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(23149, 4, '2015-06-04 20:13:59', '2015-06-05 00:13:59', 'By David Absolon\r\n\r\nInflation pressures are likely to stay muted across developed economies for some time, but we appear to be nearing the trough of the disinflationary cycle. We expect to see mild inflationary pressures towards the end of this year, led by the US, based on three factors: 1) trends in US core inflation; 2) tighter labour market conditions and 3) a rebound in consumer spending.\r\n\r\nDespite headline inflation falls, core inflation in the US (excluding food and energy) has remained firm over the past year, within a range of 1.6% to 2% on annual basis. A key contributor has been housing costs, since it comprises a significant component (nearly one-third) of the overall CPI basket. Our expectation is that trends in the US rental market will remain supportive of the inflation picture over the medium term. Vacancy rates are at their lowest level since 1993, resulting from falling homeownership rates, and are likely to lead to increasing rental growth. In fact, we are already seeing evidence of these trends. Core PCE has been stable over the past two years, but PCE for rent has risen from 2.7% in 2014 to 3.4% in March 2015.\r\n\r\nFor the broader inflation trajectory, though, much will depend on wage growth feeding into stronger domestic demand. The evidence is still patchy, but we believe there are early signs of shifting wage dynamics.\r\n\r\nAverage hourly earnings are well below pre-crisis levels, tracking 2.2% year-on-year. More encouragingly, however, the employment cost index shows that total compensation for private sector employees rose 2.8% in March 2015 over the previous year across a broad base of occupations. Los Angeles City Council, for example, has approved raising the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2020, while some of the largest private sector employers have awarded above inflation pay rises.\r\n\r\nWhile nominal wage gains have not accelerated, it is important to remember that US consumers have benefitted from rising real incomes. The ‘oil windfall’ is estimated to have added the equivalent of a $700 tax cut per household Intuitively, this should have been supportive to consumer spending, but the rise in the personal savings rate since last December suggests that US consumers have deferred spending these gains.\r\n\r\nGiven a firm trend in core inflation over the past year coupled with a strong jobs market that should underpin consumption, we expect a data-dependent Federal Reserve to exit its zero interest rate policy later this year. In recent weeks, policymakers’ rhetoric has been increasingly vocal that the Fed will likely take action in 2015, but at a very gradual pace.\r\n\r\nAll of this should be viewed positively, as we are witnessing a resetting away from the deflationary mind-set that took hold in the second half of last year.\r\n\r\n<em>David Absolon is the Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management.</em>', 'US growth remains on track with inflation returning', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'us-growth-remains-on-track-with-inflation-returning', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:13:59', '2015-06-05 00:13:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23149', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23151, 4, '2015-06-04 20:14:56', '2015-06-05 00:14:56', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\n\r\nIn the deep south we grow up romanticizing the less than delectable circumstance of which we are presented. Our words are chosen carefully when speaking of matters steeped in discomfort or disdain. Any self- proclaimed southern Shakespeare will agree, a rose by any other name is, of course, a weed.\r\n\r\nAnything not shiny and absent of prior use is obviously vintage, an argument is always a discussion and a farm is more aptly named a plantation. It is highly unusual for an undesirable event, circumstance and/or object to be plainly named; however, even southerners have a limit. Like an unwelcome storm, an unwanted lecture or an unswept front porch, Chiggers are just Chiggers. Unlike their cousin the no-see-um, Chiggers are void of any poetic justice. We don’t bother dressing up their title or dressing down their menace. Chiggers are an unfortunate reality to an otherwise enchanting existence.\r\n\r\nAs a southerner, it is understood not all ordinary occurrences are possible, such as a quick trip to the local grocery store or a summer without an itch. Making allowance for specific discomforts in exchange for certain delight is our specialty. The summer’s first sunburn is seen almost as a right- of- passage for a culture of tanned, toned and tastefully exposed skin. Small talk, regardless of how mind-numbingly mundane, is a small price to pay for keeping one’s social standing and avoiding the feared fall from acceptable social graces. Chiggers are our equalizer with the rest of the world. How else would the south keep her towns so beautifully small? If our summers were without Chiggers, we would be without balance for all the blessings blindly bestowed below the Mason Dixon.\r\n\r\nAkin to parking tickets and bad hair days, it was simply my turn. Enjoying the fruits of my laboring actuality, I soaked up the sun and the sweetness that is slow southern afternoons. Cautiously abiding by all the summer rules, my guard was down and my sleeves were up. Frolicking from flowerbed to flowerbed, fence to friendly fence, paying no mind to the evil that lurks. Confidently I applied sunscreen; fervently I hydrated and with decided dedication I broke in this year’s flip flops. The trifecta of summer preparations seemed complete. Pride cometh before the fall and Chiggers before the itch. Less than 24 hours later, my body had become a battlefield of bumps burdened by an unbearable itch. Concerned and confused, I Googled it. How could I have been so naive? I had been viciously attacked by the bane of my southern existence.\r\n\r\nLogic fell victim as quickly as appropriate clothing immediately followed by an onslaught of home remedies that although had no scientific grounds, seemed awfully attractive when compared to the alternative. Nail polish, vinegar, bleach and an obscene amount of Epsom salt, did nothing but make me a colorful, mobile, disinfected being with a ravenous itch. Wallowing in a calamine haze of self- pity and summer loathing, I did what any proud southerner would do. We are a strong, defiant, capable population that historically refuses to fall prey to even the most formidable of adversary. Facing my reality, I put aside the Benedryl and I did what needed to be done.\r\n\r\nWith eyes focused straight ahead, doubts comfortably set aside and leaving a wake of collapsed clothing behind me, I jumped in the Morgan River. Appropriate is a subjective term. Could have been the healing waters, the liberating dip in the skinny or maybe the less than warm temperatures of the depths of despair, but a few laps and some strategically placed Pluff Mud afforded more relief than any pharmaceutical could employ. Our comfort and our chaos comes from within. We have all that we need to rise above all that we have that bring us down. It is in our blood, in our up- bringing and in our rivers to heal all that hides in our midst. Triumphant yet unattractive was my rise from the waters. My pride and my itch were left in the salty surrender. God Bless the South.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Celadon Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and </em><em>lounging dogs.</em>', 'My pride and my itch were left in the salty surrender', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'my-pride-and-my-itch-were-left-in-the-salty-surrender', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:14:56', '2015-06-05 00:14:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23151', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23153, 4, '2015-06-04 20:15:52', '2015-06-05 00:15:52', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nRecently I was at the gym when a friend looked at my arm and said very seriously, “Where did you get that bruise?”\r\n\r\nI looked at my arm and saw the large bruise blossoming from my elbow to my wrist and although I recalled how I got it, I was hesitant about telling her because I was a bit embarrassed. Then I realized she would have thought worse, so I had to tell her the story.\r\n\r\n“Well,” I explained, “I was walking my dogs at a Flying J service station and my husband stepped out of our 24 foot RV, shut the door and then said, “Uh, oh.” “Uh oh.” I replied. “What’s wrong?” “The keys are in the van.” He said.\r\n\r\n“Uh oh!” I responded.\r\n\r\nNow we were about 500 miles from our home and we had no spare key on us. Even if we had one it would have probably been in my purse which was also sitting in the van. As we stood there looking at the RV, I noticed that one of the back windows was open a little bit. He was very pleased because it turned out that it was an emergency exit window and it could be lifted up once he got the screen opened and the latches undone.\r\n\r\nHe looked at me and said, “Come here. I will give you a boost.” “Really!” I said but knew that it was me going through that window or we were going to have to pay for a locksmith.\r\n\r\nHe stood there with his hands locked together so I could step on them and he gave me a boost up. After one attempt up I could not reach the window.\r\n\r\nHe then noticed a ladder leaning up on the side of the building near us so he grabbed it and put it under the window. I proceeded to climb the ladder and then climbed through the window. Unfortunately, as I went over, I got my left arm caught on one of the emergency latches and bruised my elbow on the way down to the couch below. Nothing serious, but as I stuck my head out of the window I said, “Nevermore, dear.”\r\n\r\nI keep forgetting that I am not 25 or even 45. The time for climbing in and out of windows is probably past. But a certain side of me was so proud of the fact that not only I could do it but I did do it.\r\n\r\nAs my friend listened to my story she started to laugh and said.\r\n\r\n“Somewhere out in the Internet is a video on You Tube or Facebook of you climbing in through that RV window. I would love to see it.” “Uh oh!” I replied.', 'Uh oh! ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uh-oh', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:15:52', '2015-06-05 00:15:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23153', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23155, 4, '2015-06-04 20:17:17', '2015-06-05 00:17:17', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Rauch Report</em></h2>\r\nBy Bill Rauch\r\n\r\nWith candidates for the Presidency, including Hillary Rodham Clinton the Democratic Party’s dominate presidential primary figure, crisscrossing the state last week, it’s now clear the 2016 South Carolina “Gateway to the South” bellwether presidential primary season has begun.\r\n\r\nConsistent with recent experiences, it appears the GOP race will be closely fought.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23157\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/VOICES-RAUCH-Shannon-and-Carly-1-e1433463540908.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23157\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/VOICES-RAUCH-Shannon-and-Carly-1-e1433463540908-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"Carly Fiorino, left, and Rep. Shannon Erickson at the House Republican Caucus luncheon in Columbia last week. In her remarks Mrs. Fiorino said: “We must have the strongest military on the face of the earth, and everyone must know it.”\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" /></a> Carly Fiorino, left, and Rep. Shannon Erickson at the House Republican Caucus luncheon in Columbia last week. In her remarks Mrs. Fiorino said: “We must have the strongest military on the face of the earth, and everyone must know it.”[/caption]\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s “favorite son” Senior Senator Lindsey Graham declared his candidacy on Monday. According to recent polls the GOP field, which may number as many as 17 by the time the last contestant enters the race and before the first one withdraws, at the outset is led by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who are in what amounts to a statistical dead heat here. Statewide polls taken before his announcement show Senator Graham about five points behind them.\r\n\r\nOn the day of Senator Graham’s announcement, national polls showed the senator at just 1% among GOP voters whom pollsters identified as likely to vote, the Real Clear Politics average of recent polls indicates. That’s not as far back as it may sound. In the same national polls Bush, Walker and Florida Governor Marco Rubio were at just 14, 13, and 12 percents respectively. Walker leads Bush by about 10 points in Iowa (19-9) and Graham is virtually unknown there, the most recent polls also show.\r\n\r\nJudging from the candidates’ early comments, it appears the American response to ISIS, the Islamic State fighters, will be a dominant topic in the GOP race. On that issue Graham and businesswoman Carly Fiorino, each coming out of the camp of 2008 GOP standard-bearer John McCain, appear to be the toughest hawks. Bush, as frontrunners do, equivocates in vague terms, hoping not to offend. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who is more dovish than most Democrats, recently blamed the GOP’s hawks for the rise of ISIS, comments that were flatly rejected by Governors Walker and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana. They say it is the White House’s ineptness that caused the vacuum into which ISIS moved. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee advocate increased air strikes and arming the Kurds. Former Texas Governor Rick Perry, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and Florida Governor Marco Rubio have made general statements about the necessity of the United States “projecting strength” etc.\r\n\r\nDid I forget anyone?\r\n\r\nNo one has talked about the obvious yet: that the war against Islamic fundamentalism cannot be won and stay won by bullets and bombs alone. To accomplish this Washington will have to lift an old play out of President Ronald Reagan’s playbook and begin to project once again the American way of life as the “shining city upon the hill.” Those who become suicide bombers have lost hope for a better life in this world. The Free World’s best and probably only option, for finally ending this struggle is to show by example, and by careful communication, to those who are so desperate what we know: that democracy and freedom (including religious freedom) and capitalism offer them and their families the best hope for their seeing light where now they see only darkness.\r\n\r\nIn South Carolina most GOP elected officials and power brokers are still uncommitted in the Presidential race at this time. However two, while being careful not to say they are offering their endorsements, have expressed an early preference. They are State Senator Tom Davis and State Representative Shannon Erickson.\r\n\r\nDavis, who was filibustering last week and couldn’t be reached for a comment, is “openly supporting” Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, according to a story that appeared last week in The Post and Courier. Davis and Paul are each often described as coming out of the libertarian wing of the Republican Party. Paul, who recently revived the Senatorial filibuster as a legislative device, was at 9% nationally in Monday’s Real Clear Politics averages poll.\r\n\r\nRep. Erickson said last week in Columbia at a House Republican Caucus luncheon, “I don’t endorse. But I like Carly a lot.” Former Hewlett-Packard CEO, Carly Fiorino who lives now in Fairfax County, Virginia, got into the race about a month ago. Last week she was in Columbia and critical of Hillary Clinton on several issues including Mrs. Clinton’s missing emails, foreign donations to the Clinton Foundation and her handling as Secretary of State of the Benghazi attack.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s GOP presidential primary election will be held February 20, and the Democrats’ presidential primary will follow a week later on February 27th, according to the parties.\r\n\r\nThe way the GOP primary schedule is shaping up, South Carolina will follow New Hampshire on February 9th by a comfortable 11 days during time which the various campaigns and their affiliated super PACs will spend millions on local TV time. The opening round, the Iowa Caucuses, are scheduled for eight days prior to that on February 1. These dates and their sequence are roughly consistent with those of recent presidential primary seasons.\r\n\r\nFollowing South Carolina by three days will be the Nevada GOP primary on February 23 to be followed by the still-emerging “SEC Primary” that will include Georgia and Alabama, and perhaps Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee and more on March 1st. The new “SEC Primary” draws its name from the powerful southeastern football conference and is a clear effort by the state parties involved to increase their national influence by teaming up and going early, thus presumably throwing the SEC states’ combined strength – and maybe the all-important race momentum -- to a candidate or candidates whose views are more aligned with those of voters south of the Mason-Dixon Line.\r\n\r\nSouth Carolina’s voters -- who do not register by party -- may choose the primary in which they wish to vote. That means if Mrs. Clinton continues to face scant opposition from within her party’s ranks, it is likely there will be spirited crossover voting in the 2016 South Carolina GOP presidential primary.', 'Presidential primary season is upon us', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'presidential-primary-season-is-upon-us', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:19:19', '2015-06-05 00:19:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23155', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23159, 4, '2015-06-04 20:21:11', '2015-06-05 00:21:11', '<b>By Susan Stone</b>\r\n\r\nWe were so fortunate this year to have an extended spring season with temps remaining below 90 and the humidity below 90%...that time has passed…the heat is on!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23160\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GARDENING-WHITEFLY-ON-A-GARDENIA.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23160\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GARDENING-WHITEFLY-ON-A-GARDENIA-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Whitefly on a Gardenia leaf\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a> Whitefly on a Gardenia leaf[/caption]\r\n\r\nHot dry weather brings us spiders, humid weather brings us fungus, rainy weather brings rot and molds. The aphids have arrived and the whitefly is left over from last year! Ahhhhhhh! It feels like enemies at every turn! Don’t despair…go with the rhythm. Water early in the day to avoid problems with fungus in the first place. Wet leaves and warm nights are breeding grounds for fungi to get a foothold. But it’s nothing that a little garlic juice and dish soap can’t handle. Put a few drops of each into a spray bottle with water and you have an inexpensive, very effective tool against sooty mold and other fungi.\r\n\r\nThe aphids are laying eggs right now…and lots of them! If you catch them on your roses and mandevillas early, you can eradicate them quickly with a few drops of dish soap and water. Re-check them every few days to get the new eggs.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23161\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GARDENING-APHIDS-ON-A-ROSE.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23161\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/GARDENING-APHIDS-ON-A-ROSE-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Aphids on a rose\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Aphids on a rose[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe trick to controlling pests and disease is to inspect often and treat early and consistently. The time of day you treat is critical. Depending on your sun exposure, spray soaps and oil mixtures and rubbing alcohol when the plants will not get direct sun for several hours. For you it may be early morning, but for others it may be early evening. Just make sure the plants have time to dry before sundown.\r\n\r\nJune is the month you will want to prune your fruit trees, winter/spring flowering shrubs including azaleas; you have until the first of July to prune azaleas before they set their buds for next spring’s show. If you shear them year after year, you will encourage growth only at the top and eventually there will be no foliage in the middle. I recommend hand pruning instead, removing dead wood as you go. You can find proper pruning tips for your specific varieties by going to www.clemson.edu.com.\r\n\r\n<em>Please send your gardening wisdom and questions to susan@outdoorarchitecture.com if you are asking about a particular disease or pest; please include a photo if possible.</em>', 'The heat is ON!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-heat-is-on', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:21:31', '2015-06-05 00:21:31', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23159', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23164, 4, '2015-06-04 20:52:32', '2015-06-05 00:52:32', 'By Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\nOnce again Mother Nature did her part and provided perfect weather for Saturday’s second installment of the 7th Annual Street Music on Paris Avenue Spring Series of outdoor concerts. The Terry Herron Band from Hilton Island slowed things down with light, easy listening jazz. The concerts, sponsored by the Town of Port Royal, are free to the public and coolers (within reason) are allowed.\r\n\r\nThese are fun and easy so put the next two on your calendar. On June 13th, you will be listening to the Conservation Theory bluegrass band from Tamassee, SC.  All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and libations.\r\n\r\nE.G. Knight, another blues and jazz band, will close out the Spring Series on June 27th. The Summer Series, according to J.W. Rone, will kick off sometime in August, though the exact date hasn’t been set yet and will be announced at a later date.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"23165,23166,23167,23168,23169,23170,23171,23172\"]', 'Easy listening on Paris Avenue', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'easy-listening-on-paris-avenue', '', '', '2015-06-04 21:01:15', '2015-06-05 01:01:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23164', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23173, 4, '2015-06-04 20:29:22', '2015-06-05 00:29:22', 'Sixteen adventurers participated in the 2015 “Steppin’ Out” Girls Golf &amp; Croquet Tournament on Dataw Island this past May. The winners of the “best” Derby Hats were Beth Oliver and Ron Schneider.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"2\" ids=\"23176,23177\"]', 'Derby hats on Dataw', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'derby-hats-on-dataw', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:29:22', '2015-06-05 00:29:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23173', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23179, 4, '2015-06-04 20:30:25', '2015-06-05 00:30:25', 'By Dr. Stephen W. Durham\r\n\r\nThe mouth is where your body meets the outside world up close. It’s where we eat, speak and at least partly, where we breathe. So nature gives us elaborate defenses there. Some of those defenses are tough, like the enamel on the surface of the teeth. And some are delicate, like the margins between the teeth and gums. None of those defenses do well without some care and maintenance.\r\n\r\nWhen your dental defenses are down, an unhealthy mouth can set off immune reactions that are associated with big problems like heart and coronary artery disease, even cancer.\r\n\r\nSo when we visit the dentist only for the toothache we shortchange our\r\nwhole health.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prevention and Early Detection </strong>\r\n\r\nBy “having a look around” with any dental treatment, and especially by getting regular checkups, people save time and money in the long run. The best time to solve a problem is before it comes up, and it’s as true in dental health as in anything else. Maybe more so.\r\n\r\nThere’s a two-way street between appearance and health too, so there’s nothing superficial about working toward and maintaining the best looking teeth you can have. Whiter, straighter teeth, healthy gums and ready smile are good investments in your health and outlook.\r\n\r\n<strong>Qualified to See </strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s a good idea then to make sure the dentist you select is qualified in a wide range of procedures and techniques - from composite fillings to caps and crowns and bridges, to laser periodontal treatment, to cosmetic dentistry, to neuromuscular dentistry that relaxes the neck and jaw and eliminates many headaches. Even oral cancer screening can be part of your dental checkup. Advanced, recent and ongoing training are a good sign your dentist won’t overlook something that is good for you. There’s no substitute for comprehensive ability.\r\n\r\n<em>A recipient of the 2012 Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Stephen Durham, DMD, MAGD, is a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He is a past recipient of the LVI Fellowship Award for Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Durham practices at Durham Dental at Town Center in Beaufort. For more information, visit his website at www.DrStephenDurham.com or call 843-379-5400.</em>', 'Dental health and whole health', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dental-health-and-whole-health', '', '', '2018-07-12 11:30:06', '2018-07-12 15:30:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23179', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23181, 4, '2015-06-04 20:32:03', '2015-06-05 00:32:03', 'Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group continues to expand its primary care services, adding a nurse practitioner to the 18-year-old practice. Veronica Smalheiser, formerly a nurse practitioner for the Bridge to Home Transitional Care Program at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, will be working with Lowcountry Medical Group internists Drs. Nicholas Dardes, F. Carl Derrick III and Robert Parrick.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23182\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/HEALTH-VeronicaSmalheiserANP-BC-e1433464293973.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23182\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/HEALTH-VeronicaSmalheiserANP-BC-e1433464293973-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Veronica Smalheiser\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Veronica Smalheiser[/caption]\r\n\r\nA First Honor Graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina with a Master of Science in Nursing, Smalheiser earned board certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in 2013. She is also board certified as a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner through the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine.\r\n\r\nSmalheiser began her nursing career in 2007 at University of Florida, where she served as an intensive care nurse and charge nurse in the hospital’s coronary care unit.\r\n\r\nShe joined BMH in 2010 and went on to earn her certification as a critical care registered nurse. Prior to taking a position with Lowcountry Medical Group, Smalheiser worked for five years in Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. The last four years, she also was working in the hospital’s radiology/catheterization lab.', 'Smalheiser joins BMH Lowcountry Medical Group', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'smalheiser-joins-bmh-lowcountry-medical-group', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:32:03', '2015-06-05 00:32:03', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23181', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23184, 4, '2015-06-04 20:33:09', '2015-06-05 00:33:09', 'By Barbara Alexander\r\n\r\nToday I was reminded again of the utmost importance of a well balanced self-care ritual.\r\n\r\nIn this instance, I am referencing the part of self-care that is focused on your emotional well-being. Just think about this for a moment… What do you do to find inner stability and balance?\r\n\r\nHere is how the typical day unfolds. You wake up and within seconds your mind begins to race with all the things that need to get done that day. Sound familiar? Have you ever caught yourself reaching for the cell phone to check Facebook, messages or even email before you get out of bed?\r\n\r\nSome of us think we already have a daily self-care routine. We exercise, try to eat right, cut back on sitting for too long... these things are for the body but what about your emotional self care? Is your mind just running amuck during your exercise and better eating habits?\r\n\r\nAn emotional self-care routine helps you to ground and stabilize your personal energy. The most powerful way I have found to do this is through focusing each day for 15 minutes and actively opening the lines of communication between you and the Divine.\r\n\r\nOne of the key things I noted was the limiting belief that we are in this all alone. Many times we try to do EVERYTHING ourselves, we figure it out, organize it and make it happen. But what if there was something far greater that we could be tapping into? We can choose to do it all on our own – or we take steps to align with a Divine support system and ask for help.\r\n\r\nLet’s get back to your emotionally intelligent self care. Imagine that you have a savings account made up of past thoughts of appreciation and joy. These good emotions, over time, fortify your strength of well-being and in times of need, when life gets too hectic or emotionally unbalanced; your well-being account comes into play.\r\n\r\nBut I have one more point that we often forget in our times of imbalance and stress. I always remember to ask for help.\r\n\r\nMost of us know what it feels like to ask the Divine for help in difficult situations but how about including that in your daily routine? What if you asked each morning that in every situation you encounter today, the Divine support you and work through you in all that you do or don’t get done?\r\n\r\nBut here is the caveat: after you have asked, you must trust, have faith, believe... and then let go of any attachment to the specific outcome. After all, between you and the Divine, who has the greater vision???\r\n\r\nAre you willing to do that? Completely? Go ahead, take a deep breath, and embrace and expand your own daily self-care. Take 15 minutes each day, BEFORE you think of all that you have to get done. Take the time to feel genuine appreciation for something - anything will work (sunshine, your pet, air that you breathe…). Try it for 30 days and I promise you that you will feel the difference all the way to your Soul.\r\n\r\n<em>Barbara Alexander, mentor and life coach, is founder and director of The Sacred You Academy of Epona Ridge, a place for advanced human development through equine experiential programs. Programs for The Sacred You are located near Beaufort, SC and in Asheville, NC. www.SacredYouAcademy.com</em>', 'The art of being present', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-art-of-being-present', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:33:09', '2015-06-05 00:33:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23184', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23186, 4, '2015-06-04 20:35:04', '2015-06-05 00:35:04', 'By Dr. Mark S. Siegel\r\n\r\nThe American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of treatable vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by cataracts, so it seems fitting that an entire month should be dedicated to education and awareness.\r\n\r\nIn honor of Cataract Awareness Month, here are some common questions and answers about cataracts:\r\n\r\n<strong>What is the treatment for cataracts?</strong> Even though cataracts are so prevalent, they are very successfully treated. Cataracts are a clouding of the human lens inside the eye, which prevents passage of light into the back part of the eye. The solution to cataracts is cataract surgery, which requires a surgeon to remove the deteriorated lens and replace it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens or IOL. Over 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery annually, making it one of the most common surgeries in the United States. In fact, the entire surgery lasts only about 20 minutes, and most people can resume normal activities after surgery fairly rapidly.\r\n\r\n<strong>Is cataract removal safe?</strong> Cataract surgery is a twenty-minute miracle! Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgeries with a success rate well over 95 percent. Your eye surgeon will remove your clouded lens and replace it with an intraocular lens (IOL). Only a micro incision in the cornea is necessary to do this procedure, and it can be completed in about 20 minutes in an outpatient surgery center. We currently use phacoemulsification, an ultrasonic process that breaks up or emulsifies the cloudy lens and then vacuums it out. We currently have a wide variety of vision improving IOL’s that patients may choose to reduce their dependence upon eyeglasses, thereby improving their lifestyle.\r\n\r\n<strong>Do cataracts only affect seniors? </strong>Cataracts can affect anyone! Although most people do not show symptoms of cataracts until at least the age of 40, cataracts can also affect young adults or even children. Heredity, disease, eye injury and smoking may cause cataracts to develop at an earlier age.\r\n\r\n<strong>Can I prevent cataracts? </strong>There is no proven way to prevent age-related cataracts. However, choosing a healthy lifestyle can slow the progression of cataracts. Some ways to delay the progression of cataracts include avoiding smoking, reducing exposure to UV rays, eating healthy foods, and wearing proper eye protection to avoid eye injury.', 'June is Cataract Awareness Month!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'june-is-cataract-awareness-month-2', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:35:04', '2015-06-05 00:35:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23186', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23188, 4, '2015-06-04 20:36:06', '2015-06-05 00:36:06', '[caption id=\"attachment_23189\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-UUAW-Pres-1-of-1.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23189\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-UUAW-Pres-1-of-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The Beaufort chapter of AAUW recognizes outgoing president, Dr. Diana F. Steele, at its May meeting.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> The Beaufort chapter of AAUW recognizes outgoing president, Dr. Diana F. Steele, at its May meeting.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe incoming president of the American Association of University Women, Dr. Rebecca Cooper, presented outgoing president, Dr. Diana F. Steele with a token of appreciation for a job well done as the Beaufort Chapter President for the past four years. Dr. Steele is credited with implementing a variety of programs and strategies to ensure that the mission and goals of the national organization continue: to empower women and girls since 1881 by “advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.”\r\n\r\nDr. Cooper says that under Dr. Steele’s leadership the Beaufort chapter continued to be diligent and deliberate in addressing the needs and issues that remain crucial to women and girls in the Beaufort communities. Dr. Steele helped the chapter to identify and focus on benefits needed for local women and girls in their quest to achieve success in educational improvement and employment opportunities.', 'AAUW Beaufort changes leadership', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'aauw-beaufort-changes-leadership', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23188', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23191, 4, '2015-06-04 20:38:54', '2015-06-05 00:38:54', 'The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce congratulates the 2015 Civitas Award nominees and winners. During the Civitas Gala event held at the Dataw Island Club, the Chamber presented more than a dozen awards recognizing outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who are exemplary in our region. The Chamber also honored the Teachers of the Year in Beaufort County as well as retired and active duty Military. As part of the annual tradition, the Chamber named the 2015 Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Lynn McCartney who is with Marine Federal Credit Union.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tourism Leadership</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsors: The Brandon Agency, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport,  South Carolina Lowcountry Resort Islands Tourism Commission</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cuthbert House Inn</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Outstanding Employee</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: Parker Hannifin Racor Division</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ben Duncan – CenturyLink</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Gloria Duryea</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: AmerisBank</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Charlotte Gonzalez</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Outstanding Non-Profit</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: United Way of the Lowcountry</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Community Stewardship</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SugarBelle</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Excellence in Free Enterprise</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bob Woodman Tire &amp; Motorsports</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Regional Economic Impact</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: CenturyLink</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lockheed Martin</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Non-commissioned Officer</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: Mr. &amp; Mrs. James W. Boozer</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Corporal Anthony C. Yan, USMC</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Junior Enlisted Service Member</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sponsor: CPM Federal Credit Union</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lance Corporal Scott M. Foster, USMC</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Military Citizenship</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GySgt. Ron Voegeli, USMC (RET)</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lifetime of Leadership</strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This award is sponsored by surviving past recipients of the Lifetime of Leadership Award. They contribute their time, talents and resource to create a special award each year. Many thanks to these important leaders in our community!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dr. Jane Upshaw</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>', '2015 Civitas Award winners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2015-civitas-award-winners', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23191', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23193, 4, '2015-06-04 20:48:49', '2015-06-05 00:48:49', 'Ben Duncan, CenturyLink Market Development Manager for Atlanta, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, recently received the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Civitas Award as outstanding employee of the year. However, when you ask him about his award, he’s quick to praise his co-workers at CenturyLink.\r\n\r\n“I work with a<i> ton </i>of good employees who are even better people. Next time you see a CenturyLink employee talk to them, ask them questions. We always have time to talk and get to know our community.”\r\n\r\nA Beaufort native, Ben is also a 2014 graduate of Leadership Beaufort. Previously serving as Retail Sales Manager for CenturyLink, Ben says he was looking for a position within the company where he could make the biggest impact. In his current position, he’s responsible for consumer and multi-dwelling unit sales, community events and media relations.\r\n\r\n“Right now this role is exactly what I was looking for,” he says. “I’ve been interested in sales since I was a kid selling sea shells I found at the beach at my little storefront I set up by the road in my neighborhood.”\r\n\r\nIn addition to coordinating CenturyLink’s annual food drive called Backpack Buddies Food Drive which runs between June 1-12th and has raised more than 28 million pounds of food for the needy across the country, Ben has also served as both a Chamber board member and an Alzheimer’s Family Services of Beaufort board member for the last three years.\r\n\r\nBen and his wife Heather are parents to five-year old Dylan and eight-month old Morgan. When he’s not busy with his young family or work, Ben bowls in a weekly league, something he’s done since he was a kid.\r\n\r\nEver the team player, Ben’s believes, “If we all work together, we can achieve great things.” For him, that includes continuing to grow professionally and personally, “by surrounding myself with great people!”', 'Meet Ben Duncan: a people person', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meet-ben-duncan-a-people-person', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:59:57', '2015-06-05 00:59:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23194, 4, '2015-06-04 20:41:15', '2015-06-05 00:41:15', 'Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery was honored as “Retailer of the Year” at the 20th Annual Furniture Industry Awards Gala on April 20, 2015. Retailer of the Year is the highest honor given by sales representatives within the retail home furnishings community. It recognizes retailers who have distinguished themselves through industry leadership, business achievement and service to their communities. FWDG is a member of Furniture First, the group recipient of the award. This year is the first in which multiple retailers united as a buying group were honored.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23196\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"168\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-retailer-of-the-year-LARRY-MARK-AND-WIFE.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23196\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-retailer-of-the-year-LARRY-MARK-AND-WIFE-168x300.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Mark and wife honored at the event.\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a> Larry Mark and wife honored at the event.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFurniture First is a cooperative of 217 family-owned furniture retailers, operating more than 456 stores. These stores work together as a group to bring outstanding values and exclusive products to their communities in 47 states. Because these independent furniture stores work together they can negotiate deals to rival larger corporate retail chain stores. The group’s buying power boosts the furniture values these community and customer-centric retailers offer.\r\n\r\nFurniture First member retailers have a lot in common. The typical member store has been in business for more than 40 years and is run by a second or third generation. Furniture First retailers have a strong connection to the communities they serve, and pride themselves on being good corporate citizens.\r\n\r\nThe qualifications for membership in the national buying group result in a high-quality cooperative. Furniture First only accepts stores that are full-line independents that have been in business for more than five years. Stores are required to have good credit and meet minimum volume requirements. Most members, whether they have a single storefront or a chain of locations, serve the solid middle market of consumers. Members are not in direct competition with each other, adding to the overall willingness to share and collaborate.\r\n\r\nA gala dinner was held April 20 during the High Point Furniture Market to honor the award winners. The award was presented by the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA), an organization of over 2,000 independent manufacturer’s representatives and retailers who work together to support the industry’s educational, financial, regulatory and charitable interests. Furniture First members FWDG were also in attendance at the celebration.', 'FWDG awarded Retailer of the Year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fwdg-awarded-retailer-of-the-year', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23194', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23198, 4, '2015-06-04 20:44:30', '2015-06-05 00:44:30', '<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Behind The Scenes with <em>The Beaufort Fund</em></b></h2>\r\n<em>The Beaufort Fund</em> of the Coastal Community Foundation has awarded nearly $7 million to nonprofits in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties since its founding in 1998. Fred Washington, Chair of the fund’s Advisory Committee, has worked with the fund since its inception. He sat down with us to give us some behind-the-scenes insight on The Beaufort Fund as it enters its eighteenth year of supporting our local nonprofit community.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23199\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PHILANTHROPY-Fred-Washington-Headshot.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23199\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PHILANTHROPY-Fred-Washington-Headshot-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fred Washington\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Fred Washington[/caption]\r\n\r\n<em>What is your favorite part of serving on the committee?</em>\r\n\r\nThe diversity of the group does not diminish the commonness of purpose. We’ve been very fortunate to have people on the committee who get along, but bring different perspectives to the table. They are willing to listen, work and adjust their views to work towards a common good. Additionally, I think it’s great that the committee really values the work of the smaller nonprofits that do important work in the community.\r\n\r\n<em>How has the local nonprofit sector evolved during your time as a committee member?</em>\r\n\r\nBefore, people operated independently in separate tiers. People realize now that there is a need for collaboration and coordination. In the Beaufort community, there’s a big emphasis on coordinating services with groups like the Human Services Alliance. Personally, I think the Beaufort nonprofit sector today is a model for other counties.\r\n\r\n<em>Can you name a common misconception about The Beaufort Fund?</em>\r\n\r\nBecause of the name, many folks believed that the fund only served Beaufort County - in fact, it also funds Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. Years of good communication among nonprofits have mostly dispelled this notion.\r\n\r\n<em>How does The Beaufort Fund support local organizations in a unique way beyond funding?</em>\r\n\r\nEven if we can’t provide funding to a specific nonprofit, the committee tries to give recommendations for improvement. Coastal Community Foundation’s staff helps a lot here - they do a great job distilling the committee’s comments to help improve the operations of these nonprofits.\r\n\r\nFirst-round applications for <em>The Beaufort Fund, </em>due electronically by Friday, August 14th, are available online at http://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/grants/list-of-grants/. Questions about <em>The Beaufort Fund</em> may be directed to Program Officer Ali Titus by calling (843) 723-3635 X101 or emailing ali@coastalcommunityfoundation.org.\r\n\r\n<em>Each week, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. If you’re interested in learning more about philanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to their regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400. </em>', 'The Philanthropy Corner for June 4th-10th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-philanthropy-corner-for-june-4th-10th', '', '', '2015-06-04 20:45:09', '2015-06-05 00:45:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23198', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23202, 4, '2015-06-04 20:45:44', '2015-06-05 00:45:44', 'The Board of Directors of The Literacy Center (TLC) announced it has selected Pamela J. Wall as the organization’s new executive director.\r\n\r\nWall comes to TLC from North Carolina, where she served as executive director of Kidzu Children’s Museum in Chapel Hill. In new her role at TLC, Wall is eager to lead Beaufort County’s only nonprofit adult literacy organization in the next chapter of its growth.\r\n\r\n“Literacy is something that many of us take for granted, but for others in our community it is a gift that can transform lives dramatically,” said Wall. “I welcome the opportunity to bring greater visibility to adult literacy issues in Beaufort County, increasing not only the number of learners we serve, but working closely with community partners and supporters.”\r\n\r\nTLC Board Chair, Bob Taylor, shared that the combination of Wall’s extensive leadership experience, ability to forge community and business partnerships and enthusiasm for literacy and helping people made the nonprofit’s executive director search committee extremely comfortable in extending her an offer to become The Literacy Center’s next leader.\r\n\r\n“Pam’s past accomplishments speak to her unique insight and understanding of the importance literacy plays in vibrant and sustainable communities,” said Taylor. “Our search committee recognized her passion for literacy and the correlation of adult literacy and strong families. We look forward to working with Pam to make our community a better place by improving the literacy skills, and lives, of those we serve throughout Beaufort County.”\r\n\r\nWall brings extensive management experience as well as a proven history of pioneering new ideas and programs to her position at TLC. While executive director at Kidzu Children’s Museum, she successfully raised over $1,000,000 to open a new museum in Chapel Hill’s University Mall. Wall has also served as vice president of Product Development for the Research Triangle Regional Partnership in the Research Triangle Park and executive director of Vision for Asheville-Buncombe County. She was named “Tarheel of the Week” by the News &amp; Observer for her leadership in a land use planning project in partnership with the Urban Land Institute. She holds a master’s degree in Urban Affairs from the School of Public Service at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. as well as a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo.', 'Wall joins the Literacy Center as Executive Director', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wall-joins-the-literacy-center-as-executive-director', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23202', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23204, 4, '2015-06-04 20:48:14', '2015-06-05 00:48:14', 'Fighting for American home and property owners, more than 8,500 Realtors® recently stormed Washington, DC, to urge action on various real estate issues during the 2015 REALTOR® Legislative Meetings &amp; Trade Expo. Scott Bingham, Phillip Nagley and Janet Gresham of the Beaufort County Association of Realtors® joined fellow Realtors® from every corner of the country to attend the meetings and visit lawmakers on Capitol Hill.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23205\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-REALTOR.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23205\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-REALTOR-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"After meeting with SC Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> After meeting with SC Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe main focus was on several major issues pertaining to both residential and commercial real estate during the legislative meetings. Of top importance was opening access to safe and affordable credit for qualified buyers and protecting real estate-related tax policies, both of which are vital to the growth of homeownership and therefore the national economy.\r\n\r\n“It is crucial that our lawmakers understand the serious issues that face the real estate industry. Realtors® lead the way in advocating for home and property owners in their communities, and we showed we can do the same here in our nation’s capital with our elected officials,” said Bingham. “Investing in policies good for homeowners and property owners not only strengthens our communities and helps families build stable futures but also drives a strong economy.”\r\n\r\nWhile in Washington, Beaufort Realtors® met with Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott as well as Congressman Mark Sanford on Capitol Hill to influence public policy decisions that will directly affect consumers’ ability to buy, sell and own real estate. Specifically, Bingham urged them to preserve current real estate-related tax policies and extend the recently expired Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act, which stops distressed homeowners from receiving excessive income tax bills on forgiven home loan debt.\r\n\r\nOther pressing matters included patent reform, the creation of nationwide data security standards, and the passage of the Mortgage Choice Act to end discrimination against affiliated lenders. “Congress is set to take up legislation on several issues in which consumers and Realtors® have a real stake, so it is very important our elected officials know the impact they have on our communities and nation as a whole,” said Nagley. “Through the strength of the Realtor® Party, we have made known where we stand on key issues that affect home buyers, sellers and investors right here in Beaufort and Jasper Counties.”\r\n\r\nDuring the week-long conference, Realtors® participated in sessions with a variety of industry experts and government officials who discussed many of the critical housing, mortgage finance and real estate investment issues facing real estate today. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro provided a housing industry outlook to meeting attendees and referenced credit availability as the biggest hurdle to homeownership. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, Richard Cordray, discussed changes to loan closing procedures and documents, stating that the new mortgage rules are in place to educate and empower buyers to “know before they owe.”\r\n\r\nIn addition, Realtors® heard from political strategists Donna Brazile and Ed Gillespie, who shared their perceptions on how social media and the 24-hour news cycle impact congressional priorities and play a role in the political gridlock in Washington. Move, Inc. CEO, Ryan O’Hara, spoke about the year ahead for realtor.com® and unveiled a visual rebranding of NAR’s official listing site that included a new advertising campaign. Attendees also heard from senior staff from the Federal Aviation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office about drone technology and from NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, who shared residential and commercial real estate market and economic outlooks.', 'Beaufort Realtors® take key housing issues to Washington', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-realtors-take-key-housing-issues-to-washington', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23204', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23211, 4, '2015-06-04 21:03:06', '2015-06-05 01:03:06', 'The Penn Center Board of Trustees recently announced the hiring of Dr. Rodell Lawrence as the eighth Executive Director for the 153 year old Penn Center.\r\n\r\nDr. Lawrence was born in Apopka, Florida and has Gullah roots in the Lowcountry; his parents are Jasper County, SC natives. He attended South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC, and majored in Electrical Engineering and minored in Mathematics. Lawrence left school in 1966, was drafted in the United States Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam. He returned to South Carolina State University in 1969, graduated in 1970. Lawrence received an Honorary Doctorate of Law from SC State University in 1992.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23212\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"165\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-CAN-YOU-LIGHTEN-HIM-UP-SOME-Dr.-Rodelll-Lawrence-Official-Image.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23212\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-CAN-YOU-LIGHTEN-HIM-UP-SOME-Dr.-Rodelll-Lawrence-Official-Image-165x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Rodell Lawrence at the Penn Center.\" width=\"165\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dr. Rodell Lawrence at the Penn Center.[/caption]\r\n\r\nLawrence’s first job was at North American Rockwell in Columbus, Ohio as a research engineer where he was credited with a United States patent for his work in the development of a cold gas actuation system for tactical missiles. He then took a job at Xerox Corporation as a test engineer. He spent 22 years at Xerox where he received 16 promotions. In 1990 he was recognized as one of the twenty best minds in the company and became part of its Think Tank for three years. This group was responsible for re-engineering the company and saved $1.2 billion in cost improvements. Lawrence also sat on the Xerox philanthropic board that gave $25-$30 million dollars a year to community agencies as well as to colleges and universities. He was responsible for making sure Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) got their fair share. As a result $5-$6 million dollars was given each year to HBCUs such as SC State University, Florida A &amp; M University, Atlanta University Center, Southern University, North Carolina A&amp;T University, Tuskegee, Howard University and many others. As a development officer, he raised money for Claflin College’s $20 million Capital Campaign, Stillman College, Meharry Medical College, Georgia Southern University and South Carolina State University.\r\n\r\nDr. Lawrence has received numerous awards and recognitions for his service and has a special love for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.\r\n\r\nHe is married to Cedar (Evans) Lawrence and they have five adult children; Christopher, Debora, Ashlyn, Biram and Raegena.\r\n\r\nDr. Lawrence’s vision for Penn Center is clear, steadfast and promising. He plans to shape Penn Center’s future by setting a framework for its sustainability, preserving the unique history, culture and environment of the Sea Islands and by sharing Penn Center’s resources locally, nationally, and internationally.', 'The Penn Center announces new Executive Director', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-penn-center-announces-new-executive-director', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23211', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23215, 4, '2015-06-04 21:19:25', '2015-06-05 01:19:25', 'By Stephen Moscowitz\r\n\r\nMy dad was an artist…he made fur coats during the day and painted with pastels every night. I think I recall at the age of two Dad gave me some of his broken chalks and a piece of paper.\r\n\r\nMy mom encouraged me by giving me the “shirt cardboards” that came with the laundry, to paint on.\r\n\r\nAs early as I can remember, I considered my self to be an artist.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ARTS-sauce.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23218\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ARTS-sauce-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - sauce\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" /></a>In third grade, my teacher had me go around the room during “art lessons” to help the other kids do better. Some of the “other kids” did not like me very much. In school, I got into trouble when I was drawing instead of learning.\r\n\r\nSkipping ahead to high school where I really made art a priority. Everyone else had one art class a week, but I had two each day. My parents convinced the principal that I would be better off having art classes instead of algebra, science and French.\r\n\r\nOne of my classes was aimed at “fine art” the other was “commercial art.” My commercial art teacher must have recognized my emerging talent… he exposed me to just about every medium and technique he knew about. With his help, I won Scholastic Art awards year after year. As a senior, I won a scholarship to the Rochester Institute of Technology School of Art &amp; Design.\r\n\r\nI sort of floundered in college. Again, the work I was doing seemed more important than learning to do it better. My fine art teacher said I should not mix brushwork and palette knife work on the same canvas. I dropped his course. I am not sure if I was stubborn or independent. I switched to commercial art and design. I graduated from RIT and immediately went to work doing ads for a retail furniture company. I really enjoyed the mixing of art and words. As well as the salary I took home. I now had a wife and small son to support.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ARTS-Misty-Web-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23217\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ARTS-Misty-Web-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"ARTS - Misty Web 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a>I stayed in the commercial art field for a number of years. I moved my family to New York. Here was the Mecca of advertising. I took to it like a duck takes to water. I became an Art Director. My drawing skills were very useful in showing clients how nice their ads would look. During this time, I took part time courses at several art schools. During these lessons, I became aware of the many illustrators that had dominated the art world with their work. Having used some illustrators in my advertising, I knew several of the agents that represented illustrators. Through them, I found a position doing drawings for a company. In this job, I met a photo-retoucher who taught me how to use an airbrush.\r\n\r\nNow I am an illustrator. I am painting with an airbrush. I am doing art for large agencies and publishers. Two “agents” around the country and the world are representing me.\r\n\r\nI had arrived…making money at work I loved.\r\n\r\nThen the bottom dropped out. Computers were creating art. The demand for illustrators was being shared with “techies” people who could not draw anything with their hands.\r\n\r\nBoth my agents could only find mostly poor paying work for me.\r\n\r\nJust then, one of my sons bought a motorcycle. “Paint it for me Dad.” I heard that month after month. I was not familiar with painting on metal or curved surfaces. I declined. After a year, I said I would give it a try. I painted his gas tanks. He put the bike on the road and my phone started to ring.\r\n\r\nA new career. I have painted over two hundred motorcycles. Many of them were shown at bike shows. Many of those I painted won awards. I was a bike painter for a number of years. My clients wanted me to paint what they wanted on their bikes. I painted wolves, lions, dragons, eagles and skulls. I did testimonial bikes featuring famous and infamous characters. Guess what, I found out that I could paint. So I started doing that on my own. On canvas. On paper. Pretty soon folks were asking me to do art for them. Fine art. Little by little, regular hair brushes replaced my airbrushes.\r\n\r\nAnother new career. Twelve or so years ago, I moved here to The Lowcountry. I have fallen in love with the scenery and wildlife that make this area home for me. I have been painting here since then. I first joined the Society of Bluffton Artists. I still belong to that group and exhibit there monthly. For the last 10 years, I have been painting weekend evenings at The Studio Restaurant on Hilton Head where many of my paintings are on display.\r\n\r\nLast year, I was thrilled to be asked to join the Thibault gallery--gallery of incredible artists who have encouraged me to expand my scope. I am painting wildlife, real life and most recently, still life. Those famous illustrators, Maxfield Parrish, NC Wyeth and Norman Rockwell opened the door to a world of incredible images and beauty for me.\r\n\r\nMy background as an illustrator shows in my works today. My work tells a story…come see.', 'In my own words', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-my-own-words', '', '', '2015-06-04 21:19:25', '2015-06-05 01:19:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23215', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23220, 4, '2015-06-04 21:40:34', '2015-06-05 01:40:34', 'By Molly Ingram\r\n\r\nPhotos by SK &amp; Associates\r\n\r\nMother Nature, as she is wont to do, threw the 30 or so volunteers at this year’s 3rd Birthday for the Birds event, a serious little rain storm that started about 8 a.m. when we all arrived to set up, and stopped about 8:58 a.m. giving us all a whopping 2 minutes to get ready for the crowds that were slowly materializing out of the puddles. We are talking a serious downpour where you could hear people mutter over the deluge comments like, “Maybe we should wait to plug in the popcorn machine so we don’t accidentally electrocute someone…” Good idea.\r\n\r\nBut the sun came out and from then on, it was a lovely day for the 300 or so nature lovers to stroll around the rare Bald Cypress Wetlands with its ½ mile of walking trail. Here you could see many shore birds including Snowy Egrets with their yellow feet, Large White Egrets with their yellow bills, Great Blue Herons, Tri-Colored Herons, Cattle Egrets, White Ibis, and who knows what other ducks, cormorants, or visiting birds you just might come across. And should you have questions, there were Master Naturalists stationed around the walk to answer questions or to point out things you might have missed.\r\n\r\nThis wonderful idea of celebrating baby birds is the brain child of the Fripp Audubon Club in conjunction with the Town of Port Royal. Bill Richards, President of the Fripp Audubon Club said, “Watching our community come together to celebrate the birds and the nature at the Port Royal Wetlands was just wonderful. These Cypress Wetlands are a treasure and one of Beaufort County’s most unique natural resources.”\r\n\r\nThe Port Royal Elementary students produced delightful artwork that was displayed throughout the trail. And the children who came each received a scavenger hunt card that encouraged them to identify different types of birds, trees, lizards and even alligators should one be sunning himself as they walked the trail. Then as you sat and dried out at the head of the trail, you could enjoy music by Billy Drysdale.\r\n\r\nBridget Lussier, a professional biologist, reported that the water quality was terrific in the wetlands and that there had been no further drop-off in numbers of birds that found a home in the Cyprus Wetlands. All good news.\r\n\r\nNow that the formal part of the ceremony was over, the children (and most of us adults) sang Happy Birthday to the new fledglings with the accompaniment of a Kazoo. If you have never heard a Kazoo rendition of Happy Birthday, don’t knock it. It is wonderful. Who knows what the birds thought of it, but there didn’t seem to be a mad dash for the exit by the Snowy Egrets.\r\n\r\nAnd of course, what is a birthday party without a cake? Besides the popcorn, and hot dogs, everyone enjoyed some really delicious cake which made the celebration complete.\r\n\r\nFrom listening to comments as families wandered off to their next scheduled event, I think that next year will bring many more families to celebrate this wonderful resource right in the heart of Port Royal. Many thanks to the sponsors of this great event: Applied Technology &amp; Management, Beaufort County, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, Drysdale Entertainment, Coastal Kingdom, Eat Sleep Play Beaufort, Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, Fripp Audubon Club, Fripp Island Golf &amp; Beach Resort, Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, Historic Port Royal Foundation, The Island News, Lowcountry Bicycles, Lowcountry Master Naturalists, Murr Printing, Old Village Association, Port Royal Sound Foundation, Sun City Hilton Head Bird Club, Town of Port Royal, YMCA.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"23222,23223,23224,23226,23229,23230,23231,23233,23234,23235,23236,23238,23240,23241,23242,23243,23244,23245,23246,23248,23249\"]', 'Port Royal is for the birds', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'port-royal-is-for-the-birds', '', '', '2015-06-13 10:33:04', '2015-06-13 14:33:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23220', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23253, 4, '2015-06-11 21:47:57', '2015-06-12 01:47:57', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nSounds good, doesn’t it? And it is. Promise. Just hold on while we take care of our business and you’ll see what I mean. And, you’ll be drinking some too. Or let’s hope you are. Just so you know, lots of surprises this week. A new grape variety, and coming from an unexpected wine area. In the end, though, after all our “work,” we’ll all be happy. As usual.\r\n\r\nI guess, if we start with our new grape, it will be easier. It is Müller-Thurgau. (mule-er tur-gow) And, yes, it does sound like a German grape. In fact, it was created in 1882, by Hermann Müller who lived in the canton (German county, sort of) of Thurgau. Müller made this new variety by crossing Riesling and Madeleine Royale, another white grape that ripens as early as July 22 so it was named for Sainte Madeleine whose feast day is July 22. Müller, who worked at the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute, was trying to produce a new variety that would have the complexities of Riesling and still be able to ripen early. In Germany, cool and cold weather often starts before the grapes are all ripe. This can cause loss of crops to some extent, shortages in wine production and low income from a vintage. Trying to get around that, with an earlier ripening variety, made sense. Over all the years since it was created, the popularity of Müller-Thurgau has risen and fallen and risen a bit, again. Today, there are almost thirty-five thousand acres of planted Müller-Thurgau vines. That’s about fourteen percent of their total, making it the number two most planted variety. In 2007, the Geisenheim Institute celebrated the grape’s 125th year. Müller-Thurgau can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates. This made it possible to plant grapes where it had only been profitable to plant sugar beets before. In addition to maturing early, these vines produce large yields. Their wines tend to be lower in acidity, but still fruity. And, mostly, meant to be drunk young. Wines made from Müller-Thurgau are sometimes also labeled Rivaner and Riesling-Sylvaner. (Before DNA testing, it was thought Sylvaner was the second parent of Müller-Thurgau, not Madeleine Royale.)\r\n\r\nHere’s one more interesting tidbit about Müller-Thurgau. In the winter of 1979, temperatures in Germany dropped to twenty degrees Fahrenheit on January 1st. Granted there were no grapes on the vines, but huge numbers of vines died from being frozen. Most of their Riesling survived, because it had thicker and hardier stems. This led to fewer plantings of Müller-Thurgau, as the growers planted more and different varieties to avoid future losses. Besides Germany, there are plantings of Müller-Thurgau in Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, and the United States and, for us this week, Italy.\r\n\r\nHaving told you all about Müller-Thurgau and Germany, here’s a kicker. Our wine this week comes from Italy. Yikes! But, northeastern Italy has a particular history. There are distinct German and Austrian influences in this area. Located in the Southern Alps and Dolomites, the South Tyrol (as the area is known) includes Trentino and Alto Adige. For a long time, this whole area was under the rule of Austria-Hungary and the Holy Roman Empires. This area was not annexed into Italy until the end of the First World War\r\n\r\nWinemaking in the South Tyrol existed before the Romans. Archeological findings, from as early as 400BC, show that winemaking was already three thousand years old. Today, much of the winemaking in the area is done at co-ops, about seventy percent. Only about five percent of their total production now is estate wines - made from grapes grown and wines made on the property. Most of their wines are labeled for the grape variety used to make them - like with German wines. Many of the bottles they use are the tall, thin German-style bottles. And, surprise, many of the producer and winery names on the bottles are German. Or German sounding. The soils and climates here are varied, but, overall, the area gets three hundred days of sunshine each year. Way more than Germany. And warmer days, too. The average temperature during the growing season is about sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit. Nice. The lowest vineyards are at about seven hundred fifty above sea level and the highest are thirty-two hundred and fifty feet. Some of the world’s best Pinot Grigios come from this area. Also Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero. Then, there are Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. And, from their connection with Germany, Rieslings, Sylvaners, Veltliners, Gewurztraminers and Müller-Thurgau. Which gets us closer to you know what.\r\n\r\nOur wine is the Schreckbichl Colterenzio Müller-Thurgau. A tough name, for sure. Partly Germanic, partly Italian. Schreckbichl is a hamlet, located south of the city of Bolzano, in the Alto Adige, where there is a rich and long history of grape growing. In 1960, a group of twenty-eight growers and estates decided to pool their resources and form a co-op. By sharing grapes from almost eight hundred acres of choice vineyards, they are able to share production and marketing costs and control qauality to make better wines. They are considered to be one of the two or three best producers in the whole South Tyrol area. For our Müller-Thurgau, the grapes come from cool, higher elevation vineyards, in clayey soils with eroded limestone and dolomite. After harvest, the grapes are gently pressed and left to decant naturally. Fermentation is done in stainless steel tanks and the wines are left in the tanks, to sit on their lies, for several months before bottling. This wine has delicate aromas (look for elderflower, muscat and peaches) and citrus flavors along with them. There are greenish nuances in the wine, fresh acidity and floral notes. It definitely shows its connection with Rieslings. For food, our Müller-Thurgau goes well with salads, mildly spicy Thai and other Asian dishes, and deep fried seafood of all kinds. Pretty much what we live on all summer here?\r\n\r\nBut, wait a minute. What does “Best of Show” mean? Well, I was introduced to this wine at the Habersham “Bottles and Barrels” event this year. Where it was judged to be the “Best of Show” white wine! And that means it is my job is to get it to you! And, also, to give you a name for it that we can all pronounce. So, just ask for the “Best of Show” wine. That’s as easy as we can make it. For $12.99. That’s as good as Müller-Thurgau gets. Enjoy.', 'Best of Show', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-of-show', '', '', '2015-06-11 21:47:57', '2015-06-12 01:47:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23255, 4, '2015-06-11 21:49:59', '2015-06-12 01:49:59', '<em>The Island News encourages all our readers to share their thoughts, reactions, and concerns with us about what we publish or the larger world around us and we will share the appropriate ones with you.        </em>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 330px;\"><em> - Molly Ingram, Editor</em></p>\r\n<strong>Dear Editor,</strong>\r\n\r\nMany years ago, when I ran for the South Carolina House of Representatives, I asked an older lady for her vote. “I never vote,” she replied, “It just encourages them!” I think now, perhaps she was right.\r\n\r\nTake, for example, South Carolina’s senior senator, Lindsay Graham, who received only fifty-six percent of his party’s vote in the last election, and who now takes that as a mandate to run for president. Graham never misses an opportunity to zealously advocate a foreign policy that stresses what can only be labeled “nation building,” that is, he wants the United States to go around the world and impose American-style “democracy” on countries, many of which still live contentedly in the 12th century and which have never had any experience with democracy. And if it takes American intervention and the deaths of American boys to do it, no matter.\r\n\r\nI just finished reading a book entitled <em>Descent into Chaos: The United States and the Failure of Nation Building</em>, which recounts the colossal failure of this theory of foreign policy under both Democrats and Republicans. After Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, and Egypt, we should have learned that lesson, but apparently too many politicians have not.\r\n\r\nA good example of the wrongheaded bipartisan incompetence that occurs in Washington is the US government’s support of the Free Syrian Army. These “champions of democracy” are enthusiastically embraced by the likes of Hillary Clinton, Lindsay Graham, and most of the current Republicans running for president. An exception is Senator Rand Paul, whose father, Ron Paul, was treated like an escapee from a mental asylum when he suggested that our Iraqi war policy was seriously flawed.\r\n\r\nEarlier this year I was in Beirut, Lebanon, when I picked up a local newspaper and saw a front-page photograph of “Rebel Jihadists,” including the US-backed “Free Syrian Army” and Al-Nusra, the notoriously brutal Al-Qaeda affiliate, embracing in celebration of the capture of a town in Northern Syria. The US has been on <em>their side</em>, supplying them with training and weapons.\r\n\r\nThe last time I checked, the government of Syria was not involved in any terrorist attacks on the United States. It was Al-Qaeda, not the government of Bashar-Al-Assad, that destroyed the World Trade Center in New York on September 11th, 2001. In point of fact, currently the Syrian government kills more jihadists in a month than US air strike forces do in a year.\r\n\r\nWith politicians like ours, the vicious war in Syria will only worsen. If the US is successful in overthrowing the Syrian government, thousands of Christians will die at the hands of US-backed terrorists. So much for the Bush, Clinton, Graham, and Rubio brand of American “nation building.”\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 330px;\">Sincerely,\r\nRichard T. Hines</p>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-15', '', '', '2015-06-11 21:51:39', '2015-06-12 01:51:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23255', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23260, 4, '2015-06-11 21:52:51', '2015-06-12 01:52:51', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nIt is fun as you grow older to recall things that happened in the past. Those amusement parks you went to with a sibling or a friend or the vacation you took with your family. All those childhood experiences that happened or at least your memory’s version of what happened.\r\n\r\nSitting around with my siblings recently and reminiscing, I found it was amazing to discover their version of the same event. “No, they say, Jean was not there. That was Martha.” I laugh when this happens because my father used to ask us as we grew older, “What was your recollection of an event?” He understood that because we were at different ages and stages of our lives that our perspectives of past events might be different. He loved to hear the eight different memories.\r\n\r\nMy oldest sister was six months shy of graduating from high school and off to college when our youngest brother was born. Their memories of the family are so different and their perspective of family gatherings were totally opposite since she was already an adult while he was still in the sandbox.\r\n\r\nRecently, I wrote a piece about the houseboat, The Biofore, that was brought to land and used as a summer rental by our family and sent it out to family members. My siblings and cousins all had their own memories of the place, some correct and some not, but it did not matter. They were all good memories.\r\n\r\nNow I find that it is interesting that when pulling from memories of being four years old, I find that the specifics of the events do not really matter. It is the sentiment. My grandfather used to take me, my brother (one year older) and my little sister (two years younger) to a little candy shop when we would visit. He would buy us candy cigarettes, candy necklaces and some other equally heavily laden sugar products. He would act surprised that I was smoking and suggest that maybe I should kick the habit. He would tell my sister how beautiful she looked in her candy necklace and shake his head at my brother as he sucked down the flavored juice out of a wax figure and then chewed the wax. Whether that memory is exactly as I have presented, does not matter. At some point, I went to the candy store with Grandpa. At some point I was with Sandy and Allison in a candy store and at some point, I thought I was really cool smoking those candy cigarettes. It is my memory.', 'Remember when', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'remember-when', '', '', '2015-06-11 21:52:51', '2015-06-12 01:52:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23260', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23262, 4, '2015-06-11 21:54:11', '2015-06-12 01:54:11', '[caption id=\"attachment_23264\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SCHOOLS-BA-TEA.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23264\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SCHOOLS-BA-TEA-300x230.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured left to right, front row: Andrea Harry, Natalie Simkins, Julianna Dunphy, Emma Everidge, Taylor Vincent, Somers Cherry. Back row: Katie Gay, Tucker Langehans, Bryanna, Ferry, Bridget Baggerly, Casey Kahn, McKenzie Blake. (Not pictured: Molly Harrop.)\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" /></a> Pictured left to right, front row: Andrea Harry, Natalie Simkins, Julianna Dunphy, Emma Everidge, Taylor Vincent, Somers Cherry. Back row: Katie Gay, Tucker Langehans, Bryanna, Ferry, Bridget Baggerly, Casey Kahn, McKenzie Blake. (Not pictured: Molly Harrop.)[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy’s 47th Annual Senior Tea was held at the home of the Verity family. The tradition was initiated in 1969 when the BA Board of Directors’ wives hosted a tea for the women of the first graduating class. The special tea was their way of honoring these young women by sharing with them the southern tradition of gracious entertaining. In 1973, the Junior Class in conjunction with the Parents’ Association took over the event and continues to carry on the tradition to the present day. Congratulations to the young ladies in the Class of 2015, and kudos to the Class of 2016 and the Parents’ Association on a wonderful event.', 'Annual Senior Tea — A Beaufort Academy tradition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'annual-senior-tea-a-beaufort-academy-tradition', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:02', '2018-07-12 14:59:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23262', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23266, 4, '2015-06-11 21:56:05', '2015-06-12 01:56:05', 'Dr. Benjamin Rollins, an experienced teacher, school administrator and college professor, is Bridges Preparatory School’s new Head of School and will work to continue the innovative charter school’s academic and enrollment growth.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23267\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SCHOOLS-Dr.-Benjamin-Rollins-headshot_cmyk.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23267\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SCHOOLS-Dr.-Benjamin-Rollins-headshot_cmyk-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Benjamin Rollins\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Dr. Benjamin Rollins[/caption]\r\n\r\n“We are thrilled to have Dr. Rollins as our Head of School at Bridges Prep,” said Dee Matthews, Chair of the Bridges Board of Directors. “He brings an exceptional background, demonstrated success and enormous energy to our school. We look forward to great achievements.”\r\n\r\nBridges Preparatory School, chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012, opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since that time the school has grown and solidified its presence in historic downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\nThe Bridges Board of Directors selected Rollins after an intensive six-month search. He formally starts July 1 but will be in Beaufort this month with his wife and two children.\r\n\r\n“He is a natural fit for our school,” Matthews said. “Dr. Rollins is an amazing teacher and that classroom success helps him connect with both the students and the teachers. He also understands the administrative side of work and is ready to help Bridges Prep move forward.”\r\n\r\nA former college professor, high school principal and educational consultant for independent schools in the Southeast, Rollins has established a proven record of investing students, faculty, parents and the broader community in a school’s mission and values.\r\n\r\nMuch of his research on school leadership focuses on Mortimer Adler’s work with Paideia education – the foundation of Bridges Preparatory School’s educational philosophy.\r\n\r\nAlready, Rollins has provided the Bridges Prep Board of Directors a proposed 100-Day Plan, which centers on three main areas:\r\n\r\n1. Understanding the school culture – becoming familiar with the people, processes, partnerships and communities around Beaufort which represent and comprise Bridges Prep\r\n\r\n2. Analyzing critical issues – identify and analyze primary issues facing Bridges Prep and to establish a priority in moving forward with the charter school’s strategic plan\r\n\r\n3. Communicating effectively and engaging the community – improve communications and community engagement through responsive, open and honest communications practices, and to foster productive relationships with key stakeholders by delivering timely, accurate information and then listening to people.\r\n\r\nRollins brings 14 years of experience in engaging key school stakeholders. Through his work in independent schools and in the University System of Georgia, he has developed a passion for strategic planning, fundraising, curriculum and technology, innovative professional development, and accreditation.\r\n\r\nHe graduated summa cum laude from Berry College with a bachelor’s degree in English and also completed a master’s degree from Berry with a concentration in educational administration.\r\n\r\nRollins ignited his passion for Shakespeare and the Renaissance while studying at Oxford University in England, and he completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree in early modern literature from Georgia State University.\r\n\r\nFrom 2006-2014, Rollins worked at Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, GA. Founded in 1876, the school serves about 600 students in grades 6-12 on a 70-acre campus. At Mount de Sales, Rollins served as Upper School Principal and previously as Dean of Academics, Director of College Counseling and an English teacher. While teaching Advanced Placement English, Rollins’ students had a 3.9 class average on the exam, which is scored from 1-5, and had a 90 percent pass rate on the AP exam with students scoring 3 or higher.\r\n\r\nFrom 2014 until his hiring at Bridges, Rollins worked as an educational consultant specializing in student test preparation and helping schools increase enrollment and find better, more creative ways to evaluate teachers.', 'Bridges Prep names new Head of School', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bridges-prep-names-new-head-of-school', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:02', '2018-07-12 14:59:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23266', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23269, 4, '2015-06-11 22:07:29', '2015-06-12 02:07:29', 'The Beaufort County School District’s Class of 2015 has earned a record $30 million in college scholarships, and its members have acceptance letters in hand from more than 100 colleges and universities across the nation.\r\n\r\nThis year’s record scholarship total represents a $3 million increase over last year and a dramatic improvement from $11.1 million just five years ago.\r\n\r\n“The kind of improvement is encouraging, and it says a lot about the commitment of our students, parents and educators,” said Superintendent Jeff Moss. “It demonstrates our students understand the value of additional education after high school, and also that they’re willing to work hard to get that education and have successful careers.”\r\n\r\nMore than a thousand seniors donned caps and gowns to receive their diplomas during this year’s graduation ceremonies at five high schools across the district.\r\n\r\n“High school graduation is a celebration that focuses on our students, and that’s as it should be,” said Board of Education Chairman Bill Evans. “But as we spotlight our students, we should also acknowledge the support they received from their parents and families, and also from their teachers, school leaders and staff. Congratulations to everyone!”\r\n\r\n· Battery Creek High – 166 graduates and $5,743,872 in scholarships – The class valedictorian is Kierra Breille Grayson, and the salutatorian is Raven Nichole Chapman.\r\n\r\n· Beaufort High – 264 graduates and $8,274,350 in scholarships – The class valedictorian is Alexandra Shae Zapp and the salutatorian is John Stuart Mattison Pike.\r\n\r\n· Bluffton High – 264 graduates and $5,000,191 in scholarships. The class valedictorian is Sean Michael Greiner, and the salutatorian is Thomas Paul Gwozdz.\r\n\r\n· Hilton Head Island High – 270 graduates and $7,868,208 in scholarships – The class valedictorian is Carolanne O’Fee, and the salutatorian is Elizabeth “Lilla” Felix.\r\n\r\n· Whale Branch Early College High School – 95 graduates and $3,722,792 in scholarships – The class valedictorian is Austin Zavier Suarez, and the salutatorian is Rebekah Taylor.', 'Class of 2015 grads awarded $30 million in scholarships', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'class-of-2015-grads-awarded-30-million-in-scholarships', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:02', '2018-07-12 14:59:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23269', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23270, 4, '2015-06-11 22:07:32', '2015-06-12 02:07:32', '[caption id=\"attachment_23272\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"192\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC0006.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23272\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC0006-192x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Banks with her 23-inch, 4-pound Red Drum.\" width=\"192\" height=\"300\" /></a> Amy Banks with her 23-inch, 4-pound Red Drum.[/caption]\r\n\r\nBy Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\nIt was all smiles as anglers weighed and measured their potentially trophy winning fish at the conclusion of the 60th annual Beaufort Water Festival Fishing Tournament last Saturday.\r\n\r\n“We had 40 boats in the competition this year,” according to Henri Madlinger, the Festival’s Fishing Tournament chairman. “That’s up seven boats from last year.”\r\n\r\nThe Tournament allows up to 10 different species to be caught and weighed. Everything from Flounder and Blue Fish to Red and Black Drum were caught and recorded with the Red Drum or Spot Tail Bass, as they are called in the Lowcountry, being the most unlucky fish of the Tournament.\r\n\r\nSome of the anglers said the weather was perfect for fishing in creeks that feed into the Broad River. Some said it was bit choppy first thing in the morning but nothing of consequence. Men and women of all ages, including nine-year-old Brody Crider, were on hand to weigh their catch. Brody entered his Flounder caught near Laurel Bay which, when we left, was a contender!\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"23273,23275,23274\"]', 'Little fish, big fish, all good fish', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'little-fish-big-fish-all-good-fish', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:29', '2015-06-14 15:17:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23270', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23291, 4, '2015-06-11 22:13:46', '2015-06-12 02:13:46', 'The 14U Badkatz came in 2nd place at the ASA Hall of Fame Qualifier in Spartanburg, SC on the weekend of May 30th. The team finished 3-2 for the weekend with both losses coming against the eventual tournament champions. With the 2nd place finish the team was awarded a berth to the ASA Hall of Fame National Tournament being held in Oklahoma City at the ASA Hall of Fame Complex. Standout performances for the weekend were Alexis Ortiz (.615 Avg., 1 HR, 2 RBI’s, 2 Runs), Emily Crosby (.500 Avg., 1 HR, 4 RBI’s, 6 Runs), Essence Champion (.455 Avg., 2 RBI’s) and McKenzie Young (.429 Avg., 1 RBI, 4 Runs). Congrats to Alisa Depew and Journeigh Doray for also hitting home runs out of the park!', 'Carolina Badkatz finish 2nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'carolina-badkatz-finish-2nd', '', '', '2015-06-11 22:14:53', '2015-06-12 02:14:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23291', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23277, 4, '2015-06-11 22:04:21', '2015-06-12 02:04:21', '<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">By Jim Marks</h3>\r\nLowcountry Giving Day on May 5th left a lasting impression on me. That afternoon I attended a celebration by one of the event’s participating non-profits. It was gratifying to see how our community supported this organization; more than 100 people were present at the event compared to about 30 the previous year.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23278\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PHILANTHROPY-6.11.15-Jim-Marks-Op-Ed-Photo-e1434074619844.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-23278 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PHILANTHROPY-6.11.15-Jim-Marks-Op-Ed-Photo-e1434074619844-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"PHILANTHROPY - 6.11.15 Jim Marks Op Ed Photo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Jim Marks[/caption]\r\n\r\nMay 5th was about more than one non-profit, one day or even one community. The increase in people at that single event spoke volumes about the heightened awareness of Lowcountry Giving Day in our area and the support it enjoyed from our donors. But most importantly, it highlighted the generous spirit of our community that keeps us going year-round.\r\n\r\nPart of that spirit is reflected in the actual numbers. In just 24 hours, Lowcountry Giving Day raised more than $225,000 for 19 non-profits in our region. Some of them are based in Beaufort itself, but others are located south of the Broad River or in Colleton and Jasper counties, benefitting from the generosity of local donors who saw the potential impact of supporting our Beaufort neighbors.\r\n\r\nBeyond dollars, the community support largely resulted from a broader understanding of and appreciation for the power of matching gifts. Members of the Beaufort Listening Network, a volunteer arm of the Coastal Community Foundation, spent the days proceeding May 5th putting up posters at local businesses, community centers and other public locations. Area merchants fully supported and cooperated with their work. Restaurants like Fat Patties donated dollars to the cause while Moe’s and Chipotle provided food for the non-profits who hosted events in connection with the day.\r\n\r\nLowcountry Giving Day inspired our community to support the local causes so deserving of contributions and so important to us. Outside our area, the event raised millions of dollars for other communities along the coast that, like us, were participants in Coastal Community Foundation’s landmark event. Outside the Lowcountry, thousands more donors across the country participated in giving days through the national Give Local America partnership that raised a total of $68.5 million.\r\n\r\nWhile Lowcountry Giving Day focused on matching gifts over one day for qualifying non-profits, the spirit of philanthropy so prominently on display here is what Coastal Community Foundation works on every other day of the year. The Foundation works with local individuals and families to facilitate and advise their giving plans. Staff members provide expert advice about giving plans and options based on more than forty years of experience.\r\n\r\nCoastal Community Foundation also provides vital support for non-profit organizations to create a strong, healthy non-profit sector. The Foundation provides technical support for non-profits on topics like building their own donor bases, annual giving or creating an endowment. Funding is the most critical element in the non-profit world, and through The Beaufort Fund, Coastal Community Foundation has awarded nearly $7 million to non-profits in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties since 1998.\r\n\r\nThe 24 hour Lowcountry Giving Day was certainly a great success with our friends and neighbors rallying to support local organizations. Even with that success, Coastal Community Foundation welcomes comments and ideas from all corners as they go through their own evaluation process. You are invited to pass along your comments by email at givingday@coastalcommunity.org or by phone at (843) 723-3635.\r\n\r\nHowever, I also encourage you to use those contacts to learn more about Coastal Community Foundation’s work outside of Lowcountry Giving Day in Beaufort. The other 364 days are just as incredible.\r\n\r\n<em>Jim Marks is a board member of Coastal Community Foundation. Each week, Coastal Community Foundation highlights organizations, donors and other charitable news in The Philanthropy Corner. If you’re interested in learning more about philanthropy in the Lowcountry, reach out to our regional Stewardship Officer, Gloria Duryea, at Gloria@CoastalCommunityFoundation.org or (843) 379-3400.</em>', 'More than 24 hours of generosity', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-philanthropy-corner-for-june-11th-17th', '', '', '2015-09-10 08:44:44', '2015-09-10 12:44:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23277', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23282, 4, '2015-06-11 22:06:18', '2015-06-12 02:06:18', 'Tumlin, Levin, and Sumner Wealth Management of Raymond James recently joined Raymond James &amp; Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC located at One Beaufort Town Center.\r\n\r\n“I am pleased to welcome Charles Tumlin, Arthur Levin, Hall Sumner, Carson Bruce, and Heidi Peeples to the Raymond James family,” said Tash Elwyn, President of Raymond James &amp; Associates. “The addition of this team is another indicator that we’re attracting some of the very best to the industry and is further proof of the firm’s commitment to client service.”\r\n\r\nCharles Tumlin, Arthur Levin, Managing Directors, and Hall Sumner, CFP®, Vice President of Investments have a long standing tenure in the Beaufort area, and have created an established name for themselves over the past 20 years. They are proud to be joining Raymond James and to gain the strength and resources offered by the backing of one of the nation’s leading securities companies.\r\n\r\n“We’ve built warm relationships with our clients, and in a small town like Beaufort, your clients become your friends,” stated Tumlin. “We are proud to partner with a firm whose client oriented values are parallel with our own and look forward to providing our clients with even better resources and service moving forward.”', 'Local firm joins Raymond James & Associates', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-firm-joins-raymond-james-associates', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:30', '2015-06-14 15:17:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23282', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23284, 4, '2015-06-11 22:07:56', '2015-06-12 02:07:56', 'Alvin Settles recently received recognition from the State of South Carolina for more than 30 years of dedicated service to children and adults in the City of Beaufort and Beaufort County for teaching swimming lessons, training lifeguards and being a swimming pool manager. Thanks Mr. Settles for keeping us all safe in the water.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pictured above from left to right: Gloria Settles, Alvin Settles and Pastor Kenneth Hodges, the pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church and also a State Representative making the presentation on behalf of the State of South Carolina. </strong>', '30 years of service to Beaufort', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '30-years-of-service-to-beaufort', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:29', '2015-06-14 15:17:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23284', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23290, 4, '2015-06-11 22:22:10', '2015-06-12 02:22:10', 'Charles Wood never saw it coming. By all accounts, the Naval Hospital Beaufort maintenance supervisor was a healthy 59-year-old man.\r\n\r\n“I took no medications whatsoever,” Wood said. “Except for the occasional cold, I was never sick.”\r\n\r\nSo, when his right hand went numb one afternoon while he was working on his computer, he assumed it had just fallen asleep. Within minutes, the numbness had crept up to his elbow and then to his shoulder.\r\n\r\n“It was like my arm wasn’t there,” he said. “I thought, oh shoot, I’m in trouble.”\r\n\r\nBefore he knew what hit him, his eyesight became blurry and his right leg went out on him, causing him to fall to the floor. Hearing him yell for help, his wife Chris came into the room and immediately realized what was happening. She asked him to smile to see if his face was drooping—one of the signs of a stroke.\r\n\r\n“I couldn’t smile or stick out my tongue,” Wood recalled. “I was scared. I knew I was having a stroke.”\r\n\r\nNot 15 minutes after Wood arrived in Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department, he was being virtually examined by a stroke expert from Charleston thanks to MUSC Health’s Telestroke program.\r\n\r\nThe physician was able to ask Wood questions and see his symptoms via an oversized computer screen. After reviewing his brain imaging studies, the neurologist confirmed Wood was having an ischemic stroke. About 87 percent of all strokes are ischemic, caused when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked by a clot.\r\n\r\nAccording to current guidelines published by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, clot-busting medication should be started within 180 minutes of symptom onset with a goal of 60 minutes from the patient’s arrival in the hospital. Wood received the life-saving drugs in 48 minutes.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23313\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COVER-TOP-OF-FOLD-Telecart-machine-e1434075710430.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23313\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COVER-TOP-OF-FOLD-Telecart-machine-e1434075710430-300x295.jpg\" alt=\"BMH Emergency Department physicians Drs. Luke Baxley and Stephen Larson with the Telemedicine Cart used to consult with MUSC stroke specialists.\" width=\"300\" height=\"295\" /></a> BMH Emergency Department physicians Drs. Luke Baxley and Stephen Larson with the Telemedicine Cart used to consult with MUSC stroke specialists.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Two million neurons are lost every minute blood flow is blocked to the brain,” said MUSC Health Telestroke program manager Ellen Debenham. “It can lead to some devastating disabilities.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial is one of 18 hospitals across the state participating in the MUSC Health Telestroke program, part of a statewide initiative focused on reducing the incidence of stroke and augmenting provision of acute stroke care in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“The stroke program is one of the first services to offer telehealth,” Debenham said. “It’s really the wave of the future.”\r\n\r\nThe potentially life-saving network connects partnering hospitals with immediate, round-the-clock access to MUSC Health’s stroke care experts. With the activation of this network, almost all of South Carolina is within an hour of expert stroke care. To date, the MUSC Health Telestroke program has provided expert consultative care to some 6,000 stroke patients in South Carolina.\r\n\r\n“We’re averaging 15 patients a month that can now receive an urgent consultation,” said Beaufort Memorial Hospital stroke coordinator Sheri O’Brien.\r\n\r\nBMH Emergency Department physicians are consulting with MUSC experts even in cases where they suspect a patient is having a “mini-stroke” known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). While TIAs generally do not cause permanent brain damage, they are a serious warning sign that a stroke may happen in the future.\r\n\r\n“If we know a patient has had a TIA, we can get them on blood-thinning medication and recommend lifestyle changes that could prevent another stroke,” O’Brien said.\r\n\r\nThe fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke ranks as the No. 3 killer in South Carolina, part of an 11-state region in the United States known as the Stroke Belt.\r\n\r\n“We have three great neurologists in Beaufort, but it’s difficult for them to be available immediately in our Emergency Department 24/7,” O’Brien said. “With the telemedicine cart, we can reach an MUSC Health neurologist within 10 minutes.”\r\n\r\nLess than 48 hours after being wheeled into the BMH Emergency Department on May 3rd, Wood was discharged from the hospital with virtually no deficits. He was back to work in a week.\r\n\r\nSince his initial treatment in the hospital, Wood has continued to receive follow-up care from a Beaufort Memorial neurologist. After seeing a physical therapist, he was able to regain full dexterity in his right hand, allowing him to once again enjoy his favorite hobby—playing the guitar and piano.\r\n\r\n“I feel fantastic,” the Port Royal resident said. “I’m very grateful for what the ER staff did for me that day. They worked like ants. Their fast response saved me from having any permanent damage.”', 'Beaufort is in the \"Stroke Belt\"', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-is-in-the-stroke-belt', '', '', '2015-06-19 15:20:39', '2015-06-19 19:20:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23290', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23297, 4, '2015-06-11 22:19:11', '2015-06-12 02:19:11', 'By Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\nEighteen year old James Hammond, of Hilton Head Island, won the 9th Annual Beaufort River Swim last Saturday. This is a repeat for Hammond as he also won it last year. The Beaufort County YMCA sponsors this race to raise money to support their scholarships in their Learn to Swim Program.\r\n\r\nThe 3-Mile Race starts at the Port Royal Landing Marina. The course winds through boats, buoys, and paddle boarders in open water and ends at the Downtown Marina’s boat ramp at the end of the Henry C. Chamber Waterfront Park.\r\n\r\nRace officials said there were 155 contestants for this year’s race plus a dozen more intrepid swimmers registered for the 1-Mile Fun Swim, a non-competitive race which allowed wet suits, swim fins and snorkels. The Fun Swim started at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital dock when all of the 3-Mile racers had passed.\r\n\r\nParticipants started the race at dead low tide and enjoyed an outgoing tide for some of the race. However, as later swimmers neared the finish line the current proved too much and pushed them toward the boats tied at the marina. In the end, everyone made it safely to the finish line.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"23298,23299,23300,23301,23302,23303,23304,23305,23306,23307,23308,23309\"]', 'Learn to Swim Program benefits from 3-Mile Race', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'learn-to-swim-program-benefits-from-3-mile-race', '', '', '2015-06-14 11:17:29', '2015-06-14 15:17:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23297', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23382, 4, '2015-06-18 08:32:10', '2015-06-18 12:32:10', '<strong>New hours for Burton Wells Gym until August</strong>\r\n\r\nHours of operation will temporarily change this summer at the Burton Wells Gym, from Monday, June 15th to Friday, August 14th. The gym will be open to the public from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The change in hours will occur to accommodate youth summer camp activities. For more information about Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services, visit www.bcpals.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Boondock’s Restaurant on St. Helena opens Starving Artist Market </strong>\r\n\r\nBoondock’s Restaurant at 1760 Sea Island Parkway on St. Helena will be hosting The Starving Artist Market in its parking lot on Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market started on Memorial Day Weekend and will be open every Saturday morning—weather permitting—through Labor Day weekend. Local artists will be selling original paintings, drawings, jewelry, photographs, wood burnings and other artistic creations.\r\n\r\nBoondock’s Restaurant will be providing food and beverages for sale as well as music, and Corn Hole play. Their special offerings will be breakfast burritos, Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s. The market creates a festive and casual experience in which to enjoy great local art. There will be art demonstrations throughout the day and an occasional FREE ART giveaway. So come join the fun!  Any local fine artist who wishes to participate should call, Jim Torcum, at 843-592-4285 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Sea Island Quilters meet</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Sea Island Quilters will meet on Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. at Praise Assembly, 800 Paris Island Gateway. There will be a demonstration on the No Measure Bargello quilt pattern by Cozy Quilts of California. For details contact Sharon Kimber at 843-838-2870 or skimber76@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Port Royal Baptist Church hosts VBS </strong>\r\n\r\nEveryone is invited to Vacation Bible School at Port Royal Baptist Church at 707 Pinckney Blvd. (Ribaut Road at the Naval Hospital) in Port Royal. Classes are available for ages 3- adults with the adults meeting in the Fellowship Hall from June 28th through July 1st and children from June 28th through July 2nd. All classes meet between 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.\r\n\r\nRegistration kickoff will be on Saturday June 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church. Come join us for fun, games, and refreshments as we prepare for VBS! For more information, phone 853-521-1994.\r\n\r\n<strong>“Protect your Work” legal workshop</strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Basement Bob, the Movie</em> and the Beaufort Film Society invite all writers, readers, artists or anyone else interested in attending this informative “Protect Your Work” workshop to be held at the Holiday Inn of Beaufort, 2225 Boundary Street, on June 30th from 5 to 6 p.m. Learn how to copyright your artwork and written work (books, screenplays, etc.), what to know if somebody wants to option your writing or license your artwork, and what the difference is between a copyright and a trademark. A brief Q &amp; A will follow the workshop. Admission fee is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Register at www.bit.ly/1MwgRRn. The Workshop is presented by Uyen K. Le, producer of <em>“Basement Bob”</em> and legal counsel for RareForm Pictures. Uyen has practiced entertainment and corporate law in California for the past ten years, and is a member of the California and Georgia Bar Associations. For more information contact beaufortfilm@gmail.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Date change: Vietnam Veterans Tribute </strong><b>  </b>\r\n\r\nJoin the members of the Healing Heroes of the Lowcountry Fund at a tribute to Vietnam Veterans on August 8th at 7 p.m. for an evening of music, laughter and more importantly, recognition. The Parris Island Marine Corps Band &amp; Color Guard will be performing and the HHLF is pleased to announce that Medal of Honor and Bronze Star winner, Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr. US Army Retired, will be the keynote speaker. Location of the event is yet to be determined. HHLF is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization established in 2013, to honor, empower and support our wounded military heroes, first responders and their families/caregivers. For additional information, contact Dick Rooney at 410-991-3780.', 'What To Do the week of June 18th-24th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-june-18th-24th', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:55:10', '2015-07-03 12:55:10', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23382', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23385, 4, '2015-06-18 08:36:11', '2015-06-18 12:36:11', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PET-OF-WEEK-Zoe.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23387 aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PET-OF-WEEK-Zoe-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"PET OF WEEK - Zoe\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Zoe is a sweet and laid back girl who loves gentle affection. She would prefer to be in a quite household, but doesn’t mind spending her time outdoors playing. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Come by and visit with Zoe!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PET-OF-WEEK-Junior.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23386\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PET-OF-WEEK-Junior-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"PET OF WEEK - Junior\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Junior is a very friendly boy who will always greet you at the door. He is very talkative and loves to warm your lap. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations. Come make friends with Junior today!</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Monday - Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-7', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:36:52', '2015-07-03 12:36:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23385', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23389, 4, '2015-06-18 08:37:03', '2015-06-18 12:37:03', 'Manatees have begun returning to their summer haunts along the coast of South Carolina, which means the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again reminding boaters to be on the lookout to avoid collisions with the endangered animals. Feeding and watering manatees is illegal and encourages them to spend time at docks and marinas, making them susceptible to being hit by a boat, one of the main causes of death for this endangered species. DNR enforcement efforts to prevent the feeding/watering of manatees will be enhanced in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nAlthough Florida manatees are present throughout the year in Florida, they are migratory in South Carolina. Manatees begin their slow migration up the South Carolina coast each spring when water temperatures rise into the upper 60s. They can be found in tidal rivers, estuaries and nearshore marine waters throughout Georgia and the Carolinas throughout the summer months. Manatees return to Florida in September and October as the water temperature cools.\r\n\r\nCollisions between boaters and manatees are more likely to occur in shallow waters, particularly around docks and at the edge of marshes where manatees feed. Following boater safety regulations in these areas can reduce the risk of a collision. Boaters should also watch for manatee backs, tails, snouts and “footprints”—a series of round swirls on the surface caused by a swimming manatee’s tail.\r\n\r\nThe number of manatees along South Carolina’s coastline each year is unknown because the turbid, murky waters near the coast make surveys difficult. South Carolina residents can help biologists learn more about the movements and habitat use of manatees by reporting any sightings and taking photographs. Report a healthy, live manatee at www.dnr.sc.gov/manatee/sight.htm. Please note the date, time, location and number of manatees seen, as well as the coordinates, if possible.\r\n\r\nIf a boat accidentally collides with a manatee, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks that the boater stand-by and immediately contact the U.S. Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16 or DNR at (800) 922-5431. Doing so provides biologists the best chance to help the animal and gather valuable scientific data.\r\n\r\nPhotographs of scars on their backs and tails are especially useful because they can often be used to identify previously known manatees.', 'Don’t feed or water the manatees ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-feed-or-water-the-manatees', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:37:42', '2015-07-03 12:37:42', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23389', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23391, 4, '2015-06-18 08:37:56', '2015-06-18 12:37:56', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker\r\n\r\nSummer time means frozen treat time. That’s why it is one of my favorite times of the year. Mom takes Peanut, my sister, and me for a long walk every day and I have to admit, I’m not used to the humidity down here so we come back pooped. Then what comes out of the freezer? Something wonderful and cold, and challenging to get at, and oh so delicious. Frozen treats!\r\n\r\nThese are super easy to make and super fun to eat. Your imagination is the only constraint on making something scrumptious! So, how to begin? Find something that will hold food and liquid and go in the freezer. The easiest is ice cube trays. Personally, I would recommend getting trays just for the dog treats, maybe in a different color, or the frozen chicken broth could end up in your soda. Yuck. Mom even found some ice cube trays shaped as a bone. Who knew?\r\n\r\nBasically, if you can freeze in it, you can use it for a frozen treat. Cupcake liners that are made of paper work really well. You need to let them sit for a couple of minutes after they are frozen and the paper comes right off, then into a zip lock bag they go and back to the freezer ready for the next super warm day.\r\n\r\nPeanut’s favorite frozen treat is pretty simple. Low sodium beef broth with some cooked sweet potatoes mashed up in it. My favorite is no-fat plain yogurt with bananas all squished in it with a few berries for color. Seriously, how easy is this? Our Mom crushes some of our favorite dog biscuits and adds them to the mixture to give it a little crunch.\r\n\r\nIf your pup is on a health kick—(I never am – I manage to avoid anything that is green in color just in principle)—try putting his favorite veggies in some low sodium chicken broth and freeze it. Broccoli, string beans, carrots all work great. Or you can just cut up a banana or apples and freeze those and we will be more than happy to munch on them outside as well. Remember NO GRAPES—bad for dogs, very bad for dogs.\r\n\r\nFruit juice also work pretty well on a hot day. Again, go with the low sugar or no sugar added varieties. Apple juice is a wonderful treat for me. And it’s healthy, kind of.\r\n\r\nI went to a birthday party last year- Freddie was turning three, anyway his Mom, who was having the party, got really creative and we had 3-tiered colored ice pops that she had to freeze in layers to get the effect. They were really cool. Red, white and blue, very tasty if I do say so myself. And if you need a stick for a Popsicle, try a long skinny dog treat. Works great.\r\n\r\nAnd don’t leave your furry friend out of the family barbeque. Rather than sit there and drool at all that beautiful food going to someone else, take some old cooked hamburger, add a little cheese, and freeze it in beef broth – low sodium – and voila, there you have a cheeseburger pop just right for the pups. Pops for pups – I love alliteration. Then everyone can enjoy the barbeque! Or you could just give us a steak. No? Thought it was worth a try.\r\n\r\nSo experiment this summer. Work with your Mom to figure out what you like and that is easy to make and store. And above all, stay cool friends.\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. He lives on Lady’s Island with his sister, Peanut and their great Mom. Prof. Percy Pussycat is a trained animal behaviourist and received his degree from the Canine and Cat Institute in London. He lives in Shell Point with his brother, Harley and devoted human family.</em>', 'Frozen treats – yummy and easy to make', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'frozen-treats-yummy-and-easy-to-make', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:38:43', '2015-07-03 12:38:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23391', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23393, 4, '2015-06-18 08:39:09', '2015-06-18 12:39:09', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nApparently the heat of summer is here. When we’re inside, with the air conditioner running full force, that doesn’t seem so bad. Outside is another story. Problem is, inside or out, some of us will always like to drink red wines. For the next several months, this can be pretty difficult. Heat on full force outside or air conditioner struggling to keep up inside. So, our mission, if we choose to accept it, is to find some nice red wines that might be drinkable inside and out. Like back and forth, from the kitchen counter to the grill. In the cool, in the heat, back and forth. Possible? Let’s see.\r\n\r\nOur “mission” is going to take us to Spain. A country where many parts have long hot and humid summer weather like we do. Our region is Ribera del Duero. This is a DO (Denominacion de Origen) that is located in northern central Spain. Inland, with no shoreline or ocean breezes. Ribera del Duero is on Spain’s northern plateau, within the Castile and Léon community. The DO is centered around the town of Aranda de Duero, although the better vineyards are located in the western side near Peñafel and Roa de Duero. In 2012, Ribera del Duero was named the wine region of the year by “Wine Enthusiast Magazine.”\r\n\r\nWine has been produced in this region for thousands of years. Recently, a two hundred and sixteen foot long mosaic of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and other things, was found in the region. This mosaic is over two thousand years old. But, viticulture as we know came with the Benedictine monks from the Cluny Abbey of Burgundy, France, in the twelfth century. The Do Ribera del Duero was established July 21, 1982. (There were rumors it was to be upgraded to DOCa status in 2008, but so far that has not happened. DOCa is an elevated level within the Spanish DO laws.)\r\n\r\nThe region gets its name from the Duero River. (“Ribera” means the “banks” of the Duero.) The Duero Valley was formed during the Miocine period (roughly twenty-three million to five million years ago) and has a flat, rocky, gently undulating terrain. The soils are silty or clay-y sand along with limestone, marl and chalky deposits. All types of soils we’ve heard of in other areas that grow good wine grapes. Most of the valley floor is between 2400 and 2800 feet above sea level. The summers are long and dry with temperatures as high as one hundred and five degrees. Sound familiar? Feel familiar? Winters, though, are much colder than here, with temperatures regularly dropping down to just below zero. The vineyards get about 2400 hours of sunlight every year.\r\n\r\nAlmost all of the wines made in Ribero del Duero are red. The few whites that they do make stay at home, with them. Tinto Fino, the local name for Tempranillo, is the main grape variety. It is also called Tinto del Pais here. Sometimes, it is complimented with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. There are many similarities between Ribero wines and those of their neighboring region, Rioja, besides the same main grape variety. Both regions produce wines that can age and show great complexities. Wines labeled “crianza” must be aged for two years with at least 12 in oak barrels. Wines labeled “reserva” must be aged at least three years including a minimum of 12 in oak barrels. “Gran Reserva” wines have to be aged for at least five years with a minimum of 24 months in barrels. Same as Rioja red wines. And they can get expensive, for the same reasons. According to the DO regulations for these wines, Tempranillo must be at least 75% of the wine.\r\n\r\nLooking at Tempranillo for a moment, we need to remember some of the things we’ve learned about it in the past. It is a red grape that is native to Spain. Its name comes from the Spanish word for early, “temprano,” because it ripens early. About two weeks earlier than most other red grapes grown in Spain. It thrives in vineyards with chalky soils. It is a thick-skinned grape that grows better at higher elevations. You know, like 2400 feet up. Vineyard pests and diseases can be a problem for this grape, mainly because it has little resistance to either. Its thicker skin doesn’t give any herbaceous notes to its wines, but they do give intense color to the wines. Tempranillo wines tend to be ruby red in color, with berry, plum, tobacco, vanilla, leather, olive and herb flavors. The somewhat neutral character of this grape makes its wines good candidates for barrel aging and for blending with small amounts of other varieties. All of which sounds like it should be growing in Ribera del Duero, right?\r\n\r\nOur winery is Bodegas Viña Vilano. This is actually a co-op, created in 1957. And, today, it is still owned and operated by the children and grandchildren of the founders. The whole purpose of a co-op, for wine production at least, is to be able to gather and mix together as many high quality grapes as possible. Viña Vilano is located in the village of Pedrosa de Duero, in the province of Burgos. (Burgos is considered to be the best vineyard site in the Ribero del Duero DO!) Today, Viña Vilano owns almost 750 acres of vines. In the last few years, the co-op members have been able to install state-of-the-art winemaking equipment. And their aging is done with top quality American, French and Central European oak barrels. All of which gets us to our wine for this week. Bodegas Viña Vilano Arderezo Crianza.\r\n\r\nThis wine is 100% Tempranillo. Arderezo is unoaked and unfiltered. And its grapes come from fifty year old and older vines. Its flavors are concentrated and intense, like you get from older vines. But not too heavy - which you don’t need in really hot weather. It is full of raspberry, plum and blackberry flavors, with hints of smoke and green olives. It has a long, lingering finish with round, smooth, slightly sweet tannins. Pleasant in your mouth so you can sip a second and third time. A second and third glass. And what does the name “arderezo” mean? It means “dressing,” or “adornment,” “seasoning” or “embellishment.” All having to do with food. At the winery, they enjoy this wine with baby lamb. Here? I’m thinking pork and poultry and seafood. I’m also thinking we may have found a great hot weather wine. Intense complex flavors but not heavy. Smooth texture. And, the best part - the price. $9.97. While it lasts. Mission accomplished? Enjoy.', 'Mission impossible?  ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mission-impossible', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:39:48', '2015-07-03 12:39:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23393', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23395, 4, '2015-06-18 08:42:48', '2015-06-18 12:42:48', 'By Bill Rauch\r\n\r\nNext month South Carolina Electric and Gas will seek approval from South Carolina’s Public Service Commission to impose a 2.8 percent rate hike on the utility’s residential electric customers.\r\n\r\nIf approved, the new rate will take effect in October, 2015 and affect the company’s approximately 650,000 customers, many of whom live in northern Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23396\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-03-at-8.42.05-AM.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23396\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-03-at-8.42.05-AM-300x199.png\" alt=\"2005-2014 average consumer bill (per 1000/kWh) and their increases as approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission for SCE&amp;G (bold line), Duke Progress (dotted line) and Duke Energy (broken line). Source: State of South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> 2005-2014 average consumer bill (per 1000/kWh) and their increases as approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission for SCE&amp;G (bold line), Duke Progress (dotted line) and Duke Energy (broken line). Source: State of South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe hike will be the 27th by South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&amp;G) in the past decade, according to the State Government’s South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff records. There have been no reductions.\r\n\r\nAccording to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (USEIA) most recent figures, at $14.19 in 2013, SCE&amp;G had the second highest per kilowatt hour residential rate of a shareholder-owned utility in all of the southeast. First, at $14.27, was Florida Public Utilities that serves the Palm Beach area. If it isn’t there already, the October hike may well secure SCE&amp;G the dubious honor of charging the highest residential rates of any shareholder-owned utility in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. South Carolina’s other two large utilities, Duke Energy and Duke Progress, were charging $9.71 and $9.97 respectively in 2013, according to the USEIA.\r\n\r\nThe October increase is being requested so that SCE&amp;G can raise an additional $980 million to contribute to the building of the company’s behind-schedule and over-budget new nuclear power plant, “The Nuclear Base Load Generation Facility at Jenkinsville, South Carolina,” generally known as “VC Summer 2 &amp; 3,” that the company is building with state-owned Santee Cooper Power Co.\r\n\r\nThe company now estimates the final cost of the facility will be $9.45 billion, up from the $8.18 billion it was initially projected to cost.\r\n\r\nThe company’s Public Service Commission filings also indicate that when it finally begins operations SCE&amp;G will own 60 percent of the new power-generating facility and 40 percent will be owned by Santee Cooper. The two new reactors are being built near SCE&amp;G’s Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station on the Monticello Reservoir outside Jenkinsville about 20 miles northwest of Columbia. If the rate increase is approved, seven of the 27 rate hikes will have been requested specifically to support the new nuclear power reactors, the construction of which have now adversely affected SCE&amp;G’s credit and probably made the company the most expensive shareholder-owned residential electric power supplier in the southeastern United States.\r\n\r\nAt the time construction was begun in March, 2013, VC Summer 2 was the first nuclear power reactor building project to be undertaken in the U.S. in thirty years. The contractors are Westinghouse Electric Co. and Chicago Bridge and Iron. The delays and their related costs are “principally due to design and fabrication issues associated with the production of submodules used in the construction of the units,” SCANA Chairman and CEO Kevin Marsh said in a statement. SCANA is SCE&amp;G’s parent company.\r\n\r\nSCE&amp;G’s decision to go nuclear three years ago was a surprise to many at the time. South Carolina presently derives 53.5 percent of its electrical energy from nuclear which is more than twice the 19 percent national average, according to the US Energy Information Administration’s website. When VC Summer 2 &amp;3 finally come on line that number will rise further.\r\n\r\nNuclear power plants use nuclear fission to heat water to make steam to run the turbines that generate electricity. A by-product of nuclear energy production is spent nuclear fuel rods which are highly radioactive and may be disposed of only under extraordinary conditions. Next on the list of sources of South Carolina’s electricity comes coal—to heat water for the same purposes—at 36 percent. A by-product of coal burning, coal ash, is toxic. Typically coal ash is buried in unlined pits thus potentially endangering groundwater. Compared to wind, sun and biomass, each of which South Carolina has in abundance, nuclear and coal are said to be dangerous, dirty and expensive.\r\n\r\nOil and gas rich Texas, by contrast, derived over 10 percent of its electricity from wind last year, according to a February U.S. Energy Administration report. There are no wind farms in South Carolina. However, the state’s offshore wind has the potential to supply all the electricity the residential, commercial and industrial sectors of the state need, according to a recent Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report.\r\n\r\nSCANA Corp’s stock, trading under the symbol SCG, has lost about 22 percent of its value since February.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Can You Do?</strong></p>\r\nSCE&amp;G’s residential rate increase request does not require a public hearing, and none is scheduled. To comment on the rate change, however, you may write to The Public Service Commission of South Carolina at the following address: South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff, 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, SC, 29201. The comment period closes June 30.\r\n\r\nTo comment on the scheduling delays and the increase in the project budget at VC Summer 2&amp;3 you may attend and speak at The Public Service Commission’s hearing on July 21st at 10:30 a.m. in their hearing room at 101 Executive Center Drive in Columbia. The hearing is expected to last three days. For details call the Commission’s office at (803) 896-5100.\r\n\r\nSCE&amp;G’s right to serve customers within the City of Beaufort is granted via a franchise agreement between Beaufort and the utility that on the City’s part is formalized in the form of an ordinance passed by City Council. The most recent agreement, the term of which is 30 years, was passed in 2013 and went into effect last year.\r\n\r\nThe unincorporated area of Beaufort County that is served by SCE&amp;G was assigned to the utility by The Public Service Commission shortly after the “Territory Assignment Act” state law took effect in 1969. Although many petitions for reassignment have been forwarded to the Commission, only one has been granted, The Office of Regulatory Staff’s spokesman Dukes Scott explained last week, “and that one was overturned by the State Supreme Court.” The applicable state law says regarding reassignments that the Public Service Commission “shall consider among other things the adequacy and dependability of the service of the affected electric suppliers, but may not consider rate differentials between the electric suppliers.”', 'Nukes blast SCE&G rates through the roof ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'nukes-blast-sceg-rates-through-the-roof', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:43:14', '2015-07-03 12:43:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23395', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23398, 4, '2015-06-18 08:44:05', '2015-06-18 12:44:05', 'By Cherimie Crane Weatherford\r\n\r\nFrom time to time I tip toe around those closest to me through my writings, often to best explain my circumstance, lovingly joke at family attributes or define my oddities through the eyes of those that know me best. Filtered and with hesitant hands I type words that fail to paint the portrait clearly seen by my admiring eyes. My preference sits comfortably under the umbrella of humor sheltered by satire and protected from the serious. Like most southern women, it is not what I say that matters most; it is what I leave out that speaks loudest.\r\n\r\nNoting only his careless hair, his immeasurable patience and his affection for a sport I will never understand, I’ve brought my husband into my musings cautiously. Analyzing his inability to pick up his socks, admiring an infallible skill for managing an unmanageable wife and applauding his mastery of the ultimate pot of black coffee is the extent of my description.\r\n\r\nGrowing up in backwoods Mississippi, being a blonde headed tomboy, wasn’t all that rare. It was common place for my days to begin and end in the shadow of my father. Living so far from any sign of civilization, what was and what wasn’t was aptly defined only by what was around. It never occurred to me that little girls weren’t supposed to work on tractors or mend fences. Agitating roosters and chasing cows left little need for princess dresses and Barbie houses. Physical limits were based on pain tolerance not gender. Roles were created and defined by what needed to be done, not what was socially accepted. A day spent dragging a five gallon bucket up and down heat packed garden rows was a day well spent. The days I looked forward to most, where those following the footsteps of my father. Little did I know how important those days were.\r\n\r\nIt is those memories, that way of life, and that example that I now see through my daughters eyes. Different, our setting, yet similar, our sight. She drags her golf clubs, her fishing lures and her dog wherever her Daddy leads. I watch her look to him for acceptance, guidance and approval. She will define her worth, her will and her power through his words, his actions and his hands. Carefully she looks to him when fear sets in awaiting his response so that she can assess her surroundings. Prideful she turns to him when she learns something new. It is the weight of my world he carries and he does so with ease.\r\n\r\nHis wet towels can remain on the floor, his socks may rest exactly where they fall and our remote always tuned precisely to a sport I will never understand as long as he leads our daughter the way a Father should. All too well I know her future is at the mercy of her present. She will expect to be treated the way he treats her. She will be limited only by the limits he allows her to set. Her dreams her goals and her self-image are all being formed as he teaches her how to mow the grass. A love even I can’t articulate grows each time I see her smile at a man that no other will ever compare.\r\n\r\nUnknowingly he is preparing her for a world that will tell her she isn’t enough, limit her at every turn and make her question all she knows. He is preparing her well and just like her mother, she will rise above the obstacles, face any darkness and smile through any storm, all because her father believes she can. He is my husband, my best friend and my biggest supporter, but this week I celebrate his most incredible achievement. He is her father, her compass and her protector. For all the dads that encourage their daughter to fix tractors, mend fences and bait their own hook, the world is a brighter place because of you. Happy Father’s Day to the grass mowers and world changers, you are loved.\r\n\r\n<em>Cherimie Crane Weatherford, owner of SugarBelle boutique, Celadon Real Estate Broker and observer of all things momentous and mundane lives on Lady’s Island with her golfing husband, dancing toddler and lounging dogs.</em>', 'To the grass mowers and world changers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'to-the-grass-mowers-and-world-changers', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:44:16', '2015-07-03 12:44:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23398', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23400, 4, '2015-06-18 08:45:21', '2015-06-18 12:45:21', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nIt is that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the mini-vans are packed with luggage and swim gear and families are headed to the beach. We too were headed on vacation when as we were driving out of Beaufort, we realized that we were going in the opposite direction. Instead of the beach, we were headed to the airport and Europe. Like a lot of Americans, we decided that with the Euro so low, it would be a good time to go across “the pond.”\r\n\r\nWe found that traveling to Europe can be a humbling experience. After we landed in Paris, we rented a car and it was not long before we felt like the Griswolds on their European Vacation. It took several loops around the airport to figure out how to get out of Charles de Gaulle airport. Perseverance and patience kept us going. Fortunately we had our GPS with us to assist in navigating around France. But she refused to allow us to use the “voice command” feature. Obviously she knew our pronunciations of the names of cities and streets would be horrible. We tried to manually enter the name of the street we were headed, but Rue de Mare is a common street name in France and she gave us too many suggestions. We then decided to just enter the name of the city, which she accepted and we headed south with her guidance.\r\n\r\nAs we were getting close to our destination, my husband stopped the car and chatted up some locals who were inspecting their vines. They very graciously got in their van and had us follow them to our destination. My respect for Frenchman took leaps and bounds!\r\n\r\nIt is very easy to feel out of place when visiting a foreign country. I try to think of myself as sophisticated but instead felt like Ellie May Clampett from the old sitcom Beverly Hillbillies. I found myself reduced to playing charades when trying to get someone to direct me to a rest room. We found that throughout our tour, most people were willing to help the lost Americans since we attempted to speak French.\r\n\r\nWe did have a particularly fun drive on our way to the Gorges du Verdon. Who knew that France had its own Grand Canyon! Unfortunately, our GPS and me, the navigator, led my spouse off on the backroads through endless fields of lavender. It was beautiful, but the road was basically a one lane farm road and people waved at us like we were locals. Of course they did. Who else would have been on that road!\r\n\r\nBut the real surprise for me was finding jasmine growing along the stone walls. Like Beaufort, this small white flower with its intoxicating fragrance grows all over southern France and I was not expecting to inhale the familiar scent. All in all it was a wonderful trip and I would recommend it to anyone, but it sure feels good to be home now where I can smell the jasmine which grows right here in my own yard.\r\n\r\n<em>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career.  A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading. </em>', 'Ellie May goes to France', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ellie-may-goes-to-france', '', '', '2015-07-03 08:45:38', '2015-07-03 12:45:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23400', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23402, 4, '2015-06-18 08:45:43', '2015-06-18 12:45:43', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-EASY-Frederick-Waddell-competes-in-the-3-3-3..jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23404\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-EASY-Frederick-Waddell-competes-in-the-3-3-3.-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"SCHOOLS - EASY --Frederick Waddell competes in the 3-3-3.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Lady’s Island Elementary School recently hosted the WSSA Memorial Day Stack Contest. This sanctioned sport stacking tournament was the final competition of the school year for the team. In addition to the LIES stackers, competitors came from SC, NC, and GA, including nine members of Team USA. The current world champion and multi-world-record holder, William Orrell of Clemmons, NC was the All Around Champion. Orrell also set a new potential world record in the 3-6-3. The top female stacker was Anna Smith of Lady’s Island Elementary who set four new potential state records. The top LIES stackers were Patrick Myers and Jayla Champion. Other local first-place age-group winners included Frederick Waddell (picture below on left), Antwan Simmons (picture below on right), Arthur Singleton, Jacob Bartlett, Dominick Brown, Kacy Fields, Jaden Baker, Elizabeth Santos, Za’Nieya Wilson, Eli Smith, and Molly Smith.', 'Lady’s Island Elemenary hosts Sport Stacking Competition', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ladys-island-elemenary-hosts-sport-stacking-competition', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:02', '2018-07-12 14:59:02', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23402', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23406, 4, '2015-06-18 08:53:09', '2015-06-18 12:53:09', 'The Beaufort Academy kindergarten students were welcomed to BA’s main campus recently...as rising 1st graders! Thank you to Kazoobie Kazoos for donating the kazoos that were used in the celebration! <strong>Pictured: Kindergarten teacher Heidi Richards and student Kendall Loret lead the way as the class is welcomed to main campus by the students in first and second grades.</strong>', 'On to first grade at BA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'on-to-first-grade-at-ba', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:01', '2018-07-12 14:59:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23406', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23410, 4, '2015-06-18 08:54:48', '2015-06-18 12:54:48', 'eCybermission is an Army Educational Outreach Program for competitions designed to engage and guide students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education! eCybermission is a web-based competition to promote students solving real life problems in their community. Through the program, teams of three or four students are asked to identify a problem in their community related to one of seven following areas:\r\n\r\n•  alternative sources of energy\r\n•  the environment\r\n•  food\r\n•  health and fitness\r\n•  force and motion\r\n•  national security and safety\r\n•  robotics\r\n•  technology\r\n\r\nThis year BA students competed against 4,200 students during the competition to win their awards. After selecting their mission challenge, students work in teams under the guidance of a team advisor to propose a solution. Mrs. Payne was the Team Advisor, who worked with 7 teams in the 6th and 7th grade.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23411\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-BMS-ecybermission-team.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23411\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-BMS-ecybermission-team-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Karen Madden and Bill Hager with the winning teams.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Karen Madden and Bill Hager with the winning teams.[/caption]\r\n\r\nMrs. Payne’s 1st place team, called the Peanut Butter Fluffs, had three members: Christy Stowe, Hope Locke and Ky McLemore who will each receive a $1,000 savings bond from eCybermission.\r\n\r\nThe project for the winning team analyzed Beaufort Middle School recycling with the goal of trying to make students and teachers more aware for the need to recycle. They advertised with posters in the hallways, went on the morning news program, and encouraged students at lunch to recycle. Did it work? When they started their analysis, the amount of recyclable trash in the bins in the back of their school was approximately 250 centimeters in depth. Since they put up posters around in the hallways and in the classroom, it has increased to approximately 556 centimeters in depth. More than double the amount of recycled materials.\r\n\r\nThe Peanut Butter Fluffs were assisted by Kathryn Madden who is the current Beaufort County Recycling Coordinator and an adjunct professor with USC Beaufort.\r\n\r\nMrs. Payne’s team that placed 2nd in the competition in South Carolina called themselves the 2nd Generation Regular Guys who consisted of Cameron Cook, Carlisle Salapare, Chance Stephens, and Rayed Hamid. Each of these students will receive a $500 dollar savings bond from eCybermission for their project.\r\n\r\nThe 2nd Generation Regular Guys project tackled how to generate electricity during our many local power outages. This enterprising team created a hydropower generator to light a bulb for a limited time – consequently no more total darkness at night when the power goes out. These students were advised by community members: Bill Hager, Local Engineering Manager at SC Electric, John Gilbert, a physicist, and Officer Kenon, a resource officer for Beaufort Middle School.', 'BMS eCybermission takes 1st and 2nd place', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bms-ecybermission-takes-1st-and-2nd-place', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:01', '2018-07-12 14:59:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23410', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23413, 4, '2015-06-18 08:56:55', '2015-06-18 12:56:55', 'Tommy Berrigan, Michael B. Bhoi, Schuler Black, Angel Lopez-Akiyama, Madison Maddox, John Mathai and Zack Scott, all from Beaufort County, graduated from the SC Governor’s School for Science &amp; Mathematics (GSSM) on Saturday, May 30, 2015.\r\n\r\nTommy Berrigan, son of Tom &amp; Paige Berrigan, will attend Northeastern University. Michael B. Bhoi, son of Paul &amp; Karen Bhoi, plans to attend Webb Institute. Shuler Black, son of David S. &amp; Kristi M. Black, will attend Vanderbilt University. Angel Lopez-Akiyama, son of Katia Akiyama, plans to attend Armstrong State University. Madison Maddox, daughter of Ron &amp; Greta Maddox, will attend Clemson University. John Mathai, son of Rob &amp; Renee Mathai, plans to attend Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. Zack Scott, son of Daniel &amp; Cicely Scott, will attend the University of South Carolina in the fall.\r\n\r\nGSSM, recently named one of the Top-Performing U.S. Schools by The Washington Post, specializes in the advanced study of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as an emphasis on economics and entrepreneurship. A statewide public, residential high school for juniors and seniors located in Hartsville, SC, GSSM offers 48 STEM courses annually, including neuroscience, advanced genetics, calculus-based physics, differential equations and robotics.\r\n\r\nThe 111 students in the GSSM class of 2015 represent 28 different counties in South Carolina. Sixty-five percent of the school’s graduating seniors will attend South Carolina colleges and universities in the fall. Notable out-of-state schools they will attend include Duke University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis and University of Pennsylvania.', 'Seven Beaufort County students graduate from SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'seven-beaufort-county-students-graduate-from-sc-governors-school-for-science-mathematics', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:01', '2018-07-12 14:59:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23413', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23415, 4, '2015-06-18 09:04:00', '2015-06-18 13:04:00', '[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"23423,23422,23421,23420\"]\r\n<h2><b>Kickball Tournament</b></h2>\r\nBy Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\nThe inaugural Water Festival Kickball Tournament didn’t go quite as according to plan, with only two teams coming to play, as organizers hoped.\r\n\r\n“It was our first kickball event” said Bernie Amay, Water Festival Sports Coordinator. “Hopefully word will get out as to how much fun was being had and more people will show up next year.”\r\n\r\nBut for those two teams that did show up, the action was non-stop. The pitchers were throwing something that resembled a rolling curve ball and then kickers would go for a sideline bunt. This might be followed by the next kicker putting the big, round, squishy ball into the outfield only to have it caught in a diving play. You’re out!\r\n\r\nSince there were only two teams, they had to play the full tournament, best out of five games, consisting of five innings each. By the time it was over, both teams felt they had won.\r\n\r\nThis will definitely be a great addition to the Water Festival line-up for next year. The Island News is already working on a possible team. You should too!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"23416,23417,23418,23419\"]\r\n<h2><b>Volleyball Tournament</b></h2>\r\nBy Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Water Festival held its annual Volleyball Tournament on Saturday and there was lots of action to go around.\r\n\r\nThe tournament had five teams in each of two categories, junior and adult, using a “round robin” style of play giving each team a chance to challenge the other teams twice. Unlike professional volleyball, each team switched sides after a few points so each team had the same handicap looking into the sun, according to Tom Welch Water Festival Coordinator and referee.', 'Covering events at the 60th Annual Beaufort Water Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'covering-events-at-the-60th-annual-beaufort-water-festival', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:04:20', '2015-07-03 13:04:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23415', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23425, 4, '2015-06-18 09:04:43', '2015-06-18 13:04:43', 'By Molly Ingram\r\n\r\nIsland Girls Night Out was, once again, quite an event. Many thanks to our participating merchants: Lulu B’s, Southern Sweets, Oyster Cay Collection, Eliza B’s and Beaufort Pics and also to Irene Goodnight who manages to put this all together. Champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, fabulous dips with all kind of interesting things in them, white wine, brownies, candy, and red wine. Did I mention champagne? Yum twice over! You could shop and nibble from one end of the marketplace to the other. And then it was time for prizes. Some really wonderful items and services were given away – like Botox Treatments to a large bag with “Random Crap” on it (which pretty much defines my pocket book). Remember it is the 1st Wednesday of the month. Don’t miss July. It promises to be a scorcher!\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"23426,23427,23428,23429,23430,23431,23432,23433,23434,23435,23436,23437,23438,23439,23440,23441,23442,23443,23444,23445,23446\"]', 'Shopping and friends at their finest', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shopping-and-friends-at-their-finest', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:12:58', '2015-07-03 13:12:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23425', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23448, 4, '2015-06-18 09:13:37', '2015-06-18 13:13:37', 'After serving eight years in the United States Navy, Ree Williams started her post-military career working for larger corporations, including one of the nation’s largest defense contractors.\r\n\r\n“But I didn’t feel at home there,” she says.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23449\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/R-Williams-1-of-13.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-23449 size-medium\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/R-Williams-1-of-13-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"R Williams (1 of 13)\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Ree Williams[/caption]\r\n\r\nSmall business were a better fit for the Indiana native who relocated to Beaufort a little over a year ago. She now owns The Ree Williams Development Group and specializes in providing entrepreneurs with target-specific business development coaching and growth support and resources. Ree also founded her business called In the Pinc, an online hub that helps women entrepreneurs build their businesses.\r\n\r\n“With In the Pinc, I help women make sense of all their entrepreneurial thoughts and ideas, helping them start, build and grow successful small businesses,” Ree says. “I’ve always been an entrepreneur myself and I understand how important it is for women to shed the fear of falling short.”\r\n\r\nA firm believer that experience is a great teacher, Ree applies her more than 20 years of knowledge acquired through working with small businesses to each client’s specific needs and goals. She loves the risk-taking nature of her clients.\r\n\r\nRee says, “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, thinking I would work in the traditional classroom. But God had different plans for me. While I’m still a teacher, I teach entrepreneurs. Now I know I was born to be a business owner, without a doubt!”\r\n\r\nWith In The Pinc, Ree’s alliterative mission is to embrace, encourage, educate and empower women entrepreneurs, helping them realize their dreams of becoming successful small business owners. Ree developed a variety of successful events through In the Pinc, including The Black Business Women’s Expo, the Nothing But Small Business Fair and the Beat Black Friday Holiday Bazaar, hosted throughout the U.S. She’s currently working on the 2015 Women Entrepreneurs Expo.\r\n\r\nDescribing her personal philosophy when it comes to providing support to small businesses, Ree says, “It’s not enough to know you want something; you have to know what you want and get into action to get what you want! And never spend your time battling babble! Let people talk about you, you just keep telling yourself, ‘I can do this!’”\r\n\r\nRee and her husband Mark have three adult children. Ree is a Barbie collector and loves frogs. Live frogs.\r\n\r\n“No, not to eat,” she laughs. “As pets.”', 'Navy Veteran coaches women entrepreneurs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'navy-veteran-coaches-women-entrepreneurs', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:17:33', '2015-07-03 13:17:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23448', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23451, 4, '2015-06-18 09:19:56', '2015-06-18 13:19:56', 'Beaufort Memorial Hospital has added the first midwife to its OB-GYN team, offering expectant mothers more birthing options. Janna Jones Kersh, a certified nurse midwife, has joined Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists and will be delivering babies alongside board-certified OB-GYNs Drs. Christopher Benson, Gregory Miller, Berniece Redmond and Claude Tolbert.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23452\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-Janna-Jones-Kersh_Non-Labcoat.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23452\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-Janna-Jones-Kersh_Non-Labcoat-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Janna Jones Kersh\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Janna Jones Kersh[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Having a midwife on staff will enhance our practice on several levels,” said Tolbert, who is serving as Jones Kersh’s supervising physician. “We will be able to offer midwifery care to those patients who prefer it, and with her handling routine pregnancies, we can focus on our high-risk patients.”\r\n\r\nAs a nurse midwife, Jones Kersh specializes in providing a safe, individualized childbirth experience for women with low-risk pregnancies. She is trained to take a more holistic approach to the birthing process, intervening only when necessary. Educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery, she also will see patients needing gynecological and primary care services, including contraceptive counseling, family planning, preconception care, gynecological exams, menopausal management and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.\r\n\r\n“It’s a myth that we just care for pregnant women,” Jones Kersh said. “We focus on pregnancy and birth, but we also are trained to treat all the usual gynecological issues.”\r\n\r\nJones Kersh received her B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Georgia in 2012. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Nursing with a major in Nurse-Midwifery this past December at Vanderbilt University.\r\n\r\nHer clinical experience as a graduate student included primary care in rural health facilities, labor and delivery at Vanderbilt University Hospital and the full scope of midwifery care at a Maine OB/GYN clinic. She also was among the first students to participate in a new volunteer doula program at Vanderbilt.\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology Specialists are equipped with the latest screening and diagnostic services, including 3-D and 4-D ultrasound.', 'Janna Jones Kersh hired as first midwife', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'janna-jones-kersh-hired-as-first-midwife', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:22:05', '2015-07-03 13:22:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23451', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23454, 4, '2015-06-18 09:20:44', '2015-06-18 13:20:44', '<strong>Catherine F. Carpenter </strong>\r\n\r\nCatherine F. Carpenter, 65, wife of Ronald A. Carpenter, of Beaufort, SC, died Saturday, June 13th, 2015 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive friends on Thursday, June 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Rotary Community Center, Oscar Frasier Park, 11 Recreation Court, Bluffton, SC. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in Carl Anderson Memorial Chapel at Anderson Funeral Home.\r\n\r\nMrs. Carpenter was born on April 5, 1950 in Kinston, NC. She is the daughter of the late Norman Finnegan and Evelyn Quinn Finnegan.\r\n\r\nShe was a Customer Service Representative for the Town of Bluffton and was the pleasant voice you heard greeting everyone who called with, “It’s a great day in Bluffton” since 2004.\r\n\r\nSurviving in addition to her husband, Ronald; are one son, Adam Carpenter; two daughters, Lara Williams (Wayne) and Kelly Champlin (Brian); four grandchildren, Jonathan, Caleb, Connor and Hannah; one brother, Michael Finnegan and two sisters, Judy Hostrup and Pat Blackwell. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bluffton Self Help Holiday Fund for Children, 39 Sheridan Circle #10, Bluffton, SC 29910 or call (843) 757-8000. Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.', 'Obituary', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'obituary-2', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:28:22', '2015-07-03 13:28:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23454', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23456, 4, '2015-06-18 09:21:31', '2015-06-18 13:21:31', 'By Martha O’Regan\r\n\r\n‘Yea, I know I need to (blank), but I can’t/don’t because (blank)’. ‘Yea, I’m sure I would feel better if I (blank), but (blank) keeps getting in my way.’ We call these limiting beliefs ‘YeaBut’ statements and we all have them. They are the ‘I can’t affords’, ‘there isn’t enough time’, ‘yea, I could do that, but…..’, etc. These limiting beliefs were set up early in life and until we dissolve them, will keep us stuck, contribute to procrastination and self sabotage, and basically stifle our progress in life.\r\n\r\nWhat are your limiting beliefs? If you’re not sure, begin to listen to your thoughts and comments that begin with ‘I can’t, I shouldn’t, and I always do/never have’, etc. With repetition, these type statements become your truth, keeping you stuck in situations that may not serve your highest good. So, if you are working on a specific health, career, relationship, or financial goal that just isn’t lining up with ease, consider asking your family and friends to listen and lovingly kick your ‘yea butt’ when you begin spouting off these limiting statements.\r\n\r\nAs busy ‘being’ humans, we need someone to hold us accountable and keep us on task with our dreams, goals and desires in a kind, non-judgmental, and empowering way. So who is it for you..? your spouse, your children, your best friend, a co-worker? If the answer is “no one” or “myself”, then I ask, how is that working for you? If you answer ‘not so good’, then it might be time to consider having a coach to support you in taking your life to the next level. When I began coaching, there were basically only wellness/health, life and maybe a few career coaches, now there is a coach for everything you can imagine.\r\n\r\nI have the honor to be one of three support coaches in a year- long mastermind program for 24 individuals from around the world who are creating their own coaching business. These individuals have a passion to serve a specific niche which includes such populations as those desiring a yogic lifestyle, same sex couples entering into marriage, veterans and first responders managing PTSD, nurses learning self-care to manage job/life stress, couples wanting to restore/strengthen their relationship, retirees seeking to fulfill their purpose even without a job, parents educating themselves in ways to talk about sex with their children, engineers learning to live and manage their stress from the right brain, you name it, there is a coach for it.\r\n\r\nIt’s often asked ‘what is the difference between coaching and counseling’? Counseling gives us an understanding of how our past has brought us to our present circumstance, allowing us to validate why we feel the way we feel. But, once we have reached that point of understanding, continuing to talk about it can sometimes keep us stuck validating our behavior through our story, and not moving towards anything. Coaches support you in getting from your present life experience to a desired result, by rearranging or dissolving some of your limiting patterns and behaviors that have kept your goals ‘just a nice idea’.\r\n\r\nBecause coaches are not emotionally attached to the outcome, as you are, they can be extremely objective and offer insights that you may be too close to the situation to see. Coaches are trained with a variety of creative solutions to keep you focused on the big picture, while helping you get to the goal quickly and efficiently by cutting through the baggage that can easily slow you down or cloud your judgment. They ask questions, develop action plans, and lovingly kick your ‘yea butt’ when you try to quit, or limit your own ability to live out your dream or purpose on the planet.\r\n\r\nWho do you dream to be? What do you desire to do? Where do you need support? Are you ready for more joy in life? These are the questions a coach will ask, so get your ‘yea butt’ in gear and find yours today. You’ll be so glad you did. Live Awake….Have Fun!\r\n\r\n<em>Martha O’Regan, BEST Life Coach for the Awakened Shift Head, supporting those who are tired of ‘thinking’ their way to health, happiness and success and ready for a Shift of Heart. Contact her at yourbestlifecoach28@gmail.com to discover just how easy it can be to Create Your BEST Life…By Design www.bestlifecoach.net.</em>', 'Who’s kicking your yea but(t)?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-kicking-your-yea-butt', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:21:48', '2015-07-03 13:21:48', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23456', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23458, 4, '2015-06-18 09:23:12', '2015-06-18 13:23:12', 'By Bob Sofaly\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23459\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"198\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC0021.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23459\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC0021-198x300.jpg\" alt=\"Davey Dempsey is the third generation to own and farm Dempsey Farm on St. Helena Island.\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" /></a> Davey Dempsey is the third generation to own and farm Dempsey Farm on St. Helena Island.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIt’s that time of year to get fresh, right from the vine, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, melons and peppers in all sizes and colors. That’s right, Dempsey Farms on St. Helena opened the season on June 7th and according to owner Davey Dempsey, the weather has been perfect for a bumper crop of just about everything.\r\n\r\n“We actually had a spring this year” said the heavily whiskered, barrel chested Dempsey. “Normally we go from winter straight into Hot. In fact, we are still picking strawberries…….in June!” Dempsey said the amount of rain was good and the cool nights helps a lot too, but said if they get any more rain it will be bad for his tomatoes and cantaloupes. “Too much rain takes the sugar right out of the cantaloupes.”\r\n\r\nThe only thing that didn’t go according to plan was the ripening of his tomatoes. “We need another week or so for our ‘maters to get red. But when they turn red, we are going to have a bunch of ‘em.” Dempsey said he plants tomatoes in stages so he has a fresh crop to harvest all through the summer. “We’ll be picking ‘maters until well into August”, he said. “We stay busy.”\r\n\r\nDempsey’s boasts a loyal customer base. “People have been coming here all their lives,” he said. “They come here from all over the state”.\r\n\r\nDebra Floyd and long-time friend Edith Brooks travel every year from Jackson, SC to pick vegetables and fruit. “WE just love it here” Floyd said as she looked over the tomato vines that were taller than she was.\r\n\r\n“People were calling me as early as Memorial Day wondering if we were open yet,” Dempsey said because his big tent wasn’t up. “If you see my U-PICK sign up, we doin’ something. Come on in and see for yourself.”\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Dempsey Farms on St. Helena opens for the season', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dempsey-farms-on-st-helena-opens-for-the-season', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:27:08', '2015-07-03 13:27:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23458', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23466, 4, '2015-06-18 09:28:00', '2015-06-18 13:28:00', 'Beaufort County Library is a recipient of a grant of $16,400 to host the “Big Read” in Beaufort County. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, the “Big Read” broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Managed by Arts Midwest, this initiative offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23468\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"190\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-BIG-READ-Zora-Neale-Hurston-1934-Yale-Collection-of-American-Literature-Beinecke-Rare-Book-and-Manuscript-Library.png\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-23468\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/COMMUNITY-BIG-READ-Zora-Neale-Hurston-1934-Yale-Collection-of-American-Literature-Beinecke-Rare-Book-and-Manuscript-Library.png\" alt=\"Zora Neale Hurston\" width=\"190\" height=\"294\" /></a> Zora Neale Hurston[/caption]\r\n\r\nBeaufort County Library is one of 75 non-profit organizations to receive a grant to host a “Big Read” project between September 2015 and June 2016. The “Big Read” in Beaufort County will focus on <em>Their Eyes Were Watching God</em> by Zora Neale Hurston. This is a 1937 novel and the best known work by African-American writer Zora Neale Hurston. The National Endowment for the Arts website says, “The novel narrates main character Janie Crawford’s “ripening from a vibrant, but voiceless, teenage girl into a woman with her finger on the trigger of her own destiny.” TIME Magazine included the novel in its 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels published since 1923. The “Big Read” activities will take place in January and February, 2016.\r\n\r\nNEA Chair Jane Chu said, “The “Big Read” is a powerful example of how the arts can bring communities together and help us to connect with one another. These 75 organizations, including Beaufort County Library, are creating valuable opportunities for their communities to share wonderful stories and characters and to have meaningful conversations.”\r\n\r\nThe “Big Read” provides communities nationwide with the opportunity to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 37 selections from U.S. and world literature. These 75 selected organizations will receive “Big Read” grants to promote and carry out community-based reading programs and other activities. The NEA has also developed high-quality, free of charge, materials to supplement each title, including reader’s guides, teacher’s guides, and audio programming, all of which are available to the public on www.neabigread.org.', 'Beaufort County Library receives “Big Read” grant', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-library-receives-big-read-grant', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:31:55', '2015-07-03 13:31:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23466', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23471, 4, '2015-06-18 09:39:16', '2015-06-18 13:39:16', '<em>We have something new in store for all our working friends. Whether you are in a corporation, self-employed or working with a non-profit, your friends want to hear about your successes. So do we. Our new section, called Who’s News, will run each week showcasing job changes, promotions and other interesting job related developments that happen in Beaufort. Pictures are welcome and text should be limited to 150 words. Please send your submissions to theislandnews@gmail.com.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Compliance and privacy officer joins Beaufort Memorial </strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23472\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-Regina-Verde-_-Compliance-Officer-e1435930720624.jpg\"><img class=\"wp-image-23472 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-Regina-Verde-_-Compliance-Officer-e1435930720624-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"WHO\'S NEWS - Regina Verde _ Compliance Officer\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Regina Verde[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegina Verde has joined Beaufort Memorial Hospital as compliance and privacy officer. Verde served as an ethics and compliance officer for Conifer Health Solutions in Frisco, Texas, before joining BMH in May. She has also served as executive director of compliance at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, and as compliance and privacy officer for both Hilton Head Regional Healthcare and Georgia Regents Health System in Augusta. Prior to focusing her career in compliance, Verde was nurse manager of the Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgical Unit at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta. She also was an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at Brenau College in Gainesville, Ga., and served as director of educational services and development for Wellstar Health System in Marietta, Ga.\r\n\r\nIn addition to ensuring BMH meets state and federal mandates, Verde is tasked with developing educational programs and the processes necessary to keep the hospital in compliance with new regulations or changes in the law, and oversees the hospital’s HIPAA Privacy Program, which protects the confidentiality and security of patients’ health information. She also is responsible for investigating issues raised by employees, volunteers or medical staff, as well as patient privacy concerns.', 'Who’s News', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:39:58', '2015-07-03 13:39:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23471', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23474, 4, '2015-06-18 09:41:53', '2015-06-18 13:41:53', '[caption id=\"attachment_23475\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-FREE-LIBRARY.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23475\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-FREE-LIBRARY-300x280.jpg\" alt=\"Mark and Terri Stokes at the opening of their Little Free Library exchange stand.\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" /></a> Mark and Terri Stokes at the opening of their Little Free Library exchange stand.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo honor her lifelong interest in reading, Mark Stokes, made his wife Terri, a “Little Free Library” exchange stand for Mother’s Day this past May. Her job was to decorate it and stock it with books. Complete with a shell-covered roof, the free-standing library now houses books for swapping for both adults and children and is located at the edge of their property on Vaux Road in Broad River Bluff.\r\n\r\nBorn into a reading family, Terri is consumed by the idea of sharing her love of reading and making it available to all. When she heard about the “Little Free Library” program, she knew she needed to bring one to Beaufort. Terri is well aware of the staggering statistics that tell the story of South Carolina illiteracy and non-existent opportunities for children to read outside of school. Terri reports there is a Little Free Library in Port Royal and on the Spanish Moss Trail. She hopes others will be inspired to put one in their neighborhoods and into areas where there is a need for access to books.\r\n\r\nHow did it all start? The Little Free Library movement began in 2009 with inspiration from free book exchanges found in coffee shops and public spaces. Early models were built with recycled materials, each unique – with a shared theme of exchanging books and bringing people together for the love of reading. The main idea is “Take a book, leave a book.” As of January 2015, there are over 25,000 registered Little Free Libraries, worldwide.', 'Not too big, not too little, just right!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'not-too-big-not-too-little-just-right', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:42:09', '2015-07-03 13:42:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23474', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23477, 4, '2015-06-18 09:45:25', '2015-06-18 13:45:25', 'On Saturday, July 25th dragons will invade Beaufort for the Annual Dragon Boat Race Day in conjunction with the 60th Beaufort Water Festival! There will be a maximum of 30 teams competing for medals during the day, with each team racing three times. The teams will be provided with a dragon boat, personal floatation devices and paddles.\r\n\r\nDragon boats originated in China more than 2000 years ago. They are about 42-feet in length and weigh roughly 2,000 pounds. The crew consists of 22 members: 20 paddlers two to a seat, a drummer and a steerer.\r\n\r\nSo what makes for a good dragon boat team? Ideally, it is having all 20 paddlers paddling in sync. The paddle speed can range from 70-90 strokes per minute, give or take a bit. Think great aerobic workout. A non-competitive boat will look like an old caterpillar going down the river and won’t move fast at all. But nobody really cares. It is just plain fun.\r\n\r\nTeams can come from anywhere. Neighborhoods, clubs, dog park friends-- any group can all sign up and compete. This is a wonderful team building opportunity within your company and great way to support the local community at the same time.\r\n\r\nDragon Boat Beaufort is an organization helping cancer survivors hit the RESET button on their lives by providing a stimulus for them to take control of their body and mind by leaving “cancer on the dock.” How? They provide cancer survivors with the opportunity to heal and regain physical and psychological strength and wellness through the camaraderie and competition of dragon boat paddling and racing.\r\n\r\nMoney raised at the Dragon Boat Race Day goes to support cancer patients and survivors with needs not covered by usual means. Examples include paying for patients’ gasoline so they can afford to drive to medical treatments, delivering food to recovering cancer patients, paying for nutritional supplements, daycare, medical supplies, dental work and stipends toward medical insurance.\r\n\r\nThe Dragon Boat Beaufort Fund is housed under the prestigious Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, a 501(c) 3 non- profit organization. For additional information contact Dragon Boat Beaufort at 843-473-4477 or email them at info@dragonboatraceday.com.', 'How fast can your team paddle?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-fast-can-your-team-paddle', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:47:13', '2015-07-03 13:47:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23477', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23481, 4, '2015-06-18 09:49:28', '2015-06-18 13:49:28', 'By Danette Vernon\r\n\r\nHave you ever wished you could just quit your job, and run away to the country with your children? You’d plant a garden, and maybe raise a few chickens. Your children would have their own miniature shovels and cute little garden boots. Further, you envision you and your children wandering around in the garden in the early part of the morning, checking on the chickens and pulling rain washed beans off of flower laden shoots. Oh, and the pictures you could send grandma of the kids, and your latest batch of baby chicks! Priceless.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-DAY-CARE-5-Elijah-Moore-painting.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23482\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-DAY-CARE-5-Elijah-Moore-painting-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - DAY CARE 5 Elijah Moore painting\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" /></a>But, it’s not happening. You can’t quit your job, and your kids are in daycare. You might as well throw away those old copies of Mother Earth News—and since when have your kids ever touched a green bean anyways? They hate them.\r\n\r\nOr do they?\r\n\r\nMy name is Danette Vernon, and at my house on several mornings a week, you can hear the sound of children’s laughter, a hose running, and repetitive, yet affable discussions on, “whose turn is it next?” I’m watering the organic garden behind my house—but the children aren’t mine. I run a small private daycare on Lady’s Island.\r\n\r\nThe parents of these children have decided upon an alternative to the standard daycare setting. With the overall “greening” of America, and the bloom of young parents committed to feeding their children organic, parents want continuity. In the 40+ hours a week that their children spend at daycare while they’re at work, some parents want their child to eat just as they do at home—as much organic as possible. But it’s about more than just finding a daycare that offers better food. You can pack your child a lunch if you are that concerned about it.\r\n\r\nIn our world of supervised play dates and iPods, parents are beginning to be stirred by the idea of their children having experiences that are, for the lack of a better word, “real.”\r\n\r\nThis spring the children and I planted seeds, and their parents bought them those “cute little garden boots.” They planted, watered, measured, and then finally a few weeks ago, they tested their crops. They tried green beans. Not everyone liked that first bite, but within minutes, they were sitting together between the rows, pulling off green beans and happily eating them fresh from the garden. The idea of food being free for the taking—outside—astonished them.\r\n\r\nAlong the way, we shoveled and scraped and hammered, following the premises expounded upon by author and patent holder, Gever Tulley. He has taught groups of elementary school age kids in summer camps, since 2005, to build things, and to explore possibilities, activities that became the springboard for his book, “50 Dangerous Things (that you should let your children do).” We operate a bit smaller at Beaufort Babysitting by Serendipity Services. I only keep three children per day, for one thing, and the children are predominantly pre-schoolers. You would still find, however, children feeling competent and affirmed by outside- of- the- box experiences. Four year olds rehearse with bits of wood, and then go on to paint real things, like 6’ flower boxes, or parts of an old bench that we were refurbishing. Two, three, and four year olds have shoveled compost for the garden at my place. On other days they practice watering the worms in our vermicomposting pit, getting the worms moist, but not wet. Children that stay with me for any length of time know where a banana peel goes, the reasons why we put egg shells around our lemon tree, and of course, they have eaten green beans—right out of the garden.\r\n\r\nAnd while the parents that I work for have not been able to quit their jobs, every so often, they take the time to leisurely work their way through a row of vegetables for themselves, munching as they go. And the pictures they have of their children with our baby chicks? Priceless.\r\n\r\nFor more information go to www.childcarebeaufort.weebly.com.', 'The greening of your local daycare', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-greening-of-your-local-daycare', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:51:01', '2015-07-03 13:51:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23481', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23484, 4, '2015-06-18 09:52:30', '2015-06-18 13:52:30', '<em>President of the Friends of Crystal Lake, Peggy Allard, shares her determination to preserve the park</em>\r\n\r\nFirst I was sad now I am angry. However, along with that anger is determination. I am determined that this action, whether deliberate, or a stupid activity that got out of hand, will not stop the progress of this park. Although a setback, it only spurs all the dedicated volunteers and county officials to continue this work so everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of this property. The goal of the Friends of Crystal Lake is to have this 26 acre piece of land provide walking trails, fishing spots, places to sit and relax from daily stresses, and to be able to enjoy the vista of the beautiful lake from our dock. It is this dock that was recently burned down to the water that must be rebuilt.\r\n\r\nFor some things words seem totally inadequate and such is the feeling I get when viewing the burned remains of the dock on Crystal Lake. Why would anyone simply decide to burn down a structure that they were apparently using; it makes no sense. This is our land; we the people of Beaufort County own it. Whoever burned down the dock, was actually destroying something that is essentially theirs. They need to learn to appreciate what they destroyed by putting time and energy back into building this park.\r\n\r\nIt is sad and frustrating that someone has so little regard for the hard work of others, that they just destroy it. But the Friends of Crystal Lake are dedicated and determined. We will complete work on the Lake trails and we will replace the dock and we will find out who did this. And then we can all enjoy this wonderful oasis of tranquility and beauty right in the middle of Lady’s Island.', 'Crystal Lake dock burned down! ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'crystal-lake-dock-burned-down', '', '', '2015-07-03 09:54:34', '2015-07-03 13:54:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23484', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23487, 4, '2015-07-09 18:17:11', '2015-07-09 22:17:11', '<strong>Beaufort Sportfishing &amp; Diving Club to meet  </strong>\r\n\r\nThe July meeting for the BSFDC will be held Thursday, July 9th at the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing club located on Lady’s Island off of Meridian Road. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Daniel Nussbaum of the well-known lure maker Z-Man will present a seminar on his companies well known baits. Everyone is encouraged to bring their note pad. The seminar will be based on year round fishing – winter, spring, summer, and fall with preferred baits based on water temperature and the water clarity and sunlight. Guests are always invited and you do not need a reservation. For additional information, contact Captain Frank Gibson 843-522-2122 or fgibson@islc.net.\r\n\r\n<strong>Solid Waste Manager to be LIBPA speaker  </strong>\r\n\r\nMr. Jim Minor, Beaufort County Solid Waste Manager will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, July 14th meeting of the Lady’s Island Business and Professional Association which will be held at 8 a.m. in the Beaufort Realtor’s Association headquarters located in the Palmetto Business Park (behind BB&amp;T Bank on Lady’s Island Drive). The meeting is open to the public. Mr. Minor has served as the Beaufort County Solid Waste Manager since 2002. In the event of a hurricane or other disaster, he is the County’s manager responsible for clearing and disposal of debris. His present duties include the operation of 12 collection facilities in Beaufort County and planning for handling the future waste stream of Beaufort County. Prior to assuming his present position he was appointed by the Governor to serve as the Berkeley County representative on the Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority which was instrumental in the planning and directing of the reuse of the former Naval Base/Shipyard. Following a 25 year career as a General Foreman and Nuclear Director of the Marine Machine Shop at the Charleston Naval Shipyard he served as the Director of Planning for Charleston Southern University. He has a Master of Business Administration degree from Charleston Southern University.\r\n\r\n<strong>100 Women Who Care to hold meeting   </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort Chapter of 100 Women Who Care will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday evening, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. The one hour meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church Education Building in the basement level of the Fellowship Hall which is located at the corner of North and Church Streets in Beaufort. Currently there are over 140 members, but new members are always welcome. The organization meets four times a year and votes on a charity from three nominations from members. The winning charity receives a check for $100 from each member. So far this year, 100WWC has donated over $26,000 to two local charities. For more information, please visit the Facebook page of 100 Women Who Care Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Youth shooting clinic on July 16th   </strong>\r\n\r\nThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Rocky Creek Sporting Clays is offering a great opportunity for aspiring young hunters of South Carolina to attend a Wing Shooting Clinic July 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in York County. Participants with wing shooting skill levels from beginners to advanced learn how to safely handle and shoot a shotgun. The clinic will introduce all the basic wing shooting skills needed for a successful bird hunt. Target presentations resemble actual field hunting situations. Youth in attendance will have the opportunity to clean, cook, and most importantly sample quail they have prepared. The local game warden will go over basic laws of bird hunting and safety while in the field. We will also have on hand some of the latest gear for bird hunting. There is no charge for the clinic and lunch will be provided. DNR welcomes parents and guardians to stay while their students participate. To register for the clinic, children must be at least 10 years of age and complete a shooting clinic application. If you would like more information or an application to attend, please contact Lt Kim Leverich at Leverichk@dnr.sc.gov or (843) 870-5574.\r\n\r\n<strong>Democratic Club to hold July meeting </strong>\r\n\r\nNorthern Beaufort County Democratic Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday July 16th at the Grand Army Hall, 706 Newcastle Street, at 6:30 p.m. Our Guest Speaker will be Margaret Hammer from Moms Demand Action. The topic is month is “Gun sense for America, and how we can have sensible gun laws and safety in our community and nation.” Please come join us, all are welcome.\r\n\r\n<strong>St. Peter’s Church to have clothing sale</strong><b>  </b>\r\n\r\nSt. Peter’s Catholic Church, 70 Lady’s Island Drive, will be holding its 5th annual clothing sale July 16-18. Hours will be Thursday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (843) 592-0708 for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Annual Turtle Crawl 5K at Fripp Island  </strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s time for the 8th Annual Turtle Crawl at Fripp Island on July 17th at 8:30 a.m. at the Fripp Island Beach Club. A family FUN event, the morning features both a 5K Race as well as a 1 Mile Fun Walk/ Run both starting at 8:30 a.m. Help raise funds and awareness for the Fripp Island Loggerhead Patrol and make the 8th Annual Turtle Crawl the most successful year yet. As always, there will be t-shirts, prizes, food, and fun! $25 entrance fee for both races. Proceeds benefit the Fripp Island Turtle Program, a 501(c) 3 non-profit volunteer nest protection program permitted by the SC DNR and dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles and educating the public about this amazing species. Sign-up today to join the FUN.\r\n\r\n<strong>Integrative Healing Arts Sampler on July 25</strong><b>    </b>\r\n\r\nClinical style delivery of counseling, massage, chiropractic, neuro-emotional, Healing Touch, nutritional, reflexology, and more by licensed volunteer practitioners and team. Event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 705 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC. $10 donation for each 20 minute session. Christian healing prayer and scholarships for services also on-site. Registration starts at 9 and spots are limited but free entry to public to visit. Samplers occur on last Saturday of each month. Sponsored by MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org to raise funds for those who cannot afford holistic mental health and healing arts services. For questions email reneesutton@healthierhealing.com.\r\n<h2><b>Upcoming library events    </b></h2>\r\nTo be held at the <strong>Beaufort Branch Library</strong> at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.\r\n\r\nEvent: <strong>Poison Pen Mystery Book Club\r\n</strong>Date: Monday, August 10 at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\r\nDescription: Enjoy a discussion of mysteries over refreshments. For July, we’re reading <em>The Tourist</em> by Olen Steinhauer.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Milo Weaver has tried to leave his old life of secrets and lies behind by giving up his job as a “tourist” for the CIA—an undercover agent with no home, no identity. Now he’s working a desk at the agency’s New York headquarters. But when the arrest of a long-sought-after assassin sets off an investigation into a colleague, exposing new layers of intrigue in his old cases, he has no choice but to go back undercover and find out who’s been behind it all from the very beginning.</p>\r\nFor more information, contact Ann Cox at (843) 255-6458 or acox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nEvent: <strong>Go Green, Save Green\r\n</strong>Date: Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon\r\nDescription: Discover how ecological choices can be economical ones, too, from energy to household products.  Learn what you can do as an individual to help the planet and your wallet at the same time. For more information, contact Ann Cox at (843) 255-6458 or acox@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nEvent: <strong>One on One Computer Help  </strong><b>\r\n</b>Date: Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please call to confirm availability.\r\nDescription: Need help with computers? Stop by the Beaufort Branch Library on Monday or Thursday evenings; a tech expert will be standing by to assist you with all your technology needs! For more information, contact Stacey Inman at (843)255-6458 or sinman@bcgov.net.\r\n\r\nEvent: <strong>Technology/Resume Open Lab    </strong><b>\r\n</b>Date: Tuesdays in August from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.\r\nDescription: Bring your iPad, tablet, Smartphone, or laptop in for assistance. Need help tweaking your resume? Drop in for one-on-one assistance. A librarian will be standing by to assist you.\r\n\r\n<em>For information on any of the programs, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or call (843) 255-6456.</em>', 'What To Do the week of July 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-9th-17th', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:37:41', '2015-07-09 22:37:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23487', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23491, 4, '2015-07-09 18:22:20', '2015-07-09 22:22:20', '<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-buddy.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23492\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-buddy-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - buddy\" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Buddy is a loyal dog who desires attention and loves spending time outdoors. Active and playful, he would be a great walking or running partner. He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on his vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Jonesy-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23493\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Jonesy-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Jonesy (2)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jonesy is a beautiful girl who loves to spend her time laying in the sun. A little shy at first, but will come out of her shell to play! She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Monday - Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</em></p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-8', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:22:20', '2015-07-09 22:22:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23491', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23495, 4, '2015-07-09 18:22:51', '2015-07-09 22:22:51', 'TripsWithPets.com has launched a new and enhanced comprehensive directory which allows pet parents to find pet friendly attractions, restaurants, beaches and other pet friendly things to do in the United States and Canada.\r\n\r\nThe new directory allows pet parents to not only use the site to plan extended trips, but to find pet friendly things to do right around the corner. Looking to head out on a day excursion? Find everything from pet friendly wineries to places to pan for gold with your pooch. Just enough time for a quick outing? Find a pet friendly restaurant or a dog friendly beach in an instant. Kim Salerno, the President and Founder of Trips with Pets, Inc., is excited about how the launch of the new directory will make traveling with pets easier.\r\n\r\nMany unexpected venues will allow or even cater to pets but people do not know to ask. TripsWithPets.com has done the research and asked the questions for pet parents to create this new feature, which will educate people of their options and reduce the time and hassle of sniffing out new pet friendly places to explore! To find out more, visit www.tripswithpets.com.', 'Pet friendly attractions for your vacation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pet-friendly-attractions-for-your-vacation', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:22:51', '2015-07-09 22:22:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23495', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23497, 4, '2015-07-09 18:26:11', '2015-07-09 22:26:11', 'By Dr. Parker T. Barker\r\n\r\nAnd you wonder why dogs smell the butts of other dogs. Have you ever gotten an up-close personal whiff of a friend who had too much garlic at lunch and is currently reeking of it? Same thing can happen to dogs. We need a little help to keep our mouths “minty fresh” as they say on TV. Seriously, no dog should have bad breath. But sometimes it isn’t just because we’ve been chewing on something in the yard that is yucky. Sometimes it means we are sick. Here are some things to look for that will let you know if you go for the tooth brush or for the Vet.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hints that your dog is having mouth problems is if they suddenly become a chewer of all things with texture. Like a toddler, dogs will want to rub their gums or teeth if they hurt and chewing is a great way to do it. Other things that should make you consider your dog’s teeth might be causing a problem:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-dog-220430.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23498\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-dog-220430-300x292.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - dog-220430\" width=\"300\" height=\"292\" /></a>1. Foul odor coming from your dog’s mouth\r\n2. Red or swollen gums\r\n3. Bleeding gums\r\n4. Sudden change in eating or chewing habits\r\n5. Pawing at the face or mouth\r\n6. Compulsive nose licking</p>\r\nIf you notice any of the things above, please take ol’ Fido to the Vet as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nAlso, if your dogs breath suddenly has an unusual smell it might be time to see your Veterinarian. The smell might indicate a more severe problem than just teeth. For example:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Unusually sweet or fruity breath could indicate diabetes, particularly if your dog has been drinking and urinating more frequently than usual.\r\n• Breath that smells like urine can be a sign of kidney disease.\r\n• An unusually foul odor accompanied by vomiting, lack of appetite, and yellow-tinged corneas or gums could signal a liver problem.</p>\r\nSo now you have ruled out really serious problems, what do you do?\r\n\r\nIf plaque is the culprit, your dog might require a professional cleaning. If it’s an issue of diet, you might have to change your dog’s regular food. If the cause is gastrointestinal or an abnormality in your dog’s liver, kidneys, or lungs, please consult your Vet about steps you should take.\r\n\r\n<strong>What steps should I be taking to keep my dog from getting dental problems?</strong>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Feed your dog a high-quality, easy-to-digest food.\r\n• Brush your dog’s teeth frequently —every day is ideal. (Please be sure to use toothpaste formulated for dogs as human toothpaste can upset a canine’s stomach.)\r\n• Provide hard, safe chew toys that allow your dog’s teeth to be cleaned by the natural process of chewing.\r\n• Give your dog well-researched treats formulated to improve breath.</p>\r\n<strong>OK, I’ve decided to brush my dog’s teeth. What do I do now?</strong>\r\n\r\nBrushing your dog’s teeth isn’t the easiest of tasks to accomplish. Ideally, you started when they were just a pup so that seeing a brush coming towards them doesn’t cause panic. But the reality is that few dogs get their teeth brushed when they are old or when they were young.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">1. Try to brush at the same time every day or every week.\r\n2. The best time for brushing is after walking and feeding but right before bed, when your dog may be most relaxed.\r\n3. Inspect your dog’s mouth before brushing. Make sure the gums are pink and not bleeding, and look for broken or chipped teeth. If you spot any of these signs, take your dog to the Vet for a checkup.\r\n4. Introduce the taste of toothpaste to your dog before you brush. The best way to do this is by applying a small amount of toothpaste to your index finger and allowing your dog to smell and taste it. Did you know canine toothpaste comes in flavors? Chicken is my personal favorite.\r\n5. After your dog has sniffed the toothpaste and is used to its taste, apply more toothpaste to your index finger and carefully touch the gums, so your dog gets used to the feeling.\r\n6. Remember; do not attempt to wipe all of the teeth in the first or second brushing.\r\n7. After you have introduced cleaning and toothpaste to your dog, it’s time to introduce the toothbrush.</p>\r\nExperts say take it slowly. This is like training a dog to do a new trick. You need to make it stressless and fun for your pooch and do it often so they remember.\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Apply a small amount of toothpaste to the toothbrush.\r\n• Let the dog lick it off.\r\n• Start by brushing one tooth with a gentle back and forth motion.\r\n• Gradually increase the number of teeth brushed by one tooth per day.</p>\r\nSo that’s it folks. You really do need to clean your dog’s teeth even if they don’t smell like the inside of a garbage can. Bad breath in dogs can be managed, but like all things it will take some effort on your part and some good tasting tooth paste!\r\n\r\n<em>Dr. Parker T. Barker received his doctorate in Squirrel Chasing and Hoovering from the University of Hartford, CT Rescue Center. </em>', 'Does your dog suffer from Howlitosis?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'does-your-dog-suffer-from-howlitosis', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:26:43', '2015-07-09 22:26:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23497', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23501, 4, '2015-07-09 18:30:33', '2015-07-09 22:30:33', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/GARDENING.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23502\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/GARDENING-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"GARDENING\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>By Susan Stone\r\n\r\nJuly is the month we continue weeding, fertilizing roses and other annuals. We are literally enjoying the fruits of our labor and grateful for the frequent rains. Being at mid-season, there is not much to plant other than pumpkins seeds.\r\n\r\nSo this month, let us take a look at our obsession with green lawns and perfect gardens. According to Bill Chameides, former dean of Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment, we dump over 3,000,000 tons of inorganic fertilizer and 30,000 tons of pesticides on residential lawns and gardens every year. These synthetic chemicals are not only killing bees, aquatic animals and domestic animals, it’s killing us. We carry these poisons back in the house on our feet and paws; contaminating our living space. The runoff in to local water supplies means it’s in our drinking water right now. The problem is so simple to solve, you can begin right away. Stop using them.\r\n\r\nIt is really that simple. Just stop! There are so many alternatives available that there is no reason to keep poisoning the planet. If you have a landscape service, ask them what they are using. If they won’t go green, find someone else. If they want to charge you extra to use non-toxic products, find someone else. The cost of going organic will save you not cost you. The ingredients for organic products are pennies on the dollar compared to synthetic chemicals.\r\n\r\n“Out of the 30 most commonly used lawn pesticides; 19 have studies that point toward carcinogens, 13 are linked to birth defects, 21 with reproductive effects, 15 with neurotoxicity, 26 with liver or kidney damage, 27 are sensitizers and 11 have the potential to disrupt the endocrine (hormonal) system.” Quoted from www.beyondpesticides.org\r\n\r\nI have worked in this industry for over 30 years. Back in 1997 an employer sent me to school to be certified as a spray tech and licensed to store the chemicals. I did complete the training, but refused the certificate because I learned enough to know I would never use them again. And so began my practice of sustainable gardening.\r\n\r\nChanging your products doesn’t mean you give up a green lawn or beautiful garden. You can have both and help the planet at the same time.\r\n\r\n<em>Please send your gardening wisdom and questions to Susan at  susan@outdoorarchitecture.com. If you are asking about a particular disease or pest; please include a photo if possible.</em>', 'It is time to go green with your lawn & garden', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'it-is-time-to-go-green-with-your-lawn-garden', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:30:33', '2015-07-09 22:30:33', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23501', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23504, 4, '2015-07-09 18:34:53', '2015-07-09 22:34:53', 'By Celia Strong\r\n\r\nOh, boy! Aggressive aren’t we? But, with good reason. Reason being more than another good wine this week. We are all working really hard lately at breaking down some of our own personal wine barriers and hurdles. And, we’re doing really well. Like last week’s excellent Chilean Cabernet in a three liter box. Never thought we’d see that! So, come along for our trip and our lesson, and we’ll all see what we can and can’t this week.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-09-at-6.31.56-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23505\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-09-at-6.31.56-PM-175x300.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-07-09 at 6.31.56 PM\" width=\"175\" height=\"300\" /></a>To begin, we are going to Oregon. Oregon came into the wine business much later than California did. The first wineries there date to the 1840’s, although commercial production didn’t begin until the 1960’s. Today there are almost 400 wineries that produce about two million cases a year. Once the first wineries were started in the nineteenth century, growers dabbled with vinifera grapes, but table fruits were more popular for a long time. In 1979, Eyrie Vineyards from Dundee, Oregon, entered a bottle of their 1975 Pinot Noir in the Wine Olympics. That bottle was rated among the top Pinot Noirs in the world. This international recognition put Oregon firmly into the wine business.\r\n\r\nToday, Pinot Noir is still, by far, their most important variety. Pinot Gris is second, with about a quarter of the vineyard plantings of Pinot Noir, followed by Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, and other varieties. There are plenty of Oregon AVAs, several that even overlap into Washington. We have covered them before, but I think we can skip them this week. Only because our wine has a “generic” Oregon appellation. Weather in Oregon includes a lot of cloudy and rainy days. About nine months’ worth. The western third of the state is much wetter than the eastern. In areas like the Willamette Valley, their biggest wine AVA, winters are milder and summers are hot and relatively dry. Good grape growing conditions.\r\n\r\nUnderwood is our winery this week. Part of the Union Wine Company. In 2001, Ryan Harms moved to Oregon. He worked for some of the great Oregon wineries, but ended up not being happy with the higher prices that many Oregon wines sold for. So, he decided he could make quality wines that were more affordable. At the end of the day, wine is just a beverage. Part of a meal, often, but it becomes a great thing when it brings families and friends together. Wine buying should not be hard either. With this type of thinking, Underwood came up with a phenomenal idea. Wine in cans. Because they can! Because this way people, meaning us, can get and drink good wines without a lot of fuss. The hardest part is getting beyond the idea. But we’re beyond boxes after last week and this is the obvious next step.\r\n\r\nUnderwood is not the first company to offer cans of wines. Other United States wineries have made sparkling wines in cans. (One of them, we have sold here for many years.) Underwood is the first still wine in a can. So, here they are. Metal cans with a special spray on lining inside so that the taste of the wine is exactly the same as when it’s from a bottle. Each can is 375 milliliters, exactly half of a bottle. That means two full size glasses in each can. And for exactly half the price of the full bottle. (Underwood Pinot Noir is $11.99 a bottle. The can of the same exact wine is $5.99. So, really you save a penny by buying two cans. Plus, you get to have the fun of having the can.) At Underwood, they say the wine will age better in the cans - no light at all hits it - and the aluminum cans can be recycled more easily than the bottles. Plus, how cool is it to sip wine at the beach that looks like you’re drinking a soda? Cans are easier to carry and to dispose of. Cans are also definitely easier to open. And, yes, they can be six-packed, just like beer. And cans travel well!\r\n\r\nSo, Underwood Pinot Gris is sourced from vineyards across the state. From hillside and valley floor growers. It is clean and crisp with great acidity and lingering flavors of lemons, apples and pears. And a tiny hint of flowers. It a lighter body style white, perfect for the months of hot weather we can still expect.\r\n\r\nThe Underwood Pinot Noir also is made from grapes from across the state. By blending as many sources as they do, this wine has pieces and parts of all the great Pinot styles that come from Oregon. Including the rich juicy textures of Oregon Pinot. It has dark cherry, blackberry, cola and mild earth tones. A really spectacular wine for the price.\r\n\r\nSo, here we have two flavors of portable and very potable wine. For a ridiculously low price. (Think of it this way - what would you pay for two glasses in a restaurant?) And the fun of taking them anywhere, anytime. So, yes! I can if I want to. And so can you. Enjoy.\r\n\r\n<em>Celia Strong works at Bill’s Liquor &amp; Fine Wines on Lady’s Island.</em>', 'I can, I can if I want!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'i-can-i-can-if-i-want', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:34:53', '2015-07-09 22:34:53', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23504', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23508, 4, '2015-07-09 18:36:29', '2015-07-09 22:36:29', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-BHSWrestlingTeam-e1436481372202.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23509\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-BHSWrestlingTeam-e1436481372202-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - BHSWrestlingTeam\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" /></a>The Beaufort High School wrestling team, the 2015 Region 8-AAA and Lower State champions, placed first out of 14 high schools at the 2015 Newberry College Wrestling Camp with a dual record of 13-1. BHS wrestlers Connor Gruel, Tramon Jenkins, Tramone Jenkins, Kamren Spann, and Will Spann were selected to compete in an all-star tournament by the Newberry College coaching staff. Tramon Jenkins, Tramone Jenkins and Will Spann won their duals in the individual tournament.', 'BHS wrestling shines', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-wrestling-shines', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:36:29', '2015-07-09 22:36:29', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23508', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23511, 4, '2015-07-09 18:38:19', '2015-07-09 22:38:19', '<b>BA Back to School Kickball Tournament</b>\r\n\r\nBeaufort Academy will hold it’s Back to School Kick-Off Kickball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. Everyone attending the kickball tournament will need to meet at the BA football field. All proceeds from the kickball tournament will benefit Beaufort Academy Blue &amp; White Club.\r\n\r\n<b>Battery Creek High School Class of 2016 </b>\r\n\r\nRising seniors at Battery Creek High School will have Senior Portraits taken July 27th and July 28th by appointment only. Members of the Class of 2016 should call Lifetouch Photographers at 843-851-0009 or 843-851-8700 if an appointment card is not received by July 17th.To register or for more information, contact Andy at hinsonca@usmc-mccs.org, or Steve at sgiammona@bmhsc.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Scholarship winners given royal treatment</b>\r\n\r\nAlpha Delta Kappa, a sorority of women educators, awarded $3000 in scholarships at their annual end-of-year luncheon held at The Tavern at Royal Pines. Courtney Rhett Baynes, a senior at USCB majoring in Early Childhood Education, received the ADK Scholarship, which is awarded to an undergraduate USCB education student. Jordan Plair, a teacher at Beaufort High School, received The Ruth Droge Memorial Scholarship, which is given to an educator teaching and residing in Beaufort County who is pursuing a post-graduate degree in education. Each scholarship winner received $1500 paid directly to their respective universities.', 'School Notes for the week of July 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'school-notes-for-the-week-of-july-9th-15th', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:01', '2018-07-12 14:59:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23511', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23514, 4, '2015-07-09 19:42:35', '2015-07-09 23:42:35', '[caption id=\"attachment_23516\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"221\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-Dataw-dAwgs-in-2015-e1436481640470.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23516\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-Dataw-dAwgs-in-2015-e1436481640470-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dataw dAWGS in 2015 at their reunion.\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" /></a> Dataw dAWGS in 2015 at their reunion.[/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23517\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-Dataw-dAwgs-in-2005_cmyk-e1436485539290.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23517\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-Dataw-dAwgs-in-2005_cmyk-e1436485539290-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Dataw dAWGS in 2005.\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" /></a> Dataw dAWGS in 2005.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen the last ball skittered over the net, Dataw fans erupted in cheers and shouts of “We love you, Dataw Boys!” Our 6.0 Senior Men had won a National Doubles Tennis Championship in Kansas City! That was back in 2005. More than 30 family members and friends traveled to the Midwest to see their beloved dAWGS compete. Earlier this month, ten years to the day, the Little dAWGS gathered for a reunion dinner at the home of Jim and Beth McCornock to reminisce, laugh, and tell stories of that memorable weekend!\r\n\r\nThe road to Kansas City was a tough one, with Dataw successfully defeating more than a dozen local teams in the Hilton Head League. From there it was on to States, Regionals in Birmingham, AL, and finally the National competition.\r\n\r\nAlthough John Putz has moved to Florida, the remaining players: Captain Bob Wishart, Co Captain Terry Lurtz, Shep Raskind, Jim McCornock, Gabe Nagy, Norm George, Lou Laiken, Jim Marks, and Roy Crocker still live on Dataw and play tennis regularly. While gathering on the front steps to take a reunion photo, they declared that the very best part was the camaraderie and enduring friendships.', 'Dataw dAWGS gather for 10 year reunion dinner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dataw-dawgs-gather-for-10-year-reunion-dinner', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:49:34', '2015-07-09 23:49:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23514', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23518, 4, '2015-07-09 18:42:07', '2015-07-09 22:42:07', 'Beaufort County students Marcus Cook, Hannah Hansen, Dominic Monti and Haley Smith were among fifty-three high school rising juniors and seniors from across South Carolina who participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) 2015 Youth Leadership Conference in Newberry, SC.\r\n\r\nThe conference, held on the Campus of Newberry College June 14-17, allowed students to gain valuable leadership skills, a better understanding of SC agriculture, and of Clemson University, one of the state’s land grant universities.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23519\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-Beaufort_YLC-2015.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23519\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-Beaufort_YLC-2015-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort County students (from left to right) Marcus Cook, Hannah Hansen, Dominic Monti and Haley Smith attended the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Youth Leadership Conference.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Beaufort County students (from left to right) Marcus Cook, Hannah Hansen, Dominic Monti and Haley Smith attended the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Youth Leadership Conference.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“Our Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the SCFB Women’s Leadership program, allows students to explore opportunities within agriculture while developing their skills to be leaders in the industry,” SCFB Ag Literacy Director, Vonne Knight, said.\r\n\r\nIn addition to emphasizing the understanding of agriculture, the conference also featured a number of workshops focused on leadership and teamwork. The conference operates on a two-year curriculum cycle where students learn about agricultural marketing and promotion one year and about government relations and agricultural advocacy the next. This year’s conference focused on marketing commodities in South Carolina.\r\n\r\nStudents were addressed by industry professionals on leadership, team building and goal setting. Kirby Player, director of college relations for Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, introduced the conference by energizing the students and showing them what the agriculture industry has to offer for students. Director of organizational training and leadership development for SCFB, Jessica Cabrera, engaged participants in leadership activities essential for students to develop personally and professionally.\r\n\r\nParticipants heard from commodity experts on turkeys, honey bees, peanuts and collards. The commodity experts included Fairfield County turkey farmer William Coleman, Clemson bee specialist Jennifer Tsuruda, Calhoun County peanut farmer Russell Ott, and Lexington County collard grower Charles Wingard. After learning about their commodities, the students then participated in “Shark Tank” type of competition where they designed a mock project around an agribusiness plan on one of those four commodities and presented in front of a panel of “investors.”\r\n\r\nThis year’s winning team was the turkeys. Judges said their presentation was well thought out and put together and very deserving of the winning title. The team members were Hannah Hansen of Beaufort County, Jacob Taylor of Lexington County, Claire Manuel of Allendale County, Emily Burris of Anderson County, Harrison Tucker of Cherokee County, Julia Smoak of Dorchester County, Briley Lawrimore of Georgetown County, Luke Newton of Greenwood County, Reid Phipps of Horry County, James Hilton of Lexington County, and Mac Werts of Newberry County. The team’s two-fold plan was to clean turkey houses and haul off the waste for a fee. They would then turn the litter into fertilizer and sell it for a profit.\r\n\r\n“South Carolina’s agricultural industry is a vital part of the state’s economy,” SCFB President David Winkles said. “We advocate so our kids and grandkids can farm long after we are gone. Educating our youth on opportunities available to them within the agriculture industry is the first step in involving students so they can have a lasting voice in today’s issues.”', 'Four local students learn leadership and agriculture at SC Farm Bureau Conference', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'four-local-students-learn-leadership-and-agriculture-at-sc-farm-bureau-conference', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:01', '2018-07-12 14:59:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23518', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23522, 4, '2015-07-09 18:44:04', '2015-07-09 22:44:04', '<strong>Thank you, Beaufort!</strong>\r\n\r\nWe recently offered two showings of the award winning documentary film “Bag It” to bring public awareness to the ubiquitous presence of single use plastics, such as bags and water bottles, and their effect on our environment. A special thank you goes to the Beaufort Plaza Cinema and the Technical College of the Lowcountry who both provided their space free to the public. Bi-Lo and Publix each donated reusable bags to distribute to the audiences. Even the grocery stores see the advantage of using your own bags rather than plastic! We thank you!\r\n\r\nFinally, we are sincerely grateful for the many participants who came because they want to do something about this insidious problem. After viewing this dynamic film they realize that OUR conveniences become the degradation of our oceans, marine life, and environment.\r\n\r\nWe are open to further showings as well as your feedback; we know there is more we can do!\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 330px;\">Sincerely,\r\nBonnie Wright &amp; Denise Parsick</p>\r\n<em>The Island News encourages all our readers to share their thoughts, reactions, and concerns with us about what we publish or the larger world around us and we will share the appropriate ones with you.          </em><em>– Molly Ingram, Editor</em>', 'Letter to the Editor', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'letter-to-the-editor-16', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:44:04', '2015-07-09 22:44:04', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23522', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23524, 4, '2015-07-09 18:47:55', '2015-07-09 22:47:55', '[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"23525,23526,23527,23528,23529\"]\r\n\r\nBy Molly Ingram\r\n\r\nThe editorial staff of The Island News spent seven hours driving around Beaufort proper over last weekend in search of the best patriotically decorated homes to share with our readers. We drove up and down The Point, all around the Historic District, Pigeon Point, all the streets behind Bay Street up to Ribaut Road, the Mint Point area, Picket Fences, Mossy Oaks, and lots of undefined areas of houses.\r\n\r\nWhat we found made us head to the nearest bar. Less than 5% of houses were displaying the American Flag. Granted that was based on me doing the counting but it was hard to find a flag. If anything, the 5% is on the high side.\r\n\r\nOne house and one business displayed the American Flag with the State of South Carolina Flag. One! Beaufort is an historic town, or at least that’s what people tell us. A town that should be incredibly proud of its American heritage. But we sure didn’t show it this past 4th of July weekend.\r\n\r\nOn the good side, we did find one house that took decorating to a new level. The Taub House which is the 4th oldest house in Beaufort and is located on New Street in the Historic District. This was a house that wanted the world to know it got 100% behind the red, white and blue. Now, do we expect every house to look like the Taub House? Certainly not. We found two blocks where the residents all put in some effort and most all of the houses displayed both flags and bunting. And it looked great and made you feel proud. So thanks to all of the families who did manage to wave the flag so to speak and if we missed your house, let us know and we’ll make sure it is on our list of must-see for next year. In 2016, I’m advocating for a parade too!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Beaufort, where was your red, white and blue?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-where-was-your-red-white-and-blue', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:47:55', '2015-07-09 22:47:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23524', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23531, 4, '2015-07-09 18:49:16', '2015-07-09 22:49:16', 'By Lee Scott\r\n\r\nLast week I went for a walk on the beach with some girlfriends. There were five of us and we had decided to wear our bathing suits under our shorts and t-shirts just in case we wanted to go in for a swim. As we neared the end of our walk, three of the women stripped down to their bathing suits and started to run just like little kids into the pounding waves. At first I was not sure if I was going to swim. I did not bring a towel or a hair brush for afterwards. But as I was watched the women run into the waves, I decided to go for it. Who really cared about how we looked. We were just having fun. I ran into the ocean and joined my friends. As the waves came crashing into us we were howling and laughing like teenagers.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VOICES-LEE.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23532\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VOICES-LEE-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"VOICES - LEE\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>I had forgotten how much fun it was to be playing in the ocean. As I have grown older, I have spent more time looking at the ocean than playing in it. With the current shark attacks along the east coast, everyone is being much more cautious about the beach. It makes you more vigilant. But there still seems to be a draw for people to return to the ocean each year. Maybe there is something in our DNA that makes us want to walk a sandy beach and play in the salty water.\r\n\r\nWhile we played in the waves that morning, I watched as people started to fill the beach. Couples were walking their young children and picking up shells and dog owners were walking their dogs. One black Lab looked overjoyed. He would chase the waves back and forth and then go after his ball in the sandy water. I stood watching him once and got knocked down by a huge wave crashing over me.\r\n\r\nAs we grabbed our shirts and t-shirts and headed back to the car, I realized that living within ten miles from the ocean means I can do this all the time. The salt water dried on our bodies and our hair was stiff by the time we got back to our neighborhood. But as I said goodbye to each of the women, I felt a reconnection to my youth. Amazing what a swim in the ocean can do for you. Just be careful!\r\n\r\n<em>Lee Scott, a writer and recent retiree, shares her everyday observations about life after career.  A former commercial banker responsible for helping her clients to reach their business objectives, Lee now translates those analytical skills to her writings. She recently moved to St. Helena Island with her husband and two cocker spaniels. She enjoys boating, traveling and reading. </em>', 'Surfing with the girls', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'surfing-with-the-girls', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:49:41', '2015-07-09 22:49:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23531', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23535, 4, '2015-07-09 18:52:38', '2015-07-09 22:52:38', '<h3><em>The Rauch Report - </em>By Bill Rauch</h3>\r\nAs our local governments gaze afar, dreaming of businesses they could attract to the Beaufort area, their economic development efforts neglect the elephant that is already in the room – and growing: the U.S. Department of Defense.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VOICES-PARRIS-ISLAND.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23536\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/VOICES-PARRIS-ISLAND-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"VOICES - PARRIS ISLAND\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Beaufort’s businesses are getting the back end business, but — despite their proximity to the work — very little of the front end of the government spending on Beaufort’s bases, an analysis of government documents shows.\r\n\r\nOf the $2.29 billion the state’s military facilities spend in South Carolina, $173 million or just 6.3 percent is spent with contractors in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, Moore School of Business Research Economist Joseph C. Von Nessen said last week. Yet three of the state’s ten military facilities are located in Beaufort County.\r\n\r\nThis is not the way it always was. As we celebrate Parris Island’s 100th anniversary, it is an appropriate time to recall that Beaufort and Port Royal were once “company towns” for the Air Station and Parris Island. But a look at the data indicates the Charleston area, especially Summerville, is now the military contracting epicenter of South Carolina.\r\n\r\nThere are some exceptions. Neal’s Construction on Robert Smalls Parkway, described in government documents as a small business with 7 employees, booked about $7 million in federal contracts in Fiscal Years ’14 and ’15. The contracts were mostly sole-sourced for constructing a building for the Recruit Depot at Parris Island. Vetronics in Hilton Head shows up in government documents as getting about $1.5 million in subcontracted government work in FY’14 and FY’15, mostly in the area of manufacturing electronic components for armored vehicles.\r\n\r\nAfter those two Beaufort County businesses, according to the government’s documents, come a smattering of smaller expenditures at Grayco, Mitchell Brothers Construction, and J.D Inc. of Hilton Head, a small business operated out of Beaufort that supplied the Department of Defense with about $47,000 worth of paint in the last two fiscal years. Rick McElveen of Lady’s Island built the government a boat for $16,000 the government’s public documents also indicate.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile last year, for example, the Navy announced that it would spend $240 million over the next three years to build a new F-35B hangar facility at the Air Station. As a part of that announcement the Navy listed the five contracting firms it had selected to share the responsibility for constructing the facility. None of the five are from the Lowcountry. The job is going on now and the construction trucks are lined up at daybreak out on Hwy. 21. But little of the hanger construction sub-contracted work is being done by Beaufort County-based firms either, according to Joe Rozier in the Marine Corps Office of Small Business Programs. “The subs are from all over,” he says. “Green Pond, North Charleston, Goose Creek, and as far away as Milwaukee. A few are from Beaufort.”\r\n\r\nEarlier this year Dr. Von Nessen produced a report entitled, “The Economic Impact of South Carolina’s Military Community.” The report concludes that The Air Station, Parris Island and the Naval Hospital contribute $1.498 billion to the Beaufort and Jasper County economies. This contribution, the report says, is in the form of back end spending: the retail sales and services purchased by the active duty and civilian employees who work at the three facilities.\r\n\r\nThe report also says there are “more than 600 military contractors” in South Carolina. However it gives scant notice to the value of the military contracts held by Beaufort and Jasper County firms.\r\n\r\nPerceiving the lost opportunity of getting the front end work, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce this past April hosted its first-ever “Procurement Workshop.” The event brought the Chamber’s members into contact with representatives of the military facilities, the municipalities, the county and the school district who buy the goods the various government offices need. The workshop was “to help our members come to understand the process,” Chamber spokesman Jaime Dailey-Vergara explained last week.\r\n\r\nAs we watch our elected officials go on field trips and return starry-eyed about the riches elsewhere, and wringing their hands about the lack of opportunities there are here to keep Beaufort’s best and brightest from going to Charleston or Atlanta or Charlotte to find good work, we wonder do they not see the elephant in the room? Those whose families have been in Beaufort for generations, did their elders not tell them of the “company town” days?\r\n\r\nThere’s an ideology attendant to economic development at the local level. Conservatives are more likely to view it as a Chamber of Commerce function. Liberals are more likely to see economic development as a government responsibility. But since the group we have in place at the moment wants to get the government into it, they would do well not to ignore the present and prospective needs that exist at the local bases, and use their efforts to help local businesses get matched up with those opportunities.\r\n\r\nLet Silicon Valley be Silicon Valley. Let’s start by wresting our old “company town” title back from Summerville.\r\n<h2></h2>\r\n<h2><strong>How to apply for a military contract</strong></h2>\r\nThe opportunities come in all shapes and sizes… from being a music director to printing t-shirts and note pads to building and maintaining buildings and boats.\r\n\r\n“The 5 P’s,” according to Anthony Skinner, deputy director of the Regional Contracting Office based at Parris Island, are the basis for a successful bid: “profile, proposal, past performance, price and perseverance.”\r\n\r\nGo to this website, www.fbo.gov , where you will find the list the government contracts over $25,000 that are currently up for bid at Parris Island and the Air Station. To access the Parris Island information, enter M00263 into the keyword box. For solicitation opportunities at MCAS-Beaufort enter M60169.\r\n\r\nThose seeing an opportunity for their business to obtain a military contract must register before bidding. To register, go to www.sam.gov. Registrants will be asked to classify the services their business can provide in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System. There are also advantages given in the form of set asides to women-owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses, hub-zone small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses. Registered businesses may bid on contracts, and they may also be contacted by procurement officers or contractors -- both of whom have access to the lists -- who are looking for qualified contractors and sub-contractors.\r\n\r\nFinally, bidders must also register at www.wawf.eb.mil. This is the site contractors use to submit invoices and receive payments.\r\n\r\nContracting opportunities valued at less than $25,000 at Parris Island are posted on the “bid board” at the Regional Contracting Office board on Parris Island. They are not posted online. Procurement opportunities valued at less than $25,000 at MCAS-Beaufort are posted at http://www.mcieast.marines.mil/StaffOffices/Contracting/DeterminationandFindings.aspx.\r\n\r\nIf the provisions of the contract require contractors to do work within the gates of Parris Island or the Air Station, successful bidders will want to check the backgrounds of their employees ahead of time as the Marine Corps facilities use The National Criminal Investigative Service to screen any individual doing work on the bases. “Anyone on the Terrorist Watch List, of uncertain immigration or citizenship status, who is the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant, who has previously submitted false or fraudulent information on an federal employment application, who has been previously barred from coming on a US military base, who is on prisoner release or parole, who is a registered sex offender, or who has in the past 5 years been convicted of a felony or drug-related crime will not be given access to the facility.”\r\n\r\nFor a look at what government contracts have been executed, for how much and who go the job, go to www.usaspending.gov.\r\n\r\nEfforts to gain similar procurement information from public affairs at the Naval Hospital were unsuccessful.\r\n\r\n<em>A reporter, publisher, ghostwriter and author, Bill Rauch was the mayor of Beaufort from 1999-2008. Bill can be reached at TheRauchReport@gmail.com.</em>', 'Local firms receive relatively few military contracts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-firms-receive-relatively-few-military-contracts', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:53:49', '2015-07-09 22:53:49', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23535', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23541, 4, '2015-07-09 18:55:38', '2015-07-09 22:55:38', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ART-THRASHER.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23542\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ART-THRASHER-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ART - THRASHER\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>The old idiom of “One person’s trash is another’s treasure,” has never been more accurate and now you might win an iPad Mini 3 to boot.  Be a creative, turn your trash and litter into a “Trashter Piece.” Take everyday trash and litter such as plastic bottles, potato chip bags, pieces of metal, rubber tires, food cans, boots, plates, aluminum and make them into a memorable piece of art. Even better, comb the beaches and marshes for litter and turn that into great art. (Food by-products and/or animal parts cannot be used.)\r\n\r\nName your Trashter Piece: if you are using fishing lines and old hooks found on the shoreline - “Hook, Line &amp; Sinker”; found lots of cigarette butts - “No Butts About It”; found random pieces of metal - “Hot &amp; Bothered” and so forth. Think outside the box for an eye-catching title. The art category is “Wildlife Inspired.”\r\n\r\nThere are three categories for art submission: grades K - 6, grades 7 - 12, adults.\r\n\r\nThe entry deadline is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 with the art selection conducted during February 2016. All prizes will be awarded on March 18, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Palmetto Sportsman Classic at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Get complete contest rules and an application at www.dnr.sc.gov/up2u.', 'Turn litter into a “Trashter Piece”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'turn-litter-into-a-trashter-piece', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:55:59', '2015-07-09 22:55:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23541', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23545, 4, '2015-07-09 18:56:41', '2015-07-09 22:56:41', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ART-LILLY-ARTWORKS.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23546\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ART-LILLY-ARTWORKS-300x283.jpg\" alt=\"ART - LILLY ARTWORKS\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" /></a>Lillie Simpson was born in Florence, SC. After graduating from Okefenokee Technical College, this devoted wife and mother of four embarked into the field of art in 1994 after having her interest sparked by a painter in Brunswick, GA where she lived at the time. Her first exhibit was at the Glynn Arts Gallery in Brunswick, GA, in a group show which also featured world-renowned artists such as; Alex Baptiste of Savannah, Ga., Ernest Butts of Brunswick, Ga., and the late Ana Bel Lee of St. Simons Island, Ga. Now residing in the Beaufort area, Lillie draws much of the inspiration for her art from the southern landscape and her friends and family. She is overjoyed that her love of art is able to inspire the hearts of others and is both humbled by, and grateful for, the opportunity to share her God-given gift with many all over the world. As a further extension of her beliefs, all of the artist’s share of proceeds from sale of her work will be donated to Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA) of the Lowcountry. CODA’s mission is to “Provide professional support services to victims of partner abuse and their children in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.” They are committed to the belief that safety from violence and freedom from fear are universal rights.” An opening reception will be held on July 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ARTworks is located at One Beaufort Town Center, 2015 Boundary Street, on the 3rd Floor.', 'Lillie Simpson coming to the gallery in August at ARTworks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lillie-simpson-coming-to-the-gallery-in-august-at-artworks', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:56:41', '2015-07-09 22:56:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23545', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23548, 4, '2015-07-09 18:57:52', '2015-07-09 22:57:52', '<h3>By LeeAnn Logan</h3>\r\nMy name is LeeAnn Logan. I am a simple small town girl born and raised in central Illinois. Since a very young age I have always been fascinated by the idea of design, art, and creating something extraordinary from ordinary materials. When I am creating I am in my own world. In this world I am joyful and free. There are no boundaries or mistakes, only further inspiration to make the original piece something better until it is perfect. When this new world of endless possibilities was first unmasked to me I had no idea how big it would actually be one day. I was blessed with an exciting life that took me to many inspiring and beautiful places. This is the story of my journey through that life and into the world I love so much.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23549\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"241\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ARTS-IN-MY-OWN-WORDS-3-e1436482660128.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23549\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ARTS-IN-MY-OWN-WORDS-3-e1436482660128-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"From wooden wedding invitations to etched wine glasses, Exclusively Yours has something for your big day or any day! Pictured above is a personalized wine cork shadow box display.\" width=\"241\" height=\"300\" /></a> From wooden wedding invitations to etched wine glasses, Exclusively Yours has something for your big day or any day! Pictured above is a personalized wine cork shadow box display.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs a young girl and all through high school, art was always my favorite subject. I absorbed knowledge about the greatest artists of all time such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Michelangelo. However, my favorite artists were the ones who pushed the boundaries of reality such as Dali and my personal favorite, M.C. Escher. It was at that young age that I started sketching, painting, and sculpting; keeping in mind that perspective changes everything. I drew inspiration from my favorite artists and the world around me. Mixing the two concepts gave me a fresh style that keeps up with modern trends while still keeping in mind the basic rules and principles of design.\r\n\r\nNot long after high school I found myself in the nursing field taking care of some of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and engaged to be married to the love of my life. We decided to have a wedding, but our budget was anything but generous. Even after the two of us put in 60 to 80 hour work weeks, we had very little left over after the bills were paid. I wasn’t about to give up my wedding day because of a small budget, so I decided that we would plan the wedding for 18 months out, and I would make everything.\r\n\r\nI got to work right away. After long days taking care of others I came home and slowly handcrafted every detail of my wedding. The invitations, favors, favor boxes, gift tags, bridal party gifts, bouquets, and decorations were all created by yours truly. During the reception I got a ton of positive feedback about all of the things I had made. Many of my friends suggested that I should plan weddings or create products for other brides on a budget. That was the first time I actually considered that my hobby could actually be something more. I put those ideas on hold as my new husband had joined the Marine Corps, and we knew our lives were about to change very drastically and very quickly.\r\n\r\nThe Marine Corps started taking us to new beautiful places right away that we otherwise probably wouldn’t have seen. I was able to study different design patterns and trends in different places such as California, Florida, and North Carolina. Eventually we ended up stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina. Living in Beaufort has been a blessing as I am constantly reminded of the natural beauty surrounding me. The small military town also has a fantastic art district full of galleries and great works by other local artists. That is where I realized the potential of my skill.\r\n\r\nI quickly found myself busy taking on new projects in our new home such as painting and decorating. Once all of my projects around the house were finished I just as quickly became bored. That is when I decided that maybe I should take some of my friends’ advice about sharing my handmade projects. I created a few custom gift products I thought others might like and listed them online. Slowly but steadily the orders started coming in faster and faster. That is when I decided to offer products for weddings that would accommodate brides like me that wanted the elegance of an expensive wedding but didn’t have the budget to match. The response to the wedding line was overwhelming and soon I had a full time job at home creating custom products for brides and custom gifts for everyone else. The wedding line even filled an order for a custom made sand ceremony set that was used in the wedding of Traci DiMarco and Corey Epstein from the reality TV show “JERSEYLICIOUS.”\r\n\r\nTwo years later my small home office was not nearly enough to accommodate the business anymore. I decided to open a retail store called Exclusively Yours at 14 Savannah Highway where I could create online orders while also creating personal relationships with locals who share the same passion I do. The store is set to open tomorrow, July 10th, with a party starting at 4 p.m. with something for everyone. Try to join us if you can. I am sincerely humbled to see my world collide with this amazing place I now call home!', 'Exclusively Yours, a personalized gift shop, takes off', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'exclusively-yours-a-personalized-gift-shop-takes-off', '', '', '2015-07-09 18:57:52', '2015-07-09 22:57:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23548', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23551, 4, '2015-07-09 19:42:37', '2015-07-09 23:42:37', '<h2><em>Get to know a loyal volunteer with the Beaufort Water Festival </em></h2>\r\nFrank Mueller lived in Beaufort for 10 years before first volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival, but he hasn’t missed a year since then. And his volunteering doesn’t stop with The Water Festival. You can find Frank working as a volunteer or in a professional capacity as an employee of the city of Beaufort at just about every festival held in Beaufort.\r\n\r\n“I love this town,” he says, “and I will do what I can to help make our local events successful.”\r\n\r\nFrank’s route to the Lowcountry started in Germany, where he was born. He was raised in Dayton, Ohio, but actually moved across the country from Orange County, California, to Beaufort in 1990. That was also the year he started working for the city’s Public Works Department.\r\n\r\nIntroduced to The Water Festival in 1988 as a tourist, Frank’s next exposure was as a volunteer with the Beaufort Sail &amp; Power Squadron. He built a booth for them that was used during the festival to promote boating safety. Now he provides electrical expertise at the Waterfront Park, making sure things like lighting and entertainment and vendor electrical needs are handled.\r\n\r\nA Technical College of the Lowcountry alum, Frank completed certificates in heating &amp; air and electrical in the mid 1990s. He also speaks fluent German.\r\n\r\nBut if you want to see Frank light up, ask him about volunteering at The Water Festival.\r\n\r\n“The Water Festival family, volunteers and sponsors make the festival a success,” he says. “They are a special group and I am proud to call them friends. I enjoy giving back to the community and all the hard work is worth it to see everyone enjoying themselves and enjoying our city.”\r\n\r\nQuick to admit he and his wife, Robin, were naïve tourists, Frank has come a long way since his first visit to Beaufort and The Water Festival.\r\n\r\n“I never thought I would be part of putting on the festival years later. At the time, we didn’t know how to peel the shrimp at a Lowcountry supper and we thought The Whistlers were corny. Now I know The Whistlers personally.”\r\n\r\nFrank and Robin have a dog named Shadow who, says Frank, thinks she’s their baby, and Frank enjoys darts, cornhole, billiards and the occasional game of golf. As for his plans for the immediate future, it’s all about The Water Festival.\r\n\r\n“I expect to put in a lot of hard work this month and eventually collapse when it’s over,” he laughs.', 'Connecting to Beaufort in a big way', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'connecting-to-beaufort-in-a-big-way', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:42:37', '2015-07-09 23:42:37', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23551', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23553, 4, '2015-07-09 19:07:20', '2015-07-09 23:07:20', 'Here is a smattering of photos taken on Saturday at Hunting Island, Sands Beach, and Bull Point sandbar of everyone having fun and trying to keep their bathing suits on…\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"23554,23555,23556,23557,23558,23559,23561,23562\"]', 'The 4th is all about family & friends', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-4th-is-all-about-family-friends', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:08:36', '2015-07-09 23:08:36', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23553', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23564, 4, '2015-07-09 19:10:54', '2015-07-09 23:10:54', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-NEW-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23565\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-NEW-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - NEW 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>As part of the educational component of the Supporting Vaginal Birth (SVB) initiative, the South Carolina Birth Outcomes Initiative (SCBOI) brought its SimCOACH to Beaufort Memorial earlier this week, hosting training sessions for the hospital’s Birthing Center staff. The SimCOACH is the first mobile simulation laboratory in South Carolina and one of only eight in the nation.\r\n\r\nDuring the training sessions, the hospital’s labor and delivery teams simulated best practices - using a “patient simulated dummy” - to reduce the risk of non-medically necessary C-sections.\r\n\r\nThe training also addressed other obstetric emergencies, including neonatal care. Beaufort Memorial pediatrician Dr. Jamie Singleton works with nurses in a simulated neonatal emergency.\r\n\r\nThe program is part of a two-year, $ 1.1 million agreement between the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) and Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine. The SimCOACH is scheduled to visit 45 birthing facilities throughout the state for similar training sessions.', 'Mobile simulation laboratory comes to BMH Birthing Center', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mobile-simulation-laboratory-comes-to-bmh-birthing-center', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:10:54', '2015-07-09 23:10:54', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23564', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23567, 4, '2015-07-09 19:11:50', '2015-07-09 23:11:50', 'Beaufort County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) is alerting its members and the public of the alternate effective date for implementation of the changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) or TRID (TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure). Originally, the changes were slated for August 1, 2015. However, as of late last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed amendment which would move the rule’s effective date to October 3, 2015.\r\n\r\n“We certainly welcome the extension, but we continue to urge all REALTORS® to be aware of the changes coming in October so that there are no delays at the closing table,” said BCAR CEO Janet Gresham.\r\n\r\nHighlights of the new rule include:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• A new loan estimate document which replaces the Good Faith Estimate and the initial Truth in Lending disclosure.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• A new closing disclosure document which replaces and combines the HUD-1 and final Truth in Lending disclosures.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Loan Estimates must now be given to consumers within 3 business days of applying for the loan.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Types of loans covered include most closed-end consumer mortgage loans. The rule does not apply to Home equity lines of credit, reverse mortgages, mortgages secured by mobile homes or by dwellings not attached to the property and creditors who make five or fewer mortgage loans in one year.</p>\r\nThe South Carolina Association of REALTORS® will be offering members a training webinar on July 23rd to address the RESPA changes. REALTORS® are encouraged to visit screaltors.org/webinar to register.', 'RESPA change effective date extended to October 3rd ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'respa-change-effective-date-extended-to-october-3rd', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:11:50', '2015-07-09 23:11:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23567', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23569, 4, '2015-07-09 19:15:40', '2015-07-09 23:15:40', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-CHRISTMAS-HOUSE-TOUR_cmyk.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23570\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-CHRISTMAS-HOUSE-TOUR_cmyk-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR_cmyk\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a>Homes for the Holidays kicks off planning for this year’s exciting home tours which will be held at Bull Point Plantation. This will be the 14th Annual Holiday event presented by these stalwart volunteers. Homes for the Holidays will showcase six designers who will share their innovative and fresh ideas. Look for a sneak peek of shimmer and glitz at these two great stores: Sweet Bay and Scout Market both on Bay St. in downtown Beaufort.\r\n\r\n<em>From left to right: Sandra Mingledorff, Mary Cunningham, LeighAnn Parrick, and Elizabeth Dardes. Photo by professional photographer and Bull Point resident, Sandy Dimke.</em>', '135 days until Homes for the Holiday opens', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '135-days-until-homes-for-the-holiday-opens', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:15:40', '2015-07-09 23:15:40', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23569', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23572, 4, '2015-07-09 19:16:44', '2015-07-09 23:16:44', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-RED-NOSE-CHUMS.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23573\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-RED-NOSE-CHUMS-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY  RED NOSE CHUMS\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" /></a>On May 21st The Beaufort Sea Island Chums supported Walgreens ‘Red Nose Day’ fundraiser by purchasing Red Noses for each of its members and making individual monetary donations by phone and online. This was a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty by simply having fun and making people laugh. People across the country came together to have fun and raise funds and awareness for those less fortunate. The day’s events culminated in a three-hour entertainment TV special on NBC featuring the country’s favorite comedians, musicians and Hollywood stars.\r\n\r\n<em>Pictured from left to right (seated): Claudette Humphrey, Rosalind Hollis, Marie Lewis, Betty Irby and Nancy King. Standing from left to right: Elaine Cope, Ethel Denmark, Myrna Bolden, Veronica Miller, Theodora Titus, Laura Speaks, Jean Bullen-Ennever, Chloe Gordon, Robyn Cushingberry, Betty McMillion, Vera Rogers, Janet Thomas and Thelma Lewis. </em>', 'Beaufort Sea Island Chums support Red Nose Day', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-sea-island-chums-support-red-nose-day', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:16:44', '2015-07-09 23:16:44', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23572', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23575, 4, '2015-07-09 19:17:41', '2015-07-09 23:17:41', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-NOC-COMPUTERS-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23576\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-NOC-COMPUTERS-2-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - NOC COMPUTERS 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>A partnership between the Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) and the Beaufort County School District is providing educational opportunities this summer for elementary and middle school students in Beaufort. The Virtual Summer Learning Program (VSLP) provides on-line computer based tutoring for NOC’s students. During the summer, Beaufort Elementary School teachers work at NOC Program Centers, which are located in the underserved neighborhoods of Parkview Apartments and Marsh Pointe. At NOC’s Program Centers, students have Internet access to Compass-based learning, the same program used by students in the classroom during the school year.\r\n\r\nThe program runs through the end of July. When the school fall semester commences, the NOC Program Centers will provide after-school programs at Parkview and Marsh Pointe.', 'Virtual summer learning program keeps Beaufort students engaged', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'virtual-summer-learning-program-keeps-beaufort-students-engaged', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:17:41', '2015-07-09 23:17:41', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23575', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23578, 4, '2015-07-09 19:18:45', '2015-07-09 23:18:45', '<h3>Philanthropy Corner</h3>\r\nCoastal Community Foundation, a grant making institution dedicated to serving coastal South Carolina, recently announced that it has established the Lowcountry Unity Fund in response to the June 17th shooting at Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston. The purpose of the fund is to promote long-term solutions that address systemic issues contributing to racism and to economic inequality in African-American communities.\r\n\r\n“No amount of effort or good intentions can undo the tragedy that took nine lives away from our community, but we hope that this fund can be a part of this community’s healing process,” shared Richard Hendry, Interim President/CEO of Coastal Community Foundation. “The Lowcountry Unity Fund will support programs that foster a climate of love, equality and progress for many years to come.”\r\n\r\nThe Lowcountry Unity Fund will serve as a permanent resource to eligible organizations across Coastal Community Foundation’s entire service area. To date, various donors, including Google, Blackbaud and South State Bank, have pledged $226,595 to the fund. Donations will be accepted from any member of the public. Checks should be written out to Coastal Community Foundation with “Lowcountry Unity Fund” in the memo line. Online contributions can be made at www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org/donate-today/ by designating the gift to “Other” and typing in “Lowcountry Unity Fund” in the text box. Additional questions about how to contribute to the Lowcountry Unity Fund may be directed to Steffanie Dohn, Director of Development, at steffanie@coastalcommunityfoundation.org.\r\n\r\n<em>Coastal Community Foundation empowers individuals, families and organizations to make a lasting impact through permanent, endowed funds for charitable giving. The Foundation serves Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton and Jasper counties. To learn more, go to www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org or call (843) 723-3635.</em>', 'CCF establishes Lowcountry Unity Fund', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ccf-establishes-lowcountry-unity-fund', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:19:01', '2015-07-09 23:19:01', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23578', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23581, 4, '2015-07-09 19:42:42', '2015-07-09 23:42:42', 'Lands End, located at the southwestern tip of St. Helena Island, held it’s annual Independence Day parade Saturday morning. Residents of the community spend hours decorating their floats, golf carts, cars, and bicycles for a big reveal on July 4th when the Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire Department ring their sirens to kick off the holiday event. Creative themes from this year’s parade included a patriotic “Let It Go” themed golf cart from the movie Frozen, a UPS golf cart that was “delivering freedom”, and a golf cart displaying Miss Lands End from 1940. Photos by Gina Oswald.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"23582,23591,23590,23589,23588,23587,23583,23586,23584,23585\"]', 'Covering the Lands End Fourth of July parade', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'covering-the-lands-end-fourth-of-july-parade', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:57:07', '2015-07-17 17:57:07', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23581', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23592, 4, '2015-07-09 19:27:58', '2015-07-09 23:27:58', 'On July 1st, the Staff, Volunteers and Board of Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort honored Dr. Goettle at a party held at the Clinic in recognition of his 90th birthday and his retirement after over 55 years of devoted service to his patients. Dr. Goettle had a private practice in California where he made house calls for 35 years. He was Chairman of Family Medicine at the US Naval Hospital in Beaufort for five years, worked for Doctor’s Care in Beaufort, and served as a volunteer physician at the Clinic from its inception until the day of the party.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23593\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-09-at-7.27.06-PM-e1436484467113.png\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23593\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-09-at-7.27.06-PM-e1436484467113-150x150.png\" alt=\"James W. Goettle, M.D.\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> James W. Goettle, M.D.[/caption]\r\n\r\nIn announcing his retirement, Dr. Goettle said: “I have practiced in a number of settings, and although I have enjoyed all of them, the Good Neighbor Clinic gave me an emotional experience that none of the other settings offered. Surrounded by volunteers giving their time and the appreciation of our patients was the difference.”\r\n\r\nDr. Goettle was beloved by the patients he treated and the staff who worked with him. Over 50 people attended the party in his honor, where he spoke eloquently about his lifelong career in medicine. The Rt. Rev. Alden M. Hathaway, Bishop in Residence at The Parish Church of St. Helena, Beaufort, and a Board member at the Clinic made a presentation to Dr. Goettle on behalf of the Staff, Volunteers and Board.', 'Clinic honors James W. Goettle, M.D.', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'clinic-honors-james-w-goettle-m-d', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:28:15', '2015-07-09 23:28:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23596, 4, '2015-07-09 19:30:03', '2015-07-09 23:30:03', 'In the wake of the recent tragedy during which the Gullah/Geechee Nation lost nine of its citizens during what has been deemed the “Charleston Massacre,”we continue to walk on with the pride and dignity of their ancestors as they come out of a period of mourning into a time of celebration. What would be an annual time to celebrate Gullah/Geechee traditions and culture is now also a time to celebrate the lives of the Emanuel 9. The Gullah/Geechee Nation will have a series of events that will take place during the month of July in order to honor the legacies of these nine souls and to bring the Gullah/Geechee family together on the coast from Jacksonville, NC to Jacksonville, FL.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-GULLAH-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23599\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-GULLAH-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - GULLAH 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>Penn Center, Inc. launched its “2nd Saturdays” at the beginning of the year. This allows people to visit the York W. Bailey Museum without paying admission. So, those that come out to the celebration will also have a chance to learn more of the history of this historic institution while celebrating the continuing Gullah/Geechee fishing traditions in the Gullah/Geechee Nation. The event which will be “Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day” will go on from Noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 with music, crafts, a fish fry, and family fun at the Penn Center National Landmark Historic District.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, July 18th, the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition will host De Gullah Root Experience Tour for groups. This is an interactive Gullah/Geechee tour of St. Helena Island which is done in Gullah/Geechee and in English. The organization customizes tours for groups throughout the year. For more details go to www.gullahgeechee.net and www.gullahgeechee.us.\r\n\r\nThe journey to learn more about the Gullah/Geechee traditions, language, heritage, and culture does not begin or end with tours, but it does require true engagement with native Gullah/Geechees that live the traditions. Each year, the Gullah/Geechee Nation’s leaders work with Gullah/Geechee businesses, historic sites, traditionalists, educators, and artists to put together a series of activities that allow those that want to connect to authentic living traditions of the people to be able to do so while also seeing various parts of the Gullah/Geechee Nation’s coast. “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” which will be held July 25-August 2, 2015 will do this. Also, this year, each day of the week will be in honor of one of the Emanuel 9.\r\n\r\n“Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” will be launched at Mosquito Beach in Charleston County, SC on Saturday, July 25 at Noon with a number of crafts demonstrations, music, Gullah/Geechee cuisine and language, and tours of this historic Gullah/Geechee community. The celebration will continue with a celebration in Walterboro, SC on the evening of July 28th in celebration of the town’s first proclamation of the week at which Queen Quet will conduct a special ceremony. On July 30th participants will journey to historic St. Helena Island at 6 p.m. for “Gullah/Geechee Night at MJs Soul Food” which will feature dancing and Gullah/Geechee crafts and cuisine. The entire week will culminate in the “Gullah/Geechee Reunion” at Geechee Kunda in Riceboro, GA as the “Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music &amp; Movement Festival™” (www.gullahgeechee.info) takes place there.\r\n\r\nAs the motto of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition states: “Hunnuh mus tek cyare de root fa heal de tree.” This month will truly be about healing the roots and the hearts of Gullah/Geechees and will cause them to emerge with drums playing, songs begin sung, and shoutin’ gwine on! Cum fa jayn we!\r\n\r\nFor more information about the celebrations, email GullGeeCo@aol.com or call 843-838-1171 or at www.gullahgeecheenation.com', 'Gullah/Geechee Nation emerges from tragedy into celebration', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gullahgeechee-nation-emerges-from-tragedy-into-celebration', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:31:19', '2015-07-09 23:31:19', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23596', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23602, 4, '2015-07-09 19:32:04', '2015-07-09 23:32:04', 'On April 1, 2015, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) added Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) to the panel of newborn screening, which all infants born in the state receive soon after delivery.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-baby-210194.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23603\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-baby-210194-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - baby-210194\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>SCID is a term that describes a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by defects in two critical immune system cells. Some may refer to SCID as “bubble boy disease”. Without treatment, infants with SCID are more susceptible to and can develop recurrent infections, leading to failure to thrive and oftentimes death.\r\n\r\n“A collaborative effort, DHEC greatly appreciates the March of Dimes, S.C. Children’s Hospitals Collaborative and physicians across the state for their efforts to help implement newborn screening for SCID,” said Jamie Shuster, DHEC Director of Public Health. “Supporting the overall long-term health and survival of a child, newborn screening provides physicians with the information they need to act quickly to detect, diagnose and treat our state’s youngest and most vulnerable population”.\r\n\r\nWhile it is difficult to quantify the prevalence of SCID due to the lack of consistent surveillance, it is estimated that 40 – 100 infants are diagnosed with SCID each year in the United States. While relatively rare, there is documented medical benefit to early detection and treatment for those affected by the disorder.\r\n\r\nArien Rannigan and David Kalergis of Charleston, know firsthand the difference that early detection and treatment could make. Their son, Hayes, was born full term on January 31, 2012 weighing in at 6 lb 13 oz. From head to toe, Hayes appeared to be a healthy infant and was discharged to go home two days after birth. However, a few days beyond discharge, his mother began to express concerns regarding his bowel activity, skin rashes, bumps and tiny hemorrhages under his skin. At the age of 5 weeks, he was admitted to the hospital for several days regarding these concerns. After almost a week of testing, Hayes was diagnosed with SCID.\r\n\r\nHayes endured many surgeries and several treatments, including chemotherapy and a cord blood transplant. Sadly, after his long and courageous fight, he passed away on June 20, 2012 due to respiratory failure.\r\n\r\n“After Hayes’ diagnosis, in March of 2012, I was devastated to find that there was a newborn screening process available, but that South Carolina had not yet implemented it,” said Arien Rannigan. “After Hayes passed, I started wondering ‘What if he had been screened? Would he have survived?’ My motivation in working towards the addition of the SCID was multifaceted. I did not want any other child to endure the pain and suffering that Hayes experienced. Nor did I want another family to witness and experience the loss of a child, as we had. As a grieving mother, I also wanted to fight for what Hayes’ deserved but did not get—a healthy chance at life. I wanted his life, and our loss, to set an example for why the newborn screening process (regardless of the disorder detected) is significant to the health of all children. I am so thankful that this addition has provided a bit of a legacy for Hayes. Hayes’ loss of life, will ultimately save the lives of\r\ncountless children.”\r\n\r\n“The March of Dimes is working towards a day when all babies will be born healthy. To give babies the best chance for survival, screening for all the metabolic and genetic disorders available is vital” says Mona Carter, State Director of the March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter. “We applaud DHEC for working diligently to add SCID to our state’s newborn screening panel.”', 'South Carolina adds additional newborn screening', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'south-carolina-adds-additional-newborn-screening', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:32:58', '2015-07-09 23:32:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23602', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23607, 4, '2015-07-09 19:34:29', '2015-07-09 23:34:29', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-09-at-7.33.36-PM.png\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-23608\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-09-at-7.33.36-PM-226x300.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-07-09 at 7.33.36 PM\" width=\"158\" height=\"199\" /></a>The Rhett House Inn is on the cover of the June/July issue of Southern Lady magazine with a wonderful article about Beaufort and the Lowcountry and its friendly welcoming people. The Rhett House is also the only southern inn featured in an article in the ‘American Summer’ issue of Departures Magazine this month which is published for Platinum America Express card owners. “I am happy to have helped bring positive attention to the beauty of Beaufort, its friendly people, and the great staff at the Rhett House Inn with these articles” said Rhett House Inn Marketing Director Lanier Laney. The Rhett House is celebrating its 150th anniversary as one of Beaufort’s premiere Bed &amp; Breakfasts this summer, having first opened in 1865. Margaret Mitchell, while writing <em>Gone With the Wind</em>, stayed at the Inn in 1930 and named her famous character Rhett Butler after the Rhett family who built this grand elegant home in 1820.', 'Don’t miss Beaufort and the Rhett House Inn featured in two national magazines this month', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'dont-miss-beaufort-and-the-rhett-house-inn-featured-in-two-national-magazines-this-month', '', '', '2015-07-09 19:34:43', '2015-07-09 23:34:43', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23607', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23611, 4, '2015-07-09 19:38:36', '2015-07-09 23:38:36', '<strong>Chapman named new Development Director at CAPA</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23612\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-2-JESSICA-CHAPMAN-e1436484995900.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23612\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-2-JESSICA-CHAPMAN-e1436484995900-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Jessica Chapman\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Jessica Chapman[/caption]\r\n\r\nJessica Chapman is the Director of Development at the Child Abuse Prevention Association in Beaufort. She received her Bachelors of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management with a minor in Business from the University of South Carolina. The values of community service and giving back were instilled in Jessie from a very young age. It comes as no surprise that her entire career has been spent in the nonprofit sector. After serving as the YMCA of Beaufort’s Health and Wellness Director, Jessie accepted a position as Outreach Coordinator at CAPA. After six years with the agency, she left fulltime employment to concentrate on her family and young children while teaching part-time. Now that her children are older, she has rejoined the CAPA Family in a management role. Jessie has a deep understanding of the ramifications of abuse and neglect and is dedicated to its prevention believing whole heartedly in a world free of child maltreatment. She was raised in a military family but considers Beaufort her forever home. Jessie is married to Brian Chapman and they have two amazing children. In her free time, she enjoys physical fitness, the outdoors, and spending time with her family and is still deeply devoted to her Carolina Gamecocks.\r\n\r\n<b>Chuck Ingle inducted as new Rotary President</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-1-Chuck-Ingle-HR.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-23613\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-1-Chuck-Ingle-HR-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"WHOS NEWS - 1 Chuck Ingle HR\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>Dr. Chuck Ingle was inducted as the 2015-2016 President of the Sea Island Rotary on Friday, June 26th. The installation and dinner was held at the Pleasant Point Golf and Country Club, Lady’s Island. The Sea Island Rotary and its 85 members are committed to working with youth, helping the community and playing an active part in Rotary’s International Community Service Projects. The Sea Island Rotary meets each Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Quality Inn at Town Center in Beaufort when members and guests enjoy a large buffet lunch, good fellowship and a formal meeting, usually featuring a guest speaker. For more information visit our website seaislandrotary.org.\r\n\r\n<b>Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort Welcomes Saundra Renee Smith</b>\r\n\r\nDr. Saundra Renee Smith was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort. “We are delighted to have Dr. Smith joining us,” said Wendy Nagy, Board Chair at the Clinic. “She brings to the Board a wealth of knowledge and experience in healthcare and the population we serve.”\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23614\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-3-SMITH-e1436485095183.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23614\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WHOS-NEWS-3-SMITH-e1436485095183-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Saundra Renee Smith \" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Dr. Saundra Smith[/caption]\r\n\r\nDr. Smith holds a Doctorate in Christian Counseling from Cathedral Bible College, a Master of Science Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from North Carolina A&amp;T State University. She has served in a supervisory nursing capacity at Kenner Army Community Hospital at Fort Lee, VA and is currently serving as Senior Civilian, Nurse Coordinator, and Registered Clinical Nurse at the US Naval Hospital in Beaufort, SC.\r\n\r\nDr. Smith is a resident of St. Helena Island, SC and a member of New Life Deliverance Temple where she serves as Spiritual Teacher and Intercessor. She is a board member of the Heritage Committee of the Penn Center and Vice President of the Gullah Church Nurses Association. Dr. Smith is a former board member and Chair of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton Comprehensive Health Clinic, and a former member of the Hospice of the Lowcountry Advisory Board. Dr. Smith is also a renowned local artist.\r\n\r\nGood Neighbor Free Medical Clinic is a faith-based clinic that provides primary health care services at no cost to adults in Beaufort County who have limited income and no health insurance.', 'Who’s News for the week of July 9th-15th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-july-9th-15th', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:49:26', '2015-07-17 03:49:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23611', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23618, 4, '2015-07-09 19:40:37', '2015-07-09 23:40:37', 'Four occupants were injured in a fast moving fire last week at their singlewide mobile home on Colonial Ave. in Burton. Initial reports from dispatchers stated that there were multiple injured people on scene.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23619\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-Burton-Fire_Colonial_070615.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23619\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-Burton-Fire_Colonial_070615-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured above are the remains of the house fire in Burton. Fire officals urge residents to check their fire detectors frequently to make sure they are operating correctly.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Pictured above are the remains of the house fire in Burton. Fire officals urge residents to check their fire detectors frequently to make sure they are operating correctly.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Burton Fire District was dispatched to a house fire in the 1900 block of Colonial Ave. just after\r\n5 p.m. Burton firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke and flames quickly spreading through the mobile home. The occupants were all outside when firefighters arrived but all had sustained minor injuries. No smoke detectors were in the home.\r\n\r\nOccupants stated they discovered the fire in the kitchen area when they saw growing flames in the area of the refrigerator. They quickly escaped through the front door and banged on the bedroom windows where the other occupants were located and who were subsequently able to escape through the window. All four occupants suffered minor injuries from smoke inhalation to lacerations. Three were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by Beaufort County EMS. Firefighters were on scene for two hours removing hazards and assisting the residents.\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Fire Scene Investigation Team was called to the scene to investigate the fire. The fire has been determined to be unintentional although the exact cause is not known but believed to be possibly electrical in nature. Burton fire officials again remind residents of the importance of having working smoke detectors in your home.', 'Four injured in fire – no smoke detectors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'four-injured-in-fire-no-smoke-detectors', '', '', '2015-07-16 15:37:59', '2015-07-16 19:37:59', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23618', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23621, 4, '2015-07-09 19:42:52', '2015-07-09 23:42:52', 'Over 55% of children ages six and below live in poverty in South Carolina, and 17% live in extreme poverty. Statistics show that education is a powerful way to fight poverty, so a group of Beaufort citizens decided to try to do something about it. Out of this passion to help in some small way grew what has become First Books of Beaufort.\r\n\r\nFirst Books of Beaufort was formed to ensure that all low-income children in northern Beaufort County have books in their homes. The local organization operates under the umbrella of the national First Book organization, a 501(c) (3) company. First Book publishers offer the local organization books at greatly reduced rates every month.\r\n\r\nWorking with the cooperation of the Beaufort County Elementary Schools, FBOB sponsors monthly story hours for 400 four year-olds at seven Title 1 pre-schools in northern Beaufort County. Some of these children had never held a book before they entered pre-school. The students then take the book home, and at the end of the school year, students will have a library of 9 books in their homes. This age group was chosen in order to get children interested in and excited about books before they enter elementary school.\r\n\r\n“We often complain about situations that are unfortunate. But rather than complain, we wanted to do something. We decided to join others who are trying to make a difference,” said volunteer, Peg Schlichtemeier. If you would like to join the effort by becoming a volunteer reader, making a tax deductable donation, or sponsoring a school, please call 843-217-5739.', 'Reducing poverty in Beaufort through books', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'reducing-poverty-in-beaufort-through-books', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:58:45', '2015-07-17 17:58:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23621', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23629, 4, '2015-07-09 19:56:19', '2015-07-09 23:56:19', '[caption id=\"attachment_23630\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COVER-ICU-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23630\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COVER-ICU-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Keely Reichel, who is training to be a physician assistant, helps ICU respiratory therapist Linda Arp demonstrate the new lift equipment on specialty designed ICU beds. \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Keely Reichel, who is training to be a physician assistant, helps ICU respiratory therapist Linda Arp demonstrate the new lift equipment on specialty designed ICU beds.[/caption]\r\n\r\nTo meet the growing demand for critical care services, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has opened a new, expanded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) able to accommodate 50 percent more patients.\r\n\r\nAs part of an extensive $5 million ICU renovation project, the number of rooms dedicated to patients with life-threatening injuries or illnesses was increased from eight to 12.\r\n\r\nEquipped with state-of-the-art cardiac monitors, lift equipment and special beds, the rooms are now larger, making it easier for medical staff to perform procedures and move equipment around as needed.\r\n\r\n“Having extra space to maneuver is vital when you have several people in a room treating a patient,” said Diane Razo, Beaufort Memorial’s director of critical care. “With the upgraded equipment we’re able to provide the best care possible to our patients.”\r\n\r\nUnlike the old ICU rooms that had no natural light, every room in the new department now has a window to the outside. The rooms also were designed with a second window facing a central work alcove, allowing the staff to visually monitor patients from their nursing stations.\r\n\r\nFour of the rooms are equipped with an overhead boom system that holds attachments and accessories needed to support critical patient care. With medical gases connected to the ceiling-mounted boom rather than a wall, the bed can be moved easily to allow access to the patient’s head and airway during a dire situation.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23636\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COVER-ICU-4.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23636\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COVER-ICU-4-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Memorial president &amp; CEO Rick Toomey (right) tours the new facility and talks with critical care director Diane Razo and ICU staff.\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" /></a> Beaufort Memorial president &amp; CEO Rick Toomey (right) tours the new facility and talks with critical care director Diane Razo and ICU staff.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“An overhead boom offers the greatest flexibility,” Razo said. “We can move the bed anywhere in the room and not have to climb over wires and lines attached to the wall.”\r\n\r\nAlong with a thoughtfully designed family waiting room, the ICU now has a separate consultation room where doctors can speak to their patient’s family in privacy. Located on the second floor of the main hospital building, the space for the new ICU was created during the renovation of the Emergency Department three years ago. Now completed, the staff moved into the new quarters earlier this week. Board-certified pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr. Peter Manos is the unit’s medical director.\r\n\r\nCommunity support underwrote nearly $450,000 of the cost of the new ICU.\r\n\r\n“We are grateful to everyone who attended or otherwise supported the BMH Foundation’s 2014 and 2015 Valentine Balls which helped spearhead this effort,” Beaufort Memorial Foundation Executive Director Alice Moss said.\r\n\r\n<em>Pictured at top: Members of the ICU staff get ready to move into their new expanded facility. Pictured are (front row) Netasha Singleton and Linda Arp; (back row) Jennie Szalay, Debra Gresham, Debbie Murray, Bill Chapman, and the hospital’s director of critical care, Diane Razo.</em>', 'Beaufort Memorial opens new expanded intensive care unit', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-memorial-opens-new-expanded-intensive-care-unit', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:56:09', '2015-07-17 17:56:09', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23629', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23638, 4, '2015-07-10 15:47:05', '2015-07-10 19:47:05', '<p dir=\"ltr\">The Bridges Preparatory School Board of Directors voided the contract of new Head of School Dr. Benjamin Rollins after learning of discrepancies with his professional certifications and significant omissions on his resume.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Bridges Prep board met in emergency session <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1735116252\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Wednesday</span></span> night and approved voiding Rollins’ contract. Board Chair Dee Matthews informed Rollins of the decision <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1735116253\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Thursday</span></span> afternoon.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">“It’s an unfortunate situation for all involved, but we will move forward,” Matthews said. “We’ve come a long way in a short amount of time, despite issues with finding the ideal Head of School. We will continue that progress.”</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Board of Directors likely will discuss leadership options with the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina, Matthews said. Students at Bridges Prep return to class <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_1735116254\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Aug. 12</span></span>.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">“We have an experienced staff, dedicated families and a deep well of administrative talent at our school and in the Beaufort community from which to draw,” Matthews said. “This pool of talent, along with assistance from both the State Charter District and the Charter School Alliance, will help as we transition into our next school year.”</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bridges Preparatory School, chartered by South Carolina in mid-2012, opened at near capacity in August 2013. Since that time the school has grown and solidified its presence in historic downtown Beaufort but has suffered the growing pains of multiple Heads of School.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Voiding Rollins’ contract is a personnel matter protected by privacy laws. “Due to information we recently received, irregularities in both his resume and in his administrative certification for being a head of school prevent him from being able to fulfill his contract,” Matthews said. “We have voided the contract and we are moving ahead for the next school year.”</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Board hired Rollins in June and he officially started at the state charter school July 1.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To learn more about Bridges Preparatory School, visit <a href=\"http://www.bridgesprep.org/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">www.bridgesprep.org</span></a>.</p>', 'Bridges Prep Voids New Head of School Contract', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bridges-prep-voids-new-head-of-school-contract', '', '', '2015-07-16 16:26:18', '2015-07-16 20:26:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23638', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23652, 4, '2015-07-16 22:26:08', '2015-07-17 02:26:08', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Ai.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23653\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Ai-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Ai\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ai is a gentle and loving kitty who enjoys lounging around. She would love to spend her day in your arms or in a bed of her own. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Maisie.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23654\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Maisie-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Maisie\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Maisie is a sweet and loving girl with lots of energy. She is very playful, loves spending time outdoors and enjoys going on long walks. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Monday – Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</em></p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-9', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:26:08', '2015-07-17 02:26:08', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23652', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23656, 4, '2015-07-16 22:27:35', '2015-07-17 02:27:35', '<h3>By Prof. Percy Pussycat</h3>\r\nProfessor Percy Pussycat here. Today we will explore the oh-so-important issue of proper litterbox use and what to do with a kitty who avoids their box. Now, this would be remarkably easy to fix if our feline friends could whisper the reason they refuse to use the litterbox to us, or send us an email, but that just doesn’t seem to happen.\r\n\r\nIt will probably take some detective work to figure out the reason or reasons, and the cure or cures. But dedicated owners can do it. Did you know that litterbox issues are one of the most common reasons cats are surrendered to shelters? How sad is that?\r\n\r\nBut before we go further, one of the most common problems is simply not having enough litterboxes for the number of cats in the house. The rule is each cat should have their own box plus there should be one extra as a just-in-case-I-need-it box. So, if you do the math, for one kitty, you would have two litterboxes. For four kitties, you would have five litterboxes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 1. Clean up</strong>\r\n\r\nCat urine is one of the most difficult smells to remove. To add to the challenge, cats have an extraordinary sense of smell, so they may continue to go in a place they went before if the smell is still there. And they have really good sniffers. Remove, sterilize, or throw out any items your cat urinated or defecated on outside the litterbox. If they went on more permanent items like your front door or wall-to-wall carpet, thoroughly clean the entire area, and soak with an enzyme pet cleaner for 24 hours. Then keep them out of that area while you are trying the next steps. Even if you have to cover the area with a cat-proof plastic tarp to keep them away.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 2. “Brand New”</strong>\r\n\r\nThe easiest and fastest thing you can try is replacing all the old litterboxes with brand new ones, with new litter, and place in a new location. Put this brand new litterbox, as big a one as possible and not a covered one, filled with fresh all-new litter, as close as you can to where they were eliminating inappropriately the most. This might be right next to your shower if they were using the bath mat, in your closet, on the couch, under a window or in a doorway.\r\n\r\nThen keep an eye on your cat for one full day.\r\n\r\nDid that stop them from going outside the box? Great! If you can keep the litterbox in the new location with that kind of litter for a full week, your outside-the-box problem may be solved.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 3. Medical</strong>\r\n\r\nBut if the “brand new” solution didn’t fix your problem in one day, you should take your pet to your vet ASAP to rule out any medical causes. Often cats will stop using their box to communicate they aren’t feeling well or are in pain. Here are the steps most vets will recommend:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• A urinalysis to check for infection.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• A urine culture for elevated bacteria.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Blood panel or other tests for illnesses.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Feline Prozac or Buspar to relieve anxiety-driven litterbox issues.</p>\r\n<strong>Step 3. Litterbox preferences</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter your vet has ruled out immediate medical causes, and while you’re waiting on the culture to come back, you can start the process of figuring out if the problem is the litterbox location, the type or depth of litter, the cleanliness, or style of box that is the reason your kitty is not using his box. Your cat may just not like the new kitty litter you bought. Or pink isn’t his color. Lots of possible reasons here. And the issue of covered boxes is a real issue. Cats can feel trapped in a box with a lid or a top so they won’t use it if they are insecure relative to another cat in the household.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 4. Location and quantity</strong>\r\n\r\nTry putting six new litter boxes out in six different locations. You don’t have to buy six new expensive boxes. You can use the disposable cardboard litter boxes sold in packs at pet supply stores. This is a temporary test to see if something in the two locations you tried previously is scaring or stressing your cat out so he doesn’t want to go there all the time. If you find they are using one or more boxes and not going outside, after one week remove one he’s using the least. If you’re still okay, then remove one more a week until you are down to the maximum number you can tolerate. If they have an accident, then replace the last one you removed. You may need to combine this with keeping all the boxes super clean for it to work long-term.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 5. Stress</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter a medical cause, stress and anxiety (territorial or other source) are the most common reasons cats do their business outside their box. Your cat could be upset over a change in his routine, by someone or something new in the house, or something scary outside the house. Whatever the cause, you can try these stress relievers:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">1. Rescue Remedy. Effects are immediate. Put it on your cat’s paw so he’ll lick it off.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">2. Feliway plug-ins in every room. Not cheap, but often more effective than spray or collar versions.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">3. Vet-prescribed kitty Prozac or Buspar.</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">4. Soothing music, like a classical or easy listening radio station left on.</p>\r\n<strong>Step 6. Scent and Territory</strong>\r\n\r\nYou should also consider what is going on outside your house that could be causing serious stress for your cat. Is there a chance this behavior is anxiety-driven or territorial marking? If a neighbor’s cat is routinely wandering around your backyard at night, your cat may be reacting to that. Try blocking off where they can see/hear/smell any other cats or dogs outside.\r\n\r\nAnother idea is that after you’ve cleaned all the areas where your cat has gone outside the box with the strongest stuff possible, gently rub a soft cloth over his cheeks, neck, and bottom, then rub the cloth where he went to the bathroom and leave the cloth there. This spreads the cat’s pheromones and scent onto that surface, and will reduce their need to put his scent there himself.\r\n\r\n<strong>Step 7. The Spraying Cat</strong>\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least, here’s a way to deal with a cat that sprays. Soak your cat’s fabric collar in his sprayed urine, let it dry, and put it back them, so everywhere he goes, he will smell his own scent, and will not feel he has to spread it by spraying. Phew. Yucky but sometimes very effective.\r\n\r\nAnd remember, cats are very sensitive creatures and are affected by your mood. They might not show it in a way you understand, but if you are stressed or unhappy when you are cleaning their litterbox, they may pick up on that and that is why they are avoiding the litterbox. Can you change your mood? Sometimes it can be no more difficult than buying a pretty new litterbox and using scented litter that makes you feel better that will get them to start going in the litterbox again. And remember, to offer your feline friend to his favorite treat when you see them doing it the right way. Between the two of you, and some detective work, I am sure you can get this issue back on track in a matter of weeks if not days. Good luck!', 'Litterbox problems?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'litterbox-problems', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:27:35', '2015-07-17 02:27:35', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23656', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23658, 4, '2015-07-16 22:29:34', '2015-07-17 02:29:34', '<h3>By Cherimie Crane Weatherford</h3>\r\nIn a society where the definition of social has morphed into one sided conversations with a photo and a screen, our little town reminds us of the joys of face-to-face. Few occasions show human nature, soul simplicity, and the basic being that allow a peak through the window of the unbridled original. One of those rare wrinkles in time belongs to none other than the Beaufort Water Festival. If you doubt the potential of pure personality, or the power of true colors, pack up your pessimism, sit back and absorb the enigma that is our beloved Beaufort Water Festival.\r\n\r\nWatch stress-drained men trade in the business suits for the lighter weight of board shorts, well-meaning mom’s trade in fabric stitched in obligation and patterned in responsibility for skin-baring bikinis that replace years with youth and vitality. Even if just for a few hours, maybe even a few days, the shrimper, the crabber, the lawyer and the preacher become simply Beaufortonians. The shackles of roles and responsibility merge into rivers of freedom and folly. Greetings change from the required and rote “How are you?” to an enthusiastic “Happy Water Festival!” Days turn to nights and nights turn to stories over coffee.\r\n\r\nTime clocks and time sheets become a bit more forgiving. Differences disperse as the winds of well-wishes blow forth. Blue collar, white collar inevitably becomes no collar as Water Festival is the great equalizer. The worry over current events, the weight of a world longing for laughter and the reality that tomorrow brings battles of varying degree all take reprieve on a blanket in the park.\r\n\r\nA couple in their sixties will shag under the stars toe-to-toe with a pair at sixteen. Long love, new love, renewed love finds itself along the water’s edge. Visitors question their own way of life as they observe with envy the sweet, slow summer nights that lead to warm mornings full of events and celebration that showcase that which can’t be simulated, only experienced.\r\n\r\nLand-locked laments fade as toes and woes submerge in saltwater and sand. Focus on troubles take second place to focus on tides. Desk chairs empty and deck chairs fill. Quiet souls who hide behind societal norms unite on the sandbar to shine like polished pennies. Monday morning will come soon enough. There will be plenty of time to excuse away momentary mishaps and questionable quandaries. For now, let your hair down, lift your spirits, ditch the shoes, lose the shirt, tap dance through the day, shag through the night, and douse the day-to-day dread with real life, real moments, and real smiles. Happy Water Festival Y’all!!\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"23663,23662,23661,23660,23659\" orderby=\"rand\"]', 'Happy Water Festival y’all!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'happy-water-festival-yall', '', '', '2016-07-16 08:16:45', '2016-07-16 12:16:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23658', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23668, 4, '2015-07-16 22:31:51', '2015-07-17 02:31:51', '<h3>By Lee Scott</h3>\r\nI was driving along Sea Island Parkway a few months ago when a man drove up along side my car and gestured to me with one finger. It was not the kind gesture one likes to see. Naturally, I was a bit shocked and completely unaware of why I warranted such a gesture. I started to think about different ways to “gesture” back to him. Then I realized that I might have pulled out in front of him. “My fault” I said to myself. At the next intersection I pulled up next to him and mouthed “I’m sorry. I didn’t see you!”. He rolled down his window, looked at me for a moment and finally said, “Well be careful next time. Watch where you are going.”\r\n\r\nI nodded and we both went on our way. At the next intersection, he pulled over to the right so he was next to me. He rolled down his window and I rolled down mine and he said, “Sorry about the finger.”\r\n\r\n“Thank you.” I said.\r\n\r\nThat was our entire dialogue. Amazing how sometimes it helps to recognize when you are wrong. Accept the responsibility and apologize and have the person accept it. Fortunately he was not one of those people that started to question my intelligence by my hair color. Nor did he call me names when I apologized. He swallowed whatever he wanted to say and accepted the apology. We both went on our way.\r\n\r\nI thought about this incident when I read in the newspaper about two guys in Hollywood, California who got out of their cars and started to fist fight. Two grown men fighting like two little boys on a playground. The reason for road rage most of the time is because one driver cuts off the other driver, sometimes without realizing it. The hormones take over and what could have been handled quickly and easily becomes an outright war. I realize that there are idiots out there driving. We see them weaving in and out of traffic all the time. But the road rage comes in when we decide to get upset about it rather than just backing down or calling the police.\r\n\r\nSo the next time you get gestured. Remember it could have been your fault. Smile and say “I am sorry.” Let it go and watch where you are going.', 'It takes a big person to say they’re sorry!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'it-takes-a-big-person-to-say-theyre-sorry', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:31:51', '2015-07-17 02:31:51', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23670, 4, '2015-07-16 22:33:32', '2015-07-17 02:33:32', '<h3>Provided by Family Features</h3>\r\nThough it may be weeks or even months before you can enjoy the bounty of a flourishing garden, you can get a jump on your craving for fresh veggies with ingredients that deliver the same refreshingly wholesome flavors. Plentiful garden veggies let you enjoy summer with a fresh take on your diet. You can free yourself to get creative in the kitchen and combine endless variations of your favorite ingredients to make it easy—and appetizing—to embrace healthier dishes. Or go to www.sabra.com for other great recipes. Try these non-fried, better-for-you creamy chicken taquitos. These are healthy and perfect for easy finger-food on the deck or beach.\r\n<h2><strong>Creamy Chicken Taquitos</strong></h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WINE-PAGE-TAQUITOS.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23671\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/WINE-PAGE-TAQUITOS-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"WINE PAGE TAQUITOS\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a>8 ounces cream cheese, 4  ounces diced green chiles, 1/2 cup Sabra Southwest Salsa or your own favorite brand, 3 green onions (diced) green and white parts), 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 1/3 cup minced cilantro, 10-12 small flour tortillas (6-inch), Spray olive oil</p>\r\nPreheat oven to 425°F degrees and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick liner. In large non-stick skillet over medium heat, combine cream cheese, diced green chiles, salsa, green onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and chipotle chile powder. Choose all or some of these to suit your own family’s tastes. Stir frequently until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove mixture from heat and stir in chicken, pepper jack cheese and cilantro. Add about 2 tablespoons chicken mixture to each tortilla, placing slightly off center and keeping mixture about 1 inch away from edge. Roll up tortilla and place seam side down onto prepared baking dish. Gently mist (good luck with this) taquitos with olive oil and bake for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown and edges are crisp. Happy summer!', 'Summer taquitos - healthy and good!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'summer-taquitos-healthy-and-good', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:33:32', '2015-07-17 02:33:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23670', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23673, 4, '2015-07-16 22:34:20', '2015-07-17 02:34:20', '<h3>By Celia Strong</h3>\r\nWe have all done such a great job the last couple of weeks. Wine in a box. Wine in a can. What more can we be expected to do? This week, thank goodness, we go back to bottles. Regular old bottles. But, in keeping with the “theory” that it’s hot and humid outside, we do continue with wines that are appropriate in our surroundings.\r\n\r\nFor them (yes, plural), we are going to visit Sicily this trip. Sicily is the absolute most southern of Italy’s wine regions. And, it is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea has been the center of Mediterranean viticulture for 2,500 years. Before the ancients Greeks even. Originally, Sicily was known for sweet wines, made from Muscat (Moscato), and Marsala. Now, they are known for dry wines. They have 23 DOCs on the island. Many made from local varieties and, increasingly, some made from more recognized European varieties. And, also, blends of them all. Reds and whites and rosés.\r\n\r\nThe island at its largest point is about 175 miles wide, east to west, and about 60 miles from north to south. The growing conditions for grapes in Sicily are nearly perfect. Volcanic soils in the east, from Mount Etna, that are mineral-rich and dark. In the west, the hills of volcanic soil are less dramatic but just as rich in nutrients. The weather is Sicily, especially during the growing season is warm with bright sunshine and reliable moderate rainfalls. A warm, dry climate means molds and mildews on the grapes are minimal. And breezes off the surrounding sea have a cooling effect on the grapes as they ripen. Over the years, Sicilian growers have learned that pruning helps produce higher quality grapes. And vineyards are creeping further up the hills all the time.\r\n\r\nOur wine this week is from Donnafugata. (Donna “forgota” but we can’t forget these wines!) In 1983, the Rallo family launched Donnafugata as a new wine producing project. The family had 160 years of experience in the business, but the Rallos wanted to make wines where the treatment of the environment was as important as the grapes. Donnafugata was one of the first Italian wineries to use solar panels to make their own electricity. They use cellars in the town of Marsala, in western Sicily, that were built in 1851, at Contessa Entellina. They own over 600 acres of vines planted with Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah (reds) and Catarratto, Ansonica, Chardonnay, and Viognier (whites). The reputation of Donnafugata wines rests on their use of local varieties blended with European varieties. Which we are about to see!\r\n\r\nNero d’Avola is one of the indigenous red grapes of Sicily. Probably the best known of their reds. Its name means “the black grape from Avola,” a small town in southeastern Sicily. These vines like hot and dry growing conditions. The wines from Nero d’Avola have a ruby red, cherry color with grape and blackberry aromas. They are dry wines with round, smooth tannins, fuller bodied with a slight acidity. At Donnafugata, they make a red wine based on this variety. Sedàra. Also, though, small amounts of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are blended with the Nero d’Avola. The nose of Sedàra is deep and fragrant, with cherry, blackberry and blueberry notes. It has spiciness and a hint of black licorice. The flavors echo these aromas and are wrapped in a smooth, soft texture. This wine is solid and gentle, all at the same time. And, it pairs well with baked pastas, tomato sauces, grilled meats and seafood. For $14.99\r\n\r\nCataratta, an indigenous white grape of Sicily, is the main variety in Anthìlia. Our white wine. Anthîlia is the ancient Roman name for Entellina where the winery is located. Wines from this grape are light, dry and easy drinking. It seems over-growth and less than meticulous winemaking can produce unattractive wines, but, I’m pretty sure, we are not wasting our time today. Anthìlia is a perfect summer quaffer, with a juicy texture and lemon zest flavors. There are bits of other local varieties and European ones blended with this Catarrata. It has white stone fruit aromas like peaches and nectarines, melon and a slight herbaceousness. Totally crisp and refreshing. And it goes well with tuna, smoked fish, capers, anchovies, shellfish, egg rolls, Asian salads, and much more. This is the first wine produced by Donnafugata. For $13.99.\r\n\r\nNow we have two new summer weather wines. Two new and different and delicious wines. Temperatures in Sicily may not get quite as high as we get, but they have very warm, bright sunny days with ocean breezes all around them. Sort of like we do. So we can drink these wines alone or with our dinners. But, think of this. Sicily gets snow on Mount Etna, and our winters can be almost as warm as their summers. So we can drink them all year long. Right? Don’t “forgota” these wines. Enjoy.', 'Donna “forgota” these wines!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'donna-forgota-these-wines', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:34:20', '2015-07-17 02:34:20', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23673', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23675, 4, '2015-07-16 22:36:08', '2015-07-17 02:36:08', '[caption id=\"attachment_23676\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-Kinghorn-and-HM-Schools-of-BA-2.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23676\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOOLS-Kinghorn-and-HM-Schools-of-BA-2-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"Jay Taylor, Managing Partner at Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort, presents the two $500 checks to Stephen Schools, Headmaster at Beaufort Academy. \" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" /></a> Jay Taylor, Managing Partner at Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort, presents the two $500 checks to Stephen Schools, Headmaster at Beaufort Academy.[/caption]\r\n\r\nKinghorn Insurance Agency of Beaufort and The Selective Insurance Group Foundation joined forces to support the positive efforts of Beaufort Academy through a $1,000 grant.\r\n\r\n“We are pleased to support Beaufort Academy in their pursuits of preparing tomorrow’s leaders through a rigorous academic curriculum, while fostering strong character development.” said Jay Taylor, Managing Partner, Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort. The grant represents a $500 donation from Kinghorn Insurance of Beaufort matched by a $500 grant from The Selective Insurance Group Foundation.\r\n\r\n“The Matching Grant program allows us to partner with our agents to support the needs of the communities we serve,” said Chuck Musilli, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Lines Underwriting Officer for Selective.', 'Beaufort Academy receives grant from insurance leaders', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-academy-receives-grant-from-insurance-leaders', '', '', '2018-07-12 10:59:00', '2018-07-12 14:59:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23675', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23678, 4, '2015-07-16 22:37:02', '2015-07-17 02:37:02', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-BeaufortHighSchoolJVGirls.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23679\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-BeaufortHighSchoolJVGirls-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS - BeaufortHighSchoolJVGirls\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort High School girls’ junior varsity basketball team won the Edisto “Summer Slam” Basketball Tournament in June against five other regional teams. <em>Photo courtesy of Beaufort High School.</em>', 'BHS JV basketball tournament champs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-jv-basketball-tournament-champs', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:37:16', '2015-07-17 02:37:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23678', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23682, 4, '2015-07-16 22:38:24', '2015-07-17 02:38:24', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-BHS-GIRLS-BB-CAMP-photo-2015-summer-2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23683\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-BHS-GIRLS-BB-CAMP-photo-2015-summer-2-300x224.jpg\" alt=\"SPORTS -BHS GIRLS BB CAMP photo 2015 summer 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" /></a>\r\n\r\nWe predict a great future for girls’ basketball at Beaufort High School if the first Lady Eagles Basketball camp under head coach Reggie Jones was any indication. There were young ladies from 3rd grade to rising 8th graders who worked on fundamentals like ball handling, footwork and what a successful work ethic looks like.', 'BHS Lady Eagles Basketball', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bhs-lady-eagles-basketball', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:38:24', '2015-07-17 02:38:24', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23682', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23685, 4, '2015-07-16 23:39:25', '2015-07-17 03:39:25', '<h3>Provided by Brandpoint</h3>\r\nIt’s that time of year when millions of students and their parents will be shopping for back-to-school items and purchasing the latest technology and electronic devices. Many of these popular items like smartphones, tablets and laptops use rechargeable batteries that contain materials that are potentially harmful to the environment and should never be thrown into the trash. The rechargeable batteries from old gadgets should be recycled so that they do not end up in landfills. According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shoppers will spend an average $212.35 on electronic items, which is a seven percent increase from $199.05 last year, with total spending expected to reach $8.4 billion. The increase in gadgets and electronics in the marketplace is a major contributor to electronic waste. E-waste, or electronic products that have become unwanted or obsolete, is the fastest growing municipal waste stream in America, with more than 49 million tons generated in 2012. Call2Recycle, Inc., through local retail partners, offers a no-cost recycling solution for the rechargeable batteries found in most types of cordless gadgets and small. During the last 20 years, Call2Recycle has collected more than 100 million pounds of batteries and cellphones, diverting these materials from landfills. The organization ensures that these items are responsibly recycled to create new batteries and other products, preventing potentially hazardous materials from entering the waste stream. <strong>Round up all your old electronics</strong> Dust off those shelves and check inside desk drawers and last year’s backpack for items that use rechargeable batteries. If you aren’t sure which items can be recycled, a good rule of thumb is: if it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable. Call2Recycle’s collection sites accept cellphones and rechargeable batteries (weighing up to 11 pounds), including those you find in laptop computers, digital cameras, two-way radios, MP3 players or iPods, tablets and cordless phones. <strong>Staples, Lowes and Best Buy can help</strong> Call2Recycle has more than 34,000 drop-off locations for recycling rechargeable batteries located within ten miles of 89 percent of consumers across North America. Many of these sites are national retailers such as Staples, Best Buy and Lowe’s, all found right here in Beaufort on Robert Smalls Parkway. Today, recycling rechargeable batteries can be a quick, easy and convenient part of almost any shopping trip. <strong>Spread the word</strong> It’s more important than ever to educate younger generations about how to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries. Many are unaware that the batteries from their old electronics should be recycled. You can help by educating your friends and family about how they can reduce waste. Another way is to organize a local recycling drive to encourage others to gather up their batteries to be recycled. Through recycling, you can make your community more sustainable and prevent potentially hazardous materials from the waste stream, which is good for people as well as the environment. So before you buy the new, put the old where it won’t harm the environment. <strong>Recycle it please!</strong>', '3 ways to go green when going back to school ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '3-ways-to-go-green-when-going-back-to-school', '', '', '2015-07-17 14:05:47', '2015-07-17 18:05:47', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23685', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23687, 4, '2015-07-16 22:40:46', '2015-07-17 02:40:46', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-WRESTLING.jpeg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23688\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-WRESTLING-281x300.jpeg\" alt=\"SPORTS - WRESTLING\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\nCoach Ray Jones reports that our Beaufort Team captured the Number #1 spot in the boys’ 13 and under division, the boys’ 14-15 division, the boys’ 16-17 division, and was named the Overall Boys’ Team Champions for the 8th consecutive year! Nice job gentlemen!\r\n\r\n<em>From bottom left: Eli Smith, Molly Smith, Cori Miller, Coach Ray, Joshua Desmore, CJ Cummings, Dade Stanley, William Sanders, Coach Teddy ,Braylin Young, Dylan Williams, Omar Cummings. Not pictured: Casey Simmons, Jacob Denton &amp; Coach David Purser.</em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Team Beaufort takes overall championship for 8th year', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'team-beaufort-takes-overall-championship-for-8th-year', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:40:46', '2015-07-17 02:40:46', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23687', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23690, 4, '2015-07-16 23:39:08', '2015-07-17 03:39:08', 'Small town Beaufort is home of the three top youth weightlifters in the US. They are all on the same team and winning in three different age groups. Dade Stanley in the boys’ 13 and under division, CJ Cummings in the boys’ 14-15 division, and Omar Cummings in the boys’ 16-17 division represent  the Team Beaufort weightlifting club coached by Ray Jones. One town, one team, 3 “best in the US” winners in 3 different age classes.', 'Three Beaufort youth weightlifters named \"best in the country”', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'three-beaufort-youth-weightlifters-named-best-in-the-country', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:19:16', '2015-07-17 17:19:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23690', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23692, 4, '2015-07-16 22:42:57', '2015-07-17 02:42:57', 'The South division of the Valley Baseball League beat the North division 5-4 in the Valley League All-Star Game at James Madison University’s Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday. Beaufort High School graduate Weber Pike, a South Carolina Gamecock, played for the North team in the Valley League All-Star Game.\r\n\r\nCharles Town Cannons shortstop Bradley Jones (College of Charleston) was awarded the Most Valuable Player award for the North division. Jones leads the league in home runs with six and was the runner-up in the home run derby after replacing Strasburg’s Ryan Flick. Jones had one hit on two at-bats and a three-run home run on the night.\r\n\r\nStaunton Braves’ outfielder Jack Schaaf (Florida International University) earned the MVP honor for the South after hitting a two-run double down the first base line in the bottom of the sixth. Schaaf went 2-4 with 2 RBIs.\r\n\r\nThe game remained scoreless until North shortstop Jones’ homer in the top of the third gave the North a 3-0 lead. That same inning the South got on base with two consecutive walks from outfielder Shane Billings (Harrisonburg/Wingate) and 2nd baseman Jose Carrera (Covington/Manhattan). Billings scored off of a Tyler Straub (Harrisonburg/University of Texas-San Antonio) single and a Conner Gunn (New Market/Amherst College) sac fly brought in Carrera.\r\n\r\nAfter two more quiet innings, the South scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth. With the bases loaded, Schaaf hit a ball down the first base line to bring in two runs. Billings followed with a sac fly to bring in another run giving the South a 5-3 lead. The North made an effort to come back with one run in the top of the seventh but could not answer any further.\r\n\r\nApproximately 30 Major League Baseball scouts were expected to attend the event.', 'Beaufort native competes in Valley Baseball League All-Star Game ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-native-competes-in-valley-baseball-league-all-star-game', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:42:57', '2015-07-17 02:42:57', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23692', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23694, 4, '2015-07-16 22:48:26', '2015-07-17 02:48:26', '[gallery columns=\"4\" ids=\"23695,23696,23697,23698,23699,23700,23701,23702\"]\r\n\r\nHe was pretty good when he played for Beaufort High. He got even better when he played for Newberry College. And now, besides being in his 6th year of playing pro ball, he is working hard to give back to the community that gave him his start. Last Friday and Saturday, Ron Parker, his twin brother Donald, other Kansas Chiefs players, and a myriad of coaches and supporters somehow organized a mammoth group of young people to be inspired by a pro. And that’s what they got. Inspiration wrapped in a strong message on how important it is to do well in school, listen, learn and practice. And to be a stand-up guy.\r\n\r\nPlayers from grades 3 through 12 came to Beaufort High School to give it all they got. All ages, sizes, shapes and dreams. Snacks, pizzas and beverages were provided and the Beaufort Fire Department was there on Saturday to potentially provide a cooling shower to some very sweaty, determined and excited participants. Ron said his goal with providing the camp was to show kids that hard work, honesty, and real effort will pay off in the end.\r\n\r\nWhat does Ron do in the off season? “Practice” he says. “Weights, running, conditioning and maybe a little fun time thrown in.” This offseason definitely had its fun moments as Ron signed a new five-year, $25 million contract with the Chiefs.\r\n\r\n“My goal is to have a better season than last year, to make more impact plays than I did last year and at the end of the season be able to look back and say, ‘I got better,’ “ Ron said. “I just want to improve from year to year.”\r\n\r\nWell, you now have about 500 new fans plus lots of parents and coaches rooting for you every weekend.', 'Parker, KC Chief’s strong safety, holds football clinic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'parker-kc-chiefs-strong-safety-holds-football-clinic', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:48:26', '2015-07-17 02:48:26', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23694', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23704, 4, '2015-07-16 22:49:27', '2015-07-17 02:49:27', 'The Chicago Cubs promoted Myrtle Beach Pelicans left-handed pitcher Michael Heesch to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, the Pelicans have received Class-A South Bend hurler Brad Markey.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23705\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-Michael_Heesch.png\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23705\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SPORTS-Michael_Heesch-300x168.png\" alt=\"Michael Heesch Played two years at Illinois-Chicago before transferring to USC Beaufort for his junior year.\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" /></a> Michael Heesch Played two years at Illinois-Chicago before transferring to USC Beaufort for his junior year.[/caption]\r\n\r\nHeesch, 25, earns his second career call-up to the I-Cubs. A native of Crystal Lake, Illinois and a former USC Beaufort ace, Heesch made one relief appearance and earned the win with three shutout, one-hit innings for Iowa in a 14-inning affair on July 9, 2014, in Omaha. The lefty has been a standout for the Pelicans this year out of the bullpen, with the second-lowest ERA on the pitching staff at 1.85.With a 5-0 record, Heesch has the second-most wins with the Pelicans despite making all of his 19 appearances out of the bullpen. In 34 innings of work, the six-foot, five-inch right-hander has struck out 24 batters and walked 12, allowing just one home run. He holds batters to a .209 average while attaining a 0.99 WHIP. With two saves recorded in two opportunities this year, Heesch has also stranded 80-percent of inherited runners this year (10 of 12) from the bullpen. His promotion comes one day after pitching a season-high four innings in which he allowed one earned run on two hits against the Carolina Mudcats in a 16-4 win. Heesch was selected by the Cubs out of the University of South Carolina Beaufort in the eighth round of the 2012 draft.\r\n\r\nHeesch is the 10th Pelican to earn a promotion this year and first to skip Double-A. Starling Peralta, Matt Brazis, Jacob Hannemann, Gerardo Concepcion, Wes Darvill, Billy McKinney, Tayler Scott, Zach Cates, and Cael Brockmeyer have all been promoted to Double-A Tennessee this season. With the roster moves, the Pelicans’ roster is at 24 active players, which is one below the Carolina League limit, and includes seven players on the disabled list and one on the inactive list.', 'Former USC Beaufort ace promoted to Triple-A Iowa', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'former-usc-beaufort-ace-promoted-to-triple-a-iowa', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:49:27', '2015-07-17 02:49:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23704', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23707, 4, '2015-07-16 22:52:06', '2015-07-17 02:52:06', 'If you have seen a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) truck slowly riding down a rural road about an hour after sundown this summer, it may be part of a cooperative research project that is surveying bat populations across the state.\r\n\r\nThe Carolinas Acoustic Bat Project, a cooperative research project taking place in both South Carolina and North Carolina, is funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Researchers drive carefully specified routes two consecutive nights with a recording device mounted on the cab of their trucks. The 20-mile routes must be driven at 20 mph in order to capture the data accurately. The recordings are then analyzed to determine which species of bats were heard and how abundant they were.\r\n\r\n“It’s very exciting to start this acoustic sampling,” said Mary Bunch, wildlife biologist and bat expert with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. “The goal is to establish these routes and perhaps add more routes in areas that haven’t been surveyed. It is wonderful that so many people have pulled together to make this happen. After we have the kinks worked out, this can provide a volunteer opportunity for citizen scientists.”\r\n\r\nBats are an essential, beneficial part of ecosystems, according to Bunch. Bats are the primary predators of night-flying insects including many crop and forest pests, consuming over half their body weight in insects each night. Bats currently face a serious threat in White-Nose Syndrome, a disease that has caused catastrophic declines in hibernating bats.\r\n\r\nPartners in the Carolinas Acoustic Bat Project include DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clemson University, the U.S. Forest Service Southern Experimental Station and the National Wildlife Refuge System.\r\n\r\n“Bats are notoriously difficult to study,” said Clemson University graduate student Ben Neece, “because they are active at night, can detect nets and traps, and, of course, they can fly and often are fairly secretive when roosting. Most of their vocalizations cannot be heard without the aid of electronic equipment, so the acoustic survey routes will allow us to effectively monitor these elusive animals.”\r\n\r\nAshley Watford, an intern from Francis Marion University who has assisted with the bat surveys in the Pee Dee region, said: “I was struck by how most of the bats we heard were near residences with security lights, presumably because they were targeting insects, including mosquitoes that were attracted to the lights.”\r\n\r\nMotorists are advised to please be patient if you end up driving behind one of these surveys. If researchers stop to let you pass, or deviate from 20 mph, it disrupts the data collection, potentially ruining the entire night’s work.', 'Surveying the bat population may lead to volunteer opportunities ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'surveying-the-bat-population-may-lead-to-volunteer-opportunities', '', '', '2015-07-16 22:52:06', '2015-07-17 02:52:06', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23707', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23709, 4, '2015-07-16 22:53:26', '2015-07-17 02:53:26', 'A proposed plan by federal fishery managers to privatize ownership of the snapper-grouper fishery from North Carolina to Key West, Florida by taking fishermen’s historical landings and converting them into “catch shares” of the fishery that can be bought and sold like a commodity on Wall Street is being blasted by an advocacy group for commercial and recreational fishermen.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23710\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-fishery.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23710\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-fishery-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Privatizing ownership of the snapper-grouper fishery would not benefit the locals.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Privatizing ownership of the snapper-grouper fishery would not benefit the locals.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, which is responsible for the management of federal fisheries in the Atlantic off the southeastern states, has proposed the controversial programs for commercial and charter boats in its long-range management plan for the snapper-grouper fishery called the Vision Project. Public hearings on the plan start this week.\r\n\r\n“Studies have shown that catch share programs provide no biological benefit to fisheries and hurt fishing communities by destroying jobs. These programs tend to benefit large corporate fleets that can buy up shares and hurt small fishermen who cannot,” Council for Sustainable Fishing Executive Director Tom Swatzel said. “Fishermen from all sectors have made it very clear to the SAFMC that they overwhelmingly oppose private ownership of the fishery. The fishery council needs to listen to these fishermen as promised.”\r\n\r\nThe SAFMC launched the Vision Project last year by conducting 26 “port meetings” throughout the region seeking fishery stakeholder input into the project, stating that the project would be “stakeholder-driven.”\r\n\r\nThe SAFMC has acknowledged the meetings produced overwhelming opposition to catch shares, but decided to include them in the plan anyway.\r\n\r\nSwatzel, a former SAFMC member, says he’s disappointed at the fishery council’s unwillingness to listen to fishermen’s opposition to catch shares, which has been longstanding.\r\n\r\n“Prior SAFMC efforts in 2011 to implement catch shares for the snapper-grouper fishery were met with overwhelming opposition and had to be withdrawn, so the fishery council should know better. They need to honor their promise of a stakeholder-driven plan and stop efforts to privatize the fishery. The SAFMC’s credibility is at stake,” Swatzel said. “This plan is supposed to be driven by fishery stakeholders, not special interest groups like the Environmental Defense Fund, which has spent millions lobbying for catch shares.”\r\n\r\nSwatzel says the SAFMC has purposely not used the controversial phrase “catch shares” in the plan, but instead has used less understood terminology for catch shares such as “sector share management system,” “individual quota management system,” “individual quota programs,” “sector share programs/cooperatives,” “individual quotas,” and “allocations by permit.”\r\n\r\n“It’s very troubling the SAFMC would resort to using code-speak for catch shares instead of being up front with fishermen about the fact that catch share programs are indeed in the plan,” Swatzel said.\r\n\r\nCatch share programs in New England and California have been called “failures” in media reports. According to the San Luis Obispo, CA Tribune, the director of the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Organization said “‘The catch share system is probably the worst thing that ever happened to the fishing industry.’”\r\n\r\nStudies and reports by the Lenfest Ocean Program, Center for Investigative Reporting, and Food and Water Watch say that catch share programs provide no biological benefit to fisheries.\r\n\r\n“It would be one thing if catch shares improved fishery sustainability, but they don’t. The net effect of catch shares is to reallocate fish from small fishermen to large, reducing jobs and in many cases the availability of fresh catch in local markets,” Swatzel said. “Catch share programs for charter boats will reduce availability, hurting fishing destinations.”\r\n\r\nSwatzel says other measures in the plan such as requiring electronic tracking devices for all fishing boats and more closed fishing areas are widely opposed by fishermen and should be dropped by the SAFMC.\r\n\r\nThe Council for Sustainable Fishing is a nonprofit organization that advocates optimizing and sustaining fishing opportunities for commercial and recreational fishermen in South Atlantic region. The CFSF website is Sustainablefishing.org.', 'Privatizing snapper/grouper fishery ownership not favored in SC', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'privatizing-snappergrouper-fishery-ownership-not-favored-in-sc', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:52:25', '2015-07-17 17:52:25', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23709', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23712, 4, '2015-07-16 23:39:13', '2015-07-17 03:39:13', 'The second Wednesday of July saw a fabulous Island Girls Night Out hosted by Fabulous Girl Boutique on Lady’s Island. More than 100 avid buyers enjoyed great merchandise, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at this fun, eclectic boutique. Nikki Hardison, General Manager for The Island News said, “What a fun group of women! And the donated prizes – wow, just wow!” Thanks to everybody at Fabulous Girl Boutique for making this event extra special. And make sure you check out our Facebook for more photos from the event. Mark your calendars ladies. We are set for August 11th as the next Island Girls Night Out. Plan to bring friends and enjoy a great evening.\r\n\r\nHere is a list of the lucky winners: Beaufort Lands End Tours gift certificate to Tina Peterson, Halo Salon gift certificate to Kay Pivokney, The Kitchen gift certificate to Terri Rice, Scout gift certificate to Cheryl Nemiley, Thibault Gallery framed print to Liz Santagotti, Spirit of Beaufort gift and CD to Holly Murphy, Wined it Up gift certificate to Carol Cobb, Water Festival tickets to all events to Lori Alvarez, Bronze by Mimi tanning sessions to Carlina S. Davis, Film Festival pennant to Jennifer Mohorobic, Greenfish Gallery gift to Wendy Spears, The Craftseller gift to Teresa Stanfield, Modern Jewelers fish bowl to Shirley Martin, Fabulous Girls Fashions basket with towels to Incz Miller, Gigi Zumba gift certificate to Anne Ricks, Linda Von Harten coffee weight loss to Mary Hughes, Metabolic gift certificate to Pat Gadsden.\r\n\r\n[gallery columns=\"5\" ids=\"23713,23714,23715,23716,23717,23718,23719,23720,23721,23723,23725,23726,23727,23729,23730\"]', 'Fabulous Girl Boutique hosts a fabulous night for Beaufort ladies', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fabulous-girl-boutique-hosts-a-fabulous-night-for-beaufort-ladies', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:15:27', '2015-07-17 17:15:27', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23712', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23722, 4, '2015-07-16 22:56:40', '2015-07-17 02:56:40', '<h3>Provided by Brandpoint</h3>\r\nDo you love the snap that chili peppers give to your food? Are you a fan of the heat they impart to a variety of dishes? Even if you’re not, you may want to take another look at the humble chili pepper. From migraine relief to weight control, researchers are verifying what some cultures have known for centuries: the chili pepper and its key constituents, like capsaicin, deliver a host of health benefits. Here are just some of the ways chili peppers are helping to fight some of the country’s most common health conditions:\r\n\r\n<strong>Weight control</strong>\r\n\r\nObesity is also a worldwide issue, making effective weight-control remedies a priority for health advocates around the world. Science Daily reports that University of Wyoming researchers are investigating capsaicin as a weight-control supplement. Researchers believe the chili pepper constituent may help boost metabolism by inhibiting cells that store fat and encouraging the type of cells that turn fat into energy.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cancer treatment</strong>\r\n\r\nMultiple studies aim at exploring the effect of capsaicin on cancer cells. One notable investigation from Marshall University found evidence that the compound inhibited the growth of lung cancer tumors through an animal-based study, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. In another study, researchers at Nottingham University in the United Kingdom also found that capsaicin killed cancer cells without harming healthy cells in cultures of human lung and pancreatic cancer cells.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fighting diabetes</strong>\r\n\r\nAbout 30 million Americans live with diabetes, and the disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Diabetes Association. While multiple medicines are available to treat diabetes, many people still find it difficult to control the disease. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating chili peppers as part of a regular, healthy diet could help control diabetes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Natural nutrition</strong>\r\n\r\nChili peppers also deliver health benefits beyond medicinal ones. The peppers are highly nutritious, delivering a punch of nutrients that are also associated with better health, including vitamins A, C and B-6, iron, copper and potassium.', 'The hottest ‘new’ health remedy that’s been around forever: chili peppers', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-hottest-new-health-remedy-thats-been-around-forever-chili-peppers', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:51:32', '2015-07-17 17:51:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23722', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23732, 4, '2015-07-16 22:58:29', '2015-07-17 02:58:29', '[caption id=\"attachment_23733\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"200\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HEALTH-JRC-patient-Zaryczny-with-wife-Theodora.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23733\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/HEALTH-JRC-patient-Zaryczny-with-wife-Theodora-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Beaufort Memorial Joint Replacement Center patient Wlodzimierz Zaryczny takes his first long walk, accompanied by his wife Theodora, after his recent knee replacement.\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" /></a> Beaufort Memorial Joint Replacement Center patient Wlodzimierz Zaryczny takes his first long walk, accompanied by his wife Theodora, after his recent knee replacement.[/caption]\r\n\r\nLess than two years after opening its innovative Joint Replacement Center, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement. The coveted disease-specific certification was awarded to BMH following a rigorous one-day, on-site review June 5 by a Joint Commission surveyor specializing in orthopedics.\r\n\r\n“It takes a great deal of teamwork and financial resources to meet the standards of quality, patient safety and service required by The Joint Commission,” said Shawna Doran, BMH Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. “Achieving certification demonstrates our commitment to providing hip and knee replacement patients with the highest level of care.”\r\n\r\nBMH had to submit four months of data to The Joint Commission prior to the on-site evaluation. During the all-day visit, the surveyor assessed Beaufort Memorial’s clinical practice guidelines and performance measures to ensure compliance with national evidence-based standards.\r\n\r\n“She looked at the framework of our program, standardization in quality of care and the cohesiveness of the entire orthopedic team from the pre-op nurse liaison to the discharge planner,” said BMH Orthopedic Care Coordinator Andrea Sadler. “After interviewing the staff, she spoke with all five of the patients who were being treated in the center to validate that we had actually done what we reported.\r\n\r\nThe surveyor, who performs evaluations of orthopedic programs all over the country, found no deficiencies at BMH and issued no requirements for improvement.\r\n\r\n“Joint Commission certification provides an objective assessment of clinical excellence,” Sadler said. “Not only does it give patients confidence in the quality and safety of a program, it’s becoming a prerequisite for some insurance carriers to contract with hospitals for selected services.”\r\n\r\nBeaufort Memorial is only the 12th health care facility in the state to receive disease-specific care certification in knee and hip replacement from The Joint Commission, the premier health care accrediting body in the nation. The certification is awarded for a two-year period. BMH opened its Joint Replacement Center Aug. 5, 2013 to provide a unique patient-centered focus of care for total joint patients. To date, more than 850 patients have completed the program, which has also been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Hip and Knee Replacement by Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield.', 'BMH earns certification for hip and knee replacement', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-earns-certification-for-hip-and-knee-replacement', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:50:55', '2015-07-17 17:50:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23737, 4, '2015-07-16 23:00:17', '2015-07-17 03:00:17', '<h3>Provided by Brandpoint</h3>\r\nThink you’re too old and frail to work out? Think again! The health benefits of daily exercise are widely known, but a senior facing health and mobility issues may feel working out is beyond their abilities. Sixty-three percent of people 60 and older don’t engage in daily exercise, according to the National Council on Aging’s The United States of Aging Survey.\r\n\r\nBut resistance training can help seniors who fear falling or damaging aging muscles and bones while exercising. For seniors with health issues that might make strenuous exercise difficult, resistance training can be an accessible, healthful option that provides both physical and mental benefits, a new study indicates.\r\n\r\n“Resistance training—also called strength training—is an especially safe, valuable mode of exercise for seniors,” says Dr. Kevin O’Neil, chief medical officer for Brookdale senior living. “As you age, you lose muscle mass, bone density, strength, balance, coordination and flexibility - all of which can result in higher risk of falls and increased difficulty in performing daily tasks. Resistance training allows seniors to exercise in their own home. They can use items found in their house and they can even exercise while sitting down.”\r\n\r\nAs the name implies, resistance training relies on the use of resistance to build muscle strength. Slow, measured movements are easier and more stable for seniors to perform than the strenuous activity of many types of aerobic exercise. “Smooth, controlled movement gives seniors the benefits of the specific exercise with less risk of injuries or falls,” says Nicholas Swanner, a licensed physical therapist, geriatric clinical specialist and healthcare services manager for Brookdale’s healthcare services division.\r\n\r\nBefore starting any kind of exercise program, seniors should talk to their doctors. Once they have the go-ahead to begin resistance training, many forms can be beneficial to seniors, Swanner says.\r\n\r\n“Resistance training can include using resistance bands, lifting weights or objects around your home, or using exercise equipment. Some of the exercises included in aquatics, Pilates, tai chi and yoga are types of resistance training, and those activities have the added bonus of social interaction when done in groups,” he says. “Seniors can benefit from any type of resistance training as long as it’s done safely and is part of a regular routine. Pushing up and down from a chair, opening and closing a door, lifting a can of soup or a 1-pound weight are all types of resistance exercises that seniors can easily do in their own homes.”\r\n\r\nSwanner recommends that seniors start slow with lower-resistance exercises and listen to their bodies. “As you age, your body changes and this will impact how and what types of exercises you will be able to do safely. There are many ways to modify exercises, routines and individual styles of training to fit a senior’s specific needs.”\r\n\r\nResistance training offers many benefits for seniors, including improved strength, balance, coordination and posture, better bone density, plus lower risks of heart disease, arthritis, and osteoporosis and other chronic illnesses, as well as improved cognitive function and mood. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association also found that resistance training can positively affect cognitive abilities of seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s.\r\n\r\nEngaging in exercise for 150 minutes a week can allow seniors to maximize the health benefits. Seniors can exercise in one 30-minute session three or four days a week if they’re able, or if that intensity is too strenuous, they can break their workouts into 10-minute intervals throughout the week and still reap the benefits.\r\n\r\n“We always tell our seniors, ‘start low and go slow’ when they’re beginning an exercise program,” O’Neil says. “Just 10 minutes a day provides health benefits and can feel much more achievable for seniors. Exercise duration can then be increased as endurance improves.”\r\n\r\nResistance exercises should be done two to three days per week for each muscle group with a day of rest in between. This does not mean that other types of exercise, such as aerobic or flexibility exercises should not be done on rest days. People who exercise daily might do resistance exercises for the upper body on one day and for the lower body on the next day.\r\n\r\n“Even if a senior has mobility or health issues that hinder aerobic exercise, he or she can still do resistance training,” Swanner says. “Talk to your physician and physical therapist to design a program that’s right for you.”', 'A workout that works for seniors of all ages and mobility levels', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-workout-that-works-for-seniors-of-all-ages-and-mobility-levels', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:45:38', '2015-07-17 17:45:38', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23737', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23740, 4, '2015-07-16 23:00:49', '2015-07-17 03:00:49', '<h3>By Martha O’Regan</h3>\r\nI once read a profound explanation by a 6 year old boy as to why dogs live shorter lives than humans. He said ‘People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life—like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long’. By his innocent explanation, it seems that as long as one is still alive, there must be more to learn about love and kindness. I believe there must be two additional ingredients: willingness and teachability\r\n\r\nThose who are willing to learn and are teachable can begin to recognize that each person encountered in our daily life course, is part of discovering the good that lies within. Yes, even those folks who continuously rock our world, tweak our last nerve, or claim to ‘know’ everything are our teachers. What about the folks who seem bored when someone else is sharing their latest nugget of information garnered from a book they read or seminar they attended? Or, those who are chomping at the bit to ‘one up’ what others are sharing before the other person even has a chance to finish theirs. Or, the ones who say ‘I know’ to just about anything anyone around them says. Yep, our teachers! Whether we have fallen into one or more of these social pitfalls or have just observed it in others’, a willingness to learn a new way of sharing with others was or can be ultimately created. Becoming consciously awareness to how we share with others, allows us to listen and learn from each person and situation we encounter in our lives, creating one teachable moment after the next.\r\n\r\nI believe we each have a unique curriculum that we came to earth school to learn and once aware of that, we have the ability to see each person and encounter as part of that ‘life’ course. While this awareness can create clarity, contentedness and expectancy when navigating your day to day, it can also great confusion, frustration, and sometimes even resistance. Personally, as I have continue to listen and learn, I still find myself looking to the heavens and asking ‘now what?’ only to receive a response of ‘there’s more to learn’, which sometimes elicits a giggle and other times a shake of my fist with a response of ‘ jeez, haven’t I learned enough?’. I guess not…I am still here.\r\n\r\nI am often reminded by a story that a friend shared about his mother’s transition. The day before she left her earthly body, she shared with her son that the previous evening she had an opportunity to spend time with the ‘Divine’ and learned three things. One was that the will to live was the strongest of all human desires, another is that every thought is a silent prayer and every prayer is received by the ‘Divine, and finally, but most importantly, it really is all about love. Although she expressed some regret that she spent so much time in the material world worrying about things that she couldn’t control, she was grateful to know she had loved deeply and had been loved by many, and to know that through it all, she was truly communicating her deepest thoughts, wishes and dreams to the One who mattered most. This gave her the peace she needed to move on to her next adventure. It seems to me that at this juncture, she must have learned all that she was supposed to and was free to go.\r\n\r\nSo, what is your curriculum? What are you here in earthly school to become? Are you willing to learn and listen? Are you teachable? Pondering these questions moving forward will hopefully create a new awareness of each person or situation you encounter along with a curiosity about how it fits into the grand scheme of learning how to live the good life. So, here’s to loving others and being nice. Live Awake…Have Fun!', 'There is always, always, always more to learn', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'there-is-always-always-always-more-to-learn', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:41:45', '2015-07-17 17:41:45', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23740', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23742, 4, '2015-07-16 23:39:16', '2015-07-17 03:39:16', 'Mary Thibault knows how to turn a vision into reality. As a self-taught artist, Mary starts with a passion for the work and, literally, a prayer, and, as she says, “Then the paintings flow.”\r\n\r\nAnd even before Thibault Gallery, the Bay Street space where Mary shows her own and other artist’s work, was a reality, she was committed to the idea of it.\r\n\r\n“I named my business Thibault Gallery long before I actually had a physical gallery,” Mary says. “I had our website so customers could order art through there. I always kept the idea of owning our gallery alive through journaling, too.”\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort native spent 15 years in the classroom as a special education and art teacher. She also painted props and scenery for her daughters’ dance performances and murals for Beaufort High School. But art was an after hours endeavor for many years.\r\n\r\n“I painted at night after my full-time classroom job,” Mary says. “My husband Eric and I did art shows on the weekends.” Time spent showing her artwork at Green Fish Gallery and in a studio space at Atelier on the Bay only reinforced Mary’s desire to own her own gallery on Bay Street. When the Bay Street Outfitters building became available in January 2014, Thibault Gallery found its home.\r\n\r\nAccording to Mary, “I’m blessed to be able to follow my passion and paint full time. Being a gallery owner means I’m in charge of production and customer service. Eric is CFO, the head custodian and shipping clerk. We’re the only employees of the gallery, so it’s a good thing we each get along with our co-worker!”\r\n\r\nIn addition to Mary’s own work, Thibault Gallery features what she calls the cream-of-the-crop of the Beaufort art community. The welcoming space is filled with her own work as well as the work of 14 other artists who share Mary’s positive spirit. Since opening, the gallery has received a total of three Best Art Gallery awards from Best of Beaufort and Beaufort Gazette Readers Choice.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PROFILE-MARY-FISH.png\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23743\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PROFILE-MARY-FISH-300x225.png\" alt=\"PROFILE - MARY FISH\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>Mary and Eric’s blended family includes seven children (including two Megans!) aged 14 to 30. Family holds great importance for Mary, so even though there isn’t a time when she wouldn’t rather have a brush in hand, she recently agreed to go fishing with Eric and daughter Erin and son-in-law Bryon. Mary had the biggest catch of the day and the achievement was memorialized with a photo.\r\n\r\nIn addition to growing Thibault Gallery, Mary and Eric want to help develop First Friday After Five, where downtown Beaufort galleries and businesses extend their hours to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. The event features musicians who play near the Bay Street clock and Thibault Gallery serves wine and hors d’oeuvres and customers can meet the artists. Eventually, Mary would like to see Bay Street closed for this “Night on the town” event.\r\n\r\n“It never hurts to dream,” she says.', 'Local artist never stopped dreaming of Bay Street gallery', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'local-artist-never-stopped-dreaming-of-bay-street-gallery', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:39:16', '2015-07-17 03:39:16', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23742', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23745, 4, '2015-07-16 23:18:28', '2015-07-17 03:18:28', 'Col. Paul D. Cucinotta assumed command of Recruit Training Regiment from Col. Daniel J. Haas during a ceremony on Parris Island, S.C., July 10, 2015. Haas, after successfully completing a two year tour in command, will head to Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command in Fort Meade, Md. Cucinotta comes to the depot from Marine Forces Central Command (Forward) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Haas was humble in his reflections about his two years of command.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23746\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-MARINES.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23746\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-MARINES-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Col. Paul D. Cucinotta receives the regimental colors from Col. Daniel J. Haas during a change of command ceremony on Parris Island, S.C., July 10, 2015. The passing of the colors signifies the transfer of command from the outgoing to the incoming commander. Haas will head to Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command in Fort Meade, Md. Cucinotta comes to the depot from Marine Forces Central Command (Forward) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Kouns.\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" /></a> Col. Paul D. Cucinotta receives the regimental colors from Col. Daniel J. Haas during a change of command ceremony on Parris Island, S.C., July 10, 2015. The passing of the colors signifies the transfer of command from the outgoing to the incoming commander. Haas will head to Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command in Fort Meade, Md. Cucinotta comes to the depot from Marine Forces Central Command (Forward) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Kouns.[/caption]\r\n\r\n“The regiment works not because of me but because of the great personal sacrifices of these fine men and women we call drill instructors, who ask for little recognition but will greatly impact the lives of their recruits forever,” said Haas. “Today is a day that has great impact on me but will have little impact on the regiment because you have a commander who will build on the successes of this regiment.”Cucinotta had a simple promise and request for the members of his new command.\r\n\r\n“Marines and sailors, it is my honor to serve with you,” said Cucinotta. “I will give you the best every day for the next two years. All I ask is that you do the same.”\r\n\r\nThe goal of Recruit Training Regiment is to provide progressive and demanding training in those subjects required to produce basically trained Marines who function effectively and are trained in marksmanship, basic combat skills, and practice those personal and professional traits which will forever distinguish them as Marines.\r\n\r\nCucinotta was born in Lakewood, N.J. He attended Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., and upon graduation was commissioned a Marine second lieutenant on May 9, 1992. He graduated from The Basic School in Quantico, Va., in 1992, and attended the U.S. Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Okla., before filling numerous billets in artillery units across the Marine Corps including Okinawa, Japan, and Camp Lejeune, N.C. Cucinotta also served as the Marine exchange officer to the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., from 2005 to 2008. During his time with the Rangers, he completed multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.', 'Change of Command', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'change-of-command-2', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:18:28', '2015-07-17 03:18:28', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23745', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23748, 4, '2015-07-16 23:19:52', '2015-07-17 03:19:52', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-CAMP-SEA-BREEZE-Asthma-camp-3.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23749\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-CAMP-SEA-BREEZE-Asthma-camp-3-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - CAMP SEA BREEZE Asthma camp 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" /></a>Last week over a dozen Beaufort-area children attended Camp Sea Breeze, a weeklong camp for kids ages 6 through 11 with asthma. The annual program, hosted by Beaufort Memorial and the YMCA of Beaufort County, is a day camp designed to teach the children how to enjoy an active lifestyle while coping with their disease. Staffed by Beaufort Memorial respiratory therapists, the camp combines field trips, arts and crafts, exercise and nutrition classes, as well as asthma education in a fun and safe environment. Several local medical practices and individuals, including Sea Island Pediatrics, Beaufort Pediatrics, All Children’s Pediatrics, Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health, Dr. Faith Polkey and the BMH Respiratory Therapy Department, helped sponsor scholarships for children to attend.', 'BMH and YMCA host their annual Camp Sea Breeze', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bmh-and-ymca-host-their-annual-camp-sea-breeze', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:19:52', '2015-07-17 03:19:52', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23748', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23751, 4, '2015-07-16 23:20:22', '2015-07-17 03:20:22', 'On the first Monday in October 2014, Michelle Lewis’ lifelong home in Beaufort’s Historic District was sold at the Beaufort County Delinquent Tax Sale because she couldn’t pay the $1,399.77 in delinquent taxes, penalties, and fees.\r\n\r\nDisabled by knee surgery and her income tax refund held up because of faulty paperwork, Lewis, the mother of seven and grandmother of 19, was terrified that she’d lose the comfortable family home that her late parents had left her. When her redemption costs rose to $5,598.11 from a tax bill that had originally been just $1,108.50, Lewis was desperately seeking--but not finding any financial assistance.\r\n\r\nBut a tearful phone call to the non-profit Pan-African Family Empowerment &amp; Land Preservation Network, Inc. in Beaufort got Lewis the money she needed to avoid becoming homeless. And she’ll finally have peace of mind weeks ahead of the Oct. 7, 2015 deadline for redeeming property sold in 2014.\r\n\r\nOn Monday, July 13, the PAFEN will pay $5,523.11 of her property redemption costs. And Lewis will pay just $300 with money that she borrowed from friends and relatives. It’ll be the PAFEN’s biggest redemption to date, and what Lewis is calling “my blessing.”\r\n\r\n“I thank God that my cousin saw that flyer in Piggly Wiggly,” says Lewis, whose home redemption by the PAFEN includes a $2,799.54 interest payment to the winning bidder on her home.\r\n\r\n“This sure is a blessing for me. I was already planning to pack up and leave Beaufort. Trying to stay here without my house would have been too hard for me to handle,” says the former home health care worker.\r\n\r\nLewis’ home and land, which is just around the corner from the City of Beaufort’s tennis courts, has a market value of $212,500, according to Beaufort County tax records.\r\n\r\nAnd because the winning bid on her property was $65,000 it wouldn’t take long for the 1% per monthly interest due to the winning bidder to balloon her original tax bill. But thankfully the bidder interest was capped at $2,799.54.\r\n\r\nBecause Beaufort County allows bidders to earn 1% interest per month on their winning bids, each year its Delinquent Tax Sale attracts a growing number of investors and hedge fund managers who make huge profits that far exceed what they’d earn in interest from U.S. banks. But their big bids often lead to heartache for low-income property owners.\r\n\r\n“Michelle Lewis’ redemption costs are a perfect example of why land rich, but cash poor Gullah/Geechee families are losing their homes and land. The interest, penalties and fees are squeezing them out of their property,” says PAFEN Founder, President &amp; CEO Theresa White, a former journalist and congressional aide.\r\n\r\nMobile home owners have it enough worse, says White, because they have to pay monthly rent to the winning bidder to remain in their homes. That’s in addition to the interest, fees, and penalties needed to redeem them.\r\n\r\n“How can they expect people who can’t afford to pay their taxes in the first place to come up with so much extra money to redeem it?” White asks.\r\n\r\nThe PAFEN was founded, among other things, to help create solutions that will prevent Gullah-Geechee families and other people of African descent from losing their homes and land, White explained.\r\n\r\nIn March 2015, the 501c3 tax-exempt PAFEN launched an online $5-million “Help Save Gullah/Geechee Land” campaign on GoFundMe.com, which has collected $8,000 in donations through July 9.\r\n\r\nDonations collected during the “Help Save Gullah/Geechee Land” campaign will be used in three ways, White says: To redeem property sold at delinquent tax sales; to pay taxes to prevent properties from being sold at tax sales; and one-time tax grants to allow Gullah/Geechee families to transition to the Installment Payment Program that breaks taxes into five equal advance payments on the upcoming year’s taxes.\r\n\r\nThrough a newly-formed partnership with the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce, PAFEN clients who want to become eligible to enter its Taxpayer Lottery to receive a one-time grant to pay their taxes for a year, can take the required budget classes at the Black Chamber’s office. The BCBCC is located at 801 Bladen St. in Beaufort, and can be contacted at 843-986-1102.', 'PAFEN to redeem Gullah/Geechee home lost in tax sale', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pafen-to-redeem-gullahgeechee-home-lost-in-tax-sale', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:20:22', '2015-07-17 03:20:22', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23751', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23753, 4, '2015-07-16 23:21:34', '2015-07-17 03:21:34', 'Ann Gilbert, a practice administration professional with 30 years experience, has been named Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s vice president of physician services, responsible for managing the largest multispecialty physician group in the area.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23754\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-ANN-GILBERT-PLACEHOLDER-ONLY-e1437103276680.jpg\"><img class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23754\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-ANN-GILBERT-PLACEHOLDER-ONLY-e1437103276680-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ann Gilbert\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a> Ann Gilbert[/caption]\r\n\r\nWith the acquisition last year of the Lowcountry Medical Group and Harrison Peeples Health Care Center, Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners now includes 40 physicians and 21 advanced care practitioners in 12 locations throughout Beaufort and Hampton Counties.\r\n\r\nGilbert comes well prepared for the job. Her extensive resume includes a three-year stint as director of network operations for New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center, where she managed operations for 21 sites with 80 providers and 200 employees.\r\n\r\nMost recently, she served as vice president of operations for Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals and Clinics, planning, organizing and directing all clinical operations for a 350-physician group with 28 locations in East Texas.\r\n\r\n“We are excited to have a person of Ann’s talent heading up our physician services,” said BMH President and CEO Rick Toomey. “As we grow our practice network, our goal is to continue to improve our services and consistently meet the expectations of our patients and the community.”', 'Previous Mount Sinai Medical Center Network Director to manage BMH Physician Partners', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'previous-mount-sinai-medical-center-network-director-to-manage-bmh-physician-partners', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:21:34', '2015-07-17 03:21:34', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23753', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(23756, 4, '2015-07-16 23:24:14', '2015-07-17 03:24:14', 'The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the first sea turtle nest laid this season hatched during the evening of July 6, after 65 days of incubation. DNR sea turtle staff discovered the emergence of the Botany Island loggerhead nest the following morning. Fripp and Hunting Island Beaches have already seen the tell tail “march to the sea” foot prints in the sand as hatchlings head for open water.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-turtle.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-23757\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-turtle-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - turtle\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>With nesting season over halfway complete and hatching season officially underway, biologists are forecasting a banner year for sea turtles. As of July 7, DNR volunteers and staff had reported 3,653 loggerhead nests, one leatherback nest, and one green nest along South Carolina beaches.\r\n\r\n“The preliminary statewide estimate for South Carolina this year is expected to surpass our 2013 record year,” said biologist Michelle Pate, who coordinates DNR’s sea turtle program, which is responsible for managing and protecting sea turtles in the state of South Carolina. You can continue to follow nesting and hatching in real time on their online nest monitoring system, hosted by Seaturtle.org.\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of hatching season, the support of South Carolina coastal residents and visitors is crucial to keeping “Lights Out for Loggerheads,” Pate said. When sea turtle hatchlings emerge from the nest, they are attracted to the blue and green wavelengths of light naturally reflected off the ocean. They use this natural light to navigate from their nest towards the ocean. If an artificial light source on the beach is brighter than the natural light of the ocean horizon, hatchlings will head towards the artificial source, a process known as disorientation.\r\n\r\nDisoriented hatchlings that crawl away from the ocean and toward bright artificial lights are more vulnerable to predators and exhaustion.\r\n\r\nYou can help by turning out all lights in your house that are visible from dusk to dawn along the beach during the months of May through October. Closing blinds and drapes on windows that face the ocean also reduces light pollution on the beach. Learn more about Lights Out for Loggerheads at www.dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle/lights.htm.\r\n\r\nCivil penalties for harming a threatened or endangered species such as sea turtles can reach $25,000. County and local lighting ordinances also exist to protect sea turtles and residents and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their local laws. Violating local or county lighting ordinances can carry fines up to $500.\r\n\r\nThis year may also bring a record number of sea turtle strandings, or sick, injured, and dead sea turtles. Sea turtle stranding responses and necropsies (post-mortem examinations) are important aspects of DNR’s sea turtle program. There have been 98 sea turtle strandings in South Carolina to date this year, 31 of which stranded alive. Strandings have averaged about 128 sea turtles per year since 2000. Sick or injured live turtles that strand along the coast are retrieved for rehabilitation, while dead turtles are necropsied to assess possible cause of death (disease or injury) and to collect information on food habits and gender. Eleven necropsies have been performed by the DNR staff (6 loggerheads, 2 green, 1 leatherback and four Kemp’s ridleys) this year. To keep up with strandings in South Carolina, visit the online stranding database at: www.seaturtle.org/strand.\r\n\r\n<b>How you can help sea turtles in South Carolina:</b>\r\n\r\n• Observe quietly from a distance - never disturb a nesting sea turtle or hatchlings\r\n• Do not shine lights on a sea turtle, including cell phones and flash photography\r\n• Obey local and county lighting ordinances\r\n• Turn out all exterior lights (flood and deck) visible from the beach, dusk to dawn, from May through October\r\n• Close blinds and drapes on windows where interior lights can be seen from the beach or ocean at night\r\n• When boating, lookout for sea turtles both inshore and offshore\r\n• Fill in large holes dug on the beach at the end of the day, as adults and hatchling sea turtles can become trapped in them\r\n• Support sea turtle conservation efforts in South Carolina by donating to SCDNR Sea Turtle Program, PO Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29412', 'Lights Out for Loggerheads! ', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'lights-out-for-loggerheads', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:24:14', '2015-07-17 03:24:14', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23756', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23759, 4, '2015-07-16 23:25:23', '2015-07-17 03:25:23', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-ZONTA.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23760\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-ZONTA-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"COMMUNITY - ZONTA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\nJason Berry, 2015 Beaufort Water Festival Sales and Admissions Coordinator, was the featured speaker at the Zonta Club of Beaufort meeting. Pictured are Jason Berry and Club President Myrna Breland.', 'Zonta Club Meeting speaker', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'zonta-club-meeting-speaker', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:25:23', '2015-07-17 03:25:23', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23759', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23762, 4, '2015-07-16 23:26:32', '2015-07-17 03:26:32', 'The University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB), in partnership with the City of Beaufort, Penn Center, and the University Of South Carolina College Of Education, will host 30 K-12 teachers from around the country for a three-week summer institute beginning in mid July. The institute, “America’s Reconstruction: The Untold Story,” will guide the educators through more than a century of American history—from the final years of the cotton kingdom in the South, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and up to the modern civil rights era.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23763\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-USCB-RECONSTRUCTION-Gantt-Cottage-was-used-by-the-Rev.-Dr.-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-as-a-retreat-during-his-many-sojourns-at-Penn-Center..jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23763\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-USCB-RECONSTRUCTION-Gantt-Cottage-was-used-by-the-Rev.-Dr.-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-as-a-retreat-during-his-many-sojourns-at-Penn-Center.-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Gantt Cottage was used by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a retreat during his many sojourns at Penn Center.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Gantt Cottage was used by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a retreat during his many sojourns at Penn Center.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe institute is funded as a result of a $200,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant awarded in 2014 to J. Brent Morris, Ph.D., assistant professor of history in the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts at USCB.\r\n\r\nServing as the institute’s director, Dr. Morris’s research and academic interests involve Nineteenth Century United States History; South Carolina History; Slavery, Abolition and Antislavery; the Civil War and Reconstruction; and African-American History. He is the author of Oberlin, Hotbed of Abolitionism: College, Community, and the Fight for Freedom and Equality in Antebellum America, which has been nominated for the prestigious 2015 Gettysburg College/Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize and Gilder Lehrman Frederick Douglass prize. His second book, Yes Lord, I Know the Road: A History of African Americans and South Carolina 1526-2008, with Documents, is forthcoming from USC Press in 2016. Dr. Morris also provides exhibit guidance to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.\r\n\r\n“Reconstruction is known for the federal government’s attempts to grant equal rights to former slaves as well as the political leadership of African-Americans in the former Confederate States,” says Dr. Morris. “Reconstruction actually began in Beaufort County in 1861, the first year of the war, and, though the era fell short of many Americans’ expectations, it laid much of the groundwork for the ‘Second Reconstruction,’ or the Civil Rights Movement, of the 20th century.”\r\n\r\nNationally renowned American history scholars are scheduled to teach the courses. Along with Dr. Morris, instructors for the institute include Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Phoner, Ph.D., of Columbia University; Lemoyne College professor and author of The Wars of Reconstruction Douglas Egerton, Ph.D., distinguished Clemson University professor Orville Vernon Burton, Ph.D., USCB distinguished professor emeritus Lawrence S. Rowland, Ph.D.; and Director of the Parris Island Historical Museum and USCB faculty member Steve Wise, Ph.D.\r\n\r\nTaking place on the USCB Historic Beaufort Campus, institute participants will review the exploits, writings, and influences of key Reconstruction figures, as well as the ideologies that motivated them. Each week, new themes will be studied and examined including the importance of the Sea Islands in South Carolina and Georgia. Additionally, participants will hold classes at locations tied to the weekly themes in order to help them gain a better understanding of the issues and to personalize the story.\r\n\r\n“Demonstrating how that history has been influenced by events and personalities originating from the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia is an important aspect of the summer institute,” says Dr. Morris. “It will be a critical piece to learning and understanding more about one of the most neglected and misunderstood periods in our nation’s history.”', 'USCB to teach “America’s Reconstruction” to educators', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'uscb-to-teach-americas-reconstruction-to-educators', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:26:32', '2015-07-17 03:26:32', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23762', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23765, 4, '2015-07-16 23:29:58', '2015-07-17 03:29:58', 'The commandant and regimental sergeant major of the British Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines, familiarized themselves with how Parris Island molds approximately 50 percent of male recruits and 100 percent of female recruits into Marines during a visit to the depot July 8-10, 2015. Commando Training Centre Commandant Col. Kevin Oliver and Regimental Sergeant Major Warrant Officer 1st Class P. W. McArthur visited the depot after discussing the role of women in combat with the Marine Corps Force Integration Office earlier in the week. The Commando Training Centre is the principal training center for British Royal Marines, who must complete 32 weeks of training.\r\n\r\n[gallery ids=\"23766,23767,23768\"]', 'British Marine leaders see recruit training on Parris Island', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'british-marine-leaders-see-recruit-training-on-parris-island', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:29:58', '2015-07-17 03:29:58', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23765', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23770, 4, '2015-07-16 23:30:56', '2015-07-17 03:30:56', 'Halfway between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island, nestled on the banks of Colleton River, sits Rose Hill Plantation House: the last remaining original plantation home between Savannah and Charleston.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23771\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-ROSE-HILL.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23771\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-ROSE-HILL-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rose Hill Plantation is located between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a> Rose Hill Plantation is located between Beaufort and Hilton Head Island.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFully restored by the current owners to its former glory after a devastating fire, Rose Hill Plantation House sits quietly on 12 acres. Encircled by a natural stockade fence and hidden by majestic Live Oaks laden with Spanish moss.  As you approach slowly down the stone driveway, anticipation builds to finally see this architecturally-regal historic home.As you follow the driveway around to the front of the home, you are treated to a vision of her in her ante-bellum glory; not Tara-Gone-With-The-Wind ante-bellum, but English Gothic Revival ante-bellum. Here you can learn first-hand about the decades of history as a working cotton plantation, original land barony and then years of standing empty\r\n\r\nHer story begins in 1858 when a father gave his daughter the land as a wedding present – a typical gesture of the well off. Architecturally influenced from their honeymoon trip to England, the home is more cathedral-like than Tara-like. This is a home alive with decades of parties, laughter, romance, family, friendship and love. And it is a house that has seen many a hardship during that time as well. Throughout war years, weather catastrophes and hunger, this once fashionable home became a shelter for families, children, strangers and locals alike. Protection from the storms of life: weather, war and poverty all took its toll. Each decade leaving its imprint on the beautiful Rose Hill Plantation House. Each new generation needing to learn and remember her history. This 10,000 square foot home is a living breathing tribute to the many lives it has touched in its 150 year history.\r\n\r\nVisit Rose Hill Plantation House and let its story tell you of a time gone by, a time when times were good and when times were trying. Let Rose Hill Plantation House offer you a look into our past.', 'Visit the last remaining original plantation home in the lowcountry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'visit-the-last-remaining-original-plantation-home-in-the-lowcountry', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:30:56', '2015-07-17 03:30:56', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23770', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23773, 4, '2015-07-16 23:32:50', '2015-07-17 03:32:50', 'After a recent house fire in Burton that resulted in four people being injured in a home without a working smoke detector, the Beaufort County Fire Chief Association’s (S.E.T.) are mobilizing forces to warn and educate county citizens on the importance of having working smoke detectors in their home.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23774\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-HOUSE-FIRE.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23774\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-HOUSE-FIRE-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Burton District firefighters responded to a similar mobile home fire that occured earlier this month, injuring four. \" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Burton District firefighters responded to a similar mobile home fire that occured earlier this month, injuring four.[/caption]\r\n\r\nFirefighters throughout Beaufort County have been responding to local fires all year and are seeing a reoccurring theme; homes with properly placed and working smoke detectors have better outcomes when a fire strikes then homes that do not.\r\n\r\nCaptain John Robinson of the Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department states that in 12 instances where their department responded to a house fire in a home that had a working smoke detector the residents were able to either escape the fire, or were able to extinguish the fire, before firefighters arrived due to the early warning of the detectors. While the Burton Fire District has had similar successes, Burton Firefighter Daniel Byrne also states that two of the three fire deaths that occurred in Burton occurred in homes without working smoke detectors, and homes without detectors suffered more damages than those that had them. In the third fire death for Burton it is not known if a smoke detector was present but it is not believed there was one.\r\n\r\nByrne states that one in four homes will experience a fire warranting a fire department response, and an average fire will go from a small spark to fully engulfing a room in three to five minutes due largely to today’s construction and what are in our modern homes; such as, treated wood, plastics, and chemically treated upholstery and carpets, which burn faster and are more toxic than ever before. “Early warning is paramount,” Byrne says. “It gets your family out and gets us there faster to possibly save more of your home.”\r\n\r\nScott Harris, spokesman for the Lady’s Island/St. Helena Fire District, adds that not only is having a smoke detector important, but having a plan for what to do when the smoke detector activates is just as important for your family’s safety. “What will you do if the fire is between you and your exit? What if the fire is on the first floor and you’re on the second?” Harris states. “Can you get out of your windows, and keep in mind if you can’t get out of your windows then firefighters can’t get in either.” Firefighters stress the importance of checking all windows to ensure they are clear of furniture and vegetation, and can be easily opened from the inside.\r\n\r\nLieutenant Lee Levesque of the Bluffton Fire District offers some basic guidelines for smoke detector installation:\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Inside and outside all bedroom areas, and on every living level of your home</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Less than 10 years old and with a battery backup</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Three feet from corners, air vents, and ceiling fans</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Center of the ceiling, or no less that 4” but not more than 12” if placed on a wall</p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">• Checked weekly and batteries changed twice a year, firefighters suggest doing so at daylight savings time when changing your clocks.</p>\r\nLieutenant Levesque also recommends following the manufacturer’s instructions when installing your smoke detectors, and to call your local fire department for help if you have any questions. “All county departments pride themselves in providing excellent services to our citizens, anything involving safety we are your “one stop shop” for assistance, information, and presentations.”\r\n\r\nThe S.E.T. Team is an extension of the Beaufort County Fire Chief’s Association and is comprised of firefighters from each county department responsible for providing all risk safety education to the public. If you would like to invite firefighters for a safety presentation at your event please call your local fire department.', 'Beaufort County Fire Chief Association Safety Education Team educate about smoke detectors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beaufort-county-fire-chief-association-safety-education-team-educate-about-smoke-detectors', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:32:50', '2015-07-17 03:32:50', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23773', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23776, 4, '2015-07-16 23:34:15', '2015-07-17 03:34:15', '<h3>By Gordon Fritz<b> </b></h3>\r\nThe South Carolina state tree, the Sabal Palm or Cabbage Palmetto (Sabal palmetto) stands out along the streets of Beaufort, or from within the maritime forests across the Lowcountry and throughout the state. The photograph used to illustrate this article was captured on the Sea Islands of Beaufort County.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23777\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-palmetto-hdr-oil-200-ppi-for-publication.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23777\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COMMUNITY-palmetto-hdr-oil-200-ppi-for-publication-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"A Sabal Palm located on the Sea Islands. Photo by Gordon Fritz.\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a> A Sabal Palm located on the Sea Islands. Photo by Gordon Fritz.[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe month of July is when the small white flowers explode in large clusters beneath the rounded crown of each palmetto. These trees sometimes grow together in groupings as seen on Hunting and Fripp Islands or as single 80 foot giants under and through our Live Oak canopies. This is a summer ritual exceeded only by the Christmas lights that decorate our roadsides and cityscapes in December.  The annual reproductive cycle is a timely reminder of the role this tall, stately palm played in assisting America gain her independence. We remember her pliable, resistant trunks that withstood the English gunfire and cannons that protected our patriots at Fort Moultrie - leading to an American victory.\r\n\r\nToday we see her role not only as part of our state flag and our history, but as a part of our everyday landscape - in our forest and parks and beside our homes.\r\n\r\nIf we listen closely as we pass beneath this lovely palm, we can hear the honey bee and see the wasp and nectar sipping insects gathering sustenance from her blooms. And in the fall, we can watch the flocks of cedar waxwings and other birds harvest the fleshy drupe seeds insuring that the Palmetto will continue to grow in the Lowcountry.\r\n\r\nThis is the time that South Carolinians can enjoy the sweet smell, lush summer image and delicate honey of the Palmetto.\r\n\r\n<em>Gordon Fritz is a resident of Beaufort, SC, a biologist and nature photographer as well as a graphic artist.</em>', 'Things you might not know about our iconic Sabal Palm', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'things-you-might-not-know-about-our-iconic-sabal-palm', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:34:15', '2015-07-17 03:34:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23776', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23779, 4, '2015-07-16 23:36:16', '2015-07-17 03:36:16', '<b>Beaufort Republican Party names PR committee chairman</b>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Republican Party is pleased to announce that Joseph S. Iaco has been appointed to the position of Chairman, Public Relations Committee. In this role, Joseph will oversee all external communications with the media. Joseph also holds the position of President of the Greater Bluffton Republican Club.Joseph has worked in marketing and advertising for over 15 years and currently works for a military contractor, Marcoa Publishing. He resides in eagle’s Pointe in Bluffton with his wife Joanie.', ' Who’s News for the week of July 16th-22nd', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-news-for-the-week-of-july-16th-22nd', '', '', '2015-07-17 14:00:30', '2015-07-17 18:00:30', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23779', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23782, 4, '2015-07-16 23:36:39', '2015-07-17 03:36:39', 'The Beaufort History Museum is offering summer camp sessions which are free for children of all ages and open to the public. The camps are held at the Museum (located in The Arsenal at 713 Craven Street in the downtown historic district). The next session is Tuesday July 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The title is ‘Tied up in Knots” with Jay Holloway, sponsored by OCS Garage Doors &amp; Hurricane Protection. Kids will learn how to tie a number of important knots that are used aboard local commercial fishing boats, sailboats and other vessels while learning the importance of the maritime economy in the Lowcountry. For more information and to register please contact:  Education Programming at Info@beaufortschistorymuseum or 843-379-3079 for the museum.', 'History Museum holds camp sessions for kids', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'history-museum-holds-camp-sessions-for-kids', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:39:15', '2015-07-17 17:39:15', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23782', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23784, 4, '2015-07-16 23:37:38', '2015-07-17 03:37:38', 'Having had two small skin cancers removed previously, Fripp Island resident Roger Wilson was not overly concerned when he went in for a third biopsy. However, this time the diagnosis was much more serious. Roger had Merkel Cell Carcinom—a very aggressive form of skin cancer.\r\n\r\nThankfully, Keyserling Cancer Center in Beaufort, SC provided Roger with outstanding care. Following surgery, Roger had daily radiation treatments for five weeks at Keyserling.\r\n\r\nToday, Roger is cancer free and back at work preparing building sites and providing rocks to Fripp Island homeowners. “I love everyone at Keyserling Cancer Center. I could not have gotten through this without them. I really don’t think I would have been able to drive to Charleston or Savannah every day for treatment.”\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, there are many in our community facing the same battle as Roger. They need our help. Through Fripp for a Cure, Fripp Island has raised over $200,000 to Keyserling Cancer Center to date. But we are just beginning.\r\n\r\nThis year, there will be a golf tournament on October 13th followed by a Charity Gala and Silent Auction on October 16th at the Fripp Island Beach Club. 100% of the proceeds from these events will go to local patient care and clinical research trials at Keyserling.\r\n\r\nIf you would be interested in participating, donating, soliciting silent auction items, or manning the closest to the pin contest, please get in touch with either Richard or Chris Assaf who will be co-chairing this event. You can email them at: richassaf@earthlink.net or chrisassaf@earthlink.net. We believe that our small barrier island has made a difference already to the lives of many of our local cancer patients. But we believe we can do more. Please join us in October to support Fripp for a Cure.', 'Fripp Island to host golf tournament plus charity gala', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fripp-island-to-host-golf-tournament-plus-charity-gala', '', '', '2015-07-17 13:32:13', '2015-07-17 17:32:13', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23784', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23789, 4, '2015-07-16 23:39:19', '2015-07-17 03:39:19', 'The SC Badkatz 14U team won the Hot Time Classic Showcase tournament on the weekend of July 10th in Spartanburg, SC. The tournament consisted of 7 warm-up games and then a single elimination bracket. During bracket play the Badkatz outscored their opponents 17-6 on the way to the championship. Standout performances for the Badkatz include Alisa Depew (.393 Avg., 12 runs scored), Alexis Ortiz (.391 Avg., 10 RBI), Julianna Greer (.368 Avg., 4 RBI, 7 runs scored), Journeigh Doray (.360 Avg., 3 RBI, 2 runs scored) and Emily Crosby (.333 Avg., 4 RBI and 6 runs scored). Ortiz was the winning pitcher for all the bracket games going 18 innings with 15 strikeouts and only allowing 1 earned run.', 'SC Badkatz 14U shine in Spartanburg', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sc-badkatz-14u-shine-in-spartanburg', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:44:55', '2015-07-17 03:44:55', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23789', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23795, 4, '2015-07-16 23:43:18', '2015-07-17 03:43:18', '<h2>Fall line-up for Street Music on Paris Avenue series</h2>\r\nGrammy nominees and an award winning International star highlight the line-up for the Fall Street Music on Paris Avenue series. The free concerts begin August 15 kicking off four great shows in August and September. The Town of Port Royal has been producing this long running series that takes place Saturday nights at 6:00 p.m. on Paris Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets as a celebration for the people of Port Royal and a gift to the rest of the world. This fall get ready for four concerts that offer a wide variety of musical styles presented by quality performers from across the nation and around the world.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ShellyWatersHiRes2.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-23796\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ShellyWatersHiRes2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"ShellyWatersHiRes2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>August 15</strong>\r\n\r\nAugust 15th brings a new face to the Street Music stage with Shelly Waters who recently moved from Louisiana to her new Lowcountry home in Charleston. Shelly’s sound is a rootsy blend of swampy soul and blues, traditional country and some good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll, Shelly’s music and songwriting mine experiences for universal emotions while her sultry voice smolders at the center of the mix.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AlvinHartConcert.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-23797\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AlvinHartConcert-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"AlvinHartConcert\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>August 29</strong>\r\n\r\nAugust 29 brings multiple Grammy nominee and WC Handy award winner, Alvin “Youngblood” Hart to the streets of Port Royal. In the fall of 2006, Hart hit the road to tour with rock-n-roll legend Bo Diddley for what turned out to “Bo’s” final tour. Hart created the film sound tracks for “Black Snake Moan” starring Samuel L. Jackson and Denzel Washington’s “The Great Debaters,” this should be one rockin’ night.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Peter-D.-Harper-Press-Photo-300dpi.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-23798\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Peter-D.-Harper-Press-Photo-300dpi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 12</strong>\r\n\r\nOn September 12 International Blues sensation “Harper” will present his unique musical stylings beneath the live Oaks on Paris Avenue. An amalgamation of blues, soul and world music, Australian singer/songwriter, Peter D. Harper creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. It’s a great combination of traditional and modern influences.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Prof.-Louie-Crowmatix-color.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-23799\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Prof.-Louie-Crowmatix-color-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Prof. Louie &amp; Crowmatix color\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>September 26</strong>\r\n\r\nThe final concert will be September 26 featuring five Time Grammy Nominee Professor Louie &amp; The Crowmatix. Louie collaborated with The Band for fifteen years, playing on and co-producing over 150 songs with them. The Village Voice said, “Prof. Louie’s upstate ensemble is an old school Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals.”\r\n\r\nStreet Music on Paris Avenue was created for the people of Port Royal but has become a draw for audiences around the region since 2007. The concerts present a wide variety of music each season, giving them a true feeling of diversity. Over the past 15 seasons Street Music has presented; blues, jazz, folk, zydeco, bluegrass, country and ethnic groups from all over the world. Bring your chairs and your dancing shoes when you join the Town of Port Royal for Street Music on Paris Avenue this fall. The free concerts will provide fun for the entire family. All shows are rain or shine and the rain location is The Shed on Paris Avenue, one block from the outdoor site.', 'Save the dates!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'save-the-dates', '', '', '2015-07-16 23:43:18', '2015-07-17 03:43:18', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23795', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23808, 4, '2015-07-23 13:13:22', '2015-07-23 17:13:22', '<strong>Eat healthy with fresh, free produce! </strong>\r\n\r\nEating healthy just got easier! Every quarter, BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid teams up with our local community partners to bring you the freshest produce the season has to offer. Enjoy fruits and vegetables on us! Learn how to make healthier choices for your family and more. Be one of the first 100 people to ask and you will receive produce at no cost to you. That’s FREE! Plus, Health screenings, resource information, health and nutrition sessions, fitness challenges, games, prizes and more. The event is on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 17 Fire Station Lane Sheldon, SC.\r\n\r\n<strong>Integrative Healing Arts Sampler on July 25    </strong>\r\n\r\nClinical style delivery of counseling, massage, chiropractic, neuro-emotional, Healing Touch, nutritional, reflexology, and more by licensed volunteer practitioners and team. Event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 705 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC. $10 donation for each 20 minute session. Christian healing prayer and scholarships for services also on-site. Registration starts at 9 and spots are limited but free entry to public to visit. Samplers occur on last Saturday of each month. Sponsored by MinistriesforSynergeticWellness.org to raise funds for those who cannot afford holistic mental health and healing arts services. For questions email reneesutton@healthierhealing.com.\r\n\r\n<strong>Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day coming soon </strong>\r\n\r\nQueen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and the Mosquito Beach Business Association are inviting the public to “Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day” to launch “Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week” on historic Mosquito Beach in Charleston, SC. This event will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. featuring music, food, Gullah/Geechee crafts and demonstrations, tours of this historic Gullah/Geechee seaport community, and book, DVD, and CD signing by Queen Quet herself. Admission is FREE and the event is open to the entire public of all ages. As background, in the late 1930s, Joe Chavis and Andrew Jackson Wilder, Sr. began evolving this island that was once an oyster factory run by native Gullah/Geechees into a resort area. Overtime, several seafood stands, restaurants, bars and dance clubs, and a boardwalk pavilion came to line Elijah Creek where Mosquito Beach sits. Numerous storms during the 1980s and 1990s damaged buildings there and business went into decline. However, this strong Gullah/Geechee community has come back together to revitalize and restore Mosquito Beach to its prominence and the “Gullah/Geechee Famlee Day” will be in support and celebration of these efforts.\r\n\r\n<strong>Riverview Baptist VBS plans announced </strong>\r\n\r\nRiverview Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School July 27th - July 31st from 5:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Ages Pre K - 12th grades are invited to attend. All children are welcome to attend as the group will <em>Journey off the Map.</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Tutors needed at the Bluffton Literacy Center</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Literacy Center is in need of volunteer and substitute tutors who can provide instruction to adults in reading, writing, math or conversational English. We ask tutors to commit for a full program year (which follows a typical public school year), though most of our tutors return year after year.To become a tutor, knowledge of languages other than English is not necessary; neither is prior teaching experience. The Literacy Center provides training to all potential tutors and periodic, ongoing training to all current tutors. For more information and an application visit: www.theliteracycenter.org/volunteer/tutors. New tutor orientation will be held at the Hilton Head Learning Center at 4 Oak Park Drive on July 28, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.\r\n\r\n<strong>Winter craft fair calls for craft vendors  </strong>\r\n\r\nJoin more than 100 of the most unique, eccentric and high-quality crafters in the Southeast on December 13, 2015 in Columbia, S.C. for Crafty Feast. This annual winter craft fair is in its seventh year and is the place where lovers of local small businesses and all things handmade converge to cross items off their holiday shopping list. Applications close July 31st at midnight. Visit www.craftyfeast.com to register.\r\n\r\n<strong>Flag football and cheer-leading registration  </strong>\r\n\r\nCommunity Bible Church is holding registration for Upward Flag Football &amp; Cheerleading. The flag football and cheerleading are open to all children in K-6 grades. The fee per child for flag football or cheerleading is $55. After August 2, the cost is $65.The deadline for registration is August 24. Flag football shorts and cheerleading mock turtlenecks are optional at a cost of $14 each. Cleats are recommended for football. Everyone must attend one flag football evaluation or cheerleading orientation. These will take place at Community Bible Church, Saturday, July 25, between 9 a.m. and Noon and Thursday, July 30, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The program schedule is as follows: first practice - Monday, August 24, 2015; first game - Saturday, Sept. 12.\r\n\r\n<strong>Volleyball tryouts at Battery Creek HS  </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Battery Creek High School volleyball program will conduct tryouts for the 2015 season from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the BCHS Gym. In order to participate in the tryouts, all female-student athletes must have a valid physical dated after April 1, 2015. For more information on the upcoming tryouts, call Coach Christy McCullough at 678-521-0024.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are you ready for a great burger?</strong><b>   </b>\r\n\r\nCome to Fat Patties on Tuesday August 4th when 10% of sales from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. will be donated to the Beaufort Exchange Club. Exchange Clubs, or America’s Service Clubs, are a group of men and women working together to make communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse. So enjoy a great burger and help a family at the same time.\r\n\r\n<strong>Learn how to develop a business plan  </strong>\r\n\r\nThe Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce (BCBCC) and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will offer a business class focusing on developing a business plan, accessing a business loan and other financial strategies. The class will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on August 24, 26 and 28, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 843-986-1102 to enroll. Classes will be held at the chamber office located at 801 Bladen Street in Beaufort. Cost for the class is $25 which will be reimbursed once the course has been satisfactorily completed.\r\n<h2><b>Upcoming library events </b></h2>\r\nTo be held at the <strong>Beaufort District Collection (BDC) </strong>focuses on local history, archaeology, Gullah culture, genealogy, natural history and preservation issues. This month learn about the most devastating natural disaster to ever befall Beaufort County and colonial military history this month with the Library system’s special local history collection and archives unit.\r\n\r\nEvent: <strong>“Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve Film Screening with Optional Tour” (Local History and Archaeology)\r\n</strong>Date: Thursday, August 13 at 11 a.m.\r\nLocation: BDC at Beaufort Branch, Children’s Programming Room, 1st floor, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort.\r\nDescription: Meg Gaillard, archaeologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Heritage Trust Program, will present the Fort Frederick film series funded by DNR, the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund and The Humanities Council SC. Seating is limited to the first 50 guests. Guests will be asked to complete a brief DNR survey about the films prior to an optional field trip to the Fort Frederick site. Note: Transportation to Fort Frederick NOT included. Co-sponsored by Beaufort Chapter, ASSC. This free event is for ages 12 to adults.\r\n\r\nEvent: <strong>“Tide of Death: The Sea Island Hurricane of 1893” [Hilton Head edition] (Local and Natural History)\r\n</strong>Date: Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m.\r\nLocation: BDC at Hilton Head Branch, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island.\r\nDescription: Grace Cordial shares photographs and first person accounts from the Library’s special collections and archives about the night death came to call 122 years ago, highlighting the Red Cross’s recovery efforts on Hilton Head Island. This free event is for ages 12 to adults.\r\n\r\n<em>All branches and departments of the Beaufort County Library System will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.</em>', 'What To Do the week of July 23rd-29th', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-to-do-the-week-of-july-23rd-29th', '', '', '2015-07-23 13:13:39', '2015-07-23 17:13:39', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23808', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23811, 4, '2015-07-23 13:16:00', '2015-07-23 17:16:00', '<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Delilah.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23813\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-Delilah-168x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - Delilah\" width=\"168\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Delilah is a cute and loveable girl. She loves to show affection and gets excited when you come in the door. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-buttons.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23812\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-buttons-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"PETS - buttons\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Buttons is sweet, affectionate and wobbly. She likes to sun bathe and is always up for playing with string toys. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccinations.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center is open Monday - Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. Email us at info@palmettoanimalleague.org or call 843-645-1725 for more information.</em></p>', 'Pets of the Week', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pets-of-the-week-10', '', '', '2015-07-23 13:16:00', '2015-07-23 17:16:00', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23811', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(23815, 4, '2015-07-23 13:18:26', '2015-07-23 17:18:26', '<h3>By Dr. Parker T. Barker</h3>\r\nDr. Parker T. Barker here folks. Many of you don’t know I spent a lot of time in Massassachusetts before coming to beautiful Beaufort. There was a shelter there I got to know well in Sterling, MA and they recently published a story about the problems with retractable leashes. There are tons! I thought I’d share the highlights with you today. Here is what they said:\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_23816\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-dog-leash.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-23816\" src=\"http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/PETS-dog-leash-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the frightening side effects of using retractable leashes include finger amputations and fractures and face and eye injuries.\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" /></a> Some of the frightening side effects of using retractable leashes include finger amputations and fractures and face and eye injuries.[/caption]\r\n\r\nA retractable leash is not so much a leash as it is a length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle. The handles of most retractable leashes are designed to fit comfortably in a human hand. A button on the handle controls how much of the cord is extended. Retractable leashes are popular primarily because they aren’t as confining as regular leashes, allowing dogs more freedom to sniff and poke around on walks. But unfortunately, there are many downsides to this type of leash.\r\n\r\n<strong>Six reasons not to use a retractable leash:</strong>\r\n\r\n1. The length of retractable leashes, some of which can extend up to 26 feet, allows dogs to get far enough away from their humans that a situation can quickly turn dangerous. A dog on a retractable leash is often able to run into the middle of the street, for example, or make uninvited contact with other dogs or people. Were your pet to be approached by an aggressive dog, it is nearly impossible to get control of the situation if the need arises. It’s much easier to regain control of—or protect—a dog at the end of a six-foot standard flat leash than it is if he’s 20 or so feet away at the end of what amounts to a thin string.\r\n\r\n2. The thin cord of a retractable leash can break – especially when a powerful dog is on the other end of it. If a strong, good-sized dog takes off at full speed, the cord can snap. Not only can that put the dog and whatever he may be chasing in danger, but also the cord can snap back and injure you at the other end.\r\n\r\n3. If a dog walker gets tangled up in the cord of a retractable leash, or grabs it in an attempt to reel in their dog, it can result in burns, cuts, and even amputation. In addition, many people have been pulled right off their feet by a dog that reaches the end of the leash and keeps going. This can result in bruises, “road rash,” broken bones, and worse.\r\n\r\n4. Dogs have also received terrible injuries as a result of the sudden jerk on their neck that occurs when they run out the leash, including neck wounds, lacerated tracheas, and injuries to the spine. As a doctor, this is something I worry about quite a bit.\r\n\r\n5. The handles of retractable leashes are bulky and can be easily pulled out of human hands, resulting in a runaway dog. Along those same lines, many dogs – especially fearful ones – are terrorized by the sound of a dropped retractable leash handle and may take off running, which is dangerous enough. To make matters worse, the object of the poor dog’s fear is then “chasing” her, and if the leash is retracting as she runs, the handle is gaining ground on her – she can’t escape it. Even if this scenario ultimately ends without physical harm to the dog (or anyone else), it can create lingering fear in the dog not only of leashes, but also of being walked. This is what nightmares are made of.\r\n\r\n6. By their very nature, retractable leashes train dogs to pull while on leash, because they learn that pulling extends the lead. This is the exact opposite of what you want to be training your dog – how to walk easily on a leash without pulling.\r\n\r\n<strong>So what can happen?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Prickling leash burns. </strong>Retractable leashes, especially the thin cord variety, can very easily cause leash burns. This could happen when your dog tears past you and the retractable line rubs across your skin at high speed. Flat tape retractable leashes are better than cord type retractables, but both\r\ncause problems.\r\n\r\n<strong>Entanglement or strangulation. </strong>Retractable leashes can also get twisted around a dog’s neck or legs. Worse, if your pooch panics and jerks the moment they get hog-tied; it could cause the leash to pull even tighter and the situation could quickly become life-threatening.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fatal accidents. </strong>What happens when your dog sees a squirrel and just takes off after it? If you’re not alert enough, his abrupt behavior could put him smack on the road, right in front of a speeding car.\r\n\r\n<strong>The leash drops.</strong> Because these leashes rarely have a wrist strap dropping them is a regular occurrence. What’s worse, if you drop the handle, the lack of tension can send the heavy handle hurdling toward your dog. Not only could the heavy leash handle smack your dog in the head, if your dog is spooked by the leash handle zipping deafeningly toward him, he may take off running.\r\n\r\n<strong>The cord wraps around you or others. </strong>Poor handling can also cause the cord/tape to twist around you or someone else’s fingers resulting in deep wounds, or worse, amputation. We have all met another dog on a leash while walking our dog and done the funny figure-eight-untangle-our-pooches game. This becomes much more unfunny when a retractable leash is involved.\r\n\r\n<strong>The collar breaks or comes off your dog.</strong> The moment this occurs, the leash could retract at top speed and bring the collar right into your face, teeth or eyes leading to serious injuries.\r\n\r\nNote that right on the packaging, the manufacturers of retractable leashes post a very serious warning. This would never be there had there not been significant numbers of injuries been caused by the leash. Please pay attention to the warning. They are there for a reason.\r\n\r\nSo there you have it. Do it the right way, the first time. My Mom has two types of walks for me. The first is a casual walk, where I can stop and smell stuff and kind of meander around. Then we have a second walk where she means business and my job is to walk along beside her not smelling anything, just getting some much needed exercise. And I know the difference. If you are consistent, your dog will come to recognize the two different versions. The “smell” walk or the “exercise” walk. And no one gets injured doing either.', 'Retractable leashes are bad for you and your dog', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'retractable-leashes-are-bad-for-you-and-your-dog', '', '', '2015-07-23 13:19:05', '2015-07-23 17:19:05', '', 0, 'http://www.yourislandnews.com/?p=23815', 0, 'post', '', 0);
