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(13938, 4, '2013-11-21 09:16:58', '2013-11-21 14:16:58', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nWell, hopefully, the review we did last week of white wines was helpful. Or will be helpful. I know it was a little early, especially for those of us who live in the world of “last minutes.” The LONG weekend of Thanksgiving, or simply the LONG as we call it now, is a great opportunity to leave things to the last minute. Unfortunately, our discussions on wines for the LONG have to be a bit more planned (press deadlines and such) but the choosing and shopping can all be left to the very last minute. But, in case this hadn’t occurred to you, wine bought at the last minute can’t be drunk until the last minute. So, this week, just to help in your planning, and hoping you get some earlier rather than later, we will continue with our review. Red wines this time. Last minute or not is entirely up to you.\r\n\r\nAgain, let’s do our list in alphabetical order. Our first, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner red wine is <b>Beaujolais Nouveau</b>. This is a French wine, from the southern tip of the Burgundy region While Beaujolais wines are available all year long, the Nouveau wines are the first wines of that year’s harvest and are legally released for sale, around the whole world, on the third Thursday of November. How convenient, French AC wines laws looking out for our special American holiday. Beaujolais is made from the Gamay grape — a very thin-skinned variety. This wine has few tannins, especially the really young Nouveau, and more acidity than most reds. Acidity needs chilling to freshen it, so this wine should be chilled for about 30 minutes. Both turkey, and duck, and ham, and so much more are happy when paired with Nouveau. This year, we’ll have three Beaujolais Nouveaux wines to choose from, all about $12.\r\n\r\nThe second wine is <b>Catena Tahuan Malbec</b>. A long time favorite for many of us, this wine is smooth and mellow and rich. It is full enough to go well with dark and white meat turkey, duck,  or any other poultry you might have. Coming from Argentina, the Tahuan Malbec is a superb example of what a Malbec can be. And how lovely these wines can make your meals. Like we discussed with our white wines last week, a great wine can be enjoyed all day long and all weekend long. Remember, the holiday weekend is the LONG, and wine in your glass is necessary. For $14.99.\r\n\r\n<b>Chandon Pinot Meunier</b> is our third wine.  It’s been several years since we talked about this wine, but it’s is still one of the very best. It comes to us from the sparkling wine company in Napa, Domaine Chandon. Pinot Meunier is the third of the three grapes used to make Champagne in France, and Chandon sparkling wines in California. It is a cousin to Pinot Noir, has the same basic flavor profile, and is a bit heavier bodied. Red Pinot flavors include red and black berries, coffee and truffles (chocolate and earth-grown). The weight of this wine is extremely well balanced with turkey and game birds. For us, because we’re special, this wine, at $19.99, is at least $10 dollars off the winery price. Nothing’s like a holiday meal with an extra special wine!\r\n\r\nSome of us, for this holiday of all holidays, like to drink red Zinfandel. Part of the reason for this is the fact that our Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday and red Zinfandel wines are uniquely American (California) wines. So, the two go together. <b>Decoy Zinfandel </b>is one of my all time favorites. Made by the well known Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa, this is a Sonoma County wine, 100 percent Zinfandel. Mild tannins in this wine mingle with dark fruit flavors (blackberries, black cherries, plums), hints of pepper spiciness, and mocha. Great with turkey and game birds for sure. While pretty full bodied, this wine is not too heavy for the meal. $19.99.\r\n\r\nOur next wine, is not red, but a rosé. And we did just discuss it only a week or two ago. Even then, we said it would be a wonderful choice for the LONG. (We weren’t calling it the LONG that week, though.) It is the <b>JCB No 69 Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé</b>. Made from 100 percent Pinot Noir, this wine is festive, pretty in your glass (flute more correctly), and really, really good. Those of us who’ve had a glass or two in the last couple of weeks know how good, and how well priced it is for how it drinks. $17.99. And, you did note that it is another Pinot wine? Getting any basics here? Besides being a perfect variety, bubbles go with ham perfectly, pink wine goes with pink meat. This is so hard, all these choices. This is a favorite, too. Thank goodness it’s a long weekend. More time for all these wine choices.\r\n\r\nItaly is the source for <b>La Maialina Gertrude</b>. This is a Tuscan red wine, kind of a baby-Tuscan. A term that refers to not expensive wines from Tuscany that do not follow the legal formula for Chianti. About 20 years ago, producers in Tuscany thought they could make better, actually great wines, if they broke with tradition, and their DOC wine laws that were totally based on century old traditions, and blended grapes as they saw fit. Originally, these new wines were called Super Tuscans; they were very good and very expensive. In time, lower priced versions of these wines (baby-Tuscans and even mid-Tuscans) were created. With great success. Gertrude is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is medium-bodies with intense red cherry flavors and some natural acidity. Yep, a bit of a chill on this one is good, too. Maybe 15 minutes. With the slight chill, this wine is clean and crisp and refreshing. And delicious. And a great match for turkey and fixings. For $12.99.\r\n\r\nFrom California, we get <b>Orin Swift’s </b>California. On the label, you just get “Ca.”  This wine is part of the “Locations” group from Dave Phinney. Each wine in this series is labelled for its place of origin, so the “Ca” label is just another simple piece of paper on a bottle. In keeping with the Orin Swift style, the “Ca” is very full bodied and will pair with heavier game birds and other dinners. Or, it will satisfy the Cabernet drinkers in your group and still keep others happy, as well. This wine is a blend of several varieties, mostly Tempranillo. Yes, a completely American wine. The Tempranillo was grown in California. Rare and extraordinary. For $24.99.\r\n\r\n<b>Rusina Zinfandel</b> is another Zin for our list. It’s that American wine for an American holiday thing. This wine comes from the Lodi area, south of Napa and Sonoma, where some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in California still grow. This is a smooth, juicy textured wine, not too heavy, a crowd pleaser. Softness and subtleness mark this wine in your glass. As easy drinking as this Zin is, this can be an excellent choice for a larger group of diners. Even those new to drinking red wine have liked it. At $11.99 you can keep some set aside for yourself. A private stash.\r\n\r\nFinally, our last red wine is <b>Thorny Rose Red Blend</b>. A Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Syrah mix from Washington state, Thorny Rose is terrific. Medium bodied, with dark red and black fruit flavors and a punch of baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla) on the finish, I find this wine is a good choice for many meals. At the table, of course, but while you’re cooking, and while you’re cleaning up, and when you’re relaxing in a tub afterwards. It’s a great set of flavors. At $5.99, the sky’s the limit on how many you decide you’ll need.\r\n\r\nNow, at this point, all we have to do is start deciding which wine, red or white or pink, and how many we’re each going to need. And thank goodness the LONG is a long weekend. More time to drink more choices. Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy them all.\r\n<div></div>', 'The red wine round up', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-red-wine-round-up', '', '', '2013-11-21 09:16:58', '2013-11-21 14:16:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13938', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13940, 4, '2013-11-21 09:17:41', '2013-11-21 14:17:41', '<b>Donald Clarke</b>\r\n\r\nDonald Herman Clarke, 81, formerly of Beaufort, SC, brother of Imogene Clarke, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Ocala, FL.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Nolan Dearing</b>\r\n\r\nNolan L. Dearing, 75, husband of Ruth Phillips Dearing, of Port Royal, SC, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in River Oaks Residential Care in Port Royal, SC.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services began at 2 p.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel.\r\n\r\nMr. Dearing was born on June 22, 1938 in Ashton, Idaho.  He is the son of John Earl Dearing and Lavon Almira Couch Dearing.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to his wife Ruth; are two sons, Michael and Scott Dearing; two brothers, Larry and Jay Dearing; two sisters, Earlene Hought and Roseann Goodpastor; two grandsons, Michael and Reese Dearing.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Church of Christ in Port Royal, SC.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>James Gray, Sr.</b>\r\n\r\nJames Marion Gray, Sr., “Sammy”, 81, husband of Doris Johnson Gray, of Beaufort, SC, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Evergreen Cemetery.\r\n\r\nThe family suggests that donations be made to Carteret Street United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902 or charity of one’s choice.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Theresa Scimeca</b>\r\n\r\nTheresa Lowery Scimeca, 68, sister of Nancy Verhine-Downey of Okatie, SC, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Bayview Manor, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Carolyn Jo Tapp</b>\r\n\r\nCarolyn Jo Tapp, 69, mother of Teresa Petty, of Beaufort, SC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2013.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Monday, November 18, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 1 p.m. in Community Bible Church with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.\r\n\r\nThe family will be accepting flowers or donations to Epilepsy Foundation or Tidewater Hospice.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Loretta Watts</b>\r\n\r\nLoretta Deaton Watts, 68, widow of Enoch Watts, formerly of Beaufort, SC, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Carmi, IL.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were held on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Helena Baptist Church with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-35', '', '', '2013-11-21 09:17:41', '2013-11-21 14:17:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13940', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13942, 4, '2013-11-21 09:18:25', '2013-11-21 14:18:25', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nCanned pumpkin has been moved to its own display in the front of the grocery and the question “what are you doing for Thanksgiving?” is part of every conversation so it’s a fair guess we’re about to leap into the festivities once again. As we settle into the hustle, let’s remember our Best Friends appreciate a happy, safe holiday, too. When planning a festive occasion, consider the following:\r\n\r\n<b>Train, don’t complain:</b> Our dogs don’t come pre-programmed; they rely on us to teach them acceptable behavior. Jumping up, stealing food, counter cruising, idiot barking and digging are all perfectly normal behaviors ... to our dogs. Unfortunately, they are also behaviors that irritate owners. When holiday houseguests arrive, when there’s an excited energy in the air and when the household is completely off schedule it becomes the perfect time for our dogs to engage in unwanted activities.  Help remind your dog to remember what is expected of him by practicing and rewarding desired behaviors on a daily basis. Even your old, well-trained been-around-forever dog will welcome the attention of a brush-up of basic skills.\r\n\r\n<b>The gift of management: </b>In a perfect world our dogs would behave just like those robot-dogs in the Hallmark specials.  However, in the real world we need to affect our management skills to out-think or pre-think our beloved pets. If Barney is a skilled, if occasional, counter-cruiser, consider baby-gating him out of the kitchen during peak preparation/service times. Tripping over an excited dog while holding a pan of boiling water is a sure opportunity to share your Thanksgiving with your veterinarian. Use your dog tools — baby gates, tethers and x-pens are extremely useful in times of high-level distraction. Whenever possible, give your dog something to do rather than let him get creative and find something to do.  Pre-gift your dog a squash-stuffed Kong or a Buster Cube. Working a food puzzle or a chew in his own crate in the spare room is the dog equivalent of “sit and color.”\r\n\r\n<b>Leave the leftovers:</b> While it’s nice to think we’re going to maintain a good diet through the holidays, the solution is not peeling off the turkey skin and handing it to the nearest dog. Rich, fatty foods will cause stomach problems ranging from simple upsets all over the carpet at the most inopportune time to pancreatitis, a serious condition often requiring hospitalization.  At your holiday table, provide tiny bowls of kibble or baby carrots for guests, who might feel guilty in their own personal gluttony, to slip to the dog lurking under the table.\r\n\r\n<b>Take out the trash: </b>During the holidays all sorts of leftovers are getting tossed into the garbage. This year, move your wastebasket to a shelf in the garage or set it up high outside so that your dog is not tempted to explore and find something he shouldn’t. When something as tempting as peels, roasting bags, string, pop-up timers and the stuff the kids won’t eat is within dog nose range, your pet can and will perform acrobatics that would earn him a place in the Cirque du Soleil. As a family you might be very careful not to put food in the trash but Uncle Joe doesn’t know you compost. Don’t tempt fate. After a party or meal with extended family or friends, take out the garbage.\r\n\r\n<b>Respect each other: </b>Avoid forcing your dog on non-dog people and do not let your guests force themselves on your dog. Some folks become very unsociable upon getting “haired up”, as I like to call it, and conversely, some dogs do not care to serve as pony for the rodeo-grandchild. Set clear ground rules for how your dog is to be treated and if necessary, be prepared to remove your Best Friend if guests are unable or unwilling to follow them. Watch your dog for signs that he’s uncomfortable — yawning, lip licking, turning away or actively trying to get to anywhere else. If you know you dog has a fear or aggression issue, do everyone a favor and park him, with his Kong, in his crate, away from the action.\r\n\r\n<b>Be prepared:</b> Just in case, keep the number of your veterinarian, the nearest emergency clinic, and the Animal Poison Control Center National Hotline (888-426-4435) handy. You never know.\r\n\r\nThese simple steps are all you need to do to ensure a safe Thanksgiving for your Best Friend. By keeping these tips in mind you can have a holiday season you can <i>all</i> enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Happy Holi-dog-day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-holi-dog-day-2', '', '', '2013-11-21 09:18:25', '2013-11-21 14:18:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13942', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13944, 4, '2013-11-21 09:19:02', '2013-11-21 14:19:02', '<b>Hope Haven to hold volunteer training </b>\r\n\r\nHope Haven of the Lowcountry, the Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center, is accepting applications for volunteers and interns to attend the Child Advocate volunteer training on Thursday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hope Haven. Child Advocate volunteers will supervise Hope Haven’s lobby to greet families, clients, and other agency representatives visiting the office. When children are present, volunteers will interact with them to help reduce stress and anxiety related to separation from their caregiver, the forensic interview and treatment process. During the first two hours of the training, participants will receive training and certification in the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children child abuse prevention training. The training is 3.5 hours long and pre-registration is required.  For more information and to register, please contact Christine Smith at 843-524-2256.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Turkey shoot at Parris </b><b>Island Rod &amp; Gun Club</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nCome aboard the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Saturday, Nov. 23 for fun and friendly competition at the Parris Island Rod &amp; Gun Club Turkey Shoot — win delicious hams, turkeys and other valuable prizes. Shoot all day on club range — first relay to line 7 a.m. Club provides all ammo, $2.00/shot. Bring your own gun: Transport in car trunk, no ammo, no scopes and no barrels longer than 32 inches. Refreshments available. For details, contact Nick Russell, 843-812-9697 or captnick@hargray.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>First cornhole tourney, smoked pork butt sale </b>\r\n\r\nThe Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund (HHLF) has is having a Cornhole/Smoked Pork Butt Sale the weekend of November 23-24. The Cornhole Tournament will be Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 at Waterfront Park. Play starts at 9 a.m. Parking $2 for the day at Trask Lot on Craven Street. Just $25 team registration (two person teams) includes T-shirts for paid team members. Double elimination bracket play. Registration forms can be found at www.hhlcf.org. The Boston Butts are $30 a butt if pre-ordered by Nov. 18 at noon; $35 chopped for you at pick up; $40 if ordered after Nov. 18; $45 chopped; $40 a butt while supplies last on Nov. 23, first come first served; $45 chopped. Sign up fees and pre-orders/payments for the Tournament/Smoked Pork Butts can be downloaded at www.hhlcf.org and mailed to HHLF at PO Box 1171, Beaufort SC 29901. Make checks payable to HHLF/CF.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Attend ribbon cutting for Spanish Moss Trail </b>\r\n\r\nThe Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail and The PATH Foundation are holding a ribbon cutting for the new section of the Spanish Moss Trail on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Spanish Moss Trail at Westvine Drive. Segment 3 is made possible by contributions from The James M. Cox Foundation, Beaufort County, City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and The Keyserling Family.\r\n\r\n<b>Group has Community Awareness Picnic </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a Community Awareness Picnic and Fun Day on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Burton, S.C. The purpose of this event is to draw attention to existing community problems such as unemployment and crime and seek ways in which we can find solutions to these issues that affect all of us. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Sam T. Spain, Sr. at 843-812-4930 or Secretary Dr. Carrie Allen at 843-846-8050. Everyone is invited.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Librarian to speak to county historical society </b>\r\n\r\nOn Thursday, Nov. 21, Grace Cordial will discuss “Child Labor in Beaufort” at the Beaufort County Historical Society meeting. Cordial, who oversees the Beaufort District Collection at the Beaufort County Library at 311 Scott St., Beaufort, is well known to historical researchers and Beaufortonians. Grace Cordial has been responsible for the management and day-to-day operation of this special local history collection and archives of the Beaufort County Library since 1999. The meeting will be held at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club off Meridian Road, on Lady’s Island at noon. All speaker series meetings are free and open to the public.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort TDI therapy dog test set for Nov. 23 </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Chapter 229 of Therapy Dogs International will host a therapy dog test at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at BayView Manor LLC, 11 S. Todd Dr. in Beaufort.  Fee for the test is $10. Therapy dog and handler teams visit hospitals, assisted living and nursing homes to bring emotional support to residents. They also participate in the “Tail-Waggin’ Tutor” program, helping children with their reading skills, at local elementary schools and the YMCA.  For information on TDI and on what is included in the test, visit the TDI website at www.tdi-dog.org. Space in the test is limited, and advance registration with payment is required. For more information or to register, call Chapter 229 Director Dick Hoagland at 522-2073, or e-mail Merle Hoagland at merle13@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Theologian, author talks Beaufort revival </b>\r\n\r\nDr. Douglas F. Kelly, PCA pastor and theologian, will be speaking at First (Scots) Independent Presbyterian Church of Beaufort on Sunday, December 1. Dr. Kelly is the Richard Jordan Professor of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, where he is in his 30th year of teaching.\r\n\r\nHe has written such books as “If God Already Knows, Why Pray?,” “Creation and Change, Systematic Theology, and Revelation: A Mentor Commentary.  He also wrote “Preachers With Power,” a historical biography about the lives of several of the great Southern pastors of the past few centuries.  This book includes a section on Daniel Baker, pastor of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah whose preaching sparked a revival in Beaufort in the 1830’s.\r\n\r\nDr. Kelly will speak three times on Dec 1:\r\n\r\n• 9:30 a.m.- Sunday School class will offer time of Questions and Answers.\r\n\r\n• 10:45 a.m.: Dr. Kelly will preach during the morning worship service.\r\n\r\n• 4 p.m., Dr. Kelly will speak on revival, with a particular emphasis in the historic Beaufort revival of the 1830’s.\r\n\r\nAll three events will be held at 302 Burroughs Avenue in Beaufort, and the public is welcome to attend.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact First (Scots) at 593-0176 or email firstscotsbft@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Rotary Club holding annual wreath sale </b>\r\n\r\nThe Rotary Club of the Lowcountry’s Annual Christmas Wreath sale is back with beautiful 24-inch, evergreen wreaths, boxed, with pine cones and red bow for only $30. Proceeds go to local charities such as Child Abuse Prevention Association, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Beaufort High School Interact, Boys &amp; Girls Club, Beaufort Humane Society, Hope Haven, Alzheimer’s Family Services, and more.\r\n\r\nThe wreathes will arrive in Beaufort around the first weekend of December and can be picked up by appointment or delivered if necessary. You can pay with check, cash or money order. To order a wreath, call Rep. Shannon Erickson at 843-263-1867.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Give blood at American Red Cross Blood Drive </b>\r\n\r\nThere is a gift that you can give this Christmas that costs nothing, but can save a life. Yes, this gift is a donation of blood at the next Carteret Street United Methodist Church-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, December 5 in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. ARC blood is distributed regionally and throughout the world 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, call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.givelife.org (it’s very simple). For the 1-866 number, after you get an answer press 2 (Option 2) for a Savannah-based operator.\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. For questions, please call Merle Hoagland (522-2073) or e-mail merle13@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Groups can sign up now to tour Festival of Trees </b>\r\n\r\nThe 2013 Festival of Trees to benefit the Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at the Shed in Port Royal December 5-7. The Opening Gala will be Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 - 9 p.m., and the public is invited to view the trees from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. School groups are encouraged to sign up now to tour the Festival of Trees. Please call Fripp Langford at 843-525-6257 to register your class or school. Cost is $2 per child. For more information, email fripp@friendsofcarolinehospice.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-114', '', '', '2013-11-21 09:19:02', '2013-11-21 14:19:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13944', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13946, 4, '2013-11-21 09:38:41', '2013-11-21 14:38:41', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nWith cooler days and the holiday season upon us, what better way to spend your afternoon than at The Beaufort Day Spa? The talented staff, the variety of quality treatments and the healthy lunch options make for a worthwhile experience, whether by yourself or with a small group of friends.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13947\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/front-porch-w-sidewalk.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13947\" alt=\"The Beaufort Day Spa is located in the heart of downtown Beaufort.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/front-porch-w-sidewalk-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort Day Spa is located in the heart of downtown Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\nKim had an Express Facial with Johanna Jacobson, which involved cleanse, exfoliation, mask and moisturizer, all under 30 minutes. Elizabeth’s toes sparkled after her Classic Pedicure with Anita Marcinkowski. And Buck was treated to a bamboo massage with Caroline Brice.\r\n\r\nChristina Byrne, who is co-owner of the spa along with Jennifer Poole, gave me a fabulous hot stone massage. After a stressful week working and taking care of my little ones, being able to close my eyes and lay down between warm sheets while Christina used different sized heated basalt stones and her amazing technique over my back, legs, arms and neck felt like heaven.\r\n\r\nFrom the orange-flavored water to the lavendar-scented neck pillows, Christina and Jennifer pay attention to detail and run an immaculate, rejuvenating spa.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13948\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0051.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-13948\" alt=\"Lowcountry Chop Salad\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0051-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Lowcountry Chop Salad[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe spa has partnered with its neighbor, Southern Graces at The Beaufort Inn, to provide a healthy lunch menu. So once your treatment is complete, you can leisurely eat your salad or sandwich in the relaxation room, or if it’s a nice day, in one of their lovely outdoor seating areas.\r\n\r\nElizabeth loved the Lowcountry Chop Salad made with Romaine, pecans, black-eyed peas, tomato, cucumber, cheddar cheese, country ham and local shrimp with a South Carolina honey mustard vinaigrette. Buck enjoyed his chicken salad on a croissant, while Kim and I fawned over the Club Med Salad — mixed greens tossed in a sesame lime vinaigrette with sliced strawberries, sliced almonds and warm herbed goat cheese, topped with grilled chicken. It was the perfect way to end the most relaxing lunch break I’ve had in a while.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Day Spa is located at 304 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902. To make an appointment, call 843-470-1777 or email thebeaufortdayspa@gmail.com or visit them online at www.thebeaufortdayspa.com.', 'Relax, rejuvenate and renew with a treatment and a delicious lunch at The Beaufort Day Spa', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'relax-rejuvenate-and-renew-with-a-treatment-and-a-delicious-lunch-at-the-beaufort-day-spa', '', '', '2013-11-21 09:38:41', '2013-11-21 14:38:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13946', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(13950, 4, '2013-11-21 09:40:23', '2013-11-21 14:40:23', 'Broadway Back In Da’ Woods Productions presents the full-stage musical “Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish” on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. The annual event is scheduled for the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center For the Arts.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13951\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/christmas.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13951\" alt=\"Aunt Pearlie Sue\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/christmas-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Aunt Pearlie Sue[/caption]\r\n\r\nA mini-marketplace will be open on the campus lawn from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. with a Taste of Gullah including a grits and gravy booth, a cornbread shack and an art exhibit.\r\n\r\nAunt Pearlie Sue, nationally acclaimed storyteller, and her Gullah Kinfolk, a professional singing cast, bring history alive on stage. The performance depicts an historical account of December of 1860, the last Christmas before the Civil War. South Carolina had just seceded from the Union. Visit the quarters and the big house for the talk of war and freedom by servant and master. Soul-stirring, foot-stopping singing and dancing depict the excitement of the Yuletide season on a South Carolina Sea Island plantation.\r\n\r\nPerformers are from the heart of the South Carolina Sea Islands and descend from the original Gullah people who were brought to America from West Africa by slave traders. Their skills in cultivating rice, indigo and cotton brought wealth to the masters of big Southern plantations. Aunt Pearlie Sue, whose real name is Anita Singleton Prather, wrote the original script for the production. She prefers to emphasize the hope and spirituality of a dynamic people rather than the suffering associated with a regrettable time in history.\r\n\r\n“We celebrate those who survived the horrors of this cruel institution called the trans-Atlantic slave trade. They chained our flesh but could not our spirit.”\r\n\r\nPrather is an ordained minister, historian, teacher, musician, writer and storyteller. She is known for her work preserving the Gullah culture through songs and stories and has toured the United States and Canada with her group of professional singers and musicians. Her performances employ an interactive technique that she believes offers audience members a deeper experience. Children and adults are delighted when invited onstage to become part of the Gullah story.\r\n\r\n“We want our audience to interact with us and experience the excitement of Gullah,” she said.\r\n\r\nPrather loves to feed people as much as she loves to perform. A Gullah feast will be served before the 7 p.m. show and is included in the advance ticket price of $30 (or door $35) for adults and $15 for children ages 7 to 17. Gullah art will be exhibited and available for sale. Tickets and information on weekend package specials are available at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, 801 Bladen Street, Beaufort. Call 843-986-1102.\r\n<div></div>', 'Gullah Christmas musical', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gullah-christmas-musical', '', '', '2013-11-21 09:40:23', '2013-11-21 14:40:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13950', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(13953, 4, '2013-11-21 09:48:14', '2013-11-21 14:48:14', '<b>Kim Weitkamp &amp; Tellabration at ARTworks</b>: On Friday, November 22, local youth storytelling troupes join a nationally-touring teller for Tellabration. At 7 p.m., hear the stories and see the antics of local storytelling troupes from the St. Helena Branch Library, Port Royal Elementary School, Lady’s Island Elementary School, and ARTworks After School. They will be joined by Kim Weitkamp, a nationally-touring storyteller renowned for her hilarity and humanity. “Tellabration” is an annual event in which guilds and storytelling enthusiasts all around the globe will share their storytelling talents in concerts held in cities and towns to celebrate the art of storytelling. Locally, ARTworks is nurturing and bringing together our area’s celebrated storytellers and youth storytelling troupes to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their tales. Tickets are Pay What You Can, at the door only; $5 suggested minimum. Call 379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org for or drop by 2127 Boundary Street in Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\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 Friday, November 29, from Noon to 3 p.m. “Sea Island fish camps are a very old, generational tradition that is part of being raised on these waters,” said Garrity, “It’s a great gift for people who love the Lowcountry.” For information about the book signing, call McIntosh Book Shoppe at 843-524-1119. For a preview of the book, or to order a copy online, go to www.garrity.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Calling all designers:</b> Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) is offering a $100 prize for a T-shirt design for their 2014 Race4Love 5K Run/Walk. There is no entry fee and the contest will run through December 1. Guidelines and an entry form are available at http://race4love.com/contest/, and updates and other contests related to the race will be announced on Twitter at http://twitter.com/codarace4love. The 2014 Race4Love marks the third year CODA has held a walk/run event to promote awareness and benefit child and adult survivors of domestic violence, starting with the 2012 Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run in honor of two deputies killed while responding to a domestic violence call.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Christmas Community Concert:</b> The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort SC  29902, will host a “Celebrate Christmas” Community Concert on December 15 at 3 p.m. Come and join for a very special seasonal celebration as they bring back the infamous Sanders Family from Smoke on the Mountain, hear and watch  guest solo vocalists and dancers, choirs, instrumental ensembles of all ages, dance with children in their “Marshmellow World” and lift our voices together in community carols.  The season is upon us — join us for this free community event. Contact:  Dr. Melanie Williams ,  mwilliams@bcob.org, (843)252-4104.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Film Festival receives recognition:</b> The Beaufort International Film Festival has been named one of the Top 25 Coolest General Film Festivals in the World, 2013 by MovieMaker Magazine.  For the complete list of honorees visit www.moviemaker.com/festivals.  MovieMaker Magazine is a national publication based in Santa Monica, Ca., with an emphasis on the art of moviemaking.  “We are thrilled to receive this honor and thank all of our supporters, sponsors, filmmakers and volunteers who made it possible.  They are the Cool ones.” stated Film Festival Director Ron Tucker.  Other film festivals from South Carolina making the list are The Charleston International Film Festival, Charleston, SC and the Indie Grits Film Festival in Columbia, SC.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Holidaze at ARTworks:</b> Jingle bells, hand-made presents are swell. On three Saturdays in December, drop in for a selection of ready-to-go art projects to help you decorate the tree, stuff stockings, and spread good cheer. Artists guide you through the creative process, like\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13954\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Arts-HolidazeatARTWorks.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13954\" alt=\"Holidaze at ARTworks\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Arts-HolidazeatARTWorks-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Holidaze at ARTworks[/caption]\r\n\r\nRudolph leading the sled team — and take care of the clean up too! ARTworks supplies all the glitter, ornaments, and craft supplies you and your family needs for handmade presents, just bring your creativity, a list of your lucky gift recipients, and $5-$15 per project. Holidaze Saturdays are December 7, 14, and 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at ARTworks, the community arts center of Beaufort. For more information, call 379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Masterpiece Masquerade:</b> Is it a Van Gogh  or a or just pretending to be a Van Gogh?  “Masterpiece Masquerade” will once again be the feature exhibit for Beaufort Art Association’s All-Member Holiday Show.  Each year BAA invites all 200 of their members to exhibit in their downtown gallery.  Over the years  Masterpiece Masquerade has been a favorite subject for artists and art patrons.  This year’s exhibit will not disappoint. Artists were asked to pick their favorite master artist to emulate;  or choose a masterpiece to re-create with their own twist on it.  Either way, this December, the BAA Gallery will be filled with Beaufort artists own “masterpieces” reminiscent of art museums all over the world.  There will be oils, acrylics, collage, drawings and mixed media. Something to excite everyone’s artistic palette. Masterpiece Masquerade will open on December 9 at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street in Downtown Beaufort and run through\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13955\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"235\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/VanGoghSunflower-by-Sandy-Dimke-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13955\" alt=\"Van Gogh “Sunflower” by Sandy Dimke, part of BAA’s “Masterpiece Masquerade.”\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/VanGoghSunflower-by-Sandy-Dimke-2-235x300.jpg\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" /></a> Van Gogh “Sunflower” by Sandy Dimke, part of BAA’s “Masterpiece Masquerade.”[/caption]\r\n\r\nJanuary 5th.  A Masquerade Party reception will be held on Friday December 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Public is invited, and admission is always free. For more information visit www.BeaufortArtAssocation.com or call the gallery at 843-521-4444.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Gullah Caribbean Christmas Show:</b> Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk will entertain with “Gullah Caribbean Christmas” Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at Penn Center. The special event includes contemporary Christmas music, a bit of comedy, dancing and a Caribbean cuisine feast. Aunt Pearlie Sue, the character developed by Anita Singleton Prather, is a nationally acclaimed storyteller, and her Gullah Kinfolk is a professional singing cast. Together they deliver messages of the Gullah culture of the South Carolina Sea Islands to bring history alive on stage. Advance adult tickets are $40 at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>A Child’s Christmas In Wales:</b> Originally written for BBC radio, Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales is holiday nostalgia at its best: “One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town ... I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or whether it snowed for twelve days and twelve nights when I was six.” Peter Townes is your minstrel for these performances. Through him you will also learn who the Welsh are, and what they think they’re up to, the difference between the Welsh and the Irish, Scots, Picts and the Bloody English; a quick genealogy workshop exploring your own Welsh ancestry and the Welsh Discovery of America. A Welsh treat will be shared! Originally from Wales, Townes now lives in upstate South Carolina, and considers Dylan Thomas to be “the master bard of all time. Although he does it in English, he has Welsh storytelling mastered.” Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids, and $10 each for groups of 10 or more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street. 843-379-2787, www.artworksinbeaufort.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Four Artist Christmas Concert:</b> Morning Song Music has announced its tenth national Christmas tour featuring four artists: Steve Darmody, Jennifer LaMountain and Rudy Micelli, and Angela Bryant-Brown. Morning Song Music’s Christmas concert event, called “The Angels Sang” includes both traditional Christmas classics, new Christmas originals and favorites, like “Mary Did You Know” and “Oh Holy Night.” The free community concert will be at the USCB Center For the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at The Herban Marketplace, The Chocolate Tree and Beaufort Liquidation. Steve Darmody says, “I am excited about this tenth Christmas Tour for Morning Song. The bringing together of these talented singers to present this wonderful story of our Savior’s birth has become an annual touring tradition for Morning Song Concerts. Each year, new songs and new arrangements provide to create an awesome and memorable evening. The grand finale of each evening’s concert is a 8 minutes medley taken from the high points of Handel’s Messiah. This new orchestral arrangement was produced by Morning Song Music with the Prague Symphony exclusively for the Morning Song Christmas tour.” The tour is partnering with child development organization World Vision to drive child sponsorships. Jenny Lockwald, director of artist relations for World Vision, says, “During this special season, we are honored to be involved with Morning Song Music and these outstanding artists. The impact of this one evening and how God can use it to not only entertain hearts but to feed souls ensures that the impact will be felt far beyond the tour. We believe that this will be a great opportunity for families to reach out by sponsoring a child and tangibly taking the message of Christ around the world to children in need.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Nativity Celebration:</b> First Presbyterian Church Beaufort presents their third annual Nativity Celebration Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at their Education Building located at 1201 North Street in downtown Beaufort. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, and noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8. Come celebrate the joy of the season by viewing beautiful nativities from around the world, collected by the Presbyterian Women’s group. This is a free event but donations are appreciated, with any funds raised donated to church charities. Peggy Fryer, Moderator of the Presbyterian Women says, “In the past we have used this event to help raise funds for both Hurricane Sandy Relief and the Thornwell Home for Children.” Most of the nativities on display are hand made and many represent the culture of the people and area where they were created. Countries represented include Argentina, Germany, Indonesia, India, Mexico, Boliva, Italy, Ireland, Peru, Japan and many more. 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(13957, 4, '2013-11-21 10:04:59', '2013-11-21 15:04:59', 'Last Friday, the Beaufort High School Eagles defeated Blythewood 23-15, to advance the second round of Class 4-A, Division II  football playoffs. The team’s next game will be Friday, November 22, at North Augusta High School. Photos by Bob Sofaly.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13958\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13958\" alt=\"Beaufort High School’s Eric Blakely gets tackled by a pair of Burke defenders after gaining extra yards last Friday night.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-2-300x226.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" /></a> Beaufort High School’s Eric Blakely gets tackled by a pair of Burke defenders after gaining extra yards last Friday night.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13959\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"186\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-3.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13959\" alt=\"Beaufort High School tight end  Stephen Babbett, center, can’t hang on to the ball.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-3-186x300.jpg\" width=\"186\" height=\"300\" /></a> Beaufort High School tight end Stephen Babbett, center, can’t hang on to the ball.[/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_13960\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13960\" alt=\"Beaufort High School wide receiver Da’Quan Cason, right, after being held by Blythewood’s Dominique Lemon.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-1-300x213.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" /></a> Beaufort High School wide receiver Da’Quan Cason, right, after being held by Blythewood’s Dominique Lemon.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13961\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"250\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13961\" alt=\"A pair of Beaufort High School defensive backs goes up for the ball and knocks it down. The Eagle defense held Blythewood to only 15 points.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BHS-5-250x300.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" /></a> A pair of Beaufort High School defensive backs goes up for the ball and knocks it down. The Eagle defense held Blythewood to only 15 points.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort High School football', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-high-school-football-3', '', '', '2013-11-21 10:04:59', '2013-11-21 15:04:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13957', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(13963, 4, '2013-11-21 10:12:40', '2013-11-21 15:12:40', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Hargray’s Battery Creek High Basketball Classic will be held November 29-30 at the school gym. Admission is $8 per day, or $12 for a two-day pass. The tip off time is 3 p.m. Participating boys teams include Battery Creek High, Cane Bay High, Groves High and Whale Branch Early College High School. Girls teams participating were Battery Creek High, Groves High, Wade Hampton High and Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23: Beaufort Academy students present this year’s Dinner Theatre Production, “Peter Pan and Wendy,” to be performed at the Bell Boys Fish\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13964\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-BA-11-21.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13964\" alt=\"Beaufort Academy fifth grade students visited the Apple store in Charleston. Students were broken into groups and walked through downtown Charleston to take hundreds of photos on iPods. Back at the store, the students uploaded the photos to desktop Mac computers and generated movies complete with music. Each child received an “Apple Field Trip” T-shirt and a copy of their video on a flash drive. Pictured (left to right): Emmy Wilson, Mason Westerfield, Emma Dillinger, Ansleigh Pingree and Burak Henderson with an Apple representative. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-BA-11-21-300x214.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a> Beaufort Academy fifth grade students visited the Apple store in Charleston. Students were broken into groups and walked through downtown Charleston to take hundreds of photos on iPods. Back at the store, the students uploaded the photos to desktop Mac computers and generated movies complete with music. Each child received an “Apple Field Trip” T-shirt and a copy of their video on a flash drive. Pictured (left to right): Emmy Wilson, Mason Westerfield, Emma Dillinger, Ansleigh Pingree and Burak Henderson with an Apple representative.[/caption]\r\n\r\nCamp.  Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Call BA at 843-524-3393 for tickets.\r\n\r\n• Friday, Nov. 22: Sixth grade Latin play.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, Nov. 26: Pre-K/K Thanksgiving Play\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, Nov. 27 until Friday, Nov. 29: No school, Thanksgiving.\r\n\r\n• Beaufort Cooks for Thanksgiving: Cooks needed to help with the BA fundraiser. They are collecting home-baked casseroles, soups, breads, pies, desserts and more. The food will be sold Monday, Nov. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Kitchen, in Newpoint Corners on Lady’s Island. Donations can be dropped off that morning. For questions, contact Maggie Mitchell at 271-0912 or maggiecatherine@yahoo.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The Beaufort High School Dance Ensemble presents their Annual Fall Dance Concert on Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m. in The Arts Center at BHS. Tickets are $5 general\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13965\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-BHS-all-state-chorus.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13965\" alt=\"Congratulations to seven Beaufort High School choral students on their acceptance into the South Carolina All-State Choir. Shelby Morris, Kristen Rowell, Lyndsey Betz and Sam McDaniel were selected for the Women’s Choir; Christian Sommerville was chosen for the Men’s Choir; Olivia Durbin and Shannon Courtney were selected for the Mixed Choir. Kudos to the students and to their director, Jordan Norris. Pictured above, from left: Shelby Morris, Shannon Courtney, Olivia Durbin, Christian Sommerville, Kristen Rowell, Lyndsey Betz and Samantha McDaniel. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-BHS-all-state-chorus-300x146.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" /></a> Congratulations to seven Beaufort High School choral students on their acceptance into the South Carolina All-State Choir. Shelby Morris, Kristen Rowell, Lyndsey Betz and Sam McDaniel were selected for the Women’s Choir; Christian Sommerville was chosen for the Men’s Choir; Olivia Durbin and Shannon Courtney were selected for the Mixed Choir. Kudos to the students and to their director, Jordan Norris. Pictured above, from left: Shelby Morris, Shannon Courtney, Olivia Durbin, Christian Sommerville, Kristen Rowell, Lyndsey Betz and Samantha McDaniel.[/caption]\r\n\r\nadmission and will be available at the door.   Children 5 and under free. This year’s theme is “Scrapbook, a 20th Century Dance Review” with the focus on popular dance forms of the 20th Century.  Choreography to be presented includes the Charleston, Swing, Tap. A daytime lecture-demonstration is planned for Friday, November 22. The Arts Center at BHS is located at 84 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. For more information, call Teresa Baker at 322-2153.\r\n\r\n<b>MISCELLANEOUS</b>\r\n\r\nA state-level panel has approved the nomination of Port Royal Elementary School for placement on the National Register of Historic Places. The unanimous vote by the 15-member South Carolina Board of Review for the National Register of Historic Places sends Port Royal’s nomination to the U.S. National Park Service for a final decision. While the exact opening date of Port Royal\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13966\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-BHS-11-21.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13966\" alt=\"From left: Maria Guzman-Rojas, Jessica Simmons, Eric Blakely and Tramone Jenkins represent Beaufort High’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions &amp; Support) Committee and its “Eagle Pride” program.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-BHS-11-21-300x206.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" /></a> From left: Maria Guzman-Rojas, Jessica Simmons, Eric Blakely and Tramone Jenkins represent Beaufort High’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions &amp; Support) Committee and its “Eagle Pride” program.[/caption]\r\n\r\nElementary is not known, the handwritten deed that transferred the property from the town to the school district is dated September 1910.  The building’s cornerstone indicates that it was constructed in 1911, and the school celebrated its 100th birthday in 2011. The national nomination effort is being coordinated by the Town of Port Royal, the Historic Port Royal Foundation and the Beaufort County School Board.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>RIVERVIEW </b>\r\n\r\nThe South Carolina Department of Education, in releasing state school report cards, awarded Riverview Charter School its highest grades.\r\n\r\nServing students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, Riverview receives two report cards from the state — one for its elementary school and one for its middle school. In both report cards, Riverview received ratings of “Excellent/Excellent.”\r\n\r\nRiverview is the only elementary school and only middle school in Beaufort County School District to receive an “Excellent” absolute rating and an “Excellent” growth rating.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13967\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/starry-night.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13967\" alt=\"Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was fascinated by the challenge of painting at night.  He painted “Starry Night Over the Rhone” in his city of Arles, France. Holy Trinity Classical Christian School art students painted their own nightscapes. Fifth graders Katherine Hurtt and Grace Strawn display their handiwork.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/starry-night-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was fascinated by the challenge of painting at night. He painted “Starry Night Over the Rhone” in his city of Arles, France. Holy Trinity Classical Christian School art students painted their own nightscapes. Fifth graders Katherine Hurtt and Grace Strawn display their handiwork.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are more than thrilled to receive such high scores on our state report card,” says Alison Thomas, Director of the school.  “I’m proud to see the hard work of our students paying off. I’m also incredibly grateful to our staff, for their tireless dedication; our parents, for championing quality educational choices; and our extended community, for their continued support.”\r\n\r\nThis state report card, based on the results of the statewide “PASS” standardized test, comes on the heels of recently issued Federal report cards where Riverview received perfect scores of 100 for both its elementary and middle schools.\r\n\r\n<b>SCHOOL DISTRICT</b>\r\n\r\nMt. Carmel Baptist Church has announced the donation of $4,450 to four schools serving the Whale Branch and Battery Creek communities. Donations of $1,000 each will go to Whale Branch Middle School, Whale Branch Early College High School and Battery Creek\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13968\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_2356.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13968\" alt=\"Veteran Kenneth Dennings, Jr., Vice Commander of the V.F.W. Post 8760, stand with fourth grade Leadership Club member Caiden Faircloth. Dennings assisted in set up and greeting students and guests during Lady’s Island Elementary School’s annual Patriotic Assembly held Friday, Nov. 8.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_2356-200x300.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Veteran Kenneth Dennings, Jr., Vice Commander of the V.F.W. 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Carmel’s pastor.  “In northern Beaufort County, there aren’t as many businesses for schools to partner with compared to other parts of the county, so we’ve concluded that we have to get ‘untraditional’ and do some things that churches typically don’t do.”\r\n\r\nAn additional $1,000 church donation is going to Head Start, which supports Pre-Kindergarten children.\r\n\r\n“To have a prominent member of the county’s faith community step up to the plate in such a dramatic way really makes a strong statement,” said Superintendent Jeffrey Moss.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC</b>\r\n\r\nThe 12th Annual Homes for the Holidays Gala and Tour, which benefits St. Peter’s Catholic School’s Endowment Fund, will take place Friday, November 22 through Sunday, November 24. 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(13971, 4, '2013-11-21 10:15:10', '2013-11-21 15:15:10', 'Congratulations to the USCB Center for the Arts for another successful Beaufort Children’s Theatre performance with the production of “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.” The four live shows last weekend were a huge success and were well attended by families and friends. A big thanks to producers <b>Bonnie Hargrove and Tammy Gates</b>, and to the very talented students of Beaufort County.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13972\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Shyla-Jenkins-Walker-Perryman-Derric-Dees-Zach-Hobbs-and-Stewart-Trask..jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13972\" alt=\"“The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.” cast members, from left, Shyla Jenkins, Walker Perryman, Derick Dees, Zach Hobbs and Stewart Trask.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Shyla-Jenkins-Walker-Perryman-Derric-Dees-Zach-Hobbs-and-Stewart-Trask.-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr.” cast members, from left, Shyla Jenkins, Walker Perryman, Derick Dees, Zach Hobbs and Stewart Trask.[/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</div>', 'Beaufort Children’s Theatre performance anything but ‘flat’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-childrens-theatre-performance-anything-but-flat', '', '', '2013-11-21 10:15:10', '2013-11-21 15:15:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13971', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(13974, 4, '2013-11-21 10:16:16', '2013-11-21 15:16:16', 'Save the date!  Saturday, December 14 at 6 p.m. will be the Second Annual Beaufort Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Conservation Banquet under the tent at Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. followed by one of the best auctions this year featuring limited edition exclusive shotguns and original wildlife artwork. For tickets, contact Brian Harrellson 843-812-8985 or Sean Burchfield 970-237-9380. Or online at http://tinyurl.com/ducksbft.\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Save the date for conservation banquet', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'save-the-date-for-conservation-banquet', '', '', '2013-11-21 10:16:16', '2013-11-21 15:16:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13974', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13976, 4, '2013-11-21 10:24:20', '2013-11-21 15:24:20', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s November Business After Hours was held on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 14, at USCB Center for the Arts. The free event was hosted by USCB Center for the Arts and Lowcountry Real Estate. Here are some pics by Captured Moments Photography.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13977\" alt=\"bah-uscb1\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb1-300x177.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-13979\" alt=\"bah-uscb3\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb3-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></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><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-13980\" alt=\"bah-uscb6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb6-201x300.jpg\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_13981\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb91.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-13981\" alt=\"Nikki Hardison, Steve Curless and Jaime Daily\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bah-uscb91-300x180.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" /></a> Nikki Hardison, Steve Curless and Jaime Daily<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"></span>[/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\nCoffee with Colleagues was held Friday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Greenfish Gallery on Bay Street. Pictures by Captured Moments Photography.\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13982\" alt=\"cwc-greenfish6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish6-300x181.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-13983\" alt=\"cwc-greenfish5\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish5-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></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><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish4.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13984\" alt=\"cwc-greenfish4\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish4-300x165.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish7.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-13985\" alt=\"cwc-greenfish7\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cwc-greenfish7-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Regional Chamber wins three Communication Awards</b>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce recently won three communication awards at the annual management conference for CACCE, the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.  Chambers of Commerce from North and South Carolina competed and the Beaufort Regional Chamber won three out of the six Communication Awards including the Best Website (www.BeaufortSC.org), Best eNewsletter, and Best Membership Recruitment Package in the two state area. CACCE is the premier association for leadership and organization development of Chambers of Commerce in the Carolinas. The awards were judged by chamber peers from across the region.\r\n<div><b><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Chamber-awards.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-13986\" alt=\"Chamber awards\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Chamber-awards-300x224.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a> </b></div>\r\n</div>\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</div>\r\n<div></div>', 'The Chamber Corner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-5', '', '', '2013-11-21 10:24:20', '2013-11-21 15:24:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13976', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14233, 4, '2013-12-12 10:42:26', '2013-12-12 15:42:26', '<strong>Protect the lifestyles of the people you love in the event of the unexpected</strong>\r\n\r\nWith today’s busy lifestyle, it takes a plan to get things done. Whether it’s as simple as a grocery list, or as complicated as planning a wedding, careful preparation can help you save time, money and countless headaches.\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, though, most people don’t have a well-thought-out plan when it comes to protecting their loved ones if something bad were to happen like an unexpected illness or untimely death. Ask yourself, if you suddenly became disabled, or died, would your family have the financial means to remain in your home? Could your children still graduate from college? Would your dependents be able to pursue their dreams and goals? Without a proper financial plan in place, the answer may be “no.”\r\n\r\nWhile no one can predict the future, you can still take the necessary steps to help prepare for the unexpected. When you purchase life insurance from a reputable company, the insurer provides you with a guaranteed promise to pay a death benefit to help your loved ones be financially secure after you’re gone. You’ll feel better knowing your family is taken care of, and can focus on achieving their own life milestones, like getting married, purchasing a first home and having children.\r\n\r\nA knowledgeable and experienced life insurance agent can work with you to help determine which type of coverage is best for your situation. Together, you can create a financial strategy so you’ll be prepared for whatever the future brings.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about the information or topics discussed, please contact Ellier Gervero at 69 Roberts Smalls Parkway Suite 3-F, Beaufort, SC 29906. Call 843-322-9988, email egervero@nyl.com, or visit www.elliergervero.com.\r\n\r\n<i>Disability Income Insurance available through one or more carriers not affiliated with New York Life, dependent on carrier authorization and product availability in your state or locality. Guarantees are based upon the claims-paying ability of New York Life Insurance Company. This educational third-party article is being provided as a courtesy by Ellier Gervero, Agent, (CA/AR Ins. Lic.OG33974) New York Life Insurance Company.</i>', 'Being prepared is smart', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'being-prepared-is-smart', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:42:26', '2013-12-12 15:42:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14233', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13994, 4, '2013-11-27 00:06:59', '2013-11-27 05:06:59', '<b>Yemassee man guilty of 2010 home invasion  </b>\r\n\r\nA 27-year-old Yemassee man was sentenced to 27 years in prison on Friday, November 22 for a 2010 home invasion in which three suspects held a family captive while they ransacked the house, searching for cash and other valuables.\r\n\r\nJurors convicted Marion Powell on all counts: first-degree burglary, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime and five counts of kidnapping. He was sentenced to 27 years in prison.\r\n\r\nOn October 25, 2010, Powell and two other suspects burst into a home on Oakesdale Road. They first encountered two children playing in the backyard and forced them inside the house at gunpoint. They then rounded up another two children and headed upstairs to find the mother. The four children, ages 4 to 10, were ordered to sit outside the bedroom, while the defendant and another suspect forced the woman to the ground and screamed that if they didn’t get money, they would kill her.\r\n\r\nThe woman retrieved $2,200 in cash from the closet. The intruders continued to hold the family at gunpoint while they tore apart the home looking for other items of value. They stole designer handbags, women’s shoes and jewelry.\r\n\r\nPowell was identified in police photo line-ups by both the mother and her child. He was arrested in March 2011.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Two teen burglary suspects arrested </b>\r\n\r\nTwo teens were arrested Wednesday, November 13 following a failed burglary attempt at a St. Helena Island home.\r\n\r\nBrent Elliott Doddridge, 18, of St. Helena Island, and Logan James Phillips, 18, of Hilton Head Island were arrested shortly after attempting to break into a home at 169 Sea Pines Drive.\r\n\r\nSheriff’s deputies responded to a reported burglary in progress, called in by a 63-year-old homeowner. The victim advised that at approximately 1:45 p.m. she was inside her home when she noticed two unknown white males, wearing bandanas over their faces, walking through her front yard. She became concerned and called 911 when they jumped over the fence into her backyard.\r\n\r\nWhile deputies were responding, she saw the subjects jump back over the fence and run towards a dark blue sedan parked in a wooded area beside her home. As deputies converged on the area, a dark blue Volkswagon Jetta occupied by two white males was observed driving on Coffin Point Road near Cee Cee Road.\r\n\r\nA traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with Doddridge and Phillips. Both were positively identified as the suspects the victim had seen in her backyard. Doddridge and Phillips were also identified in three additional burglaries reported over the last two weeks on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nAt this time both men have been charged with the following:\r\n\r\n• Attempted Housebreaking (169 Sea Pines Drive on Nov. 18, 2013)\r\n\r\n• Burglary first degree (25 Marsh Hawk Drive on Nov. 13, 2013)\r\n\r\n• Burglary second degree (26 Pleasant Place Drive on Nov. 7, 2013)\r\n\r\n• Burglary second degree (14 Woods Lane on Nov. 6, 2013).\r\n\r\nThe investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may be pending. Anyone with information is asked to contact either Investigator A. Zsamar at 843-255-3408 or Crimestoppers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sheriff’s Office investigating robbery  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion and robbery that occurred Sunday, Nov. 24, at a Burton home.\r\n\r\nDeputies responded to 1 Wellena Court at 5 p.m. in reference to a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies met with four victims who advised that they had been robbed when three unknown black males made entry to the home. All three suspects were described as black males between the ages of 25-30, all wearing scarves over their faces. One was reportedly wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, and the other two were wearing black hooded sweatshirts.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Sgt. C. Wilson at 843-255-3409 or Crimestoppers.', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-66', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:06:59', '2013-11-27 05:06:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13994', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13996, 4, '2013-11-27 00:07:32', '2013-11-27 05:07:32', 'A 34-year-old Burton man was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for shooting a man in the parking lot of a Laurel Bay grocery store.\r\n\r\nAt the conclusion of a two-day trial, jurors convicted Charles Green, Jr., of Murray Drive, of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime and possession of a weapon by a violent felon.\r\n\r\nOn the afternoon of April 6, 2011, Green gave $40 to two of his neighbors, who then walked to the nearby Food Lion on Shanklin Road. In the parking lot of the grocery store, Green pulled up in a vehicle and demanded he get his money back. The two men returned the money. Surveillance footage shows Green walked back to his car to retrieve a sawed-off, double-barrel shotgun and shot 49-year-old Cliffton Henry.\r\n\r\nHenry, who was partially blocked by a pillar, was hit by birdshot in the arm and leg. The shooting occurred next to a rack of propane tanks. A daycare was located nearby.\r\n\r\n“Charles Green is a very dangerous man who committed a senseless act of violence that put the lives of many people in danger,” said assistant solicitor Hunter Swanson of the Beaufort County Career Criminal Prosecution Team. “It is a relief that he is off the streets. He deserves every bit of the 15 years he received.”\r\n\r\nGreen has prior convictions for manslaughter, cocaine trafficking, assault, drug possession and resisting arrest.\r\n\r\nBy law, he must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole or any sort of early release.\r\n\r\nJudge J. Ernest Kinard, Jr. handed down the sentence.\r\n<div></div>', 'Burton man gets 15 years for shooting', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'burton-man-gets-15-years-for-shooting', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:07:32', '2013-11-27 05:07:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13996', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(13998, 4, '2013-11-27 00:08:22', '2013-11-27 05:08:22', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\n<i>Kintsukoroi: (n) “to repair with gold;” the art of repairing pottery with gold or silver lacquer and understanding that the piece is more beautiful for having been broken.</i>\r\n\r\nWe have all wished at some point that our children or our mate were different. Sometimes nightly. The inclination may surge anew each evening when the bedtime chaos of small children begins. Or once that’s over, maybe we get the cold shoulder of a spouse who’s just too tired or too weary to be anything even close to the companion, the confidante, we had imagined when we were innocent of life’s more common disappointments.\r\n\r\nIf the wish is ardent enough, are we merely wishing away what we don’t like, or are we, in effect, fervently praying for a stranger to arise, someone unknown to us, but better? The Stepford wife, or child? Cookie-cutter clean, but bland? Better, but not anymore imaginative a model than the average among us might create.\r\n\r\nRichard Gere once played a man who walked out of the Civil War and into the shoes of a dead man who had been his cellmate for a time in some Yankee prison. He looked so much like the man, and had heard his stories so often, he nearly pulled it off. And given this second chance, he was a better man then the ghost he was emulating — <i>or he had ever been in his own life.</i>\r\n\r\nThe perfect family member or the second chance to be someone else are the fluff and stuff of Hollywood.\r\n\r\nSo where do those of us in the real world draw the lines when it comes to our own quirks and habitual patterns, or those of our loved ones? When do we demand change of ourselves, or of others? Or else?\r\n\r\nAnd when do we simply accept the vulnerabilities in another that we so often display ourselves?\r\n\r\nThis human sway between the two dynamics is never played out more clearly than with the dating game.\r\n\r\nA friend of mine rode the roller coaster of his emotions right off the track a couple of years back, eventually arriving at a juncture wherein there was a woman waiting, one who would accept him just as she found him in the day. Their life together may always remain as a new bud, with its promise forever in tomorrow. Or perhaps it will one day blossom gloriously forth, called by the fire of the sun. But no matter, they “will be always happy,” he promised me, “just being together.”\r\n\r\nA fairytale ending? Is that what we all want? Not so much. Shmuley Boteach, author and couple’s counselor, characterizes today’s men and women as so over-familiar with the opposite sex that they can’t, or won’t, settle for just some average Joe (or Jane). They, or should I say, “we,” want to pull from the upper 10 percent, the brass ring of lovers, the next time around (or is it the time after that?). We want all of our prayers answered, the best of the best, the cream of the crop, our wish list of attributes fulfilled, whether that means younger, older, or more high-spirited, more traveled, more educated than our last attempt at love ever-lasting. And shouldn’t we want that? Or should we? What’s a healthy attitude, and what’s not? Where are the lines to be drawn?\r\n<div></div>', 'When do we demand change of ourselves or of others?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'when-do-we-demand-change-of-ourselves-or-of-others', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:08:22', '2013-11-27 05:08:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=13998', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14000, 4, '2013-11-27 00:09:00', '2013-11-27 05:09:00', 'It’s hard to beat the speed of deep-frying a turkey — or the irresistible flavor and juiciness that result. But turkey fryers have the potential to cause fire and serious injury, which is why organizations like Underwriters Laboratories and the National Fire Protection Association advise against using them.\r\n\r\nIf you plan to deep-fry your holiday bird, be sure you know how to safely use the fryer, and take these precautions to protect yourself, your guests and your home:\r\n\r\n• Keep outdoor fryers off decks, out of garages and a safe distance away from trees and other structures.\r\n\r\n• Make sure the turkey is thawed and dry before cooking. Ice or water that mixes into the hot oil can cause flare-ups.\r\n\r\n• Watch the weather. Never operate a fryer outdoors in the rain or snow.\r\n\r\n• Place the fryer on a level surface, and avoid moving it once it’s in use.\r\n\r\n• Leave 2 feet between the tank and the burner when using a propane-powered fryer.\r\n\r\n• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid overfilling. Oil can ignite when it makes contact with the burner.\r\n\r\n• Choose a smaller turkey for frying. A bird that’s 8 to 10 pounds is best; pass on turkeys over 12 pounds.\r\n\r\n• Never leave fryers unattended.\r\n\r\n• Purchase a fryer with temperature controls, and watch the oil temperature carefully. Cooking oil that is heated beyond its smoke point can catch fire. If you notice the oil is smoking, turn the fryer off.\r\n\r\n• Turn off the burner before lowering the turkey into the oil. Once the turkey is submerged, turn the burner on.\r\n\r\n• Wear goggles to shield your eyes, use oven mitts to protect your hands and arms and keep a grease-rated fire extinguisher close by.\r\n\r\n• Skip the stuffing when frying turkey, and avoid water-based marinades.\r\n\r\n• Keep children and pets away from the fryer at all times.\r\n\r\n• Once finished, carefully remove the pot from the burner, place it on a level surface and cover to let the oil cool overnight before disposing.\r\n\r\n• Opt for an oil-less fryer. This uses infrared heat, rather than oil, to cook the turkey.', '15 turkey fryer safety tips', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '15-turkey-fryer-safety-tips', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:09:00', '2013-11-27 05:09:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14000', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14002, 4, '2013-11-27 00:11:21', '2013-11-27 05:11:21', 'The wisdom of the crowd has been defined by Wikipedia as “the process of taking into account the collective opinion of a group of individuals rather than a single expert to answer a question.”\r\n\r\nMany of you saw the show “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire,” or are at least familiar with it. One of the “lifelines” each contestant had available was to poll the live audience. The audience is a diverse group of people, presumably from all walks of life, but admittedly those who have nothing better to do than go watch a game show in the middle of the\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14003\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/0679_I366_Hall_Sumner.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14003\" alt=\"Hall Sumner\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/0679_I366_Hall_Sumner-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Hall Sumner[/caption]\r\n\r\nafternoon. That said, the contestants on this show supposedly represent some of the most intelligent individuals in the building, but when one of these contestants finds herself stumped on a question, it is then posed to the audience and each one in the audience answers the multiple-choice question.\r\n\r\nWhile the contestant is flummoxed, the audience chooses the correct answer 91% of the time. Compare that to the results of calling the most qualified person they can think of who answers correctly only 65% of the time.\r\n\r\nThe stock market is perhaps the largest network of the collective wisdom of the crowds to determine the actual value of the stock price of various securities every single day. The crowds (i.e. market participants) vote each day with their buy and sell orders. By recording these daily transactions, we are able to ascertain the collective opinion of the market about a particular stock or sector using the Point &amp; Figure Methodology as our lens.\r\n\r\nConventional wisdom, on the other hand, is defined by Wikipedia as “the body of ideas or explanations generally accepted as true by the public or by experts in a field.” In other words, when you see statements made on the cover of a major magazine, this is conventional wisdom. It is generally accepted as the truth.\r\n\r\nThe Point &amp; Figure Tactical Methodology will often go against every natural instinct you possess, not to mention conventional wisdom. In early 2008 the concept of going a full year without any equity exposure based upon Relative Strength analysis would have seemed unorthodox, to say the least. But that is the guidance those tactical tools gave us, whether we chose to listen or not.\r\n\r\nConversely, the fact that U.S. Equity has been the top-ranked asset class by Relative Strength since October 2011 (two years now) has, in hindsight, been the best place to remain invested; however, when the bullets were flying at the end of 2011 it wasn’t exactly the generally accepted “truth” within the investment community. If we had to paraphrase the answer to why our form of risk management is not something embraced by the masses and mainstream financial media, it’s because many times it is uncomfortable.\r\n\r\n<i>This article was written by Dorsey, Wright and Associates, Inc., and provided to you by Wells Fargo Advisors and Hall Sumner, CFP®, Financial Advisor in Beaufort, SC, 211 Scott Street. 843-524-1114. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo &amp; Company. </i>', 'Wisdom of the crowd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wisdom-of-the-crowd', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:11:21', '2013-11-27 05:11:21', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14002', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14005, 4, '2013-11-27 00:12:38', '2013-11-27 05:12:38', 'If you are not sure if you are the father of a child, you can request DNA testing before signing the Paternity Acknowledgement form.  Call Coastal Paternity at 843-521-1DNA (1362) to recieve more information and obtain confidential, affordable DNA testing.\r\n\r\nCoastal Paternity, LLC.  offers high-quality, affordable, paternity (DNA) testing, performed by credentialed professionals. Serving Beaufort County since June 2013, the company expanded its mobiles services to include Walterboro, Bluffton, Hilton Head and Savannah, with services in Charleston beginning in spring 2014. Registered Nurse Denise Drake said the company offers court admissible results that meet all legal standards. Mobile services can be retained by individuals, attorneys, and healthcare establishments. They are available for depositions and are qualified to deliver expert witness testimony when needed by clients.\r\n\r\nNew customers are welcome to visit the website www.CoastalPaternity.com and follow us on twitter at Coastal_1DNA. The medical staff is available by phone or email Monday through Saturday to help guide through the process of ordering a test, scheduling a confidential appointment, providing a sample, and understanding the results.', 'Coastal Paternity specializes in DNA testing', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coastal-paternity-specializes-in-dna-testing', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:12:38', '2013-11-27 05:12:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14005', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14007, 4, '2013-11-27 08:31:57', '2013-11-27 13:31:57', 'For the second 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 gone to Delatorre the past two years.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Sports-USCB-scholarship.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14051\" alt=\"Sports-USCB scholarship\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Sports-USCB-scholarship-300x228.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" /></a>Post 9 Commander Chuck Lurey, Adjutant Rich Delmore, and Athletic Director George Miller were on hand from the local American Legion posts to award the check to the former Beaufort High School and Beaufort Ospreys hurler.\r\n\r\nDelatorre, a junior, has gone 4-3 with a 3.09 ERA in 31 games (11 starts) over two seasons for the Sand Sharks. After pitching primarily out of the bullpen as a freshman and compiling a 1.42 ERA in 25 1/3 innings, he spent most of his sophomore season in a starting role and went 4-3 with a 3.71 ERA in 68 innings.\r\n\r\nThe Sand Sharks begin the 2014 season Feb. 1-2 with a four-game weekend series against Fisher College from Boston.', 'American Legion Post awards scholarship to USCB’s Delatorre', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'american-legion-post-awards-scholarship-to-uscbs-delatorre', '', '', '2013-11-27 08:31:57', '2013-11-27 13:31:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14007', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14009, 4, '2013-11-27 00:16:23', '2013-11-27 05:16:23', '<b>Group has Community Awareness Picnic </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a Community Awareness Picnic and Fun Day on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Burton, S.C. The purpose of this event is to draw attention to existing community problems such as unemployment and crime and seek ways in which we can find solutions to these issues that affect all of us. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Sam T. Spain, Sr. at 843-812-4930 or Secretary Dr. Carrie Allen at 843-846-8050. Everyone is invited.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Theologian, author talks Beaufort revival </b>\r\n\r\nDr. Douglas F. Kelly, PCA pastor and theologian, will be speaking at First (Scots) Independent Presbyterian Church of Beaufort on Sunday, December 1. Dr. Kelly is the Richard Jordan Professor of Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, where he is in his 30th year of teaching.\r\n\r\nHe has written such books as “If God Already Knows, Why Pray?,” “Creation and Change, Systematic Theology, and Revelation: A Mentor Commentary.  He also wrote “Preachers With Power,” a historical biography about the lives of several of the great Southern pastors of the past few centuries.  This book includes a section on Daniel Baker, pastor of Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah whose preaching sparked a revival in Beaufort in the 1830’s.\r\n\r\nDr. Kelly will speak three times on Dec 1:\r\n\r\n• 9:30 a.m.- Sunday School class will offer time of Questions and Answers.\r\n\r\n• 10:45 a.m.: Dr. Kelly will preach during the morning worship service.\r\n\r\n• 4 p.m., Dr. Kelly will speak on revival, with a particular emphasis in the historic Beaufort revival of the 1830’s.\r\n\r\nAll three events will be held at 302 Burroughs Avenue in Beaufort, and the public is welcome to attend.\r\n\r\nFor more information, contact First (Scots) at 593-0176 or email firstscotsbft@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Rotary Club holding annual wreath sale </b>\r\n\r\nThe Rotary Club of the Lowcountry’s Annual Christmas Wreath sale is back with beautiful 24-inch, evergreen wreaths, boxed, with pine cones and red bow for only $30. Proceeds go to local charities such as Child Abuse Prevention Association, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Beaufort High School Interact, Boys &amp; Girls Club, Beaufort Humane Society, Hope Haven, Alzheimer’s Family Services, and more.\r\n\r\nThe wreathes will arrive in Beaufort around the first weekend of December and can be picked up by appointment or delivered if necessary. You can pay with check, cash or money order. To order a wreath, call Rep. Shannon Erickson at 843-263-1867.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Give blood at American Red Cross Blood Drive </b>\r\n\r\nThere is a gift that you can give this Christmas that costs nothing, but can save a life. Yes, this gift is a donation of blood at the next Carteret Street United Methodist Church-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, December 5 in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. ARC blood is distributed regionally and throughout the world 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, call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.givelife.org (it’s very simple). For the 1-866 number, after you get an answer press 2 (Option 2) for a Savannah-based operator.\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. For questions, please call Merle Hoagland (522-2073) or e-mail merle13@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Groups can sign up now to tour Festival of Trees </b>\r\n\r\nThe 2013 Festival of Trees to benefit the Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at the Shed in Port Royal December 5-7. The Opening Gala will be Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 - 9 p.m., and the public is invited to view the trees from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. School groups are encouraged to sign up now to tour the Festival of Trees. Please call Fripp Langford at 843-525-6257 to register your class or school. Cost is $2 per child. For more information, email fripp@friendsofcarolinehospice.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Arbor Day </b><b>with Clemson Extension</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Clemson Extension Service celebrates Arbor Day every year and gives away native bare root seedling trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with planting tips and selection on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m..  This year we will have persimmon, dogwood, redbud, oak, crabapple, and longleaf pine.  Selection is limited to 5 trees per family. Pick up seedlings at the Clemson Extension office, 102 Beaufort Industrial Village Road, Beaufort. Call 843-255-6060 for details.\r\n\r\n<b>2013 synergy business conference will be held </b>\r\n\r\nTAB-Low-Country is holding its 6th Annual Synergy Conference at the Officers Club at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, on Tuesday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The conference focuses on topics and tools of interest to local business CEOs, owners, partners and key decision makers. “The Power of Influence: LinkedIn, it’s not Social Media, it’s Business” is the seminar given by Lindsey Stemann, VP Client Development, Intero Advisory, Greenville, SC. “Alignment: Is your company in it or out of it?” This insightful workshop is led by Harry Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, The Alignment Factor. TAF is a comprehensive, powerful program for CEOs and business owners to bring employees’ activities into alignment with owners’ vision for their company. The keynote address “Business, Partnerships, Family and the Law” will be given by William Craver, Attorney, Charleston, SC. Cost of the conference, which includes a holiday buffet and coffee breaks, is $40 per person, cash or check at the door. RSVP (mandatory for admission to MCAS Beaufort) at 843-522-0200 or clare@TAB-LowCountry.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>‘Stir It Up’ fundraiser </b><b>supports Gullah</b><b> cooking </b>\r\n\r\n“Stir It Up!” Oyster Roast &amp; Gumbo celebration, catered by hometown restaurant Gullah Grub, is a fundraiser for the Seventh Youth Gullah Style Cooking Class and will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Shed (behind Gullah Grub) 877 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. Tickets are $25/adults, $10/children. Call Sara’ Reynolds Green at 843-473-0477 or 843-838-3841.  Local oysters, gumbo, fried fish, cornbread, dessert, along with cool music, handcrafted jewelry and good company. This is the seventh year Gullah Grub’s Bill Green will teach students Lowcountry cooking. The fundraiser hopes to support 20 student scholarships, $200/student for 8 hours of classes, as a way to educate youth about Gullah culture through organic farming and cooking. Dinner donations keep these traditions alive. Please consider sponsoring a student; donations are tax deductible.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Silent auction benefits Beaufort Film Festival  </b>\r\n\r\nPlease join the Beaufort Film Society for a “Meet &amp; Greet &amp; Silent Auction”, a fundraising event to benefit the 8th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival, at the Sweetgrass Restaurant at Dataw Island on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for attending.  Come learn about all the film happenings in and around Beaufort to include the latest plans for the upcoming film festival. Silent auction items will include some unique movie memorabilia and lots of odds and ends from generous local supporters.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>TLC Women host toy and food drive social  </b>\r\n\r\nThe “TLC Women” are hosting their Second Annual Holiday Social and Toy &amp; Food Drive. The event will be held Saturday, December 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Penn Center Frissell Hall (meal, desserts, drinks and entertainment included).  The tickets are $20 and all proceeds will go toward the NAACP scholarship fund.  The drive will also support children who are in less fortunate situations, therefore, bringing a toy, clothing, or nonperishable food item to the event is optional.  Everyone is welcome to participate.  To purchase tickets or make donations, contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262, or email thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Church holds annual nativity celebration </b>\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church Beaufort presents its third annual Nativity Celebration Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at the Education Building located at 1201 North Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, and noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8. Come celebrate the joy of the season by viewing beautiful nativities from around the world, collected by the Presbyterian Women’s group at FPC Beaufort. This is a free event but donations are appreciated, with any funds raised donated to church charities. If you have questions regarding this event, call the office at 843-524-3051.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-115', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:16:23', '2013-11-27 05:16:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14009', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14011, 4, '2013-11-27 00:17:16', '2013-11-27 05:17:16', '<b>• Stuffed Animal Drive: </b>The Technical College of the Lowcountry will be collecting new stuffed animals for Beaufort Memorial’s Pediatric Ward, and gently used stuffed animals for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Donations are due by December 10. Please bring any donations to TCL’s Early Childhood Department (Building 9, Room 127). For more information, contact Stacy Atkinson at 843-525-8329.\r\n\r\n<b>• Support CAPA:</b> Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners at 1211 Boundary Street is a drop off for Toys for Tots through December 16. There is also an Angel Tree for CAPA with wish lists for children in our area. They are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 843-986-2444 for questions or more information.\r\n\r\n<b>• Donate to Toys for Tots:</b> This holiday season, the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office will serve as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. The toys will be distributed to needy families throughout the area by volunteers from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. People may drop off new, unwrapped toys at four Solicitor’s Office locations throughout the Lowcountry from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through December 13. They are:\r\n\r\n• Bluffton: 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite 2\r\n\r\n• Hampton: The Hampton County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square\r\n\r\n• Ridgeland: 198 Second Avenue\r\n\r\n• Walterboro: The Colleton County Courthouse, 101 Hampton Street.\r\n\r\nLast year, people graciously donated approximately 500 toys at the drop-off bins, with Colleton County collecting the most of any of our offices. For more information, please contact Linda Delahunty at 843-255-5893.', 'Ways to give back during holidays', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ways-to-give-back-during-holidays', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:17:16', '2013-11-27 05:17:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14011', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14013, 4, '2013-11-27 00:18:03', '2013-11-27 05:18:03', '<b>Arthur Brown</b>\r\n\r\nArthur “BJ” Brown, 71, of the Ann Fripp community of St. Helena Island died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga.\r\n\r\nViewing was from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2013 in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on St. Helena Island, SC. Burial was in the Goodman Cemetery on St. Helena Island.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>David Russell Craigmile</b>\r\n\r\nDavid Russell Craigmile, 74, husband of Ann Marcille Craigmile, of Dataw Island, SC, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at his residence.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home with the service beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel. Interment will be held in Farmland, Indiana, at a later date.\r\n\r\nMr. Craigmile was born on October 16, 1939, in Muncie, Indiana.  He is the son of the late David F. Craigmile and Dorothy Bradrick Craigmile.\r\n\r\nDavid received his BA in Math and Physics Education from Ball State University and his MA in Economics from Wayne State University. He was a teacher and administrator in the Pontiac, Michigan, public schools for 30 years. He also worked in real estate and was the owner of two racquetball clubs.\r\n\r\nHe enjoyed golf, paddleball and boating.  He had his captain’s license and completed the “Great Circle” cruise in 2000.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to his wife Ann of Dataw Island, SC, is one son, John D. Craigmile; one daughter, Catherine T. Craigmile; one sister, Kay Ulrey; and several nieces and nephews.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Friends of Caroline Hospice, 1110 13th Street, Port Royal, SC  29935.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n<b>Okuri Williams</b>\r\n\r\nOkuri J. Williams, 40, formerly of Port Royal and son of Irene “Susie” Williams, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-36', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:18:03', '2013-11-27 05:18:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14013', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14015, 4, '2013-11-27 00:18:46', '2013-11-27 05:18:46', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nThere’s more than one kind of Champagne? What does that mean? Just when I finally learned all about the one (and only) region that gets to call its wines Champagne. Really? There’s another kind of Champagne? Well, at least we get to drink while we learn. Drinking is good. And, so is learning.\r\n\r\nSo, we know Champagne is a sparkling wine that is made and bottled and aged in that region of northern France, from grapes grown in that region. They can use only three grapes — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. And Brut is drier than Extra Dry.  Most of the Champagne labels we are familiar with are the bigger houses (Moët &amp; Chandon, Mumms, Piper Heidsieck, Perrier-Jouët, Laurent Perrier, Pol Roger, Taittinger, and more).  These bigger houses have a “house style,” or “cuvée” as it is called, and their blending of grapes and vintages means that a bottle of their non-vintage cuvée Champagne tastes the same every time we open one. If you’re lucky enough to taste a lot of different houses’ wines, just like Chardonnays and Cabernets, you find a style that you like better. (I need to stop a moment, here, and remind us of something. The house style is determined by the percentages of each grape in their blend. The more Pinot grapes, red grapes, in a cuvée, the heavier, fuller bodied the wine is. The more Chardonnay, white grapes, the lighter and more delicate their house style is. Houses based in the northern part of the Champagne region tend to have more Pinot grapes in their cuvées — more Pinot grapes grow in the north. Houses in the southern part of Champagne lean more heavily on Chardonnay.) The large houses use grapes from as many as 80 different vineyards, some that they may own, some that they buy grapes from. Still, the big advantage for us, from the big houses of Champagne, is the total consistency in their wines.\r\n\r\nMoving on, though, there is a relatively new trend in Champagnes. (It’s been growing for about 20 years, so, while new to most of us, it’s time to get with it.) These “new” wines are known as “Grower Champagnes.” Truthfully, some of these wines have been available  all along. It’s just that now they have become more popular and acceptable and more fashionable. Grower Champagnes are basically wines made by the growers of the grapes. Another version of “estate” wines.  Because these wines are made from much smaller sources of grapes, they are expressions of those sources. Specific results from the grapes growing each vintage in each vineyard. The emphasis with these wines is not consistency of style, but the “boutique” or “artisanal” expression of their origins and owner. As numerous and strong as the big Champagne houses are, there are currently about 19,000 independent growers in the region. They account for about 88 percent of the total vineyards.\r\n\r\nSome interesting facts about our new category of Champagnes?  As of 2003, there were 3,700 brands of Grower Champagnes available. About 130 have made their way into United States markets. As of 2008, Grower Champagnes were about 3 percent of the total production of the region. Because of their smaller size, and way fewer resources, producers of Grower Champagnes are less well marketed. They depend more on their wholesalers and retailers for their success. Also, Grower Champagnes tend to be released sooner, younger, than wines from the big houses. They still follow the production and aging laws of Champagne, but stay much closer to the minimum times required by those laws. For the buyer, meaning us, this translates to lower retail costs because there are fewer people getting paid between the grapes in the vineyard and the Champagne in our glasses and less time from harvest to bottle sale.\r\n\r\nGrower Champagnes do have a notation on their labels that lets us know that they are Grower wines. The initials “RM,” meaning “récoltant-manipulant,” signify the grapes were grown and the wine was made by the owner. (The big houses’ labels show “NM” on their labels, “négociant-manipulant (grape buyer and wine maker). Usually, the “RM” is in small print on the front label of a wine. With some squinting, you can find it.\r\n\r\nNow, finally, we are ready to talk about our wine for this week: <b>The Charles Orban Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne. </b>The Orban family has been growing grapes in the small Champagne village of Troissy since 1770. Troissy is located on the left bank of the Marne River, in the northern part of the region. Their vineyards cover about 700 acres. These are planted with about 86 percent Pinot Meunier and 8 percent Pinot Noir and 6 percent Chardonnay. Their location is in an area known for its good Pinot Meunier grapes, but growing some of all three varieties lets Orban make several Champagne wines.\r\n\r\nTowards the end of the 1950’s, Charles Orban decided he would start making his own wines under his own name. He started with his vineyards, even going so far as to do his own grafting of the vines. In about 1960, he bought a grape press and built a fermenting room. With his new independence, the next step was to determine his own house style of wine. From 1949 until now, his production has gone from 800 bottles to 200,000 bottles each year. (A large amount of Champagne, except compared to the big houses which make millions of bottles each year.)\r\n\r\nOur Charles Orban Champagne is the Blanc de Noirs. Just as a reminder, this phrase on a bottle means it is a white wine (blanc) made from black, or dark, grapes (noirs). Specifically, this wine is 50 percent Pinot Meunier and 50 percent Pinot Noir. Even though Champagnes made from just dark grapes are considered to be fuller bodied, this one is still crisp and lively and effervescent. I’m sure if we tasted at the same time as a lighter style Champagne we could see the differences, but this wine stands on its own and is totally delicious. As a die-hard fan of lighter style Champagnes, I was so pleased at how good this one tastes. There is truly hope for all of us to like new things.\r\n\r\nIn addition to apples and citrus notes, it has pear and fig flavors. And it is great sipped on its own, perfect for holiday toasting, great with oysters, seafood, creamy cheeses, turkey, new and  leftovers, ham, Sunday brunch, and on and on. And we can have it for $35.97.  Enjoy. And Happy Holidays.\r\n<div></div>', 'There’s more than one kind of Champagne', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'theres-more-than-one-kind-of-champagne', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:18:46', '2013-11-27 05:18:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14015', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14017, 4, '2013-11-27 00:19:51', '2013-11-27 05:19:51', '<b>By Roxanne Cheney</b>\r\n\r\nSince 2009 I’ve been a Professional Organizer, helping people clear clutter and organize belongings to create a cleaner, tidier, safer, and more pleasant and efficient home. I love serving as a bridge between the life someone lives and the life they want to live. I also cherish my role as a Daily Money Manager (DMM). I can hear you now thinking, “Your role as a <i>what</i>?\r\n\r\nThe short answer is that a DMM is an administrative assistant, educator, and advocate who assumes a client’s basic, yet often irksome, financial duties.  Generally speaking, DMMs manage the personal administrative and financial business of individuals and families.  Tasks usually include mail sorting, bill paying, checkbook balancing, budgeting, expense and income tracking, and document management. Often services also involve conducting investment and insurance reviews, negotiating with creditors, keeping track of assets, and coordinating with other professionals such as the client’s attorney and financial planner.\r\n\r\nIt’s important to note that a DMM is a part of your financial team, but doesn’t replace other members. Like most DMMs, I’m not an attorney, certified financial planner or advisor, social worker, or tax preparer.  And while some DMMs are also accountants, I am not.\r\n\r\nWho needs a DMM?  Many DMMs work with older people who can no longer handle certain aspects of money management.  I, for one, especially enjoy serving this segment of our community who has trouble keeping track of bills and financial documents, often forget to pay bills, cannot write checks because of arthritis or other health problems, may have trouble getting to the bank, can no longer manage money or finances, and are susceptible to financial scams.\r\n\r\nBut it’s not only seniors who benefit from the services of a DMM.  Busy professionals who don’t have the time or desire to deal with their finances are a growing segment of the DMM clientele, as are those with physical ailments (such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) who have trouble organizing their affairs.\r\n\r\nLast week I had the privilege of attending the annual conference of the American Association of Daily Money Managers in Nashville, Tennessee.  This year’s event (November 8-10) drew 135 professional DMMs from around the country including several, like me, for whom this was a first. Through workshops, seminars, and keynotes speakers, we learned new skills and gained insights from the best in the business.\r\n\r\nDuring general and breakout sessions I learned about growing and enhancing my business with in-depth presentations on topics such as Medicare and the Affordable Care Act; practical guidelines for serving as a fiduciary and working with attorneys; helping aging parents deal with adult children; and much more.\r\n\r\nThe conference wrapped up Sunday afternoon with Phillip Van Hooser’s entertaining and inspiring presentation on “5 Things You Need to Remember for Making Successful Decisions.”\r\n\r\nI flew home from Nashville realizing, yet again, what a pleasure and a privilege it is to serve in this dynamic, growing industry.\r\n<div></div>', 'What is the role of a Daily Money Manager?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-the-role-of-a-daily-money-manager', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:19:51', '2013-11-27 05:19:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14017', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14019, 4, '2013-11-27 00:20:52', '2013-11-27 05:20:52', 'Fact: One in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they reach their 18th birthday. The YMCA of Beaufort County takes the safety of its youth seriously and is implementing regular “Darkness to Light” training for its staff who are in direct contact with the children and members of the community they serve.  To date, the YMCA of Beaufort County has trained 87 of its staff members. An open training session for interested community members will be held Tuesday, January 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the YMCA facility, located at 1801 Richmond Ave. in Port Royal. The cost is $10 per person and payment and registration must be received by January 10. Registration is available in person at the YMCA or by calling 843-522-9622.\r\n\r\n“Darkness to Light” is an approved training for two contact hours of continuing education by The National Association of Social Workers, The National Board of Certified Counselors, and is a certified training offering two hours of professional development through The Center for Child Care Career Development.\r\n\r\n“While sexual abuse of children is a horrible thing, it’s a reality, and at the YMCA, we strive to do all we can to protect our children and youth,” said Kaylin Garst, operations director. “We take this training opportunity seriously and hope others will take us up on the offer for the public training. It is vital to the success of our kids.”\r\n\r\n“Darkness to Light” was created in 2000 as a non-profit with the mission of reducing the incidence of child sexual abuse through public awareness and education. With tremendous community support, more than $100,000 was raised and an award-winning media campaign was developed and launched in June 2001.\r\n\r\nToday the organization has more than 3,500 facilitators who teach the program in 49 states and 15 additional countries. More than 300,000 copies of the Stewards of Children curriculum have been distributed. The program is also available in Spanish and Icelandic.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, contact the YMCA of Beaufort County at 843-522-9622 or visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'YMCA continues the fight against child sexual abuse', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-continues-the-fight-against-child-sexual-abuse', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:20:52', '2013-11-27 05:20:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14019', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14021, 4, '2013-11-27 08:37:36', '2013-11-27 13:37:36', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nWhile it may be bittersweet to see one restaurant close, it is reassuring when another opens that remains committed to serving delicious, healthy dishes. Such is the case when Shoofly recently closed, but the new Boundary Street Cafe that opened in the same location is a great addition to the Beaufort food scene.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14054\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0094.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14054\" alt=\"Whole Grains Salad\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0094-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Whole Grains Salad[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe restaurant is a family affair, with Chef Tony Gates in the kitchen, Nicole Gates serving and assisting customers, and even Tony’s mom, Rosaria, originally from Italy, helping out.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch started with three excellent soups: Low Country She Crab; Chicken Tortilla with crisp tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, Monterrey jack cheese and lime; and the soup du jour, a savory Corn Chowder.\r\n\r\nIrene chose the Chicken Salad on a spinach wrap with a side of fruit. She enjoyed the special ingredients such as craisins, thyme and toasted almonds that made the chicken salad stand out.\r\n\r\nElizabeth tried the Whole Grains Salad made with baby greens, tri-color organic quinoa, whole grain millet, organic amaranth, roasted beets, goat cheese, cucumber, tomato and seared local shrimp tossed in an orange-poppy seed vinaigrette. A healthy choice, for sure, but packed with flavor.\r\n\r\nI absolutely loved my Chicken and Brie Panini. It combined some of my favorite ingredients — chicken breast, Brie,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14055\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0089.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14055\" alt=\"Chicken and Brie panini.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0089-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Chicken and Brie panini.[/caption]\r\n\r\nbacon, avocado with a raspberry dijon spread on wheat berry bread — to create an awesome sandwich that I could probably eat every day.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14056\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0092.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14056\" alt=\"Chicken Salad Wrap with side of fruit\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0092-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Chicken Salad Wrap with side of fruit[/caption]\r\n\r\nBuck was very pleased with his Monte Cristo, which is featured on the Sunday brunch menu. As Nicole pointed out, if a diner requests that dish or has other food specifications, the items are made to order and the chef is glad to accommodate individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe menu also features burgers and specialty entrees such as shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and a White Cheddar Pimento Cheese and Pork Panini. Don’t forget to ask about the daily desserts.\r\n\r\nBoundary Street Cafe is located at 1209 Boundary Street, Suite C, Beaufort, SC, 29902. It is open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and for Sunday brunch 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For take out or catering, call 843-379-1811.', 'Don’t miss the sensational soups, salads and sandwiches at the new Boundary Street Cafe', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-the-sensational-soups-salads-and-sandwiches-at-the-new-boundary-street-cafe', '', '', '2013-11-27 08:37:36', '2013-11-27 13:37:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14021', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14023, 4, '2013-11-27 00:24:43', '2013-11-27 05:24:43', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nWhile great food, friends, family and football make for a wonderful day, reserve a few moments to consider the many reasons to feel thankful for your Best Friend. At times of 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 Best Friends:\r\n\r\n10. No matter what food product drops on the floor, a Best Friend will hoover it up before actually considering what it is.  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\n9. 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\n8. 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\n7. 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\n6. 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\n5. Our dogs don’t care how many places we’ve seen, what car we drive or what people we know. In their eyes, we’re number one <i>all the time</i>. 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\n4. Our dogs know the value of sitting in a sunbeam. There are times we need to be reminded of that.\r\n\r\n3. 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, furniture and 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 <i>will</i> get over having to throw out the really expensive, designer, prescription, chewed-up eyeglasses.\r\n\r\n2. Dogs will make you smile when they run with abandon for no particular reason and to no particular destination.\r\n\r\n1. 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 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>', '10 reasons to be thankful for your dog', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '10-reasons-to-be-thankful-for-your-dog', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:24:43', '2013-11-27 05:24:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14023', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14025, 4, '2013-11-27 00:25:25', '2013-11-27 05:25:25', '<i>“True music must repeat the thought and inspiration of the people and the time” — George Gershwin (1898 -1937)</i>\r\n\r\nEven today, although we may not know who wrote it, most Americans, at least of a certain age, recognize George Gershwin’s music. We begin to sway with the opening notes of his most famous symphony, Rhapsody in Blue, we sing along with favorites, such as “Summertime,” from his Charleston-based opera Porgy and Bess and many of his show tunes, such as “I Got Rhythm” and “Lady Be Good.”\r\n\r\nWhat we have been less likely to have heard are his piano concertos and pieces for string quartet.\r\n\r\nThe December 15 USCB Festival Series concert will provide the opportunity to correct that omission by offering one of these classical pieces, an early composition, “Lullaby for String Quartet” played by wonderful musicians in the very fine acoustics of the Center For the Arts on Carteret Street.\r\n\r\nIn recognition of Gershwin’s genius and as a gift to the Lowcountry audience, Artistic Director Edward Arron has positioned Mr. Gershwin between two of the grand names in classical music, and from the 19th Century, Antonin Dvorak, and from the 18th, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.\r\n\r\nThe evening’s program will open with a Dvorak piece for two violins and a viola. If you were fortunate enough to have heard Aaron Boyd play Paganini during the last season, you’ll be pleased to learn that one of the violins will be in his incredibly talented hands. He will be joined by the brilliant violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, the violin prize winner of the Irving M. Klein International String Competition, and the first-prize winner of the Primrose International Viola Competition, Dimitri Murrath.\r\n\r\nDvorak’s career spanned most of the 19th Century, and his compositions — symphonies, operas, choral works and chamber music — have maintained their popularity with musicians and audiences throughout the 20th and into the 21st century. Greatly influenced by folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia, Dvorak also incorporated elements of Beethoven, Schubert and Wagner in his compositions. Over a 30 year period, he composed more than 40 works for string ensembles. The December selection will be his romantic Four Miniatures for 2 Violins and Viola, which was written in 1887, lost for about 50 years, and then debuted to great acclaim in 1938.\r\n\r\nMozart’s only completed clarinet quintet will conclude the evening’s music. Mozart’s works epitomize the clarity and balance so integral to the Classical period of the late 18th century, and the addition of the clarinet to the more usual string ensemble provides a haunting richness to this brilliant work. Playing the clarinet will be Todd Palmer, who, since winning the Young Concert Artist International Auditions, has had a varied career playing with major orchestras, chamber ensembles and vocalists in the premier concert halls of the world.\r\n\r\nSunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. will bring a holiday evening to remember at the USCB Center for the Arts. Give a friend a gift or give yourself a gift and contact Staci Breton for tickets at 843-208-8246; go to www.uscb.edu/festivalseries for more information concerning the artists and the series.', 'December concert features Gershwin, Dvorak, Mozart', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'december-concert-features-gershwin-dvorak-mozart', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:25:25', '2013-11-27 05:25:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14025', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14027, 4, '2013-11-27 00:26:46', '2013-11-27 05:26:46', '<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 Friday, November 29, from Noon to 3 p.m. “Sea Island fish camps are a very old, generational tradition that is part of being raised on these waters,” said Garrity, “It’s a great gift for people who love the Lowcountry.” For information about the book signing, call McIntosh Book Shoppe at 843-524-1119. For a preview of the book, or to order a copy online, go to www.garrity.com.\r\n\r\n<b>Calling all designers:</b> Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) is offering a $100 prize for a T-shirt design for their 2014 Race4Love 5K Run/Walk. There is no entry fee and the contest will run through December 1. Guidelines and an entry form are available at http://race4love.com/contest/, and updates and other contests related to the race will be announced on Twitter at http://twitter.com/codarace4love. The 2014 Race4Love marks the third year CODA has held a walk/run event to promote awareness and benefit child and adult survivors of domestic violence, starting with the 2012 Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run in honor of two deputies killed while responding to a domestic violence call.\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Christmas Community Concert:</b> The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort SC  29902, will host a “Celebrate Christmas” Community Concert on December 15 at 3 p.m. Come and join for a very special seasonal celebration as they bring back the infamous Sanders Family from Smoke on the Mountain, hear and watch  guest solo vocalists and dancers, choirs, instrumental ensembles of all ages, dance with children in their “Marshmellow World” and lift our voices together in community carols.  The season is upon us — join us for this free community event. Contact:  Dr. Melanie Williams ,  mwilliams@bcob.org, (843)252-4104.\r\n\r\n<b>Holidaze at ARTworks:</b> Jingle bells, hand-made presents are swell. On three Saturdays in December, drop in for a selection of ready-to-go art projects to help you decorate the tree, stuff stockings, and spread good cheer. Artists guide you through the creative process, like Rudolph leading the sled team — and take care of the clean up too! ARTworks supplies all the glitter, ornaments, and craft supplies you and your family needs for handmade presents, just bring your creativity, a list of your lucky gift recipients, and $5-$15 per project. Holidaze Saturdays are December 7, 14, and 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at ARTworks, the community arts center of Beaufort. For more information, call 379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street.\r\n\r\n<b>Masterpiece Masquerade:</b> Is it a Van Gogh  or a or just pretending to be a Van Gogh?  “Masterpiece Masquerade” will once again be the feature exhibit for Beaufort Art Association’s All-Member Holiday Show.  Each year BAA invites all 200 of their members to exhibit in their downtown gallery.  Over the years  Masterpiece Masquerade has been a favorite subject for artists and art patrons.  This year’s exhibit will not disappoint. Artists were asked to pick their favorite master artist to emulate;  or choose a masterpiece to re-create with their own twist on it.  Either way, this December, the BAA Gallery will be filled with Beaufort artists own “masterpieces” reminiscent of art museums all over the world. Masterpiece Masquerade will open on December 9 at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street and run through January 5. A Masquerade Party reception will be held on Friday, December 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.BeaufortArtAssocation.com or call 843-521-4444.\r\n\r\n<b>Gullah Caribbean Christmas Show:</b> Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk will entertain with “Gullah Caribbean Christmas” Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. at Penn Center. The special event includes contemporary Christmas music, a bit of comedy, dancing and a Caribbean cuisine feast. Aunt Pearlie Sue, the character developed by Anita Singleton Prather, is a nationally acclaimed storyteller, and her Gullah Kinfolk is a professional singing cast. Together they deliver messages of the Gullah culture of the South Carolina Sea Islands to bring history alive on stage. Advance adult tickets are $40 at the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center or the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce.\r\n\r\n<b>Celtic Christmas Concert:</b> Harry O’Donoghue and Carroll Brown are proud to present their Celtic Christmas Concert, a lively program filled with Spiritual, Celtic, and traditional seasonal songs and stories on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks on Boundary Street. Joining them again this year will be keyboard player Michael Murray, to round out the sounds of the season, The Sweetgrass Angels will open the concert. Carroll Brown is a gifted acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from South Carolina. With over 35 years in the music business he possesses a wealth of musical knowledge and a vast repertoire of songs and stories. (www.carrollbrownmusic.com) Harry O’Donoghue comes from the east coast of Ireland. Performing professionally for nearly 30 years, he is a talented musician and has become a master storyteller and folksinger. Now living in Savannah, Harry co-produces and hosts the popular Green Island Radio Show for Georgia Public Broadcasting and leads multiple annual group tours to Ireland. Together they bring to the stage a gently paced acoustic show, drawing on their roots to offer an eclectic Holiday program of traditional, Celtic, original, spiritual, folksy and spoken word pieces.\r\n\r\n<b>Four Artist Christmas Concert:</b> Morning Song Music has announced its tenth national Christmas tour featuring four artists: Steve Darmody, Jennifer LaMountain and Rudy Micelli, and Angela Bryant-Brown. Morning Song Music’s Christmas concert event, called “The Angels Sang” includes both traditional Christmas classics, new Christmas originals and favorites, like “Mary Did You Know” and “Oh Holy Night.” The free community concert will be at the USCB Center For the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at The Herban Marketplace, The Chocolate Tree and Beaufort Liquidation. Steve Darmody says, “I am excited about this tenth Christmas Tour for Morning Song. The bringing together of these talented singers to present this wonderful story of our Savior’s birth has become an annual touring tradition for Morning Song Concerts. Each year, new songs and new arrangements provide to create an awesome and memorable evening.”\r\n<div></div>', 'Arts announcements', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'arts-announcements', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:26:46', '2013-11-27 05:26:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14027', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14029, 4, '2013-11-27 00:30:17', '2013-11-27 05:30:17', 'With so much confusion over the Affordable Care Act, Beaufort Memorial Hospital is stepping up to help uninsured area residents sign up for coverage through the new Health Insurance Marketplace.\r\n\r\nA total of 16 hospital employees have completed training as federally certified application counselors. They will be available three days a week at the Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center to answer questions and guide individuals through the health insurance exchange’s online application.\r\n\r\nThose interested in getting the one-on-one assistance can call 843-522-5585 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. The consultations will take place on the third and fourth floor of the center located at 990 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, across from the main hospital campus.\r\n\r\n“We know there are a lot of people concerned about the new health care program,” said BMH Chief Financial Officer Jeff White.”Some may be intimidated by the application process. Others don’t trust the government. And there are those who qualify for Medicaid, but are so accustomed to having nothing, they don’t know they can apply for it.\r\n\r\n“Our ultimate goal is to help these people get insurance and the proper care they need.”\r\n\r\nMost of the BMH employees trained as certified application counselors work in the hospital’s patient financial services department or patient registration and are familiar with insurance, Medicare and Medicaid programs. Five of the 16 are practice managers at doctors’ offices that are part of Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners.\r\n\r\nUnder the new Health Insurance Marketplace, or “exchange,” Beaufort and Jasper county residents have the choice of 27 insurance plans offered by three companies. The plans are divided into three levels of coverage based on how much the plan will pay for your health care and what services are covered.\r\n\r\n“The counselors are not selling plans,” White said. “They can tell you if your doctor or hospital is a member of a particular plan. They can answer questions and help you get through the application process. But what plan you choose will be up to you.”\r\n\r\nBMH did not receive federal grant money to pay for the program. It is absorbing the cost to help reduce the ever-growing number of uninsured patients the nonprofit hospital treats for free annually. In the fiscal year ending September 2012, charity care totaled $22.3 million — up from $15.4 million in 2008.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the hospital incurs millions of dollars in bad debt — that is, services that go unpaid. Bad debt totaled $21.7 million in 2012 — $8 million more than in 2008.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial coordinated the program with AccessHealth Lowcountry, a network of area healthcare providers that serves as a clearinghouse of medical services for low-income uninsured residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties.\r\n\r\nSome 32,000 people in the two counties are believed to be uninsured. Most of them will need to purchase insurance by March 31 to avoid paying a tax penalty of $95.\r\n\r\nTo schedule an appointment with a BMH counselor to learn more about signing up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, call 843-522-5585.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<b>Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Care Act</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Q. How can I purchase health insurance on the new online exchange set up through the Affordable Care Act?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A. </b>You will first need to register with the Health Insurance Marketplace. Beaufort Memorial Hospital has certified application counselors ready to help you through the process. The free service is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Beaufort Memorial Medical &amp; Administrative Center on Ribaut Road across from the main hospital campus.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. How do I arrange to speak with a counselor?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A. </b>Call 843-522-5585. Appointments will be scheduled at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Wednesdays at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. Will I be able to complete the application at the time of my appointment?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A. </b>Yes, provided healthcare.gov is able to validate your information. The counselor will fill out the application with you. If you can provide all the required information, the application can be submitted immediately.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. What kind of information is required to fill out the application?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A.</b> You’ll need to provide personal information about you and your household, including:\r\n\r\n• Your social security number or document number for legal immigrants.\r\n\r\n• Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household.\r\n\r\n• Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage. Such information can be found on pay stubs or W-2 forms, wage and tax statements.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. Why do I need to provide my income?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A. </b>Middle-income individuals under age 65, who are not eligible for coverage through their employer, Medicaid or Medicare, may qualify for money-saving federal subsidies to help pay for insurance purchased through the exchange. The subsidies can be used to lower your monthly premium or your annual tax liability. The amount of financial assistance will depend on your income. During the application process, your income information will be electronically submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for verification.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. Will I have to wait to find out how much I will receive in tax credit subsidies?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A. </b>Verification of income should be provided by the IRS within minutes, allowing you to know what your insurance will cost.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. How many insurance plans are available under the exchange?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A.</b> Beaufort and Jasper residents have the choice of 27 insurance plans offered by three companies. The plans are divided into three levels of coverage — bronze, silver and gold. All of them offer at least a minimum of essential health benefits.\r\n\r\nThe category you choose will affect the cost of your monthly premium and what portion of the bill you pay for things like hospital visits or prescription medications. It also affects your total out-of-pocket costs — the most money you will have to spend in a year for healthcare.\r\n\r\nWith a gold plan, you’ll be charged a higher monthly premium, but pay less when you go to the doctor. At the bronze level, you’ll have a lower premium, but you’ll pay a greater share of medical costs.\r\n\r\nBottom line, the lower the premium, the higher the out-of-pocket costs when you need care; the higher the premium, the lower the out-of-pocket costs.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. Can I complete the application and purchase insurance immediately?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A. </b>Yes. If you provide all the necessary personal information and your identity and income can be verified, you will be able to select a plan on the spot.\r\n\r\n<b>Q. How long should the process take?</b>\r\n\r\n<b>A.</b> If you are familiar with the available insurance plans and are ready to select a policy, it should take about 90 minutes to fill out the application and purchase a plan. You can view health plans and sample prices at www.healthcare.gov. Just click on the “See Plans Now” box on the home page.\r\n<div></div>\r\n</div>', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital offers Affordable Care Act application help', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-hospital-offers-affordable-care-act-application-help', '', '', '2013-11-27 00:30:17', '2013-11-27 05:30:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14029', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14031, 4, '2013-11-27 00:31:11', '2013-11-27 05:31:11', 'Longtime Lowcountry educator Bob Cook joins Beaufort’s Bridges Preparatory School as Interim Head of School to continue the charter school’s first-year growth.\r\n\r\n“Bob Cook brings exceptional experience to Bridges Prep, and he was referred to us by our Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Brazell, of the South Carolina Public Charter School District” said Charlie Calvert, chairman of the Bridges Prep Board of Directors. “We feel fortunate to bring him on board as our Interim Head of School.”\r\n\r\nBridges Preparatory School, chartered in mid-2012, opened at near capacity to some 360 K-6 students on Aug. 19. The nonprofit organization leases space in downtown Beaufort for its daily classroom operations.\r\n\r\nCook joins Kay Keeler, Bridges’ assistant administrator for curriculum, and the school’s exceptional faculty and staff. Bernie Schein, who stepped in as Interim Administrator for Bridges in late September, will continue to serve on an as-needed basis providing his deep experience with Paideia and assisting with professional development, Calvert said.\r\n\r\n“Bob Cook is an experienced and certified middle school principal and Kay Keeler is an experienced and certified elementary principal. That’s a great match for us right there. Bob’s going to help us develop our plan for the middle school grades, which we’ll start adding with the seventh grade next school year,” Calvert said.\r\n\r\n“Bob’s also going to help us put in place the foundation for courses where Bridges students can earn Carnegie credits for High School and dual college credit. We anticipate offering some high school credit courses when we begin our eighth grade program,” Calvert said.\r\n\r\nCook began work this week and will be Interim Head of School for the remainder of the school year.\r\n\r\nCook earned a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from The Citadel and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of Education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.\r\n\r\n“I am thrilled to join the Bridges family,” Cook said. “So much has been accomplished in the last 18 months at Bridges Prep. It’s a great opportunity for me to serve, and I fully understand and appreciate the Bridges’ approach to teaching and learning. It’s why I love education.”\r\n\r\nThe Bridges Head of School Search Committee will work to recruit and hire a permanent Head of School.', 'Bridges Preparatory hires Interim Head of School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bridges-preparatory-hires-interim-head-of-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:25', '2018-07-12 15:03:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14031', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14033, 4, '2013-12-05 11:30:58', '2013-12-05 16:30:58', 'The 2013 Festival of Trees to benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice will be held at the Shed in Port Royal from December 5 through 7. The Opening Gala will be Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., and the public is invited to view the trees Friday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\r\n\r\nThe Opening Gala, a cocktail reception to kick off the three-day event, will feature a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants, music, beer and wine and a wealth of decorated trees from community members, businesses and <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Festival-of-Trees-Logo.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14034\" alt=\"Festival of Trees Logo\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Festival-of-Trees-Logo-281x300.jpg\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" /></a>organizations. Trees will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.fochospice.org/FOT.php or by calling 843-525-6257.\r\n\r\nAlso available for purchase prior to the event are fully cooked, vacuum sealed 6-8 lb Boston Butts for $30. Butts will be available for pickup on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. To place an order, please email holidaybutts@gmail.com or call 843-525-6257.\r\n\r\nTickets to view the trees on Friday and Saturday are $2 for children,  $3 for active military and seniors over 65, and $5 for adults. Children under 2 are free.\r\n\r\nThe Festival of Trees Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk will be held at the Spanish Moss Trail on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are at Palmetto Running Company. Or register online at www.fochospice.org/FOT.php or by calling 843-525-6257. Late registration will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at\r\n7:30 a.m.\r\n\r\nChairpersons for this year’s event are Drs. Gary and Patricia Thompson and Dr. Majd Chahin. For more information regarding the Festival of Trees, please email Fripp Langford at fripp@friendsofcarolinehospice.com or call\r\n843-525-6257.\r\n<div></div>', 'Celebrate the season at the Festival of Trees', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrate-the-season-at-the-festival-of-trees', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:31:37', '2013-12-05 16:31:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14033', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14046, 4, '2013-11-27 08:16:48', '2013-11-27 13:16:48', 'Born in Savannah, Ga., and raised in Columbia, S.C., Bennett Schiller spent summers growing up on Tybee Island. He longed to return to the Lowcountry during his 19 years of building a successful trial law practice in Rock Hill, S.C. A missed turn on the highway while heading home from Hilton Head Island caused Bennett and his wife, Karoline, to accidentally “discover” and fall in love with Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“We decided that since we were off course and had heard so many wonderful things about Beaufort, we would go downtown for lunch,” Bennett said. “We walked around for hours and found ourselves not wanting to leave. In fact, we\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14049\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Profile-Karoline-and-Bennett-Schiller.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14049\" alt=\"Karoline and Bennett Schiller\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Profile-Karoline-and-Bennett-Schiller-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> Karoline and Bennett Schiller[/caption]\r\n\r\nran into a friend from law school who was practicing here and jokingly told him I was moving here as soon as I could. We came down for several more visits and with each visit it became more and more difficult to return home. It took several years to open a branch of my practice in Beaufort, but once it was, in less than six months we knew this was home and bought a house in Coosaw Point.”\r\n\r\nHe continued to praise Beaufort: “Not only is it the most beautiful place on the planet, the people are special. There is an attitude of acceptance that you do not find in many places. It seems everyone here appreciates life on a much deeper level. We find that the things people brag about here are how much time they spend with their families, the number of fish they caught, how many deer they shot with their kid and how beautiful their drive to work seemed. They don’t talk about how much stuff they own or how fancy their car might be. People here are quick to help others and enjoy the meaningful things in life. Couple that with spectacular scenery which helps to keep people outside enjoying nature, that is what our family loves most about Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nBennett said, “I was born with the pluff mud smell in my nostrils and wanted my kids to get that same appreciation for all that is Lowcountry where I grew up running around with my  cousins on Tybee Island.”\r\n\r\nThe Schillers have four children: Jason, 15; Kristie, 14; Melanie, 11; and Matthew, 11.\r\n\r\nBennett is a 1990 graduate of The Citadel, then he attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. He met his wife while working for the McNair Law Firm prior to law school and the two have been together for 22 years. About his wife he says with a smile, “Karoline is a stay-at-home mom, nurse, tutor, taxi driver and therapist for our four children.”\r\n\r\nAbout his chosen profession, Bennett says, “While in law school, I thought saving the world involved political action. When I began my first clerking job with a small plaintiff’s firm in Columbia, I was moved by the enormous impact those lawyers had on the lives of the people they served. It was amazing to see the hope offered by these lawyers and the gratitude their clients expressed for the work that their lawyers had done for them. I was hooked. I left law school with that same goal in mind. Change the world one client at a time. Make their life better and the world would be better. Of course, it is not always easy to do that but with every new day comes new opportunities to do so. I saw early on what a privilege it is to be an attorney and have the opportunity to help fix things for others and to help solve their problems.”\r\n\r\nBennett is currently a member of Leadership Beaufort Class of 2014, and he also serves on the board of directors for the YMCA of Beaufort County. “I love the Y and all that it stands for. I have served on other Y boards and chose to do so because the Y makes a difference in the lives of so many children. They offer opportunity where opportunity may not exist for some of the kids. It teaches the importance of good health, respect for others, self-discipline and spiritual development.”\r\n\r\nHe feels passionate about his hobby: Riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. “Since my twelfth birthday I have been riding motorcycles,” said Bennett. “I love two wheels far more than four. Riding a motorcycle is both intoxicating and exhilarating. I own a 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Deuce and ride every chance I get. I would say that folks that ride are special people. Some of them may look tough or mean but most are kind and generous and would do anything for you. There is a special bond between riders. When you pass one on the road there is always an extension of the hand down by your side acknowledging the other usually with the two finger peace sign. To me, that’s cool.”\r\n\r\nAt the Schiller &amp; Hamilton Law Firm, Bennett’s partner Joel Hamilton runs the day to day operations in the Rock Hill office. Bennett is the managing partner and they have five attorneys and seven full time support personnel in three locations that serve the Upstate of South Carolina as well as the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nBennett said of the firm, “We are trial attorneys who represent individuals when bad things happen. Often that involves injuries both due to motor vehicle accidents as well as on the job injuries. We handle family court matters and provide criminal defense. We help those seeking to obtain Social Security benefits and veteran’s benefits. Also, we represent folks dealing with real estate disputes, construction defects, employment issues and contract disputes.”\r\n\r\nHe said the most important thing he wants people to know about his practice is that his goal is to help others. “We realize that there is a tendency, especially in a military community, to want to try and handle things on your own,” Bennett said. “Our consultations are always free and we do not want folks to have to go it alone ... That is why we like to say at Schiller &amp; Hamilton, ‘we’ve got your back!’ ”\r\n\r\nBeaufort is fortunate that a slight wrong turn brought a great family to settle in our little piece of heaven.', 'Bennett Schiller: Changing the world one client at a time', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bennett-schiller-changing-the-world-one-client-at-a-time', '', '', '2013-11-27 08:16:48', '2013-11-27 13:16:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14046', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14123, 4, '2013-12-05 09:33:08', '2013-12-05 14:33:08', '<b>Church holds annual nativity celebration </b>\r\n\r\nFirst Presbyterian Church Beaufort presents its third annual Nativity Celebration Dec. 6, 7 and 8, at the Education Building located at 1201 North Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7, and noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 8. Come celebrate the joy of the season by viewing beautiful nativities from around the world, collected by the Presbyterian Women’s group at FPC Beaufort. This is a free event but donations are appreciated, with any funds raised donated to church charities. If you have questions regarding this event, call the office at 843-524-3051.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Rotary Club holding annual wreath sale </b>\r\n\r\nThe Rotary Club of the Lowcountry’s Annual Christmas Wreath sale is back with beautiful 24-inch, evergreen wreaths, boxed, with pine cones and red bow for only $30. Proceeds go to local charities such as Child Abuse Prevention Association, Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Beaufort High School Interact, Boys &amp; Girls Club, Beaufort Humane Society, Hope Haven, Alzheimer’s Family Services, and more.\r\n\r\nThe wreathes will arrive in Beaufort around the first weekend of December and can be picked up by appointment or delivered if necessary. You can pay with check, cash or money order. To order a wreath, call Rep. Shannon Erickson at 843-263-1867.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Give blood at American Red Cross Blood Drive </b>\r\n\r\nThere is a gift that you can give this Christmas that costs nothing, but can save a life. Yes, this gift is a donation of blood at the next Carteret Street United Methodist Church-sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, December 5 in the Fellowship Hall from noon until 6 p.m. ARC blood is distributed regionally and throughout the world 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, call 1-866-611-7137 or log onto www.givelife.org (it’s very simple). Please 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. For questions, please call Merle Hoagland at 522-2073 or email merle13@embarqmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>‘Stir It Up’ fundraiser </b><b>supports Gullah</b><b> cooking </b>\r\n\r\n“Stir It Up!” Oyster Roast &amp; Gumbo celebration, catered by hometown restaurant Gullah Grub, is a fundraiser for the Seventh Youth Gullah Style Cooking Class and will be held Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Shed (behind Gullah Grub) 877 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island. Tickets are $25/adults, $10/children. Call Sara’ Reynolds Green at 843-473-0477 or 843-838-3841.  Local oysters, gumbo, fried fish, cornbread, dessert, along with cool music, handcrafted jewelry and good company. This is the seventh year Gullah Grub’s Bill Green will teach students Lowcountry cooking. The fundraiser hopes to support 20 student scholarships, $200/student for 8 hours of classes, as a way to educate youth about Gullah culture through organic farming and cooking. Dinner donations keep these traditions alive. Please consider sponsoring a student; donations are tax deductible.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Arbor Day </b><b>with Clemson Extension</b><b> </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Clemson Extension Service celebrates Arbor Day every year and gives away native bare root seedling trees. Master Gardeners will be on hand to help with planting tips and selection on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year we will have persimmon, dogwood, redbud, oak, crabapple, and longleaf pine.  Selection is limited to 5 trees per family. Pick up seedlings at the Clemson Extension office, 102 Beaufort Industrial Village Road. Call 843-255-6060 for details.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>2013 synergy business conference will be held </b>\r\n\r\nTAB-Low-Country is holding its 6th Annual Synergy Conference at the Officers Club at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, on Tuesday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The conference focuses on topics and tools of interest to local business CEOs, owners, partners and key decision makers. “The Power of Influence: LinkedIn, it’s not Social Media, it’s Business” is the seminar given by Lindsey Stemann, VP Client Development, Intero Advisory, Greenville, SC. “Alignment: Is your company in it or out of it?” This insightful workshop is led by Harry Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, The Alignment Factor. TAF is a comprehensive, powerful program for CEOs and business owners to bring employees’ activities into alignment with owners’ vision for their company. The keynote address “Business, Partnerships, Family and the Law” will be given by William Craver, Attorney. Cost of the conference, which includes a buffet and coffee breaks, is $40 per person, cash or check at the door. RSVP (mandatory for admission to the air station) at 843-522-0200 or clare@TAB-LowCountry.com.\r\n\r\n<b>TLC Women host toy and food drive social  </b>\r\n\r\nThe “TLC Women” are hosting their Second Annual Holiday Social and Toy &amp; Food Drive. The event will be held Saturday, December 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Penn Center Frissell Hall (meal, desserts, drinks and entertainment included).  The tickets are $20 and all proceeds will go toward the NAACP scholarship fund.  The drive will also support children who are in less fortunate situations, therefore, bringing a toy, clothing, or nonperishable food item to the event is optional.  Everyone is welcome to participate.  To purchase tickets or make donations, contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262, or email thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing and diving club has Dec. meeting  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s December meeting will be held Thursday, December 12 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Well-known Captain Herman “Bo” Von Harten will give a presentation on winter shoreline fishing. Captain Von Harten is also a commercial fisherman, who now works out of Charleston. He will discuss rules and regulations regarding fisheries. His wife, Amber, is a member of the South Atlantic Marine Fishery and will give an update on their current regulations, quotas, and future management agendas. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Military officers group will meet on Dataw  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Low Country Chapter protects the rights and interests of active, retired, National Guard, Reserve and former uniformed U.S. officers. Join members on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Dataw Island Club (free gate pass); Rep. Shannon Erickson will fill you in on the latest from the legislative front lines. The cash bar opens at 11:30 a.m., and the noon luncheon includes the chef’s Chicken Cordon Bleu, whipped potatoes and veggies, dessert, tea, coffee at $20 per person; casual dress. For reservations, contact Past Pres. Nick Russell at captnick@hargray.com or call 843-524-5577 or 843-812-9697 or Pres. Rich Baker, tl9198@embarqmail.com at 843-525-0795 or 843-694-1329 or visit www.lowcountrymoaa.x10host.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>DAR will hold annual Christmas Tea  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their annual Christmas Tea on Thursday, December 12 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sam Chesnutt, 24 Creekside Lane, St. Helena Island. Hostessing along with Mrs. Chesnutt will be Mrs. Crowther, Mrs. Hailston and Mrs. Servaes. For more information call Charlene Shufelt, Regent at 5251-0158. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization comprised of ladies who can trace their lineage back to those who fought for or provided patriotic service to the American forces in the Revolutionary War.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sign up for free nutrition, fitness classes  </b>\r\n\r\nAttend free Nutrition Classes every Tuesday at 1 or 6:30 p.m.  Learn all about the benefits of eating healthier, the types of foods to eat to maximize your metabolism and build lean muscle mass and what to do for your overall healthy lifestyle. Free fitness classes are being held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to work out with a group of like-minded people, have lots of FUN and get the group support you need to keep going so you can reach your goals. Participants of both classes receive a free Wellness Evaluation, your own Personal Coach, nutrition education and group support. They meet at WebsNutrition, 129 Burton Hill Road, Beaufort, next to Domino’s Pizza. For more information, contact Margie at 843-592-5109 or Melody at 843-844-7309. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-116', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:33:08', '2013-12-05 14:33:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14123', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14060, 4, '2013-11-27 08:42:42', '2013-11-27 13:42:42', 'Six-year-old Allie Martinez wanted to give back after she saw a picture of a wounded Marine on a flyer for the Semper Fi Fund.\r\n\r\nWith a little help from her mother, Nadia, the first grader started a fundraiser selling bracelets to benefit the organization. At $5 a bracelet, her original goal was to raise $500. But, she sold 200 bracelets in just five days and instead raised $1,000.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14061\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Comm-Allie-Martinez-with-bracelets.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14061\" alt=\"Allie Martinez, 6, raised $1,000 for the Semper Fi Fund by selling bracelets.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Comm-Allie-Martinez-with-bracelets-300x249.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" /></a> Allie Martinez, 6, raised $1,000 for the Semper Fi Fund by selling bracelets.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAllie and her family have been in Beaufort since May 2011, and she is the daughter of Staff Sgt. Eric Martinez who works with a weapons and field training battalion on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. She attends Elliott Elementary School in Laurel Bay and is also a dance student at the Low Country School of Performing Arts.\r\n\r\n“She wanted to do something for those who serve our country, just like her father,” said Nadia. “At the same time, she was thankful her daddy came home safe after three tours in Iraq and one to Afghanistan.”\r\n\r\nAllie packed all the orders of bracelets herself, and will make the donation to the Semper Fi Fund on Thanksgiving Day.', 'Girl supports those who serve', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'girl-supports-those-who-serve', '', '', '2013-11-27 08:42:42', '2013-11-27 13:42:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14060', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14066, 4, '2013-11-27 08:54:25', '2013-11-27 13:54:25', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Hargray’s Battery Creek High Basketball Classic will be held November 29-30 at the school gym. Admission is $8 per day, or $12 for a two-day pass. The tip off time is 3 p.m. Participating boys teams include Battery Creek High, Cane Bay High, Groves High and Whale Branch Early College High School. Girls teams participating were Battery Creek High,\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14069\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"168\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Sports-TrayVon-Day-and-Anna-Smith.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14069\" alt=\"Lady’s Island Elementary School recently held its first sport stacking meet of the season.  First-place age group winners included Joab Stephens, Elizabeth Santos, Arthur Singleton, Antwan Simmons, and Tray’Von Day (pictured above, at left). Tray’Von was presented the All Around Champion medal by Anna Smith, former LIES stacker and current female world record holder. Anna is hoping to compete in the 2014 World Championships in South Korea. Anyone wishing to help sponsor her trip can contact her at afs06261998@gmail.com.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Sports-TrayVon-Day-and-Anna-Smith-168x300.jpg\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a> Lady’s Island Elementary School recently held its first sport stacking meet of the season. First-place age group winners included Joab Stephens, Elizabeth Santos, Arthur Singleton, Antwan Simmons, and Tray’Von Day (pictured above, at left). Tray’Von was presented the All Around Champion medal by Anna Smith, former LIES stacker and current female world record holder. Anna is hoping to compete in the 2014 World Championships in South Korea. Anyone wishing to help sponsor her trip can contact her at afs06261998@gmail.com.[/caption]\r\n\r\nGroves High, Wade Hampton High and Whale Branch Early College High School.\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Monday, December 2: All-school Coat Drive begins. The sixth grade is organizing the Coat Drive, which will run from December 2 to 20, in conjunction with the Furniture Warehouse’s 23rd Annual Coat Drive.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14067\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14067\" alt=\"Marine Biology students at Beaufort Academy have been taking part in dissection. Above: Tucker Trask, Reyn Robinson, Jack Dailey and William Gallant dissect a shark.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-4-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Marine Biology students at Beaufort Academy have been taking part in dissection. Above: Tucker Trask, Reyn Robinson, Jack Dailey and William Gallant dissect a shark.<span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"></span>[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Monday, December 2: Parents’ Association Meeting, 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n• Tuesday, December 3: Eagles Eat Out at Dockside on Lady’s Island.  From 6 to 9 p.m. a percentage of proceeds will be donated to BA.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• Don’t miss the Beaufort High VOICES Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 5. Showtime is 7 p.m. at the Arts Center at BHS, and admission is $7.  If you bring a canned food item for “Help of Beaufort,” the ticket price is just $5. The show features traditional Christmas music, along with a wide variety of other seasonal favorites, performed by the renowned BHS Voices group, as well as a special women’s chorus, a Christmas Quartet and the debut of an advanced acapella group.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14068\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14068\" alt=\"Bridget Baggerly and Casey Kahn prepare to dissect a shark at Beaufort Academy.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Bridget Baggerly and Casey Kahn prepare to dissect a shark at Beaufort Academy.[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>LADY’S ISLAND ELEMENTARY</b>\r\n\r\n• Lady’s Island Elementary School celebrated its 50th birthday recently. Students and staff dressed throughout the decades to celebrate the event.  All students had a piece of birthday cake with their lunch. Community members were invited to help celebrate. Many were former staff or students. They were treated to a patriotic songs from the LIES Osprey Ovation. It was a fun day for everyone.\r\n\r\n• MSgt. Terry Rawlins, Retired Air Force JROTC Instructor at Beaufort High, was asked to speak on patriotism and a love for our country.  Following  the presentation of  the American flag by the BHS Color Guard Cadets, the audience joined in singing our National Anthem and favorite American songs. Other highlights of the Patriotic Assembly were special musical medleys by the Osprey Ovation Vocal Ensemble and historical narration about American symbols.\r\n\r\nThe whole school program ended with an emotional song and power point presentation from Mrs. Dangerfield’s kindergarten students called “Thank You, Soldiers.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14070\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wbechs-pageant-2013-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14070\" alt=\"Whale Branch Early College High School’s pageant was held Saturday, Nov. 16. Please congratulate the Whale Branch Royalty: Freshman Princesses, Shayla Kitts and Jessica Conn; Miss Freshman, N’kia Alston; Miss Sophomore, Christian Owens; Jr. Miss Whale Branch, Ambriance Lamar; Mr. Sophomore, Damon Hazel; Mr. Senior, Maurice Smith; Mr. Whale Branch, Johnnie Fields; Miss Junior, Cheleen Doe; Miss Whale Branch, Emanie McGhee. Mrs. Vaught thanked those who participated, with a special note to Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Drury, Mr. Drury, Ms. Brown, Mr. Vaught and Mrs. Drake. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wbechs-pageant-2013-1-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Whale Branch Early College High School’s pageant was held Saturday, Nov. 16. Please congratulate the Whale Branch Royalty: Freshman Princesses, Shayla Kitts and Jessica Conn; Miss Freshman, N’kia Alston; Miss Sophomore, Christian Owens; Jr. Miss Whale Branch, Ambriance Lamar; Mr. Sophomore, Damon Hazel; Mr. Senior, Maurice Smith; Mr. Whale Branch, Johnnie Fields; Miss Junior, Cheleen Doe; Miss Whale Branch, Emanie McGhee. Mrs. Vaught thanked those who participated, with a special note to Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Drury, Mr. Drury, Ms. Brown, Mr. Vaught and Mrs. Drake.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14071\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-EC-Montessori-Titus-Makes-Bread.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14071\" alt=\"Titus Wilson, an elementary student at E.C. Montessori and Grade School, prepares rolls from scratch for the Thanksgiving Celebration held at the school on Lady’s Island on Friday, Nov. 22.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/School-EC-Montessori-Titus-Makes-Bread-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> Titus Wilson, an elementary student at E.C. 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This week, students are applying what they learned, experimenting with magnets in activities such as “How many paper clips can be held by different types of magnets?”\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-31-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Bridges Prep second grade students are exploring magnets. Last week, they learned all about magnetism. 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(14077, 4, '2013-11-27 09:31:22', '2013-11-27 14:31:22', 'The weather cooperated just long enough for The Healing Heroes of the Low Country Fund to hold its inaugural Corn Hole Tournament last Saturday at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.  About 20 two-man teams participated, according to chairperson Donnie Beer. Each competitor received a T-shirt while the winner got a large trophy and a cash prize, she said. The fund raises money, “for wounded veterans, their families and caregivers, as well as first responders and their families,” Beer said as beanbags were being tossed through the air. Photos and article by Bob Sofaly.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14078\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"208\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14078\" alt=\"Bob Bible grimaces with determination as he tosses his beanbag during Saturday’s corn hole tournament.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-2-208x300.jpg\" width=\"208\" height=\"300\" /></a> Bob Bible grimaces with determination as he tosses his beanbag during Saturday’s corn hole tournament.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14086\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-7.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14086\" alt=\"Hope Able, of the Beaufort Police Department, tosses her beanbag while her teammate, fellow police officer Tracy Brandenburg, looks on during the corn hole tournament.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-7-300x230.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></a> Hope Able, of the Beaufort Police Department, tosses her beanbag while her teammate, fellow police officer Tracy Brandenburg, looks on during the corn hole tournament.[/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_14087\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14087\" alt=\"About 20, two-man teams took advantage of unseasonably warm weather to participate in the corn hole tournament. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-1-300x201.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" /></a> About 20, two-man teams took advantage of unseasonably warm weather to participate in the corn hole tournament.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14093\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"230\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14093\" alt=\"Austin Boyne, 3, isn’t old enough to understand the sacrifices veterans make on his behalf as he plays near a display of the corn hole tournament sponsored by the Healing Heroes of the Low Country Fund. Austin was cheering his dad, Douglas Boyne, who was participating in the tournament. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Healing-4-230x300.jpg\" width=\"230\" height=\"300\" /></a> Austin Boyne, 3, isn’t old enough to understand the sacrifices veterans make on his behalf as he plays near a display of the corn hole tournament sponsored by the Healing Heroes of the Low Country Fund. Austin was cheering his dad, Douglas Boyne, who was participating in the tournament.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Corn hole competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'corn-hole-competition', '', '', '2013-11-27 09:31:22', '2013-11-27 14:31:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14077', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14080, 4, '2013-11-27 09:34:59', '2013-11-27 14:34:59', 'By Lanier Laney\r\n\r\nOld Bull Tavern was the place to be last Friday night as military and local friends gathered together for Heather Lalli’s (shhh ... 40th!) Birthday Bash. There was also a welcome home party for Marine fighter pilot Steve McClune back from California. Here are some pics for you:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14081\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1179.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14081\" alt=\"Top, Cheryl McClune and Heidi Taylor. Bottom: Erica Seich and Candice White.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1179-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Top, Cheryl McClune and Heidi Taylor. Bottom: Erica Seich and Candice White.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14095\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1186.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14095\" alt=\"From left: Birthday girl Heather Lalli and Shelley Hickey.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1186-225x300.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> From left: Birthday girl Heather Lalli and Shelley Hickey.[/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_14096\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1176.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14096\" alt=\"Doug Seich and Steve McClune have been friends for 20 years. They graduated together at U.S. Naval Academy and both are USMC Majors and F-18 pilots at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1176-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Doug Seich and Steve McClune have been friends for 20 years. They graduated together at U.S. Naval Academy and both are USMC Majors and F-18 pilots at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14097\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"224\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_4105.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14097\" alt=\"Jake and Ryan McClune welcomed home their dad, Major Stephen McClune, last Thursday, Nov. 21 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. His squadron is VMFA-122 and they went on a five-week exercise to the desert in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. Photo by wife and mom, Cheryl McClune.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_4105-224x300.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a> Jake and Ryan McClune welcomed home their dad, Major Stephen McClune, last Thursday, Nov. 21 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. His squadron is VMFA-122 and they went on a five-week exercise to the desert in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. Photo by wife and mom, Cheryl McClune.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>', 'Celebrating birthdays, homecoming at Old Bull Tavern', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebrating-birthdays-homecoming-at-old-bull-tavern', '', '', '2013-11-27 09:34:59', '2013-11-27 14:34:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14080', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14083, 4, '2013-11-27 23:34:32', '2013-11-28 04:34:32', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort is back in a big way, after that awful financial downturn we all suffered through, parties are popping up all around town again and the downtown bar and restaurant scene has suddenly caught fire again.  Just in time for the holidays! Here are some photos from <b>Frances and David Cherry’s</b> beautiful holiday party last weekend:\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1213.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14099\" alt=\"IMG_1213\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1213-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1211.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14084\" alt=\"IMG_1211\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1211-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1219.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14100\" alt=\"IMG_1219\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1219-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></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></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/2013/11/IMG_1215.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14101\" alt=\"IMG_1215\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1215-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1227.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14102\" alt=\"IMG_1227\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1227-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></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></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Beaufort-Back.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14103\" alt=\"Beaufort Back\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Beaufort-Back-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1208.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14114\" alt=\"IMG_1208\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1208-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></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></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1225.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14118\" alt=\"IMG_1225\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1225-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1216.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14115\" alt=\"IMG_1216\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_1216-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a></div>', 'Beaufort’s Back! ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauforts-back', '', '', '2013-11-27 23:34:32', '2013-11-28 04:34:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14083', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14125, 4, '2013-12-05 09:37:08', '2013-12-05 14:37:08', 'Here at TheraVista Conscious Community Haven, we’re in full holiday swing with an abundance of December offerings.\r\n\r\n<b>• Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 8 p.m.: Shaman Journey. </b>Wear comfy clothes, simply bring a single question, and relax to the beat of Susan Stone’s drum. Cost: $20/registration required/4 person min.\r\n\r\n<b>• Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 2 p.m.: Team Spirit.</b> Have a “meet and greet” with your spirit team! Join Jennifer Ross and Susan Stone to learn about the angels, nature spirits, and guides that constantly have your back, how to call on them, the different roles that they play, and how to recognize their assistance. Cost: $20/registration required/4 person min.\r\n\r\n<b>• Sunday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.: Dance Off Your Asana!</b> Move like Jagger, twerk like Miley, or shake it like Beyonce — just come help Brittney Hiller celebrate her 31st birthday by dancing to some kick-asana beats, followed by relaxing yoga ... and cake! Cost: $15\r\n\r\nContact TheraVista at theravista@gmail.com or 843-812-1328.\r\n<div></div>', 'New offerings at TheraVista', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-offerings-at-theravista', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:37:08', '2013-12-05 14:37:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14125', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14127, 4, '2013-12-05 09:39:36', '2013-12-05 14:39:36', '[caption id=\"attachment_14128\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131127_144814.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14128\" alt=\"It is that time of year again, Toys for Tots is in full swing.  Lowcountry Insurance has been a collection site for three years now, and their goal is to make this year better than ever. So get in the spirit and help make Christmas special for children in the community. Please bring your toys to Lowcountry Insurance at 80 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, SC, now through December 12. The office is on Lady’s Island next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  Thank you for your help and support.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131127_144814-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> It is that time of year again, Toys for Tots is in full swing. Lowcountry Insurance has been a collection site for three years now, and their goal is to make this year better than ever. So get in the spirit and help make Christmas special for children in the community. Please bring your toys to Lowcountry Insurance at 80 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, SC, now through December 12. The office is on Lady’s Island next to St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Thank you for your help and support.[/caption]', 'Support Toys for Tots', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'support-toys-for-tots', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:39:36', '2013-12-05 14:39:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14127', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14130, 4, '2013-12-05 09:41:10', '2013-12-05 14:41:10', 'The St. Helena Senior Center was founded as a place where seniors can go to learn and keep their minds, bodies and hands busy and to keep them on proper diets. If some seniors don’t get three meals a day at home,  the senior centers make sure that they have at least one hot meal at noon.\r\n\r\nThere is transportation to the center and to their homes. The seniors have activities daily and guests come in at least once a month to teach good eating habits, medicures, exercises, Medicare changes and updates. They have gospel sings, days of dancing, movie days, arts and crafts, jewelry making, and, of course, Bingo! Folks play cards almost everyday.\r\n\r\nThe directors and volunteers keep the center going, while the administration show love and care.\r\n\r\nA federally funded program supports senior centers, but with the cut backs they need more and more funds to maintain the buildings, and the field trips.  Coffee, sugars(s), kool-aid, and coffee creamers are always needed. Donations are gladly accepted.  Volunteers are always needed. If any  questions or interested in volunteering, please contact Lucile, director at St. Helena center, at 843-838-3606. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.', 'What is happening at the St. Helena Senior Center?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-is-happening-at-the-st-helena-senior-center', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:41:10', '2013-12-05 14:41:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14130', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14132, 4, '2013-12-05 09:41:51', '2013-12-05 14:41:51', '<b>• Stuffed Animal Drive: </b>The Technical College of the Lowcountry will be collecting new stuffed animals for Beaufort Memorial’s Pediatric Ward, and gently used stuffed animals for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Donations are due by December 10. Please bring any donations to TCL’s Early Childhood Department (Building 9, Room 127). For more information, contact Stacy Atkinson at 843-525-8329.\r\n\r\n<b>• Support CAPA:</b> Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners at 1211 Boundary Street is a drop off for Toys for Tots through December 16. There is also an Angel Tree for CAPA with wish lists for children in our area. They are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 843-986-2444 for questions or more information.\r\n\r\n<b>• Donate to Toys for Tots:</b> This holiday season, the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office will serve as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. The toys will be distributed to needy families throughout the area by volunteers from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. People may drop off new, unwrapped toys at four Solicitor’s Office locations throughout the Lowcountry from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays through December 13. They are:\r\n\r\n• Bluffton: 39 Sheridan Park Circle, Suite 2\r\n\r\n• Hampton: The Hampton County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square\r\n\r\n• Ridgeland: 198 Second Avenue\r\n\r\n• Walterboro: The Colleton County Courthouse, 101 Hampton Street.\r\n\r\nLast year, people graciously donated approximately 500 toys at the drop-off bins, with Colleton County collecting the most of any of our offices. For more information, please contact Linda Delahunty at 843-255-5893.', 'Ways to give back during holidays', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ways-to-give-back-during-holidays-2', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:41:51', '2013-12-05 14:41:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14132', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14134, 4, '2013-12-05 09:42:19', '2013-12-05 14:42:19', 'The YMCA of Beaufort County is offering two holiday events for kids during the month of December. On Saturday, December 7, the YMCA will host its annual The “Little Elves Workshop for children ages 3 months and up. The workshop will be offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $15 per child ($10 siblings). On Tuesday, December 31, the YMCA will host its popular “Rockin’ Lock-in” for children 7-13 years of age.  The lock-in begins at 5 p.m. December 31, 2013, and ends at 8 a.m. January 1, 2014. The cost for the lock-in is $25 per child. Both events offer quality, trained staff, a fully-monitored facility and tons of holiday activities in a fun and safe environment. Both events are open to the public. Register in person at the YMCA or by calling 522-9622.\r\n\r\nThe Little Elves workshop includes the following activities: swimming in the “North Pool”, two take-home handmade Christmas crafts, holiday singing and gym games. Lunch is provided for ages 3 and up only. Children are asked to bring swim gear.\r\n\r\nThe “Rockin’ Lock-In” will feature: Wii games, karaoke, a talent show, 5-on-5 sports tournaments, a midnight bash, tons of snacks and food and swim time. Children must bring swim gear, sleeping bag and pillow.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, contact the YMCA of Beaufort County at 843-522-9622 or visit www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'YMCA hosts holiday events for kids ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ymca-hosts-holiday-events-for-kids', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:42:19', '2013-12-05 14:42:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14134', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14136, 4, '2013-12-05 09:43:02', '2013-12-05 14:43:02', '<b>Mary Fletcher</b>\r\n\r\nMary Marjorie Richard Fletcher, 91, of Port Royal, SC, died Monday, November 25, 2013 at Bayview Manor. The family received friends Sunday, December 1, 2013, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, 611 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC. Graveside services were held Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Beaufort National Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations be made to Mary’s favorite charity in her memory: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Odis Reyes</b>\r\n\r\nOdis Reyes, 49, of Beaufort and brother of Anabel Reyes, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nVisitation was Tuesday, November 26, from 4-8 p.m. in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nBurial will be in Honduras. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Mary Theroux</b>\r\n\r\nMary R. Theroux, 93, of Beaufort, SC, mother of Mary Ellen Theroux and Michael Theroux, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at her daughter’s residence. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n<b>Okuri Williams</b>\r\n\r\nOkuri Jermaine Williams, 40, formerly of Port Royal and son of Irene “Susie” Williams, died Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington.\r\n\r\nViewing was held Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 at the St. Paul Baptist Church, 22 St. Paul Church Road, Beaufort, SC.  Burial will be in the Beaufort Memorial Garden.\r\n\r\nArrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-37', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:43:02', '2013-12-05 14:43:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14136', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14139, 4, '2013-12-05 09:46:13', '2013-12-05 14:46:13', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nThis week’s wine is an old friend. But, like many old friends, you don’t always see them as often as you’d like, or should. Life goes on around us and we tend to forget people and things as we move forward through every day. But, thank goodness, sometimes you get a visit from an old friend, a phone call or an email, or a Christmas card, or just a smack in your memory bank that reminds you. And, as is the case with old friends, you reconnect and things are warm and wonderful and comfortable between you. And, yes, an old friend can be a wine that you haven’t had in a while. So, today, we look back and reconnect with a steadfast old friend.\r\n\r\nAnd, off we go to Spain. The Rioja region — a region known for its red wines made mostly from Tempranillo grape. Wine in this area dates back to the Phoenicians and the Celtiberiuns. The earliest written evidence of grapes in La Rioja comes from 873. This was a document from a notary public about a donation to a monastery. In the 13th century, a poet/clergyman mentioned area wines in some of his writings. Rioja wines were first legally recognized, in 1102, by the King of Navarra and Aragon. A bit before its legal recognition, though, in 1063, a letter to the settlers of Longares (“Carta de población de Longares”) mentioned the existence of viticulture in Rioja. Longares is a small town in Aragon. In 1560, grape harvesters in Longares chose symbols to represent the quality levels of their wines. In 1635, carts were forbidden on streets near wine cellars to avoid vibrations that might hurt the quality of the wines in the cellars. Finally, in 1650, the first document to protect the quality of Rioja wines was written. And, the first meeting of the Royal Economic Society of Rioja Winegrowers, in 1790, was held and started promoting Rioja wines.\r\n\r\nOver the following years, standards for consistency in Rioja wines were set, specific sub-regions for Rioja production were designated, grape varieties were determined,  and aging times were established. In 1991, Rioja became the first Spanish wine to achieve the elevated DOC status.\r\n\r\nRioja wines are usually blends. For the red wines, Tempranillo is the main variety, with Garnacha (Grenache), Graciano and Mazuelo. There are three sub-zones within La Rioja. Rioja Alta is in the western side of the area and is at a higher elevation than the rest of the region. Wines from these grapes are lighter bodied (it’s cooler up there) and are considered more Old World style. Rioja Alavesa wines are fuller bodied and have higher acidity levels. The soil here is less nutritious so the vines are grown further apart to let each one get more from the soil. Rioja Baja is a warmer part if the region, drier too. Its wines are deeper colored with more alcohol and they are often used for blending with the wines from the other two sub-zones. Some of the vines in these areas can be quite old, even a century, and their grapes are highly prized for their low yields and concentrated flavors. A unique part of Spanish wine laws says that the cost of Rioja grapes must be more than 200 percent of the national average cost of wine grapes every year. Really?  Can you see that happening in California?\r\n\r\nBecause the Rioja region is located in northern Spain, just across the Pyrenees mountains, it is easy for us to see why French winemakers, from Bordeaux in particular, had a noticeable influence on Rioja wines. This influence shows itself even today, in the use of oak barrels for aging the wines and the vanilla flavors this gives to the wines. Over time, as French barrels got more and more expensive, American barrels were tried. Now, both are used, wines from each being blended together to make the final version. A typical bodega, winery, owns 10,000 to 40,000 barrels, all costing $300 to $500 dollars a piece. And most red Rioja wines are aged from four to eight years. I know there’s a whole lot of math in there, somewhere. And, a whole lot of dollars.\r\n\r\nThe aging or red Rioja wines is designated on their bottles. You need to look carefully for a wine’s designation because some have in on their front label and some have it on the neck or back label. A bottle labeled “Rioja” is the youngest and spends less than a year in oak barrels. A “crianza” is wine aged for at least two years, a minimum of one year in barrels. A “Rioja Reserva” is aged for a minimum of three years, at least one in oak barrels. And, “Rioja Gran Reserva” wines are aged at least two years in oak barrels and three years in their bottles. Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are sort of like vintages Ports and Champagnes.\r\n\r\nFor our wine this week, our old friend, we go to one of the oldest wineries Rioja. The Marqués de Riscal winery was established in 1858. Their first wine was bottled in 1862. They were the first non-French wine to win at the Bordeaux Expedition, in 1895. In 2011, Riscal was recognized one of the Ten World’s Most Admired Wine Brands. Their theory has always been to be innovative, pioneers in wine cellar construction and styles, and leaders in the always changing wine business. They export about 60 percent of their total production to more than 100 countries.\r\n\r\n<b>The Marqués de Riscal Reserva Rioja</b> is the result of all their efforts and talents. The Tempranillo grapes for this wine come from vines that are mostly 15 years old, and some older. These grapes are grown in the best limestone and clay soils in the Alavesa area. Yes, fuller bodied wines. The Graciano and Mazuela grapes do not exceed 10 percent of the blend; they do add crispness and color to the wines. The Riscal Reserva wines spend about two years in American oak barrels. And, then, a year in their bottles before they are released. These wines are a classic Rioja style — fresh, fine and elegant. A beautiful, cherry-red color  and spicy aromas come from your glass. Dark berries and toasty vanilla flavors, mixed with baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon), pop in your mouth. And, the best part of Rioja wines, the supple textures that come from the Tempranillo grapes are smooth, round, but still structured, wonderful with meats and poultry and seafood.\r\n\r\nBut, why is the Marqués de Riscal Reserva Rioja an old friend?  Not only is it from the oldest winery in its region, it is also one of the first Reserva Riojas that has been available in the United States. For those of us who love these wines, it is like going home again. And, guess what?  It just came down a couple dollars in price. All that aging and it’s down. At $17.99. Definitely time to get reacquainted and bring this old friend home. Probably several times, or more. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'An old friend comes home', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'an-old-friend-comes-home', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:46:13', '2013-12-05 14:46:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14139', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14141, 4, '2013-12-05 11:56:16', '2013-12-05 16:56:16', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nAlthough The Original Steamer restaurant is already well known for its oysters and burgers, the new breakfast\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14216\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0052.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14216\" alt=\"Shrimp hash\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0052-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Shrimp hash[/caption]\r\n\r\nmenu deserves just as much recognition because it is top notch.\r\n\r\nThe Lunch Bunch was delighted when the servers brought out enough dishes to fill our big wooden table.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14142\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0056.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14142\" alt=\"French toast\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0056-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> French toast[/caption]\r\n\r\nIrene tried the Crab Cake Daufuskie — crab cake on a grit cake topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. The manager, Lisa, said that was her favorite, and also one of their most popular items.\r\n\r\nApril enjoyed her breakfast burrito, which is scrambled eggs, sausage, peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla.\r\n\r\nElizabeth loved Steamer’s version of the classic Lowcountry favorite Shrimp and Grits. The two grit cakes are topped with homemade shrimp gravy made with sausage and bacon, which gives the hearty dish a slightly smoky flavor. She finished the whole bowl faster than you could say, “Whoa, how did you just eat all that and stay so thin?”\r\n\r\nWe also all shared the fabulous French Toast and the not-very-healthy but oh-so-indulgent Biscuits and Gravy — a generous portion of Lisa’s homemade gravy served over buttermilk biscuits.\r\n\r\nI decided to create my own three egg omelette and chose spinach, peppers and American cheese as my three\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14215\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14215\" alt=\"Shrimp and grits\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0049-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Shrimp and grits[/caption]\r\n\r\ningredients. The giant omelette was cooked just right — filled with veggies and oozing cheese. I also liked the big side helping of roasted potatoes.\r\n\r\nLisa made us try the Shrimp Hash, and I’m glad she did because it was excellent. The sauteed shrimp, peppers, onion and tomato with roasted potatoes are topped with two eggs any style and Hollandaise sauce — just describing the dish makes me hungry.\r\n\r\nFor a more relaxing way to start the day, add a mimosa or Bloody Mary.\r\n\r\nThe Original Steamer Oyster &amp; Steakhouse is located at 168 Sea Island Parkway, Lady’s Island. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; then lunch and dinner are served until 9 p.m. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 843-522-0210.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14217\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0054.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14217\" alt=\"Three egg omelette with wheat toast and roasted potatoes.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0054-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Three egg omelette with wheat toast and roasted potatoes.[/caption]', 'Signature seafood items make for scrumptious breakfast and brunch at The Original Steamer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'signature-seafood-items-make-for-scrumptious-breakfast-and-brunch-at-the-original-steamer', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:56:16', '2013-12-05 16:56:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14141', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14144, 4, '2013-12-05 11:53:05', '2013-12-05 16:53:05', '<b>By Martha Cooper-Hudson</b>\r\n\r\nWhat an amazing evening of fun was had at the November Tasty Tuesday Classy &amp; Sassy Women Night Out With a Purpose held at the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites in Beaufort.\r\n\r\nWomen from Beaufort and surrounding areas came together for an evening of empowerment, fun, positive energy, great food, music, and door prizes as they saluted being amazing women.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-1_-6.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14145\" alt=\"image 1_-6\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-1_-6-300x214.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>Empowering women to live on purpose has become a part of my purpose and passion in life as I continue to walk towards my destiny. What I love most about the Classy &amp; Sassy Women Night Outs is the mixture of women who come to support this event that is only getting larger and larger. There are business owners, mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters, all coming together for a common cause: The empowerment of women and living on purpose in order to make a difference in their lives and communities. The event allows women to let their hair down, learn from others, and understand that they are not alone.  Since the start of these event, we have seen eagles spreading their wings and flying to greater heights.\r\n\r\nThe next Tasty Tuesday Classy &amp; Sassy event will be held in downtown Beaufort on Tuesday, December 17, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Overlooking the city at Old Bay Market Loft on Bay Street, there will be jazz saxophonist Greg Whittaker and his band Kamar live on stage, singer Mahagonee from Atlanta, and DJ Maestro spinning the latest tunes. So ladies grab your friends, sisters, and mothers and come out to enjoy a one of a kind evening with great appetizers, networking, empowerment, door prizes, but most of all amazing business owners/vendors with everything women want and need, <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-1_-21.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14146\" alt=\"image 1_-21\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-1_-21-300x214.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a>including great last minute gifts.\r\n\r\nFor tickets, go to www.tastytuesday.eventbrite.com. For women business owners who would like to become a vendor, send an email to www.womenofgreatness@gmail.com; spaces are limited and will sell out. Visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/TheWomenofGreatness.\r\n\r\nBring an unwrapped toy for a girl or boy that will be donated to local families.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you know of a family in need this holiday season, please send an email with their story to womenofgreatness@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>', 'Classy and sassy women have night out', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'classy-and-sassy-women-have-night-out', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:53:05', '2013-12-05 16:53:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14144', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14148, 4, '2013-12-05 09:52:14', '2013-12-05 14:52:14', 'FWDG, a local furniture store, is once again partnering with HELP of Beaufort, Bluffton Self Help and the Deep Well Project on Hilton Head Island to host its 23rd annual coat drive. Over the past two decades, the event has shared more than 41,000 gently used coats with Beaufort County families, ensuring donations help local residents.\r\n\r\n“We are constantly amazed at the outpouring of community support for our coat drive,” said Larry Mark, owner of FWDG. “It started so small and now it has pretty much taken on a life of its own.\r\n\r\nBut we still need people to spread the word, because even after 23 years we still find people who don’t know there’s another option to throwing away their old coats. We make sure that the coats we distribute are given away for free and not sold — and each coat and jacket helps a Beaufort County family stay warm.”\r\n\r\nJackets, coats and sweaters can be dropped off at the following location sites through December 31:\r\n\r\n• FWDG:\r\n\r\n745 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Carolina Stamper:\r\n\r\n203 Carteret Street, Beaufort (“Where the Bubbles Blow”).\r\n\r\nAnd the following BB&amp;T Bank Branches:\r\n\r\n• 1 Kemmerlin Drive, Lady’s Island\r\n\r\n• 905 Port Republic Street, Beaufort\r\n\r\nHELP of Beaufort, Bluffton Self Help and the Deep Well Project on Hilton Head will distribute all donated outerwear to families in need.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Larry Mark at 843-524-8695 or by e-mail at lmark@fwdgonline.com or visit online at www.fwdgonline.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'FWDG encourages community involvement in coat drive ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fwdg-encourages-community-involvement-in-coat-drive', '', '', '2013-12-05 09:52:14', '2013-12-05 14:52:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14148', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14151, 4, '2013-12-05 10:34:24', '2013-12-05 15:34:24', '[caption id=\"attachment_14152\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Comm-Port-Royal-Sound-Foundation.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14152\" alt=\"The Port Royal Sound Foundation held its Maritime Center Exhibits Kick Off on November 9 at Lemon Island with almost 200 people in attendance.  Residents of Callawassie Island presented the Foundation a check for $75,000 to become the first community to reach a naming opportunity for the soon-to-be-renovated Maritime Center.  Pictured in the photo are (left to right):  Tom Cameron - major supporter from Callawassie Island who presented an additional check that evening; Judy Almand - Port Royal Sound Foundation Executive Director; Mike Long - Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Port Royal Sound Foundation; and Joe Tatarski - President of the Callawassie Island POA Board.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Comm-Port-Royal-Sound-Foundation-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Port Royal Sound Foundation held its Maritime Center Exhibits Kick Off on November 9 at Lemon Island with almost 200 people in attendance. Residents of Callawassie Island presented the Foundation a check for $75,000 to become the first community to reach a naming opportunity for the soon-to-be-renovated Maritime Center. Pictured in the photo are (left to right): Tom Cameron - major supporter from Callawassie Island who presented an additional check that evening; Judy Almand - Port Royal Sound Foundation Executive Director; Mike Long - Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Port Royal Sound Foundation; and Joe Tatarski - President of the Callawassie Island POA Board.[/caption]', 'Sound foundation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sound-foundation', '', '', '2013-12-05 10:34:24', '2013-12-05 15:34:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14151', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14154, 4, '2013-12-05 11:01:46', '2013-12-05 16:01:46', 'Several local students will be representing Beaufort County in the 2013 South Carolina Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador Scholarship Program on Saturday, December 7, in Myrtle Beach.\r\n\r\nReilly Ashton Stokes is the 20-year-old daughter of J.J. and Joni Stokes. She is a sophomore at Converse College.\r\n\r\nShane Alan Mixson is the 18-year-old son of Russell and Anita Mixson. He is a senior at Thomas Heyward Academy.\r\n\r\nPayton Howard is the daughter of Andy and Suzanne Howard. She is in the 4th grade at Holy Trinity Classical Christian School. Payton is a student of the Lowcountry Dance Center. She will perform a lyrical dance at the Farm Bureau Talent Competition.\r\n\r\nCaroline Seder is the daughter of Charles and Lisa Seder. She is a freshman at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Caroline is majoring in Exercise Science and will perform a lyrical dance.\r\n<div></div>', 'Local students perform at Farm Bureau Talent show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-students-perform-at-farm-bureau-talent-show', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:01:46', '2013-12-05 16:01:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14154', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14156, 4, '2013-12-05 11:41:51', '2013-12-05 16:41:51', 'Local caterer Debbi Covington’s new cookbook, “Celebrate Everything!” has been named the 2013 Gold Medal Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award in the cookbook category.\r\n\r\nThe Benjamin Franklin Awards, which include 55 categories recognizing excellence in book editorial and design, are regarded as one of the highest national honors for independent publishers.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14203\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Comm-Celebrate-Everything.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14203\" alt=\"From left: Lydia Inglett, Publisher/Starbooks; Debbi Covington, author; Paul Nurnberg, photographer (Photography by Susan DeLoach). \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Comm-Celebrate-Everything-300x200.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> From left: Lydia Inglett, Publisher/Starbooks; Debbi Covington, author; Paul Nurnberg, photographer (Photography by Susan DeLoach).[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Celebrate Everything!” is a delightful book that inspires cooking and entertaining throughout the year with a lot of new reasons to eat, drink and be merry! Twenty-seven menus are included in the cookbook. Some celebrate holidays with heartfelt traditions to enjoy with friends and family. Some celebrate special moments that just give us an excuse to party! All of the menus include recipes for several courses along with suggestions for appropriate wines or other beverages. The dishes all work together as a complete event, yet there’s room for your imagination.\r\n\r\nLife is full of happy surprises! Good feelings and good times are meant to be shared with others. This collection will spark your enthusiasm and you’ll look forward to each and every celebration with excitement.', 'One more reason to ‘Celebrate Everything!’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'one-more-reason-to-celebrate-everything', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:41:51', '2013-12-05 16:41:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14156', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14158, 4, '2013-12-05 11:08:04', '2013-12-05 16:08:04', '<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\nFirst trimester academic honors\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy Headmaster’s List (all A’s)</b>\r\n\r\n• Fifth grade: Conner Aivaz, Witt Compton.\r\n\r\n• Sixth grade: Lauren Bartlett, Sidney Beasley, John Dastous, Cal Harvey, Nathaniel Keenan, Brian Rhatigan, Maris Staley.\r\n\r\n• Seventh grade: Campbell Dukes, Quinn Fleming, Cece Lesesne, Lawrence Lindsay, David Mathai, Joe Stowe.\r\n\r\n• Eighth grade: Joe Bhoi, Sarah Blocker, Emily Potter.\r\n\r\n• Ninth grade: Emily Avera, Hope Gray, Amanda Kahn, William Lindsay.\r\n\r\n• Tenth grade: Jake Bhoi, Ross Walker.\r\n\r\n• Eleventh grade: Taylor Vincent.\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Academy Honor Roll (all A’s &amp; B’s)</b>\r\n\r\n• Fifth grade: Sophia Alexandropoulos, Emma Dillinger, Riley Gates, Griffin Harley, Burak Henderson, Alyssa Lewis, Ansleigh Pingree, Kevin Rogers, Emily Stevens, Mason Westerfield, Emmy Wilson.\r\n\r\n• Sixth grade: Dawson Coleman, Emily Ann Hiers, Thomas Holladay, Amelia Huebel, Emma Melville, Daniel Owen, Jayda Scheper, Josephine Trask, William Tumlin, Cady Wilson.\r\n\r\n• Seventh grade: Margaret Aimar, Piper Beasley, Joshua Boyd, Nicky Cenci, Herbert Gray, Gracie Guest, Hunter Harley, Emma Hincher, Caroline Moss, Miciah Pendarvis, Mitchell Russell, Cole Taylor.\r\n\r\n• Eighth grade: Micaela Borreggine, Abby Dalton, Kate Gray, Lane Harrell, Ryan Henrickson, Drew Luckey, John Manos, Alexander Mazzeo, Breanna Meek, Kathleen Simkins, Sarah Suber, Jennings Tumlin, William Warren.\r\n\r\n• Ninth grade: Kaitlyn Beasley, Carsyn Bostwick, Maya Bostwick, Todger Davis, Mary Keane, Justin Massalon, Emily O’Regan, Katie Smith, Stewart Trask.\r\n\r\n• Tenth grade: Jake Dalton, Maya Dixon, Anna Dyer, Emily Gaskin, MacMillan Griffith, Ting O’Regan, Cain Richards, Michaela Russell, Sarah Sheppard, Mary Alice Strohmeyer, Michael Webb.\r\n\r\n• Eleventh grade: Bridget Baggerly, Michael Bass, Mike Brim, Somers Cherry, Emma Everidge, Casey Kahn, Drummond Koppernaes, Tucker Langehans, Nicky Macuch, Jackson Miller, George Sanford, Natalie Simkins, Tucker Trask.\r\n\r\n• Twelfth grade: Caroline Avera, Jack Dailey, Thibault Deneye, Madeleine Gray, Brandon Massalon, Patrick Mazzeo, Jeffrey Miller, Megan Potter, Nicole Schmiege, Courtney Smith, Rebecca Strawn.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>PARK UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nPark University has announced the Beaufort Campus Center Academic Honor List for the recently completed Fall I ‘13 term. Those listed achieved a 3.6 grade point average or higher while carrying a full time academic load. Students on the honor list are: Abby C. Alexander, Juan F. Allen, Jeff Cherry, Guy A. Cook, George T. Erdel, Leafar Espinoza Mejia, Flavia Fabiano, Benjamin E. Frazier, Melanie Grace Frazier, Democrito S. Gamboa, Clinton M. Grigsby, Rachel L. Guss, Sheila C. Hudson, Jack James Hunt, Daniel W. Jayne, Clyde D. Johnson, Jonas A. Johnson, Keyana T. Jordan, Joshua D. Larrimore, Michelle L. Mayer, Rachel Elizabeth Michener, Prince D. Norton, Leroy Purifoy, Marquetta M. Reid, Megan R. Robbins, Todd A. Roberts, Daniel L. Singley, Jessica M. Singley, Shane E. Sink, Emeric H. Tate and Shyvette White.  These full time students are pursuing Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science degrees at the Park University Beaufort Campus Center.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>RIVERVIEW</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Middle School Honor Roll</b>\r\n\r\n<b>First Trimester 2013-14</b>\r\n\r\nThe Director’s List: All A’s\r\n\r\n<b>• Sixth Grade </b>\r\n\r\nChristian Andrade\r\n\r\nClaire Bowden\r\n\r\nIan Hoogenboom\r\n\r\nMaggie Kinton\r\n\r\nMabrey Kolb\r\n\r\nMerritt Patterson\r\n\r\nKeating Reichel\r\n\r\nSydney Smith\r\n\r\nAvery Thomas\r\n\r\n<b>• Seventh Grade </b>\r\n\r\nAdrianna Heath\r\n\r\nKidron Martin\r\n\r\nGabbi Morales\r\n\r\nSam Stewart\r\n\r\n<b>• Eighth Grade</b>\r\n\r\nSophie Bellomy\r\n\r\nMay Harrelson\r\n\r\nChris Hoogenboom\r\n\r\nSarah McMullen\r\n\r\nKeaton Mykelby\r\n\r\nAllison Suber\r\n\r\nOlivia Ward\r\n\r\nHonor Roll: All As &amp; Bs\r\n\r\n<b>• Sixth Grade </b>\r\n\r\nJeff Bland\r\n\r\nJalen Brantley\r\n\r\nSteven Dagley\r\n\r\nChris Jenkins\r\n\r\nHamilton Kerney\r\n\r\nLillian Kindwall\r\n\r\nEdmund McAlister\r\n\r\nJoseph Mooney\r\n\r\nMacy Mullen\r\n\r\nBrayden Sarathy\r\n\r\nBen Trask\r\n\r\n<b>• Seventh Grade</b>\r\n\r\nConnor Brown\r\n\r\nAnnalee Chiaviello\r\n\r\nCarman Cruz-Woodley\r\n\r\nWes Cunningham\r\n\r\nAmanda Davenport\r\n\r\nMitchell Dixon\r\n\r\nVictoria Ganshow\r\n\r\nRobbie Horn\r\n\r\nJosephine Quade\r\n\r\nReed Reichel\r\n\r\nJake Roberts\r\n\r\nMaxfield Trask\r\n\r\n<b>• Eighth Grade</b>\r\n\r\nEliza Akers\r\n\r\nLucy Bruns\r\n\r\nTroy Davenport\r\n\r\nMia Debardelaben\r\n\r\nGina Dukes\r\n\r\nKendall Duncan\r\n\r\nDalton Frazier\r\n\r\nJefferson Gibson\r\n\r\nTommy Holloway\r\n\r\nMalia Kaneshige\r\n\r\nMerritt Kerney\r\n\r\nHarrison Lane\r\n\r\nChristian Lorenzo\r\n\r\nLuke McGuire\r\n\r\nHonorable Mention (As, Bs and one C)\r\n\r\n<b>• Sixth Grade</b>\r\n\r\nSydnee Coggins\r\n\r\nStuart Derrick\r\n\r\nKelsey Duncan\r\n\r\nTaliya Lewis\r\n\r\nCole McKelvey\r\n\r\n<b>• Seventh Grade</b>\r\n\r\nKatie Calandra\r\n\r\nKevin Ford\r\n\r\nVictoria Hernandez\r\n\r\nPeyton Langford\r\n\r\nLuke Miller\r\n\r\nAlexis Russell\r\n\r\nSavannah Walton\r\n\r\n<b>• Eighth Grade</b>\r\n\r\nAllasha Brigmon\r\n\r\nCrosson Derrick\r\n\r\nAustin Jimenez\r\n\r\nAnna Miller\r\n\r\nJeremy Smalls\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>WHALE BRANCH ELEMENTARY</b>\r\n\r\nPrincipal’s Award &amp; Honor Roll List for the First Quarter\r\n\r\n2013-2014\r\n\r\n<b>Principal’s Honor Roll</b>\r\n\r\n• First Grade: Keith Adams, Zyasia Aiken, Ja’Laya Allen, Layla Black, Christian Blackwell, Imani Blackwell, Brooke Bowers, Timothy Brown,  Iyanna Brewer,  Maiya Carter, Jordan Cowan, Xavier Donaldson , Nicolas Doray, Joshua Duncan,  Jaselle Evans,  Ariana Fields, Ashton Heyward, Travis Johnson, Jordyn Keller, Bryson Langston, Evelin Leija, Ty’Asia Major, Derrick McKee, Hezekiah Morrall Kemaurion Morrall, Nile Reed, Larissa Reynolds, Layla Rivers, Trystin Roberts, Dom’Nyk Thomas, Jada Washington, Adrianna Wright, Airiana Wright, Celeste Young.\r\n\r\n• Second Grade: Taniyah Brown, X’zavion Bryan, Keith Chisholm, Melissa Cobb, Quiana Fields, Zada Frazier, Brandon Gray, Aliyah Polite, Derrick Polite McLeod, Jamarri Scott, Kamarae Smalls.\r\n\r\n• Third Grade: Naheem Decosta, Kalyn Moultrie, Damien Thomas, Alissa Woods.\r\n\r\n• Fourth Grade: Jada Jenkins\r\n\r\n<b>Honor Roll</b>\r\n\r\n• First Grade: Beautifull Brown, Carter Brunson Brown, Jeremiah Cummings, Ariana Davidson, Davon Evans, Tyrone Gadson, Genesis Grant, Ja’Shawn Griffin, Justin Jenkins, Kenyon Jenkins, Jamiah Lawson, Malik Moultrie, Derius Polite, J’ya Polite, Destiny Rivers, Grace Sanders, Amiah Smith, Justice Trautman, Sha’Neil Washington.\r\n\r\n• Second Grade: Talaijah Bartley, Shamara Bevan, Paris Bowers, Alayah Brown, Dajahnee Bryan, Destiny Delaney, David Evans, Justin Evans, Skyla Fears, Kaden Freshour, Joshua Fields, Xzoriona Frazier, Anastasia Garrett, Greggory Gilbert, Alexia Hicks, Ty-Shawn Holmes, Desiree Jenkins, J’mya Jenkins Diamond Kelly, Trinity Langston, Samya Livingston, Tayla Manigault, Na’Raya Mulligan\r\n\r\nChristopher Polite, Naiim Pope, Alexis Prescott, Dareginald Rhodes, Bryce Saunders, Michael Smith Aislynn Talbert,  Shondell Terry, Naomi Walker,  Saniyah Williams,  Tyrese Williams.\r\n\r\n• Third Grade: Dorien Alston, Tresean Blake, Rondasha Bonds, Benjamin Brooks, Kristian Bryce, Me’Chelle Carter Janeya Cox, Jermole Duncan , Zaria Green, Lucas Green, Eliseo Hernandez, Jakhi Pusha, Maia Robinson, Aiden Story.\r\n\r\n• Fourth Grade: DiAjae Bryan, Solomon Chisholm, Quintilian Fields, Kai’Shawn Jenkins, Trey Speegle, Willie Webb, Raven White.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst Quarter Parent Honor Roll\r\n\r\nFor the newly implemented Parent Honor Roll, each quarter parents receive credit for communicating with teachers and attending school events. 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(14160, 4, '2013-12-05 11:09:07', '2013-12-05 16:09:07', 'The use of the new iPad Air at Beaufort Academy aims to further enrich education while preparing students for college and eventually the job market of the 21st century.  After a year spent planning and researching the best tools and process of implementing an iPad initiative at Beaufort Academy (BA), the school will begin the first of a three-phase plan by placing 30 of the newly-released iPad Airs into the hands of their core teachers in grades K-12.\r\n\r\n“Beaufort Academy (BA) is very focused on teaching students in a collaborative learning environment where they are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and to be stewards of their own education,” said Mike Morrison, Director of Technology at BA. “We see this new technology as a chance to continue these initiatives while incorporating new teaching methods.”\r\n\r\nThis first phase of the plan includes extensive professional development as the teachers integrate the new iPads into their curricula.  Phases two and three would bring additional iPads to campus in a variety of ways, increasing the students’ hands-on capabilities as dictated by the curriculum.\r\n<div></div>', 'New iPad Air comes to BA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-ipad-air-comes-to-ba', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:24', '2018-07-12 15:03:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14160', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14162, 4, '2013-12-05 11:12:08', '2013-12-05 16:12:08', '<b>BATTERY CREEK HIGH</b>\r\n\r\n• The Bloodmobile will be at Battery Creek High School on Friday, December 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the BCHS Interact Club, community members are invited to come donate the Gift of Life.\r\n\r\n• Battery Creek Concert Choir members performed at Whale Branch Early College High School for the Omega Psi Phi Achievement Awards Program on Saturday, November 16. Performers included Mary Rice, Brandy Farthing, Cheyenne Stanley, Macala Smith, Aurianna Birch, Jordan Wade, Kierra Singleton.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>BEAUFORT ACADEMY</b>\r\n\r\n• Monday, Dec. 9: Thomas H. Horton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship 2013 recipient presentation, 2:45 p.m.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14163\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Canalb.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14163\" alt=\"The Beaufort Academy Interact Club and other BA high school students came together to prepare and serve a Thanksgiving feast, complete with turkey, casseroles, veggies, pies, and everything in between, to the residents at the Canal Apartments.  Thank you to the students for their spirit of giving and community. Pictured, from left: Mr. Byrne, Mike Brim, Autumn Harris, Natalie Simkins, Megan Potter, and Emma Everidge after serving dinner to the residents. \" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Canalb-300x214.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a> The Beaufort Academy Interact Club and other BA high school students came together to prepare and serve a Thanksgiving feast, complete with turkey, casseroles, veggies, pies, and everything in between, to the residents at the Canal Apartments. Thank you to the students for their spirit of giving and community. Pictured, from left: Mr. Byrne, Mike Brim, Autumn Harris, Natalie Simkins, Megan Potter, and Emma Everidge after serving dinner to the residents.[/caption]\r\n\r\n• Wednesday, Dec. 11: College Financial Aid Workshop for parents of BA 11th and 12th graders, 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n• All-school Coat Drive begins! The sixth grade is organizing the Coat Drive, which will run through December 20, in conjunction with FWDG’s 23rd Annual Coat Drive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>PARK UNIVERSITY</b>\r\n\r\nRegistration for Park’s Spring I 2014 term is December 16, 2013, through January 10, 2014. The term dates are January 13 through March 5, 2014.  Courses offered are: Introduction to Human Resource Management, Programming Fundamentals, Criminal Justice and the Community, Introduction to Fiction, Legal Issues in Healthcare Delivery, Agency Administration, Introduction to Computers, Principles of Accounting I, Social Institutions, Principles of Microeconomics, Introduction to Psychology, Quantitative Research Methods and Philosophy and History of Science. All classes meet on weekday evenings.  Online courses are also available. Park University is a fully accredited, private four-year university with 137 years experience in meeting the educational needs of a diverse student population. Online graduate degree programs are also available. Current enrollment stands at 25,000 students nationwide. Programs offered in Beaufort include BS and AS degrees in Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Management (Business),  Computer Information Systems Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management and Social Psychology. 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_14164\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/School-WBES-Family-Math-Night.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14164\" alt=\"Family Math Night was held at Whale Branch Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 21 in the school’s cafeteria. As they rotated through stations, parents and students were able to play together while being introduced to a variety of games and activities that reinforce math objectives and skills.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/School-WBES-Family-Math-Night-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Family Math Night was held at Whale Branch Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 21 in the school’s cafeteria. As they rotated through stations, parents and students were able to play together while being introduced to a variety of games and activities that reinforce math objectives and skills.[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>WHALE BRANCH ELEMENTARY</b>\r\n\r\n• December 2 through 20: Winter MAP Testing.\r\n\r\n• December 6: Progress Reports go home\r\n\r\n• December 12: Kid’s Club at the James J. Davis Early Learning Center, 6 p.m.\r\n\r\n• December 19: Third grade Musical Performance at 6:30 p.m., WBES cafeteria.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>', 'School Notes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-49', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:03:24', '2018-07-12 15:03:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14162', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14166, 4, '2013-12-05 11:13:07', '2013-12-05 16:13:07', '<b>By Bill Evans, District 2, School Board Representative and Beaufort County School Board Chairman</b>\r\n<div>For a wide variety of reasons, the School Board has agreed to retain the fifth grades of Lady’s Island Elementary and Coosa Elementary in each of these schools in school year 2014-15.</div>\r\nLady’s Island Elementary School has adequate space to accept this move without any difficulty, but Coosa Elementary School is near capacity and will require additional space. In preparation for the return of the fifth grade to Coosa Elementary School in school year 2014-15, the plan is to now have the present mobiles removed during the upcoming Christmas break (we will offer any for sale, but I question that any are worth the time and expense to move); we will likely level the structures and remove the debris to a construction landfill.\r\n\r\nA five or six room self-contained enclosed modular building will be purchased for approximately $350,000-$400,000 and placed on the west side of the campus across the fire lane that circles the building; it will be connected to the main building by a covered walkway and probably be located no more than 50-60 feet from the main building (code requires that it be at least 40 feet from the main building). The new structure, as planned now, will have its own restroom facilities and will have complete internet, communication, and fire alarm and security systems.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the Student Services Committee of the School Board will work for a projected completion in April, 2014, on new attendance lines and the “enrollment triggers” that will initiate any movement of students.\r\n\r\nThe overall approach is to establish a long range plan for future student movement based on filling the capacity at a school. We believe this is the best way for families to understand and plan on what to do or will occur as population increases. One obvious point is that we will have to develop a timeline/enrollment basis at Coosa that will generate a new school on the Springfield Road site in a timely manner.\r\n\r\n<i>Editor’s note: This article was in response to a request from the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association for what actions were going to be taken to ensure Coosa Elementary was not overloaded.</i>\r\n<div><i> </i></div>', '2014 plans for Coosa Elementary School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2014-plans-for-coosa-elementary-school', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:13:07', '2013-12-05 16:13:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14166', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14168, 4, '2013-12-05 11:13:59', '2013-12-05 16:13:59', '<b>Unhappy about huge tax increases  </b>\r\n\r\nI wish to thank the six members of the Beaufort County Council who supported what I believe to be the largest tax increase in the 22 years that I have been a resident.  And I mean the increase over and above the reduced base because of reassessment. When a later computation of the tax base came out better, the school board volunteered a reduction, but county council leadership chose to ignore it. My home tax bill is up 11.6 percent.\r\n\r\nMy promise is that I will work diligently the next two elections to make sure the voters understand who voted for these huge tax increases — Operations 15.6 percent, debt service 23.4 percent, land purchase 12.1 percent. Was the debt service increase necessary to cover some of the $52 million (and not finished) overspending on the penny tax road program?\r\n\r\nThen when the tax base was not as bad as originally computed, the school district volunteered a reduction, but council leadership refused to budge.\r\n\r\n<b>Jim Bequette, Beaufort</b>\r\n<div><b> </b></div>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-10', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:13:59', '2013-12-05 16:13:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14168', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14170, 4, '2013-12-05 11:15:16', '2013-12-05 16:15:16', '<b>By Lanier Laney</b>\r\n<div><b> </b>If you aren’t already a customer, you probably pass it several times a day on Boundary Street next to the Salvation Army Store and see the hardworking guys and girls under the little tent busily hand polishing newly clean cars. It’s George Babalis’ Custom Clean Car Wash, Beaufort’s only full service car wash and detail center.</div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14171\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Babilis-family.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14171\" alt=\"The Babalis family: George and Judi with sons James and Michael.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Babilis-family-300x168.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> The Babalis family: George and Judi with sons James and Michael.[/caption]\r\n\r\nGeorge’s parents were born in Tsarisani, Greece, and immigrated with him as a child to Canada in 1961. On his first day of Kindergarten, George was sent home because he did not speak English, since his parents spoke only Greek at home.\r\n\r\nHis future wife, Judi Richards, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and  moved to Toronto with her parents at age 11.  George and Judi met through mutual friends in Toronto and fell in love and have been married 23 wonderful years. They have two sons  James, 20, and Michael, 19.  Judi teaches Pre-K and is coordinator of instruction for the Kindergarten building at Beaufort Academy.\r\n\r\n<b>How did they find Beaufort?</b> Judi used to vacation on Hilton Head Island as a child and always wanted to move back to the area. Judi’s  mom and dad,  Robert and Alwina Richards, retired to Dataw Island in 1990 and called when they heard a car wash was for sale. George, who was working in retail at the time,  bought it and packed up his family and headed to the South with a 2 year old and a 3 week old. They put their house on the market in Toronto and it sold in one day.\r\n\r\n<b>What do they love about Beaufort?</b>  Says George, “The warm, kind, friendly people. The customs, small-town feel and an array of people from all over the world.  We even have friends from Canada!”\r\n\r\nSpeaking of Canada, George added, “We feel so lucky to have found ‘our’ paradise, and love to share it with all our friends and family from afar. We have a ton of visitors, never an empty guest room.  Those Canadians love our weather and waters!” He continues, “When we first moved here, it took a while to take the ‘city’ out of us, we were suspicious of why everyone was so friendly! Judi did not have a car when we first moved here and someone offered to pick her and the boys up to take to the park — I said no way is a stranger going to pick up my family!  Now we look back and realize it was a Southern thing, really just being nice.”\r\n\r\nAnother Southern story was when Judi took the boys to the doctor the first week they were here and she asked him where all the moms and kids got together. The pediatrician gave her his home phone to call his wife and see when she went to the park with the other moms in town. Judi was so surprised that she had to call friends in Toronto to tell them.\r\n\r\n“We could go on with our Southern stories,” said George. “It took a while to get used to but now we love it!”\r\n\r\n<b>What about the business?</b> George says, “I have enjoyed the 19 years and have met some great people. I love my regulars —it’s really just a bar without the alcohol.”\r\n\r\nHe adds, “Customers love our staff, some have been with me for many years.  I have staff that have moved on to careers of their own and are now bringing their children to the wash.  Just the other day a young lady came in with her child and said she remembered coming here as a child herself.  Now I feel old!”\r\n\r\n<b>His secret of success?</b> “Treat others how you would like to be treated.”\r\n\r\n<b>And as far as sports go?</b> Besides golf, George says, “We LOVE the Toronto Maple Leafs ... GO leafs GO! That’s hockey to you Southerners who may not know.”\r\n\r\n<b>As far at the future?</b> George says he plans to “keep working, playing golf, spending time with my family and my Hummock brothers at our fish camp.”\r\n\r\nOne day he hopes to retire to Greece. “Then everybody can visit me there!”\r\n\r\nBut until then, George says, “It’s never a dull moment at the wash ... book to follow!”\r\n\r\nDon’t forget folks, Custom Clean Car Wash gift certificates make great stocking stuffers and teacher gifts.\r\n\r\nCustom Clean Car Wash is located at 1802 Boundary Street, Beaufort. Call 843-986-9110 or visit www.customcleancarwash.com.', 'George Babalis comes clean', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'george-babalis-comes-clean', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:15:16', '2013-12-05 16:15:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14170', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14173, 4, '2013-12-05 11:16:01', '2013-12-05 16:16:01', '<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 $52 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 Kardashian 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? <b>Absolutely nothing.</b>  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 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 doodads, 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 WilmaJean 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. Get a good leather lead, 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, seven personal dogs and countless guest dogs.\r\n\r\nYour Best Friend 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, my current fave — 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.\r\n<div></div>', 'What the dog got for Christmas', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-the-dog-got-for-christmas-2', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:16:01', '2013-12-05 16:16:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14173', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14175, 4, '2013-12-05 11:16:56', '2013-12-05 16:16:56', '[caption id=\"attachment_14176\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Pet-of-Week-Elvis.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14176\" alt=\"A gorgeous and respectful gentleman, Elvis is a gentle soul. He will flatter you with his charming personality. Front-declawed, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccines. Come see this sweetie at Palmetto Animal League adoption center. For more information on Elvis, call PAL at 843-645-1725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Pet-of-Week-Elvis-300x300.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a> A gorgeous and respectful gentleman, Elvis is a gentle soul. He will flatter you with his charming personality. Front-declawed, neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccines. Come see this sweetie at Palmetto Animal League adoption center. For more information on Elvis, call PAL at 843-645-1725 or email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.[/caption]', 'Pet of the Week: Elvis', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-of-the-week-elvis', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:16:56', '2013-12-05 16:16:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14175', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14178, 4, '2013-12-05 11:17:35', '2013-12-05 16:17:35', '<b>By Mark S. Siegel, MD</b>\r\n\r\nNo one chooses gifts with the intent to harm, but some popular children’s toys can cause serious eye injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 265,000 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms in 2012, and almost half of these injuries affect the head or face – including the eyes. Unfortunately, most of these injuries happen to children under age 15.\r\n\r\n<b>‘You’ll shoot your eye out’</b>\r\n\r\nSome propelling toys, like air soft guns, BB guns, paintball guns and darts can be particularly hazardous, with the potential to cause serious eye injuries such as corneal abrasion, ocular hyphema (bleeding inside the eye), traumatic cataract, increased intraocular pressure and even permanent vision loss.\r\n\r\nAnother dangerous toy category is toys with laser components, which have increased in power and decreased in price over the years. Lasers can be especially hazardous when used in toys that are aimed, such as a laser gun. Blue light lasers are particularly dangerous, as they are more likely to cause retinal injury compared with green or red lasers. Studies show that exposure for even fractions of a second to high-powered blue handheld laser devices can cause serious eye injuries — including macular holes — which often require surgical intervention. In addition, the FDA warns that laser pointers are not toys and should only be used with adult supervision.\r\n\r\nThe good news is that following these toy safety tips can easily prevent most eye injuries:\r\n\r\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 ophthalmologist 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\nIf a child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention.\r\n<div></div>', 'Choose safe toys this holiday', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'choose-safe-toys-this-holiday', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:17:35', '2013-12-05 16:17:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14178', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14181, 4, '2013-12-05 11:27:59', '2013-12-05 16:27:59', 'It’s about to become a lot simpler for Beaufort residents to dispose of garbage, recycling items and yard debris.\r\n\r\nStarting in early January, city residents will have all their disposables collected by Waste Pro on the same day — eliminating a sometimes confusing schedule that had separate pickup days for household garbage, recycled materials and yard debris.\r\n\r\nThe change comes at no added cost to residents or to the city, Beaufort City Manager Scott Dadson said.\r\n\r\n“This is an effort to make it easier for our residents to properly dispose of their garbage and recycled bottles, plastics and newspapers, and at the same time it helps us by not having the Waste Pro trucks crisscrossing all over town five days a week,” he said.\r\n\r\nAlthough details remain to be ironed out, the anticipated start for the new schedule is Jan. 6, 2014 — the first full week of the new year. Residents should place their recycle bins and any yard debris alongside their Waste Pro garbage cans at the roadside, all on the day they typically had their garbage collected.\r\n\r\nSince August 2009, Waste Pro has provided trash collection services to Beaufort. The contract runs through July 31, 2014, with the city’s option to extend the contract for three additional one-year terms.\r\n\r\n“We have a great partnership with Waste Pro,” said Isiah Smalls, director of public works and facilities management for Beaufort. “In recent years they’ve helped us haul away 400 tons of junk from vacant lots that volunteers and our neighborhood associations picked up, and they’ve always been ready to help. Working out this easier collection schedule for garbage and recycling is a big deal.”\r\n\r\nResidents are reminded that bagged debris cannot exceed 50 pounds and that limbs and other items should be bundled in four-foot or shorter lengths.', 'Beaufort to consolidate collection days for garbage, recycling, debris', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-to-consolidate-collection-days-for-garbage-recycling-debris', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:27:59', '2013-12-05 16:27:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14181', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14183, 4, '2013-12-05 11:30:41', '2013-12-05 16:30:41', '<b>By Wendy Pollitzer</b>\r\n\r\nWe live in a community with a unique water fowl heritage. Our proximity to the ACE Basin is an asset to living in Beaufort, and hunters anticipate the start of every season with an appreciation of one of the most revered estuaries and wildlife refuges in the country.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14184\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ducks5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14184\" alt=\"Scenes from last year’s Warrior Hunt sponsored by Ducks Unlimited.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ducks5-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Scenes from last year’s Warrior Hunt sponsored by Ducks Unlimited.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAnother piece of Beaufort’s foundation for which our local community is grateful is its military presence with three installations North of the Broad River. Most servicemen and women who call Beaufort home for calls of duty rarely get to experience the tradition of water fowl hunting. Until now.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Area Ducks Unlimited Chapter is excited to announce the Second Annual Waterfowl Warrior Weekend to be held December 13-14, 2013. The goal of the event is to introduce local warriors to the deep water fowling traditions of the ACE Basin in and around the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\nThree local marines are working with this year’s committee, chaired by Brian Harrelson, to choose 15 deserving heroes for a weekend of outdoor events. Sgt. Sean Burchfield, Sgt. Keith Peffer and Staff Sgt. Jonathon Caruthers have been working diligently with many committee members to plan this year’s Warrior Hunt.\r\n\r\nThe weekend will start at Nemours Plantation with an afternoon skeet shoot and Lowcountry cookout. During the meal, warriors will be introduced to their hosts for the weekend, who will help them prepare for the next morning’s hunt. And, Ducks Unlimited staff will do a brief presentation on wetlands conservation and the important conservation work being done in the Beaufort area.\r\n\r\nThe selected hunters will meet their hosts on Saturday, December 14 for a rich morning of waterfowl hunting, which will be followed by a breakfast and celebration of the harvest. Later that evening, the Beaufort Ducks Unlimited Chapter will host a Conservation Banquet and BBQ dinner at Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\nThe Conservation Banquet and BBQ dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with an open bar of wine and beer and mixed drinks. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction that will include several limited edition exclusive shotguns and sought after Ducks Unlimited artwork.\r\n\r\nTickets to the banquet are $75 for singles and $125 for couples. For tickets, please call Brian Harrelson at 843-812-8985 or Sean Burchfield at 970-237-9380 or purchase online at www.tinyurl.com/ducksbft. Limited tickets are available.\r\n<div></div>', 'Beaufort Area Ducks Unlimited to host Warrior Hunt and Conservation Banquet', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-area-ducks-unlimited-to-host-warrior-hunt-and-conservation-banquet', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:30:41', '2013-12-05 16:30:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14183', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14187, 4, '2013-12-05 11:34:26', '2013-12-05 16:34:26', 'Beaufort prepares for the holiday season with a weekend of festive events such as A Night on the Town, Light Up The Night Boat Parade and the traditional Christmas Parade.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14188\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"214\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Boat-parade-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14188\" alt=\"A boat from the 2012 Light Up the Night parade.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Boat-parade-1-214x300.jpg\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" /></a> A boat from the 2012 Light Up the Night parade.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMain Street Beaufort, USA proudly presents the 28th Annual A Night on the Town. This opening of the Christmas holiday shopping season takes place on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. A long standing tradition of the community, A Night on the Town is a mix of traditional and the contemporary.\r\n\r\nAn evening with a surprise around every corner and a number of things that will entertain, delight and get you in the holiday spirit. Shops will stay open late to welcome customers with special treats and a preview of their large and unique selection of items to help get a head start to the holiday season.\r\n\r\nThe evening also includes the City of Beaufort’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, entertainment by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, choral performances and a rumored visit from Santa.\r\n\r\nTake your pick of holiday parades by land or sea in Beaufort. Join Main Street Beaufort, USA and the Beaufort Sail and Power Squadron on Saturday, Dec. 7, 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 of the parade. The first boats will start arriving at the seawall at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park by 5 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available courtesy of The Greenery.\r\n\r\nThe traditional Beaufort Christmas Parade will be Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., through the streets of downtown Beaufort. Floats, bands, walkers and personal cars and trucks are expected to participate.\r\n\r\nFor details, contact Main Street Beaufort, USA at 843-525-6644 or email info@downtownbeaufort.com.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14189\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"228\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bft-parade-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14189\" alt=\" Riding in last year’s Christmas Parade.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Bft-parade-2-228x300.jpg\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" /></a> Riding in last year’s Christmas Parade.[/caption]', 'Oh holy nights, tis the season to ring in jolly holiday festivities', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'oh-holy-nights-tis-the-season-to-ring-in-jolly-holiday-festivities', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:34:26', '2013-12-05 16:34:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14187', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14191, 4, '2013-12-05 11:35:10', '2013-12-05 16:35:10', '<b>Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is investigating shots fired at a home in Burton on November 25.\r\n\r\nJust after 9 p.m. that Monday night, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of 29 Alexander Loop in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the residents of the home who advised that unknown person(s) had just fired multiple gunshots into the home.\r\n\r\nFive victims (two females and three males) were inside at the time the shooting occurred. Several rounds entered the home, damaging exterior siding, walls, and shattering a glass door. No injuries were sustained as a result of the shooting.\r\n\r\nThe motive for the shooting remains undetermined. A witness reported seeing a black male in a white shirt running away from the home immediately after the shots were fired; however, no suspect(s) have been identified at this time.\r\n\r\nThe Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact either Investigator Cpl. J. Malphrus at 843-255-3426 or Crimestoppers.\r\n<div></div>', 'News brief', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-brief-2', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:35:10', '2013-12-05 16:35:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14191', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14193, 4, '2013-12-05 11:39:05', '2013-12-05 16:39:05', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Legislative Reception on Tuesday, December 3 at the Historic Arsenal (713 Craven Street, Beaufort) from 6 to 8 p.m. During the event, elected officials shared their goals for the upcoming legislative session and the chamber launched its 2014 Legislative Agenda. The chamber was pleased to announce the following state elected officials who served on a panel and answered questions: Senator Chip Campsen, State Senator Tom Davis, Senator Clementa Pinckney, Representative Shannon Erickson and Representative Kenneth Hodges. This year’s Legislative Reception was sponsored by SCE&amp;G, Waste Management, Waterford Cove, and Palmetto State Bank in partnership with Hargray and Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Pictures by Captured Moments Photography.\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF0990.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14194\" alt=\"DSCF0990\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF0990-300x216.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"216\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF1010.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14195\" alt=\"DSCF1010\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF1010-300x227.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" /></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/2013/12/DSCF1023.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14196\" alt=\"DSCF1023\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF1023-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF1032.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14197\" alt=\"DSCF1032\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSCF1032-255x300.jpg\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" /></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>', 'The Chamber Corner: Legislative Reception kicks off 2014 agenda', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-chamber-corner-legislative-reception-kicks-off-2014-agenda', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:39:05', '2013-12-05 16:39:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14199, 4, '2013-12-05 11:39:43', '2013-12-05 16:39:43', '<b>By Martha O’Regan</b>\r\n\r\nMy last article “It’s All Perfect, Just Not Always Pleasant” conjured up some interesting dialogue with folks who now see that everything happens for a reason and when life isn’t unfolding the way we think it should, it is time to shift our perspective and create a new story.  Life is truly just a story and can be re-created anytime we choose just by telling it from a different view point.\r\n\r\nAs a coach I hear many “someone done me wrong” songs or “you won’t believe what happened to me” stories. When people share their stories from their current perspective of fear, worry, anger or upset, it takes great restraint not to smile because what I hear is a story of freedom and new creation. For some, all it takes is offering a spark to create an awareness shift and they are off and running in a new direction, but for most that spark has to re-ignite several times before the flame stays lit long enough to shine the light on a new perspective.  Once that fire is burning bright, then I get to smile and laugh out loud with great joy as that individual gets to begin to live again in a brand new story.\r\n\r\nToo many folks live in their “greatest blunder” story day in day out, believing that because of this, that or the other thing, they will never be, do or have a life that will amount to much.  So, they keep doing what they have always done, and thinking what they have always thought because it is familiar, even if it is miserable. Some even have the pleasure of having friends and family members constantly reminding them of the “great mistake of 1988” that if only they had done it differently, they wouldn’t be so angry or such a failure.\r\n\r\nSo, what if we can look back at each major turning point in our life and see why it happened for our growth and evolution then string them all together in a story that begins with “And then I created...” Could that childhood experience of neglect, abuse or feeling unloved actually be your catalyst for strength, courage, independence or compassion for others in a similar situation? Or, what if those “poor” choices made as a teenager or young adult that resulted in not going to college or becoming a parent too early were actually “good” choices because college or waiting to have a family was your parents’ desire, not yours? Instead you discovered other attributes you had to rely on to survive that still serve you today. When we can look back on our past with great gratitude for the many relationships created, life lessons learned, experiences survived, and all of our greatest attributes honed, then we can move forward with a stronger foundation than living each day just rearranging the misery.\r\n\r\nOnce we can change the story of the past, we can begin to create the life of our dreams with a single spark of desire for something different.\r\n\r\nSo, what is your heart’s desire? Write it down, think about it, listen to your language and shift it every time it deviates from your desired story.  Next, use your imagination to create your story both past and present.  Your brain doesn’t know the difference between what is real or what is imagined, so you can go back to any life experience and review it from a new, more empowered perspective and although it doesn’t change any facts, it will completely change the neural pathway where that story is stored while altering any negative physiology currently associated with the old story.\r\n\r\nNext, open yourself to inspiration and the possibility for change by receiving new thoughts and ideas through songs, “random” conversations, magazine articles just “appear,” or thoughts that just come “out of nowhere.” And before you know it, you will laugh out loud as manifestation occurs “just like that.” It may look a little differently than you envisioned, but it will absolutely be in its divine perfection for you and your life experience.\r\n\r\nLive Well ... Have Fun!\r\n<div></div>', 'A burning desire for change', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-burning-desire-for-change', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:39:43', '2013-12-05 16:39:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14199', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14201, 4, '2013-12-05 11:57:07', '2013-12-05 16:57:07', 'The Beaufort Academy Chess Team won first place in the primary section of the Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Association Gran Prix Tournament on Saturday, November 23. According to the tournament director, “This team had the best four players that I have ever seen play on one team in the same section.” And this four person team won over a 12 person team. Jack McDougall, a third grader, went undefeated at 5-0, and took home first place in the tournament. Team members Kendra Rogers, a third grader; G Simmons, a third grader; and Whit Suber, a second grader, all went 4-1, with Whit Suber taking home the third place trophy on a tie breaker.  Jack McDougall is currently tied for first place in the Grand Prix Standings.\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14219\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Chess-winners-12-5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14219\" alt=\"The Beaufort Academy Chess Team, from left: Jack McDougall, G Simmons, Kendra Rogers, and Whit Suber.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Chess-winners-12-5-300x207.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" /></a> The Beaufort Academy Chess Team, from left: Jack McDougall, G Simmons, Kendra Rogers, and Whit Suber.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>', 'Chess team wins first place', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chess-team-wins-first-place', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:57:07', '2013-12-05 16:57:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14201', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14205, 4, '2013-12-05 11:50:35', '2013-12-05 16:50:35', '<b>Celtic Christmas Concert:</b> Harry O’Donoghue and Carroll Brown are proud to present their Celtic Christmas Concert, a lively program filled with Spiritual, Celtic, and traditional seasonal songs and stories on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at ARTworks on Boundary Street. Joining them again this year will be keyboard player Michael Murray, to round out the sounds of the season, The Sweetgrass Angels will open the concert. Carroll Brown is a gifted acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from South Carolina. With over 35 years in the music business he\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14206\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/celticchristmasartworks2013.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14206\" alt=\"Harry O’Donoghue and Carroll Brown present their Celtic Christmas Concert.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/celticchristmasartworks2013-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Harry O’Donoghue and Carroll Brown present their Celtic Christmas Concert.[/caption]\r\n\r\npossesses a wealth of musical knowledge and a vast repertoire of songs and stories. (www.carrollbrownmusic.com) Harry O’Donoghue comes from the east coast of Ireland. Performing professionally for nearly 30 years, he is a talented musician and has become a master storyteller and folksinger. Now living in Savannah, Harry co-produces and hosts the popular Green Island Radio Show for Georgia Public Broadcasting and leads multiple annual group tours to Ireland. Together they bring to the stage a gently paced acoustic show, drawing on their roots to offer an eclectic Holiday program of traditional, Celtic, original, spiritual, folksy and spoken word pieces.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert:</b> Beaufort Symphony Orchestra has something for everyone in their “Fa LaLaLaLa” Winter Holiday Concert at USCB Center for the Arts on Dec. 5 and 8.  Maestro Fred Devyatkin has filled our musical stocking with Handel, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky, topped it off with traditional Christmas and Hanukah songs, and then added a rousing finale of holiday sing-along favorites to rev up your holiday spirit! So mark your calendars and make plans to attend the concert on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. All tickets are $37.50 with assigned seating. Go to TIX.com to order online or call 1-800-595-4849. For savings with seasonal tickets, go to the website at www.beaufortorchestra.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Big weekend of Gullah musical theater: </b>Experience the spirit of the season with a big weekend of Gullah feasts, live music, theatre, storytelling, dancing, art and holiday celebrations.\r\n\r\nOn Friday, December 6, Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk will perform their soul-stirring original musical “Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish ... Freedom Comin’” at 7 p.m. at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort’s\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14207\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ANita5.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14207\" alt=\"Anita Singleton Prather, who stars as Aunt Pearlie Sue.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ANita5-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Anita Singleton Prather, who stars as Aunt Pearlie Sue.[/caption]\r\n\r\nPerforming Arts Center.\r\n\r\nThe show is intended for people of all ages and races. It tells the story of the Christmas, 1860 just before the start of the Civil War and shortly after South Carolina seceded from the Union. It takes place in the “Quarters” and “Big House” of a Sea Island plantation where the hope of freedom among the Gullah people was expressed through storytelling and song. The historically-based performance was crafted by Anita Singleton Prather, who stars as Aunt Pearlie Sue. Prather is retired school teacher, ordained minister and nationally acclaimed storyteller. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Admission is $10 for those aged 7 to 17. The celebration continues Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m. with a contemporary Gullah Caribbean Christmas Cabaret at the York W. Bailey Museum at historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island. There will be a live variety show, comedy acts, a Gullah Caribbean dinner and dancing to rhythm and blues and reggae bands. Tickets are $40. Reservations for Friday and/or Saturday shows may be made through the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce at 843-986-1102 or www.bcbcc.org.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Book signings at McIntosh Book Shoppe:</b> The following authors will be signing copies of their books at McIntosh Book Shoppe on Friday,\r\nDec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. McIntosh Book Shoppe is located at 917 Bay Street in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n• Patricia Bee, author of “Tryumsee Wings,” a Gullah book for young children, and “Mama’s Pearls,” a book of Gullah poetry.\r\n\r\n• Sonny Bishop, author of “A Place Called Home,” about growing up on St. Helena on Yard Farm.\r\n\r\n• Janet Garrity, author of “Goin Down the River,” a collection of fish camp photos of the Sea Islands.\r\n\r\n• Bubba Von Harten, author of “Little Geech,” “a shrimper’s story of life on the waters of Beaufort and the Sea Islands.”\r\n\r\n• Kathryn Wall, author “St. John’s Folly,” her latest in a series of mysteries based in the Lowcountry Call 843-525-1066 for details.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Holidaze at ARTworks:</b> Jingle bells, hand-made presents are swell. On three Saturdays in December, drop in for a selection of ready-to-go art projects to help you decorate the tree, stuff stockings, and spread good cheer. Artists guide you through the creative process, like Rudolph leading the sled team — and take care of the clean up too! ARTworks supplies all the glitter, ornaments, and craft supplies you and your family needs for handmade presents, just bring your creativity, a list of your lucky gift recipients, and $5-$15 per project. Holidaze Saturdays are December 7, 14, and 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at ARTworks, the community arts center of Beaufort. For more information, call 379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Masterpiece Masquerade:</b> Is it a Van Gogh  or a or just pretending to be a Van Gogh?  “Masterpiece Masquerade” will once again be the feature exhibit for Beaufort Art Association’s All-Member Holiday Show.  Each year BAA invites all 200 of their members to exhibit in their downtown gallery.  Over the years  Masterpiece\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14208\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"232\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/GirlWateringCan-by-ethie-morrison.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14208\" alt=\"“Girl with a Watering Can” by Ethie Morrison as part of BAA’s Masterpiece Masquerade exhibit.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/GirlWateringCan-by-ethie-morrison-232x300.jpg\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" /></a> “Girl with a Watering Can” by Ethie Morrison as part of BAA’s Masterpiece Masquerade exhibit.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMasquerade has been a favorite subject for artists and art patrons.  This year’s exhibit will not disappoint. Artists were asked to pick their favorite master artist to emulate;  or choose a masterpiece to re-create with their own twist on it.  Either way, this December, the BAA Gallery will be filled with Beaufort artists own “masterpieces” reminiscent of art museums all over the world. Masterpiece Masquerade will open on December 9 at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street and run through January 5. A Masquerade Party reception will be held on Friday, December 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.BeaufortArtAssocation.com or call 843-521-4444.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Four Artist Christmas Concert:</b> Morning Song Music has announced its tenth national Christmas tour featuring four artists: Steve Darmody, Jennifer LaMountain and Rudy Micelli, and Angela Bryant-Brown. Morning Song Music’s Christmas concert event, called “The Angels Sang” includes both traditional Christmas classics, new Christmas originals and favorites, like “Mary Did You Know” and “Oh Holy Night.” The free community concert will be at the USCB Center For the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at The Herban Marketplace, The Chocolate Tree and Beaufort Liquidation. Steve Darmody says, “I am excited about this tenth Christmas Tour for Morning Song. The bringing together of these talented singers to present this wonderful story of our Savior’s birth has become an annual touring tradition for Morning Song Concerts. Each year, new songs and new arrangements provide to create an awesome and memorable evening.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Christmas Community Concert:</b> The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort SC  29902, will host a “Celebrate Christmas” Community Concert on December 15 at 3 p.m. Come and join for a very special seasonal celebration as they bring back the infamous Sanders Family from Smoke on the Mountain, hear and watch  guest solo vocalists and dancers, choirs, instrumental ensembles of all ages, dance with children in their “Marshmellow World” and lift our voices together in community carols.  The season is upon us — join us for this free community event. Contact:  Dr. Melanie Williams ,  mwilliams@bcob.org, (843)252-4104.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>December USCB Festival Series Concert:</b><b> </b>The USCB Festival Series concert features Gershwin, Dvorak and Mozart and will provide the opportunity to hear George Gershwin’s piano concertos and pieces for string quartet by offering one of these classical pieces, an early composition, “Lullaby for String Quartet” played by wonderful musicians in the fine acoustics of the USCB Center For the Arts. In recognition of Gershwin’s genius and as a gift to the Lowcountry audience, Artistic Director Edward Arron has positioned Mr. Gershwin between two of the grand names in classical music: from the 19th Century, Antonin Dvorak, and from the 18th, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. will bring a holiday evening to remember at the USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street. 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(14210, 4, '2013-12-05 11:52:00', '2013-12-05 16:52:00', '<b>The Uncalled For Trio’s “Ugly Sweater” Christmas Tour 2013</b>\r\n\r\nStorytelling, comedy and yuletide style will be at Port Royal Elementary School for The Uncalled For Trio’s “Ugly Sweater” Christmas Tour 2013. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and you may win a prize! The Uncalled For\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14211\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"199\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Arts-Uncalled-For-Trio.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14211\" alt=\"The Uncalled For Trio\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Arts-Uncalled-For-Trio-199x300.jpg\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" /></a> The Uncalled For Trio[/caption]\r\n\r\nTrio unravels holiday humor faster than kittens in a knitting shop. You will hear stories and songs from the supremely talented Kim Weitkamp, Andy Irwin, and Bil Lepp, and opening for the trio is Port Royal Elementary School’s own storytelling troupe! Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for kids, at the door only.\r\n\r\nEach member of the Trio is an award-winning, nationally touring artist who will motivate holiday spirits (and grinchiness) with their oh-so fashionable guffaws and cheer. This year is their fourth annual Christmas tour, which has repeatedly sold out in various cities around the country. Young storytellers at Port Royal Elementary school have been working with JW Rone, part of ARTworks’ initiative to develop strong tellers in the community.\r\n\r\nThe show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12 at Port Royal Elementary School on Paris Avenue in Old Village Port Royal.\r\n\r\n<b>A Child’s Christmas in Wales</b>\r\n\r\nOriginally written for BBC radio, Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” is holiday nostalgia at its best: “One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town ... I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was 12 or whether it snowed for 12 days and 12 nights when I was six.”\r\n\r\nPeter Townes is your minstrel for these performances. Through him you will also learn who the Welsh are, and what they think they’re up to; the difference between the Welsh and the Irish, Scots, Picts and the Bloody English; a quick genealogy workshop exploring your own Welsh ancestry; and the Welsh Discovery of America.\r\n\r\nOriginally from Wales, Townes now lives in upstate South Carolina, and considers Dylan Thomas to be “the master bard of all time. Although he does it in English, he has Welsh storytelling mastered. In one sentence he can floor you. He still floors me.”\r\n\r\nTickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids, and $10 each for groups of 10 or more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street 29902.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Book signing by the local author of \"Rambler\'s Life: the South Reloaded\"\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nA new collection of true adventure tales has been released by local author Michele Roldán-Shaw. “Rambler’s Life: The South Reloaded” is a hand-bound book featuring original block-printed covers, and continues an odyssey begun in the underground classic “Ain’t a Rambler’s Life Fine: The South.” Both books recount her travels in Dixie, highlighting people and places from the everyday to the extraordinary.\r\n\r\n“The South Reloaded” contains stories of the Cajun bayou, Mississippi Delta juke joints, South Carolina’s Swamp Fox Trail, sacred grottos and healing springs, the set of the TV drama “Army Wives,” Smoky Mountain gem mines, the Memphis and Birmingham hoods, Indian mounds, cotton plantations, folk art environments, pirate legends, spirit possession, sharecroppers, tribes of hillbilly moonshiners and more.\r\n\r\nRoldán-Shaw has been a freelance journalist based in Bluffton for nearly a decade. In 2010 she started the Rambler’s Life Project as a way to find a bright side to the recession, and now considers herself blessed with freedom and richness of experience. She feels so much gratitude toward all the people who have helped her along the journey.\r\n\r\nRoldán-Shaw will read and sign copies of “Rambler’s Life” on Saturday, December 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at ARTworks in Beaufort. Family activities will be going on with other art projects from noon to 4 p.m. that day too. For more information, visit www.ramblerslife.com or www.artworksinbeaufort.org or call 843-379-2787.\r\n<div></div>', 'ARTworks presents 3 holiday storytelling events', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'artworks-presents-3-holiday-storytelling-events', '', '', '2013-12-05 11:52:00', '2013-12-05 16:52:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14221, 4, '2013-12-05 12:38:20', '2013-12-05 17:38:20', 'The 2013 Frogmore Invitational Golf Tournament was held Friday, November 29 at The Golf Club at Pleasant Point Plantation on Lady’s Island. According to founder and tournament director Christian Sherbert, the staff at the golf course did a great job hosting the event, which is now in its 20th year. This year there were about 50 players and 100 attendees, including sponsors and volunteers, spouses and kids, and they raised $3,000 which will be donated to local charities. Here are some pictures from the event courtesy of Ash Milner.\r\n<div> <a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0643.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14222\" alt=\"DSC_0643\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0643-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0642.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14223\" alt=\"DSC_0642\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0642-300x199.jpg\" 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><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0659.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14224\" alt=\"DSC_0659\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0659-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></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/2013/12/DSC_0647.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14225\" alt=\"DSC_0647\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0647-300x199.jpg\" 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><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0655.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14226\" alt=\"DSC_0655\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0655-300x199.jpg\" 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><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0649.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14227\" alt=\"DSC_0649\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0649-300x199.jpg\" 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><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0651.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14228\" alt=\"DSC_0651\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0651-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a></div>', 'Success at the Frogmore Invitational golf tourney', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'success-at-the-frogmore-invitational-golf-tourney', '', '', '2013-12-05 12:38:20', '2013-12-05 17:38:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14221', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14235, 4, '2013-12-12 10:43:17', '2013-12-12 15:43:17', '<b>By Danette Vernon</b>\r\n\r\nI once went to lunch with a friend, who unbeknownst to me had invited two other people to dine with us. We were single, they were married. They ordered beer, we ordered water. We didn’t smoke; they inhaled a couple of cigarettes and then casually stuffed the butts in their empty beer bottles.\r\n\r\nHaving quenched their thirst, one of the two surprise guests started to complain about her marriage. She spoke of a husband so desperate to resolve a marital crisis that he woke her at 3 a.m., unable to wait until morning. The punch line was her derisive laugh.\r\n\r\nIt seemed within the telling that she wanted her open contempt for her husband, and for men in general, to be affirmed by the gaggle of femininity around the table. She got it, but not from me.  Unable to re-direct the conversation, I made a polite but quick exit.\r\n\r\nIt was a graceless peek into the private corners of someone’s marriage, but maybe her reveal had a higher purpose then the obvious. Who among us has not disclosed a problem with another person, or ourselves, hoping someone wiser than us, a modern day Solomon if you will, would be able to distinguish between what we should accept in another, or ourselves, and what should be given our immediate and generous attention?\r\n\r\nI used to keep a copy of the book “If You See the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him” at my desk when I did life coaching. It’s an unlikely title, but the premise of the book is that we all know what we need to do. We don’t need an authority. The change we need to make is written across our forehead, and it can be delivered to us in ten words or less. The husband in the story above may have been hoping to “deliver his message” before his heart hardened too deeply to go forward in an unhappy marriage. The wife in question may have been so disillusioned she couldn’t bear to hear yet another pronouncement of grief.\r\n\r\nI have no idea how their story ended, but what about my story or yours? What do you have simmering just below the surface in your life? What needs to change?  Or what do you need to accept?\r\n\r\nThe old saying is that “for the man who wears shoes, the whole world is covered in leather.” If you change your reaction, you change everything. Do you need spit out that one simple sentence to your mate that fully reveals what you really need from them? Or is it a matter of critical necessity that you accept that your beloved is different than how you might have imagined your ideal mate…but in so many good ways as well.\r\n\r\nThere is no Buddha belly to rub. You need no one to tell you what to do. You know in your heart of hearts what the answer is.\r\n<div></div>', 'We know what we need to do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'we-know-what-we-need-to-do', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:43:17', '2013-12-12 15:43:17', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14235', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14237, 4, '2013-12-12 10:44:07', '2013-12-12 15:44:07', '<b>By Takiya La’Shaune Smith</b>\r\n\r\nAt the onset of the season and with the holidays fully upon us, the invites have been mailed, parties have started and guest have began to arrive. Appointments have been made, dates have been set and calendars are clearly marked. Trips to the salon, leisure at the spa and visits to shops are made. Businesses are buzzing and beauty, as obsolete as it sounds, is at the center of it all.\r\n\r\nThis in fact was my “light bulb” discovery about four years ago upon entering the fashion and beauty industry. The holidays, for several reasons, are the start and beginning of many joyous occasions such as the celebration of family, friends, a time of thanks, the birth of Christ and the entrance of a new year. Most of all, celebrations that are surrounded with good food, lots of fashion and beautiful people.\r\n\r\nFor me, the notable incline of the beauty extravaganza begins mid-October at the start of the annual Marine Corps Ball birthday celebration in November. Ladies need their hair done, lashes amplified and brows polished. Men, likewise desire a fresh clean cut, well groomed brows and even a facial here and there.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, on through November and reflecting on a time to give thanks, we gather amongst friends, family and loved ones to share our appreciation for life itself. Again, beauty businesses are buzzing as chairs are filled and appointments are booked for holiday hair and glam makeovers.\r\n\r\nOn through Christmas and well into the New Year, something about the season brings out the physically aesthetic best in us. A party isn’t a party without food or friends, likewise, the season isn’t without reason where beauty and self-expression are concerned. Have fun! Wear that cute cocktail dress you’ve been eyeing, buy those heels you’ve been exploring and throw on the lip color that’s least expected. Look good, feel great, make a statement and beYOUtiful! Tis the season!\r\n\r\n<i>Takiya La’Shaune Smith, licensed cosmetologist, mentor and owner of Beautique Lash &amp; Brow, is an author and beauty columnist promoting inner and outer beauty, self-esteem, preservation and awareness. Follow her blog at www.blb-boutiques.com, find her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TakiyaLSmith, email her Takiya@Takiya-LaShaune.com or contact her at 843-263-0426.</i>', 'Tis the season to beYOUtiful!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'tis-the-season-to-beyoutiful', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:44:07', '2013-12-12 15:44:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14239, 4, '2013-12-12 10:44:51', '2013-12-12 15:44:51', '<b>CDV arrest leads to drug, weapons seizure  </b>\r\n\r\nThe investigation into and arrest of a Lady’s Island man for an incident of domestic violence ended in the discovery and seizure of multiple stolen firearms and quantities of illicit drugs.\r\n\r\nDeputies initially responded to a reported domestic dispute involving an assault at 26 Gay Drive on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4. Upon arrival, they made contact with a 19-year-old female victim who advised that she had just been assaulted by her boyfriend, 20-year-old Jabari Kadeem Simmons. The victim advised that after punching her in the face during an argument, Simmons fled the residence on foot, armed with a handgun.\r\n\r\nBelieving Simmons may have gone to nearby family members’ home at 12 Ferry Drive, deputies went to the residence to attempt to locate him.\r\n\r\nSimmons was located in the hallway of the home and was taken into custody without incident. While inside, deputies also observed multiple firearms in plain view as well as noted a strong odor of marijuana. A search warrant was secured and all parties were detained.\r\n\r\nDuring the ensuing search of the property, investigators located quantities of marijuana and crack cocaine. Twenty firearms were also collected, and a subsequent check revealed that eight of them were flagged as stolen. Also found at the home was a 4-wheel ATV that had been previously reported as stolen.\r\n\r\nFive suspects, to include Simmons were arrested as a result of the search. The investigation remains active and additional arrests/charges are expected.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>County legislative delegation to meet  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Legislative Delegation will meet on January 9, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. at 100 Ribaut Road, Beaufort County Government Center in Council Chambers located on the first floor of the Administrative Building. The public comment period will precede the business portion of the agenda.\r\n\r\nAny agency wishing to make a presentation to the delegation should call 843-255-2260 or email mirion@bcgov.net by close of business Monday, December 30, 2013, in order to be placed on the agenda.\r\n<div></div>', 'News briefs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'news-briefs-67', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:44:51', '2013-12-12 15:44:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14239', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14244, 4, '2013-12-12 10:49:03', '2013-12-12 15:49:03', 'Congratulations to the 2013 Beaufort Wildcats of the Lowcountry Youth Football League, Pee Wee Division Champions for boys ages 10 and 11. The Pee Wee Beaufort Wildcats were undefeated for the season, 8-0. The league consists of nine teams from the Lowcountry — Allendale, Bluffton, Colleton County, Estill, Hampton, Hardeeville, Hilton Head Island and Ridgeland.\r\n\r\nThe Wildcats age groups are 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Come join the Beaufort Wildcats in 2014 by contacting Commissioners Donnie Woodruff at 812-0633 or David Woodruff at 575-1696 or www.Beaufortwildcats.com for more details.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14245\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Sports-Bft-Wildcats.jpeg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-14245\" alt=\"Coaches left to right: Jermaine Jenkins, Donnie Woodruff, Eric Schramm and Rod Miller. Top row, left to right: Toby Strawderman, Eli Hickey, Jacquez Sanders, Timmy Hamilton, Christian Miller, Shawn Chisolm and Kyle Flagg. Middle row, left to right: Jadon Grant, Dearius Hazel, Justin Smalls, Shamarr Hamilton, Xavier Delaney, Jaden Jenkins, Joshua Fields and Jacov’e Singleton. Front row, left to right: Alex Rooker Jr., Willie Webb, Joab Dowling, Cole McKelvey, Jermaine Fields, Andre Smith, Fabian Salazar and Kaedin Grissom. Not pictured: Elijah Fess, Donavin Ward, Omar Scott, Gabriel Hicks, Jaylen Roberts and Nicholas Marvin.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Sports-Bft-Wildcats-300x198.jpeg\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" /></a> Coaches left to right: Jermaine Jenkins, Donnie Woodruff, Eric Schramm and Rod Miller. Top row, left to right: Toby Strawderman, Eli Hickey, Jacquez Sanders, Timmy Hamilton, Christian Miller, Shawn Chisolm and Kyle Flagg. Middle row, left to right: Jadon Grant, Dearius Hazel, Justin Smalls, Shamarr Hamilton, Xavier Delaney, Jaden Jenkins, Joshua Fields and Jacov’e Singleton. Front row, left to right: Alex Rooker Jr., Willie Webb, Joab Dowling, Cole McKelvey, Jermaine Fields, Andre Smith, Fabian Salazar and Kaedin Grissom. Not pictured: Elijah Fess, Donavin Ward, Omar Scott, Gabriel Hicks, Jaylen Roberts and Nicholas Marvin.[/caption]', 'Beaufort Wildcats have a perfect season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-wildcats-have-a-perfect-season', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:49:03', '2013-12-12 15:49:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14244', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14247, 4, '2013-12-12 10:58:49', '2013-12-12 15:58:49', '<b>By Alan Schuster</b>\r\n\r\nAn exchange of letters occurred in 1891 between Verdi and his librettist, Arrigo Boito. Four years earlier they had worked together to launch his magnificent opera version of Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Knowing that Verdi was thinking about another Shakespeare inspiration, Boito wrote: “There is only one way to end your career more splendidly than with Othello, and that is to end it with Falstaff.” Two years later, Verdi, now 80, debuted “Falstaff” at La Scala. It was an enormous success with numerous encores and applause for the composer, the cast and Boito, lasting almost an hour. Richard Strauss called it “one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.”\r\n\r\n<b>Act I: </b>The Garter Inn: Old Dr Caius accuses Falstaff and his agents, Bardolph and Pistol, of stealing his money. After driving him away, Falstaff hatches a scheme to woo Alice Ford and Meg Page, thus gaining access to their husbands’ fortunes. He writes love letters to both ladies, sending his agents to deliver them.\r\n\r\n<b>Scene 2:</b> Ford’s home: Alice and Meg discover that they have received identical love letters. Along with Mistress Quickly and Alice’s daughter, Nannetta, they resolve to teach Falstaff a lesson. Bardolph, Pistol and Caius tell Ford that Falstaff has designs on his wife. As the four women decide to send Falstaff an invitation from Alice, Ford plans to trap Falstaff by visiting him under a false name.\r\n\r\n<b>Highlights:</b> Falstaff: “L’onore!” A bit of drama and a bit of comedy as he delivers a witty monologue about honor. The finale is a 15-minute marvel of composition. It begins with back-to-back quartets, first the ladies and then the men, both sung in a quick patter style as they hatch plans to embarrass Falstaff. A brief love duet with young Fenton and Nannetta softens the pace, but not for long. Now it’s a patter ensemble with all eight voices joining in a whirlwind finish. Someone once said that listening to Falstaff is like being pushed through a gallery of Italian masters in a wheelchair at a trot.\r\n\r\n<b>Act II:</b><b> </b>Quickly visits Falstaff to arrange a tryst with Alice, adding that Meg also fancies him. Ford arrives, introduced as  Fontana, and confides his failed attempts to woo Alice. He offers to pay Falstaff to seduce her, thereby making it easier for him to do so. Falstaff agrees, and when he leaves, Ford resolves to ambush Alice and Falstaff when they meet.\r\n\r\n<b>Scene 2:</b> When Nannetta complains that her father wants her to marry Caius, the women promise to help bring the couple together. Alone, Alice receives Falstaff, who declares his passion for her. Meg dashes in, warning that Ford is approaching. He enters and begins to search the house, as the women hide Falstaff in a laundry basket. Ford hears a noise behind a screen, and finds his daughter and Fenton together. This distraction allows the servants to dump the basket into the river.\r\n\r\n<b>Highlights:</b> “L’amor,” a romantic parody with Falstaff and Ford trying to hoodwink each other. This leads to Ford’s soliloquy about  jealousy, a fine moment as he vents frustration at being deceived Falstaff has his finest moment in the next scene — “Quand’ ero paggio” (When I was a page...) with some over-the-top boasting to impress Alice. Opera historian Charles Osborne opined that  “Verdi scatters tunes about as though he were trying to give them away.”\r\n\r\n<b>Act III:</b> A drenched Falstaff consoles himself with wine. Quickly arrives to tell him that Alice will meet him at midnight, but he must come disguised with horns on his head. When he leaves, Alice plans a masquerade, assigning disguises to all.\r\n\r\n<b>Scene 2: </b>In a park at night, Fenton meets Nannetta, disguised as the Queen of the Fairies. Alice enters with a monk’s habit for him to wear. Falstaff arrives and is terrified by the incantation of the Queen. Maskers enter and torment Falstaff, demanding that he repent. When Falstaff recognizes Bardolph, everyone unmasks, except a veiled couple who step forward to marry. Alice presents a second couple, and Ford performs a double wedding. When the couples unveil, Ford admits being duped — marrying his daughter to Fenton — and proposes a festive supper for all.\r\n\r\n<b>Highlights:</b> Falstaff’s wine-drinking scene: As he drinks and feels his spirits reviving, the orchestra matches his mood with an exhilarating accompaniment. The grand finale is a spectacular fugue in which the entire cast lines up in front of the stage. Falstaff leads the way with “Tutto nel mondo e burla ...” (All the world is folly and all the men and women merely players), making for a perfect ending to a great opera. Much fun. Well done!\r\n\r\nVerdi’s biographer Francis Toye wrote: “Only one comic opera by Mozart, one by Rossini and one by Wagner can rank with Falstaff — and with all these great works, it is certainly not the least in stature.”\r\n\r\nCast: Ambrogio Maestri sings the title role, opposite an ensemble that includes Angela Meade, Stephanie Blythe and Lisette Oropesa. James Levine conducts.\r\n\r\nThe MET: Live in HD presentation of “Falstaff” will be at USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street in Beaufort on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 12:55 p.m.\r\n\r\nTickets: Adults $22; OLLI members $18; Students under 18, $15. All seats are assigned and the box office opens one hour prior to the curtain time, or call 521-4145.\r\n<div></div>', 'The MET opera: Live in HD at the USCB Center for the Arts: A preview of Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Falstaff’', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-met-opera-live-in-hd-at-the-uscb-center-for-the-arts-a-preview-of-giuseppe-verdis-falstaff', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:58:49', '2013-12-12 15:58:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14247', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(14249, 4, '2013-12-12 10:59:33', '2013-12-12 15:59:33', '<b>By Celia Strong</b>\r\n\r\nWe all know what it’s like to open a bottle of a new wine for the first time and, just love it, love it, love it. It’s how we know we have found another new favorite. And we drink it, often, and a lot of it because we just get happy with every sip and glass. This is a very special feeling. Thank goodness we get to have it as often as we do. So, here’s to happy, happy for you this week.\r\n\r\nThe wine this week comes to us from Argentina, the Mendoza area to be precise. We have, in the past, looked at several Argentine wines and learned bits and pieces about this country and its wine industry. Things like they are the fifth largest wine producing country in the world. Things like 60 percent of their wines come from the Mendoza region. Things like high altitudes and low humidity in the vineyards mean the grape growers don’t often have insect, mold, or fungus problems, but they do need irrigation, usually provided by the melting snow running down from the Andes Mountains. Things like their winemaking history dates back to the 1500s, with both Spanish conquerors and missionaries. Things like their original beginnings were based on making as much wine as they could, regardless of quality. (Ugh.) Things like the building of the Argentine National Railway system, completed in 1885, that allowed better quality wines to get down from the mountains to shipping points and world markets. And finally things like the stabilization of the Argentine economy so their wines held their prices and could be sold fairly around the world.\r\n\r\nMendoza, as the largest wine producing area in Argentina, is worth a quick look at, again, too. The two main industries of this region are wine and olive oil. (Remind anyone of European countries?) The city of Mendoza is one of the nine “Great Capitals of Wine” in the world, and we can imagine what that does for its tourism. A growing industry, especially with more than 100 wineries there now.\r\n\r\nThis city is located on Ruta Nacional 7, the major highway that runs between Buenos Aires, on the Atlantic coast, and Santiago, Chile, on the other side of the Andes. The city is on the way to Aconcaqua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, so climbers frequently stopover there. In addition, skiers, horseback riders and rafters also come through Mendoza. Recently, oil and uranium have become viable industries in Mendoza. (Seems to me the wineries have their work cut out for them, if they want to remain the No. 1 industry here. Seems to me that means we have a lot more wines to taste to help them!) The city of Mendoza was founded by Spanish settlers on what they thought were the banks of a river. In fact, the “river” was a large irrigation ditch dug centuries before by the Huarpes natives. Before 1600, only about 80 Spanish settlers lived in the area. Prosperity and more settlers came with slave labor and Jesuits. Using, and connecting, rivers throughout the area increased irrigation,  agriculture and trade opportunities. In 2008, “National Geographic” listed Mendoza as one of the top 10 historical destinations in the world.\r\n\r\nBut, enough history. Let’s move on to our grape variety this week: The ever-wonderful Malbec. This is a thin-skinned grape that needs lots of sun and warmth to grow well. Growing at the high elevations of Mendoza vineyards keeps it closer to the sun. Hence, warmer while its on its vines. Malbec brings deep, intense color to its wines — inky as it’s called. You can see the intense color on your tongue with just a few small tastes. On your teeth with a few more sips. There are also full tannins in the wines from Malbec. So, yes, it goes well with beef. (All those gauchos in Argentina need something to drink, too!)\r\n\r\nThe origins of Malbec are not completely clear. One theory, never proved, says it was named after the Hungarian peasant who first spread the grape through French vineyards. Actually, this peasant was working as an undercover detective. Good cover, planting grapes. Because of its deep color and smooth texture, Malbec was originally used more as a blending grape. In Bordeaux, in particular, it was very useful in rounding out and adding complexity to their Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon based wines. It found its way to Argentina with immigrants in the late 19th century. When the phylloxera louse hit the vineyards of Europe, including Bordeaux, many vineyards workers left to find work and opportunities in new areas and some of them took root cuttings with them.\r\n\r\nMalbec is very susceptible to vine diseases, frost, mildew, rot and more. The coolness of the air in the Argentine vineyards, and the dryness, all worked together to make this a great place for Malbec to grow. Once the Argentine growers and winemakers learned how to prune and control their yields, they found that Malbec was their great, “national” grape. The actual Malbec grown in Argentina is, in fact, a slightly smaller size grape. It is, probably, a clone of the French Malbec. Argentina has over 75,000 acres of Malbec vineyards, and more than 60 percent of them are in Mendoza. It is these Malbec wines that are the most highly rated. They are deep colored, intensely fruity and velvety textured. They do not have the same tannic structure as French Malbec, but they have shown they do have the aging potential. All excellent news for us.\r\n\r\nAnd, more excellent news? We are now ready to talk about our new wine — <b>Nómade Malbec</b>. Nómade is a Mendoza winery, founded by Tomás Achaval. In 1994, Achaval started dreaming about starting his own winery. At the time, he was president of Bodegas Chandon (yes, the Argentine branch of Moët and Chandon of Champagne and Domaine Chandon in California). Achaval fell in love with the Argentine wine business and decided he would develop his dream there. In 2002, he started looking for the best vineyard locations, in Mendoza. His goal, with Nómade, was to craft wines from select grapes that were indicative of all that  his adopted home had to offer. The name, Nómade, came from the indigenous travelers in the area centuries before.\r\n\r\nNómade Malbec comes from a 75-year-old vineyard, located at over 3,600 feet above sea level. The older vines have lower yields and their grapes bring balance, a delicate structure and subtle complexities to this wine. It is an intense, deep red color and pops into a mouthful of dark red fruit flavors. Our wine also has plum and prune flavors, floral notes and that elegant, round mouth-feel that makes for our favorite Malbecs. It is aged in French oak barrels, 70 percent, and American oak, 30 percent, all for eight months. Nómade Malbec is 100 percent Malbec. (Remember, Argentine law says a minimum of 80 percent of the named variety on a bottle’s label.) And, the winery has a woman winemaker — Gabriela Celeste-Eno Rolland.\r\n\r\nThe 2010  is the current vintage and lucky we are to have it. We tasted this wine, one bottle, over several days and every day it yielded delicious flavors and perfect textures. Sure, there are minor, minuscule differences. But, not enough to say the wine had changed, and the whole package is a juicy mouthful. Delicious! Perfect. A great wine. And, officially, my new favorite. For $14.99. Happy, happy. Enjoy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Happy to discover another new wine', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-to-discover-another-new-wine', '', '', '2013-12-12 10:59:33', '2013-12-12 15:59:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14249', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14251, 4, '2013-12-12 11:00:07', '2013-12-12 16:00:07', '<b>Carol Baio</b>\r\n\r\nCarol Christine “Cookie” Louise Baio, 75, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013, at her residence on Lady’s Island, SC.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services were held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nCarol was born on December 24, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late William Shotwell and Evelyn McCury Shotwell.\r\n\r\nShe was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.\r\n\r\nSurviving are one son, Anthony Joseph Macias and wife Tina, and one daughter, Karen Francesca Baio-Check and husband Frank; grandchildren, John Joseph Check, Ella Sabina Check, Aubrey (Maciuszek) Stelmack, Terri Maciuszek, Joseph Baio, Julie Baio; and first husband, Joseph Macias.\r\n\r\nShe was preceded in death by her second husband, Joseph Angelo Baio.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Betty Jane Belflower</b>\r\n\r\nBetty Jane Belflower, 84, of St. Helena Island, SC, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at her residence.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Thursday, December 12, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home. Graveside funeral will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 1 p.m. in Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n<b>David Carron</b>\r\n\r\nDavid Jean Carron, 67, husband of Toni DeCou Carron of Beaufort, SC, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Thursday, December 12, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nFuneral services will be held on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel with interment in Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors.\r\n\r\nMr. Carron was born on August 24, 1946 in St. Louis, MO. He is the son of the late Francis Carron and Elsie Bieller Carron.\r\n\r\nHe was a member of Praise Assembly and served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to his wife, Toni of Beaufort, SC, is one daughter, Michelle Jackson (Sal Peru) of Beaufort, SC; one brother, Austin Carron; grandchildren, Xavier and Dominiq Jackson; Abraham, Andre and Jasmine Peru.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Praise Assembly Building Fund, P. O. Box 596, Port Royal, SC  29935.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Delores Debias</b>\r\n\r\nDelores Jane Debias, 82, of Beaufort, SC, mother of Linda Karmendy, of St. Helena Island, SC, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at her residence.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Mary Marjorie Fletcher</b>\r\n\r\nMary Marjorie Fletcher, 91, of Beaufort, SC, died Monday, November 25, 2013 at Bayview Manor.\r\n\r\nThe family received friends on Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nGraveside funeral services were held on Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Beaufort National Cemetery.\r\n\r\nMrs. Fletcher was born on August 15, 1922 in Brockton, MA.  She is the daughter of the late Charles Richard and Mary Darney Richard.\r\n\r\nShe attended nursing school at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., and interned at Bellevue Hospital. After nursing school she enlisted in the Navy as a nurse during WWII.  While caring for wounded servicemen in Jacksonville, Fla., she met her future husband, Thomas E. Fletcher, and they were married on July 24, 1945 in Duval County, Fla. They were married for 48 years before his death on April 14, 1994.\r\n\r\nSurviving are two sons, Thomas and Richard Fletcher; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Floretta Holmes</b>\r\n\r\nFloretta Simmons Holmes, 71, of the Eustis community of Lady’s Island and widow of Willie Holmes, Jr., died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at her home.\r\n\r\nViewing was Monday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Helen Galloway’s Memorial Chapel of Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\nFuneral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Burton New Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, in Burton. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Osalami Lamoke</b>\r\n\r\nOsalami “Osha” Lamoke, 64, of the Penn Community on St. Helena Island, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nA daughter of Kathleen G. Daise, she was a retired educator and Gullah folk singer.\r\n\r\nArrangements being made by Chisholm Galloway Funeral Home.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Mary Theroux</b>\r\n\r\nMary R. (Shea) Theroux, 93, of Beaufort, SC, died Sunday, November 24 at her residence.  She was born July 10, 1920, in Holyoke, Mass., to the late Brandon Shea and Emma Couture Shea.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 10:45 a.m.  prior to the service at St. Peter’s Historic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 27, 2013 for Mary and Edward Theroux at 11:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Historic Church, 710 Carteret Street, Beaufort, with interment at Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors for Edward.\r\n\r\nMary graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Holyoke, Mass., in 1937 and then attended Springfield Civil Service and Commercial School in Springfield, Mass., where she graduated in 1940.  Following graduation she was employed by the War Department, Springfield Ordnance District where she worked for five years as their secretary. From 1946 until 1950, she worked as a secretary for the Veterans Administration, Guidance Section.  Her next career move was to Enright Law Offices in Milford, N.H., where she worked as a secretary/clerk for 24 years prior to her retirement.\r\n\r\nShe was a resident of Nashua, N.H., before moving to Beaufort in 1986.  She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lady’s Island, SC where she served on the Bereavement Committee and the Women’s Club.\r\n\r\nMary was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Theroux.\r\n\r\nSurviving are one son Michael E. Theroux of Merrimack, N.H.; one daughter, Mary Ellen Theroux of Beaufort; two granddaughters, Audra and April; and one great-grandson, Dominic A. Theroux.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, her family suggests donations be made in her memory to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, SC  29907.\r\n\r\nAnderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the famiIy.\r\n<div></div>', 'Obituaries', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituaries-38', '', '', '2013-12-12 11:00:07', '2013-12-12 16:00:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14251', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14253, 4, '2013-12-12 11:00:45', '2013-12-12 16:00:45', '<b>By Tracie Korol</b>\r\n\r\nAs long as the euthanization statistics in shelters nationwide remain staggeringly high, as long as I see mange-ridden wandering strays along our roadsides and as long as I see tiny kitties squished on the highway, I will be a proponent for neutering a pet, cat or dog.  To me it only makes sense plus makes my life easier in the long run.  When I don’t have to worry about my male dog wandering in search of his next conquest or humping the leg of a visitor and when I don’t have to worry about my female dog being accosted by a canine lothario or have to deal with her messy stains on the carpet, I am an advocate.\r\n\r\nThough the spay/neuter movement has created awareness in 83% of U.S. households (up from 10% in the 1970s), there are still a few who go pale at the thought.  Usually I find it is the male in a household who drags his feet about neutering his buddy. Somehow they feel they are less of a man if his dog loses his pair. Or his dog will hold a grudge. For these paleo-hold-outs, there is a new medication is hitting the U.S. market that is used to neuter male dogs without the need for anesthesia or surgery, and nothing is removed!\r\n\r\nUsed for the past few years in Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia and Panama (under the name Esterilsol™), Zeuterin™ is expected to be widely available in the United States within the next year. The nonsurgical neutering consists of locally injecting a compound of zinc gluconate and arginine into the testicles. It works by killing sperm-producing cells, decreasing testosterone up to 52%. Within 30 days of administration, Zeuterin™ induces sterility. Only one treatment is required and no hospital stay is necessary. You may hear it referred to as “zinc-neutering” or “zeutering”.\r\n\r\nZeuterin™ is injected directly into each testicle without the need for anesthesia, although frequently, mild sedation is used. Now, before you cross your legs and mutter, “Yowza,” the manufacturer reports that 97.5 percent of dogs studied showed no outward evidence of pain during the procedure. Apparently, the combination of using a very small needle and a very slow injection of the product avoids triggering any sensation of discomfort. Post-procedure complications such as pain and injection site reactions occurred in only 1.1 percent of treated dogs. To provide Zeuterin™, veterinarians must complete a five-hour training course.\r\n\r\nFor folks who cannot fathom the thought of their dog living without testicles, Zeuterin™ may be the solution because the organs remain in place. On the other hand, if the primary goal of neutering is elimination of negative male behaviors such as roaming and aggression, surgery may still be the procedure of choice. Zeuterin™ does not completely eliminate testosterone production within the testicles, although it does reduce it by up to 52%. Surgical neutering drops testosterone production to zero.\r\n\r\nZeuterin™ may be a real boon for animal shelters and sterilization clinics in their fight against pet overpopulation. Proponents believe chemical neutering is safer, simpler, less time-consuming and cheaper to perform than traditional surgery, meaning more dogs potentially can be neutered with available shelter resources.\r\n\r\nThe procedure can be done in less than 10 minutes and requires only a mild sedative. Reduced recovery time can free up shelter space and also reduce the risk of infection. And with no wound to lick, there is no “cone of shame.”\r\n\r\nBut the biggest advantage for shelters and hopefully pet owners, is the cost. Shelters already using the procedure estimate that zeutering one dog costs $20, compared with $50 plus for traditional neutering.\r\n\r\nSounds like a winner to me. For more information, visit www.arksciences.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'New neuter news', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-neuter-news', '', '', '2013-12-12 11:00:45', '2013-12-12 16:00:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14255, 4, '2013-12-12 11:01:37', '2013-12-12 16:01:37', '<b>TLC Women host toy and food drive social  </b>\r\n\r\nThe “TLC Women” are hosting their Second Annual Holiday Social and Toy &amp; Food Drive. The event will be held Saturday, December 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Penn Center Frissell Hall (meal, desserts, drinks and entertainment included).  The tickets are $20 and all proceeds will go toward the NAACP scholarship fund.  The drive will also support children who are in less fortunate situations, therefore, bringing a toy, clothing, or nonperishable food item to the event is optional.  Everyone is welcome to participate.  To purchase tickets or make donations, contact Tonya Phillips at 843-322-0262, or email thelowcountrywomen@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sportfishing and diving club has Dec. meeting  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club’s December meeting will be held Thursday, December 12 at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club on Lady’s Island, off Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Well-known Captain Herman “Bo” Von Harten will give a presentation on winter shoreline fishing. Captain Von Harten is also a commercial fisherman, who now works out of Charleston. He will discuss rules and regulations regarding fisheries. His wife, Amber, is a member of the South Atlantic Marine Fishery and will give an update on their current regulations, quotas, and future management agendas. You do not need a reservation and guests are always welcome. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson at 843-522-2122.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>DAR will hold annual Christmas Tea  </b>\r\n\r\nThe Thomas Heyward, Jr. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their annual Christmas Tea on Thursday, December 12 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sam Chesnutt, 24 Creekside Lane, St. Helena Island. Hostessing along with Mrs. Chesnutt will be Mrs. Crowther, Mrs. Hailston and Mrs. Servaes. For more information call Charlene Shufelt, Regent at 5251-0158. The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization comprised of ladies who can trace their lineage back to those who fought for or provided patriotic service to the American forces in the Revolutionary War.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Christmas events at Riverview Baptist  </b>\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church presents the play “Away From the Manger” and the children’s musical, “Sleepover at the Stable,” on Sunday, December 15, at 6 p.m. Light refreshments to follow. Community members are invited to attend this evening of celebration. Riverview Baptist Church is located at 2209 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, 29902.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Community Bible Church celebrates  </b>\r\n\r\nCommunity Bible Church presents “A Lowcountry Christmas” with The Parris Island Marine Band. Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9:15 and 11 a.m. “Come See The Lamb” Christmas Musical features all five choirs. The church will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. Community Bible is located at 638 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC. For more information, call 843-525-0089.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Beaufort Tea Party has monthly meeting   </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Tea Party Monthly Meeting will be held Monday, December 16, at 5:30 p.m. at Fuji’s Restaurant on Lady’s Island, 97 Sea Island Parkway, Ste 202, Beaufort, SC, 29907. The guest speaker is Senate Candidate Richard Cash, challenging Senator Lindsey Graham. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to BeaufortTEAParty@gmail.com or 843-473-7712.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer for Great Christmas Bird Count </b>\r\n\r\nFripp Audubon &amp; Naturally Fripp Community Wildlife Habitat are organizing local volunteer participation for the annual global Christmas Bird Count. Join wildlife enthusiasts from Fripp, Harbor, Hunting, Lady’s and St. Helena islands on Saturday, Dec. 14. All bird and nature lovers can be field observers or feeder-watchers. Contact Dick Work at 843-271-3351 or dgwork@comcast.net and visit www.islc.net/audubon.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Donate unused medical equipment this holiday </b>\r\n\r\nAre you clearing out clutter to make more space for holiday treasures? If you have any gently used medical equipment that is no longer in use, please consider donating it to the Lending Room. The Lending Room is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization that lends gently used medical equipment to individuals regardless of income, age or insurance status. It aims to connect those who need medical equipment with unwanted items that would otherwise collect dust in an attic or be discarded. Operating in Beaufort since 1961, the organization accepts and loans medical equipment in good condition such as walkers, canes, crutches, shower chairs, bedside commodes and wheelchairs. 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 House Assisted Living at 1624 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935, across the street from the Port Royal Post Office. Arrangements to drop off large items must be made in advance.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Alzheimer’s group gives support to caretakers  </b>\r\n\r\nIs Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or increased confusion affecting someone you love? To help, Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort offers guidance, information and support to family members and caregivers. An all-gender support group meeting is held on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. On the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m., a men’s support group meets to discuss the particular challenges men face in caring for their wives and female loved ones affected by the disease. The meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are held at Helena House Assisted Living at 1624 Paris Avenue in Port Royal. For more information, please call 843-521-9190.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Helena House holds Christmas Eve service </b>\r\n\r\nA community celebration of Christ’s birth will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. when the Rev. Ted Crandall of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church will celebrate Christmas Eve service at Helena House Assisted Living in Port Royal. The public is invited to attend this special evening of fellowship, Scripture readings and Christmas caroling. This Christian service is free and all are welcome. Helena House is located at 1624 Paris Ave., Port Royal, SC 29935. For more information, call Pastor Crandall at 843-379-3081.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Church choirs present a Christmas Cantata\r\n</b>\r\n\r\nPort Royal United Methodist Church choirs will present a Cantata on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 at 5 p.m. It is called  “A Night for Dancing” by Hal Hopson. The members of the children’s choir will portray manger animals in a live nativity scene. The church is located at 16th and Columbia streets in Port Royal. Margaret M. Bukkosy is Director of Music.  The community is invited. Call 843-524-2005 for more information.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Group provides free meal on Christmas Day </b>\r\n\r\nPlant the Seed Ministry is having its second annual free Community Christmas Meal on Wednesday, December 25 at the Atlantic Inn, 2249 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to donate or volunteer, call Joy Kircher at 843-575-2200.\r\n\r\n<b>Sign up for free nutrition, fitness classes  </b>\r\n\r\nAttend free Nutrition Classes every Tuesday at 1 or 6:30 p.m.  Learn all about the benefits of eating healthier, the types of foods to eat to maximize your metabolism and build lean muscle mass and what to do for your overall healthy lifestyle. Free fitness classes are being held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to work out with a group of like-minded people, have lots of FUN and get the group support you need to keep going so you can reach your goals. Participants of both classes receive a free Wellness Evaluation, your own Personal Coach, nutrition education and group support. They meet at WebsNutrition, 129 Burton Hill Road, Beaufort, next to Domino’s Pizza. For more information, contact Margie at 843-592-5109 or Melody at 843-844-7309. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Sign up for Master Gardener training class </b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Clemson University Extension Service is taking applications for the 2014 Master Gardener training classes. The cost is $300 and scholarships are available. The Beaufort class begins January 7 and will be held weekly at the County Extension office on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Contact Laura Lee Rose at 843-255-606, ext.117, or lrose@clemson.edu.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>FWDG continues annual coat drive </b>\r\n\r\nFWDG, a local furniture store, is once again partnering with HELP of Beaufort, Bluffton Self Help and the Deep Well Project on Hilton Head Island to host its 23rd annual coat drive. Over the past two decades, the event has shared more than 41,000 gently used coats with Beaufort County families, ensuring donations help local residents.\r\n\r\n“We are constantly amazed at the outpouring of community support for our coat drive,” said Larry Mark, owner of FWDG. “But we still need people to spread the word, because even after 23 years we still find people who don’t know there’s another option to throwing away their old coats.”\r\n\r\nJackets, coats and sweaters can be dropped off at the following location sites through December 31:\r\n\r\n• FWDG:\r\n\r\n745 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort\r\n\r\n• Carolina Stamper:\r\n\r\n203 Carteret Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nAnd the following BB&amp;T Bank Branches:\r\n\r\n• 1 Kemmerlin Drive, Lady’s Island\r\n\r\n• 905 Port Republic Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Larry Mark at 843-524-8695 or by e-mail at lmark@fwdgonline.com or visit online at www.fwdgonline.com.\r\n<div></div>', 'What To Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-117', '', '', '2013-12-12 11:01:37', '2013-12-12 16:01:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14255', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(14257, 4, '2013-12-12 11:27:54', '2013-12-12 16:27:54', '<b>By Pamela Brownstein</b>\r\n\r\nThe quaint little restaurant on St. Helena Island on Sea Island Parkway, across the intersection from Red Piano Too Art Gallery, uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious, traditional Lowcountry dishes. The Lunch Bunch was excited to eat again at the Gullah Grub where owner and Chef Bill Green is nationally recognized as one of the few purveyors of\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14259\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_00521.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14259\" alt=\"Fried shark bites and potato salad\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_00521-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Fried shark bites and potato salad[/caption]\r\n\r\nauthentic Gullah foods.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14258\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0055.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14258\" alt=\"Barbecue chicken and collard greens.\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0055-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Barbecue chicken and collard greens.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe started with a homemade piece of cornbread that is so addicting it’s hard to eat just one. Buck ordered the barbecue chicken with a side of collard greens, and he’s not one who is usually a fan of vegetables, but he gushed about these collards and we all agreed they were excellent.\r\n\r\nIrene also ordered a side of collards in addition to the Fried Shark Bites with potato salad. The shark bites are unique and very tasty. She also highly recommended the She Crab Soup.\r\n\r\nElizabeth had a cup of hearty Shrimp Gumbo with a side of mac n’ cheese that was so amazing.\r\n\r\nI really enjoyed my fried shrimp because they were only lightly battered and not heavily fried. I was lucky too that the squash casserole is in season and it was fabulous.\r\n\r\nNikki liked her barbecue ribs with red rice. She couldn’t finish her giant ribs, so we were all happy to help her out.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14260\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0057.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-14260\" alt=\"Barbecue ribs and red rice\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC_0057-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Barbecue ribs and red rice[/caption]\r\n\r\nWe shared a piece of sweet potato pie and warm peach cobbler, and they were an outstanding ending to a yummy meal.\r\n\r\nGullah Grub is located at 877 Sea Island Parkway, U.S. 21, St. Helena Island, and is open Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 843-838-3841 or visit www.gullahgrubs.com.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Authentic Lowcountry cooking doesn’t get any better than at Gullah Grub', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'authentic-lowcountry-cooking-doesnt-get-any-better-than-at-gullah-grub', '', '', '2013-12-12 11:27:54', '2013-12-12 16:27:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14257', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(14262, 4, '2013-12-12 11:28:31', '2013-12-12 16:28:31', '<b>Holidaze at ARTworks:</b> Jingle bells, hand-made presents are swell. On three Saturdays in December, drop in for a selection of ready-to-go art projects to help you decorate the tree, stuff stockings, and spread good cheer. Artists guide you through the creative process, like Rudolph leading the sled team — and take care of the clean up too! ARTworks supplies all the glitter, ornaments, and craft supplies you and your family needs for handmade presents, just bring your creativity, a list of your lucky gift recipients, and $5-$15 per project. Holidaze Saturdays are December 7, 14, and 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at ARTworks, the community arts center of Beaufort. For more information, call 379-2787 or visit www.artworksinbeaufort.org. ARTworks is located in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Masterpiece Masquerade:</b> Is it a Van Gogh  or a or just pretending to be a Van Gogh?  “Masterpiece Masquerade” will once again be the feature exhibit for Beaufort Art Association’s All-Member Holiday Show.  Each year BAA invites all 200 of their members to exhibit in their downtown gallery.  Over the years  Masterpiece Masquerade has been a favorite subject for artists and art patrons.  This year’s exhibit will not disappoint. Artists were asked to pick their favorite master artist to emulate;  or choose a masterpiece to re-create with their own twist on it.  Either way, this December, the BAA Gallery will be filled with Beaufort artists own “masterpieces” reminiscent of art museums all over the world. Masterpiece Masquerade will open on December 9 at Beaufort Art Association Gallery, 913 Bay Street and run through January 5. A Masquerade Party reception will be held on Friday, December 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.BeaufortArtAssocation.com or call 843-521-4444.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Four Artist Christmas Concert:</b> Morning Song Music has announced its tenth national Christmas tour featuring four artists: Steve Darmody, Jennifer LaMountain and Rudy Micelli, and Angela Bryant-Brown. Morning Song Music’s Christmas concert event, called “The Angels Sang” includes both traditional Christmas classics, new Christmas originals and favorites, like “Mary Did You Know” and “Oh Holy Night.” The free community concert will be at the USCB Center For the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at The Herban Marketplace, The Chocolate Tree and Beaufort Liquidation. Steve Darmody says, “I am excited about this tenth Christmas Tour for Morning Song. The bringing together of these talented singers to present this wonderful story of our Savior’s birth has become an annual touring tradition for Morning Song Concerts. Each year, new songs and new arrangements provide to create an awesome and memorable evening.”\r\n\r\n<b>Celebrate Christmas Community Concert:</b> The Baptist Church of Beaufort, 600 Charles Street, Beaufort SC  29902, will host a “Celebrate Christmas” Community Concert on December 15 at 3 p.m. Come and join for a very special seasonal celebration as they bring back the infamous Sanders Family from Smoke on the Mountain, hear and watch  guest solo vocalists and dancers, choirs, instrumental ensembles of all ages, dance with children in their “Marshmellow World” and lift our voices together in community carols.  The season is upon us — join us for this free community event. Contact:  Dr. Melanie Williams ,  mwilliams@bcob.org, (843)252-4104.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>December USCB Festival Series Concert:</b><b> </b>The USCB Festival Series concert features Gershwin, Dvorak and Mozart and will provide the opportunity to hear George Gershwin’s piano concertos and pieces for string quartet by offering one of these classical pieces, an early composition, “Lullaby for String Quartet” played by wonderful musicians in the fine acoustics of the USCB Center For the Arts. In recognition of Gershwin’s genius and as a gift to the Lowcountry audience, Artistic Director Edward Arron has positioned Mr. Gershwin between two of the grand names in classical music: from the 19th Century, Antonin Dvorak, and from the 18th, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. will bring a holiday evening to remember at the USCB Center for the Arts on Carteret Street. For tickets, call 843-208-8246 or go to www.uscb.edu/festivalseries.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>A Child’s Christmas in Wales:</b>:\r\n\r\nOriginally written for BBC radio, Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” is holiday nostalgia at its best: “One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town ... I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was 12 or whether it snowed for 12 days and 12 nights when I was six.” Peter Townes is your minstrel for these performances. Through him you will also learn who the Welsh are, and what they think they’re up to; the difference between the Welsh and the Irish, Scots, Picts and the Bloody English; a quick genealogy workshop exploring your own Welsh ancestry; and the Welsh Discovery of America. Originally from Wales, Townes now lives in upstate South Carolina, and considers Dylan Thomas to be “the master bard of all time. Although he does it in English, he has Welsh storytelling mastered. In one sentence he can floor you. He still floors me.” Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids, and $10 each for groups of 10 or more. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center, 2127 Boundary Street 29902.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b>Book signing by local author</b>:<b> </b>A new collection of true adventure tales has been released by local author Michele Roldán-Shaw. “Rambler’s Life: The South Reloaded” is a hand-bound book featuring original block-printed covers, and continues an odyssey begun in the underground classic “Ain’t a Rambler’s Life Fine: The South.” Both books recount her travels in Dixie, highlighting people and places from the everyday to the extraordinary. Roldán-Shaw has been a freelance journalist based in Bluffton for nearly a decade. 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(14271, 4, '2013-12-12 11:34:14', '2013-12-12 16:34:14', 'The Wardle Family YMCA hosted a weekend of holiday activities for the young and young at heart. In addition to its regularly scheduled fitness classes, the Y hosted a Puppy Plunge, benefitting the Y’s “Learn-to-Swim” programs as well as a “Little Elves Workshop” for ages 3 months and up.\r\n\r\nChildren participated in holiday activities like craft making, caroling, swimming in the Y’s indoor pool and gym games, while canine friends ran, swam and splashed in the outdoor pool.\r\n\r\nThe YMCA hosts monthly Puppy Plunges and will continue to make the “Little Elves Workshop” an annual holiday event.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/North-Pool.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-14272\" alt=\"North Pool\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/North-Pool-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'A happening holiday weekend at the YMCA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-happening-holiday-weekend-at-the-ymca', '', '', '2013-12-12 11:34:14', '2013-12-12 16:34:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=14271', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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