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(20042, 4, '2014-11-25 22:48:33', '2014-11-26 03:48:33', '<b>By Laura Nehf</b>\r\n\r\nWe all know people who begin one career and transition into another.  Often these transitions are the result of a feeling that talents or skills are better suited in a new direction.\r\n\r\nBut what if that feeling was the result of a heartfelt call, or vision, to become a pastor? Moreover, what if that call required you to move your career from your hometown after more than 30 years to a new community and launch a service ministry clothing the needy and feeding the hungry? How many of us would heed or act on such a call?\r\n\r\nSuch was the vision and response of the Rev. Anne Bridgers of Port Royal United Methodist Church. A happily married wife and school teacher in Ridgeland, SC, for more than 29 years, Anne Bridgers heeded a call to a life of ministry and compassion after her husband passed away in 2009.  Less than two years after his death, Anne’s call had been verified by the Methodist church and she had completed every required entrance test for her pastoral ministry — including psychological, financial, educational and vocational exams. She continues her studies at Duke University Divinity School.\r\n\r\nUpon her installation as a Methodist pastor in July, 2011, Anne (now Rev. Bridgers) was appointed to the Port Royal United Methodist Church in the Walterboro District. In 2012, after witnessing first-hand members of the surrounding community search for clothes and food for their families, Rev. Bridgers asked the women of her church to help the community by establishing a free clothing ministry known as “Phoebe’s Closet.” Donated clothes, shoes, baby items, school uniforms and household goods are assembled by the church’s women volunteers. The formerly one room “closet” is now expanding to three rooms full of daily necessities and is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon for the needy.\r\n\r\nNot long after establishing Phoebe’s Closet, Rev. Bridgers and her welcoming volunteers once again responded to a community need, this time, hunger.   At first, they were distributing 650 pounds of food a week to those in need.  Now, every Friday morning, more than a dozen volunteer assistants meet the Second Helpings truck in their church parking lot and immediately set to work to distribute 2,000 pounds of food to more than 50 waiting recipients, some of whom have been patiently standing in line since 5:30 a.m. The recipients, in turn, share what they receive with their families, elderly neighbors who are house bound, children without parents, and military families without sufficient resources, nearly 400 people each week.  True to her calling, Rev. Bridgers does more than hand out food. She says a greeting prayer with the recipients, asks about their health and well being and seeks assistance for those who ask for help with medical or other needs.\r\n\r\nHow fortunate for the Port Royal community that Anne Bridgers heeded her call.\r\n\r\nIf you feel a call to serve or assist, Rev. Bridgers and her team could use your help.  Phoebe’s Closet is located at the Port Royal United Methodist Church, 1602 Columbia Ave., Port Royal, SC. For more information, contact the church at 843-524-2005. They especially need small shampoos, soaps, baby diapers, toilet paper, and paper towels. The Friday feeding ministry can always use assistants.\r\n\r\nCome be a part of a compassionate life.\r\n\r\n<i>Compassionate Beaufort Communities (CBC-SC.org) collects and shares stories of kindness by the many non-profit, charities, churches, and individuals that make a difference in our Beaufort area.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Compassionate Beaufort Communities: A vision for compassionate service in Port Royal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'compassionate-beaufort-communities-a-vision-for-compassionate-service-in-port-royal', '', '', '2014-11-25 22:48:33', '2014-11-26 03:48:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20042', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20044, 4, '2014-11-25 22:49:53', '2014-11-26 03:49:53', '<b>By Lee Scott</b>\r\n\r\nLast night, I dreamt that I was in a mall, driving a little dune buggy, climbing up escalators, cascading along walls, hopping on ramps and zooming down past numerous stores. And my name was Luigi.\r\n\r\nWhen I woke up I realized two things. First of all,  I am not a mall person and second, as far as I know, there are no malls close to me. Where did that dream come from?  Suddenly it dawned on me: The Super Mario Brothers.\r\n\r\nI have actually been practicing the video game Mario Kart on my Wii (a gift from my daughter). My husband will tell you that I am a bit competitive, so my lack of skills at this race car game is bothersome. I know that playing Mario Kart is not top on my list of the things to do here in the Lowcountry, but evidently, my subconscious is telling me something. I must practice before I see my 5-year-old grandson Finnegan.\r\n\r\nHe is ruthless in the game and I can hear his voice the last time we played: “I have passed you again, Nina,” he smirks with those big dimples. How do I ever beat this kid? My player, Luigi, did not cooperate and my poor little dune buggy kept getting turned around and going backwards. I was totally out of my league with Finn as he soared past me multiple times and said  “I’m on lap 3.”\r\n\r\nI was born in a generation where the most significant equivalent to a video game was a little portable plastic pinball machine. You pulled the red lever, the ball would snap out and your task was to maneuver the ball to the end of the maze. I think Cracker Jack had a miniature cardboard version of this game.\r\n\r\nNow, I do think it is important for young children to know the thrill of winning but frankly, I think he is the one who should be deferring to me.\r\n\r\nHence my dreaming about a mall. But it dawned at me that I don’t need to go running around malls on a video game.  When Finn comes to visit, I will let him beat me a few times at the game. Then I will take him out for some memorable games, such as counting shooting stars, or seeing who can see the sun rise first at Hunting Beach or counting dolphins in the creek. Now those are games I can dream about.\r\n<div></div>', 'Playing games in my dreams', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'playing-games-in-my-dreams', '', '', '2014-11-25 22:49:53', '2014-11-26 03:49:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20044', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20047, 4, '2014-11-27 23:03:48', '2014-11-28 04:03:48', '<b>• A Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish:</b> A full stage musical chronicling the Gullah story from Africa to America will be live at the USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Local artists will be featured and Gullah food will be served. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door; and $10 for ages 7-17. For tickets and details, contact the Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102, www.bcbcc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Holiday at the Pops</b><b>:</b> The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Frederick Devyatkin will weave musical magic with traditional and contemporary “pops” arrangements of some of the season’s most popular tunes with “Holiday at the Pops” on stage Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island. Tickets are $37.50 at the door; student tickets are $5. Visit www.beaufortrochestra.org or order online at TIX.com or call 1-800-595-4849.\r\n\r\n<b>• Christmas Party at the Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort</b><b>:</b> Put a star on your tree and celebrate new art on Friday, December 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Charles Street Gallery. They are honoring their artists, Joan Templer, Jim Rothnie, Carol Henry, Lynn Brown, Sharon DeAlexandris, Cabell Heyward, Priscilla Merrick Coleman, Gary Geboy, Alexandra Sharma, Sue Munson, Betsy Chaffin, Robert Steinmetz, Sharon Hardy, Cynthia Zeiss, Sharon Fooshee, and Jorg Schmeisser. Call 843-521-9054, visit online at www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com or in person at 914 Charles Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>• Holiday Vendor Craft Fair:</b> The Beautification Committee is responsible for the stewardship and improvements of the The Green, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for Beaufort on October 6, 1988. The Craft Fair will be held December 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, a.k.a. “The Green,” is located on the corner of U.S. 21 and M.L.K. Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island, SC. Craft fair visitors can expect to find vendors and artisans of quilts, crochet and knitted pieces, jewelry, holiday cards, soaps and more. There will also be music and food vendors. Contact Ethel Sumpter at 843-838-2982 or email mlkparkcommittee@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>• Fellowship Concert Choir Annual Christmas Concert: </b>Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert with familiar Christmas spirituals with a new twist and some other surprises at Springhill AME Church, 10 Paige Point Road, Sheldon, on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>• Sing and Ring Noel:</b> Join a community musical celebration of the season that will feature the Covenant Choir, the Steeple Sounds Handbell Choir, youth and children’s bell choirs, keyboardists, and Community Carol Singing on December 14 at 3 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. Contact Melanie Williams, mwilliams@bcob.org or 843-252-4104.', 'Arts Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-notes-10', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:03:48', '2014-11-28 04:03:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20047', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20049, 4, '2014-11-27 23:05:10', '2014-11-28 04:05:10', 'Ever wonder what it would be like to sit in an audience with an iconic public figure and a group of peers participating in a panel discussion, every word spoken by the panel shaping the views of its listeners? Such a narrative scene harkens straight from a clip in HBO’s first episode of “The Newsroom” when Jeff Daniel’s character Will McAvoy rallies his best journalistic self to the surprise and adulation of the audience. The difference here, a lively discussion about works of fiction by South Carolinian authors on a stage with Pat Conroy.\r\n\r\nThe University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press presents an evening with  New York Times best-selling author and Story River Books editor-at-large Pat Conroy on Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. with Beaufort writers John Warley (“A Southern Girl”); Bernie Schein (“Famous all over Town”); Maggie Schein (“Lost Cantos of the Ouroboros Caves”); and artist Jonathan Hannah.\r\n\r\n“This evening provides a tremendous opportunity to listen to the featured authors’ personal stories behind the stories they write,” says Bonnie Hargrove, director of USCB’s Center for the Arts.\r\n\r\nStory River Books brands and expands University of South Carolina Press’ commitment to publishing top-notch regional fiction under Conroy’s editorship and actively seeks to publish writers who share their anchorage to South Carolina. Open to original novels and short story collections, the imprint emphasizes an inclusive representation of Palmetto State writers by race, gender, and geography. Story River Books publishes books in which South Carolina is the main if not always exclusive setting. While the books may diverge greatly in style and themes, they collectively present new perspectives on the dynamic, complex, and oft-contested past and present of a recognizable South Carolina for readers both within and beyond the Palmetto State.\r\n\r\n“South Carolina has given me a million stories and no writer who ever lived had such riches to choose from. This is the reason I offered to edit the Story River Books series for USC Press. What I owe South Carolina is not repayable, but I started out as a kid in Beaufort who wanted to be a writer and I didn’t have the slightest notion how to become one. With this new fiction imprint, I believe I can help bring out voices in this state that might not be heard otherwise, and those as-of-yet unheard voices can help reshape our world,” says Conroy.\r\n\r\nTickets are $20 and can be ordered online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling the box office at 843-521-4145. New releases by these Story River Books authors and illustrator will be available for sale and autographing after the presentation. Mr. Conroy’s books may be purchased locally at the Beaufort Bookstore or McIntosh Book Shoppe and brought to the event for autographing.\r\n<div></div>', 'An Evening with Pat Conroy’s Story River Books at USCB ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'an-evening-with-pat-conroys-story-river-books-at-uscb', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:05:10', '2014-11-28 04:05:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20049', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20051, 4, '2014-11-27 23:07:34', '2014-11-28 04:07:34', 'Whale Branch High School defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney — who is 6’3” and weights 290 lbs and is one of the nation’s top high school football players — has picked up an offer from the University of Alabama.\r\n\r\nClemson, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, University of Florida, Florida State, University of Miami, University of North Carolina and University of South Carolina have also sent offers to Pinckney.\r\n\r\nHe is among of the nation’s top 100 prospects for the Class of 2016, according to Rivals.com.\r\n\r\nCurrently, Alabama is ranked first in the nation. With last Saturday’s 48-14 win over Western Carolina, Alabama reached the 10-win milestone for the seventh consecutive season. In 119 seasons, the Tide has won 10 or more games 34 times, one back of Oklahoma (35) for the most 10-win seasons in college football history.\r\n\r\nPinckney has not set a time frame as to when he will announce his college decision.', 'Pinckney picks up offer from Alabama', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pinckney-picks-up-offer-from-alabama', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:07:34', '2014-11-28 04:07:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20051', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20053, 4, '2014-11-27 23:08:30', '2014-11-28 04:08:30', 'Troy University in Savannah is taking their open house on the road. There will be an information session about the school in Beaufort on Wednesday, December 3 at the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce from 1 to 7 p.m. The staff will be available to answer any questions about admissions, transfer credits, financial aid, degree programs, and career development. They are also offering free applications to those attending who wish to apply to a degree program at Troy. Snacks, refreshments, and Troy University gear will be available.\r\n\r\nTroy University is a public university founded in 1887 in Troy, Alabama, with extension sites all over the Southeast as well as international locations. The online programs were ranked No. 5 in the nation by “The Military Times” in 2014. The Savannah location serves students in Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThis event is free and open to the public. Interested parties in the area may also call or stop by their office, located at 7395 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, for more information.\r\n<div></div>', 'Troy University to host open house in Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'troy-university-to-host-open-house-in-beaufort', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:30', '2018-07-12 15:00:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20053', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20055, 4, '2014-11-27 23:09:20', '2014-11-28 04:09:20', '<b>By State Farm</b>\r\n\r\nAs holiday shopping kicks off this year, you’re likely making a list and checking it twice — for recalls and age appropriateness.\r\n\r\nLet’s be honest, how many of us do that when we’re storming the stores to find the perfect gift for the little ones in our lives? While recalls and lead violations are down; 180,000 toy-related child injuries were reported last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.\r\n\r\nThe commission released a report about toy safety. Buyers are warned to be vigilant, even as stronger federal rules and safety-conscious toy makers and sellers are making an impact when it comes to toy safety.\r\n\r\n“Strong toy standards support the production of safer toys in the marketplace,” said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. “Parents and toy shoppers also always need to be vigilant by choosing age appropriate toys and keeping small parts, balls, and balloons out of the hands of young children.”\r\n\r\nThe commission reports toy-related deaths to children younger than 15 increased to 17 fatalities reported in 2010, up from 15 reported in 2009. Nearly half of these toy-related fatalities were attributed to choking on balloons, small balls, and rubber balls.\r\n\r\nAs you’re shopping this year, here are a few safety tips from CPSC to keep in mind:\r\n\r\n<b>• Balloons:</b> Children can choke or suffocate on deflated or broken balloons. Keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8 years old. Discard broken balloons at once.\r\n\r\n<b>• Small balls and other toys with small parts:</b> For children younger than age 3, avoid toys with small parts, which can cause choking.\r\n\r\n<b>• Scooters and other riding toys: </b>Riding toys, skateboards, and in-line skates go fast, and falls could be deadly. Helmets and safety gear should be worn properly at all times, and they should be sized to fit.\r\n\r\n<b>• Magnets:</b> For children under age 6, avoid building or play sets with small magnets. If magnets or pieces with magnets are swallowed, serious injuries and/or death can occur.\r\n\r\nOnce the gifts are open:\r\n\r\n• Immediately discard plastic wrappings or other packaging on toys before they become dangerous play things.\r\n\r\n• Keep toys appropriate for older children away from younger siblings.\r\n\r\n• Charging batteries should be supervised by adults. Chargers and adapters can pose thermal burn hazards to young children. Pay attention to instructions and warnings on battery chargers. Some chargers lack any mechanism to prevent overcharging.', 'Holiday shopping for wee ones', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holiday-shopping-for-wee-ones', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:09:20', '2014-11-28 04:09:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20055', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20057, 4, '2014-11-27 23:11:12', '2014-11-28 04:11:12', '303 Associates is pleased to announce the addition of Richard Tritschler to the property management team. Richard brings a depth of commercial and community experience that will assist the company in its growth including eight years of experience in the local real estate market and professional experience in retail management.\r\n\r\nRich served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Navy and has served our community as a member of the Beaufort County School Board. The company welcomes Rich’s experience and energy as they continue to strive to provide real estate solutions for clients in the Beaufort and Port Royal area.\r\n\r\n303 Associates, LLC, is a real estate development, investment and management company based in Beaufort. 303 Associates builds, owns and manages retail, commercial and residential properties. Founded in 1998, 303 Associates specializes in historic renovation and infill redevelopment with an emphasis on properly planned and managed growth.\r\n\r\nFor additional information, please call 843-521-9000 or e-mail info@303associates.com.', '303 Associates hires Tritschler', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '303-associates-hires-tritschler', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:11:12', '2014-11-28 04:11:12', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20057', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20060, 4, '2014-11-27 23:12:04', '2014-11-28 04:12:04', '<b>By Susan Stone</b>\r\n\r\nAbout a month ago, a dear friend was doing a session with me and he mentioned how much he enjoyed my last article. He went on to say that he noticed how often I quote other people like Nelson Mandela and my teacher, Marian. As though Spirit was speaking directly to me, he asked; “So what is the word according to Susan?\r\n\r\nI was stumped. I was speechless, and I had no answer. If you have ever met me, you will know I have an answer for everything. So I knew this was big. I thought I was writing/speaking my truth. I have sat with this question now for over a month and I have had several discussions on this topic with many people whom I consider great teachers. I even called Marian. But no one had the answer I was looking for. And really, how could they? The question was not, “What is the word according to them.” My answer had to come from within.\r\n\r\nHave you ever thought about what you really know? Is it possible to even have an original thought? Every morsel of information we have gathered in our brain has come from somewhere else! Our parents taught us first and then our teachers filled our heads full of quotes, facts and philosophy. We extract our knowledge and belief systems from the world, but do we even ask the question: Is it true? Do we pause long enough to run it through our own filters and discern for ourselves the authenticity of the message? Or, do we go with the flow? Do we jump on each other’s band wagons because we want to belong to something greater than ourselves?\r\n\r\nFinding your own still and quiet voice is not as easy as it sounds, and yet it is. The key here is being still and quiet. This does not come naturally for me. I am compelled to do, to work, to create. Sitting still is for people who eat brown rice. And yet, it is always in stillness that I find my answers and my peace.\r\n\r\nI was taught to keep the peace from the time I was able to talk. We were not to rock the boat in my house. No one cared what a child had to say, nor were they interested in how we felt about any given situation. I was raised in a “children are to be seen and not heard” sort of household. So from the start, I was taught to “stuff” whatever unpleasant feelings I had back inside where it wouldn’t make anyone else feel uncomfortable. When I grew older, I became the ultimate diplomat. I have counseled and refereed so many disputes over the years, it sort of astonishes me.  I have been known as a peacemaker for as long as I can remember.\r\n\r\nMy fuse is so long that it gives people the impression that they can say anything, or do anything to me and I won’t get angry and I won’t run away. I will stay and resolve any transgression with as much love as I can muster. And if the relationship cannot be repaired or the conflict cannot be resolved, I send them off with my blessing and wish them a happy life.\r\n\r\nWell, this was not the case yesterday! I guess I was tired. I need a root canal. I haven’t been able to eat for two weeks and I’m hungry! So the perfect storm presented itself, and I blew. Not just angry, I came unhinged and lost complete control of myself. I screamed and yelled and wore myself out!\r\n\r\nBoy, did that feel good. I have been holding this particular thing inside for far too long. I was angry and I stopped pretending that I wasn’t. I felt so relieved! I finally spoke the word (plus a few four letter words) according to me. And you know what? The world did not end.\r\n\r\nSo, what is the word ... according to you?\r\n\r\n<i>You can find Susan Stone at Beaufort Chiropractic. She is an Intuitive healer, Reiki Master, minister and counselor. Author of “We Heard You,” available on Amazon.com You may contact Susan at theriverangel.ss@gmail.com.</i>', 'The word ... according to me', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-word-according-to-me', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:12:04', '2014-11-28 04:12:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20060', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20062, 4, '2014-11-27 23:13:10', '2014-11-28 04:13:10', 'The Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office announces the mailing of the 2014 real and personal property tax bills, totaling $327,478,633.\r\n\r\nNew this year: Taxpayers with rental property will notice a new tax form was created to improve communication. If a taxpayer receives a rental property bill but does not rent their property, they should contact the Beaufort County Auditor’s office at auditor@bcgov.net or sign and return the coupon on their bill.\r\n\r\nIn addition to paying online at www.bcgov.net/tax payment, by mail, or at one of the three Treasurer’s Office locations, full cash or check payments for real estate and personal property current taxes due will be accepted at the BB&amp;T branches listed below. Taxpayers paying at BB&amp;T will be provided with a receipt at the time of payment.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Main BB&amp;T: 1 Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Port Republic BB&amp;T: 905 Port Republic Street\r\n\r\n• Bluffton Main BB&amp;T: 2 Burnt Church Road\r\n\r\n• Yemassee Branch: 33 Salkehatchie Road.\r\n\r\nPlease note: Payments will be accepted at these locations through January 15, 2015. You must present your tax bill at the time of payment.', '2014 Property tax  bills being mailed out ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2014-property-tax-bills-being-mailed-out', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:13:10', '2014-11-28 04:13:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20062', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20064, 4, '2014-11-27 23:13:41', '2014-11-28 04:13:41', 'The Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District is proud to announce that after a complete review of the Fire District’s operations and training the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has rated the District as a Class 3.\r\n\r\nEffective December 1, the rating will drop from a Class 4 to 3. The rating is based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the best.\r\n\r\nAccording to ISO, there are 48,000 registered fire districts in the United States with approximately 2,000 fire districts receiving the Class 3 rating.\r\n\r\nISO is an independent company that serves insurance companies, communities, fire districts, insurance regulators, and others by providing information about fire risks.\r\n\r\nISO evaluates three specific areas:\r\n\r\n• The effectiveness of communications between a fire district and its local 911 communications center;\r\n\r\n• The efficiency of the water supply system used to fight fires, including the availability of hydrants;\r\n\r\n• Characteristics of the fire district itself, including firefighter training efforts, staffing levels and firefighting equipment.\r\n\r\n“The new rating reflects good management of the resources available to the fire district, and excellent oversight and planning from the Fire Commission. The success of lowering the rating is to a great extent, attributed to the hard work and dedication from the firefighters. None of this would be obtainable without the support of the citizens of the fire district,” according to Chief Kline.\r\n\r\nChief Kline said, “This has been a successful year for the Lady’s Island-St. Helena Fire District. We moved into the new headquarters station, which placed all homes on Cat Island within the ISO required 5 mile response. The district took delivery of two new fire engines, and now the news of lowering our insurance rating.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Fire district improves insurance classification', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fire-district-improves-insurance-classification', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:13:41', '2014-11-28 04:13:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20064', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20066, 4, '2014-11-27 23:14:52', '2014-11-28 04:14:52', 'The Beaufort County School District earned its second consecutive Good rating – and the number of schools rated Good or Excellent improved to an all-time high – on 2014 School Report Cards issued today by the South Carolina Department of Education.\r\n\r\nThe district’s on-time high school graduation rate – the percentage of students who complete high school “on time” and get a diploma in four years – improved to 78.3, up from 75.3 in 2013 and 69.1 five years ago.\r\n\r\n“Last year was our first-ever district-wide Good rating, and we’ve maintained that rating this year,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss.  “But our goal is an Excellent rating, and we’re going to keep pushing toward that.”\r\n\r\nThe number of district schools rated Good or Excellent improved from 19 last year to 21 this year.  Looking at five-year trend data, the number of schools rated Good or Excellent has increased from seven in 2009 to 21 in 2014 (25 percent to 68 percent).\r\n\r\nThe number of schools rated Excellent, Good or Average decreased slightly, from 31 last year (100 percent) to 29 this year (94 percent).  Looking at five-year trend data, the number of schools rated Average, Good or Excellent has increased from 21 in 2009 to 29 in 2014 (75 percent to 94 percent), according to the South Carolina Department of Education.\r\n\r\nSix district schools improved their ratings, three dropped a category and the rest retained the same ratings from last year.\r\n\r\nEach South Carolina school and district receives a rating — Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average or At-Risk — based on student test scores.  Rating formulas are based on student achievement levels set by the Education Oversight Committee, created by the General Assembly to guide implementation of South Carolina’s Education Accountability Act of 1998.   Report Card data also include student-teacher ratios, dollars spent per student, absentee rates for students and teachers, amount of instructional time, average teacher salaries and the socio-economic status of students’ families.\r\n\r\nBeaufort County’s 2014 ratings were boosted by generally higher elementary and middle school scores on Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) exams and by improved scores on high school exit and end-of-course exams.  In addition, the district’s four-year “on-time” high school graduation rate continued to improve.\r\n\r\nOverall, the district had 11 schools rated Excellent, 10 rated Good, eight rated Average and two rated Below Average.\r\n\r\nSchools rated Excellent were Beaufort High, Bluffton Elementary, Bluffton High, Coosa Elementary, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, Hilton Head Island High, Okatie Elementary, Pritchardville Elementary, Red Cedar Elementary, Riverview Charter (elementary grades) and Riverview Charter (middle grades).  Riverview Charter is viewed as two “separate” schools for Report Card rating purposes because it serves both elementary and middle grades.\r\n\r\nSchools rated Good were Battery Creek High, Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort Middle, Bluffton Middle, Hilton Head Island International Baccalaureate Elementary, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, Hilton Head Island Middle, Michael C. Riley Elementary, Mossy Oaks Elementary and Port Royal Elementary.\r\n\r\nSchools rated Average were Broad River Elementary, H.E. McCracken Middle, Joseph Shanklin Elementary, Lady’s Island Elementary, Lady’s Island Middle, Robert Smalls International Academy, Whale Branch Elementary and Whale Branch Early College High.\r\n\r\nSchools rated Below Average were St. Helena Elementary and Whale Branch Middle.\r\n\r\nBattery Creek High’s on-time graduation rate improved from 77 percent in 2013 to 78  percent in 2014; Beaufort High’s rate declined slightly from 79.7 to 79.2 percent; Bluffton High increased from 71.1 to 75.8; Hilton Head High improved from 83.5 to 86.9 percent; and Whale Branch Early College High improved from 74.1 percent to 77.3 percent.\r\n\r\nLooking at trend data, Battery Creek High’s four-year on-time graduation rate went from 71.4 percent in 2009 to 78 percent in 2014.  Beaufort High improved from 66.3 percent to 79.2 percent; Bluffton High improved from 67.7 percent to 75.8 percent; and Hilton Head Island High improved from 72.7 percent to 86.9 percent.  Whale Branch Early College High, a newer school, only has three years of grad rate data available.\r\n\r\nState School Report Card ratings are calculated based on different formulas from ratings under the federal No Child Left Behind Act that were released in October.', 'School district earns second Good rating on state report cards', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-district-earns-second-good-rating-on-state-report-cards', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20066', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20068, 4, '2014-11-27 23:15:48', '2014-11-28 04:15:48', 'Bridges Preparatory School, a state-sponsored charter school in downtown Beaufort, agreed to part ways with Head of School Bob Cook. Josefina Blanc, an integral part of Bridges Prep since it opened over a year ago, will serve as interim executive director.\r\n\r\n“With a growing enrollment, a strong facilities plan and a recent assessment of our strengths and needs, we realized that we needed to alter our course to meet our goals and the needs of our students and their families,” Bridges Prep Chairman John Payne said.\r\n\r\n“We are excited that Ms. Blanc has agreed to serve as our interim Executive Director for the remainder of this school year, and we wish Mr. Bob Cook all the best,” Payne said. Cook’s last day at Bridges will be Dec. 19, 2014, the last school day before the Winter Holiday. The arrangement was finalized Monday.\r\n\r\nBridges Prep serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, but will begin adding additional grades each year, starting with seventh grade in the 2015 school year. The school opened in August 2013 with all its classrooms filled and has about 150 students on a waiting list.\r\n\r\nCook previously served six months as Bridges’ Interim Head of School and came to Beaufort’s state-chartered school with experience in Charleston-area schools as well as DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.\r\n\r\n“Our Needs Assessment clearly identified areas we need to strengthen, and chief among those was our internal leadership,” said Eve Miller, treasurer for the Board of Directors. “The Executive Director will serve basically as our CEO to keep everything moving forward – our academics, professional development for our staff, our finances and certainly our facilities plans.\r\n\r\n“We need to make sure our teachers follow our proven model of Paideia education, and we need to be sure each of our students is learning in the best and most appropriate ways to ensure their academic success,” Miller said.\r\n\r\n“With her local experience as a teacher and in the private sector in New York City, Josefina Blanc has agreed step in as our interim leader as we move through the rest of this school year,” Miller said. “We have a strong supporting cast and expect our enrollment to continue to grow as Bridges Prep continues to push forward.”\r\n\r\nKay Keeler, a longtime Beaufort County educator and principal, will serve as Interim Head of School at Bridges Preparatory School when Cook leaves.\r\n\r\n“With our interim Executive Director and Head of School, with dedicated teachers and staff, and with parents who actively participate in their children’s education, we look forward to a wonderful second semester,” Payne said.\r\n\r\nBlanc has served as Bridges’ director of communications and technology, and also taught Spanish, though she’s fluent in French and English as well. Previously, she taught World Languages in Beaufort County’s public schools. Before entering the education field, she worked in media management, production and advertising in New York City and Latin America for major firms such as Young &amp; Rubicam, Big magazine, BlackBook, and Art+Commerce.\r\n\r\nHer educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Literature and Linguistics, with a minor in French and she graduated Cum Laude from Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. Blanc also earned a Master’s degree in Media Studies from The New School University in New York City, and participated in New York University’s College of Arts &amp; Science Exchange Program.\r\n\r\n“We have potential to be an exceptional charter school, and my goal is to help us achieve all that we can be,” Blanc said.\r\n\r\n“I believe in this school, this staff and these students. I know that if we take this as an opportunity as a united staff to show that a distributed leadership model can work, if we focus on clear duties, relationships, involvement and effective support systems, we can demonstrate to our board, to the county and the state that we do have a unique, grand vision, and that it is possible to reform public education,” she said.\r\n\r\nLast May, Bridges Prep, a Paideia and STEM-infused charter school located in downtown Beaufort, finalized an agreement with the Boys &amp; Girls Club to purchase the facility at 1100 Boundary Street. The facility purchase is the first of its kind for area charter schools and allows Bridges to control its future.\r\n\r\nBridges Prep officials are filing the USDA loan application package this week for funding of the new addition and renovation of what will become the new K-8 facility.  If approved, construction is proposed to begin in the spring.\r\n\r\nAs a state charter school, Bridges Prep is open to all students in South Carolina and students come from Beaufort, Port Royal, Burton, St. Helena Island, Okatie, Bluffton, and Jasper and Hampton counties.\r\n\r\n“Being in the heart of historic Beaufort means our local community truly is our extended classroom — USCB, the Technical College of the Lowcountry, the city’s parks and athletic fields, the downtown county library,” Blanc said. “It’s one part of what makes Bridges so special to many of our families; we are the one area charter that is purposefully redefining the relationship between education and urbanism.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.bridgesprep.org.', 'Bridges Prep reorganizes leadership to move forward', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bridges-prep-reorganizes-leadership-to-move-forward', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20068', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20070, 4, '2014-11-27 23:18:26', '2014-11-28 04:18:26', 'Burton Fire District responded to a house fire just before the Thanksgiving holiday in what fire officials state was a particularly tragic event.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, November 21 just before 9 a.m., Burton firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire in the 300 block of Bruce K Smalls. Fire crews from the Grays Hill fire station arrived on scene in less than five minutes and found heavy smoke coming from the home. It was unknown if anyone was inside.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20071\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Burton-Fire-Photo_BruceK_11242014.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20071\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Burton-Fire-Photo_BruceK_11242014-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The fire was extinguished in less than 30 minutes but the home suffered heavy damage.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The fire was extinguished in less than 30 minutes but the home suffered heavy damage.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBurton Fire Lieutenant Tradd Mills was one of the first firefighters on scene and quickly noted children’s toys on the front porch. “That was particularly unnerving,” stated Mills. “The house is on fire, you don’t know if anyone’s inside, and see children’s toys on the front porch. We knew we had to get inside quick.”\r\n\r\nMills and his crew had to force the locked front door and did a search inside rapidly deteriorating home. Once the home was searched and found clear, firefighters engaged the fire which was starting to break through the roof. The family dog was rescued by firefighters.\r\n\r\nThe family had just left for the day and was dropping their children off at school when the fire broke out. The home was heavily damaged in the fire with the family losing virtually everything.\r\n\r\n“Every fire we respond to is a sad event, but this fire being just before the holidays and in the home of children made it a bit more tragic,” stated Mills.\r\n\r\nThe cause of the fire is believed to involve improper use of electrical cords.\r\n<div></div>', 'Fire claims Grays Hill home', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fire-claims-grays-hill-home', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:18:26', '2014-11-28 04:18:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20070', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20073, 4, '2014-11-27 23:21:31', '2014-11-28 04:21:31', 'Beaufort High School graduate Weber Pike is headed into his sophomore season with the University of South Carolina baseball program. Pike is an infielder for the Gamecocks.\r\n\r\nIn the spring, Pike played in 14 games with two starts while hitting .333 (6-for-18) with a run scored and three RBI for the Gamecocks. He pinch-hit singled in a 15-1 win over Wofford on May 7 and went 2-for-3 in first career start as a designated hitter in 1-0 win over Brown March 9.\r\n\r\nPike delivered the game-winning two-run single in 4-2 win over Stetson on March 5.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School product’s first career hit in came in a hard-fought 2-0 win over Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 22.\r\n\r\nAlso excelling in the classroom, Pike was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.\r\n\r\nPike, who redshirted in the 2013 season, thrived throughout his high school career. He earned 2012 South Carolina AAAA All-State honors and was chosen for the 2012 SC North/South 1A-4A All-Star Game\r\n\r\nPike was rated as the No. 8 best prospect in state of South Carolina by Perfect Game USA. As a senior in 2012, Pike batted .544 with 20 RBI. He was named by Perfect Game USA as the 2012 Rawlings Preseason Atlantic All-Region Second Team and rated the No. 6 best third baseman in state of South Carolina by Diamond Prospects.\r\n\r\nAs a junior in 2011, Pike hit .385 with nine doubles and 17 RBI. Pike also played for Diamond Devils AAU team.', 'Pike headed into sophomore season with USC Gamecocks ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pike-headed-into-sophomore-season-with-usc-gamecocks', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:21:31', '2014-11-28 04:21:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20073', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20075, 4, '2014-11-27 23:24:03', '2014-11-28 04:24:03', 'A pair of Beaufort Academy swimmers — one female and one male — have been honored with All-State selections. BA swimmers Sarah Averna and Grant Hetherington have both been named to the 2014 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) All-State Swim Team. Averna and Hetherington, who excelled throughout the 2014 swimming season, joined swimmers from across South Carolina as honorees.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20076\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sarah-Avera.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20076\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sarah-Avera-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sarah Avera\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Sarah Avera[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20077\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Grant-Hetherington.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20077\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Grant-Hetherington-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Grant Hetherington\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Grant Hetherington[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>', 'Two BA swimmers named to SCISA all-state team', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-ba-swimmers-named-to-scisa-all-state-team', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:24:03', '2014-11-28 04:24:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20075', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20079, 4, '2014-11-27 23:26:00', '2014-11-28 04:26:00', 'Students, board members, teachers and staff at Lowcountry Montessori, along with Rep. Shannon Erickson, helped celebrate breaking ground on the school’s permanent facility on Thursday, November 20.\r\n\r\nThomas Construction Group is building the 20,000-square-foot facility which will be two separate buildings that will house more than 250 students.  The school plans to relocate mid-year when the facility is finished in the spring.\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled to have a facility that will meet the needs of a Montessori classroom and our students.  It is fantastic to see the concept of our school become a reality and it is happening,” stated Amy Horn, director of Lowcountry Montessori.\r\n\r\nLaura McKeown, Lowcountry Montessori assistant director, said, “We are fortunate to be the first charter school in the area to design and build our own building.”\r\n\r\nThe foundation work will begin shortly and the school hopes to see walls going up soon.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20080\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photo-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"photo 5\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>', 'Montessori school breaks ground for new building', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'montessori-school-breaks-ground-for-new-building', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20079', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20082, 4, '2014-11-27 23:27:27', '2014-11-28 04:27:27', 'Friends of Caroline Hospice in Beaufort, SC, celebrates the arrival of the holiday season. Join friends and neighbors at the 27th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Friends of Caroline Hospice from Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6 at The Shed in Port Royal.\r\n\r\nFestivities begin with an Opening Reception Gala on the night of December 4 at 6 p.m. at The Shed. The opening reception is a ticketed event that includes live music and heavy hors d’oeuvres by some of the finest local chefs. There will be a silent auction with more than 80 unique items and experiences to bid upon. The gala will offer a first glance at all the beautifully decorated trees, where attendees will find a new category this year: Designer Trees. Have some interactive fun and participate in this year’s #linkthelightsFOT Scavenger Hunt sponsored by CenturyLink. Someone may be the winner of an iPad Mini or another great prize at the end of the weekend.\r\n\r\nFor the children, there will be a Coloring Giveaway sponsored by Sumter Utilities, Inc. Kids from the ages 3 to 12 can print and color the image provided at www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org. All should bring it with them to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves at the event. Just place it in the mailbox for Santa and they will be entered to win gift certificates from places such as Bruster’s, YoYo’s and Plaza Stadium movie theater.\r\n\r\nGet in the holiday spirit and participate in the fun. There will be trees, festival shoppes, book signings, yoga and much, much more. Don’t forget a picture with Santa Claus.\r\n\r\nFor a full listing of events and what you can do to support Friends of Caroline Hospice, please visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.\r\n<div></div>', '27th Annual Festival of Trees benefits Friends of Caroline Hospice', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '27th-annual-festival-of-trees-benefits-friends-of-caroline-hospice', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:27:27', '2014-11-28 04:27:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20082', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20084, 4, '2014-11-27 23:28:55', '2014-11-28 04:28:55', '[caption id=\"attachment_20085\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Comm-Ohio-State-alumn-recognized.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20085\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Comm-Ohio-State-alumn-recognized-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has bestowed on Dr. Mike Cornwell the 2014 Alumni Society Recognition Award for his lifetime achievements in veterinary medicine.  Some of his contributions include: US Air Force Veterinarian; founder of Glencoe Animal Hospital in Clintonville, Ohio; founder of Animal Safety is Fun!, an animal bite prevention program for children and adults; Professor at Manatee Community College and St. Petersburg College in Florida and The Ohio State University. Mike currently resides with his wife, Sandy, on Cat Island in Beaufort.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has bestowed on Dr. Mike Cornwell the 2014 Alumni Society Recognition Award for his lifetime achievements in veterinary medicine. Some of his contributions include: US Air Force Veterinarian; founder of Glencoe Animal Hospital in Clintonville, Ohio; founder of Animal Safety is Fun!, an animal bite prevention program for children and adults; Professor at Manatee Community College and St. Petersburg College in Florida and The Ohio State University. Mike currently resides with his wife, Sandy, on Cat Island in Beaufort.[/caption]', 'OSU alum recognized ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'osu-alum-recognized', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:28:55', '2014-11-28 04:28:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20084', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20085, 4, '2014-11-27 23:28:26', '2014-11-28 04:28:26', '', 'Comm-Ohio State alumn recognized', 'The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has bestowed on Dr. Mike Cornwell the 2014 Alumni Society Recognition Award for his lifetime achievements in veterinary medicine.  Some of his contributions include: US Air Force Veterinarian; founder of Glencoe Animal Hospital in Clintonville, Ohio; founder of Animal Safety is Fun!, an animal bite prevention program for children and adults; Professor at Manatee Community College and St. Petersburg College in Florida and The Ohio State University. Mike currently resides with his wife, Sandy, on Cat Island in Beaufort.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'comm-ohio-state-alumn-recognized', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:28:39', '2014-11-28 04:28:39', '', 20084, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Comm-Ohio-State-alumn-recognized.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20087, 4, '2014-11-27 23:30:23', '2014-11-28 04:30:23', '[caption id=\"attachment_20088\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DAR-Nov-2014.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20088\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DAR-Nov-2014-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Charles E. Holbrook (center), of Beaufort High School, was selected as the Thomas Heyward, Jr., Chapter, NSDAR, 2015 Outstanding Teacher of American History and was presented with a certificate by chapter Regent Harriett Bosiack (left).  Mr. Holbrook teaches American History and AP History.  His nomination was sent forward to compete at the state SCDAR level. Also pictured is Elizabeth Crowther, right, a former student of Mr. Holbrook. Photo by Charlene Shufelt.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Charles E. Holbrook (center), of Beaufort High School, was selected as the Thomas Heyward, Jr., Chapter, NSDAR, 2015 Outstanding Teacher of American History and was presented with a certificate by chapter Regent Harriett Bosiack (left). Mr. Holbrook teaches American History and AP History. His nomination was sent forward to compete at the state SCDAR level. Also pictured is Elizabeth Crowther, right, a former student of Mr. Holbrook. Photo by Charlene Shufelt.[/caption]', 'DAR awards Beaufort High Teacher', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dar-awards-beaufort-high-teacher', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:30:23', '2014-11-28 04:30:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20087', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20090, 4, '2014-11-27 23:32:30', '2014-11-28 04:32:30', 'Seven Beaufort Academy cross country runners — Quinn Fleming, Nicky Cency, Cameron Keenan, Nathaniel Keenan, Davis Raschella, Mitchell Russell, and Jack Carter Worrell — competed in the USA Track and Field South Carolina Region 16 Cross Country Championship in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, Nov. 22. Four of the runners — Nathaniel Keenan, Cameron Keenan, Jack Carter Worrell and Mitchell Russell — qualified for this year’s nationals.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20091\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"251\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cross-country.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20091\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cross-country-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured from left: Four BA runners — Mitchell Russell, Cameron Keenan, Nathaniel Keenan, and Jack Carter Worrell — qualified for nationals at the championship race.\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" /></a> Pictured from left: Four BA runners — Mitchell Russell, Cameron Keenan, Nathaniel Keenan, and Jack Carter Worrell — qualified for nationals at the championship race.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div></div>', 'BA runners compete in Region 16 Championship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-runners-compete-in-region-16-championship', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:32:30', '2014-11-28 04:32:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20090', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20093, 4, '2014-11-27 23:34:36', '2014-11-28 04:34:36', 'For the third consecutive year, University of South Carolina Beaufort pitcher Junior Delatorre has been awarded a scholarship from the American Legion Posts 9 and 207 of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe $1,000 award is given annually to a USCB baseball player from Beaufort County. After going to former Battery Creek High School and Beaufort Ospreys standout Weldon Smith in 2011, the scholarship has been awarded to Delatorre each of the last three years.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20094\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sports-JuniorAMLegion2014.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20094\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sports-JuniorAMLegion2014-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured from left to right: Rich Delmore, Junior Delatorre and George Miller.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Pictured from left to right: Rich Delmore, Junior Delatorre and George Miller.[/caption]\r\n\r\nPost 9 Adjutant Rich Delmore and Athletic Director George Miller were on hand Friday to award the scholarship to Delatorre, a former Beaufort High School and Beaufort Ospreys right-hander who is entering his fourth season at USCB.\r\n\r\nAfter an outstanding freshman season in which he compiled a 1.42 ERA in one start and 14 relief appearances, Delatorre has been one of the Sand Sharks’ most consistent starters the past two seasons. He went 4-3 with a 3.71 ERA as a sophomore and was 6-2 with a 3.16 ERA last season. He has pitched in 44 games (23 starts) in his career, going 10-5 with a 3.12 ERA, two shutouts and 111 strikeouts in 170 1/3 innings. Delatorre ranks fourth on USCB’s career list in ERA and strikeouts and fifth in wins.\r\n\r\nDelatorre and the Sand Sharks open the 2015 season at home against Northwestern (Ohio) with doubleheaders on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. both days.', 'Delatorre awarded Beaufort American Legion Scholarship', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'delatorre-awarded-beaufort-american-legion-scholarship', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:34:36', '2014-11-28 04:34:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20096, 4, '2014-11-27 23:36:34', '2014-11-28 04:36:34', 'The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has added the element of air to its collection of tools available to assist in search and rescue missions throughout the county.\r\n\r\nUtilizing the Department of Defense Excess Property Program (DoD 1033), the Sheriff’s Office has acquired a 1971 206A (Civilian) OH-58 Kiowa helicopter. This program allowed the Sheriff’s Office to receive the aircraft for free, with the operational costs already in the Sheriff’s Office current budget.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/News-Sheriffs-office-helicopter-11-27.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-20097\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/News-Sheriffs-office-helicopter-11-27.jpg\" alt=\"News-Sheriff\'s office helicopter 11-27\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" /></a>The helicopter will be piloted by Rob Wright of Beaufort County Mosquito Control and co-piloted by David Galm of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division. Missions will focus on:\r\n\r\n<b>Search response</b> (in conjunction with US Coast Guard and SC Department of Natural Resources as  applicable):\r\n\r\n• Missing/overdue boaters, swimmers\r\n\r\n• Missing children\r\n\r\n• Missing vulnerable adults (Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients)\r\n\r\n• Otherwise endangered persons\r\n\r\n• Manhunts for violent offenders (when there is high probability of success)\r\n\r\n• Locating stolen vehicles/other outdoor criminal activity\r\n\r\n<b>Support response:</b>\r\n\r\n• Special  operations (ex: flying a bomb technician to another county for rapid support)\r\n\r\n• Enforcement for special events requiring crowd control (ex: St. Patrick’s Day Parade).\r\n<div></div>', 'Sheriff’s Office acquires helicopter', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sheriffs-office-acquires-helicopter', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:36:34', '2014-11-28 04:36:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20096', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20099, 4, '2014-11-27 23:38:49', '2014-11-28 04:38:49', '[caption id=\"attachment_20100\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Braces-Support-Cancer-Research.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20100\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Braces-Support-Cancer-Research-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Garber, center, a breast cancer survivor, presents a $1,000 check from Winning Orthodontic Smiles to Connie Duke, Cancer Program Director for the Keyserling Cancer Center for Breast Cancer Research.  The $1,000 resulted from 200 orthodontic patients sponsoring the fundraiser by wearing pink braces for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pictured on left is Dr. Travis Fiegle, co-owner of Winning Orthodontic Smiles.\" width=\"300\" height=\"215\" /></a> Lisa Garber, center, a breast cancer survivor, presents a $1,000 check from Winning Orthodontic Smiles to Connie Duke, Cancer Program Director for the Keyserling Cancer Center for Breast Cancer Research. The $1,000 resulted from 200 orthodontic patients sponsoring the fundraiser by wearing pink braces for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pictured on left is Dr. Travis Fiegle, co-owner of Winning Orthodontic Smiles.[/caption]', 'Pink braces support cancer research', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pink-braces-support-cancer-research', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:38:49', '2014-11-28 04:38:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20099', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20102, 4, '2014-11-27 23:40:39', '2014-11-28 04:40:39', 'When the temperatures started to dip last month, Dr. Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery began to worry about the many animals waiting in shelters to find a home. Dr. Klenke, a member of the medical staff at Beaufort Memorial, has two rescue dogs of her own — a bull terrier (Matilda) and a beagle (Jebodiah).\r\n\r\n“When I bundle up to walk my dogs, I can’t help but worry about animals that don’t have a warm place to call home,” she said.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20103\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AudreyTrevorandKids.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20103\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/AudreyTrevorandKids-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Trevor and Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery and their rescue dogs, Jebodiah and Matilda. The Klenke’s are kicking off a “Blankets for Botox” promotion on Thursday, Dec. 4 to raise awareness for shelter animals.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Trevor and Audrey Klenke of Pinnacle Plastic Surgery and their rescue dogs, Jebodiah and Matilda. The Klenke’s are kicking off a “Blankets for Botox” promotion on Thursday, Dec. 4 to raise awareness for shelter animals.[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Klenke wanted to find a creative way to do something worthwhile for local animal shelters this year.  So, she and her staff came up with an idea to collect items for shelters by offering customers a special gift. Called “Blankets for Botox,” the concept is simple: anyone who donates a new or gently used blanket or pet toy for a shelter animal, will receive a gift card worth $50 off a Botox treatment of $199 or more.\r\n\r\nPinnacle will kick off the campaign next Thursday, December 4 by inviting the public to bring a blanket or pet toy to their holiday party. The celebration runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and guests will be treated to an array of holiday themed refreshments and door prizes. Several furry friends from Palmetto Animal League are expected to attend, as well.\r\n\r\nCollection of the supplies will continue through December 23, 2014 at Pinnacle’s Sheridan Park office, 7 Mallett Way in Bluffton, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. One blanket or pet toy is all it takes to get a $50 gift card that can be used toward a Botox treatment, but it is limited to one gift card per person.\r\n\r\nAll of the blankets and toys donated will go to Palmetto Animal League (PAL), a private, non-profit, no-kill animal rescue organization, which will share the supplies with local shelters in need.\r\n\r\n“We can only take in so many animals from these shelters at a time, so sharing supplies is another way we can help make the animals more comfortable and cared for while they are waiting for a home,” says PAL’s president, Amy Campanini. “These are small rural shelters that have little resources, but big hearts, and they make the most of what they have.”\r\n\r\nPinnacle will also accept other donations — including cash or gift cards to places like Target or Walmart, enabling PAL staff to purchase food and other necessities — however these gifts are not applicable to the special offer.\r\n\r\n“This mission is very close to our hearts,” says Dr. Klenke, pointing out that every member of her Pinnacle Plastic Surgery team cherishes at least one family pet — and that she’d have several more if her husband would let her.\r\n\r\n“Our goal with Blankets for Botox is two-fold. We want to collect as many blankets as possible to keep our four-legged friends cozy, but we also want to draw attention to the hundreds of animals waiting for a ‘furr-ever’ home this winter.”\r\n\r\nFor more information about Blankets for Botox, call Pinnacle at 815-6699 or visit PinnaclePlasticSurgeryMD.com. For more information about the Palmetto Animal League, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'Cosmetic surgeon offers ‘Blankets for Botox’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cosmetic-surgeon-offers-blankets-for-botox', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:40:39', '2014-11-28 04:40:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20102', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20105, 4, '2014-11-27 23:42:41', '2014-11-28 04:42:41', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce supports Small Business Saturday on November 29 and launches this year’s Holiday Shop Local Campaign to support local businesses and restaurants.\r\n\r\n“Small businesses are the backbone of our community and during this holiday season and always, we encourage everyone to shop and dine locally,” said Blakely Williams, President and CEO of the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.  “Shopping local boosts our local economy and helps support all of the things that make this community a wonderful place to live and work. When you shop local, you are supporting our friends and neighbors, who in turn support many organizations and programs throughout our community.”\r\n\r\nIn 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need, getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement in our community and across the nation. For more information, visit www.shopsmall.com.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Shop-Small.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20106\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Shop-Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Small\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>', 'Shop local, support Small Business Saturday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shop-local-support-small-business-saturday-2', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:42:41', '2014-11-28 04:42:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20105', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20108, 4, '2014-11-27 23:54:46', '2014-11-28 04:54:46', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School Fine Arts Department will hold a Winter Gala on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m., at John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, but canned goods will be accepted for local charities. Participants include the school’s Concert Band, Chorus, Drama Department, Strings Orchestra and Visual Arts.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Friday, Nov. 28: Beaufort Academy Alumni Soccer Game begins at 2 p.m. Game to be played in memory of Eagle Alumni William Trask (BA ’69) and Alex Apps (BA ’07).  Please contact Bethany Byrne if you’re interested in playing in the game at 843-524-3393 or bbyrne@beaufortacademy.org.  All are invited to come cheer on the alumni players.\r\n\r\n• During the month of December, BA will once again partner with FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) for the annual Coat Drive.  Donations are being collected at school from December 1 through 19.\r\n\r\n<b><i>Send your classroom events or school information to theislandnews@gmail.com.</i></b>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20109\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Port-Royal-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20109\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Port-Royal-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"More than 40 Lady’s Island Elementary School students went on a field trip to the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center. This field trip was instructed by Tim Price, naturalist for the center. Students collected water samples, took data, did sketches from the marsh and touch tank and went on a boat ride. The trip educated students about the local water shed and inspired them for their art and poetry work for River of Words. \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> More than 40 Lady’s Island Elementary School students went on a field trip to the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center. This field trip was instructed by Tim Price, naturalist for the center. Students collected water samples, took data, did sketches from the marsh and touch tank and went on a boat ride. The trip educated students about the local water shed and inspired them for their art and poetry work for River of Words.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20110\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_20141115_161147_617.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20110\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_20141115_161147_617-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Beaufort Academy Chess Team won the Elementary Division First Place Team Trophy at the Golden Isles Chess Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Brunswick, Ga. Whit Suber won the Primary Division 5-0, Jack McDougall won the Elementary Division 5-0, and Kevin Rogers came in 3rd in Middle School, 4-1. Pictured from left: Jack McDougall, Whit Suber, Kevin Rogers, G Simmons, Kendra Rogers, Maxwell Winters. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The Beaufort Academy Chess Team won the Elementary Division First Place Team Trophy at the Golden Isles Chess Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Brunswick, Ga. Whit Suber won the Primary Division 5-0, Jack McDougall won the Elementary Division 5-0, and Kevin Rogers came in 3rd in Middle School, 4-1. Pictured from left: Jack McDougall, Whit Suber, Kevin Rogers, G Simmons, Kendra Rogers, Maxwell Winters.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><b><i> </i></b></div>', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-84', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20108', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20112, 4, '2014-11-27 23:50:42', '2014-11-28 04:50:42', '<b>Upcoming chamber events: </b><b>\r\n</b><b>The Annual Legislative Reception</b> to be held on Monday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. this year at the Old Bay Marketplace Loft &amp; Rooftop, 917 Bay Street. Hear from elected officials about their goals for the upcoming legislative season and the chamber will reveal its 2015 Legislative Agenda. This event will be catered by Summit Place of Beaufort. Cost is $40 for members, $60 non-members. Contact the member services office at the chamber, 525-8537. For more information about upcoming events, visit www.beaufortchamber.org.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20113\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-21-11.48.42.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20113\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-21-11.48.42-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber member and surprises them with a meal courtesy of Sonic of Beaufort. The Business of this Week is Sea Eagle Market.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber member and surprises them with a meal courtesy of Sonic of Beaufort. The Business of this Week is Sea Eagle Market.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-46', '', '', '2014-11-27 23:50:42', '2014-11-28 04:50:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20112', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20121, 4, '2014-11-28 00:02:03', '2014-11-28 05:02:03', 'The Photography Club of Beaufort presents its 2014 annual photography exhibit “Impressions in Black and White” at USCB’s Center for the Arts.  The show will begin on Thursday, Dec. 4 with a preview reception. The public is invited to attend. The exhibit will remain open through December 21.\r\n\r\nThe outstanding results of a year of studying, shooting and creating will be presented at this exhibit. During 2014, the Photography Club focused on programs and workshops that taught the subtleties of black and white photography and printing.\r\n\r\nTo add even more interest to the year-long assigned subject, each member was challenged to express two, or all, of these three elements: Solitary, Metal, or Emotion. The resulting images were fun to critique and the club feels the audience will enjoy seeing the exhibit.\r\n\r\nThe Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20122\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/waitingbyJohnWollwerth.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20122\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/waitingbyJohnWollwerth-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"“Waiting” by John Wollwerth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> “Waiting” by John Wollwerth[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20123\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Dachau-Washroom1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20123\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Dachau-Washroom1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\" “Dachau Washroom” by Lynne Schuman\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> “Dachau Washroom” by Lynne Schuman[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20124\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/God-Country-The-Corps-by-Sharon-Wise.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20124\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/God-Country-The-Corps-by-Sharon-Wise-199x300.jpg\" alt=\" “God, Country and the Corps” by Sharon Wise\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> “God, Country and the Corps” by Sharon Wise[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20125\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"235\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Long-Lonely-Path_Albert-Heacox_PCoB.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20125\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Long-Lonely-Path_Albert-Heacox_PCoB-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Long Lonely Path&quot; by Albert Heacox\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" /></a> \"Long Lonely Path\" by Albert Heacox[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div></div>', 'Impressions in Black & White', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'impressions-in-black-white', '', '', '2014-11-28 00:02:03', '2014-11-28 05:02:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20121', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20127, 4, '2014-11-28 00:07:03', '2014-11-28 05:07:03', '<b>Story and Photos by Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nThe Parris Island Rod and Gun Club came alive with shotgun fire during club’s 51st annual turkey shoot on Saturday on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.\r\n\r\nJim Van Dam, club president, said participants were allowed to bring their own shotguns or borrow one from club members. Smaller  .410 shotguns were also available for children to shoot under strict adult supervision.\r\n\r\nThere was reunion-like atmosphere as old friends came together near a 55-gallon drum with a lively fire burring in it; questions of family health and how many grandchildren had come into the world since they had seen each other last. Whole families, some with three generations at once, participated and shot in multiple relays hoping to win one of the big birds.\r\n\r\nVan Dam said the nonprofit club had 46 relays with 20 shooters per relay, each paying $2 per shell for a chance to win turkeys, hams and full meal prizes as well as three door prizes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20128\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4334.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20128\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4334-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Averill, center, of Beaufort, checks his daughter Blythe, 7, for hearing protection before her brother Caden, 9, fires his .410 shotgun\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a> Kevin Averill, center, of Beaufort, checks his daughter Blythe, 7, for hearing protection before her brother Caden, 9, fires his .410 shotgun[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20129\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4342_2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20129\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4342_2-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting with the men, 9-year-old Caden Averill takes aim at a paper target 25 yards away. The shooter in the relay with a pellet hole nearest the cross hairs wins a turkey or ham.\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /></a> Shooting with the men, 9-year-old Caden Averill takes aim at a paper target 25 yards away. The shooter in the relay with a pellet hole nearest the cross hairs wins a turkey or ham.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20130\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4352.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20130\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4352-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"A turkey was given to each winner of four relays, with a ham given to the winner of the fifth. Three full meals were also given away to winners as well as cash door prizes. \" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" /></a> A turkey was given to each winner of four relays, with a ham given to the winner of the fifth. Three full meals were also given away to winners as well as cash door prizes.[/caption]', 'Parris Island Rod and Gun Club holds 51st turkey shoot', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parris-island-rod-and-gun-club-holds-51st-turkey-shoot', '', '', '2014-11-28 00:07:03', '2014-11-28 05:07:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20127', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20132, 4, '2014-11-28 00:09:49', '2014-11-28 05:09:49', 'The Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation dished up an early Thanksgiving treat to representatives of the hospital departments being awarded funding next year — a real slice of pie.\r\n\r\nThe primary purpose of the first-ever “Come Get Your Slice of the Pie” celebration was to review the process of accessing grants from the Foundation and to ask recipients for their help in documenting the ways the money will be used to better care for patients.\r\n\r\n“What they shared was truly heart-warming” said BMH Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss.  “There was a compelling need behind each request, and it was wonderful to hear first-hand what a difference these Foundation grants would make in patient care”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20133\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Health-BMH-Foundation_slice_of_pie.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20133\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Health-BMH-Foundation_slice_of_pie-300x133.jpg\" alt=\"BMH Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss (far right) serves up a “slice of the pie” in terms of Foundation grants to several BMH department representatives. Pictured here enjoying both their pie and their funding are: (front row) Danielle Williams, Daniel Mock, Veronica Smalheiser, Chris Nietert; (second row) Kassie Moore, Marla Slock, Diane Razo, Mark Senn, Ronnie Jones, Kelly Hoffman, Alice Moss; (back row) Dana Schroeder, Kevin Kremer, Carrie Confare, Frank Miriello.\" width=\"300\" height=\"133\" /></a> BMH Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss (far right) serves up a “slice of the pie” in terms of Foundation grants to several BMH department representatives. Pictured here enjoying both their pie and their funding are: (front row) Danielle Williams, Daniel Mock, Veronica Smalheiser, Chris Nietert; (second row) Kassie Moore, Marla Slock, Diane Razo, Mark Senn, Ronnie Jones, Kelly Hoffman, Alice Moss; (back row) Dana Schroeder, Kevin Kremer, Carrie Confare, Frank Miriello.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFor Fiscal Year 2015, which began October 1, the Foundation Board has already committed to give $537,252 to the hospital for a variety of projects and programs, big and small, including:\r\n\r\n• A Dilon 6800 Gamma Camera that will be used to perform molecular breast imaging.  Nuclear medicine can help doctors detect breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages.\r\n\r\n• Bridge to Home program COPD kits, containing all of the supplies discharged patients will need to help them maintain their health at home\r\n\r\n• A blanket warmer for the Emergency Department\r\n\r\n• Continuing education software for pediatric nurses, helping to ensure that everyone is up-to-date\r\n\r\n• A longed-for replacement “bubble tube” for HealthLink for Children. This floor-to-ceiling interactive sensory device is both calming to children with sensory disorders and a prime motivator for other children receiving care.\r\n\r\nThe celebration was capped with a decadent display of pies — apple, cherry, pecan, banana cream, and of course, pumpkin, all created by the hospital’s Executive Chef Eric Sayers and his staff.\r\n\r\nEveryone left with a boxed up slice of pie and an appreciation for all the foundation does for the hospital and the community.\r\n\r\nAs a not-for-profit hospital, any net revenue Beaufort Memorial generates is reinvested in the hospital to help ensure that BMH is providing the very best patient care with the most advanced technology.  But with over $20 million spent each year on charity and indigent care, patient revenue alone can’t provide everything that Beaufort Memorial needs to stay cutting-edge in equipment and training.\r\n\r\nThat’s where the BMH Foundation comes into play. The foundation oversees the management of charitable funds to benefit the not-for-profit hospital. Thanks to gifts of all sizes from the community, the BMH Foundation has been able to support important programs and services and purchase valuable equipment.\r\n\r\n“The hospital couldn’t do all that it does without funds from the foundation,” said Rick Toomey, BMH’s President and CEO.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.bmhfoundationsc.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'BMH Foundation provides ‘slice of pie’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-foundation-provides-slice-of-pie', '', '', '2014-11-28 00:09:49', '2014-11-28 05:09:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20135, 4, '2014-11-28 00:17:56', '2014-11-28 05:17:56', '<b>Story and Photos by Bob Sofaly</b>\r\n\r\nChilly, breezy weather didn’t stop runners and walkers of all ages from raising money for The Island Charities on Saturday, Nov. 22 during the fourth annual 5K run/walk on Cat Island. Nearly 70 people participated in the event, according to Randy Wentworth, event organizer.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20136\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4291_2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20136\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4291_2-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Runners and walkers helped to raise money during the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run last Saturday at Cat Island.\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" /></a> Runners and walkers helped to raise money during the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run last Saturday at Cat Island.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20137\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4319_2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20137\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4319_2-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Children make a dash for the finish line, doing their part in raising money last Saturday for the fourth annual Island Charities.\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></a> Children make a dash for the finish line, doing their part in raising money last Saturday for the fourth annual Island Charities.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20138\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"184\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4304.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20138\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4304-184x300.jpg\" alt=\"Two women near the finish line during the Island Charities 5K Run on Cat Island.\" width=\"184\" height=\"300\" /></a> Two women near the finish line during the Island Charities 5K Run on Cat Island.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20139\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"229\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4282_2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20139\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC4282_2-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"Aubraey, a 5-year-old West Highland Terrier was all bundled up against the cold as he and his human, DeeAnn Sanders of Ridgeland, get ready to run in the fourth annual Island Charities 5K. \" width=\"229\" height=\"300\" /></a> Aubraey, a 5-year-old West Highland Terrier was all bundled up against the cold as he and his human, DeeAnn Sanders of Ridgeland, get ready to run in the fourth annual Island Charities 5K.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20140\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"219\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES0013.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20140\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES0013-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"Runners and walkers with strollers begin the Island Charities 5K.\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" /></a> Runners and walkers with strollers begin the Island Charities 5K.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20141\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES0023.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20141\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES0023-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"Holly Zapp of Cat Island was the top women’s finisher with a time of 23:12.\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" /></a> Holly Zapp of Cat Island was the top women’s finisher with a time of 23:12.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20142\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES00191.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20142\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES00191-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"The overall winner of the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run was Derek Comerford of Lady’s Island with 22:33.\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" /></a> The overall winner of the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run was Derek Comerford of Lady’s Island with 22:33.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div></div>', 'Race for Charity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'race-for-charity', '', '', '2014-11-28 00:17:56', '2014-11-28 05:17:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20135', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20142, 4, '2014-11-28 00:16:51', '2014-11-28 05:16:51', '', '_RES0019', 'The overall winner of the fourth annual Island Charities 5K Run was Derek Comerford of Lady’s Island with 22:33.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '_res0019-2', '', '', '2014-11-28 00:17:18', '2014-11-28 05:17:18', '', 20135, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RES00191.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20144, 4, '2014-11-28 00:22:54', '2014-11-28 05:22:54', 'Get out of the kitchen and off the couch and experience a perfect holiday feast: an ageless classic’s words mixed with a dash of wacky British/situational/sketch comedy, a dab of modern irony, a dollop of darling children, a generous pinch of gender-bending, and a hearty portion of incredible local talent ranging from a 5-year-old — possibly the only genuinely adorable contestant ever to be on “Toddlers and Tiaras” — to an 80-something grande dame who finds playing a wicked character to be “so much FUN!”\r\n\r\nBefore the holidays become something you can’t wait to be over, even after Black Friday sales make you question the state of humanity — indulge your inner Scrooge — and let his joy be your own at Misspent Youth’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” an original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless, moving yet side-splitting classic at ARTworks, November 28 (That’s right, just when you couldn’t wait five more minutes to escape the house...) through December 6.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20145\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"236\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Poster-8-copy.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20145\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Poster-8-copy-236x300.jpg\" alt=\"Scrooge, at right, stands above the ghost of Jacob Marley, and is afraid of the three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.\" width=\"236\" height=\"300\" /></a> Scrooge, at right, stands above the ghost of Jacob Marley, and is afraid of the three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“It’s the perfect way to start off your holiday season,” according to Lady’s Island resident Kelly Hall, who, like most of the troupe that director (and play adapter) Travis Hornsby has assembled from throughout Beaufort County, plays a couple of different roles in “A Christmas Carol.”\r\n\r\nThe cast, diverse in every way, describes their experience in bringing Hornsby’s vision of Dickens’ brilliant work to the stage as “awesome,” “hilarious and  heartwarming,” and “a very funny play, and the ending makes me happy!” (That last comment comes from Lily Beck, 8-year-old stage veteran and Monty Python fan.)\r\n\r\nIn addition to the new look at a 150-year-old classic, this production seeks to be “an antidote to each of our inner Ebenezers,” according to producer Gail Westerfield. “We wanted to create a little holiday oasis at ARTworks; it’s our way of giving the gift of art to the community — and we’re totally into your opening our gift ‘early.’ ”\r\n\r\nHornsby agrees: “Dickens designed ‘A Christmas Carol’ to show society the importance of community, charity, and Christmas cheer. Our production has all three! Plus, you can pick up some extra cheer — wassail, cocoa and more spirits than Scrooge finds in his room on Christmas Eve — at the ARTworks bar for a donation. Carry those concoctions into the theater and enjoy!”\r\n\r\nWhile Hornsby was aware that some consider “A Christmas Carol” to be “stodgy or old-fashioned,” he wanted to create a stage story with humor both gentle and broad and found that while adapting Dickens’ play, he continually noted how relevant much of the play’s nearly 150-year-old themes are today.\r\n\r\nBlufftonian Ellie Friedman Beck, who auditioned to play Fan, Scrooge’s sister, nearly two decades ago but was never cast, gets to watch her daughter, Lily, take on that role. A lifelong fan of “A Christmas Carol,” Beck recalls, as a little girl, turning “an empty wrapping paper tube into a crutch, pretending to be Tiny Tim!  I’d go around the house saying, ‘God bless us, every one!’ and forced my parents to speak with English accents.”\r\n\r\nOther ensemble members are Alan Lathan, Henry Drier, Benjamin Morgan, Eddie Watson, Alan Purdy, Anne Errington, Jessica Lopes,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20146\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"275\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cratchitt-Family-Portrait.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20146\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cratchitt-Family-Portrait-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bob Cratchit and his family, with Tiny Tim on his lap. 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An adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be at ARTworks starting this Friday, November 28, with an opening night reception at 7 p.m.[/caption]\r\n\r\nChristian Philip Osborne, Matthew Osborne,  Aidan Dreier, and Sophia Dickinson.\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to an Opening Night reception November 28, with free champagne and tasty treats to toast this great cast and crew’s dedication to bringing every one of its audiences what Jonah Szeder, who plays eternally cheerful urchin Tiny Tim, promises will be “a play that people all over the world want to come and see.  Like all the way from South America and North America.”\r\n\r\nLive pre-show entertainment begins a half-hour before every performance, and the show is best enjoyed with free homemade holiday goodies, before the giddy trip through Dickens’ masterful tale of miserable miserliness made good.\r\n\r\nCurtain for November 28 and 29 and December 4, 5, and 6 shows is at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 30 show will be at 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nSo that others in our the community may also enjoy a bounteous feast like Scrooge bestows on the Cratchits, donations of non-perishables or cash to a food drive for HELP of Beaufort will receive discount coupons to upcoming Misspent Youth shows.\r\n\r\nTickets for “A Christmas Carol” are $17 for adults, $15 for students, and $12 for active duty military and children. 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(20148, 4, '2014-11-28 00:25:13', '2014-11-28 05:25:13', 'The Sea Islands have been included on National Geographic Traveler magazine’s annual Best of the World list, which highlights 20 must-see places to visit in 2015, as chosen by the magazine’s editors.\r\n\r\nBest of the World 2015 appears in the December/January issue of National Geographic Traveler, and will be on newsstands December 2. The Sea Islands are listed along with global destinations such as Corsica; Koyasan, Japan; Choquequirao, Peru; Hyderabad, India; and Mont St. Michel, France.\r\n\r\nThe article provides travel tips and describes when to go, where to stay, where to eat and drink, what to buy, and other helpful tips.\r\n\r\nVictoria Smalls, director of history, art and culture at Penn Center, said she was excited to see Penn Center Heritage Days included in the article, as well as a mention of Red Piano Too Art Gallery on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nRead the full list online at http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-trips-2015.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/National-Geographic-DEC_JAN-COVER.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20149\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/National-Geographic-DEC_JAN-COVER-230x300.jpg\" alt=\"National Geographic DEC_JAN COVER\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" /></a>', 'Sea Islands featured in travel magazine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sea-islands-featured-in-travel-magazine', '', '', '2014-11-28 00:25:13', '2014-11-28 05:25:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20148', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20152, 4, '2014-12-04 01:41:03', '2014-12-04 06:41:03', '<b>Franciscan Center holds Christmas Yard Sale </b>\r\n\r\nA Christmas Yard Sale will be held at The Franciscan Center, 85 Mattis Road, St. Helena Island, SC, 29920, on Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many treasures await including children’s toys, Christmas items, home décor, collectibles, housewares, electronics, bedding and linens, books, cds, tapes, furniture, designer clothing and jewelry. For more information, contact the Franciscan Center at 843-838-3924.\r\n\r\n<b>Local Military Officers Association to meet </b>\r\n\r\nThe Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is committed to a strong national defense and protects the rights and interests of all U.S. commissioned and warrant officers: Active, reserve, National Guard, former and retired. Come meet the Low Country Chapter at its quarterly lunch and business meeting on Tuesday Dec. 9, at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Officers Club. Speaker will be S.C. Adjunct General, Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr. The meet and greet starts at 11:30 a.m.; noon will be luncheon buffet, $20 per person; casual dress. For reservations, call or e-mail Acting Treasurer Rich Baker at TL9198@embarqmail.com or 843-694-1329 by Dec. 1; or visit online at http://www.lcmoaa.org.\r\n\r\n<b>DAR to hold meeting, annual Christmas Tea </b>\r\n\r\nThe December meeting of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, December 11, at 522 Island Circle East, Dataw Island, SC. This month’s meeting is the annual Christmas Tea. For more information, contact Regent Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.\r\n\r\n<b>ArtiZen Yoga holds class for active military\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nArtiZen’s Being of Service class will be Thursday, December 11. On the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ArtiZen Yoga provides a free all-level yoga class exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, certified Ashtanga teacher and a military spouse of 13 years. (Childcare will be available for a small fee: $5 for one child/$3 for each additional child.)\r\n\r\n<b>Free workshop discusses how to prevent falling </b>\r\n\r\nAs a person ages, a fall can become a devastating health crisis that has the potential to lead to life altering consequences such as pain, fractures, surgery, prolonged hospitalizations or even death. Those who want to avoid the consequences of falls can find help at a free workshop on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Helena Place Senior Living. Tim Gurley, physical therapist with Amedisys Home Health, will speak about the “Balance for Life” program, which outlines ways a senior citizen can use his/her five senses to prevent falls and improve strength, gait and balance. He will also discuss tips on strengthening, maintaining a safe walking speed and creating a living space to reduce the chance of falls. Helena Place Senior Living is located at 1624 Paris Avenue in Port Royal, directly across from the U.S. Post Office. Space is limited. To register, please e-mail rewing@enlivant.com or call 843-252-3001.\r\n\r\n<b>Riverview Baptist holds Christmas Celebrations </b>\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church, 2209 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, announces Christmas Celebrations on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 6 p.m. “Don’t let the Grouches Steal Your Christmas,” an adult comedy, and “A  Light at Christmas,” a children’s musical, will be performed. Fellowship to follow plays.\r\nCommunity members invited.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal holds fifth annual Golf Cart Parade</b>\r\n\r\nThe 5th annual Port Royal Christmas Golf Cart Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at Helena Place Senior Living on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. All area residents are invited to decorate their golf carts and participate in the parade. All golf carts must be lined up in the Helena Place parking lot by 5 p.m. The procession of carts will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. The parade will advance down Paris Avenue to 8th Street, then to London and end at Live Oak Park. Everyone wanting to partake in the Christmas revelry is encouraged to line the parade route. All are invited to enjoy hot refreshments and snacks under the pavilion at Live Oak Park where the winners of the golf cart decorating contest will be announced. The parade will feature a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and the Old Village Association of Port Royal. The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 14. For more information, call 252-3001 or e-mail rewing@enlivant.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Open house supports LowCountry Food Bank</b>\r\n\r\nEdward Jones is having an Open House on Thursday, December 11 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the local office located at 1702 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, SC. Refreshments will be served. Jeff Baumhoer is also supporting The LowCountry Food Bank by using his office as a drop-off location for a food drive. Visitors to the open house may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the office.\r\n\r\n<b>Group celebrates Yule, the Winter Solstice</b>\r\n\r\nEncounter the longest night of the year with merriment, mirth and magic. Come join Ancient Sea Island Continuum for Yule, the Winter Solstice, mankind’s oldest continuous celebration. Bring a dish for the potluck feast and a non-perishable food donation for Help of Beaufort. Child care provided but this indoor celebration is kid-friendly on Saturday, December 20, at 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort. Smudging begins at 6 p.m. For questions, email asic.herald@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>TCL Women’s Holiday Luncheon to be held</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend the 3rd Annual TLC Women’s Holiday Luncheon, to be held Saturday, December 20, at noon at the Cat Island Pub &amp; Grill. The luncheon will include food, fellowship, and fun wrapping gifts for children in the local shelters and community. Average cost of lunch is $12. Call Tonya Phillips for any questions at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Drop off Toys for Tots at Merry Maids office\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe local Merry Maids office at 829 Parris Island Gateway will once again serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location. They are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be accepting toys until Dec. 24.\r\n\r\n<b>Support ‘Adopt A Child’ gift giving drive</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s that time of the year again to celebrate the holidays, while giving back to the community. The Lowcountry Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring an “Adopt A Child” Christmas Gift Giving Drive for the children in local shelters and the community.  Most of the children in CAPA, CODA, Family Promise and Hope Haven are displaced due to homelessness or abuse. Let’s put smiles on their faces by showing them our love and support during this holiday season. If you would like to purchase a gift or gifts for a child or children, please contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>‘Market of Hope’ supports global artisans</b>\r\n\r\nSea Island Presbyterian Church’s Market of Hope offers Christmas gifts with a purpose. Until December 7, the public is invited to discover an exquisite collection of handmade gifts, home decor, musical instruments, jewelry and personal accessories at the Market of Hope. The market will help skilled artisans in 38 countries receive a fair price for their products. Featured items include hand-loomed textiles, pottery, jewelry, baskets, toys and a variety of nativities. The market will be open daily from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. until December 5. On Saturday, December 6, the market will be open from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7. The items are marketed by Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit fair trade organization based in Akron, Pa. To learn more, visit http://seaislandpresbyterian.org.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-166', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:41:03', '2014-12-04 06:41:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20152', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20154, 4, '2014-12-04 02:08:54', '2014-12-04 07:08:54', '<b><i>ST. HELENA BRANCH</i></b>\r\n\r\n<b>• First Friday Crafts: </b>Create an ugly Christmas sweater on Friday, December 5 at 3 p.m., St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Contact: Fran Hays, 843-255-6487, fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• First Saturday Movie:</b> Sponsored by the Children’s Department on Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library. Free. Contact 843-255-6541 or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Beginning Microsoft Word</b> for first-time users of Word on Tuesday, December 9, 10:30 a.m. at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Free.\r\n\r\nContact: Fran Hays, 843-255-6487, fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• Poison Pen Mystery Book Club: </b>Bring a short description of a favorite mystery that you’ve read this year. We will pick next year’s reading list from your descriptions. Come share a holiday cookie with us on Monday, December 15 at 6 p.m. at St. Helena Branch Library. Contact: Fran Hays, 843-255-6487, fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• Gullah Night on the Town: </b>Potluck, please bring heavy hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, December 13, 4 to 6 p.m., at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island. Contact: Fran Hays, 843-255-6487, fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\n<b>• Gingerbread Houses: </b>Design and build an edible gingerbread house. Everyone welcome on Saturday, December 20 at noon at St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Senior Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920. Free. Contact: Fran Hays, 843-255-6487, fhays@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nWebsite:  beaufortcountylibrary.org.\r\n\r\n<b><i>BEAUFORT BRANCH</i></b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Beaufort Railroaders Library Train Show:</b> The Beaufort Railroaders Model Train Club will present its 22nd annual Christmas Train Show at the Scott Street Branch of the Beaufort County Library. On exhibit will be several different scales of model and toy train layouts, large and small, some with realistic themes and some very whimsical. The train show has been enjoyed over the years by thousands who appreciate detailed modeling, action, lights, color, fun and nostalgia. The trains will be on display Tuesday, December 16 through Saturday, December 20. Hours are Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday:  1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Branch Library, 311 Scott St., Beaufort, SC 29902. Contact: 843-255-6456.\r\n\r\n<b>• The Shaping of South Carolina Exhibit:</b> The Beaufort District Collection (BDC) is the library system’s special local history collection and archives. It supports research into the people, places, events, and themes of the community’s long, broad, and deep history.. Learn how troublesome establishing state boundaries was and remains in this traveling exhibit on loan from the South Carolina Historical Society.  Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through January 30, 2015, except as otherwise noted for holidays. Beaufort District Collection is located on the second floor, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. Contact Grace Cordial, 843-255-6468, gracec@bcgov.net, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.', 'Upcoming events at the libraries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'upcoming-events-at-the-libraries-6', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:08:54', '2014-12-04 07:08:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20154', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20157, 4, '2014-12-04 01:48:44', '2014-12-04 06:48:44', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nWe just came through the Day of Gratitude around a groaning dining table and we declared gratefulness for friends, family and the beautiful day.  How many of us reserved a few moments to consider the many reasons to feel thankful for our Best Friends. Next time you’re giving thanks, remember to honor the ones who don’t judge but actually love, the ones that live with you without rules and expectations, the ones that will always give you unconditional loyalty.\r\n\r\nHere are some of MY reasons to be thankful for dogs:\r\n\r\n<b>10. </b>No matter what food product drops on the floor, a Best Friend will hoover it up before actually considering what it is.  Once it’s on the floor, anything is food. A dog is the finest accessory to child-rearing: they’ll catch the highchair spillover before it hits the floor, clean up messy baby splooges and always be available to assist with messy faces and fingers. They’ll catch the crumbs you can’t even see.\r\n\r\n<b>9. </b>When you’re down and out with the flu, hacking and snotting and leaving a trail of bacteria wherever you go, and your family and friends will not come near you, your dog will ever be at your side. He’ll be your mobile heating pad, curled against your aching back, he’ll shuffle along with you when you get another cup of tea and he’ll keep his head near your hand in case you need some reassurance that you’ll live to see the next day.\r\n\r\n<b>8.</b> Your dog will bark like mad when someone pulls in the drive or a stranger comes to the door. It’s nice to have a feeling of security.\r\n\r\n<b>7. </b>If not for our dogs, many of us would never get off the couch. Every day at the same time our Best Friends give us The Look, that persistent stare that means “Let’s go for a walk!!! Huh?Huh?Huh?”  That walk is your dog’s connection to the world, and yours, too. Think about all the nice people you’ve met, the early evening sunset you would otherwise have missed if you weren’t on the road, as well as the extra pounds you did not gain because you and your Best Friend moved your tails.\r\n\r\n<b>6.</b> A dog’s loyalty cannot be measured. They are willing to revel in the glory or keep quiet and take the blame. They will not smirk when you’re naked, laugh at your singing or gossip to the neighbor dogs about your episodes of questionable behavior. They will never disclose who done it.\r\n\r\n<b>5.</b> Our dogs don’t care how many countries we’ve visited, what car we drive or what people we know. In their eyes, we’re number one all the time. It’s a tall order to always be on top but their devotion is a great reminder of our jobs to make sure we provide them the best care, training and attention we can offer. “Be the person your dog thinks you are” is a great reminder of how special we are to them each and every day.\r\n\r\n<b>4. </b>Our dogs know the value of sitting in a sunbeam. There are times we need to be reminded of that.\r\n\r\n<b>3. </b>Dogs put things in perspective. Let’s face it, at some point in our lives with our pets something is going to get chewed, thrown up on or otherwise ruined. The best we can do is realize that the shoes, carpets and all the other things they get into are just objects. We’ll never love any of that stuff as much as we love our dogs and as impossible as it seems, we will get over having to throw out the really expensive, designer, prescription, chewed-up eyeglasses.\r\n\r\n<b>2. </b>Dogs will make you smile when they run with abandon for no particular reason and to no particular destination.\r\n\r\n<b>1. </b>And finally, every day we can wake up and watch our dogs embrace each new morning as if it is going to be grand. They don’t look back; they don’t worry about the future. They do not hold the past. They assume all is great. I try to learn from them because I think they Get It. I think they really know what it means to live each day as if it’s the only day, and live it to the fullest. I am so grateful for dogs. What great teachers they are.\r\n<div></div>', 'Ten reasons to be thankful for your dog', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ten-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-your-dog', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:48:44', '2014-12-04 06:48:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20157', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20159, 4, '2014-12-04 01:51:25', '2014-12-04 06:51:25', '[caption id=\"attachment_20160\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-Week-Little-D.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20160\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-Week-Little-D-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Little D is a curious and energetic little girl who has blossomed into a brave soul.  She loves to play with her toys and show off her running skills. Come meet with Little D today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m. Little D is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Email  info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a> Little D is a curious and energetic little girl who has blossomed into a brave soul. She loves to play with her toys and show off her running skills. Come meet with Little D today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, Monday-Saturday from 12-7 p.m. Little D is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Email info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.[/caption]', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-66', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:51:25', '2014-12-04 06:51:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20159', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20162, 4, '2014-12-04 01:52:42', '2014-12-04 06:52:42', '<b>By Lee Scott</b>\r\n\r\nOnce I thought I was a good parent.  I fed my babies fortified infant formula, started them on Gerber food and put them in the playpen with animal mobiles circling overhead.  I showered them with talcum powder after a bath and placed them in their bumper padded cribs so they wouldn’t bang their heads. I tucked them in with teddy bears to cuddle in the night.  And during the cold winter months, I would cover them with a blanket.\r\n\r\nAs for safety, I strapped them into a Peterson car seat, with the red horn, which was placed securely in the front passenger seat next to me. When we would go on family trips, the back seat would be folded down and we would spread out sleeping bags and lots of pillows so they could sleep. I made peanut butter cookies for the school parties and a Chex Mix treat with pretzels and nuts that all the students loved. Based on the times, I think I did pretty well as a parent. However, based on today’s standards, I was a horrible parent!\r\n\r\nThere are so many differences in the way I raised my children and the way my grandchildren are being raised. The warning labels are everywhere! Products and practices common when I had children are considered unsafe. But when I look at how my grandchildren are being raised compared to how I was raised, my parents should have been arrested.\r\n\r\nWe were sent out to play in the morning and told to come home at lunch time. We devoured endless pounds of candy at Halloween that was never pre-inspected.  We always had red Kool-aid in the refrigerator during the summer and the playground consisted of a cement paved area with a tall slide and hanging bars.   We would leap off the high dive board at the pool and ride our bicycles all over the neighborhood.  As one of eight children we were crammed into the family station wagon on seats that were incredibly hot in the summer!  Entertainment on a long trip was singing “A hundred bottles of beer on the wall” or naming state license plates.\r\n\r\nEach generation has their own way of raising children based on the information on hand. I am grateful that despite my parents’ neglect, I survived and I am glad my children survived my parenting.  But watching my grandchildren, I realize how much I would have loved to be born now. Air conditioning in the car; padded car seats that look incredibly comfortable; little cup holders for Sippy cups; and strollers that look like my leather recliner.  And  the ultimate luxury — a DVD player with little headphones so they can watch their Disney movies.\r\n\r\nBut despite all the new changes in child rearing, I am sure my parents did the best they could for me, and my husband and I did the best we could for our children. So maybe I was a good parent after all.\r\n<div></div>', 'Questioning my parenting skills', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'questioning-my-parenting-skills', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:52:42', '2014-12-04 06:52:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20162', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20164, 4, '2014-12-04 01:54:15', '2014-12-04 06:54:15', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nLast Saturday, I woke up early with one goal in mind: To make it to Lulu Burgess when they opened at 9 a.m. so I could be among the first 24 customers to purchase a certain amount and get a free scarf. My ambition paid off, and even though I had a 15-month-old in tow, I was able to find gifts for a variety of family members, mostly thanks to Lulu Burgess owner Nan Sutton and her lovely staff offering to hold and entertain aforementioned baby (my daughter Selah, who can be very adorable, but also very stubborn, thus making browsing a bit of a challenge). But I got my scarf, and being that it was Small Business Saturday, they also gave me a nice “Shop Small” tote bag for free.\r\n\r\nAs I headed down Bay Street after my spree, I passed Sweet Bay, where they were just opening and the friendly owner offered to take a picture of me and Selah in front of Santa and Mrs. Claus, which was part of a festive display at the front of the store. I sat down on a decorative chair, and the photo came out cute, a perfect way to document my outing.\r\n\r\nI continued down Bay, and went  to Greenfish Gallery, where I bought some other locally made gifts. Then I ended up at Palm &amp; Moon and ordered my favorite bagel sandwich to go.\r\n\r\nBy then my tiny helper was melting down and wouldn’t let me hold her hand to keep her from running right into the street, so I knew it was time to go home. But I felt productive and happy. It was a fabulous morning, and the stores I visited were bustling with friendly folks.\r\n\r\nI don’t know the precise calculations as to whether Small Business Saturday was a success in Beaufort, but from my personal account, I could see the support and enthusiasm for shopping locally all around downtown and it made me feel lucky to live in such a special place.', 'Shop Local campaign seems a success', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shop-local-campaign-seems-a-success', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:54:15', '2014-12-04 06:54:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20164', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20166, 4, '2014-12-04 01:55:08', '2014-12-04 06:55:08', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nSo, we’ve made it through the first holiday. Only two to go. Having settled down, just slightly, from the first hubba hubba weekend, we do need to keep moving so that we aren’t caught unprepared for the next ones coming. Especially, with the next two holidays only one week apart from each other, and one of them being a big shopping holiday and one of them being a big drinking night.\r\n\r\nThe focus of this article is meant to clarify a question that stems from the labels on some wines: What do specific words mean?\r\n\r\nAs we all know, many wines are blends, meaning they are made from more than one grape variety. Since our new wine this week is from California, let’s keep things manageable and discuss just wines from there. Wines labeled for a specific grape variety have to be made with a minimum of 75 percent that grape by U.S. law. In practice, some varietally labeled wines are 100 percent the variety named and some are anywhere from the 75 percent to the 100 percent. Many times we have no way of knowing. But, let’s face it — if we like the wine, do we really have to care about knowing?\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to our specific label discussion for this week, there seem to be a number of California wines that are called “Claret.”  By law, once a wine does not have the minimum 75 percent of one variety in it needed to name the wine for the variety, it is allowed to name the wine anything it wants.\r\n\r\n“Claret” is a name that has some history to it. And some understanding attached to it of what sorts of grapes are probably in a wine with that name. The history of the name “claret” goes back several centuries to Bordeaux, France, and back to Latin, as well. The Latin word “clarus” means “clear.” And the Latin phrase “claratum vinum” means “clarified wine.”  In Old French the same phrase was “vin claret.”  And, crossing the English Channel, and speaking Middle English, it became just “claret.”\r\n\r\nAbout the 12th century, the wines made in Bordeaux were very popular in England.  Partly because the English King Henry (Plantagenet) II (1133-1189) was connected to French royal families in the Loire Valley and he was married to Eleanor of Aquitaine, a Southwestern region in France that included part of what is now the Bordeaux wine region.\r\n\r\nInterestingly, the Bordeaux wines of the 12th century, and into the 14th and 15th centuries, were not the same as they are currently. The word “claret” was loosely translated to mean pale, not just clear. And it was a good name for the paler almost rosé colored wines of that time.\r\n\r\nAs Henry, and his successors, began to not like the French as much as they had, and wars broke out, the English moved on from Bordeaux wines to Portuguese wines. But the name “claret” remained. It still refers to Bordeaux red wines, even though they are now much deeper shades of red, and to many wines that were and are styled after Bordeaux wines. For wines from California, this means the name “Claret” is used to suggest to buyers that a wine with this name is made from Bordeaux varieties — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. It is important that we, as the buyers of wines with this name, realize that California is allowed to use this name for any combination of the five Bordeaux grapes, all of them or some of them, and even for wines with mostly Bordeaux varieties and a splash of a non-Bordeaux grape. Still, we get the basic idea. A California “claret” is going to be that winery’s version of a Bordeaux.\r\n\r\nAnd, we move on to our winery and wine for this week: <b>Donati Family Vineyards Claret</b>. This wine comes from the Paicines AVA, an area in central California, about an hour from San Jose to the north and Monterrey to the west. When the Spanish missions worked their way up into California, this area was very important. When the missions were abandoned, their vineyards disappeared too. But, Almaden rediscovered this growing area 35 or 40 years ago. But, again, these vineyards were abandoned because they were being used to grow huge amounts of inexpensive grapes — more lucrative vineyards were found. And the Paicines area returned to growing high-end grapes for fine wines. DFV, Donati Family Vineyards, is the only winery located in the AVA. Their vineyards in the area are located at 500 to 1,200 feet above sea level. And it is like a wind tunnel here, a cool ocean breeze blowing through to the San Joaquin Valley. There are few trees to block these breezes. And, the evening fog lingers longer than in other areas. Annual rainfall is 12 to 15 inches.\r\n\r\nAll of which makes our wine what it is. The 2011 Donati Claret. This was a cool growing season, difficult for some growers, but it made elegant wines. The grapes ripened slowly, developing multiple, layered flavors. Fermentation was in stainless steel tanks, and punch-downs and punch-overs were done twice a day. (This is a process where the cap of grape pieces and pulp that forms at the top of a vat or tank is punched down into the wine for added flavors and colors and complexities.) All of the wine, 100 percent, is barrel aged for 19 months. Thirty-three percent new French oak, 4 percent new American oak and 66 percent neutral oak. This finished wine is a blend of 45 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 percent Merlot, 7 percent Malbec, 6 percent Cabernet Franc and 2 percent Petit Verdot. Yes, a true claret.\r\n\r\nOur wine tastes like strawberries and cherries and cranberries, black currants, plums, and cocoa powder and cola, all with a terrific smooth texture, which means it is ready to drink. Clearly.\r\n\r\nFor only $15.99 at Bill’s Liquors on Lady’s Island. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'It’s all clear (at last)!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-all-clear-at-last', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:55:08', '2014-12-04 06:55:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20166', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20168, 4, '2014-12-04 02:10:34', '2014-12-04 07:10:34', '[caption id=\"attachment_20191\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"214\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Celebration-Maureen-Floros.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20191\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Celebration-Maureen-Floros-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Maureen Floros just turned 100 on November 25. She has been married more than 75 years to her husband, James Floros of Lady’s Island. Best wishes, and happy birthday to this special woman.\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></a> Maureen Floros just turned 100 on November 25. She has been married more than 75 years to her husband, James Floros of Lady’s Island. Best wishes, and happy birthday to this special woman.[/caption]', 'Happy 100th Birthday!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-100th-birthday', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:10:34', '2014-12-04 07:10:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20168', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20170, 4, '2014-12-04 01:57:51', '2014-12-04 06:57:51', '“Watch Night: Gullah/Geechee Freedum Cum!” will premiere at Penn Center’s Darrah Hall on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 4 p.m.   This new Gullah/Geechee histo-musical production features Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine, the chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, “Dayclean de African Spirit” and members of “De Gullah Cunneckshun.”\r\n\r\n“Watch Night: Gullah/Geechee Freedum Cum!” will take the attendees on a Gullah/Geechee historical journey set on St. Helena Island, SC.   This dramatic production done in Gullah/Geechee by natives of the Gullah/Geechee Nation will reveal the history of the Watch Night tradition that began during the 1800s and which lives on throughout the Sea Islands. “Hunnuh gwine yeddi why de Gullah/Geechee still da shout and ting fa tru!”\r\n\r\nDoors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 4 p.m. Proceeds from the tickets will benefit the Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration and the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (www.gullahgeechee.net).  Tickets are $10 in advance, and are on sale at the Welcome Center at Penn Center on St. Helena Island, and online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/watch-night-gullahgeechee-freedum-cum-tickets-14191504171?aff=efbevent.  Admission will be $15 at the door.\r\n\r\nGullah/Geechee cuisine will be on sale along with books, CDs, DVDs, and other Gullah/Geechee items.  For more information, email GullGeeCo@aol.com or call 843-838-1171.\r\n\r\nCome and bring your entire family to this holiday celebration of Gullah/Geechee traditions and culture.', 'Gullah/Geechee production honors Watch Night', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gullahgeechee-production-honors-watch-night', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:57:51', '2014-12-04 06:57:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20170', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20172, 4, '2014-12-04 01:58:35', '2014-12-04 06:58:35', 'Homeless pets are often overlooked during the holidays, so Palmetto Animal League is introducing Season for Second Chances this year.\r\n\r\nRunning from now through the end of the year adoption fees will be waived on most pet adoptions at Palmetto Animal Leagues facility in Okatie. There will be no fees with cat, kitten and dog adoptions. Puppy adoptions will not be included in this promotion as puppies never have a problem getting adopted.\r\n\r\nWith the Season for Second Chances adoption promotion is a certificate for a free wellness exam at the Palmetto Animal League’s Community Clinic.\r\n\r\nPalmetto Animal League currently has over 200 cats and dogs waiting for their second chance at life, love and a holiday home.  If you’re not able to adopt, then please consider donating towards the care of homeless pets.\r\n\r\nVisit PAL at 56 Riverwalk Boulevard, Okatie, or call 843-645-1725.', 'PAL introduces Season for Second Chances', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pal-introduces-season-for-second-chances', '', '', '2014-12-04 01:59:25', '2014-12-04 06:59:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20172', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20175, 4, '2014-12-04 02:01:23', '2014-12-04 07:01:23', '[caption id=\"attachment_20176\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mu-Pi-Zeta-12-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20176\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mu-Pi-Zeta-12-4-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"Members of Mu Pi Zeta, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. attend the 80th Southeastern Regional Conference in North Charleston, SC. Pictured from left: Alisa Washington, Cheryl Hendrix, Latorsha Murray (South Carolina State Director), Grace Bulls, Tina Johnson (Chapter President), Mary Breaux Wright (International Grand President), Portia Daise, Arriel Young, Cherie Mack, and Clarice Weddle.\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" /></a> Members of Mu Pi Zeta, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. attend the 80th Southeastern Regional Conference in North Charleston, SC. Pictured from left: Alisa Washington, Cheryl Hendrix, Latorsha Murray (South Carolina State Director), Grace Bulls, Tina Johnson (Chapter President), Mary Breaux Wright (International Grand President), Portia Daise, Arriel Young, Cherie Mack, and Clarice Weddle.[/caption]', 'Sorority Sisters ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sorority-sisters', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:01:23', '2014-12-04 07:01:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20175', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20178, 4, '2014-12-04 02:01:57', '2014-12-04 07:01:57', 'Ordained Christian minister Anita Singleton Prather, known by many as singer/storyteller Aunt Pearlie Sue, wants donations of clean, gently used and new blankets for disadvantaged children.\r\n\r\nPrather and her group of singers and dancers, the Gullah Kinfolk, will accept blankets Friday, Dec. 5 at their annual Gullah feast, art exhibit and performance of the original musical, the Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish. The event begins at 7 p.m. at USCB’s Center for the Arts, 801 Carteret St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\nBlankies 4 My Buddies began last year in Charleston. Seven-year-old C.J. Matthews, a student at Laurel Hill Primary School, wanted to prevent kids from being cold and lonely. C.J.’s mother, Kristen Wright-Matthews, and her husband, Chris, hoped the project would teach their son the value of giving to others.\r\n\r\n“We thought we’d buy a few blankets to donate and that would be it, but C.J. really got into the work and here we are,” Wright-Mathews said.\r\n\r\nThrough her work in the church and community, Singleton Prather has seen first-hand how poverty, abandonment, drugs and crime have affected the lives of children in Beaufort. “There is too much pain throughout our area and innocent children are often the ones who suffer the most. A warm blanket can provide some comfort in a harsh world.”\r\n\r\n“We will have a large box in the lobby for donations of blankets at our Christmas event. We hope all who attend will pitch in and add to our collection, which will be donated to Beaufort charities and churches that will provide the blankets free of charge to children in need,” she said.\r\n\r\nPrather plans to make her blanket collection an annual event and is dedicating her effort to a local child, Zion Christopher Cook,  who died of cancer at 6.\r\n\r\nLast year, Blankies 4 My Buddies collected more than 100 blankets in the Charleston area, and C.J. has already exceeded this year’s goal of 200.  Donations can be made online at www.gofundme.com/blankies4mybuddies.\r\n\r\nFor more information or to coordinate a collection site in Beaufort, call 404-641-7195 or email theardentagency@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Local minister, performer seeks blanket donations', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-minister-performer-seeks-blanket-donations', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:01:57', '2014-12-04 07:01:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20178', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20180, 4, '2014-12-04 02:02:35', '2014-12-04 07:02:35', '<b>• A Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish:</b> A full stage musical chronicling the Gullah story from Africa to America will be live at the USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Local artists will be featured and Gullah food will be served. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door; and $10 for ages 7-17. For tickets and details, contact the Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102, www.bcbcc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>• Holiday at the Pops</b><b>:</b> The Beaufort Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Frederick Devyatkin will weave musical magic with traditional and contemporary “pops” arrangements of some of the season’s most popular tunes with “Holiday at the Pops” on stage Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady’s Island. Tickets are $37.50 at the door; student tickets are $5. Visit www.beaufortrochestra.org or order online at TIX.com or call 1-800-595-4849.\r\n\r\n<b>• An Evening with Pat Conroy’s Story River Books</b><b>:</b> USCB Center for the Arts in partnership with the University of South Carolina Press presents an evening with best-selling author and Story River Books editor-at-large Pat Conroy on Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. with Beaufort writers John Warley (“A Southern Girl”), Bernie Schein (“Famous all over Town”), and Maggie Schein (“Lost Cantos of the Ouroboros Caves: Expanded &amp; Illustrated Edition”) and artist Jonathan Hannah.\r\n\r\n<b>• Christmas Party at the Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort</b><b>:</b> Put a star on your tree and celebrate new art on Friday, December 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Charles Street Gallery. They are honoring their artists, Joan Templer, Jim Rothnie, Carol Henry, Lynn Brown, Sharon DeAlexandris, Cabell Heyward, Priscilla Merrick Coleman, Gary Geboy, Alexandra Sharma, Sue Munson, Betsy Chaffin, Robert Steinmetz, Sharon Hardy, Cynthia Zeiss, Sharon Fooshee, and Jorg Schmeisser. Call 843-521-9054, visit online at www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com or in person at 914 Charles Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>• Holiday Vendor Craft Fair:</b> The Beautification Committee is responsible for the stewardship and improvements of the The Green, which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for Beaufort on October 6, 1988. The Craft Fair will be held December 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, a.k.a. “The Green,” is located on the corner of U.S. 21 and M.L.K. Jr. Drive on St. Helena Island, SC. Craft fair visitors can expect to find vendors and artisans of quilts, crochet and knitted pieces, jewelry, holiday cards, soaps and more. There will also be music and food vendors. Contact Ethel Sumpter at 843-838-2982 or email mlkparkcommittee@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>• Fellowship Concert Choir Annual Christmas Concert: </b>Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert with familiar Christmas spirituals with a new twist and some other surprises at Springhill AME Church, 10 Paige Point Road, Sheldon, on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>• Sing and Ring Noel:</b> Join a community musical celebration of the season that will feature the Covenant Choir, the Steeple Sounds Handbell Choir, youth and children’s bell choirs, keyboardists, and Community Carol Singing on December 14 at 3 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. Contact Melanie Williams, mwilliams@bcob.org or 843-252-4104.\r\n\r\n<b>• Maggy Norden and Bill Zimmer</b> will be sharing some new memories at the Spaghetti Club on Thursday, Dec. 4.  The first show is at 6 p.m. and second show is at 8 p.m. Call 466-3663 for reservations.\r\n\r\n<b>• Writer’s Workshop:</b> Do you want to write a book? Have you written a book yet to be published? Have you written and published a book and have not received the results you expected? On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join other authors for a workshop by Robin Devonish Scott aka “The Self Publishing Maven” at Gilligans Restaurant, 2601 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC, 29920. Learn how to release, write and publish your book along with information about how you can take your book and/or idea to the next level. Materials will be provided and light refreshments served. Space is limited, so register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-writers-workshop-tickets-13613407067.', 'Arts Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-notes-11', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:02:35', '2014-12-04 07:02:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20180', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20182, 4, '2014-12-04 02:03:09', '2014-12-04 07:03:09', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort and Beaufort Theatre Company will present a holiday themed production with “Miracle in Bedford Falls” on December 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 21 at 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nFrank Capra’s 1946 film for Paramount “It’s a Wonderful Life” is given a fresh and creative adaptation with “Miracle in Bedford Falls.” The stage production follows the same story line with the same familiar lines from the screenplay. In the production as found in the screenplay George Bailey, the genial Bedford Falls businessman who, in the depths of despair, discovers with the help of his guardian angel Clarence that his life gives meaning to the lives of those around him.\r\n\r\n“This show is appropriate for any age and can certainly be enjoyed by a multi-generational audience. It is truly a special opportunity to enjoy an evening with family, on and off stage,” says Debra Charlton the director.\r\n\r\nTickets can be ordered online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Ticket are adults, $25; Seniors, $20; Students, $15.', 'Beaufort Theatre Company presents ‘Miracle in Bedford Falls’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-theatre-company-presents-miracle-in-bedford-falls', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:03:09', '2014-12-04 07:03:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20182', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20184, 4, '2014-12-04 02:05:01', '2014-12-04 07:05:01', 'ARTworks is taking a nostalgic look at the holidays this year, with 3 different events: a handmade gifts gallery and two different holiday-themed concerts. Managing Director, Laura Maxey says, “Everyone I talk to says that they miss the holidays they had growing up, with family meals around the table, exchanging gifts they made for each other, and great music. We can’t help out with the cooking, but we can help take you back to that time in other ways.”\r\n\r\nThe ARTworks holiday gift gallery has been open since mid-November and will stay open until December 23. It features crafts and small artworks from local artists. The unique offerings include hand knit or hand dyed scarves, art prints, note cards of pen and ink drawings, purses, wall hangings, glass ornaments, ceramic pieces, and scrimshaw style drawings on oyster shells.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20185\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"205\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Terry-in-cap.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20185\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Terry-in-cap-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"Terry Herron will perform a Holiday Music concert on Dec. 7.\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" /></a> Terry Herron will perform a Holiday Music concert on Dec. 7.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe first holiday-themed concert that ARTworks will offer is a Holiday Music concert on Sunday, December 7, featuring popular holiday music from the 40s, 50s and 60s, such as “White Christmas”, “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, “Chestnuts Roasting”, and “Christmas in Dixie”. The show was produced by local jazz performer Terry Herron, who also performs as the lead male vocalist. Mr. Herron says that he envisioned the program as “a secular holiday show that everyone could enjoy. Many churches do concerts this time of the year, but it’s hard to find a fun, upbeat show with great music.”\r\n\r\nJoining Herron onstage will be Penney Lynn Smith of the Sweetgrass Angels and Scott Gibbs, a renowned local Gospel soloist. The three performers will be backed by Rick Radcliff on piano-synthesizer and Randall Reese on Clarinet, Alto &amp; Tenor Sax, and Flute. The performance will be a 3 p.m. matinee on December 7; tickets are $20.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m., ARTworks will present A Celtic Christmas, with Carroll Brown and Harry O’Donoghue. Brown is well-known to local audiences as a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who often hosts the popular “Writers In The Round” songwriters series at ARTworks. Back for a third year with “A Celtic Christmas”, he says, “The concert will be a lively program filled with spiritual, Celtic, and traditional seasonal songs, along with Irish-themed stories and humor.”\r\n\r\nHarry O’Donoghue is a native of County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, who now resides in Savannah. He has been performing as a folksinger and master storyteller for over 30 years and co-produces and hosts the Green Island radio show for Georgia Public Broadcasting. The pair also lead annual tour groups of Americans through Ireland and Scotland, where they say that they are always on the search for new material to incorporate into their shows. Joining them again this year will be keyboard player Michael Murray. Tickets are $20.\r\n\r\nFor more information about ARTworks, call 843-379-2787 or www.beaufortcountyarts.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Holiday cheer abounds at ARTworks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holiday-cheer-abounds-at-artworks', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:05:01', '2014-12-04 07:05:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20184', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20187, 4, '2014-12-04 02:06:53', '2014-12-04 07:06:53', 'The holidays are a time of great joy, good will, and frenetic activity. The pace can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. What better way to step back, reconnect with the spirit of the season, and re-center oneself than to attend a USCB Festival Series Concert? The Sunday, December 14 program features two works of ethereal beauty by Baroque composers Heinrich Biber and Johann Sebastian Bach.\r\n\r\nBiber (pronounced “Bieber,” as in Justin Bieber — no relation) is represented by his <i>Passacaglia</i> for solo violin, from <i>Mystery Sonatas</i>, a set of pieces portraying the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary. Biber, the greatest violin virtuoso of the 17th century, pours the entire range of violin technique into the service of an ecstatic musical intent, with an outcome both dramatic and spiritual.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image007.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20188\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image007-300x119.jpg\" alt=\"image007\" width=\"300\" height=\"119\" /></a>In 1741 J.S. Bach received a request for a set of keyboard variations from the Russian ambassador to the Dresden court, Count Kaiserling (pronounced “Keyserling,” as in Mayor Billy Keyserling — no relation). The count suffered from insomnia and wanted something “soothing and cheerful in character” to help calm his restless spirit.\r\n\r\nBach composed a set of 30 variations built on one of his earlier bass lines. Only two of his more than 1,000 works are sets of variations; he obviously intuited a great deal of potential in this bass line. With it he created a work that combines fervent emotion with intellectual brilliance and is more conducive to satisfying reflection than deep sleep.\r\n\r\nTo play sublime music requires technically secure, visionary players. Host and cellist Edward Arron is joined by two other Juilliard trained, internationally acclaimed artists: Violinist Colin Jacobson and violist Nicholas Cords. Both are touring members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, founding members of the Brooklyn Rider string quartet, and soloists with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony.\r\n\r\nTake some time for yourself this season. Unwind by listening to uninterrupted, awe-inspiring chamber music performed by artists of youthful vigor and masterful depth.\r\n\r\nAdditional information and tickets are available at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or 843-208-8246, Monday through Friday. The USCB Center for the Arts on 801 Carteret Street opens at 4 p.m. on the day of the show, and the concert begins at 5 p.m., Sunday, December 14.', 'Chamber music to serve up Biber and Bach: Both well-done', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-music-to-serve-up-biber-and-bach-both-well-done', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:06:53', '2014-12-04 07:06:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20187', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20191, 4, '2014-12-04 02:09:51', '2014-12-04 07:09:51', '', 'Celebration-Maureen Floros', 'Maureen Floros just turned 100 on November 25. She has been married more than 75 years to her husband, James Floros of Lady’s Island. Best wishes, and happy birthday to this special woman.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebration-maureen-floros', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:10:15', '2014-12-04 07:10:15', '', 20168, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Celebration-Maureen-Floros.jpg', 0, 'attachment', 'image/jpeg', 0),
(20193, 4, '2014-12-04 02:11:25', '2014-12-04 07:11:25', '<b>Badkatz Girls softball takes third in tourney </b>\r\n\r\nThe Badkatz Girls finished third in the WFC Battle at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Special congratulations to Bricen Riley for hitting her first out of the park home run.  Also, congrats to Juliana Greer for hitting her second homerun, and Cheyenne Strong for hitting her fifth out of the park home run.\r\n\r\n<b>Quinn Fleming wins two 5Ks in one day  </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy Cross Country runner Quinn Fleming is a highly successful competitor. Fleming won two 5K runs on Saturday, Nov. 15, prevailing in both the Rollin’ Beyond Limits 5K in Port Royal and the Oysters and 5K By the Bay benefiting TCL.\r\n\r\nFleming won the Rollin’ Beyond Limits 5K Saturday morning, Nov. 15.\r\n\r\nFinishing out in front in her second race of the day on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15, Fleming won the Oysters and 5K By the Bay.\r\n\r\nThe Technical College of the Lowcountry Foundation hosted its Fourth Annual Oysters by the Bay and Second Annual 5K, overlooking the Beaufort River at the TCL Beaufort Campus on 921 Ribaut Road.\r\n\r\nFleming ranks as one of the state’s top high school cross country runners.\r\n\r\n<i>Got good sports news you would like to share? Send your information to theislandnews@gmail.com.</i>', 'Sports Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sports-briefs-13', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:11:25', '2014-12-04 07:11:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20195, 4, '2014-12-04 02:12:00', '2014-12-04 07:12:00', 'The Whale Branch girls basketball team captured a title over the weekend, winning the Hargray BC Classic championship at Battery Creek High School last Saturday, Nov. 29. The Warriors defeated Ridgeland-Hardeeville 60-45 in the championship game.\r\n\r\nCheyenne Rogers led Whale Branch with a game-high 19 points. Following Rogers in the Whale Branch scoring column, Shaniqua Johnson contributed 13 points for the Warriors.\r\n\r\nJohnson was named the tournament’s most valuable player. Also honored, Rogers earned a spot on the impressive all-tournament team.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch, under the direction of first-year head coach Shyronda Mifflin, featured eight different scorers in the title tilt. Kemoni Jenkins chipped in 12 points for the Warriors; Ciarra Courtney and Jonae Riley netted four points apiece; Dana Chapel chipped in three; and Nikki Smalls netted two for Whale Branch in the win.\r\n\r\nRounding out the Whale Branch scoring, Gabrielle Carter converted on one free throw attempt.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors used a 16-0 run in the second half to clinch the win. Ridgeland-Hardeeville owned a short-lived 37-35 lead with 2:45 left to play in the third quarter.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch fared well at the foul line on its way to the win.', 'Whale Branch girls take Hargray BC Classic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-girls-take-hargray-bc-classic', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:12:00', '2014-12-04 07:12:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20195', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20197, 4, '2014-12-04 02:12:48', '2014-12-04 07:12:48', 'The Battery Creek boys basketball team won its own tournament over the weekend, routing New Hampstead 69-47 in the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29.\r\n\r\nExcelling throughout the tournament matchup, Battery Creek made the most of an 11-3 run in the fourth quarter, clinching the convincing victory in part due to the late outburst.\r\n\r\nDevonte Wilson paced Battery Creek with a game-high 18 points. Following directly behind Wilson, Eric Freeman netted 17 points for the Dolphins.\r\n\r\nFreeman was named the tournament’s most valuable player.\r\n\r\nNine different Battery Creek players provided scoring. Adonis Williams added 14 points, while DaQuan Robinson delivered nine points. Chris Burton scored four points, Tavin Simmons tossed in three and Taevion Smalls added two for the Dolphins. Jaydrien Davis scored on a free throw.', 'Battery Creek boys win basketball tournament', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-boys-win-basketball-tournament', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:12:48', '2014-12-04 07:12:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20197', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20199, 4, '2014-12-04 02:18:27', '2014-12-04 07:18:27', 'Last Friday, November 28, was a beautiful day for a soccer game. At Beaufort Academy’s Annual Alumni Soccer Game, 23 alumni, 1 former coach, and 5 current students took the field, with Rob Mathai as the ref and Bill Dalton as the game announcer.\r\n\r\nThere were members of 17 BA classes represented on the field, including three Andreponts, three Burtons, three Koppernaes’, three Sanfords, and three Walkers. The game ended after two 30-minute tough fought halves, with the Blue Team winning 4-1 over the White Team.\r\n\r\nThe game was played in memory of two very special Eagle soccer players, William Trask, Sr. (BA ’69) and Alex Apps (BA ’07), and many of their family members and friends were able to attend. Both William and Alex would have loved the day, the game, and of course the many smiles and laughter that were shared.\r\n\r\nA special thank you to David Byrne for lining the field, to David Mathai, Joe Bhoi, and Benjamin and Maxfield Trask for helping out during the game, and to Trask &amp; Lynn, CPA, PA for sponsoring the game. All of these volunteers played a big part in making the event a success.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20200\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Team-small.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20200\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Team-small-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"Back row: (Blue) Michael Chahin (’10), Clay Melville (’15), George Sanford (’15), Colin Crumpton (’04), John Sanford (’84), Clark Robinson (’87), Meredith Andrepont Anderson (’04), Christian Trask (’88), Nathan Andrepont (’07), Leif Koppernaes (‘11), (White) Finn Koppernaes (’13), Conner Akers (’13), Drummond Koppernaes (’15), Walter Gay (’07), Steven Walker (’07), Ross Walker (’16), Patrick Walker (’11). Front row: (Blue) Adrian Pinasco (Former Coach), Mike Bhoi (’15/GS), Ryan Muniz (’17), Laban Chappell (’94), Stephen Burton (’02), Eric Burton (’95), (White) Aubrey Burton (’93), Daniel Andrepont (’99), Glen Kilgore (’09), Adam Johnson (’07), John Mathai (’15/GS), Charles Sanford (’13). \" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" /></a> Back row: (Blue) Michael Chahin (’10), Clay Melville (’15), George Sanford (’15), Colin Crumpton (’04), John Sanford (’84), Clark Robinson (’87), Meredith Andrepont Anderson (’04), Christian Trask (’88), Nathan Andrepont (’07), Leif Koppernaes (‘11), (White) Finn Koppernaes (’13), Conner Akers (’13), Drummond Koppernaes (’15), Walter Gay (’07), Steven Walker (’07), Ross Walker (’16), Patrick Walker (’11).<br />Front row: (Blue) Adrian Pinasco (Former Coach), Mike Bhoi (’15/GS), Ryan Muniz (’17), Laban Chappell (’94), Stephen Burton (’02), Eric Burton (’95), (White) Aubrey Burton (’93), Daniel Andrepont (’99), Glen Kilgore (’09), Adam Johnson (’07), John Mathai (’15/GS), Charles Sanford (’13).[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20201\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"193\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Sanford-small.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20201\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Sanford-small-193x300.jpg\" alt=\"George, John and Charles Sanford\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" /></a> George, John and Charles Sanford[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20202\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Burton-Chappel-small.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20202\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Burton-Chappel-small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Laban Chappell with Audrey, Stephen and Eric Burton. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Laban Chappell with Audrey, Stephen and Eric Burton.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20203\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Agatha-small.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20203\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/A-Agatha-small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Walter Gay, Agatha Apps, Glen Kilgore, Adam Johnson \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Walter Gay, Agatha Apps, Glen Kilgore, Adam Johnson[/caption]', 'BA alumni reunite on soccer field for annual game', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-alumni-reunite-on-soccer-field-for-annual-game', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:18:27', '2014-12-04 07:18:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20199', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20205, 4, '2014-12-04 02:19:39', '2014-12-04 07:19:39', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH </b>\r\n\r\nHonor Roll Fall First Quarter\r\n\r\n9th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• All “A” Principal’s Honor Roll:</b> Hannah Barnhardt, Phoebe Capps, Hannah Deen, Zoe Klauck, Hien Dang Tran.\r\n\r\n<b>• Distinguished Dolphin A/B Honor Roll: </b>Allison Bishop, Kaitlyn Bishop, Jaried Broich, Joshua Carroll, Taylor Corlett, Kaitlyn Davis, Kyle Davis, Mia DeBardelaben, Tedrick Dobson, Michaux Gee, Blaise Giove, Darrel Green, Kiara Hall, Hunter Hise, Tyler Hofmann, Nathaniel Jackson, Makyla Jenkins, Zachary Langford, Jhaida Latham, Spencer McKenzie, Joshua Moody, McKenna Morgan, Shelby Scoggins, Desiree Stenersen, Destinye Stormer, Trent Thompson, Dariyen White, Zoe Wills, Malik Witter, Angel Zaragoza.\r\n\r\n<b>• 3.0 Dolphin Honor Roll: </b>Aivarie Buchanan, Annette Burkey, Mason Carter, Reagan Clark, LeLis Cruz Ramirez, Armani Gibbs, Amos Henry, Treshawn Herbin, Kevin Hopkins, Victoria Kellerman, Kaylan Lanigan, Zacheus Magwood, Ashley Martinez, Bradley Moody, Jamie Philyaw, Romeo Sepulveda, Lauryn Steward, Amanda Taylor, Philip Thompson, Kaleb Williams.\r\n\r\n10th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• All “A” Principal’s Honor Roll: </b>Jonathan Buck, Tenesha Grayson, Arthur Lehe, Jacqueline Lopez, Vanessa Madrid, Ajhia Parker, Clarissa Reyes, Savanna Taylor, Hannah Van Dam.\r\n\r\n<b>• Distinguished Dolphin A/B Honor Roll:</b> Kiara Aguilar, Madelyn Aho, Raymond Ayres, Tatiyana Barcenas-Urrutia, Franklin Berry, Joseph Calandra, Karrin Cheryl Faison, Daranaiza Ferguson, Cassie Flanagan, Cheyenne Govito, Jocelyn Griffin, Hannah Hansen, Ashley Harbin, Dallas Higuet, Jonathan Himmelsbach, Chardonnay Johnson, Cassandra Knoppel, Denhere Mack, Gloria McCreary, Temera Millidge, Victoria Moyak, Karen O’Hara, Alexia Ortega Jimenez, William Payne, Kyleigh Peeples, Nyjee Rivers, Daniela Rodriguez Aguilar, Sha’Keira Scott, Mesawit Sharew, Jessica Shipley, Christian Spinks, Noah Squires, Clinton Taylor, Gina Thompson, Jocelyn Thompson, Jerica Vaughns, Jonathan Witt.\r\n\r\n<b>• 3.0 Dolphin Honor Roll: </b>Ebony Bates, Serenity Buckner, Maria Castillo, Taylor Jones, Cory Mesel, Raelyn Moranelli, Dominique Padilla, Shae-Lyn Pinet, Hannah Scott, Eric Simpson, Diamond Smith, Stephen Stormer, Kelsey Woodruff, Chantal Zaragoz.\r\n\r\n11th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• All “A” Principal’s Honor Roll: </b>Christian Carter, Mysia Coles, Marcus Cook, Jack Hillery, Bailee Jones, Landon Morgan, Myrat Myradov, America Tierrablanca Miranda, Tyreek Wilson.\r\n\r\n<b>• Distinguished Dolphin A/B Honor Roll: </b>Ryan Ackerman, Antwuan Blue, Bridget Brisco, Robert Buchanan, Priscilla Casini, Matthew Cassel, Alaysia Colson, Emily Coniglio, Brendan Dewalt, Brittany Dewalt, Sierra Durham, Tyler Durham, Jaleah Frazier, Tiara Glover, Aude Guidoin, Michael Gulledge, Katherine Harris, Logan Hofmann, Allyson Kadas, Jalen Luckey, Emily Madlinger, Cloey Marcil, Alexis Mesel, Edward Potter, Ilona Sapizhak, Kimberley Wallace, Allicia Wiggs, Alexis Willis, Emily Wilson, Kaitlyn Wilson.\r\n\r\n<b>• 3.0 Dolphin Honor Roll: </b>Nathaniel Aiken, Alejandra Albores, Shakeila Brown, Janay Dumas, Brittany Hebrard, Sydney Hopkins, Michayla Jennings, Johnathan Mahan, Aja Mulligan, Talia Parisi, Natalia Portela, Jerkeithea Simmons, Raymonie Simmons, Taylor Turner, Shakeria Warren, Deja Williams, Kalayah Williams.\r\n\r\n12th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• All “A” Principal’s Honor Roll: </b>Jacob Bingham, Cali Caulder, Raven Chapman, Jade Crymes, Minh Dang, Morgan Doray, Kierra Grayson, Bobbi Jo Hearn, Amanda Hilton, Shelly Houge, Krystyn Kibler, Ian Klauck, Jayde Little, Tinea Morris, Shivin Shetty, Cheyenne Stanley, Jordan Steward, Jessica Wells, Shaquan West.\r\n\r\n<b>• Distinguished Dolphin A/B Honor Roll: </b>Jestine Aho, Dominique Allen, Ericka Alston, Matthew Beeler, Amber Biczko, Kassidy Block, James Buck, Tyrek Byson, Tyler Cochran, Marc Corlett, Karen Daniel, Taylor Gibson, Mark Hetrick, Danielle Heyward, Zyaisha Jenkins, Jonathan Knuth, Daniel Lee, Shawn Lee, Darelle Lesesne, Paula Madrid, Tyshanna Major, Sydni McDonald, Diamon McFadden, Jasmine Middleton, Jennifer Mossage, Cierra Negron, Olivia Nolan, Clyde Parker, Shanice Pusha-Powell, Paula Ramsey, Mary Rice, Kierra Scott, Perrie Sterling, Destiny Vande Burgt, Jessie Walker, Cameron Wood, Louis Wright.\r\n\r\n<b>• 3.0 Dolphin Honor Roll:</b> Nakiya Byas, De’Monte Daise, Jeffrey Darden, Mark Davis, Sarah Earwood, Cindy Foncea, David Frazier, Evelyn Johnson, Stephen Kadas, Sarah Kardohely, Preslie Kight, Allison Kopanski, Taniellia Leak, DeAnthony Moore, LaShirrae Morrall, Quamecha Morrison, Alex Nelson, Tiffany Novoa, James Oatts, Michael Reyes, De’Quan Robinson, Jonathan Saullo, Chrisshona Simmons, Christian Turner, Caleb Weaver, Sherry Whalley, Daejahne Williams, Chelsea Witter, Bianca Zaragoza.\r\n\r\n<b>RIVERVIEW CHARTER </b>\r\n\r\nHonor Roll First Trimester (Director’s List: All A’s; Honor\r\n\r\nRoll: All A’s &amp; B’s; Honorable Mention: All As, Bs &amp; 1C.)\r\n\r\n6th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• Director’s List: </b>Abigail Chiaviello, Gracie Cunningham, Lilah Delbos, Kaki Harrelson, Maddie McKnight, Walker Perryman, Grace Trask, William Winburn.\r\n\r\n<b>• Honor Roll:</b> Jasmyn Cruz-Woodley, Katherine Foster, Ki’Arra Freeman, Olivia Giammona, Warren Gibson, Elizabeth Holloway, Joelle Hudson, Tenaya Jennette-­Thomas, Ajane Jones, Julianna Lane, Hopi Stewart, Jack Tucker, Isabel Vega, Harper Walton.\r\n\r\n<b>• Honorable Mention: </b>Walker Christian, Jimmy Davenport, Jordyn Ford, Gracie Gecy, Tyler Green, Henry Harper, Isaac Morales, Mariah Midyette.\r\n\r\n7th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• Director’s List: </b>Claire Bowden, Maggie Kinton, Mabrey Kolb, Avery Thomas.\r\n\r\n<b>• Honor Roll:</b> Christian Andrade, Sydnee Coggins, Steven Dagley, Ian Hoogenboom, Chris Jenkins, Hammie Kerney, Taliya Lewis, Edmund McAlister, Cole McKelvey, Joseph Mooney, Macy Mullen, Merritt Patterson, Keating Reichel, Brayden Sarathy,  Sydney Smith, Ben Trask.\r\n\r\n<b>• Honorable Mention: </b>Ben Beckert, Kelsey Duncan, Lillian Kindwall, Colin Matz, Gabi O’Quinn, Jose Restrepo.\r\n\r\n8th Grade\r\n\r\n<b>• Director’s List:</b> Annalee Chiaviello, Adriana Heath, Kidron Martin, Gabriella Morales, Max Trask.\r\n\r\n<b>• Honor Roll: </b>Connor Brown, Carmen Cruz-­Woodley, Amanda Davenport, Mitchell Dixon, Victoria Ganshow, Victoria Hernandez, Reed Reichel, Sam\r\n\r\nStewart, Jasmyn Torrence, Savannah Walton.\r\n\r\n<b>• Honorable Mention: </b>Brittany Gates, Alexis Russell, Patrick Tucker.', 'School Honor Rolls', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-honor-rolls-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20205', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20207, 4, '2014-12-04 02:20:29', '2014-12-04 07:20:29', 'Lady’s Island Middle School’s Junior Leadership class visited Penn Center on St. Helena Island on Friday, November 14. The leadership class spent part of the day touring the facility with Mr. Middleton and learning about Penn Center’s rich history with Ms. Ward.\r\n\r\nThe theme for this year’s visit to Penn Center was civil rights. The class was divided into groups and assigned to read important speeches written by John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and George Wallace. Members of the Junior Leadership class read excerpts from these important historical figures famous speeches and discussed the meaning of the words that were used during these changing times in our countries history. By comparing and contrasting these important ideas and speeches, the students are now better able to understand the views and opinions of our country during unsettling times.\r\n<div></div>', 'Lady’s Island Middle Junior Leadership visits Penn Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-middle-junior-leadership-visits-penn-center-2', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20207', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20209, 4, '2014-12-04 02:23:06', '2014-12-04 07:23:06', '<b>By Mark S. Siegel</b>\r\n\r\nNo one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious injuries.\r\n\r\nAccording to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 257,000 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms in 2013, and almost half of these injuries affect the head or face. In fact, about 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries treated in the ER trace back to toys. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15.\r\n\r\n<b>“You’ll shoot your eye out”</b>\r\n\r\nSome propelling toys, like airsoft guns, arrows, BB guns, paintball guns and darts can be particularly hazardous, with the potential to cause serious eye injuries such as corneal abrasion, hyphema (bleeding inside the eye), traumatic cataract, increased intraocular pressure and even permanent vision loss.\r\n\r\nThe good news is that following a few toy safety tips can easily prevent most eye injuries.\r\n\r\n<b>Top Toy Safety Tips:</b>\r\n\r\n• Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts.\r\n\r\n• Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause an eye injury.\r\n\r\n• Ensure that laser product labels include a statement that the device complies with 21 CFR (the Code of Federal Regulations) Subchapter J.\r\n\r\n• Along with sports equipment, give children the appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check with your eye doctor to learn about protective gear recommended for your child’s sport.\r\n\r\n• Check labels for age recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity.\r\n\r\n• Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children.\r\n\r\n• If your child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention.\r\n\r\nHave a safe and happy holiday!\r\n<div></div>', 'Choose safe toys this holiday season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'choose-safe-toys-this-holiday-season', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:23:06', '2014-12-04 07:23:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20209', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20211, 4, '2014-12-04 02:26:39', '2014-12-04 07:26:39', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School will recognize the Boys Basketball Region Championship teams of 2001, 2005, 2009,2010 at the BC vs. Beaufort basketball game on Friday, December 5.\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School Fine Arts Department Winter Gala will be held Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. at John J. McVey Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, but canned goods will be accepted for local charities. Participants: BCHS Concert Band, Chorus, Drama Department, Strings Orchestra, and Visual Arts.\r\n\r\n• The Battery Creek High School Interact Club is sponsoring a blood drive for The Lowcountry Blood Alliance on December 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to come donate the gift of life, and to help re-build the blood supply. The Battery Creek High School Interact Club is sponsored by the Sea Island Rotary Club, and the BCHS Interact Club Advisor is Mrs. Martha Sette.\r\n\r\n• This year Battery Creek High School will once again support the Furniture Warehouse Coat Drive.  The coat drive runs until December 31.  New or gently used coats and jackets, as well as caps are needed for all ages, both male and female.\r\n\r\n• Toys for Tots: Sponsored by the MCJROTC and the SADD Club. Any new, unwrapped toy for ages 1 to 12 can be dropped off in the MCJROTC office or in Mrs. Grooms’ office by December 16.  Board games, school supplies, stuffed animals, and puzzles are good items to donate. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Ganas at 322-5606 or Mrs. Grooms at 322-5580.\r\n\r\n• Six students from Battery Creek High School competed in the Special Olympics North America 15th National Invitational Tennis Championships, November 6-8, which was held at Van Der Meer Tennis Center on Hilton Head. Tyrek Byson, Jerkeithea Simmons, Tyreek Wilson, Antwuan Blue, Ashely Harbin, and Malik Witter competed and medaled in singles and doubles events. They were accompanied by BCHS para-educators Ms. Deborah Smalls and Mr. Ronald Eugene.  In addition to tennis competition, the athletes participated in unified tennis events, socialized with peers from many states, watched a professional tennis exhibition, and enjoyed the food and accommodations at the Sonesta Resort. These athletes have been practicing and preparing for this event at the Dataw Island Tennis Club under the direction of Coach Warren Florence, a Special Olympics certified tennis pro.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• During the month of December, BA will once again partner with FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) for the annual Coat Drive.  Donations are being collected at school until Dec. 19.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• As the temperature drops and thoughts turn to celebrations of the holidays,  Beaufort High School Voices has just the thing to set the mood.  Join us on December 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Beaufort High for the annual Winter Concert.  This year’s winter concert will feature much loved favorites of the season as well as a performances from “Frozen” that are sure to warm the heart.  This family friendly concert features the talented young performers of the Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, and InnerVoices.  Tickets for this fun filled evening are $7 at the door or $5 with the donation of canned goods or an unwrapped toy to benefit local charities. For more information, contact Jordan Norris, Choir Director, at 843-322-2000, Jordan.norris@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\n<b>LADY’S ISLAND MIDDLE</b>\r\n\r\n• The Lady’s Island Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has chosen the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program as its Fall Semester Service Project. We are asking that LIMS students please bring in a new unwrapped toy to donate to the Toys for Tots Program. All toys donated will be given to children in the local Beaufort County Area for Christmas. The Toys for Tots Donation Box is located in the Guidance and Counseling Office. Please consider picking up a new toy while you are out doing your Christmas shopping. You may bring new and unwrapped toys until Friday, December 12. Any questions, please contact Ms. Brown or Ms. Howell at 322-3140.\r\n\r\n<b>PARK UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\n• Registration for Park’s Spring I ‘15 term is December 15, 2014 through January 9, 2015. The term dates are January 12 through March 8, 2015. Park University is a fully accredited, private four-year college. For more information call 228-7052 or visit the Park University office at the MCAS Beaufort Lifelong Learning Center (Bldg. 596, Room 212) or the MCRD Parris Island Education Center (Bldg. 923, Room 35).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20212\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Dataw-Garden-Club-St-Helena-Elem.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20212\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Dataw-Garden-Club-St-Helena-Elem-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Last week, The Dataw Garden Club organized a Thanksgiving craft activity with some of the students at St. Helena Elementary School.  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(20214, 4, '2014-12-04 02:27:38', '2014-12-04 07:27:38', '<b>By Deb Duer</b>\r\n\r\nThe best way to get anywhere, at times, is to have no idea where you are going. We seem to have been conditioned to always know what we’re going to do next, and if we don’t, we run with our eyes shut and hearts closed to catch up to whatever we can grasp, which holds our truest desires at bay.\r\n\r\nLife becomes a series of “doings” that keep our days full and productive, but emptier than we would like. There is almost no one I have talked with who doesn’t realize that there is much more to life, to spirit and soul than a perfectly productive yet numbing approach to living. There is emptiness hanging around in our jobs and relationships, our churches and communities, and it is the fear of emptiness that is the enemy of taking the time to fully know your own sacred purpose.\r\n\r\nThese are some lessons I have learned during my own five year process of not knowing. Not knowing can at first be immeasurably unsettling, but then a sort of relief takes over. When I accepted not knowing, I began to have fewer expectations of getting somewhere, and I was never late! The only goal for me during that period of time was meshing with the moment and looking for answers in places I had forgotten about. I started to learn that life wants me to look around, to be in nature, to look at a cloud or clump of Spanish moss and find the metaphors that explain what life’s purpose for me may look like. It set up a guarantee that I would not be settling for just anything in my life, or at least that I would turn toward a diversion which might make my life more full. If allowed, the unknown brings the unexpected which is often more true to ourselves than we can ever imagine. We have to cultivate the art of curiosity, of turning over stones to see just what is hidden underneath. We walk down roads that go to places we haven’t been or we take a turn because we saw an interesting view. There is no way to inhibit this process once we learn to engage and follow our curiosity; our thoughts and perspectives have little choice but to begin to change.\r\n\r\nNot knowing has made me more comfortable with earning less money, needing fewer things and doing new things that will pay this week’s bills. It has changed my priorities, introduced me to new friends and given me more of a certainty that whatever I do for my own growth will be supported with the things I need and want, to have a fuller life. I am fortunate to have strong and willing people in my life whom have supported me lovingly as I have conducted my oddball and lengthy search for self. The wonderful people will show up just when you need them, to love and support you too. The risk you take on emptiness is far greater than the risk to become whole and joy filled by allowing a measure of not having to know everything all the time. We have so much control already of myriad things in life, but the emptiness still persists for many.\r\n\r\nI invite you this week to take a step back, to breathe, observe and give something new a try. Step out for an afternoon to walk on the beach in bare feet, or at least, look up from your computer to hear what the sounds in the room are saying. Hold some room in your heart for the marvelous, the mysterious and the unexpected.\r\n\r\n<i>Deb Duer is a freelance writer whose work is inspired by the never-ending supply of surprises that life can deliver! She can be reached at jrflybird@yahoo.com.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Not knowing: The power for getting somewhere', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'not-knowing-the-power-for-getting-somewhere', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:27:38', '2014-12-04 07:27:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20214', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20216, 4, '2014-12-04 02:28:27', '2014-12-04 07:28:27', 'There is a gift that you can give this Christmas that costs you nothing, but can save a life. It takes only about an hour of your time, is almost painless and is priceless.\r\n\r\nYes, this gift is a donation of blood at the next Carteret Street United Methodist Church-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, December 4 in the Fellowship Hall (408 Carteret Street, Beaufort) from noon until 6 p.m.\r\n\r\nAmerican Red Cross blood is distributed regionally and throughout the world — wherever needed most — and is a source for blood used by the U.S. military services and natural disasters around the world.\r\n\r\nTo make an appointment, please call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.redcross.org/blood (it’s very simple). For the 1-866 number, after you get an answer press 2 (Option 2) for a Savannah-based operator to make your appointment.\r\n\r\nPlease remember to eat at least two hours before donating and reduce intake of tea and sodas at least one day before donating so that you can pass the “iron” test; drinking lots of water is also suggested. WebMD suggests these foods among others to boost iron in your blood: Red meat; egg yolks; dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards); dried fruit (prunes, raisins); iron-enriched cereals (a bowl of Frosted Mini-Wheats has 90% of your RDA of iron) and grains; beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans; and artichokes.\r\n\r\nFor questions, please call Merle Hoagland at 522-2073 or e-mail merle13@embarqmail.com.', 'Give the priceless gift of life this year by donating blood', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'give-the-priceless-gift-of-life-this-year-by-donating-blood', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:28:27', '2014-12-04 07:28:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20216', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20218, 4, '2014-12-04 02:30:30', '2014-12-04 07:30:30', 'The Junior Service League of Beaufort, an organization of women committed to volunteerism, will host its annual winter blood drive from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Blood Alliance.\r\n\r\nAnyone can participate in the drive, including first-time donors. Each pint donated can save three lives. The league has set 45 units as its goal this year, which will help 135 people. The Blood Alliance must collect 36 units of blood every day to meet the needs of patients at the hospitals and other medical facilities it supplies.\r\n\r\nAs part of the blood drive, the league will also collect donations of paper goods for Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse and the Child Abuse Prevention Association, two nonprofits league members volunteer with throughout the year. Both organizations need paper towels, paper plates, toilet paper, tissues and feminine hygiene products.\r\n\r\n“The league is excited to offer this opportunity to give back to our community during the holiday season,” blood drive project chair Amy Lane said. “Because The Blood Alliance is Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s sole supplier of blood, donors are helping their neighbors, friends and family members when they give.”\r\n\r\nTo donate through the league’s drive, participants must mention the league when donating on Dec. 15. Appointments can be made to contribute to the drive by calling 888-99-TBA-HERO (888-998-2243) or visiting www.igiveblood.com. A government-issued photo I.D. is required to donate. The Blood Alliance is located at 1001A Boundary St., Beaufort.\r\n\r\nLeague members have worked together to help women, children and families in Beaufort and the surrounding communities since the league was founded in 2005. The league has donated more than $100,000 to area nonprofits since its founding and has also provided local young women with prom dresses through the league’s signature service project, The Prom Boutique.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.juniorserviceleagueofbeaufort.org, email jslbft@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JSLBFT.\r\n\r\n<em><b>The Blood Alliance December Drives</b></em>\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, December 4: Whale Branch Early College High School, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 169 Detour Road, Seabrook</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, December 5: Beaufort County, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Administrative Building parking lot, 100 Ribaut Road Beaufort.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Wednesday, December 10: Battery Creek High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Blue Dolphin Dr., Beaufort</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Friday, December 19: Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beaufort Medical &amp; Administrative Center (BMAC) 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Monday, December 22: Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 2 to 8 p.m., Birthing Center entrance parking lot, 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.</b>\r\n\r\n<b>• Monday, December 29: Beaufort Memorial Hospital</b>\r\n\r\n<b>10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lowcountry Medical Group, 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort.</b>\r\n<div></div>', 'Junior Service League of Beaufort to host blood drive Dec. 15', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'junior-service-league-of-beaufort-to-host-blood-drive-dec-15', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:30:30', '2014-12-04 07:30:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20218', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20220, 4, '2014-12-04 02:31:32', '2014-12-04 07:31:32', 'On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Beaufort County Animal Services visited a home in Beaufort after the family’s dog reportedly bit another dog. When Animal Service Officers arrived, they found a mother dog and her five young puppies that appeared to be starving. The puppies are believed to be 4 weeks old.\r\n\r\nAnimal Services immediately took custody of the dogs and cited the owner with Animal Cruelty.\r\n\r\nThe mother and her puppies were being examined by a veterinarian who says all the animals are extremely malnourished and anemic.\r\n\r\nThe public is urged to call 843-255-5010 if they believe an animal is being mistreated. Reports can stay anonymous..', 'Owner cited after dog, puppies found starving ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'owner-cited-after-dog-puppies-found-starving', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:31:32', '2014-12-04 07:31:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20220', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20222, 4, '2014-12-04 02:32:22', '2014-12-04 07:32:22', 'David Coleman, who has shepherded numerous infrastructure projects for Beaufort County, will be the City of Beaufort’s Senior Project Manager when he starts Jan. 5.\r\n\r\nThe position will guide and supervise infrastructure projects in the city that are approved, budgeted and ready to start. Among the advertised qualifications sought were 8-10 years of management level experience and a full understanding of sound engineering and construction principals that are required in complex infrastructure projects.\r\n\r\n“We are very fortunate to have someone step up with David’s background and experience in similar types of project management, especially someone who understands the local, county and state permitting processes and how things work,” Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n\r\n“David is a welcome addition to our team and I know he’ll hit the ground running with his background with projects across Beaufort County,” Dadson said.\r\n\r\nFor the past seven years, Coleman has worked as the county’s Capital Improvement Project Manager, leading projects such as the St. Helena Island library, various recreational center and field improvements, boat landings and stormwater and drainage upgrades.\r\n\r\nColeman’s initial priorities for the position include the upcoming $30 million Boundary Street construction and redevelopment, construction of a new fire station off Ribaut Road, and various road improvements including a stormwater drainage and sidewalk project at Allison Road.\r\n\r\n“This is an important position for Beaufort as we move into several major infrastructure projects that will require daily, and sometimes even hourly, supervision,” said Bill Prokop, director of human resources for Beaufort. “Having in-house expertise will help ensure our projects are done properly, that our community is kept informed with accurate information, and that we keep our costs under control.”\r\n\r\nMore than 50 people from across the country applied for the Senior Project Manager position, Prokop said. “We were very pleased with both the number and the exceptional quality of our applicants for this position. That speaks highly to the desirability of working in and for the City of Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nColeman earned his degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural analysis and water resources from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining the County’s Engineering Division, he was the engineer in charge at C&amp;D Home Builders, a Beaufort-based firm that designed and built residential, commercial and industrial projects.\r\n\r\nThe new position will report directly to the City Manager and is expected to regularly update the City Council on the infrastructure improvements. The job is expected to last 18-36 months.\r\n\r\nThe Boundary Street redevelopment and construction are expected to start this winter. The approximate 1.5-mile project will improve driver and pedestrian safety, create a more attractive entry to Beaufort’s historic district, and encourage economic growth. Coleman will work with county engineers, the South Carolina DOT, contractors, city leaders and affected businesses to ensure as smooth a process as possible.\r\n<div></div>', 'City names Senior Project Manager', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-names-senior-project-manager', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:32:22', '2014-12-04 07:32:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20222', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20224, 4, '2014-12-04 02:35:01', '2014-12-04 07:35:01', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital has purchased the Surgery Center of Beaufort with developing plans to expand the outpatient multi-specialty surgical facility in the future.\r\n\r\nOpened in 2000, the ambulatory surgery center has a staff of 40 physicians that includes four general surgeons, seven anesthesiologists and specialists in ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry and urology. The physicians perform an average of 450 procedures a month in the state-of-the-art facility.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20225\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Surgery-Center-of-Beaufort.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20225\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Surgery-Center-of-Beaufort-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"The Surgery Center of Beaufort is located near Beaufort Memorial Hospital at 1033 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" /></a> The Surgery Center of Beaufort is located near Beaufort Memorial Hospital at 1033 Ribaut Road, Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBMH already owned 40 percent of the center, located just a quarter mile north of the hospital’s main campus at 1033 Ribaut Road. Most of the doctors practicing at the surgery center also are members of Beaufort Memorial’s medical staff.\r\n\r\n“We’ve been involved with the surgical center from day one,” said Beaufort Memorial President and CEO Rick Toomey. “Having full ownership of the facility gives us the ability to consider making strategic capital investments to expand outpatient surgical services at the center and provide the community with a cost-effective and patient-friendly environment for minor procedures.”\r\n\r\nToday, more than 80 percent of U.S. surgeries are outpatient. Many surgeries that required complex procedures and overnight stays just a few years ago are now being performed in ambulatory surgical centers.\r\n\r\n“Our focus is solely on surgery, so we’re able to offer high-quality, professional care delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective manner possible,” said Surgery Center of Beaufort Director Carolyn Evec. “Patients find the smaller setting to be more personal, convenient and comfortable. We are excited to be a part of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital system and know our patients and staff will benefit from the additional resources.”\r\n\r\nLicensed by the state, the surgery facility is also certified by the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services to provide care for its members.\r\n\r\n“The surgery center has an excellent staff covering a wide range of specialties,” Toomey said. “We hope to expand the future capacity of the facility to allow more surgeries to be relocated from the hospital to the center.”\r\n\r\nFor additional information on the Surgery Center of Beaufort, visit www.beaufortsurgery.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital purchases Surgery Center of Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-purchases-surgery-center-of-beaufort', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:35:01', '2014-12-04 07:35:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20224', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20227, 4, '2014-12-04 02:37:24', '2014-12-04 07:37:24', '<b>Upcoming chamber events: </b><b>\r\n</b><b>Thursday, December 4: Beaufort Networking,</b> 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Beaufort Hilton Garden Inn. Topic will be Applied Behavior Analysis with speaker Megan White of Reaching Milestones. Free Networking Opportunity.\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, December 4: Lifestyle Furniture Outlet Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting</b> at Noon, 1800 Boundary Street, Beaufort. All welcome to attend.\r\n\r\n<b>Wednesday, December 10: Ribbon Cutting at Crowley, Weschler &amp; Associates,</b> from 4 to 6 p.m., 1411 Queen Street (Beaufort Town Center, the building located in the parking lot behind Moe’s).\r\n\r\n<b>Thursday, December 11: Business After Hours, </b>5:30 to 7 p.m., hosted by The Officer’s Club at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Building 554, Moore Street. Registration will be required, including date of birth to achieve gate access to the base. Free and all welcome.\r\n\r\nRSVP to the chamber 843-525-8537.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20228\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/littlebrown.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20228\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/littlebrown-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business to honor. Thank you to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring and providing free lunch for the staff. Pictured is the Business of this Week, The Little Brown School in Port Royal.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Each week, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce chooses a chamber business to honor. Thank you to Sonic of Beaufort for sponsoring and providing free lunch for the staff. Pictured is the Business of this Week, The Little Brown School in Port Royal.[/caption]', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-47', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:37:24', '2014-12-04 07:37:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20227', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20230, 4, '2014-12-04 02:40:57', '2014-12-04 07:40:57', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Legislative Reception on Monday, December 1 at the Old Bay Marketplace Loft &amp; Rooftop.  Sen. Chip Campsen, Sen. Tom Davis, Rep. Shannon Erickson, Rep. Kenneth Hodges, Rep. Jeff Bradley and Rep. Bill Bowers attended and shared their goals for the upcoming legislative session. The elected officials answered questions on important issues impacting our businesses, community and state. The chamber also launched its 2015 Legislative Agenda. The event was catered by Summit Place of Beaufort. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20231\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative3-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"legislative3\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20232\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative4-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"legislative4\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20233\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"legislative2\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20234\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/legislative5-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"legislative5\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>', 'Chamber hosts annual Legislative Reception', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chamber-hosts-annual-legislative-reception', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:40:57', '2014-12-04 07:40:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20230', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20236, 4, '2014-12-04 02:42:37', '2014-12-04 07:42:37', 'Mary Jane Martin, an established, award-winning contemporary artist, will be presenting new works during the month of December.\r\n\r\nHer work is contemporary mixed watermedia. She incorporates texture into her work as well as some collage, creating layer upon layer on canvas, paper or wood. Her subject matter varies from Lowcountry inspiration to her childhood being spent on the farm. She works in series. “ I have a tough time confining myself to one subject matter or even to one medium or style,” Mary Jane admits.\r\n\r\nShe was born and raised in Indiana on a dairy farm. She married a South Carolinian and has called South Carolina home for the past 37 years. Moving from Camden, SC, to Beaufort over 17 years ago inspired her to retire from teaching and begin exploring her own art.\r\n\r\nCurrently, she is concentrating on two bodies of work. One series is inspired by a walk through the Beaufort National Cemetery. The symbols denoting faith on the markers has turned her mind to expressing the sacredness of all faiths through the use of symbols, mixed media and a bold palette that uses contrasts of opaque and transparent color. Working on canvas and paper, she expresses her impressions of these symbols and dedicates each one to those who have made it possible for her to be free to express herself.\r\n\r\nThe second body of work is inspired by where we live — the Lowcountry. Abstraction of the marshes, beaches, palms and wildlife have led to signature works of bold bright colors while making statements of our environment. Again, the artist expresses an appreciation of what has been gifted from above and attempts to communicate the awe of where she lives to the viewers.\r\n\r\nMary Jane graduated from Purdue University with an Art Education/Fine Arts degree. She has taken many workshops with nationally known instructors and recognizes that each instructor has had a profound influence on her painting style.\r\n\r\n“I am grateful to each one for their sharing of philosophy as well as techniques,” she said.\r\n\r\nMary Jane has won awards locally, regionally, statewide and has been juried into national shows. She has had several one-man shows in South Carolina. She has achieved Master Status in the South Carolina Watermedia Society and Nautilus Fellowship Status in the International Society of Experimental Artists.\r\n\r\nMary Jane will be available at the gallery on December 5 for First Friday After Five, which coincides with Night On the Town. The public is invited to stop by for refreshments and visit Mary Jane in her studio and see her original works.\r\n\r\nRemember, art is a gift to be given. Support the arts and come by Thibault Gallery on Bay Street.', 'December Artist of the Month at Thibault Gallery: Mary Jane Martin displays contemporary artwork', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'december-artist-of-the-month-at-thibault-gallery-mary-jane-martin-displays-contemporary-artwork', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:42:37', '2014-12-04 07:42:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20236', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20238, 4, '2014-12-04 02:45:09', '2014-12-04 07:45:09', 'Community members from Bluffton and Beaufort who attended the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s Citizens Police Academy’s 10-week course recently graduated. Classes covered everything from crime scene investigation procedures, DNA processing, crime scene witness tips, gang task force activities, the history of the sheriff’s office, and open cold cases.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20239\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Sheriffs-Office-Citizens-Academy-Class.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20239\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Sheriffs-Office-Citizens-Academy-Class-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured above are the newest graduates who attended the Citizens Police Academy’s 10-week course offered by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Pictured above are the newest graduates who attended the Citizens Police Academy’s 10-week course offered by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs the only sheriff’s department in South Carolina that offers such an academy, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office’s goal with each class is to educate residents to the variety of responsibilities and challenges the sheriffs face protecting Beaufort County while making residents more aware of public safety issues within the community.\r\n\r\nWater rescue, traffic challenges, tourists, SWAT, K-9, plus day to day quality of life crimes — sheriff’s deputies are well-trained professionals who welcome citizen involvement and hope that through education and participation in the Citizen’s Police Academy, residents can work more closely to support law enforcement and continue to make Beaufort County a great place to live and work.\r\n\r\nCurrently more than 2,000 Beaufort County residents have graduated from the Citizen’s Police Academy. Anyone interested in applying for an upcoming class can contact Master Sgt. Mike Jennings at 843-255-3287.', 'Beaufort County Sheriff\'s Office graduates class from Citizens Police Academy', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-sheriffs-office-graduates-class-from-citizens-police-academy', '', '', '2014-12-04 02:45:09', '2014-12-04 07:45:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20238', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20241, 4, '2014-12-04 02:54:12', '2014-12-04 07:54:12', 'In preparation for the stressful holiday season, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the Parris Island Fire Department ran a drill earlier this week to test a new telemedicine stroke system designed to provide rapid diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from the debilitating condition.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20242\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20242\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/photo-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Memorial Hospital Emergency Department physicians Drs. Luke Baxley and Steven Larson ready with the Telemedicine Cart used to consult with MUSC.\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Beaufort Memorial Hospital Emergency Department physicians Drs. Luke Baxley and Steven Larson ready with the Telemedicine Cart used to consult with MUSC.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Web-based program — called REACH for Remote Evaluation of Acute Ischemic Stroke — allows ER physicians in Beaufort to consult with neurologists at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston on a moment’s notice to determine if a patient is having a stroke.\r\n\r\nGiving patients clot-busting drugs within one hour of their arrival in the ER is crucial to minimizing brain damage and speeding recovery.\r\n\r\n“We have three great neurologists in Beaufort, but it’s difficult for them to be available in our Emergency Department 24/7,” BMH stroke coordinator Sheri O’Brien said. “With the telemedicine program, we can reach a stroke care expert in minutes.”\r\n\r\nLast Monday morning, a young, healthy firefighter from the Parris Island Fire Department played the role of a 65-year-old man who was having trouble speaking and showing weakness in his right arm and leg.\r\n\r\nRecognizing the symptoms of a stroke, Parris Island Fire Department rescue workers provided emergency treatment and notified BMH that they were bringing in a possible stroke patient. By the time they arrived at the hospital, the ER team had hooked up the telemedicine cart and alerted the various hospital departments involved in treating\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20243\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0096-e1417679357629.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20243\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0096-e1417679357629-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Parris Island Fire Department arrives at BMH with stroke patient.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Parris Island Fire Department arrives at BMH with stroke patient.[/caption]\r\n\r\nstroke patients to be at the ready.\r\n\r\nThe patient was quickly taken to the imaging department for a CT scan, a test that can show bleeding in the brain or damage to brain cells from a stroke.\r\n\r\n“It takes an average of 10 minutes to get an MUSC neurologist online,” O’Brien said. “In the time it took to complete the CT, the doctor was paged and at the cart waiting.”\r\n\r\nAfter virtually examining the patient and the imaging results, the neurologist determined he was having an ischemic stroke, caused when an artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain becomes blocked. The patient was immediately treated with clot-busting medication.\r\n\r\nIf the artery had leaked or ruptured, causing a hemorrhagic stroke, the patient would have been airlifted to MUSC for more advanced treatment.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial’s ER typically handles 250 stroke cases each year. Since BMH joined the REACH program Sept. 9, emergency physicians have used the telemedicine cart 19 times.\r\n\r\n“Time is so important with a stroke,” O’Brien said. “The faster you can get diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20244\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0081.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20244\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0081-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Parris Island EMS staff in room providing information and history of patient to ER nurses while nurse at cart inputting information for physician at MUSC.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Parris Island EMS staff in room providing information and history of patient to ER nurses while nurse at cart inputting information for physician at MUSC.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nStroke symptoms include a drooping face, weakness in an arm or leg, difficulty speaking or understanding, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, loss of balance and a sudden severe headache.\r\n\r\n“Call 9-1-1 immediately if you observe any of the symptoms,” O’Brien said. “And note the time of the first symptom. 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(20248, 4, '2014-12-04 02:57:49', '2014-12-04 07:57:49', 'Beaufort Academy is thrilled to have received a hive this week from The Bee Cause Project. The mission of The Bee Cause Project is to stimulate curiosity in young people about the importance of honey bees in our lives, the need to understand and embrace them, and to care about their well-being through the installation of bee hives in 1,000 schools.  The hive at BA is number 32.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20249\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1808.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20249\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1808-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"From left: Tami Enright (Bee Cause), BA Headmaster Stephen Schools, Emma Roddey, Jules Rabaler (Bee Cause), and Gina Reilly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> From left: Tami Enright (Bee Cause), BA Headmaster Stephen Schools, Emma Roddey, Jules Rabaler (Bee Cause), and Gina Reilly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFunded by the Savannah Bee Company, Bee Cause was started by that company’s president and founder, Ted Dennard, who donated 20 hives and enough money for the salary of the company’s executive director, Tami Enright, to get the project started.  The eventual goal is for participating schools to pay it forward.\r\n\r\nBA has created a bee-friendly area outside of the Aimar Library where the bees can enter and exit the glass encased hive that is located within the library. The hive is attached to the wall on a swivel so that all can observe both sides of the hive.\r\n\r\nBees are pollinators. Pollinators transfer pollen and seeds from one flower to another, fertilizing plants so they can grow and produce food. Cross-pollination helps at least 30 percent of the world’s crops and 90 percent of wild plants to thrive. Without bees to spread seeds, many plants — including food crops — would die off. Now, a condition known as Colony Collapse Disorder is causing bee populations to plummet, which means these foods are also at risk. In the United States alone, more than 25 percent of the managed honey bee population has disappeared since 1990. Through the Bee Cause Project, the school hopes the students will not only find out about the life of bees but also how important bees are, and that they can make a\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20250\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1773.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20250\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1773-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A group of Lower School students observe Tami Enright as she moved the bees into their new home.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> A group of Lower School students observe Tami Enright as she moved the bees into their new home.[/caption]\r\n\r\npositive difference.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy needs to pay it forward. Schools that receive a honeybee observation hive agree to help pay for the ongoing care of the bee family they have adopted and for the installation of honeybee observation hives at other schools by selling Bee Cause Honey. For every purchase of Savannah Bee Company Bee-Cause Honey, 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to a school hive project and are used to support The Bee Cause’s mission to install honeybee observation hives in order to “save the honeybees one school at a time.”\r\n\r\nThe Bee Cause Honey is collected from White Holly, Gallberry, a little Saw Tooth Palmetto, or maybe Tulip Poplar. The flavor depends on the wildflower blossoms and the whimsy of the bees.\r\n\r\nPlease stop by the front office to purchase a bottle for $15 or email eroddey@beaufortacademy for more information. Beaufort Academy is located off Sams Point Road on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20251\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1792.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20251\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1792-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A group of Upper School students tastes fresh honey straight from the hive.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> A group of Upper School students tastes fresh honey straight from the hive.[/caption]', 'Beaufort Academy buzzing over new hive', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-buzzing-over-new-hive', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:29', '2018-07-12 15:00:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20248', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20253, 4, '2014-12-04 03:09:19', '2014-12-04 08:09:19', 'Main Street Beaufort, USA, presents the 29th Annual A Night on the Town on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening includes the City of Beaufort’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, entertainment by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, and a rumored visit from Santa. The traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade will be Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., through downtown.\r\n\r\nJoin Main Street Beaufort, USA, and the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m. for the Light Up the Night boat parade on the Beaufort River. Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park provides the best view. The first boats will start arriving at the seawall at the park by 5:30 p.m. Hot chocolate available courtesy of The Greenery.\r\n<div>The traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade will be Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., through downtown.</div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20254\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"242\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Boat-parade-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20254\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Boat-parade-2-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"The 2013 Light Up the Night Boat Parade in the Beaufort River. Photo by Bob Sofaly.\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" /></a> The 2013 Light Up the Night Boat Parade in the Beaufort River. Photo by Bob Sofaly.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20255\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"189\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF1868.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20255\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSCF1868-189x300.jpg\" alt=\"Santa visits children at last year\'s Night on the Town. Photo by Captured Moments Photography.\" width=\"189\" height=\"300\" /></a> Santa visits children at last year\'s Night on the Town. Photo by Captured Moments Photography.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20256\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1497702_10152431525459746_399699214_n.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20256\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1497702_10152431525459746_399699214_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"This year\'s Festival of Trees to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at The Shed in Port Royal from December 4-6.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> This year\'s Festival of Trees to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at The Shed in Port Royal from December 4-6.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>FESTIVAL OF TREES</strong>\r\n\r\nJoin friends and neighbors at the 27th Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Friends of Caroline Hospice from Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6 at The Shed in Port Royal. Festivities begin with an Opening Reception Gala on the night of December 4 at 6 p.m. at The Shed. Get in the holiday spirit and participate in the fun. On Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6, there will be trees, festival shoppes, book signings, yoga and much more. Don’t forget a picture with Santa Claus. For a full listing of weekend events, visit www.friendsofcarolinehospice.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20257\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cratchitt-Love.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20257\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cratchitt-Love-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Cratchitt Family shows love, even to Ebenezer Scrooge, during this local performance of &quot;A Christmas Carol&quot; at ARTworks on December 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> The Cratchitt Family shows love, even to Ebenezer Scrooge, during this local performance of \"A Christmas Carol\" at ARTworks on December 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>A CHRISTMAS CAROL</strong>\r\n\r\nDon’t miss “A Christmas Carol,” an original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, on stage at ARTworks this weekend December 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m. Live pre-show entertainment begins a half-hour before every performance, and the show is best enjoyed with free homemade goodies, before the giddy trip through Dickens’ masterful tale of miserable miserliness made good. For tickets, call 843-379-2787 or order online at www.beaufortcountyarts.com. ARTworks is located at 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort, next to OMNI in Beaufort Town Center.\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n</div>', 'Beaufort loves to celebrate the holidays with Festive Southern Spirit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-loves-to-celebrate-the-holidays-with-festive-southern-spirit', '', '', '2014-12-04 03:09:19', '2014-12-04 08:09:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20259, 4, '2014-12-11 08:34:01', '2014-12-11 13:34:01', '<b>DAR to hold meeting, annual Christmas Tea </b>\r\n\r\nThe December meeting of the Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, December 11, at 522 Island Circle East, Dataw Island, SC. This month’s meeting is the annual Christmas Tea. For more information, contact Regent Harriett Bosiack at 843-466-0305.\r\n\r\n<b>ArtiZen Yoga holds class for active military\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nArtiZen’s Being of Service class will be Thursday, December 11. On the second Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ArtiZen Yoga provides a free all-level yoga class exclusively for active military and their spouses. It will be taught by Ayren Pfeifer, certified Ashtanga teacher and a military spouse of 13 years. (Childcare will be available for a small fee: $5 for one child/$3 for each additional child.)\r\n\r\n<b>Free workshop discusses how to prevent falling </b>\r\n\r\nAs a person ages, a fall can become a devastating health crisis that has the potential to lead to life altering consequences such as pain, fractures, surgery, prolonged hospitalizations or even death. Those who want to avoid the consequences of falls can find help at a free workshop on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Helena Place Senior Living. Tim Gurley, physical therapist with Amedisys Home Health, will speak about the “Balance for Life” program, which outlines ways a senior citizen can use his/her five senses to prevent falls and improve strength, gait and balance. He will also discuss tips on strengthening, maintaining a safe walking speed and creating a living space to reduce the chance of falls. Helena Place Senior Living is located at 1624 Paris Avenue in Port Royal, directly across from the U.S. Post Office. Space is limited. To register, please e-mail rewing@enlivant.com or call 843-252-3001.\r\n\r\n<b>Riverview Baptist holds Christmas Celebrations </b>\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church, 2209 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902, announces Christmas Celebrations on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 6 p.m. “Don’t let the Grouches Steal Your Christmas,” an adult comedy, and “A  Light at Christmas,” a children’s musical, will be performed. Fellowship to follow plays.\r\nCommunity members invited.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal holds fifth annual Golf Cart Parade</b>\r\n\r\nThe 5th annual Port Royal Christmas Golf Cart Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at Helena Place Senior Living on Paris Avenue in Port Royal. All area residents are invited to decorate their golf carts and participate in the parade. All golf carts must be lined up in the Helena Place parking lot by 5 p.m. The procession of carts will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. The parade will advance down Paris Avenue to 8th Street, then to London and end at Live Oak Park. Everyone wanting to partake in the Christmas revelry is encouraged to line the parade route. All are invited to enjoy hot refreshments and snacks under the pavilion at Live Oak Park where the winners of the golf cart decorating contest will be announced. The parade will feature a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Town of Port Royal and the Old Village Association of Port Royal. The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 14. For more information, call 252-3001 or e-mail rewing@enlivant.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Open house supports LowCountry Food Bank</b>\r\n\r\nEdward Jones is having an Open House on Thursday, December 11 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the local office located at 1702 Ribaut Road, Port Royal, SC. Refreshments will be served. Jeff Baumhoer is also supporting The LowCountry Food Bank by using his office as a drop-off location for a food drive. Visitors to the open house may help those less fortunate in the community by bringing in items to the office.\r\n\r\n<b>45th Senior Citizen’s Tea will be held at MCAS </b>\r\n\r\nThe Officers’ Spouses’ Club at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will be hosting its 45th Annual Senior Citizen’s Tea on Sunday, December 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the MCAS Beaufort Officer’s Club. Transportation is available to local senior citizens. Food, entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Since 1968, the club has been celebrating the holidays by hosting the Senior Citizens’ Tea — a celebration of the Lowcountry’s senior citizens and greatest generation. This time-honored tradition is a special way of thanking the community for its long-standing support of the Beaufort South Carolina Military Tri-Command. Seniors may RSVP to 843-593-0197 or mcasbeaufortosc@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Memorial has free joint pain seminar</b>\r\n\r\nIf you suffer from hip or knee pain, you’re not alone, as over 25 million Americans experience joint discomfort. To learn more about available solutions, join Beaufort Memorial for a free seminar on Monday, December 15 at 9 a.m. in Room 364 of the hospital’s Medical and Administrative Center at 990 Ribaut Road (directly across the street from the main hospital campus) where Beaufort Memorial Orthopedic Care Coordinator and Physical Therapist Andrea Sadler will provide information about normal knee and hip anatomy, signs and symptoms of joint-related problems, and treatment options to relieve or resolve pain. From in-home exercise and medical management, to physical therapy and surgery, she will explain appropriate options that can be personalized for a patient’s specific needs. The seminar is free but registration is requested. To learn more or make a reservation, call 843-522-5585.\r\n\r\n<b>Get help enrolling in Affordable Care Act</b>\r\n\r\nA free presentation about enrolling in the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Love House Ministries Community Bowling Center, 1140 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. For questions or help understanding the law, this event is open to the public and certified ACA Navigators will be available. There will also be translators for Spanish speakers. For details, contact 843-476-4226.\r\n\r\n<b>Group celebrates Yule, the Winter Solstice</b>\r\n\r\nEncounter the longest night of the year with merriment, mirth and magic. Come join Ancient Sea Island Continuum for Yule, the Winter Solstice, mankind’s oldest continuous celebration. Bring a dish for the potluck feast and a non-perishable food donation for Help of Beaufort. Child care provided but this indoor celebration is kid-friendly on Saturday, December 20, at 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort. Smudging begins at 6 p.m. For questions, email asic.herald@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>TCL Women’s Holiday Luncheon to be held</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend the 3rd Annual TLC Women’s Holiday Luncheon, to be held Saturday, December 20, at noon at the Cat Island Pub &amp; Grill. The luncheon will include food, fellowship, and fun wrapping gifts for children in the local shelters and community. Average cost of lunch is $12. Call Tonya Phillips for any questions at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Adaptive Golf Clinic for those with disabilities</b>\r\n\r\nDon’t let a disability or physical challenge keep you from enjoying the game of golf. Learn how to play with other civilians, veterans and active military personnel at the Adaptive Golf Clinic being held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Legends of Parris Island. Using adaptive techniques and tools, you’ll be able to tee off with the best of them and sink putts like a champion. Golf is an excellent therapeutic activity for those with disabilities that helps with balance and coordination and builds strength. Adaptive Golf clinics, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Legends of Parris Island, are held the third Saturday of each month at the driving range. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to register, contact either BMH physical therapist Steve Giammona at 843-522-5850 or Sgiammona@bmhsc.org, or PGA professional Andy Hinson at 843-228-2240, hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Plant the Seed Ministry offers Christmas meal</b>\r\n\r\nPlant the Seed Ministry is offering a free Christmas Meal, Thursday, December 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The meal is offered in the parking lot of the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, to volunteer or donate, please contact Joy Kircher at 843-575-2200 or email joykircher028@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Drop off Toys for Tots at Merry Maids office\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe local Merry Maids office at 829 Parris Island Gateway will once again serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location. They are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be accepting toys until Dec. 24.\r\n\r\n<b>Support ‘Adopt A Child’ gift giving drive</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s that time of the year again to celebrate the holidays, while giving back to the community. The Lowcountry Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring an “Adopt A Child” Christmas Gift Giving Drive for the children in local shelters and the community.  Most of the children in CAPA, CODA, Family Promise and Hope Haven are displaced due to homelessness or abuse. Let’s put smiles on their faces by showing them our love and support during this holiday season. If you would like to purchase a gift or gifts for a child or children, please contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-167', '', '', '2014-12-11 08:34:01', '2014-12-11 13:34:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20259', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20261, 4, '2014-12-11 20:09:52', '2014-12-12 01:09:52', '[caption id=\"attachment_20262\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-the-Week-Lilly.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20262\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-the-Week-Lilly-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"Lilly’s essence is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. She’s a lot of fun packed into one dog and wants to share that joy with you! Come play with Lilly today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, Monday-Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. Lilly is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" /></a> Lilly’s essence is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. She’s a lot of fun packed into one dog and wants to share that joy with you! Come play with Lilly today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, Monday-Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. Lilly is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.[/caption]', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-67', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:09:52', '2014-12-12 01:09:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20261', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20264, 4, '2014-12-11 20:11:10', '2014-12-12 01:11:10', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t so very long ago that the phrase “a dog’s life” meant sleeping outside, enduring the elements, living with aches, and sitting by the dinner table, waiting for a few scraps to land on the floor. Today’s dog has it much better. APPMA (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association) reports that 42% of dogs now sleep in the same bed as their owners, up from 34% in 1998. Half of all dog owners say they consider their pet’s comfort when buying a car, and almost a third buy gifts for their dogs’ birthdays.\r\n\r\nIn fact, Americans now spend $54 billion a year on their pets — more than the gross domestic product of all but 64 countries in the world. That’s double the amount shelled out on pets a mere decade ago. Pet owners are becoming increasingly demanding consumers who won’t put up with substandard products, un-stimulating environments, or shabby service for their animals.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the rising status of pets started an unprecedented wave of entrepreneurship in an industry once epitomized by felt mice and rubber balls. There are now $430 indoor potties, $30-an-ounce perfume, and $225 trench coats--let alone the diamond-studded accessories for a celebrity’s dog — aimed solely at four-footed consumers and their wallet-toting humans. Thanks to passionate purchasers like that, the quality gap between two-legged and four-legged mammals is rapidly disappearing in such industries as food, clothing, health care, and services.\r\n\r\nBut what does all that bling mean to your dog? Absolutely nothing. Unless your dog is completely different from the thousands of dogs I’ve known, a plain old stick from the yard can be worthy of an hours’ attention and licking out your yogurt cup is epicurean nirvana. I know many dogs that will eschew the fancy, faux fur, orthopedically crafted, heated pet bed for a heap of the owners’ dirty laundry.\r\n\r\nWhat your dog is looking for is attention from you: you throw the stick, you hold the yogurt cup and it’s your smell the dog is soaking up on the pile of your clothes.  This year, instead of spending money on doggie junk, give your Best Friend the gift of you. It doesn’t have to be much; dogs aren’t greedy, plus, they can’t tell time. Twenty undistracted minutes a day is all your dog needs. Mind you, that’s in addition to the utility time for potty walks, or the ride-along time you spend in the car when you pick up the kids. Twenty minutes of you-on-dog quality time.  Play ball (or stick) together, give him a comprehensive full-body rub, teach him a new trick or just sit quietly together and appreciate the end of the day. It doesn’t matter all that much to your dog, just as long as it’s with you.\r\n\r\nBut, if it doesn’t feel right that Murphy doesn’t have a package under the tree Christmas morning, consider getting a present that will last. In lieu of buying another, impossibly cute, $10 stuffed toy your dog will disembowel in a New York minute, spend the allotted gift money on a present that has practical use and meaning.  Honor your dog with a handsome leather collar with a sturdy buckle. Rivet on an engraved ID tag. Junk the stupid plastic retractable leash-y thing and get a good leather lead, (they’re called leads for a reason) one that feels good in your hand, doesn’t twist into knots and gets better looking with age. It will last the lifetime of your dog and beyond. I’ve had mine for 30 years and seven dogs.\r\n\r\nYour dog will appreciate a heavy, stainless steel bowl with a rubber grip that he doesn’t have to chase all over the kitchen floor. He’ll appreciate a travel crate — his own special, safe seat for car rides. He’ll appreciate if you buy yourself a good dog book — “Dog Sense” by John Bradshaw, is a good place to start — so you will understand what he’s thinking and why he does what he does. And, I’d like to think that he’d very much appreciate it if you donated the money you saved on doo-dads to a local animal welfare organization for one of the brother-dogs that has not been quite so fortunate.', 'What the dog got for Christmas', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-the-dog-got-for-christmas-3', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:11:10', '2014-12-12 01:11:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20264', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20266, 4, '2014-12-11 20:32:23', '2014-12-12 01:32:23', '<b>By Judy P. Crawford</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School (BHS) and Battery Creek High School (BCHS) Class of 1974 celebrated their combined 40th year class reunion this past Thanksgiving weekend. The Class of 1974 discovered that class was not out after having their minds infused with the rich ancestral culture and history of Beaufort Country during a tour of the Lowcountry, one of the class reunion events conducted by Anita Singleton-Prather of the Gullah Traveling Theater.\r\n\r\nThe tour of the Lowcountry kicked off on Saturday, November 29 at noon with approximately 50 Class of 1974 Eagles and Dolphins all aboard and headed North on Highway 21 toward the Harriet Tubman Bridge, located off U.S. Highway 17 across the Combahee River.\r\n\r\nDuring the tour, Singleton-Prather with her unique communicative style, enlightened and intrigued the attendees by informing them about Beaufort County history. Many attendees said they never knew that so many civil rights leaders, historic sites and monuments existed in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\n“Get to know your Gullah history, not because the words ‘Gullah’ and ‘Geechee’ are fashionable nowadays, but because it’s who we are; it’s our unique history, our ancestral roots ... it helps us even today as to where we should be going,” said Singleton-Prather, a gifted storyteller and knowledgeable ancestral teacher.\r\n\r\nSome notable sites visited include the Harriet Tubman Bridge and the Frampton House Plantation. While on location at these historic sites, Singleton-Prather gave an account of Tubman’s heroic deeds and her life in Union-occupied Beaufort County. Attendees learned about the role of the Frampton House Plantation during the civil war. There were two Frampton houses. Union Troops burned the first and the second was rebuilt in 1868. Today, the house is open to the public daily as the Lowcountry Visitors Center &amp; Museum.\r\n\r\nThe tour stopped at the Beaufort County National Cemetery to view the monument erected to honor the 174 Unknown Union Soldiers and the 25th Infantry Buffalo Soldier buried there. The tour concluded at Ly Benson’s Gallery and Studio located at 211 Charles Street in downtown Beaufort, which features African-American cultural exhibits from the Sea Islands.\r\n\r\nThe Gullah Traveling Theater experience instilled a sense of pride in the Class of 1974 about their Gullah/Geechee ancestral roots in the Sea Islands of Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThe combined BHS and BCHS 40th Year Class Reunion held four signature events for the nearly 150 Eagles and Dolphins in attendance. The BHS/BCHS Class of 1974 Gala was held on Friday, November 28 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaufort. Ms. Ervena Faulkner, former matriarch educator and columnist, was a guest speaker. She reflected on the students’ accomplishments over the past 40 years and the importance of giving back to our communities as a whole.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, November 29, after the Tour of the Lowcountry, a Jamboree Cookout was hosted at 3 p.m. at the Howard House of Penn Center, St. Helena Island, SC. Over 150 Eagles and Dolphins attended and reminisced about the “good ole’ days” while eating great soul food, talking and laughing for hours. The class reunion concluded with church service held at the New Covenant Fellowship Ministries located at 19 Covenant Drive in Laurel Bay, on Sunday, November 30.\r\n\r\nEvent Chairperson Cynthia Williams-Golson and Co-chairperson Cynthia Goethe, along with the other 40th Class Reunion planning committee members, did a wonderful job captivating the spirit of the Class of 1974 and making it a huge success for all in attendance.\r\n\r\n<i>Judy Powell Crawford is a native of Beaufort who specializes in the exploration of art, culture and history especially in the Lowcountry and surrounding areas. Contact her at geecheegirlwrites@gmail.com or call 843-271-8120</i>.\r\n<div></div>', 'Class is not out for BHS and BCHS Class of 1974', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'class-is-not-out-for-bhs-and-bchs-class-of-1974', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:32:23', '2014-12-12 01:32:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20266', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20269, 4, '2014-12-11 20:34:53', '2014-12-12 01:34:53', '<b>By Lee Scott</b>\r\n\r\nSoon after I moved to the area, I started my search for a new best friend with red hair. The reason for this endeavor was because ever since I was 5 years old, I have always had a best friend with red hair. I don’t know why. A part of me wonders if it wasn’t because of the old “I Love Lucy” shows with Lucy and Ethel. Those two were best buddies — one blonde and one redhead. But I have discounted that theory because I would not have known whether Lucy was a redhead or not since we only had a black and white TV at the time.\r\n\r\nIt all started with Vickie Adams, my first red headed girlfriend; then there was Marianne, then Lynn, then Libby and then Donna.  As I moved around as a child and then as an adult, the relationships with  redheads seemed to just happen without me trying.\r\n\r\nSo living in a new place, I found myself once again looking for a new best friend. Someone who likes to do the things I like to do. Someone with the same kind of  shared experiences. Someone who just  understands me.  Someone with red hair.\r\n\r\nWhen I talked to my husband about finding a best friend, he said, “I thought I was your best friend.”\r\n\r\n“You are my best male friend. It’s not the same,” I replied. Ask any woman.\r\n\r\nI do have my daughter who I call my life best friend.  She gets me!  We know every line of the movie “Steel Magnolias” and we can tell by each other’s tone of voice what kind of day the other is having. But she is not here, and regardless of how close we are, it is difficult for me to separate my maternal instinct totally from our friendship. She understands this more now since she has her own daughter.\r\n\r\nBut I have lived here in Beaufort for a while and I have had the opportunity to meet many interesting women.  The realization has come that I don’t have to have one RBFF (Redheaded Best Friend Forever). The  women I have met love the things they are doing and are willing to share their experiences with me. Each of them is unique. Some have children, and some don’t. Some like to travel, to read, volunteer, go to concerts or go boating.  These women have opened my eyes to so many things and provided me with a new insight in my search for a best friend. I don’t have to limit myself to one redheaded best friend. I have expanded the circle and found many new friends.\r\n<div></div>', 'Looking for a best friend', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'looking-for-a-best-friend', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:34:53', '2014-12-12 01:34:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20269', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20271, 4, '2014-12-11 20:36:21', '2014-12-12 01:36:21', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nLast week, I was fortunate enough to attend a sparkling wine tasting featuring four Champagnes and one California sparkling wine. The tasting let us sample some really good — and expensive — Champagnes, with the thought in mind that between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, most would want to share a good bottle with our spouse, family, fiancé, or whoever was deserving of buying such a bottle.\r\n\r\nBefore we go through the list of the five featured wines, a bit of review information might help to appreciate what we did get to taste, and why the bottles are so pricey — but worth the cost.\r\n\r\nChampagnes are all sparkling wines, but all sparkling wines are not Champagnes. Champagnes have to be made from grapes grown in the region, and the wines have to be made and bottled in the region. Most Champagnes are non-vintage, but rather blends of wines from several different years. Vintage Champagnes are not made every year. Based on the quality of the grapes in any one year, Champagne AC committee can declare a vintage. After that, it is up to each company if they want to make vintage wines for that year. Sometimes, like Clicquot, they choose not to in order to hold on to more wines to blend into their non-vintage Champagne, making it better. Sometimes, like in 2004, everyone has such great grapes they all make a vintage. Vintage Champagnes always cost more. They’re better and have stricter laws regulating their production and it takes longer for their producers to get paid for their work. Rosé Champagnes are always more expensive too.\r\n\r\nThe order of the tasting was determined by our hostess from the Moët-Hennessey company. Like any other wine tasting, it was lighter body to heavier body. With our wines, we tried different specific flavors, sauces or toppings, all on crispy French fries. It was from these pairings that we learned the most — including a wine that goes great with barbecue.\r\n\r\nThe first wine, <b>Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blanc,</b> was non-vintage. Blanc de Blanc means “white wine from white grapes,” and because the Champagne region only grows Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the only white grape is Chardonnay. So this Champagne is all Chardonnay. A lighter body style, definitely, but very complex. This wine is aged way beyond the legal minimums required by Champagne law, and this adds to its complexities. In fact, Ruinart is closer to vintage laws on this Champagne. With this wine we had lemon-basil flavors: Delicious! So, we have a wine that goes well with Asian flavors, including sushi, lemongrass, coriander and cinnamon. $59.99.\r\n\r\nNumber two was <b>Moët and Chandon 2006 Vintage Brut.</b> This vintage is the first time in many, many years that a vintage Moët was rated over 90 points, and it deserved every one of those points. Interestingly, this wine has a higher percentage of Chardonnay than is their usual. My thought was they learned something from the new blend and the high score?  We tasted truffle oil with this wine, a combination of earthy and delicacy and elegance. Chicken sautéed with mushrooms in a white wine (Chardonnay) sauce sounded really good. We were told, too, on the label for this Champagne, the cellar worker who riddles the bottles, by hand,  handwrote “2006” in chalk on every label. Then, each label was laminated to go onto a bottle. Nice touch for a very special Champagne. $67.99\r\n\r\nThe next wine, the stakes were raised, and so was the price, for the <b>Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin 2004 Vintage Brut.</b> “Veuve” is the French word for widow.  This company was built up by the widow Clicquot, who took over when her husband died, and later brought her nephew, from the Ponsardin side of the family, in with her. The widow was a contemporary of Dom Perignon, a real-life monk in monastery in Champagne. She was the “inventor” of the riddling rack — a device that lets the bottles lay on their sides and be twitched and rotated to move sediment down toward the neck of the bottle so that if can be removed more easily. The story is she dug out holes in her kitchen table and leaned it against a wall.  But, she was an extremely intelligent woman and an innovator in many ways. The 2004 vintage in the Champagne region was one of the very best in recent declared vintage years and the 2004 Clicquot is a long time favorite. (This will be my third Christmas Day with a bottle.) And, just like I do at home, we had Parmesan cheese to taste with this wine. Yum! $74.97\r\n\r\nThe fourth bottle featured the sparkling wine <b>Chandon Étoile Rosé.</b> (Just so you know, “étoile” is French for “star,” the house symbol at Moët and all their properties.) This wine is from California, Domaine Chandon. The mere fact that it holds its own in a line-up of four real Champagnes says everything. Étoile Rosé is non-vintage, made from 49 percent Chardonnay, 45 percent Pinot Noir and 6 percent Pinot Meunier. At Chandon, this bubbly is recommended with salmon, duck confit, foie gras, and other rich and elegant foods. Here in Beaufort we tasted it with tomato-based barbecue sauce, and, boy, we are the winners. From now on, pork, beef or chicken barbecue gets Étoile Rosé! But, this wine shows as an equal when tasted at the same time as Champagnes. At its price, $27.99, we can have it often. A new shining star.\r\n\r\nOur final wine was <b>Veuve Clicquot 2004 Vintage Rosé.</b> A totally elegant wine, clear and clean and crisp with layers of intense flavors — strawberries, cranberries, red apples. Technically, this is a better wine than our Étoile Rosé, but less affordable. A true holiday wine, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, any of the times we tend to think of drinking an exceptional bubbly. With this great wine, we tasted a soy-ginger sauce. At $84.99, not inexpensive, but one of the best.\r\n\r\nSo, the tasting was amazing. Even if you never would spend over a certain amount on a bottle, there are reasons why some just cost more than others. Once you do get a taste of some of them, you have a “yardstick” to measure all the others by. And that is exactly what happened with the Chandon Étoile Rosé. Surrounded by yardsticks, really pretty high yardsticks, it held its own, and then some.\r\n\r\nAlso, for years, we have heard that bubbles go with all meals, now we know that’s probably true. Maybe not one bubbly with every thing, but there are plenty of bubbles out there. All we have to do is love them and drink them.\r\n\r\nEnjoy!\r\n<div></div>', 'Five fabulous sparkling wines: Tasting paired bottles of bubbly with flavors and sauces', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'five-fabulous-sparkling-wines-tasting-paired-bottles-of-bubbly-with-flavors-and-sauces', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:36:21', '2014-12-12 01:36:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20271', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20273, 4, '2014-12-11 20:38:05', '2014-12-12 01:38:05', 'The Junior Service League of Beaufort, an organization of women committed to volunteerism, welcomes 22 new members for the 2014-15 league year. The 22 provisional members will join the league’s 39 active members to carry out the league’s service projects, signature projects and fundraisers.\r\n\r\n“We’ve got a great group of provisional members who are dedicated to helping our community,” league president Amanda Sutcliffe-Jones said. “These women are eager to participate in the league’s volunteer work as well as organize the league’s signature projects.”\r\n\r\nMembers in the Junior Service League of Beaufort volunteer weekly at both Citizens Against Domestic Abuse and the Child Abuse Prevention Association. Members also host an annual blood drive in the winter and a free prom dress boutique in the spring. The year culminates with the league’s annual barbecue in April, which raises funds the league then distributes to area organizations that help women, children and families. Members also participate in several social events throughout the league year.\r\n\r\n“We were able to donate more than $8,500 to area nonprofits last year through funds raised at our barbecue and provided about 75 girls with prom dresses through our prom dress boutique,” Sutcliffe-Jones said. “We look forward to another successful league year.”\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit www.juniorserviceleagueofbeaufort.org, email jslbft@yahoo.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JSLBFT.', 'Junior Service League of Beaufort welcomes new members', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'junior-service-league-of-beaufort-welcomes-new-members', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:38:05', '2014-12-12 01:38:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20273', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20275, 4, '2014-12-11 20:41:04', '2014-12-12 01:41:04', '[caption id=\"attachment_20276\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Bethlehem-Walk1-12-11.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20276\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Bethlehem-Walk1-12-11-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"The members of Cornerstone Christian Church, 2301 First Boulevard, Beaufort, performed the Bethlehem Walk on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. This was a walk thru interactive experience of what was happening on the streets of Bethlehem the night Christ was born.\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" /></a> The members of Cornerstone Christian Church, 2301 First Boulevard, Beaufort, performed the Bethlehem Walk on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. This was a walk thru interactive experience of what was happening on the streets of Bethlehem the night Christ was born.[/caption]', 'O Holy Night: Re-creating Bethlehem streets', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'o-holy-night-re-creating-bethlehem-streets', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:41:04', '2014-12-12 01:41:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20275', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20278, 4, '2014-12-11 20:41:54', '2014-12-12 01:41:54', 'The popular Books Sandwiched In (BSI) series, sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library (FOL), will return in January 2015 with local authors, well-known community leaders, journalists and world travelers lined up as presenters at this free event.\r\n\r\nWith a wide range of book selection and subject matter, including those by local authors, bestsellers and fascinating prizewinners, the series has attracted large audiences for the past 29 years.  Held at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Performing Arts, the series schedule also leaves time after each presentation for audience Q&amp;A.\r\n\r\n“The Books Sandwiched In series is sponsored by the Friends of the Beaufort Library as a community awareness event meant to introduce notable Beaufort characters and their interests in books and reading to a broad audience,” said FOL President Marilyn Harcharik.\r\n\r\n“As a volunteer charitable organization whose mission is to raise money for the library branches north of the Broad, we’re glad to be able to present this program without cost to the public, especially since the Library is operating under a drastically reduced budget.”\r\n\r\nAlthough the program starts at noon, doors open at 11:30 so that attendees can meet the presenter, chat with other book lovers and enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies.  Of course, donations are greatly appreciated. It is also a great time to become a “Friend” of the Beaufort County Library or renew your yearly membership.\r\n\r\nSponsors for this year’s event will be Palmetto Bluff, South State Bank, Stokes Brown Toyota, Verity &amp; Verity, the law firm of Gilley, Levin and Fisher and McDonalds of Beaufort Walmart, Shell Point and Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nAll BSI events take place at the USCB Center for Performing Arts, 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFor the complete list of presenters and Books Sandwiched In 2015 Calendar, visit FriendsOfTheBeaufortLibrary.com.', '2015 Books Sandwiched In Series announced', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2015-books-sandwiched-in-series-announced', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:41:54', '2014-12-12 01:41:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20278', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20280, 4, '2014-12-11 20:45:26', '2014-12-12 01:45:26', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nRichard Wagner’s fact-based story of the mastersingers centers around traditional song competitions that were held throughout Germany by medieval guilds. Craftsmen in principal cities formed singers’ guilds and admitted only those who successfully met the requirements of a song test governed by strict rules relating to rhyme, tune, and subject matter.  One of its most distinguished masters was Hans Sachs who lived in Nuremberg during the early part of the 16th century. A shoemaker by trade, he was also a poet of considerable renown.\r\n\r\nWith the “Mastersingers,” Wagner makes his finest connection with an audience through humor, noble sentiments, engaging characters and the richness of his music.\r\n\r\n<b>The principal cast:</b> Hans Sachs; Walther, a young knight; Pogner, a goldsmith; Eva, his daughter; Beckmesser, the town clerk; David, Sachs’s apprentice; and Magdalena, Eva’s nurse.\r\n\r\n<b>Act I: </b>Following a masterpiece overture — often heard as a symphonic number — the opera begins in the rear of a church in Nuremberg where Walther is trying to attract the attention of Eva. After the ceremonies, they meet and fall in love. When he learns that Eva’s hand will be given to the winning singer of the annual Mastersingers Festival, he quickly seeks admission to their guild. At their meeting, Walther fails to impress with his credentials, but is given a trial nevertheless. Beckmesser, also a suitor for Eva’s hand, is the pedantic “marker” of Walther’s faults against the rules, which he noisily chalks on a slate while he sings. With these violations and derision from the masters, Walther fails the test, impressing only Sachs who admires his considerable skills.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II: </b>It’s evening as Sachs brings his workbench onto the street. Eva approaches him asking him what went wrong with Walther’s song. Later Sachs overhears her and Walther planning to elope. The lovers hide when Beckmesser arrives to serenade Eva, assuming that she is at home. It’s a clumsy failure aided by Sachs who “marks” his many mistakes by hammering loudly upon a last. David, thinking that Beckmesser is serenading Magdalena, the woman he loves, storms out and proceeds to beat up the singer. This arouses the neighbors, resulting in a boisterous riot. Eventually, all return to their homes, leaving the street empty, except for the town watchman and the haunting sound of his horn.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III: </b>The next morning Walther sings to Sachs a song which came to him in a dream. Sachs, liking his expressive poetry, helps him shape it into a song suitable for the afternoon’s festival. Sachs plans a clever ruse, managing to get Walther’s poem into Beckmesser’s hands. Thinking that the words are Sachs’s, he feels certain that he will win the prize. In a meadow outside Nuremberg, Sachs sings a song for the crowd, followed by another dismal failure by Beckmesser, for which he blames Sachs. Sachs defends the poem, and then calls upon the real owner of the song, Walther, who reveals its beauty and wins the prize, the hand of his beloved Eva.\r\n\r\nWith the likelihood of being challenged by opera aficionados, here are exceptional scenes worthy of special attention:\r\n\r\n<b>• Act I: Over many objections by the masters, Walther is allowed to perform his Trial Song</b> (“As spring cries out...”). It’s a spontaneous expression of his emotions with his voice rising higher and higher to an impassioned climax. But with so many prejudiced faults against him, he fails to qualify for the festival contest.\r\n\r\n<b>• Act II: The Cobbler’s Song/ Beckmesser’s Serenade.</b> Sachs performs a hearty tune about the cobbler’s art: “Jerum! Jerum!”, much to Beckmesser’s frustration nearby. Moments later, Beckmesser begins his bungling song with his lute: “I see the dawning daylight...” as Sachs hammers away on the last. Of all the comic moments in the opera, this one wins the ‘prize’ as Sachs bangs away on Beckmesser’s flow of faults. What makes Beckmesser’s song so good is how bad it is. It’s burlesque, opera style.\r\n\r\n<b>Act III: The Sachs/Walther Duet,</b> a delightful stretch of melody, beginning with their discussion about the appeal of romantic music, after which Sachs coaches him in the art of winning the contest. Then with a great  finish, Sachs is deeply moved by Walther’s Dream Song, which later becomes the heart of his winning Prize Song. The Quintet. The magical moment of the opera begins with Eva’s “Dazzling as the dawn.” It quickly becomes a ‘thinks’ piece as Sachs and the two couples (Walther/Eva and David/Magdalena) express their own thoughts harmoniously. A memorable five minutes! Walther’s Prize Song  (“Morning was gleaming...”) in all its glory, this time to perfection. It’s one of opera’s great tenor moments, but not heard often enough to assure its rightful place. [Running time: 4:20, excluding intermissions].\r\n\r\nJames Levine returns to conduct this comedy for the first time in eight years. Johan Reuter as Sachs, Johan Botha as Walter, and Annette Dasch as Eva  lead a superb international cast.\r\n\r\n<b>This performance begins at noon on Saturday, Dec. 13. Adults $20; OLLI members $18; Students $10. Order at www.centerforethearts.com. USCB Center for the Arts is located at 801 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Call 843-521-4145.</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'The Met Live in HD at USCB Center for the Arts: Wagner presents ‘Mastersingers of Nuremberg’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-live-in-hd-at-uscb-center-for-the-arts-wagner-presents-mastersingers-of-nuremberg', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:45:26', '2014-12-12 01:45:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20280', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20282, 4, '2014-12-11 20:46:05', '2014-12-12 01:46:05', '<b>• Christmas Party at the Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort</b><b>:</b> Put a star on your tree and celebrate new art on Friday, December 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Charles Street Gallery. They are honoring their artists, Joan Templer, Jim Rothnie, Carol Henry, Lynn Brown, Sharon DeAlexandris, Cabell Heyward, Priscilla Merrick Coleman, Gary Geboy, Alexandra Sharma, Sue Munson, Betsy Chaffin, Robert Steinmetz, Sharon Hardy, Cynthia Zeiss, Sharon Fooshee, and Jorg Schmeisser. Call 843-521-9054, visit online at www.thecharlesstreetgallery.com or in person at 914 Charles Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<b>• Fellowship Concert Choir Annual Christmas Concert: </b>Fellowship Concert Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert with familiar Christmas spirituals with a new twist and some other surprises at Springhill AME Church, 10 Paige Point Road, Sheldon, on Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>• USCB Festival Series Concert:</b> The Sunday, Dec. 14 program features two works of ethereal beauty by Baroque composers Heinrich Biber and Johann Sebastian Bach. Host and cellist Edward Arron is joined by two other Juilliard trained, internationally acclaimed artists: Violinist Colin Jacobson and violist Nicholas Cords. Both are touring members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, founding members of the Brooklyn Rider string quartet, and soloists with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Chicago Symphony. Tickets are available at www.uscb.edu/festivalseries or 843-208-8246. The USCB Center for the Arts on 801 Carteret Street opens at 4 p.m. on the day of the show, and the concert begins at 5 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>• Sing and Ring Noel:</b> Join a community musical celebration of the season that will feature the Covenant Choir, the Steeple Sounds Handbell Choir, youth and children’s bell choirs, keyboardists, and Community Carol Singing on December 14 at 3 p.m. at The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles St. Contact Melanie Williams, mwilliams@bcob.org or 843-252-4104.\r\n\r\n<b>• “Goin’ Down the River” Book Signing at McIntosh Books:</b> Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 843-524-1119 or go to www.garrity.com.\r\n\r\n<b>• Katie McAllister</b> will be singing jazz, blues and Christmas favorites at Low Country Produce Market &amp; Cafe, 302 Carteret Street, Beaufort on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>• ‘Miracle in Bedford Falls’:</b> The University of South Carolina Beaufort and Beaufort Theatre Company will present a holiday themed production with “Miracle in Bedford Falls” on December 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 21 at 3 p.m. Frank Capra’s 1946 film for Paramount “It’s a Wonderful Life” is given a fresh and creative adaptation with “Miracle in Bedford Falls.” The stage production follows the same story line with the same familiar lines from the screenplay. In the production as found in the screenplay George Bailey, the genial Bedford Falls businessman who, in the depths of despair, discovers with the help of his guardian angel Clarence that his life gives meaning to the lives of those around him. “This show is appropriate for any age and can certainly be enjoyed by a multi-generational audience. It is truly a special opportunity to enjoy an evening with family, on and off stage,” says Debra Charlton the director. Tickets can be ordered online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Ticket are adults, $25; Seniors, $20; Students, $15.\r\n\r\n<b>• The ARTworks holiday gift gallery</b> will be open until December 23 featuring crafts and small artworks from local artists including hand knit or hand-dyed scarves, art prints, note cards of pen and ink drawings, purses, wall hangings, glass ornaments, ceramic pieces, and scrimshaw style drawings on oyster shells. ARTworks is located at in the Beaufort Town Center shopping center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, next to OMNI and BiLo.', 'Arts Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-notes-12', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:46:05', '2014-12-12 01:46:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20282', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20284, 4, '2014-12-11 20:47:16', '2014-12-12 01:47:16', 'The Beaufort Academy girls basketball team fell just short of landing in the win column in its latest outing Monday, Dec. 8. Forced to play shorthanded in the backcourt, Beaufort Academy dropped a one-point decision to host Charleston Collegiate, 23-22.\r\n\r\nAs a result, Beaufort Academy slipped to 0-3.\r\n\r\nAnna Dyer and Allison Alvarez led the Eagles with eight points apiece.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy remained in the loss column after dropping back-to-back games in the Warhawk Classic, a season-opening tournament held last week.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles will compete in the Coca-Cola Classic tournament, scheduled for Thursday and Friday.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy is slated to host Faith Christian for a home opener on Dec. 15.', 'Beaufort Academy suffers one-point loss at Charleston College', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-suffers-one-point-loss-at-charleston-college', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:47:16', '2014-12-12 01:47:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20284', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20286, 4, '2014-12-11 20:48:02', '2014-12-12 01:48:02', 'The Beaufort High girls basketball team notched its first win in the 2014-15 season, defeating Estill 50-36 on Saturday, Dec. 6.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort High improved to 1-2.\r\n\r\nKaitlin Hamilton, a proven scorer, paced Beaufort High with a game-high 18 points.\r\n\r\nThe Fighting Gators struggled to keep up with Beaufort High’s leading scorer. Hamilton also managed to get other teammates involved on the offensive end during the early-season contest.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High limited Estill to 15 points after intermission.\r\n\r\nEstill fared well throughout the first half and took a hard-fought 21-20 lead into halftime.\r\n\r\nExcelling defensively and offensively after the break, Beaufort High forced Estill into committing numerous turnovers and scored points off the opposing team’s miscues.\r\n\r\nBre Hayward-White accompanied Hamilton in double figures, adding 12 points for the Eagles in the victory.\r\n\r\nBeaufort High landed in the win column after dropping back-to-back games to Bluffton and Battery Creek. Bluffton beat the Eagles 51-26 in a season-opener on Tuesday, Dec. 2.', 'Beaufort High School girls beat Estill for first win', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-girls-beat-estill-for-first-win', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:48:02', '2014-12-12 01:48:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20286', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20288, 4, '2014-12-11 20:49:01', '2014-12-12 01:49:01', 'Host Battery Creek defended its home gym floor last Friday night, edging familiar foe Beaufort High 66-64 in a boys high school basketball game.\r\n\r\nThe win allowed Battery Creek to move to 2-0. Beaufort High dropped to 1-1 after the loss.\r\n\r\nFour Battery Creek players reached double figures in the scoring column. Devontae Wilson scored 18 points for the Dolphins. Adonis Williams netted 15 points, Markell Smalls contributed 14 and Christian Brown netted 11 for the Dolphins. Eric Freeman delivered six points and Jaffrey Darden two.\r\n\r\nThree Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column. Jawan Mack led Beaufort High with a game-high 20 points. Otis McClain contributed 13 points and Ryle Owens netted 12 for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nMonty White also scored eight points, Matt Garay scored five points, Devin Stedman netted four, and Flint Wright tossed in two for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek and Beaufort High boys’ basketball teams met as part of a doubleheader. In a girls high school basketball game played between the two rival schools, Battery Creek topped Beaufort High 46-35.\r\n\r\nTaquasia Lampkin scored a game-high 15 points to lead Battery Creek past rival Beaufort High 46-35 in an early season game. With the win, Battery Creek moved to 2-0.\r\n\r\nThe Dolphins outscored Beaufort High 17-6 in the third quarter.\r\n\r\nLampkin was the only Battery Creek player to reach double figures. Battery Creek, however, enjoyed a balanced offensive effort en route to the win.\r\n\r\nEricka Alston and Brianna Tolbert netted nine points apiece for the Dolphins, and Elizabeth Ford followed, adding eight points for Battery Creek.\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort High players reached double figures in the scoring column as Naijuia Moyd scored 11 points and Mattie Hibbs added 10. Monique Jones and Bre Heyward-White chipped in six points apiece for the Eagles.', 'Battery Creek boys, girls defeat Beaufort High in basketball', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'battery-creek-boys-girls-defeat-beaufort-high-in-basketball', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:49:01', '2014-12-12 01:49:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20288', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20290, 4, '2014-12-11 20:49:43', '2014-12-12 01:49:43', 'Five Beaufort County teachers have earned the prestigious National Board certification, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.\r\n\r\nAdding five new teachers increased the district’s overall total to 150 National Board Certified teachers — about 9 percent of its teaching force.\r\n\r\n“This is a difficult process to complete, there’s no doubt about that,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “It’s long, it’s demanding, and it requires teachers to closely analyze and evaluate their teaching strategies.  And when teachers improve their classroom instruction, students win.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort’s newest National Board Certified teachers are:\r\n\r\n• Nicole Bossak (Coosa Elementary)\r\n\r\n• Jenna Ehmann (Riverview Charter)\r\n\r\n• Donna Lorenz (M.C. Riley Elementary)\r\n\r\n• Janet Miscavage (Pritchardville Elementary)\r\n\r\n• Samantha Szwak (Hilton Head Island Middle).\r\n\r\nStatewide, 136 new National Board Certified teachers brought the state’s total to 8,820, ranking South Carolina third in the nation after North Carolina and Florida.\r\n\r\nA research study by the National Research Council of the National Academies found that the NBPTS advanced teacher certification program has a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention and professional development. The NRC study found that students taught by National Board Certified Teachers make higher gains on achievement tests than students of non-board-certified teachers.\r\n\r\nAcross the country, most states provide salary incentives and cover the cost for teachers who pursue and achieve national certification. In Beaufort County, nationally certified teachers earn a $1,334 annual bonus, in addition to the annual bonus paid by the state for the 10-year life of the certificate.\r\n\r\nCertification candidates undertake a two-part process that lasts one to three years.  It requires them to reflect on their classroom practices, their understanding of subject material and their preparation techniques. In addition to preparing a portfolio with videotapes of classroom teaching, lesson plans, student work samples and reflective essays, teachers must complete assessment center exercises based on content knowledge to prove not only that they have mastered the subjects they teach, but also that they know how to teach them.', 'Five teachers earn National Board certification', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'five-teachers-earn-national-board-certification', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20290', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20292, 4, '2014-12-11 20:51:04', '2014-12-12 01:51:04', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\nOver the years, as I have learned about bioenergetics, pain/stress/energy management, quantum science and vibrational medicine, I have come to the conclusion that it’s all simply magic, defined as “an extraordinary power from a supernatural source.”\r\n\r\nThe four statements that make up the foundation of how I live and coach are:\r\n\r\n1. Everything is energy, including you and me,\r\n\r\n2. Every single thing is designed in perfection,\r\n\r\n3. We create our own reality through the vibration of our thoughts, words and deeds,\r\n\r\n4. The power of “all that is” is the same power as the Divine. And, taking it even deeper, inside the smallest particle known to man is nothing but pure light essence that is measured as the vibrational equivalent to “love” which happens to also be the power of “all that is” which has many names, including God. God is light, God is love, God is the ultimate power, God is creation, etc.  Even in its smallness, it’s bigger than our human linear mind can even fathom, yet we all know it deep inside because it is encoded in our DNA, our subconscious, the Bible, our soul perspectives and even our thoughts to ultimately create our daily reality of health, relationships, choices and behaviors. It’s so simple even in all its magnificent complexity.\r\n\r\nAs you try this little experience, check in and feel how it lands in your body and mind. Make an “O” with the thumb and forefinger of each hand, keeping them several inches apart. These circles represents the energy fields surrounding the egg and the sperm that came together to grow you, making your spine, kidneys, finger nails, etc.  Begin bringing the two energy fields closer together until their fields begin to interconnect. Stop as soon as you see the light between the circles. Now, just imagine the magnificent spark, like two wires or maybe stars coming together which then connects those two perfect cells that knew exactly what do to create YOU right on schedule. Magic ... by design! Did you feel a spark ignite anywhere in your body?\r\n\r\nAs electromagnetic beings, everything within and around us is ignited by a spark of some form that creates a connection for something remarkable to happen, like the ability to scratch our nose, blink, heal a wound or to feel love.   In our body, these sparks are called electrical impulses, synapses, neuro transmitters, and they ignite to activate communication within all parts of us — including our muscles, organs, glands, the brain and spine and our heart — all without us having to tell it to, at least not with our conscious mind. These sparks are automatic; it’s the vibration of the spark that determines how well our system is communicating. Greater vitality ignites a greater spark ultimately enhancing communication within the system, creating greater health and happiness.\r\n\r\nOne way to support the magic is simply noticing what is going on within and around us and making conscious choices about what we put into our mind and body that will enhance the sparks. Simply being in awe of the magnificence on a regular basis allows those sparks to really ignite, creating even more magic ... by design.\r\n\r\nSo, take some time to pause and just watch a bird fly or a tree sway in the wind, notice the twinkle in someone’s eye when they laugh, feel your feet as you walk along the pavement or barefoot in the grass, see how wide your face stretches when you smile, stare at the sky and imagine what it would feel like to fly, feel your breath in every crevice of your body or truly allow yourself to open your heart to receive love. Simply notice how many magical moments you have in an hour, day, week or month, and before you know it, you can’t experience life any other way.\r\n\r\nLive Awake ... Have Fun!\r\n\r\n<i>Martha O’Regan, is Your ‘B.E.S.T. Life’ Coach, supporting you in accessing your magic with the work of Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique and Vibrational Coaching. Contact 843-812-1328 or yourbestlifecoach28@gmail.com to discover just how easy it can be to create change in your life.  www.yourbestlifecoach.net.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'It’s simply magic ... by design!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-simply-magic-by-design', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:51:04', '2014-12-12 01:51:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20292', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20294, 4, '2014-12-11 20:51:47', '2014-12-12 01:51:47', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital once again has earned the prestigious Pathway to Excellence designation in recognition of its nurse-friendly work environment.\r\n\r\n“It’s a really big deal to be a Pathway to Excellence hospital,” said Karen Carroll, Beaufort Memorial’s chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. “It substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses and identifies best places to work.”\r\n\r\nBMH was the first South Carolina hospital to achieve the designation in 2011. To remain a Pathway to Excellence hospital, you have to reapply every three years. Only 119 hospitals in the country currently hold the Pathway to Excellence title.\r\n\r\nEstablished in 2007 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the national program was developed to improve both the quality of patient care and the professional satisfaction of nurses by improving the workplace environment.\r\n\r\n“When nurses feel empowered, satisfied and engaged, they perform better,” Carroll said. “And it goes beyond just nurses. Many of the standards required to earn the designation affect all of our employees.”\r\n\r\nIn May, the hospital submitted a 1,860-page report to the ANCC, providing the organization with evidence BMH has continued to meet the 12 rigorous standards essential to creating a healthy workplace for nurses. As part of the extensive review process, nurses were asked to respond to a confidential online survey verifying the hospital follows the prescribed practices and policies.\r\n\r\nTo meet the requirements of the ANCC, 51 percent of all RNs and LPNs in the hospital had to complete the questionnaire. BMH had 73 percent participation. At least 75 percent of the responses had to be favorable to earn the Pathway to Excellence designation.\r\n\r\nEarning the distinction — and maintaining it — is no small feat. It took a team effort to complete the lengthy application.\r\n\r\n“Since we applied three years ago, they’ve tightened the standards and raised the bar,” said nurse Susie Roos, who spearheaded the reapplication effort for BMH. “They increased the amount of evidence we are required to provide them by 30 percent.”\r\n\r\nRoos and her team spent months preparing the nearly 2,000-page report.\r\n\r\n“Now that we’re on this pathway, it self-perpetuates,” Roos said. “This time around, we had a plethora of evidence.”\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Beaufort Memorial Hospital, visit www.bmhsc.org. For information on job opportunities, click the “Careers” tab.\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital retains Pathway  to Excellence designation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-retains-pathway-to-excellence-designation', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:51:47', '2014-12-12 01:51:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20294', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20296, 4, '2014-12-11 20:52:52', '2014-12-12 01:52:52', '<b>Help identify suspects in armed robberies at Lady\'s Island Tiger Express</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects who robbed the Lady’s Island Tiger Express gas station in two separate incidents.\r\n\r\nJust before 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the store was robbed by a black male armed with a handgun. The suspect entered the store, brandished the weapon and demanded cash from the register. After being given an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store, leaving both of the clerks on duty uninjured.\r\n\r\nThe following night, Wednesday, Dec. 3, just before 11 p.m., the store would be robbed again, this time by three black males. The suspects went behind the front counter where they forced a male and a female employee to the floor and took the money from the register. One suspect struck the male employee in the head while another suspect frisked the female employee, stealing her phone from her pocket.\r\n\r\nThe female employee was then forced to the office where they demanded she open the safe, but she was unable to do so. The male employee was then ordered to try, but was also unable to open it. The male employee fought back, punching one of the suspects in the face, at which time they all fled the store on foot.\r\n\r\nAs the suspects fled to the parking lot, a customer was approaching the store. The customer immediately ran back to his vehicle to call 911, at which time he was approached by one of the suspects who presented a handgun and ordered him to drop his phone. The suspect took the customer’s phone and car keys and fled the area.\r\n\r\nThe male employee sustained a minor head injury for which he refused medical treatment. Neither the female employee, nor the customer sustained any injuries.\r\n\r\nAt this time, it is unknown if the two robberies are connected. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding these robberies to contact Sgt. A. Zsamar at 843-255-3408, Cpl. B. Disbrow at 843-255-3407, or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Port Royal man arrested for child porn</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Sheriff’s Office investigators have arrested a Port Royal man for allegedly sharing electronic images depicting children engaged in sexual acts.\r\n\r\nJohn Joseph Charette, Sr., 67, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 2, following the execution of a search warrant at his Port Royal home. He has been charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, however, additional charges are likely pending as the investigation progresses.\r\n\r\nOn November 24, investigators received information that a computer associated with an account at 1606 Edinburgh Ave had uploaded suspected child pornography to an online file-sharing program. A search warrant was secured and was executed this morning at the home.\r\n\r\nThe file in question, along with multiple other images of a similar nature, were found on Charette’s computer at the residence. All the collected materials are being reviewed and analyzed to determine any appropriate additional charges, and may then be sent to the SC Attorney General’s Office for further examination.\r\n\r\nThe investigation continues and further details may be released as they become available.', 'News Briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-97', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:52:52', '2014-12-12 01:52:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20296', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20298, 4, '2014-12-11 20:53:39', '2014-12-12 01:53:39', 'The Burton Fire District’s Firefighter and Fire Officer of the year were announced at the fire district’s annual awards banquet last weekend. The awardees were nominated by their peers.\r\n\r\nBurton Fire District’s Firefighter of the Year was Johnny Wynn. Johnny has been with the fire district since 1992 and is one of the most respected and senior members of the department. A private contractor when off duty, Johnny has saved the fire district and the tax payers hundreds of thousands of dollars applying his personal skills for station repairs and upgrades. Among the many recognitions Johnny has received over the years was that of saving the life of a child who drowned in 2010.\r\n\r\nBurton’s Fire Officer of the Year was John Ireland. John has been with the fire district since 2007 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2011. Prior to joining the district, John served as a firefighter in the Marine Corps earning the Global War on Terrorism medal. John is assigned to the rural Gray’s Hill fire station where he is often in charge of emergency scenes and making critical decisions for several minutes without assistance. Among John’s accomplishments was his assistance in delivering a 28 week premature baby while en route to MUSC. John was able to revive and stabilize the infant before handing the baby girl off to doctors.\r\n\r\nBurton Fire District Fire Chief Harry Rountree highlighted the more than 3,300 emergency calls and 81 structure fires the district responded to this year as testament to the men and women serving in its ranks. “Firefighter Wynn and Lt. Ireland are a reflection of the caliber people in our department and the excellent services we provide. I am proud of them both.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Burton Fire Department awards firefighter and officer of the year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-fire-department-awards-firefighter-and-officer-of-the-year', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:53:39', '2014-12-12 01:53:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20298', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20300, 4, '2014-12-11 20:55:43', '2014-12-12 01:55:43', 'An almost certain tragedy was averted in Grays Hill late Saturday morning, Dec. 6, as a smoldering fire in a family home was discovered and extinguished before injures or worse could happen.\r\n\r\nBurton firefighters received a call for a possible house fire just before 11 a.m. on Conestoga Loop in Grays Hill. Firefighters arrived on scene to discover a smoldering mattress in the yard of a mobile home.\r\n\r\nThe mattress fire was started by a 3 year old child playing with a lighter. The child’s older siblings discovered the small fire and dragged the mattress outside where firefighters completed the extinguishment. The home did not have any working smoke detectors.\r\n\r\nDamages were minor and no injuries were reported.\r\n\r\nBurton fire officials state a definite tragedy was in the making as an all too common chain of events were taking place — a child with access to a lighter, a home with children, and no working smoke detectors. Burton firefighters provided the family with two smoke detectors before leaving the scene.\r\n\r\nBurton Firefighter Alex Murray warns residents about the dangers of the approaching holiday.\r\n\r\n“Homes have extra guests, things get hectic, people get easily distracted, and that’s when something gets missed or overlooked and a tragedy occurs,” stated Murray. “Take this time to check your smoke detectors, put matches and lighters out of reach of children, and mount an ABC fire extinguisher in a location in your home where all family can easily reach it.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20301\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Burton-Fire-Photo_Fire-Conestoga_120614.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20301\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Burton-Fire-Photo_Fire-Conestoga_120614-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A fire in a mattress started by a 3 year old playing with a lighter was discovered and removed from a home in Grays Hill today before serious damage or injuries could result. Firefighters warn about the dangers of the approaching holiday.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> A fire in a mattress started by a 3 year old playing with a lighter was discovered and removed from a home in Grays Hill today before serious damage or injuries could result. Firefighters warn about the dangers of the approaching holiday.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<div></div>', 'Holiday tragedy averted by firefighters', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holiday-tragedy-averted-by-firefighters', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:55:43', '2014-12-12 01:55:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20300', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20303, 4, '2014-12-11 20:57:11', '2014-12-12 01:57:11', '<b>By Susan Stone</b>\r\n\r\nTake a break from weeding this month and deck the halls! We have beautiful greenery to choose from. Not only can you add holly to your arrangements and wreaths for the holidays, you have a plethora of choices.\r\n\r\nJuniper, boxwood, palm, cedar, magnolia and pine add a touch of the Lowcountry to any holiday decoration. You can spray paint them as well to add a little color to your arrangements. Seed pods and grasses are excellent choices as well. And don’t forget shells — oyster and clam shells are perfect for making angel ornaments for the crafty decorator. Or just simply add starfish to your garlands and trees for that coastal look.\r\n\r\nThere is little to do in the garden for the next two months, unless you have winter crops. Harvesting and replanting continue year round for the food growers. And if you have stubborn scale and mealy buy on your evergreens, this is the time of year to treat with dormant oil. Other than that, just keep your gardens hydrated to protect against frost damage and enjoy some time off.\r\n\r\nOver the year, I have published some recipes for natural bug repellent, weed killer and the like. Just in case you missed some of them, here they are:\r\n\r\n<b>N</b><b>atural Bug Repellent:</b>\r\n\r\n• 1 oz. Cinnamon Leaf Oil (approx. $6 on Amazon.com)\r\n\r\n• 8 oz. Witch Hazel\r\n\r\nMix and spray. For No-See-Um’s, mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas and biting fly. (Please test for sensitivity to the cinnamon. Never use undiluted.)\r\n\r\n<b>Natural Weed Killer</b>\r\n\r\n• 1 gallon White Vinegar\r\n\r\n• 1 cup Pickling Salt\r\n\r\n• 1 cup Cheap Dish Soap\r\n\r\nMix in a pump sprayer. (Be selective, it will kill anything green!)\r\n\r\n<b>Powdery Mildew, Rust &amp; other Funguses:</b> Our beloved Crepe Myrtles and roses are very susceptible to powdery mildew. Early detection and treatment are vital. Milk and buttermilk can be an effective remedy if caught early. Simply use full to half strength (can be mixed with water) and sprayed every 7-10 days. Compost Tea has the same effect.\r\n\r\nMaking <b>Compost Tea</b> is very easy and doubles as a liquid fertilizer. Just like any other tea, steep in water (out in the sun is perfect), strain and use. You can add Blood Meal, Bone Meal and or Manure to the mix, set aside for a week to dissolve then pour a little over your plants each week. This is a perfect fertilizer for lawns too.\r\n\r\n<b>Garlic</b> is not only a good fungicide, but an excellent insecticide as well. You should know that like many insecticides, it is not selective. It will kill even the non-harmful or beneficial insects. To make a batch, I use about 10 cloves to a gallon of water. The garlic must be crushed and then steeped in the water (set in the sun), or use a blender to mix, then strain.\r\n\r\n<b>Fire Ants</b> can ruin any outdoor activity and drive your pets crazy. One simple and safe solution is to treat your lawn in the early spring with <b>Dried Molasses.</b> It is available in 50 lb. bags at your local feed and seed store. You simply spread it like a fertilizer with a lawn spreader. I don’t know why it drives them off; perhaps it puts them in a diabetic coma? But it seems to work.\r\n\r\nEnjoy some well-deserved time off and enjoy the harvests from your gardens.\r\n\r\nUntil next time, Happy New Year!\r\n\r\nFa la la la la, la la la la!\r\n\r\n<i>You may send Susan your questions and garden wisdom to theriverangel.ss@gmail.com</i>.', 'Deck the Halls with boughs of holly', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-holly', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:57:11', '2014-12-12 01:57:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20303', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20305, 4, '2014-12-11 20:59:32', '2014-12-12 01:59:32', 'Are you looking for a perfect holiday gift? Look no further than the ABLE Foundation’s 6th annual commemorative ornament, on sale now. Each year the ornament has a Lowcountry theme; this year’s ornament features a starfish.\r\n\r\nThe nonprofit ABLE Foundation supports services and programs assisting individuals with special needs. In recent years, ABLE’s efforts have gone toward funding a summer camp, called Camp Treasure Chest, for children of all ages with special needs. In the absence of Camp Treasure Chest, these children would likely not have a summer camp experience. Funds from the state for summer services have been virtually eliminated, and the camp is almost solely supported through local fundraising and grants.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20306\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Starfish-Ornament-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20306\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Starfish-Ornament-1-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"2014 Starfish Ornament \" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> 2014 Starfish Ornament[/caption]\r\n\r\nAll proceeds from the sale of ornaments — which can also be used as medallions — go to support Camp Treasure Chest.\r\n\r\nOrnaments are available at several locations in the greater Beaufort area, including:\r\n\r\n• Smiles by Wyles Dentistry, 27A Kemmerlin Lane, Lady’s Island\r\n\r\n• Budget Print, 510 Carteret Street, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• New Image Salon, 1615 Paris Avenue, Port Royal\r\n\r\n• Herban Marketplace, 1211 Newcastle Street, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL), Enrollment Services Office, Coleman Hall, Building 2, 921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Dawn Frank, CPA, 572 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island\r\n\r\n• Lulu Burgess, 917 Bay Street, Suite E, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Mango’s Fine Island Gifts and Apparel, 1 Tarpon Boulevard, Suite 103, Fripp Island\r\n\r\n• Offices of Disabilities and Special Needs Dept., 100 Clear Water Way, Beaufort\r\n\r\nA limited number of ornaments from prior years are available from the Office of Disabilities and Special Needs. Contact ABLE at 255-6300.', 'ABLE Foundation ornament on sale', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'able-foundation-ornament-on-sale', '', '', '2014-12-11 20:59:32', '2014-12-12 01:59:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20305', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20311, 4, '2014-12-11 21:14:45', '2014-12-12 02:14:45', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek High School will once again support the FWDG Coat Drive that runs until December 31.  New or gently used coats and jackets, as well as caps are needed for all ages, male and female.\r\n\r\n• Toys for Tots: Sponsored by the MCJROTC and the SADD Club. Any new, unwrapped toy for ages 1 to 12 can be dropped off in the MCJROTC office or in Mrs. Grooms’ office by December 16.  Board games, school supplies, stuffed animals, and puzzles are good items. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Ganas at 322-5606 or Mrs. Grooms at 322-5580.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• During the month of December, BA will once again partner with FWDG (Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery) for the annual Coat Drive.  Donations are being collected at school until Dec. 19.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• As the temperature drops and thoughts turn to celebrations of the holidays,  Beaufort High School Voices has just the thing to set the mood.  Join us on December 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Beaufort High for the annual Winter Concert.  This year’s winter concert will feature much loved favorites of the season as well as a performances from “Frozen” that are sure to warm the heart.  This family friendly concert features the talented young performers of the Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, and InnerVoices.  Tickets for this fun filled evening are $7 at the door or $5 with the donation of canned goods or an unwrapped toy to benefit local charities. For more information, contact Jordan Norris, Choir Director, at 843-322-2000, Jordan.norris@beaufort.k12.sc.us.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20312\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-LIES-Beta.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20312\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/School-LIES-Beta-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Lady’s Island Elementary School has the first Junior Beta Program in Beaufort County. On December 3, parents, students, and staff members at LIES gathered to honor 23 outstanding students. There were 15 fourth graders and 8 fifth graders who were inducted in Junior Beta Club, a nationwide organization for 4th through 5th grade students. Its purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary school students.” To be a considered for Junior Beta Club a student must maintain an A or A-B average in all academics subjects and display good character. Fourth grade recipients were Kira Atwater, Lillian Carr, Derrick Coaxum, Shania Gilyard, Samantha Hefty, Savion Isom, Travis Johnson, Asia Kongkiat, Layla Love, John Lubkin, Mason Mingledorff, Kemani Nixon, Daniel Nobre, Dion Smith, and Corey Stevens. Fifth grade recipients were Hunter Ardoin, Bailey Herron, Regan Hill, Alyssa Hines, Nash Mills, Elisette Sinor, William Tate, and Sydney Zalatimo. Pictured above are Junior Beta Club members who were present, Assistant Principal Mrs. Smith; Sponsor and School Counselor Ms. Newton; and Mrs.DiOrio, co-sponsor and Gifted and Talented instructor.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Lady’s Island Elementary School has the first Junior Beta Program in Beaufort County. On December 3, parents, students, and staff members at LIES gathered to honor 23 outstanding students. There were 15 fourth graders and 8 fifth graders who were inducted in Junior Beta Club, a nationwide organization for 4th through 5th grade students. Its purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary school students.” To be a considered for Junior Beta Club a student must maintain an A or A-B average in all academics subjects and display good character. Fourth grade recipients were Kira Atwater, Lillian Carr, Derrick Coaxum, Shania Gilyard, Samantha Hefty, Savion Isom, Travis Johnson, Asia Kongkiat, Layla Love, John Lubkin, Mason Mingledorff, Kemani Nixon, Daniel Nobre, Dion Smith, and Corey Stevens. Fifth grade recipients were Hunter Ardoin, Bailey Herron, Regan Hill, Alyssa Hines, Nash Mills, Elisette Sinor, William Tate, and Sydney Zalatimo. Pictured above are Junior Beta Club members who were present, Assistant Principal Mrs. Smith; Sponsor and School Counselor Ms. Newton; and Mrs.DiOrio, co-sponsor and Gifted and Talented instructor.[/caption]', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-86', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20311', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20314, 4, '2014-12-11 21:19:04', '2014-12-12 02:19:04', '<b>By Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nRecently, I had the pleasure of teaching a creative writing workshop at Lowcountry Montessori School for secondary students in the school’s immersion program.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20315\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Schools-Lowcountry-Montessori-Students.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20315\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Schools-Lowcountry-Montessori-Students-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Front row, from left: Avery Frier, Megan Wells, Sierra Weaver, Payton Utsey, Izzy Yeager and Natashe Solis. Back row, from left: Jade Hoff, Alex Clark, Chelsea Miley, Chloe McElveen and Sarah Webb.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Front row, from left: Avery Frier, Megan Wells, Sierra Weaver, Payton Utsey, Izzy Yeager and Natashe Solis. Back row, from left: Jade Hoff, Alex Clark, Chelsea Miley, Chloe McElveen and Sarah Webb.[/caption]\r\n\r\nEleven young girls, ages 12-15, practiced writing techniques and exercises to develop their skills at descriptive writing. At the end of the workshop, I gave the students instructions to write a short story in 300 words or less. The only direction was to write about a boat with four passengers and an event that occurred while the boat passed under the Richard V. Woods Memorial swing bridge in downtown Beaufort. The stories were diverse yet consistently graphic of our beloved coastal home.\r\n\r\nWhen I read the stories aloud after the 45-minute exercise, we all agreed that, given minimal direction, writers have the ability to create an infinite amount of situations and plots based on one constant. The invariable in this exercise was geographic location. Even though the stories were completely different, they were comparable in the description of the view surrounding the bridge.\r\n\r\nThese young girls expressed an impressive level of enthusiasm for writing. Thank you for an affirmation that creative minds yield open minds.\r\n\r\nThe Editor of The Island News, Pamela Brownstein, and I chose one short story to publish to congratulate an exceptional writer at Lowcountry Montessori School, Alex Clark.\r\n\r\n<b>Panic under a bridge</b>\r\n\r\nBy Alex Clark\r\n\r\n“I awoke one morning to see the beautiful colors in the sky. The oranges, reds and pinks filled my soul with comfort. I got up from my plush, comfortable bed and went outside to the helm. My sleep eyes wandered to the marsh where I saw my favorite bird, a Great Blue Heron. His soft, white chest feathers blew slightly into the breeze as he hunted for crabs in the soft, salty Lowcountry mud. I suddenly heard a rustle downstairs as my husband and two children awoke from their slumber. My nose was wonderfully aroused by the smell of coffee as my husband began to fry bacon.\r\n\r\nMy morning was finally starting to take action after my family and I ate breakfast. My husband, Sean, started to pull up the anchor while I got the sail ready, and my children, Autumn and Taylor, quietly played downstairs with our little dog, Tina. The wind gusted just enough to make us start moving. The breeze was chilly against my skin, but it kept our little boat moving just enough. We got closer and closer to our destination. All we had left to pass was a bridge.\r\n\r\nThe journey so far had been so much fun, and if we could just get passed the bridge, we’ll be there. As we neared the bridge, my heart began to beat harder and faster. My mind began to run with fear. The mast was too tall. But it was too late ... we couldn’t turn around. I got on the radio and tried to stay calm as I called the bridge operator, but I wasn’t fast enough.  My ears heard an awful crunch. It sounded terrible, like a thousand bones cracking at once. Panic struck, and I began to cry.\r\n\r\nThen I woke up.\r\n\r\nI awoke to those beautiful morning colors I knew so well. I was thankful that terrible dream was over, and I was safe in my relaxing little boat.”', 'Lowcountry Montessori students take creative writing workshop', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lowcountry-montessori-students-take-creative-writing-workshop', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20314', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20319, 4, '2014-12-11 21:25:36', '2014-12-12 02:25:36', 'On Thursday, December 4, Lifestyle Furniture Outlet held its grand opening and ribbon cutting, at 1800 Boundary Street, Beaufort, with the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lfo3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20320\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lfo3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"lfo3\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lfo1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20321\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lfo1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"lfo1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lfo5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20322\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lfo5-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"lfo5\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>', 'Lifestyle Furniture Outlet holds grand opening event', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lifestyle-furniture-outlet-holds-grand-opening-event', '', '', '2014-12-11 21:25:36', '2014-12-12 02:25:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20319', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20324, 4, '2014-12-17 21:45:34', '2014-12-18 02:45:34', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nDespite the construction that temporarily mars the parking lot and entrance to Burlap on Boundary Street, the restaurant remains a respite from the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20326\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0086.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20326\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0086-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Wonton wings\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Wonton wings[/caption]\r\n\r\nweary everyday routine with its cheery and clever decor, friendly staff and absolutely outstanding food.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch enjoyed some tasty little muffins with fresh marmalade, as well as homemade biscuits at the start of our meal. We drank our tea and water from Mason jars, and admired the color palate on the walls, as well as the light fixtures, which are also made from Mason jars.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20325\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0090.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20325\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0090-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Deviled egg trio\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Deviled egg trio[/caption]\r\n\r\nNext, we shared The Deviled Egg Trio, featuring classic deviled eggs topped with fresh crab and bacon; and the Wonton Wings — roasted shredded chicken, wrapped and fried and served with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese drizzle — which are incredible.\r\n\r\nElizabeth enjoyed her Blue Pecan Chop Salad made with diced grilled chicken, pecans, apples, cucumbers, blue cheese, and romaine tossed in SC Honey Balsamic dressing and topped with fried onions.\r\n\r\nNikki also really liked her salad, the Belle, with its savory mix of fresh spinach, grilled chicken, dried cranberries, grapes, apples, red onions in a SC Honey Vinaigrette, topped with a ball of pecan-coated goat cheese.\r\n\r\nThe presentation of Irene’s Shrimp &amp; Grits was beautiful, and also mouth-watering, with sauteed shrimp, ham and cream sauce over grits. We all sampled this version of the classic Southern dish, and agreed it was amazing.\r\n\r\nI tried the Turkey Burger, and it was ridiculously good. The juicy burger was topped with basil pesto, lettuce, tomato, and a giant slab of Gouda cheese on a brioche bun. The portion was huge, and after stuffing my face with all the starters, I brought half of it home to my husband who agreed it was delicious.\r\n\r\nWe also all shared a heaping plate of smoked meatloaf with whipped potatoes and green beans, and it was awesome.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20327\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0103.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20327\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0103-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Shrimp and grits\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Shrimp and grits[/caption]\r\n\r\nOwners Chris and Bethany Hewitt offer a fabulous selection of salads, burgers and Southern-inspired entrees that appeal to a variety of palates.\r\n\r\nBurlap is located at 2001 Boundary Street, Beaufort, on the side of the Quality Inn, and is open for lunch and dinner. Call 843-379-2288.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0094.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20355\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0094-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Turkey burger with gouda cheese and a side of homemade fries.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Turkey burger with gouda cheese and a side of homemade fries.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20357\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0099.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20357\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC_0099-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Belle Salad\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Belle Salad[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The big, bold, beautiful Southern dishes are the bomb at Burlap', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-big-bold-beautiful-southern-dishes-are-the-bomb-at-burlap', '', '', '2014-12-17 21:45:34', '2014-12-18 02:45:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20324', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20329, 4, '2014-12-11 21:39:03', '2014-12-12 02:39:03', 'Although Deb Libaire, president and operations manager of Little Red Dog Foundation, says she likes the direct nature of her organization (“It does one thing and does it well.”), Deb herself wears many hats at LDRF. In her more than four years with LDRF she’s handled clerical responsibilities, grant writing and fundraising in addition to her leadership duties.\r\n\r\n“I work with therapists, teachers, parents and caregivers on applications for specialized trikes,” says Deb. “I order the trikes after the recipient is assessed and measured and coordinate with the Beaufort Kiwanis Club volunteers who assemble them for us. Then we deliver them either to the therapist to fit the recipient or the school or directly to the new owner.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20330\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"282\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Profile-Deb-Libaire-family.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20330\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Profile-Deb-Libaire-family-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"Deb Libaire, left, and her husband Jack, with their three sons and their families. Deb is president of the Little Red Dog Foundation in Beaufort.\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" /></a> Deb Libaire, left, and her husband Jack, with their three sons and their families. Deb is president of the Little Red Dog Foundation in Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAlthough it might seem that she’s a one-woman show, Deb is quick to praise LDRF volunteers.\r\n\r\n“The Beaufort Kiwanis Club has a group of about 10 to 15 volunteers who put together more than 50 cycles each year. Some are very complicated and all are customized so it can be very time consuming, but they never say no,” she says. “Our treasurer, Nancy Hansen, handles all the finances, tax filings, bill paying, etc.; and our presidents emeriti, Anne Guthrie and Harriett Hilton, are always available for advice and input.”\r\n\r\nDeb is also grateful to the many Lowcountry private donors and foundations that help raise the funds for the cycles.\r\n\r\n“We have never said no to a qualified applicant to date and 100 percent of donations go to purchasing cycles.”\r\n\r\nThe Little Red Dog Foundation was started with a mission to create mobility and independence for the disabled. The organization provides specially equipped three-wheeled cycles for people who are mobility challenged. Use of the cycles can improve circulation, increase body strength, expand range of motion and improve endurance, all of which can lead to increased self-esteem and feelings of independence and accomplishment.\r\n\r\n“The most rewarding aspect of my job is seeing and hearing about the results of people using these trikes,” says Deb. “It affects their physical health and mental health. For example, children who are mobility impaired don’t have to be sidelined during gym. They can ride cycles, indoors or out, with or without assistance, depending on their limitations. Adults who are mobility impaired are able to regain some active freedom.”\r\n\r\nFollowing an accident last summer when Deb was unable to walk for a few months, she had firsthand experience of the many issues that people who are mobility challenged face every minute of every day.\r\n\r\n“It also reminded me of the enormous effort involved in caring for anyone with these limitations,” she says. “I hope that what LDRF does for children and adults who are mobility impaired also helps their caregivers.”\r\n\r\nBorn on Long Island, New York, Deb worked as an interior designer for more than 30 years in New York while also collecting and selling vintage costume jewelry. Her experience serving on Long Island boards for Planned Parenthood, Suffolk Hearing and Speech Center and The Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area prepared Deb for her work with LDRF.\r\n\r\nDeb and Jack, her husband of 44 years, started dating right after college. Jack is a sales agent for Wise Batten Inc. in Estill, SC. The couple moved to Beaufort eight years ago from New York.\r\n\r\n“We love the Lowcountry,” Deb says. “It feels like the old Long Island where we grew up on the water hunting, fishing and sailing. We also enjoy being around so many people with similar interests.”\r\n\r\nThey are parents to three grown children — Jardine Libaire, 41, lives in Austin, Texas, and is an author and works in public relations; Julien Libaire, 38, lives in Charleston, SC, and is an international stock trader; and Jake Libaire, 36, and wife Erin live in Charleston. Jake is a Development Manager and Erin teaches at Ashley Hall.\r\n\r\nDeb’s future goals are as focused as she says LDRF is. 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(20332, 4, '2014-12-11 21:50:55', '2014-12-12 02:50:55', 'A 60th birthday celebration for Dusty Conner turned into a surprise wedding when he and Brad Ballington were married Saturday night, December 6, at the Coosaw Point River Club. Officiated by Beaufort City Councilman Mike McFee, the couple’s marriage was witnessed by about 75 of their closest friends and family members. Guests arrived from as far away as New York, and all were encouraged to dress in white for the themed birthday party. The Sweet Grass Angels performed, and a special birthday song was written and performed by friend Corrie Frohnapfel. Photos by Captured Moments Photography.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20333\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"298\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06175.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20333\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06175-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"City Councilman Mike McFee officiates the wedding between Dusty Conner, left, and Brad Ballington, right.\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" /></a> City Councilman Mike McFee officiates the wedding between Dusty Conner, left, and Brad Ballington, right.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20334\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06201-Edit.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20334\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06201-Edit-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"All the guests dressed in white at the celebration for Dusty Conner and Brad Ballington.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> All the guests dressed in white at the celebration for Dusty Conner and Brad Ballington.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20335\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06246.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20335\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06246-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dusty Conner and Brad Ballington\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dusty Conner and Brad Ballington[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20336\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06223.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20336\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC06223-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Corrie Frohnapfel, left, plays guitar and performs a special birthday song for her friend Dusty, who turned 60.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Corrie Frohnapfel, left, plays guitar and performs a special birthday song for her friend Dusty, who turned 60.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>', 'A doubly special day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-doubly-special-day', '', '', '2014-12-11 21:50:55', '2014-12-12 02:50:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20332', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20338, 4, '2014-12-11 22:16:18', '2014-12-12 03:16:18', 'Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling held a reception at his home on Sunday, Dec. 7, for outgoing City Councilwoman Donnie Beer in recognition of all the hard work and service she has given the community. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20339\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0158.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20339\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0158-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"Donnie Beer, center, served as a Beaufort City Council member for many years.\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" /></a> Donnie Beer, center, served as a Beaufort City Council member for many years.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0112.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20340\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0112-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0112\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0120.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20341\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0120-300x242.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0120\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0153.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20342\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0153-300x216.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0153\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0139.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20343\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0139-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0139\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0164.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20344\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0164-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0164\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0184.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20345\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0184-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0184\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0134.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20346\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0134-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0134\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0213.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20347\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0213-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0213\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0115.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20348\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0115-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0115\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0165.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-20349\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0165-300x247.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0165\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0194.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-20350\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/RES0194-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"_RES0194\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" /></a>\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Reception honors Beer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'reception-honors-beer', '', '', '2014-12-11 22:16:18', '2014-12-12 03:16:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20338', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20359, 4, '2014-12-17 21:48:23', '2014-12-18 02:48:23', 'As newly elected Beaufort City Councilmen Phil Cromer and Stephen Murray formally started their jobs Tuesday, Dec. 9, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling praised outgoing council members Donnie Beer and Mike Sutton.\r\n\r\nBeer served on City Council for 24 years and lost her bid for re-election in November; Sutton stepped down due to his self-imposed two term limit.\r\n\r\n“The City of Beaufort could not have been served any better than by Donnie Beer and Mike Sutton,” Keyserling said. “We are a city of diversity, and they both touched the many people who live across the city, not just in their neighborhoods.”\r\n\r\nCromer is a former town administrator in Port Royal and Ridgeland while Murray is a Beaufort-born businessman and entrepreneur. They join Keyserling, Mike McFee and George O’Kelley on the five-member Beaufort City Council. Likely areas of focus in coming months will be hiring a new City Manager, addressing decades-old concerns about downtown parking, and launching the start of construction on the $30 million Boundary Street redevelopment.\r\n\r\nWhile acknowledging the excitement and opportunity ahead, Keyserling also wanted to take a moment to look back at what Beer and Sutton helped the city accomplish.\r\n\r\n“Donnie has a passion for civic engagement. She brought to City Council her many experiences and contacts our many non-profit organizations; she religiously attended the monthly neighborhood improvement council meetings; and she was particularly attentive to our local men and women in uniform and the base commanders.\r\n\r\n“Donnie single-handedly launched Beaufort’s annual September 11 remembrance ceremony and I hope she will continue to do this, and to be a liaison with the various groups around town who do so much good for the community,” Keyserling said.\r\n\r\nAs for Sutton, who served eight years on council, the mayor pointed to Sutton’s attention to detail.\r\n\r\n“Mike proved to be one of the most  methodical members I have ever seen on City Council. Not only did he examine, inside and out, every document, budget, resolution and study put before Council, but he assembled a thorough list of questions to be asked and he usually had practical suggestions for how to address difficult and complicated issues,” Keyserling said.\r\n\r\n“Mike’s career in the Coast Guard, his service as a Deputy Sheriff, and his experience as a downtown business owner and as a building contractor gave him unique insights into the need for collaboration, and for rules and regulations that were fair and easy to understand.\r\n\r\n“The city will miss them. I challenge them to stay engaged,” Keyserling said.\r\n\r\nFor her part, Beer deflected attention to her service on City Council and said the accomplishments were achieved by a strong City Council working closely with staff and the community.\r\n\r\n“It takes so many people to make something come together and be successful. As for Council’s achievements I would say it would be the redevelopment of Pigeon Point Park, improvements to the Waterfront Park, the combined neighborhood meetings, the Rails to Trails conversion of the old railroad line and building the City Hall and Police Department complex.\r\n\r\n“After serving for 24 years it is hard to remember all that has transpired over the years,” Beer said. “What I can say is that it has been an honor and privilege to have been allowed to serve the city that I love for so long.”\r\n\r\nBeer volunteers with the American Red Cross and frequently helped coordinate services to local families displaced by disasters such as house fires. In 2013 she was named Volunteer of the Year for the Lowcountry chapter of the American Red Cross.\r\n\r\nSutton said he’ll miss the back-and-forth with City Council members but expects to stay involved in helping shape Beaufort’s future.', 'Beaufort City Council loses two, gains two new', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-city-council-loses-two-gains-two-new', '', '', '2014-12-17 21:48:23', '2014-12-18 02:48:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20359', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20361, 4, '2014-12-17 22:02:50', '2014-12-18 03:02:50', 'Here are some tips to keep your home safe this holiday season, from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office:\r\n\r\n• Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave your house or apartment, even for a few minutes.\r\n\r\n• Don’t display holiday gifts where they can be seen from a window or doorway. Store gifts before you go away on a holiday trip.\r\n\r\n• If you go out for the evening, turn on lights and a radio or television so the house or apartment appears to be occupied.\r\n\r\n• If you take a holiday trip away from your home, have some interior lights activated by an automatic timer. Have a neighbor or family member watch your house, shovel new snow, pick up the mail and newspaper and park his or her motor vehicle in your driveway from time to time.\r\n\r\n• Participate in Operation Identification and mark your valuables with a unique identification number.\r\n\r\n• Be wary of strangers soliciting for charitable donations. They may attempt to take advantage of people’s generosity during the holidays. Ask for identification, how donated funds are used, if contributions are tax deductible, etc. If you aren’t satisfied with the answers, don’t give.\r\n\r\n• Immediately after the holidays, mark new gifts with an identification number and record new serial numbers.\r\n\r\n• Test your smoke detectors.\r\n\r\n• Use only fire resistant ornaments on a holiday tree and make sure electric lights are in good working order. Don’t leave the lights on overnight or when you are away from home.\r\n\r\n• If you have house guests, advise them of your security precautions and make sure they follow them.\r\n\r\n• Avoid leaving boxes from purchases (especially TV’s, VCR’s, computer, etc.) out on the curb for trash pickup.\r\n\r\n<b>Holiday Party Safety</b>\r\n\r\n• Have non-alcoholic beverages available for party guests.\r\n\r\n• Serve something to eat before serving alcoholic beverages. High protein foods stay in the stomach longer and slow absorption of alcohol into the system.\r\n\r\n• Have alternative transportation for intoxicated persons. Don’t let guests drink and drive.\r\n\r\nSeason’s Greetings!', 'Tips to keep your home safe this holiday season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tips-to-keep-your-home-safe-this-holiday-season', '', '', '2014-12-17 22:02:50', '2014-12-18 03:02:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20361', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20363, 4, '2014-12-18 01:23:52', '2014-12-18 06:23:52', '<b>Sheriff’s Office </b><b>investigates stolen ATM</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred early last Friday morning at an Okatie area convenience store.\r\n\r\nJust after 4 a.m. on Dec. 12, deputies responded to an activated alarm at the Enmark gas station (101 Commerce Place E). Upon arrival, it was immediately apparent that business had been burglarized.\r\n\r\nIn review of the surveillance footage, it was determined that two unknown black males had made entry to the store by prying open the front door. Once inside, the suspects removed the ATM, which they loaded into an SUV parked in front of the store.\r\n\r\nBoth suspects were wearing dark clothing with masks concealing their faces, and their vehicle appeared to be a dark colored GMC Yukon or Chevy Suburban.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to contact either Investigator PFC C. LaVan at 843-255-3313 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Robbery suspect facing additional charges</b>\r\n\r\nThe suspect arrested last week by Port Royal Police Department for a robbery outside a laundromat has been charged by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office in two additional incidents.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the Dec. 11 robbery outside Port Royal’s Suds City Laundromat, 30-year-old Andrew Lee Brown, Jr. has also now been charged with 2nd degree Assault and Battery, Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, and Attempted Kidnapping.\r\n\r\nBased on the similar suspect description provided by the victims in a series of violent encounters that occurred last week, investigators with both Port Royal Police Department and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office believed that they were looking for the same person. During the course of the ensuing investigations, Brown was positively identified in the Port Royal Suds City incident and the following two incidents:\r\n\r\n• Just after 6 a.m. last Wednesday, deputies met with a male victim at the Stop and Go Convenience Store (430 Parris Island Gtwy) who advised that he’d been approached by an unknown black male. The suspect had lewdly propositioned him, and when the victim declined, the suspect grabbed the victim’s genitals and fled the area in a dark colored pickup truck.\r\n\r\n• At approximately 6:30 a.m. the following morning, a male victim was walking his dog outside The Oaks at Broad River Landing (75 Riverchase Blvd) when he was approached by an unknown black male in a dark colored pickup truck. The suspect brandished a handgun and told the victim to let go of his dog and get into the suspect’s truck. The victim refused to comply and the suspect eventually gave up and drove away, leaving the victim unharmed.\r\n\r\nTwo additional, similar incidents that include a strong arm robbery at Shell Point Recreational Park and an attempted armed robbery in the area of Grober Hill Road and Parris Island Gateway remain under active investigation.\r\n\r\nAnyone with information is asked to contact either Investigator Sgt. C. Wilson at 843-255-3409 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort man sentenced for robbery</b>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, December 11th, 2014, a Beaufort County jury found Jujuan Andre Habersham guilty of armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and possession of a weapon by a person convicted of a crime of violence. The trial lasted two days. Judge Craig Brown sentenced Habersham to thirty years in prison.\r\n\r\nOn June 19, 2011, Habersham robbed two people at gunpoint in downtown Beaufort. The victims were leaving a restaurant and walking through the marina parking lot around 2:30 AM when Habersham approached and demanded their money and other belongings.\r\n\r\nHabersham fled and was located several days later in Hardeeville after using the victim’s stolen credit card. Upon arrest, he admitted to being present for the robbery but not being armed.\r\n\r\nHabersham’s prior convictions include strong arm robbery, four counts of forgery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, third degree assault and battery and possession of marijuana.\r\n\r\n“I am very pleased with the verdict,” Assistant Solicitor Mary Jordan Lempesis stated. “Beaufort County is a safer place with Jujuan Habersham behind bars.”\r\n\r\nHabersham is not eligible for parole. He must serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before he is eligible for release.\r\n<div></div>', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-98', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:23:52', '2014-12-18 06:23:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20363', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20365, 4, '2014-12-18 01:25:47', '2014-12-18 06:25:47', 'With the goal of improving Beaufort’s landscaped appearance while saving money, a proposed ordinance amendment asks city residents to mow and maintain public rights of way within the city limits.\r\n\r\nThe proposal states “it is reasonably the responsibility of owners or occupants to maintain their property up to the street line,” including any public right of way.\r\n\r\n“Beaufort already is known for its beauty, and we have the national magazine awards and local pride to show for that,” Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said. “What we are trying to do with this (proposed amendment) is find ways to keep our street rights of way even cleaner and more attractive.”\r\n\r\nWithin the Beaufort city limits there are about 194 miles of roads, including all the annexed areas and military installations.  This includes roads created by developers, federal, state, county, and city governments inside the city limits.\r\n\r\nOf those 194 miles of roads, only 11 miles — about 5 percent — formally belong to the city, said Isiah Smalls, Beaufort’s director of public works and facilities management.\r\n\r\n“What we are looking for is a way to make our city more visually appealing by asking our residents to help out with mowing the grass on public rights of way,” Smalls said. “This amendment doesn’t require additional landscaping or any special skills beyond using a lawn mower once in awhile. The potential savings to our city budget are pretty substantial.”\r\n\r\nUnder the current schedule, city crews or contractors mow every street in Beaufort four times annually. Gateways to the city and major thoroughfares — such as Boundary Street, SC 170 and Ribaut Road — are mowed weekly.\r\n\r\nThe ordinance amendment could eliminate or at least reduce the need to maintain the residential street landscaping, saving the city approximately $108,000 per year, Smalls said. If the ordinance was expanded to all commercial properties along major thoroughfares and gateways, it could possibly save an additional $150,000.\r\n\r\nThat combined $258,000 in potential savings is more than one-third of Beaufort’s total annual budget for streets, Smalls said.\r\n\r\nIf approved by Beaufort City Council, the amended ordinance would give a five-day grace period after a resident is notified of violating the rule – after that time, fines would be enforced.\r\n\r\n“Many residents of Beaufort already take care of the rights of way to the street line of their properties,” Smalls said. “This change really talks to the property owners who don’t maintain the area between their property line and the edge of the pavement. We want to achieve a manicured appearance on every city street, as much as possible.”', 'City proposes beautification program', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'city-proposes-beautification-program', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:25:47', '2014-12-18 06:25:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20365', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20367, 4, '2014-12-18 01:28:00', '2014-12-18 06:28:00', '<b>By Dr. Stephen Durham</b>\r\n\r\nNearly one-third of people suffer from TMD — temporomandibular disorder. It’s a poor alignment of the jaw and the muscles around it.  Studies suggest TMD causes 92% of headaches, and as many as three quarters of us may have the disorder and not know it.\r\n\r\nThat’s because TMD comes masked in such a variety of pains and discomforts.  Neck aches, sleep disorders, poor posture, numbness in the shoulders and down the arms, dizziness, a ringing in the ears — even migraines — are just some of the symptoms of TMD.\r\n\r\nBecause it appears in so many different costumes, TMD is sometimes called “the great pretender.” The bad news is that treating the symptoms doesn’t address the real cause.  The good news, though, is that once we identify TMD, the solutions are as unique and individual as the patient.\r\n\r\nWe use a computer program to help us determine each person’s unique “ideal bite,” the alignment that relaxes neck and jaw muscles and makes teeth work efficiently.  A measuring technique called EMG shows exactly how each muscle is firing.  It’s based on the same technology doctors use to make an EKG.  With this graph the path of the bite becomes clear. We also make a scan called a CMS, and together these two tests show us how the muscles are working — 3D and in real time.\r\n\r\n<b>Creating “the ideal bite”</b>\r\n\r\nThe muscles that pull the jaw shut are anchored throughout the neck and skull.  The path those muscles take is the key ingredient in both the cause and cure of TMD.\r\n\r\nFrom the data we get in EMG and CMS images we record a model that shows your ideal bite, and we sculpt a comfortable orthotic – a guide that will bring the jaw to the right alignment.  We fit that guide and fine-tune it.\r\n\r\n<b>It begins with saying, “enough.”</b>\r\n\r\nIn many cases people with TMD have been biting that way all their life — ever since their permanent teeth came in.  Discomfort and even pain have become routine for many folks. People tell us sometimes that they forgot it was possible to feel better.\r\n\r\nSo treatment for TMD is highly successful, but becoming aware of it presents the greatest difficulty for most people. Using a custom-built orthotic trains the bite and relaxes the muscles.  For many people it opens the door to a better quality of life.\r\n\r\nAt our practice we make that as easy as possible because of all the good that begins with bringing it to light.\r\n\r\n<i>Dr. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843.379.5400</i>.\r\n<div></div>', 'TMD: A constant companion you’d be better off without', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tmd-a-constant-companion-youd-be-better-off-without', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:07', '2018-07-12 15:30:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20367', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20369, 4, '2014-12-18 01:29:48', '2014-12-18 06:29:48', '<b>By Brittney Hiller</b>\r\n\r\nHow often do you take the time to look around you? Do you pause to experience the trees as they sway in the wind or the sunlight as it glistens upon the leaves with the morning dew?\r\n\r\nWe live in one of the most gorgeous places in the world. Most recently, Beaufort, South Carolina, was ranked #1 Most Beautiful Small Towns In America, according to Impulcity.com, an achievement and a well-deserved compliment, I believe. Beaufort is becoming wildly popular by its charm and natural beauty; its essence is jaw dropping.\r\n\r\nRecently, at A Night On The Town, I heard the MC of the Marine Corps Band state genuinely how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place and with such nice and happy people. “You do not get this anywhere else, believe me,” he said.\r\n\r\nIt’s true, he’s right — we are just that — lucky.\r\n\r\nSo, I ask, do you feel lucky?  Do you feel grateful? I do now, but I didn’t always.\r\n\r\nI went to high school at Battery Creek, a military brat, I moved here in my sophomore year. I had lived in Florida, Tennessee, and California, where I spent most of my time while growing up. Although my time in high school was enjoyable, I always had this nose up in the air attitude toward Beaufort. I grew up in San Diego and nothing could beat that in my teenage mind.\r\n\r\nIt wasn’t until I met my husband and began to appreciate his genuine excitement for “all things Beaufort,” that my nose came out of the air and back to neutrality. He moved here for a job shortly after college from Columbia, SC. His move enlivened a zest for life that was infectious. He found sanctity in the river and the moment we got a place together he bought a kayak to have immediate access to the salt-water roller coaster known as the Beaufort River.\r\n\r\nI tell you this because it helps remind me of what it is I love about this place. For him, Beaufort equals the place he met me and so with every negative comment I would spat, he would feel that as a personal punch in the chest. I wonder if you notice yourself saying negative anecdotes about the place in which you live. Is it a true statement or have you actually taken the time to appreciate all that you have?  I had not, but I tell you what, I do now — I appreciate the birds that chirp in the background even at 6 a.m. next to my bedroom window.  I appreciate the wind even if it is filled with heavy moisture. I appreciate the people I see and continue to meet and I am happy to give them a smile.\r\n\r\nAs we enjoy this time of giving and receiving, I invite you to think about how you are carrying yourself throughout this holiday season — with angst, worry, and necessity or joy, wonder, and gratitude?\r\n\r\nI choose joy, wonder, and gratitude as I sit on my back porch enjoying a cool day with air filled by the sounds of the singing birds. I think about my husband and his natural zest for life and exploration. I think about my awesome friend Jessica Steinmeyer Mattson and how she grew up in Beaufort, yet offers every new person she meets a gracious hug and a genuine smile.  I love this little community and all it offers. Do you feel it too?\r\n\r\n<i>Brittney Hiller is known as one of the happiest Yogini’s — she has practiced yoga for over a decade and can be found at every yoga studio in Beaufort. Find out more information on her at www.brittneyhilleryoga.com</i>.', 'Grateful, thankful, and all of the above', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'grateful-thankful-and-all-of-the-above', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:29:48', '2014-12-18 06:29:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20369', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20371, 4, '2014-12-18 01:30:39', '2014-12-18 06:30:39', '<i>Inc. </i>magazine recently ranked BES Design/Build, LLC (BES D/B) No. 20 on its 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. This exclusive list represents the most comprehensive look at America’s elite independent entrepreneurs.\r\n\r\nThe list is generated according to revenue growth over a three-year sales period. To qualify, companies must be US-based, for-profit, and privately held. The Inc. 500 companies had an average growth of 1,828 percent and total combined revenue of $15.2 billion, creating 46,300 jobs.\r\n\r\nWith a revenue growth of 11,375 percent over three-years, BES D/B was also ranked No. 1 for Top Engineering Companies in America and No. 1 for Top Companies in Alabama.\r\n\r\n“We are immensely proud of the hard work and dedication of all the employees at BES D/B. Their professionalism and commitment to our clients are the reasons for our unprecedented growth and success.” said Wm. Walter Bolton, Partner and Founder of BES D/B.\r\n\r\n“The success of our growth is directly attributed to the personnel of the company,” says Joseph Banach, Managing Partner of BES D/B. “They are the ones who ensure customer satisfaction by continually providing quality design/build services to our clients in the federal arena, specifically to the Veterans Affairs and the veterans that use their facilities.”\r\n\r\nBES D/B is a design/build firm offering architecture, interior design, sustainable design, multi-discipline engineering, and construction services. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, it provides services to various government agencies. For more information, visit www.bes-design-build.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'BES ranked #20 on fastest-growing private companies list', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bes-ranked-20-on-fastest-growing-private-companies-list', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:30:39', '2014-12-18 06:30:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20371', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20373, 4, '2014-12-18 01:33:48', '2014-12-18 06:33:48', '<b>By Arthur Levin</b>\r\n\r\nAs we close in on the end of 2014, we were reminded that 2015 is the third year of a presidential term, making it a pre-election year, which has historically been a strong year for the market in terms of positive equity returns. Based off of observations from some previous Presidential Election studies and comments made by Jeremy Grantham, co-founder and chief investment strategist of Grantham Mayo van Otterloo (GMO), on “Presidential Election Cycles”, we wanted revisit this subject as it relates to the stock market and look at the precedence that have been witnessed over the years.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Levin_Picture.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20374\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Levin_Picture-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Arthur Levin\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Arthur Levin[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo get an idea of the type of precedent that has been set during pre-presidential election years, we can look back to the performance trends over the past 181 years now, including 2011. During this time period, the pre-election presidential year produced a positive return in the stock market, as defined by the Dow Jones Industrial Average [DJIA], which rose 5.53% in 2011. One of the major resources that we use when looking at the presidential election year data is a function of the studying and data compiled by Jeffrey A. Hirsch &amp; Yale Hirsch in their yearly installment of the Stock Trader’s Almanac.\r\n\r\nThe Stock Trader’s Almanac data,  includes the 4-Year Cycle returns beginning with the first full year of a particular President’s cycle, going back to 1833. As we mentioned above, pre-election years have historically been a positive time for the market, especially over the past century. As a matter of fact, the last time that the market was down during a pre-presidential year was in 1939. Of the 4-Year Cycle, the pre-election years have historically been the best performing year. On average, the pre-election year has seen a 10.43% gain since 1833, so 2011 was surely under average in its performance with returns only half as much as the average. So, generally speaking, the year before the presidential election and even the actual presidential election years are historically positive for the stock market.\r\n\r\n<i>Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance.  This article was written by Dorsey, Wright and Associates, Inc., and provided to you by Wells Fargo Advisors and Arthur Levin, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC, 211 Scott Street, (843) 524-1114.  You cannot directly invest in an index. Wells Fargo Advisors did not assist in the preparation of this article, and its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of </i><i>Wells Fargo &amp; Company. </i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Approaching a pre-presidential election year: 2015', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'approaching-a-pre-presidential-election-year-2015', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:33:48', '2014-12-18 06:33:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20373', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20376, 4, '2014-12-18 01:35:43', '2014-12-18 06:35:43', 'The appointments of principals at two middle schools were among a package of administrative moves announced last week by the Beaufort County School District.\r\n\r\nNeodria Brown, an assistant principal at Hilton Head Island High School, will be principal of Hilton Head Island Middle School.  Chad Cox, currently an assistant principal at Robert Smalls International Academy, will be principal of Whale Branch Middle School.  Both appointments become effective on Jan. 5.\r\n\r\n“Ms. Brown and Mr. Cox have solid leadership skills and administrative experience,” said Superintendent Jeffrey Moss. “They know what it takes to operate a successful school, and they also can relate well to students, parents and community members.”\r\n\r\nGreg Stickel, current principal at Hilton Head Island Middle School, will become an assistant principal at Lady’s Island Middle School, while Matthew Hunt, current principal at Whale Branch Middle, will become an assistant principal at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts.  Current Lady’s Island Middle Assistant Principal Greg Hall will become an assistant principal at Robert Smalls International Academy.\r\n\r\nNeodria Brown is a nine-year education veteran who began her career in Durham, N.C. teaching science to seventh- and eighth-graders before becoming a principal intern. She moved to Hilton Head to become an assistant principal in 2012.\r\n\r\nChad Cox is an 11-year education veteran who began his career as a social studies teacher at Battery Creek High School before becoming an assistant principal there.  Since then, he has also served in assistant principal positions at Whale Branch Early College High and Robert Smalls International Academy.  Cox has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Clemson University and a master’s degree in school administration from Cambridge College.\r\n\r\nReginald Deas, assistant principal at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts, has been named as the district’s personnel director.  In his new role, the veteran educator will supervise day-to-day personnel operations.\r\n\r\nDeas began his 25-year career in Savannah, Ga, where he served as a teacher and athletics coach at two middle schools and two high schools.', 'Two middle school principal appointments among district moves', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-middle-school-principal-appointments-among-district-moves', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20376', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(20378, 4, '2014-12-18 01:36:55', '2014-12-18 06:36:55', '<b>• “Goin’ Down the River” Book Signing at McIntosh Books:</b> Beaufort author and photographer Janet Garrity will be signing copies of her book “Goin’ Down the River, Fish Camps of the Sea Islands” at McIntosh Book Shoppe, 917 Bay Street, Beaufort, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 843-524-1119 or go to www.garrity.com.\r\n\r\n<b>• Katie McAllister</b> will be singing jazz, blues and Christmas favorites at Low Country Produce Market &amp; Cafe, 302 Carteret Street, Beaufort on Friday, Dec. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>• ‘Miracle in Bedford Falls’:</b> The University of South Carolina Beaufort and Beaufort Theatre Company will present a holiday themed production with “Miracle in Bedford Falls” on December 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 21 at 3 p.m. Frank Capra’s 1946 film for Paramount “It’s a Wonderful Life” is given a fresh and creative adaptation with “Miracle in Bedford Falls.” The stage production follows the same story line with the same familiar lines from the screenplay. In the production as found in the screenplay George Bailey, the genial Bedford Falls businessman who, in the depths of despair, discovers with the help of his guardian angel Clarence that his life gives meaning to the lives of those around him. “This show is appropriate for any age and can certainly be enjoyed by a multi-generational audience. It is truly a special opportunity to enjoy an evening with family, on and off stage,” says Debra Charlton the director. Tickets can be ordered online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com or by calling 843-521-4145. Ticket are adults, $25; Seniors, $20; Students, $15.\r\n\r\n<b>• The ARTworks holiday gift gallery</b> will be open until December 23 featuring crafts and small artworks from local artists including hand knit or hand-dyed scarves, art prints, note cards of pen and ink drawings, purses, wall hangings, glass ornaments, ceramic pieces, and scrimshaw style drawings on oyster shells. ARTworks is located at in the Beaufort Town Center shopping center, 2127 Boundary Street, Beaufort, next to OMNI.', 'Arts Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-notes-13', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:36:55', '2014-12-18 06:36:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20378', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20380, 4, '2014-12-18 01:37:40', '2014-12-18 06:37:40', 'Dollar General officials made a surprise visit on Thursday, Dec. 11, to Beaufort Elementary School, and they carried with them a yellow-and-black box.  When school leaders opened the box in front of a classroom of curious students, they were elated to find a check for $40,000.\r\n\r\n“Dollar General is very passionate about its mission of serving others, and we are all excited to surprise Beaufort Elementary School with a donation to further their reading and literacy programs,” said Gary Sinclair, Region Director for Dollar General. “We hope this donation will help equip the school with the tools and resources it needs to improve the learning experience for students.”\r\n\r\nDollar General’s donation is part of its Reading Revolution program, which aims to provide schools with additional resources to purchase books, computers and other educational supplies to enhance their reading and literacy programs.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary was chosen by Dollar General due to its close proximity to the company’s Robert Smalls Parkway store, one of the largest contributors to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation through its Cash Cube program.\r\n\r\n“By supporting Beaufort Elementary School with this gift, we hope to help students become better readers, more successful students and lifelong learners,” said Denine Torr, Dollar General’s director of community initiatives.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Elementary Principal Gary McCulloch said that his hands were shaking when he opened the box decorated with Dollar General’s trademark yellow and black colors.\r\n\r\n“This is obviously an incredible day for our school,” McCulloch said.  “Our goal is to provide kids with the kinds of reading resources that spark their interest and keep them excited, and our teachers are ecstatic about the opportunities this wonderful donation opens up.”\r\n\r\nMcCulloch said the school will use the money to buy books and other reading materials designed to appeal to a variety of reading levels.', 'Retailer makes surprise visit to Beaufort Elementary School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'retailer-makes-surprise-visit-to-beaufort-elementary-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:00:28', '2018-07-12 15:00:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20380', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20382, 4, '2014-12-18 01:39:19', '2014-12-18 06:39:19', 'Austin Pfoff scored a game-high 27 points to lead Faith Christian past Beaufort Academy 52-39 on Monday night.\r\n\r\nFaith Christian, which hails from Summerville, gradually separated itself for the win. Visiting Faith Christian outscored Beaufort Academy 16-11 in the opening quarter and led 25-18 at halftime.\r\n\r\nAdding to its lead shortly after intermission, Faith Christian edged the Eagles 14-12 in the third quarter.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles were limited late in the game as Faith Christian concluded the contest on a 13-9 run in the final period.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy, however, produced a pair of double figure scorers in the early-season matchup.\r\n\r\nFlirting with a double-double, Kevin Williams paced Beaufort Academy with 15 points, eight rebounds and six steals.\r\n\r\nJoining Williams in double figures, Reyn Robinson netted 13 points for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles hosted North Sydney Wales of Australia on Wednesday evening.', 'BA Eagles drop game to Faith Christian in high school basketball', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-eagles-drop-game-to-faith-christian-in-high-school-basketball', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:39:19', '2014-12-18 06:39:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20382', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20384, 4, '2014-12-18 01:40:11', '2014-12-18 06:40:11', 'The Beaufort Academy girls’ basketball rolled to its first win earlier in the week, defeating Faith Christian 49-27 in an early-season meeting Monday, Dec. 15.\r\n\r\nTwo Beaufort Academy players reached double figures in the scoring column. The Eagles’ leader on the offensive end, Sissy Muncgin led with a game-high 21 points. Anna Dyer added 12 points, while Allison Alvarez scored six points.\r\n\r\nThe BA JV Girls basketball game improved to 2-0 Tuesday night in their second matchup with John Paul II.  In game 1, the team was led in scoring by Amelia Huebel with 12 points and Emily Ann Hiers with 10 points. In game 2, Emma Higgins paced the team with 13 points followed by Emily Ann Hiers with 11 and Amelia Huebel with 8.\r\n\r\nDefensive superstar Quinn Fleming has led the team in rebounds, combining for 20 in the two games.  She also has four steals and one blocked shot.', 'BA girls basketball team rolls past Faith Christian', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ba-girls-basketball-team-rolls-past-faith-christian', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:40:11', '2014-12-18 06:40:11', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20384', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20386, 4, '2014-12-18 01:41:03', '2014-12-18 06:41:03', 'Beaufort High moved out in front early and pulled away to defeat longtime rival Estill 48-37 in an early season girls’ high school basketball game last Saturday.\r\n\r\nThe Eagles led 31-12 at halftime en route to the win.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Beaufort High improved to 2-4.\r\n\r\nNaijuia Moyd paced the Beaufort High girls basketball team with a game-high 18 points. One of the area’s most underrated girls’ high school basketball players, Moyd emerged as a leader for the Eagles early on in the regular-season tilt.', 'Beaufort High too much for Estill in girls high school basketball', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-too-much-for-estill-in-girls-high-school-basketball', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:41:03', '2014-12-18 06:41:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20386', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20388, 4, '2014-12-18 01:41:43', '2014-12-18 06:41:43', 'Beaufort High upended host Ridgeland-Hardeeville 50-46 in a boys’ high school basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 9.\r\n\r\nCenter Otis McClain paced the Beaufort High boys’ basketball team with 16 points. Ryle Owens netted 14 points and Jawan Mack contributed 13 for the Eagles.\r\n\r\nFor Ridgeland-Hardeeville, point guard Nazair Wilson led the way with 16 points while Tranard Ferrell added 10 points for the Jaguars.', 'Beaufort High boys basketball outlasts Ridgeland-Hardeeville', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-boys-basketball-outlasts-ridgeland-hardeeville', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:41:43', '2014-12-18 06:41:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20388', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20390, 4, '2014-12-18 01:42:24', '2014-12-18 06:42:24', 'Whale Branch held off a late charge from Bluffton to win 59-53 on Dec. 9.\r\n\r\nThe Warriors won after Bluffton concluded the game on a 29-16 run.\r\n\r\nWith the win, Whale Branch improved to 4-3 overall\r\n\r\nFollowing the loss, Bluffton fell to 1-4.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch outscored Bluffton 14-6 in the opening quarter and led 301-7 at halftime. The Warriors managed to stretch their lead after intermission, outscoring Bluffton 13-7 in the third quarter.\r\n\r\nWhale Branch, however, gave up 29 points to a hot-shooting Bluffton boys’ basketball team in the final quarter. Still, the Warriors held on to claim the win.\r\n\r\nMike Middleton led Whale Branch with a double-double. Middleton scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for the Warriors in the victory. David Lamb and Javell Coakley added 11 points apiece for Whale Branch. Fresh off of an exceptional football season, Nyles Pinckney netted four points.', 'Whale Branch boys basketball holds off Bluffton, 59-53', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whale-branch-boys-basketball-holds-off-bluffton-59-53', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:42:24', '2014-12-18 06:42:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20390', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20392, 4, '2014-12-18 01:43:06', '2014-12-18 06:43:06', 'From tackling the naughtiest holiday stains, like red wine on the carpet and cranberry sauce on an antique table cloth, to cleaning the crevices most commonly inspected by mothers-in-law, keeping a clean home around the holidays can seem like an impossible task. This year, Merry Maids, the nation’s leading home cleaning company, is sharing its expert-tested tips to keep homes and hosts on the “nice” list.\r\n\r\nBetween entertaining unexpected guests and hosting get-togethers with friends and family, having a clean home is never more important than it is around the holidays. “The holidays are a fun, but often stressful time of year. People are busy shopping, cooking and volunteering, and have little time to keep a clean and tidy home,” says Bob Cunningham, the owner of the Beaufort Merry Maids office. “The good news is that there are simple tips and strategies to getting a home in tip-top shape – from being selective with holiday décor to having a laundry closet packed with your trusty cleaning solutions — making cleaning easier and far less stressful.”\r\n\r\nIf anyone is making her list and checking it twice, it’s your mother-in-law checking in to see if her child’s home is naughty or nice. Before you host dinner for the family, leave no seat cushion unturned. Vacuum cleaning. Before you curse the extra appetizer or dessert that took up your last hour of precious time, take 15 minutes to simply make your home appear like you’ve spent a full day cleaning it. Grab your microfiber cloth and broom, and set your kitchen timer. Sweep up the porch, fold the throws in the living room and fluff your throw pillows. Toss any old magazines on the coffee table and give it a good swipe with the microfiber cloth as you breeze through the home. Put a fresh stock of toilet paper in the bathroom, put away your toothbrushes and leave a festive box of tissues behind. Lastly throw the dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on — by the time dinner is ready, you’ll have clean dishes that are perfect for serving.\r\n\r\nYour locally owned and operated team can create home cleaning plans customized for each home’s needs to ensure a consistent, reliable, and thorough cleaning process. Call 522-2777 or visit merrymaidsbeaufort.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'Merry Maids offers ‘Season’s Cleaning’ tips', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'merry-maids-offers-seasons-cleaning-tips', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:43:06', '2014-12-18 06:43:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20392', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20394, 4, '2014-12-18 01:44:13', '2014-12-18 06:44:13', '<b>By Laura Nehf</b>\r\n\r\nAs the holidays draw near, we often find ourselves thinking about the best way to entertain family, friends and others.  Dozens of magazine articles appear suggesting the newest recipes, most charming décor, and the coziest amenities to aid us in our quest to be hospitable.\r\n\r\nIn Beaufort, however, there is one man who is thinking and planning for a very different type of hospitality: an overnight accommodation in a warm shelter, a hot shower and a simple, hot meal.  One that will sustain a homeless veteran or someone who is simply down, out and poverty stricken. The man is Rev. John C. Dortch of the Circle of Hope Ministries, Inc. The vision is a “Hospitality House for the Homeless” and it is a vision that is becoming a reality.\r\n\r\nIt all started back in January of this year. Rev. Dortch was making his usual rounds to visit the homeless who seek shelter in abandoned homes, cars and the woods off Robert Smalls Parkway.  Every week or so he distributes warm clothing and any other items these unfortunate people may need.  He came across a man in his 40’s who looked ill, but who assured the good pastor he was ok.  Tragically, the man died that night, his body found next to an abandoned car the next morning, his meager shelter not enough protection from the winter’s cold.\r\n\r\nRev. Dortch’s heart broke when he heard the news, and decided then that Beaufort could do better.  He formulated a plan to create a warm place, with sleeping quarters for approximately 20 in cots, toilet facilities, and a kitchen to provide at least one hot meal a day.  By May of this year, his vision led him to the brick Surveyor’s building located on Boundary Street within the same block as the Salvation Army. A purchase agreement has been executed and CBC National Bank of Lady’s Island has agreed to partner with Circle of Hope Ministries to finance the purchase.\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, he has been hard at work to raise the necessary funds to close. With the help of many individual donors, Circle of Hope has met their initial goal of $30,000 to cover the down payment and closing costs. But winter is setting in, reminding him (and us) that the need to set up the “House” is becoming more urgent.  There are many renovations required and Circle of Hope estimates $75,000 is still needed to make the house a working shelter.\r\n\r\nRev. Dortch’s vision for hospitality is one rooted in compassion for those who are in dire need. Compassionate Beaufort Communities is sharing this story in order to raise awareness about a very serious issue.  In 2013, Fred Leyda of Beaufort County Human Services Alliance conducted a survey that counts over 1,000 documented homeless in Beaufort.  That number easily stretches to 4,000 if you include those people who are transient and without permanent housing.\r\n\r\nIs there any one of us who has not been helped in our lives?  If you really want to be hospitable during the holidays, please consider supporting Rev. Dortch and the Circle of Hope Ministries with their task to create a “Hospitality House for the Homeless”.\r\n\r\nAll donations are tax deductible and can be made to Circle of Hope Ministries Inc., P.O. Box 554, Beaufort, SC, 29901 or online at www.circleofhopemin.org.  To learn more, you can reach Rev. Dortch at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 843- 379-9955 or by e-mail, circleofhope@hargray.com.\r\n\r\n<i>Laura Nehf is with Compassionate Beaufort Communities. If you have a compassionate story to share, contact 843-271-6912 or visit www.cbc-sc.org.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', 'Compassionate Beaufort Communities: Creating A Hospitality House for the Homeless', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'compassionate-beaufort-communities-creating-a-hospitality-house-for-the-homeless', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:44:13', '2014-12-18 06:44:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20394', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20396, 4, '2014-12-18 01:45:00', '2014-12-18 06:45:00', '<b>By Lee Scott</b>\r\n\r\nIt warms the heart to start the holiday season with cooking and decorating and welcoming company. This season, I have started a new holiday tradition that can actually extend throughout the year. It is setting up a charging station. Because, if you are like me, your family and friends walked in the house and immediately started to seek out the nearest electrical outlet to charge their electronic gadgets.   Yes, out came the iPhones, the iPads, the Kindles, the Leapfrog pads, the PCs, the Macs and the Blackberry phones. It seemed like every family had multiple electronics that needed to be charged.\r\n\r\nMy charging station consists of a table in the corner of the living room covered with a colorful tablecloth. On it sits a 2 foot tall white metal tree that my mother used to hang decorative Easter eggs. There are several electric strips at the bottom of the tree and various chargers hanging on the tree limbs for people to use. Since it is in a central area, anyone can use it, they don’t have to run around the house figuring out where they need to plug in or where they plugged in.\r\n\r\nWhen a neighbor saw my table, she sent her son over to charge his phone since he left his charger at the airport. The other positive thing about the charging station is that when it was dinner time, everyone put their devices at the charging station. The dining room was off limits. We could hear some buzzes and bings in the background during dinner, but everyone stayed at the table.\r\n\r\nI discovered another new tradition too. In addition to the fresh linens in the guest rooms, I write out the wireless code for our Internet on an index card and place it on their pillows.\r\n\r\nLet’s face it, there are definite advantages for having everyone charged and connected.  While we were watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade someone asked, “What year did the parade originate?” Three people accessed the Internet and provided all the information we ever wanted to know about the parade.  (1924, in case you wanted to know.) We were able to connect with out-of-town family members through Skype and FaceTime; and when I wanted to watch “The Grinch who stole Christmas,” someone downloaded it on their iPad.\r\n\r\nSo my suggestion is to get prepared for the onslaught of devices and chargers this holiday and set up a charging station. You might consider purchasing one of those solar powered charging stations. Or, better yet, ask Santa to bring one for you.\r\n\r\nHappy Holidays.\r\n<div></div>', 'Holidays and traditions and technology', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holidays-and-traditions-and-technology', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:45:00', '2014-12-18 06:45:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20396', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20398, 4, '2014-12-18 01:45:46', '2014-12-18 06:45:46', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nNew Year’s Eve, bar none, is one of the few days (oops, nights) we all want a good bottle to celebrate with.\r\n\r\nBeing New Year’s Eve, most of us upgrade to our level of “special.” Over the years, we’ve been lucky and found really special bubbles at better than normal prices. This year we have some luck, again. As usual, it is not easy to narrow our choices down to just one bottle. And, individually, we can make personalized choices. But, as a group, we are kind of stuck with looking at one winning choice. And it is one of the very, very best! This year, we have a Champagne. Since we’ve been talking about Champagne and sparkling wines lately, we can be quick with some of our basic information.\r\n\r\nWe can even learn some more tidbits about the region that, as a whole, produces the most expensive sparkling wines in the world. We know there are three grapes allowed in Champagne — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. One white and two red grapes. (Not to get off track, but, the official 2010 Champagne AC list of allowed grapes was seven. Some on there just for tradition and not used any more in practice.) Most Champagne houses do not own all grapes that they use. They have contracts with many growers, throughout the region, who’s grapes they use to augment their own. Most of the larges firms could not come close to making enough wine, especially their basic non-vintage wine, without outside sources for more grapes. Also, having more sources lets them have larger reserves which, in turn, lets them blend better wines. You may remember how the non-vintage finished Champagne of different producers can be made up of still wines from multiple vineyards and vintages. While bigger reserves costs a bit more, they also result in better wines. (All of this is different with grower Champagnes. If I remember right, we did have a great grower Champagne last year.)  The reputations of Champagne producers are based primarily on the quality of their non-vintage wine. It is the most affordable and most available.\r\n\r\nBut, back to Champagne houses and their vineyards. The vineyards in the northern part of the Champagne region, around the city of Reims and in the Vallée of the Marne, are better suited to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Those to the south, around the city of Épernay, are getter for Chardonnay. As it works out, producers based in Reims own more Pinot Noir grapes. And those in Épernay own more Chardonnay. Hence, their house style is partially determined by their location. Pinot Noir gives a finished Champagne body, depth of character and tannins for extending its life. Pinot Meunier brings a youthful freshness and plump fruit character to the Champagne, and Chardonnay brings lightness, elegance and finesse. If you join me in practicing drinking as many Champagnes as we can, we will notice the stylistic differences varying percentages of each grape can make. It will be fun.\r\n\r\nOur house for our Champagne is Pol Roger. This firm was founded in 1849, and is still owed and run by descendants of Pol himself. Pol was born in 1831, in Aÿ, and started working as a wine wholesaler. When he father became ill and couldn’t continue working as a notary, Pol went into his own business. He moved to Épernay in 1851 and released his first growths in 1853. In 1855, Pol began to favor making brut Champagne. Somehow, he knew the brut was favored by his customers in England. When Pol died, in 1899, his Champagne was already successful. In 1900, a collapse in the company cellars in Épernay resulted in one and a half million bottles being destroyed. Pol’s sons, Maurice and Georges Roger guided the firm through the devastation and it continued to grow. By the time World War I started, Pol Roger Champagne was served in all the top quality restaurants on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Also, in 1900, the two sons got permission from the French government to change their family name to Pol Roger. Not just Roger. That meant the name on their bottles would always be Pol Roger. Sons and nephews of Maurice and Georges continued with their family firm. Over time, they developed other styles of Champagne, including their prestige Champagne Winston Churchill. Named for one of its biggest fans. Even today, Champagne Pol Roger has a contract with the British royal family to produce Champagne for them. (It was served at William and Katherine’s wedding.)\r\n\r\nOur non-vintage is their Brut Reserve. Also known, simply, as White Foil. For the white foil that covers the top of each bottle. There are about 30 reserve wines that go into the blend to make each batch of White Foil, a way larger number than many houses use. Pol Roger actually owns 50 percent of the grapes they use. A spectacular amount. The grapes are usually one third each — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. While Champagne law requires 15 month aging, Pol Roger ages until the youngest wine in their blend is 3 years old. Reserve vintage wines are also always included in the non-vintage. At least two different vintages, but often three or four. A great way to make sure the White Foil maintains the firm’s reputation. Consistency and quality! In your glass, this Champagne is a pale golden color, with tiny, tiny bubbles. Beads as they are also known. There are toast flavors, with honey notes, a creamy texture and a great effervescence. Just like your mouth can tell the difference between a bite of filet and a bite of cube steak, your mouth knows this is great Champagne. First sip and all the way through a glass and a bottle.\r\n\r\nBut, with all the tidbits we’ve just learned about Pol Roger’s White Foil, we already should know that it has to come with a price. Better grape sources, longer aging, more vintage reserves — this all goes into the price. But, I did mention something about a deal. For the first time in 20 years, that I know, we have this wine at a new lower price. $50.99. A superb Champagne at a lower price?  Yes!  Happy Holidays and Happy New Year and happy White Foil!\r\n\r\nThis Champagne can be found at Bill’s Liquor on Lady’s Island.\r\n<div></div>', 'We can’t confuse white foil with tin foil', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-cant-confuse-white-foil-with-tin-foil', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:45:46', '2014-12-18 06:45:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20398', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20400, 4, '2014-12-18 01:47:17', '2014-12-18 06:47:17', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nThe first three dogs I met when I moved to South Carolina were all named Rebel.\r\n\r\nI thought it was one of those arcane state laws I had heard about. Then I met two Dixies and four Beaus in a row. Years and many more Beaus, Rebels and Dixies later, I concede it’s a regional thing.\r\n\r\nPeople choose names for all sorts of reasons. Some want to honor their heritage, hence the preponderance of Southern-related dog names locally. Some choose to honor a favorite celebrity — Reba, Tupac, Harpo (that’s Oprah backwards). Others choose names that spotlight a particular physical or character trait. For example, I had a Cardigan corgi friend at kennel, black with a white spot on his forehead, whose name was Domino, Dom for short.\r\n\r\nMany dogs have three names. The first is their official name, which is the name that is registered with the kennel club and appears on their pedigree certificate. These are usually marvelously pompous and/or meaningless, such as Temujin Persia’s Pride, my first registered cocker spaniel. The American Kennel Club gives you 28 letters to come up with this formal title.\r\n\r\nThe dog’s second name is their “call name.” After all, you really don’t want to be standing out in your backyard yelling, Remasia Vindebon of Torwood, come! The dog’s call name becomes its own unique and solely owned name and which is the one that we actually use when we talk to them.  Temujin’s call name was Khan. (Temujin was Genghis Khan’s given name.)\r\n\r\nAll of my dogs also have had a group name, which for me is “Doggies”. This is their alternate name, thus when I yell “Doggies come!” I expect all of my dogs within earshot to appear at a run. A neighbor, who only has female dogs, uses the word “Girls,” while another with male dogs uses the group name, “Troops”.\r\n\r\nThen there are the nicknames, the names that seem to grow naturally from affection or convenience. My Lab came with the name Tucker; I never thought it suited him. He felt more like a Rooney to me.  Then, due to his overall sense of calm, he became Buddha Dog which later was shortened to Boo. He answered to all four with equal enthusiasm. I always ask for nicknames for my boarding guests as it can immediately warm up a new relationship.\r\n\r\nIn choosing a name, try to pick something that comes easily to your lips. Choose a name that will honor your Best Friend as all words have power and meaning. If you have a sense of humor, try to pick a name that will not embarrass you, let alone your dog. Hooter is a good dog name in theory, but embarrassing if you have to roam the neighborhood calling for him post-escape. Allow children name in-put within reason; 11-year old boys can curse a dog for life with what they think is a riotously funny scatological moniker or conversely, a precious 3-year-old can sentence a dog to terminal cuteness. I know a strapping 100-pound male chocolate lab named Fluffy.\r\n\r\nTry to select a name that is not easily confused with a command. Such as Beau and No, Stay and Ray, Kitt and Sit. Dogs cue on one syllable. That’s why commands are sort and delivered deliberately.  While names like Costello, Washington and Trismegistus are very cool, know that the dog is only hearing the sound with the hard consonant — Tell..., Ton... and Triz.... Some names are very popular, like all the Southern affectations, but it can cause confusion if you are in a park or place where there are multiple dogs with the same name. Choose something unique to your Friend’s temperament, appearance or personality, or the opposite; Hoover, the dog dedicated to floor food, is one of my favorites.\r\n\r\nIf you rescue or take on an older dog, there is no problem in changing his name. Often, changing a dog’s name will help separate his association with a dark early life and the new, happy life in his forever home. He will quickly learn to respond to it if used in the correct way.\r\n\r\nBut whatever name you select make sure you can say it with a smile  — it should reflect the relationship you have with your dog and be a special communication between you and your Best Friend. A name should be enjoyed.\r\n\r\nNext week: How to use a name correctly.', 'What’s in a name?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-in-a-name-2', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:47:17', '2014-12-18 06:47:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20400', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20402, 4, '2014-12-18 01:48:39', '2014-12-18 06:48:39', '[caption id=\"attachment_20403\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"224\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-Week-Sadie.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20403\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Pet-of-Week-Sadie-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sadie is a very smart, athletic girl with a very loving demeanor. She loves to learn, and would really cherish an active home that would walk and play with her regularly. Come play with Sadie today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. Sadie is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a> Sadie is a very smart, athletic girl with a very loving demeanor. She loves to learn, and would really cherish an active home that would walk and play with her regularly. Come play with Sadie today at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center Monday-Saturday from 12-7pm. Sadie is spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccines. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org for more information.[/caption]', 'Pet of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-68', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:48:39', '2014-12-18 06:48:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20402', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20405, 4, '2014-12-18 01:49:33', '2014-12-18 06:49:33', '<b>Get help enrolling in Affordable Care Act</b>\r\n\r\nA free presentation about enrolling in the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Love House Ministries Community Bowling Center, 1140 Ribaut Road, Beaufort. For questions or help understanding the law, this event is open to the public and certified ACA Navigators will be available. There will also be translators for Spanish speakers. For details, contact 843-476-4226.\r\n\r\n<b>Group celebrates Yule, the Winter Solstice</b>\r\n\r\nEncounter the longest night of the year with merriment, mirth and magic. Come join Ancient Sea Island Continuum for Yule, the Winter Solstice, mankind’s oldest continuous celebration. Bring a dish for the potluck feast and a non-perishable food donation for Help of Beaufort. Child care provided but this indoor celebration is kid-friendly on Saturday, December 20, at 178 Sams Point Road, Lady’s Island at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort. Smudging begins at 6 p.m. For questions, email asic.herald@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>TCL Women’s Holiday Luncheon to be held</b>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to attend the 3rd Annual TLC Women’s Holiday Luncheon, to be held Saturday, December 20, at noon at the Cat Island Pub &amp; Grill. The luncheon will include food, fellowship, and fun wrapping gifts for children in the local shelters and community. Average cost of lunch is $12. Call Tonya Phillips for any questions at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Adaptive Golf Clinic for those with disabilities</b>\r\n\r\nDon’t let a disability or physical challenge keep you from enjoying the game of golf. Learn how to play with other civilians, veterans and active military personnel at the Adaptive Golf Clinic being held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Legends of Parris Island. Using adaptive techniques and tools, you’ll be able to tee off with the best of them and sink putts like a champion. Golf is an excellent therapeutic activity for those with disabilities that helps with balance and coordination and builds strength. Adaptive Golf clinics, sponsored by Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Legends of Parris Island, are held the third Saturday of each month at the driving range. Everyone is welcome. For more information or to register, contact either BMH physical therapist Steve Giammona at 843-522-5850 or Sgiammona@bmhsc.org, or PGA professional Andy Hinson at 843-228-2240, hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Plant the Seed Ministry offers Christmas meal</b>\r\n\r\nPlant the Seed Ministry is offering a free Christmas Meal, Thursday, December 25 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The meal is offered in the parking lot of the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. For more information, to volunteer or donate, please contact Joy Kircher at 843-575-2200 or email joykircher028@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Drop off Toys for Tots at Merry Maids office\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nThe local Merry Maids office at 829 Parris Island Gateway will once again serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location. They are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be accepting toys until Dec. 24.\r\n\r\n<b>Support ‘Adopt A Child’ gift giving drive</b>\r\n\r\nIt’s that time of the year again to celebrate the holidays, while giving back to the community. The Lowcountry Women’s Fellowship is sponsoring an “Adopt A Child” Christmas Gift Giving Drive for the children in local shelters and the community.  Most of the children in CAPA, CODA, Family Promise and Hope Haven are displaced due to homelessness or abuse. Let’s put smiles on their faces by showing them our love and support during this holiday season. If you would like to purchase a gift or gifts for a child or children, please contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262 or thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Penn Center holds annual Nativity Play</b>\r\n\r\nPenn Center holds its annual Nativity Play on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the Frissell Community House, Penn Center Circle West, St. Helena Island, SC.\r\n\r\n<b>Healthy living class to be at Herban Marketplace</b>\r\n\r\nSarah Mastriani-Levi, an International Health Coach and Personal Chef will hold her sixth class, “Oil Pulling, Colon Cleansing.”  The class will be held Sunday, Dec. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the kitchen at Herban Marketplace. “Eat Well. Live Well. Stay Well. Series is designed to give an introduction into the principles of authentic healthy eating including: organics, food preparation and eating to avoid nutritional deficiencies. Recipes, demonstrations and samples will be provided. The cost is $30. Call 843-379-5550 or visit herbanmarketplace.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Don’t forget to donate medical equipment</b>\r\n\r\nAre you clearing out clutter to ring in the New Year? Consider donating your lightly used medical equipment to The Lending Room, an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charity that lends gently used medical equipment to individuals regardless of income, age or insurance status for a $1 donation. The organization aims to connect those who need medical equipment with unwanted equipment that would otherwise collect dust in an attic or be discarded. Operating in Beaufort since 1961, the organization accepts and loans items in good condition such as walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, bedside commodes and wheelchairs. Walkers and wheelchairs are in high demand. Other types of medical equipment will be considered. To arrange to donate or borrow items, please contact The Lending Room at 843-524-2554. The pick-up/drop-off location is at Helena Place Senior Living at 1624 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935 directly across the street from the Port Royal Post Office. Arrangements for very large items must be made in advance. Tax deductible receipts can be given out on request.\r\n\r\n<b>Black chamber can assist with high mortgage rates</b>\r\n\r\nMortgage rates too high? If your mortgage rate is too high and you have not had a permanent modification, call the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce to apply for a permanent modification. There are programs to help homeowners who are overwhelmed by today’s economic conditions. The chamber is located at 801 Bladen Street. Contact Wilma Holman, office manager, at 843-986-1102.\r\n\r\n<b>CODA will be holding training for volunteers</b>\r\n\r\nCODA will be holding its next volunteer training beginning January 10, 2015. Training hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 10 and will continue on January 12, 13, and 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All four sessions must be completed prior to beginning volunteer activities. CODA volunteers will be trained in working with victims of domestic violence, answering the 24-hour crisis line and a variety of activities working either on site in CODA’s offices and/or the shelter, or at various community events as representatives of CODA. Interested individuals should contact Theresa Lacey at (843) 770-1074 ext. 225, or visit www.codalowcountry.org and click on the volunteer tab.\r\n\r\n<b>Clemson Extension fundraiser selling trees</b>\r\n\r\nThe Clemson Extension Services of Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper counties are having their annual Fruit and Ornamental Tree sale fundraiser. Please contact Patti Chapman at 843-726-3470 ext. 114, for order forms, or stop in at one of the extension offices in Beaufort, Colleton, or Jasper county.  Deadline for tree orders is: Wednesday, January 21. Make checks payable to: Clemson University P.O. Box 1089 Ridgeland, SC 29936. Clemson Extension employs Extension Agents who work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state.\r\n\r\n<b>Musical production features ‘Watch Night’</b>\r\n\r\n“Watch Night: Gullah/Geechee Freedum Cum!” will premiere at Penn Center’s Darrah Hall on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 4 p.m.   This new Gullah/Geechee histo-musical production features Queen Quet Marquetta L. Goodwine, the chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, “Dayclean de African Spirit” and members of “De Gullah Cunneckshun.” “Watch Night: Gullah/Geechee Freedum Cum!” will take the attendees on a Gullah/Geechee historical journey set on St. Helena Island, SC. This dramatic production done in Gullah/Geechee by natives of the Gullah/Geechee Nation will reveal the history of the Watch Night tradition that began during the 1800s and which lives on throughout the Sea Islands. “Hunnuh gwine yeddi why de Gullah/Geechee still da shout and ting fa tru!” Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 4 p.m. Proceeds from the tickets will benefit the Penn Center Heritage Days Celebration and the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition (www.gullahgeechee.net).  Tickets are $10 in advance, and are on sale at the Welcome Center at Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Admission will be $15 at the door. Gullah/Geechee cuisine will be on sale along with books, CDs, DVDs, and other Gullah/Geechee items.  For more information, email GullGeeCo@aol.com or call 843-838-1171.\r\n\r\n<b>PAL introduces Season for Second Chances</b>\r\n\r\nHomeless pets are often overlooked during the holidays, so Palmetto Animal League is introducing Season for Second Chances this year. Running from now through the end of the year adoption fees will be waived on most pet adoptions at Palmetto Animal Leagues facility in Okatie. There will be no fees with cat, kitten and dog adoptions. Puppy adoptions will not be included in this promotion as puppies never have a problem getting adopted.With the Season for Second Chances adoption promotion is a certificate for a free wellness exam at the Palmetto Animal League’s Community Clinic. Palmetto Animal League has over 200 cats and dogs waiting for their second chance at life, love and a holiday home.  If you’re not able to adopt, then please consider donating towards the care of homeless pets. Visit PAL at 56 Riverwalk Boulevard, Okatie, or call 843-645-1725.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-168', '', '', '2014-12-18 01:49:33', '2014-12-18 06:49:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20405', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(20410, 4, '2014-12-18 02:05:29', '2014-12-18 07:05:29', '[caption id=\"attachment_20426\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Comm-Heritage-Step-Show-12-18.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20426\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Comm-Heritage-Step-Show-12-18-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"Penn Center, Inc. presented its 1st Heritage Step Show during the 32nd annual Heritage Days Celebration on Saturday, November 8. It was held in the Beaufort High School gymnasium and the emcee was Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (currently co-starring on “NCIS: New Orleans”). The participating teams were Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,  Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,  Inc. All teams are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Beaufort. The winning teams were Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,  Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,  Inc. and they each received a $500 check towards their fraternity/sorority scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors. Thank you to the community and all volunteers for their support. The 2nd Heritage Step Show will be held next year on November 14, 2015.\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> Penn Center, Inc. presented its 1st Heritage Step Show during the 32nd annual Heritage Days Celebration on Saturday, November 8. It was held in the Beaufort High School gymnasium and the emcee was Daryl “Chill” Mitchell (currently co-starring on “NCIS: New Orleans”). The participating teams were Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. All teams are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Beaufort. The winning teams were Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and they each received a $500 check towards their fraternity/sorority scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors. Thank you to the community and all volunteers for their support. The 2nd Heritage Step Show will be held next year on November 14, 2015.[/caption]', 'Heritage Step Show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'heritage-step-show', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:05:29', '2014-12-18 07:05:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20410', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(20412, 4, '2014-12-18 02:10:15', '2014-12-18 07:10:15', 'The 10th edition of The Guide to Historic Beaufort published by Historic Beaufort Foundation will be available December 22nd in time for Christmas giving. First published in 1970, the 10th edition has been revised and expanded and for the first time printed in color. Scholars, historians, property owners and a volunteer research committee have provided an additional 15 years of research since the last edition in 1999.\r\n\r\nOf 500 historic structures representing three centuries of history and architecture in Beaufort, more than 170 of these sites are photographed and described in the book and represent the five different neighborhoods in the National Historic Landmark District: the Point, the Old Commons, the Northwest Quadrant, the Bluff and the Downtown.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_20431\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/HBF-1207-Bay-St.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20431\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/HBF-1207-Bay-St-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"The historic home at 1207 Bay Street.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> The historic home at 1207 Bay Street.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWritten and edited by Maxine Lutz and Donald Kenney, the book expands on the architectural description of each site by placing the structures in the context of Beaufort’s history. Readers will learn a lot about Beaufort’s history as well as its architecture.\r\n\r\nThere are 35 new entries which will expand readers’ experience of the whole historic district and not just the parts that are typically on tours. New scholarship, mostly researched by former HBF executive director Evan Thompson, reflects new information about the Old Commons, the Northwest Quadrant and the Downtown.\r\n\r\nColor photography by well-known professional Beaufort photographer Paul Keyserling has made the 180 page volume an art and coffee table book as much as a guidebook. Keyserling’s photographs place each structure in its natural environment. Past editions were in black and white and Keyserling will make his prints available to property owners who want copies.\r\n\r\nThe book also exposes the hand that HBF has had in preservation in Beaufort. The reader will be aware of how deep HBF’s involvement has been in saving many buildings both through financial investment, negotiating and hands-on preservation.\r\n<div></div>', 'Historic Beaufort Foundation releases guide book', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'historic-beaufort-foundation-releases-guide-book', '', '', '2014-12-18 02:10:15', '2014-12-18 07:10:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=20412', 0, 'post', '', 0);
