East on Ribaut Rd (Highway 21). Merge SE onto West Paris. Merge south onto Paris Ave. East on 14th St. Merge NE onto Old Shell Rd. Enter Naval Hospital. Execute twice.', 'Epic Lowcountry 62+ mile race takes shape', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'epic-lowcountry-62-mile-race-takes-shape', '', '', '2015-04-10 17:27:13', '2015-04-10 21:27:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22122', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22132, 4, '2015-04-10 19:03:06', '2015-04-10 23:03:06', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\n\r\nAs our sleeves become shorter, the days longer and the smiles broader, evidence of our favorite season decorates the sweetest of Southern seaside towns. Like someone kicked an ant bed, we scurry about in every direction soaking up all that is sun drenched and soul laden as we turn towards the sun as if to greet a long lost friend. Native or newcomer, tourist or truant, each takes notice of the winning season. The season that brings out the introvert, rallies the recluse and shines on the social butterflies. Our little town takes center stage and brings the house down to an audience in need of brighter days and gentler ways. Before the heat rises to a sultry crisp, the interim offers paradise found, found sweetly underneath a most powerful beast.\r\n\r\nBeaufortonians rise out of the shadows as if hibernation was a holiday host. Cursing a climate that danced with temperatures less than 65 degrees and forced seafarers to anchor under blankets and long pants. Understanding well our natural rights of life, liberty and perfect weather, we have ached for the most precious of months. Greeting each day with wonder, hope and a treasure trove of pollen fighting pharmaceuticals at the ready. Just as roses have thorns, Sunday’s have Mondays and chocolate has calories, so Beaufort has pollen.\r\n\r\nCoated in a pale yellow haze our cars, our porches, our pets and even our hair serves as an equalizer for our otherwise unblemished domicile. Boston has snow, Vegas has hangovers, Tulsa has traffic and California has fertile fault lines. It would be unkind for Beaufort to be beautifully absent of a worthy adversary and a reminder to be thankful for less yellow days. Therefore the universe sighs at the simple and douses us all with the most unforgiving of glitter. We muddle our way through weeks of a punitive dusting. Porches empty, convertibles don’t convert and simply walking to the mailbox becomes a trek of treacherous torture. After months of summoning warmer days we sit inside staring blankly at the slowly crafted quilt of yellow.\r\n\r\nOur skin glistens with the seasons’ first sun, so doth eyes with the season’s signature allergen. Sneezes abound, sniffles serenade and work days turn into a medicated haze. It is a burden we bear as we struggle to earn finer days of boat rides and low tides. We will survive. We will rise from the ashes of prescriptions and potions and reign victorious to claim our prize of sweet summer time in the sunniest of seaside towns. Mother Nature means no harm, just giving us a freckle on an otherwise flawless face reminding us all to increase our intake of gratitude and vitamin sea. Wishing you all a few less sneezes.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Celadon Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</em>', 'An otherwise flawless face', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'an-otherwise-flawless-face', '', '', '2015-04-10 19:03:23', '2015-04-10 23:03:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22135, 4, '2015-04-10 19:05:57', '2015-04-10 23:05:57', 'By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nMany of us are already in the garden centers shopping for flowers. Just this week I ran into a shopper who was very discouraged by the deer in her neighborhood. Everything she bought last year became deer food. Believe it or not, you can have a beautiful garden and flower display even with deer around, if you choose wisely. Like it or not, your yard is their home too. But that doesn’t mean you cannot coexist happily. There are many flowers and plants that deer will not eat, there are even more that they will occasionally nibble on and then there is the long list of deer candy.\r\n\r\nHere is a list of my personal favorite deer resistant flowers. Most of them I have never seen deer touch…a few of them have been tasted, but not preferred, so I will include them as well.\r\n\r\nIn no particular order; Plumbago, Ginger (including the variegated), Oyster Plant, ornamental grasses, Yarrow, Monarda (Bee Balm), Setcreasea, Lantana, Vinca, all the Salvias, African Iris, Flax Lily (Dienella), Farfugium, Zinnia, Phlox, Cleome, Gaillardia, Echinacea, Rudebeckia, all the Sedums, Coreopsis, Canna, Sun Flowers and Marigolds.\r\n\r\nSquirrels too can be a challenge. I have found that a layer of loose stone or sea shells (make sure they are free of salt) on top of the soil will keep them from digging in the flower pots. For more information including an extensive list of deer resistant plants, visit: http://www.almanac.com/content/deer-resistant-plants.\r\n\r\nHappy Gardening!\r\n\r\n<em>Please send your gardening wisdom and questions to susan@outdoorarchitecture.com if you are asking about a particular disease or pest; please include a photo if possible.</em>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Recipe of the Month: DEER REPELLENT</strong></h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This one comes from Janie Torrens on Hilton Head. She says it’s tried and true!</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1 Gal. water (I put it in a plastic milk bottle) beat up 2 eggs and put in water, add 1 cup of Murphy’s’ Oil Soap. Set out in the sun for 2 days. Works without sun but only if it’s hot out. I then put it in a pump spray bottle. Smells bad but the odor slowly goes away. The deer do not like the taste of it. Reapply after a heavy rain.</p>', 'What don’t the deer eat?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-dont-the-deer-eat', '', '', '2015-04-10 19:06:58', '2015-04-10 23:06:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22135', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22139, 4, '2015-04-10 19:09:10', '2015-04-10 23:09:10', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-favorite-teacher.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22140 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-favorite-teacher-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS -favorite teacher\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Beaufort Academy’s Jill Luckey won $100 for classroom supplies after student, Campbell Dukes (left) entered her in the Favorite Teacher Contest held in the office of Dr. Skeet Burris and Dr. Travis Fiegle. Representing Winning Orthodontic Smiles is Ann Paige and Dr. Skeet Burris.</p>', 'Favorite Teacher Contest winner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'favorite-teacher-contest-winner', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22139', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22143, 4, '2015-04-10 19:11:16', '2015-04-10 23:11:16', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SPORTS-hannah-senior-peck-e1428707787147.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22144\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SPORTS-hannah-senior-peck-e1428707787147-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - hannah senior peck\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a>\r\n\r\nSports Academy Sparkler and Beaufort High School Senior, Hannah Shannon, daughter of Gunnery Sergeant, USMC, Ret. Robert and Gail Shannon, received the “2015 Louise Peck College Scholarship”, the most prestigious gymnastics award within the state of South Carolina. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior and is based on academics, extracurricular activates, recommendations from coaches and educators as well as career gymnastics accomplishments and an essay based upon “What lessons have you learned from gymnastics that will benefit you for the rest of your life?”\r\n\r\nShannon has been accepted into Lander University’s Honor’s College and has  received an acceptance certificate as a “Recognition Scholar in Residence Award “ plus a $4,000 per year scholarship to attend the College at Brockport, part of the State University System of New York, outside of Rochester, NY where she will have the opportunity to participate in college gymnastics.', 'BHS senior receives scholarship award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-senior-receives-scholarship-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22143', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22146, 4, '2015-04-10 19:15:54', '2015-04-10 23:15:54', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-BA-Duke-Tip-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22147\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-BA-Duke-Tip-copy-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - BA Duke Tip copy\" width=\"300\" height=\"166\" /></a><strong>Students named as Duke TIP Scholars</strong></h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Of the 10 Beaufort Academy 7th graders named as Duke TIP Scholars in the Fall, Cal Harvey, Maris Staley, and William Tumlin have been invited to the State Recognition Ceremony by virtue of their test scores on the ACT or SAT this past winter. Scholars qualified by scoring at or above the 95th percentile on selected sections of designated standardized tests administered during the 6th or 5th grades. According to the Duke TIP website, these “special award ceremonies are held to bring families together so they can celebrate the outstanding achievement of 7th Grade Talent Search participants.”\r\n\r\n</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-BA-SAILING-e1428707576792.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22148\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCHOOLS-BA-SAILING-e1428707576792-300x245.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - BA SAILING\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" /></a><strong>Sailors place in SAISA regatta </strong></h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The March 28th regatta hosted by Beaufort Academy and Beaufort High School ended up being the second largest SAISA North Regatta of the year with 16 boats, 100 sailors and about the same amount of spectators watching from the pier. Congratulations to BA sailors Drummond Koppernaes, Emily Potter, Kathleen Simkins, and Sarah Suber on their success at the event!  In addition, Junior Sailing will net around $1200 profit from the regatta, lunches and bake sale. Big thanks to Peter Gamble who volunteers every week coaching our sailors, and to those who came out to support the teams!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pictured above: Sarah Suber, Emily Potter and Kathleen Simkins</strong></p>', 'Beaufort Academy Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-notes', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:18', '2018-07-12 15:00:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22146', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22158, 4, '2015-04-10 19:22:10', '2015-04-10 23:22:10', 'Beaufort County parents have until next week to submit applications for their children to attend academic programs in schools outside their zoned attendance areas. More than 1100 applications have already been received. Completed applications must be mailed and postmarked no later than Wednesday, April 15th or hand-delivered in person to the Office of Student Services no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 at 2900 Mink Point Boulevard, Beaufort, SC 29902.\r\n\r\n“Everywhere I go these days, parents and community members are talking about this,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “There’s a ton of interest, and parents are asking lots of questions and doing their research in matching their children’s talents and interests with the different academic programs that the district is offering.”\r\n\r\nCurriculum options approved by the Board of Education include such instructional choices as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, arts infused, Classical Studies, language immersion, early college, leadership programs and advanced math and science. Application forms are posted on line for parents to download and complete, and paper copies are available at all district schools.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County students who attend Choice Programs will not pay additional tuition, although families will be responsible for their students’ transportation if they live outside of the school’s attendance zone. All Choice Schools will also serve children who live in their attendance zones, in addition to students from outside the zone who apply to attend.\r\n\r\nMoss said that all district schools will maintain a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus, as well as a core that includes the arts, world languages and technology.\r\n\r\nComplete information on the district’s school choice program is available on the district’s website at www.beaufort.k12.sc.us/pages/BCSD/School_Choice.', 'Deadline approaching for School Choice Applications', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'deadline-approaching-for-school-choice-applications', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:17', '2018-07-12 15:00:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22158', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22162, 4, '2015-04-10 19:28:15', '2015-04-10 23:28:15', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is how wonderful memories are made – a date with Dad. It is something really special, something she will remember always. Here are the Beaufort Academy Dad’s and their best girls enjoying a night out. The event was chaired by Maggie Mitchell and Michelle Heirs and held at the Coosaw Point Club House. There was food by The Kitchen and music by DJ Ash Milner. It was truly a wonderful evening for everyone.</p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"22167,22164,22166,22163,22168,22165\"]', 'Dancing with dad', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dancing-with-dad', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:17', '2018-07-12 15:00:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22162', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22171, 4, '2015-04-10 19:31:19', '2015-04-10 23:31:19', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Easter Bunny made its inaugural trip to the Mint Farm subdivision on a Burton fire truck. The traditional rabbit distributed goodies to children from military families.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong></p>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RS22465.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22175\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RS22465-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"_RS22465\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RS22456.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22174\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RS22456-300x227.jpg\" alt=\"Mint Farm bunny\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" /></a> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RS22431.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22172\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/RS22431-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mint Farm bunny\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" /></a>', 'Who knew the Easter Bunny was a fireman?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'who-knew-the-easter-bunny-was-a-fireman', '', '', '2015-04-10 19:31:19', '2015-04-10 23:31:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22171', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22177, 4, '2015-04-10 19:59:39', '2015-04-10 23:59:39', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nearly 800 children accompanied by their parent or grandparents, gathered near the light house on Hunting Island State Park for the 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event, sponsored by the Park and Friends of Hunting Island, was free to public. The only caveat was have a lot of fun but remember to return the 2,000 hand stuffed, plastic eggs for use next year, according to Daniel Gambrell, park manager. “We started the egg hunt at the campground”, Gambrell said. But it was such an instant success, they decided to move it to the open area near the light house so everybody could take advantage of the event, he said.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">“It’s a fun outing for the kids and their families” said Gambrell, noting that participation has sky-rocketed since its inception.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Photos by Bob Sofaly</strong></p>\r\n[gallery ids=\"22186,22185,22178,22184,22183,22182,22181,22180,22179\"]', 'Hunting (for eggs) on Hunting Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hunting-for-eggs-on-hunting-island', '', '', '2015-04-10 19:59:39', '2015-04-10 23:59:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22177', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22188, 4, '2015-04-10 20:02:40', '2015-04-11 00:02:40', 'Jim Marks and his family moved to Beaufort almost 17 years ago by way of Chicago where he was headmaster of a local school. Jim, and his wife Sally, made their home on Dataw Island and quickly became involved in the greater community – Sally with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry and Jim with Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22189\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-Jim-Marks-Island-news-photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22189\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PROFILE-Jim-Marks-Island-news-photo-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"George Stevens, President/CEO of Coastal Community Foundation (left) with Jim Marks (right)\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> George Stevens, President/CEO of Coastal Community Foundation (left) with Jim Marks (right)[/caption]\r\n\r\n“I grew up in a family who was very community-minded, so volunteering just feels right,” Jim shared. It makes sense that he would settle in a place like Dataw. Jim said, “My neighbors seem to gravitate towards giving time and resources to their community. So, supporting local nonprofits was a natural next step.” In doing so, he continued his lifelong commitment to serving his community that began with his career in education.\r\n\r\nJim continued to share his time, talents, and resources with many organizations. Three years ago, he added Coastal Community Foundation to that list. Jim now serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors, Community Stewardship Committee, Beaufort Listening Network, and just completed his first cycle on The Beaufort Fund grants review committee. This year, The Beaufort Fund awarded over $650,000 to local nonprofits, which Jim feels is “a huge testimony showing what you give today will help people forever.”\r\n\r\n“I’ve gone from being totally clueless about how Coastal Community Foundation and The Beaufort Fund work to being totally committed. On site visits, I see people doing remarkable work on a shoestring of a budget,” Jim shared. “Through the grants process, we help them to carry out their mission and truly make a difference in people’s lives.”\r\n\r\nJim considers his community service a very important part of his life. “All of us have been recipients of gifts or assistance,” says Jim. “To now be able to give back and truly benefit future generations is a wonderful opportunity to be relished.”', 'Meet Jim Marks ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meet-jim-marks', '', '', '2015-04-10 20:04:20', '2015-04-11 00:04:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22188', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(22192, 4, '2015-04-10 20:08:08', '2015-04-11 00:08:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_22193\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HEALTH-Dr.-Klenke.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-22193\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/HEALTH-Dr.-Klenke-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Audrey Klenke\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Dr. Audrey Klenke[/caption]\r\n\r\nYou’ve probably heard that 70 is the new 50 - or perhaps 60 is the new 40.  Whatever your age join Dr. Audrey Klenke, owner of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery,  for a spirited seminar, chock-full of cosmetic strategies to keep people guessing your age for years to come. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 5 p.m. at The Quality Inn at Town Center.\r\n\r\n“Many patients tell me they want to look as good as they feel,” said Dr. Klenke, a member of the medical staff at both Beaufort Memorial and Hilton Head Hospital. She plans to discuss age-enhancing procedures like facelift, eyelid surgery, arm lift and breast reduction, as well as non-surgical options like Erbium laser resurfacing, dermaplaning and HydraFacial. Registration is required so call today to reserve your seat at 843-815-6699.', 'Learn how to look your best at any age', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '22192', '', '', '2015-04-10 20:08:36', '2015-04-11 00:08:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22192', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22196, 4, '2015-04-10 20:10:14', '2015-04-11 00:10:14', 'By Shafiya Eve\r\n\r\nThis quest, this commitment to loving myself, has led to compassionate acceptance for myself and ultimately of others. It involved reflecting on past behaviors, thoughts, actions, inactions – so unconscious, so wrong, disrespectful and thoughtless. In order to find the love of me in those former expressions, I was compelled to see my innocence underneath it all.\r\n\r\nIn the South, we have a proclivity for the saying, “Bless their sweet heart”, often with tongue in cheek. The tongue and cheek part has fallen away somewhere along this journey. Looking back beneath the well-acted bravado, big smiles and stiletto heels, there was a subtle seething, self -loathing, and under all that, a sleeping angel. A wall named “unlovable” falls away allowing light to enter; recognition occurs.\r\n\r\nAs the healing process extends its’ unraveling and forgiveness blossoms, judgments are next on Healing’s agenda. Can you begin to imagine what it feels like to not judge yourself or others? When this malfunctioning aspect collapses, there is a feeling of wonderment that creeps in. We now begin to witness our past, present and future with loving compassionate detachment. At this point, we can reclaim our scattered self. We’ve been abandoning and disenfranchising ourselves all along while pointing our finger at the world, the perfect mirror.\r\n\r\nCompassion for ourselves, for our innocence, has the profound side effect of losing interest in judging others. Saying “Bless their hearts”, and actually mean it, because underneath it all, you see their innocent sleeping angel, too.\r\n\r\nWith this new awareness, the wholeness of your being reveals itself into the Now. You may begin to experience your unified field of energy and witness its expression in life. Your being, like a thousand-instrument orchestra, begins to breathe as a whole, playing a beautiful melody, many notes in perfect harmony. This awareness can expand into the Unity with The All. So while breathing in, the whole universe breathes in with us, and while exhaling, the entire Universe exhales with us. Rest in this thoughtless blissful state for a while. Feel the luxurious ease and radiance of “Being-ness”.\r\n\r\nYes, I speak in terms of “we” because I sense that this quickening I’m experiencing is not an isolated phenomenon but happening to millions of fellow humans. There are many before us and many coming along, as we all shine our growing, glowing light on this twirling planet in this ever-whirling Universe.\r\n\r\nOne must be brave to come this way. The price costs everything. The rewards are infinite.\r\n\r\nWhen we’ve attained this Oneness, even for a moment, it is not the end but rather the signal that we are now truly beginning.\r\n\r\n<em>Shafiya Eve is a Transformative Energy Practitioner offering sessions in Beaufort, SC and by Phone Nationally, for life enhancing shifts to a higher state of being. She employs Reiki, as a Master/Teacher, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Visioning Time Travel and Zen Tarot Readings call 986-8704, email: shafiya_eve@yahoo.com or visit www.eveshealingvision.com to learn more or schedule a session.</em>', 'One must be brave to come this way', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'one-must-be-brave-to-come-this-way', '', '', '2015-04-10 20:10:14', '2015-04-11 00:10:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22196', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22198, 4, '2015-04-10 20:14:11', '2015-04-11 00:14:11', '[caption id=\"attachment_22199\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-Clover-Club.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22199\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-Clover-Club-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"From left to right: Jan O’Rourke (Interim Director Beaufort County Library System), Paula Elliott (Clover Club member), Sharon Sanders (Clover Club member), Marilyn Harcharik (President, Friends of the Beaufort County Library), Betsy Kinghorn (Clover Club member), and Annette Greenway (Branch Manager, Scott Street Library). Paula, Sharon and Betsy are Clover members.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> From left to right: Jan O’Rourke (Interim Director Beaufort County Library System), Paula Elliott (Clover Club member), Sharon Sanders (Clover Club member), Marilyn Harcharik (President, Friends of the Beaufort County Library), Betsy Kinghorn (Clover Club member), and Annette Greenway (Branch Manager, Scott Street Library). Paula, Sharon and Betsy are Clover members.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Clover Club, a local women’s group, in celebration of their 125th Anniversary, has kicked off the Library Renovation Project with a donation of $1,600. The Scott Street Library Renovation Fund will replace worn carpet, paint several areas, and purchase new furnishings for the downtown Beaufort Library is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library. The Clover Club, founded in 1891 by Mrs. Mary Waterhouse, Mrs. Grace Bristol, Mrs. Julia Pollitzer, and Mrs. Mabel Danner for the pursuit and study of literature and music founded the Beaufort circulating library in 1902, the first since Union troops confiscated the collection of the Beaufort Library Society in 1861. The Club began a fund-raising project for a permanent library building in 1911, and when the Beaufort Township Library was built seven years later, it donated a nucleus of 2000 books. Throughout its history, Clover Club has ardently supported the library.\r\n\r\nAnyone interested in donating to this much needed project may do so by sending funds to the Friends of the Library. Please note on the memo line of the check “Scott Street Renovation” and mail to Beaufort Library, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, attention Marilyn Harcharik. These funds will only be used for the refurbishing of the Beaufort downtown library, which will be the site of Clover Club’s tea celebrating 125 years and honoring the library employees later this year.', 'Clover Club kicks off Library Renovation campaign', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'clover-club-kicks-off-library-renovation-campaign', '', '', '2015-04-10 20:14:11', '2015-04-11 00:14:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22198', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22201, 4, '2015-04-10 20:16:31', '2015-04-11 00:16:31', '[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"22202,22203,22204,22205\"]\r\n\r\nThis summer, YMCA of Beaufort County’s day camp program is offering kids the best summer ever through an enriching and learning experience to help kids get more out of the summer break – more learning, more exploration and more achievement. Through a mix of fun and educational activities aimed at improving well-being, kids will try new adventures, learn and master new skills, share and trade interests with friends, and get plenty of high-fives along the way.\r\n\r\nWorking with SEER Analytics to find out how camp benefits kids, the Y recently surveyed nearly 30,000 parents and caregivers with kids enrolled in camp at nearly 190 Y associations nationwide. Ninety-two percent of parents/caregivers said they agreed the Y’s day camp program helped kids make new friends. In addition, 83 percent said they agreed the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 87 percent agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at their Y camp.\r\n\r\n“At the Y, we know that when kids are given an opportunity to accomplish things, make friends and feel like they belong, they are comfortable expressing individuality and feel more confident, connected and supported,” says Kaylin Garst, YMCA Operations Director. “We are focusing on these youth development areas to ensure that kids in our day camp program go home with so much excitement for all they’ve accomplished and enjoyed that they can’t wait to come back the next day.”\r\n\r\nThe Y’s day camp activities focus on helping kids grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. In partnership with Beaufort County School District and Jasper County School District, the day camps will also focus on academic enrichment in literacy and mathematics using online education. The Y has also partnered with Beaufort County Library so that campers have more access to summer reading.\r\n\r\nAs a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, the Y offers so much more than a place to play and have fun. Through a holistic approach to youth development, the Y nurtures the potential of children and teens from birth to career to help them achieve in school and life. Through day camp and other youth development programs, the Y is working to keep kids active and address gaps in learning when school is not in session.\r\n\r\nYMCA summer camp is offered at 8 site locations across Beaufort and Jasper counties. To learn more about the YMCA of Beaufort County’s day camp program and to find a site location closest to your work or home visit the Y website, www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com, or call the Y at 843-522-9622. Summer camp registration begins for YMCA members on April 27 and for non-members on May 1.', 'YMCA day camp provides kids the best summer ever!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-day-camp-provides-kids-the-best-summer-ever', '', '', '2015-04-10 20:16:31', '2015-04-11 00:16:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22201', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22207, 4, '2015-04-11 10:29:27', '2015-04-11 14:29:27', 'William B. Harvey III, of Harvey &amp; Battey, PA, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate.\r\n\r\nMembers are thoroughly vetted by a research team, selected by a blue ribbon panel of attorneys with podium status from independently neutral organizations, and approved by a judicial review board as exhibiting virtue in the practice of law. Due to the incredible selectivity of the appointment process, only the top one percent of attorneys in the United States are awarded membership in NADC. This elite class of advocates consists of the finest leaders of the legal profession from across the nation.', 'Local lawyer selected by National Assoc. of Distinguished Counsel', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-lawyer-selected-by-national-assoc-of-distinguished-counsel', '', '', '2015-04-11 10:30:05', '2015-04-11 14:30:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22207', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22210, 4, '2015-04-11 10:31:48', '2015-04-11 14:31:48', '<em>The Island News</em> incorrectly identified Scott Dennis as Scott Davis in a photo caption on March 26th. Our sincere apologies to Mr. Dennis and a hearty congratulations for being named one of Celadon’s Preferred Builders.', 'Correction for the March 26th issue ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'correction-for-the-march-26th-issue', '', '', '2015-04-11 10:31:48', '2015-04-11 14:31:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22212, 4, '2015-04-11 10:35:17', '2015-04-11 14:35:17', '[caption id=\"attachment_22213\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-SENIOR-LEADERSHIP-2015-BCSL-Group-at-Port-Royal-Sound-Foundation-Dock.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22213\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-SENIOR-LEADERSHIP-2015-BCSL-Group-at-Port-Royal-Sound-Foundation-Dock-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"2015 BCSL group at Port Royal Sound Foundation dock.\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" /></a> 2015 BCSL group at Port Royal Sound Foundation dock[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Senior Leadership program class of 2015 enjoyed a visit to the ACE (Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto river Basin). The ACE Basin Project recently celebrated 25 years of unprecedented land conservation, protecting 217,000 acres of the South Carolina’s Coastal Plain, in a grass roots effort that has become a model for conservation throughout the country. The group met at the Nemours Wildlife Preserve headquarters on the Combahee River. During the morning session, Dr. Ernie Wiggers, Executive Director of the Nemours Plantation and Preserve, reviewed the history of the rice culture along the South Carolina Coast; the important role of naturally occurring wildfires, as well as the necessity of continued controlled burns in the preservation of the local environments. Dr. Wiggers also reviewed the history and collaborative development of the ACE Basin National Wildlife Preserve.\r\n\r\nDr. Al Segars, Veterinarian with SC Dept. Of Natural Resources and Coordinator of the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve educated the class as to the plants and animals found in the ACE Basin and in nearby waters; focusing on the role humans have in the future growth or loss of these resources. “I could have listened to Dr. Wiggers and Dr. Segar for hours. This was a great educational experience,” said one program participant. Another pleased participant commented “This might have been my favorite day...the speakers were excellent!!”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22214\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-SENIOR-LEADERSHIP-Dr.-Ernie-Wigers-Wagon-Tour-of-Rice-Plantation.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22214\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-SENIOR-LEADERSHIP-Dr.-Ernie-Wigers-Wagon-Tour-of-Rice-Plantation-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ernie Wiger\'s Wagon Tour of Rice Plantation\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Dr. Ernie Wiger\'s Wagon Tour of Rice Plantation[/caption]\r\n\r\nThese sessions were followed with a wagon tour of impoundments and woodlands on the plantation. The staff provided detailed descriptions of the construction, placement, and uses of the large “trunks” used to control the water level of the former rice fields; and the eagle’s nest with both the newborn eaglets and the parents in attendance.\r\n\r\n“Because Beaufort County is geographically part of a unique and diverse eco-system, there is an abundance of information to cover both north and south of the Broad River. We need to dedicate two class days on the environment just to cover the basics” said Bob Guinn, of Clemson Extension.\r\n\r\nDay 1 focused on the ACE Basin - 350,000 acres north of the Broad River, renowned for its extensive natural beauty consisting of marshes, wetlands, hardwood forests, and riverine systems flowing into St Helena Sound.\r\n\r\nThe second day covered the flora, fauna and aquatic life in south of the Broad River - with visits to the Port Royal Sound Foundation and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nThe class visited and toured the Maritime Center of the Port Royal Sound Foundation, and learned about the history and plans of the Foundation from Director, Jody Hayward. They also heard from Kristen Mattsen, Environmental Educator with the Lowcountry Institute on Spring Island, about what makes Port Royal Sound such a unique body of water. Tony Mills, also with the Lowcountry Institute, as well as host of the “Coastal Kingdom” TV series, talked about many of the “critters” of the Lowcountry. In the afternoon, the group was hosted by Al Stokes, director of the Waddell Mariculture Center, and was given an overview of the research and educational programs on-going at the center; and the important role they play worldwide in developing sustainable marine food sources for the future.', 'Beaufort Senior Leadership comes up ACE’s', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-senior-leadership-comes-up-aces', '', '', '2015-04-11 10:35:17', '2015-04-11 14:35:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22212', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22216, 4, '2015-04-11 10:37:33', '2015-04-11 14:37:33', '[caption id=\"attachment_22217\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-Coke.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22217\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-Coke-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured from left to right are Pam Rice of Our Lady’s Pantry, Representative Shannon Erickson, Emilie Nicholls, Our Lady’s Pantry volunteers and Coca-Cola staff (in red).\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Pictured from left to right are Pam Rice of Our Lady’s Pantry, Representative Shannon Erickson, Emilie Nicholls, Our Lady’s Pantry volunteers and Coca-Cola staff (in red).[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor more than 125 years Coca-Cola has been the “pause that refreshes” and on March 31st, more than 500 Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated (CCBCC) associates took a break from their daily jobs and “paused” to give back to the community by volunteering with organizations all over the Lowcountry.\r\nThe group, who is in town as part of their corporate meeting schedule did just about every job imaginable.  They cleaned office space at Family Promise of Beaufort County, assisted at the Sandalwood Food Pantry, made lap blankets for area nursing homes, helped at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, packed USO kits for deploying Troops, prepared meals for Meals of Hope as well as delivering food alongside the Hilton Head based Second Helpings team.\r\n\r\n“Giving back to the community is something that’s in Coke’s DNA,” said Alison Patient, Sr. Director, Corporate Affairs for Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated. “We’re excited the opportunity to help people throughout Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22218\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-COKE-Lauren-Steele-Senior-VP-of-Corporate-Affairs-and-Coca-Cola-Bottling-Co-Beaufort_OurLadysPantry-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-22218\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COMMUNITY-COKE-Lauren-Steele-Senior-VP-of-Corporate-Affairs-and-Coca-Cola-Bottling-Co-Beaufort_OurLadysPantry-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Lauren Steele, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs washing windows.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Lauren Steele, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs washing windows.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company Branch Manager, Steve Curtis, complimented his fellow Coke associates saying, “It’s gratifying to work for a company that allows employees, at company expense, the opportunity to get out and make a real difference in the communities where we work, live and play.”\r\n\r\nMaureen Korzik, executive director, Second Helpings commented, “Second Helpings distributes more than 2.6 million pounds of food and grocery products each year; and one we would not be able to accomplish without the assistance of our dedicated volunteers. On behalf of the thousands of children and family we serve, thank you Coca-Cola for helping Second Helpings serve those in need.”', 'Coca-Cola ‘pauses and refreshes’ the Lowcountry ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coca-cola-pauses-and-refreshes-the-lowcountry', '', '', '2015-04-11 10:49:41', '2015-04-11 14:49:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22216', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22220, 4, '2015-04-11 10:39:38', '2015-04-11 14:39:38', 'Kim Harding and Elizabeth Harding Newberry, owners of Sisters Publishing LLC announced today the appointment of Molly Ingram as Editor in Chief of The Island News, a weekly paper with a circulation of approximately 35,000 servicing Beaufort, SC.  “Molly brings a great wealth of experience to the job and we are really looking forward to seeing what fresh eyes and unbounded enthusiasm can add to the Island News,” commented Ms. Harding.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_22221\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-Molly-e1428763150407.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-22221\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-Molly-e1428763150407-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Molly Ingram\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Molly Ingram[/caption]\r\n\r\nMs. Ingram has years of experience in marketing and sales having worked in senior management positions in both advertising and marketing services companies. Her media background comes from leadership positions in magazines and newspapers and was the publisher of the Parent’s Baby Group which comprised four magazines (one Spanish language magazine) plus specialty publications all targeted at expectant and new mothers for Gruner &amp; Jahr Publications.\r\n\r\n“Since I am new to the Beaufort area having just moved here in November from Connecticut, this is the perfect job for me. It will allow me to submerse myself in the town I have quickly come to love. I moved here from Stonington, CT and I have found that there are many wonderful similarities between the two cities – they are small, historic, friendly and beautiful. But I do have to admit that not having to deal with snow, snow and more snow is a welcome benefit of South Carolina living,” said Ingram.\r\n\r\nWelcome Aboard! Ms. Ingram can be reached at theislandnews@gmail.com.', 'Sisters\' Publishing announces new Editor for Island News', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sisters-publishing-announces-new-editor-for-island-news', '', '', '2015-04-11 10:39:38', '2015-04-11 14:39:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22220', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22223, 4, '2015-04-11 10:47:27', '2015-04-11 14:47:27', '<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Annual Golf Tournament will surpass $800,000 in contributions to local charities</em></h3>\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"22229,22230,22231,22232\"]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I began an internship on Fripp Island for the summer semester of my senior year at Clemson. The weekend before I started, friends wanted to introduce me to the “local crowd” here in Beaufort. So I joined them at the Beaufort Charities Invitational Golf Tournament which was held that weekend at Ocean Point. That single event became the genesis of my love for all that is Beaufort. I made lifelong friends, moved here after graduation, worked here and am raising two girls in this wonderful city! And it all began with a golf tournament. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-40th-Anniversary-Gollf-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22224\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-40th-Anniversary-Gollf-Logo-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"COVER-40th Anniversary Gollf Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In looking back, I found that The Beaufort Charities Invitational was my first introduction to the genuine camaraderie of this community. It defines the spirited nature of this philanthropic small town and unofficially kicks off the summer season in Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands. But more importantly, it delivers on its’ promise to help local non-profits which in turn helps all of our residents.\r\nAnd, it’s also the oldest charitable golf tournament in the state of South Carolina. And it’s turning 40 this year. And it’s going to celebrate its’ birthday with a whole weekend of fun filled opportunities beginning on May 14th. And, it’ll be held on Fripp Island, where it all began for me.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You don’t want to miss the Friday night bash featuring the East Coast Party Band which will be held at the Fripp Island Beach Club Tennis Courts. Tickets for this amazing event are still available and are $30 per person and $50 per couple. For tickets please visit www.beaufortcharities.org to reserve your spot on the dance floor.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Committee Chairman, Christian Sherbert told me that “it’s nice to have a great party, but what we are really doing is raising money, much needed money, for many of our local charities. Eighteen groups that are dedicated to helping those less fortunate have received donations from us over the last 40 years. No money goes to our operating costs or to fund a party. It all goes to local charities and we couldn’t be more thrilled to write the checks.” <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-2014-Beaufort-Charities-Committee.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22225\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/COVER-2014-Beaufort-Charities-Committee-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"COVER-2014 Beaufort Charities Committee\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For those of you who don’t know the history of the event, it was first held in 1976 and was originally called “The Heart Fund.” In 1980, Tournament Chairmen Buster Davis and Woody Oakley made the decision to move the event to Fripp Island Resort where it has been held ever since.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In 1989, Tournament Chairmen Paul Barber and Walter Daniels worked to change the name to “The Beaufort Charities.” Barber and Daniels had managed the event collectively for nineteen years and had the foresight and vision to see that the tournament needed to be directly involved with local need organizations in Northern Beaufort County.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Following in December 1991, Barber and Daniels joined forces with the United Way of Beaufort. A new board of directors was elected and they formulated the following mission statement which still guides the organization today: The Beaufort Charities is a philanthropic organization focused on generating funds to be specifically used for local need organizations which possess a worthy objective and program of service for human needs in Northern Beaufort County.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In 1995, Barber, Daniels and its’ Board of Directors continued to evolve the event and changed its name to “The Beaufort Charities Invitational, Inc.” an incorporated 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization moving away from umbrella of the United Way.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Local Non-profits that have received donations since 1976: Alzheimer’s Support Group, Senior Services of Beaufort, Beaufort Marine Institute, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, United Community of Child Development, Child Abuse Prevention Association, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Friends of Caroline Hospice, Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, Habitat for Humanity, Northern Beaufort County Public Education. Lowcountry Rotary, University of South Carolina at Beaufort, YMCA Building Fund, Reynolds Robinson Scholarship United Way of Beaufort, Technical College of the Lowcounty, Boys and Girls Club</em></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A special thank you to the 2015 sponsors</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Presenting Sponsor:</strong> Jared S. Newman, Attorney at Law • <strong>Premiere Event Sponsor:</strong> Lee Distributors • <strong>Host:</strong> Fripp Island Resort • <strong>Premiere Sponsors:</strong> Bill’s ABC, EZGO, Farnsworth Dentistry, Lather Construction • <strong>Platinum Sponsors:</strong> Beaufort Orthopedics, First Citizens Bank &amp; Trust Co, Just for Fun Cooking, The Green Fish Gallery, Turbeville Insurance, BI LO • <strong>Gold Sponsors:</strong> Boundary Street Collison Center, Butler Marine, Firehouse Subs, Hargray, McDonalds, Robinson Grant &amp; Co., P.A, The Blood Alliance of Beaufort, City Walk Downtown Beaufort</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>', 'Beaufort Charities Invitational turns 40', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-charities-invitational-turns-40', '', '', '2015-04-11 10:48:57', '2015-04-11 14:48:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22223', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22235, 4, '2015-04-16 15:12:23', '2015-04-16 19:12:23', '<strong>Harriott Powers, Extraordinary Quilter</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. A special presentation will be made by local quilter and guild member Mary Hampton Campbell on African-American quilt maker Harriott Angeline Powers, born into slavery in Georgia in 1837. How did her quilts make their way into collections of the Smithsonian and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts? Mary will tell Harriott’s story along with stories of the people who lovingly cared for her quilts so that they can be admired and enjoyed today - over 100 years later. She will also show a replica of Harriott Angeline Powers’ iconic Bible Quilt. For details contact Sharon Kimber at 838-2870 or skimber76@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Concert at the Parish Church of St. Helena</strong>\r\n\r\nSteven Young of Bridgewater State University will present the fourth in the free spring series of Friday organ concerts at noon on Friday, April 17th,  at the Parish Church of St. Helena, 505 Church St. in downtown Beaufort.  Dr. Young is a Professor of Music at Bridgewater, where he teaches music theory, music history, and choral techniques and is Director of Choral Activities, conducting the college’s two choral ensembles. He is also the organist and music director at the Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Taunton, MA. He holds degrees in organ performance from Barrington College and New England Conservatory of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts from Boston University. He also holds the Associate Certificate from the American Guild of Organists.  He will perform on the church’s historic Taylor &amp; Boody organ as the fourth guest organist in the spring series. Concerts are free and open to the public.  The spring concert series will conclude on May 1 with a presentation by JeeYoon Choi of Charleston.\r\n\r\n<strong>Love theatre?</strong>\r\n\r\nBlithe Spirit, a comedy by famous playwright Noel Coward, is playing April 17th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 3 p.m.at the USCB Center for the Arts. Please join us in celebrating this genius play and fantastic ensemble of actors. Directed by USCB Theatre Professor George Pate.\r\n\r\n<strong>Earth Day at the Farmers Market</strong>\r\n\r\nOn April 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon celebrate Earth Day at the Farmers Market in Port Royal. Numerous environmental groups will be set up with information and giveaways.  Judge the Rain Barrel decorating Contest. Learn how to put fittings into a rain barrel. Help plant a tree. Come learn about your environment, shop, and eat local foods at the Farmers Market! For additional information, contact Shelby Berry, Beaufort Conservation District at 843-522-8100.\r\n\r\n<strong>“Coming home” is important!</strong>\r\n\r\nThe old adage, “There’s no place like home” can mean even more when we consider our relationship with God.  If you have been away from the Catholic Church or are newly returned to the practice of your faith, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady Island Drive welcomes you to join us April 18 through May 23 for six consecutive Saturdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for presentations, discussions and Q/A designed to help brothers and sisters come home.  For more info, please contact Deborah Richard at 843-575-3742 and deborahmrichard@hargray.com or Theresa Pulliam at 843-524-2604 and pulliams@hargray.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Don’t miss the Soft Shell Crab Festival</strong>\r\n\r\nCelebrate the 12th annual Soft Shell Crab Festival with food, fun and festivities for all on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 5 p.m. on Paris Avenue in cool, coastal, far from ordinary Port Royal, SC. The festival is free and open to all. It will feature a variety of eclectic cuisine in addition to the Lowcountry’s soft shell crabs prepared in a variety of styles by area chefs. In addition to live music, there will be an all-ages cornhole tournament, a kids’ zone entertainment area, a craft/artisan fair and a car show by Beaufort’s Classic Car &amp; Truck Club. The festival will also feature Port Royal’s annual Crab Race where approximately 5,000 rubber crabs are “adopted” by individuals for $10.00 each. Proceeds from the Crab Race benefit the Rotary Clubs of Beaufort, which support several charitable causes. To adopt a crab and learn more about the charities, visit www.PortRoyalCrabRace.com. For more information about the Soft Shell Crab Festival, visit www.oldvillageportroyal.com or call (843) 592-2356.\r\n\r\n<strong>Birders take note</strong>\r\n\r\nFripp Audubon is sponsoring a field trip to the Edisto Nature Trail on Thursday, April 23rd.  Edisto Nature Trail is a one-mile walk through typical low country forest with a spur trail leading to a bottomland swamp of the Edisto River. We hope to find early Swainson’s, hooded and Kentucky warblers. Depending on time and interest, we will ride through Donnelley WM/A on the way home. Meet at McDonald’s, Lady’s Island, for 8 a.m. departure. Bring binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, water, snacks/lunch etc. In order to have an idea about the size of the group, please email Patrick Cotter at patrick.r.cotter@gmail.com if you are coming on the Edisto trip.\r\n\r\n<strong>Community bible study brunch for visitors</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Women’s Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch on Thursday, April 23, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at Parish Church of St. Helena’s Parish Hall, Beaufort. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2015-16 class study of the books of Daniel and Revelation beginning in September. Community Bible Study is non-denominational presenting an in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class meets weekly from September to May on Thursday mornings and is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited. Women may bring children to the brunch, but advance reservations are required for childcare. For more information call Sandi Fischer 838-0212 or visit the Beaufort CBS website at beaufort.cbsclass.org or Beaufort CBS on Facebook.\r\n\r\n<strong>Renowned speaker at the Archaeological Society speakers series</strong>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, April 23rd at 6 p.m. the Beaufort Chapter of the Archaeological Society of SC and the Beaufort District Collection will present a lecture by Dr. Chester DePratter discussing Santa Elena at the Beaufort District Collection Space upstairs in the Beaufort County Library, 311 Scott St., in Beaufort. Dr. DePratter is a Research Associate Professor at SCIAA South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina. Chester DePratter has worked on a variety of Native American sites, primarily in South Carolina and Georgia, and has written numerous articles on prehistoric archaeology, exploration routes of Spanish explorers and the early European presence in the southeastern United States. Seating is limited to the first 50 guests. There is no charge for this event.\r\n\r\n<strong>Opportunity to try new healing methods</strong>\r\n\r\nIntegrative Healing Arts Sampler is on April 25th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Clinical style delivery of acupuncture, Christian counseling, massage, chiropractic, neuro emotional, Healing Touch, nutritional, holistic MD and more by licensed volunteer practitioners and Christian healing prayer team. The event will take place at 705 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC.  There is a $10 donation for a 20 minute session to raise funds for those with mental and a disability condition is requested. Scholarship applications for free services are available onsite. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and spots are limited but entry is free to public if you just want to visit. Samplers will occur on the last Saturday of each month. Sponsored by Ministries for Synergetic Wellness, Inc. a filed nonprofit to raise funds for those who cannot afford holistic mental health and integrative services. For questions email reneesutton@healthierhealing.com or see ministriesforsynergeticwellness.org.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bird and turtle volunteers needed</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Fripp Audubon Club is planning a work day on Saturday, April 25th to clean and organize the Beaufort Elementary School outdoor garden/living lab. But we need volunteers to make this all happen. We need you from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and that should do it if we get a lot of volunteers so entice your neighbors to join you.  If you would like to help, email Betsy Richards at richardsbetsy43@gmail.com. Volunteers are asked to bring any of the following: Spades, screw drivers, hammers, drills, shovels, clippers, saws (for small Popcorn trees) and mallets. Plus, your own gloves. We will have water, coffee, snacks, plastic gloves, feeders, plants, bird seed, and rocks.\r\n\r\n<strong>Youth Rally</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t miss the “Souled Out” Youth Rally on April 25th between 5 to 8 p.m. This is the perfect Saturday night for kids between 7th to 12th grades. This is a free region-wide youth rally featuring performances by Clear Vision Drama Co. (Springfield, MO), “One Way” (student praise band of FBC of Richmond, GA), guest speakers and pizza. The rally takes place at the Red Dam Baptist Church, 488 Red Dam Road, in Hardeeville. For additional information, please call (843) 784-6083, email info@reddambaptistchurch.org, or visit www.reddambaptistchurch.org.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Next events at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center:\r\nSat. April 18:</strong> Kayak Tours, 12 to 2 p.m\r\n<strong>Sat. April 18:</strong> Prayers for the Water Community Concert, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\r\n<strong>Wed. April 22:</strong> Story Time, 12:30 p.m.</p>', 'What To Do the week of April 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-april-16th-22nd', '', '', '2015-04-16 15:16:30', '2015-04-16 19:16:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22235', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22239, 4, '2015-04-16 15:16:01', '2015-04-16 19:16:01', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yield: About 2 dozen small treats  |  Cook Time: 30-40 minutes</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ingredients\r\n</strong>1 cup pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oats (or if your dog is on a grain free diet, add an extra 1/4 cup grain free flour), 3 cups whole wheat flour, brown rice flour, or gluten free flour (we recommend Deya’s Gluten Free Flour), 3 tbsp. of all natural peanut butter, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon* (optional)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Directions\r\n</strong>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, and cinnamon. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin and peanut butter until combined. Stir wet ingredients into dry. Pour onto a floured surface and roll dough out to 1/2 thick. Cut out using cookie cutter. The dough will be a little sticky, a dusting of flour for your hands and the rolling pin will help! Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Place on cooling racks and let cool thoroughly. They will harden as they cool.</p>\r\n<em>Notes: *Cinnamon is fine to use in recipes for dogs, however do not use a pumpkin spice blend or anything that could contain nutmeg. It is toxic to dogs and even in small amounts can make them sick.</em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Try them and let us know what you think at theislandnews@gmail.com.</p>', 'Homemade Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Doggie Treats', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'homemade-peanut-butter-pumpkin-doggie-treats', '', '', '2015-04-16 15:17:41', '2015-04-16 19:17:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22239', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22244, 4, '2015-04-16 15:33:03', '2015-04-16 19:33:03', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Joe-the-Cat.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-22245\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Joe-the-Cat-176x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Joe the Cat\" width=\"176\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Joe is a handsome senior who enjoys being by your side. He likes to be scratched behind his ears and gets excited at the sight of treats. Come visit with Joe today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call  843-645-1725 for more information.</p>', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-81', '', '', '2015-04-16 15:33:19', '2015-04-16 19:33:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22244', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22248, 4, '2015-04-16 15:37:17', '2015-04-16 19:37:17', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Dog-Gone-It.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22250\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Dog-Gone-It-194x300.png\" alt=\"PETS - Dog Gone It\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nPersonally, I love to read. Especially at the beach during the summer. There’s the sun and sand and blankets and umbrellas and balls to chase and food to steal, and some great mystery stories to get mom to read to me. I love the <em>Chet and Bernie Mystery Series</em> myself.  These are written by Spencer Quinn. Chet is the wise and oh- so- smart canine narrator of the series and Bernie is your typical Hollywood typecast not-doing-so-well, slightly alcoholic private eye. They are quick to take a new case (as they both need to eat) and in <em>Dog on It</em>, the first novel in the Chet and Bernie series, they agree to look into the disappearance of a teenage girl who has gotten mixed up with some very unsavory characters. Was she kidnapped or did she run away?  It is up to Chet’s keen nose and Bernie’s ex-military experience to figure it out. <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Dog-Gone-it-2.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-22249\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PETS-Dog-Gone-it-2-179x300.png\" alt=\"PETS - Dog Gone it 2\" width=\"179\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nAs a total non-sequitur, Spencer Quinn is also known as Peter Abrahams, a mystery author for both adults and children. He writes both the <em>Echo Falls Mystery Series</em> and <em>The Outlaws of Sherwood Street mysteries</em> for grades 5-8. Abrahams (Quinn) has been nominated and won the <em>Agatha Award for Best Children/Young Adult mysteries</em> as well as the been nominated and won the <em>Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult mysteries</em>.\r\n\r\nNow Prof. Percy on the other hand likes the Lilian Jackson Braun novels whose titles all start with, “<em>The Cat Who…</em>” You can fill in the blank. There are tons of books in this series and each one is a terrific read. Coco and Yum-Yum (their nicknames) are two Siamese who live with a former big city reporter who happens to have inherited a huge amount of money. The two cats are able to “sense” things before they happen and somehow together they manage to solve all kinds of crimes. They are excellent at making a point by throwing a true catfit that somehow manages to avoid cat-astrophic endings. Pick up either at the Library and enjoy a fun afternoon reading wherever you like to curl up.\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'Summer beach reading for pet lovers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'summer-beach-reading-for-pet-lovers', '', '', '2015-04-16 15:37:56', '2015-04-16 19:37:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22248', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(22253, 4, '2015-04-16 15:39:00', '2015-04-16 19:39:00', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nDoing something you enjoy, even when you are not the best is a challenge. We look around and there always seems to be someone else doing it better. I looked at the picture of A’ja Wilson from the University of South Carolina after the Women’s Basketball team lost to Notre Dame and I applaud her tenacity. She was doing something she loves to do. Unfortunately, that day, the other team was better. People lose at sports all the time, but they still go out and try again. The Super Bowl is won by one team. Most people do not remember the name of the team that lost the Super Bowl, but what an accomplishment for just making it there. Actors and Actresses say all the time “It was an honor to be nominated for an Oscar.” Then they go out and try it again.\r\n\r\nThis week I had the opportunity to sing at a funeral. I love to sing and used to join the men at my Rotary Club for our weekly meetings singing songs like, “Take me out to the Ballgame” and “When Irish Eyes are smiling.” The truth is that I do not sing that well. I suppose there are some songs where I can carry a tune, but my real value to a choir is my enthusiasm and love of the music. Standing there with fifteen other members of our church who took the time of the day to join me as we belted out “Amazing Grace” was spine chilling. No, we were not the Mormon Choir, but we were good.\r\n\r\nIt seems that we are consumed sometimes with the winners, but the truth is that most of us are not the gold medalist. The parents that go out and coach their children’s soccer games love what they are doing. The team may lose all the time or their child might not be the best player, but they are out there, week after week volunteering. It is those coaches that the children remember too. The people who encourage you to do what you love to do without discouraging you from doing it because you are not the best. That is a real coach!\r\n\r\nMy Great Aunt Mary said on her dying bed, “I did it while I could”. She had a long life filled with travel, friends and accomplishments. She did not win any awards but she was always up to a challenge and lived her life doing things that she enjoyed, without the accolades. She gave me a card once that said, “Never stop growing and trying.”\r\n\r\nSo it turns out that I am not the greatest singer. But I believe that as long as we are out there trying and enjoying what we do then we are winners. I do not think we have heard the last of A’ja Wilson.', 'Tenacity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tenacity', '', '', '2015-04-16 15:39:00', '2015-04-16 19:39:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=22253', 0, 'post', '', 0);
