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(27720, 4, '2016-03-10 08:00:58', '2016-03-10 13:00:58', 'The Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) is hosting its fifth annual Prom Boutique on March 12th from 1 to 5 p.m. at Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence.\r\n\r\nSince 2011, JSLB’s Prom Boutique has helped girls in Beaufort and Jasper counties experience the magic of finding the perfect prom dress. In past years, over 75 girls have attended the event where they are able to choose from a wide variety of new and gently used formal dresses, accessories and jewelry at no cost. JSLB members serve as personal stylists for the girls, helping each to pick the perfect gown and complete her look.\r\n\r\n“The most rewarding part of this experience, and why we continue to host this event year after year, is the reaction of the girls when they find the perfect dress,” said Ashley Rhodes, chairwoman of the Prom Boutique. “The girls leave the Prom Boutique with a sense of confidence that serves them far beyond the memorable occasion of prom.”\r\n\r\nSimilar to years past, the Prom Boutique offers attendees a red-carpet experience and includes a VIP hour, from 11 a.m. to noon for those who pre-register for the event. VIP attendees have the opportunity to have first pick of all dresses and accessories, while enjoying even more personalized attention from JSLB’s personal stylists. VIP applications are available through school guidance counselors and on the website at www.jslbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\nAny student in the Beaufort and Jasper counties is invited to attend the boutique. Shoppers must show their student ID or have a letter on school letterhead from their guidance counselor, teacher or school administrator. All girls who attend the event are welcome to bring family members or friends to help them shop.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort-Jasper Academy for Career Excellence is located at 80 Lowcountry Drive, Ridgeland, SC 29936.', 'Junior Service League of Beaufort announces annual Prom Boutique', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'junior-service-league-of-beaufort-announces-annual-prom-boutique', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:54', '2018-07-12 14:58:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27720', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27722, 4, '2016-03-10 08:01:26', '2016-03-10 13:01:26', 'CARE, Citizens Advocating Responsible Education, is launching a County-wide listening tour to get the “pulse of the public” on the school district’s proposed 1 percent sales tax increase coupled with a property tax reduction. The first phase of the listening tour is scheduled for March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Helena public library. All members of the public are invited.\r\n\r\nAccording to CARE co-founder Richard Bisi, the grass-roots advocacy group wants to hear from as many residents as possible and provide feedback to the school board. “It is our intention to also invite members of the school board; in particular, the school board member who represents the area at which the forum is scheduled. The second session will take place on Hilton Head Island on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Palmetto Electric Cooperative Community Room while the third session will be scheduled in Bluffton.\r\n\r\n“Although the school board has yet to finalize the proposal, it appears all but certain that a 15-year plan or a 10-year plan will be approved by the board. It’s not too early to get out in front of this issue and seek public comment,” Bisi said.\r\n\r\nOther than being civil and concise, there will be no stringent requirements for speakers. “The public needs to be heard on this issue and we plan to take their comments back to the school board before the final vote on such a critical issue.\r\n\r\n“We believe that the school board does not truly listen to citizens when they address the board. They are more concerned with the huge timers that track speakers to ensure that they do not exceed the 3 minutes allowed. In our sessions, we will not have these restrictions,” Bisi said.\r\n\r\nEver since the nepotism scandal erupted, the school board has gone on the defensive and turned a deaf ear to the public, according to Bisi. “Public trust in the superintendent and the school board has been shattered. Now may not be the time to move forward to ask the taxpayers to approve such expenditure. It would probably result in a referendum on the board and the superintendent and thus have very little chance of passing.”\r\n\r\n“But we are keeping an open mind. And that’s precisely why we are sponsoring this listening tour. There’s a reason why we have two ears and one mouth. All of us, the school board included, need to listen more.\r\n\r\n“Whether or not the school board finalizes the proposal and the referendum is placed on the ballot, the people of Beaufort County deserve to be heard,” Bisi concluded.', 'CARE launches “listening tour” on the 1% sales  tax increase proposed by Board of Education', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'care-launches-listening-tour-on-the-1-sales-tax-increase-proposed-by-board-of-education', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:54', '2018-07-12 14:58:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27724, 4, '2016-03-10 08:08:52', '2016-03-10 13:08:52', '<em>Photo above: Debra with her two rescued Greyhounds.</em>\r\n\r\nDebra Dabney puts only one thing before her love of Beaufort and that’s her husband, Tom. Although she was born in Washington, DC, her affection for the area knows no bounds.\r\n\r\n“I love, love, love the Lowcountry,” she exclaims. “The smell of the marsh grasses and watching the marsh grasses change color through the seasons and the calming effect of being on the water is heaven on earth!”\r\n\r\nDebra is the owner and president of Alpha Janitorial Services, Inc., which she opened in 1986. What started as a Fripp and Harbor Island condo cleaning company expanded to include commercial cleaning. Today she employs over 50 staff and concentrates on commercial businesses like schools, professional offices and other multi-office businesses. Her business services include floor stripping and waxing and carpet cleaning in addition to general cleaning.\r\n\r\nBefore opening Alpha, Debra was the business manager of a Hilton Head electrical supply company. She credits her mother as the catalyst that led her to start her own business.\r\n\r\n“She was constantly coaxing me to open a business of my own,” Debra says. “I’ve been told I’m somewhat of a neat freak.”\r\n\r\nOne of Debra’s most interesting work-related stories has a happy ending, but probably ranks in the top five of “Guess what happened at work today” anecdotes.\r\n\r\n“While performing a move out clean at Parris Island, an employee accidentally vacuumed up a pet hamster. To our delight, the hamster was unharmed and was kept at our office as a pet until it could be retrieved by the previous tenant.”\r\n\r\nAfter meeting on a blind date, Debra and Tom married in 1992. The couple has two grandchildren and two rescued greyhounds.\r\n\r\n“Prior to our wedding, Tom was diagnosed with stage IV renal cell carcinoma with a life expectancy of 4-6 months,” Debra explains. “As my luck, or as I sometimes jokingly say, no luck would have it, he came home as the only survivor from an experimental treatment at Duke. He has been cancer free ever since. We are truly blessed!”\r\n\r\nAn avid boater and self-identified river rat, Debra also plays tennis at least twice a week and has served in several different capacities with the Beaufort Tennis Association.\r\n\r\nShe does plan to retire some day, but Debra currently enjoys working with her Alpha team.\r\n\r\n“When I started my business I felt there was a need for more professionalism in the local cleaning business and I decided to act on that need. Our hard working employees put their hearts into what they do. I have been fortunate to work with a dedicated team and it is a pleasure to work with several schools and businesses in Beaufort County that appreciate the importance of a clean, sterile environment.”', 'From Hilton Head to Beaufort, the President of Alpha Janitorial Services shares her passion for keeping the Lowcountry clean', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'from-hilton-head-to-beaufort-the-president-of-alpha-janitorial-services-shares-her-passion-for-keeping-the-lowcountry-clean', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:10:01', '2016-03-10 13:10:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27724', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27727, 4, '2016-03-10 08:12:01', '2016-03-10 13:12:01', '<em>Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Groucho’s Deli! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business or organization as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to K’s Party Store for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Save the Date ~ June 3, 2016:</b><b> </b>The Civitas Awards Gala &amp; Annual Meeting will be held on June 3, 2016 in the brand new Tabby Place on Port Republic Street. This is an event you won\'t want to miss! The Chamber will be recognizing businesses, individuals and organizations in our area who are exemplary in their field. Award nominations now being accepted! Applications are available at www.BeaufortChamber.org or at the Chamber Office (701 Craven Street). All nominations are due by March 18, 2016.\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, March 10: Business After Hours,</b> from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by Ameris Bank, 2348 Boundary Street, Beaufort. This event is free for members, $5 for guests.\r\n\r\n<b>• Wednesday, March 16: Milestone Celebration at Bay Street Jewelers,</b> from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 902 Bay Street, Beaufort. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud join Mark &amp; Terri Stokes as they celebrate 25 years as the owners of Bay Street Jewelers. This year also marks the 75th year the business has been open. Please join us as we celebrate these two important milestones.', 'The Beaufort Chamber Corner for March 10th-16th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufort-chamber-corner-for-march-10th-16th', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:12:01', '2016-03-10 13:12:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27730, 4, '2016-03-10 08:13:11', '2016-03-10 13:13:11', 'You won’t want to miss the Living History Enactment which will be held from March 11 – March 13 in the Arsenal Courtyard at 713 Craven St. This will be a unique opportunity to see first-hand what it was like for Union forces during the Civil War. This event is free to the public but donations are always appreciated. The re-enactment will be staged on Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m; Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm; and on Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. For more information go to www.beaforthistorymuseum.com.', 'Beaufort History Museum to host Living History Encampment', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-history-museum-to-host-living-history-encampment', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:13:11', '2016-03-10 13:13:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27730', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27732, 4, '2016-03-10 08:14:01', '2016-03-10 13:14:01', '<h3>By Dr. Robert Knitzer</h3>\r\nNo matter what our age, we all want to look our best. Many of us are also thinking about ways to turn back the hands of Father Time.\r\n\r\nThe Skincare/Beauty Industry has a multitude of products all claiming to promote “younger looking skin.” From soothing to superficial, there is a huge spectrum of offerings. But how many of these products actually help the body to be healthier?\r\n\r\nRecently the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health analyzed 2,983 chemicals used in personal care products. What they found was astonishing. Eight hundred and eighty-four of the chemicals were toxic; 314 caused biological mutations; 218 caused reproductive complications; 148 caused tumors and 376 caused skin and eye irritations. This is unacceptable in this day and age. Industry can do better.\r\n\r\nIn my previous article of January 21, I discussed a safe, non-toxic, breakthrough health technology which promotes accelerated cellular healing based upon the cutting edge science of Redox Biochemistry. In this article, I want to share some of the recently completed science studies in this new field and what this means for us in our never ending quest to look younger.\r\n\r\nTo truly look younger you need to be younger at the cellular level. Cells are the building blocks of all tissues, organ systems, in fact, the entire body. Here Redox Biochemistry, through the creation of tiny signaling molecules gives our bodies messages of what needs to be done to rejuvenate healthy cells and either repair or replace damaged cells.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, over time, due to stress and the barrage of environmental toxins in our lives, our immune function declines and normal skin cell function is diminished. We lose the balance of redox signaling molecules required for optimal health.\r\n\r\nOne company has developed a skin renewal product based on this technology. It has undergone independent testing by global leaders in dermatologic research. Dermatest Lab in Germany has done several studies on this product. Their initial studies on women using this product alone for 28 days showed an improvement in six key areas of skin health: decreased eye wrinkle depth and overall wrinkle depth of greater than 20%; increases in facial skin texture, skin smoothness, skin elasticity of greater than 20% and an increase in skin moisture of 11%.\r\n\r\nA more recent clinical study on cellulite noted a 20% increase in skin elasticity and an improvement in the appearance of cellulite. Based upon these findings and its safety, the product was given Dermatest’s coveted 5-star clinically tested seal of excellence.\r\n\r\nStephens &amp; Associates in Dallas, Texas performed studies on the topical gel applied to one forearm. It found skin cell renewal and turnover was increased by 16% in that arm as compared to the arm without the redox signaling gel. They also studied whether there was increased blood flow in the skin as an explanation of enhanced skin healing. Those results indicated a 49% immediate increase after first application which increased to 55% by day 4.\r\n\r\nCombined, these studies indicate that the application of the redox signaling gel enhanced replacement of damaged skin cells with healthy cells and increased blood flow and oxygenation to the treated area.\r\n\r\nThis is a safe, revolutionary and foundational approach to how we think about and improve skin health. “And Now You Know The Rest Of The Story.”', 'Younger looking skin…the rest of the story', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'younger-looking-skinthe-rest-of-the-story', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:14:01', '2016-03-10 13:14:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27734, 4, '2016-03-10 08:14:45', '2016-03-10 13:14:45', 'Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort recently announced that it has received grants from The Beaufort Fund, The Bargain Box and Blue-Cross Blue Shield Foundation of South Carolina. The Beaufort Fund and The Bargain Box are helping to support general operations this year, which will allow the Clinic continue providing free primary medical services to very low-income, uninsured adults in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe grant from Blue-Cross Blue Shield Foundation of South Carolina was made through South Carolina Free Clinic Association to address identified gaps in our healthcare communities. The Blue-Cross Blue-Shield Foundation grant will address a top health priority (chronic disease, including diabetes) and two of the top health issues (being overweight and access to medical care) that were identified in the last Beaufort Memorial Hospital Community Needs Assessment. The grant will fund an education program to help patients with diabetes better manage this disease. The funded diabetes education program is being offered to Clinic patients in collaboration with Gullah Church Nurses Association. Participants will be offered a series of three class sessions led by professional educators, which will be held over a period of six months. There will be no charge to participants, and transportation assistance will be provided.\r\n\r\n“We are very pleased to be able to offer these classes to our patients and to have the opportunity to collaborate with Gullah Church Nurses Association on such an important project,” said Carol J. McConn, MBA RN, and Clinical Director at Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic. “We are excited and are ready to get started,” said Betty J. Haskins, RN BSN, President of Gullah Church Nurses Association, Inc.\r\n\r\nTo sign up to become a Clinic member, call the Clinic and leave a call-back number. There will be 10 series of classes this year, and participants will be assigned to a series that works for them. The Clinic phone number is 843-470-9088.\r\n\r\nGood Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort is a faith-based organization, serving very low-income, uninsured adults in Beaufort County. The Clinic is located on Lady’s Island. In 2015, the Clinic provided medical care to 461 patients who made 1,677 visits for medical treatment and uncounted visits for health education, prescription assistance and pastoral care. These services were made possible by volunteers who gave over 5,000 service hours working at the Clinic last year. Diagnostic tests, laboratory services and medications prescribed by the Clinic’s health care providers were made available through in-kind donations by Beaufort Memorial Hospital and pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs.', 'Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort receives multiple grants', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'good-neighbor-free-medical-clinic-of-beaufort-receives-multiple-grants', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:14:45', '2016-03-10 13:14:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27734', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27736, 4, '2016-03-10 08:18:49', '2016-03-10 13:18:49', '[caption id=\"attachment_27738\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"689\"]<img class=\"wp-image-27738 \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PAT-CONROY-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"From left: Kim Newton, Pat Conroy, and Terry Sweeney.\" width=\"689\" height=\"517\" /> From left: Kim Newton, Pat Conroy, and Terry Sweeney.[/caption]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\"To describe our growing up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, I would have to take you to the marsh on a spring day, flush the great blue heron from its silent occupation, scatter marsh hens as we sink to our knees in mud, open an oyster with a pocketknife and feed it to you from the shell and say, \'There. That taste. That\'s the taste of my childhood.\'\"</em></h2>', 'Remembering Pat Conroy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remembering-pat-conroy', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:22:53', '2016-03-10 13:22:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27736', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27749, 4, '2016-03-10 08:25:21', '2016-03-10 13:25:21', '[caption id=\"attachment_27750\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"263\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27750\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/COMMUNITY-quilts-e1457616290226-263x300.jpg\" alt=\"Nancy Metzger with her quilt, \'On the Road to Jericho\'. Photo by Sharon Kimber.\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" /> Nancy Metzger with her quilt, \'On the Road to Jericho\'. Photo by Sharon Kimber.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNancy made the quilt in honor of the victims who lost their lives at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston last June. The quilt was also displayed in the lobby of the church before Nancy donated it to the congregation during Sunday services. Reverend Dr. Betty Deas Clark, Pastor accepted the quilt on behalf of the congregation and the families of those who were lost. The quilt will remain in the Sunday school area and be used as a learning tool. The quilt featured the names of the victims and the words \'We are One\', the slogan chanted by Charlestonians after the tragedy.\r\n\r\nNancy is a member of the Sea Island Quilters and lives on St. Helena Island.', 'Nancy Metzger discusses her  quilt on display at Penn Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nancy-metzger-discusses-her-quilt-on-display-at-penn-center', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:25:21', '2016-03-10 13:25:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27749', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27752, 4, '2016-03-10 08:26:11', '2016-03-10 13:26:11', 'Once Upon A Time (OUAT), founder and owner, Ryan J. Heathcock will offer a video presentation and discussion on “Our Stories Matter: Documenting Our History and Culture in the Lowcountry” from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12th at the St. Helena Branch Library. Through OUAT, Heathcock offers his experience and his expertise to the residents of the Lowcountry and the organizations serving the communities within the Gullah Geechee Corridor to keep their history alive and documented for generations to come. Ryan will be speaking about his \"journey of discovery\" tracing his genealogy from Africa, to Europe, to the Americas. Ryan has traced his Gullah roots to St. Helena Island as far back as the 1800’s with his fifth great grandmother, Elizabeth Heirs.\r\n\r\nIn 2008 Ryan began researching his family history focusing on his father, Johannes Heathcock, who was born in Steinhöring, Germany in 1946. Seven years later Ryan turned his attention to his mother, Brenda Heathcock’s Gullah roots in South Carolina. His great grandmother Margaret Capers was born 1903 on St. Helena Island. She married and finally settled in Newport News, Virginia where she had 6 children, her oldest, Elwood Parker, was Ryan’s grandfather. But it was Elwood’s youngest sibling, his sister Margaret Judkins, who would provide Ryan with the key to unlocking the mystery behind his Gullah heritage. It was his Aunt Margaret who first told him about St. Helena Island and from there his course was set.\r\n\r\nIn November of 2015, Ryan and his mother attended the annual Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration on St. Helena Island and took part in a seminar on researching your genealogy. It was there that information was provided to Ryan and his mother on how to best research their ancestry. A few weeks later, utilizing the information from the seminar, Ryan discovered that his first ancestor arrived from Africa and settled on St. Helena Island, where according to census records of the day, she gave birth to her first and only child in 1840.\r\n\r\nRyan has returned to his Gullah roots here on St. Helena Island with his own video production company, Ryan Int’l, to help support local residents through his initiative, “Once Upon a Time”. OUAT was created with the intent to give individuals, as well as historical and cultural institutions, the opportunity to video document their stories to ensure that their history and legacy are preserved and passed on to the next generation “in their own words”.\r\n\r\nJoin Ryan Heathcock at the St. Helena Branch Library located at 6355 Jonathan Francis, Sr. Road, St. Helena Island on Saturday, March 12th from 1:00 –2:30 p.m. for “Our Stories Matter”. The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored in part by the Beaufort County St. Helena Branch Library.', '\"Our Stories Matter: Documenting Our History and Culture In The Lowcountry\"', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'our-stories-matter-documenting-our-history-and-culture-in-the-lowcountry', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:26:11', '2016-03-10 13:26:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27752', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27754, 4, '2016-03-10 08:27:42', '2016-03-10 13:27:42', '<em>Photo above: Members pictured left to right are Thelma Lewis, Bessie Clark, Barbara Washington and Irene Rhodan.</em>\r\n\r\nMembers of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nu Delta Omega Chapter, are pictured at Bayview Manor with Recreational Director Ms. Diann (second from left). The members donated gifts to each resident at the home, as part of the sororities International Initiative, ’Community Impact Day\', Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.', 'Sorority donates to elderly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sorority-donates-to-elderly', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:27:42', '2016-03-10 13:27:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27754', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27757, 4, '2016-03-10 08:48:37', '2016-03-10 13:48:37', '<em>Photo above: Loni Lueke</em>\r\n<h2>Lueke joins Keller Williams Realty on Hilton Head Island</h2>\r\nGerman American Real Estate Expert Loni Lueke has joined Keller Williams Realty on Hilton Head Island. Lueke also plans to establish a reciprocal real estate office locally in order to work not only with Americans, but also with Germans who are interested in the American real estate market.\r\n\r\nLueke’s first job in Germany was at a real estate office, and then she moved on to being a private investor for many years in Germany and Portugal for residential and commercial properties. After moving to the U.S. from Germany in 2014, Lueke founded Face the Facts and was a business and communications coach for politicians and CEO’s for over 30 years.\r\n\r\n“With my history as a business coach, I believe that good relationships are the secret to substantial success and I love the way Keller Williams supports and trains people to better understand how to help our clients. That’s what’s most important,” said Lueke. For more information, go to www.hlonimlueke.com. You can contact Lueke directly at 843-505-1193 or email her at loni@lonimlueke.com.\r\n<h2>SunGate Medical Group announces the additional location of Island Medical Spa</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27759\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27759\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-John_Searles-2-e1457617845845-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. John Searles\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Dr. John Searles[/caption]\r\n\r\nBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon John Searles and Nurse Practitioner Jessica Lowther will begin to see patients at SunGate Medical Group’s new Island Medical Spa in Beaufort beginning March 16th.\r\n\r\nDr. Searles will see both cosmetic and reconstructive patients, specializing in skin cancer, breast surgery, facial plastic surgery, liposuction and body contouring. Searles completed his residency in general surgery and a head and neck fellowship at Emory University, followed by a three-year residency in plastic surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled to be able to extend our reach to the Beaufort area, with the addition of the new spa in Port Royal,” said Dr. Searles. “I look forward to delivering high-quality care to our Beaufort patients.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27758\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27758\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-Jessica_Lowther-2-e1457617935944-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Lowther\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Jessica Lowther[/caption]\r\n\r\nNurse Practitioner Jessica Lowther will also see patients at the new location, using her expertise in dermatology and plastic surgery. She will attend to patients needing skin exams, skin cancer diagnoses, skin diseases, as well as adolescent and adult acne treatments. Lowther earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Carolina, and worked with a Mohs surgeon prior to joining SunGate. Jessica is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse Credentialing Center.\r\n\r\nLocated at 2206 Mossy Oaks Road in Port Royal, the full-service spa will also offer facials, massages, fillers, Botox, anti-aging procedures, as well as hair and nail services. For additional information go to www.islandmedicalspahhi.com.\r\n<h2>Two district office staff move into new positions</h2>\r\nTwo veteran educators are taking on new responsibilities at the Beaufort County School District’s central office. Geri Henderson, the district’s lead counselor for two years, will become Director of Secondary Education with responsibility for improving student achievement in middle and high schools.\r\n\r\nHenderson replaces Bonnie Almond, who will become the district’s Director of Innovation with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the district’s academic programs and developing innovative approaches to improving student achievement. “Geri has a track of success in everything she’s done,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “I’m confident that she will do a terrific job in her new position.”\r\n\r\nHenderson has a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in education from Cambridge College in Augusta, Ga. She holds certifications as a school guidance counselor, family preservation counselor and military career and education counselor. She was recently accepted into an education leadership development program run by the South Carolina Department of Education.\r\n\r\nAlmond, who has served as Director of Secondary Education since 2013, is a 30-year veteran who has served in North Carolina schools as a teacher, assistant principal, elementary school principal and high school principal. She earned Lee County (N.C.) Principal of the Year honors in 2008.\r\n\r\n“Educators who’ve worked with Bonnie know what a strong and capable professional she is, and I’ll be excited to see what she accomplishes in her new position,” Moss said. “There’s no doubt in my mind that our students will benefit academically from what she brings to the table.”\r\n\r\nAlmond has a bachelor’s degree from Meredith College and a master’s degree in school administration from North Carolina State University.\r\n<h2>BMH hires nurse practitioner for Mobile Wellness Unit</h2>\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital has hired a highly skilled nurse practitioner to travel with its LifeFit Mobile Wellness Unit, offering free clinical screenings to area residents in various locations throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27761\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27761\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-SusanDraves-2-e1457617994310-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Draves\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Susan Draves[/caption]\r\n\r\nSusan Draves, FNP, will be performing clinical breast exams, digital prostate exams, skin cancer screenings and blood pressure and blood sugar checks from the wellness unit, a 40-foot van equipped with a private examination room, blood-draw room and waiting area. She also will attend community events and provide health information to the public.\r\n\r\nA graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a master’s degree in Nursing, Draves has been a nurse practitioner for 18 years, most recently at Lowcountry Urgent Care. Prior to moving to Beaufort two years ago, she worked 16 years in a family practice office at Marion General Hospital in Indiana.\r\n\r\nThe LifeFit Mobile Wellness Unit was purchased by the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation in 1999 to provide the community with easier access to simple, routine health screenings. Last year, it made some 160 stops at businesses, schools, churches and community events in the Lowcountry. More than 3,200 people took advantage of the preventative services it provides.\r\n\r\nAlong with free clinical screenings, blood sugar and blood pressure checks, the unit also offers PSA blood tests and Lipid profile cholesterol tests for $10 each. For more information on the program and a schedule of upcoming stops, visit www.bmhsc.org.\r\n<h2></h2>', 'Who’s News for the week of March 10th-16th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-march-10th-16th', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:54:44', '2016-03-10 13:54:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27757', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27767, 4, '2016-03-10 08:25:58', '2016-03-10 13:25:58', '[caption id=\"attachment_27768\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27768\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/COVER-MARINE-ROUTE-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Route of the 770 mile ruck march.\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" /> Route of the 770 mile ruck march.[/caption]\r\n\r\nOn March 11, 2016, 14 Marine Raiders will set out on a more than 770 mile ruck march to honor their fallen comrades, who died during a helicopter crash. The incident happened on March 10, 2015, when seven United States Marines and four Army National Guardsmen died when an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter carrying them crashed in the Santa Rosa Sound in Navarre, Florida. The seven Marine Raiders, members of the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion of Camp Lejeune, N.C., were returning from a night training mission.\r\n\r\nTo honor their fallen comrades, the Marine Raiders will begin a 770-mile trek on March 11, 2016 from the crash site in Navarre, relaying through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, before ending the march at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune. During the march, they will be making their way through the Beaufort area on March 16, 2016. They will be switching teams at the following locations and times. (Times may vary)\r\n\r\n8:00 a.m. – Technical College of the Lowcountry, 921 Ribaut Road,  Beaufort, SC\r\n\r\n11:00 a.m. – US Post Office, 1892 Trask Parkway, Lobeco, SC 29931\r\n\r\n2:00 p.m. – Ace Basin Pkwy, Green Pond, SC 29446 (Turnover to occur on shoulder of the road before Wiggins Road)\r\n\r\nTeams will range between two to three person teams and each will average 11-miles per leg and approximately 110-miles during the 10-day trek, all while wearing a 45-pound rucksack and carrying the recovered paddle from the crash. The seven teams represent the seven Marine Raiders who died: Captain Stanford Shaw III, Master Sgt. Thomas Saunders, Staff Sgt. Marcus Bawol, Staff Sgt. Liam Flynn, Staff Sgt. Kerry Kemp, Staff Sgt. Trevor Blaylock, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Seif.\r\n\r\n\"All of these men were warriors. Some of them were my students and some were my friends. All of them were brothers. What would you do for your brothers and family?\" asked Gunnery Sgt. Adam Kinosh, one of the 14 ruckers.\r\n\r\n\"We decided to organize this event to honor our fallen brothers. We know it will be hard both physically and mentally. All of which we take on willingly. For us, 10 days of mental and physical discomfort and pain will never compare to the loss felt by the families who lost their brother, father, husband, and son. We know all of this, and proudly march to ensure our fallen brothers are honored and their sacrifices are never forgotten,\" said Staff Sgt. Nathan Harris.\r\n\r\nThe Marine Special Operations Command was recently designated Marine Raiders, reviving the name of the Marine command that was created during World War II during the island hopping campaigns of the Pacific War. Those Raiders spearheaded amphibious landings and conducted high speed, surprise raids behind enemy lines. Upon completion of selection training, each Raider was assigned a paddle, a key piece of equipment for these amphibious warriors. If killed in action, the Marine Raider\'s paddle was inscribed and presented to his family.\r\n\r\nA private remembrance ceremony honoring the eleven men who lost their lives will be held Thursday March 10, 2016. All proceeds from the Marine Raider Memorial March will benefit The Brothers in Arms Foundation. The Brothers in Arms Foundation, a South Florida based 501(c) (3), plays a crucial role in supporting the families of the Fallen Marine Raiders.', 'Marine Raiders to go through the Beaufort on their 770 mile March to Honor Fallen Comrades', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'marine-raiders-to-go-through-the-beaufort-on-their-770-mile-march-to-honor-fallen-comrades', '', '', '2016-03-10 08:58:00', '2016-03-10 13:58:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27767', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27770, 4, '2016-03-10 09:00:48', '2016-03-10 14:00:48', '<em>Photo above from left to right: New Eagle Scouts from The Parish Church of St. Helena Boy Scout Troop 1712: Scoutmaster, Mark Henderson, with new Eagle Scouts from Troop 1712, Clark Henderson and Logan Hofmann, and Larry Hofmann, Assistant Scout Master.</em>\r\n\r\nThomas Clark Henderson and Logan Addy Hofmann of Beaufort, SC, members of The Parish Church of St. Helena Boy Scout Troop 1712, received their Eagle Scout Rank at a double Eagle Court of Honor held at The Parish Church of St. Helena, on Friday, February 26th.\r\n\r\nTo earn the Eagle Scout rank, each Scout completed an Eagle Scout service project. Both young men had to create a budget, raise funds, purchase materials and finally organize and lead a team of Scouts, parents and friends to complete their project. Henderson repainted and performed erosion control on the “Eagle Walk” at Beaufort High School which is a path from the school to the stadium. The project was dedicated to Johnathan Peck, an Eagle team mentor and friend of the Beaufort High School football program. Hoffman constructed a shooting range for the ROTC program at Battery Creek High School.\r\n\r\nIn addition, as part of the Eagle requirement, both Scouts were required to fulfill requirements in the area of leadership, community service and outdoor skills. While there are many options available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and ultimately Eagle. To advance, a Boy Scout must complete specific tasks, organized by requirements and merit badges. Merit badges signify the mastery of certain skills and general knowledge including First Aid, Citizenship in the Community and Communications. Of the more than 130 merit badges available, at least 21 are required to qualify for Eagle Scout.\r\n\r\nThe Eagle rank is the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. According to the Boy Scouts of America, around 6 percent of all Boy Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2013 and only 2 percent of scouts have earned the rank since its inception in 1912. Henderson and Hofmann join the ranks of over 2 million scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Friday’s Court of Honor was well attended by family, friends and distinguished guest, Jody Henson, of the Sons of the American Revolution.', 'Local Scouts awarded Eagle Rank at Double Court of Honor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-scouts-awarded-eagle-rank-at-double-court-of-honor', '', '', '2016-03-10 09:00:48', '2016-03-10 14:00:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27770', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27784, 4, '2016-03-17 07:45:23', '2016-03-17 11:45:23', 'The Hilton Head Island boys\' soccer team won its home opener, topping Stall 5-2 on Friday. With the win, Hilton Head Island improved to 2-1-1.\r\n\r\nNick Hoffman paced Hilton Head Island with two goals and two assists in the early-season boys\' high school soccer match. Nearly matching Hoffman\'s effort for the Seahawks, Koben Barrientos scored two goals and dished out one assist for Hilton Head Island. Rounding out the Hilton Head Island individual scoring, Jesus Garcia netted one goal.', 'Seahawks fend off Stall in home opener', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'seahawks-fend-off-stall-in-home-opener', '', '', '2016-03-16 22:45:52', '2016-03-17 02:45:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27784', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27786, 4, '2016-03-17 07:46:02', '2016-03-17 11:46:02', 'In an impressive outing, Beaufort High blanked Berkeley 10-0 in its Region 8-AAA boys\' soccer opener on Friday. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 2-3-1. Noah Kimbrell led the Eagles with four goals. Five different Beaufort High players provided scoring in the win. Behind Kimbrell in the Beaufort High scoring column, Jack Gambla and Raymond Ramos contributed two goals apiece for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High led 6-0 at halftime. Rounding out the Beaufort High individual scoring, Trevor Guynup and Jordan Walker netted one goal apiece. Guynup posted two assists for the Eagles in the victory. Aiding the Beaufort High offensive attack, Andrew Stoddard, Luke Owens and Everett Strmac dealt out one assist apiece for the Eagles. Pacing the Eagles defensively, goalkeeper Brooks Wilson recorded four saves.\r\n\r\nIn other area soccer games, it was Head Prep 5, John Paul II 4.', 'Beaufort High shuts out Berkeley, 10-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-shuts-out-berkeley-10-0', '', '', '2016-03-16 22:46:23', '2016-03-17 02:46:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27786', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27788, 4, '2016-03-17 07:46:35', '2016-03-17 11:46:35', '[caption id=\"attachment_27789\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"214\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27789\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC0035-2-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Battery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz gave up only four runs on six hits against Bluffton High School. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /> Battery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz gave up only four runs on six hits against Bluffton High School. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: With the bases loaded, Battery Creek\'s JuJu Greer gets full extension and powers the ball to left center for a stand-up double while driving in two runs. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nBattery Creek upended host Bluffton 6-4 in an early-season high school softball game last Friday night. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 1-2. The Dolphins landed in the win column after dropping back-to-back games to Thomas Heyward Academy.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz earned the win. Bluffton hurler Lilli Otten took the loss.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins plated six runs on nine hits. The Bobcats manufactured four runs via six hits.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek scored first and never trailed. The two longtime rivals were only tied once during the non-conference matchup. Battery Creek, which scored first, led 5-2 at the conclusion of the fourth inning.\r\n\r\nLeading Battery Creek offensively, Emily Crosby went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Helping her pitching cause at the plate, Alexis Ortiz also went 3-4 for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27794\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27794\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC0142-2-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Battery Creek pinch runner Margaret Schubert gets tagged out at third base. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" /> Battery Creek pinch runner Margaret Schubert gets tagged out at third base. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAiding the Battery Creek offensive attack, Julianna Greer, Michaux Gee and Emily Madlinger contributed one hit apiece. Each high school softball squad committed two errors in the early-season contest.\r\n\r\nBluffton wasn\'t without its share of offensive highlights in the game as Taylor Gleason went 1-for-4 with a home run, Michaela Manley finished 2-for-4 and Alisa Depew went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI for the Bobcats.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek was scheduled to host North Charleston on Wednesday. Results from the Battery Creek-North Charleston softball game were unavailable at press time.', 'Battery Creek holds on for 6-4 win over Bluffton', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-holds-on-for-6-4-win-over-bluffton', '', '', '2016-03-16 22:49:23', '2016-03-17 02:49:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27788', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27796, 4, '2016-03-17 07:49:35', '2016-03-17 11:49:35', '[caption id=\"attachment_27798\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<img class=\"wp-image-27798 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SPORTS-dataw-golf-e1458183060165-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Freshman Robert Fox of Shenandoah University. Photo by Alexandra Leung.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /> Freshman Robert Fox of Shenandoah University. Photo by Alexandra Leung.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter two days of intense competition, the 2016 TaylorMade-adidas Intercollegiate Tournament at Dataw Island is over and two colleges have claimed victory.\r\n\r\nGuilford College has taken the men’s tournament with a team score of 888 over 56 holes, followed closely by Wittenberg with 892. Guilford also boasts the first place individual, Ty Palmer, with a score of 216 followed closely by runner-up and teammate Justin Perdue with 217.\r\n\r\nWittenberg College swept the board for the women’s tournament with a total team score of 627 over 36 holes followed by Bridgewater with 644. Wittenberg also took the first place individual, Macy Hubbard, with a score of 144 while teammate Jane Hopkinson-Wood took runner-up with 145.\r\n\r\nThe tournament featured a field of 158 student golfers from 19 colleges. The players competed on Dataw’s Cotton Dike and Morgan River courses; Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills’ designs that hosted the 2015 CGA Senior Amateur and the 2015 South Carolina Open, along with many other prestigious amateur and professional events.\r\n\r\nThis year the following colleges participated: Ohio Wesleyan University, Virginia Wesleyan, Guilford, MacMurray, Mary Hardin Baylor, Hampden-Sydney, Mt. St. Joseph’s, Shenandoah, Spalding, Kenyon, Carnegie Mellon, Wittenberg, Ferrum, Hardin-Simmons, Washington-Lee, Marymount, Bridgewater, St. Mary’s and Sand Hills CC.', 'Winners of TaylorMade-adidas Intercollegiate Tournament named', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'winners-of-taylormade-adidas-intercollegiate-tournament-named', '', '', '2016-03-16 22:51:26', '2016-03-17 02:51:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27796', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27801, 4, '2016-03-17 07:51:39', '2016-03-17 11:51:39', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nA new friend of mine recently e-mailed me and asked if “Lee” was my real name. The question does not come up very often here in the south since the name Lee is very popular. But her question was valid, because Lee is actually not my real name. It was a nickname given to me by my parents when I was a baby. My real name is Leslie. A name that only telephone marketers seem to know. In my family, many of us had nicknames because there were so many relatives with the same name. My brother David was named after our father David and our grandfather David. So he was given the nickname Sandy to help keep all the Davids straight. My father’s nickname was Buddy, named after the family dog that had died. Needless to say he used David outside of his immediate family.\r\n\r\nThen there is former President Carter whose real name is James, but even at 91 years old is still called Jimmy, his childhood nickname. And a female friend named Elizabeth was nicknamed Nimmie, rather than one of the more typical nicknames like Beth or Libby. And heaven help you if you are stuck with a name from one of your older siblings. I know a woman whose real name is Susan but her older sister Joan called her Tu-Tu and it stuck. Now at 70 years old, she still goes by Tu-tu.\r\n\r\nSince moving here, I have met women named Dolly, Sugar Belle, Baby and Sissy. Then there is Biddy and Coco, Ce-Ce and Weedy. Sometimes it is difficult to figure out what is a nickname and what is not. When I reached out to The Island News editor to ask her if Molly was her real name she was surprised by my question. “No,” she said. “It’s Martha.” Who knew?\r\n\r\nSomething else that I noticed is if someone is called Billy, you would assume that their real name is William, but sometimes, here in the south, their real name is actually Billy. It made me question our Mayor’s real name. Is his name Billy or William? Everything I read says Billy Keyserling. So I called him. He was kind enough to call me back and answer my question. “It’s William, but everyone knows me as Billy.” “No problem, Mr. Mayor, I understand. It’s Leslie, but everyone knows me as Lee.”', 'Is that your real name?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-that-your-real-name', '', '', '2016-03-16 22:52:26', '2016-03-17 02:52:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27801', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27803, 4, '2016-03-17 07:52:38', '2016-03-17 11:52:38', 'The Beaufort County School District’s elementary schools will require their struggling readers to attend 18 full days of focused literacy instruction this summer to help them catch up with their peers.\r\n\r\nAbout 2,000 district students in grades 1-5 are expected for the free specialized classes, which will be required for students who score in the bottom 25 percent on standardized reading tests. Classes will be 8:20 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from June 1 through June 30, and bus transportation will be provided along with breakfast and lunch.\r\n\r\n“Reading is the single most important skill, not only in school but in life,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The earlier we can intervene to help struggling readers, the more likely it is that those students can become successful as they move up through the grades.”\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina General Assembly’s passage of the “Read to Succeed Act” requires that beginning with the 2017-18 school year, any student who isn’t proficient in reading by the end of Grade 3 must be retained. Moss said that the school district’s additional summer reading instruction is aimed at helping students before the new state requirement takes effect.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County parents of elementary school children will be notified within the next week if their child’s reading scores will likely require them to attend the free summer reading instruction in June. Parents who do not want their children to attend may apply for an opt-out waiver that states that they are aware of the possible retention consequences mandated by the new state law.\r\n\r\nThe summer reading instruction will be offered at 13 schools across the district, with classes consolidated in some instances.\r\n\r\nClasses will be held at M.C. Riley Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary, Okatie Elementary, Pritchardville Elementary, Red Cedar Elementary, River Ridge Academy, St. Helena Elementary and Whale Branch Elementary.\r\n\r\nConsolidated reading classes will be offered at:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Broad River Elementary\r\n· Bluffton Elementary\r\n· Coosa Elementary\r\n· Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts\r\n· Port Royal Elementary</p>', 'Below-grade-level readers to attend in extended school year program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'below-grade-level-readers-to-attend-in-extended-school-year-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27803', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27805, 4, '2016-03-17 07:57:12', '2016-03-17 11:57:12', '<em>Photo above: Tallulah Henry and Suchir Shetty, eighth graders at Bridges Preparatory School in historic downtown Beaufort, celebrate being named South Carolina Junior Scholars.</em>\r\n\r\nTallulah Henry and Suchir Shetty, eighth grade students at Bridges Preparatory School in downtown Beaufort, earned the distinction of being named South Carolina Junior Scholars for their academic talents.\r\n\r\nThe state Department of Education developed the Junior Scholars program more than 20 years ago to identify eighth grade students with exceptional talent. The program’s purpose is to identify and then nurture those students to promote their scholastic achievement.\r\n\r\nIn addition to being named Junior Scholars, both Bridges Prep students were inducted this year into the National Junior Honor Society. Bridges Prep is a free, state-chartered school open to all students in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nBeyond their academic strengths, Suchir plays the xylophone in the Bridges Pep band. Tallulah is also musically inclined, as she plays the piano and is learning to play the ukulele.\r\n\r\n“These are two of our many outstanding students,” Interim Head of School Dr. Bob Bohnstengel said. “It’s quite an achievement to be named a South Carolina Junior Scholar, and I am confident both of them have very bright futures.”\r\n\r\nBridges Preparatory School was chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012 and opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since then, enrollment has grown by 42 percent. For the 2016-2017 school year, Bridges Prep will expand to ninth grade.', 'Bridges Prep students earn Junior Scholar title', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bridges-prep-students-earn-junior-scholars-title', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27805', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27809, 4, '2016-03-17 06:04:38', '2016-03-17 10:04:38', '[caption id=\"attachment_27814\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"193\"]<img class=\" wp-image-27814\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC0025-1-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"Regimental Surgeon Fuji O\'Hara, left, shows Dr. Kurt Labberton, his surgical instrument collection. O\'Hara said all of his instruments are authentic and many were actually used to perform 19th century surgery.\" width=\"193\" height=\"260\" /> Regimental Surgeon Fuji O\'Hara, left, shows Dr. Kurt Labberton, his surgical instrument collection. O\'Hara said all of his instruments are authentic and many were actually used to perform 19th century surgery. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Pvt. Marvin Alonzo, center, of Greer, SC portrays members of the First SC Regiment of African American descent. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2><em>Re-enactors stage an encampment of Union forces that occupied Beaufort in 1862 following the Battle of Port Royal in 1861</em></h2>\r\nThe 50th Pennsylvania Regiment, Union forces that occupied Beaufort in 1862 following the Battle of Port Royal (November 1861), were brought to life by more than 30 re-enactors who staged an encampment in the Arsenal Courtyard this past weekend. They camped out in the walled courtyard space, dividing into a “4 corners” focus, that displayed Brigade Headquarters, a commissary and army Sutlers (traveling tradesmen who supplied the troops); infantry life and equipment; Northern missionaries and abolitionists; Freedmen; and the First South Carolina Regiment, which was comprised of soldiers of African American descent.\r\n\r\nActivities included cooking over open fires, an infantry drill, classes in session at a Freedmen school, a book signing by celebrated authors Stephen Wise and Lawrence Rowland, a march through town to Cannon Park, a visit to the National Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony and an oyster roast for the re-enactors. Now that’s the way to learn about history!\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"27816,27815,27813,27810,27812\"]\r\n\r\n<em>Photos above by Bob Sofaly.</em>', 'Witnessing history', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'witnessing-history', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:20:25', '2016-03-17 03:20:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27809', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27821, 4, '2016-03-17 06:03:21', '2016-03-17 10:03:21', '<em>Photo above: Fox Jewelers in 1941 when the store originally opened — notice the two gas lights on either side of the sign. </em>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\nIt is hard to imagine any store making it to the 75 year mark in this day and age. Stores seem to come and go with the ebb and flow of our local tides. But not Bay Street Jewelers. They have been in business right on Bay Street since Ben Fox first opened their doors in pre-war 1941. Then it was known as Fox Jewelers and later became Bay St. Jewelers.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27822\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27822\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/COVER-TERRI-AND-MARK-STOKES-2-e1458183986329-300x257.jpg\" alt=\"Terri and Mark Stokes celebrate the oldest remaining store on Bay Street.\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" /> Terri and Mark Stokes celebrate the oldest remaining store on Bay Street.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBay Street was the first full-line jewelry store to come to Beaufort. After Ben’s retirement in 1978, his daughter and son-in law, Phyllis and Paul Isaac, purchased the business. Mark Stokes, an AGS Certified Gemologist and a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, CA was hired as a manager in 1983. Mark had previously worked for two other family guild stores, Galloway &amp; Moseley Jewelers in his hometown of Sumter, SC and Sylvan Jewelers in Columbia, SC.\r\n\r\nIn 1991, Mark and his wife, Terri, a graduate of USC with a degree in Business Administration – Management, purchased the historic downtown jewelry store and renamed it Bay Street Jewelers. Estate jewelry, contemporary jewelry, family hand-me-downs that need up-dating are the bread-and-butter of their business.\r\n\r\nBay Street Jewelers is a member of several elite industry groups. The most impressive one is the American Gem Society (AGS). According to their website “The American Gem Society was founded in 1934 by a small group of leading jewelers. Their goal was to create an organization that could help protect the jewelry-buying public from fraud and false advertising. Today, we’re proud to say their vision has become a reality… Only 1 in 20 jewelers have met the exacting requirements necessary for membership. To join AGS, every member must go through a peer-reviewed application process followed by an annual recertification exam. This process ensures that every AGS member you meet is at the top of their game, and more importantly, each one has pledged to protect you, the consumer.”\r\n\r\nBay Street Jewelers also belongs to the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC); the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO); and the Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO). They are also a member of Jewelers of America (JA) and very involved in the South Carolina Jewelers Association (SCJA), where Mark and Terri are both past Presidents.\r\n\r\nBay Street Jewelers does business the old fashioned way – they take pride in their store and believe in building business based on long-term client relationships – the Southern Hospitality approach. Starting with Ben Fox, the store has always put customers and friends first. In the old days, Ben would be the first one there to help a friend or client in need. And the ladies keep talking about his great dancing ability which seems to have made him somewhat of a legend around these parts, at least with the ladies! I guess that is one way to ingratiate yourself with the local wives and mothers.\r\n\r\nMark says, “The store does regular repair work and provides a great atmosphere to consider a new jewelry addition to your family, but we love custom designing and consulting. I handle appraisals and what a thrill it is to me to have the honor to appraise family heirlooms and discuss their history with their current owner.” Mark shared a story with me about a lady who wanted a Tourmaline in very specific “wine” color, in a very large size. Mark said, “I got to be a detective for this nice lady searching for the perfect 15-20 carat Tourmaline and then I got to turn it into a stunning dinner ring! Now that was fun!”\r\n\r\nSeventy-five years is no easy feat. But looking at the store, and talking with their staff, you understood why clients call them “family.” I suspect Beaufort will have a Bay Street Jewelers for another decade or six.', 'Bay Street Jewelers turns 75', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bay-street-jewelers-turns-75', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:21:17', '2016-03-17 03:21:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27821', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27826, 4, '2016-03-17 06:05:36', '2016-03-17 10:05:36', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education voted <span data-term=\"goog_786903561\">this week</span> to shift district schools’ opening bell times beginning with the 2016-17 school year in order to provide later start times at middle and high schools.\r\n\r\nScientific studies show that sleep-deprived adolescents often suffer physical and mental health problems, an increased risk of automobile accidents and declines in academic performance.  Researchers say that because of hormonal changes that occur in adolescence, teens’ bodies are not ready to go to sleep earlier at night.\r\n\r\nWith the exception of Hilton Head Island schools, the district’s elementary schools will begin classes about <span data-term=\"goog_786903562\">8 a.m.</span> and high schools will begin classes about <span data-term=\"goog_786903563\">9 a.m.</span>  Hilton Head Island High School moved its starting time from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in a pilot initiative that began two years ago, and the adjacent elementary and middle schools scheduled their start times around the high school.\r\n\r\n“We’re adjusting our schedules as adults in order to do what’s best for children,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “Teens are being asked to focus and learn, and in some cases get in a car and drive to school, at a time when their brains are having difficulty staying awake.”\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island High’s delayed start times have seen positive results.\r\n\r\n“We’re seeing fewer students late to school, fewer disciplinary referrals and more students on the Honor Roll,” said Hilton Head Island High Principal Amanda O’Nan.  “I can’t imagine going back.”\r\n\r\nO’Nan said that feedback from students and parents has been overwhelmingly in favor of the change.  “The kids say they’re more awake and more alert in class.  Their initial reaction was how nice it was for the sun to be up as they made their way to school.  Our parents are on board, too.”\r\n\r\nIn an official policy statement published in 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that middle and high schools delay the start of class to <span data-term=\"goog_786903565\">8:30 a.m.</span> or later.\r\n\r\n“Chronic sleep loss in children and adolescents is one of the most common – and easily fixable – public health issues in the U.S. today,” said pediatrician Judith Owens, lead author of the AAP policy statement, “School Start Times for Adolescents.”\r\n\r\n“The research is clear that adolescents who get enough sleep have a reduced risk of being overweight or suffering from depression, are less likely to be involved in automobile accidents, and have better grades, higher standardized test scores and an overall better quality of life,” Owens said.  “Studies have shown that delaying early school start times is one key factor that can help adolescents get the sleep they need to grow and learn.”\r\n\r\nOther studies have documented that the average American adolescent is sleep-deprived. Among those studies was a National Sleep Foundation poll that found 59 percent of students in Grades 6-8 and 87 percent of high school students were getting less than the recommended 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep on school nights.\r\n\r\nIndividual Beaufort County schools will determine their precise daily schedules later this spring and communicate those schedules to parents.  Elementary schools would begin classes about <span data-term=\"goog_786903566\">8 a.m.</span> and end about <span data-term=\"goog_786903567\">3 p.m.</span>  High schools would begin classes about <span data-term=\"goog_786903568\">9 a.m.</span> and end about <span data-term=\"goog_786903569\">4 p.m.</span>\r\n\r\nMoss said the district would look at offering expanded adult supervision at schools to accommodate parents whose work schedules affect their ability to drop off or pick up students at the new times.', 'Beaufort County Schools to shift schools’ 2016-17 bell times', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-schools-to-shift-schools-2016-17-bell-times', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:19:32', '2016-03-17 03:19:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27826', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27829, 4, '2016-03-17 07:30:02', '2016-03-17 11:30:02', '<em>Photo above: Ron &amp; Elaine Cheek with friends from Ottawa, Canada Barbara-Ann &amp; Jerry Belomo.  Jerry is sporting a bandage on his finger from an oyster accident.</em>\r\n\r\nA recent past weekend provided the perfect day for the traditional Oyster Roast and 5K Run to benefit Beaufort Charities. This organization is a 501 C (3) governed by a seven member board of directors, and is its 41st year. To-date, they have raised over $1,100,000 which has been distributed to more than a dozen local need organizations in Beaufort County. The Oyster Roast is a celebration of a Lowcountry staple being enjoyed with nothing more than a bucket and a beer and the requisite knife.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"27830,27832,27841,27838,27855,27844,27857,27837\"]', 'Annual Oyster Roast and 5K to benefit Beaufort Charities hits the $1,000,000 mark in funds raised', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'annual-oyster-roast-and-5k-to-benefit-beaufort-charities-hits-the-1000000-mark-in-funds-raised', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:32:21', '2016-03-17 03:32:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27829', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27831, 4, '2016-03-17 07:23:20', '2016-03-17 11:23:20', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Beaufort, USA, announced recently a partnership that will result in Main Street Beaufort serving as an affiliate of the Chamber. This new affiliation status will allow Main Street Beaufort to continue its 30 year success in revitalizing downtown as well as deliver its reputable annual festivals that draw thousands of attendees year after year to the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\nMain Street Beaufort will become a Chamber affiliate effective March 11, 2016 and the first festival organized and executed from this new partnership will be the annual A Taste of Beaufort event this May. A full-time position will be created at the Chamber to support these festivals and events.\r\n\r\nAs part of its newfound affiliate status, Main Street Beaufort will remain a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, retaining membership with Main Street South Carolina and National Main Street Center. Three Main Street Beaufort board members will join the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Board and the current chairperson from the Main Street Beaufort board will have a seat on the Chamber\'s executive committee. Current members in good standing of Main Street Beaufort will automatically become members of the Chamber, receiving benefits for the remainder of their membership year.\r\n\r\n\"We are pleased to announce our union with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce,\" said Mary Ann Thomas, Chair of Main Street Beaufort. \"By combining our resources we can continue to thrive as an organization. We look forward to continuing to host those beloved annual events that our community is known for, and anticipate nothing but continued growth and success in 2016.', 'Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Main  Street Beaufort, USA, announce affiliate partnership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-regional-chamber-of-commerce-and-main-street-beaufort-usa-announce-affiliate-partnership', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:23:49', '2016-03-17 03:23:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27831', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27836, 4, '2016-03-17 07:24:09', '2016-03-17 11:24:09', '[caption id=\"attachment_27842\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27842\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BUSINESS-Entrepreneur-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Pat Snelson of Hilton Head Island (right) with her check.\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /> Pat Snelson of Hilton Head Island (right) with her check.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAfter an overwhelming response from the entrepreneurial community and 73 entries submitted from throughout the country, winners were recently chosen for Hilton Head Island Economic Development Corporation\'s first-ever \"Bring Your Business Idea to Life\" contest. The contest was created to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to win a comprehensive array of prizes and support to help launch their businesses.\r\n\r\nMore than 150 business and community leaders attended the pitch competition at Poseidon Restaurant, where the six finalists gave “fast pitches” to a panel of well-known business leaders in the community serving as contest judges. Judges were Jason Allen, Chatham Capital Group; Terry Brubaker, Gladstone Investments; Jim Macleod, Coastal States Bank; and Leslie Richardson, Coligny Winners of the HHIEDC Bring Your Business Idea to Life contest and their business ideas were:\r\n\r\nFirst Place: Patricia Snelson of Hilton Head Island with her Tip Toes Custom Shoes.\r\n\r\nTip Toes will marry technology with traditional craftsmanship to produce “custom” footwear for the millions of women, men and children whose feet don’t conform to standard sizes. Tip Toes Custom Shoes will provide people who currently struggle with finding comfortable shoes (i.e., genetic anomalies, injuries, orthotics, work, sports) a reliable and repeatable method of procuring footwear that is both comfortable and stylish and which will reduce discomfort and improve their quality of life.\r\n\r\nAs First Place Winner, Patricia received a cash prize of $3,000; enrollment in the business incubator program at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation; business formation and trademark legal services from the Jolley Law Group, LLC (valued at $3,000); a marketing/branding package and expert business mentoring from SmartMarketing Communications (valued at $5,000); a multi-media print/digital advertising package to help launch the business (valued at more than $2,000); podcast and blog opportunities with The Creative Coast; and small business mentoring services from SCORE and the SBA. She also received SERG restaurant gift cards and a one-year membership to Powerhouse Gym.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the First Place winner, second and third place winners were also named. The following each received prize packages that included cash prizes of $1,500 and $1,000, respectively; legal services from the Jolley Law Group, LLC; participation in podcast and blog opportunities from The Creative Coast; as well as Powerhouse Gym memberships and SERG gift cards.\r\n\r\nSecond Place: Michael Tripka and David Arnal, Honey Horn Meadworks.\r\n\r\nIn developing Honey Horn Meadworks, Michael’s and David’s idea is to create a meadery (honey wine winery) for the production and sale of the world’s oldest fermented beverage, mead. Mead, a fermented product similar to wine, is made using honey as the main fermentable ingredient. In creating Honey Horn Meadworks, they plan to include a tasting room and on-site retail sales of mead, as well as tours.\r\n\r\nThird Place: Matt Papka, elev8bikes.\r\n\r\nMatt Papka created elev8bikes to help people feel comfortable while mounting/dismounting their bikes, as well as to help them feel less uncomfortable while starting and stopping. In designing and patenting the elev8bike, customers enjoy maximum leg extension while feeling safe and secure – empowering many types of riders and helping people ride with confidence. Elev8bikes are also designed to serve people with physical challenges, including those with cerebral palsy, neuropathy, MS, diabetes and other issues.\r\n\r\nThe event also featured a special “Audience Choice” award, which was presented to Kraig Blatchley and Daniel Brock. Blatchley Power, Inc. is engaged in advanced research and development of new alternative electrical power generation through original equipment manufacturing of an energy generative pump – created to drastically change the energy production industry. They received a check for $500 and other business support services to help in the company’s continued development.\r\n\r\n“We were excited to see both the large number of entries we received for our first Bring Your Business Idea to Life contest, and the exceptional quality of business ideas that were presented through this competition,” said Don Kirkman, Executive Director of the Hilton Head Island Economic Development Corporation. “This contest was a great way for us to validate the large number of entrepreneurs with new business ideas who reside in the Lowcountry. Working with our small business and entrepreneurial resource partners, we look forward to supporting the winners and all of the contest applicants.”', 'Hilton Head Entrepreneur wins first prize', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-entrepreneur-wins-first-prize', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:25:22', '2016-03-17 03:25:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27836', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27847, 4, '2016-03-17 07:25:35', '2016-03-17 11:25:35', 'On July 2nd, 2015, a generous group of anonymous donors, moved by the tragic murders at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church and Charleston’s remarkable response to the shooting, created a $3.2 million scholarship fund in honor of Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney. Coastal Community Foundation today announced that the anonymous donors have selected the Foundation to manage the Fund and its companion program, the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program. This scholarship program will promote access to higher education for African American students by awarding scholarships and providing supportive resources.\r\n\r\n“Students participating in the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program will have the opportunity to receive not just financial assistance, but to join a growing community of exceptional young leaders from the Lowcountry,” stated Darrin Goss, Sr., President and CEO of Coastal Community Foundation. “We are proud to play some small part in Reverend Pinckney’s legacy through this scholarship program.”\r\n\r\n“I am pleased that students who might not otherwise have access to higher education or these kinds of supportive services will benefit from the funds raised in my husband’s memory. Access to a quality education is essential in the fight for social justice. I have devoted my professional life to educational initiatives and I look forward to working with Coastal Community Foundation on this important project,” said Jennifer Pinckney, Reverend Pinckney’s widow.\r\n\r\nIn addition to financial support, the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program will provide pre-college training and assistance, contact and support from program staff each school year and invitations to workshops and events during each student’s tenure as a “Reverend Pinckney Scholar”. It is anticipated that scholarship awards will range from $5,000 - $10,000 annually, and students will be eligible to renew awards for up to four years of higher education. The Foundation anticipates selecting eight scholarship winners in the first year and expanding the program in subsequent years.\r\n\r\nFormer Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. stated, “On behalf of the anonymous donors, we are very pleased to be working with Coastal Community Foundation on this scholarship. The Foundation’s expertise in scholarship administration and long-standing community history make it the best in the field to run this scholarship program, paying a fitting tribute to Reverend Pinckney’s legacy.”\r\n\r\nThis year, scholarship applications are open to African American students whose permanent residence is in Beaufort, Charleston or Jasper Counties, to include immediate family members of the victims of last June’s shooting. Selection criteria include, but are not limited to, substantial financial need, academic performance and leadership and academic potential. The scholarship selection committee will also look for character traits and aspirations in applicants that will serve as a fitting legacy to the life of the Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney.\r\n\r\nFormer Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.; Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; William Lewis, Jr., who were critical to the establishment of the scholarship last summer, have agreed to advise Coastal Community Foundation on the scholarship process. In addition, Mrs. Pinckney will join them in advising the Foundation and be involved in program events.\r\n\r\nApplications will be available online at www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org and will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 15, 2016. Visit the web link above for further details on the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program or contact Sydney Meeks Fowler at scholarships@coastalcommunityfoundation.org or (843) 723-3635.\r\n\r\n<em>About Coastal Community Foundation: Coastal Community Foundation empowers individuals, families and organizations to make a lasting impact through permanent, endowed funds for charitable giving. The Foundation serves Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry and Jasper counties. To learn more, go to www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org or call (843) 723-3635.</em>', 'New scholarship is established at Coastal Community Foundation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-scholarship-is-established-at-coastal-community-foundation', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:26:20', '2016-03-17 03:26:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27847', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27854, 4, '2016-03-17 07:26:35', '2016-03-17 11:26:35', 'The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe as a way to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones who lost, and take action to finish the fight against cancer once and for all.\r\n\r\nRelay For Life events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Individuals and teams raise funds and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Chapter of Relay for Life is gathering to kick off this year’s fundraising season.\r\n\r\nGuests will hear how the community has benefited from funds raised in past years, honor local cancer survivors, and learn how this year’s theme of “paint the world purple” will serve to save lives from cancer. Teams can register for the event which will be held on October 28th.\r\n\r\nSo on Monday, March 21 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Keyserling Cancer Center located at 1680 Ribaut Road, join the many dedicated Beaufortonians determined to do what they can to fight cancer. Wendy Pollitzer, Beaufort’s Community Manager for Relay For Life and Sue Fillmore, Beaufort’s Event Lead Team volunteer, will engage new and existing team captains and members with videos and information, offer fundraising ideas and answer any questions about the 2016 event. Please contact Wendy Pollitzer at Wendy.Pollitzer@cancer.orgor or 843-263-3216 to RSVP.', 'American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Beaufort to hold kickoff on Monday, March 21 at Keyserling Cancer Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'american-cancer-society-relay-for-life-of-beaufort-to-hold-kickoff-on-monday-march-21-at-keyserling-cancer-center', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:27:06', '2016-03-17 03:27:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27854', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27860, 4, '2016-03-17 07:27:23', '2016-03-17 11:27:23', 'Rabbi Moshe Edelman, a creative, inspiring and scholarly teacher, will be the guest of Congregation Beth Israel in Beaufort on Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26. As a Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Edelman will be teaching in the Synagogue at 401 Scotts St. in Beaufort on a variety of interesting topics. Guests are welcome; there is no cost, but donations are welcome.\r\n\r\nOn Friday evening at 7 p.m., Rabbi Edelman will discuss Purim, after the fact, exploring how this holiday is not a “kids-only” time. He will show how the quintessential episode of anti-Semitism rests within the scroll of Esther, and talk about the contemporary lessons of Purim’s past and present.\r\n\r\nSaturday morning at 10 a.m., Rabbi Edelman will give a talk entitled, “As the World Turns: Generations Emerge.” The Rabbi will talk about the duality of life events like a child being born, while, at the same time, an elderly woman dies in another locale. A husband must purchase a grave to mourn his long-time wife, as he fears facing the reality of becoming a “single parent.” He will discuss how parenting and grand-parenting skills are poorly (or rarely) ever taught.\r\n\r\nSaturday afternoon, from 4-6 p.m., the Rabbi will give a talk on “A Strategy for Jewish Life.” Rabbi Edelman will help participants discover how to create a sacred persona and to build a communal holiness.\r\n\r\nFor 19 years, Rabbi Edelman had been a well-respected and popular rabbi-teacher with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. A resident of New York, he served as Rabbi of the North Shore Jewish Center in Port Jefferson Long Island for 17 years. He helped build the congregation to over 800 families with passionate commitments to Shabbat observance, Torah study, pilgrimages to Israel for teens, families and senior adults.', 'Rabbinical Scholar to visit Beth Israel Synagogue', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'rabbinical-scholar-to-visit-beth-israel-synagogue', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:27:51', '2016-03-17 03:27:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27860', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(27864, 4, '2016-03-17 07:28:01', '2016-03-17 11:28:01', '[caption id=\"attachment_27865\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"177\"]<img class=\"wp-image-27865\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/COMMUNITY-Diane-Marty-Raffone-of-Sun-City-at-Campbell-Chapel-AME-2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Diane &amp; Marty Raffone of Sun City at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church.\" width=\"177\" height=\"236\" /> Diane &amp; Marty Raffone of Sun City at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTheresa White, CEO of the non-profit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network, submitted Sun City Hilton Head resident Marty Raffone\'s photo of him and his wife, Diane, delivering donations bound for Liberia to the historic Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Bluffton.\r\n\r\nDiane\'s Raffone\'s appeal to her fellow members of the Family Slide Dancers of Sun City resulted in the largest single donation to the collection drive initiated by students at Savannah State University. White organized five Beaufort County collection sites for donations in support of SSU\'s \"Operation SHEA\" otherwise known as Sending Humanitarian Education Abroad. The shipment of supplies that will help families recovering from Ebola is expected to arrive in West Africa in April.', 'Hilton Head residents recognized for contribution in aiding Ebola victims', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-residents-recognized-for-contribution-in-aiding-ebola-victims', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:32:05', '2016-03-17 03:32:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27864', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27868, 4, '2016-03-17 07:39:08', '2016-03-17 11:39:08', '<em>Photo above: Commissioner Denise Parsick with SC Representative Jeff Bradley, Beaufort District 123.</em>\r\n<h2>Parsick wins 2015 Commissioner of the Year</h2>\r\nBeaufort Soil &amp; Water Conservation District is proud to announce that Commissioner Denise Parsick was selected by the SC Association of Conservation Districts (SCACD) as 2015 Commissioner of the Year. She was recognized and awarded a plaque at the SCACD Annual Meeting in Columbia, SC on February 23. The award was presented at the SCACD Legislative Dinner and Ms. Parsick is pictured with SC Representative Jeff Bradley, Beaufort District 123. The Beaufort Conservation Board informed her of the award at their monthly board meeting on Feb 11th and celebrated her state wide achievement.\r\n\r\nMs. Parsick was recognized for her variety of volunteer activities which educate our County residents and visitors about preserving our precious natural resources. She and the Beaufort Conservation District have taken on the particularly difficult task of promoting best management practices to protect the water quality of our creeks, rivers, and ocean. She participated on several County boards on behalf of Beaufort Conservation District demonstrating her dedication and knowledge.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27869\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"120\"]<img class=\" wp-image-27869\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-Michael_Kuehn_Headshot-2-e1458185796219-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Michael P. Kuehn, CFA® \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" /> Michael P. Kuehn, CFA®[/caption]\r\n<h2>Dividend Assets Capital continues to grow</h2>\r\nDividend Assets Capital, LLC (DAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael P. ‘Mick’ Kuehn, CFA®, and Philip T. Scully to its Research Team.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27872\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"121\"]<img class=\" wp-image-27872\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-Philip_Scully_Headshot-2-e1458185858590-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Philip T. Scully\" width=\"121\" height=\"121\" /> Philip T. Scully[/caption]\r\n\r\nMr. Kuehn joined DAC as Senior Research Analyst with more than 15 years of experience in equity analysis and portfolio management. He earned his Certified Financial Analyst designation in 2009 and obtained FINRA licenses 7 and 66. Mr. Kuehn earned his MBA from University of Denver and his BS in Business Administration from University of Colorado at Boulder. He will concentrate on equities research for DAC.  Mr. Scully, Senior Research Analyst, joined the DAC team in December with more than nine years of experience in equity analysis and energy research. He earned his MBA from Georgetown University and his BA in Political Science from Kenyon College in Ohio. He relocated here from California. He will also concentrate on equities research for the team.\r\n\r\nDividend Assets Captial, LLC is located at 1323 May River Road, Suite 202 in Bluffton.\r\n<h2>Nurse practitioner joins Beaufort Memorial OBGYN Specialists</h2>\r\nBeaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists have added a highly skilled nurse practitioner to its medical team to better serve patients at the busy Beaufort practice and at Beaufort Memorial Harrison Peeples Health Care Center in Varnville, SC.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27871\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27871\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-BMH-MaggieBiscelgia-2-e1458185928112-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Maggie Bisceglia, CRNP\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Maggie Bisceglia, CRNP[/caption]\r\n\r\nMaggie Bisceglia, CRNP, brings more than 30 years of medical experience to the OB-GYN team. Most recently, Bisceglia worked as an OB-GYN nurse practitioner at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA. Bisceglia earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. Her nursing experience includes three years in Allegheny General Hospital’s Labor and Delivery and High Risk Ante-Partum units and 13 years at Pittsburgh’s Passavant Hospital, where she served in the Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum and GYN units and with the general surgery team in the OR.\r\n\r\n“I am excited to welcome nurse practitioner Maggie Bisceglia to our practice,” said Dr. Tolbert. “She has specialized in women\'s care for years and, in addition to her ability to provide our patients with routine gynecological and pregnancy care, her expertise in bio-feedback for pelvic floor dysfunction will enable us to offer Lowcountry women a conservative option to address an increasingly prevalent problem.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists is located in Suite 210 of Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Road and at 1000 W. Pine Street in Varnville, SC. To make an appointment with Bisceglia call (843) 522-7820.\r\n<h2>Zeoli of Beaufort wins 2015 Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management</h2>\r\nThe South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA) held their annual conference in Myrtle Beach recently where Major David Zeoli (Deputy Director of Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office Emergency Management) was presented with the SCEMA award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession.', 'Who’s News for the week of March 17th-23rd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-march-17th-23rd', '', '', '2016-03-16 23:40:57', '2016-03-17 03:40:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27868', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27876, 4, '2016-03-24 19:42:33', '2016-03-24 23:42:33', '<b>Community meeting to be held in Bluffton</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Council members Cynthia Bensch of District 7 and Rick Caporale of District 8 will host a community meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting will take place in the large meeting room of the Bluffton Branch Library at 120 Palmetto Way. The purpose of the meeting is to allow residents an opportunity to share their concerns. Residents do not need to register in advance for the meeting. For more information, contact Council member Bensch or Council member Caporale by email at cbensch@bcgov.net or rcaporale@bcgov.net or by phone at 843-255-2191 (Cynthia Bensch) or 843-255-2194 (Rick Caporale).\r\n\r\n<b>Women\'s health and wellness fair scheduled </b>\r\n\r\nMy Sisters Keeper and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority present an event designed to empower encourage and inspire women to live their best lives. Plus it is an easy way to get free health screenings and lots of important health and wellness news. This event will be held on March 26th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Kate Gleason Park behind Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nAs a bonus for attending, you can work out for 1 hour with Personal Trainer Extraordinaire Jeff Lewis – for free! Register today at www.eventbrite.com.\r\n\r\nLocal exhibitors who will be there are: Herban Marketplace, Veganist Michelle Grandy, Good Neighbor Medical Clinic, The Gullah Nurses, The Works Pilates, Mary Kay Rep. Lattannisha Roberts, Marie Beldon Massage Therapist, Gertha Dansby Total Life Change, Artizen Yoga and Massage, and many, many more!\r\n\r\n<b>Join volunteers for an Integrative Healing Arts Sampler</b>\r\n\r\nAn Integrative Healing Arts Sampler will be held on Saturday, March 26th between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 705 Bladen St., in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nJoin our health care volunteers for 20-minute sessions of Chiropractic, Counseling, Healing Touch, massage, and more. These creative therapies in a clinical, nurturing, and integrative environment are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services or without insurance for counseling. Cost of $10 per session goes toward the non-profit operating expenses. Prayer, scholarship applications for free services, and gift certificates also available onsite. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org for more information or call 843-770-9947.\r\n\r\n<b>Travel back in time to the 1890’s and Spanish American War </b>\r\n\r\nTour Historic Fort Freemont on Saturday, March 26th. Docent-led tour begins at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Helena Branch Beaufort County Public Library. Learn the history, see a scale model of Fort Fremont as it stood in 1898, and travel down Land’s End Road to walk through the remains of the fortifications.\r\n\r\nThe tour lasts approximately 2 hours. For more information visit fortfremont.org or call the St. Helena Library at 843-255-6487. This event is free and open to the public. No reservations required.\r\n\r\n<b>RIY (Reiki Infused Yoga) is back for 2016 </b>\r\n\r\nThursday, March 31st at 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. , join \"The Laughing Yogini,\" Brittney Hiller and Reiki Master, Chris \"Sutty\" Suddeth at the Port Royal Wetlands Amphitheater at the top of Paris Avenue.\r\n\r\nGentle Yoga stretching and the Spirit-Guided Life-Force Energy of Reiki combine for a family friendly, all ages welcome, opportunity for healing and unwinding after a long day. Commune with nature in the evening shade and your Lowcountry neighbors in the process.\r\n\r\nWhat to bring: Yoga Mat or towel to practice on and a water bottle. Consider bringing a notebook to write down inspirations that may come. This class is free of charge and \"Kajarma\" will be available if you\'d like to honor our time and energy with a gift. Text or call Brittney (843) 263-0320 or Sutty (843) 263-2397 with any questions.\r\n\r\n<b>Bluffton Elementary to hold PTO Fun Run </b>\r\n\r\nBluffton Elementary PTO Fun Run will be held on April 1st and is a fundraiser to help support the School Choice of Animation, Creation and Design. They are working to create a MakerSpace for our school. Call the school at (843) 706-8500 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser </b>\r\n\r\nThe Childcare Staff of the YMCA of Beaufort County will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 2nd from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. Pancakes, sausage and beverages will be served from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA Annual Scholarship Fund which directly aids our community through financial assistance for YMCA preschool, afterschool, summer camp, sports and aquatic programs. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child and kids age 2 and under are free. Donations welcomed. Contact Hannah Manning at hannahmymca@gmail.com or 832-522-9622 for more information.\r\n\r\n<b>Congressman Sanford </b><b>to give legislative update</b>\r\n\r\nThe Greater Bluffton Republican Club is pleased to announce that their next meeting will be held at Rose Hill Golf Club at 4 Clubhouse Dr. on Monday, April 4, 2016. We are honored to have Congressman Mark Sanford join us. He will give a legislative update, discuss our Second Amendment rights, and will answer questions from the crowd.\r\n\r\n<b>Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association kicks off their “Lunch and Learn” series </b>\r\n\r\nIt’s back! That great summer gardening series, Lunch and Learn, begins Saturday, April 16th in the Gazebo at the Port Royal Farmers’ Market , and continues each Saturday until September 10th. This award winning series of classes, workshops and lectures is free to the public and no registration is required. The 2016 series will ably be kicked off by noted Landscape Designer, J. Weidner, who will show how to have a beautiful garden every season of the year. Master Gardeners and other professionals share their skills and knowledge to help the Lowcountry gardener meet the challenges of this hot and humid climate. Door prizes are abundant, and chances are good that you’ll go home with a unique plant grown right here in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nStop at the Farmers’ Market for a great lunch, and bring it and a folding chair to the Gazebo at noon, and share a little Lunching and Learning with people who love gardening as much as you do!\r\n\r\nThe Master Gardeners also hold a Plant Clinic at the Farmers’ Market from 9:00 until noon. They will answer your questions, and identify plants, pests and diseases. The Plant Clinic and Lunch and Learn are brought to you by the volunteers of the Lowcountry Master Gardener Association.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>2015 “Lunch and Learn” Schedule</b></p>\r\n<b>•  April 16</b> - Program title: <em>Low Maintenance Gardening</em><i> </i>with speaker J. Weidner. Flowering Shrubs and Long Blooming Perennials\r\n\r\n<b>•  April 23 </b>- Program title: <em>Ferns…..for Texture and Shape </em>with speaker Gary Baker. Explore these underused perennials.\r\n\r\n<b>•  April 30</b> - Program title: <em>Gardening for the Physically Challenged and Just Plain Lazy Gardener </em>with speaker Alice Massey. We were thunder-stormed out last year! Tips and tools to help you get up, down and around the garden with the least effort.\r\n\r\n<b>•  May 7</b> - Program title: <em>Lasagna and Raised Bed Gardens</em> with speaker Laura Lee Rose. The no till, no dig, easy method to garden.\r\n\r\n<b>•  May 14</b> - Program title: <em>Container and Small Pond Water Gardens </em>with speaker Sandra Educate. Hands down, the lowest maintenance gardens there are.\r\n\r\n<b>•  May 21</b> - Program title: <em>Basics of Good Garden Design </em>with speaker Sheila Drouin. Start with good basics and create the garden of your dreams.\r\n\r\n<b>•  May 28</b> - Program title: <em>Fruiting Trees and Shrubs</em> with speaker Pete Godbey. Beautiful and edible. What more could you ask of a plant?\r\n\r\n<b>•  June 4</b> - Program title: <em>Bringing your Garden Indoors Shrubs</em> with speaker Victoria Bergesen. Invite your garden inside with natural décor.  show you the correct way to plant by planting one right here at the Gazebo.\r\n\r\n<b>•  June 11</b> - Program title: <em>Moon Gardens</em> with speaker Sandra Educate. Gardens are not just for the daytime. Get romantic!\r\n\r\n<b>•  June 18</b> - Program title: <em>Plant Propagation </em>with speaker Alice Massey. Free Plants!! What a concept!\r\n\r\n<b>•  June 25</b> - Program title: <em>A Rose Must Remain, With The Sun and The Rain…</em> with speakers Janet Bura and Becky Guinn. Yes, you can grow roses in the Lowcountry! Without creating a toxic waste dump.\r\n\r\n<b>•  July 2</b> - Program title: <em>Native Plants</em> with speaker Daniel Payne. Join the Back to Nature crowd. Well, sort of.\r\n\r\n<b>•  July 9</b> - Program title: <em>Why Plant Annuals?</em> with speaker Carol Guedalia. Garden elitists have given these garden staples a bad name. But they’re wrong!\r\n\r\n<b>•  July 16</b> - Program title: <em>Tough as Nails, Pretty as a Picture</em> with speaker Natalie Bowie. Think G.I. Jane. Just ‘cause you’re strong doesn’t mean you’re not gorgeous.\r\n\r\n<b>•  July 23</b> - Program title: <em>Succulents and Cacti</em> with speaker Lora Quincy. One of the best answers for water-smart gardening.\r\n\r\n<b>•  July 30</b> - Program title: <em>Wreaths, again! </em>with speakers Peggy Allard and Sandra Educate. Back by popular demand! A great workshop for making wreaths from found stuff.\r\n\r\n<b>•  August 6</b> - Program title: <em>The Real Secret Life of Bees </em>with speaker David Arnal. An expert to give you the back story on these essential creatures.\r\n\r\n<b>•  August 13</b> - Program title: <em>Discover Foliage Gardening</em> with speaker Joe Allard. Flowers aren’t the only way to bring color into your garden.\r\n\r\n<b>•  August 20</b> - Program title: <em>Fall Vegetable Gardening</em> with speaker Laura Lee Rose. One of our most popular classes.\r\n\r\n<b>•  August 27</b> - Program title: <em>Bulbs for the South</em> with speaker Sandra Educate. There are bulbs besides Tulips! We can grow bulbs year round in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\n<b>•  September 3</b> - Program title: <em>Getting Ready to Put Your Garden to Bed</em> (an interactive workshop). Come and share your ideas for winterizing your garden. Do you have an  easy method for winterizing tropicals, etc.?\r\n\r\n<b>•  September 10</b> - Program title: <em>Keeping it Growing</em> with speaker Amanda McNulty. Our signature season end class. Put on your crazy hats and join TV’s Amanda McNulty for our version of her popular TV show.', 'What To Do the week of March 24th-30th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-march-24th-30th', '', '', '2016-03-27 19:47:17', '2016-03-27 23:47:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27876', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27884, 4, '2016-03-24 19:50:54', '2016-03-24 23:50:54', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nTherapy dogs are really wonderful. These dogs, when certified, visit both the young and old in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, re-habilitation facilities, and just about any place you can find a patient of some sort. And research shows, a dog can make a difference for them.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-27885 size-large\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Screen-Shot-2016-03-27-at-7.52.24-PM-394x1024.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-03-27 at 7.52.24 PM\" width=\"394\" height=\"1024\" />I am not a therapy dog. I’m not good at staying in one place if there is food somewhere within 200 yards. But I know some therapy dogs and the difference they can make to an individual is truly amazing and enviable. A dog is non-judgmental. They don’t know what awful things have happened to you to get you in this place. They just know they like you and want to be around you especially if it involves a scratch behind the ears. When people see a dog, they usually smile. All of us dogs are cute in our own way. Maybe we remind the patient of their dog long ago or somehow we let a child know they will be OK.\r\n\r\nWe also give patients or residents something to look forward to – our next visit. The looking forward to is a huge plus for our aging population who may think all they have look forward to is the inevitable. How awful is that?\r\n\r\nWe have therapy dogs here in Beaufort County. Therapy Dogs International sent me the following note about their upcoming certification. If you think you would like to do this, give them a call to find out more information. You have to know and do specific things, and your dog does too, but it’s not an onerous task (my new word for the day). Give it a go and see. You may open a door to a whole new adventure for both you and your pet.\r\n\r\n<em>Does your dog have what it takes to be a therapy dog? Beaufort Chapter No. 229 of Therapy Dogs International will host a therapy dog pre-test clinic at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs Center, 100 Clear Water Way. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>There is no charge or minimum age for the clinic, but you must attend a clinic to be eligible to take the TDI test the following month. Before attending the clinic, please read the test requirements at www.tdi-dog.org. Dogs are required to wear a flat buckle collar with 6-foot leash. You must present your dog\'s up-to-date shot records. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>Four weeks later, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, the chapter will hold a TDI test at Bayview Manor, 11 Todd Drive. Space is limited and dogs must be more than one year old to take the test. Please allow 2 hours for the clinic and the test.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>Therapy dog-and-handler teams visit hospital, assisted living and nursing homes to bring emotional support to residents. They also participate in the “Tail-Waggin’ Tutor” program, helping children improve their reading skills at local elementary schools, and the YMCA.</em>\r\n\r\n<em>To register for the clinic and test, contact Lynn Stratton at TDI229beaufort@gmail.com or 843-522-0798.</em>', 'Does your dog have what  it takes to be a therapy dog?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'does-your-dog-have-what-it-takes-to-be-a-therapy-dog', '', '', '2016-03-27 19:53:22', '2016-03-27 23:53:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27884', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27887, 4, '2016-03-24 19:54:10', '2016-03-24 23:54:10', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nIt\'s not often we talk about a bottle of wine and a poker game in the same conversation. It\'s not even like talking about one segues into the other. But, with our usual good luck, today we get to do just that. Hopefully, we won\'t be playing poker while we do our lesson. Unless, of course, you must? Personally, I love our lessons, and I don\'t like playing poker at all. It hurts too much when I lose. Besides, my luck runs with our wines. Not in any cards I\'ve ever played. But, so as not to waste any time, we need to move on. We have multiple mini-lessons to cover. Multiple is good. We\'ll learn a lot. Mini is great. We can speed along and get to tasting sooner.\r\n\r\nLet\'s start with a review of the term \"claret.\" Years ago, this term referred to the red wines from Bordeaux. Especially in England. Years ago, like 300 or so, these red wines were not as dark a shade of red as they are now. They were, more accurately, \"claret\" colored. Because this name referred to Bordeaux wines, it makes sense that it still is used when discussing wines made from the same five grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Today, there are many California wineries that make red blends, using some combination of these grapes. Sometimes all five. Sometimes just two, or three, or four. All in their own chosen percentages. In previous lessons, we have enjoyed several of them.\r\n\r\nOne of these grapes, I don\'t think we\'ve ever really looked at. Petit Verdot. Definitely one of the lesser known grapes around. It was grown in the Bordeaux region of France before Cabernet Sauvignon was even thought of. Its name means \"small green.\" A reference, probably, to the fact that it ripens late. Which means it stays green longer on its vines. When Petit Verdot does ripen, it brings stout tannins, deep purple color and concentrated fruit flavors to wines. That means, outside of Bordeaux which is a relatively cool growing region, this grape has a chance to do more than it is known for. Argentina has some Petit Verdot wines that are 100% this variety and are huge, intense wines. With all the blends from California, that state has about 1,000 acres of it planted. Petit Verdot\'s aromas include dark fruits mixed with cedar, smoke, vanilla and spice. Its flavors are dense dark fruits like blackberry, blueberry, black cherry and black plum. On its own, the wines are dark, heavy and rich. In blends, even when diluted by other varieties, you can imagine what Petit Verdot can do.\r\n\r\nMurphy-Goode is our winery this week. This is a family owned and operated winery, being passed down to younger generations. It was started in 1985, by Tim Murphy, Dave Goode and Dave Ready. While they played a game of Liar\'s Dice. See, the games? With the wine? (Actually, one of their red blends is called \"Liar\'s Dice - a Zin based blend.) Over the years, since their first wine, more and more have been added. Especially red blends made with the Bordeaux varieties. And, like their parents, the younger generation mixes their wine making their fun. David Ready, Jr is the winemaker now. Work in the winery and the vineyards ends the day at tables under trees or in sheds playing cards and drinking their wines. What card game. \'All In\" poker. (I looked this term up and it means you play all the money or chips you have on the table. It\'s also known as \"table stakes.\") All In, though, is the name of their newest red blend wine. Claret. The current vintage has an Alexander Valley AVA and it is 42% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Merlot gives dark cherry aromas and flavors. The Cabernet brings blackberry and thyme notes to this wine. The Petit Verdot gives it richness and depth. And a hint of anise. Truly, a huge percentage of Petit Verdot in the world of California blends. The blend is aged for 14 months in oak barrels. French and American; old and new. A big, robust wine that will pair well with meat. Beef, of course, but lamb and game, too. It pairs well, too, with friends and family. And good times. They said so at Murphy-Goode. So All In it is. At least in my glass. For $16.99. Enjoy.', 'When is a bottle of wine like poker game?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'when-is-a-bottle-of-wine-like-poker-game', '', '', '2016-03-27 19:54:37', '2016-03-27 23:54:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27887', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27889, 4, '2016-03-24 19:55:11', '2016-03-24 23:55:11', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nThere is a strange transition taking place in my clothes closet right now. It happens each year. I discover that my black slacks and navy tops have migrated to the back of the closet and have been replaced with white pants and pastel colored capris. It always starts as a subtle change. I open up my closet and instead of my dark blue and brown dresses worn during the past few months, I begin to see the yellow, pink and green cotton dresses ready to be brought out. The winter clothes are somehow forgotten and the wool sweaters worn during January and February which were so important then are packed away as the cotton sweaters suddenly appear. Who knows what happened to my gloves that were only used a couple of times over the winter? My leather boots are lost in the back of the closet as the open toe shoes and sandals miraculously appear. It is actually fun to discover some summer clothes sitting in shopping bags, undoubtedly purchased at some year-end sale. Of course, to make room, I am required to give away the outfits that I have not worn in years. Even my husband starts rummaging around looking for short pants as the thermometer moves up. And the LL Bean fleece jackets he wears in the winter have disappeared.\r\n\r\nThis closet transition typically co-insides with the spring equinox which comes on March 20th. The equinox coupled with the daylight savings time change means that we get more of that South Carolina sun in the evening to warm us up and as we shed our coats and uncover our pale winter skin we put away our long sleeved shirts and put on our t-shirts. Even the straw hats hanging on hooks all winter are coming out of the closet as I am reminded of the strong southern sun.\r\n\r\nThen of course, Easter time brings its own colors and the decorated eggs seem to reflect the colors of the clothes that are coming out of my closet. Light green shirts and pastel blue slacks are not just for golfers now. Even the grass in our yard is shedding its winter browns and coming up a nice colorful green. So go ahead ladies, take out those Lily dresses. Men, put on those pastel colored slacks. Spring is here. Enjoy all those colors.', 'It\'s time to enjoy the colors of spring', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-time-to-enjoy-the-colors-of-spring', '', '', '2016-03-27 19:55:51', '2016-03-27 23:55:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27889', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27891, 4, '2016-03-24 19:56:14', '2016-03-24 23:56:14', '<em>Photo above: Osvaldo and Noris Mujica taken in 2016.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nThe patriarch and matriarch of one of Beaufort’s foremost families just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Osvaldo and Noris Mujica came to Beaufort in 1962 with their three children, Ozzie, Omar and Lizette, and the Mujica family now 33 strong has flourished here since. A fourth child, Otto, was born here.\r\n\r\nTheirs is a great American story.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27893\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"230\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27893\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/MUJICA-4-230x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Osvaldo and Noris Mujica on their wedding day in 1946.\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" /> Osvaldo and Noris Mujica on their wedding day in 1946.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Mujicas came to the US on one of the last planes out of Cuba before the Cuban Missile Crisis shut down flights to the US. Osvaldo had been running Sumner Pingree Jr.’s ’s 65,000 acre cattle ranch, Hacienda San Andres, since as a U.S. citizen Pingree had been forced to leave Cuba by the rise to power of the revolutionary Fidel Castro in 1959. These were desperate times. As the Castro government, the communists, consolidated power in the 1959-62 period they nationalized more and more of the Pingree family’s ranch.\r\n\r\nIn its day Hacienda San Andres was the chief rival of Texas’ King Ranch as the world’s top cattle ranch.\r\n\r\nOsvaldo Mujica, assigned by Pingree to run the ranch in his absence and the family’s adjacent 20,000 acre sugar-producing operation too, watched helplessly as the government piece-by-piece took over the majestic place. Yet he was clearly so inventive and so competent at running its operations that Castro ordered him to prepare to come to Havana and run all Cuba’s nationalized cattle operations. It was then in 1962, with the red handwriting indelibly on the wall, and after secret conversations with and firm assurances from Pingree, Osvaldo and Noris Mujica secreted their family out of Cuba to the US. With them were just the clothes they could fit into a couple of suitcases.\r\n\r\nExotically good-looking, smart and fun-loving – and with a brilliant and discreet father, and a doting mother -- the Mujica children were popular from the moment they stepped out of the station wagon in Beaufort. Grown up and parents (and grandparents and great-grandparents!) themselves now, each of Osvaldo and Noris’ four children has achieved success in their own ways. Ozzie and Omar each ran automotive businesses here for many years. Lizette was a Spanish professor at the University of South Carolina until she came home to Beaufort two years ago, and Otto is All State Insurance’s catastrophe specialist for the Southeast US.\r\n\r\nSumner Pingree, a leading Beaufort philanthropist, lived for many years at his Bray’s Island Plantation in Sheldon. In those days Osvaldo and Sumner were like brothers. More than a plantation manager, Osvaldo functioned more like a chief of staff or consigliere for Pingree who was biding his time raising cattle and hogs in Sheldon, and shooting and fishing around the world, while he awaited the opportunity to return to Cuba and reclaim his rights to Hacienda San Andres. It was an opportunity that never came to him.\r\n\r\nSumner Pingree, Jr. died quietly at his home on Bray’s Island, a few days before last Christmas. He was 88.\r\n\r\nOsvaldo had been with him in Cuba, at Huspah Plantation, at Bray’s Island while Bray’s was operated as a family-owned farm, and at Bray’s in the years after 1988 when Sumner transitioned the plantation to the outdoors-oriented community it is today.\r\n\r\nNow, with the gradual re-opening of Cuba to US citizens, in the upcoming years there will be opportunities for those who left in the 1959-62 period to revisit Cuba. Some Mujicas may take the opportunity to visit as tourists, but probably not Osvaldo and Noris. “South Carolina is our home,” Osvaldo says. “People ask me what I would change about my life … and I say nothing … I’ve had a wonderful life.\"', 'A Beaufort family marks a milestone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-beaufort-family-marks-a-milestone', '', '', '2016-03-27 21:01:51', '2016-03-28 01:01:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27891', 0, 'post', '', 2),
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(27895, 4, '2016-03-24 19:59:48', '2016-03-24 23:59:48', '<h2>Close encounters with Conroy</h2>\r\nFor many years I worked at publications in Beaufort, and my job as editor of The Island News afforded me the opportunity to write about events that author Pat Conroy attended and to admire him and his literary talents from a close distance.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27896\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27896\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/LETTER-TO-EDITOR-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Author Pat Conroy, right, was taking a break from signing books to watch the Water Festival Parade along Bay Street in 2011.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> Author Pat Conroy, right, was taking a break from signing books to watch the Water Festival Parade along Bay Street in 2011.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe news of his passing earlier this month saddened legions of fans across the nation who felt connected to this talented writer through his passionate prose and gift for storytelling. And as a Beaufortonian who experienced first-hand his role as a champion for the Lowcountry and our beautiful little town, I felt an intense sorrow too. But I recalled my encounters with him with sweet fondness.\r\n\r\nMy first memory of meeting Pat Conroy involved me covering a parade in downtown Beaufort for the paper. I was taking pictures of floats and families, and as I passed the locally owned McIntosh Book Store on Bay Street, I noticed a table set up outside. Conroy and fellow local author John Warley were signing books for enthusiastic passersby.\r\n\r\nI lingered around, looking for a chance to take a photo, but Conroy got up to watch the parade. He was talking to the owner of the bookstore, and I debated whether to say something (and not sound like an idiot) and finally gathered the courage to introduce myself. He was friendly and personable and I still remember trying to contain that giddy feeling inside that was screaming: “PAT CONROY IS TALKING TO ME! HE EVEN READS OUR PAPER! DON’T FREAK OUT. JUST BE COOL!! THIS IS SO COOL!”\r\n\r\nI asked to take a picture for the paper, and he willingly agreed and was pleasant. While this might sound like the anecdote of a star-struck young journalist — which, admittedly, it is — I would like to think of it as a testament to his character as someone who, despite his worldwide fame, was generous with his time and had a kindness and sense of humor that made him beloved by those who were fortunate enough to meet him, however brief.\r\n\r\nWhile the contributions Pat Conroy provided to Beaufort — from supporting local artists to helping preserve the area’s natural environment — deserve recognition, my second story may pale in comparison to his lasting accomplishments, but it is intended only for comic relief.\r\n\r\nEvery week at The Island News, the staff would have lunch at a local eatery and then I would write about it in a column called \"Lunch Bunch.\" Among the many awesome restaurants in Beaufort, Griffin Market stands alone for its authentic northern Italian cuisine and an exceptional dining experience. It was well known that this was one of Pat Conroy’s favorite restaurants in town. He even wrote a lengthy article about it in another local publication; of course it was amazingly crafted and, really, what more publicity could a small business ask for than to have Pat Conroy not only vouch for, but heartily endorse, your restaurant?\r\n\r\nNot long after his article ran, the Lunch Bunch was invited to dine at Griffin Market. As the person writing the review, I felt pressure for two reasons:\r\n\r\nOne, to try to accurately describe how seriously delicious and memorable the food is within a short amount of space.\r\n\r\nAnd two, because pretty much the only other person who had written about that restaurant was Pat Conroy. The absurdity of this is not lost on me.\r\n\r\nAs if this pressure as a novice writer wasn’t enough, on the day we ate there, at a large table nearby sat Pat Conroy with a group of family and friends. It was a humorous predicament to be in: Small town newspaper editor and young mom (yes, I brought my 8-month-old daughter with me to this intimate, upscale restaurant) versus this best-selling author and iconic figure of the literary world. I have no illusions about comparing my article to his, but I still laugh when I think of the whole situation.\r\n\r\nAfter hearing similar stories from friends and colleagues documenting memorable interactions with Pat Conroy, I hope the fact he was the source of so many treasured tales would make this master storyteller smile too.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"> <b>Pamela Brownstein</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Is the sky really falling?</h2>\r\nIn preparation for the development of The Village at Oyster Bluff the property was clear cut of timber, Walmart, Harris Teeter, probably a Taco Bell and other similar businesses are coming to Lady’s Island.  Each of these will involve site preparation and to varying degrees the removal of trees and will impact traffic.  All of these projects are signs that growth, both commercial and residential, is returning to Lady’s Island and the Beaufort area.  Is life, as we who live on Lady’s Island presently enjoy it, doomed to extinction by this growth?\r\n\r\nBefore delivering a eulogy for our community perhaps we should pause and look at where we have been and what has been done in preparation for this and future growth.   For example, the present zoning for Lady’s Island was specifically designed for the island by the Community Preservation Committee and became law in 1999.  Over the next 15 years that zoning guided the construction of 1,511 new homes and the arrival of almost 4,000 new residents to the island. Lady’s Island was the fastest growing residential area in northern Beaufort County.  However, it was not the fastest growing commercial area due to sky rocketing prices of commercial property in the Village Center.\r\n\r\nToday, zoning wise, the 14,000 acres of Lady’s Island is divided into 4 primary areas- 28% (4000 acres) is Community Preservation or residential (2 units per acre), 14% (2000 acres) is designated for existing Planned Unit Developments, 46% (6,500 acres) is Rural which allows one unit per 3 acres, 3% (451 acres) is commercial and 5% (over 700 acres) is under some form of conservation easement denying or limiting development.  This zoning will allow growth but even with the fastest rate of growth ever experienced on Lady’s Island it would take over 20 years for the island to reach anywhere near its capacity. Simply stated, the basic zoning that has been in place since 1999 has stood the test of intense residential growth. Can it be improved – certainly and should be in response to identified problem areas such as posed by the clear cutting of the Village of Oyster Bluff and the new Walmart site with its 20,000 truckloads of fill dirt. But the basic zoning of Lady’s Island has proven to be tested and valid.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of businesses such as Walmart and Harris Teeter on Lady’s Island is going to happen and with their arrival, regretfully, we will lose some forest and natural wildlife habitat. Walmart, Harris Teeter and other similar national commercial businesses are going to continue to be attracted to Lady’s Island by the 13,000 homes, with an average household income of $71,882, located within a 5 mile range of the commercial portion of the island.  As a result of these and similar demographics new businesses are going to seek to establish a presence on Lady’s Island. In most cases they will be allowed to do so, not because of incompetence on the part of planners or a lack of moral fiber on the part of elected officials, but rather for the simple fact that, as a general rule, we do not attempt to pick and choose which type of businesses may be established in the commercially designated portion of Lady’s Island.  However, we can establish better and more enforceable rules and regulations for such things as to what these new businesses will look like (design and style), where they can be located in regard to the road and amount of allowable impact on existing roads and the environment.\r\n\r\nWith this new interest in Lady’s Island by national retailers and developers we (county and City of Beaufort) are going to have to revisit the manner in which we authorize and permit the construction of their buildings and developments.   As H. G. Wells said “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature\'s inexorable imperative.” What we have today that we did not have in the past is the fact that, thanks to the Northern Regional Plan, we no longer suffer from the annexation wars and the county and municipalities do work together on matters such as saving our natural assets while still allowing growth. In the effort to save and protect those qualities that make our community special we will lose battles (Walmart) which will require modification of existing ordinances to preclude future similar losses. But with the most tested zoning and regulations of any general area in northern Beaufort County, elected officials who communicate and work with each other, a municipality that will work with us and a community that strongly supports saving those qualities that make Lady’s Island special it is entirely too early to have discussions as to having reached the end of life, as we presently enjoy it, on Lady’s Island.  The sky is not really falling but growth is returning and we do have to adapt to the new challenges which this growth brings with it.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Jim Hicks\r\n</b><b>Chairman\r\n</b><b>Lady’s Island Community Preservation Committee</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>What\'s in a name?</h2>\r\nWhether it is called a Recycling Center or lovingly called the “Garbage Dump” it is what I found to be for me, and many others who visit this Lady’s Island location, a treasure.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27897\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27897\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/LETTER-TO-THE-EDITOR-DELORES-NEVILS-e1459123435791-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"Delores Nevils (left) at the Lady\'s Island Recycling Center/the &quot;Garbage Dump.&quot;\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" /> Delores Nevils (left) at the Lady\'s Island Recycling Center/the \"Garbage Dump.\"[/caption]\r\n\r\nParticularly for two ladies named GaGa and Snooks. They look forward to going there on the days when they go shopping.\r\n\r\nWhen they get phone calls from people they know, they are asked “What’s going on in Beaufort?” They reply, “The most exciting thing going on is we’re going to the garbage dump where people of all colors and races talk to one another, exchanging coupons and recipes, and generally have a nice time together.”\r\n\r\nThe workers make sure that we go to the right bins for disposal. And we want to applaud these hard working, under-appreciated, county workers and let it be known that all good work should be respected and appreciated. And that GaGa and Snooks are not these ladies real names, but as they are serenaded by the music of jazz musicians playing among the discarded, the masquerade is over for GaGa and Snooks after these wonderful workers read this letter.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Delores Nevils\r\n</b><b>St. Helena Island</b></p>', 'Letters to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letters-to-the-editor-8', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:08:08', '2016-03-28 00:08:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27895', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27900, 4, '2016-03-24 20:08:30', '2016-03-25 00:08:30', '<h3>By Jock Joyce</h3>\r\nThe Beaufort Arts Council along with Adams Outdoor Advertising and the ArtPop founder, Wendy Hickey, held a reception for the ArtPop (Art and Public Outdoor Project) competition winners on the March 15th at Tabby Place downtown. The mission of ArtPop is to promote local artwork through the use of billboards placed around the area, and local artists are invited to submit entries.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27901\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"Jackson Elrich’s depiction of the Woods Memorial Bridge.\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-27901\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27901\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ART-e1459123879967-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"Jackson Elrich’s depiction of the Woods Memorial Bridge.\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a> Jackson Elrich’s depiction of the Woods Memorial Bridge.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort was one of the sixteen cities selected to participate in the competition. Featured on the walls of Tabby House were the winning pictures, many of iconic images that are now on billboards around the Lowcountry. The 10 Beaufort winners will have their artwork rotating amongst five billboards throughout the greater Beaufort area for approximately one year. One entry that was easily recognizable was Jackson Ehrlich’s depiction of the Woods Memorial Bridge done in watercolor. The evening was enjoyed by over 60 attendees, and, from my perspective, was an undeniable success.\r\n\r\nJury-selected program artists (with artistic mediums in parenthesis) are: Suzanne Aulds, Hilton Head (“Moss Creek Marina” Oil on Canvas); Kathy Crowther, St. Helena Island (“Wings” Gouache &amp; Ink); Jackson Ehrlich, Beaufort (“Swingbridge at Beaufort” Watercolor); Cheryl Eppolito, Beaufort (“Morning Glow” Oil painting on Linen); Kelley Luikey, Port Royal (“Cloudscape” Photography); Colin Noonan, Hilton Head (“Lowtide Lullaby” Pastel); Kathy Oda, Lady’s Island (“Koi” Kiln Formed Glass); Murray Sease, Bluffton (“Three Moos” Oil on Board); Mary Segars, Beaufort (“Shadows on Sand” Oil on Canvas); and Jennifer Wharton, Beaufort (“Prime Real Estate” Watercolor).\r\n\r\nTo see the location of all the billboards go to www.beaufortartscouncil.org.\r\n\r\n<em>Jock Joyce is a Senior at Beaufort Academy.</em>', 'Beaufort ArtPop recognizes 10 local artists with billboards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-artpop-recognizes-10-local-artists-with-billboards', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:12:23', '2016-03-28 00:12:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27900', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27902, 4, '2016-03-24 20:10:28', '2016-03-25 00:10:28', '<em>Photo above: Terry Sweeney (right) takes a break from signing copies of his book \"Irritable Bowels and The People Who Give You Them.\"</em>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-27931 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/IGNO-3-17-16-119-of-20-e1459124632307-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" />Last Thursday may have been St. Patrick\'s Day but it was also Island Girls Night Out at Creative Interiors Carpet One and what a night it was! Besides being totally distracted by the huge amount of really cool tile, area rugs and wall-to-wall carpet with serious pet protection that comes with a warranty (where was this when I needed it???) ALL of us feasted on wonderful dinner catered by Bricks next door. It was certainly more than hors d\'oeuvres - Hot Slider Reuben Sandwiches which were yummy, hash brown potatoes as finger food, egg rolls and slider chicken salad sandwiches....mixed with a little wine and beer....Now that was an evening. I was too busy eating and chatting to ever get any photos of the delish\' food!\r\n\r\nBill Dukes and his staff welcomed more than 75 ready- to-celebrate- ladies with delightful charm and wit. And Terry Sweeney was there signing his book \"Irritable Bowels and The People Who Give You Them\". He is so funny and the book is hilarious. It makes a great birthday present. But I digress. I had never been to this store before since I am renting down here at the moment and that was a big mistake. They have everything you could ever dream of. Do yourself a favor and stop in just to see what is inside what looks like a small building which turns out to be 3 times bigger than what I thought it was!\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"27904,27906,27908,27909,27911,27912,27914,27915,27916,27918,27921,27922,27923,27924,27925,27929\"]', 'Local ladies (and gentlemen) celebrate St. Patrick\'s Day at Creative Interiors Carpet One', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-ladies-and-gentlemen-celebrate-st-patricks-day-at-creative-interiors-carpet-one', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:41:36', '2016-03-28 00:41:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27902', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27907, 4, '2016-03-24 20:12:57', '2016-03-25 00:12:57', 'The Beaufort County Library is now offering 30 new educational tablets for young library customers to borrow at its Beaufort Branch Library as part of a pilot project funded by the Public Library Foundation of Beaufort County. The fun, colorful new Playaway “Launchpads” are secure learning tablets designed for children. They are pre-loaded with high-quality educational apps selected by experienced professionals and are 100% secure – preventing exposure to unintended content.\r\n\r\n“These tablets are another cost-effective way to expand educational library services to our customers,” said Library Director Ray McBride. The tablets have arrived at the Children’s Room of the Beaufort Branch. A library card is required to check out the device. Some devices are available for use in the library, and most are available for week-long checkouts. If the pilot project is successful, the Library plans to expand circulation of the devices to all branches.', 'Launchpad learning tablets available at local library', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'launchpad-learning-tablets-available-for-at-local-library', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27907', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27913, 4, '2016-03-24 20:14:45', '2016-03-25 00:14:45', 'As investors contend with the worst start to a year for the equity markets in recorded history, we focus on one of our favored principles of sound investing: Courage.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27917\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27917\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BUSINESS-1-300x181.png\" alt=\"Exhibit 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" /> Exhibit 1[/caption]\r\n\r\nWinston Churchill once said, “Courage is rightly esteemed to be the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others.” Anything in life worth achieving requires consistent courage and fortitude. Investing is no different.\r\n\r\nToday’s market news and challenges, while daunting and significant, pale in comparison to events of the past such as the Great Depression, two world wars, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis. Every generation faces challenges that often appear both unique and overwhelming at the time but when viewed through the sobering lens of history are judged to be neither (Exhibit 1).\r\n\r\nMarkets historically continue their inexorable climb. Why? Because in spite of our challenges and shortcomings, the human race is remarkably resilient and people are masterful inventors and innovators who always strive to create a better place for themselves and society at large. Financial markets have always reflected the improving human condition.\r\n\r\n<b>Fact: Corrections Happen Often</b>\r\n\r\nMarket corrections happen fairly often, even in good years.<sup>1</sup>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• From 1981 to 2015 the S&amp;P 500 Index experienced at least a 5% intra-year decline every year but one (1995).</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• The average annual correction over the past 34 years has been 14.1%!</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• In spite of these declines, equities posted positive total returns in 29 of the last 35 years, with an annualized return of more than 11%.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27919\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27919\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BUSINESS-2-300x181.png\" alt=\"Exhibit 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" /> Exhibit 2[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs Exhibit 2 illustrates, volatility does not equal loss, unless of course you sell.\r\n\r\nHistory shows it doesn’t take very long for market corrections (declines of greater than 10% but less than 20%) to reverse and return to prior peaks. The mean time to market recovery has only been 107 days,<sup>2</sup> or shorter than the National Football League season, which always seems to go by way too fast (Exhibit 3).\r\n\r\nWhile true bear markets (declines of greater than 20%) do take longer to recover, it should still be of little consequence to long-term investors. A $10,000 investment made 50 years ago, on January 1, 1966, would be worth over $2.2 million today, even with all the corrections and bear markets of the last half-century.\r\n\r\nIn the words of the Greek philosopher Plato, “Courage is knowing what not to fear.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27920\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27920\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BUSINESS-3-300x169.png\" alt=\"Exhibit 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /> Exhibit 3[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt remains sound advice for investors, who should have the courage to know not to fear market swings.\r\n\r\n<em>1. Source: Bloomberg, 12/31/15. Past performance does not guarantee future results. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>2. Source: Ned Davis Research, 12/31/15. Past performance does not guarantee future results. </em>\r\n\r\n<em>This article was written by Paul Blease and Brian Levitt of OppenheimerFunds, and provided to you by Charles Tumlin, Managing Director, TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James. Charles Tumlin is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., Member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at 2015 Boundary Street, Suite 220, Beaufort SC 29902. He can be contacted at 843-379-6100 or charles.tumlin@raymondjames.com or visit our website at: www.tlswealthmanagement.com These views represent the opinions of OppenheimerFunds and are not intended as investment advice or to predict or depict the performance of any investment. These views are as of the publication date, and are subject to change based on subsequent developments. Visit the website at https://www.oppenheimerfunds.com.</em>', 'Courage required to ride out volatile markets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'courage-required-to-ride-out-volatile-markets', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:12:21', '2018-07-12 15:12:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27913', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27933, 4, '2016-03-24 20:21:55', '2016-03-25 00:21:55', '<em>Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Sea Spray Exterior Cleaning! 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 Bojangles for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-27935\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/baystreet2-300x285.png\" alt=\"baystreet2\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" />Milestone Celebration at Bay Street Jewelers:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate with Bay Street Jewelers for their Milestone Celebration, which took place at their store, located at 902 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort. This year marks the 25th year Mark &amp; Terri Stokes have owned the business and the 75th year the business has been open. Bay Street Jewelers specialize in diamonds, color stones, pearls, estate, gold and silver jewelry.  They offer on premise goldsmith repairs along with custom design and appraisals by a Certified Gemologist.\r\n\r\n<b>Printology Signs &amp; Graphics Open House/Ribbon Cutting:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate with Mark and Wendi Russell of Printology Signs &amp; Graphics for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 17. The new graphics and signage company, located at 824A Paris Avenue in Port Royal opened last summer.', 'The Beaufort Chamber Corner for March 24th-30th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufort-chamber-corner-for-march-24th-30th', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:23:48', '2016-03-28 00:23:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27933', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27937, 4, '2016-03-24 20:24:47', '2016-03-25 00:24:47', 'On April 5th, Park Plaza Cinema presents \"Under Our Skin\", The Untold Story of Lyme Disease, in honor of the Park Plaza Cinema’s Operations Director, Vanessa Leite who is battling Stage 3 Lyme Disease.  Vanessa, a resident of Bluffton, was diagnosed in October 2015 after six grueling years of medical mystery and visits to over 30 specialists. Since starting with the cinema, Vanessa has met many people who are either suffering from Lyme Disease, had Lyme disease or have a loved one or friend impacted by this debilitating disease.\r\n\r\n“People are truly unaware of the seriousness of Lyme Disease and we are seeing that now as we have grown closer to Vanessa. In light of that, Larry and I would like to bring awareness to the Lowcountry by showing the documentary and bringing expert speakers to share their knowledge about this disease,” said Lucie Mann, Owner of Park Plaza Cinema.\r\n\r\nThe event will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m. including food and wine provided by Whole Foods of Hilton Head and Burnin’ Down South in Okatie, along with many other health and wellness sponsors.  The documentary will begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by Q&amp;A with experts in the field and several Lyme Disease warriors. The event is $10 per ticket and open to the public.\r\n\r\nOne difficulty in diagnosing Lyme disease is the fact that its symptoms are very broad. They seem to mimic those of other diseases and they vary from patient to patient. This documentary investigates the epidemic we are now facing and traces its flourishing to a negligent and corrupt health care system. Interviews with patients and doctors paints a clear picture of a medical industry that has decided to place profits ahead of the health of the people it is supposed to be treating.\r\n\r\nAs space is limited, attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the Park Plaza Cinema box office or online at www.mannparkplazacinema.com. Tickets are on sale now.', 'Park Plaza Cinema presents The Untold Story of Lyme', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'park-plaza-cinema-presents-the-untold-story-of-lyme', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:27:21', '2016-03-28 00:27:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27937', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27939, 4, '2016-03-24 20:25:23', '2016-03-25 00:25:23', '<em>Photo above: Battery Creek High School\'s Michaux Gee, center, celebrates with teammates after Journeigh Doray\'s inside-the-park home run which score two runs in the bottom of the first inning against Bishop England.</em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27943\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27943\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC0053-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"With a runner on first base, BCHS pitcher Alexis Ortiz, cranks up another fastball.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> With a runner on first base, BCHS pitcher Alexis Ortiz, cranks up another fastball.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBattery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz got the win with 10 strikeouts and only giving up three hits before the ten-run-rule was enacted in the BCHS\' 11-1 victory of Bishop England. Ortiz also went two for three at bats with an RBI.\r\n\r\nAlso of note, BCHS\'s Emily Crosby was 1 for 3 with two RBI\'s and Jessica Shipley also went 1 for 3 but scored twice.\r\n\r\n8th Grader, Journeigh Doray put the ball in the outfield for a triple and an RBI.\r\n\r\nThe power house designation of the day went to Journeigh Doray who also went 1 for 3 and one RBI.  Her RBI was for herself when she scored on her inside-the-park home run. The Lady\'s Dolphins next game is Monday, March 28, against cross-town rival Beaufort High.', 'Battery Creek Softball wins over Bishop England', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-softball-wins-over-bishop-england', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:28:51', '2016-03-28 00:28:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27939', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27947, 4, '2016-03-24 20:28:23', '2016-03-25 00:28:23', '<h3>By Jacob Dalton</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27950\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"187\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27950\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ARTS-BHS-No.-1-singles-player-Alex-Angus-187x300.jpg\" alt=\"BHS No. 1 singles player Alex Angus.\" width=\"187\" height=\"300\" /> BHS No. 1 singles player Alex Angus.[/caption]\r\n\r\nLast Tuesday, Beaufort High boys’ tennis almost swept rival Bluffton High winning 5-1 overall. Led by No. 1 singles Alex Angus, who beat Alex Hahn 6-0, 6-0, Bluffton High, left Beaufort empty handed. This win takes Beaufort to a 4-2 record this year and Coach David Reidmayer to an impressive 477-80 for his coaching career.\r\n\r\nSingles - No. 1 : Alex Angus (Beaufort) def. Alex Hahn 6-0, 6-0; No. 2: Matt Ball def Jack Louw (Beaufort) 4-6, 6-3, 11-9; No. 3: Michael Schwartz (Beaufort) def. Ryan Chaffer 6-4, 6-2; No. 4: Kam Olin (Beaufort) def. Alex Sweetum 6-4, 6-1; No. 5: Merritt Patterson (Beaufort) def. Nate Grossman 6-1, 6-3\r\n\r\nDoubles - No. 1: Chris Hoogenboom &amp; Jaco Neimond (Beaufort) def. Stone Aerni &amp; Josh Welch 6-1, 6-7, 10-6\r\n\r\n<em>Jacob Dalton is a Senior at Beaufort Academy.</em>', 'Beaufort High beats rival Bluffton High', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-beats-rival-bluffton-high', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:31:59', '2016-03-28 00:31:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27947', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27949, 4, '2016-03-24 20:30:36', '2016-03-25 00:30:36', '<h3>By Martha O’Regan</h3>\r\nEven when you don’t realize you are searching for answers to life’s tough questions, sometimes answers appear in strange yet magical ways and wake you up. I have come to believe we all have an opportunity to ‘awaken’ to our purpose on the planet, yet too often life is so busy and noisy that we either miss the signs or misinterpret the messages.\r\n\r\nBack in the day, not too very long ago, when I believed that I was ‘in charge’ of my life and that if I wanted something done, I had to do it myself, I put expectations on someone who didn’t come through for me on ‘my’ time, ultimately slowing down ‘my’ progress. My immediate reaction was anger along with a few words about incompetency and ‘ruining everything’ I was working towards! It was on a Friday and there was nothing I could do to ‘fix’ it, so I went home to take out my frustrations by playing in the dirt and pulling a few weeds. After calming down, I went inside to check my business voicemail, a message had come in about the time of my ‘upset’ that ultimately woke me up and continues to direct my life today.\r\n\r\nA very robust female voice repeated ‘Clean House, Help Others, Trust God’ three times then hung up. The first was as a statement, the 2nd with a ‘duh, don’t you get it’ tone to it, and the 3rd was with the most joyful laughter I could ever imagine at the time. There was no caller ID or info from *69. I listened to it several times but because I was living in my ‘’I make things happen’ mentality, I wrote it off as an advertisement of some sort. As I shared the story with friends, I was surprised that no one else had received the same message. As days went on, I began to contemplate the meaning of this strange communication, settling on the literal interpretation because at the time, we were trying to get our home on the market, I was beginning a professional organizing business as an adjunct to my muscle therapy business, and seldom going to church…it made sense, I guess.\r\n\r\nFourteen years later, I continue to apply my ‘phone call from God’ to every aspect of my life including physical, spiritual, financial, political, environmental, emotional, and bio-chemical, continuing to find ways to simplify all areas (clean house), discovering ways to be in service (help others), trusting that there is a Divine plan unfolding (trust God), and realizing that I am not in charge after all….who knew?\r\n\r\nDespite the great comfort and sometimes frustration in its simplicity, I have come to believe this message was not intended just for me but to be shared for others’ consideration. This timeless statement can be interpreted literally and/or figuratively depending on your personal circumstances as you move towards slowing down, taking care of your mind and body, while discovering your higher purpose in life. I continue to hear it from many perspectives depending on what I am seeking to learn in the moment.\r\n\r\nAs a culture, it is apparent we are going through a time of ‘cleaning house’, some due to external circumstances beyond our control and some by conscious choice, either way, we’re discovering that it feels better to release the attachments and all the associated ‘gunk’ than the pressure of trying to ‘hold on’ to it. It also appears we are becoming more compassionate, seeking ways to support efforts to be of service to those under-served in our community and beyond, not just through money but ‘hands on’ labor of love. And, regardless of specific affiliations with a church community, there is a sense that more folks are seeking comfort in a ‘Higher Power’ to show them the way through both good and difficult times, uniting us more deeply.\r\n\r\nSo, it is with great joy that I share my ‘phone call from God’ with hope that it serves a purpose for someone else. Live Awake….Have Fun!', 'What we hear when we need to hear it', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-we-hear-when-we-need-to-hear-it', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:32:02', '2016-03-28 00:32:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27949', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27953, 4, '2016-03-24 20:32:24', '2016-03-25 00:32:24', '<h3>By Angel Rose Tinnirello</h3>\r\nAlthough Stanley B. Farbstein passed on two years ago, his legacy will live on for members of Beth Israel Congregation and the Jewish community in Beaufort. Born in 1925, Farbstein joined Beth Israel during a pivotal moment in the community – more than a century after a Jewish community had formed in Beaufort, but just 20 years after the Congregation had been chartered and incorporated in 1905.\r\n\r\nA resident of Beaufort and Charleston, Mr. Farbstein was a member of Beth Israel and served as a Board Member of the Congregation. As a Board Member of the Jewish Historical Society, he devoted himself to documenting the lives of those buried at Beth Israel Cemetery at 906 Bladen Street in Beaufort. He was also a member of B’nai B’rith (now known as BBYO) and on the Advisory Board for the Yaschik/Arnold Studies Program at the College of Charleston.\r\n\r\nThanks to funding from the Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment, the Jewish Endowment Fund of Coastal Community Foundation granted more than $74,000 to organizations focused on Jewish history and culture in Beaufort and Charleston this year. The Endowment will contribute to the success of Beth Israel’s Congregation by covering insurance premiums for the historic Synagogue, the 19th Century Torahs (which were transported to America by Beth Israel founders) as well as the Rabbi’s lodging; all of which make up more than 20 percent of the Congregation’s annual budget. The grant will also contribute to the fund for the Congregation’s Rabbi.\r\n\r\nMr. Farbstein’s dedication to the local Jewish community is also evident in another act of generosity. In addition to grant funding received from the Jewish Endowment Fund, Mr. Farbstein’s estate is tied to Beth Israel through a separate endowment created from his estate to fund repairs and capital improvements needed to maintain historic Beth Israel Synagogue, built in 1907.\r\n\r\nNearly 40 Congregation members regularly volunteer their time with Beth Israel; however, this number does not fully speak to the culture that Beth Israel has developed within Beaufort. According to Dr. Charles H. Kresch, past president of Beth Israel, recently “a Bat Mitzvah and a Bar Mitzvah were held on the same weekend at Beth Israel Synagogue during which the 19th century Torahs were used. The young lady was the fifth generation of a founding Beth Israel member to celebrate Life Cycle events in the historic Synagogue. The young man was a recent immigrant from Israel who had moved to the area.”\r\n\r\nBeth Israel has been the center of Jewish life in Beaufort County for over a century. The Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment now honors Beth Israel Congregation and celebrates the Jewish institutions which were so important to him during his lifetime.', 'Farbstein’s estate honors Beth Israel Congregation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'farbsteins-estate-honors-beth-israel-congregation', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:32:50', '2016-03-28 00:32:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27953', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(27955, 4, '2016-03-24 20:33:01', '2016-03-25 00:33:01', '<em>Photo above: The Recruit Training Regiment color guard raises the American flag during the unveiling ceremony. Photo by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert.</em>\r\n\r\nParris Island officials unveiled the iconic Iwo Jima statue March 14, 2016, after renovations were recently completed. The renovations took more than 2,500 man hours and addressed issues on both the interior and exterior, extending the life of the statue by an estimated 20 years or more. The project was awarded in July 2015, and it cost over $450,000.\r\n\r\nAttending the unveiling ceremony was Willy Bryan, who enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1944 and who was actually on the Japanese island when Joe Rosenthal snapped his iconic photograph.\r\n\r\n\"This monument means a lot to me,\" said Bryan. \"It stands for the Marines of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Division who lost their lives there. Plus all of the Marines in the past and the Marines in the future part of this dedication.\"\r\n\r\nParris Island\'s statue was dedicated on its current site near the parade deck on Sept. 5, 1952, and is one of three 1/3-scale models of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial located near Arlington National Cemetery.\r\n\r\n\"For generations to come, when recruits hike back nine miles from Page Field to Peatross Parade Deck, they will have this monument as the place where they earned their Eagle, Globe and Anchor,\" said Col. Jason A. Beaudoin, the depot\'s assistant chief of staff for installation and logistics. \"This monument is where men and women will earn something that cannot be given and for the first time they will hear their drill instructors call them a United States Marine.\"', 'Parris Island unveils renovated Iwo Jima statue after renovations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parris-island-unveils-renovated-iwo-jima-statue-after-renovations', '', '', '2016-03-27 20:45:22', '2016-03-28 00:45:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27955', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(27956, 4, '2016-03-24 20:33:57', '2016-03-25 00:33:57', '<em>Photo above: BMH nurse Jana McClendon (center left holding the Daisy award) is congratulated by her 4th floor co-workers and several members of the hospital\'s management team.</em>\r\n<h2>McClendon receives Daisy Award at BMH</h2>\r\nBeaufort Memorial Hospital fourth floor assistant department director Lisa Terwilliger didn’t think anything of it when she saw one of her nurses sitting in an elderly patient’s hospital room caressing his hand and talking softly to him.\r\n\r\nThe compassion Jana McClendon showed to the dying man wouldn’t have been so unusual, except she wasn’t the nurse assigned to care for him. But he had been her patient during his first few weeks in the hospital and she wanted him to feel someone was there for him in his\r\nfinal days.\r\n\r\n“I saw her go through the ritual on numerous nights,” Terwilliger said. “Instead of going to the nurses’ station at the end of her shift to document reports, she would use the computer in his room so she could sit with him while she worked.”\r\n\r\nA month later, Terwilliger watched McClendon take the same care with another hospice patient.\r\n\r\nEarlier this month, McClendon was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national tribute reserved for RNs who go the extra mile to care for patients and their families.\r\n\r\n“It brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart to see the dignity and caring she showed these patients at the end of their lives,” said Terwilliger, who nominated McClendon for the prestigious nursing award. “You can’t teach that kind of compassion. It comes from within.”\r\n\r\nA 2015 graduate of the USCB nursing program, the 24-year-old McClendon has been working as an RN at Beaufort Memorial for less than eight months. She said she felt a special affection for both patients because neither had family members who could be present.\r\n\r\n“Jana is a prime example of what a nurse should be,” Terwilliger said. “She’s warm and compassionate and believes in the human touch in caring for her patients.”\r\n<h2>Sterling of Bluffton to run for Congress</h2>\r\nOn March 16, Laura Sterling filed to become a candidate for the 6th Congressional District of the U.S. House of Representatives. Ms. Sterling grew up in Fairfax, SC. She is a married mother of two daughters and an entrepreneur. She currently resides in Bluffton, SC. \"Our federal government is broken and I want to go to Washington to fix it,\" stated Sterling.\r\n\r\nSterling cited several reasons for her candidacy. She feels that the federal government is out of control, administrative regulation is on the rise, as are taxes and wasteful spending.\r\n\r\n\"My intentions are to work very hard to earn the people\'s vote. As this is the people\'s seat, it does not belong to career politicians,\" said Sterling. \"I will begin by listening to the people of the 6th District to better understand how I can serve them,\" said Sterling and also added, \"in this year of change, I feel I can make a big difference in making people\'s lives better.\"\r\n<h2>Terry Bennett, Board of Education administrator, earns national recognition</h2>\r\nA veteran educator and Beaufort County School District administrator was recognized by a national organization of professionals who work to maximize returns on federal education dollars.\r\n\r\nTerry Bennett, a 32-year education veteran and current Director of Grants Management for the Beaufort County School District, was presented with a 2016 State Leadership Award by the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators. Bennett was nominated for the national honor by the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators, which he has served as Secretary/Treasurer and President. SCATA serves as a professional development forum for school district administrators of federal Title I programs. Federal Title I funds flow to schools that serve high percentages of students from low-income families. Prior to taking his current district office position, Bennett was principal at Lady’s Island Elementary for eight years, principal at Lady’s Island Middle for three years and also interim principal at Beaufort High.\r\n\r\n“Terry is a tremendous asset to the district,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.\r\n<h2>New board members elected for LCAHT</h2>\r\nThe Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking (LCAHT) has reorganized and has installed a new board. Board members will serve for three-year terms and help oversee strategic changes for the non-profit which aims to eradicate human trafficking in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and beyond through awareness, advocacy and action. Board members include: Mary Jo Riley, President; Barbara Pawlishyn, Vice President; Nancy Simonetti, Treasurer; Aysha Merrill, Secretary/Student Representative; Max Fratoddi, member; Beth Gasiorowski, member; Phyllis Rumpp, member; Carol Stephens, member; and Erinn McGuire, member.\r\n<h2>Lady\'s Island/St. Helena Fire District announces awards</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27959\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27959\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-LI-FIRE-DEPARTMENT-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chief Bruce Kline with firefighter Brian Smith\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Chief Bruce Kline with firefighter Brian Smith[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27960\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-27960\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/WHOS-NEWS-LI-FIRE-DEPARTMENT-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chief Bruce Kline with firefighter Sam Negron\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /> Chief Bruce Kline with firefighter Sam Negron[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire District recently announced at an awards dinner that Lieutenant Brian Smith won Officer of the Year for the second year in a row and Firefighter Sam Negron won Firefighter of the Year. 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(27992, 4, '2016-03-31 19:15:41', '2016-03-31 23:15:41', '<b>Black Chamber to hold networking event</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce will have its First Friday Networking Event at the Quality Inn located at 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016. The host will be Gertha Dansby. The company, Total Life Changes will share information about the Long Life Tour of South Carolina. The public is invited. There will be refreshments and prizes.\r\n\r\n<b>YMCA hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser </b>\r\n\r\nDon\'t forget — the Childcare Staff of the YMCA of Beaufort County will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 2nd from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the YMCA located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal.\r\n\r\n<b>WVU President to address Palmetto Chapter alumni</b>\r\n\r\nWest Virginia University President Gordon Gee will visit Hilton Head Island Saturday, April 2, to address alumni and friends of the Palmetto Chapter of the WVU Alumni Association. The noon luncheon at Sea Pines Country Club is open to Chapter members, WVU alumni and guests. Registration and a reception begin at 11:15 a.m.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled that Dr. Gee is able to join us for this spring event and update us on all the great things happening back in Morgantown,” said Chapter President Eric Magnin, a 1991 WVU graduate. “He is truly a visionary who is leading change at our University and transforming the arc of higher education nationally.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to Gee, several other distinguished guests will be in attendance, including Sean Frisbee, new executive director and vice president of the WVU Alumni Association. For further information, call Margaret Phillips, 304-290-7569 or margaret.phillips@mail.wvu.edu. All proceeds from this event will benefit the WVU Scholarship Fund.\r\n\r\n<b>Congressman Sanford </b><b>to give legislative update</b>\r\n\r\nThe Greater Bluffton Republican Club is pleased to announce that their next meeting will be held at Rose Hill Golf Club at 4 Clubhouse Dr. on Monday, April 4, 2016. We are honored to have Congressman Mark Sanford join us. He will give a legislative update, discuss our Second Amendment rights, and will answer questions from the crowd.\r\n\r\n<b>Faith Memorial Baptist celebrates anniversary</b>\r\n\r\nFaith Memorial Baptist Church will celebrate her Sixty-First Church Anniversary beginning April 4th through April 10th. Services will be held nightly Monday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. and concluding on Sunday April 10th at 12:30 p.m. Participating Pastors are Monday night Pastor Kenneth Doe of Bethesda Christian Fellowship, Tuesday Pastor Sam T. Spain of Lady’s Island Baptist, Wednesday Pastor Kenneth Hodges of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Thursday Pastor William Carpenter of Orange Grove Baptist Church, Friday Pastor J.W. Williams of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and on Sunday Pastor Abraham Murray of Brick Baptist Church. Host Pastor Michael A. Williams. For more details, email faithmemorialbaptist@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Fly Fishing Expo to be held April 9th</b>\r\n\r\nThe fourth Annual Lowcountry Fly Fishing Expo is Saturday April 9th! This event is not to be missed for any outdoorsmen who enjoys the sport of fly fishing or has interest and wants to learn! Whether you are a beginner or advanced angler, this is an event for all experience levels. Come see what the surrounding Lowcountry waters have to offer and learn from a long list of great instructors and presenters. Limited tickets available so sign up today to reserve your spot online at www.baystreetoutfitters.com. If you prefer, you can also call the shop 843-524-5250 to sign up.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County offers free secure shredding</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division has established a secure document shredding event for Saturday, April 9, 2016. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or truck containers are full) at the Shanklin Convenience Center at 80 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAny 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. 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 at 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Meditate with Brittney Hiller at workshop</b>\r\n\r\nThis will be a meditation for beginner’s workshop. Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. To register, call 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net. The event will be held at 311 Scott St. in downtown Beaufort. Learn simple meditation techniques, including breath and posture with meditation expert, Brittany Hiller. For additional information, go to www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Local author schedules lecture at library</b>\r\n\r\nNeil Baxley, author of <em>No Prouder Fate: The Story of the 11th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry and Walk in the Light: The Story of the 10th and 19th SC Volunteer Infantry Regiments</em> will share his research into the military career of Beaufort’s own Stee Elliott. This presentation premiered at the 2015 South Carolina Civil War Symposium and will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort\r\n\r\nThis is great history for anyone 12 years old and older. For more information, contact info: Grace Cordial, 843-255-6446, or email her at gracec@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club to discuss new Cobia fishing laws</b>\r\n\r\nThe October meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday April 14th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe State and Federal laws will be changing this spring for Cobia. Three well-known Cobia experts will present a program on these changes and how to catch and protect this species for both in shore and off shore fishing. They are: Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Center, Cpt. David Harter, Hilton Head Sports Fishing Club and local Captain Jim Clark from the “Stray Cat” making this important presentation. The monthly $50 drawing for weighing in one of the Year Round Tournament species was won by John Mucha Sr. last month. There will be another drawing at his meeting sponsored by Port Royal Landing Marina for an additional $50. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email him at fgibson@iscl.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Join a Holistic/Spiritual </b><b>Retreat in Beaufort </b>\r\n\r\nThe United Church of Jesus Christ for All People is pleased to announce the upcoming 1st Annual Master\'s Touch Holistic/Spiritual Retreat at the Beaufort Holiday Inn on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016. Join us for what promises to be one of the most powerful and healing events in the Lowcountry! Experience and learn first-hand a wide array of natural healing methods to enhance and prolong your life.\r\n\r\nMany local and national healing arts practitioners and spiritual leaders will be on hand to offer workshops, demonstrations and presentations, and a healing blessing service; as well as vendors sharing healing arts consultations and information. A sample of offerings will include chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, acupressure, aromatherapy, meditation, Zumba, spiritual readings, raw food demonstration, and many more. The healing blessing service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Unity Minister of Hawaii, and Rev. Helen R. Cooper, Sr. Minister, Westside Center of Truth for Better Living, Chicago IL.\r\n\r\nAccommodations for out-of-town guests have been arranged at the beautiful Holiday Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Time for touring and exploring Beaufort and St. Helena Island will be available on Saturday. Registration for the retreat is: one day - $40.00; both days - $70.00. For retreat schedule or to register, please contact 843-525-6269.\r\n\r\n<b>Visitors are invited to brunch at Community Bible Study class</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 9:15 a.m. at Port Royal Baptist Church. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2016-17 class studying I &amp; II Thessalonians, James &amp; Mark beginning in September. CBS is a non-denominational in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited. Childcare will be provided for Brunch, but advanced reservations are required for children. To make a reservation or for more information email fishnet@islc.net or call Sandi Fischer 843-838-0212 or visit the website at beaufort.cbsclass.org\r\n\r\n<b>Festival Series wraps us with grand finale</b>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, Historic Beaufort Campus, USCB will hold their Festival Series grand finale. Performing pieces from Schubert, Sollima, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky will be Aaron Boyd - violin, Jesse Mills - violin, Dimitri Murrath - viola, and Host, Edward Arron - cello. Tickets start at $42 and are available online at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or by calling 843-208-8246.\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteers needed for Gullah Festival of SC</b>\r\n\r\nVolunteers for The Original Gullah Festival of SC scheduled to be held on May 26, 27, 28, 29 are needed. This is for Memorial Day Weekend and you will be working at The Henry Chambers Waterfront Park. Apply on the website www.theoriginalgullahfestival.org and/or call Ms. Pat 843-542-6007.\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff\'s Office to hold annual golf tournament</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office is holding their annual Spring Golf Tournament on Friday, May 13th, 2016 at The Legends at Parris Island Golf Club to raise money for our Annual Appreciation Dinner. This event is held each year to thank our deputies, administrative staff and volunteers for their service throughout the year.\r\n\r\nIf you are interested in signing up to play in our tournament, please visit www.bcso.net/Events/Golf.\r\n<h2>Upcoming Library Events</h2>\r\n<b>Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head\r\n</b>Turkish Hands: Gesturing in Turkey: Tara Alisbath, former resident of Turkey, will demonstrate and explain the significance of this ancient sign language. This event is free.\r\nTime and Date: Monday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m.\r\nFor additional info: Priscilla Pomazal, 843-255-6524, priscillap@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Branch Library: 311 Scott Street, Beaufort\r\n</b>Teen Movie Night: Ages 13-17 can enjoy a recent popular movie on the big screen (rated PG-13), and have some popcorn and drinks. Event is free.\r\nTime and Date: Monday, April 4 at 4:30 p.m.\r\nFor additional info: Cat Williams, (843) 255-6441, cwilliams@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>St. Helena Branch Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena\r\n</b>BookEnders Book Club: If you are 7-11 years old and love to read, come and sign up for BookEnders Book Club! You will read whatever books you want, but then practice talking about your book and summarizing your book. Snacks and possibly a craft or two as well. Please sign up by calling the library at (843)255-6540. Free.\r\nTime and Date: Wednesday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m.\r\nFor additional info: 843-255-6540\r\n\r\n<b>Bluffton Branch Library: 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton\r\n</b>Lowcountry Flutes Spring Performance: Let Phoebe Stevens and her merry band of flute players enchant you with a variety of seasonal musical genres. Classical, jazz, familiar songs, and fun novelty pieces are their forte. Free.\r\nTime and Date: Thursday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.\r\nFor additional info: Armistead Reasoner, 843-255-6512, areasoner@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>Hilton Head Branch Library: 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head\r\n</b>Third Annual Poetry Month Reading: Six local poets – Michael Bassett, Jessica Goody, Marilyn Lorenz, Horace Mungin, Bill Newby, and Stephanie Orrell – will read their original poems. Mike Nicholson will also play his banjo. This event is co-sponsored by the Island Writers’ Network. Free.\r\nTime and Date: Thursday, April 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.\r\nFor additional info: Priscilla Pomazal, 843-255-6524, priscillap@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Branch Library: 311 Scott Street, Beaufort\r\n</b>Meditation for Beginners Workshop: Learn simple mediation techniques, including breath and posture with meditation expert Brittany Hiller. Event is free.\r\nTime and Date: Saturday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.\r\nFor additional info: Stacey Inman, 843-255-6458, sinman@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>Bluffton Branch Library: 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton\r\n</b>Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Read to a trained therapy dog. Grades K-5. Registration required. Event is free.\r\nTime and Date: Saturday, April 9 from 1:30-2:30pm\r\nFor additional info: Kelli Baxter, 843-255-6510, kbaxter@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<b>St. Helena Branch Library: 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena\r\n</b>Spring Break Book Bingo: Stop by the Library and pick up a bingo card of reading activities. Finish a bingo for a prize! All Ages! Event is free.\r\nTime and Date: Now through Saturday, April 16\r\nFor additional info: Madeline Helser-Howard, 843-255-6558, mhelserhoward@bcgov.net\r\n\r\n<em>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</em>', 'What To Do the week of March 31st-April 6th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-march-31st-april-6th', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:26:46', '2016-04-06 23:26:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27992', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28227, 4, '2016-04-14 22:25:33', '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'Sportfishing & Diving Club to discuss new Cobia fishing laws\nThe April meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday April 14th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. \nThe State and Federal laws will be changing this spring for Cobia. Three well-known Cobia experts will present a program on these changes and how to catch and protect this species for both in shore and off shore fishing. They are: Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Center, Cpt. David Harter, Hilton Head Sports Fishing Club and local Captain Jim Clark from the “Stray Cat” making this important presentation. The monthly $50 drawing for weighing in one of the Year Round Tournament species was won by John Mucha Sr. last month. There will be another drawing at his meeting sponsored by Port Royal Landing Marina for an additional $50. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email him at \nfgibson@iscl.net.\n\nJoin a Holistic/Spiritual Retreat in Beaufort \nThe United Church of Jesus Christ for All People is pleased to announce the upcoming 1st Annual Master\'s Touch Holistic/Spiritual Retreat at the Beaufort Holiday Inn on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016. Join us for what promises to be one of the most powerful and healing events in the Lowcountry! Experience and learn first-hand a wide array of natural healing methods to enhance and prolong your life. \nMany local and national healing arts practitioners and spiritual leaders will be on hand to offer workshops, demonstrations and presentations, and a healing blessing service; as well as vendors sharing healing arts consultations and information. A sample of offerings will include chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, acupressure, aromatherapy, meditation, Zumba, spiritual readings, raw food demonstration, and many more. The healing blessing service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Unity Minister of Hawaii, and Rev. Helen R. Cooper, Sr. Minister, Westside Center of Truth for Better Living, Chicago IL.\nAccommodations for out-of-town guests have been arranged at the beautiful Holiday Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Time for touring and exploring Beaufort and St. Helena Island will be available on Saturday. Registration for the retreat is: one day - $40.00; both days - $70.00. For retreat schedule or to register, please contact 843-525-6269.\n\nAttention beekeepers!\nIn an effort to control sand flea and mosquito populations, Parris Island is scheduled to undergo aerial spraying during the week of April 19-22, 2016. Spraying will occur approximately an hour after sundown if weather permits.The insecticides used present no threat to humans, plants or animals in the area and are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency; however, beekeepers within a five-mile radius are urged to keep hives covered.\n\nVisitors are invited to brunch at Community Bible Study class\nThe Beaufort Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 9:15 a.m. at Port Royal Baptist Church. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2016-17 class studying I & II Thessalonians, James & Mark beginning in September. CBS is a non-denominational in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited. Childcare will be provided for Brunch, but advanced reservations are required for children. To make a reservation or for more information email fishnet@islc.net or call Sandi Fischer 843-838-0212 or visit the website at beaufort.cbsclass.org.\n\nNational acclaimed singer to perform locally\nNational touring artist and acclaimed singer/songwriter Shane Piasecki will be performing with his band in South Carolina April 21st-24th. Piasecki’s roots are based out of Toledo, Ohio, but his musical influences have grown while living in Nashville, TN, from Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams to Ray \nCharles, making up his own, original sound of 50’s rock and R&B. He has opened up for Hootie and the Blowfish and Hanson, to currently touring with Howie Day for some his performances.\nHis album, Set You Free showcases his explosive, rootsy blend of R&B, pop, rock, folk and blues. Produced by versatile producer, Nathan Meckel, Set You Free features top Nashville session players including bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakum), drummer Jerry Roe (k.d. lang, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell), and keyboardist John Deaderick (Patty Griffin, Dixie Chicks). “To me, songwriting is really about chronicling the world as you see it, and that’s always been the essence of true American music.” Piasecki says. “At the end of the day, I’m trying to be a good American songwriter.”\nHe will be performing this April on the 21st in Hilton Head at Tiki Hut from 6 to 10 p.m.; 23rd in Bluffton at The Roasting Room beginning at 7 p.m.; and 24th in Hilton Head at The Boardroom from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.\n\nBeaufort Democrats to meet April 21st \nThe Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 21st at the Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, Beaufort. The social gathering will be at 6:30 and the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Earl Campbell, Beaufort County Board of Education Representative for Lobeco and he will talk about the Board’s challenges and its plans for the immediate future. In addition, all Democratic candidates who are facing opposition on June 14th, Primary Election Day, have been invited and asked to speak on their own behalf. Please join us, bring a friend; all are welcome.\n\nSea Island Quilters schedule April meeting\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Monthly meetings are held at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. Members will showcase and discuss their very first quilting project and how they have evolved as quilters since then. All members and quilters are invited to participate. Refreshments will be served.\n\nBeaufort Republicans to meet April 21st\nThe Beaufort County Republican Party will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 21, at Palmetto Electric Co-Operative, 1 Cooperative Way in Hardeeville. Joseph P. McKeown, Executive Director for the office of Senator Tim Scott will be the featured speaker. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social period starting at 6:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served and the meeting is open to the public. For more information, please visit www.beaufortgop.com or email info@beaufortgop.com.\n\nJoin volunteers for an Integrative Healing Arts Sampler\nOn Saturday, April 23 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please join at 905 Bladen St. for an introduction to our health care volunteers who are offering 20-minute sessions of Chiropractic, Counseling, Healing Touch, massage, and more. These creative therapies in a clinical, nurturing, and integrative environment are for anyone, applying especially to those with mental conditions and disabilities, who cannot afford these services or without insurance for counseling. Cost of $10 per session goes toward the non-profit operating expenses. Prayer, scholarship applications for free services, and gift certificates also available on site. Visit MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org for more information or call 843-770-9947.', '', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', '', '', '', '2016-04-14 22:25:33', '2016-04-15 02:25:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28227', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27978, 4, '2016-03-24 20:54:00', '2016-03-25 00:54:00', '<em>Photo above: The one-mile kids run started first with the boys as hundreds of children made their way through Habersham. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2>Who had the most fun at the Beaufort Twilight Run?</h2>\r\n<h3>By Molly Ingram</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27984\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27984\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC0098-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca Wilson, 3, gets her face painted by Christine Efaw. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" /> Rebecca Wilson, 3, gets her face painted by Christine Efaw. Photos by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFrom the faces coming across the finish line, we think the answer to that question might be our youngest runners, probably before shin splints kick in (a personal guess). The Beaufort Twilight Run and Festival is fast becoming a “thing” in the racing world. Nineteen states (from Minnesota to Massachusetts) in addition to Germany and Canada were on-hand to enjoy an almost perfect afternoon for running. There was truly something for everyone at this festival including competitive races with cash prizes, recreational runs and walks, kids events, live entertainment and plenty food to enjoy.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Twilight Run is a USATF sanctioned running festival geared for all ages and abilities and offers four competitive courses (10-mile Run, 8K Run, 5K Run, 1-mile Youth Run), a 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. After the races, the crowd stayed to relax and enjoy the gourmet food trucks and beautiful surroundings of Habersham.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_27982\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"218\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-27982\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/DSC0046-218x300.jpg\" alt=\"Vance Geyer, 8, gets some help from his dad, Eric, with his registration number prior to the children\'s run.\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" /> Vance Geyer, 8, gets some help from his dad, Eric, with his registration number prior to the children\'s run.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe races benefit the Riverview Charter School who raised over $80,000 this year to subsidize such line items as professional development for their teachers, additional iPads and Apple TV systems in the middle school classrooms (which sync to the iPads of the teacher who puts it up on a big screen), and for scholarships for those needing additional funds to participate in field trips or for their supplies.\r\n\r\nRiverview is an interesting school. It is the first charter school in Beaufort opened in 2009. It is a public school, and does not charge for admission nor have any admission requirements other than residing in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nAt full capacity, it will serve 684 students in grades K-8. Their goal 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, Riverview is committed to nurturing the whole child and preparing each student for a global society.”\r\n\r\nSo, who had the most fun? We’re betting everybody had a blast and are already planning for 2017!', 'Run for fun', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'run-for-fun', '', '', '2016-03-27 21:03:37', '2016-03-28 01:03:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27978', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(27998, 4, '2016-03-31 19:28:18', '2016-03-31 23:28:18', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nSpring is official. Warmer temperatures, longer days, pollen on everything, school breaks. I\'m sure you know the list as well as I do. And, we have moved our wicker furniture onto our porches. What you don\'t know, yet, is a great new set of wines - at great prices - that are going to be just perfect. They may become as important on the porch as the furniture.\r\n\r\nOur wines come from the island of Corsica. This Mediterranean island is located about 106 miles southeast of France, 56 miles west of Italy and 7 miles north of Sardinia. The Phocaeans (a tribe of ancient Greeks) settled the island in 570 B C. They were active wine growers, and drinkers, and used both indigenous vines and some they imported. For centuries after the Phocaeans, various cultures and countries controlled the island. During the 7th and 8th centuries, Islamic rule cut into the production of wine. In the Middle Ages, the city of Pisa in Tuscany ruled the island. In the 13th century and for 500 years after, the Republic of Genoa was in control. During their rule, wine laws for growing, harvesting and making wine were introduced. In 1768, Genoa ceded Corsica to France. In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio in Corsica to a wine producing family. While Napoleon ruled France, Corsica was allowed to export their wines duty-free to the entire French Empire. This combination of Italian and French cultures still shows itself in Corsica\'s wines.\r\n\r\nGeographically, Corsica is mostly mountainous. Its climate is warmer and drier than France. Its temperatures are consistent with very little variation between daytime and night. Vineyards at higher elevations and ocean breezes help keep the grapes from getting too hot. The average elevation of vineyards on Corsica is 1,000 feet above sea level.\r\n\r\nThe majority of wines from Corsica are designated Vin de Pays de Île de Beauté. The Island of Beauty. In 1968, they did get their first AC designation, Patrimonio. Today, there are nine AC designations. But, Île de Beauté still makes up two thirds of the total production. In recent years, European Union grants have allowed winemakers to afford more modern equipment. This means white and rosé wines can be fermented at cooler temperatures to enhance their fruit flavors and acidity. Rosé wines here are usually made with the \"saignée\" method. (Production of these wines starts as red, and, then, some of the juice is \"bled\" out of the whole to make lighter colored wines.) Malolactic fermentation is almost never done with Corsican white or rosé wines. It is done with their reds, though, as well as barrel aging.\r\n\r\nOne of the more interesting things with Corsican wines is their grape varieties. A combination of their history with Italy and France. The three leading varieties are Nielluccio, a red known as the spice wine of France, Sciacarello, another red, and Vermentino (Vermentinu in Corsican), a white. In addition, they use Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Grenache and more. Nielluccio, known now as a French variety, because Corsica is still French, is believed to have its origins in Italy, by some ampelographers. In fact, it is said to have close generic traits to Sangiovese. Supposedly, it was brought over to Corsica by the Genoese. Others claim Nielluccio is indigenous to the island. Either way, Corsica is about the only place it is grown and it makes up about fifty percent of all their red wines. Most winemakers use both local and imported varieties.\r\n\r\nAll of which gets us ready for our Corsican winery. Domaine Vetriccie. Named for the native wicker trees that grow all around their vineyards. Owned by the Barcelo family, they have about 300 acres, planted with both European and Corsican varieties. Daniel Barcelo, after making wines in California and other new world locations, came back to the family estate. He is focusing on the terroir and respect for the land. Which we can see in our three wines.\r\n\r\nVetriccie Red is made from 40% Niellucciu, 30%, Sciaccrallu, 20% Merlot and 10% Syrah. The grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, destemmed and fermented at high temperatures. The traditional method that produces good tannins and anthocyanins. Its aromas include black olives, currants, violets, licorice, spices and Maquis, the local scrubland. The flavors are black currant, black berries, licorice and spices. And it pairs well with grilled meats and strong cheese and evenings on the porch in your wicker chair. For $7.99.\r\n\r\nVetriccie White is half Vermentinu and half Chardonnay. These grapes are picked at night to preserve their flavors and acids. The juices are drained off, chilled and fermented in stainless steel tanks. This wine is mineral and rich at the same time. It has a lively acidity and is rich and smooth and unctuous. Lemon, herb and apple flavors abound. Perfect with shellfish, seafood, salads, and your wicker rocker. For $7.99\r\n\r\nVetriccie Rosé is made from 40% Nellucciu, 30% Sciaccarellu, 15% Grenache and 15% Merlot. These grapes are also picked at night for cooler temperatures. And fermented cooler, too. It is fruity and crisp, well balanced and bold. Not a normal term when we\'re talking about rosés, but taste it. You\'ll know right away what a bold rosé is. Its flavors do show licorice and spices. The wicker lounge chair is waiting! For $7.99. Enjoy!', 'It\'s that wicker time of year again', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-that-wicker-time-of-year-again', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:28:53', '2016-04-06 23:28:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=27998', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28000, 4, '2016-03-31 19:29:18', '2016-03-31 23:29:18', '[caption id=\"attachment_28001\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28001\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ARTS-organ_cmyk-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"In addition to his work at the church, Mr. Frost serves on the Board of Directors of the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra. He is the Keyboardist for the orchestra. He is also on the Advisory Board for the Center for the Arts in Beaufort. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /> In addition to his work at the church, Mr. Frost serves on the Board of Directors of the Beaufort Symphony Orchestra. He is the Keyboardist for the orchestra. He is also on the Advisory Board for the Center for the Arts in Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\nCharles D. Frost will present an organ recital on Sunday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort. The program will feature music written by African American composers Kay, Haywood, Price, Garrett, and Coleridge­Taylor. There will also be music by Lubeck, Bach, and Clerambault.\r\n\r\nMr. Frost has been Minister of Music at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort, South Carolina since 2002. He serves as both organist and choir director.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact Mr. Frost at 843-­525-­0696 or cfrost@seaislandpresbyterian.org The public is invited to attend. Donations will be appreciated.', 'Recital scheduled at at Sea Island Presbyterian Church', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'recital-scheduled-at-at-sea-island-presbyterian-church', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:30:35', '2016-04-06 23:30:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28000', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28003, 4, '2016-03-31 19:31:59', '2016-03-31 23:31:59', 'The Lowcountry Community Concert Band, sponsored by the University of South Carolina’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), announces its spring performance schedule. LCCB’s Spring Concert, under the direction of Dr. Benny Ferguson, will debut Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m. at Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, located at 235 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. The group will present the same program Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, at 351 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the program. Highlights of the concert include First Suite in Eb for Military Band by Gustav Holst; Theme from Schindler’s List by John Williams, featuring solo violinist Hanna Seigworth and Pavanne by Morton Gould, conducted by Associate Director David Hershey. For more information, see the band’s website: www.ollilccb.com.', 'OLLI’s Lowcountry Community Concert Band plans 2016 spring performances', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ollis-lowcountry-community-concert-band-plans-2016-spring-performances', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:32:53', '2016-04-06 23:32:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28003', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28005, 4, '2016-03-31 19:33:16', '2016-03-31 23:33:16', 'Beaufort storyteller Aaron Miller wrote and illustrated God Sent Jesus! to tell the Jesus story to everybody, since God sent Jesus for everyone!\r\n\r\nDo You Know the Jesus Story? A new picture book for children tells the story – it starts with God and includes you! From the very beginning at Creation to the promise of life in Heaven, get the big picture of God’s great love for us. God Sent Jesus! was written to help young children learn who Jesus is – why he came, and what his life, death, and resurrection mean. Inspired by the scripture John 3:16 and the Easter Story, the book also references many other Bible verses that support the text and pictures to help parents and teachers answer questions and to encourage children and new believers to learn more about the Christian faith.\r\n\r\nBold, child-like illustrations are universally appealing to readers of all ages and ethnicities and the simple text provides an easy to understand introduc¬tion to some of the most widely shared beliefs of Christians around the world.\r\n\r\nGod Sent Jesus! is the first book written and illustrated by local author, art¬ist, and storyteller Aaron Miller. It is sold locally in bookstores around Beau¬fort and online at Amazon.com. It is available in both paperback and e-book format.', 'Local storyteller publishes new Christian picture book', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-storyteller-publishes-new-christian-picture-book', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:35:22', '2016-04-06 23:35:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28007, 4, '2016-03-31 19:35:38', '2016-03-31 23:35:38', 'On a recent Sunday evening, the winner of the 2012 Naumberg International Violin Award, Tessa Lark, and her 1683 Stradivari took center stage at the USCB Festival Series to give a brilliant performance of Bach\'s Preludio from Partita in E Major for Solo Violin. Four hours later she and her Strad joined Vic Varner and Friends in a little blues and Brazilian Bossa Nova for the lucky diners at Saltus Grill. Audiences at both venues agreed that Beaufort is a grand place for producing memorable moments.', 'Right place, right time', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'right-place-right-time', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:37:36', '2016-04-06 23:37:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28010, 4, '2016-03-31 19:40:10', '2016-03-31 23:40:10', '<h3>By Alan Schuster</h3>\r\nSeveral of the world\'s best operas have been opening night failures, among them Carmen, The Barber of Seville and La Traviata. But the best of the worst occurred at Milan\'s La Scala in 1904: Puccini\'s Madama Butterfly. In act one when a love duet began, the audience started screaming “Boheme,” accusing the composer of \'borrowing\' his earlier work. In act two, a draft of air from the wings inflated the soprano\'s kimono. Someone shouted: “Look, Butterfly is pregnant already.” And in the final act, the orchestral sounds of birds emanating from an intermezzo inspired the audience to join in with cock-a-doodle-dos. One critic likened it to Noah\'s Ark. Months later - after a few revisions - the opera became a brilliant success.\r\n\r\nNagasaki: Goro, a marriage broker is showing Pinkerton, a US naval officer, a home which he will buy after his marriage to Cio-cio-san (Madama Butterfly), a young geisha, later that day. US consul Sharpless arrives. Learning of Pinkerton\'s intention to leave his “port wife” when his tour expires, he tries to convince him not to abandon her, but fails. Cio-cio-san and friends enter. To the dismay of her relatives, she is renounced for having deserted the family religion when the wedding ceremony takes place. They all depart, leaving Cio-cio-san in tears. Pinkerton comforts her, and then they enter their home.\r\n\r\nThe music: Three extraordinary numbers define the act. Pinkerton\'s arietta (All over the world the Yankee travels) is a boastful claim made to Sharpless, ending with their rousing toast to “America forever.” This leads to Butterfly\'s dreamy entrance from a distance, her voice rising above a brilliant chorus. It\'s one of Puccini\'s most charming and effective numbers. Finally left alone after taking their vows, the couple engages in an extended, rapturous duet, ending the act.\r\n\r\nIt’s three years later and Butterfly – now with a little boy – expresses hope as she waits for Pinkerton\'s return with her devoted servant Suzuki at her side. Sharpless enters, telling Suzuki alone that Pinkerton has an American wife. But before Cio-cio-san learns of this, Goro enters with a wealthy prince who is eager to marry her – which she curtly rejects. Soon after, a harbor cannon announces the arrival of Pinkerton\'s ship. Cio-cio-san and Suzuki joyfully prepare for his return.\r\n\r\nThe music: Butterfly\'s first full-scale aria (One fine day) is one of the composer\'s most famous songs, as she convinces herself that he will come back. After dismissing the Prince, the cannon sound leads to the wonderful harmonies of her “Flower duet” with Suzuki. As darkness nears, they take up a vigil, awaiting his return. In the background, a melancholy humming chorus can be heard, ending the act on a quiet but highly emotional scene.\r\n\r\nIn Butterfly\'s absence, Sharpless arrives with Pinkerton and his wife, Kate, informing Suzuki that they\'ve come to arrange for the care of the child. He tells Pinkerton to leave rather than bear witness to Butterfly\'s reaction to such tragic news. When she enters and sees Kate, she realizes her dreadful situation and asks Kate to have Pinkerton return in half an hour to receive the child. Alone, she blindfolds her son and places a little American flag in his hand, then stabs herself with a dagger as an anguished Pinkerton arrives too late.\r\n\r\nThe music: The humming chorus continues as the final act begins, a clever linking of the two acts together between nightfall and dawn. Another prime moment follows as the trio grapples with the dilemma of comforting Butterfly. Pinkerton, now aware of the heartbreaking situation he has created, sings a poignant farewell, (Farewell, home of love). In the last tragic moments, Butterfly sings a sad farewell to her son, and then kills herself in a highly melodramatic finale.\r\n\r\nThe cast: Kristine Opolais as Butterfly (previously, a brilliant Manon Lescaut); Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton; Maria Zifchak as Suzuki; and Dwayne Croft as Sharpless.\r\n\r\n<b>The starting time is 12:55 p.m. Tickets for all opera presentations are now available. All seats are general admission. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order online at www.centerforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Box office opens at 11:30 a.m. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.</b>', 'The Met Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: A preview of  Puccini\'s opera classic, Madama Butterfly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-a-preview-of-puccinis-opera-classic-madama-butterfly', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:41:16', '2016-04-06 23:41:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28010', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28012, 4, '2016-03-31 19:42:03', '2016-03-31 23:42:03', '[caption id=\"attachment_28013\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"235\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28013\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-SISSY-MUNGIN-BA-BASKETBALL-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sissy Mungin\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" /> Sissy Mungin[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28014\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28014\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-KEVIN-WILLIAMS-BA-BASKETBALL-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Williams\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /> Kevin Williams[/caption]\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Beaufort Academy basketball players Sissy Mungin (senior) and Kevin Williams (junior) on being selected to play in the SCISA 2016 North-South All-Star Basketball Games. Sissy and Kevin will be representing the South All-Stars. Also, both players were selected to the SCISA AA Region IV All-Region 1st Team. Sissy averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals per game. Kevin averaged 19.9 points and 13.6 rebounds per game.', 'BA All-Stars', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-all-stars', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:44:06', '2016-04-06 23:44:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28012', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28016, 4, '2016-03-31 19:44:29', '2016-03-31 23:44:29', 'Hilton Head Prep, thanks to a big swing from Reese Irwin, pulled away to defeat Delaware Christian 9-3 in a high school baseball game on Tuesday, March 22. The Dolphins secured a lead early and never faltered in the high school baseball matchup, eventually defeating Delaware Christian convincingly.\r\n\r\nIrwin smacked a three-run home run in a seven-run second inning for the Hilton Head Prep baseball club. On the mound, Hilton Head Prep pitcher Cem Caglayan earned the win. As part of a strong outing, Caglayan worked five innings, registering nine strikeouts and allowing only two hits and one\r\nearned run.\r\n\r\nCaglayan also helped his pitching cause at the plate, finishing 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double. Another Hilton Head Prep batter, E.J. Churchich, drilled a double and drew two walks for the Dolphins in the winning effort early last week.', 'Three-run homer pushes Hilton Head Prep to win', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'three-run-homer-pushes-hilton-head-prep-to-win', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:45:14', '2016-04-06 23:45:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28016', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28018, 4, '2016-03-31 19:45:25', '2016-03-31 23:45:25', 'The Hilton Head Island boys\' golf team beat Beaufort High and Battery Creek in a three-way match at the Legends at Parris Island on Tuesday, March 22. A trio of players — Travis Mancill, Brooks Dyess and Charlie Farrell — fired even-par 36s for the Seahawks. Hilton Head Island shot a team total of 146, finishing 15 shots in front of Beaufort High. Caden Edwards added a 38 for the Seahawks. Tommy Holloway led Beaufort High with a 38 of his own. Battery Creek\'s top player, Porter Mahan, did not compete in the three-team match.', 'Seahawks beat Beaufort High, Battery Creek', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'seahawks-beat-beaufort-high-battery-creek', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:45:47', '2016-04-06 23:45:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28018', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28020, 4, '2016-03-31 19:45:56', '2016-03-31 23:45:56', 'The Hilton Head Christian Academy boys\' golf team prevailed in a five-team match at Belfair Country Club on Tuesday, March 22. Hilton Head Christian Academy finished ahead of familiar opponents Hilton Head Prep, John Paul II, Beaufort Academy and Thomas Heyward.\r\n\r\nDaniel Azallion fired a 1-under-par 35 to lead the Hilton Head Christian Academy boys\' golf team. Directly behind Azallion in the Hilton Head Christian Academy lineup, Matt Lehman, R.J. Bartolomucci and Max Green delivered 38s. As a team, Hilton Head Christian turned in a total of 149, placing nine shots in front of Hilton Head Prep.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy underclassman Joe Stowe shot a 34 to earn the five-team match\'s medalist honor. Aidan McCloskey and Walter Campbell paced Hilton Head Prep with 38s.', 'HHCA boys\' golf team wins tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hhca-boys-golf-team-wins-tournament', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:46:23', '2016-04-06 23:46:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28020', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28022, 4, '2016-03-31 19:46:34', '2016-03-31 23:46:34', 'Behind a balanced offensive performance and solid pitching, Whale Branch pulled away to beat Garrett Tech 16-4 in a high school softball game on Tuesday, March 22.\r\n\r\nFamiliar foes, the Whale Branch and Garrett Tech softball squads are longtime rivals. Karen Rivers, Chyla Simmons and Tanasia Campbell led the Whale Branch offensive effort, providing two hits apiece for the Warriors in the win. The Warriors didn\'t waste any time move out in front of Garrett Tech in the regular-season matchup. Excelling early, Whale Branch plated 12 runs in the first two innings. Campbell scored four times and delivered two RBIs for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nSimmons was also active at the plate and on the base paths for the Warriors, scoring three runs in the early-season victory.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch pitcher Jenna Shipley earned the win. Shipley was strong from start to finish in the contest. In five innings, Shipley registered 11 strikeouts for the Warriors. The Whale Branch hurler allowed only one earned run in her stellar outing.', 'Whale Branch Warriors roll past Garrett Tech, 16-4', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-warriors-roll-past-garrett-tech-16-4', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:47:03', '2016-04-06 23:47:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28022', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28024, 4, '2016-03-31 19:47:29', '2016-03-31 23:47:29', 'Beaufort High swept a doubleheader from familiar rival Orangeburg-Wilkinson on Wednesday, March 23, winning 14-0 and 17-2. Eagle pitchers dominated throughout the twin bill. Orangeburg-Wilkinson managed only three hits in the two games combined.\r\n\r\nLeading Beaufort High to a win in the first game, Mary Claire Sumner threw a one-hitter. Sumner registered nine strikeouts as Beaufort High blanked Orangeburg-Wilkinson 14-0 in the first game of the doubleheader.\r\n\r\nAt the plate for the Eagles in the first game of the twin bill, Sumner scored four runs. Leading the Beaufort High offensive effort in game one of the doubleheader, Emily Cook and Savannah Mullen were each 2-for-3 at the plate.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High continued to thrive both offensively and defensively during game two of the twin bill. Cook tossed a two-hitter in the second game as Beaufort High pulled away to win 17-2.The productive Cook recorded five strikeouts in her pitching outing. Offensively for the Eagles in the second game, Mullen provided a game-high five RBIs. Rebecca Heape added three RBIs and Krislynn Cooling contributed two hits for the Eagles in the 15-run victory.\r\n\r\nWith the win in the second game of the doubleheader, Beaufort High improved to 10-4.', 'Beaufort High sweeps doubleheader with Orangeburg-Wilkinson', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-sweeps-doubleheader-with-orangeburg-wilkinson', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:48:05', '2016-04-06 23:48:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28024', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28026, 4, '2016-03-31 19:48:16', '2016-03-31 23:48:16', 'Whale Branch pulled away to defeat North Charleston 19-9 in a high school softball game on Thursday. With the win, Whale Branch evened its overall record to 4-4.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors plated 19 runs via 26 hits. Pacing Whale Branch in the win, Chyla Simmons, Tanasia Campbell and Autumn Moon delivered four hits apiece. Campbell finished one two-base hit short of hitting for the cycle. The productive Whale Branch batter delivered a home run, a triple and two singles.\r\n\r\nSimmons doubled twice for the Warriors in the win. Karen Rivers added three hits for Whale Branch in the winning effort. Aiding the Whale Branch offensive effort, Cydney Boggs, Trayanna Baker and Jenna Shipley contributed two hits apiece. Shipley, who pitched in two separate stints during the game, earned the win.', 'Whale Branch defeats North Charleston, 19-9', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-defeats-north-charleston-19-9', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:48:35', '2016-04-06 23:48:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28026', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28028, 4, '2016-03-31 19:48:47', '2016-03-31 23:48:47', 'Battery Creek turned in its most dominant performance thus far in the 2016 season on Wednesday, March 23, shutting out rival Whale Branch 18-0 in five innings in an early-season high school softball game. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 5-2.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz threw a three-hitter. Ortiz registered 11 strikeouts as she earned the pitching win. Several Battery Creek players thrived at the plate.\r\n\r\nHelping her pitching cause, Ortiz went 2-for-2 at the plate in the winning effort. Emily Crosby, Kylie Peeples and McKenzie Young each hit a home run for the Dolphins in the offensive-heavy performance. Crosby finished 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Jessica Shipley was 2-for-4 with two RBIs for Battery Creek in the victory.\r\n\r\nYoung, Michaux Gee, Journeigh Doray and Julianna Greer contributed two hits apiece for the Dolphins in the victory. Battery Creek took Whale Branch out of the game early. The Dolphins forced Whale Branch to play from behind in every inning during the early-season matchup.\r\n\r\nKaren Rivers, Autumn Moon and Rikia Singleton provided hits for Whale Branch in the lopsided loss.', 'Battery Creek levels Whale Branch, 18-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-levels-whale-branch-18-0', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:49:13', '2016-04-06 23:49:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28028', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28030, 4, '2016-03-31 19:49:28', '2016-03-31 23:49:28', 'Hilton Head Prep pulled away to defeat Hilton Head Christian Academy 13-2 in five innings in an early-season high school baseball game on Thursday. With the win, Hilton Head Prep improved to 8-3. Hilton Head Christian slipped to 3-5 with the loss. On the mound, Hilton Head Prep pitcher Tyler Fox registered 10 strikeouts in five innings and earned the win. Fox tossed a two-hitter.\r\n\r\nAt the plate, Ricky Ledee drilled a three-run homer while Fox and Gavin Hurlbut contributed one home run apiece. Cem Caglayan added two doubles and finished with three hits for the Dolphins in the win.\r\n\r\nConnor Handy smacked a two-run double for Hilton Head Christian in the setback.', 'Hilton Head Prep pummels HHCA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-prep-pummels-hhca', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:49:57', '2016-04-06 23:49:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28030', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28035, 4, '2016-03-31 19:51:17', '2016-03-31 23:51:17', '[caption id=\"attachment_28036\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28036\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-BHS-soccer-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort High\'s Sarah Fanning\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /> Beaufort High\'s Sarah Fanning[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort High Girls’ soccer team enjoyed a decisive victory recently over R.E. Stall getting the 7-0 win.  Goals scored by Sarah Fanning (2 goals), Heily Hernandez (2 goals), Sierra Schweizer (1 goal), Anna Smith (1 goal), Taylor Rabon (1 goal).\r\n\r\nTheir next game will be on April 1st at home against West Ashley and then on April 4th against Wade-Hampton.', 'BHS Girls’ Soccer shuts-out Stall', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-girls-soccer-shuts-out-stall', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:52:14', '2016-04-06 23:52:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28035', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28036, 4, '2016-04-06 19:51:54', '2016-04-06 23:51:54', '', 'SPORTS - BHS soccer', 'Beaufort High\'s Sarah Fanning', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'sports-bhs-soccer', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:51:56', '2016-04-06 23:51:56', '', 28035, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-BHS-soccer.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28038, 4, '2016-03-31 19:52:27', '2016-03-31 23:52:27', '[caption id=\"attachment_28040\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"211\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28040\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0025-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort starting pitcher #11 hurls a fastball towards the bottom of the second inning. \" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" /> Beaufort starting pitcher #11 hurls a fastball towards the bottom of the second inning.[/caption]\r\n\r\nPhoto above: Beaufort High baserunner #18 dives safely back to second base as Battery Creek shortstop fields the throw. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\r\n\r\nBrice Adkins provided three hits and Jeffrey Smyth delivered a pair of doubles to push Beaufort High past Battery Creek 6-0 in an early-season high school baseball game on Thursday. Beaufort High pitcher Drew Luckey earned the win. Luckey recorded seven strikeouts and limited rival Battery Creek to four hits.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek wasn\'t without its offensive highlights in the early-season matchup. But the Dolphins stranded runners on base throughout the contest. Leading Battery Creek at the plate, Dallas Highuet and Amani Gibbs were each 2-for-3.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort High beats Battery Creek, 6-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-beats-battery-creek-6-0', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:55:02', '2016-04-06 23:55:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28038', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28039, 4, '2016-04-06 19:52:51', '2016-04-06 23:52:51', '', '_DSC0006', 'Battery Creek starting pitcher, Aaron Brantey, tosses the ball in the air as he thinks about his next pitch.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', '_dsc0006-9', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:53:06', '2016-04-06 23:53:06', '', 28038, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0006.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28040, 4, '2016-04-06 19:52:56', '2016-04-06 23:52:56', '', '_DSC0025', 'Beaufort starting pitcher #11 hurls a fastball towards the bottom of the second inning. ', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', '_dsc0025-3', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:54:03', '2016-04-06 23:54:03', '', 28038, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0025.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28041, 4, '2016-04-06 19:52:59', '2016-04-06 23:52:59', '', '_DSC0070', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', '_dsc0070-4', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:52:59', '2016-04-06 23:52:59', '', 28038, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0070.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28043, 4, '2016-03-31 19:55:13', '2016-03-31 23:55:13', '[caption id=\"attachment_28044\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"199\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28044\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-BA-JOELLE-1-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Joelle Zingg, an exchange student at BA from Switzerland, takes a shot from outside the three point line.\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /> Joelle Zingg, an exchange student at BA from Switzerland, takes a shot from outside the three point line.[/caption]\r\n\r\nJoelle Zingg is a high school junior who is experiencing life in the States on a Junior Year Abroad program. Since she was here, one of her goals was to try out for the Varsity Girls’ basketball team this year despite having never played formally. And she made the team! Joelle didn’t know the rules or the terminology but was excited to try something new. Scott Huebel, the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, said she came “with clear goals: to learn the game, enjoy being part of a team and score at least once in a high school game.”\r\n\r\nHuebel continued, “I first had to learn that everything I said to her was being translated in her head back into Swiss-German. On one of the first days of practice she asked, ‘Coach, when we are talking about being on ‘Offense’, this is when we are trying to score?’ I knew we had our work cut out for us.”\r\n\r\nJoelle showed up to practice every day with a willing attitude and a smile on her face and did everything that was asked of her. “She had natural athleticism in her favor and, most importantly, she is one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever had the pleasure of being around” said Huebel.\r\n\r\n“She had several “close ones” in terms of scoring; including a few lay-up opportunities on the night her mother was in town from Switzerland to see her play back in January. But they just didn’t fall for her that night.”\r\n\r\nSo how does this story end? Huebel continued, “Finally, we were down to our last regular season game on a Tuesday. We put Joelle in the game and she got some shots but no luck at first. Then a sudden steal down court was thrown ahead to our point guard. She gathered the ball, saw Joelle unguarded beside her, tossed her the ball and nothing but net! Joelle had scored!”\r\n\r\n“Joelle had gotten her two point bucket and the gym went crazy!” Her goal, which had become a team goal, was accomplished. So Joelle will add this to her stack of wonderful memories of her stay in Beaufort. It’s nice when good things happen to good people!', 'Exchange student at BA scores BIG!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'exchange-student-at-ba-scores-big', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:56:51', '2016-04-06 23:56:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28043', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28044, 4, '2016-04-06 19:55:57', '2016-04-06 23:55:57', '', 'SPORTS - BA JOELLE 1', 'Joelle Zingg, an exchange student at BA from Switzerland, takes a shot from outside the three point line.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'sports-ba-joelle-1', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:56:03', '2016-04-06 23:56:03', '', 28043, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-BA-JOELLE-1.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28046, 4, '2016-03-31 19:57:02', '2016-03-31 23:57:02', 'Hilton Head Prep downed Hilton Head Christian 5-2 in a girls\' high school soccer game on Thursday, ending a five-year losing streak to the familiar rival with the victory. Pacing Hilton Head Prep to the win, Cori Leonard and Catherine Sheehan scored two goals apiece. Charlotte Covington accounted for Hilton Head Prep\'s other goal on a penalty kick. Hilton Head Christian could never overcome Hilton Head Prep\'s attack in the early-season game.', 'Hilton Head Prep 5, Hilton Head Christian 2', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-prep-5-hilton-head-christian-2', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:57:25', '2016-04-06 23:57:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28046', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28048, 4, '2016-03-31 19:57:34', '2016-03-31 23:57:34', 'Battery Creek took control early and pulled away to beat Ridgeland-Hardeeville 5-0 in a girls\' high school soccer game on Wednesday, March 23. The Dolphins used a balanced scoring attack to shut out Ridgeland-Hardeeville for the win in the girls\' high school soccer match. Four different Battery Creek players netted one goal apiece in the winning effort. Battery Creek netted another goal when a ball deflected off the foot of a Ridgeland-Hardeeville defender. As part of Battery Creek\'s balanced offensive performance, Gabbi Morales, Mesawit Sharew, Kaylan Lanigan and Taylor Corlett scored one goal apiece for the Dolphins in the victory. The Battery Creek and Ridgeland-Hardeeville girls\' soccer teams are familiar opponents. In the latest meeting between the two girls\' high school soccer programs, Ridgeland-Hardeeville struggled to keep up offensively and found itself forced to play from behind throughout the contest.', 'Battery Creek blanks Ridgeland-Hardeeville, 5-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-blanks-ridgeland-hardeeville-5-0', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:57:59', '2016-04-06 23:57:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28048', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28050, 4, '2016-03-31 19:58:20', '2016-03-31 23:58:20', 'Beaufort High earned its only victory via the doubles team of Chris Hoogenboom and Jaco Neimond.', 'Hanahan beats Beaufort High, 5-1', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hanahan-beats-beaufort-high-5-1', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:58:50', '2016-04-06 23:58:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28050', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28052, 4, '2016-03-31 19:59:01', '2016-03-31 23:59:01', 'Beaufort Academy defeated reigning SCISA Class 1-A champion Lowcountry Prep 5-4 in a boys\' high school tennis match on Tuesday. March 22. Longtime rivals, these two met in a rematch of last year\'s state final. Each team has its collective sights set on playing for a state championship later in the spring. With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 4-2.Beaufort Academy fared well throughout the match, especially in singles competition as Lowcountry Prep was forced to play from behind in numerous games.\r\n\r\nSingles winners for the Eagles in the early-season match were James Carden, Daniel Richards, Mitchell Russell, Cain Richards and Jeffrey Hiestand.', 'Beaufort Academy edges defending state champion', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-edges-defending-state-champion', '', '', '2016-04-06 19:59:21', '2016-04-06 23:59:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28052', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28054, 4, '2016-03-31 19:59:43', '2016-03-31 23:59:43', '[caption id=\"attachment_28055\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"179\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28055\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-PING-PONG-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"David Riedmayer, Beaufort High School varsity boys’ tennis coach, returns the ball during the recent inaugural ping pong tournament to help raise money for the school\'s tennis team. Event organizers said the goal was to raise $1,500, which they did during the first two hours. Totals were not available at press time. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"179\" height=\"278\" /> David Riedmayer, Beaufort High School varsity boys’ tennis coach, returns the ball during the recent inaugural ping pong tournament to help raise money for the school\'s tennis team. Event organizers said the goal was to raise $1,500, which they did during the first two hours. Totals were not available at press time. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe idea of the Ping Pong Tournament came from Coach Todd Stone, an assistant Tennis Coach at Beaufort High. Stone organized and ran the tournament as a fundraiser for the tennis program in our efforts to build a quality tennis program for all of our student athletes.\r\n\r\nIt would not be possible to run this tournament without the help from the parents that support the tennis program. Merritt Patterson provided a business trailer to transport the ping pong tables to and from BHS. Plus the Big Green Booster’s Club and our sponsor Maryland Fried Chicken have all been valuable resources for us over the years.\r\n\r\nThe tournament had over 60 participants this year and, based on its’ success, they are already planning on holding again next year.\r\n\r\nHere are the results: JUNIOR DIVISION — Winner: Charlie Bruner, Runner up: Grace Trask. DIVISION C — Winner: Trevor Guynup, Runner up: Johan Meimond. DIVISION B — Winner: Tony Bench, Runner up: Sam Trask. DIVISION A — Winner: Rob Wilson, Runner Up: Dustin Qualls. DOUBLES DIVISION B — Winners: Jonathon Watkins / Tony Bench, Runner up: Sam Trask / Grace Trask. DOUBLES DIVISION A — Winner: Paul Louw / Rob Wilson, Runner up: Todd Stone / Greg Crosby.', 'Beaufort High School hosts first Ping Pong Tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-hosts-first-ping-pong-tournament', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:00:50', '2016-04-07 00:00:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28054', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28055, 4, '2016-04-06 20:00:21', '2016-04-07 00:00:21', '', 'SPORTS - PING PONG', 'David Riedmayer, Beaufort High School varsity boys’ tennis coach, returns the ball during the recent inaugural ping pong tournament to help raise money for the school\'s tennis team. Event organizers said the goal was to raise $1,500, which they did during the first two hours. Totals were not available at press time. Photo by Bob Sofaly.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'sports-ping-pong', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:00:24', '2016-04-07 00:00:24', '', 28054, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-PING-PONG.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28057, 4, '2016-03-31 20:01:13', '2016-04-01 00:01:13', 'Nearly 400 Beaufort County students, all top finishers at individual school science fairs across the County, competed for honors at the 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair.\r\n\r\nFour projects developed by local students were recognized with Grand Awards for best-in-show status:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Victoria Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Design of a Sounding Rocket for Maximum Altitude.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Ashley Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Writing a Mathematical Model for Bubble Formation.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Decker Paulmeier and Drew Lee (Bluffton High) – Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Stealth Aircraft Methodologies.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Maile Paulmeier (H.E. McCracken Middle) – Comparative Strength Analysis of an Artificial Monofilament Passive Fiber Skeletal Muscle vs. a Linear Actuator.</p>\r\nGrand Award winners at the high school level will travel to Phoenix, Az., in May for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, where more than $4 million in prize awards is expected to draw about 1,700 student competitors from 75 countries.\r\n\r\n“The work, the research and the creativity that goes into developing these projects is simply amazing,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The entire district should be proud of these outstanding students and their teachers.”\r\n\r\nFirst, second, third and honorable mention honors were awarded in categories of botany and microbiology; chemistry and biochemistry; environmental; mathematics, engineering and computer science; physics; social and behavioral science; and zoology and medicine in both the high school and middle school divisions.\r\n\r\nFirst-place winners from the Beaufort County School District were Ashton Grant and Nathaniel Gosdin (Hilton Head Island High), Real Rocketry; Bill Dengler (Hilton Head Island High), Words that Can’t Be Strangled; James Lucas (H.E. McCracken Middle), Invisible Planes; Danielle Silvan (Hilton Head Island Middle), Sight and Balance; and Jenna Dean (Beaufort Middle), Fruit Fly Frenzy.\r\n\r\nThe independent nonprofit Sea Island Regional Science Fair’s mission is to “identify, encourage and support student talent in the physical, biological, engineering and behavioral sciences.”\r\n\r\nEach year its volunteers judge about 25 individual school fairs in addition to regional fairs for elementary, middle and high school students. Its pool of about 50 judges is composed mostly of retired engineers, scientists and doctors who volunteer their time between November and April to help support science in education through science fairs and other activities.', 'Student science projects earn recognition at 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'student-science-projects-earn-recognition-at-2016-sea-island-regional-science-fair', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28057', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28059, 4, '2016-03-31 20:02:28', '2016-04-01 00:02:28', 'Photo above: Brycen Ambrose and her Chaperone Dad, Trey, enjoy a hike through Anna Ruby Falls during the Beaufort Academy\'s 5th and 6th grade Interim Week field trip.', 'BA hikes Anna Ruby Falls', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-hikes-anna-ruby-falls', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28059', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28064, 4, '2016-03-31 20:05:00', '2016-04-01 00:05:00', 'Beaufort High School students earned nine statewide awards at a state conference focusing on students interested in health-related fields.\r\n\r\nThe state HOSA conference features seminars and competitive events in health care knowledge, teamwork and leadership skills. This year’s award winners were: Riley Porter – First Place; Ashlyn Houston, Ella Madden, Devin Stanley and Hannah Ramsey – Second Place; Marah Aulabaugh and Sarah McMullen – Second Place; Andrew Stoddard and Jake Zentner – Third Place.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High School’s HOSA advisor is Health Science and Biomedical Science Teacher Brad Smith. Smith is also Beaufort High’s current Teacher of the Year.', 'BHS students bring home nine awards at state competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-students-bring-home-nine-awards-at-state-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28064', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(28066, 4, '2016-03-31 20:05:49', '2016-04-01 00:05:49', 'Why medical assisting? It’s one of the nation\'s fastest growing careers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in medical assisting is projected to grow 23 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services. As physicians expand their practices to meet this need, they will hire more medical assistants to serve more patients.\r\n\r\nDemand for medical assistants is also high in the Lowcountry. “A growing number of area health care facilities are seeking qualified medical assistants to help their offices run more smoothly,” program director Jaclyn Howarth said. “Medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills.”\r\n\r\nMedical assistants perform a variety of administrative and clinical duties. They may answer phones, schedule appointments, manage medical records and greet patients. On the clinical side, they take medical histories, prepare patients for examination, assist the doctor during appointments, and perform numerous point- of- care tests, venipuncture, and electrocardiograms.”\r\n\r\nOnce eligible and accepted, TCL’s medical assisting course path will prepare students to graduate in three semesters with a total of 40 in-program credit-hours. The program’s general education, science and medical assisting courses are taught in the classroom and at various clinical sites in Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton and Hampton counties. Graduates earn a TCL certificate and are then eligible to take the credentialing exam.', 'TCL accepting applications for new certificate program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tcl-accepting-applications-for-new-certificate-program', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28066', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28068, 4, '2016-03-31 20:06:44', '2016-04-01 00:06:44', 'A team of students from Beaufort High School earned statewide honors in the prestigious 2016 Project Lead the Way South Carolina State Engineering Championship held at the University of South Carolina Engineering Center.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s Principles of Engineering team won Best Innovation and also Best in Competition, beating a number of high-profile teams from around the state including Charleston’s Wando High, Columbia’s Dutch Fork High, Charleston’s Academic Magnet High and Charleston’s Charter School for Math and Science.\r\n\r\nWorking in a timed competition, the Beaufort High team – Jackie Kim, Lucas Cato and Anna Fosberry – designed, built and tested a device to feed a dinosaur.  The device featured a remote release on the end of a support arm, all cantilevered off the edge of a table top.\r\n\r\n“Beaufort High has a well-deserved reputation for producing some of South Carolina’s best young engineering students,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “Year in and year out, their teams are simply outstanding.”\r\n\r\nTeams at the Columbia competition were monitored by USC engineering professors as they worked, and upper-classmen engineering students conducted interviews with team members.  Teams were scored based on their performances and personal interviews.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High has participated in the state competition the last six years, winning three state championships and one state runner-up title.  Two members of this year’s championship team – Kim and Cato – were also part of the 2015 State Engineering Champion Introduction to Engineering Design team.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s team was coached by teacher Jim Wilkin.', 'Beaufort High student team receives state honors in engineering competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-student-team-receives-state-honors-in-engineering-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:53', '2018-07-12 14:58:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28068', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28070, 4, '2016-03-31 20:07:26', '2016-04-01 00:07:26', 'A team from Beaufort High School took the top spot recently in Beaufort County’s Academic WorldQuest Competition for the third consecutive year.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High’s White Team finished No. 1, with Bluffton High’s Black Team finishing just behind in second place. Beaufort High’s Green team finished third.\r\n\r\nFirst-place Beaufort High White Team members were Rasikh Hamid, May Harrelson, Sarah Suber and Alex Mazzeo. The team was coached by Debi Kidd.\r\n\r\nThe second-place Bluffton High Black Team members were Morgan Rizer, Haley Hubner, Josh Perri, Rory Witkowski and Eugene Yan. The team was coached by Pam Wolske.\r\n\r\nThe third-place Beaufort High Green team, also coached by Debi Kidd, was composed of Hays McDaniel, Max Crisologo, Aaron Peterson and Clayton Ruff.\r\n\r\nThe World Affairs Council of Hilton Head presented the annual Academic WorldQuest Competition in partnership with the Beaufort County School District. During the 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 the nation’s top national security issues as voted on by the leaders of World Affairs Councils across the country. Those issues include: NATO, Asia, international trade and finance, food security and privacy in the digital age. Also included were questions on current events, world geography and global health.\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“Our Academic World Quest Scholars learn about the world and develop a keen understanding of the underlying reasons for geopolitical outcomes,” Dallas said. “They study such topics as NATO, food security and privacy in the digital age, a particularly relevant topic in view of Apple\'s response to the recent federal court order. Quite often these outcomes are confusing to those who don\'t follow events over time, but our AWQ Scholars are well informed and are able to hold extremely logical conversations and provide insights that are not only informative, but also impressive in the depth of their thinking.\"', 'Beaufort High takes top spot in academic competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-takes-top-spot-in-academic-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28070', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28072, 4, '2016-03-31 20:08:09', '2016-04-01 00:08:09', '<em>Photo above in front row from left: Emily King, Dominique Romanelli, Miles Prusia, Brian Sanchez, Tyler Hlusek, Justin Vitiello. Back row from left: Brennan Toney, Victoria Murphy, Tess Wooten, Victor Lin, Nathaniel Green, and Principal, Ms. Freda.</em>\r\n\r\nEach month eleven Bluffton Middle School students are selected by their teachers as “Mustangs of the Month” based upon overall student performance and following the Mustang Path. The Mustang Path provides a model for proper behavior that is based on the BLMS mascot, the Mustang. The Mustang Path includes four core behaviors essential to a student\'s development as a citizen. The four aspects of the Mustang Path are the following:  Responsibility, Academic Excellence, Respect, and Honesty.\r\n\r\nCongratulations to our Mustangs of the Month for March 2016:\r\n\r\nNathaniel Green, Tyler Hlusek, Emily King, Victor Lin, Victoria Murphy, Miles Prusia, Dominique Romanelli, Brian Sanchez, Brennan Toney, Justin Vitiello, Tess Wooten', 'Bluffton Middle announces Mustangs of the Month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bluffton-middle-announces-mustangs-of-the-month', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28072', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28074, 4, '2016-03-31 20:09:25', '2016-04-01 00:09:25', '<em>Photo above: Sarah Laizer shows off some of her winning utensils in the Sodexo Future Chef Competition.</em>\r\n\r\nFourth-grader Sarah Laizer from Red Cedar Elementary School created a dish that was both appealing to the eyes and to the taste buds and ended up taking top honors at the 2016 Sodexo Future Chef competition.\r\n\r\nLaizer was one of 15 elementary school student finalists from across the district who prepared breakfast creations–this year’s competition category–for a panel of judges at the new Advanced Technical Center at Battery Creek High School. Judges awarded points based on the recipes’ originality, taste, healthy attributes, plate presentation, ease of preparation and kid-friendliness.\r\n\r\nThe 15 finalists were chosen from 75 young cooks from district elementary schools who submitted recipes in this year’s challenge, sponsored by Sodexo.\r\n\r\nLaizer’s winning dish, “The Breakfast Pinwheel,” included peanut butter, cream cheese, apples, blueberries, strawberries on top of an English muffin, drizzled with honey. She won a gold medal, a certificate and a prize basket of kitchen utensils, a Fitbit wearable physical activity tracker and the chance to move on to the 2016 regional and national Future Chef competitions. Sarah was assisted in the kitchen by Battery Creek High School Culinary Arts student Trevon Grier.\r\n\r\nFirst runner-up was Treafon Manigo (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary) for his “Fresh Fruit Burritos,” featuring bananas, strawberries, peaches, blueberries and yogurt wrapped in a whole wheat wrap. Second runner-up was Brady Sacha (M.C. Riley Elementary) for his “Cinnamon Apple Nachos,” including apples, cinnamon, bananas and peanut butter sauce on pita chips. Third runner-up was Bran’don Jenkins (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary) for his innovative take on breakfast muffins packed with spinach, eggs, and sausage.\r\n\r\n“This is the largest number of entries we’ve seen in the four years that we’ve been sponsoring the Future Chefs competition,” said Roberta Edwards, general manager of Sodexo operations in Beaufort County. “And it’s always so exciting to see our young chefs in action. Their creativity is obvious, but so is their work ethic and their focus in the kitchen.”\r\n\r\nThe other 2016 finalists were Patrick Allen (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, Eggs with Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Cheese), Landen Bradberry (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Breakfast Egg Cups), Jay Brodie (River Ridge Academy, Breakfast 3-in-1), Mia Campbell (Red Cedar Elementary, Mia’s Muffin in a Mug), Uiulani Jean-Charles Folson (Mossy Oaks Elementary, Uu Breakfast Balls), Makayla Arianna Gillson (Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, French Toast Poppers), Mckenzie Griffing (Broad River Elementary, Palmetto Sunshine), Alex Marinov (Red Cedar Elementary, Breakfast Eggito), Alexia Pintos (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, English Muffin Egg Pizza), Liza Raye Sherbert (Mossy Oaks Elementary, The Butterfly), and Sophia Tollerson (M.C. Riley Elementary, Sweet Potato and Egg Breakfast).\r\n\r\nLast year’s competition involved healthy snack creations, and Red Cedar Elementary fourth-grader Loncelle Daley took top honors for his Tropical Smoothie. Sandwiches were the center of attention in 2014, with Okatie Elementary School fifth-grader Jacob Himes winning for his Corn and Black Bean Wrap. In 2013, Whale Branch Elementary fourth-grader Dairrion McDaniel won for his Mango Berry Taco Tango Salad.', '4th grader ‘Breakfast Pinwheel’ earns top honors in 2016 Future Chef Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '4th-grader-breakfast-pinwheel-earns-top-honors-in-2016-future-chef-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28074', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28076, 4, '2016-03-31 20:11:00', '2016-04-01 00:11:00', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nLike most growing up in the deep delectable south, pleasantries and poetic behavior is as expected as the humidity in the air we breathe. Not all standards of practice were enthusiastically enchanting, but intertwined deeply and artfully into all that I am nonetheless. The unspoken, unwritten laws of co-existence that were fiercely upheld by mothers, grandmothers and church leaders all over the Southern states.\r\n\r\nOne in particular still causes butterflies and post traumatic stress. The in-person apology, although completely foreign in today\'s society, is the courtesy of choice by my gentle yet fierce mother. Slightly akin to a dead man walking, the longest mile or any other horrific showing of dread that is multiplied when forced to face your debts with the audience of your debtors. Regardless of offense, it was mandatory that all apologies be eloquent, sincere and in person. My life was forever impacted by the many merciless, collective mea culpa.\r\n\r\nAs if the in-person apology wasn\'t harsh enough to win claim as the most difficult southern grace, the female ankle cross was a mighty contender. Often I wondered if Chiropractors and those that created southern customs were in cahoots. There is just no way a well meaning woman came up with this custom of contortion. It mattered not whether perched on a pew or teetering on a tailgate, my Momma could hear from 20 miles away even the slightest uncrossing of the exhausted ankle. No allowance was given for attire, function or injury, the ankle cross was necessary at all costs. Fear of the under arm pinch or the paralyzing \'I will talk with you later stare\' kept ankles crossed stiffly in compliance all over towns and counties below the Mason Dixon line.\r\n\r\nNot all southern manners were punitive in nature. Many have served me well. Like Mammaw\'s cream infused grits,some things just stick with you. All the women in my family kept a Gift Closet. A small closet both highly regarded and protected filled with specialty soaps, delicate hand towels, crafted candles, beautiful note cards and always at the very top was chocolates and jams. As a child it seemed rather silly to imprison perfectly good presents for people and circumstances not yet revealed, especially chocolate. Purchasing these recipient-less presents was as high a priority as tithing on Sunday. The heart of a Southern woman knows well the importance of the timely gift. It never failed, it never ran low and it never discriminated. If one needed a gift, the closet was always ready.\r\n\r\nWhat seems to be 100 years later, I open the door to my very own Gift Closet. One that I must constantly stock, protect from little hands and turn too when it is time. The gifts often go to an acquaintance, sometimes a stranger, many times a friend. It is always the perfect gift at the perfect moment. No matter where I am, I always seem to find something that belongs in my Gift Closet. Just as my Momma did with me, I shoo little hands away and explain the importance of the enigmatic custom. I wonder how many battles have been averted, hearts healed and days made by the simple contents.\r\n\r\nWhat a difference we could make, if such a concept could be implemented in all aspects of our lives. Quietly tucking away, kindness, sincerity, generosity and thoughtfulness to have at the ready when life produces an opportunity to give.\r\n\r\nI adore my Gift Closet and the simple humanity it represents. It is far less tumultuous than the in-person apology, far less uncomfortable than the ankle cross and far more important than even I previously understood. If you want to make your corner of the world a little brighter, keeping your Gift Closet stocked is a wonderful way to keep your heart open.', 'Keeping my Gift Closet stocked and my heart open', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'keeping-my-gift-closet-stocked-and-my-heart-open', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:11:42', '2016-04-07 00:11:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28076', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28078, 4, '2016-03-31 20:11:50', '2016-04-01 00:11:50', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nLiving in a large metropolitan city you normally don’t have a problem picking up your cell phone and chatting with someone at any time and any place especially in your car. The landscape is adorned with large cell towers to enable people to be connected. Oh, there are those times when you drive into a parking garage or a tunnel and the signal drops; but even that is changing as cell phone companies scurry to put repeaters in those areas so you never drop a call.\r\n\r\nHowever, I have noticed that it is a little bit different living here in the Lowcountry, an area that is thankfully less populated. You can drive for miles looking at the scenic views and never see a cell tower. But that view comes with a price. It means that you will find yourself entering areas where there are no precious bars lighting up the phone. It is so strange to be driving along and one minute hearing a voice through the Bluetooth and then suddenly it disappears as you inadvertently drive into a dead zone. Of course, it does not take long after you move here to discover those special cell coverage zones where four or five bars light up on your phone. As a matter of fact, you have probably found yourself seeking those areas. I have personally discovered certain parking lots where I can pull into and complete a conversation before entering one of those “no cell phone service” zones. And sure enough, there are other people doing the same thing. You can spot them sitting alone in the car talking animatedly into the air.\r\n\r\nThen there are communities where one side of the community has great coverage and the other side has none. You might even see a car sitting on the side of the road with the emergency flashers on and the driver’s hand sticking out the window holding up a cell phone, desperately seeking a phone signal. I confess to doing this myself!\r\n\r\nBut the good news is that we are not living in a large metropolitan area. We have beautiful views to enjoy and many places to pull over to make those calls. And I have discovered a spot where my phone calls are very rarely interrupted. Turns out my landline has excellent coverage.', 'The elusive cell phone signal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-elusive-cell-phone-signal', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:12:19', '2016-04-07 00:12:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28078', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28080, 4, '2016-03-31 20:12:32', '2016-04-01 00:12:32', '<h3>By Everett Ballenger</h3>\r\n2015 seemed like a fairly good year for real estate in Northern Beaufort County, until the last quarter. There seemed to a discernable slowdown in some markets around October time. But as can been seen from the numbers below the “Total” and “Residential” only markets held up pretty well. One has to remember we had some awful weather and flooding in October, which could well have influenced what was a good year up until then. It is comforting to see all segments were in the positive territory for all of Northern Beaufort County. Sales up +5% and sales volume up strong +10%. Prices are still stubbornly stuck in neutral, although the average price did increase +5%.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28081\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-06-at-8.13.46-PM-300x93.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-06 at 8.13.46 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"93\" />Residential sales saw less of an improvement – nevertheless, +4.4% in unit sales, and +5.7% in sales volume, is no reason to get depressed. There is still a steady trickle of foreclosures coming onto the market, which may  explain why  even though inventory is down, and sales reasonably strong, we have not seen the price increases we would normally expect. Even though we are now well into our real estate recovery, and have been for a number of years now, there are still some “jaw dropping” deals to be had where land is concerned…especially in some gated communities.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28082\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-06-at-8.13.53-PM-300x95.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-06 at 8.13.53 PM\" width=\"300\" height=\"95\" />One has to conclude that the overall real estate market in Northern Beaufort County is in a comfort zone, where sales and prices are very steady but with healthy increases in both. Having said all the above, it looks like buying real estate at this time is not a risky business. We are nowhere near a (bubble) type market. Sales and prices should still increase for some time to come but at a steady rate we have seen over the last 2-3 years. Lack of inventory is not really an issue, and new developments are coming on stream on a regular basis. The fact that companies like Harris Teeter and Walmart would like to build on Ladys Island, is testament to what they see as an increase in population and demand in our area.\r\n\r\n<em>Everett Ballenger is the owner/B.I.C of Ballenger Realty and the former President of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors.</em>', 'Review of the 2015 Total Real Estate Market', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'review-of-the-2015-total-real-estate-market', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:15:27', '2016-04-07 00:15:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28080', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28084, 4, '2016-03-31 20:15:37', '2016-04-01 00:15:37', '<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28087\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/160315-M-ZW564-158-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony tour comes to Parris Island\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Marines with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps march during a performance March 15, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. The Marines played a variety of modern and traditional music before an audience of more than 1,000 recruits, Marines and civilians. The drum corps is part of the Battle Color Detachment, based at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The detachment travels across the nation and abroad providing ceremonial musical support and entertainment. The performance was part of the detachment’s 2016 spring tour.\r\n\r\n<em>Photos by Pfc. Carlin Warren.</em>', 'U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform at Parris Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'u-s-marine-drum-bugle-corps-perform-at-parris-island', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:18:06', '2016-04-07 00:18:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28084', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28089, 4, '2016-03-31 20:18:18', '2016-04-01 00:18:18', '<h3>By Alvesta Robertson</h3>\r\nMarch has special meaning for members of Nu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as it is the month of the chapter’s inception. With March being National Women’s History Month, paying tribute to our founders was appropriate and befitting making for a dual celebration. During the monthly chapter meeting on March 12th, members paused to recognize the chapter’s thirty-six years of existence and accomplishments through service to this community. The spotlight was on the 15 women, our founders, whose vision and fortitude provided the foundation for the great presence we have become in Beaufort and surrounding areas. These ladies deserve the honor and appreciation that comes with being women of substance and stamina, during this month when women from all walks of life are acknowledged for their accomplishments and contributions to society. We are forever grateful to them.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28090\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28090\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/COMMUNITY-DELTA-NU-SORORITY-HONORING-ELDERS-e1459988391486-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured are charter members left to right: Emma Campbell, Romona Gaither, Ida Campbell, Andrea Allen, Barbara Marshel, and chapter president Alvesta Robertson.\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" /> Pictured are charter members left to right: Emma Campbell, Romona Gaither, Ida Campbell, Andrea Allen, Barbara Marshel, and chapter president Alvesta Robertson.[/caption]\r\n\r\nNu Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, was chartered in Beaufort, March 28, 1980 on the Penn Center campus, a landmark in America’s history founded also by women in 1862. The dedicated and committed women were Andrea Allen, Cassie Brisbane, Emma Campbell, Ida Campbell, Marquerite Campbell, Geneve Cole, Katherine Doctor, Romona Gaither, Thelma Houston, Barbara Marshel, Gwen Mallette, Christine Morgan, Jennie Mouzon, Selma Perry and Ramona Wilborn.\r\n\r\nEach deserves honor for their role in making Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority a presence in the Lowcountry. Six of the charter members, Andrea Allen, Emma Campbell, Ida Campbell, Romona Gaither, Barbara Marshel and Selma Perry, are still active with the chapter today, continuing to serve as mentors, role models and advisors sharing their experiences and wisdom as no one else can. Their involvement keeps the chapter motivated, focused and balances the generational connection for learning experiences that binds us in sisterhood.\r\n\r\nWe honor our chapter founders for giving us the opportunity to be among others throughout the world perpetuating the legacy of the rare breed of women who founded the sorority 108 years ago. We stand on their shoulders. In 1908 at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority became America’s first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women. How profound that the original 16 were so inspired as to create an organization that would enrich the social and intellectual aspect of women’s lives further fulfilled by service to all mankind. We recognize and honor them today, the sorority’s founders. Their contributions to women in general and African-American women specifically, made them great women of courage and foresight. Because of them, we are today, the largest Greek organization cultivating high scholastic and ethical standards, promoting unity and friendship, making this the greatest sisterhood ever, serving all mankind through numerous avenues and in communities throughout the US and abroad.\r\n\r\nAccolades to the women we honored today and to all women for blazing new trails bringing us to the 21st Century equipped to make a lasting impact for those to follow.\r\n\r\nA “pink and green” reception followed the meeting with a ceremonial cake and punch. Each of the founders received pink roses, many hugs and never-ending thanks.', 'Nu Delta Omega honors founders', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nu-delta-omega-honors-founders', '', '', '2016-04-06 20:20:12', '2016-04-07 00:20:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28089', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28092, 4, '2016-03-31 20:07:18', '2016-04-01 00:07:18', '[caption id=\"attachment_28093\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"321\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28093\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0031-568x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The rains held off as children looked for Easter eggs near the light house Saturday morning at Hunting Island State Park. \" width=\"321\" height=\"578\" /> The rains held off as children looked for Easter eggs near the light house Saturday morning at Hunting Island State Park.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Marshall Thiesen, age 2, of Beaufort, reaches out to touch the Easter Bunny following the annual Easter egg hunt and coloring contest on Saturday at Hunting Island State Park. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nScores of children of all ages and their families braved the thunderstorms and headed to Hunting Island State Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The annual event is sponsored by the park but manned with volunteers from Friends of Hunting Island. Children could also participate in a coloring contest and everyone had the chance to sit with the Easter Bunny who stopped by to say “hello” to all the children.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28094\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"328\"]<img class=\" wp-image-28094\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0040-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Fisher helps her stepson, Nathan Vilasineekulis, open his plastic eggs.\" width=\"328\" height=\"258\" /> Amy Fisher helps her stepson, Nathan Vilasineekulis, open his plastic eggs.[/caption]', 'Families gather at Hunting Island State Park for Easter Egg Hunt', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'families-gather-at-hunting-island-state-park-for-easter-egg-hunt', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:13:52', '2016-04-09 00:13:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28092', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28098, 4, '2016-04-08 20:10:28', '2016-04-09 00:10:28', '', '_DSC0017', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', '_dsc0017-8', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:10:28', '2016-04-09 00:10:28', '', 28092, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0017.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28102, 4, '2016-03-31 20:14:18', '2016-04-01 00:14:18', '<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28103\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSCF6801-2-e1460160938326-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSCF6801 (2)\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" />HELP of Beaufort will be holding its 6th annual \"Happy Days for HELP\" fundraiser on April 30th at \"The Shed\" in Port Royal from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The theme is enjoying the 50\'s and 60\'s, and dressing in that era is encouraged, but not necessary. This is the major fundraiser for HELP which provides assistance to more than 8,000 individuals every year who are in need of basic life essentials – food, clothing, and shelter. At Happy Days there will be a silent auction, live auction, door prizes, heavy hors d\'oeuvres, wonderful entertainment, photo opportunities, music by the Sweet Grass Angels and last but not least, an Elvis impersonator. More information is available at www.helpofbeaufort.org. The cost for a table of 8 for $300 or $40 individually. For tickets, please contact Steve Curless at 843-252-2710 or Debbie Marcil at 843-252-4105.', 'Elvis is at the Shed in Port Royal!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'elvis-is-at-the-shed-in-port-royal', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:15:57', '2016-04-09 00:15:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28105, 4, '2016-03-31 20:16:13', '2016-04-01 00:16:13', '[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"28106,28107,28108,28109,28110\"]\r\n\r\nWreaths aren’t just for Christmas anymore. Many of us use them to decorate both inside and outside all year long. Recognizing that, the Alzheimer’s Family Services of greater Beaufort is hosting the second annual Celebration of Wreaths will open on Friday April 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a wine and hors d\'oeuvres at The Loft in the Old Bay Marketplace in downtown Beaufort. The event, sponsored by HD Companies, Helena Place Assisted Living Community, Hospice Care of America, LuLu’s and the Gilbert Law Firm will provide much needed funding for Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort.\r\n\r\nYou will see over 60 wreaths decorated in all styles and themes already judged in their category. Categories include collegiate, patriotic, seasonal, Lowcountry, memory and more. There are also children’s categories where local preschool and elementary school art classes have decorated and donated a wreath. Each wreath will have a scavenger hunt item placed in it which participants are encouraged to locate for the chance to win a grand prize.\r\n\r\nThe winner of the grand prize will receive a gift certificate to the Cuthbert House Inn in downtown Beaufort. All wreaths are available for purchase at the silent auction the night of the Gala. On display will also be an oversized purple feather wreath accompanied by a basket of white feathers. Guests are invited to take a white feather and put it in the purple feather wreath to honor of a friend or family member struggling with Alzheimer’s disease.\r\n\r\nTickets for the Gala on April 8th are $25 each or were included in the cost of decorating and donating a wreath or sponsoring a wreath category for judging purposes for the event. The wreaths will stay on display through Saturday, April 9th until 4:00 p.m. Donations are appreciated for entrance to Saturday’s exhibit. For more information about how to participate or purchase tickets please visit the Alzheimer’s Family Services website at www.afsgb,org or call 843-521-9190.', 'Alzheimer’s Family Services to host  second annual Celebration of Wreaths', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'alzheimers-family-services-to-host-second-annual-celebration-of-wreaths', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:18:11', '2016-04-09 00:18:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28105', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28112, 4, '2016-03-31 20:18:32', '2016-04-01 00:18:32', 'Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, our local child advocacy and rape crisis center, will be hosting a “Brown Bag Series” at 12 p.m. on Tuesday April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th to be held at their offices at 1212 Charles St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe “Brown Bag Series” is a sequence of one-hour workshops held every Tuesday during the month of April to promote awareness of child abuse prevention techniques for parents, caregivers, and mentors. Everyone is encouraged to bring a “brown bag lunch” while participating in the workshops.\r\n\r\nChristine Smith, Director of Outreach and Prevention at Hope Haven, says, “The Brown Bag Series is a fun and casual way to empower parents, mentors and caregivers to protect their children and to learn effective ways to help children counter the culture of violence we live in.”\r\n\r\nThe topic of the first Tuesday will be on “Protecting Childhood Innocence,” followed by “Teaching Healthy Boundaries,” “Raising Healthy Boys: Countering the Culture of Violence,” and lastly “Disclosure of Child Abuse.” Each lecture will be given by professional staff of Hope Haven.\r\n\r\n“It is critical to recognize these pervasive problems and build a community intolerant of child abuse and sexual violence,” says Executive Director Shauw Chin Capps.\r\n\r\nHope Haven has several Outreach and Prevention programs, which are evidence-based approaches for young women and young men in middle school, high school and college. We also provide prevention programs for parents and caregivers through our Strengthening Families Program, Stewards of Children Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training and Parent Café, as well as trainings for the community and professionals.', 'Hope Haven to host “Brown Bag Series”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hope-haven-to-host-brown-bag-series', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:18:59', '2016-04-09 00:18:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28112', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28114, 4, '2016-03-31 20:19:22', '2016-04-01 00:19:22', '<h2>David Lentz awarded Eagle Rank at Court of Honor</h2>\r\nDavid Michael Lentz of Beaufort received his Eagle Scout Rank at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held at The Parish Church of St. Helena on Monday, March 7th.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28115\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"253\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28115\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Photo-1-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"From left: Assistant Scout Master Ray Lentz, Brian Lentz, with new Eagle Scout David Lentz, and Scoutmaster, Mark Henderson. Photo by Faye Dagley.\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" /> From left: Assistant Scout Master Ray Lentz, Brian Lentz, with new Eagle Scout David Lentz, and Scoutmaster, Mark Henderson. Photo by Faye Dagley.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo earn the Eagle Scout rank David completed a service project and earned 27 merit badges. He had to create a budget, raise funds, purchase materials and finally organize and lead a team of Scouts, parents and friends to complete the project. Lentz cleaned and cleared a walking trail at Whale Branch Middle School, making it more walkable and useful to the students, faculty, and community.\r\n\r\nIn addition to earning the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, David was inducted into the Order of the Arrow Scouting Brotherhood, and served in leadership positions as Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and Philmont Scout Ranch Trek Crew Leader. David is a senior at Beaufort High School where he is a member of the Wrestling Team and the National Honor Society.\r\n\r\nAt this same event, Eagle Scout Brian Lentz, older brother of David, was belatedly presented the Sons of the American Revolution Gov. Paul Hamilton Eagle Scout of the Year Award for 2014. Brian is currently a sophomore at The Citadel and was recognized in June that year by the Gov. Paul Hamilton Chapter for having achieved the Eagle Scout designation during his Honor Court. Brian was selected for this Chapter award after going off to the Citadel and was finally presented his Award Medal by Eagle Scout Scholarship Chairmen Jody Henson. Both boys are members of Parish Church of Saint Helena Boy Scout Troop 1712 and the sons of Ann and Ray Lentz of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Eagle rank is the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. According to the Boy Scouts of America, only 5 percent of scouts have earned the rank since its inception in 1912. Lentz join the ranks of over 2 million scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Monday’s Court of Honor was well attended by family, friends and distinguished guests, Jody Henson, of the Sons of the American Revolution Governor Paul Hamilton Chapter who presented the SAR Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition, and Jake Baker, Lowcountry District Executive of the Boy Scouts of America.', 'Number of local Eagle Scouts grows', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'number-of-local-eagle-scouts-grows', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:21:11', '2016-04-09 00:21:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28114', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28117, 4, '2016-03-31 20:21:35', '2016-04-01 00:21:35', '<h3>Provided by State Farm</h3>\r\nCost considerations aside, it\'s not a good idea for newly licensed drivers to immediately have their own car. For one thing, you may be sending your teen a message that having a car and driving immediately is a right he or she is entitled to – rather than a privilege that is earned along with experience. It\'s a much safer and wiser plan to have your teen establish a safe driving record before you give your teen free reign of the roadways.\r\n\r\nAll new drivers are at the highest risk of getting into a crash during the first six months after receiving their license. Don\'t be in a rush to give your teen the privilege of independent driving in all conditions and situations right away and not in his or her own vehicle. Read additional helpful insights on setting house rules.\r\n\r\nWe know you spend a lot of time and effort driving your children around and many look forward to their teen being able to help with some of these responsibilities. But it\'s worth waiting a few months more to keep your teen and your car safe!\r\n\r\n<b>Crashes</b>\r\n\r\nIn their first year on the road, teens are almost 10 times more likely to be in a crash.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• 20 percent of 11th graders report being in a crash as a driver in the\r\npast year.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• 25 percent of 9th graders report being in a crash as a passenger in\r\ntheir lifetimes.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Crash risk increases incrementally with each mile per hour over the\r\nspeed limit.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Current data on crashes involving 16-year-old drivers shows that having multiple teen passengers in the vehicle is twice as likely to cause a fatal crash as alcohol-impaired driving.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Crashes are more common among young drivers than any other age group. In the United States, one in four crash fatalities involves someone 16 to 24 years old, nearly twice as high as other age groups.</p>\r\n<b>Guidelines on cars</b>\r\n\r\nWhen the time is right to help your teen pick out a car, here are some guidelines on the best cars for teens:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Avoid cars that have a sporty, performance-type image. These vehicles can encourage young drivers to speed and test their performance. SUVs and pickup trucks are also not the best choice for a teenager. While they may seem a safe choice because of their size and weight, they\'re actually more likely to roll over in a crash. A teen driver\'s high crash rate and an SUV\'s high rollover rate can be a deadly combination.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Later-model mid- and full-size passenger cars are good choices since they offer sufficient weight, as well as updated safety features. Small cars offer less crash protection because of their size/weight. Look for a car that has other air bags in addition to the standard driver and passenger airbags: Side and curtain air bags add an extra measure of crash protection.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Other safety features that might benefit your teen are Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), as well as intelligent seat belt reminder systems that make it difficult or annoying to drive without all occupants wearing their seat belts.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• When you find a car that seems like a good choice, be sure to check safety ratings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (www.iihs.org).</p>\r\n<b>A word about finances</b>\r\n\r\nFrom the National Young Driver Survey, we learned that 61 percent of 9th through 11th graders share the vehicle they drive most often with someone else. Only about half of them said they\'re responsible for fuel costs; however, only about 25 percent were responsible for paying any maintenance or repair costs.\r\n\r\nOther research shows that awareness of the existence of monetary fines for traffic offenses can be a strong incentive for improving driving safety. Likewise, parents can use the costs associated with driving as a bargaining point. For example, you can agree to cover gas, as long as your son or daughter adheres to the terms of the parent/teen\r\ndriving agreement.\r\n\r\nFor more information about teen driver safety and tools for new drivers, visit www.teendriving.statefarm.com.', 'Choosing a car for your teen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'choosing-a-car-for-your-teen-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:18:21', '2018-07-12 15:18:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28117', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28119, 4, '2016-03-31 20:22:37', '2016-04-01 00:22:37', 'Today\'s 50-plus set are living longer, healthier lives while navigating economic, social and technological realities unlike any generation before. Attendees can learn about these topics and more at the Prime of Life Showcase, Life Reimagined After 50, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. The free event is open to all residents and community members on Tuesday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa.\r\n\r\nExhibitors at the Lowcountry\'s newest and largest business-lifestyle event will showcase four important areas: health and wellness, travel and lifestyle, money and work, and technology and innovation. Throughout the day, local experts will appear on the Life Reimagined Center Stage delivering relevant, cutting-edge knowledge.\r\n\r\nThe chamber\'s new Prime of Life Showcase reaches the full spectrum of our Lowcountry community, as attendees stroll through interactive exhibits and get the quick facts on important questions, lifestyle options, travel and finance along with exciting exhibitor giveaways.\r\n\r\nThere is no cost to attend. The Prime of Life Showcase presenting partner is Hilton Head Regional Healthcare. Supporting partner is Palmetto Electric, and Hargray is a supporting and Wi-Fi partner. For more information and exhibitor details go to hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.', 'Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce presents Prime of Life Showcase', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hilton-head-island-bluffton-chamber-of-commerce-presents-prime-of-life-showcase', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:23:19', '2016-04-09 00:23:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28119', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28121, 4, '2016-03-31 20:23:41', '2016-04-01 00:23:41', '<em>Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Buf\'s! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Bojangles for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b>UPCOMING EVENTS</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, April 1: First Friday After Five.</b> Join our downtown merchants the first Friday of each month. Many merchants stay open until 8:00 p.m. Refreshments offered. Live street music. Stay for dinner in one of our downtown restaurants.<b> </b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, April 14: Military Quarterly Briefing,</b> from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Beaufort Holiday Inn &amp; Suites, 2225 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Captain Anne Lear, Naval Hospital Beaufort Commanding Officer, will be the Keynote Speaker. Hear updates from military leaders about the three installations in Beaufort County, as well as other important military issues and celebrate the Military Family of the Quarter..', 'The Beaufort Chamber Corner for March 31st-April 6th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufort-chamber-corner-for-march-31st-april-6th', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:25:38', '2016-04-09 00:25:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28121', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28124, 4, '2016-03-31 20:28:30', '2016-04-01 00:28:30', '<em>Photo above: Josiah Tobin was the first to cross the finish line during the annual Sea Island Rotary Club\'s Adventure Biathlon at Hunting Island State Park. Tobin\'s race partner was Pete Greene. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2>Saturday\'s annual Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon takes on all kinds of weather</h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28127\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"238\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28127\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0108-238x300.jpg\" alt=\"Nash Mills sets his watch as he starts leg of the Adventure Biathlon.\" width=\"238\" height=\"300\" /> Nash Mills sets his watch as he starts leg of the Adventure Biathlon.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThis past Saturday, nearly a hundred athletes from all over the US and abroad came to participate in the annual Hunting Island Adventure Biathlon hosted by the Sea Island Rotary Club. The event  begins with a 6 mile kayak race through the lagoon and finishes with a grueling 4.5 mile run on the Park\'s nature trail.\r\n\r\nSome athletes complete the course in teams, where one paddles and the other runs – which is called a Relay Team. Or both members of a team could paddle in a tandem kayak and then both run and then must finish together – which is called a Tandem Team. Recently the Rotary added an SUP (stand up paddleboard) category to try and stay up with the times for this event.\r\n\r\nChuck Ingle, President of the Sea Island Rotary, said, “We average about 180 athletes who compete in 57 award categories for great prizes. After the race we meet at Boondocks for our Official Post Race Party where we enjoy free beer and chili, and fellowship (or bragging as some like to call it).”\r\n\r\n\"I can\'t believe I\'m doing this\" said Mary Cunningham as she stretched before the race. Cunningham teamed up with husband, Jack, who paddled their kayak in the first leg of the race.\r\n\r\nIn all, there were 35 teams running the race as a relay while another 41 paddled and ran the race by themselves. To see all the race results, please go to www.goraceproductions.com/race-results.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"28128,28126,28125\"]\r\n\r\n<em>From left: Kayakers beach their boats on the sand of the Hunting Island lagoon and race toward another area when they either pass the baton, so to speak, to their running partner or shed all the safety equipment as quickly as they can and begin running the 4.5 mile course. Middle: </em><em>After generating a huge lead with his kayak, Pete Greene of Beaufort, beaches his kayak and trades places with relay partner Josiah Tobin. Greene posted a time of 41 minutes flat while Tobin ran the 4.5 miles in 30:11.The duo won the team event with a combined time of 1:11.11. Right: </em><em>Some of the 41 individual kayakers paddle their way through the lagoon Saturday morning at Hunting Island State Park.</em>', 'Slightly overcast with thunderstorms possible', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'slightly-overcast-with-thunderstorms-possible', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:36:29', '2016-04-09 00:36:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28124', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28132, 4, '2016-03-31 20:36:47', '2016-04-01 00:36:47', '[caption id=\"attachment_28136\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28136\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0050-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"Ron Voegeli, left, and Morris Campbell salute after setting the floral wreath in at the Beaufort National Cemetery. \" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" /> Ron Voegeli, left, and Morris Campbell salute after setting the floral wreath in at the Beaufort National Cemetery.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Ray Davison of Camden, SC, stands with other members of the Patriot Guard Riders on Monday at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n<h2>More than 100 people gathered for the Inaugural Vietnam War Commemoration held at the Beaufort National Cemetery.</h2>\r\nThe www.USHistory.org website describes it thus; “The Vietnam War was the longest war in United States history. Promises and commitments to the people and government of South Vietnam to keep communist forces from overtaking them reached back into the Truman Administration. Eisenhower placed military advisers and CIA operatives in Vietnam, and John F. Kennedy sent American soldiers to Vietnam. Lyndon Johnson ordered the first real combat by American troops, and Richard Nixon concluded the war.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28134\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"201\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28134\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0016-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"The official United States Marine Corps Color Guard Posts the Colors to begin the Vietnam War Commemoration.\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" /> The official United States Marine Corps Color Guard Posts the Colors to begin the Vietnam War Commemoration.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Despite the decades of resolve, billions and billions of dollars, nearly 60,000 American lives and many more injuries, the United States failed to achieve its objectives.”\r\n\r\nMost of us remember the war, even if we don’t like to talk about it. But on Monday more than 100 people were on hand for the Inaugural Vietnam War Commemoration held at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Monday marked the 50th anniversary of U.S. involvement in the controversial war in Southeast Asia which claimed more than 56,000 U.S. lives.\r\n\r\nThe Vietnam War Commemoration was set up to do three primary things:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3. To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War.</p>\r\nMany \'Nam Vets’ and their families were on hand, some still able to wear their uniforms seen shaking hands and hugging each other and remembering those comrades-in-arms who gave the ultimate sacrifice.', 'Vietnam War remembered in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'vietnam-war-remembered-in-beaufort', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:41:04', '2016-04-09 00:41:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28138, 4, '2016-04-07 20:41:44', '2016-04-08 00:41:44', '<b>Get your sports or camp physical for $20</b>\r\n\r\nDoctors Care is offering Sports Physicals or Camp Physicals for $20. Any physical dated April 1st, or after, is good for all of next school year. Go to www.doctorscare.com to find a location near you.\r\n\r\n<b>Friends of the Hilton Head Library to hold spring book sale</b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of the Hilton Head Library will hold its spring book sale on Friday, April 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Head Branch Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head. Many gently used books in the bookstore and the lobby of the library will be available. Books will be $2 for most hardbacks, $1 for trade paperbacks and paperbacks will be 3 for $1 or 50 cents each.  Children’s books are individually priced with a price range from 10 cents to $3.  Gift certificates for the bookstore will be available. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Branch Library.\r\n\r\nFor more details, call 843-255-6532 or visit www.friendsofthehiltonheadlibrary.org or visit us on  Facebook.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Sheriff to speak at Waterfront</b>\r\n\r\nOn Friday April 8th the Take Back the Night annual event to raise awareness of child abuse and sexual violence will begin at 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. Sheriff PJ Tanner is the keynote speaker. This event is sponsored by Hope Haven of the Lowcountry. For more information, call 843-524-2256.\r\n\r\n<b>Fly Fishing Expo to be held April 9th</b>\r\n\r\nThe fourth Annual Lowcountry Fly Fishing Expo is Saturday April 9th! This event is not to be missed for any outdoorsmen who enjoys the sport of fly fishing or has interest and wants to learn! Whether you are a beginner or advanced angler, this is an event for all experience levels. Come see what the surrounding Lowcountry waters have to offer and learn from a long list of great instructors and presenters. Limited tickets available so sign up today to reserve your spot online at www.baystreetoutfitters.com. If you prefer, you can also call the shop 843-524-5250 to sign up.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort County offers free secure shredding</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Public Works Department Solid Waste and Recycling Division has established a secure document shredding event for Saturday, April 9, 2016. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (or truck containers are full) at the Shanklin Convenience Center at 80 Shanklin Road in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAny 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. 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 at 843-255-2736 or visit www.bcgov.net/recycle.\r\n\r\n<b>Meditate with Brittney Hiller at workshop</b>\r\n\r\nThis will be a meditation for beginner’s workshop. Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. To register, call 843-255-6458 or email sinman@bcgov.net. The event will be held at 311 Scott St. in downtown Beaufort. Learn simple meditation techniques, including breath and posture with meditation expert, Brittany Hiller. For additional information, go to www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Duke Symphony Orchestra to perform</b>\r\n\r\nOn Sat. April 9th the Duke Symphony Orchestra will perform at the USCB Center for the Arts, to benefit the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. Tickets are $35. Patron tickets start at $75 and include premium seating and an invitation to the conductor’s reception after the concert. Ticket prices will be $5 higher at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.bmhsc.org or call 843-522-5774.\r\n\r\n<b>Buy Jazz Brunch tickets before they sell out!</b>\r\n\r\nThe Jazz Brunch is just 10 days away, and is expected to sell out soon! Don\'t miss out on an opportunity to enjoy specialty quiches, bottomless Mimosa\'s, and a special performance of “A Journey Through Jazz” from the very popular Martin Lesch Band. The Jazz Brunch will be held Sunday, April 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jazz Corner.\r\n\r\n<b>Help HELP at Fat Patties April 12th</b>\r\n\r\nHELP of Beaufort night at Fat Patties will be April 12th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Come join HELP for good food, information about HELP of Beaufort, and to help raise funds to continue providing services for Beaufort County residents who need a little help to get by.\r\n\r\n<b>Local author schedules lecture at library</b>\r\n\r\nNeil Baxley, author of <em>No Prouder Fate: The Story of the 11th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry and Walk in the Light: The Story of the 10th and 19th SC Volunteer Infantry Regiments</em> will share his research into the military career of Beaufort’s own Stee Elliott. This presentation premiered at the 2015 South Carolina Civil War Symposium and will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Beaufort Branch Library at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort\r\n\r\nThis is great history for anyone 12 years old and older. For more information, contact info: Grace Cordial, 843-255-6446, or email her at gracec@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club to discuss new Cobia fishing laws</b>\r\n\r\nThe April meeting for the Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club will be held on Thursday April 14th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club located off of Meridian Road on Lady’s Island. The social will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe State and Federal laws will be changing this spring for Cobia. Three well-known Cobia experts will present a program on these changes and how to catch and protect this species for both in shore and off shore fishing. They are: Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Center, Cpt. David Harter, Hilton Head Sports Fishing Club and local Captain Jim Clark from the “Stray Cat” making this important presentation. The monthly $50 drawing for weighing in one of the Year Round Tournament species was won by John Mucha Sr. last month. There will be another drawing at his meeting sponsored by Port Royal Landing Marina for an additional $50. Guests are welcome and you don’t need a reservation. For additional information contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122 or email him at fgibson@iscl.net.\r\n\r\n<b>Join a Holistic/Spiritual </b><b>Retreat in Beaufort </b>\r\n\r\nThe United Church of Jesus Christ for All People is pleased to announce the upcoming 1st Annual Master\'s Touch Holistic/Spiritual Retreat at the Beaufort Holiday Inn on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2016. Join us for what promises to be one of the most powerful and healing events in the Lowcountry! Experience and learn first-hand a wide array of natural healing methods to enhance and prolong your life.\r\n\r\nMany local and national healing arts practitioners and spiritual leaders will be on hand to offer workshops, demonstrations and presentations, and a healing blessing service; as well as vendors sharing healing arts consultations and information. A sample of offerings will include chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, acupressure, aromatherapy, meditation, Zumba, spiritual readings, raw food demonstration, and many more. The healing blessing service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Unity Minister of Hawaii, and Rev. Helen R. Cooper, Sr. Minister, Westside Center of Truth for Better Living, Chicago IL.\r\n\r\nAccommodations for out-of-town guests have been arranged at the beautiful Holiday Inn on Boundary Street in Beaufort. Time for touring and exploring Beaufort and St. Helena Island will be available on Saturday. Registration for the retreat is: one day - $40.00; both days - $70.00. For retreat schedule or to register, please contact 843-525-6269.\r\n\r\n<b>Visitors are invited to brunch at Community Bible Study class</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Day Class of Community Bible Study will hold an informational Visitor’s Day Brunch for women on Thursday, April 21st, at 9:15 a.m. at Port Royal Baptist Church. This event is open to all area women interested in joining Community Bible Study for the 2016-17 class studying I &amp; II Thessalonians, James &amp; Mark beginning in September. CBS is a non-denominational in-depth Bible study in a caring format. The Beaufort class is open to women and children, infants to age 12; classes are limited. Childcare will be provided for Brunch, but advanced reservations are required for children. To make a reservation or for more information email fishnet@islc.net or call Sandi Fischer 843-838-0212 or visit the website at beaufort.cbsclass.org\r\n\r\n<b>Festival Series wraps us with grand finale</b>\r\n\r\nOn Sunday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at USCB Center for the Arts, Historic Beaufort Campus, USCB will hold their Festival Series grand finale. Performing pieces from Schubert, Sollima, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky will be Aaron Boyd - violin, Jesse Mills - violin, Dimitri Murrath - viola, and Host, Edward Arron - cello. Tickets start at $42 and are available online at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or by calling 843-208-8246.', 'What To Do the week of April 7th-13th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-april-7th-13th', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:44:15', '2016-04-09 00:44:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28138', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28140, 4, '2016-04-07 20:44:42', '2016-04-08 00:44:42', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nSometimes, the name of a wine is as good as the wine itself tastes. And as fun. Over the years, we\'ve all had wines that we\'ve really liked the names of. For various reasons. Some because they conveyed a message. (The French Fat Bastard wines were hugely popular as birthday presents!) Some because they told a story about the wine. (Like the Santa Rita 120 wines that were named for the 120 soldiers who hid in the winery\'s cellars during the Chilean revolution.) Some, like our wine today, sound interesting and help us remember them. It\'s really a fun name.\r\n\r\nQuickly, so we can get to it, our wine comes from New Zealand. Which pretty much tells us it\'s probably a Sauvignon Blanc. The wine business, and grape growing and winemaking, didn\'t really get started in this two island country until the 1970\'s. They quickly became known for quality wines, though, and the industry exploded in the 1980\'s and 1990\'s. Most of their wines being distinctive Sauvignon Blancs and most of them coming from the Marlborough region, located on the northeastern tip of the southern island. Over the years, other grape varieties and other areas of New Zealand have been developed. It\'s just that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc rules. In 2014, Sauvignon Blanc was 72% of the wine made in New Zealand, and 86% of the wine they exported.\r\n\r\nMany wine drinkers are not as fond of Sauvignon Blanc for their white wines. Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio continue to be more favored. However, wine drinkers who like Sauvignon Blanc really like it. And the success of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs has convinced many that these are indeed good wines. Having said that, we have to look at what a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc tastes like. Because they are distinctly different from Loire Valley, France, Sauvignon Blanc wines, and from Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc wines and from Chilean Sauvignon Blanc wines. All three of the latter being recognized as good sources for this grape\'s wines as well.\r\n\r\nNew Zealand, and Marlborough in particular, is known for its forceful, fruity style of wine. These wines have bold flavors, pungent and herbaceous with tropical fruit flavors. In addition, they have lime, apple, Asian pear, kiwi, passionfruit, white peach, nectarine, and, best known, grapefruit flavors. Then, to add to these layers, there are green bell pepper notes, gooseberries, herbs (basil, dill, tarragon, lemongrass, coriander) and grass. These wines have medium to medium-high acidity, so they are dry. In fact, some wine writers have used the term \"zing\" to describe the crisp acidity in New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc. Interesting name, for sure. Well, it is named for the \"Moa.\" A giant, flightless bird, goose that roamed the South Island of New Zealand. Way before humans were even there. The largest of these geese were 12 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds. Rumor has it that the Moa is extinct. Partly because they were hunted by giant eagles with 12 foot wing spans. But, there are always stories about sightings. No moa? Yes moa! Fill my glass with moa! (Wow, that\'s a name game, isn\'t it?)\r\n\r\nOur wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. These grapes are grown in the sunny, dry Marlborough region. It has a cool climate, with a longer, slower growing season which helps intensify the flavors in the grapes. And keep the acidity in them crisp and green and herbaceous. The soil is stony, sandy loam with layers of free-draining shingle. The end result is wines that are aromatic, lush and fruity. Our wine is pale straw color with hints of green at its edges. It swells with flavors and aromas that include gooseberries, green tea, granny smith apples, lemon and lime rinds, nectarines and green peppers. And it pairs, perfectly, with tomato sauces, herb and butter sauces, goat cheeses, vegetables dishes and green salads, and shellfish and seafood. Lots of good foods in there for everyone. I guess it\'s up to us to figure out if the moa is extinct or not. For sure, when we\'ve tasted this wine, we\'ll be having lots of sightings. For $11.99. Enjoy.', 'What\'s really in the name of a wine?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-really-in-the-name-of-a-wine', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:46:21', '2016-04-09 00:46:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28140', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28142, 4, '2016-04-07 20:46:51', '2016-04-08 00:46:51', '<h2>A huge thank you to the Bluffton community</h2>\r\nThe Bluffton Area Community Association and The Bluffton High Bobcat Baseball Team would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for ALL the LOVE and SUPPORT we received from those who gave their time, talent and monetary donations that made this 5th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt the best one ever.\r\n\r\nIt was held in the Bluffton High School baseball stadium and the rain held off and provided us gorgeous weather so the children could hunt all those plastic and hard boiled eggs. We would especially like to thank the Carolina Ballers AAU team for spreading out over 5000 eggs onto the baseball field and around the fence. In addition, we thank Mr. Bold Frazier for being our cook for the day and Mr. Jack Frost who provided free flavored Ice for the event.\r\n\r\nThere were loads of fun activities for the kids to win prizes: Tug –A-War, Hula Hoop Contest, Face Painting, and Sack Race, Egg Race and free food and drinks. Our grand finale was a visit from Mr. Peter Cotton Tail who took the time to take photos with the children.\r\n\r\nWe are truly thankful and grateful to the businesses, churches and individuals who supported this event. Without your contributions we would not be able to offer this event for our youth in the community so until next year we say “Thank you for a caring and sharing heart!”\r\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Sharon Brown, Event Coordinator\r\n</b><b>Lenora Grayson, Board Member\r\n</b><b>Bryant Kitty, Bobcat Head Baseball Coach</b></p>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-18', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:48:27', '2016-04-09 00:48:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28142', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28144, 4, '2016-04-07 20:49:13', '2016-04-08 00:49:13', '<em>Photo above: The Robert Smalls House at 511 Prince Street in Beaufort is where Congressman Robert Smalls (1839-1915) began his life in slavery and where, after emancipation, he returned to purchase the house and live out his days.</em>\r\n<h3>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nBudget negotiations are in full swing in Washington now for the last budget over which the Obama Administration will preside. And there is silence in Washington once again about the National Park Service’s proposed Reconstruction Trail here in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThroughout the Obama Administration it has seemed that, as politicians like to say, “The stars are lined up” for bringing this modest proposal to fruition. Mayor Billy Keyserling working with Congressman James Clyburn and others seemed to be just the group to get for the city and county a National Park Service designation that would put a federally-funded plaque in front of The Robert Smalls House on Prince Street and in front of the Arsenal on Craven Street in Beaufort, another couple of plaques at The Penn Center and The Emancipation Oak on St. Helena Island, a plaque at the other Emancipation Oak on the Naval Hospital grounds in Port Royal, a similar designation at the site of the freed slaves community known as Mitchelville on Hilton Head Island, and at several other nearby places.\r\n\r\nAll these places, each significant in U.S. History during the years immediately following the Civil War, would then be gathered into a “trail” about which a brochure would be written and distributed by the National Parks Service. This simple mechanism would help bring tourists to the area to enjoy Beaufort’s restaurants and maybe even overnight in Beaufort’s hotel rooms that now fill up only two nights a week for graduations at Parris Island.\r\n\r\nBut the initiative seems to have run completely out of steam.\r\n\r\nThat it has is, of course, good news to some – like the Sons of Confederate Veterans whose representatives have lobbied effectively against the effort. But it is not good news to Beaufort’s business community. And it should be an embarrassment to elected officials who, in the name of business development, continue to spend hundreds of thousands of locally-raised tax dollars each year to support and promote Beaufort’s (NO) Commerce Park that they seem unaware is located in the heart of the AICUZ at the end of MCAS Beaufort’s main runway where the roar of F-35s climbing to 1000 ft. is deafening. There is a water tower painted in orange squares that stands next to the park’s entrance sign. Prospective tenants will inevitably be curious about military aircraft and they will soon learn that the Navy has said in its most recent Environmental Impact Statement that F-35 flights at MCAS Beaufort are expected to quadruple in the next few years.\r\n\r\nBut I digress…\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s Reconstruction Trail had an auspicious beginning in 2000 in the waning days of the Clinton Administration. Then-Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt (Interior has oversight over the Parks Service) was seated next to Columbia University history professor Eric Foner at a White House dinner. A dozen years before, in 1988, Foner had brought out the big book on the Reconstruction period. According to Babbitt, he turned to Foner at the dinner and said, “You know professor, the Parks Service has parks, sites and trails all over the country that celebrate every twist and turn in American history, but there is none for the Reconstruction era. If the Parks Service were to designate such a site, where should it be?”\r\n\r\nAnd without missing a beat the nation’s foremost historian of 19th century America replied, “Beaufort, South Carolina, the site of the Port Royal Experiment.”\r\n\r\nIn the weeks following that dinner Secretary Babbitt organized for himself and key Parks personnel from the National Parks Service office in Atlanta a tour of the significant Reconstruction era sites in Beaufort County. As the newly elected the Mayor of the City of Beaufort, I went on the tour, which is where I heard firsthand Secretary Babbitt’s story of the proposal’s conception.\r\n\r\nThere was excitement in Beaufort’s business community about the Reconstruction Trail then, but Secretary Babbitt had wisely cautioned, “There is not time for us to do this now. It must be the next administration.” And the next administration was of course two terms of highly-partisan George W. Bush who meticulously closed out Congressman Clyburn and the other Democrats.\r\n\r\nBut that was then. What of the Obama Administration and President Obama’s famous and real friendship with his long-time ally, Congressman Clyburn the primary sponsor of the Gullah-Geechee Corridor? With Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling doing “the ask” couldn’t this group find the money in the $3.8 trillion dollar Federal budget for a handful of plaques and a brochure?\r\n\r\nApparently not.\r\n\r\nOkay, so maybe it’s time to get real and try another approach. Could the Beaufort County Council maybe ask the Beaufort County Preservation Review Board to seek a Beaufort County Accommodations Tax grant to hire as a consultant a preservation historian to identify the appropriate Beaufort County Reconstruction era sites and assemble a draft brochure that describes their significance? The consultant could maybe even put in some driving directions to help visitors find their way up the trail. Then next year maybe they can put in another proposal to buy and put up the plaques and print up and distribute the brochures. By that time maybe the city will be on board and they can go to their A-Tax committee to get a few dollars to promote the trail and sell some meals and hotel rooms.\r\n\r\nAfter 16 years of waiting for Uncle Sam to do it for us, let’s just do it ourselves. It’s not like it’s such a tough job that it needs Seal Team Six.\r\n\r\nCounty A-Tax grant applications, according to Beaufort County’s website, are due in September so there’s still plenty of time to get something going here don’t you think?', 'Time to do the Reconstruction Trail ourselves', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'time-to-do-the-reconstruction-trail-ourselves', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:51:00', '2016-04-09 00:51:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28144', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28148, 4, '2016-04-07 20:51:33', '2016-04-08 00:51:33', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nIt is that time of year again. My husband’s eyes widen in anticipation knowing that he can go and retrieve “el Diablo”. This is the name I gave our twenty-four-foot RV the first time I saw it eighteen months ago. It has distinctive red and black markings and can be seen from a mile away. We keep it at a storage unit not far from our home, but when it comes back to our neighborhood to get packed for a trip everyone notices. My poor neighbor Beth who has a perfect view of my garage is keenly aware when we are leaving on another trip. Even my new neighbor Elaine said “I see that Diablo has come home.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28145\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28145\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/VOICES-EL-DIABLE-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"El Diablo\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /> El Diablo[/caption]\r\n\r\nEl Diablo is only about the size of the average UPS truck. I tell my spouse that if he gets bored with retirement, I am sure he could get a job delivering packages. But because of her size, I enjoy driving her too. We tell people that we bought the RV to go off and see the USA, but the truth is we bought it because of our two old dogs. It is easy to travel with them in an RV. They can stretch out on their beds, drink their water when they need it and besides most of the RV parks allow dogs.\r\n\r\nEl Diablo has many good qualities. Besides being conspicuous in a crowded parking lot, she is also small enough that we can drive her just about anywhere. Her fuel consumption is not as bad as some of the larger RVs and she was not so expensive that we feel guilty staying at a “Pet friendly” hotel when we want. She has a small kitchenette, a queen size bed and a little bathroom with a tiny shower that my “big guy” aka husband refuses to climb into no matter what.\r\n\r\nWe have also discovered that having all of our clothes in one place when we travel is nice. Yes, el Diablo is not as fancy as some of those Class A RVs that you see on television. You know, the ones that the movie stars and football players own. She cannot even get admitted into some of those really nice RV campgrounds. But at night, when the lights are out and the only sounds I hear are the loud snores coming from my three traveling companions, el Diablo feels like home.', 'El Diablo is rolling again', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'el-diablo-is-rolling-again', '', '', '2016-04-08 20:52:19', '2016-04-09 00:52:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28148', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28150, 4, '2016-04-07 20:52:40', '2016-04-08 00:52:40', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education voted today to end the school district’s relationship with a private-sector transportation provider and to have the district take over supervision of bus operations beginning July 1.\r\n\r\nSuperintendent Jeff Moss told Board members that he was confident that the district would provide improved bus service for students and families – and at a lower cost. Durham School Services’ bid to extend its contract for 2016-17 was $6.5 million, a $900,000 increase over 2015-16’s contract.\r\n\r\nMoss said that planning to move toward district-supervised school bus operations would begin immediately.\r\n\r\nNearly 12,000 students ride buses to or from Beaufort County public schools each day, with buses traveling more than 11,000 miles daily.\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Education supplies, maintains and fuels a statewide bus fleet, with vehicles allotted to individual districts based on student enrollment. Local school districts hire and supervise bus drivers and also design routes.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County has operated a partially privatized school bus system for 20 years through contracts with three companies: Laidlaw (1996-2004), First Student (2004-2010) and Durham School Services (2010-present).\r\n\r\nMoss said that district Chief Auxiliary Services Officer Gregory McCord would meet with Durham employees and brief them on the school district’s plans. Current Durham drivers would be able to apply for driving positions with the district, he said.\r\n\r\nThe superintendent added that the school district would lease an undetermined number of buses to supplement those provided by the state, which are not numerous enough to provide the levels of service that parents want. Of the 190 buses currently operating in the district, 149 are supplied by the state and 41 are supplied by Durham.', 'Board of Education ends bus operations with private company', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'board-of-education-ends-bus-operations-with-private-company', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28150', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28152, 4, '2016-04-07 21:05:49', '2016-04-08 01:05:49', '<em>Photo above: Mrs. Forman with the winners.</em>\r\n\r\nBluffton Middle School is able to boast of seven winners in this year’s River of Words contest!  Seven students from Ms. Forman’s art classes were chosen to have their art work published in the Beaufort County School District’s contest River of Words 2015-16 edition.  These students have all been invited to a reception at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center on April 6th and they will receive their own copies of this publication.\r\n\r\nCongratulations to Max Rodriguez, Amada Katon, Ryan Keegan, Jacklyn O’Riordan, Domi Vicaro, Alexa Knight, and Lilyanna Vitiello.', 'Congratulations to River of Words winners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'congratulations-to-river-of-words-winners', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:51', '2018-07-12 14:58:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28152', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28153, 4, '2016-04-07 20:54:46', '2016-04-08 00:54:46', 'Beaufort County School District students have won 54 Southeast regional recognitions in the 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition, with 51 of those awards going to students from Hilton Head Island High School.\r\n\r\nThe prestigious Scholastic Art &amp; Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Students in grades 7 through 12 submitted more than 320,000 works of art and writing in 28 categories. Winning students earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island High’s 51 awards included seven Gold Keys, 15 Silver Keys, 28 Honorable Mentions and one Scholastic Writing Award. The top award-winners – Gold Key recipients – advance to judging at the national level.\r\n\r\n“These are very prestigious awards, and to earn so many of them is a wonderful reflection of the talents of our students and the quality of our teachers,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.\r\n\r\nJudges evaluate student artwork based on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision or voice. Former winners of Scholastic Awards include Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Sylvia Plath and filmmaker Ken Burns.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island High’s Gold Key winners were Chase Faulkner, “Enjoying the Sunday Paper: (Sculpture); Alanna Myers, “1st Street” and “Moriarty” (Digital Art); Danny Shaughnessy, “Bass Lake” (Digital Art); Alexandra Tappeiner, “Pyromania: (Digital Art); Alexis Yates, “At the Coast” (Digital Art); and Mariah Anderson, “Cracked” (Photography).\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island High’s Silver Key winners were Val Plasse, “Distance” (Photography); Ally Boys, “Triplets” and “Kitty Bot” (Sculpture); Junior Aedo, “Piano Competition” (Design); Eric Hunter, “Station 5 Logo” (Digital Art); Emma North, “The Keen Gaze” (Digital Art); Cade Saenz, “Hot Streak” (Digital Art); Brian Serrano, “Metastasizing Heart,” “Landscape” and “Happiness” (Digital Art); Danny Shaughnessy, “Light and Dark” and “Flaming Talon” (Digital Art); Alexis Yates, “Scarlett” (Digital Art); Johanna Moncada, “Badgalriri” (Digital Art); and Johanna Moncada, “Words from the Wise” (Film and Animation).\r\n\r\nBeaufort High student Giammona Ashton won a Silver Key for “Miss Metamorphis” (Drawing and Illustration).\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High School student Annette Burkey won an Honorable Mention for “Silent Tears” (Digital Art).\r\n\r\nBluffton High School student Ever Moreno won a Silver Key for “Out of the Window” (Drawing and Illustration).', 'Students earn recognition in national arts, writing contest', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'students-earn-recognition-in-national-arts-writing-contest', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28153', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(28155, 4, '2016-04-07 20:58:08', '2016-04-08 00:58:08', 'Nearly 400 Beaufort County students, all top finishers at individual school science fairs across the county, competed for honors at the 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair.\r\n\r\nFour projects developed by local students were recognized with Grand Awards for best-in-show status:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Victoria Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Design of a Sounding Rocket for Maximum Altitude.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Ashley Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High) – Writing a Mathematical Model for Bubble Formation.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Decker Paulmeier and Drew Lee (Bluffton High) – Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Stealth Aircraft Methodologies.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Maile Paulmeier (H.E. McCracken Middle) – Comparative Strength Analysis of an Artificial Monofilament Passive Fiber Skeletal Muscle vs. a Linear Actuator.</p>\r\nGrand Award winners at the high school level will travel to Phoenix, Az., in May for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, where more than $4 million in prize awards is expected to draw about 1,700 student competitors from 75 countries.\r\n\r\n“The work, the research and the creativity that goes into developing these projects is simply amazing,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “The entire district should be proud of these outstanding students and their teachers.”\r\n\r\nFirst-place winners from the Beaufort County School District were Ashton Grant and Nathaniel Gosdin (Hilton Head Island High), Real Rocketry; Bill Dengler (Hilton Head Island High), Words that Can’t Be Strangled; James Lucas (H.E. McCracken Middle), Invisible Planes; Danielle Silvan (Hilton Head Island Middle), Sight and Balance; and Jenna Dean (Beaufort Middle), Fruit Fly Frenzy.\r\n\r\nEach year its volunteers judge about 25 individual school fairs in addition to regional fairs for elementary, middle and high school students. Its pool of about 50 judges is composed mostly of retired engineers, scientists and doctors who volunteer their time between November and April to help support science in education through science fairs and other activities.', 'Student science projects earn recognition at 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'student-science-projects-earn-recognition-at-2016-sea-island-regional-science-fair-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28155', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28158, 4, '2016-04-08 21:00:20', '2016-04-09 01:00:20', '', 'SCHOOLS Burton FD Awards BRES 040116 (2)', 'After being presented the awards in front of their peers, and taking their celebratory fire truck ride complete with lights and sirens, the recognized students pose with Burton firefighters and their teacher. From left are Brenden Weber, Reynaldo Alvarado, Kanard Rivers, Kenyatta Major, Tai’jon Best, and teacher Angela Byrne.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'schools-burton-fd-awards-bres-040116-2', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:01:42', '2016-04-09 01:01:42', '', 28152, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SCHOOLS-Burton-FD-Awards-BRES-040116-2.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28159, 4, '2016-04-07 21:00:25', '2016-04-08 01:00:25', '[caption id=\"attachment_28158\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28158\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SCHOOLS-Burton-FD-Awards-BRES-040116-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"After being presented the awards in front of their peers, and taking their celebratory fire truck ride complete with lights and sirens, the recognized students pose with Burton firefighters and their teacher. From left are Brenden Weber, Reynaldo Alvarado, Kanard Rivers, Kenyatta Major, Tai’jon Best, and teacher Angela Byrne.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /> After being presented the awards in front of their peers, and taking their celebratory fire truck ride complete with lights and sirens, the recognized students pose with Burton firefighters and their teacher. From left are Brenden Weber, Reynaldo Alvarado, Kanard Rivers, Kenyatta Major, Tai’jon Best, and teacher Angela Byrne.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFive 4th grade students from Broad River Elementary School received the Burton Fire District’s Fire Chief’s Excellence Award today for their academic efforts this year.\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District’s awards program is designed to support teachers in their classroom by promoting student achievement and behavior through the recognition of student accomplishments.\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters love their job and say if it were not for teachers who encouraged them they may never have achieved their dream of being a firefighter. It is in this spirit of supporting teachers and helping students reach their dreams that this award program was created.\r\n\r\n“It takes a community to raise a child,” stated Burton Fire Chief Harry Rountree, “and we are part of this community.”', '4th graders receive Fire Chief’s Excellence Award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '4th-graders-receive-fire-chiefs-excellence-award', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28159', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28161, 4, '2016-04-07 21:02:13', '2016-04-08 01:02:13', 'The Beaufort County Board of Education voted recently to change start times for Hilton Head Island’s schools to match the schedules at other district schools that were approved by the Board on March 15. Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, all district elementary and PreK-8 schools will begin classes about 8 a.m., and middle and high schools will begin classes about 9 a.m.\r\n\r\nNumerous scientific studies show that sleep-deprived adolescents often suffer physical and mental health problems, an increased risk of automobile accidents and declines in academic performance. Researchers say that because of hormonal changes that occur in adolescence, teens’ bodies are not ready to go to sleep earlier at night.\r\n\r\nHilton Head Island High School moved its starting time from 7:45 to 8:35 a.m. in a pilot initiative that began two years ago, and school officials said that the results have been positive.\r\n\r\n“We’re seeing fewer students late to school, fewer disciplinary referrals and more students on the Honor Roll,” said Hilton Head Island High Principal Amanda O’Nan. “I can’t imagine going back.”\r\n\r\n“The research is clear that adolescents who get enough sleep have a reduced risk of being overweight or suffering depression, are less likely to be involved in automobile accidents, and have better grades, higher standardized test scores and an overall better quality of life,” Owens said. “Studies have shown that delaying early school start times is one key factor that can help adolescents get the sleep they need to grow and learn.”\r\n\r\nIndividual Beaufort County schools will determine their precise daily schedules later this spring and communicate those schedules to parents. Elementary and PreK-8 schools would begin classes about 8 a.m. and end about 3 p.m. Middle and high schools would begin classes about 9 a.m. and end about 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nMoss said that schools would look at offering expanded adult supervision to accommodate parents whose work schedules affect their ability to drop off or pick up students at the new times.', 'BOE approves new start times for Hilton Head schools to match other district schedules', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'boe-approves-new-start-times-for-hilton-head-schools-to-match-other-district-schedules', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:58:52', '2018-07-12 14:58:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28161', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28164, 4, '2016-04-07 21:07:18', '2016-04-08 01:07:18', '[caption id=\"attachment_28166\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"234\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28166\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0180-234x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bricen Riley, left, catcher for the Beaufort High School Lady Eagles, throws the ball to first base after making a play at the plate Monday night against Berkeley High School from Moncks Corner.\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" /> Bricen Riley, left, catcher for the Beaufort High School Lady Eagles, throws the ball to first base after making a play at the plate Monday night against Berkeley High School from Moncks Corner.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Beaufort High School\'s Caroline O\'Hara is tagged out after trying to go back to second base by Berkeley\'s center fielder Brooke Stueness during the bottom of the sixth inning. Photos by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High softball program is closing in on a dozen wins in the 2016 season. Beaufort High won 3-2 over Berkeley in an early-April high school softball game on Monday as Mary Claire Sumner delivered a clutch bunt-single with two outs in bottom half of the seventh inning to score Lillian Sumner.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort High improved to 11-6 overall and 6-2 in the region. Mary Claire Sumner, was the starting pitcher and hung in there for the entire game to claim the win.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High pitcher allowed only six hits and one earned run in her latest outing. Berkeley scored a pair of unearned runs in the third inning. But the Eagles battled back.\r\n\r\nSavannah Mullins and Krislynn Coolong supplied Beaufort High with RBIs in the sixth inning, allowing the Eagles to pull even with Berkeley.', 'Sumner\'s bunt-single lifts Beaufort High to close win', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sumners-bunt-single-lifts-beaufort-high-to-close-win', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:11:05', '2016-04-09 01:11:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28164', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28166, 4, '2016-04-08 21:10:45', '2016-04-09 01:10:45', '', '_DSC0180', 'Bricen Riley, left, catcher for the Beaufort High School Lady Eagles, throws the ball to first base after making a play at the plate Monday night against Berkeley High School from Moncks Corner.', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', '_dsc0180', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:10:49', '2016-04-09 01:10:49', '', 28164, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC0180.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28168, 4, '2016-04-07 21:11:18', '2016-04-08 01:11:18', '<em>Photo above: Beaufort High School\'s, Drew Luckey gets tagged out by Berkeley\'s catcher Drew Anderson while trying to score Monday night against Berkeley. Photo by Bob Sofaly.</em>\r\n\r\nStout hitting and efficient pitching pushed Beaufort High past Berkeley on the baseball diamond on Monday. Beaufort High batters Drew Luckey and Rome Wallace combined to lead the Eagles to a hard-fought 8-7 win over Berkeley in a nail-biting baseball game on Monday.\r\n\r\nLuckey smacked two doubles and collected a pair of RBIs for the Eagles in the victory. Wallace went 3-for-4 at the plate for Beaufort High in the one-run victory. Logan Riley finished 2-for-3 for the Eagles in the winning effort. Also contributing offensively for the Beaufort High baseball program, Kyle Torrey and Copper Woods provided two hits apiece. The Eagles took advantage of their chances at the plate in the early-April baseball contest. Beaufort High plated eight runs via 14 hits. The Eagles provided solid run support throughout the contest. On the mound, Beaufort High pitcher Kyle Stavac earned the win.', 'Beaufort High vs. Berkeley High', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-vs-berkeley-high', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:13:25', '2016-04-09 01:13:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28168', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28171, 4, '2016-04-07 21:13:48', '2016-04-08 01:13:48', 'Beaufort HS Softball “Pink out Game” will be played Friday, April 8th. This is your chance to support Nicholas Abrams.\r\n\r\nNicholas Abrams is a tough little boy. He does very well in school and has a particular love for baseball and golf. The most special thing about Nick is his contagious smile. On February 17, 2012 he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was a mere five years old. After an incredible 3 1/2 year fight, Nick kicked it! His port was removed and he was able to move on. Unfortunately, Nick has had a relapse of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He has had 3 spinal taps, a bone marrow biopsy, and radiation and chemo to name a few. Moving forward he will receive chemo and radiation, and periodic spinal taps. Doctors believe the process could take an additional 2-3 years. He will have several hospital stays as well numerous trips to and from Charleston to receive treatment.\r\n\r\nThis is so much more than any family should have to endure. Both Jeff and Becki Abrams will miss many days of work. They will have travel expenses to and from Charleston, loss of income, as well as food and lodging expenses. We are asking that you find it in your heart to donate to this cause. Every little bit helps. If we lift some of the financial burden, the Abrams can focus on Nick and their family. The softball team asks that you please keep them all in prayer. Nick is going to kick cancer for good this time!', '“Pink out Game” to support 5 year old Nicholas Abrams', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pink-out-game-to-support-5-year-old-nicholas-abrams', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:14:22', '2016-04-09 01:14:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28171', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28173, 4, '2016-04-07 21:14:35', '2016-04-08 01:14:35', 'Three different Beaufort Academy players provided scoring as the Beaufort Academy Eagles blanked St. Andrews 5-0 in a boys\' high school soccer game on Wednesday.  With the win, Beaufort Academy improved to 7-1.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles turned in a balanced performance, controlling the boys\' high school soccer contest both offensively and defensively. Leading the Beaufort Academy offensive charge, Ryan Muniz and Thomas Roddey scored two goals apiece for the Eagles in the win. Rounding out the Beaufort Academy individual scoring, Joe Bhoi netted one goal.  In addition to his two goals, Muniz recorded an assist.\r\n\r\nThe tradition-rich Beaufort Academy boys\' soccer program will make a push for its 3rd consecutive state championships later in the season.', 'Beaufort Academy shuts out St. Andrews', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-shuts-out-st-andrews', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:15:12', '2016-04-09 01:15:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28173', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28175, 4, '2016-04-07 21:15:28', '2016-04-08 01:15:28', 'Beaufort High blanked familiar rival Battery Creek 4-0 in a boys\' high school soccer game last Thursday. The victory over Battery Creek allowed productive Beaufort High to notch its fifth win in the 2016 season. With the win, Beaufort High improved to 5-5-1.\r\n\r\nBraden Wilson led Beaufort High with two goals. Wilson allowed Beaufort High to claim an advantage against the Battery Creek squad. Joining Wilson in the Beaufort High scoring column, Noah Kimbrell and Will Trumps added one goal apiece for the Eagles. Beaufort High turned in a dominant defensive performance as experienced goalkeeper Brooks Wilson and several of his teammates kept Battery Creek from scoring throughout the game.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek faced a deficit early in the match as Beaufort High produced offensively. The balanced Eagles used a stellar defensive effort to keep Battery Creek playing from behind throughout the contest.', 'Eagles beat Battery Creek', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'eagles-beat-battery-creek', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:16:14', '2016-04-09 01:16:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28175', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28177, 4, '2016-04-07 21:16:26', '2016-04-08 01:16:26', 'The Beaufort Academy boys’ tennis team defeated St. Andrews in Savannah 6-3. BA improves to 8-2 overall and 2-2 in region play. Below are the scores:\r\n\r\n<b>Singles: </b>Daniel Richards won 6-3, 6-2; Mitchell Russell won 6-2, 7-5; Jeffrey Hiestand won 6-2, 6-1; Jack Staley won 6-3, 6-1.\r\n\r\n<b>Doubles: </b>D. Richards/M. Russell won 8-1; Hiestand/Staley won 8-3.', 'BA soundly beats St. Andrews', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-soundly-beats-st-andrews', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:16:46', '2016-04-09 01:16:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28177', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28179, 4, '2016-04-07 21:22:13', '2016-04-08 01:22:13', 'Battery Creek beat Bluffton 8-2 in a high school softball game on Wednesday night. With the win, Battery Creek improved to 8-2.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek pitcher Alexis Ortiz turned in another solid performance, working a complete game and notching the win. Ortiz allowed only six hits as she claimed her eighth straight win in the 2016 season.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins flourished both offensively and defensively in the matchup against longtime high school softball rival Bluffton.  Pacing the Dolphins offensively, Julianna Greer provided two hits, one RBI and one run. Jessica Shipley, another key player for the Battery Creek softball program, delivered a two-run single in the third inning. Also providing a lift at the plate for the Dolphins, consistent batter Journeigh Doray singled, walked and scored two runs in the winning effort.', 'BCHS moves to 8-2', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bchs-moves-to-8-2', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:22:39', '2016-04-09 01:22:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28179', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28181, 4, '2016-04-07 21:28:53', '2016-04-08 01:28:53', 'Congratulations to Elizabeth Holloway who scored two points and Jasmyn Cruz-Woodley who scored one for the Stingrays.', 'Riverview shuts out Beaufort Academy 3-0', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'riverview-shuts-out-beaufort-academy-3-0', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:30:14', '2016-04-09 01:30:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28181', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28182, 4, '2016-04-08 21:29:43', '2016-04-09 01:29:43', '', 'SPORTS RIVER VIEW GIRLS SOCCER', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'closed', '', 'sports-river-view-girls-soccer', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:29:43', '2016-04-09 01:29:43', '', 28181, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-RIVER-VIEW-GIRLS-SOCCER.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(28184, 4, '2016-04-07 21:30:26', '2016-04-08 01:30:26', '[caption id=\"attachment_28185\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28185\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SPORTS-GOLF-Senior-Four-Ball-Winners-Photo-2-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Eddie Hargett and Walter Todd \" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /> Eddie Hargett and Walter Todd[/caption]\r\n\r\nEddie Hargett and Walter Todd completed their march to a second SCGA Senior team title in six months shooting rounds of 65-67 for a total of 132 and a three shot victory in the Senior Four Ball Championship at Dataw Island.\r\n\r\nBack in September, Hargett and Todd teamed together to win the 2015 Senior Better Ball Championship in their inaugural senior debut. The 55 year olds did it again at the Dataw Island Club’s Cotton Dike course in dominating fashion making a total of 15 birdies over the two days to beat out 58 other teams in the field. Finishing in a tie for second were the teams of George Ackerman and Mike Weiner along with Joe Hendrick and Daran Womack.\r\n\r\nIn the First Flight, John Long and Tim Teaster combined to shoot 69 in the final round for a total of 141 and a two shot victory. The Second Flight finished with a three way tie for first with Phil Farley and Ed Galbavy, John Evans and Joe Roller and Dave Bell and Tom Knight all shooting six over par 150 to share the top spot in the Second Flight.\r\n\r\nThe 2016 SCGA Senior Four Ball Championship was played on the par 72 – 6,382 yard Cotton Dike course at the Dataw Island Club. The course is a Tom Fazio design that hosted the 2015 CGA Senior Amateur and the 2015 South Carolina Open, along with many other amateur and professional events. The field consisted of 59 two-man teams playing Best Ball format conducted over thirty six holes. The Senior Four Ball Championship is one of 21 Major Championships conducted annually by the South Carolina Golf Association.', 'Hargett and Todd take title for the SCGA Senior Four Ball Tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hargett-and-todd-take-title-for-the-scga-senior-four-ball-tournament', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:32:15', '2016-04-09 01:32:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28184', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28187, 4, '2016-04-07 21:32:27', '2016-04-08 01:32:27', '<em><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28189\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CHAMBsk-grandopening-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"CHAMBsk-grandopening\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" />Photo above: Congratulations to this week’s Chamber Business of the Week - Monkey’s Uncle! Each week, the Chamber highlights one member business as a thank you for their investment in the Chamber and our community. Special thanks to Bojangles for sponsoring Business of the Week!</em>\r\n\r\n<b>Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at SK Signs &amp; Designs:</b><b> </b>The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with many elected officials, were proud to celebrate with Shawn and Kelly Hill on the official Grand Opening of SK Signs &amp; Designs on March 30, 2016. The Grand Opening took place their new office, located at 1002 8th Street in Port Royal.', 'The Beaufort Chamber Corner for April 7th-13th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-beaufort-chamber-corner-for-april-7th-13th', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:34:40', '2016-04-09 01:34:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28187', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28191, 4, '2016-04-07 21:35:05', '2016-04-08 01:35:05', 'After a long winter, every homeowner wishes to spring into action, clean out the clutter and bring some much needed order to their homes before enjoying the start of spring. To whip homeowners into tip-top shape, your local Merry Maids office developed an easy-to-follow “Spring Cleaning Boot Camp” with expert-tested tips for spring cleaning one room at a time.\r\n\r\nAccording to a recent survey, more than two-thirds (68 percent) of consumers consider spring cleaning an overwhelming chore. And while the vast majority of consumers (88 percent) believe their homes could always be a little cleaner, more than a third (35 percent) avoid cleaning the messiest rooms in their homes altogether.\r\n\r\n“The most common cleaning challenge homeowners face is figuring out where to start,” says Bob Cunningham, local Merry Maids owner. “Having a set cleaning plan and breaking it up room-by-room makes tasks more manageable and may even help you clean areas you often ignore. Start with the Merry Maids Spring Cleaning Boot Camp checklist and customize a cleaning plan that fits your lifestyle, then prioritize the most important rooms and tasks to match your cleaning preferences.”\r\n\r\n<b>Bedroom</b>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and vacuum slowly.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Wash bedspreads, mattress covers and duvets and flip your mattress before making the bed with fresh, clean linens, and don’t forget to dust behind headboards.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Sort closets and create a “keep” and “donate” pile for your clothes.</p>\r\n<b>Living Room</b>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Start by removing all knick-knacks from tables and shelves, and then thoroughly dust with a microfiber cloth.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Launder or dry clean curtains, then dust windows, window sills, coffee tables and shelves.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Wash or dry clean pillows and steam clean the remaining upholstery and carpeting. If steam cleaning seems daunting, a professional can help with that.</p>\r\n<b>Kitchen</b>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Empty the refrigerator and wash shelves with warm, soapy water.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Use dishwashing liquid and warm water to clean cabinet fronts, and de-grease appliances with an all-purpose cleaner. Deodorize the garbage disposal with a half cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar mixed with hot water.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• De-grease the microwave by heating up half a lemon in hot water for 10 minutes, and then wipe the grime away.</p>\r\n<b>Bathroom</b>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Use a non-abrasive cleaning detergent to scrub the inside of the tub, toilet and sink.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Wipe inside of cabinets, clean the mirror and toss old cosmetics and expired medicines.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">• Steam clean or other floor cleaner to scrub the floor, restoring the true color of your bathroom tiles.</p>\r\nUse these tips to check each room off your spring cleaning checklist, so you can really start enjoying the season. Homeowners who don’t have time to tackle their own spring cleaning, however, are not alone. In fact, nearly a third of consumers (30 percent) say hiring someone to help clean their home is more of a necessity than a luxury. If you fall into this category, count on your local Merry Maids team to create a customized cleaning plan for you and ensure a consistent, reliable and thorough cleaning process every time. For information or any questions you may have, please call the local Merry Maids Beaufort office at 522-2777 or visit merrymaidsbeaufort.com.', '“Spring Cleaning Boot Camp” whips homeowners into shape', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'spring-cleaning-boot-camp-whips-homeowners-into-shape', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:35:43', '2016-04-09 01:35:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28191', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28193, 4, '2016-04-07 21:36:24', '2016-04-08 01:36:24', '<h3>By Dr. Mark S. Siegel</h3>\r\nWhat do grapefruit, broccoli and strawberries have in common?\r\n\r\nThey are foods loaded with vitamin C, which could help slow cataract progression, according to a British study.\r\n\r\nCataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens that happens naturally with age. The condition is the leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization.\r\n\r\nResearchers from King\'s College London examined data from more than 1,000 pairs of female twins to see what factors may help keep cataracts at bay. They tracked intake of vitamin C and other nutrients from food and supplements. They also recorded how opaque the subjects\' lenses were at around age 60, with a follow-up on 324 sets of twins about 10 years later.\r\n\r\nWomen who reported consuming more vitamin C-rich foods had a 33 percent risk reduction of cataract progression over the decade, according to the study. Their lenses overall were more clear.\r\n\r\nAlthough we cannot totally avoid developing cataracts, we may be able to delay their onset and keep them from worsening significantly by eating a diet rich in vitamin C. The researchers noted that the findings only pertain to vitamins consumed through food and not supplements.\r\n\r\nVitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. The fluid inside the eyeball is normally high in a compound similar to vitamin C, which helps prevent oxidation that results in a clouded lens. Scientists believe more vitamin C in the diet may increase the amount present around the lens, providing extra protection.\r\n\r\nBecause the study was done in twins, the team was also able to calculate how much of a role genetics versus environmental factors play in cataract progression. While environmental factors, such as diet, accounted for 65 percent, genetic factors only accounted for 35, indicating that diet and lifestyle may outweigh genetics.\r\n\r\nThe study, “Genetic and Dietary Factors Influencing the Progression of Nuclear Cataract“ will be published this June in Ophthalmology, the official journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.', 'Vitamin see: foods rich in vitamin C may help slow cataracts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'vitamin-see-foods-rich-in-vitamin-c-may-help-slow-cataracts', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:37:03', '2016-04-09 01:37:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28195, 4, '2016-04-07 21:37:16', '2016-04-08 01:37:16', '[caption id=\"attachment_28197\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28197\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/COMMUNITY-PIGGLY-WIGGLY-PHOTO-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Vince Haggard, Nurse Manager VA Clinic at the Beaufort Naval Hospital, Vicki Johnson, Volunteer Services Officer, Michael Haje, Administrative Officer VA Clinic at the Beaufort Naval Hospital.\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /> Vince Haggard, Nurse Manager VA Clinic at the Beaufort Naval Hospital, Vicki Johnson, Volunteer Services Officer, Michael Haje, Administrative Officer VA Clinic at the Beaufort Naval Hospital.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>Photo above: Robert Averill, Port Royal Piggly Wiggly store manager, Mary Bennett, Deli Manager at Port Royal Piggly Wiggly, and Lou Sherman, owner of the local Piggly Wiggly. </em>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort VA Outpatient Clinic recently honored local Vietnam Veterans at a luncheon hosted by Piggly Wiggly which is owned by Lou Sherman. Nearly 50 Vietnam Veterans who had gathered at the AMVETS facility as part of the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War attended the luncheon. The AMVETS also provided the drinks and paper products for this event. It was a great opportunity to recognize our local Vietnam Veterans and thank them for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nMr. Sherman said, “This is just the first of several quarterly luncheons that Piggly Wiggly will host, each designed to honor another group within our military. What these service men and women give to all of us is so very important and I am delighted that Piggly Wiggly can be a small part of our collective thank-you.”', 'VA Outpatient Clinic honors Vietnam Era Veterans at luncheon', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'va-outpatient-clinic-honors-vietnam-era-veterans-at-luncheon', '', '', '2016-04-08 22:07:21', '2016-04-09 02:07:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28195', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28199, 4, '2016-04-07 21:41:38', '2016-04-08 01:41:38', 'Kailos Genetics, a personalized medicine company offering leading-edge gene-based genetic testing, announced recently that they have entered into a partnership with Teal It’s Gone, a nonprofit organization focused on impacting ovarian and peritoneal cancer through genetic testing to provide reduced cost hereditary cancer screening.\r\n\r\n“We want all people to have access to their health information so they can make more informed decisions. We view partnerships like this as an integral part of achieving that goal. As someone who has personally been impacted by genetic testing to identify hereditary cancer, I am especially excited to partner with Kailos Genetics to provide people with affordable genetic testing,” said Katie Maxell, founder, Teal It’s Gone. “Our complementary missions to improve patient health knowledge to positively impact outcomes will enable us to make a bigger impact in people’s lives.”\r\n\r\nThis agreement enables Kailos and Teal It’s Gone to increase awareness of genetic testing as a tool for early cancer detection and improved treatment options by giving patients access to the Kailos hereditary cancer screening test for as low as $125. This is substantially reduced from standard hereditary cancer screening tests which are offered for upwards of $500.\r\n\r\nAccording to the National Cancer Institute, genetic mutations are thought to play a role in about 5 to 10 percent of all cancers. Identifying these risks early can lead to better outcomes through earlier and more informed treatment plans.', 'Kailos Genetics and Bluffton’s “Teal It’s Gone” to provide affordable hereditary cancer testing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kailos-genetics-and-blufftons-teal-its-gone-to-provide-affordable-hereditary-cancer-testing', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:42:01', '2016-04-09 01:42:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28199', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28201, 4, '2016-04-07 21:42:17', '2016-04-08 01:42:17', '<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-28202\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-08-at-9.44.25-PM-184x300.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-04-08 at 9.44.25 PM\" width=\"184\" height=\"300\" />During the South Carolina Press Association’s annual meeting on Saturday, March 19, the 2015 News Contest Award winners were announced, honoring journalism excellence for newspapers across the state. <em>The Island News </em>received one award for page design.\r\n\r\nAmong the 20 weekly newspapers with a circulation more than 23,000, Art Director Hope Falls took third place in the Single Page One Design category. Her compelling front page from August 20, 2015, featured a striking photo of Marines on Parris Island.\r\n\r\n“This is the first SCPA design award for Hope and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said publishers Kim Harding Newton and Elizabeth Newberry. “She is such a talented designer and valuable asset to our paper.”\r\n\r\nHope started working with <em>The Island News</em> as an intern while attending Clemson University. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Communications and minor in Business Administration, Hope became the Art Director responsible for page layout and ad design.\r\n\r\nThis is the fifth consecutive year <em>The Island News </em>has won an SCPA news contest award, with 18 awards total. With a weekly circulation of 9,500, the free paper keeps residents throughout Beaufort County connected to their community.', 'The Island News wins SCPA award', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-island-news-wins-scpa-award', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:45:05', '2016-04-09 01:45:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28201', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28204, 4, '2016-04-07 21:45:17', '2016-04-08 01:45:17', 'The Bluffton Branch Library, located at 120 Palmetto Way has an exciting addition – a new Media Lab.\r\n\r\nThe new space is designed for the public to learn and create projects that they might not otherwise be able to do at home. It is equipped with computers that feature a range of free and open-source software to design and edit various audio-visual files. Other equipment available includes sound gear for recording podcasts, video cameras to produce films, and the latest 3D printer.\r\n\r\nClasses are offered daily for all ages on a variety of subjects such as graphic art and design, photo and video editing and 3D printing.\r\n\r\n“The goal of the Media Lab is to provide the community with access to resources they could not otherwise afford, might not choose to invest in, or would need help to learn and operate,” said Ray McBride, Library Director.\r\n\r\nWhat will the community be able to do with the Bluffton Media Lab?\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">· Express themselves creatively with music, videos, animation, and more\r\n· Create digital projects for school\r\n· Learn and share 21st Century skills\r\n· Promote entrepreneurial activities\r\n· Communicate and engage widely and effectively in a visible and audible way</p>\r\nThe lab is now open various hours each week for classes and “Open Lab” sessions where a full-time instructor is on duty to answer customers’ technology questions.\r\n\r\nFor more information, call (843) 255-6490.', 'New Media Lab opens at the Bluffton Library', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-media-lab-opens-at-the-bluffton-library', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:46:14', '2016-04-09 01:46:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28204', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28206, 4, '2016-04-07 21:46:24', '2016-04-08 01:46:24', 'Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Nemours Wildlife Foundation are co-hosting a fundraiser for The Land Trust with a Lowcountry barbeque and book signing on Sunday May 22nd 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Author Mary Alice Monroe, known for her amazing ability to interweave environmental issues into her fiction, will be the guest speaker at the luncheon.\r\n\r\nSince moving full-time to a barrier island near Charleston, Ms. Monroe has become an active conservationist and serves on the Board of the South Carolina Aquarium, The Leatherback Trust and Charleston Literacy Volunteers.\r\n\r\nMs. Monroe is best known for her Lowcountry Summer Series (<em>The Summer Girls, The Summer Wind</em> and <em>The Summers End</em>). The Beach House Trilogy (<em>The Beach House, Beach House Memories,</em> and <em>Swimming Lessons</em>). Her novel, <em>The Beach House</em> will be adapted into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring three time Golden Globe nominee Andie MacDowell and will be aired sometime this year.\r\n\r\nIncluded in the ticket price for this wonderful event is a signed copy of Ms. Monroe’s soon to be released <em>A Lowcountry Wedding</em>.\r\n\r\nGuests will also have a memorable barbecue luncheon catered by the famous Jimmy Fitts on the beautiful grounds of Nemours Plantation and a one-year membership to the Open Land Trust.\r\n\r\nTickets are $85 per person and are limited. Please contact the Open Land Trust at 843-521-2175 to purchase your tickets.', 'Bestselling author to speak at fundraiser', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bestselling-author-to-speak-at-fundraiser', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:47:24', '2016-04-09 01:47:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28206', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28208, 4, '2016-04-07 21:48:13', '2016-04-08 01:48:13', 'As a marketing firm in Beaufort, PickleJuice Productions has always appreciated the hard work the local non-profits do and has assisted with small pro bono projects for these organizations. This year, PickleJuice has developed an opportunity to meet bigger goals by donating their creativity and services to one nonprofit organization – in an attempt to improve their Visual Identity, Brand Strategy &amp; Marketing Communications for one full year. This new project is called PickleJuice Productions Projects for Purpose.\r\n\r\nGinger Wareham, Founder and Creator of PickleJuice Productions commented, “We’ve always tried to do our part to help our local non-profits pursue their missions more effectively. In the past, this assistance often began with a request from a nonprofit organization. They needed a logo, a poster, a website, a t-shirt design or banners for an event and we delivered a solution.\r\n\r\n“More often than not, nonprofits are forced to prioritize operational &amp; program costs, therefore neglecting important investments in their creative &amp; marketing communications. PickleJuice Projects for Purpose allows us the opportunity to make a significant impact by helping a non-profit organization not just today but for years to come.”\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat for Humanity has been chosen the 2016 recipient of the PickleJuice Projects for Purpose.\r\n\r\nLowCountry Habitat Executive Director, Chet Houston said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as the inaugural recipient non-profit for the PickleJuice Projects for Purpose and can’t wait to see their creativity at work for LowCountry Habitat.\"', 'PickleJuice Productions Projects for  Purpose inaugural recipient is named', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'picklejuice-productions-projects-for-purpose-inaugural-recipient-is-named', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:49:27', '2016-04-09 01:49:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28208', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(28211, 4, '2016-04-07 21:49:42', '2016-04-08 01:49:42', '<em>Photo above from left: Alison Barton, Chair of Operation Backpack for 2016, an initiative of the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) of the United Way of the Lowcountry, Katie Phifer Chair of Women’s Leadership Council for the United Way, Vivi Verity &amp; Shannon Roberts. </em>\r\n\r\nOn February 6, 2016, a record 500-plus runners came out to challenge themselves on a 3.1 or 6.2 mile course through the beautiful Coosaw Point neighborhood. The Chilly Bean run, held every year on Super Bowl Weekend, features a snooze-button friendly mid-morning start for the race, followed by a fantastic Chili Cook-Off showcasing every type of chili imaginable and live music to complete the day.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy Parents’ Association organizes the event, and has watched it grow by hundreds of participants each year. These men and women are committed to community wellness, and enjoy providing a positive, inspiring event for runners and their families to come take part in the event, volunteer, or just to enjoy the chili cook-off.\r\n\r\nThis year, Beaufort Academy’s race director Shannon Roberts and event organizer Vivi Verity wanted to find a charity to donate a portion of the race proceeds that reflected the positive and inspiring vibe of the Chilly Bean Run. They chose Operation Backpack, an offshoot of the United Way that provides backpacks, school supplies, and lunches to local schoolchildren. This year, Beaufort Academy was able to donate $1,000 to Operation Backpack.\r\n\r\nLook for the Chilly Bean Run next year, Super Bowl Weekend, on February 4, 2017!', 'Chilly Bean Run and Chili Cook-Off gives back', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chilly-bean-run-and-chili-cook-off-gives-back', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:51:52', '2016-04-09 01:51:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28211', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(28214, 4, '2016-04-07 21:53:14', '2016-04-08 01:53:14', '<h2>The Beaufort Arts Council hires Delene Miller as new President</h2>\r\nDelene D. Miller joins the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy with 25+ years of business experience in sales, marketing, team management, market development, and coaching. Delene’s successful experience with non-profit organizations, grant development and management brings a wealth of knowledge and business experience to the Beaufort Arts Council/Mather Academy.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_28215\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"214\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-28215\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WHOS-NEWS-DELENE-MILLER-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Delene Miller\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /> Delene Miller[/caption]\r\n\r\nBoard Chair Dick Stewart comments, “Delene is a terrific addition to lead our team.  We are fortunate to have someone with her skillset to take us to the next level.” The important position Delene is fulfilling will assure fiscal experience and discipline as we continue to serve the Arts Community and grow enrolment and class offerings at Mather Academy.\r\n\r\nCurrently two weeks into her position, Delene is excited and eager to share the mission of the BAC, “Everyone on the team at the Beaufort Arts Council is passionate about creating ways and implementing strategies to expand the presence of art in the daily lives of residents and visitors. I am confident in the team we have and I look forward to improving upon the success of the organization.”\r\n\r\nAlthough Delene is new to the Beaufort Arts Council, she has lived in Beaufort for 7 years with her husband, Jason. She has served on the Board of the Junior Service League of Beaufort (JSLB) as the Chair of Ways and Means as well as a member of the Sponsorship and Prom Boutique committees for JSLB. She enjoys spending time at the beach and on the boat, working out at the YMCA, and caring for her four cats at home!', 'Who’s News for the week of April 7th-13th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-april-7th-13th', '', '', '2016-04-08 21:55:34', '2016-04-09 01:55:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=28214', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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